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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-16
FUNERAL Arrangements
PRACTICALLY COMPLETED.
BODY PLACED IN THE COFFIN AND
REMOVED TO THE FRONT
PARLOR.
REMAINS DRESSED AS IN LIFE.
MANY PROMINENT PEOPLE ARRIy-
ING TO TAKE PART IN HI
CEREMONIES.

INDIANAPOLIS, March 15.-The ar
engagements at the Harrison home for
the lying in State tomorrow and the
funeral services Sunday were practic-
ally completed tonight and little re-
mains to be done.
The body was dressed and removed
to the trent parlor to-day, where it
will lie until taken to the State House.
The body was dressed in the customary
black suit of Prince Albert cut which
Gen. Harrison always wore. A simple
plain black tie was used and gold
buttons adorn the shirt front. The
left hand lies across the breast, a plain
gold band ring being on the second
finger. This is the only ornament
used.
The face of Gen. Harrison is compos-
ed and ~restful, although very white,
his illness having made no perceptlble
change in his appearance.
The casket containing the body was
taken to the front parior on the first
floor and placed directly in front of the
mantle and fireplace oil the south side
OF the room, the head being toward the
east.
Mrs. Harrison went into the room
alone and remained there for some
time.
The hearse which will be used on
the day of the funeral has been draped
in black, with American flags, and Will
be drawn by four black horses.
President Mckinley will arrive at
GAS Sunday morning and will be en-
tertained at the home of Governor
Durbin.
The Columbia Club and leading no.
tells of the city are making extensive
arrangements for the entertainment OF
distinguished visitors who will attend
the funeral. Charles Foster, Secretary
of the Treasury; Gen. Benjamin f.
Tracy, Secretary Of the Navy, and
John Wanamaker, Postmaster General
during the Harrison administration,
will arrive early tomorrow morning.
Captain w. E. Meredith, chief OF the
bureau of printing during the Harrl-
sen administration, will arrive to-
morrow. l.. T. Kitchener, OF Washing
ton, ID. c., who was chairman OF the
Republican State committee during
Gen. Harrison's first campaign for the
Presidency, will be a guest of the Co
lumbia Club. Governor Nash, OF Ohio,
and a party of eight have secured quar-
tiers. Prominent men throughout the
State are reserving rooms at the no.
tells and it is expected the men VINO
were active in the Harrison campaigns
will be well represented at the funeral
exercises.
All of the relatives who are expected
to attend the funeral are now in the
city except Lieut.. Commander and Mrs.
John f. Parker. They are on their
way from California and are expected
to reach indianapolis tomorrow after
noon or evening. Carter B. Harrison,
the second brother, arrived from his
home at Murfreesboro, Tenn, this
morning.
The number of floral tributes sent
to the house to-day was greatly in
creased. So many have arrived that
a separate room has been set aside for
them and this has beer completely
filled
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WERE THE DEAREST FRIENDS
But Neither Knew of Seelby #. Bon
hams Attention to the Other.

Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, w. Va, March ID
Osa Fisher, of Charleston, w. Va, were
married in the latter town to-day. Mr..
Bonham is the young man recently sued
for breach of promise by Miss Margaret
and Miss Fisher were the warmest of
friends, but neither seemed aware of Bon
hom's love for the other. The wedding
caused a sensation. Miss Macbeth alleges
that she will push her suit with more
vigor than ever. Bonham is one of the
prominent young men of the city.
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A DEAD SHOT

Wanted But senator Clark .
Son Refused to Fork Over.
BUTTE, Mont, March 15.-The po-
lice have details of an attempt TO
blackmail Chas. W. Clark. son of SEN
ator w. A. Clark. out of 5 5000. Mr..
Clark received a letter directing him
to send the money in small bills to
"Wyoz,' Butte p~ostofice. The black
mailer added significantly that he was
a dead shot"
The general delivery window was
watched for several days and q small
boy called. He said . masked man
had given him I'VE cents to call f3F the
package. He proved his ~innodpnee.
The originator IS still It larea.
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LICENSE AGAIN REFUSED.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG, w. Va. March l5.-The
application of Salem and Shinnston sa-
loonists for license was turned down
unanimously by the county court. The
anti-license element was represented bv
Hon. Harvey w. Harmer and Rev. Thee
l.. Gardiner, president of Salem college.
The 'speakeasy" element will continue to
reign in these towns.
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OIL OPERATIONS.

A sale was yesterday consummated
wherein the Higgins Farm Oil Co, com
posed of Nj. l.. Benedum, of Cameron, w.
Va; j. C. Trees, of New Martinsville, w.
Va, and two Pittsburg capitalists owing
the Higgins farm of 100 acres, sold to
eastern capitalists for $4,000 cash. The
property in question is situated in the
Gardner field, Gordon SAND development,
near Proctor, Wetzel county, w. Va.
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has declared openly to the men under
his command that no terms except IN
dependence will satisfy him.
STOLE THE MAIL BAG.
But Fortunately the Bank Had Sent
Their Money on an Earlier Mail.

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, March IA
pouch containing valuable registered
letters was stolen from the platform OF
the Baltimore & Ohio passenger depot
Thursday night by unknown parties. 1t
was found late this afternoon In GIFTS
Hollow. north of the depot. The bag had
been ripped open with a knife and the
registered parcels removed. The other
mail remained intact.
During Thursday telephone messages
were received here from Wolf Summit
and Salem, requesting large amounts OF
money from local banks to be sent by
mail to those places. The robber We're
evidently aware of this, but fortunately
for the banks, the money had gone ahead
on earlier trains. Government detectives
are here at work on the case.
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Special to the Register.

HARRISBURG, w. Va, March 15.-Dur-
ing the present week a number of loca-
tions have been made in parts of the
county not tested for oil, and indications
point to considerable new territory being
operated during the coming months which
heretofore have gone untouched, though
held under lease.
Col. I. NJ. Jackson has located a well
on the Luther c. Harbert farm, near Lum-
berport, and timbers are being gotten out
for the rig.
The Southern Oil Company has made a
location on the c. n. Swiger farm. at
Sycamore Dale, and have begun drilling.
The United States Oil Company has To-
Gated a, well on the George Wolf farm,
one mile north of West Milford, and rig
builders are at work on the derrick.
The South Penn Company is preparing
to drill a test on the John Stealey farm,
one mile west of this city.
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BREAKS ALL RECORDS.

United States Treasury Never Before
Held So Much Gold.
WASHINGTON, March 15.-Ehe
gross gold in the treasury yesterday
amounted to s4S2, 913,023, compared
S416,21S,2 09 this day last year. Yes
terday's figures break all records. The
increase in the gold holdings during
the year has been S66, 694, 1914.
At the department it is said the
prospect is that the gold holdings will
continue to increase at the rate Of
probably five millions a month until
the new revenue law goes into effect.
Treasurer Roberts thinks that this will
not diminish the gross gold.
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In Memory of the General.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, March 15.-In
the public schools to-day the first quar-
ter of an hour was devoted to suitable
talks by the teachers on the life and
public services of General Harrison.
In many of the schools the address
that General Harrison made to the
school children of Terre Haute, when
he visited the State house February g.,
was read.
Flags on the schools as well as or
all other public buildings, will be at
half-mast until after the funeral.
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GEN. DE WET SAID TO BE MAD,

BLOOEMFOTEIN. Orange River Col
Ony, March 15.-Prisoners who have
lately been released by Gen. De Wet
say they think he is a mad man. They
aver that the terrible fatigues he has
undergone, his anxieties and the In
tenfdty OF his feelings have unhsnged
his mind.
Gen. De Wet repudiates the peace
negotiations which ere going o.. ~
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FOR SENATORIAL HONORs.

Special to the Register.
STEUBENVILLE, O., March 15.-The
Republican State Senatorial for
the joint ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dis
tricts. met here to-day and set the place
for the convention as Steubenville, on
May 18th. Hon. d. A. Hollongsworth and
DR.. S. B. MeGovern, of Cadiz, were chos-
en- as the temporary chairman and secre-
tary: Senator F. B. Archer will be re-
nominated for his second term. c.. c.
Connell, of Columbiana county. is after
the other nomination for Senator, as there
will be two TO be elected this time.
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Arrived at Canton.

CANTON, o., March 15.-The Presi-
dent and Mrs. Mckinley and party
reached Canton nearly an hour late.
They were met at the station by
friends. They went direct to the Bar
Der residence, where Mrs. Mckinley
will remain until the return to Wash
ington. There was no special DEM
onstration. Mrs. Mckinley recognized
many acquaintance and greeted them
with cordial smiles.
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Don't want a Library

WASHINGTON. Mach 15.-Commiss
err of Patents Chas. H. Duell to-day
signed. There are several candidates
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Special to the Register.

PITTSBURG, Pa, March 15.-In the
new development near Cameron, Marshall
county, j. w. Craig has drilled in his No.
2 on the William S. Goshorn farm and has
a show for a 30-barrel producer. The South
Penn Oil Co has shot it's test well on the
q. Hubbs farm and instead of a duster
as first indicated when drilled in, will
have a 10-barrel pumper. The same COM
pany is down 1000 feet on the S.. Gorby
farm in the same district. On Rock Run,
Meade district, Tyler county, the Carter
Oil Co. has drilled its test on the e. M.
Galloway farm through the Big Injun and
found nothing in that formation. The hole
will be abandoned.
In Clay district, Wetzel county, the
South Penn Oil Co. has drilled it's No. 2
on the G.. w. Soles farm through all
sands and has a buster.
In the Silver Hill district, Wetzel coun-
ty, Jennings q Bros. have completed their
No. ! on the Hiram Carney farm and have
a small pumper. The same company has
drilled its test on the w. ". Tegarden
farm through the Gordon and has 800 feet
OF fluid in the hole. 1t will be light.
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STRUCK AN OBSTACLE.
of Members Rendered the
Final Passage of Election Law I'm
possible.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, March 15.-The
Democratic leaders who are pushing
the "disfranehisement" bill through
the legislature encountered another
obstacle to-day in the shape of abb
sent members and the programme
which contemplated the immediate
taking of the final steps in the enact
ment of the bill into a law had to be
postponed until next week. The COM
mittee on legislation Il which the bill
passed by the Senate last night was
referred, reported it favorably to-day.
but owing to the absence Of Demo-
cratic members no further steps could
be taken and the House adjourned mn
til next xnfrh
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SENT OUT OF TOWN.

KANSAS CITY, No., March 15.-Mrs.
Carrie Nation, who has been visiting here
nue., near the union depot. to-day. for OBJ
structing the side walk, where she stopped
to harangue a crowd She was released
on her promise to depart on the next train
for Topeka.
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WouId Say Nothing

PITTSBURG. Pa, March &c. NJ
Schwab. president of the L. S. Steel Cor
poration, arrived in town to-day from
New York. He would say absolutely
nothing.
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Rioting i'm Moscow-

ST. PETERSBURG. March 13-Moscow
is terribly excited over the riot which be-
gan March 4th, and continued several
days. One student was killed and many
hurt. The police arrested seven hundred
besides noting the identity of many 9TH
ers.
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Special to the Register.

WESTON, w. Va, March 15.-There is
nothing new in the oil field tonight. with
the exception of the Mullady No. 6 in the
Sand Fork field coming In last night good
for Is barrels a day. The Mullady No, Z
Is the next well due, and is expected in
Monday or Tuesday.
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A Military Demonstration

WASHINGTON. March B.-Col. VIM.
Sanger's first day as assistant secretary
was marked by a most unusual military
demonstration. BY order of the secretary
all officers of the army In this city were
required to appear in uniform to be pre-
seuted.
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Oil Quotations.

OIL CITY, Pa. March 15.-Credit bal
ances, SIPS; certificates, no bid. Ship
ments, 49,, 1862 bbls; average. 49, 64 bbls.
Runs. 92,049 bbls; average. $3.50 bbls.
NEW YORK, March ~15.-Standard oil
stock. 795MI91.
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Will BE Represented,

LANSING, Mich. March 15.-The
Michigan Senate will be officially rep
resented at the funeral of eX-President
Harrison.
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small Gathering cheered-

LONDON. March 15.-The Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York started
this afternoon on the first stage of their
tour Of the four quarters of the globe.
Small gatherings cheered the royal per-
sonages.
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Gets n ~ConsuI.hip-

CANTON. Ohio. March 15.-Judge Geo
f. Baldwin, of Canton, a life long frient
of the President, has received word tina
the President will appoint him consul a
Nuremberg. Salary, $500 and fees.
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Condition of Treasury

WASHINGTON, March 15.-To-day's
statement of the treasury balances IN the
general fund, exclusive of the $150. 900. 600
gold reserve in the division of redemption.
shows: Available cash balance. $lf9, 735, los
gold. sol. 677, 621.
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The Ohio Delegation.

COLUMBUS, O., March 15.-Gov.
Nash and party will leave for Indian
apolis at 8 tomorrow to attend the
Harrison funeral.
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midas Small Increase-

CALCUTTA, March 15-The census
gives the population of India as 294. oO0. 90:
Increase in a decade of only Ia per cent.
owing to two famines, disease and decline
in the birth rate. The results were quite
unexpected.
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No Change In wages

PITTSBURG, Pa. March 1.-THE BIZ
monthly settlement of The sheetmill work
ers' scale was completed to-day. The
basic price was found inside the limit.
Wages will remain the same for two
months.
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THEIR HONOR SAFE.
Swiss Officers Step in and reven
Buffet and Deroulede From Ex-
ang shots.

changing ShOts
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March Is.
The duel to take place to-day between
Deroulede and Buffet has been
abandoned, the authorities having is
sued a decree expeliing Doth from
Switzerland.
The seconds thereupon decided that
it was impossible to avoid police in
tervention, and as the origin of the
quarrel was political, the honor of
the principals was not concerned.
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More Soldiers Going uut-

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-The In
diana sailed to-day for Manila with 81
men. Tomorrow the Meade sails wit
cavalry. On Monday the Pennsylvania
to sail.
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Several Candidates

TOLEDO, Ohio. March l5.-J. P. Lawton
& Son. lumber dealers. failed to-day. AS
sets, $4,000; liabilities, $4,000.
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CANAL DOVER, Ohio. March f5.-San
uel j. Reeves. iron magnate and million
aire. died to-day. He was president Z
the Reeves Manufacturing Company. f,
this city. and of the American Mason
Company. OF Chicago.
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A Philippine Judge

NEW ORLEANS, March bit is an
nounced that Lamar c. Quintero, a mem
Der of the local bar and attache of the
Picayune, has been appointed to the su-
preme bench of the Philippines. Salary,
$1,000.
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Saw a Mirage

( TOLEDO, Ohio. March b.-Montpeiler.
Ohio, citizens this morning saw a mirage
of a cluster of buildings. trees. streets.
etc. which was easily recognized as the
village Of Edou. eight miles distant. per-
fectIy pictured. Never before has such a
sight been beheld in this vicinity.
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Misunderstood Orders

CLAY SWITCH, KY, March 15.-In
collision between freight trains on til
Illinois Central three men were killed an
three fatally injured. misunderstanding
of orders.
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Fought i'm the senate

OLYMPIA, Wash, March 15.-Represent
ative yesterday and Senator Ruth cam
the libel laws. Thu widest excitemen
prevailed.
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Germany,s Population

BERLIN, March 15.-The population OF
Germany is now about 81. 600, coo. larger
than that of any country in Europe ex-
cept Russia, which has in Europe over
&c., 10000 subjects.
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WASHINGTON, March 15.-At 1858 a. m
electric light wires started a fire in the
the windows. l.. f. Henry, As years old,
was suffocated. Several were injured.
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Controls Ninety Per Cent

TOLEDO. Ohio. March B,-The Toledo
Bridge Works to-day passed into th'
hands of the American Bridge Company
Price, s750. 0C0. The American controls ~
per cent. of the plants in the country
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ST. LOUIS. March 15.-Eyidence hal
been secured that a man found murdered
February 2 in a garnet was Robt. Walsh
missing son Of a lumberman OF Saginaw
Mich. Walsh fell in with a gan OF
thieves by whom he was killed.
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Did Nothing

HAZLETON. Pa. March 15.-The United
Mine Workers convention was not in
the absence of a report from the scale
committee.
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gives the population of India as 294 ,000, 90.
Increase in a decade of only Ia per cent,
In the birth rate. The results were quite
unexpected.
Rioting i'm Moscow
ST. PETERSBURG. March 13-Moscow
is terribly excited over the riot which be-
gan March 4th, and continued several
days. One student was killed and many
hurt. The police arrested seven hundred.
besides noting the identity of many 9TH
ers.
A Military Demonstration
WASHINGTON, March B.-Col. VIM.
Sanger's first day as assistant secretary
was marked by a most unusual military
demonstration. BY order of the secretary
all officers of the army In this city were
required to appear in uniform to be pre-
sented.
small Gathering Cheered-
LONDON March 15.-The Duke and
Duchess of Cornwall and York started
this afternoon on the first stage Of their
tour of the four quarters OF the globe.
Small gatherings cheered the royal per-
Sonages.
Samuel j. Reeves Dead
CANAL DOVER. Ohio. March l5.-sam-
aire. died to-day. He was president Of
the Reeves Manufacturing Company, Of
this city, and of the American Masonic
Company. OF Chicago.
Murdered BY Thieves
ST. LOUIS. March 15.-Eyidence has
been secured that a man found murdered
February 2 in a garnet was Robt. Walsh.
missing son Of a lumberman of Saginaw.
Mich. Walsh fell in with a gang Of
thieves by whom he was killed.
Saw a Mirage
TOLEDO. Ohio. March f5.-Nontpeiler.
ohio, citizens this morning saw a mirage
of a cluster of buildings. trees. streets.
etc, which was easily recognized as the
village Of Edou. eight miles distant. per-
fectIy pictured. Never before has such a
sight been beheld in this vicinity.
Probably Goes to Johnson
PHILADELPHIA. March ia report
is current that John O.. Johnson of the
Philadelphia bar, one Of the most prom
inent lawyers in this country. has been
offered the attorney generalshtp 10 sue
ceed Griggs. Mr.. johnson said. II re-
fuse TO confirm or deny the report"
silent ON Important Subject
LONDON. March ia dispatch from
Lord Kitchener. issued this morning. IN
so s~fudiousiy silent upon the subject of
peace negotiations that IL leads to The
compllshed. MOI do Gen. French'g move
ments indicate a cessation OF hostiiities.
sale Of Horses
RICHMOND Ind March D.-At the
Lackey horse sales to-day, the following
brought 80 and over: Little Ben. PAGER.
z-1e3zs 800 E1ma. trotfeE. HIN, 500 Nur-
80, trotters zsz11x. &I.1Eeos cubano1a, 80:
Glorietta ~ tfctter. NO; Rufninate. ~;
xeadse = Nlne - paiE q trotterx. -.
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Fatal Accident to
NeZ Perce Farmer.

Lewiston, June S.-News has
been received from Lookout, 30
miles east of Lewiston, that Henry
L. Parrott, q farmer living south
Of Lookout, had been instantly
killed late yesterday, the limb on
tree he was cutting down falling
a distance Of 70 feet, crushing his
skull. Parrott came to Washington
from Salem, Ore, in 1896, lived in
Whitman county three years, then
moving to the reservation, where
he took up a farm. lie leaves a
wife and two children. Statesman
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State Sunday school
Association.

We have received a program for
the State Sunday School Associa-
ton WHICH will convene at Lewis
ton. Idaho on June q, and contin-
ue during the p and %. Promi-
nent Sunday School workers from
other states will be in attendance
and a series of discussions of live
and very important questions have
been arranged for, which will make
the session one of interest and
profit to not only those who attend,
but to the Sunday School work of
the state. The 0. r. & n. has made
rate of one fare for the trip and
the o. S L. one and third fare,
provided there are more than 30
tickets sold that are above so cents
each, all of which is very good and
/ many more than the so tickets viii
be sold.
Lewiston people will entertain
all persons who attend the con.
vention.
Any person who is intending t
| 90 should send their name to
DR.. w. f. Galbraith,
Lewiston, Idaho.
Chairman of the Entertainment
Committee.