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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

LOUISIANA pays highest taxes in
proportion to state valuation of any
in the United States. If the lottery
goes under she will have to make a
deeper dive in her cash pocket.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25
SATURDAY, JULY 25. 1891.

THE democrats have not yet dis
missed John Wanamaker and they
are in the doldrums.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

EVEN the dog fancier gains by the
Mckinley bill, for the only way to
avoid duty on imported CANNES is to
secure a certificate of pedigree from
the English Kennel club. This
means pure bred dogs.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

EARLY corn in Texas is a splendid
crop. Texas was built for early crops,
and the man who raises them seldom
gets left.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

THE man who kicks at the sugar
bounty because it stimulates home
production, should wear Jackson
Kemble check and have his legs
spanceled.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

Chiffon is swinging around Texas
with sample of the sen atorial brain
he carries under his hat.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

THE Ohio democracy are satisfied
with their ticket aud the repu blicans
would not change if they could.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

THE air ship crank Is In the as
cendant, but the same cannot be sale
of the air ship itself.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

80 far as Mckinley and Campbell
are concerned the campaign in Ohio
will not de mud singing one, but
the ink singers will be busy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

DIAz is recovering and Mexico re-
joices. The country can not yet spare
the greatest president that republic
has ever had.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

Gov. BUCHANAN, of Tennessee, may
not be much of laborite, but he I'M.
derstands dead load of public SEN
timent.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25
Lost.

A canary bird, five dollars reward and
no questions asked, for return to No. 6
Convent street. 7-4-2tf
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Lost.

Red leather pocket memorandum book.
Return TO LIGuT office and get reward. p
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25
Health is Wealth.

DIR. E. Z. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT
MESr, a guarantee specific for Hysteria, DiZzi-
ness, Commissions, Fits. Nervous, Neuralgia,
Headache, Nervous Prostitution caused by the
use of alchol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental
Depression. S)fetning of the Brain resulting in
insanity and leading to misery, decay and
death. Premature Old Age, Barrenness, Loss
of Power in either sex, Involuntary Losses and
Spermatorrhes caused by over-eNertion of the
brain, self abuse or over-indulgence. Each
box contains one months treatment. 81. 90 a
box or six boxes for S. 90, sent by mail pre-
paid on receipt of priced
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-07-25

We Guarantee Six Boxes
To cure any case. With each order received by
us for six DO Xes, accompanied with $500, we
will send the purchaser our written guarantee
to refund the money il tn, treatment does not
effect cure. Guarantees issued only by
CITY DRUG STORE Sole ACTS.
Sc. COMMERCE ST., SAN ANTONIO
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

been Its moderator. Here also he
avoided committing himself by sur
rendering his commission. Later when
the case was discussed by the directors
OF Union and action In defiance Of tho
church taken, he withdrew Just as the
directors were on the point OF voting.
After his return from abroad DR.. Hall
began IN effort to quiet tho prosecution
OF DR.. briggs in the interest Of the peace
and harmony Of the church. lie mus.
tered n strong peace party that would
certainly have carried thH Prcsbytcry at
Its meeting two weeks ago and stopped
tho trial Of DR.. Briggs, but Just rs DR..
Hall arose In tho p~rcsbytery 10 present
his plan, the floor was secured by young
DR.. George Alexander, who presented
m Independent peace proposition that
had been concoctcd by himself and DR..
Charles L. Thompson.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

Both tho method ord rcaulta when
syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
md refreshing to the taste, and acts
Gently yet promptly on tho Kidneys,
liver and Bowels, cleaases the sys.
fen cH5ctuplly, dispols colds, head.
aches and fcvers and cures Labitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs ia tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duccd, pleasing to tho tasto and &C.
clptablc to tho G.omach, prompt in
is action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
TO all and havo made it tho most
p~caul,,r remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for salo in 500
md 81 bottles by all leading drug.
gig!s. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro,
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes 10 Try it. Do not accept any
ubstitutc.
CALN0HM9 FIG SK7Up co.
Sag ERA0CiGC0, cal.
iOUS.Ils, kH. EEW YORK, Nv
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The Logan Drug Company, druggists,
believe that the secret OF success is per-
severance. Therefore they persist in
keeping the finest line OF pcriumcries,
toilet articles, cosmetics, drugs and
chemicals on the market. They especi-
ally invite all persons who have palpita-
ton, short breath, weak or hungry
spells, painin side or shoulder, oppres-
sion, night mare, dry cough, smothering,
dropsy or heart disease to try DR.. Miles,
unequalcd New Heart Cure before it is
too late. It has the largest sale Of any
similar remedy. Fine book OF testi-
monials free. DR.. Miles Restorative
Neryine is unsurpassed for slocplessness,
headache, fits, etc, and it contains no
opiatcs, i
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LEMON ELINIR.


For biliousncss and constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For feyers, chills and malaria, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sleeplessness, nervousness and
palpitation OF the heart, take Lemon
Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach,
take Lemon Elixir.
For all sick and nervous headaches,
take Lemon Elixir.
Ladies, for natural and thorough or
ganic regulation, take Lemon Elixir.
DR.. Mozley's Lemon Elixir will not
fail you in any Of the above named dis
eases, all OF which arise from a torpid or
diseased liver, stomach. kidneys or
bowels.
Prepared only by Dr.. II. Motley, At
lanta, Ga,
soc and 81 per bottle ut druggists.
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CAUSE OF IIICKsvILLE WRECK
Not tho Spreading OF Rails, but Some OBJ.
jcct Failing from tho Engine.

.'ot tho oTrcnuihR OK ltnilH, but Some OD.
joct Falling from tho Engine.
NEWARK, o., Oct. 1S.--False and in.
furious reports having been sent out
concerning tho cause Of the railroad dis
nstcr to tho Baltimore & Ohio train at
Uicksvillc, State Railroad Commissioner
7. a. Norton sent NJ. j.. McN1nrana to
investigate the matter. His official re-
port was furnished tonight, and Is Us
follows:
l find tho accident was caused by
some hard substance which had fallen
from some car upon the track, and, get.
ting wcdged in between the rail and
tlange OF one Of tho driving wheels OF
the engine, it caused the driving wheel
to leave the track, which Immediately
crowded the opposite track rail out OF
place and caused the dcrailmont OF the
remainder OF tho train. There were
three people killed, Evc seriously In.
jured and nino slightly injured. The
track was in good condition, being well
tied and spiked and OF n good gauge be-
foro the accident occurred, and there
was no such thing as the spreading OF
tho rails, as reported by tho dispatches.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19
Tho Old Original Remedy Lends.

Sick people should not be deceived
by pretenders whotalkabout "Microbi,"
germs" "baccilli," etc. to sell their
preparations, thus preventing people
from buying the original tested medi-
cine. "Radam's Microbe Killer is
what you need. It is now, and for
years has been, making moro cures than
all other remedies combined. Investi-
gate it before trilins with your health.
Read their advertisement in this paper.
Don't be deceived. MwF&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19
q

This iswhat you ought tohavc, in fact,
You musthaveit, ofullycnjoyl life. Thou
sunds are searching for it daily, and
mourning because they find it not.
Thousands upon thousands of dollars
are spent annually by our people in the
hope that they may attain this boon.
And yet it may be had by all. We
guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used
according to directions and the use per-
sisted in, will bring you Good Digestion
and Dust the demon Dyspepsia and in
stall instead liupcpsy. We recommend
Electric Bitters for Dyspepsia and all
diseases OF Liver, Stomach and Kidneys.
Sold at so cents and 81 per bottle, by
Logan Drug Co., Druggists. 4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

NrwY York. Oct. I7.-Pctrolcum opened strong
on the execution OF an order, when offers were
absent, but Immediately after the first snlcs be-
came ligh,:and remained SO until noon. Novcm.
Der optlOn opening NJ 6l34c; highest GlNc: low.
cst8lhc, closing at 6lTc. Sales II 900 barrels.
OH CRY. Pa, Oc.. I7.-Opcned, lowest Gle:
highest &C; closed ut GlTc; sales 1900 barrels;
clearances 242. COO barrels; shipments 7i,llS bur
rels; runs o. 1888 barrels.
BRADFORD, Pa. Oct. 17.-Opencd md lowest
Gle; closed Mt G?c:s highest G2]]ssc; clearances
S4i,UW barrels.
PITTSBURGH, Pa. Oct. 17.-Opercd and low.
est Gle; closed ut O2c; highest &C. h.;
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

CHICAGO. ILL.,. Oct 17.-Cattlc. receipts 1900
head; shipments $500 head: best grades steady;
top price natives s. COAL Isl: Texans s. loa2 %:
shipments 500 head; market weak and lower;
rough and common 81 O0ni Is; mixed and pack
crs a lin4 rs: prime heavy 81 40ai 80: light Si?5
al ii. Sheep, receipts 2,CO0 head; shipment l LOO
head market lower; natives Il jUai 3d.; west
ems 81 s5Gi Is: lambs g 75a5 l2E.
EAST LIBERTY. Pa. Oct: l7.-Cattlc., receipts
1856 hend; shipments 1877 head: nothing do
ing, nll through conslgnments. Hogs, receipts
LOO head: shipments i,io0 bend: market dun:
philadclphlas 81 .7Jai 50: grassers and stub
blers 81 2iai 80; pigs 81 00at .. Sheep, receipts
loo. head: shipments 1900 head; slow pros.
poets and rntavorablc for next week.
C%IScSSArI. O.. Oct. 1T.-IIogs lower: common
and light s. 00ai 10: packing and butchers 81 i0a
4 10; receipts 1000 head; shipments 900 head.
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piles. Piles. itching puc,

syMrroMs-Moisture;. intense Itching and
singing; most ut night; worse by scratching
II allowed to continue tumors form, which OF.
ten bleed and ulcente, becoming very sore,
sTAYSE,s olSTNik:;r stops tho itching and bleed.
ing, heals liberation md Utmost cases removes
the tumoss. Al druggists or by mall for 20 cents.
Dr.. SwGyne & Son. Philadelphia
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

Papa (upstairs)-"Maudc, is that old
man gone YETI" Maude-"Whom do
You meanT' Papa-"Cholly Hicks"
"Cholly Hicks-"Im not an old man."
Papa-"You weren't when you arrived,
! know-but time flies, Mr.. Hicks, time
flies."-Nem IIork Sun.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

NJ. i. BLAIR, Alderman, Fifth ward,
Scranton, Pa, stated November 8, 'S3:
He had used DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
for sprains, burns, cuts, bruises and
rheumatism. Cured every time. p&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

Dry Goods.

NEW YoIN. Oct. 17.-Thcre wns moro doing
In tho dry goods market than looked for. Out
Of town buyers present too n fair quantity of
goods for both current and future wants. The
South rs well rs tho West was represented In the
movement. Prices were firm.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19
GLOW TO euro All skin Di,,..s.

Simply apply "SwAYSE's OINTMENT No IN.
ternal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema
itch, all eruptions on the face, hands, nose, &C.,
leaving the skin clear. white and healthy. III
grcat healing md curative powers nre possessed
BY no other remedy. Ask your druggists 10,
SwAYSE's OINTMENT. TThstW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

"Carber is still in trouble. His law
yer now makes serious charges against
him." ~ thought he won his case"
$50 he did, and that is what his lawyer
ia charging him ior."-LomcN Citizen,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

Cures all coughs, colds, hoarseness,
sore throat, bronchitis, hemorrhagc and
all throat and lung diseases. Elegant,
reliable.
% cents at druggists. Prepared only
by DR.. II. Motley, Atlanta, Ga. M&ri1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19
NANCE \ TRADE.


Tho Toaturci OF Tn, hohoy AMI Stock
Markets.
New York. Oct, l7.-Moncy on call cEsy, with
no loans, closing u, az per cent. Prime
mcrchantlle paper E]4AGIS per cent. Sterling
exchange quiet but firm at q sg)!ai 81 Sales
llo,lil shares.
continuing strong during most of the. session,
yielded TO renewed bear pressure, and the early
gains were wiped ont In almost every case among
inc active shGIcs. The opening was nllde, At nd.
vanccs from u TO II per cent. A,chlson, North.
WESTERN Northern Pueblo, Louisville and NitIh.
'villc, uIlon luclic, 81. Paul and L"ncknwGnna
were tho leading active stocks, but III neither
was therp any active iTudliiR. The market closed
quiet anu heavy Mt d decline, and With most
stocks at u shade under tint prices, The final
changes arc Insignificant, but declines abound.
Government, mud State bonds firm.
lAllroad bonds moro active. Sales SSnl ,JOo.
noSDsAsD STOCK auorArIoSa-cLoSED Mn.
US. a. rg........l l6I4 New York Central -ll0it
Us, y coupon ll6H Ohio u Mississippi az
!. :. ~ ce........rlNa do Preferred. y
pacltc Wof '9j,..llI Oregon lmprovc't- y
achlson ,..... ........ tIE Oregon u v"......... ~
ADAMS Exptcss."..lU Oregon Trnns...-. lg}5
American ESproS'.l7 Pacific Mail immune. SGt
Ghhaia Pacihc....... $50 Pittsburgh ...."a...". l4v
canada Southern. bpi Pullman Palace r...lg!lia
Genital Pacific. ...... 49, lI,cLdlug ......,,....... ala
Chesapeake K OaiQ IJ1 Rock Island ,,"." !. s:$sss
do first preferred OgiS st. PAUL ,............ 7ls
DO second prei'l 80 do preierred"...lI1
Shi.Dut.& Quincy. QSisi st. Paul 4 Omaha, u
Del. & ludson......l3 do prciertcd.... %
iuel. Lack. q Wcst,..lljli Tenn. Coal 4 lron... t0l4
Den. u l. q. pretd lS1ITcAaS Pacitic......... 1lA
Erie. .m........ 301S Union lGc!lc...... Az
Fort Wnyne. .-.lG0IIu U. $. ESptcss....... n
Illinois Contra. zee. .lDl1i ", St LID p..,..- 13ia
Kansas &Texns.... ia do preferred ......- 10
Lake Shore ,.......i ?iHs Wells Fargo ES......l@S
Louisville Nash. fS}s Western Union ,..... S!a
Memphis & Chas.. N Am. Cotton 0il...... Is
Michigan Central. .l U01El Colorado Coal. ..... 81
Missouri pncllc... GotE Iron SllyGr....-..- 40
Nashville & Chat. 81 Quicksilver ......-. ~
NewJGreyCcntral III to prcicrrcl... Sc y
Eorloik &W. prcfd 63Ll Sutro......... ............
Northern Piclic,A- 2sls Richard 4 W.P.T l2H
90 preferred ......r 7SiiS Chicago Gas........... Htfs
Southwestern. ...llhLl Lead Trust"....... 1913
do prelcrrel. ,.....l37G !, Sugar Trust ........... esq
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Miles Nerve ana Liver Pills

act on a new principle-regulating tho
liver, stomach and bowles through the
rerrts. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste,
torpid liver, piles, constipation. Une-
qualed for men, women, children.
Smallest, mildest, surest! Fifty doses
Is cents. Samples FREQ ct the Logan
Drug Co.'s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19
AVOIDED COMMITTING Il!MsEI.F.

When the Briggs case cam up in
Prcsbytcry last May DR.. Hall avoided
voting by absenting himself from tho
meeting, The Briggs men elected him
\ commissioner to the General Assem-
bly, and had he gone ho would have
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

We are surrounded by dangers NIL the
way from the cradle to the grave. 1.-THE
great wonder u.s." as Pat says, "that
after getting out OF our cradle, we live
long enough to reach our grave"
Thousands are out of hcalth-morose,
morbid and miserable, because they do
not avail themselves OF tho remedy
within oasy reach of them. Dr.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery would cure
them.
For all chronic or lingering coughs,
weak lungs, splitting OF blood, bronchitis,
shortness Of breath, asthma and kin
dred ailments, it is u most potent
remedy. 1t cleanses the blood, in
vigorates the liver. improves digestion,
and builds up both flesh and strength.
Dose small and pleasant to taste. Large
bottles, n dollar. OF all druggists.
3. Usted-"Hello, Smith! Say, old
boy, can YOU tell me where l can get a
good overcoat for SIS" Smith-"Why,
yes. There's a good house right across
the street." B. Ustcd-"Thanks, Smithv.
Could you, perhaps, also tell me where
I can get the Sl5?"-CloAier and Fur
nisher.
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The Original and Old Reliable

Mlcrobe Killer-a palatablc remedy which cures
disease by H~rrestlng decay end placing tho sys.
tenn In q natural and healthy condition.
Investigate the merits Of this wonderful health
curd thousands OF all manner OF diseases; aud
beware OF all other 80 called germ or. microbc
dest.oycrs which nre often thus advertised
to sell their otherwise worthless mixtures. and
which arc but limitations OF this Great Wonder
Working Remedy.
For full particulars md certificates Of wonder.
fnl cures, address LOGAN DRUG CO., Agents,
Wheeling. ". Va. oc2.MwFaw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

THE WEEKLY INTELL1GESCEp
journal. II Is original In every departnens
clean IN every. line and suited rs Ii Is Intended
70 interest and improve every member u no
family, whether in city or country.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19
Central Standard Time,
Pennsylvania Lines.


Trains via the Cleveland < Pittsburgh Rail-.
road lenve Bridgeport for Pittsburgh. Chicago
md Cleveland. i:49 a. IN. For Pittsburgh. lO:l!
4. NJ. For Chicago and Cleveland, 100 p. IN. For
rille.S:iSa. m. For East Liverpool. 6:llp.m.
Trains arrive at bridgeport at 500 a. IN. 1880
m: 2:O1 p. ~. S:l5 p. IN. 4:52 p. H.. and Gas
FROM WHEELING STATION. Il
Trains vim tho Pittsburgh. Cincinnati & St
Louis lallway-pan-llandi Noutc-leave Wheel.
ing Tor Stcubenvillc. Pittsburgh md the Last
go a. m, 1880 PIN, $50 p. M, md 9:U5 pm,
For Columbus, Cincinnati. indianapolis and ST.
and Chicago, 12:N p. m. Trims arrive al Wheei.
Ing at $3.50 a M, $50 .. .,u.. 2:a5 p. m, $50 n, N
and 5:ej p. M. Trains leave at G:20' a. IN. md
arriving Of $40 p. H., run solid between Wheel.
Sunday. rI52s8a pAW
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AiGtnlS.

New York, Oct l7.-Plg Iron dull; American
SIS 7ials 90.
Cotton.
ding SIC. gg6T
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OHIO RIVER

baggage checked through to destination u
tickets. i--"0I
!. WI. RonlSsoS. General Passenger Agent. Par.
kersburg. W. Va. -
A. J.. handy. Assistant General Passenger
Agent. Parkersbug. ". Va.
J. 6. ToALlSsoS. Passenger Agent. Wheeling,
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Free, Free, Free TRAIL
ELECTRO NERVINE

n Cures Permanently
An diseases OF the Nervous System. either Acute
or Lost Powers. Checks all Forms OF Waste on
Drain; Makes Strong the Weak. Full package
81; Six for 81 Tr!Gl package, 12c, (wii6 book
sen: securely scaled on receipt OF price. Address
no2i No. SOL Cottage Grove Ave, Chicaco. II.
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CINCINNATI, O.. Oct l7.-Flour dull. Wheat
stronger; No. . red 81 On: receipts 1900 BUSH
els; shipments 2,5U0 bushels. Corn firm ut 59c.
Oats firm; No. . mixed Sic. Rye strong; No.
:, zoe. Pork quiet at 50 80. Lard nominal at
s625. Bulk meats quiet at s. 0Oa1 l2t%$. Bacon
firm ut IS SIX. Whisky steady at 81 Is. Butter
strong; choice dairy .Oc. Sugar easier. Eggs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-19

DR.. Brisgs's trial begins November 4,
and to confront his accusers about that
time with the discovery that DR.. Pat
ton once Endorsed the alleged Briggs
hcrcsy would have been IN excellent
stroke OF policy. Even the premature
publication is likely to have much ef-
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-09-17
THE sTATEsvILLE WRECK.
A Man Held ON Suspicion of
Having Caused II.

ATLANTA, Sept. 15.-Elias Snyder, a
white man claiming Cincinnati as his
birthplace, is held in Oconee Jail under
suspicion of having caused the wreck of
the Western North Carolina train near
Statesvile, in which twenty-five lives
were lost. Ten DAYS ago the citizens of
the northern part of Oconee county, Ca,
were greatly annoved by stranger who
seemed to live wild in the woods. Baiif'
Worthen arrested the man. who shortly
afterwards asked the bailif if he had
heard anv news from North Carolina.
The bailiff told him OF the Statesvillc
wreck Was the conductor killed ?"
asked the stranger with apparent inter-
est When told that he was. the stranger
smiled and said he would like to read the
story. He did so as soon as he reached
Worthen' S house, not lifting his eyes from
the page Until he had finished it. The
stranger gave his name as Elias Suvder,
from Cincinnati. He had been in North
Carolina. but refuses to tell where he was
while there. The man WAS put in Wat
kinsvilIe Jail to await news from North
Carolina.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1891-09-17
WAS HE INSANEP
A Statesville Policeman Commits
Suicide-He Leaves a Note.

STATRsvILLE, Sept. 16.-Amos Patter-
son, one of the Statesvlle police, COM
mitted suicide this morning bv shooting
himself in the middle Of the forehead in
the mayors Office. He was not seen
after about $50 or 9 this morning, but
party heard the report of a revolver at
the police headquarters about 9 or 10
O'Clock. He was not found until4 o'clock
this evening, bv the chief of police He
went down to take prisoner to the
lookup and found Patterson lying on the
floor at the mayors desk with a note on
the desk saying that he did the shooting
himself for the future was lawful black
and gloomy" to him; he had a great
many friends, and few enemies, but he
held no enmity towards any one and bid
them all good bye. He named his wife
and children and bid them good bye and
said he hoped that God would bless
them.
1t is the opinion of the public that he
was insane as he was living very happily
with his family, had house and lot of
his own paid tor and some r'onev on in
terest. J. p. &.