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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-03

SMALL TALk
niaor Matters ofInse-ost Briefly and Pith
lis Told

'ilaor Matters OF interest Briefly and Pith
lily Told
BE sure to vote.
To-day is a legal holiday and the
banks viii be closed.
There were five cases in Police
Court yesterday morning.
Mrs. Jaehuke. of the South Side,
fell down the stars yesterday and broke
her left wrist.
The Wheeling Turn Society, at its
meeting decided to give several enter
ta.nments in the near future.
The Riverside tagging furnace is
being rebuilt, which has caused con-
siderable number OF men TO be idle.
The Carroll Club will receive cleo
ton returns tonight at the club rooms.
All members are invited to attend.
Thomas Smith. a young man of
Benwood. died Sunday at the North
Wheeling hospital, after a lingering
illness.
-Jochum & Co, the coal miners of
the East End are erecting a large
stable in Bakers addition for their
horses.
There was a small fire yesterday
morning at the home of James Brown,
i'm Benwood. which was eXtinguished
by a bucket brigade.
Before Justice Fitzpatrick yester-
dav lanes Greayes was fined one dol
Tor and costs and his wife FIVE dollars
and costs for assault and battery on
boy.
1t was Mrs. Harry Bearley who was
rendered a surprise party Friday even
ing. instead of Mrs. Harry Daley, as
reported in yesterdays issue of this
paper.
The Criminal Court was to have
convened yesterday for the November
term. but owing to the election excite
meut. the term was adjourned for one
week.
George p. Wagner, a prominent
citizen OF Piedmont, died suddenly of
heart disease at four o'clock Sunday
Afternoon. a wife and three children
survive him.
The Carroll Club Dramatic and
Literary Society will meet next Friday
night 20 elect permanent officers. All
members of the Club are invited to at
tend the meeting and participate in the
election of officers. who will take an
active interest in the society.
To-day being a holiday, but one de-
livery viii be made by carriers, at s
o'clock a. m. Collections will be made
over the entire city. arriving at the
Office at 8 and 1915 a. m Collections
from the business portion of the city
will be made as follows. Arriving at
the office at 9:15, 1890, 1880 a. m, and
1880. las. 3:15. and s p. IN.
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THE METHODIST BISHOPS
Close Their Work at Pittsburg Results OF
Their Lobors.

Close InelT W. AZ ih'''NN
Their Lobors.
PITTsBURG. Pa, November 1.-The
Methodist Episcopal Bishops as an official
hoard closed their work here this after
noon. They will meet at Providence X
7 next April to make appointments for
the fall conferences in Ohio Western
PENNSYLVANIA. West Virginia, and west OF
the Mississippi river The most important
amendments for spring conferences made
al the boards session here, are:
Risbon Ninde-Central Pennsylvania
oo,ferance TO be held at Cearfield. March
4. Troy conference. at Schepectady. n.
Y Apru "A: Bishop Newman, Philadel-
mia conference at Bethlehem. March Ia
Washington conference at Annapolis lid
March 10th.
Bishop Mallalien-Baltlmore conference
at Baltimore. March 3; Virginia confer
ence at Roanoke March Il.
RisboD Wilmington conference
at Cbestertown, Ind, March II; New York
general conference at Brooklyn, April Z;
East German conference at Scranton, Pa,
March ..
Bishop Merrill-New York conference at
siro Sing April 7: North Indiana confer
ence NJ Kokoma. Ind. March II.
Bishop warren-Northern New York
conference at Watertown. \. Y, April "a;
New Jersey conference at Trenton - j.
March ~
Bishop Acknowledgements conference at
Newark. n. j.. April Z.
Bishop Observation-Disclosures conference
(colored)at Springfield. OHIO. April ist'
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MOVEMENTS 0f THE CUBANS.
A Spanish Vessel Captured and Turned
over to the Insurgents With Her Cargo.

A Spanish Vessel Captured and Turned
Over TO the Insurgents With Her Cargo.
Key West, Fla, November Col
Guspierre, formerly of the French ar
N.Y. and Col. Ortaga, formerly OF the
Venezuelan army, with Lieut.. Trias
and Lieut.. Carlos Garcia, arrived here
to-day from Nassau. These men say
they captured a Spanish vessel of the
coast of Cuba and conveyed the crew
and provisions to the insurgents, after
which they embarked on board the cap
tured vessel and arrived at Nassau,
where they were detained three days
in quarantine. They also report hav-
ing been present at the action of Cas-
cOrras and state that Maxine Gomez
and other insurgent leaders have sufi-
cient arms and ammunition to carry
on the winter campaign.
In conclusion, they say that the ISL
and, from Matanzas up, is called Cuba
Libre. The men are members of a
special commission from Puerto Prin-
cipe.
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1900 FOR BRYAN,
Is What Cid Jefferson will DO
To-Day--A Fine Big Free Silver
Meeting to Close the Campaign.
Several Good Speeches,
snecial 70 the Register.

Special to the Register.
Charles Town, w. Va, November 2.
Judge Daniel B. Lucas, who has just
returned from a speech-making tour
through this State. addressed meet
ing of five hundred Democrats in the
court house at this place at three
o'clock this afternoon. The meeting
was presided over by Col. b. c. Wash
ington, president of the Bryan and
Sewall club of this place and he intro
duced the speaker. Judge Lucas made
one of his characteristic Democratic
speeches and presented an able argu-
ment for free silver. He began with
Mr.. Jefferson's declaration that money
is not a necessity for barter and trade,
but necessary as a common measure OF
value for civilized nations. The speak
er then proceeded to define money and
show that il is a creature of the law
with the stamp of the sovereign upon
it. He spoke for an hour and three
quarters, and elected much applause
and enthusiasm from his audience.
At night a large meeting was held
in the court house, which was address
ed by Col. VIM. NJ. Clements, who was
for several years general manager OF
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, and
who resides at Summit Point, seven
miles west of this place. He made
strong speech in favor of free silver
and received the applause of his appre-
ciative hearers.
After the speech of Col. Clements,
a choir of ladies accompanied by the
orchestra, sang a campaign song by
Mrs Nanny G. Grant, entitled Bryan
Marsellaise,' as sung by Mr.. Adams
Owens.
After this. Major A. w. Mcdonald,
candidate for the Legislature of West
Virginia for the seventh delegate dis
trict, made a good speech for free sill
yer and for the Democratic nominees.
He was loudly applauded and after his
speech. the choir, with its accOmpani-
ment, sang an original song by Judge
Daniel B. Lucas. entitled, "The Old
Silver Dollar" This ended the cam
paign in jefferson county, which will
give tomorrow 1900 majority for Bry-
an.
Postmaster General Wilson arrived
here this evening at 2:30 and said he
would stay until tomorrow morning
and cast his vote for Palmer and Buck
ner.
He said good bye to his friends Of
Jefferson county.
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AFINE BIC MEETING

Held at Rivcsvulc, Saturday sight.
speeches By Mckinney and Martin
Special TO the Register.
Rievesvfle. W. Va. November .
last Saturday night very enthusiastic
free silver meeting was held here and
was addressed by O. s. Mckinney and
Fred n. Martin. Before the speaking
q monster parade marched over the
town. headed by q band and was par
ticinated i'm by many enthusiastic free
si'verites who carried red fire. The
speeches delivered by cir. Martin and
NIr. Mckinney We're we'll received and
created much enethusiasm. Mr.. Nc
Kinney gave the silver question a COM
rIcte discussion and showed the good
eject of the free coirage of both gold
and silver He showed how the single
gold standard is iniurins the country
and bringing profits TO the few at the
experse of the many. and closed by urg-
ing the people To- east their ballots for
that worthy patriot, William Jennings
BRYAN. He was interrupted many
times by his hearers, who gave him an
ovation at every mention OF Bryan or
rs TO I.
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Quite Heavy Demand for Gold at Chica
goYestcrday.

Quite a Heavy Demand for Gold ut Chica-
go Yesterday.
CHICAGO November 2.-There is a run
on the sub-treasury in this city for gold.
To-day the rush began at the opening OF
the doors. An unbroken line passed in
and out of the narrow corridor in front
of the money changers window all day.
Two-thirds Of those asking for gold
handed in greenbacks and national bank
notes.
only treasury notes Of 1890 issue and
gold certificates accepted said Mr.. Shan
nahan. the teller.
The office was kept open half an hour
after the usual time to clean mp the line
OF people in waiting. The total output OF
gold for the day was SS5.ooo-three times as
much as that Of Saturday. About twice
that amount was asked for.
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NOT READY TO SAY.

BATAVIA. y. Y, November Bishop
Walker. of North Dakota, lately elected
Bishop of the diocese Of Western New
York. has been here visiting friends. Be
fore departing for his home in Fargo. n.
D.. he was asked If he would accept the
election of Bishop Of Western New York,
and replied: AT present I should prefer
TO say nothing for various reasons which
l do not care 10 explain.'
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TREASURE FOUND AND LOST.
lward spangler's Hard Luck-Hired Man

Edward spangIer's Hard Luck-Hired Man
stole Wis Fortune.
YORK. Pa. November while tearing
off the roof of his house to-day Edward
spangler. farmer living in spricks coun-
ty, found bag filed with gold and silver
notes. Before he had time to count his
find. his hired man, William Sullivan. seiz-
ed the bag and made off with it. Span
gIer pursued Sullivan, but the latter
threatened to kill him and made good his
escape with the treasure. Spangler no
ticed the denomination of one of the notes.
which he says was $500. The police are
looking for Sullivan.
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FIVE INCHES OF SNOW.

Huron. 6. d.. November 2-FIF.
ches of very heavy snow fen h.
night. making foot now
ground. The storm north and
reported very severe and ia"
wholly unpIapared for wiz
graph poles and wires ar. .
tween here and Pierre. and
nication with that city la
by wire. since Thursday
Trains are only slightly DELAYED.
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THEIR FORLORN HOPE.

CHICAGO. November 1.-The rumor
leaked out Of the State quarters of the
gold standard Democrats this morning
that in all probability there would be a
national convention Of the gold Demo-
Gratis within sixty days after the election.
It was said that the project was TO some
extent dependent upon the result Of the
election tomorrow. The matter has not
been formally considered by the national
committee. and as the committee will not
meet until after election, there will be no
definite action.
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CLOSED IN TAYLOR.

The Last Rallies OF the Campaign Show
Wen for Democracy.
Special to the Register.
GRAFTON, W. Va, November 1.-The
Democratic campaign was brought to
triumphant close tonight by meeting at
the Opera House that eclipsed anything
here this year outside Of the Bryan meet
ing
Both parties had meetings. Mr.. Dayton
spoke at the Court House, but the Demo-
Gratis had three times as many people.
Col McGraw was the speaker and his
matchless oratory held the big audience
for two hours and the crowd got larger
all the time to the close.
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ELECTION DAY WEATHER.
What the Elements are Likely to DO To-
Morrow-wiH be Generally Fair

what the Elements are Likely 10 10 To-
Morrow-WH be Generally Fair.
WASHINGTON, November THE
weather bureau to-day issued the follow
ing special election day weather bulletin:
Fair and pleasant weather with about
normal temperature prevails this morn
ipg in all States except as follows
From two to four inches of snow has
fallen in South Dakota and snow is still
falling with a probability that it will
continue to-day and tonight IN North
Dakota about two inhccs Of snow has
fallen in the southern central part of the
State and the conditions are favorable
for moderate snow fall to-day and to-
night I'm the eastern half Of the State. in
Nebraska light snow will probably fall i'm
the north half Of the State tonight; in
Minnesota. Wisconsin and Upper Michi-
gan the weather is cloudy with condi-
lions strongly indicating an unpleasant
day Tuesday. with light rain or snow in
Lower Michigan clouds are gathering and
the conditions are favorable for warm
weather on Tuesday. with clouds and oc-
casional showers: i'm Indiana. Illinois.
Missouri and Iowa the weather is warm
and unpleasant to-day but clouds are now
gathering and the conditions are uncer-
tain for Tuesday. with the weight of cv-
idence in favor of generally fair weather;
I'm Washington and oregon rain has fallen
every day during the past week. making
conditions bad for travel i'm the country
and il is probable that heavy cloudiuess
and a moderate fall OF rain will continue
in both States on Tuesday; i'm all other
States the weather chart this morning
gives strong indications OF fair and pleas
ant weather for Tuesday.
WILLIS l.. MOORE.
f,tt.r 10 Vr.af Thor. rltfr,au
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BY AN EXPLOSION.
Two Men Killed and -Four Seriously In
jured I'm Pennsylvania Mine

Iureu III u Ienilhf VINE.
ASHLAND. Pa. November 1.-Two per-
sons were instantly killed and four oth-
ers badly injured this afternoon hy an
explosion in Packer No. . colliery.
The killed are: John Holler0n. aged 30
years and Joseph Fam. aged T. years.
Thomas Walsh John McGraw. Nicholas
Mack and John Korler were badly in-
jured, the former probably fatally
The men were engaged in driving a tun-
mel and had bored a hole I'm the rock
which they charged with powder The
fuse was attached and lighted by Walsh
while the others ran TO place of safety
After lighting the fuse Walsh started
after his comrades. bat his clothing
caught on a spike and held him fast lie
cried for assistance and the men prompt
ly responded. They had scarcely reached
the spot when the explosion occurred.
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CONG HOME TO Won

Toronto, Ont. November o. 0-
have been sisued from the heaI
ers Of the Grand Trunk Railway .
all American employees ON Oh. .
shall be granted leave of abs
order 20 vote i'm the President
tion tomorrow. Genera -
Hays. District superintendent ,..
gan and 3. n. FiVhugh. sUpCr.u
ent of the Midland division left .0.
for the other side. where they vii.
their ballots tomorrow.
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NEW YORK. November THE chair
men OF the Democratic and Republican
campaign committees Of New York county
are sixty thousand apart in their esti-
mates to-day Of the result Of the election
here tomorrow. Chairman Van Colt, Re
publican. predicts a plurality Of 5000 for
his party. while sheehan claims the Dem
ocratic plurality will be at least 5000.
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CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON. D. c. November .
To-day's statement Of the condition of
the treasury shows: Available cash bal
ance. $233. 572. 761: gold reserve SlLl26.52S-
WASHINGTON. D. C. November p
The treasury to-day lost H.S51ooo in gold
coin and $500 in bars. which leaves the
true amount Of the gold reserve Sll5.A2.-
81
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g "Bv the Eternal we will see which
g is no ru1e-the money power or the
3 re1ulc" ANDREW JACKSON.
MANY of our rich men have not Deeu
content with equal protection. OUT i
have besought us to make them rlcher +.
iv Congress. BY attempting 10 graf !
liz their desires We have arrayed see ]
lion against section. interest against J
interest and man against man IN !
fearful commution which threatens
ro shake the foundations of our
Union. ANDREW JACKSON. In MS ]
message to Congress. July 10, lS3Z.
.Fx0erionce has taught me that II
is MOI those who cry patriotism the
louCeet who are the greatest friends on !
their country or will risk the most IN
ifs defence. ANDREW JACKSON
I'm "a letter TO James Monroe, January >
g. 111
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a ooNrEDEKACY DIPLOMAT,
Dead at Leadville. Colora do-Made Several
Important Trips to England.

Dead at LeadvilIe. CoIora do-Made Several
Important Trips to England.
Leadville. Col. November Col.
Henry S. Stotesbury. who, during the
civil war held a very high position in
the diplomatic service Of the Confed-
crate States and made several trips to
England in an endeavor 10 induce that
government to grant belligerant rights
to the Confederacy, died in this city
last night. He came here in 1879 and
became largely interested in the Dun
can mine. OF which the late James G.
Blaine was a part owner.
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PROBABLY A FAKE.
Not At all Likely That General Lee Said
any such Fool Thing.

Not At all Likely That General Lee said
any such Fool Thing.
MADRID. November Ell Liberal TO-
dav publishes an interview which us cor
respondent. at Havana, claims 10 nave
had with Gen. Fitzhugh Lee the Uhi'ed
States Consul General, previous 10 the
sailing Of the latter for New YORK yes
terday on board the Ward line steamer
vicilancia. In this interview the General
is represented as saying that he was go
ing to New York on private business ana
would return in a few weeks with his ram
ily. He is also quoted as expressing con-
fdence that the "heroism Of the spanish
soldiers under Cen Weyler would soon
triumph over the rebellion
Gen. Lee. the FL Liberal correspondent
added. eulogized Spain for her conduct OF
the war in Cuba.
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TWO POLITICAL ROWS.

Charlerock. Ky. November AT a
political meeting here to-day James
Van Hoose. a Republican, struck Mere
dith Chandler on the head with a heavy
rock. fatally injuring him.
LATE Marcum shot and killed one
Spaulding at a political meeting neas
Louisa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-03

ANARCHIST BRYAN.

.Vor a hundred years the supreme
Court of the United States has sus-
tafned the principle that underlies the
income tax Some twenty years ago .
thfs same court sustained without :
s. dissenting voice am Income Tax law
almost Identical with the one recently
overthrOwu. has not future court as
much right TO return 20 the Judlclal O.,
81 u~oce1ents of q century as the pres
emf court had TO depart from itE
WILLIAM j. BRYAN. IN his speech 6,
ecceuting the nomination. at Madison
Square Garden August H.
"The farmer who goes forth I'M the
morning and tolls an day begins m
Inc spring and tolls all summer. ana
bv the application OF brain and mus
clio to The natural resources or TINS
country creates wealth is as much a
business man as the man who goes
g rron The Board of Trade and bets
upou the price of grain. The miners
who go a thousand feet into the earth
are MS much business men as the rev
financial magnates who IN a back
room corner the money of the world
9 WILLIAM j. BRYAN. at the Chlca-
go Democratic Convention.
an#4ssss# saa%a* s** + .
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CAUSED A CLASH.
An Incendlary Speech by Negro RepubH-
can, Brings on Riot in a North Carolina

Town.
RALEIGH, n. c.. November "A spe-
cial to the News and Observer, from
Goldboro. says IAN incendiary speech
made here by Frank Baker, colored
Republican of Dudley. caused a clash be-
tween white and colored citizens to-day.
A mob of over $50 negroes armed with
knives. pistols and clubs marched through
the city and defied the law. The sheriff
and city authorities finding themselves
unable to cope with them, called upon the
Goldsboro rifles for assistance. This ac-
ton had the effect of quelling the dis
turbance, which for a time looked as
though a riot was imminent. The negroes
repaired to a hall in their locality and had
a meeting The militia is still at the
armory ready for any emergency. The
fire department has also been ordered to
be ready. More trouble is expected"
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Crime-"DOt' Gray, q NOtOiIOd9
Woman, and VIM. Metzgar Her
Companion Shot i'm Cold Blood
The Would o. be e. Murderer Then
Put an End to His Own Existence.
Details of the Horrible Affair.
Love and jealousy were the factors In
am awful raseiy which was enacted at
shicktowu. near Beuaire. yesterday morn
ins
Scott Linton fred his revolver mt Dot
Gray. notorious woman and w m. Me-A-
gar. her companion then with @ho''eI
shot ended his own carser.t
Shicktown isl "a small minire -euemen I
about mile west of Betaire. ON enc b. *
@. railroad. 10 is the home Of o. man nam
ed Gray. who is employed ir Che mines
and it was iu front OF his dwelling that
the awful crime was committed. Inc
story of the tragedy shows insane Je'l-
ousv 20 have been tho probable motive
Belle GRAY alias -uo. is ven known
t0 the police and habi,res OF the notorious
beenios I'm Alloy IL. She has been am in-
mate of one of the houses for some time.
The Gray woman has been married. ouJ
bore questionable reputation Tor long
time before she entered upon her lie Oh
shame. one Of her lovers was scott LIN
tou of Elm Grove. Linton is also well
known 90 the police. through his cohnec-
ton with @ number of fights ANA otner dls-
turbances. Some persons say the TWO
were married. but this isl NOT at OH prob
able
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..rf q government contracted a debt
q with N certain amount of money in
e circulation. and then contracted the
money volume before the debt WIS !
g paid. 10 is the most henious crime that
e government could commit ag91n =, .
q the people. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. !
8 .The candid citizen must confess
g that n the policy of the government I
. mon the vital questions affecting the
a whole people Is 90 be lrrevoca9lX n%SG !.
bv the decisions of the SCPREME :
q COURT the instant they are made. as {
g I'M ordinary litigation between parties !
81 I'm personal actions. the people VIII :
g have ceased 20 be their own masters. J.
q having 90 that extent pracucally re :
3 signed their government INTO the :
e hands If chat eminent tribunal -
8 ABRAHAM LINCOLN. I'm his iuoug- :
o ural address delivered al Washington :
q March & l>6l =
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HIGH HONOR ASKED FOR.

The Denver City Troop Wants to Act as
MIR, Bryan's Escort on that Great Day.
Denver, Col. November Capt.
Parkhill. of the Denver City troop sent
the following telegram to Chairman
Jones, of the Democrat campaign COM
mittee:
The Denver City troop desires the
privilege OF acting as the personal es-
cort OF Mr.. Bryan at his inauguration
IS President next March 4th.
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rhnse - M reaG 10 -

Those VINO never reac the adf'
nents i'm Their newspapers m
man they presume. J0nathn b
Of Bolan. Worth county, Ia. ".'
rren troubled with rheumati-u
hack. arms and shoulders re
tom I'm his paper about how d
nent German citizen Of IT,
bad been cured. lie pr0cl
same medicine. aud to use l
words: 1t cured me right ~
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MURDER and SUICIDE.
Rash At Of an Elm Grove Man
CTaZed By JealOuSly,
SCOTILINTOA' SATFULD DEED
&c Tried 70 End Three Lives With
His Revolver


jealousy was the Motive for the
Crime-"DOt" Gray, Notorious
Woman, and VIM. Metzgar, Her
Companion Shot i'm Cold Blood.
The Would be 10 Murderer Then
Put an End TO His Own Existence.
Details of the Horrible AFFAIR.