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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
RANKS LOADED WITH GOLD.
s164, 400, 900 of 1t In Clearing House
Institutions.
New York SUM

The specie holdings of the sixty-fouI
national and State banks composing the
Clearing House Association of this city,
now amount. to s6s. 400, 800, of which. it
was estimated yesterday, but about 3
per cent, or approximately S.OOO.oOo, is
silver The remaining s164, 100000 is the
greatest total of gold ever held by the
local banks. Eleven of the banks have
S1O7 IT'S, 300 of the total specie holdings
and one of them, the National City
Bank, has nearly one sixth OF the total
and a greater amount than any single
bank has ever held in the country's his
tory Here the the figures:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-26
"stingiman has gone crazy at las g.

"stingiman has gone crazy at lAst.
What threw him or his trolley
'He had been studying about maHins
doughnuts and the holes in them AZ
first he thought II was cheae2r 10 mar
the holes larger. Then he concluded tha'
II he did 1t would take more dough 20
20 around them. Then he went crazy
New York Evening Journal.
.spla YOU hear about France and Por-
tugaI Joining Spain?" asked the ooservant
hcarder. -.
"No; is II 500" replied the cross-eyed
boarder. excitedly. -, "a
Look at the map and you VIII nho
that they ioln.-Pittsburg Chronicle 1e'-
egraph.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
IN MORAL DOCTOR
Made to Suffer for His MiSdeeds by a
Mob - Tdrrtd, Feathartd, and
Whipped.

CarrolltCn, H., August 26,-Dr. l. c.
Davis has been horsewhipped, tarred
and feathered and driven out of the
city by mob of indignant citizens.
DR.. Davis came to this city about
two years ago as the representative
of an indianapolis ssnitarium. He
became acquainted with Miss Maude
Henslcck, the daughter OF Mr. John
Henslock, a we'll known wagon maker
of this city
After keeping. the girl company for
time the couple disappeared. and
on returning reported themselves mar
ried
They took up their residence in AL
ton. where a child was born.
Mr.. Henslock on making investiga-
ton discovered that they had not been
married. He went to Alton and had
Davis arrested and compelled him to
marry his daughter.
OlAIc Iueu IIeISIOCk Claims DAVIS
has been extorting money from him
by threatening to take his life. Hens
lock had Davis arrested, but on Davis
signing an agreement to leave the
city Henslock declined to prosecute
and Davis was released.
Instead of leaving, he returned tc
the Henslock residence last night and
Henslock had him again arrested.
Shortly after midnight last night a
mob, supposed to have been led by
friends Of Henslock, broke into the
Jail and took Davis out. The prisoner
was taken to Henslock's shop, where
Henslock and another party beat Davis
with whips and tarred and feathered
him. Davis life was spared on the
premise that he would leave the city
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
CAUSED A RIOT.
An American Soldier Indiscretalv
Fired Pistol at Cavite..-Natives
Followed Suit, and Five Killed and
Several Wounded Was the Result.

Manila, August 26.-On Wednesday
a corporal and two troopers Of Bat
ter B of the Utah Artillery, after dis
embarking at Cavite, were sent on an
errand.
While passing through the streets
Trooper Hudson discharged his re-
volver. 1t was all mere fun, but the
natives in the immediate locality were
much alarmed for the time.
The. natives Immediately began fir
ing. Dismounted cavalry were sent to
quell the distu- oance, but the natives
misunderstood the movement and the
firing became general
Trooper Hudson was killed and Cor
poral Anderson MORALLY wounded
Troopers Laydon, Nachbar, Conely
and Doyle, of the Fourth Cavalry,
were wounded.
Four natives were killed and several
wounded
General Aquinaldo has expressed re-
greet at the encounter and promises to
punish the offenders.
No further trouble is expected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
FIRST STEAMER.
OF the Governments Transport Line
Leaves New York Monday.

Washington, August 26-The fret
of the steamers Of the newly-estab-
lished government line between New
York and Cuba and Porto Rico to
start from the I'm ted States will be
the steamer Seneca, which will sail
from New York next Monday. 1t is
proposed TO have a steamer leave Now
York in this service at least once
week. On each trip the United States
mails and the stores OF the quarter
masters and other supplies necessary
for the islands will be carried. The
following official announcement was
made to-day at the War Department:
THE quartermaster-g general states
for the information CT all bureaux of
the War Department that the steam
err Seneca will sail from New York
en- Monday next at noon. going first
to Porto Rico and thence to Santiago,
Cuba, thence returning to New York"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
AGAINST CANAL TOLLS.

Chicago. Aug. 26.-The first aetiTe step
in securing the abolition Of the Welland
canal tolls has been taken by the trans
portation committee OF the Board of
Trade. At meC ing Of that committee it
was determined to ask the directory to
name committee of three 10 confer with
the Boards Of Trade at Minneapolis. Du-
luth. Milwaukee and other Northwestern
points for concerted action before the An
glo-American convention at Quebec. 1t
is expected a strong delegation will be
sent 10 Quebec TO work for IAN open
door" to the lakes.
The transportation committee took this
action after hearing from delegation Of
marine men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
A STRONG CASE
Is What The State Seems to Be. Max.
ing Against Morgan insolvency.

Epecial to the Register.
Marietta, O., August 26.-In the Nc
Sweeney murder trial to-day the State
continued the examination of wit
nesses, who testified that they saw the
killing and heard insolvency make
threats against Mascns life Much
of the testimony was very dramatic
and the State seems to be making
strong case.
1t is said the State expects to call
Representative Leeper, who is a law
partner of l.. w Fleetwood, the lead
ing for the defense. and question him
In regard to his introduction in the
Legislature Of the bill to abolish capt.
tai punishment, after Mr. Fleetwood
had been retained by insolvency.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
AT CAMP POLAND.
First West Virginia Regiment has
Arrived at Knoxville, Tennessee.
Health Excellent.

Knoxville, Tenn, August 90
Camp Poland, near this city, is rap
idly filling up with troops from Chick
amauga. The Dune Hundred and Fifty
eighth Indiana, Second Chic and First
West Virginia have arrived. The health
of the 1000 men now here is excellent
and those sick in the hospital are i'm
proving, owing to the change OF air
and water.
Chickamauga, Ca, August 26.-The
movement from Camp Thomas is pro-
crossing much more slowly than Gen
eral Breckenridge and his officers anti
cipated and much complaint is ex-
pressed on all sides. If the present
rate of progress is maintained all the
regiments can not be gotten sway for
several weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
THE KINGS PARTNER AR
RESTED.

San Francisco, August 26.-Stanley
who has just returned from Alaska,
tells of the arrest Of Arthur pearce,
the partner of Alexander Mcdonald,
The so-called King of the Klondike, +"
fer the theft of $4,000, half the
amount taken from a claim owned by
the men. Pearce is said to have es-
Icapee on the steamer Governor Stone
man. He was captured and taken on
board the steamer Monarch by a Ca
madam official. The miners ON board
the vessel threatened trouble and
Pearce was quickly transferred to an
other vessel and sent back to Dawson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
YELLOW FEVER CASE.
Reported near Calves on. Texas-Quaran-
tine Precautions Taken.

Washington, August 26.-Dr Wyman.
surgeon general of the Marine Hospital
service, has received official information
that a case of suspected yellow fever ex-
lists at the artillery post al Fort Point,
near Galveston, Texas. difference of
opinion. as to whether the case is yellow
fever exists among the physicians, the
marine hospital surgeon believing that it
is, while the Galveston health officer takes
contrary view. The strictest isolation
of the case will be enforced until the true
character of the disease is disclosed
telegram from the Dry Tortugas states
the Wilma just arrived there from Ha-
vana has four suspicious cases of yellow
fever on board. The vessel has been
quarantined, These isolated cases. DR..
Wyman says, are easily handled and he
expresses no fear that the disease will
spread. The utmost precautions are being
taken in all directions to prevent yellow
fever getting a foothold in the United
States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
THE NEW B. & O.
Believed the Road Will Be Reorgan-
lied This Y Anew Blood to b
Infused.

Cleveland, Ohio, August 26.-It is
generally believed that the plans for
recognizing the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, viii be carried into effect be-
fore the end Of the present year. IN
der the reorganization, Receiver Cowen
will be president and Receiver Murray
first vice president. in charge of trans
nortation and traffic. Mr.. Murray is
understood to be the representative CT
the new blood, which is being inject
ed into the system, and is said to have
made up slate which involves several
important changes among emp, Dyes OF
the road. w. NJ. Greene. new general
manager, will have the additional dig
rity Of vice presidency. l.. R.
Brockenbaugh is to become freight
traffic manager H. NJ Matthews, divi-
sion freight agent at Pittsburgh, will
be made general freight agent at Pitts
burgh, and the vacancy thus created
will be filled by Harry Rogers, now
the companys commercial agent at
Cleveland. 1t was with this change
of view that Mr.. Rogers, accompanied
by Mr.. Matthews, recently made a tour
OF inspection OF the eastern terminals
OF the road Andrew Stevenson. now
assistant general freight agent, will
become general freight agent at Bal
timore, in place of T. w: Galleher,
who will be retired.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
LEFT TO THE COMMISSIONERS.
Steubenville School Board Decides t

Steubenville School Board Decides to
End Long Continued Deadlock.
Special 20 the Register.
steubenville. O., August 26.-After a
deadlock and fruitless balloting for
three months for superintendent of
schools here, the Beard of Education
tonight decided to allow the County
Commissioners to elect Six Of the
twelve members have voted steadily
against Pref. H. n Mertz, the present
incumbent, who has held the position
nineteen years. 1t is said the commits
sioners favor Mertz Everybody In the
city has taken sides.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
larkersburg, w. Va, August 26.-
Soon after the departure from this city
OF the man claiming to be Sir Henry
Ho.bert Greyson, upon whom docu-
nlents were found bearing the seal
Of the Brazilian and United States gov
ernme1ts, government detective. ar
rived and is busily engaged securing
all the information possible regarding
the mysterious individual.
Greyson's sudden sickness and par
tial paralysis no doubt will be the
ending OF man of many crimes.
The government officer not only pro-
claims Greyson to be murderer, but
says he is an imposter. He states
Creyson is wanted for a murder at
Greyson, KY, and that reward of
$1,000 is offered for his arrest, he hav-
ing escaped from the officers thee,
where ne went under the name of Hen
ry Holbert and Henry Holbert Grey
son.
Greyson, who was hired by Thomas
Regain, upon the strength of the pa
pcrs he bore, to do some difficult city
engineering, proved to know very lit
tie about the work and Regain refused
to let him continue the contract,
whereupon he attempted to leave
W Nd
was pursued to Grafton, arrested by
his landlord upon warrant and
Drought back here and Jailed. He
was soon afterwards partially para
lyzed and could not talk, and thus the
papers were found upon him.
What is the most mysterious thi~ g
about the man is how he came into
possession of the papers, which are
genuine, and are certainly those of Sir
henry Holbert Greyson, of worldwide
fame for lis skill in mechanical engi-
ring ard discovering the Iteuba
diamond mines.
The theory advanced now is that the
man has been in the employ Of Grey
soRS at one time and has either stolen
the papers or has ordered the IA
NOUS Greyson also and secured them,
as the real Greysons whereabouts it
not known.
The supposed murderer succeeded in
getting away from Petersburg We'd
nesday night and is believed to be in
Philadelphia. which, place he claimed
as his home and Where the officers will
endesvor to apprehend him, as he is
50 afflicted that/he cannot possibly es-
care
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
BATTLES THE PHYSICIANS.

Special to the Register
Huntsville, w. Va, August 26.-
Archibald Matheny, a young man of
CORVALLIS, is in a condition that is
battling the skill Of all the physicians
who have attempted to diagnose his
case so far. He was afflicted in a way
that led the physicians to believe he
has hydrophobia and it was found nee
essary to fasten the man to his bed.
He keeps up a continuous barking
and snaps at everything in sight and
a belief is becoming prevalent that he
was bitten by a rabid animal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
Wool MARKET.

Bottom, August 26.-The Commercial
Bulletin will say tomorrow of the
wool market: Trading has been
somewhat more quiet this week The
auction sales have served to stay pur-
chases until outcome was made evil
dent. There is a quiet demand for
fleeces and mere attention paid to new
wool. Foreign woods have been quiet.
The sales Of the week are 1,9a3, 600
pounds domestic and $4,000 pounds
foreign
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27

LAwToN's SANITARY REPoRT.

Washington. August 2s.--Genera1
Lawton's report Of the health condi-
lions Of his troops to-day is as fol-
lows:
Santiago, Cuba. via HaytI Aug Is.
Adjutant General. Washington.
Total 557; total fever. fo3: total new
cases, IS: total returned to duty 5:
deaths, 7.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
PROBABLY LOST.

Riverside. Cal. August 26.-George
Engelke and Peter Edmiston, who
left here over year ago TO prospect
been heard from. The men went from
here to Santiago and from there start
ed ON their perilous trip. The belief
is general that both men Lave per-
ished.i
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
JOHN J.. CORNWELL

Nominated for tho state Senate In the
Twelfth District.
Special to the Register. .
Romney, w. Va, August 26.-John
]. Chorwell, of Hampshire county,
Senate by the convention of the
Twelfth senatorial district, at Moore
field, on the first ballot. The nomin-
alton was subsequently made unani.
nous, amid great enthusiasm-an cut
burst of cordial good feeling A sound,
substantial platform was adopted. and
the candidate made ringing speech
accepting the nomination. -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
ASKS DAMAGES
For Alleged Breach of Premise to
Marry = Suit Entered at Steuben-
vile.

Special to the Register.
Steubenville, Chic. August 26.-Mis SIS
Ida NJ. Reid has begun suit for $4,000
damages against Pref. James H. Low
~, for breach of promise.
The plaintiff alleges that 1889 Low
ry requested her to enter into an agree
ment to marry him when he became
thirty years Of age, but on various
preteXts he has failed to keep such
agreement Lowry is a resident and
superintendent of schools at Winters
vile lard at one time was principal of
the public school here
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

Special to the Register
Washington, Aug. 26-The United
States civil service commics on announces
that an examination will be held by its
postofiice board of examiners in Fair
mont, w. Va, September II, commencing
at o'clock a. m, for the positions of
clerk and carrier in the postofi1ce in that
city. Only citizens of the United States
can be examined. Applications should be
filed with the board of examiners at the
postoftice in Paramount before the hour
of closing business on September IS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
NINE IS RUINED.

Danville, H., August PA. H. Pen-
nett's mine took fire to-day while eigh-
teen men were in the mine. Many Of
the men were badly burned Some will
die. The men were taken out through
an air shaft. A number OF mules and
horses burned. The mine is practical
ly ruined.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
STRUCK BY A BULL WHEEL.

Harrisville, W. Va, August 26-
George Redfox. an old man, was
struck in the back by revolving bull
wheel in the Plum Run field and his
lower limbs were completely para
lyzed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
-------77-77l
INTERPRETER APPOINTED.

Washington August 2G.-Capt Juan
S. Hart, First REGIMENT United States
Volunteer infantry has been detailed
to duty as Interpreter TO the American
military commissioners in Cuba and
has been ordered from Galveston to
Washington reporting to Major Gener-
al Wade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
BOOZE FOR CHINA.
A Milwaukee Brewery Books an
O. der for Sixty-Seven Carloads Of
Beer.

Milwaukee, August 26.-What may
be expected in the way of increased
and it's newly acquired territory is
fairly illustrated by an order for bot
tied beer received by a brewing COM
pany of this city. It's China agent
has cabled an order for sixty-seven
carloads for immediate shipment. The
cars are being loaded and will be for
warded by special trains, via the Can
adian, Northern and Central Pacific
routes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
MET THE PRESIDENT,

Washington. August 26.-Senor vi
una, the new minister from Chill to
his country was accompanied to the
Fhite Honse to-day by Secretary Day
n presented to the President. There
the usual exchange of diplomatic
ings incident to the reception of
minister.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
NO WONDER; LOCK AT THE NAME

Berlin. August 2S.-A report is pub
lished in some Of the papers that the
yersischerungs Bank has failed with
liabilities of several millions and no as
sets. The bankers, it is said. have dis
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
COMING TO AMERICA.

London, August 26.--Mr. and MrE
George Vanderbilt and Mr. John Drew
the actor. are passengers on the Hamk
burg-American liner Auguste victoriat
which left Southampton for New YORK
to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
WILL NOT ATTEND.

Madrid, August 26.-The Carlists
ard Republican members of the Cortes
have decided net to attend the forth
coming session: and they will issue a
minifesto to the country explaining
the reason for their absence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
ToBACCo-UsING MINISTER'S

Columbus, August 26-The Central
Chic Conference of the Christian
Ca h adopted unanimously to-day a
res Ation barring from the confer
ence lany minister who uses tobacco
il All form.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
M'KINLEY TO ATTEND
The Big Peace Jubilee in Chicago in
October

Chicago, August 26.-The Times
Herald says: President Mckinley has
accepted the invitation to attend the
peace jubilee, to be held in Chicago,
in October. He will possibly be ac-
companied by Lyman j. Gage, Secre-
tary Of the Treasury. and John D.
Long, Secretary of the Navy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
PENSIONS RaNT'ED.

Washington ID. C., August 26.-Pen-
sions granted West yirginians: re
issue and inerease-Jonathan e. Crib
bic, Tacy. s. to So. Original widows,
etc.-Minors Of John J. Pearson, Roi-
lin, SIS. Restoration and increase
Thomas c. Davis. dead. Wildcat. SO to
s12. Increase--CaIvln J. Cottrill,
Webster, SIS to so.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
MORE MEN FROM SANTIAGO.

New York, August 26.-The United
States transport Comanche arrived
this morning from Montauk The
Ccmanche landed $50 officers and men
OF the Twenty-ffth Infantry at Mon
tauk, from Santiago
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
AiIS,SED A RICH STAKE.

D6ress Office Burglars Working at
Wi.liamstown-How SIS 900 was Saw
Cd.
tj'ecial to the Register.
Marietta, o., August 26.-The Ohio
River railroad depot at Williamstown,
OPPOSITE Marietta, was entered by
burglars last night and the safe blown
OPEN with dynamite. Only five dollars
M cash was secured, but the. thieves
came very close to making rich haul.
The First National Bank of this city
expected to receive a shipment of s15,-
DIDO from Pittsburg yesterday, but
learning that the money was on a late
tfain and would have to be held at
Nilliamstown over night they stopped
Id at Wheeling The supposition is
tAat the shipment had been tipped off
to the burglars.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27
SPANISH OFFICERS
Concede the Superiority CT the Amer
lean Artillery - Prisoners Health
Improved.

Madrid, August 26.--The Spanish
army officers who arrived on the
steamer Alicante, which reached Cor
unna on the oath instant. with the
first Of the Spanish repatriated sol
sentatives Of the Madrid press at Cor
unna The officers declared that both
the American and Spanish nations adj
hered to the methods Of civilized war
fare throughout the campaign. They
conceded the superiority Of the Amer
lean artillery.
The health Of the troops which ar
rived by the Alicante Is already great
ly improved
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-27

DIED At FERNANDfNA.

Youngstown. o. Aug. z-sergeant HI
ney Wolfe. Of Company n, Fifth Refl-
ment. Of Ohio. whose home is In this city.
died at 2.29 this forming at Fernandina.
Fla