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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
CAPT. SIGSBEE
Takes Command of the Texas ard
Capt. Barker Of the Orsgon--Other
Transfers.

Washington, August S.-Two import.
ant changes in the command of YES.
sells of the navy were announced this
evening by Secretary Long. Cpatain
Charles d. Sigsbee, who commanded
the battleship Maine when she met her
fate in the harbor of Havana and who
has been in command CT the auxiliary
cruiser St. Paul silce the war began
has been ordered to relieve Captain
John w. Philip OF command CT the bat
tleship Texas, now undergoing repairs
in New York. 1t is understood that
Captain Philip will be assigned to shore
duty, probably the command of the
Mare Island navy yard at San Fran
cisco.
Secretary Long announced also that
Captain Casper f. Goodrich, of the aux.
iliary cruiser st. Louis, had been or
dered to the command of the Newark
Commodore Watson's new flagship, u
succeed Captain Albert S. Barker, who
has been transferred to the battleship
Oregon on account of the illness Of Cap
tain Charles E. Clark.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
FATAL HEAT.
Five Persons Dead in New York from
Protracted High Temperature.

New York, August 8.-Protracted
high temperature and extreme humid
ity were the causes assigned for five
deaths in this city to-day. The victims
were:
Dewitt C. Lawrence, Sc years old,
said to have been a former inmate OF
the Soldiers Home Of Maine.
Mrs Catherine Mccoy.
Barbara Berfras, "a years old.
Domenico Tictray0rsa, aged Z years.
Agnes Phillip, 8 months old.
At a. III. the temperature was 81
degrees and at o'clock the record was
So degrees, according to the instrument
in the signal service tower, While on
the street as high as Zoe degrees was
sIhown On the thermometers.
At ! D. N. the temperature CofiiciaQ
was 90 degrees and at 2 o'clock ~ de-
grees.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09

The Board of Directors OF the state
Fair Association met yesterday and dis
cussed the coming Fair generally and par
ticulariy. The reports made by Secretary
George Hook and his officers indicated
a rousing big lot of exhibits in every de-
partment, a great aggregation of live
stock, and a fine attendance OF crack
race horses. including a number of the
old favorites on the Wheeling track.
There was great satisfaction at the SEN
eral situation of affairs.
The selections of judges for the various
departments was completed. and the COM
plete list will appear in due season
The subject of special attractions was
considered at length, and without going
into all the details it can be said there
will be no lack OF material for an enter
tanning programme of aEusements. 1t
was announced that a contract had been
closed for the appearance of a novelty
never before seen in this city-nor in
many ethsr cities, for that matter-the
"GrideRss Wonders, Lettie Sweed and
Highwayman,' two fast horses, who will
pace race each cay of the Fair without
rider or driver, each animal doing its level
best to win over the other. Lettia Sweed
appeared at SprlngnSId, his, last laii'
ard gave exhibitions which took the peo-
pie by storm, the horse receiving extend
ed and favorable notices from the press
Of that entire section of country, as well
as from Lorsemcn and the general public.
Lettie Sweed is away ahead Of the famous
horse Marion Mills, who gained such
reputation in the same roe, and in High
wayman has a fine competitor. These
races promise to be the event of each day
Of the Fair, on the track.
Other attractions Of decided interest are
being negotiated for, and will be an
rounced from time TO time, as they are
secured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
ANONYMOUS LETTER RECEIVED.

Constable Osborne Gray received a
letter postmarked Huntington, from q
negro, who is wanted in Pittsburg for
the murder OF q policeman several
years ago, in which letter the man in
vites Constable Gray to come down to
Huntington and he will stop his
clock Mr.. Gray located the man here
not long ago, but in some way the
man was warned and got away. Mr..
Gray does not know where a MESA &c
would catch the fellow, but hopes the
man will learn through the Register
that he Gray will meet him anywhere
within the limits Of Ohio county any
time the man will suggest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
GUATEMALA REVOLUTION
Assuming a Phase Which Causes
Alarm to Foreign Residents.

Washington, August S.-Adyices re-
ceived from C0cos, Guatemala, show
that the revolutionary movement there
has assumed a phase which, while not
Separating the existing government,
promises to involve foreign residents
in great difficulties. The insurgents
under Morales are believed to have re
ceiyed considerable support from the
Mexicans On the frontier, who are said
to be chargeabie at least with falling
to observe neutrality Some OF the for
eign residents already have suffered
heavy exactions Of money under forced
levies by the insurgents and it may
be that strong representations on the
subject will be required by the United
States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
MORE TROOPS LEAVE.
Three Transports Sail From Santiago for
the United States.

Three Transports Sail From Santiago for
the United States.
Santiago de Cuba, August S.-The
transports Miami Mattewan and Wig
ilancia, loaded with United States
troops, sail for the United States this
morning. Tomorrow the transport
Grand Duchess will leave with TAP men
and officers of the Thirteenth infantry
and six companies of the Seventy-frst
New York, aggregating 45S men and
officers
Gen Shafter and the Spanish Gen
eral Toral, held a consultation at the
palace this afternoon with reference to
the embarkation of the Spanish pris-
oners Of war.
AS a result Of the conference 1000
of the Spanish sick and wounded will
be taken Oh board the Alicante to-mor-
row morning and sent to Spain as soon
as the vessel is properly loaded.
There is to be no punching or wait
ing of transports. Each will sail as
soon as 1t can be loaded after arriving
here
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

Movements of Citizens and The Arrivals
and Departures of Strangers
Paul Lewis has gone to Toronto, o.,
to visit friends.
Mr.. George Bolts is spending a few
days at the Rea Fishing Club camp.
Messrs Eugene Baer and Leonard
Heymann spent Sunday in Pittsburg.
James Hill left last night over the
Pennsylvania for Corsicana, Texas.
Miss Magruder left over the Penn
sylvania road yesterday for Philadel-
phia.
Frank ]. Hearne departed over the
Pennsylvania lines yesterday for Pitts
burg.
A. J. Smith, travelling passenger
agent of the Ohio River road, was in
the city yesterday
Mrs. Cal Miller returned yesterday
from visit OF a few days with friends
in Pittsburg
Miss Florence Colvin, Of Pittsburg,
is the guest of Miss Ella Armstrong, Of
Thirteenth street
Miss Anna Brand returned home yes
terday from five weeks soiourn at
Highland Inn, Somerset. Pa.
Engineer George Bordeaux, Of the
Court House, and family, left yesterday
over the c., l.. & W. for the lakes.
Miss Alberta Friedrich, of North
Market street, is visiting at Limestone,
Marshall county, with relatives.
Mr.. f. D. Friedrich. wife and daugh-
ter, Corinna, will leave this morning
on the steamer Virginia for a round
trip to Cincinnati.
Miss Maud Edwards, of Toronto, O.,
has returned home after a pleasant
visit with Miss Lettia Frazier, Of North
Market street.
Colonel John C. Underwood, of
Louisville, a prominent ex-Confederate
and Secretary OF the Monument Fund
was in the city short time yesterday.
Miss Marie Kline, who has been Wis
iting her home on the South Side, re-
turned to Pittsburg yesterday after
noon.
Congressman B. B. Dovener returned
yesterday afternoon from Mountain
Lake Park. where he has been spend
ing a portion of the summer.
Misses Ella Obermann, Mary Os-
borne, Elizabeth Rehlm and Lyde Ter
rill have returned from Atlantic City
ard Philadelphia.
Bob Anderson left yesterday after
noon over the Panhandle for Pitts
burg. He will be absent week or ten
days in Chic and Michigan in the in
terest Of the State Fair Association.
Miss Clara Schneider. of the New
Racket, Misses Carrie Frohm, Annie
Frohm and Rose Schneider left yester-
day to spend few weeks at the Rea
Fishing Club camp, just below Claring-
ton Ohio.
Charles DriehOrst returned from the
Rea Fishing Club camp yesterday. He
reports the boys and girls all having
a good time and catching lots Of fisn.
They expect to stay in camp the bal
ance of this month.
Ed. Yahn, Of Cincinnati. is spending
two weeks with relatives in the East
End. He is accompanied by Mr.. Ster-
ling. vice-De OF the Cincinnati Col
lege Of Music. Mr.. Yahr has taken
front rank among the vocalists Of Gin
cinnati. He is engaged by two prom
inert church choirs. and during the
next season will fill an engagement
with the Interstate Lecture Bureau.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.

PHILADELPHIA, Pc, August S.mTwo
games were played here to-Cdy, CleVe-
hand winning the first, ard the SECOND
being called on account of darkness, with
the score a tie at the end of the ninth.
Wagner lost the first game by two rank
fnmnies IN the th 3n9 gyms SI pac a
short III the seventh. Attendance, 1U00.
Scores-FirSt game:
Washington Q Q l o-S 70 2
Earned runs, Washington 1. Batteries,
Donovan and Mcclure; Euppy and Criger
Umpires, Lynch and Andrews. lime, 2:3j.
Second game
E gisvslasd g S-sl35
Earned ID runs and 7,uba att s65 cr Wey
Tmpires, Lyaoh and Andrews. fine 10.
FfTTSBJ RICH Pa. August S-Balti-
more-Pittsburg, no game rain.
CHICAGO, August S.--The locals won
punching OF hits ana two errors. kilroy
was wild ara hit hard in tht second game,
while Murphy was an enigma unal the
last inning. Attendance $500. Scores
First game:
f fsIs55iGhis g 8 ] 8 ii- -s55
Earned runs Chicago ?. Batteries,
Callahan and Dona@ue; Fifieid, Ortiz and
Warner. Time. 10.
Chicago -. Q Q IS 50
Phll3GGiDhl4 y l q u Il IL )
Batteries, Kilroy and Chance; II. Muir
ply and E. Murphy.
ST. LOUIS, August S.--Taylor's good
pitching won to-d2y's game from the
Charts. Umpire Emslie was hit in the
right ankle with a foul bali in the sixth
inning and hal to retire from the game.
Attendance, 600 Score:
New Y. York Q Q ! Q Q o l-3S
Farned runs. ono each. batteries.
Ncel;in end Grady TAYLOR and Clements.
Time 80 Unlpires Emslie and Hunt.
CINCINNATI, AUGUST s-No game
with Boston; rain Two games to-mor-
row.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. August S.-LouiS-
ville-RrOoklyn game postponed; account
Of rain
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
SULTAN REFUSES
To indemnify American Losses on Ac-
count of Armenian Troubles.

Washington. D. c., August S.-Rel-
alive to the statement from Constan-
tinople that the Turkish government
has declined to recognize the American
demands for indemnity for outrages
committed upon American missionaries
in the Armenian troubles. it is learned
that tbs answer was returned some
time ago, and, in fact, has been con
sistently rendered by Turkey whenever
approached on this subject. The Turk
ish government has adroitly cited the
attitude CT the United States in cases
where claims were preferred by foreign
governments for damages sustained by
the citizens il riot
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
sICK SOLDIERS ARRIVE.

WASHINGTON, d. G., August s-One
hundred and twenty-eight sick soldiers
arrived here. to-day from Norfolk. Va.
They were taken TO The Washington bar
racks where they were accommodated in
the hospital building. near the entrance
70 the grounds The sick soldiers were
Of the Rough Riders, Tenth cavalry and
some infantrymen.
Other invaiGs are expected to arrive
here. quarters having been provided for a
considerable number of convale scents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
SIX BODIES RECOVERED.

Buffalo, N. Y, August S.-A Halifax
special says six bodies recovered by
the steamer Hiawatha have been iden-
titled These were those OF Eugene
Dubose, E. e. Hundel, Pedro j. Sora,
MARCEL Gilliatt, Peter Barrett and
Joannis Lad0s
The first three names are to be
found in the list of salon passengers
OF La Bourgogne, published after the
disaster. The other three names were
either unregistered passengers or en-
plOyes on the steamer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
PCsTOFFICE RoBBED.

Newport News, Va. August S.--The
postofIice at Fort Monroe was robbed
last night Of about s2,400 in stamps and
$50 in cash. together with several reg
istered letters The thieves were evi-
IDENTIFY professional crecksman. They
bored hole in the safe and forced the
lock
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
MARKS FROM ABOVE.

GREENSBORC-Riyer feet and rising.
Rainfall l lIcn anu thirty nunuredtns.
Raining.
ing Weather rainy.
RCWNSVILLE-River feet inches
and falling.
OIL CIIY-Riyer l foot I inches and
falling Cloudy ana pleasant.
WARREN-kiver foot. Weather,
showers ard warm.
PITTSBGRGrRiver feet inches ana
rising Raining and cool.
UBENNIILE-Rlver feet inches
and falling Raining and warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
DIED OF CONSUMPTION.

Denver, Col, August S.-Miss Ruth
NJ. Osborne, daughter of D. NJ. Os-
borne, the millionaire reaper manu-
facturer, of Auburn, n Y, died of con-
sumption en- the Union Pacific train
just rs it reached Denver this after
neon. Her father and mother ard the
family physician were with her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
LEFT FOR PARTS unknown.
The Town Of Belmont, Ohio, Stirred
by q Sensation.

AGENT OF B. & 0. ROAD LEAVES
TOWN SUDDENLY-IN A LETTER
TO A FRIEND HE EXPLAINS THAT
HE WAS UNABLE TO ENDURE
BEING TALKED ABOUT-HIS AC-
COUNTS STRAIGHT-LEFT a WIFE
AND SEVERAL CHILDREN BE-
HIND-THE ANNUAL HARVEST
HOME PICNIC OF BELMONT
COUNTY - GENERAL BELLAIRE
NEWS.
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-----------------------s
FORCES FOR HONOLULU.

San Francisco, AugustS. -There are
about 1850 Of the First New York vol
unteers at the Preside. One hundred
and fifty will sail for Honolulu on the
steamer Maripcsa next Wednesday.
About 400 will go on the transport
Alliance, which has been chartered by
the Johnson-Locke Company and will
reach here in a few days. The remain
ing $50 viii sail on one Of the regular
PASSENGER steamers 10 the islands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
INTO A FOUL WE'LL.

Cincinnati. Chic. August ga spe-
cial to the Commercial Tribune from
Upper Sandusky says:
To-day Oliver Barth and his son.
aged sixteen, both lost their lives by
descending into a well where there was
fire damp" TIE son went down first,
and was asphyxiated. and the father
descended to help him, and suffered
Iika fate
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
WANT HER RELEASED.
French Government Urgent Regarding the
Gliinde Rodriguez,

French Government Urgent Regarding the
0iinde Rodriguez,
Paris, August 6.-TLe Temps to-day
says:
Fresh and energetic instructions
have been sent to NJ. Cambon (the
French ambassador at Washington 70
secure the release of the French steam
er OIinde Rodriguez The minister for
foreign affairs Tor a week past has
pointed out to the United States that
her detention. is arbitrary and Illegal
and has laid stress on the fact that she
has nail diplomatic bags on board.
The French steamer Olinde Rodri-
guez was captured by the New Orleans
On July II. off san Juan, Porto Rice,
and was taken as prize TO Charleston,
s. c..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
AN ENCYCIICAL
Protesting Against the Suppression OF
Catholic Journals.

Rome, August S.-The Pope has is
sued al encyclical protesting against
the suppression OF Catholic journals
during the recent instruction, which,
it declares, illegal, contrary to Chris
tiauity. especially directed against the
papacv. and calculated 70 en2bitter re-
ligious conflict, so prejudicial to Italy
and to remove q conservative force
against socialism and anarchy"
Nevertheless Catholics the ency-
clical continues. though opposed TO
ali rebellion, will not alter their policy
either for threats or violence. They
will submit to the existing state Of
things, though they never will support
it,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
BROOKE AND MILES CONFER

Ponce, Island of Porto Rico, August
8, morning .-General Brooke is here in
conference with Major General Miles.
His force is still at Guayamaua. A
force of about four hundred regular
Spanish troops are stationed about
eight miles away.
The United States cruiser Montgom-
cry and the hospital ship Relief have
arrived at the port of Ponce
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
THE BISMARCKS.

Friedrichsruhe, August s. - Count
and Countess William Won Bismarck
have gone to their estate at KCenigs-
brug, East Prussia, and Prince Herbert
Won Bismarck is expected to follow
ON Wednesday.
Til construction Of the Bismarck
mausoleum will be begun Immediate
ly. The work has been intrusted to
Prof. Won Scharnbeck, the Hanover
architect
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
AMATEUR NOTES.

The Nelson Tigers defeated the Cor
rugatirg works team Sunday by the
score CT y to 9. Batteries, Nelson Tig-
ers. Swartz and Haddox: corrugating
works, Cole and Pearl. The feature Of
the game was the pitching Of Swartz,
striking out ten men, and the catching
of HaddoX
The Nelson Tigers defeated the
Charles Dauers team Sunday by the
score of 10 to f. Batteries, Nelson Tig
ers. Kelley and Haddox; Bauers. Dawes
and Sharp. Kelley pitched very nice
same.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
PEACE COMMISSIONERS

To Be Named When the United States
Replies-Great Britain's Position as
Seen in Spain.
Madrid August SIT is said that as
soon as the American reply is received
Senior Sagasta will nominate peace COM
missioners.
Ell Liberal says:
from England to mediate. The offer
was favorably regarded but was not az
cepted."
e. Liberal says further:
The presence OF large British
squadron near Gibraltar is clear evil
dence of an understanding, if not an
alliance. between England and thu
United States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
A NOVEL ATTRACTION
Announced as Secured for the Coming
State Fair.

TWO FINE PACING HORSES WILL
COMP ETE DAILY, WITHOUT
DRIVERS - MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS JESTER
DAY JUDGES SELECTED, AND
OTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
THE OUTLOOK FOR A GREAT FAIR
COULD SCARCELY BE BETTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
BOWLING.
rhe Handicap Contest Wednesday Night.
Results Last Night.

Bowling enthusiasts will test the capa-
,ity Of the alley building at Mozart Park
Wednesday evening, the occasion being
the big handicap contest One man has
been entered from each team. and will
certainly do his very best to win the ten
dollar prize offered. All incline passes
will be honored that night thus giving
every member of the league an oppor-
tunity of seeing the games without any
additional expenditure
Some of the boys are prepared to back
their favorites with Tong green" and an
interesting and exciting contest may be
looked for. From the fact that three
games will be rolled leads many to be-
iicye that the scratch man has a better
chance of winning than if only one game
was bowled.
Following were the results of games in
the Mozart summer tournament Inst
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
GARDNER VS.. M'MAHON.

Oscar Gardner, accompanied by Win
ME Winder and Jack Arthur, will leave
tomorrow morning for Toledo, where
Gardner will complete his training for
his contest with McMahCn on the 18th
inst. An effort is being made to ar
range for party from this city to go
to Toledo to see the contest A special
rate Of SIS for the round trip can be Sc
cured if fifteen tickets are sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
ERNST DEFEATED.

NEW YORK, August S.-Joe Cans, Of
Baltimore, defeated Billy Ernst, Of Will
iansburg, Brooklyn, in the eleventh
round of what was to have been a twenty
five round fight, at the light weight limit
Cans proved his superiority from the
opening of the fight and out-fought and
out-generaled his opponent all through.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
AN ELECTRICAL STORM
Results in the Death of Two Soldiers at
Miami, Fla.

NEW ORLEANS. La, August s.-A
dispatch from Miami, Fla, says:
A severe electrical storm has passed
over camp this afternoon, resulting in
the death Of Private Charles f. Gill. OF
Company K, First Louisiana. and Cor
poral E. K Humphreys, Company l..
First Texas.
Private J Cruz. OF Company 4, First
Louisiana, was severely shocked, but VII
recover
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
JOHN A. STEVENSON pARDoNED.

Special to the Register
CHARLESTON, w Va. August s.
The Governor has issued a pardon for
John \. Stevenson, convicted in the Cir
cult Court Of Clay county at the May
term. 1895. of feIonious shooting, with in
tent TO kill. and sentenced TO six months
in jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
DIED C.F TYPHOID FEVER.

Fernandina. Fla, August S.-Captain
Weaver. Of Co A. Third Ohio, aud
Harry Adams. of Co. E. Thirty-second
Michigan regiment, died to-day OF ty-
phoid fever. Their remains have been
sent TO their homes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09

: INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, August S.-The
League of American Wheelnlen'S meet
opens tomorrow. The most important
event of the first day will be reception
at the State House, a reception at the
Marion Club, and banquet to newspaper
men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
RIVER NEWS
Daily Chronicie of the Movements Of thu
Boats and ROatmen-
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.
S,stersviile, Leroy
P3rkerShurg ATranI
TO-DAY.s PACKETS.

Pittsburg, Queen City, a. n.
Cincinnati, Virginia, a. II.
Parkersburg, Argand, IL a. n
Darlington, Leroy, $50 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
TQ-M0RROM,S ROATS.

Pittsburg, Urania, a. m.
Charleston, kanawha, $3.50 a. m.
Pittsburg, Ameion, 2 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p N.
Sistersville, Ruth, $50 p. m
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
AFTER TROTBLE.

Joseph Pritchett, of Danville, Va, is
in the City He is anxious TO go
against any 1872 pound man in pre-
liminary fer decision in contest of
six or more rounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09

The little rUwn of Belmont, a short
distance away from Beiiaire, on the 3.
& y. road, has sensation. Watt
Evans, the well known B. & o. agent at
that place, has left town and gone to
parts unknown. He left Sunday and
before going gave letter to William
Kinney, cashier CT the bank at that
place, with the strict injunction that
the contents CT the letter were not to
be made known until the next day
In the letter Evans stated that he
had grown tired of the way he had been
criticised for alleged improper actions
and intended to leave town. He asked
Cashier Kinney to have an auditor
come and check up his accounts as
agent, which would be found all right.
Evans left behind wife and several
children, who are said not, to have
kaown anything about the determin-
alton Of the head Of the household 10
leave them. The matter is the sole
topic of the town Of Belmont. Evans is
known to number Of Bellaire people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-09
POSTPONED AGAIN.

WASHINGTON, d. c., August S.-The
Michael Moran ten mile race was again
postponed on account of rain.