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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
INVITATION REFUSED
From the Populists to Join in For
nation of Third Party.

From the Populists to Join in For
matien of Third Party.
TOPEKA, Kans., June 23.--The DEM
ocratic State Central Committee, Of
Kansas, has refused an invitation from
the Popullsts ito join the formation
OF a new fusion party under distinct
name. This action was taken last night
at meeting here of the Democratic
committee, presided over by ]. Mack
Love, State chairman. Twenty-three
members of the committee were pres
ent, and ten others were represented by
proxy.
After the meeting Chairman Love
said:
The committee was unanimous In
declaring that the Democratic party
should take an independent stand. The
past two elections have satisfied us that
fusion as it has been practiced in Kan
sas, is failure. We believe the Dem
ocratic platform embodies all the car
dinal reform movements and feel that
the Populists of the State, who are in
earnest in wanting to see reform move
ments succeed, can reasonably enter the
Democratic camp. The action taken
simply means that the Democratic party
will go it alone in the future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
IMPORTANT STATISTICS
On the Growth of Goal Production
In West Virginia.


Special to the Register
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 23.-The
just issued volumes of the annual re-
port Of the geological survey on min
eral production in the United States
have this comment on the growth Of
coal production in Yves; Virginia.:
In the steady and almost unbroken
series Of increase in anauai production
each year the record of West Virginia
stands without parallel in the history
of coal mining in the United States.
From 1878 to 1889, period of 81 years,
there has been only one Instance in
which the output during one year was
less than that of the preceding one. The
one exception was in 1895, when be-
cause Of labor troubles in the Pocahontas
field the product from that region was
so reduced that it caused decrease in
the total for the State"
The total average annual increase in
coal production in West Virginia has
been nearly million tons for period
of 10 years and during later years has
been nearly two million tons. The fig
ures are as follows:
Increase, 1895 over 1895, 1,4SS,335;
increase 1897 over 1896, 1871 1853; in
crease 1893 over 1897, 2,452,S40; increase
1899 over 1898, 2,551 1856; increase 1900
over 1899, 2,727,435.
The total coal production OF West Vir-
ginia in 1900, as recently announced
was 21,9S0,430 short tons valued at
Sl7,69S.734, against production in 1899
OF 19,252,995 short tons, valued at s12,-
053;26S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
FOUR DEAD
As the Result of the Terrific Storm
ut Pfttsburg.

As the Result of the Terrific Storm
MT Pfttsburg.
PTTTSBURG, June 23.-The storm
which broke over Allegheny county on
Saturday afternoon carried with It
deaths by drowning and deaths by
electric shock, floods that caused much
damage, and wind that created terror
and havoc. Every part of the county
suffered. The storm broke about 2:30
clock, after darkness had gradually
been settling down for half an hour.
The day until then had been beauti-
full one ,'he rain was very heavy
the wind strong, and often the lightnins
seemed to be playing right overhead.
The killed:
Charles Bittner, farmer, Spring Gar
den borough, drowned in Spring Garden
run.
,Mosco Marcos, Italian laborer, drown
ed in sewer at Center and Euclid ave-
nues.
James P. Dunn, aged - years, of
No. 153 Camp avenue, BraddocK. drown
ed in two feet of water at Rankin.
Conrad Hart. aged IL years. OF Du-
quesne, killed by live wire on the
viaduct of the Monongahela Traction
Company near his homo.
he injured:
James Fleming, aged 81, OF 237 Mey-
ran avenue, badly shocked by a live
Wire at Neyran avenue and Louisa
street.
Andrew Cole, dairyman, shocked by
lightning at Lexington street and Row
an avenue, East End
There was one fatality in addition to
those reported last night, which was
not generally known until this after
noon. Charles Bittner, farmer OF
Spring Garden borough, was drowned In
Spring Garden run, and his body was
not found until .o-day at o'clock. HIS
house was close to the run, and noticing
from the porch that the water was ris-
ing, he went to the back to save his
wagon, which was there Ills wife went
to get his coat and hat, and when she
returned In two minutes her husband
was not in sight. Two neighbors had
seen the flood like tidal wave sweep
Bittner away with the wagon and part
of the porch. The body was found
stuck fast in the running gear Of the
wagon among pile of debris at the
mouth of a culvert mile below. near
the city line.
From all over the country to-nigh,
come fuller reports OF damage done by
wind and water, but with the exception
OF Bittner, no additional fatalities are
recorded.
The Turtle Greek district was again
visited by heavy rain storm TODAY
and the conditions of yesterday were
duplicated with even more destruction.
The town and valley have suffered
thousands OF dollars worth of damage.
At East Pittsburg the WESTINGHOUSE
plant, which extends for nearly a mile
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
IN THE KANAWHA VALLEY.

The Streams Are Full and the Chess
npeake 4 Ohio 10 Blocked.
Charleston in Danger Of Flood.
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, June 22.-The
phenomenal rain that has visited this sec
ton during the past tweny-four hours has
brought the rivers up to flood stage and
converted every creek into q raging tor
rent. The damage to crops in the Kama
wha valley cannot be estimated but the
railroads are the heaviest sufferers.
Washouts and slides are reported from all
directions. The Chesapeake & Ohio has
been unable to get through from the east
since Saturday, heavy landslides having
occurred along New River Saturday night.
The Kanawha & Michigan trestle over a
creek two miles below this city Is partly
washed out. cutting off traffic. to the north
for at least another day, while between
here and Gauley Bridge slides and wash
outs have occurred that will prevent the
trains from getting through for at least
four days. Karawha river at this point
is now at the danger point, thirty feet,
and risingabout six inches an hour. Dur
ing the day it rose over one foot an hour
The last reports from Kanawha Falls
showed it to be nearly stationary at 21.6
feet For the fourth time this year, nier-
chants have been obliged to clear their
cellars of all goods. and persons living in
the lowlands were moving to higher
ground all day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
Special to the Register.

Special to the REGISTER.
FAIRMONT. w. Va. June 23.-Dne-
Ing quarrel late last evening in the
Fountain restaurant. on Main street.
Joseph Wiley, pumper. was struck :,
blow across the side of his head with I
bottle by Johnson, the proprietor, ana
IN about four hours afterwards death
resulted. In the meantime he visited
several places in the city before he re-
turned to his boarding house, thinking
tne injuries were slight. A post NOR
tenn was held to-day and 1t was discov-
cred that be had died from conclusion
OF the brain. Wiley was slightly In
toxicated. and the trouble Is said 10
nave originated by the proprietor not
allowing him admittance TO the rear
portion of the restaurant
Some of those who Witnessed thu
trouble, claim that the deed was COM
mitted in self-defense.
Wiley came here about four years
ago.
His remains are at Musgrave's under
taking establishment. Wiley is single
man, and is thirty-four years OF age.
He was born at Delta, York county, Pa,
and is Familiarity known in the oil
fields OF this, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
He is son of the late L. c Wiley.
The young mans mother and two
brothers survive him. The mother and
one son reside at Cygnet, O.. while her
other son., William. has been making
his homo here for some time. He has
taken charge OF the body OF his deceas-
ed brother. The time and place OF In
terment has not yet been decided upon
but In all probability the remains will
be buried here. After the death of the
young man occurred, johnson was ar
rested at the home of his brother-in.
law, by Sheriff Jolliff He made no re-
sistance whatever, and he likewise
claims that the deed was committed Ia
self-defense. He is now behind the
bars
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24

three miles from this place. which
swept away the house Of Paris VAN
Dyke. SO sudden was the catastrophe
that the inmates had no warning at all.
Two OF the children one young man
Of II years and the other four-were
killed or drowned, and their bodies were
recovered mile and half below where
the house had stood. Another son, sew
en- years DID,. is badly bruised and cut
and will likely die. A little girl was
carried one-half mile in the mass OF
stones. logs and other debris. but will
recover. The mother was carried four
hundred yards and is only slightly
wounded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
Columbus o o o q 90 8 s
Bailey and Zaluslky: Talbot and Zinram
AT DAYTON
Indianapolis 20 8 / 8 Q Q o 5 6-4 s i
tsIcAer and Cross; Ailoway and Heydon.
THE EX-LEAGUERS

Were OverwheImnfgly Defeated By
Will Gutmans Yesterday After
noon.
The Bellaire team, captained by Jack
Glasscock, and composed OF number
of ex-National League players. met With
a severe defeat at Sisters Island pal *
yesterday afternoon, at the hands Of the
Will Gutmans, Of this city. The game
was witnessed by q good sized crowd.
Only i've innings were played, and the
Gutmans had piled up eleven scores,
while Bellaire had not sent man across
the plate.
Murphy pitched mastery game for
the Gutmans, holding Bellaire down to
six scattered hits, while Bennett and
Krider, for Bellaire, were touched up
for Is safe ones. The ex-Leaguers were
much Inundated by their defeat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
IN BRIEFEST FORM.
Local Items of Interest Presented in
Condensed Paragraphs.
"A perfect summer day after the

Local items of Interest Presented in
Condensed Paragraphs.
"A perfect summer day after the
rain.
The rehabilitated B. & O. depot
was satisfactory to patrons of the road
who had occasion to visit it yester-
day.
Dennis Gill.gan, an aged and
esteemed citizen. oled Saturday morn
ing at II O'Clock, in the 65th year of
his age.
The funeral of Mrs Sydney P.
Laughlin will take place at 10: 80 o'clock
this morning from her late residence
at Woodsdale. The remains will De
buried at Greenwood cemetery.
In the Registers account of the
killing of Richard Smith, it was stated
that Miss Yahrling went after the Off
Ger. 1t was not Miss Yahrling, but
Emma Swaugor.
This evening at the Mozart Park ca
slno Prof. Jacob ]. Reineke will tender
his friends grand shirt-waist party. A
full programme of dances will be
danced. to the melody of Prof Long.
All the committees of the Board of
County Commissioners will meet this
week, and prepare reports for the regu-
lar monthly meeting to be held next
Monday. Wednesday the Board win
meet in general auditing session.
The State Supreme Court of Ap-
peals will meet this morning to take
up for consideration cases from the
eighth judicial circuit. Judge Doolittle,
embracing the counties of Cabell,
Wayne, Lincoln, Logan and Mingo.
The funeral Of Adam Goethe. who
died Friday at his home In Marshall
county, took place yesterday afternoon
at o'clock. The remains were buried
in Mt. Calvary cemetery Deceased was
held in high esteem by all who knew
him.
The Register. upon the receipt o.
kilograms concerning the cloudburxt
along tie Nofto1k & N8stefn rSlIfcad
fnqn istsly hSlIe t1e Net1 tlIS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
PROMPT ACTION
Taken nv the state, Authorities fol
the Relief of the Sufferers.

Taken nv the state, Authorities for
the Relief of the Sufferers.
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, WI Va. June 23.-At
midnight Secretary of State Dawson. in
the absence of Governor White, who is at
Parkersburg and cannot be rea ~hed on ac-
count OF the condition # the telegraph
wires, sent a message to Col. John Q.
Hewitt, at Bramwell, to take iull charge
of the situation and to wire the Governor
the needs. The company OF National
Guards at Bramwell was ordered out to
assist in guarding property. and more
troops will be sent as soon as 1t is possible
to get them there. A supply of tentage at
Bramwel was ordered to be given out to
the suffering, and as soon as relief train
can be sent over the Norfolk & Western.
more tents will be sent from Huntington,
and this city. If the road cannot be ready
for use by tomorrow noon, a relief train
Of wagons will be sent overland to get to
the scene as soon as possible. Latest re-
ports received by the Governor, is that
Welch. the county seat OF Mcdowell coun-
ty. is a severe sufferer, and many lives
were lost there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
TEN INJURED
In a Trolley Car Accident At Pitts
burg, Last Night.

In Trolley Car Accident ut Pitts
burg, Last Night.
PGTTSBURG. Pa. June 23--WhtIe re-
turning from Kennywood park to-
r NJ car of the Moncngahela trac-
ton company got beyound control, ana
aesCenaeu the approach to the Brad
dock bridge at terrific speed. Before
the car could be stopped ten men were
more or less injured, but none seriously.
Most of the victims received their hurts
by jumping while the car was going at
high rate OF speed. The names are:
Conductor Sullivan. Stewart Patton,
John Carlson Samuel Olson, Ed. Nc
Cabe, Bernard Kryle, e. Z. Nickersons
A. Churah, Edward Fife, VIM. Regger,
VIM. Leigh. The injuries consist Of
broken legs and arms, and cuts and
bruises.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
Special to the Register.

Special TO the Register.
TOLEDO, Ohio, June 23.-Wheeling
was ingloriously shut out to-day in a
game that was replete with smuggling
on the part of the locals. Three hits
came scattered for the strangers, and
they arrived strugn out. The losers had
a bad afternoon of it, and errors came
Just Wien they could not be afforded.
Hannivan was the principal offender
and he appeared to be playing under
influence of some powerful opiate by
the way he juggled the ball. While
Thoney is not credited with a misplay.
he certainly did not move after the ball
like a man in losing game. Rothfus
loafed on a couple and allowed mel TO
advance. Miller and .Graffius lead the
batting fusilade and appeared to hit
everything pitched by irwin. Score.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
AN ILLINOIS TWISTER



LINCOLN, ILL.,, June 23.-This city
and vicinity was visited last night by
destructive tornado which did $780,
900 damage. The storm came from the
southwest and its path was mile and
half wide by twelve miles long. The
Lincoln mattress factory was almost to-
tally destroyed while severe damage
was done to the Illinois asylum for fee
Bile minded children, Illinois Odd Fell
lows orphan home. Lincoln college, the
roller -four mills and the county poor
farm. Several stores unroofed, houses
were wrecked and thousands of trees
torn up. An elevator at Middletown
was destroyed and several stores dam
aged. Reports OF damage by the storm
came in from rural districts. At Elk
hart, freight cars were blown from the
track Great damage was done to
wheat, corn and oats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
A. base ball park at last.

A base ball park at last.
It will be gratifying news to the
small army of fans" who have be-
seiged the promoters of the Wheeling
club, and newspaper men daily, with
questions as to where the club will
play.
It has been hard task for Messrs.
Irwin, Richards and others, but they
have finally closed a deal for plot of
ground which will be very satisfactory
to all lovers of the game.
Negotiations wsre opened about a
week ago for the old Delaplaine park
on Ohio street on the bank OF 'back"
river. The property is controlled by
Mr.. Hannibal Forbes, and it was ne
cessary to conduct negotiations with
him over the long distance telephone,
Mr. Forbes being in Atlantic City.
Satisfactory terms were agreed upon,
and a lease was signed by the Wheel
ing Base Ball Club and forwarded to
Mr.. Forbes. 1t CAME back yesterday
with his signature, and all further
doubt as to the club having home has
therefore been dispelled.
The Delaplaine park was very small,
and many long hits went over the
fence The club has secured additional
ground on the south side, and by ex-
tending the east and west fences in
each direction, will have park $50
feet wide, and $50 feet deep. 1t would
be more satisfactory if the so feet in
depth could he added to the width, but
this trouble will be in measure obvi-
ated by the arrangement of the dia-
uond.
Some Of the preliminary work has
.llready been done on tS grounds, in
anticipation of the signing of the lease
by Mr. Forbes. 1t will be prosecuted
with all possible vigor this week, COM
mencing early this morning. me
grounds will first be enclosed, and 1t
may be possible to have the grand
stand ready for use in the opening game
next Saturday with Marion. The
stand will be erected on the northwest
corner of the lot, and the players will
bat toward the southeast. The stand
will be U shaped.
Wheeling is scheduled to play at
home all this week, but the series with
Toledo and Fort Wayne have been
transferred to those cities.
The club viii be home to open ser
les with Marion next Saturday. 1t is
possible that street parade and band
concert may be given in connection
with the opening Kenna, the crack
State University twirler, is to report for
duty on July 1st under his contract, but
an effort will be made to induce him 10
pitch the opening game.
The team has been badly crippled and
demoralized, and will have been on the
road for solid month. These are dis
ccuraging factors, and under the cir
cumstances the showing made by the
team has been very satisfactory. Fox
has had a sp- finger, and Delehanty
has been injured, and there has been no
regular first basenan. When the team
reaches home, it will be in position to
brace up and play winning ball.
The location of the ball park is very
satisfactory and should please the
fans on both sides of the river. The
Wheeling Traction Company has
agreed to place spur switch on Ohio
street, upon which cars will wait to
take the patrons home Immediately al
ter the games.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24

flowing into it. The valley is not over
80 yards wide at any place and some
times for, miles there Is barely enough
level land for roadbed. The noun
tains rise abruptly to either side, and
through this rayipc-like mountainway
the Norfolk & Weslefn railroad extends
for more than hundred miles. It Is in
this district that many mining towns
have sprung up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24

city and ali surrounding towns. Reg
lister readefS IN suburban cities learn
ed early OF the dire catastrophe.
The Niagara boys were called out BY
still alarm to Squire William Man
ions home on t'wenty-fourth street, at
1915 o'clock last night A mattress had
in some manner become ignited. The
prompt arrival OF the fremen with a
Babcock extinguisher connned the fire
to the bed. Loss is estimated at SIS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
RESIDENTS AND STRANGERS.

The movements Of People You Know,
and the Coming and Going Of
Tr.tnsfents.
Frank Hisserich, the we'll known pro-
prietor of llIsserich's cafe in Martins
Ferry, is quite sick with rheumatism.
Judge Dent, OF the State Supreme
Court, has returned from Morgantown,
where he attended the commencement
of the State University.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
To-Morrovv's Packets.

Pittsburg. Queen City, a. m.
Cincinnati, keystone, State, s a. m.
Parkersburg. H. K. Bedford, II a. m.
Newport, Jewel, II a. m.
steubenville t. NJ Bayne. 2:so p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth, $3.50 p. M
Darlington Leroy. $3.50 p m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
Yesterdays Departures.

Sistersville, Ruth. "a
Sisters Island, Bessie Smith.
Sisters Island, Venice
Pittsburg, Ben Hur. l9os
GAINESVILLE, Lorena.
Pittsburg. Kanawha.
Sistersville. City of Wheeling.
East Liverpool. Leroy.
Cincinnati, Virginia.
Pittsburg, keystone State.
Darlington, Leroy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
UP AND DOWN THE RIVERS.
n Summary of tho Happenings Along
the Ohio River and Its Tributar-
ies-Thc Marks.


Lorena. from Pittsburg.
kanawha. from Charleston.
City of Wheeling, from Sistersville.
Leroy, from Darlington
Leroy. from East LIVERPOOL.
Virginia, from Pittsburg.
Keystone State, from Cincinnati
Ruth, from Sistersyille.t
Bessie Smith, from Sisters Island.
Venice, from Sisters Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
BASE Ball PARK At LAST.
THE LEASE FOR THE OHIO STREET
GROUNDS HAS BEEN
SIGNED.
THE WORK HAS COMMENCED

Upon the Fences and other linz
pfovcnnents - Grounds VIII be
( larger Than the Old Dciaplafnc
PArk-The Opening Game Will be
Played With Marion Next Sntur-
day-Results Of Sunday Games.
Other Sporting Matters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24

The Keystone State was delayed four
hours yesterday. She put off large
quantities of nails and vinegar here.
The marks at midnight showed 8 feet
z inches and rising.
Capt. Vim. Truax has, with his wife,
returned from visit with Pennsylvania
friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
Marks From Above. ,

PITTSBURG-River 6.S feet and rising.
Clear
MORGANTOWN-Rive feet II inches
and falling. Weather clear and warm.
WARREN-River 2 feet inches. Wea-
Their fair and warm
OIL CITY-River 2 feet 10 inches and
stationary Clear and pleasant
BROWNSVILLE-River feet inches
and stationary. Weather clear
STEUBENNILLE-Ri s feet 9 inches
and rising. Weather clear and warm Up:
Kanawha, 1880 a. M; Leroy. II a. M;
Ben Hur, p. m, and keystone State 8
p. m,
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To-Day's Boats.

Parkersburg, Ben Hur, p. M.
Steubenville, 7. NJ. Bayne, 80 p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth. $3.50 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.

Toledo 13-Wheeling 0.
Fort Wayne 12-Marlon s.
Fort Wayne 1f-Marion Z.
Louisville 10--Columbus 4.
Louisville 5-Columbus 0.
Indianapolis dayton 3.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24

Bases on balls--Off Irwin l.
Two-base hits-Graffius 2, Cargo
Home runs-kane. McIntire
Double play-Wocdlock to Foutz.
struck out-By irwin .; by Pardce 4.
Stolen base-Ganley.
Sacrifice hit-Ganley
Time-1:35 Umpire-Hornung.
Atetndance-1, 800.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24

AT FORT WAYNE
E. E. Wayne. @ 2 9 az 2 ! 2 ~ IS 4
Second game
FIT Wayne g SO go 0 20 .-i4 Ii 8
Marion ......o 0 o 0 o l. 0 o 81 5 4
Ehret Fm.ler and Lattimer; Nornamak-
AT LOUISVILLE
Louieviilc - 703 0e3 40 10 (
C0lumhug 4 20 2 I. 800 s .
xinr61n. Is - s. b al - :
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-24
TERRIBLE LOSS Of LIFE
IN WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD.

Continued from First Page.
Evening star., 1901-11-09

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