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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
REPORT OF A CONSOLIDATION
of Enormous Steel Interests Finds
Cre&ence in Chicago.

CHICAGO, January 1S.-The Record
tomorrow will say:
Federal Steel Company interests have
bought outright or secured options and
proxies on practically the entire COM
mon stock issue of the American Steel
& Wire Company. Arrangements have
been made for the underwriting OF
Federal Steel bond issue large enough
to pay for the stock, much of it sub
scribed in Chicago, but most OF it
taken by the great Wall street inter
ests-Mdrgan, Porter, Flower, Gary,
Mills, Spencer, Rogers and others of
similar weight. Norman 3. Ream and
Marshall Field represent the Chicago
interest, anu Boston is in 1t in the per-
son of Nathaniel Thayer.
The enormous deal has been brought
to completion, nothing now remaining
but the routine of casting ballots
and proxies for the Federal bond issue.
By the day of the annual meeting of
the American Steel & Wire Company
it will be found that some of the pres
ent all powerful men of that corpora
ton have railway interests which will
compel them to abandon executive
pO6lLlOnS IN the wire company. lheIT
places will be taken by the nominees
of the Morgan-Mills-Gary com
pany. In other words, the Gates party
will virtually disappear from the Wire
company or will fall into a hopeless
minority and the Federal Steel Com
pany will rule it.
John W. Gates, John Lambert, Col.
Drake and other directors of the Amer
lean Steel & Wire company will start
for New York tomorrow. The regular
meeting of the board is scheduled for
January 2S..
1t is said that bond issue Of $13000-
600 to $14,000,00O will he required to
carry out the deal and that this
amount of money has been provided
for.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
GREATER MORGANTOWN.
And Saloon License Provisions Con-
sidered in the HOuse-BilIs of In
tereSt to Wheeling.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, January IS
Governor Atkinson to-day sent into the
Legislature a special message suggesting
suitable resolutions expressing the APP
probation of the people of West Virginia
for the gallant services of Captain An
drew. S. Rowan, the man who found
Garcia"
To be certain the resolutions are suit
able, the Governor kindly sent them along
with the message.
Mr. Smith, of Ohio county, to-day in
troduced the Board of Trade bill to allow
the city of Wheeling to furnish electric
light and power to private consumers.
Laughlins public library bill was sent
on to engrossment and third reading in
the House.
Whitakers ant-prize fight bill was
passed by the Senate. 1t will hardly have
such smooth sailing in the House.
The bill to charter Morgantown occu-
pied the attention of the House for sew
eral hours to-day. 1t proposed as origi-
nally drafted to have the people vote each
year on the question of issuing saloon
licenses. Reynolds moved to amend to
leave the matter in the hands of the coun-
ty court, whom, he said, he would rather
trust than the people. There was a warm
debate over the amendment, members
looking upon it as a matter in which
the entire State is interested, and it fin
ally prevailed. During the discussion,
Grant, of MonOngalia, said there We're
eight "speakeasies' running in the town
now, under the law leaving it to the
county court, and that they were much
worse than licensed saloons
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
MILITIA IN CONTROL
OF KENTUCKY FEUDISTS.
steps Taken to Check the Disorder
at Corbin-Three Funerals Held.


at Corbin-Three Funerals Held.
CORBIN KY, January 1s.-The state
militia are in control here to-day and
steps were at once taken by Col. R. d.
Williams, commanding. to check the
disorders growing out of the killing
Wednesday evening of James Shot
well by Raleigh White White was
arrested yesterday and taken to
Williamsburg Jail. Sheriff Sutton
and his deputies in charge of the pri5-
oner, were attacked en- route by
friends of the Shotwells, it is alleged
but no one was hurt Friends of the
Shotwells paraded the streets last
night, and preparations were, it is
alleged, under way for a pitched bat
tie between the two factions.
Troops were ordered out and when
vhey arrived to-day three sons of
James ShOtwell were placed under ar
rest. Under a strong guard they were
taken to Williamsburg jail where
White is confined. They will be charg
ed with intimidation.
This afternoon funeral services were
held over Miss Susan Cox, Sutton Far
ris and James Shotwell, while the mill
tia paraded the streets to prevent an
outbreak Miss Cox and Farris were
killed Wednesday evening by stray
shots from a volley fired by unknown
persons into the ruins of a building
where White had gone after shooting
Shotwell an which was dynamited by
unknown persons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
ONLY TWO FRIENDS

of All Warwick Had Counted when
Wealthy. Remained When Adyer-
sity Came.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa January IS
Samuel H. Warwick, aged 10 years. in
ventor of a root beer. and whose
wealth twelve years ago was estimated
at over S1,000,000. died penniless in the
hospital attached to the almshouse in
this city. and was buried to-day in
Camden. n. j., by a relative who
claimed the body. During his pros
perity it is said he gave thousands to
friends in need and entertained in a
princely fashion. Men prominent in
politics and in social affairs of the
city. State and nation, were his guests.
All but two forsook MIN when his for
tune dwindled away.
For the past two years, 1t is said,
two Senators, friends of his palmy
DAYS, have supplied him with the
necessities of life. They finally got
him a position in the hospital.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
A SCATTERING VOTE.

LINCOLN, Neb., January 1s.-The
vote in the legislature on United States
Senator to-day was without decisive
result, as follows:
Allen So; Hitchcock so; Thompson
80: Crounse 10; Currie 10; Kincaid 4;
Hinshaw 16; Meiklejohn Is; Rosewster
10; scattering Is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
SHOT IN A CRAP JOINT.

Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG. w. Va, January Is
Robert Moss was shot by Edgar James
this afternoon in a negro crap Joint known
as the Red Onion. y quarrel arose over
the claim of Sam Pasl<ell that he had been
touched for q dollar and his watch. Moss
was not seriously hurt and all the partic-
pants were arrested
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
TO RENDER CUBA SANITARY.

Special to the Register
TORONTO, Ohio. January lS.-The
American ely Mig. Co. shipped y cars OF
pipe from here to-day TO Philadelphia,
Pa, where they Will be transferred to
steamer sfor Santiago, Cuba. This is the
first shipment of a large order for Cuba,
where sanitary sewage is being intro
Guced
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
THE REPORT DENIED.

No Foundation for Rumors That the
b. Il o. is to Control the e., l.. &
w.
CLEVELAND. Ohio. January IS
President W. r. Woodford. OF the Cleve-
land. Lorain & Wheeling railroad. denied
tonight that his road had been or would
be sold TO the Baltimore & Ohio He said
that party of Baltimore & Ohio officials
recently took a tour of inspection over
the Cleveland Lorain & Wheeling with a
view to making a closer traffic arrange
ment under which that road will get
more of the Baltimore & Ohio coal than
the rumors of a contemplated transfer of
the property
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
IN THE PRESIDENTS HANDS.

Special TO the Register
WASHINGTON. d. c.. January lS.-The
bill dividing West Virginia into two jul
dicial districts has been signed by the
Speaker of the House and President of
the Senate, and is now in the hands OF
President Mckinley.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
GARDNER GOT DECISION.

WEIR CITY, Kas., January 1S.-Oc-
car Gardner got the decision over Tom
my Dixon, of Rochester. N. Y. In the
tenth round.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
DIED FROM HIS INJURIES.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
STEUBENvILLE, Ohio. January IS
Joseph Bell, an Italian laborer at the
National Steel Co., at Mingo Junction,
died here to-day from injuries received
yesterday afternoon whenh was run
down by q shifting engine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
COAL MINER CRUSHED.

Special to the Register
STEuBENVILLE, Ohio. Januarv IA
Coroner Campbell wis surrsnoned to Dill
lonvale this AFTERNOON wheie a Hungar-
: big fan Of soap ions. as-'n y
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
A REVOLVING CRIME
Charged Against the Supposed Moth
er of New Born Babe.
Special to the. Register.

kEYSER, w. Va, January 1S.-News of
a revolving crime in Moorefeld. Hardy
county, was received here this evening,
An infant child was found dead in d
shallow we'll in Sam Davis yard, and Il
jury of inquest found that the child came
to its death at the hands of Ann Davis,
who is believed TO have been its mother
After the inquest the girl escaped and
attempted suicide by jump ping in the same
well that the childs body was found in
She was rescued and placed in Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
Treasury Condition.

WASHINGTON. January 1&-To-day's
statement of the treasury balances in the
general fund. exclusive Of the $50 coo, 90
gold reserve in the division Of redemption,
shows: Available cash balance, S13S, 0S3.-
SO; gold, $40 Isl. i5S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
Hertz il silent

QUEENSTOWN. January 1S-Sigmund
Hertz. OF New York City. who was ar
rested after arrival here Thursday even
ing, charged with forgery. at the insance
OF the United States authorities is abso-
lutely silent on the subject of his arrest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
CHILD TERRIBLY BURNED.
A Little Daughter of State Treasurer
Kendall Meets With Sad Acct

Special to the Register
CHARLESTON, w. Va, January IS
The siX-yearold daughter of State Treas
urer Kendall was perhaps fatally burned
this evening by her clothing catching fire
from gas stove. Her screams brought
ing TO smother the flames had his hands
badly burned. The chld's clothing was
almost burned off and she is in critical
condition
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
Appeal Rejected

PARIS. January 1s-The council Of
state has rejected Count Esterhazy's ap-
peal against the decree cashiering him
from the army.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
Ont for n Drive

WASHINGTON, January 1S-The Pres
ident was feeling so much better this
morning that ne took a drive behind his
new team.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
INVITATIONS ISSUED
For Reception at the Shoreham,
BY senator and Mrs, \. Ii. Scott.

Special to the Register
WASHINGTON. D. c, January IS
Senator and Mrs n. B. Scott, of West
Virginia, have issued invitations for
reception to be given the evening of jan
uary %, al the Shoreham. The Invitations
are to members of the cabinet, Senators.
Representatives and others prominent in
the social life of the capital and TO the
ladies of their respective households.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. January 1s-For Ohio
Generally fair in southern portion; Cccas-
iOnal SHOWS in northern portion 5atur
day; northwesteriy winds, brisk on the
lake. Sunday, generally fair.
For Western observation-disclosures
SHOWS Saturday; winds becoming north
westerly. brisk on the lake Sunday,
probably fair.
For West Virzinia-Fair Saturday. ex-
cepF local SHOWS in mountain regions;
southwest 10 northwest winds. Sunday,
fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
Pittsburg skyscraper-

PITTSBURG, Pa. January 1S.-George
A. Miller & Co to-day took the contract
for the II. c. Frick office building. The
building will be twenty-five stories high,
the contract price being between 1890 90
and s. AlN.lO0
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
4 Carnegie Donatisn-~
Four Children Burned

FfTTsBf BE- Pa. Janusry is. Andrew
Carpsgie/ BIDS mahe/a d9flsfion of 5000
ta~~the Aurora CDfege. illinois
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19

LON0O%, January 1s-The amended
Hay-Pauncefote treaty was discussed at
a protrsCted cabinet conference to-day.
The decision arrived at is guarded with
secrecy. An impression exists that the
cabinet authorized further conferences
with Mr. Choate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. January IS
Surrounded by many of the decorations
inauguration of his successor, the body of
former Governor Mount lay in state to-
day. Tomorrow it will BE- carried by
special train to Charlottesville for inter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
Gave No Information-

ELKHART, Ind. January 1s-Four
children Of BENJAMIN Miller were burned
to death early to-day. A lamp exploded
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19
Will Set No Day

WASHINGTON. January 1s-The Re
publican Senators decided to-day not 10
set day, at least for the present, for
taking up the Nicaragua canal bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-19

introduced that would mee
Urgency He mad hoped the
would not take a low poll
out would be treated by all
pest calculated to conserve
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-30
|. !. sTINSON MAY GO ABROAD.

William A. Brady expects to send "a
number OF crack motor-chasing cyclists
TO South America and England Tor
winter tour Negotiations are now pend
ing. and. II the deal is consummated'
Dave Shafer the veteran trainer VIII ac-
company the riders and be in charge
1t is the intention TO visit South Amer
lea first, taking In Buenos Ayres, Bahia'
Rio Janeiro and the other large cities
The party will then sail direct TO London,
where paced races will be given ~ the
English metropolis. Birmingham. Man
chester I.eeds. Liverpool and possibly
Glasgow Edinburg and Dublin.
The bright particular star OF the party
will be either Harry Elkes, Bobby wal
thour or VIII Stinson: the one who wins
the series OF championship races. the sec
ond of which will be run az Manhattan
Beach next Saturday afternoon
Manager Brady IL sansuine IN the eHs
treme over the projected invasion, ana. II
certain details can be completed ne
promises To spare no expense TO make the
trim success He has had considerable
experience I'm promoting internauona.
sporting and theatrical enterprises ana
has been unusually successtul. .
II was Brady who sent Jenries. Corpett
and others to England and the continent.
and who. two years ago. brought the
English athletes 10 this country 10 COM
pete against the American champions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-30
AT THE COLOSSEUM.

penn,e Monroe and Archie McEachern
will he the star attraction AT the Coos
scum next week in a 25-mile motor-paceu
rare The race meet will be gwen on
Labor Day evening, Monday mstsao VI
the usual Wednesday night
The card as arranged by the manaee
roent is an excellent one. and VIII appear
70 the lovers Of the motor-paced race,
for I'm addition TO the motor-paced race
there will be a 5-mile race between tnS
motors The paccmakcrs or Monroe ahu
McEachern will settle differences OF opln-
ION as 10 the r. respective merits or thelr
cornpoppers after the big race. Monroe
who has not ridden I'm this section since
Tho time he raced against Michael mas
come rapidly 20 the front In the paceo
game. and the lad from the South mas
surprised the old-timers by his wonderiul
speed He has won quite number OF
good races of late. and IS counted as one
Of the coming middle-distance riders. Nc
Eacheru his opponent. has ridden once In
this city. losing TO Champion through an
accident
In Monroe and McEachern the man
agement believes 10 has one or the best
races OF the season. for the records and
form OF the contestants show that they
will make a close and exciting event.
and close races are what the public de-
sires. rathersN than record breaking time
and an easy win for one OF the partici-
pants The sprint races viii consist OF n
one-h half milo handicap and one mile
open. both amateur In which the cream
Of the speed merchants VIII race The
entries close tonight. and can be made
OF the Colosseum or at the Providence
Opera house. Seats are now on sale at
the usual places.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-30
PARK CONCERT TONIGHT.

The following program will be rendered
by Reeves American bard at the park
this evening;
March. Captain Draper" Reeves; over
fIire- rrStradeffa,- tAfut0w corret solo, se--
lected. Ira Holland; "reminiscences or
Balfe." Godfrey; ta) "A Caravan Epi-
sode." Langey: Coz Railroad Galop,'
Downing: trombone solo, DAY by Day..
Claude w. spary; selection, THE Burgo-
master" Luders request number; selec-
tion, Lucia" Donizetti; descriptive, IHe
Fan OF Santiago" Dalbey (War Is declar-
ed: remonstrance of the nations; Uncle
Sans ultimatum; approach OF the troops:
the soldiers farewell The Girl Lcft
Behind Me: by rail TO the south; south
ern scene: they embark; life on the ocean
wave; pastimes on shipboard: taps; nisft
on southern waters; a vision or home:
10 arms: the pursuit Of the cnemy; the
majestic squadron; battle, the faii or
sontiaeo:' cease firing: victory); "Tha
star Spangled Banner" Alexander Me-
Cabe. conductor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-30
BABE AT her SIDE
Young Mother Suddenly Stricken
Dies in the Street.

That busiest OF busy corners OF the
city's thoroughfares--corner OF westmins-
ter and Dorrance streets--was the scene
OF a deeply affecting incident which can
never be effaced from the memory of the
many sympathizing spectators. 1t was
the sudden death. shortly before 6 o'clock
last evening, of young mother. leasine
a grief-strlcken husband. a two-year-old
orphan and a household i'm mourning.
Mr.. George Il. Loomis and wife. Ethel
B., lived for some time past at s4s Willard
avenue. lie is one of the most industri-
Gus employees of the Universal Winding
company of Stewart street. and though
Mrs Loomis had been ailing considerably
or late he knew no such word as dis
couragement and labored steadily on.
Her health, however, became so inn
paired that upon the advice of her nus
band and friends she visited, about ten
days ago. the Emergency hospital, where
her ailments were diagnosed as angina
pectoris and acute asthmatic bronchitis
and she was treated for the same by ths
physician IN charge. He afforded all
ease and relief possible but felt there was
little chance for complete recovery.
She grew weaker day by day but stili
entertained hopes and paid her usual
visit to the hospital yesterday afternoon
After leaving that institution she came
short distance down town and. pre-
sumably. was waiting for car when
stricken with her last and fatal illness.
At the hour above mentioned officer
Cannon. who exercises kindly espionage
at the corner of Westminster and Dor
rance streets, noticed young woman,
with babe in arms. on the northeast cor
ner. so weak in movement rs 10 almost
totter and fall He quickly concluded
that she was acutely III and FASTENED to
assist her into Gibsons pharmacy. teie-
phoning at once to the Rhode Island
hospital.
But even medical aid offered in the
pharmacy was of no avail. for the slender
cord OF life had snapped and, though the
ambulance responded promptly. the young
mother had passed away. Medical Ex-
aminer Perkins. who was promptly noti-
fed pronounced death due to natural
causes and gave permission for removal
OF the body which was taken In charge
bv Bovce Brothers They prepared it
for burial and then conveyed it TO her
husbands residence on Willard avenue.
In the meantime the husband, returning
from work missed his wife and made
inquiry at the Emergency hospital. only
! 10 learn Of her sad and sudden death;
| further. that his now motherless babe
| was at the Central police station. whittier
| IL had been carefully carried by kind
hearted policeman Later Mr. Loomfs
| anpeared at the station and was given
| the little one which with tear-dimmed
| ewes was tenderly taken home by tho
| father. who certainly has the sympathy
| of the community.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-30
A DEvOUT FAITH.

"I believe that before many years we
will see trotting horse do "A mile I'm
1:55 or maybe i:50." said Prof. w. IA.
Brewer OF Yale today.
"The discussion of evolution was what
caused me TO make n study of the trot-
ting horse" said he Human beings
cannot well b. taken as subjects FOR the
Illustration OF the theory. but the horse
could for ~ had been carefully bred with
a certain object I'm view for many years.
I rather anticipated that the trotter
would be the first TO go under two MIN
utes but the PAGER has beaten him.
"I predicted that the trotter whch
would do the mile in two minutes would
appear I'm the decade from 1900 To 1910
and believe that my prediction will be
verified Later on my proRnosticauon
concerning the 1856 trotter will be veri-
fed ("
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-30
WHERE ARE TROTTERS GOING.

A question among horsemen Is whether
the PAGER is crowdng out the trotter
At the most important track. that IN
this city. only one of the three races
Monday was for trotters. In this there
were eleven entries, while ~ the pacing
races there were twenty-four entries,
more than two PAGERS 10 one trotter Snu Sna
an tbe matter OF speed there were 2:lO
class and a 2:1i class for PAGERS, but only
a 2.24 class for trotters. At Concord,
~ IL. there was one trotting race anu
two pacing races, with more thah W.
as many PAGERS as trotters. At the Potts
town fair there was no distinctively trot-
ting race There were two classes for
"trot or pace" and one pacing class. AZ
Hornellsville. n. Y. trotters and PAGERS
were even. but IL was a small meeting,
with only three In each class.
Regarding this evolution In the light
harness horse there Is nothing better ia
be said than that II the people like the
pacing kind OF horse, the pacing kind OF
horse is the kind OF horse they like.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-30
FOR SAKE
OF HIS
SONS.
Woudhouss Seeks TO Prevent
Public Taking Of Testimony
in Suit for Divorce.

New York. Aug. sO-with every effort
20 keep the facts from the public. TO pre-
serve his son from humiliatio and his
wife from disgrace. Juseph S. Woodhouse
yesterday obtained from Justice Dugro
an order appointing former Justice Will
liam n. Cohen. referee TO take testimony
in his suit against Mary ID. Woodhouse
for absolute divorce.
Mr.. Woodhouse is a manufactures OF
agricultural implements at No. l9l Water
street. and lives at No. 34l West Eighty
seventh street. lie Is accounted wealthy.
The couple were married On Feb. II. 1880.
They have two sons. Harold S. and Clark
O. Mr.. and Mrs. Woodhouse lived hap
PLY until a few months ago. when
large circle of friends were surprised to
learn they had separated.
The estrangement was the result of
report which came TO MIR. Woodhouse
that his wire was at the Atlahuc holei,
Sheepshead Bay, with George Davis,
who. il is said, is well known, the name
being assumed.
Mrs. Woodhouse denied her husband
allegations. She has engaged Charlee
Caldwell. of No. 165 Broadway, as coun-
sci and will fight the action. She was
served with the papers on Aug. /. 10y
her husbands brother, Ro, ert {. WOOD
house.
Ira B. Stewart, of No. s46 Broadway. Is
Mrs. Woodhouse's attorney. In his ap'
plication yesterday for the appointment
OF a referee he told Justice Dugro thai
the request was made for the sake OF
the two children.
lie said the testimony should not be
taken i'm open court. Mr.. Stewart said
MIR. woodhouse had no desire to add tc
the punishment OF his wife by pubic
recital.