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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
The Free Gold in the Treasury In
creased Over $1,OOO,OOO.
TWO MILLIONS WILL BE NEEDED
For Shipment Saturday, Although
There are Rumors that Five
Million Dollars Will Go Out on
that Day-Rumors that Secre-
tary Carlisle Will Pay Treas
ury Notes in Silver-Belief that
Such a Move Would Put Pre-
MUM on Gold.

WASHINGTON, D. c.. April 19.-Only
a grave emergency will change the
present financial policy OF the govern
ment, and each day the officials OF the
treasury department gain more conf
dence In the situation. Yesterday
afternoon the Secretary received some
gold from Philadelphia, which is the
first offer that the East has
made to aid the administration, and
small amount was also obtained from
Chicago. This enlargement OF the free
gold and the usual daily increase makes
the condition more easy than II was
Yesterday. This, coupled with the be-
lief that the order for gold on Friday TO
be shipped by Saturdays steamer will
not be very larfie, leads to the impress
sion that the department will be able TO
meet the demand for this week
At the treasury it was denied that
any order has yet been issued to stop
the redemption in gold OF the treasury
notes Of 1890, and the statement was
made that nothing would be done until
the emergency arrived. II any action
has been taken it is probably In the
form OF letter OF warning OF per-
sonal character to the Assistant Treas
urer in New York, Informing him
what the policy of the treasury will be
in case the free gold entirely disappears,
but which might be used on order
if necessary. 1t is believed that so far
as possible the western bankers will
come to the aid of the Secretary Of the
Treasury and supply him with sufii-
cient gold to meet the present demand.
The issuance OF bonds would probably
be the last method that the Secretary
would turn to II a crisis should arrive.
Secretary Carlisle said this afternoon
that he had S1,176,O0 free gold in the
Treasury This was obtained yester-
day and to-day, principally from the
West in exchange for small notes, and
relieves the tension at least for the
present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
pempsey in the Ring Again.

PORTLAND, ORE. April l9.-Jack Demp-
sey said to-day he was anxious 70 meet
Billy Smith, who defeated Williams at Co.
ny Island Club Monday night He also
received dispatch to-day from the New
Orleans Athletic Club Offering 70 match
him against Billy Maher. "Now that |
am in the ring" said Dempsey, 81 will have
all the offers / want, ard will very likely
get another 20 at George La Blanche"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
TWO MEN SERIOUSLY HURT.
A Conductor Has His Hip Dislocated-A
Telegraph Operator Loses an Arm
Above the Elbow.

Special Telegram to the Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, April 19.-
Conductor Glen Neal, of the Ohio River
Road, while coupling cars on the local
freight was caught between the bump
ers and badly injured. When brought
home to this city it was found that his
right hip was dslocated.
Orlando Childers, night operator at
the Ohio River railroad shops, was
caught last night between two cars,
and one arm was crushed so badly that
amputation was necessary. The arm
was taken off above the elbow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REPORT.
The Commissioners Recommend the Ex-
tension of the Classified Service.


tension of the Classified Service.
WAsHINGroN, D. c., April 19.-The
ninth annual report OF the Civil Service
Commission was issued to-day. The
Commissioners urge that the classified
services should be extended as rapidly
as practicable to cover every position tn
the public service to which 1t can ap-
propriately be applied, as, for instance.
10 clerks and writer's In navy yards, to
almost the entire body Of officials In the
District Of Columbia, to the internal
revenue service and 20 custom houses
With 25 employees.
Trey earnestly desire that some such
bill as that introduced in the last Con-
gress to take the fourth-class postmas-
masters out Of politics may become q
law.
The whole number Of places subject
to competitive examination under the
rules is now AZ, 92S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20

decides that in such circumstances when
the value Of animals had been increased
by natural growth ana not by "any pro-
cess Of manufacture or other means" AMI
mails of domestic origin were entitled TO
free entry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20

ArHExs, April l9.-Zante was shaken by
a severe earthquake At midnight Slight
disturbances were felt almost hourly until
noon. when another violent shock caused
repetition Of the recent paDics- The bis
toric houses Of the poets Foscoio a1d Saio-
mos were tumbled 70 ruins The telegraph
Office was partly wrecked Tne main sec
ton Of the building siill stands, noWeyefs
and the CLERKS remain AZ their posts The
harbor was thrown into violent commo-
tion and enormous waves broke over the
water front The British war ship In
aexdole. OF the Mediterranean squadronz
has arrived with food and tents. -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20

tice was given out at the clearing house
yesterday, and by p. m. there had been
half a dozen responses from banks. The
amount of gold coin deposited by local
banks at the sub-treasury here yesterday
was 81, 100000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
wi1lI Accent An Go.d onersd.

SAX FRANCISCO. April 19.-Secretary
Carlisle has teIegraphed Assistant United
states Treasurer JacksoA Apf this city,
10 accept all gold coin fro5 - banks In
exchange for cnrreDcy de 70 repre-
Ieutatfves Of the banks Of OK. NO
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
A Peculiar Case Decided.

WAsHrSGToN, ID. c., April 19A-Assistant
Secretary Hamlin has decided q peculiar
80 An American citizen m ed 70 Can
40 temporarily, carrying wit i'm his ef-
900 among which was q colt o mouths
"a He returned two years q and the
coiieefor at Cape Vincent N charged
i'm dutv on the colt, as the Tas ma
terIallY advanced In value damlin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
WATERS WANT WAGES.
An Advance OF So a Month Granted the
Walters 50 the Hotel Waldorf.


Walters 81 the Hotel Waldorf
NEW YORK, April 1S.-It transpires
that while the distinguished guests now
stopping at the Hotel Waldorf were
lingering ovei their coffee last evening,
the 40 walters who, under ordinary
circumstances, would have been wait
ing on the Duke Of Veragua and his
party, were clOseted with Manager
Boldt, discussing the probability Of
striking at once. The walters were
united in asserting their position, and
declared that unless an immediate in
crease in wages was agreed upon they
would all leave in a body. The manager
finally acceded TO their demands, thus
preventing strike.
One hundred and twenty walters re-
ceive an increase OF SIS per month In
their regular salary, which was form
erly SIS per month, while the remainder
who are classified as private room wait
ers will receive $40 month. A COM
mittee OF walters is to-day calling on
hotel proprietors with an agreement to
pay more wages, and which they de-
mand shall be signed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
BOOTH DYING.
The Celebrated Tragedian Lying at the Point Of
Death at the Players Club, in New York
City-He Was Sinking at One O'Clock This
Morning and is Not Expected to Recover.

New York, April 2O.-At a. m. it
was announced at the club house that
Mr.. Booth was sinking and that while
he might recover, his condition was
more precarious than at any time since
his attack.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
A BENEFIT TO MANKIND.
Pelagic Sealing Would Destroy the
Species Entirely,
Mr.. CARRIERS STRONG ARGUMENT.

Why England Holds Sway Over
Egypt - The Nations of the
World Would Be Justified In
Not Allowing South American
Countries to Destroy the Tree
that Produces Peruvian Bark.
A Correction of One of the
London Times's Mistatements.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20
A WATCH FOR MASON.
A Very Pleasant Ending Of His Term
Of Office.
A PLACE FOR BILLY BRICELAND.

He VIII Be a Weigher Of Coal
and Will Get $1,000 a Year for
It-Holly G. Armstrong viii
Probably Get a SO a Day
Place Under Commissioner
Miner-Postmasters Appointed
Yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-04-20

nBr0wu's Bronchlng y" are widely
known as an admirable Bronchitis
Hoarseness. Coughs. ans kles sold
on.v u b0sss.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11
wOODFORD.

Both hotels have liberal patronage.
The town is painted red with "4-Paw's
pretty picters."
Henry Knights is digging the cellar for
his new house.
VIM. II. Park is in Boston for few
days and then will return here again.
''Hot enough for you Wednesday,
Yes, and Thursday, too, and all the week
for that matter.
The Rev. r. T. Sawyer will give a tenn
perance lecture Saturday evening, and
preach twice Sunday.
A. J. Pike has spent a day or two in
town this week and is now in Reads
bOro, his former home.
Bear in mind that the Rev. c. E. Rose
Grams lectures and gives ''chalk tall''
on next Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Jobs and Mr. and
Mrs. Hart of Poughkeepsie, N. Y, are
boarding at Elmer Gleason's.
To rejoice in the happiness of others
is to make it our own; to produce it is to
make it more than our own. Sorry to
say it, but we know of some people who
rejoice at the downfall of others.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11

will be grand race bicycle meet, under
the auspices of the Bennington Rovers-
1t is open to all amateurs under the L.
A. w. rules, and we give the events and
prizes announced by the committee :
1-mile novice, Open-lst prize, tuner, val
ued at SIS; I'd, oyclometer, valued at IS:
Sd, foot pump, valued at $3.50.
Half-mile, open-lst. prize, gold med
al; I'd, silver medal; Sd, bicycle shoes
valued at So.
Boys race, open-Prize, silver medal.
One mile handicap, open-lst. prize,
high grade bicycle. valued at $50; I'd.
kodak, valued at $40; Sd, gold headed
cane valued at Sl5.
Two mile, open-1st prize, Marlin rifle
valued at S25; I'd, travelling bag valued
at SIS; Sd, bicycle shoes valued at s..
One mile, open-2 80 class, 2:40 limit
LIST. prize, gold watch valued at $40 I'd,
shot gun valued at $40; Sd, sweater, val
ned at So.
One mile-Bennington county cham
pionship.
Three mile, open-1st. prize, diamond
ring valued at $50; I'd, timer, valued at
SIS; Sd, revolver, valued at $40.
Consolation, one mile-1st. prize, re-
volver, valued at IS; I'd, bicycle shoes
valued at $780, The officers are c. F..
Roberts, chairman; f. G. Kimball. sec
rotary; w. NJ. S. Reeve, w. T. Barrett
and Harry Kehoe. committee. The rail-
roads carry for fare one way. The sec
retary's address is Benningto
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11
NORTH BENNINGTON.

James Frost, former citizen, is visit
ing friends here.
Miss Emma Cartwright of Troy, N. Y,
is visiting her friend, Miss Eva Roster,
for week or more.
Charles Hall and wife of Springfield,
Mass, has been spending few days with
Mrs. j. G. Mccullough and family.
Mrs. c. H. Peck, who has been on
visit to Huntington, Long Island, her
former home, is expected home this
week.
The Rev. r. B. Tozar is spending a
couple of weeks in Mortified, Mass, at
tending the series of meetings held at
this season.
As in all other parts of the country,
there is a curtai.ment in business, and
manufacturing is being cut down so that
help is seriously affected by it.
William Jennings, who has been in
Cleveland, Ohio, for about two years,
has been spending a short vacation with
his mother this week.
The Rev. A. d. Heaxt, pastor of the
Methodist church at Bennington, is ex-
pected to preach at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning, i'll ex-
change with the pastor.
The bicycle tournament, on the
grounds of the North Bennington Driv-
ing Park, on the 10th inst, is being very
largely advertised, and is expected to be
of much interest. Great pains will be
taken to make it attractive, while the
prizes offered will make it an object for
exrerts as well as amateurs to be on the
grounds for competition.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Colvin, Hattie, aged about SIX
months, died ON Saturday, the, 9TH inst.
She was the tenth child and the first
they have been called upon to part with.
At the funeral on Monday afternoon, the
Rev. G. II. Peck ofiiciated, Rev. Mr.. Tozer
being absent The parents and family
have the sympathy of the community in
their affiicuon.
Henry Morse met with an accident
last Saturday which proves to be quite
serios. In the loft of his barn are kept
shavings which are let down in a basket
or barrel by rope through a tackle
block. He attempted TO lower himself
| TO the floor by putting his foot in the
hook. and loosing his balance was pre-.
cipitated TO the floor, distance OF about
| fifteen feet. He was carried insensible
to the house, and has suffered a good
deal since, but is thought to be improv'
ing little.
On the new half-mile oval track neal
! this village, the 10th Of August, there
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11

Sheldon Buck is in town for time.
Miss Millie Hanaman spent Sunday at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Caldwell recently
visited friends in Salem, n. Y.
Chandler Welles is with his wife, Wis
iting at F. o. Hanaman's, for a few days,
Mi. and Mrs. Fayette Lackey and
children are visiting friends in this vicin-
ity.
James Horton is at home again after
an absence of a week or two in Manches-
ter.
Mrs. William Buck and two children,
are visiting relatives in leicester and
Brandon.
The home of William Bevis was glad
ened Monday morning, by the advent OF
twin boys.
A party of young gentlemen from
Salem, n. Y, were fishing in these parts
one day last week.
Charley Rowland went to Manchester,
Saturday, to assist his father in haying.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Rowland.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11
SOUTH sHAFTsBURY.
Mrs. Pleasant is convalescing.

Mrs. Pleasant is convalescing.
Susie Belden is again with us.
Mrs. Lyons of Peru, is at DR.. Wood
hulrs.
Master Carl Chaplin arrived this week
from Waterbury, Conn.
Miss Lue Wyman of Manchester, has.
recently visited Mrs. l.. W. Cole.
The Rev. Heber Woodruff OF Missouri,
spent few days with t g Doctor last
week.
Mrs. Mabel Cole is sick at her fathers.
G. E. Bucks. Her little child has been
quite ill.
Miss Gordon and her little grandson,
Freddie, are both recovering from diph-
liberia.
Mrs. II. Ridout has gone to Weston to
spend little time with his daughter,
Mrs. Frank Lovejoy.
Milo Pierce has so far recovered that
he is able to get down to the Eagle
Square works.
Miss Mary Millington of Greenwich, n.
Y, has been spending n little time here
with her brother Edward.
Mrs. j. Bradish is confined very
closely with rheumatism. Much of the
time she is not able to walk.
Mrs. Aaron Pierce is quite i'll at this
writing. The thunder storm on Monday
morning was rather trying for her, as.
the lightning struck one corner of the
house, but doing no serious damage.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11

is all in the line of helping ourselves.
Nothing but the best of management has
enabled our banks locally to continue
discounts and accommodations. In this
connection we fil.d an item in Troy ex-
change that describes the situation eX-
actly. 1t begins by saying that several
blanks which have been accustomed to
supply manufacturers with currency find
their supply shut off and their demand
met with a refusal" Ex-Congressman
Greenman, cashier of the Central Nation
al of Troy, is then quoted as saying that
there is certainly scarcity of currency
greater than in many years, but none of
the local banks has yet been troubled
except those which have depositors who
have large salary lists. The reason
given by him for the present depression
in currency is not the Sherman silver
law, but the removal of numerous de-
posits in the banks and the putting of
the money away in safe deposit vaults or
in secreted places about the house. At
first premium was asked on currency,
but this should not be except for the
fact that the money is being rapidly
withdrawn from circulation and hoard
ed. Besides the poorer classes drawing
their money from the bank, many bro
kerS III New 1oTk are colleCIlhS ali Jhey
can secure and placing it in vaults to
await such time when large premium
will be paid on it. ''Only within the
past week." said Mr.. Greenman, ''a
premium of four per cent. was paid. On
account of the financial crisis, and fear
ing that run may be made, almost all
the savings banks in the country have
secured large amount of currency and
stand ready to pay all demands" We
are closely related to Troy in business,
and as an indication of the situation
probably this is as good statement as
can be made. Eastern banks generally,
and our own in particular are solid.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11
RUPERT.

Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Sheldon have been
taking a short rest at Lake George.
DIR. Guild is spending a part OF the
summer at his cottage at Lake George.
Rev. Mr.. Even of the Congregational
church, is spending couple of weeks at
Mortified, Mass. A week ago Sunday
Mr.. Even and wife had narrow escape
from a bad accident, while driving to the
north district to hold a service, their
horse became frightened at a couple of
bicycles and tried to turn around, throw
ing them both out, but they escaped
with few scratches.
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11
ARLINGTON.

The tournament next week promises
to be an unusually interesting event in
tennis circles. Already many of the
best players in the State, and from the
vicinity have entered, and more are.
coming. The people of Arlington are
making grand preparations for the occa-
sion, and will take care of all who come.
Our readers attention is called to mo
tice" elsewhere stating terms of entry,
ETC., of the State tennis tournament.
NJ. H. Deming and d. G. Barney have
some good steppers in the line OF fine
horses, and they may be heard from at
the Manchester fair.
Arlington village is beautiful, as usu-
al, at this season, and ought to be fnll of
summer guests. About 80 are stopping
at the Arlington house and others at
private houses, and all seem to enjoy
themselves,
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11
PowNAL.

Schools will reopen next month for the
balance of the school year.
Suit of State VS.. j. S. Niles, adjourned
two months by prosecutions request.
Mrs. DR.. B. o. Barber and child visited
friends in North Adams during the past
week.
Rev. Mr.. Youmans of Troy, occupied
the NJ. E. desk last Sunday, and next
Sunday it will be supplied by the Rev.
Mr.. Phillips of Cheshire.
Albert Moon, the present occupant of
the Josiah Bennett property, was the
purchaser of the David Exford property,
sold at administrator auction on Satur-
day last
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11
DIR VILLAGE FATHERS.

Regular trustee meeting, August 7,
1893.
The President, Corporation Attorney,
and Trustees Holden, Kimball, Sullivan,
Bradford and Watson were present.
The following bills were ordered paid 4:
The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1893-08-11

Voted. That the bill of r. w. Bennett
be laid on the table and that the bill of
items be presented to the board.
Voted, That the bill of Mrs. Hope
Colgate be laid on the table.
Voted, That the bill of e. A. Booth
for making tax rate etc., be placed in
the hands of the Attorney for investiga-
ton.
Voted, That F. NJ. Tiffany be given
permission of the floor.
Voted, That F. NJ. Tiffany, Chief
Engineer of the fire department., be in
structed to purchase not to exceed u
rubber coats, dozen spanners, l dozen
lanterns and dozen coal bod hats for
the Fire department
Voted, That the bill of Olin Scott be
dismissed.
Voted, That the street commissioner
be directed to order of Jerome Benton
100 loads of gravel according to his
specifications when needed.
Voted. That the Attorney he instruct
ed to notify the Bennington Water Com
pany that all bitches dug by it for the
purpose of conveying water in its pipes,
be properly filled and tamped, and the
street left in as good condition as when
found, and the top ten inches of street
be kept separate and replaced on top OF
trench when filed.
SEWER DEPARTMENT.
The following bills were ordered paid
and charged to the account OF the sewer
department.
F. l.. Allen, for July work per estimate,
of engineer. ............ ...' =, oUf 30
Bennington & Rutland BY, freight and :,
James K Bstchelder, counsel advice and
opinion on sew ers. .........-. ..'.'.. lUO w
Bsbee & EndcOtt manhole, curbs and -.
covers 49, -
], II. Loring e. Co, team work on sewers. "a "a
Henninpton Water Co laber and pipe. -. II so
McClintock & Woodfall, engineering ...' 4IS o.
Voted. That the board commends the
efficient service rendered by the Fire
Department at the Burgess fire and the
Clerk is instructed to notify the Chief
Engineer of the vote of approval.
Voted to adjourn.
j, II. KELSO, Clerk.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-13
A HORRIBLE HOLOCAUST.
BRAVE FIREMEN MEET DEATH IN
IT'S MOST HORRIBLE FORM.
Caught in a High Tower With the Fire
Beneath Them Death Was
Inevitable.

The Associated Press gives the re-
port of one Of the most horrible holo-
causts that has ever happened in this
country. The flames caught in the
upper part of the tower OF the cold
storage buildings in the worlds fair
grounds at Chicago about o'clock
monday afternoon. Thirty fremen
climbed to lofty landing in this
tower so as to reach the flames with
their entinguishing apparatus.
Before they knew it the tower be-
meath them burst into fierce flames
and their means of descent was cut
off. Two or three of them succeeded
in shipping down rope but this was
burnt in two and the remainder OF the
number were doomed to death, either
by jumping from the enormous height
or being consumed in the flames.
Some of them did jump and were in
stantly dashed to pieces on the roofs
below. Others were preparing to leap
when the tower toppled and fell with
them into sea of flames.
Several occupants of the main build
ing were also burned. In the mean.
time the spectasors stood by and look.
ed with helpless horror upon the
awful scene. The property loss was
about $650,000, and for time it seem.
ed that other bulldogs would be con.
sumed but the fire was fortunately got
ten under control before doing further
damage. The number of dead up to
date is Is, elevin fireman and four
other persons unknown.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1893-07-13
A Distinguished Visitor.

Mr.. G. Nicholson, of Royal Gardens,
Kerr, England, was in the city Tues
day, returning from a three days visit
to Cloudland, He left Tuesday night
for ST. Louis. From there he goes to
the Worlds Fair. He came to John
son City for the purpose of viewing
the scenery between here and Gran
berry and had letter of introduction
to Gen. Wilder from Mr.. Sargent, OF
Boston. The General was not in the
city, and the distinguished English
man was shown the city and adjacent
territory by J. w. Cure. He expressed
himself as perfectly delighted with all
he saw and gathered number OF
leaves to analyze. He was particular
ly pleased with the trip through the
"gorge" and Lake Watausee and prom
ised Himself another visit to this Sec
ton in the near future.