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When Money Was Hidden.

1t must have been difficult in the mid
die ages for a man of limited means to
take care of his savings. There were, it
is true, the Lombard and Genoese bankers,
who dealt with princes, mobiles, bishops
and the abbots Of the greater monasteries,
and as time went ON there arose the Sien-
nese- Roman firm of Chigi, with it's hun
dred branches which in later times sup
piled pontiff to the holy see who bore
the name Of Alexander VII, but of what
service were these great luxury loving peo-
pie to the peddler, the yeoman or the small
shopkeeper, whose gains came not in by
pounds, angels or marks, but in penny
driblets, with perhaps an odd groat of
profit on very successful ventureS How
was their money stored?
In some cases we suspect that the church
wardens took care of it in the parish chest,
though if put to the proof of what we say
we should not DO very ready with an an
swer, but it is quite certain that as years
rolled on and guilds sprang up in every
village, they acted as bankers for the guild
men. But there must have been many
persons who belonged to no guild, some
because they were Of loose life and such
as no guild would enroll, others because
they were not on good terms with the al
dermen or because they were landless folk
who had no settled place of abode. 1t was
dangerous to carry specie on the person in
those days.
There were many Robin Hoods abroad,
who had no scruples as to robbing the poor
as well as the rich. To the weak the only
course that was open, if they could not
deposit their coin in the hands of some
trustworthy neighbor, was to bury it in
the earth. This is the explanation of the
numerous boards of coin which have turn
cd up from time to time from the thir-
teenth century to the present day.-Ath-
nnnn11Tn
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While Temporarily Insane"

The humor Of coroner's jury must nee
essarily be CHASTITY, but that 1t may yet DO
really humorous is shown by q verdict
rendered at British inquest not long ago.
A carpenter had ended his life by cut
ting his throat, and after the testimony
had developed the fact that just before
committing tho fatal deed he had asked
Ibis mother-in-law to kiss him" the jury
brought in a verdict of 'Suicide while
temporarily insane. New York Herald.
Bennington semi-weekly banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1894-1902, 1894-09-14

Some one has figured out that in Al
years the proprietor of the Parker House
Boston, has paid to Faneuil Hall market
IS, 1888, 900 for provisions. OF this princely
sum it is said that not over $780, 900 went
for beans. This will surprise many people
who have an idea that beans is the prinoi-
pal article of food in Boston. -Philadel-
phia Press
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Classes OF British Colonies.

The British colonies are of three classes;
Crown colonies controlled directly by tho
home government; colonies having repro,
sentative institutions, the crown retaining
the veto power and the control Of publb
officers, and semi-independent colonies that
govern themselves, though the crown ap-
points q governor and retains veto OF,
hepislation
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Not His Forte.

YES" said the indignant citizen, 'you
are nice, brainy alderman, you are and
this Doodle business is your forte.
You're dead wrong" said the alder
man complacently, dis here Doodle case
is me fit. "-Chicago Record.
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FISH And OYSTERS f!

All kinds of Fresh, Salt. Smoked, Picked and
Shell Fish in their season. Large stock always
on hand HOLSTERS a speciality.
All orders promptly delivered to any part Of
Bennington. Vegetables in their season.
LIS. FROST, Opera House Block,
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. Aug. 14th, 1898.
Il can speak in the highest terms OF
your medicine from my own personal
knowledge. was affected with heart
as wears, was treated by the very best
physicians ana spent hundreds of dol
lars, tried every known remedy with
ont finding relief. have only taken
one bottle of your P. p. p, and can
cheerfully say II has done me more
good than anything have ever taken.
/ can recommend your medicine to all
MRS. NJ. M. WEARY,
Springfield, Green County, Mo-
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and SCrOfuIa

For primary secondary and tertiary
syphilis, for blood poisoning, mercu,
rial poison, malaria, dyspepsia, and
in ali blood and skin diseases, like
blotches, pimpies, old chronic ulcers
eczema We may say, without fear Of
contradiction, that p. p. P. is the best
blood purifleri in the world, and makes
positive, speedy and permanent cures
in all cases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
REPUBLICANS ARE NOT UNITED.
silver Senators Are Not Anxious TO Heap
Goals OF Fire on the Heads of Their
Party Colleagues.

silver Senators Are Not Anxious TO Heap
Goals OF Fire on the Heads of Their
Party Colleagues.
WAsHINGrON, D. c., May 14.-The
Republican members Of the Senate were
Ia caucus at Senator Sherman's house
tonight from s o'clock until ten min
utes OF twelve. The caucus partook
more OF the nature of an informal con-
ference than business meeting, and 1t
closed without eliciting any party dec
laration. There was no vote on any
proposition whatever.
There were about twenty-five Repuo-
lican Senators present, and every one
there had something TO say In the
course OF the evening. There was
great divergence of views. No two ad-
vised the same manner Of proceeding.
There was no agreement except upon
the one point that the tariff bill should
be beaten II possible. Some declared
that four or five Democratic votes
could be counted on as opposed to the
bill, while one - shsss present went so
far aS 70 say that he was assured OF the
opposition of at least seven Democratic
Senators. No names Of Democratic
Senators were given, however.
The opposition cOntended that there
was no assurance of any Democratic
support in opposition TO the bill. Some
Of the silver Republicans did not fail to
call attention 10 the lack Of sympathy
while the silver repeal was before the
Senate last fall and 20 intimate that
they had no desire at this time 10 heap
Goals of fire on the heads of that ele-
ment in the party by doing kindness in
return for what they termed inconsid-
erateneSS.
The more radical opponents OF the
bill held that they had no desire nor in
tention OF tiibustering, but asserted
that the bill was one which could be
opposed by Legitimate means for long
time.
Some OF the Senators expressed the
opinion at the close Of the conference
that another meeting Of the party in the
Senate would be held at an early day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE.

Committees Appointed TO Secure Place
of Worship and TO settIe the lnsur-
ance
BROOKLYN, n. Y, May 14.-Another
meeting of the trustees of the Brooklyn
Tabernacle was neld this evening at the
residence of DR.. Talmsge. A commit
tee of two, consisting of Leonard Moody
aad Thomas PittbladO, was appointed
TO adjnst the insurance, and another
committee was chosen TO select place
OF worship for the congregation, pend
ing the erection OF new church. Tne
further statement was made that after
a complete financial settlement, there
would still remain about $4,000 TO the
credit of the tabernacle fund. No
definite action was taken concerning
the rebuilding Of the tabernacle. DR..
Talmage did not tender his resignation,
and it is understood be will still remain
pastor of the tabernacle congregation,
at least until the question Of rebuilding
the church has been settled.
The Doctor spent the evening in bid
ding goodbye to his family and inti-
mate friends and left by the midnight
train on the Pennsylvania road for
Washington and Columbus, Ga, where
he will commence a series OF lectures.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
BIGGEST GAS WELL ON EARTH
Estlnated to BE Gioug on Fifty MILLION
Feet Day.

Estrmated to BE Gioug on Fifty MILLION
Feet Day.
TOLEDO, O., May 1.-THE largest
gas we'll in the Ohio or Indiana fields
was drilled I'm on the Wallace farm
three miles west Of FOstoria to-day.
The lease is owned by the Chicago
Oil Company, aud the well was
strrted last week in territory
which was considered worthless
IL came in at 4 o'clock this afternoon,
aud when the tools were thrown out
the workmeu had TO run for thtir lives.
The drill stem aud rope were blown
fully 500 feet The well is estimated at
City million feet OF gas per day, the
largest we'll on earth.
The gas caught fire from the forge
and the derrick has been burned TO the
ground. The woods are blazing In many
places and flames can be seen shooting
up 100 feet above the tree tops. One
curious feature is that in more than
100 places water is spouting through
the ground TO height OF ton TO twenty
fest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
AFataI Carriage Accident.

BEATTLEBoRO, VT. May IA
shocking accident occurred near the
foot OF Cemetery Hill this afternoon, by
which Miss Annie Blood, NOrthfield,
Mass, teacher, was instantly killed
and four others badly injured. The
party Of five women were driving from
Mortified TO BrattlebOro with a
pair Of horses. At the Hunt
farm, mile south of the viii
lage. they stopped for repairs. A
neckyoks broke aud it proved unsafe
il supporting such load In the descent
Of Cemetery HILL. letting the load upon
the horses. The team ran furiouSlY
down 10 jog in the road,
where the carriage overturned. Miss
Blood's head struck an iron grating
over the surface drain, aud she died in
stautly. The others were badly in
jured, and medical aid was promptly
summoned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
Russ HANNA's DYING REQUEST.
He Did Not Want His suicide Attributed
to Women and Whiskey


Speetat TSteGrQm TO ne RsOss.sr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, May l4.-Rus.
sci p. Hanna, a prominent citizen anu
furniture dealer, of this city, committed
suicide this morning by shooting hlm-
self through the head with 5S-caliore
revolver.
He was up early and talked cheerful
ly with friends. He went into his store
about : o'clock and nothing more was
seen OF him while alive. His father
Joseph Hanna, went into the store
about Q O'Clock and found the man
dead, lying on bed 10 the back OF the
building with bullet hole in his head
and a revolver clutched in his hands.
Nothing is known of his troubles eI-
cept what is learned in the following
notes, one To the y0blic and one TO his
ttO.aoi, Walter, whose brother in law,
Sam McGasson, by the way, committed
suicide some two years ago.
The note to the public reads:
This is no rash act. l have medi-
tated on it for years. | have only one
dylng,request to make. Please have the
following friends of mine as pail bear
ers: Jim Tippett, of Point Pleasant.
Telegraph him and he will here. John
Gavin, George Fullmer. Jim Riley, Bub.
Medley and Charles PeytoD. This is
all.
"RUSs HANNA.
"Only do me justice. Don't put this
on whiSkey aud bad women"
The following is to his brother:
"Walter-This will be hard on you,
but as everything must be made public,
let her. l am ready aud willing TO
leave this cou ntry. Please don't think
too hard of noe. Oh, 1 know you won't,
for you like me, but Walter, business,
you know the rest, has always gone
against me. Your most affectionate
brother. "RUSs."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
Nationalist. and orangsmen Fight.

BELFAST, May 14.-There was seri-
Gus encounter between NatiOnalists and
Grangemsn near PortadOwn, county OF
Armagh, to-day. The trouble arose
during the progress Of sfuneral process
sion, which was escorting the body Of
an Orangeman TO the cemetery. The
Orangemeu in the procession became
incensed by the comments of the Ma
tionalistS aud a row was precipitated,
during which some of the Orangemen
used revolvers aud two of the opposing
party were wounded. The police
stopped the fighting and made many ar
rests
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
NEWSLETS.
Interesting Pieces OF Telegrsphic News
in small space.

Interesting fieces OF IelesTapnlc Nc"
in small space.
BATON ROGUE. La, May 1.-THE Gen
eral Assembly this afternoon elected Sena-
tor Don Caffery for the long term United
States Senator, beginning March 5th, 1895.
ATLANTA, GA, May 1.-Two negroes
have been arrested for the murder of Miss
Lilly. who was found dead at her house
last night There is nothing but circum-
stantial evidence against them. The old
lady was supposed to have some money.
ASHLAND, PA, May 14-Joseph NJ. Click,
a leading Schuylkill county politician and
Republican candidate for sheriff, commit
TED suicide to-day by shooting himself with
a revolver The deed was prompted by
financial troubles.
KEoKUK, Iowa. May 14.-Jacob Dygraf,
insurance agent, killed his wife and him
self today. Several weeks ago his wife
obtained DIVORCE.
BUENos AYREs, May 1A.-The steamer
Thyra has been sunk after collision with
the Italian steamer Reno, near San Fedro.
Seven members Of the Thyra crew were
drowed.
Rio GRANDE CITY, May 1.-the insur-
gents of Rio Grande Do Sui are preparing
to make fresh attack upon that city. The
inhabitants are fleeing for safety.
BERLIN, May 1.-The Miners Interna-
tional Congress opened here to-day in Con-
cordIa Festival Hall. Mr.. Thomas Burt,
member of the British Parliament, was
elected chairman. Eighty delegates were
present, including thirty-nine from Great
Britain, ten from Belgium, i've from
France and two from Austria.
TRIPoLLI, May IA battle between
the Tuaregs ana the TibbOos has taken
place near Kawar, Central SOudan. The
Tibboos lost seventy men, killed, and a
large number of their force were wounded.
The Tuaregs then entered hawar, captur-
ing 500 camels aud pillaging the town.
LONDON. May IA dispatch to the
Times from Odessa says says: II Is OFF,
cially declared that cholera exists in seven
governments in the south Of Russia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
HrecIInrIdRe EEp oiled.

CHICAGO, May 1.-The Board OF
Managers OF the Union League Club
this afternoon voted 10 eIpel Congress.
man w. G. p BrscEinridge from the roll
OF honorary members 10 the club.
Mr. Breckinrldge will be notified At
once Of the action Of the club and will
be given ten days Ia which 20 make q
defense. The Union League Club is
one OF the most Influential and wealthy
organizations OF Chicago. Its member
ship is large and includes
many Of the best known resi-
dents Of the city. Mr. Breeklnriigs
va. elected to honorary membership ia
the club several years ago as the result
OF a brilliant speech he delivered In
Chlciro. Some OF the members object
ed 10 taking action against him until
after the Congressnan's political fate
would have been determined a. the CON-
ing election, but the sentiment for ex-
pulslon was general and no opposition
70 the action was name.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
LAwLEss COKE WORKERS.
Serious Depredstions Com
to Blow Up Tunnel

to Blow Up Tunnel.
UNIoNTowN. Pa, May 1.-THE coke
strikers are showing more lawless
spirit In this end OF the region to-day
than ever before. At Percy the strikers
assembled and drove the miners from
work. At Fairchance workman was
taken out by the strikers, tied TO post
and given severe whipping with a
horse whip. The house Of another was
surrounded and all the windows broken
with stones. The region is excited over
the reported attempt TO blow up the
Morgan tunnel Of the new State Line
railroad with dynamite. The destruc-
tlon of this tunnel would prevent the
shipment of raw coal from the Monon-
gahsla river mines. The report has not
been verified. The strikers have leased
100 acres near Hill Farm and will camp
out with the evicted families.
A big raid has boen planned by the
strikers of this erd OF the region to take
place tomorrow. They propose to
march from points north of Connells-
vile and if possible bring out all the
men at work at Hill Farm, Oliver, Kyle
and the Martin Coke Works at Fair
chance. All OF the plants but Kyle
have deputies to guard the men at work.
Trouble is feared. There are now
about 900 deputies on guard In the
region, which IL Is thought will be
sufficient TO prevent any serious out
break.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15

seristic Of him, "that the Senate has
only consumed one hour in the discus
sion Of this article upon which the eyes
Of the republic are fixed with such in
tense interest-the article OF chalk
think the United States Senate should
take a rest and 1 move the Senate ad-
journ."
Accordingly at 5:55 the Senate ad-
journed.
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 14.-This
was District Day" in the House and
several unimpOrtant bills were passed.
The resignation Of Representative
Barnes Compton, OF Maryland, was laid
before the House, to take effect tO-mor-
row. Mr.. Compton leaves Congress to
accept the office OF gavsl officer Of the
post Of Baltimore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
For over Fifty Tears.

Ak OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
bean used for over fifty years by mill
ionst .mothers for their children while
t.ethipt. with perfect success II
sooths the child. softens the guus, al
laws aIIlpain, cures wind collie, and is
the bsstS kennedy for diarrhea- Is pleas
ant to tt} taste. Sold By druggists in
avery Of the world. Twenty-Five
cents a. le. It's value is incslculabIe.
Re sur ask for Mrs Winslow's
Soothi .up, and take no other.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
RAN OVER AN EMBANKMEST.
A LehlGh Valley Train Takes a Tumble
At Full speed-Severai People Hurt.


At Full speed-Several People Hurt.
OwEGo, y. Y, May 14.-An accident
caused by an insecure rail occurred this
afternoon TO a passenger train on the
Lehigh Valley road. The train, while
running at regular speed, went down an
embsnkment. There were 30 passenges
In the day coach. Willie Mahan, aged 10,
was killed outright aud his mother
was injured. The other casualties
were as sfollovs: E. II. Conger, Presi-
dent OF the Grafton Bridge Company,
injured about the face and head; A.
Baker, OF Binghsmton, badly bruised;
T. A. Eldrdge, OF North Fair Haven,
scalp wound; c. L. Price, Of Aburn.
right hand injured; Mrs. Andrew
Campbell, OF Groten, face cut
and bruised; j. r. Williams, Of
Deruyter, head and back injured;
L. Z. Thompson, OF Cortland, head cut;
Mr. Charles II. Grummons, Of Newark
Valley, head, side and hand badly
bruised; Charles Cartwright, baggage
master, Owego, back hurt: l.. Waldo, OF
Berkshire, face and arms cut; j. t.
Rogers, OF Binghamton, face and SIDE
injured: Mrs. Charles H. Grummons, OF
Newark Valley, head, side and hand
cut
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
THE :AMALGAMATED CONVENTION
1t Opens in Cleveland To-Day-The Wage
Commuters Scale.

PITTsBURG, May 14.-President Gar
land and Secretary Kilgallon, Of the
National Amalgamated Association Of
Iron and Steel Workers, left here to-day
for Cleveland to attend the annual con-
vention which meets there tomorrow.
About twenty-five delegates accompan-
led them. The Pittsburg delegates will
support the scale to be presented by the
Wage Committee. 1t is understood that
it will not materially differ from the on e
now in force There will be about $50
delegates in attendance, sixty less than
last year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
Irish Lacquer. At a Bsnquet.

LIVERPOOL, May 14.-The delegates
to the convention ef the Irish National
League OF Great Britain held banquet
at the Adelphi Hotel tonight. I. p.
O'Connor presided. Justin Mccarthy,
John Dillon and others made speeches
in which confidence was expressed in
the RoSeberry government. None OF
the speakers made any reference to the
internal diSsensionS In the Irish parlia'
mentary party.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
A successfu Enterprise.

The Savings and Loan Building Asso-
citation OF Wheeling has just completed
its first year, and has elected the follow
ing Board Of Directors: John l.. Clator.
w. II. Travis, John V. Gavin, William
Graham, Jr., James McAdams, w. II.
Haller. William Mccormack, Henry G.
Snider, y. w. Beck. Notwithstanding
the depression 10 general business the
Association has had a most successful
wear, and has enabled thirty OF lis menu
bers TO build homes. The business Is
managed with great care. and loans are
made after a careful examination OF the
security offered, by committee OF eI-
perienced men. The Association sells
two kinds Of stock-installment stock,
Oh which the member pays twenty-five
cents q week. and full paid stock, for
which a certificate Is issued and on
which six per cent. interest Is paid
semi-annually.
Or our installment stock dividend
of thirty cents . share has been de-
clared, and with the large paying ousi-
ness now ia force, much larger profit
is assured for tae ecuiDg year.
Stock caa - secured from any OF the
directors or from any officer: John K.
CIator is president; John L. Schellnase.
secretary; A. J. McNash, treasurer, and
w. j. W. Cowden, attorney.
81. 65 Round Trip From Wheeling TO Pitts
burg via Pennsylvania Lines
Tuesday. May 22d, account KnIghts
TempIsr CodcIave. tickets viii be sold
at above ratk for all regular trains OF
May 22d. add will b good returning
until Nay 2tth. incIufivs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
The raxlnrs Located.

LA PLATA, Mo, May 14.-The Tay-
Ior brothers were located seven miles
west OF here this Afternoon. Sheriff
White, OF Macon, is here with twenty
Springfield rifles organizing posse TO
meet the sheriffs of Lynn and sullivan
counties TO capture them. The Taylors
are armed with rifles aud revolvers and
will not be captured alive. A fight is
expected and some one will doubtless be
Eilled
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
Two Positive As.ertIons.

SAN Francisco. May 14-Three
mechanics from Homestead are said 10
be now on the Montery aiding the in
vestigatidn committee, and their asser-
tious are declared in every instance TO
have been con firmed upon examination.
Secretary Herbert warmly denies that
any investigation being made aboard
the Moutery, or that his visit here has
apy connection with such inspection.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
TnE WsATaE-

wIsETssroS. D. C.. Mar B--For west vir
ginla showers 10 sariy morning; probably TAR
during Tuesday. variable vinds.
Fog Westsfn Pennsylvania showers t0-niznt
A. Tussday morning: probably fair Tu~t1ay
Afternoon: warmer In nOrIhsra p5ftioni east %
south winds.
Por Ohio, showers IN the ssfly nofnins. So e,a'
.-.liy FAR eurlng TBessay; warner 10 northern
nortion: east 10 south Winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
Steamshtp Arrivals.

New YORK, May l4.-Arrived, Tauric,
from Liverpool; Russia, from Hamburg
Aller, from Bremen.
QUEENSTOWN, May 4-Arrived, Scyth-
ia, from Boston.
goyne, from New York.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15
AGAINST COMPROMISE.
The Rates Demanded By the Miners
Are the Very Lowest
WHICH ARE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Secretary McBryde Says at the
Rates Proposed the Miners Gan
Earn Only Living Wages and 1t
is as Well to Loaf as to Work
For Less-The Miners Conven-
ton at Cleveland Opened Yes
terday-Delegates For the Con
ference Arriving - Pittsburg
Rail Operators to Attend-A
Famine on the N. Y. @. r. r.
Coke Workers Make Trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-05-15

1t has been noted that the colored
children in the public schools of New
York are quite well-dresSed, and as well
behaved as the white children; but after
reaching the age Of puberty they seem
to lag in the intellectual race. The
same popularity has been noticed among
the young indians In our reservation
srhnnlS.