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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07

Intelligence reporters yesterday
talked to q number OF the most promi-
nent bankers and capitalists of the
community on the subject of the pro-
posed popular subscription bonds. The
general impression seems TO be that
there will not be any bidding for them
in wheeling worth mention, though in
other parts Of West Virginia the report
was that there would probably be some
demand. No Wheeling bank expressed
determination to subscribe toward
the loan.
MI. ]. A. Miller of the Bank Of the
Ohio Valley, said he did not expect any
bids 10 go In from Wheeling Tor the
bonds. They would in his opinion. De
sold in the large cities, and perhaps
eventually the subscribers might re,set,
a small amount OF them TO Individual
investors in Wheeling and vicinity.
There was, OF course, some capital here
that might go into government BONDS.
but Mr.. Miller said he would personally
dislike to see any OF II so Invested. II
would be diverted from other uses,more
beneficial to the community and quite as
profitable.
Mr. .. j, Bayha. OF the German Bank,
said his bank would not be BIDDER.
BE had not talked to the other bank
ers and could not speak for anybody
else. but be thought private parties
might very likely buy from the original
purchasers small blocks OF the BONDS. :,
AIR. Alex Mitchell. of the Mutuh
bank. thought there would not be any
investment OF Wheeling capital In the
loan to amount to an item. per
cent bond Is not an attractive enough
Investment even at par, and with the
premium required and the premium on
gold here against New York. no demand
might be expected for the bonds unless
POSSIBLY 4 bank wanted to increase It's
circulation on the basis Of me new Is-
sue, The bonds would represent really
about a 3.69 per cent Investment. and
the banks here might expect to secure
gold only by courtesy OF the New York
bankers. Gold certificates are not
treated here as anything different from
any other form OF currency.
Col. Q'Brlen, president OF the Peo-
Mes bank. said the bonds would scarce
~ be accessible here, except by re-pur-
chase from the original bidder. and
they would not be an attractive In
vestment for Wheeling capital at the
price.
Nearly all the Main street bankers
declined to give their views on the pop
ular bond issue; In fact, some said they
held no views. one official who didn't
care to have his name figure said that
the plan OF bringing the present Issue
down to the small denomination OF $50
would have the desired effect Of induc-
ing the people at large to invest In the
bonds.
Mr.. Gibson Lamb. OF the Bank OF
Wheeling. said that he did not believe
that oue-fourth OF the bonds would be
subscribed for in this country. The bal
ance. three-tourths. would come from
abroad In bullion. and coin. The home
subscriptions Of coin bonds will simply
mean the taking out OF so much coin
from the sub-treasuries and the re-
placing OF 1t, without anordinG the re-
lief the government seeks.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07

JACKSON. MINI. Jan. G.--Mrs. Cor
nclln l.. Selbcls reported by London
cabicgram to the Associated Press as
having been found wandering on the
streets Of London. Is well known In this
state. She Is about seventy 1--we years
old and possesses large amount OF
property In Mississippi. a special
from BrookhavCn, Miss. TO the Asaocl-
ated Press says Mrs. Selbcs loft that
place In November for Germany. where
she went to claim q large fortune ieft
her by relatives. Before leaving she or
dcrcd some property which she owned
in New orleans, sold and the proceeds
donated to charity, There was nothing
In her actions here indicating an I'M
uOtinI mind
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07

A meeting Of the Martins Ferry
board OF health was held last night.
The health officer was Instructed to no
tify the Wheeling Electrical railway
that the resolution requesting It To run
cars no further than BuCEGyc street
still holds good. This was done and
the company agreed to comply with the
request. DR. p. o. Williams reported
1886 persons In his district, Is OF whom
refused to b. YnCcinatcd and who had
never been vnccinatcd. and 60 refused
80 be Vaecihateh the second time. Hts
biIl for vaccination wnR Si3 a.
DR.. Burton reported S3S succeasfui
vaccinations In his district out of 900
7baEHons. and i2j persons who had never
been NVncclnntcd HIS hill was |l3 25
The bill ~ rr ". Il. Mcclure was az.
He reported, II who had refused to be
ynccInntcd. gr. j. W. l}lackfOrd's bill
~, Tor 81 nndDr. j. N. Hognn's 81 70.
J)r. Blackrord reported two adults who
tofuHed to be vGcclnntcd. The bIll OF
Rr. j. l.. Herycy was $40 70. Dr8, W.
D. Shuttleworth ana W II, iIcrvey
made no report All Of the nbOv1 bills
togsthcr with lot u others were rec
omn ended TO council for payment.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07

S. H. clifford, New Cassell, Wis. was
troubled with neuralgia and rheuma-
tism, his stomach was diSordered, his
liver was affected TO IN alarming de-
gree, appetite fell away and he was ter
rlbly reduced in flesh and strength.
Three bottles of Electric Bitters cured
him.
Edward Shepherd. Harrisburg. Ill.
had a running sore on his leg Of eight
years standing. Used three bottles Of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of
BucSien's ArNica Salve. ard his leg Is
sound and well. John Speaker, Cataw-
ba, o.. had five large fever sores on his
leg, doctors said he was lncurable. One
bottle Electric Bltters and one box
BuckIen's Arnica Salve cured him en-
tirely. Sold by Logan Drug Co.'S drug
store.
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HAS A RECORD.
One OF the Most Noted Bank Thieves II
tho Country Captured.

tho Country Captureu'
NEW YORK, Jan. 6.-Robert Mon
tague, alias Watt Jones, alias stetson.
alias Comstock. one OF the most expert
bank thieves known, is under arrest
here.
Montague has long and Interesting
record and has served time in several
prisons. His most daring piece OF work
was done in Denver, Colorado. In 1890.
He walked cody into bank there one
day and called the cashier Into a rear
room. There nj the point Of the pistol.
he made the cashier write out check
for $4,000, which he afterwards made
into cash. Montague then escaped with
the money.
In August. 1879. he. with q gang Of
bank thieves. headed by Jimmy" Car
roll, robbed the Farmers and Mechan-
les Bank. OF Galesburg. Ill, OF $1,000
Carroll was captured by the sheriff. but
the gang wayIaId the sheriff Mt East
SIT Louis and after giving him ter
rible beating, rescued Carroll.
on october 2. 1891. Montague was ar
rested with four other well known bank
sncaks for robbInE bank in st. Louis.
He had escaped TO Kansas City and
was arrested there. He has served sew
en- years in the prison at Kingston.
Ont, for Job done in st. Thomas and
he has also been confined In st. Paul.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Strangers In the city and Wheeling
Folks Abroad.

Strangers In the c!ty and Wheeling
Folks Abroad.
Mrs. NJ. Hines and family of Sher-
rard, have moved Into their new home
ut Benwood.
Harry Mcbride. an old Wheeling boy,
is lying seriously Ill at the home Of his
mother, Mrs, Hermann, at Geneva, o.
Mrs. John KlndleberSer yesterday ran
n needle in the palm Of her right hand
which was pulled out by Dr. W. r. Tay-
lor The injury was painful but not
serious.
A. 3. Koen. of Warrington, was
among yesterdays arrivals at the Nc
Lure He Is n wash-Jef student. on
his way back to school after spending
Christmas vacation at home.
John NJ. Patterson. OF Pittsburgh; L.
NJ. Gorham, OF SIstersvllle; ]. Il. Sam
uel and II. Z. Smith. OF Rochester, N.
y: George Heard and ]. f. Sampson, OF
Pittsburgh, and W. II. Burns, Of Wash
inEton. Pa. formed the oil mems colony
Mt the Mcclure.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07

QUINCY. Ills. Jan. 6.-The Quincy.
Omaha & Kansas City Railroad. run
ming from West Quincy to Trenton, Mo-.
has virtually been transferred to a syn
dlcate composed OF DreXel & Company.
Gilman Son & Company, and the Miss
ouri, Kansas s. Texas Trust Company.
The deal Is effected by the purchase o.
about a million and half OF the pre-
fcrred bonds OF the company. This lien
will be foreclosed and the syndicate
thus take possession and reorganlze.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07

MorRantown-Rlver closed by heavy
ice. Thermometer 20.
Greensboro-River frozen; one inch OF
snow. Cold.
wnrrcn-RIver foot inches and
stationary. Cloudy and cold.
oil City-Rlvcr feet and stationary.
Cloudy and cold.
Steubenville-RiverG feet and falling
Cloudy and cold.
Parkersburg-Rlver at sp. IN. is feet
inches and falling an inch per hour.
Weather much warmer. Rivcrmcn ex-
pcct to resume navigation shortly.
MIddleport--TIver falling and full OF
heavy Ice. The following boats are laid
up here In the MIddleport Ice hnrbor;
Relief and tow. Convoy. G. W. More
dock. Bob Prltchard. Jessie. Mary l.,
Hatcher. Champion No. 2, Homer B.,
Valley Belle. Light snow last night.
Cloudy and cold this evening.
CincInnatl-River 1876 fee: and fall
Ing. Weather cloudy and warmer. The
Maggie passed up with empties foI
Pittsburgh,
Louisyille-Rivcr SO feet and falling
Weather clear The big Joe y. Will
llnns and Alice Brown made up lows
below the falls and left for New Orleans.
Several towboats left for Pittsburgh
with emptics.
Evansvlllc-Rivcr 1S3 feet and sta
tlonary. Weather cloudy Boar with
big tow Of coal passed down In good
shape.
CaIro--RIver 22.3 feet and failing.
Weather clear and warmer, The Iron
Age with twelve harges OF steel rails ar.
rived from Pittsburgh. The Victor and
Alva with tows OF produce from the up.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07
THE WHARFAGE MOVEMENT.
Council Committee on Wharves Is to Meet
"wednesday ENrnInp.


On several occasions the Intelligent
Ger has referred to the injustice of the
present rates Of wharfage charged
STEAMBOATS, doing business at the
Wheeling wharf The chamber OF
commerce recently appointed COM
mlttce to do all possible to secure an
equitable reduction. For some time
the matter has been "under the wealth
er' on account OF other interests. but
It Is now 10 receive the attention Of the
city council committee on wharvcs,
which has been called to meet OH
Wednesday evening at the city build
ing. The chamber OF commerce COM
mlttcc. OF which Mr. N. Il. Scott In
chairman. will attend and champion
the stcamboRtmcnB cause.
The figures, showing the wharfage
rates at all the river towns and cities,
first published In the IntclligcnCcr last
week. will be presented, along with the
receipts showing their authenticity. In
the face Of these figures the steam
bOntmof do not zee how the city
authorities can refuse to give them the
desired relief The city whnrfmnstcr,
Mr.. John W. Norrlngton. II IN said. will
nlso tako n stand in favor ot lower
wharfage.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07
A Terrible Explosion.

NEW YORK, Jan. Ga few minutes
after o'clock this afternoon there were
two distinct explosions of naphtha at
the United States and Canada Decrease
ing Company's works at Montrose
aud Johnson avenues, Brooklyn.
There were eleven men at work at the
time in the room where the accident
occurred. One man was instantly kill
cd and three others. Superintendent
Parker and two brothers named Miller,
were severely though not fatally In
jured. The other seven escaped.
After the first explosion flames burst
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1leu,ucky in nepunilcan nand..

FRANKFORT, KY, Jan, 6.-The for
NAL transfer of the various state de-
pRrtments took place this morning
The new officers were sworn In, and for
the first time in the history OF Ken
lucky the state government ia in the
hnnds of Republicans. The house and
senate Republican caucuscs were held
this afternoon. Hon. Charles Blanrord,
supporter OF Dr. Hunter for the
United States senate, was nominated
for speaker Of the house, In which body
the Republicans have majority.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07
WA h nston'. Wedding Anniversary.

NEW YORK. Jan. 6,-Thc New York
City Chapter OF the Daughters OF the
American Revolution gave reception
nj Shcrry's to-day to celebrate tibet an
niversary OF the wedding day OF George
Washington. Mrs, Donald Mclean
regent OF the chapter received thu
guests, assisted by n number OF proml-
ncnt members of the organization.
The guest Of honor was Mrs. Adlai
stevenson. wife OF the vice president,
who is the president-gencral OF the
National Society Of the Daughters Of
the American Revolution.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07
DEBs DENoUNCEs
Nerriy Everything-A Pessimistic View OF
Affairs.


Affairs.
CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-At a meeting Of
the American Railway Union tonight
Eugene v. Debs declared that good
times had left the country never to re-
turn. He said that nothing less than
the total abolition of the wage system
would answer the demands OF the coun-
try. He declared that the army OF the
unemployed is constantly on the in
crease, and that combinations, trusts
and corporations are crushing out the
life OF the middle classes and driving
them into the ranks OF the unemployed.
Under the present system, he said that
the best that could be expected was that
affairs would continue to grow worse.
He wanted 10 see the common people go
into politics and inaugurate the CO.
operative commonwealth. He paid his
respects to President Cleveland, de-
nouncing his attitude on the Venezue-
Ian question and said that he was not
honestly trying TO enforce the Monroe
doctrine. General Miles was also scor-
ed for asking for more men for the
army,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07

BUFFALO. n. Y, Jan. CDR. Will
lam NJ. Heath. Of this city has been Of
fercd the surgeon-generalship OF the
Cuban army. A prominent member OF
the junta passed through this city last
week and had personal conference
with the doctor upon the subject II
was then stated that the insurgents are
in great need OF skilled melical attend
auce. and it is the intention to secure
well-equipped corps OF American doc
tors. II money will induce them to take
up the service.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-07
WEST VIRGINIA BANKERS
Ready to Subscribe 60 the Govsrnmss
Loan.

Ready to Subscribe 90 the Government
Loan.
The 1nteiiigencer yesterday made In
curry by telegraph OF number OF ma
tional banks In the prominent towns
az the state, the object being to test
the feeling with which the bond circu-
lar was received, and how far West
Virginians may be depended upon to
subscribe for the government loan. II
will be remembered that in the debate
on Senator Elklns' resolution, which
opposed the recent policy OF the ad-
ministratIon OF negotiating with pri-
yate syndIcates without FIRST advertis-
ing the bonds for the highest bids. the
opponents of the resolution urged that
the people would not take-t the bonds.
Mr. Elislns expressed his belief tnHt
they would. Now that the President
mas abandoned the deal with the syn
dictate and decided upon the policy adj
yocated in the Elklrs resolution. which
found such hearty support In the sem
ate, the popularity OF the move -
quickly manifested. Although the In
teiligencer's inquiries were sent late
yesterday a number of bankers were
heard from last night, as follows;
FAIRMoNT, W. Va. Jan. 6.
To the IntelHsencer
This bank will probably subscribe for
from twenty to thirty thousand dollars
worth OF the bonds.
Cashier First National Bank.
GRAFTON. W. Va. Jan. 6.
To the IntellIgencer.
Our bank will subscribe for mt least
twenty thousand We think shc banks
and people ought and VIA take the
loan Il they have fair chance,
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
CHARLESTON. W, Va. Jan. c.
To the Intelligencer.
It's probable that some will be taken
KANAwHA VALLEY BANK.
PARKERsRURG. W. Va, Jan. G.
To the inteiiigencer
Yes. fair amount Of bonds would be
taken here. c. H. SHATTUCR.
Cashier Citizens National Bank.
PARKERsBURG. W. Va, Jan. g.
To the IntellIGepcer.
Banks here wIll subscribe for several
hundred thousand dollars Of bonds on
the basis Of per cent. II Congress will
repeal the tax on circulation.
II. II, MOSS,
Cashier First National Bank.
HUNTINGTON. W. Va. Jan. c.
To the IntcllIGencer.
Banks may make subscription. Be-
yond this not apt to be any from this
community.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
BY George i, Miller. Vice President.
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Special Dispatch to tho lntolllgencer.

Special Dispatch TO the lntelliRencer.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va. Jan. Cat
the mouth OF Beaver creek, on Sandy
river, this morning several persons
were walking on the ice, when ii began
breaking. All made rush for the
shore, but Tony Brooks and Walter
QuInlIn did not make their escape and
went down. neither rising again. Jerry
Woogan also went into the stream,
but managed to hold on TO n large piece
OF ice until rescutng party reached
him. The bodies OF the young men
drowned have not yet been recovered,
Both were highly respected and were
OF good families.
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Nj, IYl LI jill w w
psrPRoMPT ATTENTION TO MAIL ORDERS.

BY the senate committee investigating
the sugar trust almost two years ago
and upon whose case the prosecution Of
the other five defendants in the sugar
trust cases largely depends. was open
ed to-day in the district criminal court
The defense made stubborn contest
of every available point made by the
government and sought to make the
government furnish unquesttoned proof
OF all the numerous allegations made In
the Indictment.
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WITH THE RAILRoADERs.
Samuel VI. FELTON,. Jr., May he the Baltl-
more & Ohio President.


Down in Cincinnati they think they
have It straight that the new president
OF the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
many will be Samuel NJ FELTON,. jr., re-
ceIver OF the Cincinnati. New Orleans Il
Texas company. So general has TINS
impression become that Mr. FELTON, was
the recipient OF congratulations from
his friends on Sunday. 1t ts not gener-
ally known that Mr.. FELTON, was former
ly n Wheeling railroad man.
Back in &c he came to Pittsburgh US
SUPERINTENDENT OF the Wheeling and
Pittsburgh division OF the Pan Handle
and remained in the service Of this road
until 1851, when he went east to the New
York 4 New England road as general
superintendent. Some years ago he
went to Cincinnati as vice president OF
the Cincinnati, New Orleans 4 Texas
Pacific compBny, (CinclRBRu Southernl J.
where he has since remained. being al:
vanced later to the presidency. ana
when the company went into the hnnds
OF n receiver hc.was appointed TO that
position which he now holds.
Mr.. FELTON, WAS Il very young man
when in Wheeling. BY the way, he did
not start at the foot OF the ladder, his
first railroad work being as superin-
tcndent OF the Wheeling and Pittsburgh
division of the Pan Handle. His Rd-
vancement has been steady and due not
alone to influence but to marked ability
in raIIrond affairs. His Wheeling
friends will rejoice to see him ut the
hcnd Of the Baltimore n Ohio system.
In speaking Of MIR. FELTON, yesterday. an
old Pan Handle associate said that he
bears q marked resemblance to Mr..
Brewster, OF the Terminal road.
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Special Dlsnatch 10 The IntelIIgon

Special Dispatch to the lntell!Seneer
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Jan. 6.-The
comptroller OF the currency has np-
proved the Columbia National Bank,
OF Pittsburgh, ms n reserve agent for
the Farmers and Producers. National
Bank. Mt Sistersviiie. and the Pitts
burgh National Bank OF Commerce. Of
Pittsburgh. for the First National Bank
at SistersvIlle.
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FLAGSTAFF, |. T., Jan, GA cour.
Ter arrived from sQuaw Tanks. forty.
1--WE miles northeast Of here to-day with
the news that a band Of Navajo Indians
had three sheep men coTInlci ut thut
point. The sheriff and posse left for
the relief OF the white men and to ar
rest the Indians The trouble arises
over the rights Of the whites TO grace
stock on the public lands.
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Special Dispatch TO the Intelligencer.
MARTINSBURG. w. Va. Jan. g.
While crossing the track at Cherry Run
yesterday John d. Rankin was struck
by an east-bound express train on the
Baltimore 4 Ohio railroad and In
stantly killed. He resided here and
was trusted employe OF the railroad
company. He was aged about forty
two years, and leaves wife and six
children.
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he euro and usc that old and wcll-trlcd
remedy, MRS WlNSLOW'S SOOTH-
ING SYRUP for children tCcthlug, 1t
Boothcs the child. Eortcns the gums. al
lays NIL pain. cures wind collie and Ia
the best remedy for dlarrhocn. Tween
ty.ilYe cents u bottle. mwf&w
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Mr. G. A. Wilson. chief engineer OF the
Wheeling d Lake Erie, has resigned
that office, to accept similar position
on the Cincinnati Hamilton X Dayton.
His headquarters viii be Mt Cincinnati.
Mr.. Wilson has been In railroad service
since 1869. beginning ns boy In an en-
ginccrs party In the Philadelphia Il
Reading. In 1850 he went to the Wheel
lnG s. Lake Erie us principal assistant
enginccpon construction. From lSS2 to
1855 he was chief engineer Wheeling q
Lake Erie and Cleveland 6 Marietta.
Since 1885 he has been chief engineer
Wheeling {; Lake Erie. In Mnrch, 1895.
nc was appointed chief engineer and
general superintendent. but few
months ago he was relieved OF the du-
ties OF general superintendent owing to
the Increase Of busIness OF the COMPANY.
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new U. S. BONDS.
Is Not Likely to be Very Much De.
mand for Them Here.
THE INTEREST IS NOT TEMPTING

Even If They Could be bought Mt Far,
In Other West Virginia Towns There
seems to be u Different View OF Them.
What Local and State Bankers AID Cap
itallsts Have to ssy,Svhseiing Has
Other Use for nil Her Loose Capital.
Hanks May Extend Their Circulation.