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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14

Washington, ID. c., July 13.-After
one of the most successful and enthu-
siastic gatherings known in the history
of the organization, the fifteenth inter-
national Christian Endeavor Conven-
ton, which began last Thursday came
to a close tonight. The local COM
mittee OF SO have every reason TO feel
satisfied with the result of their work
and are congratulating themselves on
their splendid achievements. A great
deal of hard work was necessary in
making preparations for the gathering
and it is safe to say that in no con-
vention have these labors been more
thoroughly and conscientiously per-
fonmed. The citizens of Washington
entered into the spirit OF the affair with
zeal and contributed both by money and
in other ways TO the success of the con-
vention. The board Of trustees at a
meeting passed resolutions extending
their heartiest thanks TO the city for
its hospitality and TO individuals and
commi01ees participating in the work
that has been brought TO such sue
cessful conclusion.
For the great choir Of nearly five
Thousand voices the trustees say:
Never was there choir so large, bet
ter trained, reader in various service"
Referring to the song service on the
Capitol steps, the trustees say: Who
that heard can ever forget the Won
derful sound and scene"
Notwithstanding the multidinous SER
vices which have been held, taxing the
time of the Endeavorers, the attend
ance at all of them has been of most
gratifying character. A spiritual feel
ing has pervaded the city throughout
the meeting of the convention and the
greatest good is anticipated as a re-
suit. Although the registration of del
egates and visitors foots up only 2O062,
yet there were a great many in the city
who did not notify the registration COM
mittee of their presence, so that the
actual attendance was considerably be-
yond that number.
Inc pIeslututS VI luS val IIOIS OtdlC
and provincial unions have, after con-
ference with the trustees, issued pub
lie statement expressing the conviction
that generally speaking the conduct of
the Christian Endeavor movement has
been most wise and in obedience to
manifest providential leadings; that it
has been signally blessed in the self
sacrifice and devotion OF the service Of
officers and trustees; that the latter
have not constituted a body assuming
legislative functions Of the control of
the movement other than by directing
It into channels of large development
and usefulness as God opened the way.
The statement expresses the opinion
that the recent council of trustees OF the
United Society and Presidents of State
and Provincial Unions, in its wisdom,
gathered from wide outlook, and
knowledge cleaned from an immediate
contact with the problems of the diff
ferent states and provinces, was
wise step in the progress Of the move
ment and that such a council might
profitably be a permanent feature in
connection with succeeding internation-
al conventions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
BRYAN PREFEEssSEw YORK
The Time and Place for the Official Notifi-
cation Not Yet Decided Upon.

Chicago. July Ex-senator Jones, Of
Arkansas. chairman of the Democratic
Naticnal Executive Committee, left for
Washington to-day, and vii! announce
from there the executive committee of
The nati0ral committee which wi, have
charge OF the campaign The time and
place for the formal notification of the
Democratic Presidential and Vice Pres
idential candidates has not yet been de-
termined. but will be in few days.
1t is stated that personally Mr.. Bryan
prefers New York City, and it is prob
able that this place will be selected.
The time viii probably be the second
week in August
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14

Chicago, July 13.-C. A. Walsh, Of
Iowa, who so ably handled the campaign
Of Horace Boies in the National Con-
vention just closed, was to-day selected
temporary secretary of the National
Dmocratic Committee, and the under
standing is that his appointmnt will be
confirmed and made permanent when,
the committee meets again. Mr.. Walsh's
appointment was somewhat OF a surprise
% him, as he had not been an active can
slidate for the position. He was selected
Saturday evening and was notified that
me could have the position if he wanted
it. Mr. Walsh to-day met Senator Jones,
the new chairman Of the National Com
mittee, and told him he would accept.
The two repaired to the Office OF S. p.
Sheerin, OF Indiana, the outgoing secre-
tary, who turned over the books, docu-
ments and papers of the committee 10
his successor.
There is nobody whom | would rather
see succeed me-" said ex-Secretary
Sheerin, after the transfer had been
made. Mr.. Walsh is a man of whom |
have the highest respect. He is a shrewd
politician and a man who has been re-
markable all his life for his loyalty 10 his
friends. Though his management of
Mr.. Boies' affairs did not wind UP sue
cssfully, yet it was as good as any man
could have done under the circumstances.
His methodical and business-like con-
duct Of his affairs won the approval of
Che majority Of the National Committee
and he was practically selected unani-
mously."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
WANT A GOLD BUG CONVENTION.

Chicago. Ills. July 13.-The executive
committee o. the Gold Standard DEM
ocrs,s" of Illinois to-day issued an ad-
G,~ess asking The views of Cold
Sar,'ard Democrats OF other States ON
,ire adyisab..-ty CT ho.dtng a conven-
tion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
NAPOLEON AND WELLINGTON.
The Result of the Meeting of These Fa-
mous Generals to Have Counterpart in
American Political Affairs.

7
GbsnwOod Springs, Colo, July 1S.-
Judge H. c. Caldwell, when asked his
opinion CT the work OF the Democratic
convention, replied The wisdom OF
it's action amouots TO inspiration. No
bstter man or s'ounder platform has
been presented to tine American people
by any party in ph.Id Of a century.
''lt marks an epoch in the lo!l,ical
history of this country. Ii Mckinley is
the Napoleon OF the gold standard
forces, Bryan is the Wellington of the
allied silver forces and the historical
parallel will be complete, except that
this modern Napoleon, after his Water
loo, 1ill so to the headwaters OF Salt
Creek instead OF st. Helena"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
MAY RESULT FATALLY.

A stranger Shoots Barkeeper and Robs
the Till.
Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, July 13.-J. w.
Thomason, who has been keeping sa-
loon on the Sissonville road, five miles
from the city, was shot and probably
fatally wounded by an unknown man
who entered the saloon last night about
eleven O'Clock. After shooting Thorn
ason the man robbed the money drawer
of s35. and then made his escape. He
has not yet been apprehended.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
GOLD EXPORTS.

Washington, July 19.-The treasury
to-day lost s657 300 in gold coin, of
which S375,000 was for export This
leaves the true amount OF the gold re-
serve SOS, ,420, ,635.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
A DIVIDEND DECLARED.

WashilgtonL July 13.-The comp
troller OF the currency has declared a
dividend OF 25 per cent. in favor of the
creditors Of the Farmers National
Bank, of Portsmouth, o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
A ROUSING BIG MEETING.
General Watts and Colonel Arnett Address
Parkersburg Democrats-Watts's Posi-
tion on Silver.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg. w. Va, July 13.-Gen.
c. c. Watts, candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for Governor, ad-
dressed a large meeting of enthusiastic
Democrats at the Court House here to-
day. His remarks were interesting and
full of political facts. He stated he had
been a champion of the remonitazation
Of silver since the act of 1873 was passed,
and predicted an overwhelming success
this fall for the Democracy.
Col w. w. Arnett, of Wheeling, also
spoke TO the gathering and was enthus-
iastically received.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
GREAT CONVENTION OVER.
The Christian EndeavorerS Finish the
Work of the Fifteenth Session.

The Most Successful and Enthu-
siastic Gathering in the History
Of the Organization The Song
Service on the Capitol Steps was
One Of the Great Features-The
Choir Pronounced the Largest
and Best Ever Organized-Over
Twenty Thousand Visitors Were
Registered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
HON. y. IL. SCOTT
Named by Mark Hanna as a Member OF the
Republican National Executive Commit

Republican NatIohaI EAecutIVe ooHInIt-
tee.
Cleveland. O., July 13.-Hon. NJ. A.
Hanna to-day announced the Republican
national executive committee to be as
follows:
NJ. A. Hanna, chairman, Cleveland;
VIM. NJ. Osborne, secretary, Boston
Gen. Powell Clayton. Arkansas; Charles
G.. Dawes, Illinois; w. T. Durbin, In
diana; Cyrus Leland, Kansas; Joseph
II. Maniey, Maine; Hon. NJ. S. Quay,
PENNSYLVANIA; H. c. Payne, Wilson's sin ;
n. B. Scott. West Virginia; ninth men,
Der not yet chosen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
TO VISIT THEIR OLD HOME.
William j. Bryan and Wife Leave Chicago
for salem. Ill-A Bunch of Roses for the
Next White House Mistress.

-NVNI fIVuHt
Chicago, July 13.-W. ]. Bryan, the
Democratic nominee for President, ac-
companied by his wife, left the Clifton
house at o'clock this afternoon for the
Illinois Central depot. There they took
the 2:20 train for Salem, ILL.,, Mr.. Bry-
ans old home. There was no demon
stration at the hotel or train beyond a
liberal handshaking by admiring, by
ISLANDERS Mrs. Bryan was presented
with a large bunch of American beauty
roses just as she was leaving the hotel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
WHEELING W. VA, TUESDAY JULY A. 1896
Will meet with the approval of the great

Will meet with the approval of the great
masses OF the, people.
| don't believe that candidate for
Office has any right to ask people TO
vote for him ais a personal favor, but
has right 10 claim the vote of all who
believe Uhat Though his election they
can best protect their own interests
and serve their country. (Applause)
That is the only theory upon which a
man can obtain support Your votes
are your own 10 use according TO your
own judgment.
Il can simply appeal TO you to take
issues and study them as citizer x
whom rest grave responsibilities g"
you have decided. all l can .oF is
that you allow your vote ~ your
own wish. Let your r ,SN 81, ,er free
mans will and T. ,s% 80 .,ter who is
elected, We wiz ID 1 car only
say here over S again thaNI am
deeply gratifed fG\ Ills very cordial recep-
ton at the place Of my birth and you will
accept that until l can thank you per-
sonany for your consideration"
When Mr. Bryan had ended his talk there
was loud and enthusiastic applause. Then
the assembled citizens formed in line along
the walk in front Of the house and be-
meath the huge trees. and Mr. Bryan pass
cd along in front of them and gave each a
hearty hand-shake. There were no other
speeches. The people retired to their homes
ard Mir. Bryan and wife went to rest,
weary and worn from their travelling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED

Special TO the REGISTER.
Steubenville, Ohio. July 13.-The
nude body of white child about two
months old was found foating in the
river below Mingo to-day A mark on
its head indicated violence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
RAN INTO A cow.

one Death and Numerous Serious In
juries.
Hazleton. Pa, July ia passenger
train on the Lehigh Valley between
White Haven and this city. ran into a
COW this afternoon, and the engine and
three cars toppled over the ridge of a
high embankment. Engineer VIM. Dou-
der received injuries from which he died
shortly afterwards; Barney Mooney, the
fireman. was seriously injured and more
han a score OF passengers were badly
hurt. Several of these will die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
THE NEW Secretary
OF the Democratic National Committee
Is c. A. Walsh,

Of Iowa. Who So Ably Conducted
the Campaign of Horace Boies,
for the Presidential Nomination.
Secretary Sheerin Turns Over the
Committees Belongings, and
Gives the New Secretary a Splen.
did Accommodation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
ne ANCIENT sage OF PAXTON
gs Bryan, That He Always Knew
He Would SOmsday Be Great.

-. coming President of the United
s-a-es Meets the People Of His
,-,-.vs Town-Rode on An Ordi-
v Public Car, and Paid for the
-s,gs- for Himself and Wife Like
,-v Other Honest Man-Cham-
rs.r8. Ill.,, Favored with the First
s,.s,b ofthe Campaign-A Man
I-sa-sment of Faith in the Plain
po,-ie and the Plain Peoples
Cause.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14

Washington, D. c., July 13.-Forecast
for Tuesday:
For West Virginia, Western Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio-Fair Tuesday morning,
followed by thunder showers in the af-
ternoon; light to fresh variable winds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-14
The Weather.

Christian Schnepf. the Opera House
Druggist, made the following obSeryat-
tions of the temperature yesterday: a.
m, II; 8 a. m, So: II M, 50; p. H.,
80; Z p. m., SO. Weather. fair.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20

have nearly talked you to sleep, so I
will reserve the rest of my news for
tomorrow. Only don't repeat what I
said to Mr.. Ruthven till uncle has
preached the subject to him."
Tae girls were not TO occupy the same
room together this time. Margaret be-
ing placed on the opposite. side of the
corridor AS soon as Carmen had left
her alone, she burst into flood Of
tears 1t was hard TO learn that Ham
iiton had so soon forgotten her and all
the promises he had made: still harder
TO find that he had deserted her for
her bosom friend. Yet how glad she felt
in the midst OF her tears to remember
that she had not confided her own bit
ter disappointment to Carmen; secret
which she now resolved should be for
ever locked in her breast No one
knew it but Mr.. Ruthven and herself,
and she could trust Mr.. RuthVen. AS
the remembrance OF his goodness and
gentlenesS to her came into Margaret'S
mind, warm feeling of gratitude
stole over her. Even at that moment Of
wounded pride, she would rather be
with RuthVen and without Hamilton
than vice versa; and, drying her tears,
she retired to rest, content in the be-
lief that her guardian was fond Of her,
and would let her remain his cOnpan-
ion to her life's end.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20
A Needle Located by Cathode RAYS

TORONTO, Ont, Feb. lin Grace
hospital the value to surgeryof Prof.
Roentgen's discovery was again DEM
onstrated yesterday. A woman pa
tient, whose foot had caused her in
tense pain. was submitted to the
cathode rays and the photograph re-
vealed the presence of needle. Prof.
Wright of University college, who
conducted the experiment, pointed
out to the surgeons the exact location
of the foreign body and an operation
at this point proved the photograph to
be a true one
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20
WEYLER'S CAMPAIGN.
WILL SHOW NO MERCY TO
CUBAN REBELS.
Severe Policy Determined Upon by the
New Captain General = The Island
Placed Under the Most Stringent Mar
tiaI Law-Gomez Makes Threats

HAVANA. Feb. 17.-The following is
a verbatim copy of translations made
of procIamations published yesterday:
don Faleriano Weyler yeNicolau.
Marquis of Tenerifo, governor and
captain general of the island of Cuba,
general-in-chief of the army, etc. de-
sirous of warning the honest inhab-
itaats of Cuba and those loyal to the
Spanish cause, and in conformity to
the laws. does order and command:
''A1l inhabitants of the district of
Sancti Spiritus and the provinces of
Puerto Principe and Santiago de Cuba
will have to concentrate in places
which are the headquarters of a divis-
ion, brigade, column or a troop,
and will have to be provided with doc
umentary proof of identity within
eight days OF the publication of this
proclamatio in the municipalities
All owners of commercial esta blish-
ments in the country districts will va
cate them, and the chiefs of columns
of their operations dictates regarding
such places, which while useless for
the country's wealth, serve the enemy
as hiding places in the woods and in
theSinterior.
All passes hitherto issued hereby be-
come null and void
Prisoners caught in action will be
subjected to the most summary trial,
without anv other investira ton ex-
cept that indiSpensa BILE for the objects
of the trial.
mo sentence of death shall be
effected without the acknowledge
mef1t, by my authority, of the testi-
mony and of the Judgement which
must be sent to me Immediately, eX-
cept when no means of communica-
ton exists, or when il is case of in
/ suit to superiors, or of military sedi-
ton. in which case sentence will be
carrie out and the information fur
niShed to me afterwards.
81 am determined, the general
says ''to have the laws obeyed, and I
make known. order and command
that the following cases are subject to
military law:
Those who invent or propagate by
any means notices or assertions favor
able to the rebellion shall be consid-
cred as being guilty of offenses against
the integrity of the nation and COM
prfsed in article 223, class 6 of the
military code whenever such notices
facilitate the enemy'S operations.
Those who destroy or damage rail-
road lines, telegraph or telephone
wires, or apparatus connected there
with, or those who interrupt communi-
cation by opening bridges or destroy
ing highways.
Those who, being telegraphistS. di-
vulge kilograms referring to the war.
or who send them to persons who
should not be cognizant of them.
Those who. through the press or
otherwise. revile the prestige of Spain,
her army, the volunteers or firemen,
or any other force that co-operates
with the army.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20
An Old Offender Captured.

PERRY, Ok, Feb. IA bevy of dep
uty marshals arrested Zephtha Kite, a
few miles south of here yesterday.
Kite is charged with being an old
counterfeiter, and there are twenty or
more indictments against him in the
Territory. Kite left the country, and
has been away for more than two
years, but slipped in last night and
was Immediately arrested With
Kite was another old offender, but he
made good his escape, by jumping
through a window.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20

"Uncle is writing to Mr.. Ruthven
himself on the subject; but you must do
all you can to pursuade him to come"
wrote Carmen, "for it is the peach and
mulberry season, and we girls win have
such lot of fun while the guardians
eamuse each other. Uncle is most anx-
ious to know Mr.. Ruthven, of whom he
has heard so much, and I am dying to
see you. I have such story to tell
you Of The Mysterious One There
was an awful row just before we left.
Uncle caught him sitting with me in
a balcony, after every one had gone to
bed, and wanted to give him in custody
for a burglar. However, they explained
matters and made it up again, and
believe The Mysterious One has been
invited to Abbotsville, but I am not
sure. don't know how it will all end,
and / don't care. BY which, suppose,
you will judge that my heart is not very
dreadfully affected. Well, my dear, I've
not made up mind on that subject yet,
so I can scarcely be expected to inform
you. But he's very good looking, as
I know you will allow when you see
his photograph"
Snali we 90 OF not: aSheu iSuIh
ven with a smile, as he handed Sir
Frederic's letter to Margaret.
''WiIl you come, too" she exclaimed,
eagerly. Q
IF it is agreeable to yourself.
have fancy for seeing this grand old
place you have told me so much about. -
.'Oh, that will be charming" said
Margaret, delightedly. Il shall enjoy
my visit so much now"
And so in few days more they left
Brighton together for Abbotsville.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20

of heroine for sensational drama,
and this semi-Spanish young woman,
with her Southern beauty, strong will,
and unguided impulses, presented to
him at once a character out of which he
saw the capability of making great
things.
She met her old school-fellow with
effusion, and Ruthven with pleasant
and so good-looking.
My dear, / wonder you've not fallen
head over heels in love with him a
dozen times already" she whispered in
Margaret's ear on the first opportunity;
II should, I can tell you. He doesn't
look like a guardian in the least de-
gree. He's much more like handsome
elder brother"
And when Margaret, to whom such an
idea seemed like sacrilege, looked
shocked, Carmen laughed aloud and
declared she believed she had detected
Pearl in love affair already, and that
she had only forestalled the confidence
she was about to bestow on her. And
she would have gone on with the joke
if the sudden tears that rose to her
friends eyes had not checked her.
Sir Frederic displayed slight return
of the emotion which had affected him
at the first sight of Margaret on meet
ing her again; but it was not sufficient
to be observable, and he welcomed
Ruthven with peculiar warmth to Alb
botsville. He conducted him personal
~ through the whole of the fine old
house, and was delighted with the evil
dent value his collection of paintings
and other specimens of art held for
Ruthven. The girls accompanied the
gentlemen on this tour of inspection,
which extended even to Sir Frederic's
private apartments.
: There is the picture I used to tell
you about" said Carmen to Margaret,
as they stood in the dressing-room st
have made two more attempts to get a
look at it since coming home, but it's
OF no use. He keeps it locked up more
securely than ever"
Margaret glanced at the place indi-
Gated, and saw heavy, velvet curtain
drawn across the wall.
"Only fancy" continued Carmen,
Webs Gays the reason Uncle Frederic
has taken such fancy to you is be-
cause you are something like that pic
ture. Isn't he a queer old fellow?
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20
Has bankruptcies at 90.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Feb. t7--Sal-
lie Beckwith. colored, 90 years of age,
yesterday gave birth to a quartet Of
healthy infants-three boys aud one
girl. The babes weigh about six
pounds each. The mother is doing
well and views her little brood with
equanimity. One of the boys has a
double row of fully developed teeth.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1896-02-20
GOMEZ WARNS WEYLER.

Should the Latter Repeat His Former
Atrocities He VIII BE ASsassinated.
TAMP4, Fla. Feb. 19.-One hundred
and forty passengers arrived on the
steamer Olivette from Cuba last night.
They say that the rumor prevails in
Havana that the prisoners in Moro
castle are being shot. as the. firing can
be heard in the city. Gomez has noti-
fed General Weyler7 that should he
attempt to repeat his atrocities of the
former revolution that he would be
shot by Cuban assassins.