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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
INTERCHaNGEABLE COIN.
House Committee Considering Bills
to Render silver Redeemab1e In
Gold.

House Committee Considering Bills
to Render silver RedeemabIe In
Gold.
WASHINGTON, January 10.-Secre-
tary of the Treasury Gage, Horace
White of New York, and several other
prominent financiers, to-day appeared
before the House committee on coinage,
weights and measures, at the request
OF the committee and gave their views
on the Overstreet, Levy and Hill bills
TO maintain the parity on the money
OF the United States. The three bills
although containing different proyis-
ions, each provide for the exchange at
the option of the holder Of the gold and
silver coins of the United States. To
accomplish this the OYerstreet bill au-
thorized' the secretary of the treasury
TO use the gold reserve fund in the
treasury and the Levy bnI authorized
him to issue per cent bonds. Before
the hearing Chairman Southland read a
letter from John H. Rhodes, the chair
man of the finance committee of the
New York chamber of commerce, heart
- endorsing the bills and urging the
enactment of the proposed legislation
:. this session of Congress.
.4.e only question at issue was the
means to he placed at the disposal of
the secretary of the treasury to secure
its maintenance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
PROPOSITION WITHDRAWN.
Questions of Indemnity and CONNER
einl Treaties to be Proceeded With
peEiB.

Questions of Indemnity and CONNER
eiaI Treaties to be Proceeded With
mt Pekin.
WASHINGTON, January 10.-The
proposition submitted by the President
to transfer the negotiations of the
questions of indemnity and revision
of commercial treaties to some other
place than Pekin, was designed to ia
ciiitate the conclusion Of the Chinese
negotiations as a whole by separating
those still requiring considerable de-
liberation from those already deter
mined. AS some of the powers do not
look with favor upon this separation,
and others hesitate to decide the ques-
toin, the President has deemed it adj
visable to withdraw the proposition
and has directed the diplomatic repre-
sentatives Of the United States to so in
form the governments to which the
proposition was addressed.
At the same time, desiring above all
else to avoid delay in the progress of
the negotiations, the President has di-
rected Mr.. Conger to urge forward
their completion at Pekin. The other
governments have also been urgently
requested to avoid all unnecessary de-
lay in completing the settlement of the
Chinese question.
The foregoing gives in authoritative
form the important action determined
upon and carried out to-day.
AS specifically stated, the action was
brought about because some Of the
powers did not look with favor upon
the proposal while other held back in
giving their decisions. Under those
circumstances it was manifest to the
officials here that unity of action was
impossible and as long as even one
power declined to accept the PROPOSE
ton there could be no effective agree
ment for removing these two subjects
of negotiation from Pekin. 1t is I'M
deTstOod that the action Just taken
does not involve the slightest feeling
Of disfayor towards those powers
whic.- viewed the matter unfavOrably
or held back in giving their decision.
Both the President and Secretary Hay
acted on the suggestion OF Mr.. Con-
ger in the hope tina: this might offer a
means Of breaking the apparent dead
lock at Pekin and open the way to a
final adjustment. Now that this phase
Of the negotiation is closed, the officials
here feel that it would be ungraciou5
to disclose just what powers did not
then look with favor upon the removal
plan, and they decline to confirm the
current speculation to the effect tina:
considerable Of the opposition has
come from Berlin. The instructions
to Mr.. Conger to urge forward the com
pletion Of the negotiations at Pekin
were forwarded late in the day Mr.
Conger was not heard from during the
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
GRAVEYARD INSURANCE.
Gross Frauds Perpctratcd Upon the
Calnninl Insurnnce Compnny.

Gross Frauds Perpctratcd Upon the
Colonial Insurance Company.
NEW YORK, January 10.-The Eve
ming Journal says warrants have been
issued for the arrest Of four persons
accused of swindling the Colonial In
surance Company, Of Jersey City. by
securing insurance on the lives OF
persons about TO die, and by other
methods.
1t is said that the Colonial Insurance
Company has been swindled out OF
large sums on bogus policies and that
there has been a wholesale traffic in
dead bodies between Bellevue hospital
in this city and a certain undertaking
establishment in Union Hill, n. j.
Thomas J. Kelley, of New York.
said to be an agent of the Colonial In
surance Company. has been arrested
and locked up in the Jersey City Jail.
The first clew TO the methods Of the
plotters was discovered shortly after
the death Of Thomas Moran, who died
OF consumption in October OF last
year.
Moran had a policy with the Colon
ial Company for 1870 and this sum
was paid to the beneficiary. Moran
had been suffering with consumption
for months before his policy was writ
ten. Both his father and mother had
died Of tuberculosis and there we're
other deaths in the family from the
same cause
When the insurance people had paid
the amount OF Moran's policy it was
discovered that not one or two, but
many policies had beel written FOR
persons whose identity was doubtful
and many times entirely lacking.
1t is true, dead bodies had been plac-
ed in evidence whenever claims were
made but it has been discovered that
these bodies were nothing more nor
lses than common hospital bodies
which had been brought into Union
Hill, many OF them from Bellevue for
the purpose Of aiding insurance
swindlers in obtaining their plumber.
In addition to Kelley. Dr. Edward
Jahr, Of West Hoboken. Thomas Mar
tin, newspaper editor and VIM. Neck
ar, an undertaken were arrested. Both
Martin and Neckar live in Union Hin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
BRIDGEPORT.
Daily Events From the Town Across
the Way.
Dr. James JOWeIls Ia on the sirE

Daily Events From the Town Across
the Way.
DR.. James Howells is on the sick
list.
-nrs. EVERY South is confined to her
home quite sick.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. will meet tonight
and elect officers.
The First National Bank has applied
for twenty year charter.
Mrs. John Stuff and son. of cfncin-
natl, are the guests of friends in town.
John Turner has brought suit in
Squire Clemans court against Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Stead for S175. alleged to
be due on account of settlement of &C.
count.
man in this town stated yesterday
that he had $500 to bet that Chief Glenn
ans, of Wheeling, would be reelected.
The citizens on this side of the river
ton in Wheeling.
William Juhnson yesterday went to
the Belmont Hotel, where his wife is
cook, and started to raise trouble in
general, and using some very bad Ian
guage. Johnson wanted his wife TO
leave the house After he had been
knocked down twice by one of the
boarders and landed on the pavement.
Marshal Douds took him in charge, but
had much difficulty in landing him in
Jail, and as a last result was compelled
to knock the man down. lie will prob
ably be given his hearing to-uay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
THE UNITED MINE WORKERS.
Some Matters That WIN be Brought
In in the Convention January IL.

Some Matters That VIII be Brought
tD in the Convention January IL.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, January TO-
The coal miners OF the Western Penn
sylvania district will press their claims
for a wage increase at the convention
OF the United Mine Workers. which will
meet in this chg January 21st II is
said that when the Joint conference
shall be held in Columbus. Ohio. thq
operators will not consent to NOR
wages for 1901. II a compromise shall
be made there will pc no increase 10 |
this year
nese statements do not apply to tn !
anthracite situation.
From another trustworthy source ID
is learned that there will be some i'm
portant changes in the constitution on
the United Mine Workers az the COM
ing convention.
1t is conceded that all OF the present
omcials will be reelected.
The establishment OF defense fund
will be considered Another important
matter to come up for consideration is
the creation OF a national home for
miners.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
DESTRUCTIVE BLAZE.
JAIL ANNEX OF THE COUNTY M
PRIMARY NEAR ST. CLAiRs-
VILE CONSUMED
BY FLAMES LATE LAST NIGHT.
Loss I'm the NeiGhborhood OF Ten
Thousand DoIiars-it started IN
the Garret, Bnt the Cause is Tn
known-AIl the Inmaies Taken
safely From the burning building.

A serious yet fortunate fire to life
occurred at the Belmont county infirm-
airy in the jail annex at about ten
o'clock last evening. The infirmary Is
situated about four miles northwest Of
st. Clairsville. The fire was first dis
covered in the garrett, and the en-
ployes Immediately started to get the
inmates out, which numbered about
twenty. Almost al were insane and
this work was very difficult. After
they would get them outside Of the
building, many would run back to the
burning building again, and all SEEM
ed TO be wholly Indifferent as to the
danger. After much hard work the I'M
fortunate inmates were placed In the
hospital and out of danger.
By this time those living In the
neighborhood had seen the fire, ana
rushed to the scene. Those in charge
had hose attached to the pumps and a
bucket brigade was soon started. Ut
to Rothemire, secretary OF the dlrec-
tors. and the superintendent, directed
the work of fighting the fire. In
short time it was seen the building and
its contents could not be saved, and all
work was then directed in saving the
other buildings. All are close togeth-
err. Several times it looked as
though their efforts would be futile,
as at times the other buildings were
on fire. Luckily, however, people
kept arriving and all gave a helping
hand. and at eleven o'clock the danger
to the buildings was over.
One hour later only the walls of the
Jail building were standing. Not a
soul was injured, which was certainly
very fortunate The origin of the fire
is unknown.
The inmates in all the buildings
number about $50, and If the fire had
reached these buildings there would
probably have been much loss of life.
Considering the character of the in
mates the management certainly did
we'll in getting them all out without
being injured.
At twelve o'clock there was large
number at the scene, many driving out
from St Clairsville. The loss will be
about $4,000. which is partially cover
ed by insurance. 1t is not known what
disposition will be made of the inmates
of the burned building, as many of
them are in such condition that they
have to be kept in cells. The building
was q well built one, and is quite loss
to the county. One thing is certain.
"A better fire protection should be af-
forded for this institution, which is
situated in an isolated place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
THE HEROIC EFFORTS OF
THE FARAIkN FISHERMAN
Resulted ia the Placing of "A Life
Line-PaxscHEeFs OF the Russie
Nay Ep RpScucd.

resulted ia the ElactuS OF Lie
Line-PaxscnEers OF the Russie
Nay he Rescucd.
MARSEILUES. January 10. $50 p.
m.-The life line connected with the
Russie still holds good in spite OF the
tremendous seas running. but it has
not yet been possible 10 take OF the
passengers. An attempt was about TO
be made to rescue them when the last
dispatch from Faraman was received.
The attachment OF the line was due
to the heroic effort OF twenty fisher
men, who attempted what appeared to
be a foolhardy task Their fiat bot
toned craft was tossed about like a
straw on the waves. The spectators
watched it with bated breath. Several
times they thought the small craft was
lost, but it finally got into current
which carried the boat 10 the star
board side Of the Russie's bow. A
line was then thrown on board the
wreck.
The captain OF the Russie, standing
on the bridge. shouted: We have not
lost heart. and have confidence in you.
but be quick"
4 moment later. amid great excite
ment among the spectators ashore, the
line was seen 10 part. The fishermen
made another efLore and again got the
line on board the stranded vessel. They
then returned TO the beach. where hun
dreds OF willing hands pulled their
boat high and dry, while thrilling
scene Of enthusiasm ensued The fish
ermen were carried in the arms Of the
people out OF reach of the waves.
Later. the line again parted, causing
much anxiety, as the sea was becom-
ing rougher. Then. the same fisher
men made another attempt 70 reara the
Krssie ii their fat 5ottomed hat On
the first attempt they were cap4 zed in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
SIGNED THE NOTE.

PARIS. January la.-As the result OF
inquiries IN authoritative quarters. the
Associated Press IL given the following
statement IN regard to the Chinese ques-
ton. The Chinese plenipotentiaries sign
ed the joiat note yesterday. thus con-
Guiding the preliminary stage Of the ne
gotiatlons."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

Miss Bessie Boyle has returned to
Oxford college.
Mrs. Alex. Dixon is in Woodsfeld
visiting friends.
Frank Beagle. of Mann's foundry, is
sick with the grippe.
J. E. Reynolds has returned from a
business trip to Cleveland.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lafferty leave
to-day for visit with friends at En-
pire
Mrs. Richard Wilson, of Main street.
will leave to-day for a visit with
friends in West Virginia.
Stephen Hipkins. proprietor of the
Novelty mould works. is confined 10
his home with the grippe.
Mrs. w. B. Shutterworth will enter
tain the Thimble Bee this afternoon
at her home on Broadway.
Mrs. Over, mother Of Mrs. William
JOY. is seriously i'll at the home Of
William Joy, on Broadway.
Patrick Croul, foreman at Mann's
foundry, is confined to his home with
a severe attack of the grippe
Several new street cars have been
placed on this end of the line and are
satisfactory TO the travelling public
The service on this line is very salts
Factory.
Postmaster Sedgwick mas abandoned
his trip to the West for his health.
owing to some pressing business mat
tiers which need his attention during
the next few weeks.
Dick Padden. when asked about the
base ball situation stated that he
knew little about it, only that he had
good assurance that the American
league would be in existence next sea-
son, and much stronger than last.
A business man in this city knows
Barney Devine. who last night was
found guilty of murder at St. Glars
vile. in Common Pleas Court. The
business man met him in Cambridge
and put him out OF his place of bust
ness. as he was in business in Cam
bridge then.
1t has been learned that John fIend-
erson and Thomas McCabe have bought
the large company mining store at
Dillonyaie, II could not be learned
when these gentlemen viii take charge
OF the stole. This store does a large
business and practically sells all of the
groceries to the miners. as well as hay-
Ing a large country trade.
The Woman's club was very pleas
antly entertained at the home of Mrs.
J. w. Dlrrah, on North Fifth street.
The subject of the study yesterday
was Tennyson. The programme rend-
cred u as follows: Sketch of Tenny-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

to the surft and the men were thrown
back on the strand. They made fresh
effort, with a few newcomers aiding,
ana the same boats crew again sue
ceeded in getting a line on board the
Russie. This time its security was en-
HANGED by the line being attached to
several RATS between the wreck and
the shore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
AMERICAS POSITION
In the World of Iron and steel Con-
sidered by a London Editor.

IN the WORLD OF iron ana steer Con-
sidered by a London Editor.
LONDON, January lin the course
OF an editorial upon Andrew Carnegies
prediction that the United States,
within quarter OF century. will sur
pass all the other countries In the
world combined in steel production. the
Daily Telegraph says:
The United States have secured the
lead in steel and will increase It. and.
since Germany is also preparing TO
dump her surplus production abroad"
and we are on the eve Of the greatest
triangular duel yet seen In interna-
tional trade.
British manufacturers must wake
up and initiate the methods OF their
rivals. Above all, Obstructive rules
and methods like those OF the trades
union:sts must be swept away"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
Co.nmnnder Qnockenhush Dead

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January 10
Commander John ". Quackenbush. L. 5.
n. retired, died to-day At his residence
in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
work of aurderous syreac-

BOSTON. January i0.-Sevante Ander-
son. a Snede. shot and killed his vile
and probably fatally wounded mis- mother
and dve-year old boy to-day. He then
killed himself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

READING. Pa. January 10-The third
day Of the tie-up of the United Traction
COmpany's lines found no change in the
situation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
ETHIOPIA ASHORE.

The Anchor Liner in a bad Position
on Holy island, in the Firth OF
CLYDE.
LONDON, January u.-4:50 a. nl.-The
Anchor line steamship Ethiopia. Captain
Mckenzie, which left Glasgow to-day for
New York via Neville, is ashore on Holy
Island, in the Firth of Clyde.
She is in bad position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
Ccryera BopcIesxIy Ill

MADRID. January 10.-A dispatch from
Puerto Real says Admiral Cervera, who
is III. has grown worse and his recovery
is hopeless.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

NEW YORK. January 10.-Judge Dick
son. Of Paterson. y. J.. announced to-day
that the murder trials of MeAllister.
Kerr. Campbell and Death would be TAX
en- up on Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
Burrham the winner

CONCORD. y. H. January 1g.-Judgs
Henry E. Burnham. OF Manchester, won
the nomination Of the Republican mem
beTs for Senator. on the first ballot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
Six Boys Drowned

NEW YORK. January l0-Six boys
broke through the ice while skating Al
BridEeton, y. j., last night. ard were
drowned before assistance could reach
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
The President Is Better

WASHINGTON. D. c.. January To-
This morning Secretary Cortelyou said
the President had a good night and was
distinctly better. No complications have
appeared.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
Have Joined n TruSt-
Stuatfcn is UnchnnEed-

BERLIN, January f0-All the German
pipe foundries have joined the pipe trust,
which is being organized.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
Hon. ~. "a. Redmnn Dead

AIONTEZt- MA, Iowa January 1o-Hon.
W. II. Redman. speaker Of the Iowa
House in 1883, died suddenly at his home
in Newton to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
David Graham Adee Dead

WASHISGTON. January IG-David
Graham Adee. brother OF Assistants Sec
rotary OF State Alvey Augustus Adee
and well known as an author, died at five
clock this morning
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

WASHINGTON. u. C, January 10
Secretary Wilson made al argument be-
fore the Senate committee on agriculture
to-day In support of the Grout eieomar-
garine bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
Passengers Rescued

ODESSA. January I0.-The police. fire
men and physicians have rescued 40 pas
sengers from five trains which have been
snow bound for several days. after endur-
ing the greatest suffering.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

The four men were released in $1,000
bail each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
Eduard straux. WORSE

CHICAGO January IA special to the
Tribune from Albuquerque, y. NJ. says:
Edlard Strauss. the musician. who is at
a hotel here. suffering severely from a
hillary calculus, IS worse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

Care must be talrcn 4. avoid baking powders made
from alum. Such rfs<<Sers sold cheap. because
will they spoil the rake but alum is corro-
sive acid which tal.en food means injury to health
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11

!, NEW YORK January I1L-Forty-four
houses IN tfae rsf Light district. a great
number OF them tenements were brand
ed as dIsordsrly. In testimony given To-
day at the trial fNJohn D. HerIihv.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-11
PracticaIIy CornrIetea-

WASHINGTON. D. C.. January f0.-The
House committee on naval affairs to-day
practically completed the naval appro-
priation bill. but ii will not be in shane
10 make public until tomorrow.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-05

none.
The committee on drafting reso-
luton upon the death OF President
Mckinley, presented the following
resolution, dated L'Anse, Sept. IS,
1901:
Resolved, that we, the common
Council of this village learn, with
profound regret, of the death of our
beloved president, William McKin-
ley--the third chief executive of the
Union to be stricken down by the
bloody hand of an assassin. It is,
therefore, with great grief, that we
bidfarewell, to all that is earthly of
William McKinley-the Christian
gentleman, the president Of the
people, the able and honest official,
the kind and indulgent husband;
and be it, therefore, further
Resolved, that this council, out of
a mark OF respect for our dead chief
executive and martyr, march in a
body and attend the memorial ex-
ercises to be held in the Town Hall
at 2:30 o'clock, tomorrow, Thursday,
the 10th inst, to offer up our hum
BILE prayers for the grief-stricken
widow, that an all-wise Providence
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1901-10-05

may watch over and comfort her in
this hour of her great sorrow and
affection; and hoping and trusting
in the mercy Of just God that the
last words Of our dying chief His
will be DONE may be assured, and
that he may have for bis reward
eternal happinessin the life beyond;
and it is further
Resolved, that the foregoing be
spread on the records Of the council
and published in The L'ANsE SEN
TINEL, and that our council chamber
be draped in mourning for period
of thirty days.
M. J. McCABE,
r. G. WILLIAMS,
Committee.
On motion the council adjourned.
PHILIPvoErsoH, Deputy Clerk.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington. Dec. Gold wave warn
ings hae been issued for southeastern
Colorad and Oklahoma.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory: Fair
and colder Sunday: Monday, fair and
cold. northerly winds.
Kansas: Rain or snow in eastern: fair
in western portions Sunday Monday
fair and cold norJherly winds.
Wichita. Kan, Dec. :. 1901.
During the q hours ending ar p m.
the temperature has been from Ito A.
and the mean IS which IS Just normal.
with fog and rain and southeast wind
veering at 10 a. m TO the north and grad
uaIlv rising TO brick at night.
The rainfall UP TO : D. N. was .13 inch.
making the total since the first OF the
month 10 inch For this period the
normal amount is 20 inch.
The average teuperature for the first
week OF December has been 80 which IS
only about a degree warmer than normal.
Tn rainfall today has already been more
than four times as much as fen during
the whole month Of December Of the great
corn year. lSSs hen the whole December
precipitation was but &c inch
There however. has been two months
in the history OF this station when the
rainfall was even less than that. For
the month Of October 1875. there was but
o. inch: and for the month OF November
1884. there was only ~ inch. This last
IS the smallest monthly rainfall since the
station was established IN ISIS.
FRED T.. JOHNSON Observer