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Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-21
Indicted for Conspiracy to Defrnud.

CRESTON, Ia, Sept. 20.-(Special. about
a year ago Aaron Bartholomew, a dairyman
failed and left large list of creditors The
failure was surprise because the Bartholo-
news were reputed to be wealthy Before
the failure 1t appears that Bartholomew bor-
rowed extensively the amount reaching to
about $4,000. 1t was very easy matter
for him to get money because his sister Sarah
A., possessed considerable real estate in Union
county and was supposed to have other pos
sessions. Bartholomew borrowed the money
and gave his sister security, which was
considered good. Just a few days before the
failure Sarah gave a number of mortgages
on her land to relatives and gave a deed to
her mother for a valuable piece of property.
AS soon as the creditors learned of this ac-
tion they commenced filing attachments
against the property, but as the mortgages
and deed had been given and recorded they
could not recover Several suits were brought
in the district court to have the deed and
mortgages set aside, alleging that the trans
Ter of the property was made with intent
to defraud, but they have not come to trial
1t seems that the grand jury has been in
vestigating the case and they have returned
an indictment against Aaron and Sarah Bar
tfclomew and their mother charging them
with conspiracy to 'defraud creditors The
hnding of the grand jury created quite a
sensation when 1t became known
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-21

Farm loans made in western Iowa at low
est rates. No delay in closing loans. Fire
and tornado insurance written in best Of COM
panies. Bargains in real estate. LOUGEE
& TOWLE 235 Pearl ST.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-21

Gladys Wallis will be the attraction at
Boyd's theater on Tuesday and Wednesday
next. She will be seen in the new Fan
chono
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-21
LITIGATION IN IOWA.
Presence OF n Defendant mt Final
Hearing Not Thought Nccessnry.


CREsToN. Ia, Sept. 20.-(Special.) IAN In
teresting legal point has been raised in the
district court here, Judge Towner, presiding,
which will likely go to the Iowa supreme
curt for final settlement. It comes up in
the celebrated Metcalf case and is to deter
mine whether or not the personal presence
Of defendant is necessary at a final prelim-
mary hearing. This is a new question and
one that has not been decided by the supreme
court. As It has been the custom hereto
fore that no man could be tried without his
personal presence the decision will be awaited
with interest. There are two actions brought
by the state. The first is the state of Iowa
against James G. Bull. This action
is commenced by the state asking
for the forfeiture of bail bond
appearance OF George E. Metcalf At the
preliminary hearing Of Metcalf, who is ac-
crsed of robbng the American Express COM
pany Of a few hundred dollars while acting
as Joint agent for the express COM
pany and the Burlington at Thayer, the de-
Tense asked for a continuance allowing their
client to go to Kentucky to secure evidence
sttblishing an alibi. Bull gave a 81 900 bond
for the appearance of his client on June 81
While in Kentucky Metcalf was re-arrested
charged with a similar crime, and on the day
OF trial. June II, was not present in the
Iowa courts. County Attorney Camp asked
for the forfeiture of the bail bond and Justice
Godldin, before whom the case was being
tried, refused to so order. The state main
taired that as Metcalf did not appear the
bend was forfeited by operation of law. The
deierse claims their clients personal presence
was not necessary at the final preliminary ex-
an iEation-raising a new legal point.
The second case in the Metcalf muddle is
the state OF Iowa against S. w. Gouldin, the
justice of the peace before whom Metcaf was
having his preliminary hearing. 1t is an ac-
tion of certiorari, to determine whether or not
the lower court acted without jurisdiction.
In this case the justice dismissed the defend
ant without his personal presence and re-
fused to hear the state on a motion to for
felt the bond, and also to hear the state
| ON motion to strike the motion to discharge
the defendant The state now brings action
to test the legality of the rulings and the de-
Tense raised the same question as in the other
:ase-that the personal presence of the de-
fendant was not required.
Omaha daily bee., 1895-09-21

The Hardman piano improves with use.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
TIE PHILADELPHIA STRIKE.

What hope there was Of a settlement
Of the disastrous Philadelphia trolley
car strike seems to have been dashed
by the absolute refusal Of the company
to treat with the strikers.
As TO the equities Of the present con-
troversy. it is difficulty 10 decide, but
there are few facts admitted that
make Il look as if there were grounds
for the mems contention, though not
for their riOtous acts.
It appears that the Elkins-Widener
confederacy which controlled all the
principal street railways Of Philadel-
phia. have recently sold their holdings
TO John L. Welsh and his associates,
and the latter have consolidated all
the lines into one company known as
the Union Traction Company.
Under the Elkins-Widener manage
ment the motormen and conductors re
ceived 81 wages for a day Of twelve
hours, with an allowance Of one hour
for meals. and they were paid daily
The new management cut off the hour
for meals and compelled the men to
work twelve full hours and at the same
time commenced 10 make discrimina-
lions against the employees that belong
to the labor organizations. Not only
so, but they declared it as the policy Of
the company not to employ, if they
could avoid it. anyone who is a member
Of any labor organization.
This action led to irritation. and irri-
tation to rebellion. The men, assem-
bled in their societies, voted they would
only work ten hours a day for 81, and
proceeded to make that demand Of the
company. Their petition was treated
with contempt, and a strike was de-
clared.
In the outcome the strikers will doubt
less fail. for the reason that neither the
press nor the people Of Philadelphia
support them. No strike has ever sue
ceeded that has not had an overwhelm-
ing public sentiment behind it. There
will probably be much more riOttng, fol-
lowed by losses Of life and property
and then the men will go 10 work again
on the company's terms.
If some better method Of settling dis
putes between employer and employed,
than by force could be discovered by
strikers it would be a great gain to
labor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
BENWOOD.

About a dozen of the men employed
in the Kirkwood glass works, which
closed on account Of the quarantine,
are staying in BenwOod. The men will
be unable to return to their employ
ment until the quarantine is off.
Thomas Mccullough will spend the
holidays at his former home in Johns
town, Pa.
The sewer line which was put down
in alley A last spring, has caved in the
full length of the line. The alley is
stopped up while repairs are in pro-
gresS.
A change has been made in the pay
day at the Wheeling steel and iron
works, the men in the = 'dling and
skelp departments being paid on the
Saturday after pay day for the steel
works
The Wheeling steel works will prob
ably go on Thursday morning.
Charles KOen. of ST. Marv's. was in
town yesterday visiting his brother,
James KOen.
William Bowman gave a birthday
celebration at Paul Riddles last night.
A good crowd was in attendance. and
a very enjoyable evening was spent
John Quell, who was tried before
Squire Riddle, Thursday morning. on
the charge of cruelty beating a thirteen
year old boy. was fined $50 and COSTS
J. J. Coniff, attorney for the defense.
took an appeal for a new trial, which
Will take place at the spring term of the
Circuit Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
MIckEn PARLIAMENTARY.

Some interesting comparisons be
tween the Lexow developments in New
York and the testimony now being
eEci,ed in Philadelphia under the ordeal
of legislative investigation. are being
made by the New York Times which
show ,aat Tammany In its palmiesJ
days was quite a saint compared with
The Republican bosses who rule the
s,aid and quiet city Of BrOtherly Love.
Besides the evidence heretofore pub
lished there is additional testimony.
which points 70 the shocking demOraH-
cation OF the pol.ce force. the repeated
failures of decent citizens TO obtain any
relief from The authorities. and the
favor shown 20 the criminal classes by
the Police Magistrates. Respectable
citizens testify that their complaints TO
the police authorities concerning motor
.ous disorderly houses have received no
consideration. and TIA, even the Magis-
trates 10 whom they afterward applied.
ana whose names they give. told them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
AN OUTFIT
Of Green Goods Literature Unearthed
in New YOrk-One Letter Address
ed ID. Lamont, Washington, D G."

New York, December 22-Among the
lots offered at a recent auction sale OF
unclaimed goods in the Abingdon Stor-
age Warehouse, were two large pack
ing cases. the contents of which were
not known. They had been brought
there with several articles of furniture
bv a young man who gave his name as
George HaIlen. Lodewyck Hoornbeck
made a bid which was Immediately
raised by a smoothfaced young man
who, the warehouse people think, was
the original owner. The boxes were
sold to Mr.. Hoornbeck. When he went
TO the warehouse last night and opened
the cases he found that they contained
thousands of green goods circulars,
newspaper clippings and telegraph
blanks. There were also a list OF
na.les and addresses, each one desig-
mated by a number, and several thou
sand sealed and addressed envelopes
containing circulars and clippings.
Among the envelopes was one addressed
to d. Lamont, Washington, d. c. 1t
was probably intended for the Secretary
of War. 1t contained full set Of
green goods literature. One letter was
from Robert Henry, of Sault Ste Marie.
L. was addressed to Charles Martin, at
No. 40 Sixth avenue, and in It the writer
lamented that so many mistakes had
been made in their business. He said
he had borrowed $500 with which 20 buy
counterfeit money, and ne had bought
a farm. intending to pay for it with the
green goods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

that they could accomplish nothing by
complaining. Continued efforts of this
kind excited the ridicule Of policemen.
There is an abundance Of testimony
showing that d.sorderly houses motor
tous for years and obnoxious because Of
their extremely disreputable characters
have been projected by the police for
pay.
The testimony given by citizens dur
ing the first three days concerning fu-
tile appeals 20 prominent officers Of the
Police Department, 10 Magistrates, and
even TO high officers Of the City Gov
eminent has been eorrobOrated by other
citizens at the recent sessions. The
committee put upon the witness stand
several sreet-walkers. who testified con-
corning the systematic exacdon OF
blackmail from them and others Of their
class by policemen, giving the names Of
these tax collectors and showing how
failure to supply the officers with money
was invariably followed by arrest, while
payment insured protection. Keepers
Of disorderly houses have testified as 10
the payment Of protection money to the
police. Several additional statements
have been procured relating to the sub
servience Of the police 20 the political
bosses in the several wards or districts,
the fraudulent control Of school and pri-
mary elections by the bosses through
the agency of policemen, the frequent
visits OF policemen TO notOrius but pro
tected disorderly houses and unlicensed
saloons. and the prevalent belief Of re-
spectacle citizens that any attempt TO
procure the punishment Of such viola
tors Of the law not only would be made
in vain. but would also subject the COM
pla.nants themselves 10 persecution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

To appears to be the idea of Speaker
Reed @ ne Republican majority in
,le House o, Representatives TO take
advantage of the latest patriotic mes
sage of The President asking Congress
10 take cognizance of and relieve the
difficulties of the treasury. by rushing
through the House an ultra partisan
measure, embracing, among other
things. some particularly objection
able tariff ideas The effort 10 pass
any such measure cannot but awaken
the spirit of parusanship in Congress.
at a time when party should be sunk
I'm patriotism. and this result will be
the fault OF The majority in the House
Tt would be I'm far better taste if Speak
er Reed and his fellow Republicans
would meet the suggestions Of the
President i'm the spirit in which they
are offered Measures of relief. such
as are asked for by che President. can
De passed without forcing party ideas
TO the front Mr.. Reed appears to have
Che idea that this is a time TO advance
his Presidential ambitions. He is mis-
taken Bmcombe is not in. order just
now. the situation is too serious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
SECOND PAGE.

SECOND PAGE.
For Rent-Garden Farm.
Candies. Fruits. Nuts, etc.-NeW
York Candy Factory.
Furniture-White, Handley & Eos
ter.
FOURTH PAGE.
Wanted-Agents.
Wanted-Man TO Manage Office.
Dress GOOds-JOs Horne & Co.
WanteQ-MOney.
stockholders Meeting Nir-
ginia Printing Co.
For Rent-Ge0. j. MathisOn.
Clearance Sale Of Calendars and Hol-
idav -Stanton's Old City Book
Store.
FIFTH PAGE.
A Few Hints-G. Mendel & Co.
Orera HOuse-A Texas Steer.
Grand Opera HOuse-Virginia John
son.
Fifty Presents
EIGHTH PAGE.
Good Tidngs of Great Joy-Geo. Z.
Sdfel & Co.
Hope Springs Eternal-McFadden 5.
Holiday GOOds-StOne & Thomas
Our Aim-GeO. NJ Shook & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
HON. JOHN o. PENDLEToN
- Fvaning News-

Washington Evening News.
The successor of Hon. John o. Pen
dletOn. from Wheeling. W. Va, dis
trict. in the House. is Capt. B. B. Dow
ener. The district IS usually Democrat
lie, and Pendleton had no trouble in
carrying It twice, but last year he saw
what was coming and did not seek a
denomination. DOvener IS Republi-
lean. and the number of Wheeling Dem
Ocrats who stayed away from the polls
on election day was large enough TO en-
able the Republicans to elect him.
Dovener will not be as conspicuous in
the House debates as PendletOn was
for il is not in him. PendletOn is an
able man. and when he made a speech
even Thomas B. Reed listened to what
he had 20 say. which was always well
said. Pendleton. by the way, wants to
be Governor Of West Virginia. so a West
Virginia Democrat. who is in the city
informed the Washington News repOr-
ter. He y one Of the strongest Dem
Ocrats in the State and I think the
West Virginia Democrats will appreci-
ate this and recognize him by making
him their gubernatOrial candidate" said
this gentleman. The Hon. John o. is
a cuckoo Of pureSt ray serene. He is
for sound money, and his position on
the tariff question is that Of a conserva-
tive. which will be a strong recOmmen-
dat!on TO the West Virginia Democracy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

A correspondent in another column
has a good word to say for General c. C.
Watts for the gubernatorial nomination
on the Democratic ticket. Gen. Watts
would hustle the other gentlemen in the
field and If nominated he would be
ele..el
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
A LARGE FUNERAL

The funeral of Alfred Teagardner,
who died so suddenly Friday morning,
took place from his late residence in
upper BenwOod yesterday afternoon at
three o'clock. The interment took
place at the Peninsula cemetery. Four
lodges of the Shield of Honor and one
of the Odd Fellows. to which orders
Mr.. Teagardner belonged. accompanied
by a brass band, followed the remains
to the place of burial. It was a very
large funeral. and the services at the
house We're of a very impressive and
interesting nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
o.. A;,,o 100000 worth of
OQI ALL. Christmas business
to-day and tomorrow. Read our large
lad. GEO VI. SHOOK & co.

Great bargain in Trunks on a special
lot we bought al sacrifice. consisting
Of fine Sole Leather Trunks, also fine
brass trimmed and leather bound. skirt
and steamer Trunks. in various styles.
suitable for lady or gentleman.
ETZ q SEIFERT.
Eleventh and Main streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

Delegate Flynn. of Oklahoma, informs
a Washington correspondent that all the
Five Civilized Tribes viii send repre-
sertativss TO the present Congress 20
oppose the proposed opening Of the In
dian Territory. The resolution OF Sen
a,or Plat on the operation Of the Fed
eral treaties with the Five Tribes has
brought mp for decisive discussion the
report Of the Dawes Commission. Sen
ator Platcs resolution declares that the
Federal Government is no longer bound
TO preserve tribunal government in the
lawless territory. The fact is there
are now nearly * times as many whites
as Indians in the territory. and three
four.hs Of the domain is controlled by
about one hundred men who are not
Indians.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

The guIeless Pennsylvania state
Grange some weeks ago gave the Pro
tec-.ye Tariff League Of New York and
the Home Market Club Of Boston two
posers. by asking whether a tariff on
Imports can protect the home market
prices Of agricultural staples while the
surplus Of these is sold for export at the
home market prices; also, whether
bounty on agricultural exports would
not be JUS, and equitable so log as
protection" by tariff on imports should
be i'm operation. Up to date no answer
has been returned. A few more ques-
tons like these viii close up the query
bureaus Of these associations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

Congress can make the country very
acceptable Christmas gift by rallying
around the President in defense OF the
T.. s. Treasury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

Now is your opportunity to purchase
a fine present. Our stock is being re-
plenished every day. McNamee's, 2137
Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

The London Shipping World takes
this honest and common sense view OF
the Venezuela case. IF our cause S a
fair one. we have nothing 10 fear from
arbitration. II we have behaved In
grasping and an arbitrary way and
have presumed upon our strength TO set
justice aside. we ought TO be stopped
IN our unrigh,e0us career.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

Whether it's Monroe doctrine or
Cleveland doctrine, iy goes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
A DESIRABLE BOOK

A publication that is almost indispen-
sable to Sabbath School teachers is
"PelOubet's Select Notes on the Inter
national Sabbath School Lessons" The
edition for 1896 can now be procured at
Stanton's book store. This work is an
invaluable aid 10 teachers in prepare
ton Of the lessons for instruction.
Many features and facts that would pos
s.bly be overlooked are included in the
resume for each lesson. The book would
prove a very desirable Christmas pres
ent to a Sabbath school teacher friend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

Sole Leather Trunks.-It will pay you
to examine our stock before purchasing.
ETZ q SEIFERT.
Eleventh and Main streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

We have a few more Of those Fine
Gold Stick-Pins left. See them. They
are beauties. McNamee's, 21S7 Market
street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

An elegant stock Of Gold Link Cuff
Buttons at McNamee's. 2131 Market
street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
Re9istfr
CHARLES II. TANEY, General Manager.

The REGISTER. embracing its several
editions. is entered at the FostoI'ce iii
Wheeling. vs.. Va, as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

inst received. fine line OF Boys WatC hes,
gold filled, silver and nickel
\. F. STAUVER,
2I47 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

Nothing more appropriate for q
Christmas present than a nice Trunk
or Travelling Bag. We can save you
money. ETZ & SEIFERT,
Eleventh and Main streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
2CC yard.
soc yard.

Handsome BLACK M0HAIR and
WOOL SUITINGS---StyIish wide-wale
and Matte weaves---spIendid quality,
good weight, good black, exceptional
value, so inches wide,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23
81 yard.
BrOadClOths.

BrOadCIOth story, the like OF which
you've never heard, and when you see
and know the facts, we believe you'll
say So BROADCLOTH assOrtments;
every piece of which was imported
from best foreign manufacturers
from first hands in every instance
no middlemen's profit to add to GUS
TONER'S cOst---aI choicest shades,
from delicate tan, nile and other even
ing shades to every staple color on
the fashionable list beautiful quail
ity, soft, glossy finish, firm, close
weave---ex examine the map" feel the
weight and body to these BrOadcIoths
as compared with others for which
you're asked SOC to ST more, and tell
us what you think Of THIS BROAD
CLOTH 0FFERING--$2, $3.50 and
So GOODS. with all the above import
ant strong points of merit, 81 and
50 inches wide,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-23

HOLIDAY GOODS at c. Hess & Sons.
Fuu line of Dents and Adler's Kid Gloves
and Dress shields
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HOLIDAY GOODS at c. Hess & sons
Buy the celebrated Eighmie White shirt.
Fits perfect. Price S1.OO.