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The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
DRIVEN MAD BY APASTOR.
Citizen of Virginia Becomes Demented
With Religious Excitement


Norfolk, Va, Sept. 29.-Buckingham
county, this state, is experiencing a re-
ligious excitement caused by the Rev.
Leroy Lee Banks, a minister in charge
of the West buckingham circuit, who
is preaching a new doctrine of sanctifi-
cation.
One citizen has gone insane, others are
becoming demented, and the situation
is alarming.
In the old Bethel Methodist church
Banks reads the Bible, finds a passage
which suits his views, and shouts to his
hearers: 'Hallelujahi All of the sane
titled stand and shout Hanelujah three
times" He has worked his people up
to a high pitch, and some of the antics
of the best citizens would do credit to
an Indian ghost dance.
One of the best business men in the
county, and a steward in the Methodist
Episcopal church for years, is in Jail,
a raving maniac, waiting to be sent to
an asylum.
He lost a son last winter, and Banks
made him fear that his son was lost
because he did not profess sanctifica-
tion.
1t is said the Rev. Mr.. Banks is a
regularly accredited minister of the
Virginia conference.
His teachings are directly opposite to
those of Lynch, who, with his sanctih-
cationists, are now living in so-calIed
arks in the waters of North Carolina,
the people driving them from place to
place.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
FOR A HUskING CONTEST.
Interest Aroused In Match Between
Mayors Harrison and Zeigenheim.

Peoria, Ill, Sept. 29.-Mayor Lynch
anticipates with pleasure the intended
visits of Mayor Harrison Of Chicago
and Mayor Zeigenheim of St. Louis
during the corn exposition week. when
the two mayors will engage in a corn
huskiug contest.
Mayor Lynch today consented to act
as referee in the contest and states en-
phatically that he would allow no
Judging on the part of either of the
contestants. It's to be a fair go or not
at all" said the mayor today. Secre-
tary Beagley of the corn exposition
says he has secured a promise from
former Mayor Ben Taylor of st. Louis,
who will act as second to Mayor Zeig-
enheim. He has received an encourag-
ing letter from former Congressman
Hinrichsen of Jacksonville, who says he
viii be more than pleased to watch
Mayor Harrison's interests. Mr.. Hin
richsen is a farmer and knows a few
things about corn and will see that his
man is treated fairIN.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
GEN. RENGIFFO DROWNED.
Was Recently Colombian Represent
ative at Washington.

Washington, Sept 29.-The Colombian
legation has received an official cable
gram from Bogota, announcing that
General Julio Rengiffo, until recently
the Colombian representative in Wash
ington and one of the best known South
American diplomatists had been drown
ed in the Magdalena river. It is believed
that number of others We're drowned
at the same time. General HengiffO Left
Washington a few months ago TO be
come secretary of the treasury OF the
Colombian cabinet. While here he was
prominent in official and social circles
and married an American girl. Miss
Jane Barbour daughter of Mr.. James
Barbour of this city.
Madame Rengifo is now in Washing
ton, having expected to join her hus-
band at Quito next month and is pros
trated with the sad intelligence.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
COWBOYS DEFEATED
In a Battle With a Superior Force of
Yaquis.

Austin, Tex, Sept PA dispatch
from Ortiz, state of Sonora, Mexico.
says that a band of about 200 Yaqul
indians who are making their rendez-
vous near the Tetacumbiate attacked
the ranch of Longordo Benuit, near that
place After a fight with a force of
about so Mexican cowboys, in which
Indians burned all of the ranch build
ing and drove off several hundred head
of cattle and horses into the noun
tains.
Benuitt had been on friendly terms
with the Yaquis for many years, but is
alleged to have furnished General Tor
res Mexican troops with food supplies
recently. His family was in Guaymas
when the attack upon the ranch was
made
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
NONE TO TELL WHY
Walter CIyatt Shot His Wife and
Killed Himself

Portland, Ore, Aug. 29.-WaIter ely
att, a plumber aged 81, living in AL
bine, shot and killed himself at 1:30
o'clock this morning. Before taking his
life he shot his wife in the back of the
head. Jealousy is supposed to have
been the cause of the deed. They had
been to the exposition and returned
apparently in good spirits. No trouble
is known to have existed between them.
The couple had retired and were alone
in the house at the time. The shot at
tracted the attention of a little girl in
an adjoining house and she gave the
alarm The police and coroner were at
once notified. Physicians hurried to the
scene and did what they could for the
wounded woman but they say that her
death is but a question of a few hours.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
INSURANCE FRAUDS.
Topeka Fraternal Order Swindled by
Chicago ShRrpers.

After being swindled out of about $10.-
e9o the Knights and Ladies Of Security, a
frarernal organization with headquarters
{ In Topeka has disclosed the fraudulent
scheme and viii endeavor to punish the
guilty parties Chicago was the base of
operations and several OF the members
and officers of one Of the local lodges
there were mixed UP IN the plot These
conspirRrors would put the name of some
fictitious person on the lodge roll of mem
bersh1p and not long afterwards this per-
son would be reported as dead and a
paupers body substit lted and the death
report signed by the lodge medical exam
tner would be forwarded to the head
lodge, the money being forwarded by the
mead lodge on presentation Of the death
reports.
Several other fraternaI organizations
nave been swtndled by these same parties
and they will join in the endeavor to pun
1sh those in the scheme.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
The Santa Fe's Cars Are clean.

When you go to Kansas City's big show
which will be held September 28 to Oc-
tober 8, take the Santa Fe's 1880 a. m.
train. The cars are clean and fresh:
there's no dust nor odor. 'Tis a two
hours ride, but it appears shorter ana
when you arrive at Kansas City you're
rested and able to begin sightseeing
Immediately. There are other trains al
AIS and 500 a. m, 200. 4:05 and $50 ..
m, and they're good, too. a porter is
each train and he keeps everything
shipshape. While the fair is in progress
a round trip ticket will cost you only 81.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
SMALLPOX NEAR BOSTON.
Chelsea In a Panic over Fear of an
Epidemic

Boston, Mass, Sept, 29.-Che1sea has
a smallpox scare and all the doctors
of the city are besieged with applicants
for vaccination.
Three of the FIVE cases of smallpox
have been removed to the contagion
hospital and there is a strict quarantine
on the infected houses
A barber shop where the walking
case of smallpox was found from
which the other four cases have sprung
is still closed. Naturally enough there
is much disturbance of mind among
men who recall that they were shaved
by the afflicted barber.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
Ann Arbor Full of Students.

Ann Arbor. Mich, Sept. 29,-The pre-
diction made that the attendance at the
university would be a record breaker
this wear will be fulfilled. The figures
surpass the hopes of the most opti-
rnistic Up to this evening over 400
more students registered than at a cor
responding time last year. AS they are
for the most part new students there is
little doubt that the attendance this
year is likely to reach the $500 mark.
Every department shows big advance.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
PLAGUE ESCAPES.
The scourge is Discovered Outside of
Oporto.

oporto, Sept. 2s.-Confrmation has been
obtained of the report that the bubonic
plague has made its appearance at Bag
uia, a village outside the sanitary GORDON
The disease was introduced there by TWO
patients in the hospital
Last evening a carriage in which for
eign doctors were on their way to at
tend a post mortem examination here was
stoned by a number of persons. The po-
lice drove off the assailants and the doc
tors escaped unhurt.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
EX-POSTMASTER ARRESTED
James J. McFarlan, Formerly of Clyde,
kas Charcad LitE En-, hazzlar,,ar,A

y aTIHIg & N5TIy NIY I5,
Kas., Charged With EN- bezzlement
Chicago, Sept. 29.-James J. McFar-
Ian, postmaster at Clyde, Kan. previous
to April II, 1898 was arrested at his
residence, 554 North Clark street. yes
terday afternoon by Deputy United
States Marshal E. H. Peterson,
charged with the embezzlement of $465
government funds. He recently was
indicted by a grand jury at Topeka,
Kan. The prisoner, who appears to be
over so years old, says he soon can
prove his innocence. He thought the
shortage. which he says was not due
to his guilt. had been paid by his
bOndsmen
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
Visit the Streets of India

and the German and Chinese villages at
Kansas City. They'll be open Septem-
Der % to October 8. The Santa Fe will
sell round-trfp tickets September 27 to
October for 81 that Will be good until
October g.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
Superintendent Pritchett Has Future
Proposition For Alaskan Coast

Seattle, Wash, Sept -Superintend-
ent Pritchett of the United States coast
and geodetic survey says that congress
is to be asked to authorize an appre-
priation for lights and signals along
the Alaskan coast to better aid naviga-
tion.
Next year, Pritchett states, the coast
and geodetic survey board will attempt
the use of wireless telegraphy in de-
termining the exact location of the is
lands composing the Aleutian archi-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29

Chanute, Sept. 29.-The drillers struck
another splendid gas well here today
Three fine gas wells out of four wells
drilled by the city is an exceptionally
good record.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
Some Lives Were Lost.

Father Point, Sept 29.-The steamer
Montfort with the Scotsmans passen-
gers signaued as she passed here this
morning that some lives were lost in the
accident to the Scotsman.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
NINE CENTS FOR COTTON.
An Advance Of Three Cents on Prices
Paid Last Year

Pine Bluff, Ark. Sept. 2s.-Nine cents
was paid Tor two lots of long staple
cotton in Pine Bluff today. Last year
the same cotton brought from SC to
61hc.
Fifty bales sold this morning for sEsc
per pound.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
Our Warships in the New York Harbor.

pelago. particularly IN the vicinity of
Unimak Pass, the entrance to Bering
sea. This pass is much used by vessels
bound for st. Michael and the mouth
of the Yukon. There are, Pritchett says,
to be five or six vessels engaged in the
Alaskan coast survey work next sea-
The Topeka state journal., 1899-09-29
NewcastIe Gets the Pennant.

Newcastle Pa. Sept. 29.-The meeting
of the Interstate Baseball league adjourn
ed at 4:30 o'clock this morning without
electing a president Mansfield's claim
was not allowed and the pennant was
awarded to Newcastle. Another meeting
will be held at Cleveland in November.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01
THE IRON AND STEEL TRADE.



The weakness of the iron and steel
market is not due to over-productlon,
but 10 the fact that for several weeks
buyers have been looking and working
for Just such a time, says the Ohio VAL
ley Manufacturer. Accordingly, they
do not seem to realize that the soft spots
will disappear more suddenly than they
appeared. The supply of iron is so
nearly sold for the six or eight months
TO come that any buyer who OverlOoks
this occasion will walt long time, and
then probably pay more than he Will
now.
Pig Iron.-With daily Increased out
put from old furnaces and the possible
Increased production by new furnaces,
the changes in the quotations are mere-
~ nominal. From the present outlook
Il seems almost impossible TO break the
price. Even the possible. strike of the
foundry men does not cause ripple on
the placid price Of pig iron.
BilletS. - The concession in the rate
from $E to SS7 is no surprise 70 the
close student OF the market, and while
the rate is comparatively low, we hear
OF no important contracts being made.
In fact, IL would be difficult to make a
large contract at the low rate Of to-
Finished Material-The amount OF
structural Iron for use in our large
cities has Increased in proportion to the
demand for skyscrapers. 1t is estl-
mated that New York City alone will
use 500 100000 structural iron next
wear. The dullness Of the market is
caused by the cold weather limiting out
door work.
Old Materlal-The supply and demand
for cast and wrought iron scrap is so
different at various markets that the
price is irregular. and while, generally
speaking, the rate Is firm many sales
at less than the market rates are re-
DOrted
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01
Crowned with success.

wheellng's untIrlng effort to secure
the honored presence of Admiral and
Mrs. George Dewey, to add attractive
ness to their coming celebration in con-
nectIon with the placing of the Fort
Henry memorial tablet on the 22nd OF
February, and the honoring Of Lieuten-
ant DoddrIdge, Of that city, by the pre-
gentntIon to him OF a sword, has been
crowned with success. The committee
from Wheeling which waited upon the
admiral Mt his home in Washington,
last week, and extended the invitation
in behalf Of the city, were cordially re-
celved The invitation was promptly ac-
cepted and the Hero OF Manila with his
wife. will mlngle with Wheelingltes and
othres on the above date. our west
Virginia neighbors are justly proud Of
the honor which is to be bestowed upon
them, and they win make the day
memorable one,-MartIn's Ferry News
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

News was received yesterday of the
death of Hon. John Nixon. of Franklin
district. one Of Marshall cOunty's repre-
sentatlves in the state legislature. The
sad event occurred at 3 a. m. Mr..
Nixon was stricken with paralysis last
winter during the session Of the legis.
lature, and has been III since that time.
Mr.. Nixon was one Of Marshall county's
leading citizens, and the news of his
demise was received with deep regret.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

Song Recital, auspices Woman's
Club, Carroll Club Auditorium, Mon
day evening, December 4. Alice Lin
coin Dean, contralto, Of New York,
assisted by Choral Club. Seats at
HOUSES.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

residence. The latter ordered them
away. and on their refusal brought into
play his tTusty revolver, The firing OF
soon convinced the gang that other
quarters would be more congenial.
They are supposed to be thieves:
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M, Hearne Prepared.

Last evening three strangers landed
from "john boat on the Island shore.
below Ohio street, and proceeded to
make themselves at home on the river
front portico of Mr.. w. H. Hearne's
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

Donations TO the fund may be left at the
Inteligencer counting rooms No. q Four
teenth street Out-of-town contributors
may mail subscriptions TO the .Intellige
Publishing Company. Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01
THE SWORD FUND.

To the Public:
wO endorse the Initiative action taken by
the wheeling lntelllgencer, both in Invit-
ing Admiral Dewey to take part In the
ceremonies attending the setting OF the
Fort Henry commemorative tablet and In
proposlng the raising OF fund by pop
iiIaT subscription for the purpose OF pnr.
ChngIng q suitable sword to BE- presented
10 Lieut.. John S. Doddrdge, Y. s, N, In
recognition OF his services cOntrIbutory to
the great victory won By Admiral Dewey
in Manila Bay.
coed at once 10 receive subscriptions to the
DOddrldgo Sword Fund to the amount Of
$40 same to be expended 10y the Fort
Henry Tablet Committee In purchasing Tie
sword 10 be presented to Lieut., bod
bridge, in connection with the Fort Henry
ceremonies, February -, 1900,
II. =, McGREGOR,
HULLIHEN QUARRIER,
A. II. SWEENEY
Il, NJ. BAIRD,
o. c. DEWEY.
ALEX. UPpEGRAFF,
Il. NJ. GARNlN,
Members Of Fort Henry Tablet Committee.
Tho IntclIIgenccr accepts the trust, as
. 4 a.. -. ii H,a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

Song Recital, auspices Woman'a
Club, Carroll Club Auditorium, Mons
day evening, December 4. Alice Linz
coin Dean, contralto, Of New York,
assisted by Choral Club. Seats Of
House's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

The railroad people say 100000 is not
out OF the way as an estimate Of the
number of people who will likely be
here for the Dewey Day" dOlngs.
Travelling Passenger Agent Samuel
sherman, Of the Wheeling & Lake Erie
railroad, said last night that there is
the greatest interest in the affair
throughout eastern Ohio, and that the
people from that section are preparing
for the advance on Wheeling. He pre-
diets that he will bring fully 1000 peo.
pie from one town alone, Canton, on
special excursion to be arranged later
The Wheeling passenger committee
will probably name a rate of one fare
for the round trip. and in addition each
road will run one or more special ex-
cursIons at much cheaper rate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

The pupils of Union school-Lleuten-
ant Doddrldge's alma mater-are doing
themselves proud. Their fourth contri-
button to the Intelllgencer Doddridge
sword fund was made yesterday. First
they contributed 81, then 50, next 81, and
now another Installment of 81, making
$40 in all. Good for old Union!
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01
DIED.

wAGNER-on wednesday afternoon. Noe
TIE WANGER, wife Of Ralph Wagner,
aged % years.
Funeral from her late residence. No ~
Row avenue, On Saturday afternoon, q
2 o'clock. Friends cordially invited.
Interment at Peninsular cemetery.
pittsburgh papers please copy)
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01
why not INVITE
ROUGH RIDER"
ROOSEVELT?
War Hero, Statesman and Orator, he
Would Be a Fitting "side
Partner for Dewey.
GOVERNORS OF Two STATES
Ohio and West Virginia, Too, Would
Doubtless come-1oo,ooo
People May Come.

Admiral Dewey, OF course, will be the
central figure in the doings In contem-
platlon for washlngton's Birthday in
Wheeling, but the success of the Fort
Henry tablet committee in securing the
presence Of the naval hero Through the
medium Of the invitation extended by
the IntellIgencer on behalf Of the people
OF Wheellng) should not deter 1t from
inviting other distinguished men for the
same occasion. Admiral Dewey, 1t is
to be remembered, is not public
speaker, and beyond presenting the
sword to Lieutenant DoddrIdge, the
committee need expect little from him.
Now that the committee has acted in
the matter of inviting Admiral Dewey
Mt the instance of this paper the In
telllgencer does not feel called upon to
take the initiative in inviting others,
but would suggest that no better side
partner" for Admiral Dewey than Gov
ernor Teddy" Roosevelt. of New York
could be named. The committee meets
next Tuesday evening.
why not invite the Rough Rider?"
Assistant secretary Of the navy at the
outbreak OF the Spanish American war,
he became colonel of the Rough
Riders" and won undyng fame at
Santiago by the famous charge up the
deadly slope, San Juan hill. Next to
Dewey, perhaps, there Is no hero Of the
war whom the people of the trl-state
radius would like better to honor than
this same specialized gentleman who is
Just now making his headquarters in
the state house at Albany. The COM
mlttee, of course, will want an orator
for the ceremonies attending the setting
of the Fort Henry tablet-and who
would I'LL the bill better than Roose-
welt?
Ask him, gentlemen of the committee!
He can't do more than decline.
And then there are Governors Atkin-
son and Nash-executIve of the two
states that naturally feeFm most interest
In concentrating the siege of Fort
Henry. They, too. could probably be
secured for short addresses.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

POSITIVELY the only union halter in
the state HoDsHoN, the halter. No.
1864 Main street.
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FAMILY WASHING.

Rough Dry Washed, Starched and
Dried ) cents per pound.
Flat Work, Washed and 1roned, 81
cents per pound.
All hand work finished 10 cents
per pound. At IUTZ BROS.
Home Steam Laundry.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

POSITIVELY the only union halter in
the state. HoDsHoN, the halter, No.
1864 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-01

ALL popular styles. HoDsHoN, the
halter. No. 1854 Main street.
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Tho IntclIlgenccr accepts the trust, as
suggested and imposed by the Committee.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-26

The legislature could perform no nobler act than to pass bill pension. ing Col. Chas D. Poston, Col. Pos ton is the father of Arizona. Being an old personal friend of President Lincoln, Col. Poston went on to Wash ington in 1863 and in December of that year had the satisfaction of secur- ing the signature of the president to bill creating the territory of Arizona from the west half of New Mexico.
 Col. Poston was also the first delegate to congress frcm the territory and in our early days did more than any one man to advance the interests of the territory and to attract capital here. In the whirligig of time all his fortune has been swept away and now hc is nearly at an end of life's journey with out an income. Even when granted pension, it would not have to be paid very long, as the colonel has pretty nearly run his race.-Ex-Governor Lewis Wolhey in the Phoenix Repub- hcan.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-26

It is claimed that the reason for the sheepmen's sncroaching more and more every year on the cat tie ranges of Gils, Yavapai sad Asri- copa counties is because they have a thorough understanding and agreement working together in harmony, while the cattlemen do not work together, being entirely without organization. Whether this supposition is true or not, there is something for cattlemen to think about. ut.-Southwestern Stock man.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-26

The railroad company is again car rying the mail between Geronimo and Globe, and trains are running much nearer to schedule time than formerly. The incoming train arrives about 7 o'clock, and the letter mail is generally distributed the same evening.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-26

z. c. Prina < Co.,, proprietors of the Star roller mills Sof Stafford, are erecting warehouse on ground ID Cbas. Bankers addition. The location adjoining the railroad is convenientfo for their business. The Star mills sell more flour here than any other concern and Fred Castle, the local agent, re- ports that .heir business is constantly growing.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-26

Good progress is being made on the Odd Fellows building. Contractor Da- yidson finished the brick work last week and be has done fine job, sub stantial and in every way satisfactory. The ornamental cornice which caps the front is in place and the top girders are ready for the roof. It is expected that the building will be so nearly com pleted by February P that Washing toms Birthday ball can be given in the lower hall.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-26

B. S. Hays and wife arrived from Los Angeles last Friday, with the in- tention of becoming residents here. It is understood that Mir. Hays and an associate in Los Angeles contemplate making large investments in Globe.
Arizona silver belt., 1899-01-26
Arizona Silver Belt

THUR SDAY. JANUARY 20, ISoo.