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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
ALL CHINA MAY Be OPENED
TO WORLDS COMMERCE.
THE UNITED STATES WORKING
WITH THAT END IN
VIEW.
RECEIVES STRONG SUPPORT.
WOULD MEAN FOREIGN GOODS
COULD BE SOLD ANYWHERE
IN THE EMPIRE.

WASHINGTON, May s. - Inquiry
here confirms the report that the United
States is working, and finds support in
its effort, toward the opening of all
China, including the provinces, to the
trade of the world, This does not mean
the abolition of customs duties, but
would make every Chinese city a mart
for the worlds goods instead of limit
ing foreign commerce to the few exist
ing treaty ports. The project is one
that. appeals temptingly to the COM
mercial interests Of others of the great
powers than the United States, and if it
should command the support of the ne
cessary number, hope is entertained
that 1t will indirectly aid in the settle
ment of the troublesome indemnity
question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
WHEELING, W. VA, TUESDAY, NAY !, 1st
BRIDE Of TIVE MONTHS
KILLED BY HUSBAND.
THEIR BRIEF MARRIED LIFE
HAD BEEN FULL OF QUAR-
RELS AND THE BRIDE
HAD BEEN TO HER MOTHER
HUSBAND COMMITTED SUICIDE
AFTER KILLING TINE
WOMAN.

BELLBFONTE. Pa. May 6.-Jesse
R. King of near Millheim, to-day shot
and fatally wounded his bride OF two
months and when an officer attempted
to arrest him, King shot himself
through the heart and died almost in
stantly
The couple quarelled considerably
during their brief married life, and Mrs.
King spent most Of the time during the
past fortnight at her parents home.
Yesterday she returned to her husband,
and another quarrel ensued, when the
young wife declared she would leave
him to-day for good. This morning
Mrs. King made ready to depart, and
the husband, unable to persuade her to
remain, secured his revolver and shot
his wife in the abdomen. King then
went to his fathers house, told what
he had done and angrily declared he
would return and finish the Job. In
the meantime Mrs. King managed TO
make her way to Squire Musser's Office
at Millheim, and Constable Leitzel was
sent to arrest King. He met the angry
husband on his way to Millheim, and
when King saw the officer he immedi-
ately shot himself, dying in about ten
minutes. Mrs. King is still alive, but
the doctors say she cannot recover.
Jealousy was the cause of the double
crime.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
TREASURER MISSING.
Savings Bank Suspends Payments
Till its Affairs Can be Looked

Savings Bank Suspends Payments
Till its Affairs Can be Looked
Into.
CLEVELAND. o., May 6.-The doors
of the Cuyahoga Savings & Banking
Company, at 1851 Woodland avenue,
were not opened for business to-day.
The following notice was posted on the
window:
"On account of the continued alb
sence of R. N. Pollock, the treasurer.
the directors have concluded to suspend
payment until such time as they can
make an examination of their affairs
1t is confidently expected that every
depositor will be paid in full"
Hundreds of depositors, mostly work
ing people. gathered around the bank
soon after the notice was displayed,
clamoring for their money.
The last statement published by the
bank indicated that the individual de-
posts amounted to s2S9.176; loans on
real estate, discounts, etc, $685.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
CUBAN POLITICIANS
Indulge in Personalities and wind
Up the Row with Shooting
ScraDe.

Indulge in Personalities and Wind
Up the Row with Shooting
Scrape.
SAN rIAGO DE CUBA, May 6.-Senor
Corona, editor of the Cubano Lbre,
shot and slightly wounded Ricardo Mi
ranoa in the theatre here tonight.
The Cubano Liore had published a
statement accusing Miranda and two
companions, who are all prominent Re
publicans, of indulging in drunken and
disorderly conduct the previous night.
The article called particular attention
to the private character of Miranda
ano his friends. Miranda, accompanied
by his companions, called at Corona's
house during the day. but the latter
refused 10 see them. They left a mes
sage saying they would whip Corona on
sight Tonight at the theatre, Miranda
entered Ccrona's box and attempted to
assault him with a cane. Corona quick
ly drew a revolver and shot Miranda
aoove the ear, INJECTING a painful but
not dangerous wound. The attack is a
result of the political feeling between
the two Cuban factions, and consider
able excitement has been aroused. All
the participants in the affair are in
Jail
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
A FR|GHTFUL WRECK
On BURLINGTON ROAD.
AN ENGINEER CRUSHED UNDER
HIS ENGINE, AND THIRTY
PERSONS INJURED.
SEVENTY MILES AN HOUR
MING WHEN 1T STRUCK A
FREIGHT ENGINE.

OTTUMWA, Ia, May 6.-Burlington
passenger train No 8 to-day, while pass
ing Thayer, small town eighteen
miles east of Creston, struck an engine
attached to a freight train which was
endeavoring to get out of the way by
backing on a side track, and was de-
rallied, killing Engineer S. d. Brown, of
Burlington, and injuring thirty people,
although the names OF only twenty-five
are obtainable. All but the two rear
cars of the passenger train left the
rails and rolled down twenty-foot
embankment. Thayer is situated in the
bed of a deep ravine, through which the
track is laid. A heavy train in order
to make schedule time, is compelled to
use steam down one hill to reach the
top of the other. Owing to the fact
that both tracks for great distance are
heavily curved, neither engineer could
see the other train until within 200 feet
of it. The engineer of the freight train
heard the passenger train coming and
made frantic endeavors to back the
heavy train on the side-track. He sue
ceeded in getting all but his engine to
a place of safety. On came the pas
senger train at the rate of 70 miles an
hours When within 200 feet of the
point of collision Engineer Brown saw
the danger, threw the air brake to the
emergency notch, applied the sand and
stuck to his engine in the grim endeavor
to save the precious freight behind. The
crew of the freight engine, making des-
perate efforts to avoid the catastrophe,
stayed with the engine until the last
themselves from instant death. The
freight engine was thrown across the
track. The passenger engine was hurl-
ed down the twenty-foot embankment,
followed By the baggage car, day coach
and three chair cars, the chair cars and
day coach having a large number OF
passengers. many from this city. Inc
agent teIegraphed to Ottumwa for a re-
lief train and a special with surgeons
and nurses left for the scene.
The killed.
S. D. Brown, engineer, Burlington, Ia.
buried underneath his engine; remains
not recovered at o'clock.
Among the injured were:
NJ. Carney, Burlington, fireman: left
arm broken twice, head badly cut, may
result fatally.
P. E. Bates. Chicago, porter; chest
badly crushed and back injured, serious.
NJ O'Connor, conductor, Burlington;
back badly injured
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
NATIONAL TUBE CO.
Reduces the Number of Its Direc-
tors-OfAces to BE Moved te Pitts

Reduces the Number of Its Direc-
tors-OfAces to BE Moved te Pitts
burg.
NEW YORK, May 6.-At a special
meeting of the National Tube Company
held in Jersey City to-day, a resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted reducing
the number of directors from % to g.
The following members of the board
will retire:
Joshua Rhodes, Francis L. Potts, Dan
lei O'Day, J. N. Vance, William S. Eat
on, William B. Rhodes, F. R. Tobley,
John Eaton, ]. r. Delamar, John Don,
Arthur F. Luke. Henry Arid, William
p Hamilton and Robert Bacon Those
who remain are:
F. J. Hearne, E. c. Converse, William
Nelson Cromwell, William ]. Curtis,
Charles Steele, William B. Schiller,
William H. Latshaw, ], D. Culbertson
and A. S. Matheson.
The executive officers of the company
will be moved to Pittsburg at once
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
ARRIVED AT MELBOURNE.
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and
York Debark Amidst Great En-
thusiasm.

Duke and Duchess OF Cornwall and
York Debark Amidst Great En-
thusiasm.
MELBOURNE. May 6.-The Duke
and Duchess of Cornwall and York land
ed from the steamer Ophir at o'clock
this afternoon.
The Duke and Duchess were received
at the pier head by Lord Hopetoun,
governor-general, and the State and
federal ministers. After the ministers
had been presented, the party passed
down quarter of a mile of carpeted
pier and entered carriages surrounded
by a guard Of honor composed of Vic
torian troops just returned from South
Africa, and proceeded a distance of
seven miles through brilliantly decorat-
ed streets bordered with almost con-
tinueus lines of stands filled to their
utmost capacity. The entire route was
lined with demonstrative crowds, and
the decorations, arches, venetian masts
and columns along the line of march
were very effective.
Opposite the town hall the procession
passed beneath the queens arch canop-
led with the royal colors and shelter
ing golden statue of Queen Victoria
Twelve thousand troops were in line.
There are eighty thousand visitors in
Melbourne The drive Terminated IF Tho
government house
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
A MUSIC COMBINE.
Publishers of Popular Sheet Music
to Fern I'm Association with
s5,O0O,00O Capital.

CHICAGO. May Heterogeneous
were completed to-day for the forma-
ito nof combination of the eight lead
ing publishers of popular music in the
United States. May u meeting will
be held in New York for carrying out
the plan. The combine will be known
as the American Music Publishing AS
sociation. and will have a capital stock
of from $4,000 900 to $1,000. 900.
II is stated that the object OF the
association will be to prevent the publ
cation of inferior music. Any dealer
who handles music that has not re-
ceaved the approval OF the association
management will not be permitted to
handle association productions. The
price to dealers will be increased, ii is
understood. but this will not affect the
public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
EASTMAN MURDER TRIAL.
The Thirteenth Day Spent by the
Defense Pfling Up Evidence of
Pleasant Relations.

The Thirteenth Day Spent by the
Defense PiIing Up Evidence of
Pleasant Relations.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 6.-This.
the thirteenth day of the Eastman muir
der trial was spent by the defense in
piling up additional evidence to sup
port the contention that relations be
tween the defendant and the victim of
the shooting Richard H. Grogan, Jr.,
were at all times pleasant No mention
was made of rim fire or center fire bull
let's or revolvers. The incidents of the
fatal day were scarcely touched upon.
The evidence showed that the fami-
lies were at all times congenial; that
the two men enjoyed many athletic
sports together. But the sport which
mostly took their fancy was shooting at
a mark
Mrs Eastman, wife of the defendant,
took the stand just before the close of
the afternoon session and had not fin
ished when court adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
CARRY SUPPLIES FREE.

NEW YORK, May 6.-President NJ. j.
OBrien. Of the Southern Express Com
pany, to-day sent the following tele-
gram TO ". K. Halle, the Jacksonville
superintendent of that company:
We are authorized by the president
of the American, Adams, United States
and Wells Fargo Express Companies TO
say that each will cooperate with the
southern Express Company in trans
porting free of charge contributions OF
money and supplies such as are usually
regarded as express matter, for the ben
ent OF the sufferers of the disastrous
Jacksonville fire, when addressed to
properly constituted relief committees. "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
CALLED BACK TO OHIO.

RATION, n. NJ, May 6.-When the
special train bearing Gov. Nash and
party to San Francisco for the launch
ing of the battleship Ohio. reached
Trinidad to-day. Mrs. Randolph S. Wer-
ner left the train. having been sum-
moned back to gainesville. O.. owing TO
the death of her mother-in-law. Mrs.
Warner was the leader of the ladies in
the Governors party. Her sister. Miss
Helen Deshler. will christen the battle
ship. The Ohio party spent the after
noon at Las Vegas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
SEEKS REGENERATION.

One Hundred Thousand Francs An
nually to Dover a Pair of Giants.
PARIS. May 6.-The late Count St
Ouen de Pierrecourt, whose family dates
back to William the Conqueror, be-
queathed to the city Of Rouen his for
tune of ten million francs on the novel
condition that the city annually give a
marriage gift of 100000 francs to a
couple of giants. in order to regenerate
the human species. The candidates are
to be medically examined and the
healthiest couple will be chosen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
STRIKE DECLARED.

Machinists of the Pressed Steel
Car Company Leave Their work.
PITTSBURG, Pa, May 6-A strike
among the machinists employed at the
Pressed Steel Car works in McKees
Rocks was officially declared to-day.
The dispute was caused by the dis
charge of six machinists who, it is al
legged, lost their positions through their
affiliations with union that is being
organized among them On Saturday
10 men quit work and others joined
them this morning There was no dis
order The officials of the company
say that they attach little Importance
to the strike as such ruptures are Oft
en- liable to occur
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
WILL MEET IN PITTSBURG.

WASHINGTON May 6.-The Won
ans Home and Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church OF the United States, held its
annual session to-day, and adjourned
to meet at Pittsburg. Pa, in 1903
Resolutions adopted provided for the CO.
operation of the society with other wo-
mems missionary boards and for send
ing delegate to the meeting OF the
General Lutheran Synod at Des Moines
Iowa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
NO NEW TOBACCO STAMPS.
The Old Stamps Will be Sold at
Discount of Twenty Per Cent.
After June 30.

The Old Stamps VIII be Sold Mt q
Discount of Twenty Per Cent.
After June 30.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-Commis-
sioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes has
decided that as the rate Of tax on to-
bacco and snuff will not be changed by
the act OF March 2, 1901, no new stamps
for tobacco and snuff will be issued.
The stamps now in use will be sold by
collectors on and after July /. at dis
count of 20 per cent. AS tobacco and
snuff stamps in the hands of manufac-
turers June 80 may not be redeemed
for the purpose of allowing the dis
count, manufacturers can secure the re-
bate on such stamps only by Aiming
them to packages or tobacco or snuff
prior to July /, and including such pack
ages in their claims for rebate. Other
wise such stamps must be used without
benefit OF discount or rebate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
RAILROAD TRAINMEN MEET.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, May 6.-The
fifth biennial convention of the Broth
erhood of Railroad Trainmen met here
to-day, and probably will continue in
session for two weeks. Matters OF a
routine character were discussed at the
opening session
Changes in the constitution and mat
ters affecting the insurance branch of
the order are the principal questions
before the convention. the sessions OF
which are secret.
About 600 delegates are in attend
ance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
AFTER FAMILY QUARREL.

Children Into the Bay-Were Res
cued.
PETOSKEY. Mich. May e.-Mrs. VIM.
Martin. wife Of the Pere Marquette
agent here. to-day threw her two chill
dren and herself into the bay. after a
family quarrel All three we're rescued
by fishermen. but the younger child
aged four years. viii die from the ex-
posure and shock
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
SERIOUS SITUATION
Reported Throughout Southern
ItaIy-strikes, RevOlts and
Famine.

Reported Throughout Southern
ItaIy-strikes, RevoIts and
Famine.
PARIS, May 6.-The Tairie to-day
publishes dispatches from ?almero.
Naples and Foggia reporting IN alarm
ing situation IN Sicily AMI South Italy.
The peasants of the pr7Tl.es of Mes
sina, Cantania and Syracuse are in
perpetual revolt, and sanguinary con-
fiicts with the police occur almost
daily.
The region in which the sulphur
mines are situated is agitated and a
general strike is threatened. Misery
prevails in the province of Pouilles
(Puglia?). Inc fields and gardens are
lying waste the municipality has sus-
pended payment and the Syndic has
gone to Rome to confer with the prem
Ter. Strikes are extending everywhere
in Sou.n Italy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
FOR A WATCH CONSOLIDATION

WALTHAM. Mass, May Sit was
stated in watch manufacturing circles
here to-day that a syndicate is making
an effort to absorb the American Wal
than Watch Company's plant here, and
also the factory OF the Elgin Company
at Elgin, III. President Fitch. Of the
American Waltham Company. left for
New York to-day, where there Is 10 be
a conference concerning affairs in the
watch manufacturing line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
DIED OF BLOOD POISONING.

NEW YORK, May 6.-John D. Ger
mon. a well-known actor OF the old
manager of the American theatre for
some time. died to-day OF blood pois-
oning. He was 81 years old, and had
been at the hospital since January 80.
On that date he was playing at the
American and was carrying a magnesia
lamp. 1t exploded. and a small piece
of brass tubing entered his right foot.
Septicemia Immediately set in, which
progressed until death resulted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
WAS A GERMAN COUNT.

NEW YORK. Mag s.-Jossph Joerrs.
who committed suicide n Hoboken sunday
night BY taking esrboiic arid. Is said 70 be
a member OF the German hostility rightfui-
~ entitled to call himself a count A sister
lives in Mzinz Germany. and hts brother
fu-Iaw is Count Won Zurich. said 10 be q
privy councillor TO the kaiser. The dad
mans relatives in Germany we're advised
Of hlz death and q reply came to-day 20
hold the body untfi funeral arrangements
could be decided upon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
CIGAR LEAF BOARD.

NEW YORK, May 6.-The Cigar Leaf
Tobacco Board OF Trade OF the United
States began it's third annual conven-
tion to-day in this city Subjects which
will be discussed during the convention
include the matter of a specific duty
on tobacco from Cuba and other coun-
tries and the agricultural department.
examination of tobacco and tobacco
sails.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
AN AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN

MANILA. May 6.-The island of Samar
one OF the yisayan group has been trans
ferred from the department commanded
by Gen. Wade to that commanded nv cen
Hughes. Gen Hughes has been personally
10 Samar, and If he is unsuccessful in
negouating the surrender of the insurgent
General Lubkan, the force Of American
troops In Samar will be largely increased
and vigorous offensive campaign win be
tnaugurated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
HAS BEEN NO HITCH.
Statement Concerning Vessel Yard
Consolidation Promised for We'd


Consolidation Promised for We'd
nesday.
NEW YORK. May 6.-The official
statement promised in connection with
the federation of the Union Iron Works.
of San Francisco; the Bath Iron Works.
OF Bath, Me; the Newport News Ship
building & Dry Dock Company, of New
port News. and Lewis Nixon. Of Eliza
bethport, was not made to-day. At the
office of H. W. Poor & Co, who are
financing the combination in connec-
ton with the group OF bankers and
brokers, it was said that the statement
would be given out on Wednesday. 1t
was denied that there was any hitch III
the plan of consolidation, the statement
being merely withheld until certain de-
tails were perfected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
MANILA HEALTH STATISTICS.

WASHINGTON, May g. The divis-
ion of insular affairs Of the War De-
partment to-day issued statement Civ
ing vital statistics for the city of Ma
Mia 1t shows that the death rate per
thousand in Manila during last year
was 34-47. This Is lower than the rate
prevailing in Mexico City and in Bonn
bay. Bubonic plague claimed $50 VIC
tins during the year out of ~ casA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
HAS MADE NO STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON. May s.-It is learned
at the State department that the Presi-
dent has made no statement through
any of the usual channels to the effect
that be would refuse TO receive Kruger
officially or unoficially. The govern
ment has made no promise as to the
character OF his reception If he should
decide to come here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
TIN PLATE WORKERS.

Their Annual Convention Opened
in Cleveland Yestcrdny-ScaIe
Expires July 10.
CLEVELAND, O., May 6.-The an
nual convention Of the Tin Plate work
ers international association of Amer
lea was called to order here to-day
with about forty delegates present The
first session was devoted TO the reading
OF reports of international officers aft
er which the work of preparing the new
wage scale was taken up. The present
scale expires July IL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
FOUND A FORTUNE.
Joseph Collins Will Administer n
Larger Estate Than He Had Ex-

Joseph Collins Will Administer
Larger Estate Than He Had Ex-
pected.
SEATTLE, Wash, May 6.-Joseph
Collins. Of Seattle, who was appointed
administrator OF the estate OF Freder-
lex Hutchinson, one of the pioneer
miners of the Yukon, who died recently
in Philadelphia, has discovered that ne
is in control OF an estate worth $780,
60 When he opened Hutchinson's box
in the safe deposit vaults. and discov-
cred sacks of gold nuggets and securi-
ties valued at nearly the sum named.
his fortune will 90 to Herbert Hutchin-
son. of Philadelphia. brother OF the
dead Klondike miner. and two sisters
who live in England
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
ON A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Charles Powers Alleged 60 Nave
Wrecked kanavka a Michi-
gan Passenger Train.

Special 70 the Register.
CHARLESTON. ". Va. May s.-Chzs.
Powers. charged With wreckinK a X g.
NJ. train az Shrewsbury. this county. last
January. was arrested to-day and placed
IN Jail here. The train wrecked was a
Passenger train and the engine. tender
and mail car were thrown from the track
by a heavy piece Of square timber The
engineer and fireman had narrow eE-
cape. az the engine turned completely
over. Powers was a discharged erupioye. II
Is charged that he made threats before
the deed and has confessed to its perpe-
tration since
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL.
An Aged Blind Woman Placed
where She VIII Receive Better


Special to the Register
PARK ERSBURG. W Va May s-Mrs
Bowen. aged. blind and infrn. who was
reported 20 have been horribly neglected
and mistrested BY her son. was removed
to-day from her home to the citF hospital
and the parties who were on her sons
bond asked 10 be relieved so he viii be
placed IN Jail. She has been left alone tn
the house day after day without any at
tention and with all the doors and win
d0ws fastened shut till the room was IN
Ike residence ard was filthy. The wo-
man was afraid to complain Of her son s
treatment. but there were numerous
bruises on her where it Is alleged he had
beaten her
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-07
American. Captured.

LONDON. May 6.-Replying 10 a ques-
ton in the House OF Commons to-day,
Mr.. Broderick. the war secretary. said
that among the prisoners captured In
South Africa were twenty-six Ameri-
cans. besides thirteen others claiming
to be Burghers. There was no inten-
ton of releasing any of the prisoners
until the war was over.