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10 oompiete tho showing IL may be added that,
according 10 tho British excise returns, tho
tax paid on spirits and beer in 1895 was 1922.
100000. against SIP. 0oO, 900 in 1855.
The people OF this country have long ago risen
above the standard Of living which the British
nave only lately reached. For years our com.
parAtiyely largo consumption OF meat has sur.
prised European visitors and delighted Euro.
pean Immigrants. People who in their European
homes cat meat once u week At the utmost, ind
more lhst theS can easily have it three times a
day. and not only is It's quantity abundant, but
It's quality Is OF the best. The retail butchers of
this city say that the workingmen insist upon
having ~ choice pieces as do the minionaires. In
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BANK STOCKS.

SUNDAY, Aug. Is.
The Treasury balance at the close OF business
on Saturday was 1926. 163. ia, of which SAL.
$50, 457 was gold.
The imports Of general merchandise, includ-
ing dry goods, at the port Of New York last
week were Sc, 563. $50, against IS. 1888 1855
the previous week and S7.973.s24 for the cor.
responding week OF last year. The imports of
specie for the week were S39s, 1876. of which
S344. 934 was gold. making total specie imported
since Jan. 1. 81, LOAF. 9l4. Exports of specie were:
Gold, none. and silver. S9l7.3i9. a total Of
S9l7. 3i9. against 81. $40. 676 the previous week.
The exports OF specie since Jan. ! have been:
Gold. $2s.9l2.639 and silver. $40, 999. s45. a
total Of $5s.9l2.4s4.
The weekly statement of averages OF the Clear.
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UNITED STATES AND STATE 3,

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CERTIFICATEs or
In respect or
UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY
Six Per Cent. Gold Collateral Trust Notes,

: 90 WALL STREET,
NEW YORK. August =, 1915
To HoIde rs OF the above Certificates
Pursuant to the provisions Of the Note HolderF
Agreement, dated February Is. 1897, we shall bo
prepared to make payment on August 10. 1ss7.of
nve per cent. % per cent on account Of the principal
OF the above Certificates, upon presentation thereof.
and suitable stamping or endorsement thereon, at our
ONCE. No. % Wall street. New York. or, at the option
OF Certificate Holders, at the office of Jacob C. Rogers.
4S state street. Boston. Interest will cease IN re-
spect OF the amount so payable on the Certificates on
August 10. 1897.
). p. MORGAN & CO..
Depositaries-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
ALL WANT GOLD.
Great Rush of Passengers for Vessels
Bound for Alaska--Many Must
Wait Till Spring.

San Francisco, July 21.-The steam
ship Umatilla, which arrived to-day
from Puget Sound points. brought
down almost 100000 worth of Alaskan
gold, Of which $137, 200 was in gold dust
from Seattle, consigned to Wells-Fargo
Company. There were several other
shipments in gold sacks, some was
shipped direct from Juneau and advices
from the place are TO the effect that at
least $780, COO worth Of dust Is awaiting
shipment at various Alaskan stations.
Among the sensational advices was
one from st. Michaels TO the effect that
over four millions in gold dust which
had not been included with the for
tunes brought mere by miners, would be
shipped through the Wells-Fargo Com
pany. other lucky miners having reach
ed the island since the departure Of the
Excelsior and Portland, who have Sc
cured greater fortunes individually than
those whose stories have already been
told.
Although the capacity Of the steamer
Portland, which sails tomorrow, for st.
Michaels. and the Excelsior, which sails
on the 2sth, is limited 10 about eleven
passengers, over 1000 applica-
tions have been made for berths. Most
of the disappointed ones are making ar
rangements TO travel hence TO Tacoma
by rail and secure passage On the Mex-
leo and Topeka, which sail thence next
week, but many must inevitably wait
until next spring and there disappoint-
ment is sore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
DEVILISH PLOT.
A Conspiracy 10 Ruin Young Mar
ried Woman So That Her Husband
May Secure Divorce.

Norfolk, Va, July 21.-Joseph Can
non, Guy Hall and Willie Smith were
put on trial to-day in the police court
on a charge of conspiracy to seduce
and debauch Lillian Cannon, wife of
the defendant first named. They were
arrested on a warrant charging them
with abducting the woman for immoral
purposes, but the commonwealth elect
ed to priced under the warrant for
conspiracy.
Fifteen witnesses were sworn for the
prosecution and were excluded from
the court room. Counsel for the de-
fense announced that they would not
offer any testimony. Mrs. Cannon, a
bride of three weeks, told a story OF
mistreatment at the hands of her hus-
band and related how she had gone
out to drive with Hall at the sugges-
ton of her husband and that being
informed by Hall that she could no
longer have a home at the Cannon
domicile, she inquired for a boarding
house and was taken by Hall to a
place on Main street, where she re-
mained until discovered yesterday.
John Mariner, one Of the best known
business men of Norfolk, disclosed a
plot to ruin the woman in order TO
manufacture evidence in favor of Can
non for a divorce. He testified that
Smith had related to him the terms Of
a bargain by which he was to receive
one hundred dollars for his share in
the iniquity and had acknowledged re-
ceiving an advance payment Of SIS.
The hearing will be resumed in the
morning, when other developments
maye be expected. 1t is thought nrob-
able that Smith will turn States evil
dence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
MYSTERY,
Surrounding the Presence of a Young
Woman in Wheeling Evidently
Under an Assumed Name.

Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG. W. Va, July IL
Capt. J. r. Mehen to-day received a letter
from the landlord of a Wheeling hotel,
stating that a young woman was at his
hotel and was without means and in a
delicate condition. She claimed to be from
Parkersburg and gave her name as Emma
Archer, No such person is known here.
A letter was also enclosed which was writ
ten to the 'hotei man by a woman named
Mrs. Minnie Ruf. of Parkersburg, who
claims to be the girls sister. requesting
that the hotel people care for the girl and
that all expenses would be paid. The let
ter also stated that the girl was married
and that her husband was an oil man To-
Gated 20 miles from Sistersvie.
Saturday the young woman was placed
on the north bound train here l<a young
man who requested that the cDnqS tor.
Capt, Ed. Smith. direct her to u hohNs
she was going to Wheeling u buy "
wedding trosseau. 1t is thought here that
the. young woman is undey an assumed
name.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
rations and watch the mines several

rations and watch the mines several
days.
Sheriff Vernon Clark, of Washing
county, is prepared for an army. Last
night he had 800 deputies sworn in
and armed for business.
The miners who want to work are
stricken with fear and anticipate trou-
BILE. The Allison mine had 40 men at
work until noon, when the plant was
shut down in anticipation Of trouble.
at the Boone mine game OF peek
a-boo is in progress. The men want
to work as long as there are no strik-
ers in sight.
At a committee meeting at the min
ers headquarters in this city this after
noon the question was discussed how
to march a body Of men to stop the
miners of the New York and Cleveland
Gas Coal Company. 1t was the gen.
eral opinion that the mines are impreg-
nabie because Of their geographical
position.
The board of arbitration did not meet
tonight, as was expected.
In this district the suspension is
complete except DeArmitt's mines,
and though considerable destitution
and suffering is reported the determin-
alton to fight it out is apparently as
strong as on the first day Of the strike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
ON THE NORFOLK & WESTERN.
The situation Practically Unchanged-The
Mines Running Nearly in Full Again.
Special 10 the Register.

The situation Practically Unohanged-The
Mines Running Nearly in Full Again.
Special to the Register.
Blueheld, W. Va, July 21.-The sit
uation in the Pocahontas coal field is
practically unchanged since yesterday.
There has not been so much agitation
to-day as during the past few days.
All the operations are at work with the
exception of Coaldale, which is entire
" deserted, and the mines of Sim
mons branch are working short hand
ed, about one-half the miners having
stayed out there to-day. Grocer, Elk
horn and Turkey Gap, the operations
mostly affected yesterday, report de-
cided increased forces to-day.
The total shipment to-day, includ-
ing coal and coke, will be about seven
hundred cars. Castner & Curren, ship
pers Of the POcahontas coal, have more
orders than they can get cars to sup
ply the demand.
The meeting Of miners at Keystone
last night was not largely attended and
met with little success, there being no
speakers present. A meeting was held
az Angle & Bucks operation this after
noon. About one hundred and fifty
miners were present, none Of which
joined the union. This meeting is said
to have been the cause of the COaldale
miners coming out to attend the meet
ing. and they will probably go back
tomorrow.
Saturday will be pay day in the coal
fields, and the operators think if they
can pull through Saturday and Sun
day without serious results there will
be no strike.
About two hundred men are working
in the Toms creek mines. located near
Coburn, Va, on the Clinch Valley di-
vision of the Norfolk and Western.
These miners went on strike about a
month ago, and their places were fill
ed with non-union men. No trouble
has been experienced there so far ex-
cept yesterday strikers fired into a
shanty where non-uniOn men were
rOoming.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22

man Of human bodies were scattered
about. All available physicians, the
fire department, the police, the ambul-
ance and hospital corps were speedily
summoned. borrowing scenes were en-
acted as the vast throng congregated
about the place.
Two of the bodies had been decapi-
tated. Others had been partially torn
asunder and still others had been dis
membered.
Perhaps the saddest scene was en-
acted when John Baumeister, but re-
Gently married, learned that his wife
was among the dead. At the time Of
the explosion he was at work but a
few feet from her.
The cause of the explosion has not
been determined. 1t may have been
due to a cartridge improperly placed
in the loading machine
Edward Bardorf died after being
taken to the hospital.
T. G. Bennett, president of the COM
pany, said: 1--WE have been running
automatic loading machines for some
thing more than twenty years and this
is the first time that any one has been
injured in their use. Since the adop-
ton of those machines we nave had no
accident in the use of black gunpow-
der"
Mr.. Bennett expressed the belief that
through the carelessness of the opera
tor or the powder boy the machine that
exploded had been overcharged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
THE EPwORTH LEAGUE.
The State Convention in Session at Charles
ton-wIn Continue Till Friday.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w Va, July 2l.-The
State Epworth League convention con-
vened this evening in the State Street
NJ. E. Church. About two hundred
delegates were present. After the de-
votional services addresses Of welcome
were delivered by Rev. c. H. Ely Mol
ony, president of the local league. and
by Rev. A. B. Riker, pastor of the
State Street Church. Rev. +. I. Town
send, of Parkersburg, responded to the
address OF welcome on behalf of the
State League.
Miss Hull, of Wheeling; Miss Nora
Dolbear, of Benwood, and ]. w. Low
ther, of Charleston. were appointed a
committee on credentials, after which
the convention adjourned and a recep-
tion was rendered the delegates in the
lecture room of the church by the local
league. The convention will be in ses-
sion till Friday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22

New Haven, Conn.,, July 21.-In a
powder explosion at the Winchester Re-
peating Arms works six persons were
killed, four women and two men. Two
men were fatally injured and at least a
dozen are seriously injured. The dead
are: William F. Baumer, Mrs. Mary
Baumeister, Miss Josie Brennan, MISS
Ida Brown, William Hill and Miss Ira
cy Conroy.
The fatally injured are: George Bar
dorf. Edward Bardorf.
The explosion occurred in the load
ing room. Employed in this room were
$50 hands. two-thirds Of them girls or
women. Nearly all Of the female hands
are employed on the loading machines
The full complement of hands was al
work in the room when the explosion
took place. Forty feet of the side OF the
building was blown out and hurled I'D
uteces many feet and fragments OF hui
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
NEARLY UP TO CAPACITY.
All But About roo Miners Are at Work
But Two AgitatoEs Remain.

All But About roo Miners Are at Work
But Two Agitators Remain.
Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, July 21.-This
has been an uneventful day in the coal
mines along the Norfolk and Western.
All mines have been running to full
capacity and everything is harmonious
between miners and operators. Prob
ably two hundred men are yet out in
the Flat Top field, and the indications
now are that the operators would not
employ them again should they desire
to return to work. About one hundred
negroes left Kenova thas morning for
the Elk Horn field, where they will
seek employment. They have been
employed grading for the c. & o. dou-
bic track, but this work is now almost
completed. But two agitators remain
in these fields, but they will depart to-
morrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
SHOCKING DESTITUTION.
Two Corpses and a bousefull of Sufferers
Found In Fort Smith, Ark.

FORT SMITH, Ark. July IA shock
ing case of destitution came to light in this
city yesterday afternoon. In an old sham
ty within the shadow Of the United States
JAIL lying upon pile Of straw and cover
ed with rags, was found Mrs, John Hauer.
the widow of a once well-known German
resident of this city, almost dead with ma
larial fever. In another corner lay two
scantily clad corpses. They were the bod
les Of Mrs. Hauer's children, one six
months. the other four years. The chill
dren had died from disease. exposure and
starvation. In the hut were also found
Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Hauer's mother, and
three living children. all of whom were
fast yielding to the pangs Of hunger. Mrs.
Hauer was removed to a hospital. where
she will die.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22

were at the Rivesville meeting, found
themselves without jobs this morning. No
reason was assigned for their dismissal
Governor Fleming was seen to-day
and asked why the men were discharged,
but he refused 10 talk about il.
The men dismissed are William McGlone,
Fleming Merriheld. Festus Merrifeld. CO.
mmbus Merifeld. David Patrick, w. S.
Stephens. F. Dun. Dave Sapp, Mon. Hall
and 81. Rowans.
A telegram was received from President
Ratchford, saying he would be in early
in the morning 10 assist the organizers.
The situation is becoming desperate for
the strike leaders. and they must make
some decided Lains soon or stand a good
chance of losing what they have accom-
plished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
ROUGH PUNISHMENT.
A Chinese Prince Feels the Weight OF the
Dovager Rmpresss Dispieasare.

VANCOUVER. b. c., July 1.-THE
Princess Dowager Of China has confined
Prince Tsai for life in a dungeon for not
being present TO congratulate her on her
birthday. and in refusing TO worship at
the shrine Of his ancestors His title Is 10
be taken away from him and he is TO be
publicly whipped on the bare back with
bamboos until he screams for mercy. af-
ter which he is to be shut up between four
walls and fed on spare diet until he re-
pents. This decree has been published in
the court gazette.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
SCALE SIGNED.
Jones & Laughlins Sign the Amalga-
mated Associations Finishing
Sclle--FirSt Concern to Afflx Its
Signature.

Pittsburg, Pa, July 21.-The finish
ing scale of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton has been signed by Jones &
Laughlins, and work will be resumed at
once. The scale signed was a compro-
mise, but it is said TO be favorable to
the workmen. The firm Of Jones &
Laughlins is the first to sign the finish
ing scale in the country, AID it is
thought that other firms will soon fall
in line. The scale has now been sign
ed for all departments Of the extension
plant of Jones & Laughlins and the en-
tire works will be in operation in few
days, giving employment to $500 men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22

Canton, returning with the sheriff and
States attorney. They argued with
the men, and the latter finally aban-
doned the train, after holding 1t hve
hours. The Peoria county miners are
threatening to march across country
to Dunfermline tomorrow to force the
men out. The managers of the mines
there say the men want to Keep at
work and are preparing for trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
TO HANG.
Albert Voires aud Jerry Brown
Taken from Charleston to Fayette-
vi1e to be Executed.

kpscial to the Register.
kCharleston, W. Va, July 21.-Albert
'Voires. the murderer, and Jerry Brown,
the rapist, who were condemned to be
hung on the 25th of June and were re-
spited by Governor Atkinson, were
taken to Fayetteville to-day to be
hung. They will be executed some
time in August.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
A PENSION BILL PRESENTED.

Special TO the Register
WASHINGTON, D. c.. July 21.-Dr. J.
n. Thornburg has been appointed pen
sion examining surgeon at Fort Gay, W.
Va
Congressman Dorr to-day introduced
hills TO pension at so month. D. y. Bur-
CESS. ]. N. Bryant and S. T. Morton. vet
eraus. who reside in the Third district.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
STARVED TO DEATH.

The Pangs of Hunger Felt in the Pittsburg
District BY Striking Miners and Their
Families.
PITTSBURG. Pa, July H.-Miners Sec
retary Warner issued an appeal for aid to-
day. in which he stated that the miners
were in a starving condition. "One wo-
man of foreign BIRTH" the appeal says
actually died of starvation, and the men
at Toms Run, Shire Oaks and Bunoal
have applied to headquarters for assist
ance."
The men," it continues. ARE just as de-
termined and will not go back to work
without securing living wages
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
READY TO HELP.

st. Louis Workingmen Eager to Aid the
Striking Miners.
st. Louis, Mo-, July 21.-Secretary NJ.
B. Davenport, of the Carpenters Dis
trict Council, says the $4,000 organized
workingmen of st. Louis are ready to
respond to any call for aid that may
come from the striking miners. The
officers of all the local unions say that
they are willing to pledge their organ
izations for any reasonable amount and
talks among the men indicate that they
are equally eager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
OUT ON A STRIKE.

workmen at the Junction Change Their
Minds About a Reduction.
Special to the Register
Steubenville, o., July 21.-The en-
ployes of the Junction Iron and Steel
Companys tin and bar mill who went
in yesterday at ten per cent reduction,
are out again on a strike, so many re-
fusing to continue work that the mill
could not be operated. A colored man
from Aetnaville, who it was thought
was in the town for work, was badly
used up last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
KANAWHA VALLEY MINERS
Meet at Montgomery and Decide to strike
will rie Upa Good Part of the Valley.
Special TO the Register.

Will Tie Up a NfOOd Eart OF 'ue 'aAVS'
Special TO the Register.
CHARLESTON. W. Va, July PA
mass meeting Of miners was held at Mont
gomery this afternoon. There were rep
resentatives present from nearly all Of the
mines in the Kanawha region above
Handley. which includes the soft coal
mines The meeting was addressed by
Fred Dncher and F. ]. Weber, two organ
izers from Ohio. A resolution 10 strike
was adopted. II was agreed that all of
the coal diggers working in mines Of the
Kanawha valley quit work tomorrow
with the exception Of those at Crescent
which il is agreed will quit work Saturday
The miners who decided to strike are those
in the soft coal banks who have not yet
been offered an increase in rates for min
ing. II is understood that If they are
given an increase they will return 70 work
All the mines below Handley are stil run
ming with the exception Of the mines which
closed last week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
MARRIED AT cLARKsBURG.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG. W. Va, July 2l--Miss
Adah Alexander. the accomplished
daughter of ]. I. Alexander, late sheriff
OF this county. was married this evening
TO Truman A David. son of J. n. David,
at the residence Of the brides parents in
this city. Rev. Grimes. Of the Methodist
church, oficiated
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
HEAVY PATROLLING FLEET.
Great Britain Making Quite Demonstra-
tion in Alaskan Waters.

Great Britain Making Quite DeInohstKa
tion in Alaskan Waters.
VANCOUVER, 3. c., July 1.-THE Brit
ism government is sending much strong
er patrolling force up TO the Behring Sea
sealing fisheries than usual this season.
Already two men Of war. the Wild Swan.
1.2oo tons and the Pheasant, 500 tons, have
sailed for the Behring Sea, and they will
be followed in few days by the Amphien,
a powerful cruiser Of 5000 tons. and ten
guns. Decides these vessels, two others
are 10 be detached from the China fleet.
one OF them being the Rainbow. power
full modern cruiser Of 400 tons and eight
guns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
A wAD or YELLOW Dust
s5O,OOO in Gold Gathered In the Klondyke
Country by an Indiana Man.

Country by an Indisua Nan.
New Carlisle, Ind. July 21.-Frank
Phiscater, of this city, who went to
Klondyke, Alaska, last winter, has just
returned with $4,000 in gold. Phis-
cater reached the field in the dead Of
winter. He dug a hole in the ground
large enough TO hold himself and pro-
visions. After many weeks Of search
ing he one day came upon little
stream which flowed down the side Of
a mountain and emptied into a basin.
The water was clear and on peering
down its shallow depths Phiscater dis
covered gold. He picked all of his
metal out of the ice cold water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
4 FATAL POWDER EXPLOSION.
Six Persons Killed in the Winchester
Repeating Arms Works,

At New Haven, Connecticut-The
Explosion Took Place in the Gar
fridge Loading Department and
Is Unexplained Supposed One
Of the Machines Was Over
Charged-Forty Feet of The Side
of the Building Blown Out and
the Dead and Wounded Terribly
Mangled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-07-22
A STRANGE ESCAPADE.

A Pretty Young Girl ElOpes to Share Pri-
vations With Man Who Deserted His
Family.
Special to the Register.
MARIETTA, O., July 21.-John Sullivan,
a boiler maker, with a wife and five chill
dren, and Mary Cassidy, the pretty and
accomplished daughter of the superintend-
ent Of the Standard Refinery. at Oil City.
in the c. & NJ. round house. They eloped
on July 11th. without means. and had suf-
fered for several days for the necessaries
of life. The wayward girl was taken home
to-day by her father and sister, who were
entirely unable to account for her strange
infatuation for Sullivan.