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The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05
EXPRESS TRAIN DERAILED.
Passengers Shaken Up and Three
Tramps Badly injured.

Passengers Shaken Up and Three
Tramps Badly Injured.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Sept. 4.-As the St.
Louis and San Francisco limited express
for Galveston and other points in Texas,
which left this city at 500 last night, was
passing Valley Park station, about twenty
miles west of here, at high speed, it was
derailed and the baggage car, smoker and
two day coaches were thrown in various
directions from the track. None OF the
passengers are reported hurt beyond
bruises and a good shaking up, but three
tramps, stealing a ride on the baggage car,
were seriously injured. One, having his
skull fractured, Will die. The other two
have their legs broken. The accident
seems 10 have been caused by wheel o.
the bag gage throwing the switch while
passing over it. thus letting the other cars
to the ground. The sleepers. however, re-
NAMED On the track.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05
pENEz UE1AN E1Ec1IoN METHODS
Charges and Counter Charges of Fraud
and Corruption.

and Corruption.
NEW YORK, n. Y, Sept. A special
to the Herald from Caracas says: Returns
from the interior indicate victory for Cen
eral Andrade, and on the strength of this
his supporters assert that he will be the
next President of Venezuela.
In the meantime the partisaEs of Gen.
era Rojas Paul and General Hernandez
have entered solemn protest against the
manner in which the election was con-
Quoted. On the other hand, Andrade's s
supporters in this city assert that thou
sands OF armed peasants were brought in
by the opposition TO counteract the An
drade majority in Caracas.
1t seems probable now that at least
1000 cases of alleged illegal voting will be
brought before the court.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05
4 N,,r Lihrnrinn

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 4.-Prores-
sor James f. Hanson of the University Of
Wisconsin has been appointed by Labra-
rian Young to be chief of the catalogue
department of the Congressional Library.
The salary will be $4,000 year.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05

der the patronage of Ladies Colin Camp
bell, Randolph Churchill. Richardson and
Henry Somerset.
Miss Go-Won-Go- Mohawk, the Ameri-
can Indian actress, who is entertalnin 9
the East End patrons of the drama, is fas:
acquiring the professional craft Of her
white sister She had undesired notoriety
thrust upon her this week bv heroic feat
of quenching an incipient fire at subur-
ban theater.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05
The Ed ,si isads Casa.

JEFFERSON CITY, No, Sept. Act
ing Governor Bolte has decided to hear
evidence in the EImunds case on Satur-
day next. Before the requisition will be
honored 1T must be sworn to him that Ed
munds is the person wanted in Colorado
He must be identified,
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05
STRANGE CASE OF RoBBERY.
Hotc q Msnnesota 81 'fSfviness Man" Wa.
0nced From BankrMp.cr.

doD q Msunesotd " fSusiness Man" Vas
Saved from Bankruptcy.
ST. PAUL. MINI, Sept. A Brainard
(Minn.) special says: Robert a. Magee, a
bachelor who resides with his widowed
mother two miles from the postoffice, was
captured by two masked men, blind
folded, and after dark walked to his farm
and there guarded by one while the other
overpowered Mrs. Magee, an aged ia ~,
and bound and tied her to a chair. The
robbers evidently knew that last week Mr..
Magee drew from the banks a large sum,
and they threatened to burn the house ii
it was not given up Finally they secured
nearly $500. Before they left one of the
robbers informed Mr.. Magee that the
money would be retvrned in November if
no efforts were made TO discover their
identity, and that he would send them his
note by mail for the amount, explaining
that he was a business man and needed
the money to keep from going into bank
rnptcy.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05
Famed as a Marriage Promoter.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Sept. 4-Lazrus
Mergenthau, well-known German of
New York. who came prominently before
the public last winter in connection with
the founding OF marriage endow
society, is dead aged So years. Mergan-
thau's Marriage Endowment Society was
designed to aid orphan girls OF good
character to marry. Three weddings were
held under the auspices of the society
during its brief career. In each instance
the bride received dowry sufficient to
establish her in a modest way.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05

ventions are proposed by the President
will be as follows:
First-A maximum tariff. This will be
an increase OF duties OF 80 per cent and
will be applied to those countries which
levy high duties on imports from Argen-
tina. A minimum tariff will provide
for the importation of foreign prod ucts.
Another tariff will provide for Il big re-
duction OF duties on imports from those
countries offering similar reductions to
Argentina products. In other words, a
reciprocal tariff.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05

$4,000, from the shafthouse of the Orphan
Bell mine about O'Clock Wednes iav
morning. There were four men on watch
at the shafthouse, OUT they were taken by
surprise, and threw up their hands when
ordered to do so, offering no resistance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-09-05
Hiyh,coymen Get $4,000.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Sept. A.
Five armed and masked men stole ten
sacks OF high-grade sylvanite ore, valued at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
THE LOWRY CASE ON TRIAL.
In the Criminal Court for the Second
Time.
Very Little Progress Made with
the Examination of Witnesses-A
Heavy Action for Damages
Brought by Mrs. Angie Strong.
Cases in the Circuit Court

The case Of State vs.. Robert l.. Lowry.
indicted for felony came up for its second
trial in the Criminal Court yesterday.
Lowry is charged with having forged the
name OF Goodnue K Co. TO u check, upon
which he was paid five dollars by c. T.
Biery. The alleged crime was committed
in 1893. and Lowry was arrested about "A
year later at the wharf. He was tried in
the March term in 1895, convicted and
sentenced to five years Imprisonment.
The Supreme Court granted new trial
on a writ or error.
AT the hearing yesterday the State was
represented by Prosecuting Attorney w.
c. Meyer and J. b. Sommerville. and the
defense by Dryden and Rabinson. The
first witness placed on the stand was Mr..
Biery who gave evidence concerning the
loaning of five dollars to defendant, upon
checq signed by Goodhue 81 Co, which
he subsequently discovered to have been
a forgery. He was cross-eXamined at
length by Mr.. Dryden.
II appears that the forged check was lost
by Mr.. Post, who was then Prosecuting
Attorney Towards assistant. The State
called NJ. D. Post. John Walton \. j. Will
son. and c. II. Henning, to prove the loss
of the check The entire afternoon was
consumed, and it is not likely that the
State will conclude to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
HOT CHASE OF A FUGITIVE.
Lieut.. Ingram Captured Maurice
Holman Near MatamOraS
After a Squirting Match and a
Great Deal Of Excitement in the
Little Town Holman is Charged
with the Robbery Of Schambra's
Merchant Tailoring Establish
nlent.

Lieutenant Daniel Ingram had an expert
ence in chasing fugitive, yesterday.
which was decidedly unpleasant and
which he would not care to repeat. In
gram has been working on the Schambra
robbery case, and suspected Maurice Hob
man. Of 1886 Alley f. of the theft. Satur-
day morning, when he learned that Hob
man had left the city on the steamer Lex
ington, he decided TO follow him and
place him under arrest.
Holman left the city 10 visit an uncle
named Mccormack, living in the country
about twelve miles back OF Matamoras
O. He shipped a trunk on the boat. con-
signed to Mr. Mccormack. and upon leav-
ing the boat promised that the trunk
would be called for Sunday morning. In
gram went down on the 6:25 Ohio River
train Sunday morning. crossed 10 Mata-
moras, and found that Holman had
started to walk TO the home of his uncle.
He then ordered the trunk sent TO a
store in Matamoras. forced 1t open and
found inside the goods which had been
stolen from the Schambra establishment.
He then started for McCormack's resi-
dence, travelling over rough roads in an
express wagon. which was the only con-
veyance he could rent in Matamoras.
Holman had not reached there, and the
Lieutenant started back to Matamoras.
In Matamoras the Lieutenant and fugi-
tive came face to face with each other.
Holman was in a country SLED. He
started to run. with ingram behind.
Holman was the more fieet-footed and
gained on his pursuer. The people of the
community were excited. and no less than
a hundred Joined in the chase. Ingram
paid a man on horseback a dollar to head
off Holman. and finally succeeded in cap
turing him. He was brought back TO the
city yesterday afternoon. and committed to
jail
Officer Bero also arrested Jack
ONeil, who is believed to have been
implicated in the robbery. Holman
and O'Neil were taken before Justice
w. w. Rogers. who committed them
to Jail for a hearing on the 21st, in de-
fault of $1,000 bail. The robbery was
mentioned exclusively in the Register
on the following day, and was a daring
niece of work
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
A LARGE FUNERAL.
Remains of William MyleS Laid to
Rest Yesterday MOrning--A Num-
Der of Other Funerals Deaths OF
Well Known Persons.

The funeral of the late William Myles
took place yesterday morning at nine
O'Clock. from his late residence on South
Main street. 1t was one of the largest
funerals which have taken place in the
city in recent years. this fact attesting the
esteem II wSlch deceased was held by all
his acdua;ntanCes. The remains We're
taken to ST. Joseph's Cathedral, where re-
QUEEN mass was celebrated by the Rev.
Father Harris. The church was we'll fill
ed. many prominent business men and
city officials attending as tribute of re-
spect to deceased. The ceremonies were
very impressive,
The ceebrant Of the mass Rev. Father
Harris. preached an excellent funeral ser
mon. He dwelt upon the uncertainty Of
life and the necessity for being always
prepared for death. He reviewed the ca
reer Of Mr.. Myles referring to his unas-
sailable record as a public official the
purity of his private life. and his devotion
and obedience TO the church. He also
mentioned many instances of the kindness
and charity Of deceased.
The remains were then conveyed TO their
last resting place in Mt. Calvary GENE
terry. The pall-bearers were John Frew.
James mckinley, Hugh Cleary. Richard
Donahoe Patrick Weir and Peter f. Far
rell
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
HEAVY DAMAGE SUITS
Brought BY Mrs. Angie Strong -Prelimi-
nary Papers Flied.

Howard and Handlan. attorneys for Mrs.
Angie Strong. yesterday filed in the office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court the
papers in actions for damages
against Charles Blanchard. Miss Pauline
Seguinn and Miss +. Zelda Blanchard.
Each is made defendant in a suit for $25.-
O00 damages. plaintiff alleging that she
has been injured to that amount through
libel and Islander by defendants.
The public is more or less familiar with
the facts leading up to the suit. The
Segunn Collegiate Institute is located
across the alley from house Of i'll fame
owned. and at times conducted, by Julia
Chisneu Several efforts were made TO
close this house and some time ago Mrs.
Strong. a sister of Julia Chisnell opened
restaurant in the building, and applied
TO Council for a coffee house license.
II is alleged that life has been made
wearisome for Mrs. Strong through the
false reports concerning the character of
her house circulated by the defendants.
and that through their prosecutions her
business has been damaged
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
THE BI-METALLIC CLUB.

The Regular Meeting viii Take Place To-
Night. and There should BE Full At
t-n,Iance-Other Political News.
The Bimetallic League will hold a
regular meeting tonight in their hall,
corner of Fourteenth and Market
streets. 4 large attendance is expect
ed as the proceedings will be unusually
interesting and considerable amount
of important business is to he trans
acted The Executive Committee, COM
posed of the officers and vice-presi-
dents of the League. will make re-
mort and render several suggestions
for the government Of the League,
These will be considered and acted
upon. Several plans will be outlined
and the real work Of the League Will
be commenced a system for the edu-
cation of the members upon econom@
and governmental questions Will be
adopted. and in addition the League
will endeavOr TO bring speakers Of ma
tilnal prominence to Wheeling TO
make public addresses upon questions
that are pertinent TO the welfare and
prosperity Of the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19

tice OF holding over bills from the end of
one year to the beginning of the next.
They were going TO stop that right away.
as being an extremely bad policy Did
they stop il? Well, no. on the contrary.
when the end of 1895 came they didn't do
thing but stuff unpaid bills and accounts
10 the amount Of an unknown number Of
thousands of dollars into pigeon-holss and
carry them over TO 1895. and they were
paid last year. That was thoroughly in
keeping with the remainder OF their per-
formanca. ana showed conclusively that
the whole thing was "a farce.
As the year 1895 waNed money became
very scarce with this reform administra-
ton. which had increased taxation thirty
per cent In year OF general distress
and as department after department be-
gan TO fau behind, and bills came IN
which could not be paid. it was seen that
something must be done. There was an
appropriation OF SlS.t4s.27 on account OF
unpaid cost Of the Main street stone
bridge. which sum was tied up in huga-
tior. This sum had been regularly ap-
proDriated by Council for two or three
years. but the accounts never being set
Tied I'm Court. the appropriation was either
carried over from year 10 year or II any
portion Of il was needed towards the close
Of the year. il was reappropriated by or
dinance according to law As far as
could be ascertained. however the Repuo-
lican reform administration did not thus
lawfully and regularly have recourse 10
this money. but an unknown amount OF II
several thousand dollars. in all probaoil-
TWAS applied TO the payment OF other
bills and accounts. without any authority
whatever from Council This was some
more reform.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19

\ dispatch from Cincinnati says: 1T
now looks very much as though the pro-
posed new bridge over the Ohio river at
Marietta would be built. Those interested
in the bridge are Pittsburg capitalists. in
connection with the Toledo x Ohio Cen
trail, the c. & NJ. and the b. & O.. which
roads have guaranteed a certain amount
of traffic. The Pennsylvania has control
of the c. * NJ. and as it is anxious TO COM
pete with the b. x o. in West Virginia,
the proposed bridge is possible. During
the month OF December the b. * O. S.-W.
put down twenty-five miles of 75-pound
steel rails between Cincinnati and Par
kersburg"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19

But when the year 1895 passed into his
tory. and the city financial statement was
made up. the reformers pointed with prlde
10 the large aggregate Of city debt they
had paid. and claimed a great record for
cutting down the amount of bonds out
standing They omitted 10 say. however
that they had laid an extra tax Of nearly
$4,000 upon the people TO provide a means
Of working this miracle. II they had laid
q still heavier tax they could have paid
more bonds. The trick is a comparatively
easy one. But lot us analyzc the claim.
The loan account of 1895, as compared
with lSst with regard TO payments made,
stood as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19

As TO the fiscal exhibit of 1896 recently
published. there is little TO be said. The
total revenues were $}92, 5000 as against
but SSS7. 1912 i'm 1854 and yet many depart
ments ran ashore before the end of the
year. the Gas Board is still i'm debt 10000
and nothing but the ordinary routine mat
tiers Of the city government have been
kept running. After a fair and full trial
OF two years the Republican Council has
instituted no reforms. brought about no
economies. has paid no debts that it did
not have to pay. and has wrought no pub
lie Improvement worth noticing. Its sole
tangible claim to distinction is that it
came into Office under specious promises
not intended TO be kept. and raised $4,000
out OF the pockets of the taxpayers under
a bogus claim that was never meant TO be
made good.
AS to Council and its record, that will
follow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19


GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-nght'
OPERA HOUsE-Friday. Hoyts "A
GRAND OPERA HOUsE-Last half of
OPERA INCONSISTENCIES matinee and
night Morrison Faust
Superb singing and rich. rare comedy,
captivated an audience which crowded
the Grand Opera House TO the doors
last night The attraction was John
w. Isham's Octoroons, and the great
success this company achieved here at
the Grand last season bids fair to be
rivaled during the present engagement
The company is even larger and better
than before, although many OF the old
faces are still seen in the cast. The
programme as rendered last night Is
one of the best ever given at the Grand
Thirty minutes around the operas is
the title of the finale, and it alone is
well worth the price of admission
Scenes and airs from Cavalier Rustl-
cana" "Pinafore," Robin Hood,
"Ermine." Man and Tailor and I'll
Trovatore" predominant. The entire
company of singers participate and the
result is one Of the most pleasing en-
Treatments imaginable. The cele-
brated Madame Flower and Fred }.
Piper appear to the best advantage,
and under some very beautiful and diff
ficult vocal selections. A special mat
inee will be given this afternoon for
the benefit of ladies and children, and
the OctorCOns will be seen tonight to-
morrow. afternoon and tomorrow
night.
The attraction at the Grand next Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday is The success
Of last year. Little TriXie," in which
the little coincidence, May Smith Robbins
has a part especially suited TO her. Lit
tie Trixie" is one of those plays which
have become so popular during the last
decade under the name of musical come
dies. There is plot, but not a comph-
Gated one. and is simply the vehicle Tor
the introduction of clever specialtes on
the part Of nearly every member OF the
cast. The part written for Miss Robbins
Is on the protean order and one eminently
fitted for that star who is talented little
lady and earns the frequent applause ac-
corded her.
No lover of side-splitting comedy, such
as the pen of Charles Hoyt is prolific Of
can AFFORD TO miss seeing the now famous
authors greatest effort, "A Texas Steer
which comes to the Opera House next
Friday evening for single performance
Mr.. Hoyt's ability to write keen. witty
cutting satire, his skill in cracking good
Jokes and 10 construct side-spitting situa-
lions has long since been conceded by the
most critical play-goers. There are some
ten characters in "A Texas Steer who
will settle themselves pleasantly in your
memory. and you will follow the old Texas
cattleman and his family to Washington
d. c.. and see their transition from the
WAYS of the prairie to the ways of states
manship and Washington society with
about as much pleasure as any perform
ance ever given you. There are little
touches of pathos here and there along the
line Mr.. Hoyt leads his audience through
In fact. if you enjoy things sal dand done
by real. everyday. wholesome people,
don't fail to see "A Texas Steer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
MRS. CHRIST. FLOTO.

Minnie w. Floto. wife of Christian
Floto. of the Floto Baking Company. of
Sixteenth street. died yesterday morning
at six o'clock. at the North Wheeling Hos
pital She was taken to that institution
several days ago to have an operation
performed. and It resulted fatally. Mrs.
Floto has lived in the East End for many
years and had host Of warm friends, to
whom she endeared herself by her kind
disposition and many womanly traits.
The funeral will take place from the fam
lis residence. No. 1918 Jacob street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
NEWS OF THE RAILROADS.

Near Radabaugh on the Pennsylvania
railroad, the middle side-tracks there at
present contain three miles of empty stock
cars standing idle. These ears are used
for west-bound coal and coke shipments
on the return trip to Chicago, but at pres
ent the slump in coal and coke traffic has
made them next TO useless. Ii is no won
der that the Pennsylvania people want to
keep up the rates on coal and coke when
they are required to maintain millions Of
dellars worth of equipment which is used
only one-third of the time.-Pittsburg
Post.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
CIRCUIT COURT.

In the Circuit Court. Judge Hervey, the
case Of W. +. Adams vs.. II. +. Bowen
was tried to jury and verdict rem
dered against the defendant for S69LS.
Motion for a new trial.
Henry W. Brooks and Charles F. Meder
were appointed deputy sheriffs and sworn
in. These deputies have been appointed to
guard the goods attached by Sheriff Rich
ards. on the W. * l.. +. road. Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
50 TON 80. 40O s4S.3O0

or this sum OF S4S.S00 paid on principal
Of bonds during 1885. $3.50 fell naturally
to the Council Of that year. and its pay
ment was compulsory. 20 that little credit
attaches 20 that. The real credit TO he
given is for $4,000 of the $4,000 OF electric
light bonds paid in 1895. they being the in
stallments Of $500 each for 1898 and 1894.
and IL was for this after all. that the
people were assessed nearly $4,000 in adj
ditional taxes. The present Council. in its
first year. paid some outstanding bills OF
1885,. 10 is true. but il carried others over
20 1895. il did nothing towards paying
the overcheck Of the Gas Trustees. 1t did
nothing towards curtailing department eX-
penditures. but. on the contrary. largely
increased them. as shown by the tabular
exhibit above given. and it instituted no
reforms. but. on the contrary. was eN-
travagant. II is "a record which the pub
Die should reflect over.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
F1-NERAL OF f. a. WOEBER.

Funeral services over the remains OF the
late T. A. woeber took place yesterday
morning at o'clock. from St Alphonsus
church. and a large attendance of the
relatives and friends of the family were
present Requiem mass was celebrated
by Rev. Father Marcus and Clemans
The interment was at Mt Calvary The
pal-bearers were ]. d. Hoffman. c. Hess
and Louis Wilhelm of the Pioneer Society.
and Frederick Nolte. Peter Bonenberger
and Peter Miller. of ST. Alphonsus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
COMING LECTURE.

Arrangements lave been made for
a lecture at the United Presbyterian
Church. to be delivered On the 25th
inst. under the auspices of the Wo-
mans Indian Association Of the City
of Wheeling. The lecturer will be J.
X Emmett. the Indian orator. and his
subject will be AN Appeal to Caesar "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
THE oRATORIo SOCIETY.

The Oratorio Society will hencefortf
meet in odd Fellows Hall. corner Twelfth
and hapline streets. instead of in the Eyer
ter hall The Society has 125 members
At their coming concert on February 4th
they will be assisted by the Oratorio So
ciety of Bellaire. which numbers 20 mem
bers The Bellaire organiza ton is making
great strides in musical cultivation. 1t
and the Wheeling society have adopted
the plan OF assisting each other in their
concerts. and meet frequently together
for rehearsal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-19
SALES OF REAL ESTATE.

Nesbitt & Devine have sold the Nc
Ginley half lot on Eoff street, Center
Wheeling. 10 Mrs Margaret Philips, for
81 $50; house and lot on Locust street
to Mr. Vincent Muller for $1,000, and a
part of lot No. 81 on Lind street, in Bel
vedere addition. for Mr.. Frederick Hap
py. to VIM. C. Schaffner, for 1925.