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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

THE Yale university crew were dc
feated, on the 18th, in their attempt to
win the most highly priced trophy of
British ~acquatics, the grand challenge
cup of the Royal Henley regatta, by
the crack eight of the Leander Row
ing club, already four times in sue
cession winners of the cup. The Yale
crew were clearly o~utclassed, but made
a manful struggle, at the close of
which two of their men had to be as
sisted from their boat, one of them
fainting from exhaustion.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18
VIII Exchange Pastorates.

Rev. C. II. Reuter-, pastor o. the NJ.
E. church at Hannibal, Will, about Au-
gust l, exchange ~pastorates with Rev.
Evers, of Walla Walia, Wash.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

Prof. Sylvanus Thompson, speaking
of the cause of kissing frequently no
ticed in arc lights, says that at such
times the lower carbon is not only melt
ing at the tip, but actually boiling and
throwing off minute portions of the
carbon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

''OKLAHoMA HARRY" HILL, who, with
Capt. Payne, made the famous raid into
the Oklahoma country at the head of
several hundred boomers, and sought
to occupy the land in defiance of the
government, died in Wichita, Kas., on
the 10th, from conclusion of the brain.
He was thrown from a buggy some
days before, and never regained con-
seriousness. He was one of the most
picturesque characters of the border.
and in the early days became immense
ly wealthy in the cattle business.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

st. Louis railway lines have been
compelled to make quite a reduction In
grain rates in order to prevent the bus
mess from going by way of other gate
ways. The cut in some instances is as
much as so per cent.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

Mrs. W. WINsLow CRANNELL, of Al
bany, n. Y, requested that the WON
an suffragists be not heard by the
committee on resolutions of the Demo-
cratic national convention, and they
we're not.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18
Against

The city council of st. Charles has
passed an ordinance prohibiting the
canning of beer and other Intoxicating
liquors on the public streets and al
leys.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

DIR. Harry Lindenberger, Jr., and
Miss Theresa, daughter of R. B. D.
Simonson, superintendent of the public
schools, were married at Hannibal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

4. ]. Hays, a farmer, three miles
south of Ell Dorado Springs, was shot
in the head and leg by a l2-year-old
step-son, VIM. Minick, the result of
family trouble.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

THE president spent very little time,
On the 9th, reading bulletins from
Chicago, but enjoyed the day fishing,
accompanied by his private secretary.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

OF what use is genius, if the organ is.
too convex or concave, and cannot find
q focal distance within the actual hori-
zon of human life.-Emerson.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18
An Old Resident of Livingston.

R G. Arnold, an old resident end
postmaster of Wheeling, Livingston
county. died a few days ago of Bright's
disease. AGED GA.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

THE United States treasury reserve,
Mt the close of business on the 9TH, was
800, 67s, 1872.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18
To Discuss Theology and Church Topics.

The Riverside Scripture institute of
the Missionary Baptist church held its
seventh midsummer meeting at Bowl
ing Green, for the discussion of theo-
logical and church topics. The insti-
tute embraces in it's jurisdiction seven
or eight counties, and was attended
by about % ministers.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

In the weather-crOp bulletin issued
by the state weather bureau on July Z
it is stated that the oats crop is below
the average, owing to rust. In some
western counties corn is badly in need
of rain. Upland corn is generally in
good condition, but in many places
that on bottoms is very poor. Cotton
is generally doing well, and tobacco is
reported in good condition. The hay
crop is generally good, also flax APP
pies in many counties will be a light
crop.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18
Another Fatal Railroad Wreck.

CHICAGO, July 13.-An express train
on the Wisconsin vas wrecked at Alten-
helm, ten miles west of the city last
evening. Five killed and several in
iured.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-07-18

People who sell newspapers in the
streets of Moscow are compelled to APP
pear in uniform.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
TREND OF TRADE.
II. G. Dun 8 Co.'s Weekly Review OF BHs-
lneas Conditions.


NEW YORK, March CIR. @. Dun
& Co.'s weekly review OF trade, which
issues tomorrow, will say;
The Cuban resolutions and the APP
pointment of receivers for the Baiti-
more & Ohio were events OF sufficient
Importance to affect almost any genu-
Inc market, especially for securities. II.
therefore, argues either remarkable
strength OF conditions or an entire want
OF life and Renuiueness in the market
that the prices OF the sixty most active
railroad stocks, which averaged $40 ~
per share on February ]. have never
fallen since that date lower than $40 SO,
nor risen above $50 IS per share.
The Industries all reported slightly
lower range OF prices. except for Iron
and steel products, and II Is noteworthy
that while combinations In structural
beams and wire and cut nails are nd
vanclng In prices, the quotation Tor
Bessemer pig has fallen to $12 10 ut
Pittsburgh, and southern No. IS offer-
ed at 81 rs deliverable at Birmingham,
and billets have sold Mt 81 70'at Pitts
burgh. The bar combination, which
raised prices not long ago, finds an
increasing part of the business alb.
sorbed by outside works, The demand
for no class OF iron products is at this
time brisk, but large structural business
Is expected In the spring. and there Is
still much hopcfulness about railroad
orders, as earnings continue TO I'M
prove
Prices OF wool have declined. accord
ing to the quotations printed by Coates
Bros. OF Philadelphia, an average or
"a per cent within the month or Fen
ruaIy, presumably because OF the fail-
ure OF the proposed tariff bill, which m
Guided duties on wool. At present the
sales are the smallest recorded for years
at the three chief markets only 3,30S,-
900 pounds the past week. against 4.S5S,-
800 pounds year ago, and 6,5lO.6OO IN
1892. But domestic holders are still
somewhat obstinate, because prices
abroad have been raised by the London
sales, and II Is believed that the stocks
OF domestic wool held here awaiting
transactions are unusually large. There
Is no Improvement whatever In the de-
mand for wooden goods and number
OF establishments have closed or re-
duced working force.
Speculation In brendstuffs has not
been particularly active. nor has the
change in prices been inportap West
ern receipts OF wheat were s'5ll, SSS
bushels. against i,S2i,933 for the same
week last wear, having been In Fcbru-
airy loss. O64. against 4.4l9,l4s last year.
There Is still an excess over the move
ment OF year ago. though not so great
as appeared In February.
While continuing large receipts. corn
remains substantially unchanged In
prices.
Failures for the week have been 2S5
In the United States. against 23i last
year. and 6S in canada, against IS last
year
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
OWNED BY CHINAMEN.
ceie.tlals Have a Well Down In Wood
County-other on News.

Celestials Have Well Down In Wood
County-other on News.
Special Dispatch to the IntellIsenecr.
PARKERSBURG. W. Va, March s.
About one year ago the Gllkeson on
Company had under lease tract of
400 acres surrounding the Ogden pro-
Queer. Thee ompany, which is now de-
funct was composed OF E. NJ. Gilkeson,
A A. Kellar, ]. H. Knapp, J. B. Finley
Capt. W. A. McCosh and several other
Parkersburgers. They drilled n dry hole
on their lease and shortly afterward
gave IL up, although there was q mi
fority in the company in favor OF pay
ing rentals and holding the territory.
Some time afterward n Charleston
company leased part of the tract and
drilled a well not over 600 feet from
the Gilkeson Oil companys dry hole.
They got a fifteen barrel producer.
Wednesday another well was brought
In on Benson Athey's farm. which was
part of the original tract, and Is making
a fine showing. The members OF the
GnReson Oil Company are now sorry
they did not freeze on" to their lease.
A Mr.. OuselL who formerly owned a
number OF leases At Ogden, which ne
leased all OF what is known as the
Ridge" at Red Hill, paying bonuses
and rentals. Mr.. ouseIl has wealth and
expects to invest portion OF II on his
newly acquired territory.
A wild cat well was struck Wednes-
day at Athey Postodice, this county.
two miles out from Valley Mills. which
Is important because It will be the cause
OF opening up new field. Owners OF
this new strike are keeping 1t Us quiet
as possible, because they are trying
TO secure more territory In that VI
cInity. But from authentic sources II
Is learned that the well Is good one
in the Cow Run sand. The strike has
caused a great deal OF excitement In
the neighborhood. Athey Postodice Is
Isolated now on account OF bad roads:
The well is owned by the Yacen OIL
Company, composed in most part OF
New York Cinnamon. Celestials raised
the company in New York and sent q
man out here to drill for oil. The wei
Is down 100 feet. and was to have been
drilled in this morning, but nothing has
been heard from II, When the 1Eil
touched the sand the well Immediately
filled up with oil.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
RERXELEY REPUBLICANS
6rEaniIea BiE County oiab- Delegates to
ChnrlestnM.

Organize Big County oiab- Delegates to
Charleston.
Special Dispatch to tho Intolllgeneer.
NIARTINsBURG. W. Va, March O.
An enthusiastic meeting OF Republic
cans was held here IN the court house
tonight for the purpose of organizing
q county Republican club and for eff
fecting a working organization In
Berkeley county. Mr.. Alex Clohan,
county chairman, called the meeting TO
order and stated Its object Represent
tatlvcB from all over the county were
present and took active interest In
every movement. Hon. John b. Will
son was made temporary chairman and
J.. Dew. GeThardt secretary. Articles
Of Incorporation were adopted and n
large number OF names enrolled. The
club viii be called 1.-THE Abraham Linz
coin Republican Club. u. S. G. Pitzer
was made permanent chairman and L.
Dew. Gerhardt secretary, w. N. Lynch,
treasurer and the following vice presl-
dents: e A. Miller, James p. Smith, c.
l. Nicely. Z. G. Hcnshaw, William
Cockren. Z. w. Van Meter, John w.
Martin. G, II. ouensel, =. II. Ruther-
ford. q. s. Rigsby and John Oliver.
Tho following were named as dele
gates 20 the Republican state League
meeting TO be held at Charleston: U, s.
q. Pitzer. George w. Bowers, Alex
Clohan. T. W. yanmeter. W. N. Lynch.
A banquet was served ut the conclusion
OF the meeting ut which number or
apeechcs were made.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07

WASHINGTON. D. c., March Cor
ders have gone forward by cable from
the navy department TO Montevideo.
directing the return Of the flagship
Newark to the United States and the
retention OF the Lancaster on the South
Atlantic station 10 take her place MS
flagship. Admiral Norton, command
Ing the station. will return to this
country in the Newark. us will also
Cant. W. B. Hoff, OF the Lancaster.
who leaves his ship in command OF
Capt. Yates Sterling. who has COM
manded the Newark. This will leave
the United States fleet on the South
Atlantic station composed OF three yes
sells. the flagship Lancaster, the dilapi-
dated old Yantic, which is unable 20 go
to sea from the river Platte, and the
gunboat Castlne. the only modern naval
vessel OF the three.
The Newark is recalled to Hampton
Roads, according to the statement
made at the navy department, because
she Is not suitable for the work OF the
particular station on which she has
been serving.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07

sense the most popular remedy in the
world.
II has proven itself so easily the
greatest OF all spring medicines. making
the weak strong and the innrm well.
that in the big cities. New York, Chi
cago, Philadelphia, Boston. st. Louis
and the rest, sthe leading newspapers
making their own canvasses again this
year, have found that the demand for
Paine's celery compound as far sur
passes that OF all other remedies as the
curative power of this great compound
SURPRISES that OF all others together!
Palnc's celery compound. taken dur
ing the early spring days, has even more
than its usual remarkable efficacy In
making people well. 1t makes short
work OF all diseases OF debility ana ner-
yous exhaustion. II rapidly drives out
neuralgia, sleeplessness, dyspepsia ana
rheumatism from the system. II re.
moves that lassitude, or tired feeling.,
which betokens weakened nerves and
poor blood.
oyerworked and tired women are but
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
and Prescribed by Abest Physicians in Every
i'm America

slonal life. A fitting memorial IA ,
life OF hard study and close obsery,,,'
"a remedy that the world could ~
lose to-day, at any price.
Take advantage Of the rcmarkn.
power OF this greatest Of al renel.,
for restoring vigor to the blood "a
strength TO the nervous system !.
these first days Of spring one mas sT.5
chance for getting well. Don't a..
lect 1t.
Paine's celery compound Gains Ar
equalizes all the nervous tissues and +.
duces the body to take on sold *.
II purifies the blood. Us is 50 dsyI
shown by the rapid clearing Of the d;
OF ell evidences Of bad humor with.
II IL an infallible relief for salt rhs-
eczema, and all blood diseases.
Physicians recognize Paine's ulsJ
compound as the one scientific st-.,
remedy, and II is universally Prescrtj
by them wherever there is great nee! I
a vigorous and prompt restoring (
health and strength to the wor.a=
system
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

One OF the finest s-roomed houses tft:s
ing on 18th St, with all modern COVE
ences, cheap and terms easy. 49,.
House. rooms. brick, 18th st, ~
SPLENDID bldg. site for dwelling ~ Z
SPLENDID bldg. site FOR dwellinS, Aii
House. 5 rooms, 24th St, l,!O.
House, s rooms and hall, With oil rS: -.
improvements; chapline ST. ''--
W H 9sSs rooms r,Ssi and hall. 18th st, IN
House, rooms, 18th st, itol -.
House. 5 rooms, IN Belvedere add Y, y.,
House, Il rooms and store room ~
St, near 2ist ST., LOT 4iHlI2 H., S .,.-,,,
For a short time one OF the iiness ~
ON Chapllnc St, Centre Wheeling, ~ ~,
with hall and modern imPTo'sD'1''
Hobs House. rooms hal and large lot m
81 House. : rooms and s-roemed hOsS :
rear: lot Soxie8 IT.. 18th ST, En r,.A
House, I rooms. brick, with ban '''''
st, Centre Wheeling; cheap, 49,, 80
House. 6 rooms. brick. Eott ST. OH '"N
House. ! rooms. n. Market st; 'S'IA
' lots on Lind St. Belyedcre. s. f g..;,,
House, rooms, Wilson s'' -'
Wheeling: easy terms, SS. 80,
Lot. 90 feet front. Lind St.. -; :, q,
HOUSE. ! rooms and attic, Jacob st. VI
House, II rooms. brick, 18th st,. ~
Hotel, q rooms, Martins rem ~
cheap, on easy terr1A .J Mars, I,
House, rooms and S-roomSd n'I 10,
rear, Market St, bet. ,th ana W " s s,S ~
gases, Jacob 81, bet. 18th and leth; - -
Bushes property on Market ST. AZ NV
Ia
't 500, $50 $50. $500, 5000 and s,s' to i''
on real estate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
IN THE SOUTHWEST.
The Kyle and Weekly Wells Decline In
Their Production.


Their Production.
The Kyle and Weekly wells on In
dian creek have declined to 700 barrels
a day respectively, and the flow of salt
water from each has increased to 800
barrels day. The conditions In the In
dian creek territory and that Of the old
sistersviIle field proper seem to have
been reversed. In the old field II was
customary TO get u bis dose OF salt
water at about the same level with
the oil and as the salt water diminish
ed the volume OF oil was increased.
Some OF the old wells showed little
or no oil at first. but when the briny
fluid had been reduced by pumping the
wells ma de excellent oil producers.
Murphy, Jennings & Company arc
starting a test well on the David Boo
her farm located about 100 feet north
OF the Kyle No. ].
In the Big Flint district, DoddridGe
county, the same company VIII urlil IN
4tS No SS EArdrnan this week.
The Kanawha's well on the Mills
tract. wetzel county. Is still drilling In
the sand, but has failed to discover
second pay. In some Of the Interior
West Virginia Big InJun territory the
second or lower pay is found at depth
OF eighty feet in the sand and the Mills
wildcat has developed n close hard
sand below the first pay so that there
may still be chance TO find another.
The Eastern OIL Company and Fin
negan have drilled in their No. on the
Ross farm, located above waveriy, Oh
Bull creek, and will have very small
pumper from the Cow Run sand.
Northeast OF the Frelden pool In
Monroe county the same company has
drilled its test we'll on the Bechtel farm
through the sand and has duster. In
ali, some I'VE or six dry holes have been
drilled TO the north and northeast OF
the Freiden pool. searching for an ex-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
Publicly Recommended No Remedy Of Any Kind Eyer Was BeO
Il Has Made Well
in America.

one class of persons who are in urgent
need OF this wonderful remedy TO MAKE
and keep them well. Business men
who are not sleeping soundly. shop girls
made pale and sIckly by long hours OF
indoor work, and the countless sufferers
from dyspepsia. kidney and liver
trouble. need the invigorating effect OF
Paine's celery compound now that
spring. with all its dangers. is at hand.
Its pre-eminence as a health-maker
comes from It's extraordinary powers OF
supplying appropriate nutriment to the
blood, nerves and brain.
Just as the great lawyer studies each
one of his cases till he knows 1t on ev-
ery side. and In every possible aspect,
SO Prof Edward E. Phelps, NJ. D..
Ii. D., OF Dartmouth College. the dis
coyerer OF Paine's celery compound, mas
studied the nerves In health and dis
ease, when well nourished and when
nder-nourished. in men and women
and children years before he looked for
the remedy. PaInes celery compound
was the outcome Of his entire profes-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
rs ne A Fraud
Nebraska Minister Placed tn Had
Light by an Omaha Dispatch.

a Nebraska Minister Placed IN bau
Light by an Omaha Dispatch.
SYRACUSE. n. Y, March GA dis
patch from Omaha, Neb.. published in
his mornings Post says that reports
from the east received there sthte that
persons are soliciting aid In the eastern
and middle states for Nebraska suffer
ers. The Omaha dispatch also says
that stories of restitution and suffering
In Nebraska are not confirmed by in
yestigatIon by the secretary OF the Ne
braska state board Of agriculture.
This announcement has created some
tineaslness here. In consequence OF the
fact that Rev. @. H. Hawley. claiming
10 come from the NebraslSa Methodist
church. left here day or two ago after
collecting more than 500 from the
churches and the Epworth League con-
Sention. for Nebraska sufferers.
Mr.. Hawley stated that II was not ne
4essary to pay the money to him and
laid the church could send the money
70 II, r. Snyder. OF Fremont, Neb., who
has authorized to receive II.
Il The people here are IN doubt as TO
frhether his story is true and as TO his
Authority to collect money for the pur-
hose Stafed
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
Dispatch to tho Intelllreneor.

Special Dispatch to tho lnteuigencor.
sIsTERsv1LLE, w. Va. March a.
The pevonian OIL company's No. 2. on
the Kyle farm. out in the Indian creek
district, reached the sand this after
noon. and is now reported to be making
between 900 and $50 barrels an hour and
may be ciassed with the Weekly, Bull
man and No. Kyle. The first info-ma-
tion received from the well was tele-
phone message ut 1880 this morning:
which was to the erect that the well
had been drilled 20 feet into the big
Injun" sand and was dry. This report
made oeople who are interested in terri
tory In that section feel rather bad: as Il
indicated that the field was spotted, but
when the report nj ] O'Clock was re
ceIved. Il revived their sunken spirits
ranrements for erecting rigs in the In
farioy. fePritory
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
WEST VIRGINIA AUTHORS.
superintendent Lewis Preparing List of
Racks by Them.

Books by Them.
Special Dispatch TO the Intelllgencer.
CHARLESTON. W. Va, March g.
Prof Virgil a. Lewis is preparing a
list Of the books written by residents,
or published in the limits OF West VIr-
siniH, which be Intends TO make COM
piete, II possible So far he has dtscov-
ared about 100 volumes, the Oldest OF
which Is watson's reply TO Tom Paine's
rage OF Reason" II was printed ut
Shepherdstown. in 1881.
Next Is q volume OF sermons printed
d. Wheeling In 1872 II is volume OF
sermons by Rev. James Sauyin, pastor
OF the French church at The Hague,
translated by Joseph Sutcllffe.
Withef,s' CHRONICLES OF Border War
fare Is next on the list. II was printed
at clarkshurG In 1881.
Among the most important volumes
on the list are by Hon. George w:
Atkinson. T hey are his History Of
Sanstwha," Among the Moonshiners, .
and the maid OF the Cumberland. y
Also PROMINENT Men Of West Vir-
RInla,r the Joint work Of Mr. Atkinson
and Hon, Aware +. Gibbons.
lProf. Lewis History OF West Vtr-
finis.. adopted rs a school text book
II the last session OF the legislature.
has made Its appearance and seems TO
meet with the general appreciation OF
critical readers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-07
PAM no ATTENTION.
Tbs news From Valencia Riot Didn't
Exrit, ConRressmen.

Excite Congressmen.
WASHINGTON. d. c., March s.-The
news of the demonstration against the
United States consulate ut Valencia by
the Spanish mob stirred no resentment
whatever among the members of the
house. and caused hardly any comment.
AZ was received as On incident OF no
particular Significance. but merely the
outbreak OF students. Chairman Hltt'
or the foreign affairs committee. re-
marked that the action OF the SPANISH
government In closing two OF the uni
Verdtles to prevent disorder plainly
showed its condemnation OF hostile
demonstrations against the United
States.
bTherc is no disposition among mem
bcrs OF the foreign nfinirs committee
nj present TO present Joint resolutions
FOR the recognition OF Cuban hclllger-
fncy which the President would be
compelled 10 act upon.
Mr. sulzcr. OF New York. predicts
that tho house will take mp the Cuban
question again within month and
adopt Joint resolutions. but members OF
the foreign affairs committee have
different opinion.