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The evening times., 1895-08-29
wAR oxArHn FARMnRs.
Church Peobfe OBJECT to Truck Haul
ing ON Sunday.

NIX Ou 6OnUoys
Moorestown. Pa. Aug, 29.-The church
people of Mooresto wnare up inarms against
the farmers yh6 haul truck TO the Phila-
delphla markets on Sunday nights, and
there is everYsddication OF q merry war
being waged bet ween the two. It is the
custom of the fatmers of this section to
gather their truck on Sundays, and start
for market With u between 7:30 and IL
ut night They Sn pass through Moores-
town by the way of Main street on
which are situated seven churches. These
wagons pass through by the hundreds,
and the noise. made going over the cobble-
stonca H. 50 great that the services in the
various churches have to be well-nigh sus
pended
Rev. W. T. o. Lrmbar, OF the Baptist
Church, 10 at the head OF the movement
to have the Sunday traffic suppressed.
First the Township Committee was asked
to restrict farm wagons passing through
during the hours for Fervice, or compel
the farmers to uFe a side street but as that
body is composed chiefly OF farmers them
seiveR, they declined, saying it was be-
yond their jurisdiction.
The next step TO be taken by the church
people will te formally To request the
farmers to abate the nuifance. II this
does not have the desired effect, then it
is proposed 10 have all the offenders ar
rested under the old blue laws which make
10 punishable offenee to perform secular
labor on the Sabbath.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
LABOR MEN SEB M'ADO0
They Personally Request That the
Marine Band May Remain.
Further Hearing VIII BE Had, But
1t Is Pr0ba BILE That the Order
Will Not Be Revoked.

8. A. Clements, W. II. Stickell, John
Fitzgerald, NJ. F. Hobbs, John b. Ireland,
and Charles Wells, representatives of the
Plasterer and Plate Printers labor
unions, OF this city, appeared before Mr..
McAdoo, Assistant Secretary Of the Navy,
to-day and protested against his order OF
yesterday, sending the United States Ma
rins Band to Philadelphia to participate
in the Labor Day celebration there.
The Washington organizations said that
they had contracted some time ago with
Prof. FranciulD, the leader OF the band, to
play here for their organizations on Labor
Day. a.a -
Mr.. McAdoo tsad them that the only re-
quest received by the department for the
services of the sand on Labor Day had
come from the Letter Carriers Associa-
tion OF Philadelphia. and that knowing
nothing OF the contract of the Washington
labor organizations. he had granted it.
The probabilities are that the order will
stand and that the band will go to Phila-
delphia. There is a chance, however, that
the band pay bSdivided, a section remain
ing here ana th Fsction going tn Ptfilaael-
phia.''A fuest,ed as to-whetheE ss,.is can
be done has arisen. 1t is claimed that the
order of Mr.. NeAdso directs fhe'@ baha'''to
go to Phhadelthi and Not portion of it.
Prof, ,Faneul vas given a further hear
ing ut O'clock this afternoon before
Acting Secretary McAdoo. He Will be
expected 10 e2ffain why the application
of any labor organization for the ser
vices of the Marine Band on Labor Day
if actually made, as asserted. was not
laid before the Department for aetion, as
the band cannot fill any private contracts
without the consent OF the Secretary of
the Navy.
The evening times., 1895-08-29

orally tend inward to this strip on either
side along its whole length. 1t is certain
that the conditions causing this remark
able rain are to be sought for in the upper
air. 1t is generally believed that the mere
mingiing Of two currents Of air Of differ
ent temperature cannot produce rain. The
West India storm has now reached the.
west gulf, and will probably lose much
of its intensity when it passes Off the
water.
Prospects are favorable for q culmina-
tion of the present heat In q thunder storm
tonight, and cooler weather probably
continuing several days. II the thunder
storm does not come. however, the cooler
weather may be delayed till tomorrow v
morning.
Forecast Till 9 p. NJ. Friday.
For the District Of Columbia, Eastern
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Della ware,
Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia, Ten
nessee and Kentucky. thunder showers are
probable this afternoon. followed by TAN;
slightly cooler; west to south west winds.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Chicago Board OF Trade.
HELD FOR RANSOM.

Paymen of a Forced Check stopped
In the Nick of Time.
Buffalo. N. Y, Aug. 2S.-Henry D. Fitz-
gerald, a weli-known attorney aud for
many years United States commissioner,
was kidnapped last Saturday night and
held until he paid for his liberty Early
In the evening Fitzgerald met three tough
characters on the East Side, and at their
invitation went to au opium joint on
Michigan street.
When they got him in the room they fell
upon him. and after choking him until he
was almost fnsensible. stripped his cloth
ing from bis body and chained MIN to a
chair. They then demanded check for
500. He refused at first, but several
hours In q cramped position caused him
to change his mind, and he gave them q
check for $50 on the Farmers and Mechan-
les Bank.
After giving the check he was allowed to
go. Monday morning he stopped pay
ment on the check, but 1t was cashed by q
saloon keeper through the German Bank
and sent TO the Farmers Bank for collec-
tion
When the cashier of the German Bank
learned of the circumstances through the
check he sent for the saloon keeper and
forced him to return the money which he
was holding for the gang. Fitzgerald
had been drinking heavily aud was on the
verge of deliriHm tremens when he fell In
with the kidnappers. He declined TO msks
complaint against his assailants, and no
arrests have been made, although the po
lice know the names of all con ncerued.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
WALLS AND ROOFS WRECKED.

Four Violent Earthquake Shocks in
Oaxaca, Mex.
Mexico City, Aug. 29.-Four violent
earthquake shocks are reported from
Pinotcpa and Nacional, in Oaxaca,
causing widespread terror.
Each shock had a violent effect upon
buildings. Walls were rent and roofs
caved in. The inhabitants of the stricken
towns have taken refuge in the open country
in fear of other formidable shocks, as q
comparatively slight trembl ing con-
tinues.
The severe shocks were preceded by q
loud roar, coming from the sea. and it is
believed in the stricken locality that Q
subteranean volcano is on the point of erup-
ton. -.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
CAUGHT THE ABDUCToRs.
Six Men Connected With the Noted
Fitzgerald Case. q.

Buffalo, N. Y, Aug 29.-Six men con-
cerned in the abduction of United States
Commissioner Fitzgerald, We're arrested
this morning and locked up at police head
quarters.
They esaid to belong to gang who have
often figured in police cases. They are
George Swartzenberg, an ex-saloonkeeper;
William Moody, william Kirby, an old-time
crook; Joseph Butler, William Pembroke
and Albert Petty. Fitzgerald is confined
in Jail, pending recovery from the effects
of his debauch.
With the exception of Swartzenberg, the
prisoners were taken before Judge King
and committed to Jail just before noon.
They will be Kept there until Fitzgerald
has sufficiently recovered himself to ap-
pear against them
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Veterans ON q Tour. .

Sixty-seven members OF Uzal Dodd Post,
No. 12. Grand Army of the Republic, Of
Orange, N j., arrived in Washington at
noon to-day from Hagerstown, Nd. The
members of the post represent twelve
regiments from various States. They have
visited the battlefieids of Antietam and
Gettysburg since leaving New Jersey.
and will spend several days at the Capital
before returning. The party went To
Mount Vernon this afternoon.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Costly Blaze In Parkersburg.

Parkersburg, ", Va, Aug. 2S.-Fire
broke out in the Davis blacksmith and wagon
shops on Third street at 6 O'Clock last night
and in an hour had destroyed the shops,
two residences, the carriage factory and
hardware store OF Arthur B. Smith and
damaged the electric light plant so that the
city was completely in darkness.
The loss is estimated to be between $780,
900 and $40 900, well covered by insur-
ance The origin of the fire is mystery.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
For a Theft Ten Years Ago.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 29.-Inspector
Reimer has received a difpatch from Gle.
bourne, Texas, announcing the arreet
there of Joseph N. Dubois, alias Col.
James Morrison, of Kansas City, who
ten years ago swindled several Milwau-
kee firms out of 50 900 on forged bills
of lading. The extent of his operations
may be inferred from the fact that Homer
Bros, of Boston, and Smith & Fasset, Of
New York, are losers to the amount OF
S25 900 through his methods.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
RHODES SENT TO JAIL.

He Is Found Guilty of Assaulting
- His Wife.
Capt. julius d. Rhodes had to answer
the charge ofassaulting his wife in the po-
lice court to-day.
Tho evidence showed that there was the
greatest illfeeling between the father and
the con and daughter. The prisoner was
fined SEQ for the assault, and in default
sixty days IN Jail.
When Rhodes gets out he will be tried
for the assault on his daughter.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
A Town without Water.

Springfield, Mo-, Aug 2S.-owing 10
break in the machinery at the water works
this city has been without water for. the
past forty eight hours, and the break can
not he repaired within another twenty
four hours A large force of extra police
men are on duty to guard against fire bugs
The fire engines are being used 10 pump
water from the river for urgent use.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
WHISKY AND A PISTOL.
Combination That Led RidenOur to
Wife Murder

Pittsburg, Aug. 29.-Yesterday after
noon Emanuel Ridenour, a resident Of
Ruffsdale, near Tarr's station, on the Penn
sylvania Railroad, quarreled with his
wife and terminated by shooting her three
times.
Mrs. Ridenour died within twenty min
utes, one bullet having lodged in her breast,
a second in her face, while the third shot
severed her hand from the wrist. Ride
nour had been attending q law suit at
Greensburg aed returned home in an intox-
icated condition. His wife was absent from
home when he arrived, and Ridenour be-
came enraged. s
When she appeared Ridenour met her
with q revolver. After an ex change of harsh
words the shooting occurred. Ridenouy
claims the shooting was accidental and
that he always loved bis wife.
The evening times., 1895-08-29

St. Louis. Aug. 29.-The weather has
been excessively hot here for the past
week ard to-day shows no signs of abate-
mcnt. The maximum temperature yes
terday was 80 degrees and at midnight
last night the mercury hovered around.
the 81 mark The intense humidity makes
the heat particularly oppress i've. At
10 O'Clock this morning the thermometer
registered 80 degrees.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
French Cities Jealous of Paris.

the city of Lyons, following the example
of other large cities and the General Coun-
Gil of Rhone have passed resolution
opposing the proposed exhibition in Paris
in 1900 on the ground that it would
derange the business of the country and
unduly favor Partisan capital to the det-
rinlent of other cities.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Quay Going Home.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 29.-senator Quay,
accompanied by his son, Richard, State
Senator Andrews, and ex-Sergeant at Arms
Harrah, left for his home, at Beaver, this
afternoon. He received hundreds of callers
to-day. He was In good spirits and ex-
pressed much qualification over the work
Of yesterdays convention.
The evening times., 1895-08-29

Money Wanted and to
Loan. We will loan you
money on improved or unim-
proved D. c.. real estate at S
and 6 per cent or to persons
contemplating building. No
delay where the security of
fered is good.
TO. ANDERSON d CO.,
eW g Street Northwest
The evening times., 1895-08-29
MRS. SHENOR FINED.

Agent Wilson Charges Her With Beat.
ing Charlie Wilson.
Mrs. Shenor, the mother of Charlie New
man, appeared before Judge Mills this
morning.
Agent Wilson, of the Board of Childrens'
Guardians, preferred charges of cruelty
against her. The boys back and legs were
badly bruised by ropes end, which his
mother used to whip him with.
The court fined Mrs. Shenor $5 or fif-
teen days for cruelty to her SON Sentence
was suspended, however, and the boy turn
ed over 10 the Board of Children's Guar
dians.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Capt. Bald wins Death Denied

Officers on duty at the War Department
regard the story telegraphed from Ell Reno.
Okla, that Capt. Baldwin, of the Fifth
Infantry, acting Indian agent at the Com
maDche and Apache agency, had been
killed by Indians as q fake" II there was
any truth whatever inthe story they think
that the Department would have been noti-
sied OF it long before this
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Ransom Takes the Oath.

Hon. Matt W. Ransom arrived in Wash
ington last night, and bright and early this
morning appeared at the State Department,
where he took the oath of office before q
notary public to enable him to reassume the
duties of the Mexican mission. Mr. RAN
SONS suspended salary will be resumed
from the date Of the OATH
The evening times., 1895-08-29
ENGLAND NOT INFORMED.
Lin Ping Cbang's Appointment Comes
Up in Commons. .--7..

London, Aug 2e.-In the House of Com
mons to-day Sir j. Kennaway, Conserva
tive, asked what Information the gov
ernment had in regard to the reported ap-
pointment OF Liu Ping Chang. formerly vice
roy OF Sz-Chuen, as Chinese high commits
sioner 10 investigate the circumstances OF
the Cheng Tu outrages.
Mr.. George N. Curzon, under foreign sec
retary, said the government had received
no Information that Lieu Ping Chang had
been appointed as alleged, The report Of
his appointment, be said, does not appear to
be true.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
wilson Now a Nimrod.

an honorary membership in the Greeubrief
(w. va.) Hunting Club, TO which he was
recently elected. This is q famous or
ganization and owns a magnificent pre-
serve of 10000 acres at the headwaters
Of the picturesque Greenbrier River
The evening times., 1895-08-29
THINGS ARE WARM.

hut New York Didn't Get the Heat
Expected-Hot in St. Louis.
New York, Aug. 29.-The heat of thls
morning. coupled with a large percent
age of humidity, caused general inn
preston among sufferers that to-day would
be record-breaker. Up to noon. how
ever. although the mercury was on
steady rise, no record had been broken.
Official Ferecaster Dunn said this morn
ing that there would probably be some
relief from the, heat by a shower some
time this evening. For tomorrow clear
and cooler weather Is promised. .
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Restored TO the ]

Restored TO the Public Domain.
The executive order issued year ago re.
serving from the public domain the group
known as the Lucia Islands in the Gulf of
Georgia, Washington, is to be revoked, and
part of the islands. about 300 acres, re-
stored to the domain for settlement.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
NECK AND NECK.

Close Running of the Defender anl
the vigtlant.
,Neresink Highlands. 2:1O p. m-The
Defender has Just turned the first mark
and is now heading about northeast.
POT p. nl., as timed from herr. e.-Vigflant
rounded first mark at 2:06:30.
Navesink Highlands, 2:12 p. m.-Both
boats are running 70. second mark with
booms swung to port.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Gold Reserve Increased.

The Treasury Department is Informed
that the Belmont Morgan syndicate to-day
deposited 81 800, 900 in gold in New York
in exchange for greenbacxs. This raises
the Treasury gold reserve to $1O1,7OO,-
900.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
To Forecluse a Mortgage.

Harry Williams to-day brought suit in
equity against Elizabeth schroth, and
others for the foreclosure of q deed of trust
executed on November 10, 1893, to Will
lam L. Elteriah and Madison A. Ballinger,
on lot and part OF lot 8, square 662
The evening times., 1895-08-29
AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening, the high
est and the lowest. and the closing prices
of the New York stock market yesterday,
as reported by silsby & Company
The evening times., 1895-08-29

Judge Harmon Here.
Attorney General Harmon, who came
from the White Sulphur Springs, Virginia,
yesterday, will eturn to-day.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Alexandria's Mayor Resigns.
to The Times-)

Especial to Tho TmeS-I
Alexandria, Va, Aug. 29.-Mr. John q.
Beckham, mayor, Of this city, to-day ten
dered his resignation 10 the City Council
Ill health causes him to retire.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
Indian Office Not Advised. !.

The Indian Office has received no advices
concerning the alleged trouble between
settlers and Indians in the Kaiispcll Val.
ley, as reported in dispatches from Spokane.
Warrington State.
The evening times., 1895-08-29

Yakey's Body Found.
Yakey's body was found at 2:3O to-day
by the crew of the police boat Blackburn.
The evening times., 1895-08-29
A su9;gcstion.

He-You are . puzzle to me-
She (colNyGWeli. you had better give
me up.-Truth-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

Mr.. c. Schnepf. government weather
observer. furnishes the following repor,
OF the weather in March: There were
eleven days fair, partly cloudy: cigh,
days clear; two cloudy without rain
1t rained on iivo days and showed on
eight.
Tho highest tenn pcrature was 6S on
the 18th, and tho lowest 81 on the 9th.
M average OF 30.4 degrees, ms againa,
.l9.S the year before. Tho rainfall last
month was bnlo " the Average tor March,
reaching only l.S9 inches, while last
year in the same month it was 2.:%:jj
inches. There wore two very severe
thundcratorms during the month.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05
LOCAL RREYITIEs.
Matters of Minor Moment In aud Aoou,
the CITY.

Matters of Minor Moment In aud About
the City.
OPERA HOUSE this evening-"Cleo-
patra"
1HE GRAND this evening-"The Troll
ley System"
IT is claimed that the late freezes have
been hard on the fruit trees.
MEETINGS OF tho council committees
on health and police are called tor this
evening.
An infan, child OF City Marshal John
Stuff, Of Bridgeport. died Wednesday
morning.
ENTERPRISE lodge No. 90, !. o. G. r,
has changed the date OF its entertain
ment to tho sd OF this month.
WILLIAM II. HALLER, tho real estate
agent, has moved his Office TO No. II
Twelfth street, Just east OF Market
l. the police court yesterday morn.
ing one plain drunk paid 81 and coats
and five Migrants were let 60 10 leave
town.
REV. JoHS A. CRAWFORD, Of H;llsboro,
Mich. au old Wheeling boy. preached a
very fine sermon at the Second Freshly.
terrain church last night.
MINNIE II. WARNKxE yesterday quail.
fed as the e1ecutrix OF the will OF Louis
Warneke, deceased, and gave bond in
$1,000, no surety being required.
CLERK Hook yesterday admitted to
record deed made April by Loren;z
Clatz and wife TO John Friesnuth, for
5000. lot 10 in John McLure's addition
to Wheeling.
THE Navarro club boys deny that its
ball at the Beethoven hall, Monday
evening. April 90, ia to he benefit 1t
is simply tor the entertainment. OF the
members and friends.
OFFICER HOLMES, Of the East Wheel.
ing beat, is the proud pos,essor OF a
Scotch collie dog, present from a
friend. While on his beat ut night the
dog sticks close TO his heels.
The !. o. 6. T. quartette, composed OF
J. Haller, S. Gibson, J. Hines and C.
Neiswanger. entertained Mr.. Harry
Voitle ut his home on tho South Side
last night. Refreshments were served.
CLARISoToS, down the river, has fol.
lowed the example OF Saltwater, MIMI,
by passing an ordinance making it I'm.
lawful for children under fifteen years
OF age to loi,er on the streets after : 80
y. N.
TINS evening at Weyman Chapel.
there will be an address on "Courtship
and Marriage" by Rev. George Bundv,
OF Mount Pleasant. graduate OF VIII
beriorce University. lie deals with the
much discussed question OF inter.racial
marriages.
ALBERT GIBBONS, OF kirkwood, has
been acting strangely since the death OF
his mother some time ago. Tuesday he
put IN good part OF the day whe,;ing
two big knives to keen edge, and
Tuesday night he became dangerous
and violent at home Officers were
sent for, who succeeded in arrestinc
him in the cab OF Cleveland, Lorain &
Wheeling railway engine on the Siding
noar tho round house. He was yesteI-
taken TO st. Clairsvile, where he will
no doubt be adiudgcd insane and sent
20 an asylum.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

J. A. RICHARDSON, OF Jefferson City,
NO., chief enrolling forco ,hirty.cighil,
general assembly OF Missouri. wri,c,:
! wish to testify to the merits OF One
Minute Cough Cure. When other SO.
called cures failed. obtained almost in.
slant relief and speedy euro by tho
use Of Ono Minute Cough Cure. Logan
Drug Co.. Wheeling. W. Va, d. +.
Peabody, Benwood, and Dowie & Co.,
l,ridpenort. o.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

While working ut the cold rolls at the
.Etna.S,andard mill yesterday morning
young nnn named HowelIs, OF Bridge.
port, had three fingers mashed ind John
Bush was knocked Off tho scaHoiding in
the new mill while oiling tho chatting
and considerably bruised and hurt. Mr..
Bush fell thirty feet. At frat it was
thought that he was badly hurt. He
resides in the Third ward, Martins
Ecrrv.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

TIE Panhandle Dreinc establish.
ment, owned BY John Ilcilmeier, Mt No.
l43l Market street, is the best equipped
house OF it's kind in Wheeling. In addi.
ton to the dyeing and cleaning depart
mcnts corps OF first.class tailors arc
ciuployod. who can do repairing as neat
AZ it is possible. Clothns and ladies'
garments, cleaned or dyed, can be made
TO look like new. Satisfaction guaran.
terQ.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05
HUB s
Sumptuous Spread for the
'95'
Sumptuous Spread for the

We bring tho credentials OF cadohppcrtoctod Perfection
uasive pceassurod qualities Our greater opportunities yr
greater give Tho lessons lilo ara
taught by experience The satisfaction OF nourishipop
the storo Of ic Holding tho old tho nowwiu Tia,
10 the nvigoang tonic OF busnoEs ~
Wore driving the Of Our trusty on ,b
hrottewhilo tho whirug wheels mo grinding old n
dccs old falacies old ioeysm old prcesDee
tho tumphs have accomplished For Eastorfo
for all wearlor everybody invites will nor
Our cardinal principle peasGat all policy returns M
unhesngy slightest fault modern store mats,
OF modern methods Tho arteries Of creation supply
Every thought turn OF the mighty mill whee pul,ebs,
that send! novclnd honest yluo-arht from fo,cmu,.
narksta Of tho world here ''
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

OF medicinal agents is gradually rclcgat.
ing the old.,imc herbs. pills, draughts
and vegetable extracts to tho rear and
bringing into general uso tho pleasant
and elective liquid laxative, Syrup Of
Fi:s. To got the true remedy sec that
it ia manufactured by tho California Fig
Syrup Company only. For sale by al.
leading druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05
Handsome Water Color Pictures.

In Wheat < Hanchsr's store are dis.
played two very handsome and well
executed water color paintings. One OF
these IL view from Wheeling to Bell.
airc along the river and the other q
beautiful creek sconc. Both have
aroused much admiration among lovers
OF art. They are tho work OF Mr.. J. 4.
Faris, the well known Island artist.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

The services at the Second Presby-
terrain church. which have continued
during the evenings OF this week. will
close tonight, when the Rev. Mr.. Boyle,
OF Martins Ferry. will preach. The
Lords supper will be administered in
this church next Sunday morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

Bridgeport wator rents nrO due April
!. A discount Of 10 per cont will DO al
lowed il pnid before tho 10th.
300 ". r. BowMAH, Secretary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-04-05

Right Rev. Bishop Peterkin will
preach 4: st. Andrews church. Forty.
second and Jacob streets. this evening
a: $50, and administer tho RICH. of con.
iirnation. Several clergymen will be
present and 1t will be an impressive ser.
vIre