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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-28
UDJu.t criticism Refutsd.

TO Mf k1iiOf 0f tHs AegNte@
SIR:-Criticisms having becffne pub
lie in connection with the appointment
as Pension Examining Surgsoa OF DR..
T.. 5. Davis, OF Cameron, and the intetit-
cencer OF this city having reflected ad-
verseIy on the appointment 10 an edi-
torIal which does gross Injustice TO the
Doctor and the people OF Cameron, IL 10
bat fair that the following facts In the
case be set before the public whereby
conclusions may be drawn intelligently.
DR.. Davis is practitioner OF nearly
twenty years standing, and has the dis
tinctlon OF having the largest oiiice
practice OF any physician 10 the county.
Owing TO bodily Infirmities, which pre-
vent bis riding, he has been obliged 70
confne his practice 70 Office and consul
tation work almost entirely. He is
consulted in intricate practice by the
leading physicians OF his neighborhood.
He is endorsed for Pension Examining
Surgeon By the nearly unanimous sol
dIer citizenship Of the section and also
By the g. A. 2 through its official and
subaltern representation.
As 10 local jeaIousies which seem the
auimus OF the criticisms, ir seems the
doctor, with all other successful men.
must contend, and they are treated oy
him with the digBi6ed contemps due
their origInstors- The appointing pow
vtrkRAy.
Wheel6no, ". "a, June zs4
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A VERY LIVELY FIGHT.
Prison Guards and Prisoners Skirm-
ish for Hair an HOur-Two Prison
ers Killed.

Prison Guards and Prisoners Skirm-
Ish for Hair an HOur-TwO Prison
ers Killed.
Folsom, GALA, June 27.-At $3.50
this afternoon gang OF convicts en-
ployed in the upper quarry next to the
head gate Of the big dam, consisting OF
Geo. Sontag, a life timer, and cousin OF
John SOntag, OF the Sontag aud Evans
gang, Russell Williams, Ben Wilson
and Charley Albeit. and q ten-year
convict named Dalton, suddenly seized
Frank Briare, lieutenant Of the guard,
put pistol TO his head and started to
run him up hill.
Before reaching the top OF the hill 1t
was developed that they had two Win
chesters and an additional revolver
which had been concealed among the
rocks. Up TO this time the guards had
been unable to shoot, as Briare
was in the grasp Of the con-
victs aud as they were closely banded
together a shot might mean death to
him. Just before reaching the summit
Of the hill Briare jerked away and the
guards opened FIRE from all directions.
The cOnvicts took to the rocks, con-
cealed themselves as best they
could, and returned the fire as
rapidly as possible. The rear
guard was soon reinforced by reserves
from the prison and a terrific fight
took place which lasted fully half an
hour, during all of which time shots
were fred indiscrininately from Cat
ling guns, Winchester rifles and revolV-
ers as rapidly as triggers could be
pulled. AT the end of about 80 minutes
one Of the convicts held up his hat on a
rifle as token of surrender, and War
den Ault, Capt. Murphy and a few
guards advanced to the convicts strong
hold. where they found Williams, Will
son and Dalton stretched dead on
the ground, aud George Sontag
badly wounded by three or
four bullets. He had one bad shot
through the body and two through the
thigh. Albeit was groaning with
broken leg. None Of the prisoners es-
capped, nor were any Of the guards in
jured in the scrimmage.
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MISS FORCE DECLARED INSANE.
The Atlanta Murdress WIN go to the MIL
ledgeviilo Asylum.


ATLANTA, GA, June 27.-Miss Julia
Force was put on trial yesterday for the
murder of her two sisters last February.
She had kept diary for year or more,
and all through it appeared her intention
of some time killing her sisters.
The prisoner entered the court room
with the widow Of Ex-Governor Conley.
She is defended by Smith, Glenn & Smith,
Secretary Hoke Smiths firm, and John
Hardman, a cousin.
The opening argument was begun yester-
day. Solicitor Hill, counsel for the de-
feuse, announced that they had closed.
The solicitor made a few remarks, out
lining the States case. He was followed
bv Mar. Burton Smith for the drfonse. Mr.
Smith made a strong appeal 10 the jury,
and the effect of 10 was plainly visible
upon the faces of many.
After the dinner recess, Judge Clark
charged the jury. During the delivery OF
his remarks Miss Force sat immovable be-
fore the Jury, with her face buried in her
hands. He said the crime was probably
without a parallel, unless il be that OF the
Borden murder case if that crime was COM
mitted oy Lizzie Borden.
The Force murder was even more horri-
bic than that AS the judge was charging
the jury, the prisoner broke down soooing
cOuVulSlVely. Inc jury reulSAueu OuI Outg
a few minutes, and at 3 o'clock brought in
a verdict ofnOt guilty.
IL will be remembered Miss Force was
tried shortly after the murder occurred on
a writ of lunscy aud was promptly judged
insane.
Solicitor General Hill held that the pro-
ceedings were irregular as the case should
have gone first before the criminal courts
where the prisoner had the privilege of en-
tering plea Of insanity and establishing
it 70 the satisfaction of the Jury.
This has been done aud about Miss
Forces insanity there seems TO be little
doubt She will be sent at once to the
state luDatic asylum at Milledgeville.
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BAkEK-HIeGINBOTHA
A Nandsome Wedding at Charles Towr
Yesteroay.

Yesteroay.
.SpectQI Ttleoran to the REGISTER.
CHARLES TowN, w. VA, June 27.-A
pretty wedding took place at b O'clock
this evening at the beautiful country
home OF the brides parents, aoouf three
miles west OF this place, the contrScting
parties being Mr.. Henry s. Baket and
Miss Lulu B. Higginbotham. The GER
emony was performed by Rev. Dr.lA. C.
HOPKINS, of the Presbyterian church
Of this place. The house was
beautifully decorated with ho$ers,
and many friends gathered to wit
ness the marriage. The bride Is the
eldest daughter Of Mr.. Samuel Hiagin-
botham, a prominent citizen ana the
postmaster at Charles Town. She IS a
special favorite among her acquaint-
ances, and her beauty and the sweet
ness OF her manners have always eau sed
her TO be greatly admired. The groom
is native of Hardy county, West Ylr-
ginia, but for several years has resideQ in
Baltimore, and is now engaged W th
the we'll known firm Of ArmstroL Z,
Cater & Co. After the ceremony Re-
ception was given and wedding supper
served. The groom received many con
gratulations from the guests assemble, q,
and the bride the good wishes OF al
The presents were handsome and cost
Iy. The newly married couple left at
o'clock on the Norfolk and Western
railroad for a nothern tour. Upon theil
return they will spend the summer with
the brides parents.
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YESTERDAYS BASE BALL GAMES.

At Pittsburg, heavy batting and superb
fielding won the game for the Pittsburgs.
Shugart was traded to st. Louis for
Glasscock, and Pitcher Abbey 10 Chi
cago for Ad Gumbert. Pittsburg s, Phi
ladelphia 6; earned, 5 and 8; errors, and
5; hits, IA each pitchers, Terry, keefe
and Sbarrott; umpire, Lynch.
At Chicago, the game was hard slug
ging match on both sides. Attendance
l,SOO. Chicago 13, Brooklyn IA; earned
runs, 5 and q; errors, and B; hits, II each ;
pitchers, Parrctt, Stein and Lovett; UNI
pire, Seward.
At Cincinnati, it was merely exercise Tor
the Reds to beat New York. Attendance,
400 Cincinnatti, 10; New York, 4;
earned runs, and 2; hits, 10 and Z; pitch
ers. Sullivan, Baldwin and Ligsby; UNI
pire, Emslie.
At st. Louis. the game was very poor,
the visitors taking advantage Of errors and
lucky hits to win. Attendance, l,4OO. st.
Louis G; Baltimore 10; earned runs, 4 and
Q; errors, St Louis, 4; hits, II each
pitchers, Hawley and McMahon; umpire,
At Cleveland, Cleveland defeated the
Senators with ease. Cleveland Is, Wash
ington 9. Errors, and 4 hits, IL and 10;
pitchers, Duryea and Maui; umpire Nc
Quad.
Al Louisville, the Louisvilies outplayed
the Bostons. Attendance 1000 Louisville
10, Boston 5; earned, and l; errors and
5: hits, IA and ~; pitchers. Hemming and
Stivetts, umpire, Hurst.
At New Haven, Conn, there was mix.
ing up of crimson and blue when Yale and
Harvard fought the second base ball game
of the series out on the Yale field and Yale
won: not, however, till the fiercest fight
had been made by Harvard. 1t was a fine
fieldiug contest and won bv Yale, who out
fielded and outbatted the visitors. Attend
ande 1900 Yale 8, Harvard none; errors,
8 and 4; hits, Z and 4; pitchers, Carter and
Highlands; umpires, Bond and Curry.
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CONCERNING BUSINESS AND FINANCE.

BUFFALO. n. Y, Jnne 27.-The only no.
tice posted on the outside OF the defunct
Queen City Bank this morning was one
announcing that it was in the hands OF the
Banking Department. The cash is found
correct. The bills discounted, call ana
time loans and general verihcation OF the
books so far as they have been examined
have been found correct Vice Presidept
Lautz blatnes the hardness OF the clear
ing house for the suspension. de SAID
application was made for relief on
Saturday and the clearing house
promised to meet Monday morning and con-
slider the case and devise means VI relief.
They did not do this, but postponed the
meeting until D. m, and in the meantime
the bank went to smash. Another fact Is,
that the demand which actually broke the
bank came from clearing houses. When
the days cleariugs were made ii was found
that the Queen City was indebted TO otner
banks through clearing houses about 81
600. Mr.. Clement, chairman OF the clearing
house committee appeared at the bank In
person with this demand at 2:l5 o'clock.
At that time a check for $4,000 had unex-
pectedly been presented and paid, and the
bank was short. Mr.. Clements demand
could not be met and he said, ''rhen youIl
have 10 close up" and the doors were
closed. The bank had over ST, 900 on oe-
posit yesterday in New York and other
banks, but Mr. Lautz said the thing came
so suddenly they did not know which way
to turn or have time to do anything TO save
themselves.
New YORK, June 27-Silver was weak
again to-day. The best bid for the certih-
Gates al the Stock Exchange was 20 against
IS at the close yesterday. Commercial
bar silver dropped to 73, while Mexican
dollars are nominally 90 cents. Brokers
prefer, however, not to give quotation
for the latter At the Stock Exchange
Ontario Silver Mining stock broke ~ TO
1915 The market is still influenced by the
closing Of tha Indian mints.
PHILADELPHIA, June 21.-It was report
ed this afternoon that President Joseph >.
Harris, of the Philadelphia and Reading
Railroad and Coal and Iron Company,
would resign and that George Earle, Jr.,
Presidentof the Finance Company CT Penn
sylvania, which concern Is the Readings
commercial agent, would succeed him. The
rumor is denied by both Mr.. Earle and
Mr.. Harris.
New YORK, June 27.-Mr. L. Raudel. a
coffee broker, has notified the Coffee Ex-
cnange Of his inability to meet his obliga-
tions.
CHICAGO, June 27.-The Illinois Fuel
Company confessed judgment this after
noon for $43, sos. The company owns
mines in Ssngamon county and has $3.50,
900 worth of assets against 100000 liabili-
ties. The Columbian Excursion Company,
the lessees of three hotels in the Worlds
Fair district, the Everett, the Costello and
the Boston, assigned to-day. The liaoili-
ties are $4,000; assets considerably more.
The company has number OF contracts,
the assignee said, with parties OF visitors
from the East, who have delayed their
coming
CINCINNATI, o., June 27-Rennekamp
Bros, manufacturers OF furniture on Gin
toa street, assigned to-day. Liabilities,
SAC, COO; assets, 100000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-28
THE ARMY OF The POTOMAC
The Annual Meeting of the Society held
In Boston-oficers Elected.

BosroN, Mass, Juno 27-Tbe annual
meeting of the Society OF the Army OF the
Potomac was held to-day in Fanueil Hail.
The attendance was large. Before the
business meeting came the various corps
meetings and elections which were held Ia
the armory Of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery.
The First Corps elected as president Col.
Jacob L. Slime, Washington ID. e; tue
Second Army Corps elected Captain w.
L. Ross; the Third Corps chose Benjamin
Murphy: the Fourth Corps had no meet
ing; the Fifth Corps, Gen. Fitz john Por-
ter; the Sixth Corps, captain
George B. Fielden, of Jersey CITY;
the Ninth Corps, Gen. Andrew d. Bard,
of New York; the Tenth Corps, Col. u. Is;
Dyer; the Eleventh Corps, Gen. Orland
Smith; the Cavalry Corps, Gen. Y. =.
Ciley: the Eighteenth Corps, Col. G. W..
Gelroy; the Nineteenth Corps elected It's
officer in New York in February,
Following the corps meetings the anuuai
meeting OF the entire association was called
to order by Gen. Horace Porter. Gen.
Porter made no formal speech.
Concord. n. H., was chosen as the next
place Of meeting.
The Treasurer's report shows total OF
s., ,322 in receipts and 1892 expended. II
was voted that the life membership fee be
reduced from $50 10 $40.
On motion of Ged. Cogswell committee
of six representing the Eleventh and
Twelfth Corps was appointed 10 cooperate
with the Chickamauga Battle Field Asso-
citation in locating the lines OF the battles
OF Lookout Mountain and Mission Ridge.
The election OF officers followed. There
were three nominations for President,
Gen. Nelson II. Miles, u. S. A. Gen. Cal
vim L. Pratt and Gen. Oliver o. Howard.
The names Of the two latter were with
drawn, and Gen. Miles was elected. Hora-
ito King, of Brooklyn, was chosen Secre'
tary; Col. Samuel Truesdall, OF New York,
Treasurer, and Gen. Geo. II. Sharp, cor
responding Secretary.
The following resolution, so ammended
as to recommend that the United States
government purchase the Gettysourg held
and set it apart as public park was
adopted:
Rssslued, That this society has learned
with deep indignation that a private organ
ization has dared TO desecrate the field OF
Gettysburg, cousecrated by the blood OF so
many of its comrades. and desire hereby To
record its solemn protest against such van
dslism and TO call upon those who may DC
in authority 70 arrest 1t.
After passing the usual votes OF thanks
the meeting adjourned.
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German Political Points.

BERLIN, June 27-All the Berlin news
papers, except the Vossisehe Zettung, admit
that the government is sure TO have ma
iority for the Army bill The estimates
of the size Of the majority vary greatly.
The differences Of opinion are due TO the
doubtfulness Of the attitudes OF several
Radicals. and not q few Clericals who have
declined to pledge themselves as TO their
action in the Reichstag.
BERLIx, June H.-The Bundesrath has
approved the new army bill. which IS SAID
to be substantially the old bill modified on
the lines of the Hueue compromise. The
bill will be laid before the new Reichstag
Immediately after the opening on July l.
BERLIN, June T-Rector Ahlwardt, the
notorious Jew batting member OF the
Reich1tag has again been convicted OF
Hbelling Prussisn officials and sentenced
to three months imprisonment
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THINGS LOOK BRIGHTER.
The Prospect for settlement OF the Iron
Wages scale Improving.

PITTsBuRG. Pa, June 27.-The prospects
of settlement Of the differences between
the Amalgamated Association and the
manufacturers are much brighter To-
night, and employer and employe are now
hopeful that a general shut down
on July will not 90 necessary.
The wire nail manufacturers and workers
committees met to-day, and after lengthy
session agreed upon scale, the workmen
accepting G per cent reduction. me
manufacturers wanted 10 per cent cut,
but a compromise was effected upon the
basis stated. The mills will now continue
in operation with perhaps two or three
weeks shnt down for repairs.
A call was also made for another confer.
ence of steel sheet manufacturers and
workmen on Thursday. The last confer
ence adjourned without date, and the call
issued to-day is thought TO indicate dis
position from one side or the other 10 make
concessions.
One mill, the Ohio Falls Iron Company,
of New Albany, Ind, signed the scale with
the understanding that II there is general
reduction, il will get the benefit OF IT. An.
other session of the scale committee OF
iron manufacturers and amalgamated
workers was held this afternoon, but no
agreement was reached. Both SIDES are
more hopeful that settlement is not Tar
off. The action taken by the committee OF
wire drawers, and nailers, and wire nail
manufacturers, Is regarded as settling the
question OF the power Of the committee to
readjust wages and make concessions for
the sake Of harmony.
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DISCUSSING INDIA's ACTION.
Mr.. Gladstone Answers Questions Con-
csrnins the Effect OF It,

LONDON. June H.-In the House to-day
Mr.. Robert Lacey Everett, asked the gov
ernmont whether, now the value OF the
rupee having been srti6cially raised by the
closing Of the India mint TO the free coin
age of silver, compensation would oegiven
to those persons In India who had entered
into contracts topay rupees without know.
ing that free coinage would be stopped and
the value OF the rupee raised. Were the
people of India, he further asked, consult
ed in the matteri
Mr.. Gladstone replied that all measures
modifying state currency may effect pc
cunlary values and influence current trans
actions. He was not aware that IL had ever
been the usage 10 make alterations subject
10 compensation, and he did not see how
how such a usage could be benefcially es-
tablished. Continuing, Mr.. Gladstone
said. he was confident that the government
of India was using all the means Ia its
power 20 ascertain the public sentiment.
The Right Hon. George J. Goschen, who
was chancellor OF the exchecquer in Lord
Salisbury's late cabinet, asked n the gov
ernment Of India bad the power 70 coin
rupees as the need arose. Mr.. Gladstone
replied that II the published report was not
clear on the subject he would ask the India
Office concerning II. He had little doubt
what the answer would be.
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WILL ISSUE 100000 BONDS.

The Charleston, CIendennIn and sutton
Railway TO Buy More Rolling Stock.
SpsciG. 7sisCram 20 me REGISTER.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, June 27.-The
stockholders OF the Charleston, Clenden-
min and Sutton railroad met in the office
of the company tonight and authorized
the issue OF bonds to the amount Of
$4,000 The bonds are to run three
years, redeemable after six months,
and to bear eight per cent interest.
1t is aScertained that the bonds
can be negotiated in Charleston. This
amount will enable the company TO
liQuidate its outstanding debts and pnr-
chase rolling stock. A further issue Of
bonds will be authorized at later meet
ing to extend the line up the Elk river.
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DETROIT, Mich, June 27.--The news
papers Of this city this morning universally
condemned the action OF Governor Aitgoid
i'm pardoning the three anarchists.
The Free Press editorial says:
"Gov. Altgeld's conduct will meet, as u
deserves TO, with general disapproyat He
will not be credited with a worthy act OF
mercy. or a wise use OF his power. He,has
strengthened the hands OF those VINO wosi9 !,
ovcrturn the government that gives them
shelter. He has encouraged anarchy and
has given back 70 1t three OF is most able
and determined leaders"
The tribune: "Cov. Altgeld iss traitor
10 the State OF Illinois and 70 the nation
OF which he is acitiEen. IL Will take years
TO efface the evil effects Of this outrsgeoute.
action. THE scotched head Of Anarchy viii
again look up aud will again threaten social
order. For whatsoever may follow let tns
anarchist Governor Of Illinois be held re-
sponsible." 80.
The Journal this afternoon says; AIT
geld. the anarchist, deserves . severer con-
demnation than even the murderous fanst-
les he has set free
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hours less than fourteen days. The
distance is computed to be 973 miles.
but the riders claim that they rode
much farther by reason OF losing
their way. Those who started in the race
and their horses were: Emmett Albright,
riding "Out Law" aud Joe Bush;'
j. II. Stevens (RattlesnSke Pete) riding
General Grant and Nick" Geo. A,
Jones, riding "Gerge" and Romeo"
Dock Middleton, riding "Gerono-
mio" and "Jommie;" c. w. Smith.
riding Dynamite" and "Red Wing"
Joe Gillespie, riding "Billie Mace" and
"Bilie Shaier;" Joe Campell, riding
boomerang" r. Fisher, riding "Nig-
ger Baby" and "Dixie;" John Berry,
riding Poison" and SANDY"
A telegram was received from Jones
and Stevens protesting against giving
the four men who arrived, place.
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Omaha pstective. Make a Discovery.

OMAHA, NEB., June 27.-Detectives OF
the Omaha force made haul last night
that may have the effect of checking in
measure the epidemic of train robbery in
the West. Acting on tip received during
the day the four officers sweoped down on
a trio of bandits ensconced in gully IN
the west end of town, near the West Side
crossing, where the two Missouri Pacific
trains have already been held up. Pistols
were drawn, but the bandits were out
numbered, and seeing the futility OF re-
sisting, they peacefully surrendered. A
miscellaneous collection Of explosives and
fire arms were also captured.
At the station the men gave
their names as WILDER Bennington,
Charles Mcclure and Albert Squires. Nc
Clure is suffering from severe wound in
the shoulder which he says he received last
week, when the attempt 10 hold up the
Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council
Bluffs train was made just below Council
Bluffs. Mcclure Is the leader Of the gang.
He was partner of Jim Cummings, of St
Louis fame. The others are comparative
" yunknown. They were waiting the l0:3O
express on the Missouri Pacific. Squires
said they were out there Saturday night
but were frightened away by the sudden
appearance of some trainmen.
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rhs KnIght. Of 81. john.

PITTsBURG, June 27.-At to-day's session
of the International Convention OF the
Knights Of ST. John. a breezy discussion
took place over the appointment OF a spir-
itual director, which position is usually
filled by the bishop OF the diocese In
which the Convention will meet the
next year. According to this rule the
next incumbent of the Office would be
Bishop Ryan, of Buffalo. But the name
of Mgr Satolli was put up in opposition TO
the Bishop of Buffalo. and for time things
looked breezy. The difficulty was finally
compromised by leaving it TO the Board of
Trustees 70 make selection.
John Wilhelm, of Cleveland, was re-
elected Supreme Grand President, and
John n. Kennedy, of Toronto. Supreme
Vice President. 1t was decided 10
allow the formation of ladies auxilli
aries in connection with the different COM
mauderies.
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Washington WaIrs.
,lcfnI TkLAnron % az Reotsler.

6DeCtdt IekeuTuU1 20 Hte hepsosU
WASHINGTON, D. c., June 27.-Represen-
tative Anderson has recommended the ap-
pointmen of the following physicians as
members of the Board of Pension Exanin-
ing Surgeons in his district, and prellmin-
airy papers have been sent to them by Com
mission Lochren: AT Buckhannon, Drs.
J. A. Newton, John A. HUFF, and r. l..
Brown; at Charleston, Drs. Lawrence
Carr, E. A. Summers and j. w. Ewing.
The following fourth-class Dostmasters
were appointed in West Virginia, to-day:
At Astor, Taylor County, Joseph j. Jen-
kins, 10 place of Thos. A. Allen, removed ;
Flemington, Taylor County, VIM. A. Sin
sci, in place of VIM. L. Shields, removed; t;
Pruntytown, Taylor County, James Da-
wilson, in place of Geo. Habtson, removed !
Simpson, Taylor County, j. Alvin Find
ley, in place of Nathan L. Bartlett, re-
moved.
A patent was granted to-day to Louis H.
Schubert, of Wheeling, on a musical in
strument.