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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18
GOLD EXPORTS.
The Bank Of Englands Stock De-
pleted by Shipments to Austria
and Japan-United States to be
Called Upon.

NEW YORK, April 1I.-There IS n pros
pect of gold exports in the future. 1t viii
not DO surprising If shipments are made
within the nexS ten days. Until very re-
Gently it was thought that no gold would
80 to Europe this year, or, nj any rate.
until very late in the year The outgo OF
gold, which now seems inevitable, will ap~
parently be due, not to the condtions IN
this country. but to the situation in Lon
don, or, to be more exact, TO the position
in which the Bank Of England finds itself
The bank has recently sustained tremen-
dous losses of gold from its vaults, chiefly
by reason of Withdrawals for transfer 10
Austria and Japan, especially to the lat
ter country. The loss in gold to the Bank
Of England last week was fl,99S, 10, or
practically so. 900 coo. The shipments for the
week 70 Japan and Austria were 1891 600 or
$j,O0OO 600. Sterling exchange in New York
Is almost up to the gold exporting point,
which IS calculated to be $lSSA for eX-
change The Bank of England's charge
for gold bars is about one penny an ounce
above the normal figure, and every addi-
tional measure which It may adopt to pro-
tect it's own supply of gold Will almost
surely result in gold being drawn from
America.
For another thing. the stock of bills of
exchange in New York which two or three
months ago was rse-approximating at
one time slO0,O00OC0, counting the bills hy-
pothecated for loans-has been reduced to
between $5.OOO.COO and 100000. This IS
the time of year when there is a large call
for bills by commercial remltters, and the
amount of new bills offering is not enough
for their requirements
1t Is idle to attempt TO say how much
gold will leave this country between this
date and July l, but whatever Il may be
It can readily be spared. There IS a very
large accumulation OF gold here. The gold
reserve in the United States treasury ag-
gregates 154O0O,OOO. The associated banks
of New York hold sS5.CO0.O0O of which a
little over $J2O00O00 is deposited in the
vaults of the clearing house.
Even should the gold to be sent abroad be
taken from the treasury reserve, the loss
Of $4,000 COO or $20.OOOO0O would still leave
the government with an ample store.
While the orders for the gold will come
from London, these shipments will prob
ably be made to Japan and Austria direct.
Accordingly. n large part OF the shipment
may be made from San Francisco Japan
and Austria are acquiring gold to place
themselves on a gold currency basis.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18

Chicago, April 11-Dr. Elmer E.
Prescott, son of the physician OF the
same name who was the victim of a
murder that developed one Of the most
famous mysteries in the police history
of the city, made an attempt to kill
himself at his home last night. His
condition this morning is such that the
attending physician, DR.. Breckstt. said
recovery was impossible.
1t seems the doctor swallowed ten
grains of morphine and lay down upon
a couch. Fifteen minutes later he rush
ed into the kitchen, where a domestic
was at work, and suatched a table
knife from her hand The blade was
broken in half In the struggle, but the
man commenced hacking az his throat
with that portion ya- attached to the
handle The woman attempted to dis
arm him, but he eyaiai her and rushed
through the house. blood squirting from
the wounds and dyeiDe the carpets and
walls as he passed Though.
Throwing open the front door the
doctor ran out upon the sidewalk and
there commenced slashing at his left
forearm. seeking 10 sever an artery.
He succeeded in making thirty distinct
wounds in his arm before Two men.
who had been watching him. summoned
sufficient courage 10 interfere They
got possession Of the knife and the
doctor ran back into the house, de-
claring he would find another weapon.
A policeman had been called. and II re-
quired the combined efforts Of four men
to control the physician.
When DR.. Bracket who was sum-
moned, arrived and an attempt was
made 10 quiet Prescott I'm order 10 care
for his wounds. the latter grew more
violent. and the attendants were
Obliged to strap him 10 his bed. He
declared he wanted 10 die, and tried TO
prevent DR.. Bracket from catching tho
ends OF the severed blood vessels in his
neck. DR.. Prescott has been under the
care Of a specialist Of late for treat
ment.
The crime known as the bath house
murder. the Killing or the clutl ~
colt. is remembered by mo
crime was committed in II
1882. in the bath rooms
of the Prescott to-.
who last night ate
go won't fS - '!1rrr an. upo.- ,e-
turning m at mldnledt discovered his
father dead on the floor Of the basement
near the bath rooms The body ha.i
been frightfully mut.lated. The head
being pounded almost to pulp. heavy
irons from bar g in all probability being tho
wcanon used by the murderer. The mo
tive for the crime was as remote from
solution as the identity OF tne T su,i1i
ones. No evidence was iound 10 Inip. .
cate anyone at the time ana 'Ae u 'iN'
remains a myftery.
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OUT THEY GO.
Mckinley and His Headsman Are AT
ter the FOurth-Class POStmasterS.
Nine Dumped Out.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 1L-Nne
Democratic fourth-class postmasters went
out and nine Republicans succeeded them
in West Virginia to-day, as follows;
At Cairo. Ritchie, county, c. E. Haddox'
vice c. H. scoville removed.
At Clifton, Mason county Richard
Woodrum. vice James Smith, removed.
At Evans. Jackson county. Austin
Shin, vice J. c. Dennis, resigned.
At Harrisburg Ritchie county, ]. NJ.
Barbe. vice H. B. Mckinley, removed.
At Huntsville, Jackson county, II. F..
Hartley, vice R. b Reardon. resigned.
At Jackson. Jackson county, H. w.
Deem. vice, B. +. Raider, removed.
At Philppi. Barbour county, C. A
Grant. vice L. D. Robinson, removed.
At Pliny, Putnam county, Moses Wears,
vice ]. A. Lanham. removed.
At Rupert. Greenbrier county. W. S.
Crane, vice Mrs. r E. Rupert, removed.
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very probable that the committee will
be found favorable to extending TO wo-
men limited suffrage as an experiment.
STATE SUPREME COURT.

Special to the Register
CHARLESTON, w. Va, April 1.-THE
Supreme Court to-day disposed Of the fol-
lowing cases:
Goodwin VS.. Bartlett. from Harrison
county; opinion by McWhorter. decree of
Circuit Court reversed and case re-
manded.
Baer's Sons Grocer Co. VS.. Williams,
from Mason county; opinion by Dent, de-
cree Of Circuit Court reversed and case
remanded.
Hubbs VS.. Swabacker. from Marshall
county; opinion by Brannon, judgment Of
Circuit Court affirmed.
Taylor VS.. Dorr, from Webster county;
opinion by Brannon, decree Of Circuit
Court affirmed.
Shank VS.. Croft ct al. from Grant coun>
ty; opinion by English decree of Circuit
Court reversed and case remanded.
State VS.. Frank Cross. from Ritchie
county: petition for writ of habeas corpus
refused.
Griffin, assignee. VS.. Haught, from Dod-
bridge county; writ Of error and sepur-
sedeas allowed. Bond $500.
Grobe VS.. Roup ct al, from Cabell coun-
~; rehearing allowed on petition of ap-
peIlant.
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pT-AlTE AT.L on GREECE.

Paris. April ia dispatch from
Constantinople says that the Sublime
Porte has sent a communication to the
ambassadors, pointing out that II the
Greeks have succeeded in crossing the
frontier. taking the Turkish positions
m many points. it is because Edhem
pasha tbe Turkish commander, desired
N carry out instructions to the effect
mai he should remain on the defensive
IN order 10 prove beyond dispute that
tho Creeks we're the aggreSsors.
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,JAE MORE !, SUGGESTIONS.
Mr.. DarSt Would Put Elections in the
Legislatures Hands.

Would Remove All Constitutional
Safeguards and Open the Way to
Partisan Impropriety - A Plan to
Make County Seats Permanent.
Ex-Congressmen HOgg Favors
Judiciary Reforms-HOn. Virgil
A. Lewis Opposes the Distribu-
tion Of the Permanent School
Fund-Col. B. w. Byrne Would
Keep It Under Million Dollars.
Some Suggestions by Hon. George
w. Tippett.
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SEVEN RELIABLE CITIZENS"

Alleged to Have Been Found in Parkers-
burg. Who Are Willing to say They Saw
the Air ship.
Special TO the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, April IL
Seven reliable citizens of the East End
declare that about ten o'clock the mys-
terious air-ship passed westward over
this city. The citizens are all reliable
parties, and describe the ship perfectly.
II moved very slow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18
GREAT BRITAIN ALARMED.
American Prestige in the Iron Trade,
Causes Fear Among British Iron Mas

LONDON. April IA column article in
the Times points to the periis in prospect
for the British iron and steel industries.
The article dilates on the Pact that for the
first time in the history of her iron trade
Great Britain has felt a scarcity Of ores
and the demoralizing effect of the imports
Of American pig iron.
Every iron making firm in Great Britain
believes that a few years will see the end
of the monopoly they have hitherto en-
joyed in cheap iron output.
Reference is made to the astonishing cut
ting in prices by American competition
and hope expressed that the Americans
might be satisfied to coniine their fighting
to their own country.
This caused the Times to remark:
The American iron trade does not show
any such intention. on the contrary, they
are planning greater rivalry all along the
line"
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NDFR COVER OF DARKNESS.

Athens. April Isl q. m.-An Off
cial dispatch from Larissa, dated at 9
O'Clock last Saturday night, says that
the Turks under cover of darkness are
assaultug the Greek forces at Mount
Anaiipsis with great ferceness. The
Greek resistance. so far. has been mag
nifcent and spirited. The Greeks still
maintain their positions. The firing
begun at Critsovali with an attempt of
the Turks to occupy a strategic position
in the neutral zone. The Turks con-
unue to abandon their advance posts,
q general movement apparently taking
place. Firing is reported from Moluna.
From Larissa the flashing of guns can
be seen. In yesterdays fight at Mount
Analipsis the Greeks lost forty wounded
and three killed.
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A WATCH STOLEN.

Yesterday a young man nemed
Renschler went into the water closet in
the basement Of the City Hall, hanging
his vest on the door. When he came
ont he found that some unknown party
had taken his watch from his vest
nocket and decamped The theft was
reported to the police l~T.rz~'-
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AN ELEGANT FOUNTAIN.

John Klari's pharmacy is furnished
with the finest soda water fountain IN
the State. 1t is Of beautiful onyx with
sides of marble and is surmounted with
an elegant cherry wood cabinet. hand
somely carved. in which is set an in
clined mirror of heavy plate glass at
the TOP. and mirrors at the side of the
fountain. The fountain has been much
admired
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18
A NEW PAPER FOR PRESTON.

Special to the Register.
KINGWOOD, w Va. April ia move
ment is on foot to start another Repub-
lcan paper in this county. to be located in
Kingwood or ROwlesburg. A joint stock
company has been organized and I.10 has
been subscribed.
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THEY WILL CAUCUS.
Republican Senators VIII Pass Upon the
DInrIeY Bill Before Democrats See II.

WASHINGTON. April lit is probable
that the tariff bill will be considered by
the Republican caucus before it is sub
mitted TO the Democratic members Of the
Finance Committee. Demands of Senators
for certain rates has made the committee
feel that the only way united action by
Republicans IS TO be obtained IS through
caucus endorsement Of the bill as the Re-
pub ican members present It. The inten-
tic1 is TO report the bill BY. May L
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18
THE L. K. Y. R. R.

The Work of Construction to Begin Soon
Forty Miles to he Built
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg. ". Va, April 17.-Work
on the construction of the Little Kama
wha Valley railroad will begin inside
of sixty days, and at least forty miles
will be in operation before the coming
winter
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STILL FIGHTING.

Athens, April IA telegram from
Larissa dated at 4:SO Saturday after
noon, says that firing is still proceed
ing and that cannon can be distinctly
heard
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INSURANCE sWINDLER HELD.

PITTsBURG. April 1.-THE hearing Of
c. IIniford Woods. defendant in the in
surance swindling case was had this
morning. Woods was hald in default OF
5000 bail. -,-4--~
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Al ALONG THE LINE.

Athens. April 1S.-2:40 a. m.-Firing
is reported along the whole line OF the
frontier in Thessaly.
Athens. April 1S.-1:3O a. m.-Ihe
cabinet has decided to protest to the
movers aginst the aggressive action OF
turkey. An invasion by Edhem Pasha,
the Turkish commander, is expected,
and the Greek army has taken up posi-
tions for the purpose of being in readl-
ness to repel the advance.
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FIGHTING STILL CONTINUEs.

Athens. April 17.-Midnight-In spite
of the fact that official reports indicate
that firing on the frontier ceased at mid
day. a telegram from Larissa at
o'clock in the evening says that firing
continued past four o'clock Saturday
afternoon. The line Of fire extended
from Mount Analipsis post TO Klephtika
Gentekia. a distance equal TO ninety
minutes march. The Turks, falling
back. abandoned several stations which
The Greeks promptly occupied. The
Greeks cannOnaded the Turks from the
Greek position at Tsamteja in the rear.
The canuCnading caused much excite
ment at other points. Since noon
strong bodies of the Turks have con-
centrated in the direction of Mount An
alipsis. At o'clock the firing slack
ened. Il is expected that the Turks
will attempt a night attack upon Anallp-
sis. which was the central point OF the
battle. Greek reinforcements have ar
rived and there is a general movement
of troops toward tn frontier Rein
forcements are being hurried toward
The frontier from all directions.
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CABELL COUNTY CRIMINALS.

Two Convictions In the Criminal Court
Yesterday.
Special to the Register.
Huntington. w. Va, April 17.-Mar-
ion Nicholas. charged with horse steal
ing, was to-day found guilty, and SEN
fenced to three years in the peniten-
tiarv. John Chafiins, who was being
tried on charge of highway robbery,
was also found guilty.
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MAINTAIN THEIR POSITION.

Athens, April 17.-10 p. m.-Orders
were sent this afternoon TO the Greek
troops to keep strictly on the defensive,
but to maintain their positions at all
costs.
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THE SAN JOSE SCALE.
Berkeley County Fruit Growers Move To-
ward Its Eradication.

ward Its Eradication.
Special to the Register.
Martinsburg. w Va, April 1.-THE
Berkeley County Fruit Growers Asso-
citation met to-day to take steps to
eradicate the San Jose scale in the
county. The scale is one of the worst
fruit tree pests known and is spreading
rapidly in this section.
State Etomologist A. D. Hopkins was
present and rendered his services to the
association. A committee was appoint
ed to inspect the trees in the county
and report to the next meeting.
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Rome April lit is officially an
norDced that two additional battaliOns
of infantry and a mountain battery are
going TO Crete.
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he SURELY WANTED 70 DIE.
Desperate Attempt Of a Physician to
Commit Suicide

He First Took Morphine and Then
Slashed His Throat and Wrist
with a Knife-Ho FINALLY was
Overpowered and Strapped to a
Bed-His Father the Victim of a
Mysterious Murder.
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TIE FIRST BATTLE.

r-t.. Associated PreSS)
quarters of the Turkish Army in
Larissa. April 17.-DeJails Of
-.ng between the Greeks and
Nezer0s. just within the Greek
ae in Thessaly and due South
Olympus. have been received
-e tghtIng originated. accord
.-s Greek reports. in an attempt
@ part OF the Turkish forces TO
a1 abandoned post Of the
The movement was opposed
Greek forces. whereupon the
opened fire and a sharp fight.
Tor hours, ensued. The Greeks
retreated. Their losses are
This engagement occurred
lock- this morning havy fering
--e Turks and the Greeks near
was resumed. The Greeks. in
-2whIe had been reinforced with
j which they brought into play
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-04-18
DEMOCRATS
Elect Their Entire Ticket at Newburg In
the Municipal Election.

Special to the Register.
NEWBURG. ". Va. April 17.-Dr.
William NJ. Dent defeated DR.. T. +. Len
ham i'm the town election to-day by six
votes. The Democrats scored a victory by
electlng their entire ticket.
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.Hr1urP'S 'ANNOTNCEMFNT.

H4E5UER'S ANNOUNCEMENT.
Athens. April 17.-n the legislative
.er to-day. the premier, NJ. Dely-
@ confirmed the dispatches an
rs fighting between the Greeks
-. Turks ON the frontier He added
rs had ceased.
- neEalnfs. the premier, replying
e.E. .'laaons. said that official adj
from the frontier left no question
-aa Turks being the aggressors
evenings fighting. AT Nez-
ae Turks attempted TO occupy
position situated in the
@ zone. This the Greeks could
rull Thereupon the Turks
- fire. the Greeks replying The
lasted from early in the evening
midnight and ended in a repulse
Turks This morning the Turks
-m1-ed to occupy this same
sasition, and again they were
After the firing ceased, or
H-- issued TO the Greeks to
-r rl-.r positions, but to avoid
---aS encounters with the Turks.
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- 81 ~ ENIsTs.

CoustautiuOple. April 1.-THE coun-
Cd. Of ministers, after q session at the
lace to-day. declared that war had
broken out on the frontier owing TO the
nursion by the Greeks on Turkish ter
-ory and Edhem Pasha, the Turkish
military commander, was ordered to ass
ume the offensive.
This announcement of the actual eX-
ts,euce Of a state of war on The frontier
was at first misunderstood reports
hat the council of minister's had de-
Shared war upon Greece being widely
circulated
I-vas also reported that the council
-f minister's had dso.det - recall
Assm Bey. the Turkish minister at
Athens. and give passports to Prince
-m-ccola-1. the Greek minister at
Con a1-'uo1'a These reports Of the
sr.arca of diplomatic relations be-
rr Turkey and Greece have been de-
LaL
Tho situation is summed up in a de-
t-.1 circular sent TINS evening to the
"rs sb repreentatives abroad. This
.u'ar recalls the weeks invasion OF
Turkish territory. and states that the
newest ircursious was participated in
y Greek troops, thereby establishing
war; The circular expresses the hope
-a- The powers in a spirit of of justice
.-ree that the entire responsibility
war falls on Greece. Turkey has
,. idea of conquest the circular adds.
-t as q fresh proof Of pacific senti-
r-s the sublime Porte offers TO retire
e Turkish troops on the frontier if
t-ae wil, retire her forces from the
-ar and from Crete.
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B. ..n8l TIE Dogs OF VAR.
md Turkey at Last Throw OF
The Mask Of Peace.

-.--- -h9 AgEressOr From the
rrof the Difficulty, Makes
... -..aI 1Iovement- Turkey,
True MussuIman Gun
"1uows Greece's De-
by the Mere Ad-
That War Has Broken
e.oared 90 Reap Whatever
OPP Sympathy That May
--.1 the Conservative Party.
nance That the Long Pending
r Question May at Last
od What viii the Great
e.s OF Europe DO9 How viii
Pair OE2 Which will Favor
~ eu Which the TurksP
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April 1S.-5 a. m.-The
Turkish situation is understood
.. s-tsarciaIly as follows:
not been officially declared
Turkey and Greece but it has
rcd officially 70 have broken
Turkish cabinet has decided to
aramatic relations with Greece
las ordered Edhem Pasha, the
rnter Of the Turkish forces, to
the offensive.
s considered in London that the
between Turkey and Greece has
mIy begun, the Turkish declaration
war has broken out" being mere
a- the purpose of automatically
putting the onus upon the Kingdom of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-24
4 WAR CRY FROM BROOKLYN.

Under the apprehensive caption, Dare They
Sneonk Brooklyn:" 1.-The Eagle" Of that justly
nroud and not unrea sonably sensitive suburb.
discusses ore of the alleged possibilities of
consolidation. 1t has been suggested that at
some time subsCquen. TO the first OF next Jan
nary the Postotlice Department may reduce its
Brooklyn establishment to a branch Of the New
York office and the Postmaster of Brooklyn to a
mere superintendent, and that in consequence
Of such postal degradation the very name OF
Brooklyn may ultimately lose It's honored pace
in the Postotiice Directory of the United States
Our valued and always loyal contemporary IS
not aware that there Is any foundation Tor these
hdeous rumors but at a hazard enters It's III
dgnant protest against the application 10 BROOK
lvn Of the process which has lately converted
the ancient and honorable name Of Speonk INTO
the new and artificial appellation OF R"mseii-
burg. and asks: Has the practice OF Spconklng
"cities and towns been tolerated so long that II
"has established precedent which no one dares
''to call vicious? is this practice legal: Has
mot the Postofice Department exercised
.'power which 20 law has conferred OH II: VIII
"lt dare to attempt to SpeOnk city with nearly
"a million and quarter population"
These are searching questions, and if The
Eagle" apprchends that they are destined 10 be
answered in the affirmative we do not wonder
at its rising anger. But our own opinion Is that
orr nelghbors socitude is unnecessary. We
do not believe that the PosOfice Department
will ever attempt 10 Oblleratc name which
Is deliberately preserved IN the charter Of the
chief city Of the Western World nor do We be-
lleve that If the attempt were made il would
succeed So long as the million and quarter
people Of Brooklyn call their borough by chat
name they need have no fear Of it's being lost.
The only danger Is that a large number OF
Brooklyn citizens who rcsOlutcly md on high
moral and civic grounds opposed consolidation
until they ascertalncd that Newiork would
have TO pay the freight. and then vanished ont
Of sight and hearing, will get careless and be-
Gin TO call themselves NEWCOMERS In that
case the Postoffice Department might think 1t
was justified by common consent in reducing
the Brooklyn office TO a branch and giving 1t
some inglorous geographical or alphabetical
designation.
As 10 the OdiOusness Of Speonking In general
we cordially agree with THE Eagle There