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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
THE FIGHTING PARSON
Got the Worst of 1t in a Rough and
Tumble Scrap.

Special to the Register
DETROIT, Mich, December 23.-P2r-
son Axtell, who whipped Gus Dondero
in a prize fight at Royal Oak two weeks
ago, had another fight last night-a
rough and tumble scrimmage-in which
he got the worst of it. w. G. Mohen
OWLS the house that Rev. Mr. Axtell
lives in at Royal Oak. AXtell is a poor
tenant, SO the landlord says, and when
he called last night for his overdue rent
the parson assumed the aggressive, and
a fist fight ensued, the parson emerging
from it with a sprained wrist and a dis
located optic. Mohen let the house to
the parson for 81 a month, which is a
dollar less than the parsons monthly
salary. The village authorities order
ed Mohen to repair his sidewalks, and
AXtell asked to be permitted to do the
work. His request was granted. When
he sent in his bill it was for $40, and
the landlord maintained that the cost
ought not tt have been over $12. One
word brought on another and the two
men went outside the house. While
they were talking, Mohen says Axteli
squared away as if he intended to
strike. The landlord, not to be caught
mapping, put UP his guard and warded
off the blow. Then he gave Axtell a
Jolt on the jaw and sent him to the
grass. While he was Frustrated the
landlord kicked him in the wrist, and
upon rising struck him On the Eye. AK
tell, finding the place too hot, took to
his heels and fed to the house.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
CURES BLOOD POISON
A Trial Treatment Sent Free to All
Who Suffer From any Stage
o. the Disease.
Cures Canes that Hot Springs and All
Other Treatments Failed
to Even Help.

There has been discovered by the State
Medical Institute, 499 Elektron B,dg., Fl.
WAYNE, Ind, the most remarkable Blood
Poison cure ever heard of. 1t has cured all
SUCH indications as mucous patches in the
mouth, sore throat, copper colored spots,
uicerations on the body and in hundreds Of
cases where the HAIR and eyebrows had
fallen out, and the whole skin was a mass
of boris. p;mples and ulcers this wonderful
specific has completely changed the whole
body into a clean, perfect condition Of
physical health. Every railroad running
into F.. Wayne brings scores Of sufferers
seeking this rev and marvellous cure and
to enable those who canno travel to real
ize what a truly marvellous work the insti-
tuition is accomplishing. they will send free
to every sufferer a free trial treatment so
that everyone can cure themselves in the
privacy of their own home. This is the
only known cure for Blood Poison. Do not
hesitate to write at once and the free trial
will be sent sealed in plain package.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
A BAD ACCIDENT

At the Wheeling Pottery Last Eve
ning-Miss Wingard an Emp1oye,
Fell Down a Flight of Steps-Rc-
moved to North Wheeling Hos
pitnl.
Mary e. Wingard, OF the Fifth ward,
employed as a decorator at the Wheel
ing pottery, was seriously injured in
an accident last evening about six
o'clock. Miss Wingard was proceeding
down a flight Of steps at the pottery
after having finished her work, and in
some ann stumbled and fell to the
floor below. She was rendered uncon-
scious and at once cared for by those
who were nearby. The ambulance was
called and she was removed 20 the
North Wheeling hospital, where her in
juries were attended by DR.. James
Schwinn. She sustained a number OF
bruises ON her head and received a Sc
we're shaking up. Another examination
will be made of her injuries to-day as
it is thought that her jaw bone may
have been fractured. 1t will require
a day or so to determine as to whether
she was injured internally. After Sc
curing medical aid she recovered con-
seriousness and at a late hour last night
was resting as easily as could be ex-
pected.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
MOUNDSVILLE.

The travelling public generally ap-
proves the change in the schedule OF
the Moundsville, Benwood & Wheeling
railway time card. The cars are run
ming on the twenty minute system, and
travel has been exceptionally heavy all
week. The employees are clever and ac-
commodating to all their patrons, and
are careful and up-to-date IN every de-
tail, and the travelling public like 10
ride with the boys"
The curbing at the Reynolds Me-
mortal Hospital is placed in position
and the pillars are set for h fence.
The manager is now waiting on the
fencing to arrive and when completed
will give the place a very neat and
handsome appearance.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Clark and o
Chas. White will leave this morning for
Sistersville to spend their Christmas
with John Clark Of that place.
Mr.. w. F. Taylor, an employe or the
South Penn Oil Company, will arrive
home to-day to spend the holidays with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Taylor
Of Grant avenu
Miss NJ. Belle Martin, assistant
teacher of the Glendale school, left
yesterday for New Martinsyille TO spend
the holidays with friends and relatives.
DR.. j. M. Williamson, the Tomlinson
avenue dentist, was q business Wheel
ing caller yesterday.
Prof. James Gray was in our city yes
terday, attending to business at the
Court House.
E. B. Rockefeller has accepted a po-
sition with the Metropolitan Insurance
Company.
Hon. John A. Howard passed through
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
DISGUISED DANGER.

picture. In a similar manner consumption
hides itself in the disguise of a throat or
bronchial affection, making its way finally
to the lungs, where the insidious germs eat
away the victims life. A stubborn cough,
bronchitis and other throat troubles are the
first steps toward this deadly malady. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery will
prevent consumption, curing every con-
tributiug cause. Time and time again, it
has cured what local physicians have pro-
nounccd well developed consumption. It
makes the stomach healthy, the liver
healthy, the blood healthy. 1t is a reju-
venating tonic, which makes the weak
strong; puts ambition into tired people,
puts flesh on thin bodies, and vigor into
sluggish veins. 1t is a peculiar medicine
IN that its properties are preserved in any
climate without syrup, sugar or alcohol en-
tering into its composition. 1t does not era
ate cravingfor injurious stinulants. II is the
personal prescription of DR., R, V. Pierce,
of Buffalo, n. Y, whose widespread expe-
rience and success are at the service OF the
public without cost. Anybody, anywhere
can consult him free by mail,
81 will write YOU what DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery has done for me" says George
II. Belcher, Esq, of Dorton, Pix Co., Ky.
Thirteen years ago I was wounded by a ball
passing through my lung; nave had a bad
and 1t was very easy to take cold; the slightest
change of weather would cause the cough to be
80 bad ! would have to sit up in bed all night.
could not work at ali. A few mouths ago l began
using DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Have not used more than two bottles and now
can eat sleep, and work and feel Ike a new
mend Or. Picrrc's Golden Medical discovery, or
tell the good It has done me-
The no-gripc remedy for costiVeness is
~. Piszce's Pleasaait Pellets.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

sign and he withdrew as president No
vember 16, having arranged with the
directors that he and his colleagues,
Clark and Coolidge would assume the
loans, additional security being depos-
tied with the bank The recent and
repeated declines in copper retarded
settlement and the last week the bank
found itself embarrassed and forced to
ask aid from the Boston clearing house
association. Three and a half million
dollars was advanced by the clearing
house last Saturday and it was thought
no further trouble would be exper-
fenced. Early in the week, however,
heavy depositors began to withdraw
their accounts and in a few days more
than So, 800, 600 was taken from the
Globe bank and placed elsewhere.
This proved too great a strain, and be-
ing unable to secure further loans,
Comptroller DIVES was advised OF the
situation and the bank was ordered
closed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

The marks on the levee at midnight
showed Is feet 6 inches and falling.
The John w. Allies, the last of the
coal feet, has arrived at Cincinnati.
Capt. Asa Booth has returned to his
home on the Island after plotting the
towboat Alice Brown home to Pitts
burg.
The Fallie passed up at 1 p. m. shov-
ing a big string Of empties.
The Mayfower passed up at 5 p. m,
running light.
There was 6 big rush of business on
the wharf yesterday all day. especially
among the local packets.
The Ruth and the leroy carried large
numbers of holiday shoppers in and out
Of the city yesterday.
The Virginia is to-day's Cincinnati
packet. She leaves the wharfboat at 8
O'clock a. m.
The keystone State leaves at S o'clock
this morning for Pittsburg. She is re-
ported on time with a big trip.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

a consultation with Immigrant inspectors
Robert d. Layton, OF this district. on bus
mess connected with the department.
Mr.. Powderly said the alien contract la-
Dor law is being violated and the lnspect-
ors all over the country are looking for evil
dence against the violators. He says that
an unusually large numtAer OF foreigners.
who arrived i'm New York, had railroad
tickets for Pittsburg. The number of inn
migrants, Mr.. Powderly says. Is greater
than at any time since 1898. He says that
this is an indication OF prosperity. Pow
derby has kept a record of foreigners who
have come to this country during the first
four months of the present fiscal year and
1t shows an increase of Il, S5S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
BRIDGEPORT.
oca News from the Town Across
h Way.

the Way.
The funeral of Charles Branum will
take place to-day from the residence of
his father, H. G.. Branum, on Howard
street, at 2 p. N. Interment at Bridge
port cemetery.
Quite a lively scrap occurred yester-
day near the c., L. & w. depot about
ten O'Clock a. m, between two well
known Bridgeport men, and just as ons
had landed a terrific blow on his OPP
ponent's face, which left the imprint Of
mis- knuck1es and sent the man down,
Marshal Thompson arrived on the scene
and arrested both men.
The placing Of new arc lights is pro-
crossing rapidly and will be completed
in a few days.
The production of Queen Esther here
last night "a a pronounced success,
and those who missed this musical treat
tailed to witness the best amateur pro-
duction ever given in the own Mrs.
Flora Hipkins, as Queen, acted her part
~splendidly, and n would think she
was almost a real queen and us
ing the power that was given 70 the
throne at that time. John Nicely did
A-o pau " pSiINSlAOA dS ildliCui anu
also Mrs. Keller as the pronpetess, was
very good. Mr.. Neely's little daughter,
who took the part or Hamen's child, is
most worthy of mention. Miss Laura
Hopkins, as Hamen's wife. Zerrish,
whose sweet alto voice is much admir-
ed by all who have heard 1t, brought
the audience almost to tears in the
parting scene OF Hamen bidding his Wi. e
goodbye. Miss Hipkins has a bright
future before her, and always makes a
success of all parts she takes. The can
tata was given for the Good Templars,
who cleared a neat sum on the two
nights production.
Mrs. j. NJ. Reece, OF st. Clairsville,
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. l.. Henthorn is the guest Of the
Misses Cox, of Kirkwood.
Geo. Giffin and wife left yesterday
for Hanover, O., to spend Christmas
with Rev. G. C. Gifin.
Chas. Clayland, of Pittsburg, Is visit
ing his brother, Robert Clayland.
Thos. Furry left yesterday to spend
several days with friends at Sharon, Pa.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

BOSTON, December 23.-As far as
has been learned the statement made
yesterday by Fl. w. Chaplain, assignee
of the John P. Squire Co., that the ac-
counts Of the firm with the Globe Ma
tional Bank had been misrepresented
and the indebtedness of the bank shown
to be more than a million dollars, while
it really was about $500, 900, will not re-
suit in any action at present. 1t ap-
pears that the allegation against the
bank was not prompted solely by re-
cent developments, but that in one way
or another it had been made privately
since the trouble experienced by the
bank early in November, which led to
the resignation of Charles H. Cole. The
open assertion was not made until yes
terday. 1t was explained for business
reasons, but in view Of the receivership
proceedings there was no further need
of secrecy.
Mr.. Chaplin said to-day that as the
assignee of the Squire corporation, in
justice to the creditors, he felt compel
led to explain the exact situation and he
had accounted for the actual indebt-
edness of the firm. His duty ended
there, he said. and as there now was no
Globe Bank, there seemed to be little
chance for further action.
Just how the affairs of the Globe
Bank were allowed to reach such a stage
is probably known to- few outside
the former president, but it is practical
ly agreed that it was a gigantic specula-
ton in copper stocks in which Mr.. Cole
became SO much involved that the
banks money and credit was used I'M
til it was we'll nigh exhausted. The in
evitable result followed, except that the
closing Of the bank was delayed for
over a month and during the last week
was bolstered up by the clearing house
which paid its Indebtedness to the ex-
tent of many millions. The fact that
the bank was in difficulty, but yet kept
open through the aid of the clearing
house, enabled it's %depositors to with
draw their accounts and a very large
number did SO during the early part of
the week, but the city Of Boston, which
through Mr.. Coles influence, when
sinking fun commissioner, had placed
nearly four hundred thousand dollars
in the bank, failed to take the hint,
with the result that that amount will be
tied up for some time to come.
Notwithstanding the heavy over
loans, it is generally believed that the
depositors will be paid in full, or nearly
so, and that it will be the stockholders
and directors who will suffer. Unfor-
tunately a large number of savings
banks are holders of the Globes stock,
so that the loss will have to be made
good by those institutions.
Wbi1o tho Glnhc hanE nroho h1v will
never open its doors again, there seems
to be every prospect that the Broad
way bank will soon be on its feet again.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
A CHRISTMAS CANTATA
GIVEN AT THE THIRD PRESBY-
TERRAIN CHURCH LAST EVEN
INCA LARGE AUDIENCE PRES
ENT-AFFAIR WILL DE REPEAT
ED TOMORROW NIGHT.

At the Third Presbyterian church,
last evening, a cantata, entitled, Birth
of Christ" was given by the pupils of
the Sunday school. The cantata was
in three acts, consisted of thirty-three
musical numbers and some beautiful
tableaux. The performers, about fifty
in number, acquitted themselves ad-
mirably in their respective parts and
the large audience in attendance was
delightfully."- entertained. The stage
was fitted up with electric lights and
curtains for the occasion. The various
musical selections rendered were of a
high order. The principal characters
in the entertainment we're as follows:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
Marks From Above.

PITTstRURG-River 9 feet 10 inches and
falling. Raining.
STEUBENVILLE-R.ver IA feet 2 inches
and falling. Weather raining and cold.
MGRGANTOWN-River . feet 6 inches
and stationary, Weather rain.
GREENSBORO-River 8 feet 5 inches and
falling. Weather threatening.
OIL CTTY-River 4 feet 10 inches and
falling. Weather cloudy and cool.
WARREN-River / feet. Weather cloudy
and mild.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
Ala for Lnwton's Family.

TOLEDO, Ohio. December 23.-Gen.
John S. Kountz, former commander-in-
chief of the G. A. r., started a move
ment in Toledo to-day. to aid a fund
which Gen. Alger is raising for the re-
lief of the family of Gen. Lawton, Al
a public meeting tonight $1,000 was
pledged and a committee was named to-
prosecute the work here in the city OF
Gen. Lawton's nativity and at his boy
hood home, Maumee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

at the Beaumont Glass House win be
completed and ready for occupancy By
next Wednesday.
Mrs. VIM. Pugh and daughter, Of
Flushing. are the guests of the family
of Thos Pugh, OF Walnut street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
ARRESTED N CALIFORNIA
Ex-PREsIDENT COLE, OF THE
GLOBE NATIONAL BANK,
OF BOSTON,
Taken Into Custody on a Warrant
Charging EmbezxIement and
Misrepresentation of Fcnds-The
Arrest Ordered by Comptroller
Dawes = some History of the
Banks Troubles.

Los ANGELES, Cal, December 3d.
Charles H. Cole, former president of
the Globe National Bank of Boston,
which failed On Thursday last, was ar
rested at Redondo by U. S. Marshal Os-
borne, to-day, and brought to this city.
The arrest was made on a warrant
charging him with disappointing
government funds. The information
was sent from Boston to U. S. Attorney
Flint, and arrived last night.
Mr.. Cole, accompanied by his wife
and son, arrived in this city last Sun
day and registered at the Vannuy's
Hotel. Yesterday they went to Re-
dondo. He made no attempt to conceal
his identity, though evidently aware
that his arrest was probable. Mr..
Coles son stated that his father knows
absolutely nothing about the banks af-
fairs. He resigned from the presidency
of the institution about two months ago.
The family went from Boston to Salt
Lake City, where Mr.. Cole has mining
interests, and later came to Los An
geles on account of Mrs. Coles health.
Mr.. Cole has been connected with the
Globe Bank for thirty years, and his
resignation caused a sensation in Bos-
ton. The prisoner will be held here
awaiting advices from Boston.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
TOWBOAT ELIZA

Sold to the Belmont Towing Conn
pany-Ncws of the Boats and
BOatmen.
The towboat Eliza, owned by Capt.
Jacob Heatherington, was sold yester-
day to the Belmont Towing Company;
consideration $4,000. The Belmont
Towing Company is a new firm, incor-
porated recently in Ohio.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
To-Day's Boats.

Pittsburg. Ben Hur, 3 a. m.
GAINESVILLE, Lorena, 5 a. m.
Pittsfourg. K2nawha, 6 a. m.
Pitts5urg. Keystone State, I a. m.
Sistersvilie, Leroy, Z a. m.
Cincinnati, Virginia, s a. M.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
To-NIorrow's Packets.

St. Mary's, Urania, 10 a. m.
Newport, Eioise, II a. m.
Steubenville. 7. NJ. Bayne, 2:3o p. m.
Darlington, Leroy. $3.50 p. M
Sistersvilie. Ruth, $3.50 p. m.
Parkers5urg, Ben Hur, 3 p. m.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

Charleston. Greenwood.
St. Mary's, Urania.
Newport. Jewel.
Parkersburg, Bedford.
Steufoenville, 7. NJ. Bayne.
Darlington, Leroy.
Sistersville, Ruth.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

CLEVELAND. o.. December 2.-Judge
Taft, in the u. s. Circuit Court to-day. de-
listed for axation at its full tax value. dis
allowing the customary deducusls to the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

amount Of b indebtedness Of the hold
err. The suit was a test case on behat3
of fifteen national banks of Cleveland.
1t will be carried to the United State
Supreme Court.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
Stenmship Arrivals.

NEW YoRK-Arrived: Graf waldersee,
Hamburg.
NEW observation-disclosures, Liver
pool.
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Marks From Below.
The marks on the levee at midnis

PARKERSBURG-River is feet 6 inches
| and rising. Weather raining.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

CONTRACT

Believed to be Going II Drovcs TO
Pittsburg-An investigation I'm
der Way.
PITTSBURG, Pa. December 23.-Ter-
renee V. Powderly, commissioner Of immt-
grafton. was in Pittsburg to-day and held
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

When Grip prevails. Cough Syrups.
Emulsions. Inhalers and even PILLS and
Plasters are palmed of as cures.
But the true cure is 'T7' prepared by
DIR. Humphreys in 1894 when Grip was rag
ing and the people panic stricken by rs
fatality. ~" sprang into popularity dts
persing the plague, restoring conidencs
ana quoting the fears OF the people.
It's popularity is ever extending until 10
Is used in every family for Grip Colds.
Coughs, Sore Throat, Influenza and Ca
tarrh and as a preventive for Pneumonia.
Manual OF all sent free.
For sale by ali druggists. or sent or re-
cent Of price. &c or nve for tl.o, Hum
phreys' Homeopathic Medicine Co., Cor.
william and John SITS. ". y.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24
The Weather.

WASHINGTON. December 23.-Forecast
for Sunday and Monday:
For West Virginia. Western Pennsylvan-
ia and Ohio-Rair, followed by fair Sun
day; Monday fair and cooler; fresh west
erly winds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-24

BOSTON, December 23.-News of the
arrest of Charles H. Cole, formerly
president of the Globe National Bank
of this city, at Redondo, Cal, inter-
rupted an unusual effort on the part of
the United States authorities here to
keep secret the fact that any action
had been taken to bring about the ar
rest. The Associated Press dispatches
from Los Angeles, Cal, last night, said
that United States officers were after
Cole, but no one at the Office of the
United States district attorney here,
early in the day, would acknowledge
that a warrant for Coles arrest has
been issued. AS soon as word was re-
ceived that he was in custody, how
ever, it developed that the warrant had
been issued during the forenoon and
that the authorities had little trouble
in finding the man when they actually
wanted him.
The warrant was sworn out before
United States Commissioner Fiske by
Special Examiner Daniel G. Wing, act
ing under the orders of the comptroller
of the currency.
Cole will be held in California, pend
ing the arrival of the official docu-
ments.
At the district attorneys office late
this afternoon it was learned that the
warrant for the arrest of Cole was in
four counts, two charging embezzle-
ment and two misappropriation of the
funds of the bank. The aggregate
amount mentioned is $4,000 the
SUM of 100000 and $500, 900 being
mentioned in the respective counts. No
time is mentioned in the warrant, al
1t is understood that the miSdeeds al
legged covered an indefinite period.
Mr.. Wing refused to make known
she nature of the facts which ne dis
covered and which led Comptroller
Dawes. as soon as he a made ac-
Quainted with them. to instruct Mr..
Wing to take legal steps. Bankers,
however, who hive been in touch with
matters connected with the Globe bank
cay that reasons for the ac-
lions are not hard to find, and they re-
fer to the history of Mr.. Coles con-
Dection with the bank and circum-
ntances under which he resigned last
November.
The banks troubles date back far
beyond that time, but early in Novem-
Der the directors Of the Globe bank
decided that certain loans had been
made on terms considered ~unsatisfac-
tory. These loans, it developed, had
been made largely in stock transactions
In which President Cole was associat-
ed with Edward A. Clark and VIM.
Ccolridge. The deals were made in U.
S. Mining and U. S. Oil and certain
coppers and the amount of loans ag-
gregated 81. 800, 900.
On the strength of these facts the
directors requested Mr.. Cole to re-
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Important Decision.

TIC CdHIdId VIII DC ItptdtSu q
church on Christmas night.