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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
THE HEALTH COMMITTEE.
Business TRANSACTED at the Meeting
Held Last Evening
The Squabble Over the Health
officers Alleged Irregularities.
Dr. Walden Will Make an I'm
portant Decision To-Day - Bids
for the New Hospital - Other
Matters.

AT to-night's session of Council the
Committee on Health will present a re-
port concerning the charges made
against DR.. J. G. Walden. The Com
mittee met last night, and secured a
verbal opinion from the City Solicitor
A member of the Committee held a
conference with the Health Officer the
upshot of which was the adoption OF
motion to postpone action until the
doctor gives a definite answer this af-
ternoon. Whether or not this means
that the Health Officer will tender his
resignation. will be determined at to-
nights meeting of Council.
The session was called TO order by Dr.
Taylor in the absence Of the chairman,
DR.. Stathers, who came In some minutes
later. Clerk Henning called the roll.
MeSsrs. Taylor, Amet, McKelyey, Hal
er Ebeling. Farrell and the city solic-
itor answering to their names, Health
Officer DR.. J. q. Walden was also pres
ent.
Bids for the erection Of new hospi-
tal were opened. The following BIDS
were read: J. Camp, 1852; ]. II. Kraft,
s1175SO: J. Weiselt, S1,273; E. Hamm,
81 800 A. X. Conley, S1,317; T. Metz
ger. 81 ,455; S. Engleharts$1,3O H.. and
! Rose $12S2; Holiday & son, 81, ,402;
and John G. Clator, $1,9S5. The bid Of
J. H. Kraft at $1,175.S0 proved to be
the lowest.
Mr. Farrell moved that the contract
be awarded to j. H. Kraft. Mr.. Haller
suggested that a bond be required for
the completion of the structure in
thirty days. The fixing of bond was
discussed at length several members
intimating that the bidder could not
furnish a heavy bond, Mr.. Haller amen
ed Mr.. Farrels motion to specify
bond of 800 which was accepted. The
original motion and the amendment
we're adopted City Solicitor S. O..
Royce was instructed to draw up the
contract.
The next business taken up was a
number of bills from the Health Off
GERS assistant and guards: John Dow
Ter S46 for services from August l, to
the 26 inst. Guards, Albert Drum,
sixteen days. $93; David Davis, sixteen
days. S33: James Crimbacker, six days,
s13. Fred Brown, fifteen days, $40; Fred
Scbaefer. sixteen days, S34; J. Neslin,
six davs so: Reilly Mccormick, six
days. $40: Fred COltz assistant at the
nest house. S11.50, Mrs. Linden for
clothes destroyed, SIS; ]. A. Dimmey,
for the BiItz milk bill, $3.50; Sonnebum
& Friedenburg. a new suit $40; J..
p smith. clothes destroyed, S15.25; l..
Seabright. milk bill. 1888. Total ag-
gregating S35O.23, which were ordered
naid with the exception of the Linden
and Smith bills, which were deferred
until A future meeting as several Of the
committe we're of the opinion that the
citv could not be held responsible for
the destruction Of clothes worn through
contagious diseases.
Bills to the amount of s20S.59 which
were ordered paid by the special sub
committe were acceped by ne health
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committee. w. II. Hague agreed 10 ue-
duct 10 per cent on his bill. Mr.. Far
rel complained about the bad taste Oh
The water during the past week, ana III,
uuired whether or not something couiu
be done. Lo,.h
Mr. Ebel,ng moved that the health
officer be instructed to examine ne san
itary condition of the sewers ana Apply
copperas where it is necessary. IhlS
motion was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Haller the health OF
fcer was directed 10 notify Superintend-
emf Varnev of the water board TO nush
out the sewers once a week.
The question governing the dry vaults
about the city was brought up Dy MT
McKelvey and discussed by the memoer
at length. The health officer was IN
sructed TO carry out the provisions OF
the ordinance. compelling people whc
neglect their vaults to apply carDoh'
acid or copperas.
Mr.. McKelvey desired to know
whether the new hospital was to Dc
christened City Hospital or not. The
hjdeous name of pest house should no'
be applied. The committee held ina
II should be proper to name 1t CITY
Hospital il being understood that th'
present institution on the South Sid'
will probably change its name.
Unfinished business was next taken
I'D. and Clerk Henning stated that the
alleged Irregularities of Health Othcer
DR.. J. G.. Walden, which were inquired
into at the last meeting OF the com
mittee and action deferred until last
nights meeting was the next business
to be taken up.
Chairman Stathers called upon CITY
Solicitor S. o. Boyce for an answer 10
the questions propounded by the Health
Committee at the last meeting. Mr..
Boyce stated that there are many uh-
pleasant happenings in ones lie. one
above many is the statement when
am about to make in regard 10 the
Health Officers case" He informed
the committee that he would only make
verbal answer TO the committee
questions last night, and prepare
written answer to-day. The 80
licitor held that the Health Officer
could be removed if it be the desire OF
Council. lie feleTTeu W HcO1loh - P"t9N
81. an act of the Legislature OF 1881
amending the city ordinance. If the
remarks Of Mr.. Dowler are true the
Health officer could be removed. The
remarks of the Solicitor were very
brief. but right to the point.
Mr.. Ebeling arose and stepped into
the hall. inviting the Health Officer tC
private consultation. during which
the committee discussed the situation
After several minutes Mr.. Ebeling re-
turned and stated that the doctor de-
sired until this afternoon at foul
o'clock to consider the matter. He
then made a motion to this effect, stat
ing that he wanted TO give the doctor
fair trial. and did not want to pusf
matters on him. The motion was
adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Farrell the com,
mttee adjourned
A Register reporter desired to know
of Mr.. Ebeling what transpired in the
consultation with the Health Officer
He responded that it was an under
standing between himself and the doc
| for -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.
Boston Crowded with People to Wit
ness the Big Parade To-Day Rail-
road Men Surprised

Boston. Mass. August 26.-Boston
has surrendered to an invading army
and tonight it is in the hands OF 25,OOO
Sir knights Templar. These with the
ladies accompanying them and the i'm
mense throng of visitors attracted to
the Hub by the conclave and low rail-
road rates. have swelled the city's popu-
lation to such an extent as to cause one
to wonder if all the inhabitants of
Greater Boston have not been forced in
side the city limits.
All day long Communicates have been
arriving from North, South, East and
West. BY hundreds and fifties they
have come, in coach, parlor cars, sleep
er and specials, until tonight there is
assembled here an army the like Of
which in splendor and good fellowship
has never been seen before in Boston.
The entire city has donned a holiday
dress and on every hand flags, banners,
gaily colored streamers and flashing
lights meet the eye.
The different hotels where the large
communicates are making their head
quarters have been jammed to the doors.
Each commandery is keeping open
house. and a constant stream OF human
ity in black and gold regalia has been
pouring in and out since early this
morning
The principal reception of the day
was at the headquarters Of Boston Com
mandery in Horticultural hall. Two
tables stretched from one and OF the
long hall to the other loaded viii eata-
bles. A general invitation was eXtened
to the visiting Sir Knigts o make
themselves at home and here was no
formality.
Tonight everyone is well settled and
the preparations for to-morrow's pa
genat are being completed.
Among the arrivals Of the day at the
Union Station were: Wheeling, Of West
Virginia: Cavalry. of Defan, Ohio: Reed,
Of Toledo. Ohio; Palestine, Of Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
CALDwELL's LITTLE BOOM.
The Judge is for Free silver Without Res
ervatiOn.

Topeka, Kas, August 26.-Judge
Henry F. Caldwell of the United States
Circuit Court, is here to-day to enter a
decree tomorrow for the sale Of the
Santa Fe railroad. In connection with
the mention of his name as a Presiden-
tial candidate, he was asked: Would
YOU accept if you were nominated?'
Il would prefer not to talk about the
matter, and have nothing to do with
whatever talk has been going the
rounds" replied the judge, but in a
manner which indicated that he would
not be averse to become a candidate for
his party.
The people in the West understand
that you are for free silver. That is
where YOU stand, is it not?' questioned
the reporter.
Yes. sir: that is correct. l am for
free silver without reservation or any
reference to an international agree
ment"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
\ Good Crowd and Fine sport at Fleet
wood Park.

New York. August 26-The Grand
Circuit trotting races began to-day at
Fleetwood Park with fine sport and a
good Monday crowd, 1000 persons
were present.
The weather was perfect and the
old track in remarkably good condi-
ton for fast time every heat winner OF
the day making a new record. El Raml,
a four-year-old that has won many ra-
ces in the Grand Circuit this season,
was the favorite in the first race for
2:30 trotters and he would probably
have won in the straight heats but for
an ugly acciden in the third round,
when he fell in a heap, throwing his
driver. Fred Howard violently to the
ground and injuring him badly. Bur-
lingame driven by John Dickerson,
ran over El Rami and around the track
until stopped. Dickinson was thrown
out but escaped unhurt. Isaac Fleming,
the driver of Nomad also went down in
the wreck, but got off with a severe
shaking up. The others went on in
the race and with FL Rami out OF 1t,
Prince Purdy won cleverly
The judges decided that El Rami was
distanced, but they permitted the others
to start again. Prince Purdy won the
next two heats in handsome style, max
ing a record of 2:15A.
Moonstone was a rather Easy winner
of the 2:10 for which Paul started a
strong favOrite In the second heat
Moonstone lowered her record to 2:Oy.
The 2:17 class race had 70 be post
poned on account of darkness.
Catherine Leyburn, the winner Of the
first heat in 2:14, was an outsider in
the betting. Benton Wilkes going to
the post favorite He outclassed the
Onward mare and won with something
to spare in 2:13, coming back the next
heat in 2:14.
Following are the entries for Sleeps
head Bay for August q: First main
track. Walter, 1873; Adelbert, 115; Can
bury. II; Ben Brush, 102; FlOretta III,
go: Right Royal, 81; Volley, 81.
Sesond. 5s Autumn Maiden Stakes:
IaVienta. 119; Hamilton |, 118; Sill
yer II, 11S; Sanmarco 11S; Senator
11S; King of Bohemia, rs; Senator
Murphy. 118: St. Agnes, 1l5; Archline,
us; Article, 115, Runover, 1l5.
Third mile selling-Kennel, 10S; Ha-
ZletOu. lUb, luuEts lVDs II lSu iNcci' lVo >
Sun Up. 1O5; Blasco, 104; April Fool,
1O3 Andrews, 1O2; SAINT Tlar.O, 1O2;
Silk Gown. 100; The Coon, SO; Lady
Diamond, 81.
Fourth, u Dolphin Stakes-NanM
Pooh. II: Monaco, ia; Salvation, 10;
Reydel Carreres. 10; Dolabra, 107;
Bmma c., 1O5; Bassett, 104; Connisseur,
1O4.
Fifth 4 Sellling.-Santiago. 113; Dog
gett. los; Semper Lex, 105; Candida
bra. 103: Marshall, 80; Little Matt, 81;
Little Tom, 81; Light Foot, 90; Sir Dix
on, jr., SO.
Sixth mile handicap on turf.-Henry
Young, 115; Peacemaker, 113; Long
Beach. 10: Helen Nichols. 10S; Sir
Francis, los; Brandywine, 1O5; Captain
T, 105.
IF YOU are weak and worn out, or
have that tired feeling, Hoods Sar-
saparilla is just the medicine to re-
store your strength and give you a
good appetite. Hoods makes pure
blood.
HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and live. medicine. Harmless,
reliable, Sue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27

Eleven Jurors Se'ect5d-Each Side
Has It's Case Well in Hand and a
Hard Legal Battle is Expected.

San Francisco, August 26.-At to-
davs session of the Durant case, two
veuiremeu were passed by both sides
and sworn in. making eleven jurors
now selected 20 try the case. The new
jurors are David Brooks, liveryman.
and j. n. Babbitt. wagon maker AS
soon as one more juror is obtained, the
actual trial of the case viii begin, as
the prosecution has abandoned the plan
announced some time ago TO try the
case with fourteen jurors. as permitted
I'm an act passed by The last Legislature.
Each side now has its case well in hand
and a hard legal battle is expected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
AG ASS COMBINE
Formed by Manufacturers at Cleveland
Yesterday.

Cleveland Ohio, August 26.-Win-
dow glass manufacturers from Ohio,
PENNSYLVANIA. Indiana and Illinois
met here to-day and organized a COM
bination. the purpose of which is to ad-
vance prices 10 meet the increase in the
price and the prospective advance in
wages. 1t was decided to establish two
agepcies for the sale of products of the
factories. One will be located in In
diana and the other in Pittsburg, and
all sales shall be made through these
agencies. the prices to be regulated by
districts. 1t was decided not to resume
operations at the factories until Sep
tember. q. In the meantime the wage
question. over which there has been a
spirited controversy, will be referred
to a committee, to report at the next
meeting. which will be held soon. The
election of officers will occur at that
meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
NEW TELEPHONE COMPANY.

cleveland. o., August 26.-Colonel
VIM. p. Fogg, Of New York, is in the
citv as a representative Of a wealthy
New York syndicate. to organize a new
teIenbone company to compete with the
RelI company. The new organization
,,.il bA known as the Subscribers Au-
tomato Telephone Company OIL CleEe- eve
land and will be capitalized at 81 ,OOO;-
GOO TO be divided into shares OF $oV.
The rates. as compared with those now
charged by the Bell Company, will be
very low.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
CArrIY FIOATFD.

BROOKLYN. n. Y. August 26.-Nalky-
rie MI. was safely foated at 9 o'clock
This morning and later was towed to
sandy Hook. With her racing spars
set She showed clearly to be the high
est type of racing yacht that has ever
been sent to this country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27

Havana, August 26.-Accordinp II
Official adyices. an engagement betweer
the Spanish troops and tba insa,rgents
lasting an hour and a half has beoT
fought at NiQuero. near Man2anulo,
province OF Santiago De Olba. The in1
surgents are said to have lost - killed
and wounded, and their leader Reiter,
is said to be seriously wounded
Havana, August pa column ~ 2o0
Spanish troops. commanded hv Lieut..
Colonel Teruel It IS arlourcesi re-.
Gently attacked the insurgents. stello
and Angel, who have O following of
about $50 men, near Doleritas in the
Remedies district in The province OF
Santa Clara. The so-caned "Ameri-
can Company OF the column charged
with the bayonet and captured three
insurgent positions. The Insurgents
lost three killed and lhc troops cap
tured twelve saddled horses and one
prisoner, the father of Angel.
Six railroad bridges on,the Tunas dis
trict of Santi Espiriu. province Of
Clara, have been restored During tho
attack on the fort at Nignera. the in4
surgent lieutenant, Magin Perez waa
killed. The troops lost two men killed
and three wounded.
According to the details received
from official forces regarding the light
at NiRuera. the insur9.nt leader waa
wounded in both arms Ii is also statG
ed that the insurgent leader. Alouzd
Rivero, with seven hundred mon. has
arrived in the neighborhOod Of NiguI
era.
A column commanded by Lieutenant
Colonel Vale. numbering about 1S0
men, has had a sdrmish with the in
surgent band commanded by Nmea
and numbering, according 10 official ad
vices, $40 men. The insurgents are
said to have been compelled to abandon
the positions which they occupied on
Mount Caussito, leaving seven wounded
on the field. The official reports say
that only two soldiers were wounded
during the engagement.
Information received hep--LY tL!
government is 10 the effect that Rofof
has been reinforced by 1000 insurgenti
in the province OF Puerto Principe, anC
with these the forces of Sanchez, he
is said to be moving upon Santa Clara
The father of Serafn Sanchez died re-
Gently at Santa Bspritu.
Colonel Copello has arrived from
Santiago de Cuba. and has appointed
chiefs for the battalion of public order
and police of Havana.
Upmann, the banker, to-day advance
ed the government the sum of'$5OO,0O0.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
llBYS BOLD dash.
rm2n Of the State Committee
D3pOSed.

Three of the One Hundred
rwenty-One Members of the
littee Attend the Meeting
Interest of Quay-The Sit
Exciting and Uncertain.
Factions Claiming Victory.
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THE CUBAN REBELLION.
A Small Band Of Insurgents Routed b,
the Spaliards.

Rolof Reinforced by Two Thou.
sand Men and is Said to be- NOV.
ing on Santa Clara-An the News
Duly Sifted by Spanish OAacialz)
A Banker Advances the Governl
ment 100000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
sADsTOEY



Portland Ore. August pa sad
story of mothers murder of her boy
and subsequent attempt at suicide is
reported n q special telegram TO the
Oreg0niau from Independence. The
wife of James TettherOw q well-tO-do
farmer living near the Lackiamite riv-
er arose before the others of The fam
iIy were awake and. wrapping her six
year-old boy i'm a quilt took him to the
river and held his head under water
Uuul life was gone. Throwing the
body into the river. she returned 20 the
house. awakened her husband and ask
el him 20 go for a doctor. The hus-
band put her OFT and rolled over to go
to sleep. The wife again left The house
bur tlis time was followed She went
tO lhe river and threw herself in, but
was quickly rescued though she fought
/ her rescuers with desperation. When
the body was missed she told how she
had taken him 10 a mice bathing pool,
and although he clng to my neck and
begged me not to. put him i'm. I held
his head under water Mrs. Tetthe-
row s. Thought 90 De insane
TT WAS GFRTIE HILNER.
London. AUGUST 26-At the inquest
to-day upon the remains of Gertrude
Naystou. who was shot and killed by
her husband. after which the latter at
tempted suicide. and is now in the
hospital. the evidence showed that the
deceased was formerly q member of
Cqiety Theatre Company. under the
stage name of Gertie Hilyer. and that
She plaved I'm the United States i'm 1894,
under the management of Mr. Henry r.
Abbev It was also shown at the in
opesr that she was The daughter Of
a naval captain and that she married a
esb driver Jealousy is supposed TO
have been the cause of the tragedy and
e7 American named Simpson was men
tionsd as frequently sending her
money.
NV how was taken with a disease re-
ssmbIing bloody fuX. The first thing
.Sorebt of was Chamberlan's Cole.
Cbo's~a and Diarrhoea Remedy. TWO
5osas ,f it settled the matter and cured
bir, sound and we'll. l heartily recon-
mend rb,s remedy 10 all persons suf-
ss~ir- from q like complaint. / viii
svsvs~ anv inquiries regarding it when
s+arn fs inclOsed. refer 20 any coun-
m Official as TO my reliability. VIM.
Roach. ]. p, Primroy, Campbell county,
Tenn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27

s1urg Pa. August Ex-senator
and his followers made a bold
to-day In the fight for Republican
macy in this State. by taking pos
ION of the State Committee and de-
ing B. r.. Gukeson from the chair
sbip. Their object In doing this
was to place themselves i'm position to
prepare the rolls Of the delegates for
tuesday's convention, so that they
might appear before that body with
pr.ma facie case.
What the effect of this move viii be
cannot yet be- foretold, and the next
move of the Hastings people is looked
Tor with great interest
The situation in general tonight is
INTENSELY EXCITING
and altogether uncertain. Both fac
ions are claiming victory, but it must
1e admitted that those who are oppos-
.c The aspirations of Senator Quay are
na most serene and confident. The
Junior Senator has his headquarters at
.. LoChie. Hotel. where he has put i'm
very busy dag and night The dele
..- are slow iu arriving not more
l..t of tle -N9 having reached
city, As they arrive they are con-
U..e. for rbe first time in the his
the Republican party in this
dual headquarters of the
Committee. one of these is az
..mwOuWa. lth Hotel and is iu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27

Washington. D. c., August 26.-Tha
State Department has received no adj
vices concerning the Key West disa
patch that Sanguilly and AguerreS
American citizens. confined at Nora
Castle. had been released. II was
stated that about eight or ten persons,
American citizens. or claiming to DO
such. were under arrest in Cuba, and
that Sanguilly and Agcrre were tho
most important of the number. These
men at first were 10 have been tried
by the military courts. but through tho.
Intervention Of the United states they
we're allowed a trial iu the ciyil courts
and an opportunity 10 prove their IN
nocence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
A CHASTITY CLIMAX
To the Rec ~ -onesS in a Cali
49, 80 Id Town

Murderers Taken From Jail
Dy Mob of Two Hundred and
Fifty Men and Lynched-A Re
minder of Similar Scenes During
the Gold Excitement Forty Years
Ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS.

Huntington, W Va, August 20
Jobn Dane. the noted forger, who so
effectually worked so many citizens in
this section of the State two years ago
i'm the counterfeiting business, was
sentenced TO five years in the peniten-
tiary from Lincoln county. He was ar
rested only a short time ago in the
mountains near St. Albans, having
evaded the authorities for many
months.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27
STEAMSHIPS.

New York, August 26.-Arrived
Steamer Saale, Bremen
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-27

IF YOU are weak and worn out, or
have that tired feeling, Hoods Sar-
saparilla is just the medicine to re-
store your strength and give you
good appetite. Hoods makes pure
blood.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-01-18
CONICVILLE REPORT.

Mr.. Samuel Swartz, died Jan. 10th,
aged II ears.
Nc g.. B. Miller has been quite i'll for
several days, suffering with quinsy, rheu-
matism and erysipeias, but are glad to say
she 4, improving under the skilful treat-
nent of DR.. J. r. Fletcher. The Doctor
took a sleigh ride a few days ago and
says he did not upset.
The boys all say Ar. Len Hardy would
make a coed minister, he would never
disappoiut his people.
Mr.. J. W. NcQuay lie quite lonely since
some one went on a visit. We all sym
pa;bize with Willie
Mr.. J. F. Webb and family left here
fer Culpsper county whore they expect
to spend few days with relatives, after
which they will return to their home at
Mason City, Ill.
Mr.. Chas. Lonas, Of Cross Roads, sur
prised our people Tuesday evening by
bringing sleigh load of Young ladies
ard gentlemen all of whom seemed to en-.
JOY themselves.
Mr. Clarence Estep, of Urbana, Ohio,
is visiting his father. Mr.. G. Estep. He
has been away nearly two years. l.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-01-18
RACK ROAD POINTS

We are at this writing experiencing
some of the Seyerest weather ever known
to our Oldest residents. The roads at
some points are impossible.
Mr. Frank Painter, of Capon Road,
spent few days on a business trip in this
vicinity, last week.
Al attempt at singing not long since
only proved fsrlorn failure on account
of the sisging master not putting in an
appearance.
Rev. r. H. Mowery preached a very
able sermon last Sunday night at Mt.
Scion School House. His sermon was
logical, lucid and to the point.
We are informed that Mr.. Luther
Hotel, being 10 great hurry to get
home the other Sunday svsaing, had the
misfortune to straddle oyer . scrub oak
aud badly lacerate the lining OF sev
svercOat. BILL NYE, JR.