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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
GEORGE Garter, A }GRO,
HANGED At COUP HOUSE.
TAKEN FROM KENTUCKY JAIL
AND STRUNG UP BY A DES-
PERATE MOB.
JAILER WAS ovERPowERED.
PRISONER HANGED TO AN IRON
ARCH OVER COURT HOUSE
ENTRANCE.

PARIS, KY, February 11.-George
Carter, negro, who was in jail here
charged with having assaulted Mrs. w.
E. Board, about three weeks ago, was
lynched early this morning. Shortly
after 2 o'clock thirty determined men
appeared at the Jail door and demanded
admittance of Jaiier Kiser He refus-
ed, and the door was burst open.
The jailer was overpowered in an in
slant, the keys secured and in less than
five minutes Carter was in the hands
of the moo. He refused to make a
statement. 1t was only the work OF
minute to place a rope around his neck,
and he was nalf dragged to the en-
trance of the court house. The rope
was then thrown over the iron arch
leading to the entrance, and, while sew
eral pulled on the rope, others lifted
M body. He died by strangulation.
The mob quietly dispersed.
During the whole affair there was
not loud word spoken. Scarcely any
one in the town, outside of the imne-
date participants, knew that the lynch
ing was to occur. The electric lights
had previously been extinguished, and
the town was in total darkness. Be
fore the men dispersed they pinned
card on the body of the negro, bearing
this inscription: This will be the
fate of all negroes who assault white
women
The other occupants of the jail, who
are all colored, were greatly fright
ened, and their cries and meanings
could be heard for several blocks. Half
an hour after the lynching occurred,
the streets were deserted and the lie
less body of the negro was swaying
in the wind.
Mrs Board who is the wife OF w. +.
Board, bookkeeper at the deposit
Bank, in this city, was on her way
home about o'clock in the evening
with her little son, when she was as
saulted by a negro. Her cries and
those of her son attracted the atten-
ton of some men, but the assailant
escaped Constant efforts were made
by the police to detect the negro, but
without avail, until last week, when
Bessie Smoot, of Ruckervill caused a
warrant to be issued for George Car
ter, her brother-inlaw, on charge of
assault, A photograph was secured of
him, which, it is said, Mrs. Board
identified as being that of her assail
ant, and at the county jail her little
son also identified him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
GHOST OF LAUGHL|N BILL
Ibid 70 REST BY SENATE.
THE ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
OUT WHEN 1T CAME UP IN
REGULAR ORDER.
MEASURES PASSED BY SENATE.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO CON-
SIDER THE NEED FOR A CONSTI-
TUTIONAL CONVENTION.
to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, February
1.-THE ghost of the Laughlin bill
was fatty laid in the Senate to-day to
stalk no more before the vision of the
present Legislature.
Coming up on regular order, it's OPP
,ponents sought to smother =. it with
amendments they knew would prove
fatal TO the measure, and falling in
that they made the test on a motion
to strike out the enacting clause, which
prevailed, by a vote of s to 8.
It's friends tried to save it by post
poning the announcement of the vote
until tomorrow, but the motion failed
and the agony was over.
The Senate passed the following
measures: House joint resolution No
2, providing for payment of salaries
to officers and abolishing fees; Sen
ate bill No. 1879, to amend the charter
of St Mary's: House bill 81; to amend
the law concerning licenses; House
bill l, concerning the payment of as
SCISSORS; House bill IS, forbidding
school trustees to employ as teachers
their own relatives; Senate bill "A, re-
lating to division hedge fences; Senate
joint resolution 16, authorizing the
Attorney General to appear before the
Supreme Court of the United States
to look after the States interests in
the case of Hatfield VS.. King; House
bill 205, to authorize the board of ed
ucation of Union district in Marshall
county to hold special election; Sem
ate hill 26 to amend the fish and
game law; Senate bill 1863 to amend
the law governing fidelity guarantee
and trust companies; House bill 255,
to redistrict the State into five Con-
gressional district House-bill SO, to
provide for the protection of street car
employees from the inclemencies of the
weather; House bill 1853, to amend the
Fairmont charter.
House bill 277, known as the Daw-
son corruption bill, was taken up, read
a first time and made a special order
for Wednesday at 3 o'clock before
which time it is ordered to be printed.
Senate substitute for House bill 2. to
create the State service commission
with a view to securing from the fed
eral government pay for the men who
served in the West Virginia home
guards, was the subject of considerable
debate. and was finally recommitted
to the judiciary.
President Smith appointed as mem
bers of the committee on the part of
the Senate to consider the matter of
calling a constitutional convention,
Senators Whitaker and Ashby.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
ROYALTIES DEPARTING.
King Charles and the CgarOwitcli
Leave England-The Cornwalls Co
ing to Australian

LONDON, February II. - King
Charles of Portugal and his suite start
ed for Lisbon this evening at 10 o'clock
King Edward accompanied the Portu-
guese monarch to the railroad station.
Grand Duke Michael of Russia, the
czarowitch, left two hours earlier for
St Petersburg, Prince Charles, of Dem
mark, seeing him Off Extraordinary
police precautions We're taken at the
station to protect him. He presented
to Inspector Thorpe of Scotland Yard
who was attached to his suite while
in England. a magnificent diamond.
The route of the cZarowitch Beyond
Flushing is kept secret.
The King of Greece will leave to-
morrow.
The departure of the Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York for
Australia, will be the occasion of a
great naval display at which the King
and Queen will be present. The Brit
ish channel squadron will escort the
heir apparent as far as Gibraltar.
The continued speculation as to the
visit Of their majesties to Germany
has brought out an official utterance
that it is not even certain any visit
will be made
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
KRUGER STILL HOPEFUL.

NEW YORK, February III. j. Van
derberg. secretary of the postal depart
ment of the South African republic, ar
rived here to-day from Rotterdam.
Two months.ago he succeeded in elud-
ing the English and making his escape
to Holland
Il have lost everything" he said,
and have come to this free country to
start life anew. But the war in the
Transtaal is not yet over. nor will it
be for long time to come"
Mr.. Vandenberg says that two mem
bers of the executive government are
still with DeWet in the field, acting for
President Kruger. and that the gov
eminent of the South African republic
still exists as fact.
I saw President Kruger before left
Holland, and he is still hopeful he
conclu<
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12

Shortly after the Senate convened to-
day the naval appropriation bill was
passed
The shipping bill was then taken up
and kept before the Senate curing the
remainder of the legislative day. Mr..
Gallery, (Dem., Louisiana), occupied
the floor throughout the session. OPP
position Senators made the point of
no quorum several times and demanded
a call of the Senate. Finally this drew
out warning from Mr.. Frye, chairman
OF the committee on commerce, that If
Senators desired river and harbor bill
to be reported at this session they
would better not interrupt the COM
mittee having the measure under con-
sheraton Even after that there was
one call of the Senate.
Mr.. Gallery had not concluded his
speech when. after having spoken for
nearly six hours. he yielded the floor
for an executive session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
THE HOUSE OPENED WITH
PRAYER AND DAILY SCRAP.

Considerable Important Business
Transacted After the Dolly PAS
sage at Arms"
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. w. Va, February II.
The House opened up with prayer
and the daily scrap over the journal,
the Democrats calling for the eyes and
noes on the motion to dispense with
the reading. The the daily passage
at arms" it got down to business, and
transacted a large amount. The fol-
lowing measures were passed.
Senate bill No. 10, providing a joint
committee to visit the three miners
hospitals; House joint resolution No.
166, authorizing the Governor to ap-
point a commission of five to investi-
gate and report the eXpediency Of en-
acting a new tax assessment law;
House bill No as, giving judiciaries the
right to make bond in trust compa-
MES and to charge the costs to their
trusts; House bill No. 1876. to give one
year convicts the benefit of time al
lowance for good conduct; House bill
No. Fl, to prevent county and munich
pal officers from taking pribes; House
bill No. 140, relating to county roads;
House bill No. SO, concerning lascivious
cohabitation; House bill No. 143, 10
amend the law relating to guardians:
House bill No. 204, relating to bills of
exceptions; Senate bill No. 1875, author
izing the city council of Grafton to
issue city bonds.
McColloch's resolution to direct the
board of regents to ask for DR.. Ray
mond's resignation as president of the
University, was indefinitely postponed.
MIR. Mcclure offered a resolution. by
request, to pay the pages three dollars
a day. Mr.. Anderson offered a resolu-
ton to request the Auditor and Sec
rotary of State to inform the House
the amount of fees received by them
during the past month 1t went over
one day under the rules, instead of be-
ing referred to the committee on
claims and grievances. as was decided
some time ago.
The Governor sent message to each
house suggesting that the Attorney
General be instructed to appear on be-
half of the State in the case of Hatfield
against King, now pending in the SUI
preme Court of the United States. and
Mr.. Concord offered a joint resolution
to that effect. 1t goes over under the
rules.
House bill No. 22S, to create State
school book board, was taken up and
discussed at length by a number OF
members, and finally advanced to
third reading and made special order
for tomorrow at IL O'Clock. House
Dill No. III, to amend the law govern
ing the issuance of liquor licenses, was
taken up, discussed at length and in
definitely POSTPONED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
WOULD MOVE TO GOTHAM.
Offices of the Carnegie Company
Would Leave Pittsburg.


PITTSBURG, Pa, February lit
is pretty generally rumored to-day in
the Carnegie building that if the ANAL
gamation is effected some of the offices
will be moved to New York. In case
this is true, the executive, general
banking, costs, statistics and other
similar departments will be taken 10
the metropolis, leaving here only the
operating and a portion of the order
department. About 5000 people are
employed in the various Carnegie of
fees, of which fully 1000 will go to
New York or obtain other positions
here.
Absolutely nothing could be learned
locally to-day about the negotiations.
1t was reported that the affair will be
closed Wednesday or Thursday, but
this report could not be verified. Pres
ieent Schwab will probably return to
New York tomorrow night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS.

COLUMBUS, o., February H.-Gov.
Nash was shown the interview with
Gov Yates, OF Springfield, Ills, In re-
gard to the prize fighting. His only
comment was:
All | care 10 say is that my acts in
the last two days, and what | may do
in the next few days, speak louder
than any words | could utter"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
BAPTIST CONFERENCE
On Missionary Affairs Opens To-Day
at CIarksburg.

Special to the Register.
cLARKsBURG. w. Va. February IL
There will be a Baptist missionary con-
ference here Tomorrow, with sessions
morning, afternoon ard night, attended
by prominent leading divines of that de-
nomination from all quarters Of the mis-
dresses are Rev. T. s. Barbour. D. D. OF
Boston: Rev. F. p Haggard of Assam
Rev T. 9. Field. Of Elyria. Ohio and Rev.
Wheeler Boggess. Of India. The object OF
the meeting Is TO devise plans for raising
money and TO discuss measures for pro-
noting work IN foreign fields
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
SAND FORK OIL COMPANY
VIII Soon Commence Operations on
Its Lewis County Field.

Special to the Register
WESTON, w. Va, February 1.-THE
Sand Fork Oil & Gas Company, of Wheel
ing. holding a large acreage OF territory
IN this county. will very soon commence
the work Of developing its choice territory.
Two wells have been located and con-
tracts have been completed for derricks
ana dflliing President w. L. Russell has
Just left this citw after tour Of the
field during which he disbursed quite A
large amount of cash in rentals etc. and
reports the outlook TO be Of the most fay-
orable nature. 1t would not be surprising
TO hear Of one or more big gushers on thiA
property as soon as holes can be put
down
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
MARRIED IN WASHINGTON.
Senator Stewards Grandson and Mis-,
Conhit-Smith TIE EnnnN Connie


WASHINGTON, February 11.-Lieut
Richard S. Hooker and Miss Mary 0.
Condit-Smith were married at noon to-
day at Ephinany church by Bishop Sat
terlee. After the wedding the couple
left for a short tour. Upon their re-
turn they will take up their residence
at the Brooklyn navy yard, where
Lieut.. Hooker is stationed.
The bride is the daughter of the late
J. Condit-Smith of New York. While
soJourning in China several months
ago she became prisoner during the
siege Of Pekin.
The groom is the son of Mrs. Bessie
stewart and the grandson of Senator
Stewart. He received his commission
over year ago, and recently was pro-
NOTED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
OPINION EXPECTED TO MORROW
In the Application of Mrs. Ihrig to
Have Verdict Set Aside.

special to the Register.
PARKERsBURG w. va. February II.
The opinion of Acting Judge Wander.
wort is expected on Wednesday in the
case Of Mrs. fhrig and w G. Franklin
VINO were convicted Of unlawful cohabita-
llon; and made motion To have tho
verdict set aside. Mrs. Ihrig states that
she IS wealthy. as she has been said to be
III the public press and that she will
spend all she has If necessary to vindi-
cate herself and clear herself OF the
charge against her, She states that she
took Mr.; Franklin simply as a roomer
because her husband was away SO much
ana she had so many valuable diamonds
that she was afraid to be In the house
alone and needed protector. She de-
clares, however, that she owns the prop
erty and has right to take as many
Mt. The outcome OF the case Is looked
forward to with great deal OF interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
SUED FOR DAMAGES.
Al to the Register.

Sliecial to the Register.
PARKERSBURG. w Va. February III.
Two $leeO damage suits have been filed
by w. Scott Kimes against Gooch, Rine-
hart q Dennis, as a firm, and against the
Individual members of the firm He al
leges that he was permanently injured
while in their employ as contractors on
the Short Line Railroad. They deny that
he was in their employ, stating that he
vas working for sub-contractor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
HOW THE AMERICANS BEAT
THE BRITISH AT ALL POINTS

Bridge Tenders That Show the Diff
ference Between the Two Coun-
tries Steel Makers.
LONDON, February ia parlia-
mentary paper issued tonight COM
plies with the House of Commons re-
quest of December 14th for the Amer
lean and British bids for thirty bridges
on the Uganda railroad. An American
company agreed to erect the bridges
in forty-six weeks. The lowest Eng
lish bid for the delivery Of the material
on board ship at London was sixty
weeks. The American company offer
ed to lay down the material at any
British port for five guineas less than
the average price of the British COM
panies delivered in London. The
American company agreed to erect the
bridges for SIS per. ton, only e2 los
more than the average Brush price
for delivery in London.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, February u-For Ohio
Fair Tuesday. except snow in extreme
eastern portions; colder in western and
southern portions Tuesday. Wednesday.
fair; brisk northwesterly winds
Wednesday, fair except snow In noun
tain districts; westerly winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
a SOCIAL SENSATION.

Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG. ". Va, February II.
"A social sensation has been created here
by the preparation OF papers in a case
for divorce brought by Mrs Lillian Nelly
against William +. Nelly. both prominent
in Parkersburg society The bin has not
been fled and 1t Is not known what the
charges are, but 1t is believed nothing
derogatory to the character OF either js
alleged. The case Is now In the hands Of
attorneys and the couple have broken up
housekeeping and are not living together.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
JURY COMPLETED.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register
PARKERsBURG, w. va, February II.
The jury IN the case Of the State vs.
Jacob Conkle charged with the murder
Of Frank Cheshire. Is now completed at
ter the court had been since Friday try
ing . get one. About fifty witnesses are
to be examined and the case will prob
ably last for q week al the least ConkIe
and Cheshire quarreled over a report
which Chishire was accused Of starting
about ConkSie's relations with a woman
and Cheshire was about to pick Up club
when Conkle shot. He claims self defense
and will make q hard fight for his linertv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
ALL CLOSED BUT ONE.

TOPEKA, Kans., February IL
"Jointists" of this city generally needed
the warning to close their places by
noon to-day, and when Chief Stahf and
his officers visited the thirty-five places
this afternoon they found all closed
with one exception. No arrests were
made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
Body at New York

NEW YORK, February 1.-THE re-
mains of Albert d. Shaw. former com
mander-in-c hief of the Grand Army.
reached here tonight en- route to Water
town, n. Y.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
Bub onic Plague

CAPE TOWN, February 1.-THE govern
menthas decided to give notice TO for
eign nations of the fact that Cane Town
is infected with the bubonic plague.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
OIL Market.

OIL CITY. Pa. February n.-Credlt
balances, Sl.25; certificates, no bid Ship
ments. 1l598 bbls; average. 6.751 bbls.
Runs. l3S.875 bbls; average, 1874 bbls
NEW YORK, February u-Standard
oil stock S1SGs30
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
To Shorten the Line

PITTSBURG, Pa. February 11.-Ad-
vices from the Mahoning Valley indicate
that the Baltimore & Ohio is planning to
shorten the route of the Pttsburg {.
Western between here and Akron
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
No Foundation

LONDON February 1.-THE officials of
the home office say there is no founda-
ton whatever for the report that Mrs
Florence Maybrick has been pardoned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
Topeka Not Due Yet

WASHINGTON. February 1.-THE navy
department is indignant at the report that
the training ship Topeka is overdue The
navigation bureau has been obliged to an
swer many private kilograms TO set at rest
apprehension.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12
Race Horses Leased

+ LONDON. February 11.-All the king.
| race horses, it is announced have been
lSased to the Duke of Devonshire for the
seaspn of 1901
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-12

LONDON, February 11.-Milan, ex-King
of Servia, is dead.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-11
SWIANvlillE.

Jan, 9-Mrs, A. J.Hunt returned home
from the Cities last week. ..
Chas. GIantssis home for a short visit
with his family. H. 5
John Midcley s,of Bortrum was in the
village on business Tuesday. :
A young man by the name OF Rossco,
few miles east Of the village, met with
a serious accident New Years eve. While
shooting the old year out and the new
year in his gun exploded taking off one
hand at the wrist and badly shaking
him up. He now under tia care OF a
physician aud is doing nicely. :
The band here mas been reorganized.
The new organization is strong one
and is sure to be success. .,
Jack Blair made a business trip to
Little Falls Monday. Il
A young man by the name OF Ford
Was up before Justice McRae Monday
for stealing an overcoat, The young
man pleaded guilty, paid his fine and
went on his way rejoicing:, >
There will be dance in the Sullivan
hall Friday night Of this week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-11
& a.
J. HUFF

&, an We ma9 mistake about
who t,stf ornssl he n,arriag rites for
Francis and FaWn Snow ! f;;ei lrf
fault. They might have told %, Ssh
4 Chas. Gisl, went home 10 taplea Tues
day. L 81 81 q " .asz
George Bennett. Fred Hallett aud w.
II 0ish we're !! u Little Falls SATURDAY,.
There Is talk OF our black smith leavi, s.
US. WeIhear that he is selling his stock
and will make i break for better QUAR-
ters. We shall all miss him.
Miss Ella Rix returned Sunday to cor
tinue her school in District 80. , ,5#
Saturday Mics Julia .)by went to
finish her school there. s {Ss;45sssG
j. Welsh marked the boss hog Of this
town so far as heard from Thursday.
Weight 524 pounds. 5 : $.>s 45- s#.
Boru-To Mr. and Mrs. Dow Allen.
Jan Bird, a con. ss AK f. z==%
Our Free Methodist friends have
changed the program somewhat. They
seem to have gone inta the amusement
business. T. ~ IT,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-11
The Dog Showed Sense.

3 A big Newt Hand dog with a muz-
zle on him was following a boy near
City Hall park IN. 5 New York recent
", when a. little bull terrier made a
dash for him and got a death grip on
one of the big fellows ears. It was all
done so quickly that the Newfound-
lands ear was being well .llewed be-
fore he hardly KNEW hat struck him.
He gayesa howl and a snap at the little
brute. but his muzzle would not allow
him to open his jaws. ana the bull ter
srfer cheWed away at his ear. All he
could do was to, turn tail and run, but
the bull terrier did not lose his grip
and went along too they dashed
through the crowd, past the fountain
and out on the plaza. ~ here the big fell
low nearly ran over a pat sof smoking
tar that was standing fora moment By
the side Of "a work % an who had stop
ped to light his pipe Quick as a dash
the big dog stopped and threw his head
as high in the air:. as he could This
dragged. the little terrier well OF his
feet and nearly tore the ear from the
head OF the Newt ound HAND. but when
the little brute came down he slit plump
10 the pail Of 4 KS
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1901-01-11
FLENSBURG.

Jan. mike kosofuski returacd from
Minneapolis Saturday.
The remains OF Mr.. Bergerson were
inferred in the Swedish Mission cemotery
here Sunday. Rev. A. Olson preached
the sermon. 49,
Joseph Goodman was 10 Little Falls
Saturday. i ,:
There was Ounce at Chas. Bulow's
last Friday evening. ..> 5:t.< /
Mr.. and Mrs. p. Brzesnike returned
:, to their home at Perham Saturday after
fortnight's visit with relatives
L. Gree.rson made a business trip to
the Falls Tuesday. ~
Miss Anna Anderson gave a reception
to number OF her young friends Sunday
evening -
Vincent Wotzke went to st. Cloud to
resume her studies at the Normal school.
Miss Annie ;Iagen is visiting in Par
kertown. ,--~