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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-27
SOME BIG RIFLES.
Propositions Made by Norman Ward TO
the Government.

Propositions Made by Norman Ward TO
the Government.
Washington, Sept mber EFF the
Board Of Faruacauons accepts several
propositions made by Norman Wizard
and The latter is able to carry cut mis-
engagements. the United States will be
ln\ possession Of the largest and most
powerful rided gun in the world. and
the means VIII be Gt hand for the easy
conversion of what is now obsolete
ordnance into The most effective mod
ein rifles. liT. Wizard first asked that
the board make an allotment for the
Reading-Wiard 12-inch rifle, which he
mas brought almost 10 the point of com
pleuUn. This is an old 3Ciman smooth
bore gun converted into o rife. and
AIR. Ward told the board that this
weapon would show Onc-third more en-
ergy than any other 12-inch lide, could
De nred more rapidly and would show
greater endurance than the best OF mod
ern uullt-up expensive steel guns
Next he offered to take The big 20
inch smooth bore cast iron ROdman
gun. just removed rs obsolete from the
Nt'- a.. Hr4 eco e- Ol L 44ills Cue tlllD 'YA4 =
vert i'll into o. 20-inch rifle, AS the larg-
est rife in any service is 16-inch cali
Der, this would be the greatest rife
ever made The l6-mch guns have all
failed. but Mr. Wizard asserted that the
zJ-l-cl rife would stand extremely
rapid firing. endure at l6as, 100 rounds
in ten hours, and throw a shell weigh
ing ton with an energy lar 6urpas5-
Ing any shot on record.
The last proposition is to build an all
steel hish-Power l6-inch rife which be
guarantees TO excel i'm endurance and
performance amy service gun Of liko
size il Jhe world, and 10 possess there
marka5.e property C., becoming
stronger with every shot fred from it.
The last property is 10 be secured By
some peculiarly Of construction that is
not yet fully disclosed. The board has
taken the propositions under consider
alton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-27
FOR SHLE

3 lots y. Huron ST., OLD Ear
add.
III S, York ST., new 2-story t.n
gain.
1884 Eon ST.; can ue bad ol ...-.
200 and -f Main ST., lot B..
through 10 Coal st- $50 -
very low.
No Al y Huron ST.. five l1u
Double brick dwelling West
Main.
2-story brick DWELLINGS
LOT ejXi00
DO acres land on Edeuatol
49, and 1879 Market no.
l2-2 and ia Market So.
$500 will buy "a large I -r.
roOmcd house Ut LeatAeIWo
s.rahle location. Many 1f..-
in the city ana country
GEORGE j. lI4If..-..
Real Estate Agent 1923 M4..
Telephone l9t
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-09-27
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

Farm OF 1so acres IN Round p-...
Marshall county W. va. About 1r.-..
river bottom. Improved by r1.f
dwelling house. also frame n...-
fruit and well Watered. W'I .-I
Attorney at Law and Land A...-
Bank Building. Market ST.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
GORDON DISCHARGED.
Judge Humans Object Lesson to Adult
terers-Decision Cheered.

Louisville, May 9.-The city court was
crowded again this morning when the
case of Fulton Gordon. charged with the
murder of his wife and Archie Brown,
was called. Argument was promptly be-
gun by Prosecuting Attorney Thurman,
who, after reviewing he case at some
length, endeavOred to show the court that
not considered that he trouble is ac-
deliberate murder.
Mr. Thurman was followed by Attorney
Shields, for the defense, who asked the
dismissal of the prisoner on the grounds
of justifiable homicide. Then Mr.. Scott,
who represents Governor Brown in the
prosecution, arose and began Il vigorous
arraignment of Gordon and pictured. in
glowing cOlOrs. the character and qualities
of Archie Brown.
After arguments were completed Judge
Thompson announced that he could not
hold the prisoner. and he would discharge
h mias an object lesson to other adulter-
erS. Never was n crowd more demOnstra-
tive i'll its appreciation than was the i'm
mense thrOng in the police court when
Judge Thompson announced his decision.
Cheer after cheer went up and hand after
hand was thrust out to the judge to show
how much his verdict was appreciated
There was evidently not soul in the
court save the attorneys for the prosecution,
and perhaps some friends of the dead
man, but was pleased with the verdict
The cheering continued fully 20 minutes.
In explanation of the verdict the judge
said there was no evidence of guilt on
GOrdOn's part but that the adulterer and
adulteresS stood on the verge of an abyss
of ruin and death and that their fate was
only what could be expected.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
WHEN ON THE HIGH SEAS.

on the rail-, on steamboat, aboard a.
hShing smack, or yachting ON the coast
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters will be found
a reliable means of averting and relie,in.
ailments to which travellers, mariners
and emigrants are peculiarly subject Seq
captains, ship doctors, voyagers or So
Journers in the tropics, and all about 10
encounter unacclimated an unaccus TONED
or dangerous climate should not neglect
to avail themselves of this safeguard of
We'll .ascertained and long-tried merit.
Constipation, biliOusness, malarial .eyer.
indigestion, rheumatism and affections Of
the bladder and kidneys are among the
ailments which it eradicates, and If
may be resOrted to not only with conf
dence in its remedial efficacy, but also in
its perfect freedom from every obj elton
able ingredient, since it is derived from
the purest and most salutary sOurC.y n
the effects of unwholsona fool
and water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16

talk further than to endorse the speech of
the chairman in the morning.
General Felix II. Robertson was next
called for and made Il minutes talk,
in which he handled the silverites without
gloves. He regarded the debaSement of
, the currency greater calamity than
would be the march of an invading army.
AT the conclusion of his remarks the
committee on resolutions entered and its
report was read. Pending its adoption
several speeches were made.
Hon. A. l.. Matlock spoke at some
length, presenting an argument against
free coinage, which was well received.
The report of the committee on resolu-
tons is as follows:
Resolved. That the efforts of the ad-
vOcates of the unlimited coinage of silver
at Il ratio of Is to l. at their recent meet
ing at Austin, to pledge the Democratic
party to the cause of silver monOmetal-
liSm, forces us, as Democrats, to the neces-
Sty of declaring our views, and of appeal
ing to all Democrats who favor sound
money to 'cOntinc themselves to the duty
of putting the financial issues before the
masses of the people"
Resolved, That as Democrats we de-
precate the necessity forced upon us by
These advocates of free and unlimited
coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to l,
without reference to the radical changes
in monetary conditions during the past
20 years or the cooperation of other
civilized governments, seriously propose
that the United States of America, alone
of all the great powers, is able to double
by legislation the matter and intrinsic
value of silver bullion of the world, for
such is necessarily the meaning of UNI
limited coinage under present conditions.
We declare our disbelief in such doctrine,
and assert that this government, great
rs may be its powers. can not give value
to anything by law alone.
"ReSolevd. That we congratulate the
country that the advocates of free and I'M
limited coinage of silver at a ratio of 16
to l have at last thrown aside the dis
guiSe of honest bi-metallism under which
they have been masquerading for years
and now publicly proclaim their purpose
to place the finances of the country upon
a silver basis alone. In defiance of the lat
est authoritative expression of the Demo-
cratic party in national convention. which
refused by an overwhelming vote to COM
init the party to the free and unlimited
coinage of silver, and despite the refusal
OF the Democratic State convention of
~ LOOT 10 Incorporate SuCu Il ut
mand in Democratic platform. and
unmindful of the history and traditions
of the party. which has. throughout the
length of its glorious extent. always stood
Tor sound and honest currency and has
never once given countenance TO debased
money, these advocates of free and unlim-
tied coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to
l announce their purpose to seize and take
possession of the Democratic party in
Texas and to drive from it all those who
diagree with them and refuse to bow the
"n1r to this silver BaEl. We declare that
We VIII not be driven from the parry;
neither will We tamely submit 10 its seiz-
ure sad prostitution for such base ppr-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16

honest money and perpetuation of Demo.
cratic principles. Said committee shall
have power to appoint such other commit
tees, State or local, as may be deemed
necessary, and it may also call delegate
State conventions of honest money Demo-
Gratis at such time and place as may be
deemed proper, and generally have charge
and supervision of the organization of the
sound money clubs throughout the State"
On motion of A. l.. MatlOck a committee
was appointed to name delegates to the
Memphis sound money convention.
The committee reported the following,
who We're selected: B. B. Paddock, w.
l.. Curristian, John n. Harcourt, Joe S.
Bledsoe, NJ. L. Simms, w. G. Ware, w.
E. Spell, George Robinson, Richard Skin
ner, l.. G. Alexander, Il. l.. Antony, Henry
Hackett, Fred Means, Henry d. Melon
aid, d. c. Gidings, o. G. Holt, Jonathan
Lane, j. IT, Bottorff, e. G. Smith Rufus
Hardy, William POindeXter, V. w. Halle,
nor, NJ. l.. Crawford, George n. Aldrich,
John w. Springer, Lewis Hancock, George
Clark, A. l.. MatlOck, Walter Gresham,
w. Il. Hughes, III. w. GarwOOd, Leo n.
Levi, Cone Johnson, Il. b. Hubbard,
Theodore Woldert, o. Z. Bowser James
II. Lyday ID. S. Chesser, George b. Tim
pelham, X. NJ. Van Nandt II. J. Powell,
Columbus j. Epson, e. l.. Dunlap.
A number of short speeches were made
and Hon. Geo. Clark was called to the
platform and addressed the convention
in a ringing speech in which he pictured
all the evils of free silver coinage as seen
by the "Sound money" advocates in a
manner which delighted the audience. He
said the time had come when true Demo-
| Gratis should become patriots and rise to
the cOuntry'S needs and necessities. The
| time for peace making and dallying had
gone by. The olive branch had been held
out for the last time. The next true Dem
ocratic platform must have a Democrat
upon it who will stay on it. The fight was
on, and to finish. There must be no
compromise nor surrender. POpulists
must be banished from the party, no mat
ter under what name they seek to remain.
The flag of true Democracy must be
borne to the front until the old and true
party principles, sound money, business
security, and the fundamental doctrine of
Democracy shall be established ascendant
and beyond defeat.
Judge Clark was followed by L. G..
Alexander in a brief speech. after which
n resolution of thanks was extended to the
speakers and officers. and the paper sub
mitted by Judge Watts of Dallas was en-
orsed and approved. The conference then
ADJOURNED.
The effect of the conference and the ac-
ton which it outlined was commented
upon freely tonight. To The Statesman
correspondent Gen. Felix II. Robertson
said 1T means that we can't stay to-
gether. The differences are too radical
There will be two organizations and two
delegations will knock at the door of the
next national convention"
Il. s. COnnOr said. Eve are in a critical
position. recurring the uInOst prudence.
However it looks as IF we can not work
in the same harness
Rufus r. Hardy: 81 caa not tell whas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
THE WACO MONEY MEETING
SOUND MONEY DEMOCRATS OF
TEXAS CALLED TO ORDER
YESTERDAY.
SOME RINGING HONEST MONEY


RESOLUTIONS REPORTED.
Silyerites Charged With Endeavoring t.
Place the Country on Single Silver
Basis-Speech by the Honorable
George Clark.
j Waco, Tex, May 9.-(SpeciaD Tho
sound money conference of Texas Demo
Gratis opened at II o'clock this morning
at the city hall.
| Hon. c. l.. Alexander called the meet.
| ing to order in brief speech. Rufus
Hardy, of COrsicanna, was elected chair
man, making 80 minutes speech in favor
of honest money and security to business
interests, which he declared had always
been Keystone in the Democratic plat
form.
On motion of George Clark, the follow
ing committee on resolutions was APP
pointed: l.. c. Alexander, Il. S. Conner,
A. l.. MatlOck, w. Il. Hughes, j. r. Har-
court, Lewis Hancock, Henry Hackctt,
George Clark, III. NJ. Whitaker, j. w.
Atkinson, }. Il. Davis, a. A. kemble and
V. w. Hale.
IN lnoll on lhe clalTn 1i was ADDED
uIorsG 0idIh | th anaG = uuse AIHi ~
son DG Pi"cGu oti tiie eoH NJ, lnSte"u ~
added to the committee as was also j. L.
i I(H,iS " w "'o anu a. a. hiliio"ii VI
N a y Gn'nor osl,od that tbo ,o,,o IF
p II GGi 0f TSMeo ' nnnt t ha many
th,toH rdr lie NAM" m% the coiSnr nj For
thae doL 'i fbmt AR 0 .I Hnd st,In rU
In an, iv"I Far " Hnr@ ond ho "I wautnd +"
ANA ~ FL" c"mnini39+ Thai omi,, CiarH
ap narticinotrd in fbn nrncnadin%. Of The
n .'1I p"t I,n lis renrpst was Granted
4 a, mo oHSI that a committee he onn"inted
,n i m"rmnnrnt orgnniZntion and to advise
49, =. ~ ibt how Tho work Of this convention was
!" bn nposnruted So rs TO refer this matter
~ ~ fl thp committee on resolutions.
Tbn secretary was instructed 70 read
from Jndge A. r., Watts. !
4 merton that thn nanprs as we'll as anil
,+bor roeoIutions to como before This hndrl
~, w., referred TO the committee on resolu.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16

the result will be, but it seems to me to
be impossible that the party remain unit
ed. 1t is more than probable that two
conventions and two delegations TO the
national convention must result"
Henry Sackett: There will be two
Democratic tickets in the field next year.
1t can not be avoided. A free silver man
endorsed by the POpulsts and straight
Democrat will probably be the candi-
dates"
Many others expressed the same views
and favored Independent action from the
present with Il fight from the head of
the ticket to constable. Most of the mem
bers of the conference left for home on
he night trains.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
INTERSTATE DRILL.
The Brave Boys in Blue on Their Wa,
to Denver.

Memphis, May 9.-Advices received to-
night by the officers of the inters ate
drill are to the effect that the advaaca
guard of the 20 or more military com.
panies who will compete for the Calves
ton cup and the $17,500 in prizes are
already on their way to this city. They
include the Washington Fencibles, the
present holders of the Galveston cup, the
Morton cadets of Washington; the Scaly
Rifles of Galveston, two companies Of
cavalry from Jefferson barracks, with
the arsenal band of st. Louis, the Iowa
State band and several companies of
United States regulars from Atlanta and
other Southern posts. The army officers
who were appointed by the secretary of
war to act as judges of the drill met TO-
day and approved the program prepared
by the local committee. The main str, It's
of the city are deliberately decorated til
the national cOlors and the crowd is be-.
ginning to arrive. The three local COM
panies today went into camp at Mont
gomcry park to remain throughout the
drill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16

nent school teachers certificates; became
law without the governors approval E
Senate bill regulating the DIVISION o,' o.
commissions between incoming ana out
Going collectors so as to prevent douDle
1ayment and to fix the amount Oh eaG Ga
commissions; became law without 'ne
governors approval n.;,o5 civil
S+atntos and the Code Of Criminal Pro-
codnre we're sent in last afternoon with
ont the governors approval, and Will go
into effect at noon, September /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
BANKERS CONVENTION.

Pine Bluff, Ark, May 9.-The second
day of the Bankers State convention open
ed today with an increased attendance
A resolution was adopted authorizing the
secretary to issue credentials to any mem
Der of the association desiring to attend
any monetary convention. This was a
substitute for the resolution authorizing
the issuance of credentials to members
desiring to attend the Memphis sound
money convention. The banquet tonight
was magnificent affair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
WANTS. A YEAR OEE

Washington, May 9-Admiral Meade
has requested to be relieved from com
mand of the North Atlantic squadron and
take a years leave of absence. The re-
quest has been granted by Secretary Her.
bert, Admiral Meade has also notified
the department that he intends to return
on June l. This will also be granted The
choice for the admirals successor will he
between Admiral Walker, president of fine
light house board, and Admiral Ramsey,
who is chief of the bureau of navigation of
the navy department
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
NOT SERIOUS

Washington, May 9.-Oficial infm,na-
ton reaching here indicates that The
Spanish authorities no longer regard The
Cuba uprising as serious affair. n is
Gordon's crime was nothing less than
tually closed and the rebellion formally
that he revolution has ceased TO hay, tba
menacing aspect of few weeks ago. me
rebel armies have been reduced TO n few
scattering bands, who are in hiding
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
TAX REDuCEn

Washington, May 9.-The state depart
ment has received from Consul Hill a
San Juan, Puerto Rico, information tina
the governor general of the province has
upon a telegram from Madrid, abated ..
percent of the leading tax which a
to the present time has been levied Oh aj
sugar and molasses exported from tn
island. The abatement has already be
come operative.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
RECEIVER APPOINTED

Lima, o., May 9.-President. Gee w
Saul was today appointed receiver OF the
Ohio Southern railway. The petition All.
iegesS that the railway company is wholly
lns.0lvent, that its property is covered
win liens and mortgages; that the road
is bonded Tor 5000 and has float.
ing Indebtedness of 100000; that The
taxes are due through every county whirb
the road passes and is mortgaged to he
d Union ion Trust company of New York Tor
The Union Trust comyanv.
the Central Trust company of New YORK
and the Lima Locomotive and Narbina
works are made parties to the suit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
TO REPLACE PUGILISM.

New Orleans, May 9.-The Olympic
club, at a meeting tonight, took action
which virtually recognized the doom Of
prize lights. 1t will endeavor to introduce
new, sports, offering big purses for Nc.
LeOd and Burns to wrestle. and for Schaef.
er, Ives and others to play billiards
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Washington, May 9-Eastern Teya7;
Fair cooler in Northern portions; south
erly winds becoming variable.
Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi and
louisiana: Fair, warmer; south ariy
winds.
Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair, south
erly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Territory: Fair,
cooler, southerly winds becoming north
erly; continues favorable for severe local
storms
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16

shipped 80 full uniforms to each of the
following companies:
NIilano Rifles; Lipscomb Rifles; Mabry
Guard; Fredericksburg Light Guard;
Marble Falls Guard; NJ. b. Lloyd Rifles:
Lasker Light Guard Second Regiment
band; Third Regiment band; Fifth Regi-
mcnt band; First Cavalry band; Eagle
Pass Rifles; Rutherford Rangers; Lamar
Guard.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
The state department has decided to To-
cate the school of methods for white teach
ers for this year ut Dallas. He has ap-
pointed DIR. o. III. Cooper of Galveston,
principal, and Superintendent w. $. SUIT
ton of Houston, vice-prcsident, both are
men of more than Statewide reputation.
The faculty will consist of about 20 of
the ablest school superintendent and
teachers of the State. The session will
begin June 1, and close June %. 1898,
being Il term Of three weeks.
At the close of the session an cXamina-
ton will be held for primary, interme-
diate and high school certificates valid in
all the cities, towns and independent dis
tricts in the State.
Liberal railroad rates will be secured,
and as the State Teachers association
meets in Dallas the week after the close of
the school, teachers will have an UppOr-
tunity of attending both the school of
methods and the State association with
out the additional expense of an extra
trip on the railroad.
\ tuition fee of 50 will admit a teacher
to any or all departments of the school.
\ special feature of the school of
methods will be n series of rOund-table
CON IhptntNG thn mat hAls tt ~
normal institute work in all its branches.
and the State superintendent expresses
the hope that all teachers who expect to
bc conductors or instructors of the sum-
mcr normals to he held during July and
August will, if possible, attend the school
of methods.
The people of Dallas have shown their
interest i'll the school of methods by rails
ing $500 as a contribution to its support,
and the teachers may rest assured that
they will receive Il cordial welcome and
royal treatment mt the hands of Dallas
teachers, school officers and citizens.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION.
The following circular was issued from
this office yesterday:
In approval of application No Z. sub.
mitted by the Texas Midland Railroad
company it is hereby ordered that COM
modify tariff No. >, issued by the railroad
commission of Texas to apply on ship
mcnts of wood in car loads transported
by railroads between points in Texas, be
amended by adding to section thereof
the following exception: Wood in car
loads, transported between stations on the
Texas Midland railroad shall be subject
to rates set forth in the following table:
Rates in cents per cord. Local applica-
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
TuE TREASURY.

Up to the closing hour last afternoon
the number of registered warrants had
reached No. 2473, which represents in
round numbers a quarter Of a million dol
lars. The good people can now do their
own figuring in the matter Of when these
warrants will be paid. There is a big
batch still awaiting registration.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
MISSISSIPPI BANKERS.

Jackson, Miss, May 9.-The State
Bankers association, in session here, to-
day selected II delegates to attend the
sound money convention at Memphis May
%. There is but one silver man in the
delegation. Officers were elected and the
convention concluded with a banquet to-
night
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
COAL MINERS STRIKE

Pittsburg, May 9.-President Cairns
of the miners in this district, announced
today that he would probably call out ~
the miners in the Pittsburg district inside
of a week. He included in this all the
mines now paying the union price.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
40 eunhn1ien
hHO 1 VyrnaEa

One bay horse, about IA I.2 or IS
hands high, about eight(9) years old,
some white on hiod toof, white spot on
back. foretop cut off; no brand. Was
raised at Litten Springs; ($5) Ave dol>
lars reward for his delivery to Robert
Manlore, with Bruck Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-05-16
ROBBERS TAKEN IN

.Lakeport, Cal, May 9.-The brace Of
highwaymen who held up the stage he
tween CalistOra and NIirabel mine Tues
DAY afternoon We're captured toIay in
BoySon valley. When ordered to throw
up their hands the taller of the Two re-
5iste.. The uffce-s shot and " ed
nm, when both gave themselves L, ne
on ne robbers l3 Buck English, *