Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-01-26

MILAN, January Eb-In ne condition vi
Verdi, the composer is most serious.
Progressing Favorabiy-
UTRECHT. January &-Mr Krugers
eyes, which were operated upon yester-
day, are progressing favorably,
German Pig Iron
BERLIN. January 25-Germany's pig
iron output for 1900 was 3,422.S42 tons. an
increase of 293,527 tons
Severe snow storms
GLASGOW, January 25.-Severe snow
storms prevail over the west coast OF
Scotland, and vessels are experiencing
heavy weather.
House Proceedings
WASHINGTON, January 25.-The House
to-day adopted the conference report up
on the army reorganization bill. The
contest over 1t was brief.
4 Speech by Depew-
WASHINGTON, January Ex-senator
Depew to-day delivered a characteristic
address in support OF the shipping bill.
The address. which occupied an hour.
was an appeal for the upbuilding of the
American merchant marine.
4 Deed of Marriage
THE HAGUE, January 25.-The minis
try of justice this morning delivered
formal deed by Queen Wilhemina and
Duke Henry, declaring their desire to be
married. The banns will be read Sunday.
January q.
To Make Laws Effective
WASHINGTON, January 25-The House
committee to-day acted favorably on the
bill to regulate the coming of Chinese
into this country and making more eff
fective the present exclusion laws.
Drug House Burned
NEW YORK, January 25.-The four
story building. 12S William street, occu-
pied by Lehn & Fink, wholesale drugs.
burned tonight. Loss, $200000
VIII Adopt EIectrocution-
INDIANAPOLIS Ind. January Is
electrocution the mode of inhictlng the
death penalty.
A Gift From Rockefeller
OBERLIN. Ohio, January 25.-It was
announced this afternoon that John D.
Rockefeller was willing to give $4,000
toward an endowment Of 10000 for the
college, provided the tntire amount shall
be raised by January /.
Claims Presented-
WASHINGTON. January 25.-Ambassa-
dor Choate has presented the British gov
eminent American claims for damages
through the war in South Africa
Woman in IT.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. January 8-Dr
John Hair was shot and fatally wounded
to-day by Geo. Bowman. The quarrel
arose over the doctors attentions TO
Bowman's wife.
Ben Leavitt Dead
NEW YORK January 5.-Ben Leav-
lit. well known theatrical manag ger,
died in Paterson, n j.. to-day, aged IS.
The Fortiacation Bill
WASHINGTON. January 25.-The forti-
hcatiOn appropriation BILL providing for
the coast defense, was reported TO the
House to-day The bill aggregates t12-
461, 1873.
judgement for Gen. AIger-
NASHVILLE. Tenn. January "a
decree has been entered in the Unites
States court giving Gen. Russell a. Alger
vs.. T. r. Anderson and others, a personal
Judgment for s20i q. The litigation
grew out Of the purchase OF coal and
mineral lands.
Boats Crew Lost
NEW BEDFORD. Mass. January g
Letters have been received here announc-
ing the loss Of a. boats crew OF six men
from the whaling schooner Charles II.
Hogdon, December ..
Explosion Killed Two
DETROIT, Mich, January GAN ex-
plOsi0n tonight in the warehouse Of the
Walkerville Ont. match company killed
William Brindle and George Phillips
Others were injured Loss. $500.
VIII Not BE Celebrated
BERLIN. January Z5.-The German for
eign office announces that Emperor Will
Ham's birthday. January e. win not be
celebrated on account Of the funeral Of
Queen Victoria
VIII U.e German Guun-
QUEENSTOWN. January E-Eighteen
OF the most modern field guns OF German
manufacture. with equipment have ar
rived for service In South Africa
M. Towne VIII Speak
WASHINGTON January SIN ths
Senate this morning. Mr.. Towne Milan. J.
gave notice that on Monday he would
address the Senate upon the Philippians
resolution