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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1893-09-19

The bids for the seventh avenue
sewer were then opened. The bid OF
James X lecu, OF Davenport. was
first read for 1S-iuch sewer pipe.
$3.50 per meal foot: Pinch. Sl.20
per foot; 10-inch, 81 per foot; S-inch.
75 cents per foot; 6-inch. 50 cents
per foot. This includes labor and it
was accompanied by certified check
of $3.50.
Davis & Cos bid was $3.50 for
the work. Mr.. killeen's bid not be-
ing made only by the foot the mat
ter was referred to the sewer com
mittee. the mayor and city clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
The Report was Doctored.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, August Ire
ceiver Hawkins, of the indianapolis
National Bank, filed his first statement
before the State Tax Commissioners this
morning. The statement sets forth that
on the sixth day OF July, 1898, the Pres
ident of the bank returned TO the AS
SCISSOR Of Center township statement
containing q list of stockholders, val
uation of capital stock, and such other
Information as was required by law to
be inclnded therein; that by such state
ment the said capital stock was valued
at $500, 900, the amount Of undivided
profits on hand April 1, 1893, was rep
resented TO be SIS, O96. "a, the amount OF
surplus funds on hand at that date
81, 600; that the county board Of review
on the 10th day of July, in passing upon
the value of the property OF the bank
for taxation, fixed the value at $500, 900.
Receiver Hawkins represents that the
above valuation and statements as 10
the undivided profits and surplus funds
were false, and were made for the pur-
pose of concealing from the public the
true condition of the bank, so that be
believes and Is ready to show that on
the first day OF April, 1893, the bank
was wholly insolvent, and had no un-
divided profits nor surplus funds, and
that its stock was without Valne. The
statement of course indicates that per-
jury was committed by the banks Off
GERS in making returns to the commits
sioners for taxation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

international cooperation and agree
ment in favor of bimetallism so long as
we should continue the attempt to &C
complIsh such a policy single-handed.
Although this does not commit Mr..
CLEVELAND to binetallism, it shows
that be is willing to give its advocates
every opportunity to promote its sue
cess. The international Monetary Con-
ference has not adjourned sine die, and
the President could send delegates to it
in order that the efforts in behalf Of BIZ
metallism might be renewed. But OF
what earthly use would such expert
ments be so long as the Sherman act
sh ould stare the nations in the face?
Senator VEST affected much surprise
when fellow Senator challenged his
daring assertion that France is b.
metallic country. A bi-metalic conn
try is one that authorizes the free coin
age Of gold and silver as full legal ten
ders at a given ratio. Now France, in
order TO maintain the circulation Of q
large volume Of silver at 3 parity with
gold, stopped free coinage twenty years
ago. France and the other solvent ma
tions OF the Latin Union saw that with
out the stoppage Of free silver coinage
their currency system would fall to a
monometallism of deprecated silver.
Under not material different conditions
Congress Is asked to adopt the French
policy. There Is no doubt that this
country could also maintain all its ex-
isting metallic and paper currency at a
level with gold il Congress should coin
no more silver dollars and buy no more
silver bullion upon issues of Treasury
certificates payable in gold. 1t does
small credit to Senator VESTS candor
and fairness as a public msn to persist
in the assertion that France is BIZ
metallic country, in face Of the fact that
France, from considerations Of safety
abandoned bi-metallism long ago. All
that the friends of honest money in this
country desire is that Congress shall fol-
low the French example.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
The sons of Veterans Elect onloers.

CINCINNATI, o., August lin to-
days session the Sons Of Veterans de-
cided to reinstate five men of Lynn
Camp, Mass, cOnditiOnally and revoke
the charter Of the division of Florida.
On the question OF the Sons OF
Veteran Guards, under the command OF
Col. Hulburt, OF Illinois, 1t was decided
TO withdraw financial support and also
30 exercise no authority over the organ
iZatiOn further than TO insist that none
shall be admitted to the guards except
mem bers in good standing in the camps.
This is considered o stradde OF the
matter. Memorial services on the late
Past Commander Webb were held. The
Sons Of Veterans were ordered to sub
stitute black belts for those of gold and
ttussl now In use. OmCerS were
elected by reclamation as follows: j.
B. McCabe, commander In chief; Z. L.
Orner, senior vice commander in chief;
F. C. wilkinson, junior vice commander
in chief: past commander In chief, +.
p. Merrill, OF Auburn, Me-, adlutant
general, Elias p. Lyon, OF HilIsdale,
Mich: general, John Y. B. Clarkson, OF
New York City.
In the Ladies' Aid Society the cleo
ton of officers was exciting. Two bal
lots were taken for President, resulting
i'm the election OF Miss Belle Gray, OF
Washington, Iowa, the incumbent, over
Mrs. shannon, of Philadelphia, by
vote OF 20 to "a.
At half past II tonight the Sons OF
Veterans adjourned to meet at Soldiers
Home at Dayton tomorrow to install
officers. The next place Of meeting is
Davenport, Iowa, time to be liked
hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
DIED..

McGEE-At FindIay, o.. Tuesday morning.
August 18th, 1898, at O'Clock, CHARLES NC
GEE, In his S4th year
Funeral services ut residence OF nis son
Robert, No 1881 Eoff street, this friday after
noon At 8 o'clock. Friends Of family respect
fully invited to attend Interment private at
Peninsula cemetery.
ARY-Wednesday, August 10, 1873, at
$3.50 O'Clock a. m. DAVID j., eldest son OF Pat,
rick and Margaret 0'Lsary, aged - years,
month and days.
Funeral from residence OF parents, No. %
Main street, on Friday morning ats O'CLOCK
Mass at Cathedral st o'clock. Friends Of the
family respectfully invited TO attend. Inter
ment at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
FLOREHCE-On Wednesday, August 18th,
1928, at 9:15 a. N Brown n. FLORENCE, In his
SD year.
Funeral from his late residence, No. 2+oo
Woods street, Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Friends Of the family respectfully invited to
attend. Int~rment private.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

Since all sides are satisfied with the
Boring Sea decision it is evidently the
best that could have been rendered. As
the Washington Star puts it Uncle Sam
claims TO have won victory in sub
stance while suffering a defeat in form.
John Bull seems content with his tech
nical victory. The finding Of the court
"a satisfactory to those Of tender and
humane sensibilities who looked with
horror upon the wanton and wasteful
destruction Of seal life, Incidental to in
discriminate pelsRic sealing.
As it is, II the great Paris tribunal
had sought 70 fnc an award that
would please everyone it would have
come nearer the mark. The Canadian
ssaler may not be able to hunt at will
in the protected zone, but he has the
satisfaction Of feeling that be got the
best Of the United States on the broad
legal questions. There are still some
nice international questions likely TO
arise. The regulations prescribed are
binding only upon the two nations that
called the arbitration commission into
existence, and II any other nation 20
into the seal fishing industry the whole
question might have TO be gore over
again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
wanted a Cool Spot.

There was a tipsy man on Ora tiot
avenue car yesterday. He entered the
car with his hat in his hand, and as he
sat down with rivulets Of water pour
ing down his face he looked arcoss at a
man with a gripsack and asked:
Ibid you ever make asiool Of your
self by gettln' tight on hot day?"
mo, sir" was the decisive reply.
"Good man! Look at my condition!
Got tight and lost my handkerchief.
While the thermom stands at 90 de-
grees. Couldn't lend me your hand
kerchief?"
mo, sir"
"Just so! II you was me and l was
you I'd see you wilt first. Nobody has
any bizness TO get drunk on hot day
Don't look much like howlin' swell do
-"
met bit"
Thanks. You are an honest, sober
man, you are, and you are no liar. I'm
not howlin' swell; I'm just common
swell and no howl. Here, conductor,
come in herew
What do you want, sir!" demanded
that official as he entered.
''Is this refrigerator carr"
"No, sirl"
GOOD boy! I knew it wasn't, but
wanted to see II you would lie about it.
Got any ice-water for benefit passen-
gers?"
"No, sir!''
Garry any handkerchiefs for benefit
pastengers?"
mo, sir"
"Any fans for sale?"
"No, sirl"
"Don't seem to have the convenience
of the public at heart. Public be
blowed. Can't l stop and get fan?.
"You must keep quiet, sir"
"If don't you'll throw ms OIL eh|'
Eyes, sir"
do you run to the riverP"
81 do"
"WiU YOU have kindness to throw me
off when we get there and throw me in
TO the river in some shady spot? Please
nick out cool spot-cool, breezy spot,
and If it wouldn't be asking too much
I'd like to have you hold me under
water bout fifeeen minutes Till get
thoroughly damp. That's all, conduc
tor. Like to meet man like you. Like
TO be thrown of. Like to see man
bayin' nv best interest at heart on hot
day. Ta-ta, conductor. River-throW
cool spot-see you laterv"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
Cnnrrntulate noth NatIons.

CHICAGO, August 1.-THE leading
feature Of to-day's session CT the Peace
Congress was a telegram concerning the
outcome Of an international conference
at Paris which was sent to Queen VIC
toria and to President Cleveland. The
Joint message read as follows and was
passed unanimously:
To Her Majesty the Queen Of Great Brit
ain and Ireland, and to Grocer Cteus-
land, President Of the United States:
The Worlds Peace Congress OF Chi
csgo sends equal congratulations to
Great Britain and America on the tri-
umph Of arbitration as substitute for
war, exemplifed 10 the recent Boring
Sea decision, cementing the friendship
OF both nations and full Of happiHst
augury for mankind.
ISignsdl ROBERT TREAT PAINE,
w. EVANS DARBY,
ALFRED Il, LOVE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
DARING EXPRESS ROBBERY.
A Car OF the Wells. Fargo 90, Robbed on
the Atlantic Express.


ST. LOUIS, Mo-, August 1.-THE At
lantic express of the st. Louis and San
Francisco train No. 4, Que to arrive
here at $50 a. ~, was held up at 81.
James, 100 miles southwest OF here by
two men, and the express car robbed.
The express service on this road is in
the hands Of the Wells Fargo Co., and
as most of their business is through
business and Of an important charac-
ter, the haul is believed TO be good
one. E. u. Ferguson, the messenger
In charge OF the car, is unable to give
any estimate Of the amount secured.
How much the robbers got is not
known as the express company employees
refuse to talk. 1t seems that two men
got on board the train at Rolla tank, a
watering station, hiding between the
tender and the express car. When
two miles from St. James they cleared
away some chicken coops and other
matter on the from OF the platform and
forced their way through the front
door. Once inside before the surprised
messenger, E. P. Ferguson, could col
lect himself they overpowered him,
took his revolver away and in few mo-
ments compelled him to open the way
safe from which they distracted the
valuables. A sharp pull on the bell
cord brought the engine to halt, the
robbers opened the side door OF the car
and jumping out made their escape in a
northerly direction, firing few shots
as they left the car to cow the train
men and passengers. The train was
run to st. James, from which point the
officials of the express company on the
road were advised. Posses Immediately
started in pursuit. Neither Of the rob-
bers was masked. They were shabbily
dressed AS far as can be ascertained
the haul was not large one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
on for Chicago.

WEST POINT, n. Y, August IL
There was an unusually large attend
Of visitors to witness the parade last
syening, Il being the last before the
departure OF the cadets for Chicago,
The cadets had been hard at work all
day packing their effects for the trip,
They started from West Point this
morning at S o'clock over the West
Shore Railroad aud will arrive In Chi
capo at 10 a. NJ. tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
A nnrInr Rad OF sesler..

PoRr TOWNSEND, WAsHN, August II.
The steamer Queen arrived from Alas
ka last night bringing news OF the dar-
ing raid on st. Paul and ST. George
Islands, 10 Boring Sea on the night Of
July 4. Two unknown sealing schooners
landed crews on the islands after dark
and slaughtered several hundred seals.
Watchmen on the islands were over
powered by the raiders, who broke into
the sailing houses and carried away an
immense number Of skins belonging to
the lessees of the islands. The vessels
escaped before the government cutters
could be Informed Of the occurrence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
Hoke smith Not Responsible.

WASHINGTON, August 17.-Secretary
Smith was to-day shown press dispatch
to the effect that the Atlanta Journal had
called upon Congress to pass free coinage
bill. The Secretary said that no signif-
canoe should be attached to the edi-
t 81 the Nf tRst I@'tF69sfti on account
holds UIocK or stook In that paper,
for the reason that he ceased to control
that paper when he came into the cabinet.
He said further that the quotation from
the editorial of the Journal was not only
misleading on this account, but also be-
cause it failed to present the true position
Of that paper as stated in the edltorlal re-
ferred to. Secretary Smith said that he
had seen the editorial, and that it declares
in favor Of the immediate and unconditional
repeal of the Sherman act.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
MR.. VESTS BILL.

Mr.. GLADSTONE attaches little I'm
portsnce to the introduction Of bill in
Congress TO change the ratio Of silver
and gold to "a TO l. AS the Phlladel-
phia Record points out the speech OF
Senator VEsT, simultaneous with Mr..
GLADsroNE's, shows how we'll the Brit
ish Premier understands the situation
in this country. While the Missouri
Senator'S bill looks IN the direction Of
bimetallism. his speech was for moro
metalism Of silver. From beginning to
end there was nothing in his argument
that separates him from the most ex-
treme champion Of free silver coinage.
There ls nothing in it that shows that
he would not quite as readily support 3
ratio Of IS to 1 as q ratio Of "a 70 1.
While pouring denunciatlons on the
sherman law, Senator VEsr's reason for
opposing its repeal is that President
CLEVELAND did pot say 3 word for BIZ
metallism In his lie seems to
have overlooked sage IN the
message 10 whici sioent earn
estly sdmonished I'm 'nAt 'Ae
Unitsd States COO 20 Obtain
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
TO THE PUBLIC.

A n advertisement in the morning papers Of
~ August 10th announced that an arrange
ment had been perfected through committee
OF the X. q p Association with PAssonRer
Agent Tomlinson, whereby tho Wheeling groctrs
would run an excursion over she PennsylVAniA
road 10 attend the National Grocer Conyen.
ton, 20 be held az Chicago. This excursion was
70 leave on Sunday, August goth, at l:3O D. m.
This excursion is hereby Nni must b. declared
oil, for the reason Of a Misunderstanding. As
10 the rates after the meeting II the committee
and the railroad agent held on Monday. Au-
gust 9Th, everything run along satisfactorily
until noon Monday, August 18th, when NJ.
TOmlinson notified the COMMITTEES that there
was Notwithstanding about the Ell " rate;
that he was under the Impression that the com.
mittee understood the rate 10 be $1,000 rate
tn at any body can get At anytime hefe-he was
promised and really believed himself that there
would be from 80 to 20O eNcursionists We
would therefore, have been compelled 70 pay
$1,000 10 70 on Sunday or 90 with his own eX-
cursion three days later, At his price, Sli00.
think OF IT, or go by some other road. This
latter course has been adopted, and the
grocers' excursion 10 Chicago will take
place over some other road in the near
future. We could not get any other
road for the original day the 10Th for the rsa-
the commute In time to give another road an
opportunity 10 announce an excursion "a week
in advance rule under which all railroads
are compelled to announce excursions, the $40
notice having only been given US on Monday
before the excursion, one day late. We would
here state 10 the credit OF the b. a o. that Mr..
j. 7. Lane as gentleman came 10 the commit
tee on Wednesday. August 9Th, and informed
the committee that he could not under any cir
cumstances arrange an excursion with the Gro
GERS at this time; he knew the railroad rule aud
abided by IL. The committee would also desire
to state that all transactions OF Mr.. q. II, Wood,
Passenger Agent OF the W. a H. 4.
road, have been honorable and manly from the
d0ned AZ vE:sg ~ aI,'rts tues.s NV - Ass'ISy
time 10 give the necessary weeks notice.
BY order OF the Grocers' Protective Assocla-
ton al meeting held this evening, August Ia.
j. G.. sTROEBEL, secretary.
auiSq c. X. SMITH, President
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

BERLIN, August 17.-Herr Molkenbunr,
Social Democrat, was elected to-day oy
4. 500 majority 20 succeed August Be9el, 30
cial Democrat, as Parliamentary Repre-
sentative Of the First Hamburg dlstrlct:
The vacancy was left by the resignation o.
the seat bv Bebel after the general cleo
ton IN order that he might sit for StraSs'
burg. Whare be was also returned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
A PbvsIcian,s Advice.

To those VINO travel or those who remain at
home during the summer, Never be without
stimulant" Its timely use saves the system
from many a shock and as = preventive Of
5iseass t1ttre whiskey has always been recon-
mepded. Max Klein, OF Allegheny, is 8 reliable
dealer. who only keeps the DRrest hqnors IN
stock. Bis Silver Age, At N.5O; Duquesne, At
81 - aud Bear Greek. At 81 90 per fun quart
ZACH cannot De eQuaned. Send for catalogue
ard price list lmRiled free) to Max Klein, b
Fsdepal street, Anssheny, Pa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

TIE big manufacturers OF the East
are discharging their cheap foreign
laborers and in California they are get
ting rid Of Chinese labor. This is en-
coursging. American labor, though
higher priced is the cheapest and the
hast
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

PHILADELPHIA is the first city In the
world to mount her police on bicycles.
So long as the fleeing lawbreaker keeps
IN the middle Of the asphalt pavement
his capture is certain; though what the
policeman does with his prisoner after
catching him is not stated. The tan
dem bicycle would solve the problem If
Philadelphia would teach her criminals
also, to ride the wheel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

Col. JOHN L. SULLIVAN stirred up
gentleman Of the name Of McCLUsKEY
in Boston the other day, and was
promptly laid on the floor. Mr.. SULE-
VAN did not know that the MCCLUsKEY
family was famed in song for this sort
OF thing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
Gold Coming This Way.

LONDON, August 1.-THE steamer
Columbia, which sails tomorrow from
Southampton for New York, will take
consignments Of gold valued at 81, AGO.
OOO
SOUTHAMPTON, August 1.-THE
steamer Trave, from Bremen and hence
for New York to-day carried 100000
in gold for American houses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

GENERAL NEAL Dow says 100000
would pay for all the liquor struggled
into Maine. Names pro rata share OF
what the United States spends would
be 500, 600, 600, he adds: However, ST.
OCO. 600 worth Of the pure stuff will 90
twenty times as far in Maine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

THE running expenses Of our more or
less esteemed contemporary, the Con-
Cresslonal Record, are $4,000 a month.
1t will soon have TO begin taking cord
wood on subscription.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

New YORKER who fell overheard in
New York harbor had to throw away
81. 900 in gold TO get ashore, and the
Boston Globe remarks that many men
have dropped more than that while in
the swim and not for the purpose Of
saving their lives either.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

A SOUTH CAROLINA watermelon ex-
uloded the other day when a knife was
stuck into it, 1t had termented.
This suggests an Improvement on
the Southern negro lyuching habit.
Feed the culprits iermented water
melons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
Coal Men Reduce Wages.
SDeeiaI TsIsord1n 70 ne Rs0lsFsr.

SpSeidI TtIs0TGHa 20 ths hso1slsF-
CHARLESTON, w. VA, August "
It is sscertsined that the coal operators
OF the KanaWha valley have decided TO
make a cut in the price for mining coal
from % TO 21{ cents. II is feared that
the amount of the cut will precipitate
strike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

AFHrY-oNE ton spool OF cable dragged
through New York's streets the other
day by thirty horses and twenty men
caused the glasses on the saloon bars to
turn upside down. The New York
World is authority for this statement
or course, some one Immediately setum
up again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

TIE volume of currency this year Is
already greater than in any previous
year. It is not so much more currency
as more confidence that We need.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

The Midway PlaIsance danss du
ventre may now be seen on the beach
a. Coney Island. ANTHONY CoNsrocK
had better 20 back to New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

The REGISTER, embracing Its several sdl-
tons, Is entered al the Postohee !" "nse'-
nE, W. Va. as seeond-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

OCTOBER weather in August IS a.
right, but are we to have August wealth
or In October?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

JERRY SIMPSON doesn't keep his
money in his sock. He doesn't wear
any.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

BUSINESS all over the country is re-
wing. We're all right.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
LOT ON FOURTEENTH ST, FOR SALE,

NOTICES TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS, DEC
~ larAtionS and other lawyers blanks prlIt'
ed md forsAls At the REGISTER omos sahg
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18
Worlds Fair Attendance.
CHieagO Herald.

Paid admissions to the grounds on the
dave pouoad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

cHAs. H. TANEY. General Manager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-18

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