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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
BANKERS CONVENTION POSTPONED.
A Circular Sent out to All the Banks in
the Country.

New YORK, August 22.-William n.
Rhawn, President OF the American
Banking Association, mailed circular
to all banks and bankers in the United
States to-day. The circular states that
owing to the monetary crisis through
which the country is passing at present,
khe convention called to meet at Chica-
60 on the sixth and seventh proximo Is
Indefinitely postponed. The circular
also contains the following:
THE repeal OF the purchasing clause
of the Sherman bill is demanded In the
interests Of those favoring q gold stand
ard and of those favoring the use OF
silver with gold, as the continued pnr-
chase OF enorD Gus quantities OF silver
with gold obligations can only result In
the final inability of the government to
redeem such obligations In gold and the
continued overproduction and conse-
ouent further depreciation Of silver,
thus removing the prospect OF any In
ternational agreement OF It's more gen.
erous use throughout the world more
than at present.
"The President OF the United States,
UdNluk COuN0uCO SObkANSS IA NANA 49,
sion and recommended TO 1t such repeal.
the power Of public opinion should be
brought to bear upon Congress to induce
favorable action thereon. This may
best be done by invoking the aid Of the
press and by citizens writing to their
Senators and Representatives and by
sending TO them petitions urging such
repeal; all OF which should be done to
the fullest extent possible and without
delay. :,
A blank form of petition is enclosed
to be circulated among merchants,
business men and others for their sig
natures to which additional sheets may
be appended. Ac: at once In the mat
ter and secure the intelligent co-opera-
tion OF others providing them with
printed or typewriter copies OF the
petition for the purposes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
AT THE WORLDS FAIR

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, August %.
Paid attendance Yesterday 129,61
There was a scene in the big live
stock pavilion to-day that was more
pleasing to the eye than that master
piece, "The Horse Fair" The blue
blooded horses Of the world were there
paving, snorting and pluning about In
vain efforts to free themselves from the
gaily attired grooms. 1t was the regu-
lar morning calvacade, and all the mag
nifcent animals of the horse family
were out on dress parade. There were
cattle of long lineage brought out
when the judging Of Suffolk punch
hoases was begun. Alexander Gal
braith, Of Jonesville, Wis, was the
Judge, and there were twenty-five
horses Of this breed entered for the
contest,
Everybody interested pecuniarily In
the Fair is feeling better. IL now
seems as II expectations of better attend
ance will bo realized. The hotels in the
vicinity Of Jackson Park are filling up
rapidly and the restauranteurs are
reaping the long waited for harvest.
From 120, 900 to 10000 visitors can be
counted on now on ordinary days just as
10000 or 3O,000 could be counted on in
the discouraging times Of month ago.
Consequently things are loosening up
all around. The concessioners are Of
fering extraordinary attractions. The
management is spending money li6er-
ally on special amusements. Day by
day the features Of the programme are
getting more interesting, and the great
est show on earth is deemed by old WIS.,
ltors TO be greater than ever.
The admissions to-day were 1S2, 1857,
OF which 152, $50 were paid,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

GLBERTsoS, PA, August 99.-The
tearing up of the Schuylkill Traction
Company's tracks last night by the
borough officials resulted most dIsas-
trouslY.
When the company officials heard OF
the action of the Gilbertson people
they sent Q force Of men to try and
effect an amicable settlement When
the break In the road was reached
President +. r Jones. OF the Traction
Company. with Richard Amour, OF
Shenandoah, chief OF the eompany's
police, got Oft the car and In a few
minutes had effected settlement, ard
the work OF tearing up the tracks was
stopped.
In the car were number OF men
taken on 10 Glrardville. members OF the
National Guards who had with them
rifles belonging 70 the company.
While the railway officials were en-
gagged in conversing with the borough
officials. some OF the crowd tainted the
men on board the car aud called out
"Where is the Girardville militia?" A
man named John Briggs, OF Glrardyille,
stepped out and said "Here we are"
accompanying his sslutation with an
oath and leyelling his rifle fired into the
crowd killing Richard PalhtL, aged 25,
single, a spectator.
Chief Amour and President Jones
had settled the trouble, and Briggs shot
over Amour's shoulder. This immedI-
ately enraged the people, and stones
were fred, shots from the car became
general, and for while
MOST TERRIFIC BATTLE ENsUED.
Chief Amour tried 70 subdue the
trouble. and while In the act OF stopping
his men was shot In the breast. and died
this afternoon. II is supposed he was
shot by one OF his own men.
The battle ragged for an hour or more
until the cooler headed people OF Gil
berton prevailed upon the crowd TO dis
perse, and the dead aud Injured were
then looked after. In addition 20 Pal
fett, VIM. Hughes, aged 10, OF dilber-
ton, an onooker, was shot and instantly
killed; Richard ser Aoi y.
the hand and les, not uangerons, nVaa
David, shot In the leg, which will bavo
TO be amputated; James Hullihan bad
his skull fractured by stone and may
die.
Briggs who started the riot was shot
by companion accidentally aud re-
ceived scalp wound and also wounded
In his leg.
When the trouble had quietcd down
Briggs escaped and running toward
Mahanoy Plane hid In barn. but was
captured and together with Arthur WI
vile, also a member OF the Girardville
militia, and was taken 10 the Pottsvllie
jail. The people about Gilberton were
infurlated st the action OF
the railway men, none OF whom they
claim were officials OF the company.
Some were employees. .others were out
siders picked mp solely for the purpose
OF fighting. This Is shown In the fact
that rifles were borrowed from members
OF the Girardville militia.
Everything quIeted down when the
railroad force was Withdrawn and, OUT
side OF an excited populace- talking over
the disturbance, nothing has transpired
to cause any repetition OF the trouble.
Sheriff Wall, OF SchuylkIll county u
now I'm possession OF the tracks 10 pre-
vent any disturbance which might arise
tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
A Preachers Adventure.
Special TsnOrGm to n. EsoI,sr.

SD6ctdt Iets0TdfH 20 Lbs hsobttT
TORONTO, o., August 22.-Rev. j. j.
Billingsley, pastor of the Nj. E. Church,
of this place, had funny experience
late last night with crazy man.
Charles Berger. who has become de-
mented lately over religious matters,
has remarked to friends AZ different
times that the spirit of this minister
was constantly following him and
threatened dire vengeance on him.
Last night the Reverend had re-
turned from meeting and
was standing on his front porch, when
Berger, who had evidently In an insane
freak been watching him, suddenly
came across the street. The minister,
who had been warned OF Berger's insan-
ity, Immediately started towards him
and on nearing him reached out his
hand TO him. This nonplussed Berger
for q moment; he jumped back and
doubling his fist came forward again,
but the agile minister stepped to one
side and invited him TO walk down
street, with q view to securing help,
This action, no doubt, the Reverend
thinks, saved his life. Berger walked
across the street, but lowered near the
minister's home the entire night The
matter has been reported 70 the author
lilies and the unfortunate man will b
taken care Of.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

Earned runs, Brooklyn L; pitchers, Ken
nedv and Killen: hits, and 3; errors,
and 3: umpire, Gaffney; first base by er-
rors. Brooklyn 2; Pittsburg /; left on
bases. Brooklyn z; Pittsburg O.; first on
balls of Kennedy 2; Killen l; strucsou by
Kennedy 2; KIllen 2; three base hits,
Griffin: two base hits, DAILY; sacrifice hits,
Beckley and Mack; time, 2:26i attendance
2,l00.
At Boston, It was hard work for the
champions for five innings. In the sixth
inning, however, the Bostons had the nrst
good chance to work team tricks, and they
Kent them up in the seventh so well that
thew won hands down. Attendance, 3, Ill;
Boston z. Cincinnati 4; earned runs, Bos'
ton 3; pitchers. Gastright and Chamoe
lain; hits, 9 and 5; errors, each; umpire,
Lynch. s
Hutchinson's pitching all over the nelo
and defeated the Chicagos with ease. New
York II. Chicago z. Earned runs. New
York 6. Chicago 3. Pitchers, German ano
Hutchinson. Hits II and IL. Errors and
4. Umpire, HornunR.
At baltimore IL was Hawke Us. Brett
epstein. with a verdict for the former oy
nose. Attendance, 1,34l. Baltimore z, 81.
Louis !; earned, 2 and ! errors 1 ano %
hits, Z and g.; pitchers, HaWke ana 6re''-
enstein: umpire, McQuade.
At Philadelphia the Pnhnes @ Drone
their long streak, defeating CIere-
Sand in a long drawn out and generally
s,nnid gaue' Attendance 1900. Earned
ms and 8: errors, each; hits, 10 and
g: pitchers, Taylor and Young; umpire
At washington, poor fielding ey the
Washingtons in the first inning gave Louis
vile the game. Attendance 200; wash
ingtou 2. Louisville s; earned, l aud 8;
errors. and 2; hits, and IL; pitchers,
Stenhens and Mensfee; umpire, Emslie.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

recalled the wall of dismal prophecy
that went up when in 1878 the attempt
was made TO check the torrent OF bank
ruptcy and ruin occasioned oy the de-
monetizatioD of silver In 1873. 1t was
predicted that gold would fly to the ut
termost parts of the earth from beneath
the folds Of the American flag TO escape
the contamination of silver. What did
occurP The government coined S24,-
OOO. 900 OF silver per year for - years
and meantime the gold OF the United
States increased at the rate OF $40. .0OO,-
600 uer wear. Such was the fulhllment
of the prophecy OF 1878.
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS.
The bill was then laid aside and q
motion to proceed to the consideration
of the bill to increase the national bank
circulation was made by Mr.. McPher-
son. Mr.. McPherson's motion was
agreed to-yeas 40, nays 10.
Mr.. Stewart was the first Senator 10
take the floor; and he set out to an
tagonize some of the positions taken in
Mr.. Voorhees, speech. He compared
the position of the Indiana Senator TO
that of Missouri judge who, In de-
cision on fugitive slave case before
the war was said to have "given the
law to the north and the negro to the
south"
After a brief debate the bill and
amendment went over without action.
A motion was offered by Mr.. PETER
and went over till tomorrow calling on
the Secretary Of the Treasury for a re-
port as to whether national banks In
Boston, New York and Philadelphia
were being conducted in violation OF
law; whether they were paying depos-
itors' checks promptly ln lawful money;
and whether they were demanding rates
Of interest higher than those provided
by law for loans Of money or for the
discounting OF notes.
After a short executive session the
Senate adjourned.
In the House the financial discussion
was for the most part rather monoto-
nous, the greater interest being CEN
tered in the Senate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Tn. Incident Clo,sd.

RoME, August 22.-Aecording TO .
semi-officiAI announcement made this
evening, Admiral Brin, minister OF
foreign affairs, has instructed signor
Rsssmann, Italian eDbasssdor TO France
70 inform the French govern
nant that in view OF its
snontsneous dismissal Of the mayor Of
lfoss-Mortes the Italian govern
ment apprecisting the friendly disposi-
ton thus shown, and placing complete
confidence in the efficient and impair
ti,I action OF the French magistrsey Tor
the punishment Of the guilty parties 10
happy 70 be able 20 consider the Incl
dent satisfactorily closed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

sr,etol TsIsoram 10 me Rsgis,sr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, August e.
The situation among the miners OF the
Kanayha Valley looks much more
hopeful to-day and IL is believed that oy
Thursday all the hard coal miners will
he working. The miners OF the Chesa-
neake mines at Handley to-day decided
n On 20 work tomorrow morning at the
reduction; 2H cents. At the Consoli-
dated coal works the miners went 70
work this morning. This leaves the
Union, MI Morris, Belmont and Robin
SON com mpsnles out with good prospects
OF resumption Of work by the last OF
the week. The Crown Hill companies
are working at the old price. "a cents.
there having been no reduction made 81
those mines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
The wage Question not yet Settled.
,....,f 1.lsora,. "a fh< RsJtsLey

COLUMBUS, o., August 22.-Tbe ques
tIon of miners wages In the Hooking
Valley Is still unsettled. AT meeting
OF the delegates OF the miners this
morning. 1t was agreed to propose tc
the operators that they pay l2H pei
cent OF the wages due on each bi-month'
ly payday in currency. and tho
balance in siIty-day notes, provided thai
no employe draw at any one time more
than s5. This proposition was submit
ted to the operators this evening and
considered for short time. The oper
ators then asked that an Adjournment
be taken TO 10 q. m. tomorrow, which
was done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Reunion OF MoCook's Ksgimsnt.
y,<.,nf g,ls0rsga 10 ne RsS1f<r.


ToRoSTo, o., August 22.-Some three
hundred people attended the reunion OF
the FIity.Second o. v. !. to-day, at tbs
home OF Ex.SherIii T. II. Montgomery,
including seyenty.four members OF tho
regiment and families.
A crayon portrait Of Daniel McCook,
the deceased colonel OF the regiment,
was presented BY four comrades. B. II.
Maxwell, Of Jefferson county. was
elected president for the ensuing
year, and steuoenyIlle was chosen 81
the next place OF meeting. A fnnd va
also started for the erection OF mon
ment TO the gallant Colonel hcCo'
John Seals, q comrade from Barnesyl
while purchasing . ticket at Belle
lost hfty dollars, and sometWentyf
was raised a. the reunion 20 REIN
him. The regiment voted this
the best Of its history. Letters
eret were read from absent comfaoe.
All parts OF the couniry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
OUT OF THE CONVENT.
Mrs. sigIer Signs an order for Their Re-
Iease-Ths Stories They Tell.
SpSefaI TsLsorasn 10 the Register.

spSeSaI telegram 10 the Register.
COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 22.-Mrs- G. T.
Sigler, of Parkersburg, West Virginia,
arrived here this morning and at once
signed on order for the release OF her
children from the Convent Of the Good
Shepherd.
Mrs. Sigler is the guest here Of
]. Hawley Brown, editor Of the Record,
the organ of the American Protestant
Association and Brown accompanied by
Fred Roth another prominent official
In the American Protestant Aassocia-
tlon. He went to the convent
and presenting the order demanded
the children. The Mother Superior at
first refused, but when Brown threat
ened to secure writ Of habeas corpus
she said they might go. The three
girls were out riding this afternoon
with Rev. Adam Fawcett, local Bap-
list minister, who is a radical opponent
of Catholicism. They told reporters
stories of how they were punished at
the convent, that the beds were full OF
bed bugs and the rooms Of cock reaches.
This probably ends the convent sensa-
tion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Two parkIes in Trouble.
Special zsl.oram to the Register.

Special 7els0rd1l 20 the Register.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, August 22.-
Edward Nash, the sixteen-year-old son
OF Rev w. Z. Nash, the colored Bap-
tist preacher who went TO Richmond,
Va, to locate, few weeks since, ran
away and beat his way back to this city,
and last night entered the laundry Of
Ben Lee and stole lot Of jewelry.
Officer Dixie arrested the youth, and he
was taken before Squire Beckwith to-
day aud given preliminary trial and
held to answer indictment for felony.
A Telegram was received this after
noon by the police, to look out for John
Robinson, colored fellow who had
been working for Col. Boss, at Belmont.
Robinson stole two hundred dollars
worth OF jewelry and clothing belong
ing 10 Boss, last niRht, aud fled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
QUITE A COMPLIMENT.

Mr.. Pendleton's ChairmanShip Came Un-
sought-Earnshaw offered = Clerk
ship.
sSsesaI TsEt0rdm to thS Register.
WASHINGTON, August 22.-Congress-
man Pendleton's appointment by
Speaker Crisp as Chairman Of the Com
mittee on Private Land Claims is good
deal of a compliment to the member
from the First West Virginia district, as
it came entirely unsought. While this
committee is not heard Of much on the
floor OF the House, IL has important
work to do which attracts much more
attention in the West than it does in the
East. Mr.. Pendleton as chairman OF
the committee has the appointment OF
clerk who holds his place during the
continuance Of the session, and is paid
a salary OF Sc day. Mr.. Pendleton has
offered the position to John Earnshaw,
of Earnshaw, Wetzel county. The COM
mitte6 has It's headquarters In one OF
the peasantest rooms at the House end
of the capital,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Carter Hnrrison to Marrr.

CHICAGO, August 92.-Mayor Carter
Harrison will take unto himself a bride
some time IN September. The lady is
Miss Annie Howard, OF New Orleans.
She is about thirty years old and is
said to be worth about $4,000, 900.
Mayor Harrison is sixty-eight years
old and this will be the third time he
has gone through the marriage cere-
mony. He has three children, all of
than older than Miss Howard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
win Soon Leave Bur1ard's Bay.

BuzzARp's BAY. MASS, August %.
This has been truly perfect day In
contrast with the severe storm OF yes
terday. The President, Or. Bryant
and Joe Jefferson improved IL by fish
1ng trim down the bay. The fact that
NJ Sinclair is expected here this week
shows that the President and family
oootamnlate leaving Graz Gables next
week.
...,s. IN packing the household goods.
s,c Mrs. Cleveland with baby Ruth
~ 80 the nurse rode over 70 the village
and I called upon the Jehersons'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
YESTERDAYS BASE BALL GAMES.

At Brooklyn, one of the hardest fights on
the diamond this season was that between
the Brooklyns and Pittsburg at Eastern
Park. II took the Brooklyn team twelve
innings to win the game There was plen-
ty OF excitement during the game. Lyons
made himself unpopular by spiking Foutz,
and tearing half stocking OF Davis's lean
riy calf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

IoxpoS. August GA Rome CORE
spondent says that the French govern
msnt has promised 70 give itEly CON
ulete satisfaction for the Aigues
massacre. The families OF ths
a. well as the workingmen
bv the antI-ItsliaD agitation
the district will be fully inde'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Lumber Failure at Zsnss lie.

ZANEsvILLE, o., August 22.-Samuel
w. Clark, leading lumber merchant,
assigned to-day. Resources, about S50,-
600, including q planning mill, church,
and two lumber yards. will about cover
liabilities. Cause, difficulty in making
collections.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

DEs MONIES, IA, August 22.-Most
II the delegates to the Democratic
tate convention are in the city. It is
cepted as a settled fact tonight that
DIV. Boies and Lieut.. Gov. Bestow will
reROminated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
MIR. VORHEES'S SPEECH.
A Mastsrful Argument in Favor Of
Unconditional Repeal.
He JUSTIFIES HIS POSITION

He is Both Bi-MetaHst and Re-
pealer-The Two Propositions
Are Not Contingent-The Sher-
man Law is a Stencil and
Should be Removed at Once.
Silver's Turn Win Come Next.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Opening ofInvood Rsir.

Special T,lsoreDs 10 NJ H<gsSr'
MAETfssBuRG, w. VA. August "a
The lnter.county fair at Inwood PARK
began to-day under very fayoraole aus.
pIces. This IL the third exhibition OF
the association and it has grown from
local I'm portsnce 70 embrace sitbin its
natfons the agricultural class OF Berke-
rev and Jefferson eouniies, West VII.
gInla. Frederick county, VlrgiDla ana
washington county, Maryland, all Of
which counties sent large ngmosfs 70
witness the opening to-day. There are
more than ore thousand entries 10 al
OF the departments ard for "ant OF 81
bIbiting space 10 some OF them.
the live stock department
sons wishing 70 conte
were turned swav
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
TWOMEN WERE KILLED
And a Number Injured in Fight
Between Railroad Men and
CITIZENS AT GILBERTSON, Pa,

Over the Possession OF a Railroad
Track-The Borough Officers
Ordered 1t Torn Up and the
Railroad Men Appeared Armed
With Riies-An Onlooker In
stantly Killed by One OF tho
Railroaders - The Railroad
Gangs Leader Killed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30
SUNDAY. APRIL 80. 1898.
MEETINGS MONDAY NIGHT.

Henrico Union Lodge. Masons. Masonic
Hall.
Temple Chapter Masons. Masonic Hail.
Iyanhoe Lodge, K. OF p, Elletts Hall
Syracuse Lodge, X. of F., Odd-fello"s
Hall.
Jefferson Lodge, /. 0. o. F.. odd-Fel-
lows Hall.
Richmond Lodge, 1. o. o. F., Belvidere
Hall.
Annawan Tribe No. 80, l. o. r. NJ
Laubc's Hall.
Pamunkey Tribe, I. o. r. NJ. Jr. o. u.
Indianola Tribe, l. o. r. M, Toneys
Hall.
Gray Eagle Tribe, I. o. r. NJ. Jr. o. U.
A. NJ. Hall.
Richmond Paper Hangers Union, Eagle
Hall.
stonewan Commandery, No %. Golden
Grail No. north Ninth street.
East End Lodge, Golden Chain, Corco-
ran Hall.
r. T. Lee Council. Jr. o. U. A. NJ. Jr.
q. L. A. NJ. Hall.
Patrick Henry Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
Powhatan Hall.
Aurora Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ, Jr. o.
L. A. NJ. Hall.
Grace Court. Equitable League OF Amer
lea. Central Hall.
Virginia Lodge. Tont Ellett's Hall.
Rescue Lodge, 1. o. G.. T., Gatewood
Hall.
Charity Lodge. I. o. G. T., Springfield
Hall.
Myrtle Temple Lodge. I. o. G. T.. Pine
street Baptist church.
McGil Catholic Union, Cathedral Hall.
Carpenters Union, Concordia Hall.
Common Council, Council Chamber. 7
T. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-04-30
THE STREET FUND.

This city is plainly on the high road TO
good and economical Government The
resolution of the Street Committee 10
have sewers dug by the method that will
secure the best return TO the city for the
money spent, and the general interest
that has been reused in the awarding OF
the City Hall contracts to the highest
instead Of the lowest bidder. promise re-
turns OF the most gratifying character.
And now the Street Committee has taken
another step, which, while less than 1t
should have done is great step forward.
At it's meeting Friday night 1t resolved to
abandon the old plan Of dividing all the
appropriation for streets into six parts,
giving to each ward one part. 1t gave
1900 apiece TO each ward and reserved
almost one-third of the fund as con-
tngent fund TO be spent hereafter where
the committee shall think it best to spend
It, This is not the whole of the commit
tees duty. 1t should have reserved all
the fund TO be spent in the places where
II might determine that the city's needs
most called for IT, But ii Is good be-
ginning. Tho cast iron and absurd rule
is broken, and we look for great things
In the way Of improvement in the future.
Now let the Council have an investiga-
ton of the contract matter. and it will
look as though we were really going for
ward. The charges that something is
wrong about this matter can be heard
at every street corner.