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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16

PEN AIlGYLL, Pa, Nov ij.-Thc
bangor and Pen Argyll slate rorlon u
receiving ID visit from English cnplint
lHln. who have formed company 70
dovtlup tho American slate trade In
Grnat lltltuln and un the continent NJ
Europe by the importing of slate from
lha United ginioH The company Wlll
hn known as the American flnto Mart
Nu1 Whnrf company limited NJ Lon.
don, nud win have 10 cnpltdl NJ Ri0l0l0
fImuol kcai, NJ pon Atgyll, lH ~ stock
hbldsf aud the sole representative 0f
iha company lu thlg country
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16
SENATOR ELKINS
With Senator Fairbanks Talks
With President Mckinley
on FORTHCOMING MESSAGE.
The Currency Question the Prom
inent Topic Touched Upon.
PLAN OF SECRETARY GAGE

Is NOt Likely to Fare Very Well with the
senate as 1t Is cOnItItHtsd At Present.
CubAn and Hawaiian Matter. Discussed.
President In Favor or Pacific Measures
in Relation to spain-ABntO to Radically
Amend the Civil Service Law to bs In-
rrodaesd tn COngrsss by Representative
Dorr,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16
HEROES HONORED.
Pennsylvania Veterans Dedicate
Monuments to the Dead
WHO FELL IN THE BATTLES

or chiekamauga, Missionary Ridge, Or
ohArd Knob and lookout Mountain.
Memorable Services in Which Dlstin-
gni,hsd old Soldiers Take Psrt-com-
missioner Eyanr Patriotic spseSh-siA"y
IteslmsRtai MOnumsnt DsdisAtlOns.
The Veterans Warmly Rseslvsd by the
sOuthsrnsrs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16
Enrnrr,. l..Id,ner nnrn.d.


6Ntc7hl DlFpnich TO Tho IntoIIIgenceF.
MORGANTowN, W. Va, Nov. h.
Last night the home OF Justice o. p.
NcRac. at Halleck, this county, was
burned. together with all OF the
household goods. one hundred dollars, IN
cash, oil OF the records Of the Justices
court ana Of the Clinton district school
board. The members Of the family cs-
capped IN their night clothes and were
compelled to walk more than a mile for
-L-lL...
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16

snrclnl Dispatch 10 tho TntelllEencor.
MORdANTOwN, W. Va, Nov i5.-
Brown \. Patterson. Of Beaver, Pa, to-
day resigned his position as cashier Of
the Farmers' and Merchants bank, at
this place. to accept the position OF sec
retnty and treasurer OF the Keystone
chemical works, at Pittsburgh. Joseph
l. Kcener. OF Lake Charles, La, was
elected to succeed Mr. Patterson at the
I1pB
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16

SNOW mil, Md, Nov ij,-wllllam
sidney WILSON, prominent lawyer,
and ron Of tho late United slnlco sonn-
tor Wilson, committed suicide at hla
homo In SNOW illil yesterday Rfler-
noon, by Ehootlnu himself with ~ re-
vnlvpr iio " supposed 10 have tnl,on
ms NE while mnorlng under tpmno.
rary nborlall0u of mind from the fo-
ailt NJ bnh health Ma wlduw was a
Miss Ewlng, Of gL L0ulL
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16

LEIPslc ohio. Nov 15-Iohn Fire.
stone iiuIF two mtien east Of beips'e'
klrod ,ia slx.ycSr-old daughter, EHic,
to.aay, with dat iron, whllo In a do
llrlum from typhoid fever lie struck
Inc little one twice. He then made az
unsuccessful attempt upon his own llfe'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16

PORTLAND. Ina. Nov i5-The Ma.
tIottn GLASS works ni l}cd Koy burned
this inOrnlnR causing u lOsB Of 100000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-16
prAra REvEAIs A AROMAEcg.
A chicago cIab Han Dlss at Woman.
Hoprs who Claims 10 have been hts VIE

A chicago Clab Han Dlss az Woman.
Hopre who Claims 10 have been hts WIS.
CHICAGO. Nov. l5,-Mrs. Mabel Es-
telle Wallace, at whose home on Indl-
ana avenue, John b, Ketcham died
Saturday, and her claim that she is the
widow OF the dead club man, has
brought to light her romantic history
According to Mrs. Wallace the cere-
mony by which she became the third
Mrs. Ketcham was performed In Mill
waulxee, on September "a, by Metho-
dist minister. The latter's name she
does not remember, but says he can
| be easily found, and her claims TO Mr..
Ketcham's estate OF 100000 establish
ed.
Mrs. Wallace lie the widow OF Jones R.
Walkup, former mayor OF Emporia,
Kansas, and wealthy. When he died In
| 1855, under somewhat strange eircum-
stances, his youthful bride was arrest
cd and tried for numbering him. but
she was freed, She married him when
she was only fifteen years OF age, al
| though he was almost sixty She was
a widow at seventeen, and to avoid I'M
pleasant notoriety she assumed the
name OF Wallace.
She came to Chicago after she had
spent considerable money travelling III
Europe and purchased the residence az
| 3i2l Indiana avenue, which she fur
nished In splendid style. OF late she
had been seen driving In company with
Mr.. Ketcham, several times, whose di-
vorce with the second Mrs. Retcham,
the Toledo. Ohio, society leader was
sensation a few months ago, Mrs. wall
lace, or Ketcham, declares that the cer-
tlhcate of her marriage TO the deceased,
as we'll as his last will and testament.
leaving all his estate to her. is locked
up In a safety deposit vault down town.
"John desired that should not tell
his mother or his relatives OF the mar
riage." she said. "But his brother,
George, had been here to visit him be-
fore he died. John will be buried In my
| lot in Rose Hill cemetery, where ex-
pect to lie beside him when my time
comes"
John 3. Ketcham's death will be In
vestigated by the coroner, The eireum-
stances surrounding his illness and the
manner OF his death are deemed such
as TO warrant an investigation. To-day
Chief Deputy Coroner Mandelbaum was
sent to the residence of Mrs. Wallace.
or Ketcham, on Indiana avenue The
deputy. It is alleged, was unable to get
any satisfaction from the servants or
from Mrs. Ketcham and he advised the
coroner 20 order postmortem exami-
nation OF the remains of the dead mil
lionaire.
Coroner Berz said that his reason fot
investigating the death OF the million
aire was that some reports Of the cir
cunustances OF his decease contained in
rendoes OF sufficient strength TO war
rant a search for their foundation. No
member of the family, he said. had
asked that the death be Investigated.
but he thought for the benefit OF the
public all question OF the nature OF Mr..
Retcham's illness and demise should
| be settled.
George II. Ketchafn, of Toledo Ohio,
who arrived at the Auditorium to-day,
1t is understood. has not been seen at
the ccroner's office
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
THE STATE IN BRIEF.

Nashville is to have a woolen mill.
 Two deaths occurred at Brinkley from diphtheria.
 A darkey at Fort Smith found $500 in counterfeit United States treasury notes.
 It is reported that Texas fever" is raging among cattle in the vicinity of Mammoth Spring.
 +. A. Pickard was elected mayor of Eureka Springs to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Hardesty, deceased.
 The fall term of Federal court at Little Rock has been postponed from the first to the third Monday in Oc- tober.
 Disappointment in love led John W. Brunson to attempt to end his earthly existence at Hot Springs by the nor phine route.
 The Kaiser Lumber company, of Helena, was bought at receivers sale by w. D. Reeves. The plant will be started up at once.
 Hon. w. G. Vincenheller, commis- sioner of mines, manufacture and agri- culture. IS reported quite III with lever at his home in Fayetteville.
 Fred H. Marshall and wife, at Little Rock, were poisoned by eating canned lobster salad. The timely administer ing of emetics saved their life.
 Work has commenced on the ex- tension of the Arkansas X Choctaw rail- road, which will connect in the Indian Territory with the Frisco road.
 Ali Bruce, brother of the notorious Harve Bruce, the Pope county moon sinner and desperado, was arrested by deputy marshals near Van Buren.
 The city council at Warren passed an ordinance making it an offense for any person under the age of 2l years to be on the streets after 9 o'clock at night.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Suicide Or Murder?

Thurston Beall, young white man "A years of age, was found in the house of his cousin. about two miles from Galloway Station, Pulaski county, with the top of his head blown off and a shotgun lying beside the body. Beall had been taking care of Zoll Beall's (his cousin) house during the absence of the family, and was staying alone. There is strong suspicion that Beall was mur- dered and the gun placed in position to indicate that he took his own life. John Eanes, planter residing near the scene of the tragedy, was arrested on suspicion, but was released at his pre- liminary trial, there being no evidence introduced connecting him with the crime. The deceased and Eanes were related by marriage and it is reported that family troubles existed between them. This Eanes did not deny, but disclaimed any connection with young Bea.l's death. The theory of suicide is not given credence by those acquainted with Beall
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
An Able Delegation.


 fov' Jones has appointed the follow ing gentlemen as delegates to the Vest ern Waterways Improvement conven- tion' to be held at Davenport, Ia., De- tooer , and G: Judge X. J. Pindall, f. M. Rodgers, c H. Haley, J. w. Dick inson, Arkansas City; G. E. Buck, Med ford; J. c. Connerly, Gen. D. H. Rey- noids, /. T. Carlton, Lake Village; Dr. '. M. Taylor, James P. Clarke, John c. Fletcher, Little Rock; F. c. Horner, Greenfield Quarles, J. c. Purvis, Judge r.. o. Thweatt, Helena; John B. Driver, Luxora; II. P Rodgers, Marianna; H. N. Pharr, Haynes; ]. F. Smith, Marion; k J. Bardinelli, Wynne; R. J. Williams, Forrest City; J. B. Can't, Harrisburg: J. NJ. Meade, Lake City.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
To which the governor replied:
Insurance Company Sued.

A case was filed in Jefferson circuit court, the outcome of which will be of interest to insurance companies and the public generally. Wolf Nichols, as ad- ministrator of the estate of Joe Dante. who was drowned in the Arkansas at Little Rock July 5, sues the Mutual Life Insurance company for the payment of @, ,0Oo The question involved is whether an insurance company's liability begins when an application is made and the premium paid, or when the policy has been accepted by the company and issued to the insured. In the case at issue the application had been signed and sent in and the premium paid.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Sunday School Conxenffnn.

The State Sunday-School association. at us meeting held in Ozark. elected the following officers for the enS,ing year; President, ]. D. Van Winkle rort smith; vice-president, II. l.. Rem mel Newport; secretary, W. E. Cherry. fayetteville; treasurer, Maxwell Coffin. Llttle Rock; executive committee, Geo. Ihornburgh, Little Rock; Robt. Irving. Morrilton; E. C. McCurry. Huntsville; k Ii. Arlington, Harrison; F. J. Allen. ozark. It was suggested that every county In the state hold county Sun oay-school convention on May 3, 4 and D. le9S, in order that uniform action may be pursued, and each county vice president is requested to see to it that the Sunday-school statistics of his coun- " be reported at the state convention to be held at Fayetteville in 1898.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Bond Exchange Constitutional.

Attorney General Trustworthy has decided that the act of the last general assembly providing for an exchange oi s1oO, 900 of the Arkansas Industrial uni yersity bonds for like amount of state bonds is constitutional. The board ot trustees of the university will resist the exchange. and will endeavor to secure an order in Pulaski chancery court re straining the exchange, pending action of the supreme court upon the eonsti' nationality of the act.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Pardonx Granted,

The following pardons have been granted by the governor: Wm. Cotton, convicted in 1896 in Prairie county of burglary and sentenced to three years; J. S. Barnet, convicted in Independence county for removing mortgaged prop erty and sentenced to six months; Els telle Leming, convicted in Crittenden count, of selling whisky without a license, fine of s200 remitted; V. Ross, convicted in Little Rook police court of petit larceny and fined $50 and sen- fenced to 50 days imprisonment.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Favor a More Radical Policy.

Gov. Jones received the following telegram from the New York Journal l:
 As the new American minister to Spain is about to submit a grave message from the president to the queen regent. it is important to show that there is no division of sentiment among Americans regarding Cuba. Will you not telegraph at our expense expressing the general opinion in your state?
 To which the governor replied:
 It is the universal opinion of the people of Arkansas that Cuba should be freed without delay from.the oppressive Spanish rule They believe it Is the duty of the United States. as the great exponent of political freedom, to aid these struggling patriots to their independence, even at the expense of engaging in They disapprove the policy of the Federal adminis- tration toward Cuba thus far, and trust that 1t may be radically changed without delay, to the end that Cuba shall be free, as she is justly en- titled to be
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Overcome By Gas.

John Hudson, farmer, and two sons, aged It and Is respectively, residing near Stephens, while digging a well were overcome by gas and taken out dead. The eldest son had gone into the well and had no sooner reached the bottom than he fell lifeless The father and second son descended to rescue the first and by the time they reached the bottom were overcome and died before aid could be rendered.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
To Establish A Eisb Hatcbarv

Barton w. Everson, of the United States fish commission, has been visit ing different sections of the state in search of favorabl location for the establishment of government fish There are no hatcheries in the state now, the nearest being at Neosho, Mo-, and San Marcos, Tex.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Must Not Go in Debt.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Jordan desires school boards through ont the state to bear in mind that there ;s no law authorizing board of direct ors to contract to spend money which IS not already voted by their annual meet ing, or apportioned by the state.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS
A. ]. U. SCHOIARShIpS

"o" he"ehcisries Are Appointed to The, ihstttution-Cost to stu,l.nts
 III consequence of an act passed by the last legislature, the following facts reiative to the cost to student attend. ing the Arkansas Industrial Universitv at fayetteville, and the manner ;,, which appointments are made. will he found of general interest.
 The law authorizes the board of .r,s. tees to fix the number of beneficiar;as which at present is 1 1000. allotted to the several counties of the state, according to population. The county judge of each county is given the power to ap- point the full number of beneficiaries allotted to his county, but the power to appoint beneficiaries in excess of the number apportioned to any county and assign such appointees to other coun. ties failing to appoint their allotted number, is vested by law in the presi. dent of the university. Each student appointed as beneficiary and accred- lted to a county in which he is not a resident as the time of his appointment IS required to pay into the treasury of the university the sum of s1O per year as contingent fee
 Each new student appointed by his county judge pays only matriculation fee of 8. and each old student thus ap- pointed pays only contingent fee of g per year.
 Each new student appointed by the president pays matriculation fee of 6 and contingent fee of s10 year. in all sl5 for the year, while each old stu dent thus appointed pays only con- tlngent fee of Sl0. Classes 3 and { are not required to pay the additional contingent fee of &.
 A new student not appointed bene- hciary pays matriculation fee of s5 and a tuition fee of $50, in all s35 for the year. An old student not ap- pointed beneficiary pays a contingent fee of 6 and a tuition fee of s30. Ap- pointments are made for four years, but the same student may be reappointed and pay the same fees as new student.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Supt. little's Report.

In his annual report to the secretary of the interior on the condition of the Hot Springs reservation, Superintendent Little places the cures effected among those using the free baths at so per cent
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Senator Morton Resigns.

Senator W. B. Morton, of Boone coun- ty, the only republican member of the upper branch of the last legislature, has rendered his resignation to the gov ernor. Mir Morton has been appointed postmaster at Harrison.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Murdered By Bov Tramns

Two boy tramps stopped at the home of farmer named Gramlich in Sebas- ian county, and asked for something 70 eat. When Gramlich refused to give hem anything they attacked him with pocket knives and cut him to death.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

,e-v rA 1i and white shepherds plaid, ler;o, and fine, is a favorite ma srr, TOT bicycle costumes. Another ,+co-r stun is mauve-colored cloth
 ~ied with fancy braiSa.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Securing Homesteads.

During August the following business was transacted at the United States land office at Little Rock: Homestead entries, 29 embracing 2,500 acres; final proofs, H. embracing l, 200 acres; re- ceipts. &307.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
His Presence Not Desired.

Jesse Heard, who was acquitted on a change of venue to Perry of the killing of $. T. Blair in Little Rock, received notice from Sheriff Houpt, of Garland county, upon his arrival in Hot Springs, that his residence in that city was not desired
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Circumstances Alter Casea,

"This ncre speculatin' in wheat on the stock exchange Is gamblin' pure and simple, ? said the farmer, who was deacon and a strict disciplinarian, ''an' the Lord won't prosper them that wins by it."
 Well, father" replied his son, 'I'm sorry to hear that, for placed that money you gave me and made 5000 by the deal"
 The old man coughed, wiped his glasses, and then said
 Well, well! Providence does work in mysterious ways! The parson wuz sayin' last week that the church needed paintin', an besides-thars mortgage on the farm that orter be lifted, an one O two other little accounts that's got ter be squared. Well, well!'-Atlanta Constitution.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Newport Gin Burned.

For the second time in two years, the plant of the Newport Ginning company was totally destroyed by fire. On both occasions the fire is thought to have been of incendiary origin.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Newspaper Man Missing.

Mason E. Mitchell, Conway news paper man, is reported to have myster- iously disappeared at Memphis. A hat containing hat-mark beasing his name was found on the banks of the Missis- sippi at Hopefield, and it is feared he was drowned while crossing the river.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
HOME HOMELESS.

rbo every woman knows a man
 is uhe slowest mortal on earth.
 aoa.an man Is hopelessly dull when he i'm .. hnow when he is being made Son. people should rejoice that they ,onr,s see what they deserve instead of
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

BROWNS IRON TONIC will cure yes. BROWNS IRON TONIC the best tonic. BROWNS IRON TONIC imparts vigor. BROWNS IRON TONIC restores health. BROWNS IRON TONIC gentle laxative BROWNS IRON TONIC cures dizxiness- BROWNS IRON TONIC cures dyspepsia. BROWNS IRON TONIC pleasant to take BROWNS IRON TONIC st your druggist BROWNS IRON TONIC assists digestion. BROWNS IRON TONIC destroys malaria. BROWNS IRON TONIC eurss biIiossnsss. BROWNS IRON TONIC is what yos want. BROWNS IRON TONIC Increases the hesh. BROWNS IRON TONIC enrichss the blood. BROWNS IRON TONIC regulates the liver. BROWNS IRON TONIC increases the appetite. BROWNS IRON TONIC makes ihe weak strong.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Will Build a Branch lina.

The Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf road has increased it's capital stock to 8, 3,000,O 900 and will construct a branch road through the northwestern counties of the state, probably from Bentonville to Melville
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

Many woman can do exquisite em. broidery, but can't darn a sock.-Washing ton Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

It is amazing how many people there arc who don't amount to anything ton Democrat.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

A man who .resists temptation does not deserve as much credit as a man who keeps away from it.-Atchison Globe.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

Piso's Cure cured me of Throat and Lung trouble of three years standing.-E Cady, Huntington, Ind, Nov. l2, 1894.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

Fits stopped free and permanently cured No fits after first days use of Dr. Klnc's Great Nerve Restorer. Free g trial bottle & treatise. Dr. Kline, 933 Arch st, Phila., Pa
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17

Husband (groaning)-"The rheumatism in my legs IS coming again" Wife with sympathy) = "Oh, I'm sorry, John, that is sure sign of rain. Tit Bits.
The Forrest City times., 1897-09-17
Give You soc.
 For Those chills.
 You pay this price at any
 drug store for a bottle of pr. Bells Peppermint Chill onic

and we take all the Chills you've got. If we don't, you get your money back right where you buy it. No parley- ing about tive make it 70. K" with the dealer. Dr. Bells Pepper mint Chill Tonic does not contain ar senic or any other poison. It makes bone and flesh for children. It cures Chills so they stay cured.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-12-28
MARKET AND TRADE REVIEW.

SEATTLE Dec =. 1871.
Exchange. a. ire seattle. Tacoma, SDo-
kane and Portlzrt clearing houses today