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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

The daily runs OF coal from the pools
Of the MonOngabela river into the Pitts
burg harbor, in bushels, during the
week ending February %. were as fol-
lows: Monday. $500; tn sday, $500;
Wednesday, 1900; Thursday, 1880;
Friday, 1911 300; Saturday, 323,5OO; to-
tai, 81 000
The II. X. Bedford may enter the
Pittsburg and Kanawha river trade
next week, leaving Piusburg on Fri
day. Capt. Green has rot fully made
up his mind as yet, but will do so in q
few days.
A sunken coalboat is reported in the
middle Of the river above Sheridan, said
to have been sunk by the Z. r. An
dIeWs.
The towboat Bob Pritchard. while
breaking ice in the Kanawha river.
knocked hole in her hull and came
very near sinking.
The Iron Age, Of Gray's Iron line, IS
expected to arrive from Cairo to-mor-
row. She has a tow 0f 70 pieces. three
Of which ara with 100000 feet of cot
tonwood lumber for D. Speer & Co. The
d
purpose for which il is uneXcelied.
This is the largest shipment of lumber
ever brought mp the river, and the first
lot OF cottonwood of any size received
at tsburg.-Pittsburg Post
TO-day's packetS-Ben HUr for Par
kersburg at II a. m. Jewel for Caring
ton al $3.50 D. m; Bedford for Newport
at midnight.
The keystone was delayed by heavy
business and floating ice, and did not
arrive until after dark
The Island ferry is making her usu9l
trips. The yacht ferry will resume as
soon tn ice thins out.
The LOre0a and Bedford left for PITTS
burg YES erdav morning with good trips.
The Liberty. Lexington and Jewel
had good trips in the local trade yes
terdoy
The stage Of water last night was s
fee and falling
ruzhure Narch 5.-River G. foot
and falling at the dam. Weather clear
and mild.
oil City. Pa. March : River 8 feet
. inches and falling. Clear and warm.
S'eubenville Ohio. March River
= feet 10 inches and falling. Clear and
cold IN Crescent. keystone STATE,
II. K. Bedford. Down-Ben Hur.
Norgantown, w. Va, March o
River feet inches. Clear and warm.
Warren, Pa, March River ! foot
inches. Clear anj cold.
Greensboro, Pa, March 5.-River Z
feet S inches and falling. Clear and
cold
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

The Prohibitionist County Conven-
ton Of Belmont county met in Bellaire
yesterday morning, and organized by
eiecting T. A. Rodefer chairman and
f. E. Ely secretary. The convention
was addressed by ]. A. Gallagher, who
urged an active and thorough campaign,
and called upon those present to see
that an effective organization was
formed. As a result it was resolved
to employ Mr.. Shearer, of Indiana, a
noted temperance orator, to make ad-
dresses through the county, at a salary
of 5000 per month, and a subscription
was taken up to defray this expense.
Delegates and alternates to the State
Convention. which meets at Columbus
April DIST. was chosen as follows:
Delegates-T. A. Rodefer, Bellaire;
Or. J. S. Ely. GAINESVILLE; c. w. Wy
rick. Bellaire c. c. Kelly. Armstrong s
Mills; j. b. Loe, Bridgeport; \ r. Cope,
COlerain; j. A. Fisher. Flushing; John
Watson. Fairpoint; D. w. Darrah Mar
tins Ferry; S. Il. Watson, GAINESVILLE;
W. A. Williams, Demos.
Alternates-J. A. Gallagher, Bellaire;
E. S. Ely. GAINESVILLE; VIM. Mccoy,
Bellaire; ID. w. Sidwell. Flushing; Thos.
Starbuck. Colerain; Robert Gifen, Pow
hatan, w. w. Scott, : c. c. Barrett,
Wheeling township; James A. Dickson,
Martins Ferry.
The Executive Committee consists OF
j. b. Loe, Joseph Fisher A. p. Cope, e.
$. Ely f. A. Rodefer John Watson,
j. A. Gallagher.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06
BENJAMIN EXLEN, SIR.
Death at Martins Ferry. Yesterday, OF an
old Resident of Wheeling,

Death n Martins Ferry, Yesterday, OF an
old Resident of Wheeling.
benjamin Exley, Sr.. one OF the oldest
and best known citizens Of Martins
Ferry. died yesterday morning at II
o'clock from infrmities brought on by
Old age.
For some time past he had been fail
ing in health, and that, together with
worry caused by financial difficulties
brought about his death The deceased
has been in the planning mill business
at Martins Ferry since 1876. He was
a native Of England, and was born
December 4. 1908. He came to this
country in 1882. and taking up his res
idence in this city, he worked at
carpentering, and later on at tlat-bOat-
ing between this city and New Orleans.
In 1850 he began doing contracting
work, and through careful fnanciering
accumulated a great deal of money,
being worth at one time $4,000 or $780,
000 In 1876 he went TO Martins Ferry
and took a large amount of stock in
the planning mill at the corner of Sec
Ond and Hanover streets. Later on he
and his nephew, Benjamin Exley. Jr..
became the owners Of the mill and
operated it up to about a year ago,
when they made an assignment. This
was largely brought about Icy the gen
crosby of the deceased in lending fnan-
when they made an assignment This
died a little over two years ago. Ar
rangements for the funeral have not
been made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06
MORE NEW MEMBERS.

New members are making appica-
ton daily for admission TO the roll of
The Chamber of Commerc and between
seyenty-fve and one hundred new
names have now been secured. The
work is to be pushed, but if the COM
mitJse don't find yOu, take an hour eff
and find the committee and sign a blank
annlicafiOn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06
B. & o. RELIEF STATEMENTS.

The statements of the B. & o. Relief
Department, for October and November
last have been issued. In October the
receipts We're S326l009. and the dis
bursements $31. 6S6.67. In Nov mber
the receipts were SEQ. 065.90. and the
disbursements 500 .S3233 To Novsm-
Der so, 1898. $4169,033.46 had been
spent in relief to 1915 cases OF all
sorts
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

Mr.. Paris r. Myers, organist and
choirmas er at St Matthews church,
viii receive pupils in the following
branches: Pipe Organ. Voice Culture,
and Panoforte Mr. Myers is formerly
from Boston, Mass, and studied under
the best masters both in this country
and abroad The New England Con-
seryatory and The Beluike. Italian
methods used respectively. For terms
address as above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Our So Men's shoes are the strongest
cards we know anything about. Iney fit
perfectly. We have a big enough stock OF
them To give the proper width length and
size or 900 men in a 900
Tuey are up-to-date and stylish. We
know they will WEAR well. but n rv don't
last as long as you honestly think 50 Is Dos
ought TO last. come back and e mp ain
about il. our promise is to give you PER-
FEET SATISFACTION
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

cere personal regret TO very many Cl'i-
zens of Ohio county and the First Con-
gressional district
Mayor Edward Hamm, of Fulton
has announced himself as a Democratic
candidate Tor Sheriff of Ohio county.
There is a tradition about the Mayor
atty of Fulton. Some years past eX-
Mayor Michael Stein and eX-Mayor
Seabright tested their popularity at
the fremen's picnic at the Park
Mayor Stein was victorious. NO"
Mayor Hamm throws down the gaunt-
let and dares Mayor Caldwell to PICK
it up. The official head Of the town
Of Fulton feels he can beat the gentle
man who occupies a similar position
in Wheeling out of his boots, when II
comes to a contest for Sheriff before
the people. and we have no doubt
Mayor Hamm is quite correct in his
conclusion. Mayor Hamm's friends
have money to back their opinion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

Windsor-D. L. Morrow, Fairmont,
W. Va: G. L. Henderson,, Parkersburg,
w. Va; T. II. Cellman, o. c. Ogdion,
Waverly, w. Va; w. \. Drake, Toledo,
Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

The colored Republicans held a big
meeting last night for the purpose of
organizing a political club. John Jack
son was chosen chairman of the meet
ing, and Elias Rolls, secretary. A COM
mittee on organization was appointed
consisting of William Tyler, chairman;
Lee Green, Jefferson, Richards, Rus
sell and Turner. Addresses were made
by S. 0. Boyce. Richard Robertson. II.
C. Richards, Thos. O'Brien, Jr., George
Robinson and others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

The Republican primaries Of Pease
township Will be held at the city build
ing, Martins Ferry, on Saturday. March
7th, between the hours of l and D. M
for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for trustee. clerk, assessor Mar
tins Ferry precinct, assessor Bridge
port precinct.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

William C. Viewers, Parkers-
burg, w. Va. J. Nj. Conway, Fairmont
w. Va; Alex Sweeney, Steubenville,
Ohio; w. g. Emerson, GAINESVILLE.
Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06
BELMONT PROHIBITI0aISTS.
Their County Convention Held in Bel
laire, Yesterday,

Delegates Chosen to the State Con-
vention-Capt. A. P. Garden Re-
turns Tanks to His Friends.
Mayor Hamm, Of Fulton, Out for
Sherif-General Political News.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06
ABOUT TIE hotels.

The Arrivals Registered for Yesterday and
Last Night.
McLure-S. n. Souther, Grafton, w.
Va; S. B. Smith, Dayton, Ohio; r. L.
Ferguson, Marietta, Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

Behler-Joe Snakard, Miss Emma
Hare. Mrs. George Hoyte, Sistersville,
w. Va; Charles Tague, J. j. Tague,
Warrington, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

Charles D. Milford. representing
the D. Appleton Publishing Co.. is in
The city, and is stopping at the Ma
tional.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

St Charles. Y. Hamilton, Amos,
w. Va; j. c. McIlraine, Hickory, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

BrUswick-B. r. Martin. Steuben-
vile, Ohio; F. w. Rave, East Liverpool,
Ohio; W. NJ. Hippard, Dayton, Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-06

BRJssEls cARET5-e. MsN0EL & 60.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
SANTA R0SA'S CARNIVAL.
Programme of Events to Occur During the
Reign of the Queen of Roses Is
Announced

SANTA ROSA, CAL, March 3. = The
programme for the rose carnival to be held
here the last Of April and 1st of May has
been made public, as follows:
Thursday, April 30-Class A of the bicy-
Gle meet Will race for the diamond trophies
and on that evening the carnival will be
formally opened and the queen crowned.
Friday-At 10 A. NJ. the bicycle parade of
500 wheels will take place. The grand fio-
raj parade will start at L NJ, and will be
two hours passing a given point. At
P. NJ. class b Of the bicvciists will struggle
for supremacy, and the gala day of the
celebration will conclude with an open-air
concert and the floral ball.
Saturday-At 10 A. NJ. come the field
sports, followed by the bicycle races for
champion wheelmen, the three-day jubilee
to conclude that night with an entertain
ment at the Atheneum.
Colonel Walter S. Davis, assisted by the
Hon. j. W. Keegan, and c. f. Rohrer, a
well-knoWn decorator, have charge of the
decorations, which will greatly surpass all
previous efforts in that direction here.
General George Hall has consented to take
charge OF the parade, which insures the
success of this part OF the programme,
General Hall having had large experience
in such matters both at home and abroad.
Five hundred dollars in cash has been set
aside for prizes in addition to the wheel
mems prizes OF jewels and medals. There
is no lack OF money for every purpose, as
most of the subscriptions are double those
of last year, and the ambition OF Santa
Rosa is to have the coming carnival the
grandest in the history of the State.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
Gain the Open Air Without Ut
tering Cry or Causing a
Break in the Ranks.
BENEFITS OF THE FIRE DRILL
Children Retain Their Presence of
Mind and Implicitly Obey Their
Teachers Commands.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, March 3.-When
the fire alarm was sounded this morning at
the San Pedro-street School, near Seven
teenth, by Miss Adeha Anderson, the
principal, the hearts of 400 children and
seven teachers jumped and beat wildly,
but not a child moved. At q word all
arose and marched out OF the building.
At times they we're almost blinded by the
smoke. 1t was less than seventy seconds
after the alarm was sounded that the
children were standing in martial array
like soldiers, in the pelting rain, out in the
schoolyard.
When Miss Anderson opened the door
to the short hallway leading from her
schoolroom TO her private Office, at 10
o'clock this morning, she discovered
smoke issuing through the floor. She at
once rushed into the main hall of the
building and sounded the fregong. In an
instant the children all over the building
were receiving commands from their re-
spective teachers, as they had received
them almost daily in the fire drill. Not
one tile tot lost his or her head. There
was uot sound save that of the tapping
OF the bell, the commands of the teachers
and the measured tread of the children.
By the time all were out of the building
the volume of smoke issuing from the Gel
lar, where the fire was located, was very
dense and almost binding. The IRE en-
gines subdued the incipient blaze, and only
a nominal damage was sustained.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
New Buildings to Be Added,
Now That the Famous Suit
Has Been Decided.
PALO ALTO STILL REJOICING.
Students Apply Cardinal Paint as an
Evidence of Their Glee Over
the Result.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CAL,
March 3..-Because of the favorable de-
cision of the suit on which the fate Of this
university seemed to depend, a general
holiday was allowed the students to-day.
Everything was quiet and subdued, for
nearly every enthusiast exhausted his
activities yesterday. An occasional boom
of the cannon was about the only re-
minder that the suit has finally been dis
posed Of.
All dwellings on the campus are deco
rated with flags and bunting, and the uni
versity postoffice presents a curious spec
tecle. Last night some students, animated
by fiery zeal, procured supply of cardinal
pain and repainted the postoffice build
ing. The job was hurriedly performed,
and the rain, which began about the time
OF the application, resulted in streaking
the walls in manner painful to behold.
There is general sentiment IN favor Of
giving the building second coat as soon
as the weather allows.
just what the results will be, now that
the litigation is ended. calls to mind GER
tain plans which DR.. Jordan announced
some weeks ago. at that time, in ad-
dressing the students, he said that all
future progress Of the institution after
favorable decision would largely depend
on Mrs. Stanford's own arrangements.
Among oher things which, he limited,
would probably be given first attention
and which he felt would be necessary as
soon as obtainable, were an enlarged
library building and increased number of
volumes; the completion of large audi
torium or chapel the improvement of en-
gineering facilities, especially for the elec-
trical, mechanical and architectural de-
partments, and numerous additions to the
faculty in all departments. He also sug-
gested that number of new departme ments
or branches would probably be opened at
an early date.
Just when this work will begin depends
on Mrs. Stanford, and the prevailing
opinion here is that renewed building may
begin during the summer. 1t is quite
proba BILE that inside of year or two the
capacity of the college will be increased so
per cent. At the present time there are
1000 students in attendance, and large
freshman class will undoubtedly enter
next fall. tits certain that the next class
that enters Stanford will see an expansion
in the now richest university in the
world which has never been witnessed by
any other class in college history.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
THE CARSON TRIAL OPENS
General Clarke Outlines the
Evidence Against John 7.
Jones.
The Prosecution Will Attempt to
Prove Completely in Bullion
TheftS.

CARSON, New, March 3.-Twenty min
utes after the assem- bling of court to-day
in the case of John T. Jones, charged with
embezzlement of mint bullion, the two ad-
ditional jurors were secured. They were
E. c. Butler and James Farley of Reno.
This completed the panel and the case
opened.
The indictment charged John I. Jones
with having stolen $23, 900 worth of gold
bullion from the United States Mint on the
18th of June, 1898. General Clarke, on be-
half of the Government in the opening
statement to the jury, gave detailed ac-
count of the events which led up to the
discovery OF the shortage and full his
tory of the Bodie Standard bar known as
No. II; its journey from the Standard mine
into the bullion bank, into the United
States Mint and through the minting-room
until it was assayed by Inspector Mason.
He stated that he would show that the de-
post sent in from Bodle originally con-
tanned $4,000 in gold, and when assaved
at the mint il was SO entered, but when In
spector Mason assayed it last summer it
contained only few hundred dollars in
gold. The Government expected 10 show
that the bar had been locked up in vault
with combination lock; that no one could
enter the vault except the melter and re-
finer, Zabriskie, or his assistant, John T..
Jones; that Zabriskie was sick most OF the
time and that Jones had full charge OF the
Office, and the $50, 900 in gold could not
have been distracted from the bar with
out his knowledge.
General Clarke declared that the ac-
counts were mutilated by tearing out
leaves, and false entries were made to
cover the theft, while the tags and books
by which the melt could be readily traced
were removed from the mint and destroyed
by Jones. On the 18th of June, 1898, gold
bar No. IA was reported to the assayer for
remelting, when there was no necessity
for such remelting, and it was reported to
the assayer for the purpose OF decelvlng
the workmen and covering up the making
of a spurious melt. On that day the
workmen were kept two hours overtime in
order to complete the work.
Itwould also be shown, said Clarke, that
Jones came to this city in debt, and soon
began to lead an eXtravagant life. He
lived far beyond his means, and spent $5
for every dollar of his salary. After Feb
ruary 9, 1895, Jones left Carson and re-
mained away about ten days in San Fran
cisco. During his absence the gold in the
vault was weighed, and bar of gold No
1861, valued at 500, was missing. 1t had
been left on the shelf in the vault, but the
day after Jones departure it had disap-
peared. Having presented such proof the
Government would ask for conviction.
Warren Noteware, the chief clerk of the
mint, was on the stand all the afternoon.
The most important thing he testified to
was the fact that the books kept by Jones
showed that he had returned about 1000
ounces more than he had received, but the
extra metal was silver that had been SUBJ
stituted for gold, and the bars repre- sent
.ng the extra metal were spur ious.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
The Napoleon Dynasty.

Feeling himself sufficiently strong, Ma
poleon clearly intended to crafty in
others the weak human pride which, as
Montesquieu says, desires the eternity Of
a name, and thereby to erect four-square
foundation for the perpetuity of his own
dynasty. The brothers Joseph, Louis and
Jerome were now no longer Bonapartes,
ruling as Joseph Napoleon, Louis Napo-
leon, Jerome Napoleon, over their respect
i've fefs. Murat, the brother-in-Iaw, was
already provided for in the same way, and
there were three reigning princes among
the satellites OF the imperial throne. Ali
these could transmit their name and do
minlons in the line of hereditary success
sion.-Sloane's Napoleon" in the March
Century.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
John D. Spreckels Secures an Ad.
journment to Meet in San
Francisco.
HUGGs SEAT is CONTESTED.
Committeeman Rea Raises a Point of
Order, but Is Overruled by
the Chairman.

SAN JOSE, CAL, March 3.-The mem
bers of the Republican Stale Central Com
mittee of the Fifth Congressional District
Committee held meeting in this city to-
night at the Vendome Hotel. An attempt
was made to effect a permanent organiza-
ton, but vigorous protest was made and
before any business was transacted mo-
tion to adjourn prevailed.
There were present the following COM
mitteemen: Thirty Assembly Dis
trict, Gustavus uni bsen; Thirty fifth,
John H. Dawson; Thirty-sixth, G. w.
Mainwaring; Thirty-seventh, H. G.. Fair
child; Thirty-eighth, P. A. Bergerot; i;
Forty-frst, J. D. Spreckels (proxy of Will
liam Cuff; San Mateo County, George
G. Ross; Santa Clara, S. F. Aver, James
w. Rea (proxy of J. F. O'Keefe) and ]. L
Asay.
The meeting was called to order by P
A. Bergerot, who was elected temporary
chairman.
At meeting held in San Francisco
Charles Hugg had been elected to the
vacancy in the Fortieth District caused by
the death of NJ. d. Boruck, and Rea arose
to point of order that the Congressional
committee had no right TO NIL vacancy,
as that was power delegated only to the
State Central Committee.
The chairman declared the point of
order not well taken. Rea appealed from
the decision. No vote was taken on the
appeal.
George G. Ross moved that the commit
tee adjourn to meet on Saturday at 1
o. clock in this city at the Vendome
Hotel, the time and place set by Chairman
Cornwall.
John D. Spreckels moved as an amend
ment that the committee adjourn to meet
in San Francisco next Saturday at such
an hour as may be fixed by the chairman
of the State Central Committee. The
amendment was seconded by j. w. Rhea.
1t prevailed and the meeting came to an
end after being in session just twenty
minutes,
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
the same effect as if taken before register

the same effect as if taken before register
and receiver of land Office.
In case of contest as to the mineral or
agricultural character of land the testi-
mony and proofs may be taken under
such notice and regulations as the Com
missioner of the General Land Office may
prescribe, provided that the presence of
rock Tin place) or of deposits bearing gold,
silver, cinnabar or other mineral shall be
regarded rs prima facie evidence that the
land containing the same is mineral in
character; provided, further, that IN in
vestigating the character of land, with
view OF ascertaining whether it is more
valuable for mineral than for agricultural
purposes, evidence may De taken of min
eral discovered and developed adjacent to
such land, proof of which shall be corrob-
orative evidence that the land in question
is mineral in character; provided, further,
that when the land is proved to be-within
O well-defined mineral belt it shall be
deemed prima facie evidence OF the min
eral character of said land, ~
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-04
TRANSFER Of THE FUNDS
Conference Over the Finances
of the Salvation
Army.
The American Spirit Rampant Among
Officers and the Rank
and File.

MONTCLAIR, N. j., March 3.-Staff
Captain Crafts. who is the head of the
financial department of the Salvation
Army, met in conference with Commander
and Mrs. Booth and their attorney this
afternoon to negotiate tie transfer of the
Salvation Army funds.
The question Of liabilities came up. and
it was determined before turning over the
money on deposit to secure the creditors.
Liabilities that can be paid at once will be
paid, and sufficient funds will be retained
to secure liabilities not yet payable. The
balance will be transferred to the account
Of the new commissioner, Eva Booth.
A statement of the Liabilities will be pre-
pared by Staff Captain Crafts, who has
had charge of the army's finances for the
past three years.
A prominent Salvationlst is authority
for the statement that the American spirit
is rampant among the officers and rank
and file, and it only awaits the announce
ment of Commander Booths plans to
bring f1ocking to his standard the best ele-
ment com prising the army to-day.