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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
BANK PRESIDENT SHOT
HIMSELF IN SEATTLE.
HIS BANK, IN CLEVELAND. OHIO,
CLOSED AND IN A RECEIy-
ER'S HANDS
HAS BEEN MISSING TEN DAYS.
A BIG MANUFACTURING CONCERN
INVOLVED BECAUSE Or THE
BANKS TROUBLES.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CLEVELAND, O., Mag S.-To-night
Chief of Police Coroner received a te.e-
gram from the coroner OF Seattle. Wash
inggon, stating that r. N. Pollock had
committed suicide by shooting in that
city, and asking him to locate his peo-
pie. This was easily done, Tor Pollock S
lame has been in peoples mouths since
Monday, and The Pollock family is one
OF the most prominent in Cleveland
X. N. Pollock was president OF the
Cuyahoga Savings & Banking Company,
at No. 1851 Woodland avenue. Last
Monday morning, by order of the direc-
tors, the doors OF the institution were
closed. At that time Pollock had been
absent from the city about ten Gays, and
no clews to his whereabouts were Oh
tanned until. the message announcing his
suicide in Seattle came tonight.
The affairs OF the company were
placed in the hands of the American
trust Company, which was appointed
receiver, and ordered to take possession
OF all the property and conduct the
business of the bank, by Judge Strim-
pie. One of the large industrial con-
Germs of the city, the United States Car
bon Company, is involved through the
action of the bank in closing its doors,
and a receiver has been appointed for
that corporation.
Walter D. Sayle gave bond in the sum
of s100,000 and assumed charge of the
works OF the Carbon Company TUESDAY
morning. Expert accountants are at
work on the books of the Cuyahoga
Bank.
.he immediate cause leading to the
closing of the bank was found in the
fact that one of the heaviest depositors
called at the bank Saturday night and
asked permission to withdraw $4,000
The money was not forthcoming. Fear
ing a run on the bank when this should
become known, meeting of the direc-
tors was called and it was decided to
close the doors Monday. Six lawsuits
having bearing on the case was COM
menced in the courts The directors of
the bank and the attorney OF the insti-
tuition, NJ b. Johnson, Esq, states that
the depositors will suffer no loss.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
WHEELING WOMAN ASKS
washington RELICS.
THE FIRST PRESIDENTS SWORD
AND A FRANKLIN WALK
ING STICK
CTS OF HER QUEST.
HAS APPEALED TO SENATOR
SCOTT TO TAKE THE
MATTER UP.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, ". Va, May s.
Virginia Washington Powell, of Wheel
ing, wife of Baggage Master William L.
Powell, who was injured in an accident
on the Ohio River railroad last Sunday,
is the granddaughter of Samuel Z.
Washington, who in February, 1845,
presented to Congress through .on-
gresham George w. Summers, the SER
vice sword of General Washington and
the walking stick of Benjamin Frank
lin. The accident in which Mr.. Powell
was injured was the cause of Mrs Pow
ell making an effort to have the relics
restored to herself, she being the only
heir OF Samuel L. Washington, by whom
they were presented to Congress. When
Mr.. Powell was being taken to the hos
pltal he thought he was going to die,
and as dying request asked Col. Geo.
II. Moffett to aid his wife in having the
relics restored. Although Mr. Powell
did not die, Col. Moffett nevertheless
kept his promise any way, and he and
Mrs. Powell have both written to Sen
ator Scott asking his aid in having the
sword and staff restored.
The relics which it is thus sought to
obtain again are among the most prec-
ious in the nations keeping. The
sword, as was set forth in the speech
of George w. Summers when present
ing it to Congress on February 8, 1845,
was the one when General Washington
carried for service and not for display.
He carried it in the military career OF
his early youth as colonel in the col
onlal forces, during the seven years
war and throughout the revolutionary
war. 1t was beuqeathed to Samuel
Washington, nephew of the General,
with the injunction that it should not
be unsheathed except for self-uefense
or the defense of this country or it's
rights, and that in the latter event it
should be kept unsheathed, the owner
preferring death to it's REIMBURSEMENT.
The staff of Franklin was willed by
him to Washington. and by him be-
queathed to Samuel Washington. whose
son presented it to Congress along with
Washington's sword They are kept in
the Department of State at Washington
and have been viewed by thousands OF
persons.
Mrs Powell has the original joint res
oiueioh VI oHSieoo, ehSlooseu On PAL eu-
ment, unanimously passed by both
houses, thanking her grandfather for
the relics 1t is signed by President
Tyler and is in an excellent state of
preservation. The idea of recovering
the relics was originated by the print
ed statements that it was probable that
a lot of old Lee relics would be restored
by the government to the Lee family.
and determined effort will be made 70
have the Washington relics restored
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
RETURNED MISSIONARY
Delivered an Interesting Address
Before the Society in Session at
arlSersburg.

Special to the. Register
PARKERSBURG, W. Va, May S.
Miss Charlotte Halves, who was mis-
sionary in China when the Boxer move
ment broke out, and who mad some ex-
citing experiences in getting out of the
country, delivered an address tonight
before the annual meeting of the Wo
mems Home and Foreign Missionary
Society OF Parkersburg Presbytery 1t
was very interesting and told of some
of her experiences in China. Several
other interesting addresses were deliv
cred to-day The treasurer's report
shows collections of $400.41 during the
year. The committees were named this
morning, as follows:
Committee on nomination-.Mrs. A.
M. Buchanan, OF MorgaItown; Mrs. NJ
B. Stoetzer, of Fairmont; Mrs Bailey,
of Spencer: Mrs. 5. T. Stapleton, of
Parkersburg.
Committee on resolutions-MissA An
derson, of Sistersville; Mrs. Geo. Pol
lock, of Buckhannon; Mrs. Mckinney,
of Cairo Mrs. Matheson, of Charleston.
Committee on time and place of next
meeting-Miss Sallie Russell of Sis
tersyille; Mrs. Mason, of Falrmont and
Miss Morgan, of French Creek.
The society tonight elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, Mrs. J. H.
Flanagan Grafton; vice president, Mrs.
j. H. Pollock, Buekhannon; treasurer,
Mrs S. T. Stapleton, Parkersburg: cor
responding secretary. Miss Lucy King,
Grafton; recording secretary, Mrs. Wal
ter Barnes, Fairmont; secretary of lit
erature, Mrs. H. c. woodward, Spen-
GER
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
STANDARD OIL PEOPLE
Back of q Big Natural Gas ConsoI-
idatiOn in Warrington and
Greene Counties

Back of Big Natural Gas ConsoI-
idation in Washington and
Greene Counties.
PITTSBURG, Pa, May S.-A consoli-
dation of all the natural gas companies,
numbering about twenty, in Washing
ton and Green counties, with capital
ization of about $12.e0e,e0, is in pro-
gress Numerous conferences have been
held recently by those interested in the
plan and it is believed the consolida-
ton will shortly be made.
Congressman Acheson, who is inter
ested in several of the companies, said
the chief promoters were representa-
tives of the Standard Oil Company, and
that the ultimate end aimed at was TO
gain control OF the great field and to
raise fuel gas rates to the price OBJ
tanned by the Philadelphia Company,
of Pittsburg. 25 cents per thousand feet.
At present the individual companies are
furnishing gas to manufacturers at the
rate of seven cents per one thousand
feet and to private consumers at twelve
cents per one thousand feet
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Kuhn, Loeb G. Co. Said to Have Got
ten Enough stock TO Prevent
ConsoIidatfon


ten Enough stock TO Prevent
Consolidation.
NEW YORK. May S,-The Evening Post
in discussing the Northern Pacific sltua-
ton. says
Kuhn. Loeb & Co, it was creditably
stated to-day, have acquired sufficient
Northern Pacific stock to prevent. il they
desire, the approval of the Burlington pur-
chase by Northern Pacific shareholders.
Their purchases, for the most part, have
been made within a week. Some COM
promise will be made as the parties in
conflict are so important, and Union Pa
citic interests, which the management OF
that property felt were threatened by the
aggressive policy of the Northern Pacific,
will be protected by agreement or by Mr..
Hartman and perhaps other Union Pacific
directors going into the Northern Pacific
board. These are matters which neces-
sarily, are still unsettled, but Kuhn Loeb
e. Co. now virtually have the power TO
determine whether Northern Pacific will
secure the Burlington, and, with assur-
ances given that their Union Pacific in
terests will be fully protected, 1t appeared
to-day that they would not push their adj
vantages so far as to stop the merger pro-
posed by Mr.. Hill"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
MORMON CONTROL
OF Utah Not Probable, Says Senator
Kearns, Gentle.

of Utah Not Probable, Says Senator
kearns, = Gentle.
NEW YORK, May S.-Senator
Thomas Kearns of Utah, who has been
abroad since March 10Th, returned this
evening on the steamship Majestic.
When asked as to the report that the
Mormons were going to secure control
Of the State, he said:
That kind of talk has been going on
ever since went out there l was
elected by the Legislature and I am a
Gentle. Another Gentle is Congress
man. The Mormons are LIBERAL espe-
cially the young generation. The time
has come when there should be no lines,
Mormon or Gentle, but all should work
for the development of the State"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
WILL CLOSE SATURDAY.

The Stock Exchange to Take Hol-
iday to Let Brokers Catch Uup.
NEW YORK, May S.-The governing
committee of the stock exchange to-day
acted favorably on the petition to close
the exchange Saturday of this week.
Announcement of this was received
with satisfaction on all sides, and it
win give members a much needed op-
portunity to catch IN with back work
as we'll as enabling workingmen to
make the necessary changes on the trad
ing floor resulting from the increase
of space recently granted by the pro-
duee exchange.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
WESTERN MANUFACTURERS
Said to Have Suffered Discrfmina-
tons at the Hands of the Rail-

WASHINGTON. May Sc. P. Wilson.
secretary of the National Association Of
Manufacturers and various other trade
organizations of Cincinnati. testified be-
fore the Industrial Commission to-day
concerning railroad freight rates. from the
Ohio river southwark. He said that Gin
cinnati and other western cities had suf-
fered since 1879 from discrimination on the
part of the railroads in the carrying Of
merchandise and manufactured articles
in the interest Of the eastern seaboard.
The case had. he said, been presented to
the Interstate Commerce Commission. but
while the commission had recognized the
injustice of it and had issued an order for
the discontinuauce OF the"practice. no at
tention had been paid TO it.
In the afternoon the commission listen
ed to a statement from Mr. c. d. Grif-
fifth. of the Denver Chamber Of Commerce.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
CHIPPEWAS TO ARM

And Prevent Cutting Timber He
gaIIy on Their Reservations.
ST. CLOUD. Mimi, May SIT is
stated here that more than 800 Chippe-
was of Pine Point, Twin Lakes and
Gull Lake have decided to arm them
selves and march around the lake next
Sunday for the purpose Of preventing
the removal of more than $4,000, 900
feet of logs cut under the Dead and
down timber act the past season. The
Indians do not accept the government
estimate OF trespass IN cutting green
logs, and declare they will hold out
for fair settlement
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
CIRCUS SEATS FELL
Dropping a Hundred People and In

Dropping a Hundred People and In
juring n Dozen or More.
OIL CITY, Pa, May S.-Over a dozen
people were more or less injured to-
night, caused by the seats of the Mer-
chants Railroad Shows collapsing while
the exhibition was being given. The
whole reserve section fell with a crash,
precipitating over a hundred people to
the ground. To add to the excitement
the lights went out and the cries of the
injured aroused the neighborhood
The most seriously injured were:
Clate Wadsworth, a boy, both legs
broken; Mrs. Lynch, leg broken; Ches
Stronge, leg and arm broken. Others
suffered severe bruises and sprains.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
CHESTER TOWN ELECTION.
Special TO the Register.

Special TO the Register.
CHESTER, W Va. May S.-This
town, recently Incorporated by order of
court. held its first election yesterday
Much interest was manifested A total
of 139 votes were cast. There were 8
candidates for mayor. for recorder,
and 10 for Council. The following were
elected: Mayor, Robert Dunn; recorder.
John J. Marshall: Council, Joseph N.
Finley; j. A. Mcdonald. j. S. Cochran,
W. H. Riley and G. A. Amer
The only Democrat elected was Jo-
seph N. Finley, but his vote was the
highest, 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
PENNSYLVANIA BLUE LAWS

Being Enforced with Malicious
Vengeance at HonesdsIe.
HONESDALE, Pa, May 8.--Charles
l.. Collision was committed to the coun-
~ Jail here last night for six days to
be fed upon bread and water because
he refused to pay a fine OF 81 for work
ing In his garden on Sunday last. Col
iison is a member of the Seventh Day
Adventists church at Ariel and no
claims that he Is being prosecuted for
his religious belief.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
SOLDIER SOCIETY OFFICERS.

BBLLEFONTAINE. O.. May S.-Col
E, F. Taggart. of Akron, was to-day
elected commander of the G. A. R., de-
partment of Ohio.
Mrs. Anna Vowe, of Toledo, was un-
animously chosen president of the Wo-
mems Relief Corps of Ohio.
H. V. Speelman, of Marietta, was
elected colonel of the Sons of Veter-
ans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
MAI. ". N. ROBBINS DEAD.

A'KEESPORT. Pa. May s.-Major ".
" Robbins aged 70 years. died at his
home here to-day. Major Robbins was one
Of the best known men In western Penn
sylvania, and in former years was prob
inently connected In the coal business. re-
firing from that business in 1ss3 He
was known throughout the coal regions as
one Of the most successful and energetic
workerA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
NO CHANGE IN SCALE.
Anna ga mated Association Men VIII
Receive the Same Wages for Two
More Months.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, May Sat
the bi-monthly conference to-day be-
tween representatives of the Amalga-
mated Association, the Republic Iron
& Steel Co., and the American Steel
Hoop Company, an examination OF the
reports presented by the manufacture
ers of the sales of bar iron during
March and April showed that the
prices received would not warrant any
change in the scale which has been in
force for the past two months. The
price for pudding for May and June
the closing months of the scale year,
will be s4.S71a and no change in the
scale for finishers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
MISSIONARY CONVENTION.
Special to the Register.

Special 70 the ReSIsteT.
CADIZ. Ohio. May S.-Over four hun
dred persons attended the opening session
of the 18th annual convention of the Wom-
ans Foreign Missionary Mission of the ST.
Clairsville Presbytery. which is being held
in the First Presbyterian church here A
large number of delegates and visitors
are in attendance from Martins Ferry
Bridgeport, Bellaire. st. Clairsville,
GAINESVILLE. Cambridge and other towns
in southeastern Ohio A very interesting
programme was rendered. Mrs z. W
Matthews, of Cambridge. presided. Miss
Charlotte Halves. who was a missionary
in China during the trouble there a year
ago gave a thrilling account of her adj
ventures, and escape from the Boxers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
AN INJUNCTION ASKED.

CHICAGO. May s.-An Injunction was
granted to-day by Federal Judge Kohl
saat in the case Of the Western Union TEL
egraph Company against the National Tel
egraph News Company ct al, restraining
the latter from using any OF the sporting
news, quotations and other statistical in
formation transmitted ~ the PLAINTIFF over
its tickers. until the Inpse Of one hour
from the time such itenls hrst appear On
the tape Of the Wegeexn Un3sn ticker4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
SUES THE CITY.
of Thomas McDon-
ough Asks $4,000 Damages.

Special to the Register
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, May S.-James
McDonough. administrator has brought
suit against the city of Clarksburg for
ten thousand dollars damages for the
wrongful death af Thomas McDonough.
of Wheeling. in this city in January. The
deceased fell off a bridge, a distance of
twenty-three feet. breaking his back
which caused his death thirteen days lat
er. The declaration alleges negligence on
the part of the city in keeping the railing
in bad repair. which ii is alleged broke
with deceased. precipitating him over the
embankment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
CHARLES MORROW's BODY
Taken From the River at Steuben-
Unsatisfactory Drowned on
March Is

Special to the Register.
STEUBENVILLE, o., May S-The bad
ly decomposed body of Charles Morrow,
aged 13. of New Cumberland w. Va, who
has been missing since March 18th. was
dragged from the river here to-day. His
grandfather, Samuel Morrow. who came
here tonight. says that there is a mys
terry connected with the boys death and
that he had no idea he was drowned. on
the day he was missing young Morrow
with another boy and a man. crossed the
river to Toronto in a johnboat to get
whiskey, and then returned. 1t was after
the two had left the Morrow boy at the
river bank that he disappeared
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
FOSTER A BANKRUPT.

Former Secretary of the Treasury
Admits Debts Amounting to S.47.-
00S-Has No Assets.
TOLEDO, O., May S.-Hon. Charles
Foster of Fostoria. ex-Secretary OF the
Treasury, has made application in the
United States Court here as a voluntary
bankrupt His debts are set down at
s747,0S.3 and there are no assets
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
GENERAL RUSSELL MARRIED.

Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va, May s.
Gen John Hooe Russell, president of
the Huntington National Bank, this
city, and ,mss Minerva Parke Phelps.
of Richmond Kentucky, were married
in the latter town at high noon to-day.
Gen. Russell is one among the leading
financiers of the State. His first wife,
a cousin of the bride OF to-day, died
five wears ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
ALLADIE'S LAMP

VIII Vow Have oil wfthout Going
10 Town for TIA strike I'm Leu-
isiana-
NEW ORLEANS. La. May s.---Alad-
din Vincent struck oil to-day at his
home place. seventeen miles west OF
Lake Charles The well Is not gusner.
but oil flows from the top at a rate of
Is barrels daily.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
TO CLOSE STARCH FACTORIES.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. May s.-orders
have been received at the twelve to fif-
teen factories of the National Starch Co.
including the factory in this city. to get
ready to close down until the corn market
shall become settled again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
M'KINLEY GETS DEGREE.

BOSTON, May S.-The board of over
seers of Harvard University. at their reg
,ilar meeting here to-day, voted to grant
the degree Of doctor OF laws to President
AeKinley The degree win be conferred
& cQnmeneement in June.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
TUBE WORKERS STRIKE.
Eighteen Hundred of Them Out at
Reading. Pennsylvania.

Reading. PennsyIyanis.
READING, Pa, May 8.-T'he strike
among the employees of the Reading
Iron Company's tube mill spread with
such rapidity that the entire plant was
closed at midnight when the men at
No. Bell mill went out in sympathy
with those who originally struck be-
cause their wages were not restored to
what they were previous to the reduc-
ton last fall.
About 800 men are now out, and il
is possible that il the trouble is not
amieably adjusted in a day or two. the
1900 men employed at other plants will
be called out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
PORTO RICANS AROUSED
Against WencesIaO Borda, Jr., Who
Has Been Talking to New York
RepOrters.

SAN JUAN, DE PORTO RICO, lTay y.
that are being circulated
here reproduce an interview with Wen
ceslao Borda, Jr.. published in the New
York Times April 25, in which he is
quoted as saying:
so hopeless is the state OF affairs
that fathers shall sell their daughters
to keep them from dying of hunger"
The people are indignant, and should
Mr.. Borda arrive in Porto Rico now,
ne would be liable to attack.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
PROMINENT YOUNG MAN
Killed Near Little Orleans, on Ac-
count of Joking Remark.
Snecial a the Ralrisfer

CUMBERLAND. Md. May S.-Frank B.
Galbrothson aged "a. of Pawpaw, w.
Va, Is dead, having been murdered, it is
alleged, by Robert Grayson, because, in
a joking manner he dared the latter to
knock his hat off.
Graysen met Galbrothson and another
young man gon towpath near Little Or
leans this county and commenced to
quarrel with the latter when Galbrothson
son said. in q iokirg r" amer ''<n0ok
my nat off and 1 will lick YOU whereat
Grayson, it is alleged. struck him DION
over the head. it is presumed with, a
blackjack, crushing his skull. causing his
death some hours later. The murdered
man belonged to a prominent family at
Pawpaw, w. Va. while his murderer is
alleged to be a tough character and the
son of saloon keeper.
A warrant was sworn out here tonight
and the sheriff is searching for Grayson
tonight. who has been located and will be
captured before morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
ONE THOUSAND SINGERS
To Represent Pittsburg ut the
North American Saengerbund at
Buffalo.

PITTSBURG, Pa, May S.-Pittsburg
will be represented in the thirteenth
annual saengerfest of the North Amer
lean Saengerbund, which begins at Buff
falo, June "a, by about 1000 singers
FOR several weeks the Pittspurg soci-
cites have been rehearsing under the
respective directors. and are already in
excellent voice. Either John Lund, of
Buffalo, or Henry Jacobson, of New
York, famous musical directors, will ar
rive here next week to personally re-
hearse the Pittsburg societies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
SPLITTING ON STREETS
Prohibited in Pariersb-rg-uerv
Penalties for Violation of the
Ordinance.

Special to the Register
PARKERsBURG ". va. May s-The
city council tonight passed an ordinance
prohibiting splitting on the streets. and
providing severe penalties for its viola
ton
Mayor vanderyort announced the APP
pointment Of Jesse L. cramer as city
clerk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09
HUNDREDS OF RATS
Are Dying, and Bubonic PIaCue
Cannot be Eradicated Till All
Arc Dead.

CAPE TOWN, May S.-Mr. Gregory.
the principal medical officer of Cape
Colony, says he cannot eradicate the
bubonic plague until the rats in the col
ony are extinct. Hundreds of rats are
still dying daily.
Three colored persons and three
Europeans are reported with the plague
to-day. One colored person and one
European have died.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-05-09

who read document prepared by the
chamber. complaining of freight rate dis
elimination against the city on the part of
the railroad companies.
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