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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-18
JEEKs NOTIFIED
OF ISIS HomipatIon Tor GovsFnOr by th'
PennsyIvania Democracy.


OF ISIS Bomipatlon Tor Governor BY the
PennsyIVania Democracy.
BEDFORD, Pa. August 1.-The
Hon. George A. jerks, of Brookyllle,
was this afternoon formally notified by
D. C. Dewitt, of Towanda, that he Is
the standard bearer OF the Democratic
party In this state for the coming CAM
paign. The committee was called to
order promptly at o'clock p. m. by
Levi NcQulston, OF Butler. D. C. De-
witt was nominated and elected chair
man. He said In part:
Gentlemen and Hon. George A.
jerks, by authority Of the Democratic
state convention, held at Altoona on
June 20, we were appointed committee
to notify you that the state convention,
having full confidence in your ability,
Integrity and industry, unanimously
made you its nominee"
He said further: 1T has been said in
many newspapers in the eastern part Of
the state, but not In the western part,
that n. s. Quay influenced the Altoona
convention and that you, It's nominee
for governor, and him have a friendly
understanding"
This speech was followed by the
speech OF Mr.. jerks In which he denied
very strongly the accusation. Mr..
jerks was followed by Hon. William
II. Snowden, candidate for attorney gem
eral. who made n very strong speech and
said in part: I'VE are fully united in
our support OF the President in the war
with Spain. There are happily no DIFF
e. - re
this important question, and our coun-
try never presented a grander spectacle
before the world than It did in the COM
plete unlhcatlon of all her citizens in
our recently ended war with foreign
nation. The corruption and prohigacy Of
the last two Republican legislatures
cannot be successfully hidden from the
people In this campaign under the slo-
gan OF the war. Protection and sound
money for these matters are now In
controversy in this commonwealth so
far as the same relates TO national poll
tics"
He said In closing: by their fruits
ye shall know them. In my discussion
of public problems shall always re-
member the biblical injunctions: Thou
Shalt not steal nor bear false witness
against thy neighbor. Honesty Is the
best policy and that truth is mighty and
In the end must prevail"
After the formal notification speech
by Chairman Dewitt and the accept
ance speech by Mr.. jerks, Mr.. Snowden
and some of the prominent politicians
were called upon for few words.
Among those who spoke was Hon. B,
F. Myers of Harrisburg. In closing he
said: Whether you are Democrats or
Republicans you can cast your vote for
our ticket knowing that they are the
right men in the right place" Mr.. Jo-
seph Howley, county chairman Of Allie
gheny, made good plea for the united
efforts in the coming campaign. The
meeting closed with patriotic air by
Toerge's orchestra, Of Pittsburgh.
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Last night there was a meeting of the
river improvement convention cammit-
tee on finance at the rooms of the cham
Der of commerce, and under the ener-
getic leadership Of the chairman, Mr..
Morris Horllheimer, the work of solicit
ing funds to defray the convention ex-
penses Is to be started without delay.
two of the subcommittee having ar
ranged to begin To-day.
IThe chairman stated that the meeting
was called for the purpose of ascertain
Ing. II possible, Just how much money
will be needed by the committees; to
divide the committee Into sub-commit-
tees for the different sections OF the
city, and to arrange for the speedy
starting of the work OF this committee.
After lengthy discussion, the cum
mittee was divided into the following
subcommittee:
For Main street, from the creek north
to Ninth street-FraDk G. Caldwell,
Ned Stalnaker. ]. H. Lancaster, G. w.
Lutz, Morris Horkheimer.
For Market street and the side streets,
from the creek north to Ninth street
George ]. MathlsOn, George Wise,
Harry w. Mcclure, j. w. Grub, NJ.
Somehow.
Manufacturers-cecll A. Robinson, H.
C. Richards, Paul o. Reymann, Allen
Brock.
Two of these committees, those for
Main and Market streets, are to begin
their canvassing tour this morning.
The Main street committee will meet at
the Office Of Horkhelmer Brothers, at 10
o'clock, and the Market street commit
tee Is called to gather at the office of
Captain Mathison, at the same hour.
The manufacturerS committee will be-
gin its work in few days, and all the
subcommittee will push their work
along with all possible rapidity, as the
time is none too long IN which to raise
the 5000 that 1t Is estimated will be
needed to entertain the convention in a
proper and liberal manner.
Captain Mathison stated that the Car
roll Club auditorium would be ten
dered to the committees for the busl-
hess sessions OF the convention, also the
parlors for committee meetings during
the two days Of the convention, and the
entire club house would be open TO the
visitors.
Chairman Beans, Of the entertainment
committee, reported that 1t would meet
this evening at the chamber of COM
merce to outline It's plans, and he be-
lIeved that $1,000 would be needed for
the entertainment OF the convention.
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BOSTON, Aug. 1.-THE American
Wool and Cotton Reporter will say to-
morrow of the wool trade: Taking the
market as a whole, the situation is very
quiet. Everything now depends upon
the goods market, which stu falls to re-
spond to expectations. The sales this
week may be considered surprisingly
large in view OF the talk about duh bus
mess, which has been heard on every
side. AS matter OF fact, however. the
total has been materially enhanced by a
few large transactions. In point Of
numbers. the sales seem to be increas-
ing from week to weeks but the frag-
meutary character OF the sales is also
apparent. The sales OF the week In
Boston amount to 2,025,00O pounds do
nestle and 541, 900 pounds foreign, max.
Ing a total Of 2.5650O0 against a total OF
3, $3.50. 600 for the previous week and
total OF 10, 100000 for the corresponding
week last year. Sales since January !,
1883 amount 10 1893, $40 pounds, against
2SS, III, 600 pounds al this time last year.
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The marks at p. m. showd 8 feet 10
inches and falling slowly. Weather
cloudy and warm, with light showers
The Queen City passes down this
morning with n big trip for Cincinnati
and western and southern ports.
Captain Sweeney. OF the Hudson, is
walking on air these days. Last Sun
day he had race with the New South,
and threw water over the bows Of the
latter in about an hour. The Hudson
has been running In the Cuney island
trade, but Is now in the south.
The Hudson line OF MorGantown pack
cts has been turned over 10 stock
company, and It is probable that a line
of eide wheelers will be built before
long. The boats will be up to date in
every respect. The old boats will be
placed in the short line trade.
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Nay moi Nnmlnntr a rIe.st.

FORT WORTH. Texas, August H.
1t was practically settled to-day that the
temporary organization of the Repub-
lcan state convention will not be made
permanent, as the white delegates do
not want the colored chairman to pre-
side. Congressman Hawley. of Calves
ton, may be selected to preside perma-
nently. While 1t has not been decided
TO put up a state ticket the idea is gain
ing ground and may be carried through.
Hon. Waller Burns, OF Houston, is the
most prominent name mentioned thus
far to head the state ticket, II II should
be desired to make nominations. Bar
nett Gibbs, who seeks Republican en-
dorsement as the PopuiIst gubernato-
rial nominee, is not making any head
UNIV
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PARIS, August l7.-At the cabinet
council this morning the minister OF
foreign AFFAIRS, NJ. Deloasse, read dis
patches from President Mckinley and
the queen regent OF Spain, thanking
the President and government OF the
French republic for their good Offices In
promoting negotiations NJ. Delcasse
added that the governments at Wash
lngton and Madrid, desiring 10 give
France a proof OF their high esteem and
confidence. had selected Paris as the
scene Of the negotiations for the final
treaty OF peace.
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Estimated results OF the operations Of
the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago &
ST. Louis Railway Company for one
month and seven months, ended July 81,
1893, and lncrease or decrease as COM
pared with corresponding periods OF
1897:
July-Gross earnings, {i.23i, S92 %: In
crease, 360.G57 A. Operating expenses,
ssh ,s6l O2: Increase. $s2,s24 GO. Net earn
4nEs, $3.50, O2S 20; decrease, S22,i77 10. In
feTest on bonds, rentals, etc. S2s6,S00 0S;
increase. b9T63 II. Profit, f73,l29 ~; de-
crease, Ssl $50 20.
seven monthB-Gross earnings, S.77i,-
175 90; Increase. $7Gi.75s %. Operating
expelses, 16.7OO,3is a; increase, $685.
Oh %. Net earnings, &2.0iO,SG2 %: de-
crease, S1sA, 255 7s. Interest on bonds,
rentals, etc. Ri,9s0,41t 10; increase.
SiSs.5O5 o.. Profit, 33O+5O So; decrease,
f322 758 So
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TowANDA. Pa, August 1.-THE
most terrific electrical storm expert
enced here in many years, passed over
the central part of this county this
morning. The storm was accompanied
by wind OF almost cyclonic velocity and
great damage was done to tobacco and
fruit trees. In some places almost en-
tire orchards were RACED and shade
trees by the score were uprooted. At
Rummerleld, a short distance from
here. lightning struck and burned a
dwelling house, young man named
ChIlson being instantly killed.
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TINDLAY, o., Aug. 17.-Lghtning
struck large oil tank belonging to the
Buckeye Pipe LIpc Company on the
tank farm west OF the city to-day COM
A terrific explosion followed which
shook the buildings In this city The
ilrc spread TO outbuildings, track and
fences and destroyed fifteen cars be-
longing to the Lake Erie n Western
Railroad Company. The total loss Is
estimated Mt 800 900.
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THE RIVER
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES

Charleston. .RANAwHA, $50 a m.
Pittsburgh. AVALON, 2 p. m.
Sistersviile.. RUTH, $3.50 p. m.
Darlington. LEROY, $3.50 p. m.
Steubenville. n. NJ. BAYNE, 800 p. m.
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
Pittsburgh. III. K. BEDFORD, $3.50 A. n
Cincinnati. QUEEN CITY, n m.
Pnrkersburg. ARGAND, II a m
Matamoras. :. ELOiSB, ii a. m.
Sistersville. RUTH, $3.50 p. m.
ClarIngtOn. LEROY, $3.50 p. m.
Pittsburgh. .LOREEA, 2 q. m.
Steubenville..T. NJ. BAYEE, $3.50 p. m.
BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
Pittsburgh. VIRGINIA, 3 a, m.
Parkersburg AVALON, II a. m.
Sistersville. RUTH. $3.50 p. m.
Darlington. LEROY, $50 y, m.
Steubenville. IT. N. BAYEE, 2:S0 p. m
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LONDON. August 17.-From various
points of the continent in addition to
Nijinl-Novgorod Russia, reports have
been received of serious connagrntlons.
Extensive forest fires are raging in
the mountains near Ferrol, SpaiR. At
Schaerbeck. not far from Brussels, the
Santa Maria market place, large
building, and seven houses adjoining
were burned last evening with an ostl-
mated loss OF $4,000. The Estival mill
itary equipment factory at Lyons,
France. has also been destroyed by fire
Inst eYOning.
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OPENING OF 7RENoH CABLE
Occasion of E1ohanEs OF courts,IsS BE.
tween mckinley and Fhurr.

Occasion Of Exchange OF COuTteSlsS BE.
tween sIcIEiulsy and FAurr.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l7.-President
Mckinley and President Faure. of
France, to-day exchanged direct fellci-
tutions over the relations OF the two
countries and expressions OF mutual es-
TEEN OF the two chief executives. The
occasion was the opening OF n new cable
between Cape Cod, Mass, and Hayre on
the French coast, and the wires were
connected to effect through circuit
between the white house at Washington
and the presidential palace at Havre,
The message from NJ. Faure was as fol-
lows:
ITO HIS Excellency. Mr.. Mckinley,
President Of the United StuteS:-It af-
fords me special pleasure to lnaugurate
the new submarine communication,
which will unite more directly than
heretofore our two countries, by adj
dressing 10 you an expression OF the
feeling OF sincere sympathy existing be-
tween the French republic and the re-
pubic OF the United States. ! desire
also to renew 10 you. Mr.. President, the
assurance OF my high esteem and con-
slant friendship. FELIX FAURE."
A minute Inter, Mt 1886, President Nc
Klniey sent the following response:
To HIS Excellency, N. Faure, Presi-
dent OF the Republic OF France:-t am
happy to believe that every addition to
the means Of communication between
our two countries can serve 10 keep
alive and to strengthen that feeling OF
cordial good will which has striklngly
characterized their relations both in
early and in recent times. Permit me,
Mr.. President, most heartily to recipro-
cate your expressions OF esteem and
friendship. WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
The French ambassador was present
Mt the personal Invitation OF President
Mckinley.
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convsnlIon % IlsynrIan soelotI...

PITTSBURGH, August Il. - TIL,
twelfth biennial convention OF tho Ba.
vnrIan Societies OF North America clos
ed tonight. Cincinnati was chosen fol
tho next meeting place and the follow
ing officers were elected: President, O.
a. Klemens, New York; vice PRECEDENT
August stauff. New York; secretary
Valentine Bluckleln. Buffalo; treasurer
Daniel Young, Buffalo,
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TRAINERS OF THE YOUNG IDEA

The Marshall county teachers instl-
tnte met In lis third days sessions, IN
BenWood yesterday, and the day was
the most successful of the week in ev-
erv respect. The hot weather made the
lecture room somewhat uncomfortable,
bnt there was no tagging of interest,the
various speakers keeping their auditors
20 the throes of intense interest.
Superintendent W. H. Anderson, Of
Wheeliug, was the first speaker at the
morning session. he spoke on school
Architecture" and glorIed in the fact
that the schools are being supplied with
modern contriyances for heating and
ventilation. His talk was particularly
enjoyable.
Prof. Hodges followed on Technical
GRAMMAR" His remarks were quite
lnstruetive,and interpreted with pleas
ing anecdotes OF the victims OF poor
grammar.
The original "west Virginia Hills"
written By Dr.. Purinton in 1877, for his
class in the West Virginia University,
was next sung.
Practical Geography was nanuIeu
ably by Prof. II. c. Duncan, and 7. R.
McGlenn, OF Martins Ferry, concluded
the session with Talk on "Penman-
chip" Mr.. McGlenn is a fine penman.
Prof Citizens opened the afternoon
session. He discussed history through
the channels OF literature, and showed
how one might gain information Of
historical events and old customs in the
perusaI OF book, such as RIP Van
.Winkle," etc.
Prof. Hodges spoke on the "Art Of
Teaching" and nice talk on teachers
and teaching was made BY Prof. Joiner,
OF the Moundsvllle colored school.
Better Pay For Better Teacher"
was outlined by Prof ]. c. Gwynn, and
Prof. Duncan's talk on Mature Study"
brought the days programme TO a
close
The entertainment, last night was
well attended The following pro-
gramme was carried out:
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THE RAILROADS.

The report appearing in a Pittsburgh
paper that a number Of changes were
contemplated in the operating and pas
selger department of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad was pronounced last
night by Receiver oscar G. Murray as
absolutely without foundation.
1t was said in the report that Mr.. c.
8. wight, the present manager o:
freight traffic, was'to retire and to be
succeeded By Mr.. L. Rush Bsocken-
bruugh. now general freight agent OF
the lines west Of Pittsburgh, and Mr..
Brockeubrough was 10 be In turn sue
ceeded By Mr.. II. N, Matthews, the
present division freight agent at Pitts
burgh.
Receiver Murray, In denying the re-
port, said that Mr.. Wight was entirely
satisfactory to the receivers and had
fully demonstrated his ability to han
die with success the important duties
Of his position. He Is recognized as one
OF the clearest-headed. and most alert
freight traffic men among the trunk
lines of the country, and since coming
to Baltimore has made a notable re-
cord IN developing the freight business
Of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. Like
the returns from the freight de-
partment, the figures from the
passenger department OF the Bal
tImore G Ohio has been stead
ny growing under the direction OF
Mr.. David B. Martin, the manager Of
passenger traffic. OF Mr.. Martin Re-
celver Murray said that he was also en-
firsIy satisfactory and no Improvement
could be made by any change. Like
Mr.. Wight, Ar. Martin IS an energetic
oficIal, who Is in touch with every fea-
ture OF his department and spends
much OF his time In moving over the
system, comforting with agents and
oficiaIs and developing new avenues Of
business. In Baltimore & Ohio circles
generally the report was received with
d broad smile. and the records OF the
two departments were referred to as
the best denial OF the statement
From Baltimore Sun, August Is.
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THEY ARE SHOW TRAINS,

The twenty -four-hour trains be-
tween New York and Chicago over the
New York Central and the Michigan
Central. which were taken of on Sum
day, had been on fourteen gears, and
now # is announced that they were
taken of because they were not money
makers. A railway official, In speaking
OF this, said: From the standard OF
operating departments OF the railroads,
these fast. luXuriously equipped trains
are not regarded with much favor. They
ore not moneY-makers. For ndvertis-
lng and show purposes the limited
trains are all right. hut when It comes
to earning capacity the slower, WELL
equipped trains, catering in the great
est degree 20 the convenience OF the
general and local travel, rather than
iong-dIBtance passenger traffic, bear on
the palm. doubt II there Is n railway
running limited trains that would not
be better on without them"
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BEGIN TODAY.
River conventiopf Finance Com
mlttee Losing no Timein
STARTING ITS IMPORTANT WORK

TWO OF THE sUB-coMNlTTEEs
WILL START THEIR soL1cITING
TOURS THIS MORNING, AND
THE OTHER TWO WILL FOLLOW
LATER IN THE wEER-IT IS
ESTIMATED THAT $4,000 WILL
BE NEEDED TO ENTERTAIN
THE CONVENTION.
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OIL ,CTTY-River feet and rising.
Cloudy and warm.
WAR; EN-Rlver foot. Warm and
showers.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES feet II
inches and falling. Cloudy and warm.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES feet 10
inches and falling. weather threaten
ing.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS feet 8
Inches aud stationary.
PiTTSBURGH-River feet and fall
Ing at the dam. Raining and cool
STEUBENVILLE-Rlver G feet
Inches and FILLING. Weather clear and
warm
Observation-Disclosures 0 feet and
FILLING. Cloudy; mercury %,
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members OF the bar from all parts Of
the country. The president. William
Writ Howe. Of Louisiana. made the
annual address, The address OF welcome
was made BY Chief Justice Alton 3.
Parker.
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The Intelligencer
Portfolio Series Of
WAR PICTURES
There is No Series Of War Pictures That Equals
the Tntelligencer Series Of War Pictures. -

I Company Street.
Firing the Royal Salute.
WIlcox's Battery.
Doom OF Santiago double page)
Looking Down the Prado, Havana
Las Ias'' Ra m Principal Street in Bs'u'
The Newport"
The Recall.
Fortificatlons OF San Juan, Porto RIcA
The Princess Promenade, san Juan.
Morning Music, Chicknmauga PARK
The Company Cook, colored.
Contents Of Portfolio No. s.
Departure of the Third Relief for Nan1l
The Siege Guns Before Santiago. -.
Capture OF tho Macedonia" @ u
UNITED States"
Bravery OF Colored Troops.
The Colon"
Street In Old Madrid.
Field Practice With Artillery.
Landing OF Troops at CienfuegoS
Plcketts Charge Upon Cemetery kaEs
Mexican War News at the Village FV''
"uS 0,itsS Sam" in Cuba in the Rainy sea1'a-
Stack Arms.
The Quay, San Juan.
The Sea Wall OF San Juan. nj,
General Fitzhugh Lee and Two OF h'
The SOU caban-American omocrs at Taef
Santa it Cruz CiTcnerlne,, the Capital Of Tie
Canary Islands. ,t,,-,
A Field Battery on Exhibition
Contents Of Portfolio No. g.
Twenty-second Kansas.
Rifles Used by the Army and Navy
Mobilization OF Troops AZ Tampa ,,,,,.,
Major General Zachary Taylor N ns N. ~
Cutting the Gable at CieniueGos "
Marines on May II, 1885
The ft Gloucester sinking the Torpedo B0aiA
The Rough Riders.
The Battle OF Chippewa.
The Siege Of Charleston.
CnrthaGena.
Tho China" ,,,...-.,rrs"
Engagement Between the 'hcaTS4's'
and the Alabama"
United States Army Ambulance
View on the Paslg.
City OF San Juan. Porto Rico.
a Porto Rico Country House.
Contents Of Portfolio No. T.
Tennessee Troops Parndlng on tho Foa''A
OF July IN San Francisco,
Artesinn Well at Camp Alger;
Troops EmharkinG on the CHINA. IA
Cast Iron Projcctiies-Shells T. F." q > ."
y and 10 Inches.
Boston Boys and General Case, yr,,,r,.
Fourteenth Regulars u. $. Driillng GrsjIla
ing Hollow sluare) at the f''''-'''
Eighth Ohio Leaving Camp Alscr for sac
Hngo,
Hand TO Hand Fight at Santiago
The Battle OF the Wilderness, NIrb'"
CndIZ and View OF Port NsW
Heroic Dash Of the Seycny-L1s'
York Volunteers.
Battle OF Chapultepec.
Battle OF Vera Cruz,
Street OF the Cross, san Juan.
Exchanging Old Rifles for New.
Arrival or Bread ut Camp Alrcr.
Market Women OF Porto Rico
OUR NATION IN WAR will .appp,s1Ms
weekly, and viii be complete IN ~ ~. I'D
Parts or less, as may bc iusuNe' i,uus.
Ono contains twenty large pagc0 ~ ne
under n handsomely designed COW, j,II1s
Largo Pagcs and Cover. These foi It.ents
Readers, at nominal price OF leu
Address, 80 ~.
INTELLiGENCER. Wheeling. VIZ
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Ar.ri,on D,T AI1ocIntlon,

SARATOGA, n. y, August 1.-THE
American Bar Association began its
annual sesslon here to-day There was
. large attendance OF distinguished