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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
STOCKS SCARCER
AND MONEY is PLENTY At THREE PER CENT,
INTEREST.
A Better Feeling Prsvsi:ing All ArOund-Bank
Statement Expected to Show Great Improve
msnt-Goulds New Schems-Pailurs Of
the Barker Brottsrs Of Philadel-
phia-Hslp Promised.

New YORK, November 2l.-The Post
says: sin the afternoon the stock mar
ket was strong and higher. Money was
plenty and loaned at per cent, and
the remark was heard in various quar-
ters that stocks were scarcer than
money. The general expectation to-day
is that the bank statement tomorrow
will show great Improvement, and as
the foreign exchange markets get into
a normal condition so that cotton ship
pers will be able TO sell their bills
against shipments without paying such
heavy discounts, money will become
more abundant shan it has been
at any time this year. An index
of the extent Ito which stocks
have been bought and paid for outright,
and taken away by investors who seldom
come into the stock market, is furnish
ed by the business OF two commission
houses who make an exclusive specially
of buying and selling ''broken lots" OF
stocks-viz: in amounts less than 100
shares and having them transferred on
the books Of the companies. The busi-
ness Of these houses indicates that the
total amount OF "broken lots" transfer
red TO new and comparatively perman-
ent investors in the last two weeks is
not less than S250,000 shares. These
stocks have been paid for in cash and
taken out of the street"
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A JAIL ATTACKED.
A TENNESSEE MOB MAKES A VIOLENT ASSAULT
on A PRISON,
Where q Murderer Of Two Citizens is Confined.
Only a HOls Made in the Door, and 0ue ksH
Who Crawls in is Fatally Shot,
When the ASSaiants
Draw Oh.

HUNTINGTON, Tenn, November ell
The town is wild with excitement and
has been so for the past eighteen hours.
Widdis, who murdered Constable Ross
and his nephew a few days ago, was
brought from Paris yesterday evening
TO have his preliminary examination. A
mob met the train at the depot. Jake
Ross, father OF the murdered boy, per-
suaded the mob To let the law take it,
course.
At o'clock all preparations were
made, and an attack was made on the
Jail. With slcdge hammers and coal
chisels the mob destroyed the lock and
the outside door. The inside door
was solid cast iron. They could
not break the door, but broke
out piece twelve by eighteen
inches. An Irishman named Ed. Coul-
ter climbed through the hole. After
he got In he claimed his pistol would
not fire. Another was handed TO him.
Then report was heard and Coulter
claimed he was shot. Sam Sellars
started IN TO his assistance, when Wild
dis, or some one, shot, the ball entering
Sellars' face near the nose and lodging
under the jaw-bonc on the opposite
side. DIR. Cox dressed the wound and
Sellars went home. Report reaches
here that he is dead. The mob dis
persed after this. The prisoner was
returned TO Paris this morning without
having had preliminary trial. The
end is not yet. II Sellars is dead. the
Governor will have to send regl-
ment TO protect WiddiS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
vanderbIlts Know Nothing.

New YORK, November 2l.-The rumor
that was most agitating the Street to-day
was the alliance between George G. Ma
gown, Jay Gould, G. p. Huntington, and
the Rockefeller faction, to operate all the
railroads controlled by them. 1t Is known
that the Vanderoilts have traffic contract
with the Union Pacific, which furnishes a
western outlet. The contract is of vast i'm
portance and an aAsAlute necessity IN the
Vanderbilt system.
Chauncey Depew, President of the New
York Central, was seen tonight and asked
what the Vanderbilts would do about the
alliance.
'This is all news to me- sir, forI haven't
heard q word about il. 1t must have been
developed very secretly and suddenly, for
it's the first intimation have had OF the
factn
"What will the vanderbilts do about it,
Mr.. Depew!"
"Well, as l do not know anything about
this alliance could not say without look
ing into it. Come around again and may
tell your
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
Six Banks In Trouble.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, November 21.-
An extensive bank failure is reported
here tonight, involving no less than six
financial concerns in the Southwest.
They are all practically under one man
agement.
About two months ago run was made
on the Guthrie bank, but the Newton
bank went to the rescue with special
train, carrying funds and metal claims
presented. Yesterday the Newton bank
was taken possession Of by the Federal
bank authorities. To-day the Guthrie
bank suspended and its doors are closed,
and the White Water concern is in the
hands of the examiner. Nothing has
been heard from the FL Reno, Normal
and Saltwater banks.
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THE STATES VOTE.
.., ,y .4S4S BALLOS CAST AT TEE
ELECTION.
.,.s. x.quy Over Reynolds S,446-lAs
~, T.s Sa7 Less Than in lSSS-Ih'
V,ts hr Cc1greSsmen.

pr.r.rFR this morning prints
.., vote of the State. cast at .he
.t.l November nth, for Judge
..s. >apreme Court and members Of
The table is complete IA to
'-I r....,a,an aud Democratic eandi-
l ,n mos, cases the figures
--'' strictly official, as verified by
+.~-...f the Courts in the several
,-' '.' O''' ,.r.n th., is not the case, the
.,--'''>' ,-' f,.m the tables printed IN
ls-,'> ,'. ... ,.,,,r. taken from the oih-
..~' .t.-sf,re presumed % De- cOrrec|
'' g,s... returns show % majority Ior
,-. -,'' f.,egs of :. fi6. iu total vote OF
J-l-. .rbe Congressional maioritieS
IS Teton over Hubbard, 5S4; VIII
aN garman. s.o63; Anderson over
-lO5: Capehart over smith,
- Tie Prohibition vote Is not al
f-5m many OF the counties. Ten
.. Show d vote Of SIS for John
t-> >,oreme Judge, and it IS likely
,b.- iorty-iour counties, from
.f tie Prohibition vote Is not re-
-..l Min rau che total up 10 LOCO, or
uat neigh5orhood. 900,
Trst1,sl vote oi the state IS l4s, 4s-'
.s,rt..h ->.f>0 waS-caSt for Judge Lu-
n-ri for Reynolds, and SIS for
r-Tr.sr The total vote cast for Gov
.-..- I'm i>,> was l5,.5lO, which shows
e,'.nsofiu the vote Of 9,ees. The
Democrat, vote in lSNs was 79'l2s' ..Io ana
-.aa f. is 7s.lSO. a decrease Of 90.
tn. R.pgbican vote in lsS> was 'S,'sl,
'-4 In isg0 10 was t9.e3f. q decrease OF
,i+1.
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THE BARKER FAILURE.
The Firm Trying to Straighten Out Its
Business-Other Firms Interested.

PHILADELPHIA, November 2l.-The
doors of Barker & Bros banking house
were opened again this morning and the
affairs in and around the bank resumed
their wonted appearance, although no
business was transacted. 1t was i'm
possible to see either member of the
firm as they were busy, Strengthening
out their tangled busines, but one OF the
employees stated that no statement of
the firms situation would be made this
morning, although it was possible
that one might be made later in
the day. The fund of 100000
subscribed yesterday by number Of
banks and private banking houses to
aid the Finance Company of Pennsylva-
mia, II the occasion Tor it arose to meet
it's outstanding liabilities, has not yet
been drawn upon by the company, it
being fully able to meet its liabilities
Mr.. Wharton Barker was Vice Presi-
dent of this company, and it was feared
his connection Herewith might cause a
run upon its financial affairs. The in
vestment company of Philadelphia, of
which Mr.. Wharton Barker was one of
the directors, claims to be perfectly
solvent and unaffected by the failure of
Barker Brothers.
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The Poor Patients Neglected.

LONDON, November 2l.-Thc Berlin
correspondent OF the Telegraph declares
that while the treatment of poor pa
tients in the hospitals is only half com
pletcd, owing to the supply Of lymph be-
ing exhausted, few favored physi-
clans are treating from 100 10 $50 pa
tents daily, charging from Al to r.
each patient. The correspondent fur
.her says that hospital patients are only
half treated and then neglected. Prof
Koch, II IS said, knows nothing Of this
scandal and Is not responsible for H.
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AMUSEsIENTS. A
An EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE.

M IAA islsisINi Vh'i-hsNN'F
There was standing room only at the
Opera House, last evening. to hear
"Thc Grand Duchess sung by the
Bennett-Monlton Opera Company, and
the performance gave the greatest sat
isfaction. it being one of the best pre-
sentations OF comic opera ever given in
Wheeling, and by far the best perform
ance OF the week. MeSsrs. Wolf And
Wooley came out strong in the comedy
parts, and kept the audience in per-
petual smile, while Miss Vincent as the
Duchess" and Miss Sharpe as the
"Prince," acquitted themselves well.
The quartette at the beginning OF the
second act, by Misses Intripodi, Ford
ing, Marion and Madison, was very sat
isfactory.
This afternoon the ''Black HuSsar
will be sung, and this evening the en-
gagement will close with ''Olivettc."
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MUSICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY
Entertainment at the Wheeling Female
College, Last Night.

The friends and patrons OF the Wheel
ing Female Academy crowded the Col
lege Hall, last night. and many were
TO stand outside. The occa-
sion was musical and literary enter
tainment given by the pupils OF the in
stitution. The stage was beautifully
decorated with flowers and potted
plants, and the walls were hung with
fine display Of the art work OF the pu-
pills.
The first number on the programme
was duet, Caprice Minuet," by Miss
Bessie Brady, of Martins Ferry, and
Miss Alma Connor. The selection was
faultlessly rendered, and at its close the
young ladies were rewarded with a
round Of applause. A recitation,
Legend OF the Organ Builder" was de-
livered by Miss Clifford. and Miss
Hicks, OF Cameron, followed with solo,
"Sonatinc," from Beethoven. Both
were well received. Miss Higgins re-
cited "Brier Rose" in a splendid man
ner, and was followed by trio,
"Galop." by Misses Bishop, Conner and
Truxell. Misses Echols and Wheeler
played a piano duet, La Grace" by
Berg, and Miss Jessie Wheat recited
"Daisy's Faith" Both were well rem
dered. Miss McAdams followed with a
piano solo, "Sonatine,' by Keulau.
'.The Glover Meadow" was the sub
ject of a recitation by Miss Stan
ton. 1t was splendid selection,
and was well rendered. The only
vocal solo on the programme
was the "Star of My Heart" by DANA,
which was sung by Miss Alma Connor,
and was well received. Prof. Engle
was accompanies. Miss Elder showed
considerable elocutionary ability in her
recitation Two Sides of the Matter. "
The programme closed with duet, La
Baladine," by Lysberg, which was
played by Misses Hicks and Clark. The
ushers We're Misses Goodwin, McCus-
key, Davis, Thompson and Horkheimer,
and they performed their duties in n
manner which left nothing to be de-
sired.
At the conclusion of the programme
a reception was held in the parlors,
from $3.50 TO 1920, and most enjoyable
time was had by the young lady pupils
and their friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
DENIES THE CHARGE.
A Woman Charged With Unfaithfulness
Brings Suit Against Her Husband.

SPECIAL telegram 10 The ReGfstsr.
rARKERsBURG, November 2l.-Mrs.
Ii. L. Stroupe, nee Miss Sarah Ander-
son, wife of Mr.. II. L. Stroupe, train
dispatcher Of the Ohio River railroad,
has filed bill of complaint and writ of
nc Great.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stroupe were married
few months since under happy and au
spicious circumstances, and went to
housekeeping in this city. On Novem-
ber 1st, Mrs. Stroupe alleges that with
the consent and at the request of her
husband, she went on visit to her
father, w. X. Anderson, at Convoy, o.,
and on the 11th she received letter
from her husband in which he says that
she had been unfaithful and had mis-
conducted herself, and that she must
remain in Ohio, and threatened II she
came back to leave the city. In the
same letter she alleges he said he would
send her the household goods and per-
sonal property. Mrs. Shoupe denies
the charge and says she had given her
husband no occasion for his allegations.
She prays that he be held in bond for
81, 900, and that he be required to pay
her attorney fees and s25 per month al
imony. The suit caused quite sehsa-
tion in this city, where both parties are
well and favorably known.
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.poIice Census Being Taken In Baltimore.

BALTIMOEE, November r2I.-BaItImorc
is having new census taken. 1t Is un-
der the direction of the police authori-
ties. and the work will occupy about
nine days. 1t is for population only.
The Governments census, showing
434.15l people, is unsatisfactory,
and is generally believed to be
Incorrect. It was the first city
census completed in the country, and
the ground is taken that the work was
done too hastily. Two hundred and one
policemen. selected for their intelli-
gencc. are doing the work this week.
Their returns so far indicate an increase
of more than 10000 on the government 5
fiOuros
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A CHECKERED CAREER.
A Convict In the Ohio Penitentiary Under
Sentence of Death.
Cn<ci1I T,I.0y1tn IN fbS R<0isfsr


COLUMBUS, o., November 2l.-There
will soon be received at the ''anneX''
for doomed convicts in the State prison
a man who has had a remarkable Grim
inal career-Edward Blair, who has
been convicted of numbering Arthur
Henry In Putnam county. He was
first received at the Ohio prison in
August, 1889, coming from Cincinnati,
convicted of grand larceny. On De-
cember following he was taken to
Hillsboro as a witness in trial.
Leaping from flying train he escaped
his guard. While fugitive, he with
three other men attempted to rob the
express and ticket Office at Harrisburg.
Henry, telegraph operator, was in
charge, and refused to give them the
combination. This enraged Blair and
he killed the young man. After the
shooting Blair escaped into West Vir-
ginia and was shortly afterward recog-
died at Wheeling and returned to prison
here. A month ago he was taken to
Putnam county for trial and now comes
back TO await execution.
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Indiana Farmers Alliance.

INDIANAPOLIS, November 21.-At the
second and last days session of the In
diana Farmers Alliance, resolution
was passed demanding the abolition OF
the national banking system and that
all the money issued by the United
States be a legal tender for all debts,
public and private. After endorsing
the Australian system of voting now in
vogue I'm Indiana, the resolution de-
mands that gambling in grain be made
n criminal offence. The Alliance will
establish a State organ in this city.
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Settlers Fleeing for Safety.

ABERDEEN, $. D., November l.-Advices
from Eureka state that the settlers of En-
mons and Campbell counties are tiocking
into that place on account of well defined
rumor that the Sioux take the war path to-
morrow. Five hundred people from the
county are now in Eureka. La Grace, on
the Missouri, is completely depopulated.
II was reported early this morning that
two men had been shot and scalped by In
dams in Campbell county, but this is not
credited here. The Sheriff of Campbell
county says that there is Il large body of
Sioux on the east side of the Missouri.
The people are greatly excited, and are ap-
pealing to Gov. Mellette and Mayor Moody,
of this city. for arms and ammunition.
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u PLrkARD COMING.

The famous 81 Plunkard aud his
country band will arrive In the city on
Monday morning and give one per
formancc at the Grand on Monday
evening. This Is said TO be very
funny musical comedy. In addition TO
a number Of fine specialtics, a regular
working ihreshing machine will be In
troduced in the third act. TLis com
pany has been doing a rushing business
wherever they have appeared, and the
Grand is sure to be packed TO the doors
on Monday evening. Seats on sale at
Weir's.
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rARkERsRrsG MERCHANT FANS.
And Then Tries TO Defraud His Creditors.
Arrests to Follow.

Special Ieis0TG1a 20 t1s Register
PARKERSBUEG, November 2l.-Ru-
dOlph Weigle. the Market street mer-
chant who assigned a few days since
with liabilities about Sll, 900 or Sls, 900
and assets about S4,5OO, and who pre-
ferred number Of creditors, among
whom was Mr.. FigdOr, from whom the
stock was originally purchased, is now
in questionable attitude toward his
creditors. Weigle had taken charge
again for Mr.. Figdor, the purchaser
of the stock. Captain Mehen, who
suspected that all was not right kept a
sharp lookout and learned that Il pedlar
named Gordon had taken large
amount Of goods from the store previous
to the assignment. These goods were
traced To Ohio and as suspected, after
the affair had been arranged, were re-
turned TO this city. Captain Mehen
searched the pedlar's home yesterday
and found nearly 5000 worth of the
stolen goods which had been sent back,
consigned 10 him as baggage" Every
train appears TO have brought more or
less, and still the hypothicated stuff is
not all i'm. \ rigid search aud in
Quiry IS now being made
ut all points TO uncover
several thousand dollars worth still un-
accounted for. IL Is supposed quite
lot is in Cincinnati, o., where Gordon
went few days ago. Thereby hangs
somewhat Of Il sensation, which will be
developed as inquiry materializeS. Capt.
Mehan thinks all the hypOthecated stock
will yet be recovered. What action the
authorities will now take is a matter Of
inquiry-probably, the Captain thinks, 4
criminal action against the parties i'm
plicated.
Twenty attachments have already
been served on the hypothecated goods.
IL has been learned that not less than
$4,000 worth Of goods were shipped out
Of the State by the ferry between this
city and Belpre. Pittsburgh and for
eign parties are the sufferers. Arrests
will follow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-22
WILL Pay as Fast as They Can.

New YORK, November 2l.-The run on
the Citizens saving bank was continued in
full force TODAY. President Quintard and
other members of the Committee on Finance
of the institution held a meeting al the
bank this morning at 9:3O O'Clock. There
had been some talk among the panic
stricken depositors they might avail them
selves of the rule which reads: mo person
shall have the right TO withdraw any part
of the amount they may have to their credit
unless he has 10 days previously given per
sonal notice TO the bank of the amount he
wishes to withdraw To do away with
any impression of this sort, the finance
committee held session at the call Of
President Quintard and decided by unan-
imous vote TO pay out to the depositors their
money Just as fast as they could.
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snrrirnr. of the serpent Disaster.

LONDON. November 2l.-The suryiy-
ing members OF the crew Of the British
cruiser Serpent, which was lost of the
Spanish coast on the night of November
10. have arrived at Plymouth on the
troop ship Tyne. In an interview,
Rurton. one Of the survivors, said he
believed that the sea had extiDguished
the Serpent's fires, as most Of the bod
los nicked up were covered with vol
umes OF dust and ashes. The officers
NJ the TYNE. however, believe that the
Serpent's boilers burst, as several OF
the bodies were mutilated.
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A Wealthv Smnrrler.

a..-.-.. i,,' TEN, November 2l.-La>t
re.'.--- D. r. Fanda. a prominent and
So o-aSer Of Chihuahua. who with
:. has been visiting his old home
r... Louis, was arrested in PasO Del
,-,-. ile charge Of smuggling, and he
F.',.' ,. On custody on that side Of the river,
O@. rs family has returned 10 FL PaS0.
--,-g-.i' ~ FaSo Del NOrte inform the cor
a- ~ ,,.. tlat when the customs inspect
ls.. -e Mexican side examined Mr.. Fan
= gage false bottom was discovered
'ts ~ MS trunks, and being torn open
3 .-'-oi. was found 10 be filed with cost
.-4 .. Nr Fanda is very wealthy man
:, was wei known among the bankers OF
!. ,-'a.'-.S' Coicago and Kansas City and by
.-e smelling men in fhe yVest
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Sitting Bulls Teachings.

STANDING Rock, VIA BIsMARK, No
vember 2l.-Chances are against an up
rising, unless Sitting Bull makes up his
mind it would pay. Agent Mclaughlin
has lost control of Bull and the other
leaders. AT Bulls camp, the dance of
200 braves keeps up dcy and night. All
reports that come by wire from
Fort Yates are colored. Indians
with Sitting Bull do not well
come friendly whites, and will
not shake hands with them. They say
all white men will be turned into buffalo
and catfish in the spring. Agent Nc
Laughlin sent the Indian police to ar
rest refractory Indians, and instead OF
obeying orders they threw of their
clothes and joined in the dance. Sitting
Bull teaches his followers that If raid
is made on the settlers and they are
killed the Indians can surrender on the
appearance of the soldiers and be for,
given.
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x, pv.,,. county is Excited

PrrrsBURG, PA, November 2i.LEaye.ee T1e
county is excited over the 1act that 5 1arnor .or
Bros. & Co, of Philadelphia, nau a ote,
the proceeds of a bond sale. President
Ew;pg of the Fayette county bank, says
that institution holds securities from Bar
I1er @ Brothers in excess of the money de-
posted.
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IT,. p,av.rs, Ieayue Dead.

COLUMBUS, o., November 2l.-Presldent
Snaulding. who has been in consultation
with Allen w. Thurman, who, with the
Chicago magnate, is member of the Con-
ference Committee selected to carry out the
deal between the Players and National
Leagues, says the former is dead. Spaul-
ding said that arrangements had been
made to close out every Players club,
with with the possible exception Of Boston and
Philadelphia, and that the details for the
transfer of the Chicago Players team
would be arranged as soon as he reached
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NOTES or THE RIVER.
News About the Boats and Boatmen
the Ohio.

News About the Boats and Boatmen ON
the Ohio.
The Scotia departed for Pittsburg
yesterday at noon.
The Bedford will leave for Pittsburg
this morning ut s o'clock.
James Hutchinson, Thursday, took
out his first papers as mate.
The Ben Hur left yesterday morning
at eleven o'clock for Parkersburg.
The j. H. Mcconnell passed up for
Pittsburg yesterday with two emptles.
The Bayne, Liberty and Phillips were
in and out yesterday In their usual
trips.
The Bachelor Is due to leave the
wharf for Cincinnati this morning at Q
o'clock.
The Matt +. Allen swung of for
Pittsburg yesterday morning at half
past eight.
The Princess arrived up yesterday
with two barges Of coal from Bellaire 10
New Cumberland.
The Hudson was yesterday Cincin-
natl packet, leaving for that point at
1880 o'clock a. m.
The Courier arrived last night at mid
night from Cincinnati, aud departed
shortly after for Pittsburg.
Ben Goodwin has taken the position
OF pilot on the Phillips. Casper Cillus
the former pilot, is on the Matt +. Al
len.
Morris Hoffman, the well known river
man, has taken the place OF Charley
Harrison as mate on the Ben Hur for
several trips.
The marks at the landing last night
indicated l6 feet inches OF water in
the channel, and the river falling.
The marks from above were:
Morgantown-River feet 6 inches
and falling; weather clear; thermometer
so at p. m.
Brownsville, Pa.-River7 feet 6 inches
and falling; weather clear thermometer
SO 5 p. m.
Warren, Pa.-Riyer feet : inches and
falling; weather clear and pleasant.