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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
BIG MEXICAN LOAN.
The Greatest Financial Undertaking Ever
Essayed by j. r. Morgan & Co.

NEW YORK, July 12.-J. P. Morgan
& Co. announce to-day the terms OF
the Mexican gold loan of 1899, amount
ing to $110,095, 900 in American gold,
22,7O0,000 pounds in the English equiv
alent and 463, OSO, 900 in German marks.
This is the largest financial scheme
ever undertaken by the Morgan house,
and it is presumed that their fee viii
be largely in excess of 100000, which
was their fee in several railroad reor-
CARNATIONS
The issue will be made simultaneous
ly in Berlin, Frankfort, Amsterdam,
London and New York.
The subscription books will be OPEN
ed at 10 o'clock this morning and will
remain open until September 1st, and
the bonds will be made out to bearer"
and will bear five percent interest.
The principal and interest of the
bonds are payable in gold, free from all
Mexican taxes.
The bonds are to be issued at 991s
per cent of their value, together with
interest accrued from July /, 1899, to
time of payment, that is S965.15 and
interest per bond of 1910 or 200 pounds.
Z In announcing the loan, j. P. Nor
gan & Co. say:
THE bonds or their proceeds are In
tended exclusively to retire the exist
ing foreign loans of the United States
of Mexico, viz: The six per cent loans
of 1888, 1890 and 1893, and the five per
cent Tehuantepec loan heretofore Is
sued in London and Berlin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
SENSATIONAL AFFAIR.
A Mar eta Newspaper Man Gets the Worst
of it All Around - Twice Beaten and
Finally Locked Up.
IL Il De-

Special to the Register.
MARIETTA, Ohio, July 12.-William
Schlaubach, a well known merchant, was
arrested and bound over to court tonight
on the charge of assault with intent to
kill, giving bond in the sum of $1,000.
The charge was preferred by John H.
Snodgrass a well known newspaper man.
Schlaubach accused Snodgrass of insulting
his wife, which charge, however, Snod
grass vehemently denies. Walking up TO
Snodgrass in the street Schlaubach struck
him with chair and fed. Later Snod-
grass was arrested by Marshal Dye and
Officer Ray at the instigation of Schlau-
bach, and when he tried to tell his story
was given a clubbing and taken TO the
city prison, from which he was at once
released by the mayor The rough treat
ment accorded him has aroused storm of
indignation among his friends. A sensa-
tional incident of the affair was an assault
upon Lawyer r. A. Underwood, who was
struck in the face by Marshal Dye while
protesting against Snodgrass being locked
up without opportunity to give bond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13

WASHINGTON July 12-Repre-
sentative R. B. Hawley, of Texas, who
is now in Washington, to-day made
public the following statement with
reference to the food situation in that
State:
'.The disaster which has overtaken
the communities in southern Texas is
without parallel in our country. AT
some points the precipitation was 312
feet in sixty hours, resulting in a flood
of enormous proportions, covering an
area of many square miles to a depth
of from five to twenty feet, and a loss
of from twenty-five to forty million
dollars.
mo less than twenty populous towns
have been inundated as we'll as thou
sands of well established and we'll or
dered farms which, to-day, are in a
complete state Of desolation. Practi-
cally every work animal, and every
milk COW, together with all stock cattle
and every vestige of vegetation have
been swept away, leaving the country
completely devastated. Within the in
fluence of this awful disaster resided
over one hundred thousand people, al
most half OF whom are in a state of
helplessness to-day, except as they may
be provided for by those who are gen.
erous and able to assist them.
"The whole State Of Texas is alive
to the situation and is doing its utmost
to relieve the suffering. 1t is, how
ever, impossible for the State alone
within the time necessary to succor
the people to come to their relief.
When the great Johnstown flood Oc-
CURED, Pennsylvania could have easily
taken care Of their own if given time,
but at times was, at it is now, the es-
sential factor, they were obliged to
appeal to a generous public in every
part of the Union, and from every
quarter the relief as immediate on a
scale commensurate with the disaster.
ITO this public the flood district of
Texas appeals to-day to supply the
necessaries of life until the horrors of
the flood shall have passed, and the
people shall be in a position to again
address themselves to the task of re-
establishing their homes.
For this purpose, it is urged
through the press, the commercial
bodies and municipal authorities of
every city of the Union, that this APP
peal be answered.
"For the distribution of this relief,
a system is being organized through
out the flooded district Immediately
under the direction of the Governor of
Texas, to whom all contributions
should be addressed at Austin, Texas,
and under whose care every dollar
will be judiciously and effectively ex-
pended"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
ROBBERS USED DYNAMITE.
A Passenger Train Held Up and the
Express Car Blown Open.
THE CREW WAS INUNDATED.
EXPRESS AGENT GLOVER SAYS
THE ROBBERS GOT NOTHING
FOR THEIR TROUBLE-MOUN
ED OFFICERS ON THE TRAIL OF
THE OUTLAWS.

TRINIDAD, Col, July 12.-South-
bound passenger train No. on the
Colorado & Southern railway was rob-
bed last night by four men at a point
five miles south of Folsom, N. M.
The hold-up occurred at 1890 o'clock
at the same point at which the passen-
ger train was held up last September.
After the train had been brought to
standstill and the crew hsf been intim-
idated by guns, the robbers used dyna-
mite with good effect, blowing open
the sides of the express car. Supt.
Webb and the Wells, Fargo express
agent, Glover, both state positively that
nothing was secured by the robbers.
Mr.. Webb left. for the scene of the
hold-up on a special train accompanied
by officers with horses. He is confident
he will be able to overtake the robbers.
There were but few passengers on the
train and they were not molested.
AS soon as the robbers had searched
the express car they mounted horses
which were hitched nearby and firing
few shots to alarm trainmen and pas
sengers, fed without an attempt to go
through the mail car. Parties here
who claim to know, say that there was
a large amount of money in the express
safe, as we'll as valuable express mat
fer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
OIL n E WIS.

Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, July r.
The steady increase which petroleum
is making has caused general revival
of the oil business hereabouts, and al
though operators have been hampered
somewhat by the advance in cordage,
rig irons, etc., they are willing to go
ahead with developments with oil at
S1,21 and are making preparations to
drill even in the deep sands.
Dotson & Co. got buster on the
Campbell farm, near Creston.
The Spillman Oil Company have be-
gun operations on the James Swan
ginia, and have lumber. machinery,
ETC., on the grounds. The same COM
pany intends testing the territory on
the Ohio side of the river near CALI
polls, whether they strike oil or not.
Unknown parties are also making
preparations to test the territory near
the Baltimore & Ohio railroad station
at Belpre, o.
In the Big Run field, the Henderson
Oil Company got small producer in
their No. 8 S. Brookover. They are
also rigging up a second well on the
C. P. Morrison farm, which will begin
drilling soon. The developments in
this field have been somewhat retard-
ed by the general cleaning up which
operators have been giving their
leases and wells which has greatly
increased in production. c. NJ. May
hugh has made preparations to start
his Hanes farm well. The Cleveland
Oil Company, on Drake, are cleaning
out all their wells a location has
also been made IN this field for a well
on the Brookover farm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
WORK FOR A YEAR IN SIGHT.

POTTSTOWN Pa, July 1.-THE extern
sive shops of the Pottstown Bridge Works
started active operations to-day after
years of idleness. The force which COM
menced this morning will be steadily in
creased until the different departments
are filed up with at least 1900 hands.
Work was commenced on an order for
1000 tons of structural iron for the New
York Shipbuilding Company, whose plant
is about to be built at Camden n.
The order will keep the works busy for
one year. 1t required one month to put
the plant in order for the resumption Of
work
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STAMPING OUT THE fever.
Heroic Measures Adopted by General
Wood at Santiago.
SOLDIERS Lave THE CITY-A
STRICT QUARANTINE HAS
BEEN ESTABLISHED-NO SHIPS
PERMITTED TO TOUCH AT THE
WHARvES, AND TRAVELLERS
MUST UNDERGO DETENTION.
ALL HEADQUARTERS MOVED
TO CRISTO.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 12-Gen.
Leonard Wood. in command of the
department of Santiago, issued general
order No. 81 to-day, establishing quar-
antine. All officers of the government
and employees are forbidden to enter
the city with the exception of those be-
longing to the department. Major Carr
and Surgeons Mendoza and Nunez are
detailed to take charge of the fever
patients in the city hospital, which is
placed under strict regulations, Other
officers will have charge of the yellow
fever hospital on the island.
The mayor is directed to close all
American hotels and saloons, to forbid
other liquor dealers to sell intoxicants
to Americans and to arrest all intoxi-
Gated Americans or loiterers in saloons.
The principal hotels and saloons are
designated by name.
The pack trains have been ordered to
establish camps outside the city and all
the troops will be moved TO Songo, ex-
cept one company at MORO castle.
The headquarters of all the depart
ments were moved to-day to Cristo and
the railroad and steamship lines are
forbidden to bring Americans into the
city. No ships are permitted to touch
at the wharves.
The strictest regulations have been
established for the protection from
fever of the company of soldiers at
MORO castle. Supplies are to be left
at road depot and will be taken to the
soldiers by teams from the camp. No
travellers will be permitted to leave
here without having undergone five
days detention in camp.
Gen. Wood proposes to adopt heoroic
measures to stamp out the fever.
The work of moving the division
headquarters and the troops was COM
pleted this evening. No soldiers are
now here except the company at Nor
TO Castle.
Many Americans have been arrested
under the terms OF Gen. Woods or
der.
Thousands of Cubans are arriving
with arms. They will receive three
rations, but must wait at least q
month for payment.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Adju-
tant General to-day received a dispatch
from Col. Comba, at Boniago, near San
tiago, announcing the death Of Capt.
Thomas NJ Woodrcff, adjutant of the
Fifth infantry. He died Of yellow
fever last night. Capt. Woodruff was
a West Point graduate appointed from
the District of Columbia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
ANOTHER DENIAL.
Secretary Alger Again Declares That He
Will stay in the Cabinet-Asks for speci-
ficatiOus

viii Stay in the Cabinet-Asks for Speci-
fcations.
WASHINGTON, July 12-Secretary Al
ger to-day made to representative Of
the Associated Press his first personal
statement concerning the reports that he
is about to resign from the cabinet. When
asked as to the truth Of the rumors the
Secretary said:
What do you mean exactly?"
81 mean to ask whether or not the
stories that you are to retire from the
cabinet in the near future are true?."
There is nothing in these reports but
air. replied the Secretary. II shall not
retire this year certainly, and cannot say
as to the future. My private business and
the state of my health will govern my
future course.
These constant assaults and repeated
baseless reports are, of course, very an
noying to me and extremely distressing to
my family, but / have never yet retired
under fire and do not propose TO do so
now. Nothing that / have ever heard of
or known of has been so cruel as these
attacks upon me. If my critics can point
to one thing in my official career | have
done that | ought not TO have done, or
have not done that l should have done
shall be very glad TO surrender my present
official duties
Secretary and Mrs. Alger will leave
Washington next Friday to spend Satur-
day and Sunday at Long Branch with Vice
President Hobart. The Secretary was
guest OF the Vice President last summer
for a day or two and was so well pleased
by his entertainment by the Vice President
who is his intimate friend, that he will
repeat the trip.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
WHY HE WENT.

Governor Atkinson Gave the Outside
World Practical Demonstration.
Special to the Register
CHARLESTON, w. Va, July r.
Governor Atkinson and Private Secre-
tary Boggs returned to-day from
Mingo county, where the Governor re-
ceived the surrender of Elias Hatfield.
The Governor says he went on the mis-
sion to show the outside world that
West Virginia was not bad place, and
that the Governor could go anywhere
in the State with entire safety.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
TRIP POSTPONED.

The President Will Await Improvements
in Mrs. McKinley's Health Before Going
west
WASHINGTON, July 12.-The Pres
ident has decided to postpone his trip
to St Paul until October if Mrs. Nc
Kinley's health will not permit him to
go earlier, and he does not desire to
go without her. In October he has
made positive engagement to attend
the Chicago celebration. and if his ST.
Paul trip is postponed until that time
he will extend his journey from Chi
cago to the Twin Cities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
FIRST PRACTICE MARCH
OF the West Virginia National Guard Will
Begin on July 90.

Special to the Register
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, July 12.-
The first of the practice marches which
have been ordered by the adjutant gem
eral for the West Virginia National
Guard will start from Parkersburg
July 20. Major Charles E. Morrison's
battalion, composed of two companies
from Huntington and two from Park
ersburg, will leave here on that day and
will march to Elizabeth, Writ, county,
where they will go into camp. The
march and camping period will cover
ten days, and the companies will be on
full pay during that time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
WRITING PAPER TRUST.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. July IA special
from Appleton, Wis, says the writing
paper trust is now an accomplished fact
The number of mills in the trust will be
much smaller than was at first anticipated
The company has been incorporated with
a capitalization of SIS. 900 and ST. e00. 900
will be issued in bonds. The offices of the
company will be at Springfield. Mass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
FAVOR ANNEXATION.
General Rosser Says People In Cuba All
Want the American Flag to Float Per-


Want the American flag to Float Per-
nianertIv.
WASHINGTON, July 12.-Brigadier
General Rosser, who has just reached
Washington from Cuba, called at the
White House to-day. Gen. Rosser
has been mustered out and is on his
way home to Virginia When asked
about Cuban affairs, he said:
Many things are moving along
smoothly, but there is almost universal
complaint about the enforcement of
tariff rules and laws at Havana The
trouble, of course, is that military men
have not been trained in these mat
tiers. The different officials fix differ
ent duties on goods"
When asked about the sentiment for
annexation, Gen. Rosser said: mo
man on the island with a dollars
worth of property ever wants to see
the United States flag pulled down.
They know it means anarchy, chaos
and oppression"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
GRANITE QUARRY COMBINE.

PORTLAND. Me. July Thames G.
Patterson, Jr., vice president of the
New England granite works, confirms
the report that combination of vari-
Gus eastern quarries is under way.
There are about fifteen properties
which will be included in the combine
which will represent some $4,000, 900
CAPITAL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
MAI. ATKINSON NOTIFIED.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, July IL
Maj Howard Atkinson, who command
ed a battalion in the Second West Vir-
ginia regiment. received telegram to-
day from Adiutant General Corbin, no.
tifying him of his appointment as
captain in the REIMBURSEMENT infantry
volunteers now at Camp Mead. but to
leave soon for service in the Philip
pines. Major Atkinson was in the
Philippines several years ago
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
CHARTER ISSUED.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, July ia
charter was granted to-day to the
Stewart Mercantile CompaSy, of
Charleston, with an authorized capital
of ten thousand dollars. The company
is organized for the purpose of carry
ing on a general mercantile business.
The incorporators are R. G. Hubbard,
c. R. Stewart, Ellis Amos. Arabella
Stewart and H. L. Rigg, all of Charles
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
FURNACE PUT IN BLAST.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, July 1.-THE
Thomas Iron Company's Hellertown
furnace wa sput In blast to-day. CIV
ing employment to $50 hands, after a
long suspension. The company's iron
ore mines near Hellertown are being
got in readiness for mining again. after
twelve years idIeness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
BACK AT THE OLD RATES.

SHARON, Pa, July 1.-THE blast
fIJErace employees at Sharpsville, who
declared strike July i, for an adj
vance of 20 cents per day, returned to
work to-day al the old rate of wages.
ABOUT $40 men were involved. The
strike caused heavy loss TO thu
operators
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

LIyERPOOL,-Arrived: Steamer Rhine
land Philadelphia.
SIMULTANEOUSLY Steamer sr.
Louis New York.
BREM EN--Arrived: Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse, New York
QPEENSTOwN--Arrfv Aurania, from
New York for Liverpool
IoNDON-Arrived Nanitou. New York.
ROTTERDAM-Arriye Naasdam New
York.
ITVERPOOI1-Arriyed TTitania. Boston.
NEW YORK-Arrived: Furnessia, Gias.
gow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
A RIoToUs DEMONSTRATION.

LILLE, France, July 12.-Serious rioting
has followed the acquittaI of Father Fla
m!dien, OF the school OF the Christian
Brothers here. who was charged with
numbering a boy in that institution
Thousands of persons paraded the streets
shouting Down with the Jesuits," and
smashing windows
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
BOTH DEAD.
A Young Mother. Grieving Over the
Death of Her Baby. browns Herself and

Young Mother. Grieving Over the
Death of Her Baby. browns Herself and
Son.
PUTNAM, Conn.,, July 12.-Mrs.
Chauncey Talbot, aged % years, the
wife of we'll known business man OF
this place, drowned herself and her
two-year-old boy in the Quinebaug
river to-day. The bodies were recov-
cred. The young woman left the house
with her child some time between mid
night and 2 a. m. Their absence was
not discovered until four hours later,
when a note which had been left by
Mrs. Talbot was found. 1t stated that
hersbody and that of the boy would be
found in the river at certain point.
Two months ago an infant child died
and since then the young mother has
grieved greatly. 1t is believed that her
mourning made her victim of tenn
porary alteration which illuminated In
her deed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
PECULIAR ACCIDENT
Young Mans Skull Fractured by the Break
ing Of a Horses Harness.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, July 12.-While
assisting his father at harvest this af-
ternoon, David Palmer, residing twelve
miles east of this city, met with pecu-
liar accident which will probably re-
suit fatally. While driving a horse
operating a hay fork, a tug broke, caus-
ing the singletree TO fly back with ter
rife force, striking David In the fore
head. A physician was summoned and
an examination disclosed fracture.
An once OF brain tissue was removed in
dressing the injury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
TUBE WORKS CONSOLIDATION
The Third Largest Iron Making Con-
Germ in the World.

ONLY BY THE CAR
NEGIE COMPANY AND KRUPS.
WILL EMPLOY TWENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND MEN AND WILL
COMPETE IN ALL THE MAR
KETS OF THE WORLD-THE
NET EARNINGS ESTIMATED AT
BETWEEN SIX AND SEVEN
MILLIONS SAVING IN GEN
ERAL EXPENSES TO BE FROM
TWO TO THREE MILLIONS.
CAPITAL STOCK IS $80,000,000,
AND DIVIDENDS ARE ALREADY
IN SIGHT-FRANK J. HEARNE
TO BE IN CHARGE OF MANU-
sFACTURING UNDER THE NEW
CORPORATION.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
WOOD WORKERS STRIKE.

SCRANTON, Pa, July 12.-The wood
workers We're called out on strike to-
day, tying UP completely every plan
Ing mill and shop in the city. The
strike was ordered by the National
Association in sympathy with the
strike of the carpenters for an eight
hour day. The latter shows no signs
of coming to an end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
GERMANY PERSISTS
In Her Refusal to Accord Fair Treatment
TO American Reef and Beef Products.

TO American Beef and Beef Products.
WASHINGTON. July 12.-Acting
Secretary Brigham, of the Agricultural
Department had conference with the
President this morning. Both the
Agricultural and State Departments
have received information that Bel
GUM has removed some of the restr-ic-
tons as to the importation OF Ameri-
can beef cattle and beef The Agricul-
tural Department has been informed
that Germany, upon learning OF Bel
gums action, Immediately issued a
decree unfavorable to beef products
from Belgium, thereby preventing
American beef from reaching Germany
by reshipment from Belgium. Score
tary Hay said this morning that the
State Department has not yet received
advices as to Germany having taken
the action charged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
WHEELING, W. VA, THURSDAY, JULY 10, 49,
OVER THREE FEET Of HA1ER|
Fell Within Sixty Hours in the South
ern Part Of Texas,

RESULTING IN A FLOOD UMPIRE
CEDENTED IN THIS COUNTRY.
REPRESENTATIVE HAWLEY
TELLS OF THE AWFUL DE-
STRUCTION WROUGHT, AND
THE DESTITUTION AND SUF-
FERING THAT MUST FOLLOW.
AN APPEAL FOR AID THAT
SHOULD MEET WITH A QUICK
AND HEARTY RESPONSE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
WILL FINISH TO-DAY

PARIS July z. AT the session Of the
Venezuelan arbitration commission to-day
Sir Richard Webster. the British attorney
general. in continuing his presentation OF
the case Of Great Britain brought his
chronological review up to 1Sss. He wiz
close his speech tomorrow,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
Oil MARKET.

OIL CITY. Pa, July 12.-Credit bal
anees s1.21; certificates closed at
s1221s for cash oil; no sales. Ship
ments, 6S,S2S barrels; average, 1865
barrels; runs, $3.50 barrels, average,
T6O15 barrels
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-13
The weather.

WASHINGTON, July I2.-Forecast for
Thursday ard Friday.
For West EirRinia--Partiy cloudy Thurs
dai. threatening and cooler Friday: var
liable winds
For Western Pennsylvania Parity
cloudy Thursday with cooler In southern
portion fair Friday: variable winds.
For Ohio-Threatening and cooler Thurs
day, threatening Friday variable wsndA
Mr.. G. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gigt. made the following observations Of
the temperature yesterday: q. M. IS.
Weather fatg.