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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
CAPITAL GOSSIP.
Big Coal Deal-Supreme Court
Grants Writ-Raymond Resigns.

Uranus w I1N-n0y mOnO TACSASUSs
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va. March 1S.-
Another big coal deal has been con-
summated here by which $4,000 acres
of coal land in Boone county. belong
ing to Judge d. B. Lucas, OF Jefferson
county, the ]. L. Cochran estate, and
Thomas L. Broun, of this city, was
sold to ]. H. Holley and ]. e. Chiffon,
and their associates, for SIPS. 900, with
the exemption of the holdings OF
Broun. which that gentleman still re-
tains. 1t is said the purchasers will
begin coal operations right away and
that the deal means the building OF
the Coal River Railroad at INC Other
important deals of the same character
are on the tapis here. for the near
future.
The Supreme Court to-day granted a
writ Of habeas corpus in the Ease of
Anthony Manns, OF Mcdowell county,
convicted of murder and sentenced to
hang. and admitted the prisoner to
bail in the sum of 5 5000.
1t is learned here that the executive
committee of the Board of Regents
of the University has accepted the res
ignation of President Raymond, to take
effect March 81. The Board meets at
M~organtown tomorrow, and Hon. j. r.
Brown, of this place, has gone there to
attend.
Senator William Campbell, of JEFF
ferson, is here to appear before the
Board of Public Works, and try to get
the money appropriated for the Shop
herdstown Normal School for next
year made available Immediately so
that a new building may be erected
there at once to replace the one de-
stroyed by fire. The Board will hear
him tomorrow.
The following charter was issued by
the Secretary of State to-day: The
Piedmont and Potomac Coal Company
of West Virginia; for the purpose of
owning, leasing and operating coal
mines. Principal Office, Piedmont, West
Virginia; capital $50, 900; paid in 81
90. Incorporators, Eugene X. Graham,
e. j. D. Cross, julius w. Stuart. Ed
ward J. Silkman. and Herbert r. Pres
ton, all of Baltimore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
WILL MEET ONLY employees.

NEW YORK, March 18.-Presidept
Truesdale, of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western railroad, said to-
day that he thought it was decidedly
unlikely that the demands of the Unit
ed Mine Workers that the coal opera
tors meet with them DIN conference will
be granted. He said, however, that
the Delaware. Lackawanna & Western
would consider any grievances that
may be presented by it's own employees.
President Oliphant, of the Delaware
& Hudson said that his company would
give a hearing to any of it's own en-
ployes who might wish to present
grievances.
President Mitchell tonight stated
that if it becomes necessary to order
a strike the new law adopted at the
Indianapolis convention regarding the
consent of all the district presidents
being necessary before Il strike could
be ordered, does not apply in this in
stance. He said it only applies to a
general strike and that the strike of
the anthracite miners would be con-
sidered local.
Mr.. Mitchell said it is probable that
within the next few days he will go
to New York in an endeavor to bring
about a conference. In this connection
he said:
THE matter is entirely in the hands
of the board. They will exert every
effort to bring about a meeting be-
tween the operators and the men. If
their efforts are unsuccessful. then the
resolutions adopted at the convention
will be carried out. After the meeting
tomorrow VIZ may have a statement to
give out. Further than that | have
nothing to say"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
WILL BE CARRIED UP.
DIR. Hnrtigan Decided to Appeal To
the United States Court.

Special TO the Register.
MORGANTOWN, w. Va, March 18-
Col w. w. Arnett, Of Wheeling. has been
here in consultation with the resident at
torneys of DR.. j. w. Hartigan in refer
ence to his suit against the Board of Re
gents Of the University.
II was determined to appeal the case to
the United States Circuit Court. A stay
OF ninety days had been granted by he
Supreme Court. during which time an APP
peal could be taken The papers are now
being prepared and they win be fled
within the required time with the clerk
of the court in Parkersburg. II has been
decided to fight the case clear through TO
the Supreme Court of the United States IL
necessary. In order to get the writ which
has been asked for preventing the re-
gents from removing Hartigan from his
position.
The appeal will be based upon the dam
age which has been done TO Hartigan's
reputation and not on any property right
which he may have in the position. This
latter phase was decided by the Supreme
Court Of the United States In the case Of
Gov. Taylor, of Kentucky, which held
that an officer has 10 property right In
any office. The damages which AVE been
lone him in the way of preventing him
from obtaining another position in any OF
the colleges of the country are real. and
1t is on this account the appeal Is taken.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
GEN. HARRISoN'S WILL.
1t Has Been Read to the Family. But
It's Provisions Are Not known to
e Outdars

1t Has Been Read to the Family. But
It's Provisions Are Not to
Outsiders.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 1S.-The
Sentinel tomorrow will say:
In the presence of members of Gen.
Harrison's family this afternoon,
gathered in the parlor from whence
his remains were conveyed last Sun
day to his old church and the last rest
ing place at Crown Hill cemetery, his
last will and testament was opened
and read by ". H. H. Miller, the Cen
erals lifelong friend and counsellor,
in whose hands the instrument was
placed soon after it's execution in 1898,
just before the decedent left for Paris
to make his argument in the British
Venezuelan case.
Nothing could be learned tonight re-
garding the contents of the will or the
provisions of the distribution of the prop
erty, but it was a matter of report that
Gen. Harrison had made ample and very
liberal provision for Mrs. Harrison and
their little daughter, and that there could
be no reasonable ground from any direc-
ton. for future dispute of the will in the
courts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
SATISFIED WITH GEN. WOOD.

WASHINGTON. March 1S.-Secre-
tary Root to-day authorized the state
ment that the administration had en-
tire confidence in the conduct of af-
fairs in Cuba by Governor General
Wood, and that both the President and
himself approved of Gen. Woods ac-
ton up to this time.
This statement was brought out by
reports that the administration was
dissatisfied.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
WROUGHT PIPE ADVANCED.

PiTTSBURG, Pa, March S.-An ad-
vance in the price of merchant wrought
Iron pipe is to be made this week.
The National Tube Company and sew
eral independent manufacturers have
just withdrawn all options on wrought
iron pipe and boiler tubing for deliv-
cry after April 1st. The withdrawal of
options is always taken as an indica-
ton by the trade that a change in
price is about to take place.
1t is understood that the new prices
will be announced on or before Mon
day, March 18th, and that these prices
will show an advance over the rates
prevailing since September LIST, of at
least five per cent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
Mills to Shut Down.

FALL RIVER, Mass. March 49,
The Chases. Robson, merchants
American linen. and Metacomet cotton
mills, operating 1000 spindles, were
stopped to-day in pursuance of the
agreement to curtail production. 1t is
probable that next week the majority
of the mills in this city. including the
Laurel Lake mills, which at first had
decided to close to-day will be shut
down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
ABOUT NINETY PER E N
Of the Stock of the Corporations
Forming the United States COrpOr-
ntiou Will he DeDOSited-

Of the stock of the Corporations
Forming the United States COrpOr-
alton Will be Deposited.
NEW YORK, March 1S.-The atten-
ton of Robert Bacon, of J. P. Morgan
& Co., was called to-day to the report
that the time for the deposits of stock
of the steel companies which must be
made on Wednesday, was likely to he
extended. He said:
Il think that there will be no necess-
ity for that. The great bulk of stock
will be in by tomorrow. and if some
OF the transfers of stock are delayed,
as reported, by the technical Irregular
tiles or by other unpreventable causes,
there wills be no disposition to reject
deposits of that kind"
It is understood that so to So per
cent. of the stock has already been de-
posted and it is probable that the
amount deposited by tomorrow night
will be 80 per cent. at least.
1t was also reported that the part OF
the increased capital of the United
States Steel Corporation would be used
to take owe the property of the Amer
lean Bridge Company. This is one of
the corporations financed by J. P. Nor
gan & Co. The bridge company has
y61, 000, 900 of stock outstanding.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
L NOT 1
For a Conference and settlement Of
Anthracite Troubles.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 1S.-Presi-
dent John Mitchell, of the United Mine
Workers of America, and District Pres
idents Nichols. Duffy and Fahey, OF the
three anthracite districts Of Pennsyi-
vania, are in session here this after.
noon. They will take up the question
of a conference with the operators on
the wage schedule and on the instruc-
lions of last weeks Hazleton conven-
ton and hope to arrive at some plan
whereby such a conference can be Sc
cured.
The present outlook is far from
bright for a meeting Of these interests.
but another strike of the anthracite
miners will not be declared unless the
situation becomes such as to absolute
ly demand it.
President Mitchell will remain in
Scranton all the week, and will have
repeated conferences with the old lead
ers. He. refuses to discuss the situa-
ton. but says he will probably give out
a statement later in the day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
a MYSTERIOUS CASE.
Jewelry Firm Robbed, and One of
the Members Threatened With the
Lees NJ = Con

JevVelfy FIRM AODDe0 ana O0e OF
the Members Threatened With the
Loss of a SON.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 1S.-A
theft of $4,000 worth of diamonds from
Edwards & Sloan, wholesale jewellers,
and a threat to kidnap a young son OF
George H. Edwards unless $1,000 should
be paid Immediately for the return of
the gems, is a story with which the
local detectives are wrestling. The
boy is being closely guarded.
The theft occurred late Monday af-
ternoon last. The gems disappeared
mysteriously from the firms store
all efforts to trace them prove unavail-
ing. On the following morning Mr..
Edwards received a letter containing
a proposition to return the diamonds
upon the payment of 81, 900. The let
ter stipulated that the money be in
twenty dollar bills, wrapped in a pack
age and left at midnight Wednesday,
at Fortieth and MCGEE streets, in the
southern part of the city. The letter
expressly stated that the package
should be sent out by VIM. Dearduff,
one of the firms clerks, and closed by
threatening to kidnap Mr.. Edwards's
son if the money was not forthcom-
ing. Mr.. Edwards Immediately had
his son taken out of school and he has
since been guarded at the Edwards
home.
Wednesday night Dearduff, with a
package of waste paper, went alone
to the corner designated. In his story
to the detectives, Dearduff says he
was met by two men, n of whom
demanded a package and then COM
mented: Nov you turn back and don't
look back and say a word for twenty
four hours"
The next day Dearduff reported that
he had found the missing tray in the
basement of the Keith & Perry build
ing. Later he reported that while
working in the basement some one
had stabbed him in the back. The
wound was trifing. He could not give
a description of his ~assailants. The
detectives are still working on the
case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
THE ORIGINAL

Callahan and His Attorneys Ordered
by the Court to Produce the Cud-
ahy Letter.
OMAHA, Neb., March 18.-James
Callahan, the alleged k%idnapper, and
his attorneys were to-day served with
an order of the Court commanding
them to produce at Callahan's trial
Wednesday the original letter sent to
Edward A. Cudahy demanding $25, 900
ransom for his on. This letter was
inclosed in the sack of gold deposited
by Mr.. Cudahy at the place signified by
the abductors. The county attorney
and police say that they have evidence
that Callahan has the communica-
ton.
Fourteen new witnesses were to-day
subpoenaed for the State, and all prep
arations are now being made to begin
the trial next Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
EDITOR RICE

Who Was Deported from Manila,
Says Military Authorities Were
Afraid to Have Him Go There.
REDW1NG, Mimi, March 49,
George P. Rice, the deported editor of
the Daily Bulletin, arrived here to-
day. He is now visiting at his old
home. He is not willing to discuss his
plans. He said:
"My business is now with the gov.
eminent. In Manila | asked for a
military or civil trial but was denied
both.
THE military there all hang to-
gether, and knowing | could prove
my statements they were afraid that
ii [ were allowed to remain | might
also bring charges against others,
Hence l was characterized as a dan.
gerous incendiary. l shall, in a few
days, go to St. Paul and see the Gov
ernor. l am satisfied that the evidence
which l will produce will not only
clear me and vindicate me, but give
me redress, and | shall not rest until
obtain both"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
VERY LONG CREDIT
The Rule in the West End, London,
Where Aristocracy Lives.

The Rule in the West End, London.
Where A~ristocracy Lives.
LONDON, March 18.-The difficulty
of obtaining the payment of bills from
some members of the British aristoc-
racy was illustrated by a case heard to-
day, when a decorator sued Georgiana,
dowager countess of Dudley, for ELL
600 sterling for work done on the
Countess residence. Her ladyship
pleaded that the charges were unreas-
enable. Counsel for the plaintiff, in
presenting the case. said that after
many efforts, the plaintiff received a
check for 91,500 on account. THAT
check" counsel added, was post-dat-
ed and twice dishonored before we got
the money"
The plaintiff, in the course Of his
evidence, said Lady Dudley told a
customer that it took him six years to
collect a previous bill for repairs on
her house in Grosvenor Square. The
plaintiff, explained that n had to
give long-very long credit in the West
End of London.
The case was adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
DEPOSITED.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1s.-The an
nouncement is made by the committee of
the syndicate engaged in promoting the
reorganization of the Pennsylvania Steel
Company. by the organization of a new
s5o,00o.000 corporation. that 80 per cent of:
the securities had been deposited under
the terms of the proposed agreement and
that the plan. therefore, becomes opera
tive pending the formal ratification Of the
shareholders on April 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
Won wALDERsEE INTERPRETED

LONDON, March 19.-The Times
this morning makes the following an
nouncement:
we learn that Count Won Valdez
see has interfered as commander-in-
cief of the allied forces in China, to put
an end to the mutually hostile attitude
of the British and Russian troops at
Tien TSin."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
CONDITION OF THE BANK.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The
comptroller of the currency to-day re-
ceived from the temporary receiver of
the failed First National Bank of
Niles, Mich, a preliminary statement
of the banks condition. From this re-
port it appears that the amount of the
defalcation will be approximately $780,
600, which had been covered up by
forged loans and discounts. AS the
bank will be unable to resume bust
ness, a permanent receiver will soon be
appointed to close up it's affairs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
BOTH WILL WITHDRAW.

LONDON, March 1S.-On the highest
official authority the Associated Press
is authorized to announce that the diff
ficulty at Tien Tsin between the Rus
slams and British over the construction
of a railroad siding in territory claim
ed by both. will probably be solved by
the withdrawal of both the British and
mute.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
SONS OF ST.

NEW YORK. March 1S.-Nhe
Friendly Sons of St. Patrick had their
one hundred and seventeenth annivers-
airy dinner tonight at Delmonico's.
About four hundred were present.
Judge James A. O'Gorman presided.
with Senator John NJ. Thurston at his
right and Bishop John NJ. Farley at
his left Among others at the guest
table were: William German, Friendly
Sons of st. Patrick. of Philadelphia;
John DAILY, mayor of Limerick, and
Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
SAYS NO STRIKE.

SHAMOKIN. Pa, March 1S.-Secre-
tary George Hartlein, of District No.
9. of Mine Workers, and who will vote
at the forthcoming caucus of the ma
tional and executive boards to decide
on a course to pursue if the operators
do not meet the miners representa-
tives. returned from Hazleton to-day
and said he thinks there will be no
strike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
L OF

DUBLIN, March 1S.-Volleys of
oranges were thrown by the students
of Trinity college at Timothy Harring-
ton. the new lord mayor of Dublin as
the inaugural procession passed the
college, to-day. This was the only
hostile demonstration on the occasion
of Mr.. Harrington's Inauguration as
lord mayor. The police prevented the
people in the procession from storm
ing the college enclosure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
A LYNcHING

MIDDLESBORO, Ky, March 1S.-
Three hundred coal miners Of West
Pineville formed last night to lynch
Sheriff Frank Mccoy, of this
city, who, it is charged, recently kill
ed Vance Howard, cousin of Berry
Howard. indicted in the Goebel case.
strong guard was stationed around
The Jail and the miners finally dis
oersed without attempting to storm the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
A MEETING

OF Mckinley and Diax at the Border
line is Proposed.
MEXICO CITY, March 1S.-Hon.
Charles Hamlin. of Boston, formerly
Assistant Secretary of the United
States Treasury. has arrived here ac-
companied by his wife. He advocates
as a matter Of prime Importance to
the general welfare and good fellow
ship OF Mexico and the United States.
that President Diaz and McKinley
meet at the border when President
Mckinley shall-go to California.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
A PERTINENT QUESTION.
VIM. Redmond Wants to Know What
Faith King Edward Defends.

Faith King Edward Defends.
LONDON, March 18.-In the House
of Commons to-day, VIM. Redmond.
Irish Nationalist, gave notice that he
would take an early opportunity of in
forming King Edward that he had no
earthly right to use the title of De-
fender of the Faith. The argument
came up on Mr., Redmond's question
as to whether the title would appear
on the new coins, and, if so, what par
tlcular faith was meant. The chancel-
Tor OF the exchequer, Sir. Michael Hicks
Beach, replied that SO long as the
Kings titles remained unaltered they
would appear on the coins. Then Mr..
Redmond protested and was called to
order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
DE RoDAYs DOING WELL.

PARIS, March Ism. De Rodays.
who was wounded last Saturday by
the Count de Castellane in a duel, is
to-day without fever. and suffers no
pain. The bullet has been located,
with the x-rays and will probably be
extracted tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
ATE POISON R
Fatal Mistake of Boys Out Hunting
Wi~ntergreen.

SHARON, Pa, March 1S.-Three
boys in search of wintergreen, on
Wintergreen hill, about half a mile
west of Sharpsville, this afternoon. ate
a quantity of poison berries and died
in terrible agony about an hour later.
They were Claude Morford, aged Is
years; Fred Morford, aged G3 years,
and Howard Miller, aged Is years. The
boys gathered a large quantity of red
berries and ate heavily of them. In
a very short time they were thrown
into terrible commissions and all died
within an hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
CALLED TO NEW YORK.

PTTTSBURG, Pa, March 18.-Pres-
ident c. M. Schwab, of the Carnegie
Company, was summoned to New York
on business connected with the big
steel corporation, and left last night.
He expects to return and attend the
meeting OF the board OF directors Of
the Carnegie Company in this city to-
morrow. At this meeting. 1t Is said,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
GROWERS BIRTHDAY.

PRINCETON, N. j., March 1s.-Ex-
president Cleveland spent this, his
sixty-fourth birthday, at home with
Mrs Cleveland and their children. He
entertained no callers. Congratula-
tory kilograms IN abundance from
friends were receivod
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
LIGHTED THE POWDER.
Boy Wanted to See the Smoke PM.
Explosion Killed Him and Wreck
ed the House.

Special to the Register.
PARSONS. w. Va. March ls.-The
eight-year-old son Of Thomas Conner set
fire q a small keg Of powder which his
father. a miner. at Thomas. kept up stairs
in his home. The explosion killed the boy
and tore up the building considerably.
The boy had seen his older pIaymates set
OFF small mounts of powder in the yard
to see the explosion, and he tried the fun
on a larger scale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT

To . ParkersburE Electric Lineman.
Cen Mardly Recover.
Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va. March U.-
Floyd Hilliard. ar electric light mpan
employe, while working on 9 line this
ing to steady himself. Krasped a 1--we wire
He huug on till his and burned ioOse, anA
he fell twenty-five feet to the stroG1. He
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-19

action will be taken on the gift OF Mr..
Carnegie of $4,000, 900, the income OF
which is to be applied to the relief OF
men injured in the works Of the com
nonv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-09-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

NARRAGANSETT-M Barnewell.
Fail River;W + Stutske, ~ Y: n Wiley,
Boston: q Robbins, Charlotte. G.:
+ NJ Leavtt. n Y; James w Glow. Bos-
ton; u w Keegan. y Y. " A Sedgwick
Athol; John Laverty. n Y: Perkins.
Geo " Chase. Boston; NJ Kippar. Bos-
tons II Selisman. y Y: T a Singley,
Asher. 7 Dreyfus, " r Kalisher. n j:
Birgs, ~ Y; p r Novel; wife and child.
Beaumont Tex: Mrs w a a Turner Miss
Nora Starall Beaumont. Tex; Y w We'll.
y Y. w Duly. Boston; r G. Hawkins
and wife n Y: Geo G Alams. Adams:
~ r Denison. Utica: Jos Zimmerman. Geo
Goldberg. r VI Anson. n Y: T r Heffer-
nan and wife. Norwich r Burbank,
G B Miller. n Y; DR. J J Mitchell. New
burgh; @ Klinge. @ II Finger l. Ben
nett. Jas A Elf - v. y r sherman.
ton: Geo Ketchum. N A Burke ~ ":
u Smith. Boston: w " Jones. Y:
Joel Hayden. Providence u Stockum,
n Y: Newbery, ~ Newbery. De-
troit A Van Raatle. ~ Y: James Hanley.
@ r Hanley Providence: w Wheeler
Boston: 7. + Well. New Haven: G y Dris-
col A Frank. @ r Harrison Louis
Henryson. Rosenthal. ~ Y: VI Cham
berlaln. Boston: l. Hayford and wife
Dorchester: A w Boardman. Boston.
G G Blakeley Chicago; Miss Rent Proyi-
dence: r NJ lTasgsrt. Poughkeepsie: jay
simm. QUO Vadis" company: Geo
Barnum. New Haven: p = Reynolds and
wife. r n White. ~ Y. Geo W HaRan.
Boston: ~ s Hfi. Bernhard. ~ Y:R
Foulds and wife. Fall River.
Brantley. Blacksbear. Ga: r n Cohn. y
Y: Y W Mark and wife Worcester: Theo-
dore Guerra. " Y; r n Wilson, Syracuse: