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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 17.-The
convention of the Amalgamated AssO-
citation of Iron and Steel Workers to-
day took up resolutions submitted from
various districts referring to changes
in constitutional law. They were re-
ferred to committees.
John Williams, secretary-treasurer
read his annual report showing an un-
paralleled growth of the association
throughout the country. During the
past year eighty-one new lod. les were
instituted, with an increase of 25,000
members, making an aggregate mem
bership in the United States of As 900
The states showing the largest
growth were Indiana, Pennsylvania
and Ohio. Indiana, it is said, was the
best organized State in the association,
and for one of the causes reference
was made to the laws on the statute
books for the protection of labor.
There is not non-union iron mill IN
Indiana.
Finances were reported in satisfac-
tory shape and the Journal self-sup-
porting
The convention took up so much of
the work of the wage committee as has
been perfected and devoted a portion
of the afternoon to it's consideration.
1t is understood the exact ratio of in
crease has not yet been established and
will not be generally known, even to
the delegates, until the complete re-
port of the wage committee is submit
ted to the convention Monday.
1t was stated that all that has been
so far published as to specific figures
on the scale is the mereseu speculation.
1t had been expected the report would
be presented tomorrow, but it had not
been perfected as whole to-day and
no definite action regarding 1t will be
taken until Monday.
OF the five cities actively endeavor-
ing to secure the next annual meeting
of the association it was openly stated
tonight that Pittsburg would not Sc
cure the meeting; that If it went east
Wheeling, w. Va, would get it, but
that the outlook was favorable to a
western city, possibly Milwaukee.
There is an earnest scramble on for
the offices and sufficient was learned
among the delegates tonight to indi-
cate plainly that w. H. Hughes, of
Muncie. Ind, can secure an election to
the presidency if he can be prevailed
upon to accept nomination.
PITTSBURG, Pa, May 1.-THE Tin
Workers international Association, in
convention here, elected George Pow
ell, of Ellwood, Ind, president, and
Charles E. Lawyer, of Ellwood, Ind,
secertary-treasurer Cleveland was Sc
lected as the next place of meeting.
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Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CUMBERLAND, Md, May 17.-There
will no doubt be much serious trouble
in the Georges Creek region Monday.
This afternoon the miners at the
American Company's mines announced
that they had determined to return to
work Monday morning or die in the at
tempt.
The men at other mines, it is re-
ported tonight, have made similar
declarations.
1t is almost certain that any attempt
of the men to return to work will be
met with desperate resistance on the
part of the organization, as men are
marching from mine to mine trying to
head off the break.
A superintendent of the mines init
mated here this afternoon if the men
wanted to work that they would be
protected this time, and it is generally
believed that the militia will be called
out
The miners wives and daughters are
begging the men to return to work,
and it is through their influence that
the attempt to break the strike ten
days ago was brought about.
The organization, realizing this, has
been trying to get Mother Jones, the
well known woman organizer, into this
region. The miners wives state that
she can't handle them like the agita-
tors have handled the men.
There is great fear that Monday will
witness a serious riot. The men are
determined to return to work and the
agitators as determined that they shall
not
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
New National Banks.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE records
Of the comptroller Of the currency show
that from March IA. the date on which
the new financial bill became a law, TO
May y, 22s applications have been re-
ceived for authority to organize national
banks with capital of less than $4,000
each, making total capital of s5.s05,e0o.
During the same period 81 applications
have been received where the capital was
more than $4,000 each. or q total Of 81
205, 009
Since March "A, 50 banks have been or
ganized with less than $4,000. and &c
have been organized with 5000 capital
or over. These S banks have deposited
bonds TO secure circulation aggregating
1885,, go
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
Cash Bail Demanded for the Release
of Postmaster Thompson.

of Postmaster Thompson.
HAVANA, May 1.-THE principal
charge against the Havana postmas-
ter, E. P. Thompson, who, with w.
H. Reeves, deputy auditor of the
'sland, and Edward Moja and Jorge
Mascara, Cuban clerks in the stamp
department, who were arrested yes
terday, will be that they entered into
a CONSPIRACY with Carrydon Rich, the
clerk who has confessed to a knowl-
edge of many of the transactions and
who will give evidence for the govern
ment, to shield c. F. w. Nicely, the ar
rested financial agent of posts. The
prosecution says that Thompson de-
liberately received vouchers and or
dered that the changes be made In the
books and accounts with the mani
fest intention of shielding Nicely
Moya and Mascara admit selling
over $1,000 worth Of an old issue of
stamps through the windows, which
were not called for in the requisition.
Thompson says that though he or
dered the alterations of certain fig
ures at the request of Rich, still he
did so without knowing that they
were of criminal nature He thinks
he might have been treated with more
consideration-eithe dismissed or re-
luested to resign.
Thompson's bail has been fixed at
$4,000 cash. which is not yet forthcom-
ing.
Thompson's bail was ultimately re-
duced from $4,000 to $1,000, which was
deposited in cash by the Danish con-
sui, Herr Culmell, a wealthy merchant.
The bail for Moya and Mascara has
been reduced to $500, which has not
yet been furnished.
Reeves Will be allowed to remain at
his home in charge of special agents.
During the Investigations now in pro-
r progress he will be called upon daily
to give evidence
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
NOT CALLED PATRICK.
The Sew Royal Baby Has Been
Christened, Bat He Does Not Bear
an Irish Name.

The New Royal Baby Has Been
Christened, But He Does Not Bear
an Irish Name.
LONDON. May, 1.-THE son Of the
Duke and Duchess Of York. who was
born March 81 last, and who. It was
announced, was to be ehristened Pat
rick. was ehrigtened in the private
chapel Of the Windsor castle to-day in
the presence Of Queen Victoria, the
Prince and Princess Of Wales. the Duke
and Duchess Of Connaugnt, the Duke
and Duchess Of Fife. the Duke Of Cam
bridge and other members Of the royal
family. Prince Albert Of Prussia, re-
gent Of the Duchy OF Brunswick, repre-
sented Emperor William Of Germany.
who was one OF the infants god
fathers.
Water brought from the river Jor-
dan and contained in a gold font was
used in the ceremony. The infant was
handed to the Bishop OF Winchester By
the Queen. who gave the child's nama
as Henry William Frederick Albert.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18

ST. PETERSBURG May 1.-THE boiler
q torpedo boat exploded here yester-
day, killing six persons.
PrTTsBURG. Pa, May i7.-Flre to-day
partially destroyed the Mcsta machine
companys plant at Homestead. Loss,
5000.
Kinley signed the free homes bill at s:f3
O'Clock this afternoon. There were press
ent Delegate Flynn, OF Oklahoma. and
Representative Gamble. Of South Dakota,
port Of the measure.
WASHINGTON. May i7-AiI railroads
have agreed 20 a rate OF one fare for tina
round trip for the Republican convention
az Philadelphia.
SYDNEY. " S w. May 1.-Two hum
dred ard thirty-fye cases OF the 5uOopl0
plague have thus far been officially re-
ported. Of these 70 have proved fatal
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE House to-
day passed a special river and bsTbor bill
carrying f+60194 FOR surveys and erner-
gency work. and devoted the reraaindsr
WASHINGTON. May i7.-Total customs
receipts ir Porto Rico FOR the threa
months ended March q. was SlsI .szz. For
the same three months Of l&@. $EAszz.
NEW YORK. May 1.-THE French Linz
steamship La Gsscogne, which sailed to-
day for Hoyre carried ss.S9s09 IN gold.
Among her passengers was NJ Georges
Benoit. French minister to Mexico.
WARREN. Ohio. May 1.-THE Repub-
iIcans u the Nineteenth Ohio Congress
sional district reuofninated Gen. Charles
Dick. 81 Akron, for Congress to-day ~
acclamation-
WASHINGTON. May 17.-Senafor Pet
tus. from the committees on military AZ
fairs. to-day favorabfs reported the bill
authorizing the appointment 81 thirty
dental surgeons IN the army.
NEW YORK. May 17-After the meet
ing to-day ~ the arbitration coKnmistee
~ the National Trades Association and
tks International Association of MarhiB-
lists. \ was said M decision had been
reached on the question ~ general
strike throughout the country.
wELLsToy. ohso. MAY i7-f-ire to-day
destroyed the Original Opera House ire
city ball building and three business
houses Loss, sseos9. fully insured
NEwgfsRGH. ~ ". May i7.-FIre to-
day destroyed the six-HfoTy building on
Water street peeupled ~ Peck 4 Van
Daffse. furniture dealers and adjoining
buildings. Willis Nexinn. a member q
the volunteer fire department., wns kIila4
By falling wall. Financial loss. E5s090
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
Kentucky Republicans.

LOUISVILLE. KY May 1.-THE Ken
lucky Republican convention elected Gov
ernor ". S. Taylor and Ex-Governor W.
o. Bradley delegates to the Philadelphia
convention by reclamation. George Den
ny. OF Lexington, and w. A Gaines, col
ored, were elected delegates 10 the nation
al convention on the second ballot Ed.
Parker and Marmaduke Borden were
elected presidential electors and after
the convention named four alternates ii
adjourned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18

Hobnobbing Suspictously Early i'm
the Campaign-BarkeR Against
Rryau

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 17.-Mr
Wharton Barker, the nominee for
President of the Cincinnati convention
of the Middle-of-the Road Populists,
called on President Mckinley to-day to
pay his respects. These gentlemen
have known each other ever since the
latter entered public life. Later on Mr..
Barker said to a representative of the
Associated Press that his nomination
at Cincinnati makes the nomination
OF Mr.. Bryan by>th Democrats impos-
sible. In the last presidential cleo
tion,' he said, Mr.. Bryan received
about $4,000 OF this number at
least 100000 were Populists. This
year 1 will get 100000 or possibly l.
100000 Of that number. This will cut
Bryan's vote to 5000, 900 or less. Where
is he going to get the other votes nee
essary to elect him? It is estimated
that Mr.. Mckinley received $500, 900
votes from the Democratic ranks four
years ago These will not go to Bryan
this year 10 make up his loss of Popu-
list votes. If German or some other
eastern man should be nominated by
the Democrats this year he would car
~ New York, New Jersey, Maryland
and Delaware in the east, not to count
doubtful States elsewhere. The fight
this year will not be made on the mon
ey question. Transportation, expan-
sion and other live subjects will make
Up the issues"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
THE POST0FFICE BILL
Considered In the Senate-The Pneu
matte Tube Appropriation Created
DfscusSiOn.

Discussion.
WASHINGTON. D. c., May 1.-THE
postofice appropriation bin was con-
sidered in the Senate to-day The
committee amendment for the extern
sion of the pneumatic tube service Gre
ated some debate and was under dis
cussion when-th measure was laid
aside for the day, Mr.. Wolcott, chair
man OF the committee on the postofi-
ees and the post roads. vigorously at
tackled the committee proposition to
appropriate $4,000 for the pneumatic
system, adding that the pneumatic SER
vice was unnecessary and the appropri-
alton a waste OF public money. Mr..
Mason, Qllinois). quite as vigorously
supported the proposition. An amend
ment by Mr. Butler. North Carolina)
TO reduce by 10 per cent the amount
to be paid the railroad for the trans
portation OF mail was rejected II to
Al
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
CHRISTIANA
Occupied by General Hunter without
observation-disclosures Satisfied.

Occupied by General Hunter without
observation-disclosures Satisfied.
LONDON, May 17-3:3 SO p. m.-The
war Office has received the following
dispatch from Lord Roberts:
"KROONSTAD, May 17.-Hunter has
occupied Christiana without opposition,
the enemy having retired to Klerksdorp
under the impression that the latter
was threatened by a portion of the
force from Parys.
"Rundle's force was close to Clocolan
yesterday evening. The country was
clear of the enemy.
THE resident commissioner in Basu-
toland reports that number of Beers
living in the Ficksburg and Bethlehem
districts have applied TO him for adj
vice as to the conditions of surrender.
This is very satisfactory"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18

ST. LOUIS, Mo. May 1.-THE cul-
mination of the prolonged struggle
between the ST. Louis Transit Com-
pany and its employees Is not yet in
sight, notwithstanding the conferences
held during the past week. To-day,
like preceding ones, was devoted to
conferences, but up to a late hour to-
night no solution tending to end the
fight had been arrived at.
Shortly after p. m. the Union grew
ance committee and the Transit COM
pany officials met and continued in se9-
sion two hours. The strikers COM
mittee submitted counter proposition
to the one handed to them by the rail-
road officials last night. which was re-
iected by the executive committee or
the Railway Mems Union at an early
hour this morning. The Transit COM
pany officials at this afternoons con-
ference in turn rejected the counter
proposition OF its employers. the hitch
resting entirely on clause which calls
for the complete reinstatement OF all
the old men. The railroad officials fiat-
ly stated that under no circumstances
would the men employed by them to
supersede the strikers be displaced.
After the adjournment President Whit
aker, OF the Transit said his offer was
final. and that 1t lay now altogether
with the men whether the strike was to
continue or be called on
The grievance committee at once LEFT
for the West End Coliseum. where tbs
general committee OF the strikers.
union and practically all the striking
employees were assembled in mass
meeting. The proposition OF the rail-
way company was submitted TO the
meeting for ratification, and up "a
1890 tonight the matter was still un-
der consideration. II Is stated that in
case of rejection OF the proposition q
sympathetic strike OF all labor unions
in the city or labor demonstration in
the near future viii be discussed.
Oflcer J. T. Cokely, who was doing
guard on a car OF the Jefferson avenue
line, was shot and painfully wounded
this afternoon during a disturbance az
Jefferson avenue and Randolph street
Mrs. Myrtle Christensen and her
niece, Miss Elizabeth Peterson who.
it is alleged. fred the shots at the car,
were arrested and locked up.
Eleven men from Milwaukee who
went TO work for the Transit COM
pany-to-day. deserted their cars on the
first trip and went over TO the strikers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
Train Robber. Fooled.

LONG VIEW, Tex, May 1.-Two
men attempted to hold up the through
east-bound passenger train on the
Texas & Pacific railway at Glade Creek
last midnight. At the point of a re-
volver, the fireman was compelled to
climb down from the tender, where he
was taking on water. The engineer
discovered the two robbers before they
reached the cab. He threw open the
throttle and laid down on the foot
board.
AS the train sped away, the fireman
jumped aboard and the would-be rob
bers fed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
only Technical, Says Thompson.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May 17.-H.
c. Adams, of this city, to-day received
the following cable from Postmaster
Thompson, of Havana, in prison there
for alleged completely in the Nicely af-
fair:
Accounts were all straight; in only
VI technical charge"
A movement is on foot headed by
capitalists here who have been lifelong
friends of Thompson, to raise the
amount of his bail and cable 1t to him.
He has been for years one of the most
respected men in indianapolis, and his
friends are hanging to the last for
something in his favor Thompson
was in Gen. Harrison's regiment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18

Special 10 the Reg,ster

Special 10 the Register.
STEUBENvILLE. Ohio, May I7-Judge
y. V. B. Croskey has completed tearing
down the VieE property, partly built in
l7sS and part in 1907, which has been a
landmark here. The oak timbers and
boards used in its erection were gotten
out by hand. as was the wrought iron
nails used. A new building isIbeing erect
ed and In the corner stone Was placed a
number of papers, including 4 history OF
the lot and building and the Viers family.
There was much handwork Iornamenta-
ton on the building and stairway and
this was sketched by representative OF
mechanical engineering paper who Wis
tied this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
TROUBLE EXPECTED MONDAY.
MINERS IN THE GEORGES CREEK
REGION DETERMINED TO GO
TO WORK THAT DAY.

Expected That the Militia VIII Be
CanMd Out to Protect Them in
Their Effort-The Organizers and
Agitators Are Making Desperate
Efforts to Prevent a Break, and
the Union Men Are Marching From
Mine to Mine-Wives and Daugh.
tiers of the Strikers Urging Them
to Return to Work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18

Special 20 the Register.
CLIFTON, w. Va. May 17.-Typhoid
and malarial fevers are epidemic here
and at other points throughout this
county The disease is the result OF low
water in wells and cisterns fhe river
is very low and many people in the
small towns depend upon it for their
water supply.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
STILL ANXpUSLY Waiting.
ENGLAND BREATHLEssLY HOPING
FOR NEWS OF THE RELIEF
OF MAFEkING.

Crowds That Include Many Men I'm
Evening Dress, and Not Few
Ladies, Linger About the War Of
fee After Midnight. yainIy Seek
ing News-One Thing Seems Clear,
and That Is That Mafeking Has
Not Observation-Disclosures Fell Into
Trap Laid by Baden-Powe1I, on
Saturday-The Free States to be
Formally Annexed by Great Brit
ain May "a.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
TOOK ELOFF PRISONER.

CAPE TOWN, May IA dispatch
from Lorenzo Marques. dated to-day,
says that Commandant Eloh grandson
of President Kruger, with a patrol. en-
tered Mafeking, whereupon Col Baden
Powell opened fire on the burghers,
killing seventeen Of them and taking
Eloff and ninety of his men prison
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
CHARLES A. TOWNE.
His Name VIII Be Presented at KAN
sas City-Has His States Endorse

CHICAGO, May TT-Former Congress
man Charles A. Towne. OF Minnesota.
vice presidential candidate on the People $
Party ticket, passed through Chicago to-
day en- route for Toledo. Ohio, where as
chairman of the National Silver Repub-
lican comnittee. he Will confer with Sill
yer Republicans relative TO sending del
egation from Ohio TO the Kansas City
convention
Mr. Towne would not discuss the posi-
bility OF his being nominated for the vice
presidency by the Democratic national
convention 81 will say. however, said
Mr.. Towne, that my name win be prd
scented to the convention. as my stab
viii endorse my candidacy.''
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
GENERAL BULLER
Reports That His Force Has Reached
Dannhouser.

Reports That His Force Has Reached
Dannhouser.
LONDON, May 17.-2:15 p. m-The
war Office has received the following
dispatch from Gen. Butler:
"DANNHAUSER, May 1.-THE Sec
ond division has reached Dannhauser
and l hope that my advance patrols
are at Newcastle.
The Fifth division is echeloned
from Elandslaagte 10 Glencoe, repair
ing the railway. The Fourth division
is at Sundays river drift, on the old
Newcastle road.
Several Natal farmers are handing
over their arms.
"All reports agree that about 1000
Of the enemy passed north very hur-
riedly May IA and 15."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
MASSACRE ON SH|PBOARD..
SEVEN PERSONS MURDERED ON
THE PRINS CARL, NEAR kOP-
ING SWEDEN,

without Warming and With No APP
parent Reason, the Murderer
Opened Fire From Two Revolt
vers Upon Inoffensive Passengers
Who Were Sitting Quietly in the
Cabin-The Captain of the Vessel
Among the kilIed-Five Others
Wounded-PoIfce Have Captured
a Man Who Admits That He Did
the Deed, and Secured 500 Kroner
From the<Captain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
A BoER BULLETIN
Tells of British Reverses in the
Neighborhood of MafekfnE.

PRETORIA, Tuesday, May 15.-An
official bulletin announces that the fed
eral troops stormed and occupied the
forts around Mafeking on Saturday
ais were surrounded, losing, so far as
known. seven killed and seventeen
wounded and a number taken prison
ers. The British casualties are said to
have been fifty killed or wounded. It
is reported that the advance guard OF
the force proceeding to the relief Of
Mafeking from the south was repulsed
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
INITIAL SESSION OF THE ONE HUN
DRIED AND TWELFTH MEET
ING HELD

} esterday at st. Louisville Morning
Devoted to the Retiring Modera
tors Sermon and the Opening Elk
ercises-One Thousand Commits
sfoners and Delegates in Attend
ance-Matters of Great Importance
TO be Acted Upon-Assembly VIII
Probably Remein in Session for
Two Weeks-Csndidates for Mod
orator Placed in Nomination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
ROBERTS REPORTS PROGRESS.

LONDON. May 17.-2.1s p. m--The
war Office has received from Lord Rob-
erts the following dispatch. dated
Kroonstad, Wednesday. May IS:
Rude yesterday occupied Maquat-
lings Mex and Modder Poiort without
opposition.
Hunter has entered the Trznsvaal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
ANALGAMATED ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTIONS REFERRING TO
CHANGES IN THE CONSTI-
TUTIONAL LAW

Placed in the Hands of Committees.
John Williams Report Shows I'm
precedented Growth Throughout
the COuntry-Increase of $4,000
Members the Past Year-Indfana
Makes the Best ShOwing-Not n
Non-Union Iron Mill in the State.
Wage Committee Work Taken
Up-W. III. Hughes, of Muncie, Can
BE President If He VIII Accept.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
WERE PRINTED IN AUNC|E.
COUNTERFEIT STAMPS USED IN THE
CUBAN POSTAL FRAUDS
WERE MADE

I'm Indiana, and Shipped From There
to the Men Who Sold Them-ThOus-
ands of Dollars Worth of These
Bogus Stickers Were Distributed
and Many Cuban Postmasters Are
Said 10 Have Profited by the
Scheme - Postmaster Thompson
Claims His Arrest is Due to Tech
nicalfty 0nIy-His Bail Reduced to
$1,000 and Furnished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
ALL NEGROES.
Georgia Census Supervisor Takes
Means to Stir LIN Strife

AUGUSTA. Ga, May 17.-Census Super
Fisor Smith in making his appointments
of enumerators has named fourteen ne
groes, three of whom are women, to do
The work in Augusta Indignation Is ex-
pressed by the citizens over this action.
many declaring they will not submit to
De Intercepted by the black enumera-
,ors. Supervisor Smythe says he cannot
remove any one except for cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-18
No Information.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Post
master General said that there was no
Information to be made public con-
corning Cuban postal affairs.