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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
RACE FOR A LIE.
Heroic Rescue Of a Young Lady at
Bellaire Last Evening.
THE MEN IN THE YAWL DID
MOLLY, WHILE THE SPECTA-
TORS HELD THEIR BREATH.
WOULD-BE SUICIDE SPRANG
FROM THE FERRYBOAT INTO
THE RIVER.

There was a thrilling incident at the
ferry landing at Bellaire about half
past four o'clock last evening, and for
a few moments it looked as though a
life would be lost in the presence OF a
crowd before suecor could be extend
ed At the time the Charon was tied
UP to the float and the usual quota of
passengers had gotten aboard. Among
these was Miss Anna Becker, twenty
two years OF age, and comely young
lady of the town, who resides on Noble
street in the Fourth ward After step
ping aboard she advanced to the oppos-
lite side of the boat and stood for few
moments leaning against the railing
and gazing steadfastly into the water.
Turning, she passed through the ladies'
cabin and nothing more OF her actions
were observed until her struggling form
was seen in the water. 1t is surmised
she advanced along the deck to a point
opposite 10 the engine room, and climb
ing the guards flung herself into the
river. DR.. Leonard Eskey, of Wheel
ing, was passenger upon the boat and
at this critical moment had gone to the
engine room for a drink. He saw the
young lady and gave the alarm to the
crew. Collector Harry Shaffer started
for the yawl and then began an excit-
Ing race with human ;as as the prize
Miss Becker had gone down twice and
the current was fast drifting her away
from the boat. The brawny oarsman,
however, with strong, rapid strokes,
darted forward and hove alongside the
young woman just as the water was
closing over her. 1t was moment of
GREATNESS suspense for the onlookers,
who heaved sigh of relief as the limp
and dripping form was lifted over the
side OF the yawl and brought safely to
shore. DR.. Eskey and Dr. Cooper, who
was quickly summoned, used means of
recusitation with perfect success, and
an hour from the time the affair occur
red the young lady was being conveyed
in hack to her home.
Owing to the reticence of the family
the motive for the young lady's at
tempt at self-destruction could not be
learned, if, indeed, any excuse for the
action had come to their knowledge.
The rescuers were warmly praised for
their prompt and effective work under
circumstances when even men of good
nerve are apt to lose their heads.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
ACCIDENTS.
A BGGalo Man Badly Injured Brought
Here Last Evening.Other Minor
aishaps Occurring Yesterday.

George Cappeans of Buffalo, was brought
to the city over the B. & o. road last even
ing at $50 O'Clock, and taken to sSe Has
kins hospital, on the South Side. Mr.. Cap
pean was suffering from extremely painful
injuries, having sustained fractures of both
his arms and a sprain of his ankle in a
runaway accident at some point in the
country. The fractures were reduced sue
cessfully and Mr.. Cappean was made to
feel as comfortable as possible. 1t is not
thought by the attending physieions that
the injuries will result seriously. At a late
hour last night his condition was slightly
improved
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
THE SCENES IN PARIS.
Few Could BE Found Who Were Not
Pleased With the terdict-Excitement
When the Newspapers Appeared.

PARIS, September 9.-From an early
hour the boulevards presented a scene Of
Mnwonted animation. The crowds seized
upon the successive editions of the various
papers, giving hourly accounts of the pro-
gress of the trial at Rennes. The police,
although considerably reinforced were
lost among the swaying masses parading
the streets. Large bodies of police were
kept in READINGS sat various points in the
vicinity of the bouleVards and mounted and
foot municipal guards patrolled the main
thoroughfares.
At O'Clock this evening every available
cafe seat on the boulevards were occupied
and minor scuffles were frequent. At about
5 O clock the Gaulois exhibited to an enor-
NOUS crowd a placard on which were the
words: "Vive L'Armee," which indicated
that the verdict was anti-Dreyfus. The
announcement was greeted with a deep
hum of approval and joy.
The Libre Parole announced that Dreyfus
had been condemned to Imprisonment for
life. The editions were absolutely torn
from the hands of the vendors. 1t was
Rlmcst impossible to hear opinions friendly
to the prisoner. The masses were undoubt-
edly hostile to Dreyfus, but in private cir
rles the verdict was criticised in strong
terms. The anti-revisionist spapers contin-
ued to issue editions suppressing the fact
that Dreyfus was condemned to only ten
years detention.
In the presence OF this extraordinary SEN
tence, it is believed the tribunal recognized
the prisoners innocence but was afraid of
the generals and public opinion. and that
as Dreyfus has suffered five ye5&s' cellular
Impeachment, which counts for double, he
viii be Immediately released
AS this dispatch was sent the excitement
was wearing away and the people were
leaving the boulevards.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
Complete Their Organization and Select
Council of Administration.

WASHINGTON, September 9.-The
Association of Spanish War Veterans,
as the newly organized body OF sol
diers who fought in the war OF 1898 VIII
be officially known in the future, ad-
journed this afternoon after having sat
isfactorily arrange for completion OF
a permanent form of organization.
There was considerable enthusiasm
whom Col James r. Tiilmsn, OF South
Carolina, placed before the convention
the name of Col. William Jennings
Bryan, of Nebraska, for a place on the
council board He was elected by ac-
clamation.
Lieut.. Hamilton H. Blunt, the only
colored man represented at the meet
ing, was elected unanimously.
AS finally constituted, the council OF
administration is as follows:
VIM. j. Bryan, of Nebraska; Hamil-
ton H. Blunt, Louisiana; H. 3. De-
laigne, Kentucky; j. E. Webster, Flor
ida; Gen. George H. Harries, District
Of Columbia; Curtis Gid, Jr., Massa-
chusetts; Robert B. Wallace, Montana;
H. D. Green, Pennsylvania; VIM. c.
Oates, Alabama; Henry A. Axline,
Ohio; B. A Reynold, New York, and
C. L. Boynton, Michigan.
Lieut.. Delaigne was chosen secretary
of the council. Helen Gould was elect
ed sponsor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
STATE SUPREME COURT.

Special to the Register
CHARLES TOWN, W. Va, Septem-
Der 9.-In the Supreme Court of APP
peals to-day the following business was
transacted:
Cecil NJ. Hester, and others, VS.. ]. L.
Alexander, and others, from Harrison
county, submitted.
Ammons, and others, VS.. South Penn
Oil Company, and others, from Monon-
gala county, argued and submitted.
Moreland, administrator, VS.. Hoff-
man, and others, from MoGongalia
county, argued and submitted.
Ward VS., Taylor, from Barbour coun,
ty, continued.
The Kenneweg Company, and Others,
VS.. Schilalansky & Schatz, and others,
from Tucker county, submitted.
Hunter VS.. Talbert, from Tucker
county, submitted.
State of West Virginia VS.. Gillespie,
from Tucker county, submitted.
John T. Davis, and others, vs. Coun-
ty Court, of Randolph county, submit
ted.
State of West Virginia VS.. Fred D.
Kerns, from Tucker county, submitted
Mcconnell vs.. Hughes, and others,
from Harrison county, appeal and SUI
persedeas granted; bond, $500.
Hoffman, and others, VS.. Polling, ex-
ecutor, from Barbour county, appeal
and supersedeas granted.
Eugeman VS.. Taylor, and others,
from Grant county, reversed and re-
manded,. opinion by Judge McWhorter.
w. H. Kelley, OF Davis, and J. and D.
Warmslcy, of Beverly, were admitted
to practice in the court Court ad-
journed till Tuesday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

X
sex had been particularly chosen to
endure the most poignant miseries of
human kind.
Countless suffering women throughout
this land will feel an eager sympathetic
heart throb in reading the frank and
earnest letter of Mrs. Josie Il. Clark,
of Enterprise, Mo-, addressed to DR..
K. v. Pierce, of Buffalo, n. Y.
= Your Kindness to me can never forget she
says. cannot express half my feelings of
gratefulneSs to you l had despaired OF ever
getting well, had been in bad health for twelve
years Had aches all through me. numb hands,
GOLD feet, everything I ate distressed me my
bowels were eonstipated. was very nervous,
depressed and Respondent When | FIRST wrote
yosi thought could never be cured have
taken SIX bottles OF DIR Pierce's Golden Medical
discovery, and my health is now good. You
Rave my honest recommendation to all sufferers
think there IS no medicine in the wcrld as
good as Dr.. Pierce's.n
This 1natchless Discovery contains no
alcohol like many of the :" sarsaparillas "
and tonics which are so freely sold It in
duces no morbid craving for false stirnu-
lants, but gives true and lasting strength
Every woman should possess a CODY of DIR.
Pierce's great thousand mage, illustrated
Common Sense Medical Adviser. A free
paper bound copy will be sent for Fl one
cent stamps to pay the cost of mailing only;
Or q heavier cloth-bound copy for 81 stamps.
II suffering from any lingering obstinate
cisease write to DR.. Pierce and get his ad-
vice viii cost You absolutely nothing.
AAarDs Or. Z. Y. Pierce, Buffalo, n. X.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
SONS OF VETERANS.

DETROIT. Mich, September 9.-The
following officers We're elected by the
Sons of Veterans:
Communicating Chief, Asa w. Jones,
Youngstown, Ohio; Senior Vice Com
mander, A. l.. Softer, Des Moines,
Iowa; Junior Vice Commander, w. S.
Raines, Battle Creek, Mich; Council
in Chief, George B. Abbott, Chicago;
George Addington, Albany; Rev. w. J.
Patton, Marinette, Wis.
Syracuse, n. Y, was unanimously Sc
lected as the next place of meeting.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
SERIOUS SHOOTING ARRAY.
A Saloonkeeper at Stringtown Shot by
Mountain Tom.

Special to The Resister.
sIsTERSVILLE, w. Va, September o.
There was shooting serape out at String
town last evening, which may prove fatal.
Hugh Flynn, proprietor of a saloon, was
shot by fellow known as Mountain Tom,
the ball taking effect in the abdomen near
the naval. Flynn was brought here late
tonight and was taken to a hospital at
Wheeling. There is little hope of his re-
covery. He is formerly from near Pitts
burg. Mountain Tom has been placed I'M
der arrest lie and his friends claim the
shooting was accidental
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
COURT MARTIAL DECLARES
CNPT. DRtYFUS GUILTY.
Continued from First Page.
except he was provided with pass iron

except he was provided with a pass from
the police authorities.
The demonstration dwindled from this
time until 100 O'Clock this evening, when
only a few noisy bands were left, parading
the smaller streets, but running at the first
sight of a man in blue. Strong repressive
measures, however alone can prevent SER
dous disturbance. The cafes IN the neigh
borhood have been closed, some by the po-
lice and others through panic, and tram
guilty is now practically restored, though
to-night's trouble may be only the prelude
to a bigger demonstration tomorrow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

The marks on the wharf at midnight
showed 2 feet inches and rising
The Lulu f. and the Leroy got away yes
terday on time, with good trips.
There will be no boats out to-day.
A notice is posted at the postoffice to the
effect that the government will receive
bids until 10 a. M, September 18th, for the
hire for few weeks of a steamboat, with
out a crew. having proper accommodations
for sixteen people. and with a draft not
over 10 inches. Also for the hire of a COM
b:nation crane and derrick boat, without
crew, the draft not to exceed is inches.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
WILLIAM HOLDS PROOFS.

LONDON, September ia special DIS
patch from Berlin says:
1T is now permitted to be known that
the war office holds documents conclusive
" proving that Esterhazy and Henry be-
trayed their trusts and cn'y the permission
of Emperor William is awaited for the
publication of documents showing the sem
tence of Dreyfus to be a brutal act OF in
i11stiee
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A NEW BRICK WORKS.


SrEUBENVILLE, O., September o.
About S50,0eo will be expended shortly
in the erection of a new and extensive
brick plant. by the Toronto Fire CLAY
Co, on ground below their present
plant. They will employ go hands, and
the capacity will be $4,000 building aad
paving fire brick daily. They will erect
twelve or fifteen kilnS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

which the accompanying illustration
grandson
the English
showing blue blood
families usually their
friend ship the
majesty queen fact well
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
ALCOHOL ORDERED

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, September 9.
The Merchants distiltery. the indie
pendent house here, has received an
order for 100 barrels of alcohol from
the government to be shipped to San
Francisco at once. where it will be used
in the manufacture of smokeless pow
der fer the troops in the Philippines.
As it is for the Federal government, it
is being withdrawn from the warehouse
tax free.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

Harry Cole, of Twenty-ninth street, an
employee of the LaBelle tin mill, was acct
dentally struck by piece of tin, while en-
gagged in his work yes erday morning about
three O'clock He sustained cash about
three inches long on his head and DIR. J. r.
Manley was Immediately summoned. 1t re-
quired five stitches to close the wound,
which was of very painful nature. Mr.
Cole will be laid up for some days.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

enormous excitement there and that
thousands of kilograms Of sympathy have
been sent to Dreyfus and to Maitre De-
mango and Labor. According to the same
dispatch the Pope last evening sent long
telegram to President Loubet.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

Millard Patton, residing at the corner of
Chapline and Twenty-eighth streets, was
discharging his duties at the LaBelle tin
mill yesterday morning, when he had the
arteries of one of his wrists very badly cut
by a piece of tin. Dr. j. r. Manley, who
was summoned at once. rendered the nee
essary medical aid. Mr.. Patton will be
deprived of the use of his hand for quite
a while.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.

pool
NEW YoRK-Arrived: Thingvana, stet-
lie. San Francisco etc
ANTWEEP-Arr.ved: Frissland New
York
York
sToN--Arrivea: Pavonia, Liverpool;
Derbyshire. Liverpool
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
EXPLANATION UNNECESSARY.

She-What little mouth your young
friend has! 1t doesn't look large
enough to hold a tongue
He--It doesn't.-Tit- Bits.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

nlntn inning
wi-Sn, a IT e r
two men were
out, the bases
filled with
Reds. Charley
Jones, tina t
great slugger,
was at the bat
and our chan
ces for victory
seemed decid-
eddy saualiy.
Jones had no
sooner STEP
ped to TIE
plate than
"Yank" Rob-
inSon called TO
me loud en-
GU s b for
Jones to hear:
5 ay, cap,
they've made
5 0 n e N i s.
70 T. a = "
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION.

KEY WEST, Fla. September 9.-The
total number CT yellow fever cases to
date is 154: IS having been reported in
the past twenty-four hours.
Fred. Mcdonald, superintendent of
the Union Bridge Company, which is
erecting government coal sheds and
piers. died this morning-making the
total deaths to date 10.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
A NATURAL QUERY.

THAT tall man over there drank 27
glasses of beer at one sitting,"
Heavens, What would he drink
standing p?"-CleveIand Plain Dealer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

. N-1N0 OeI<. "a n z e Il G "
surely don't want that lobster to bat in
a pinch.
Yes, its mistake I answered.
Wait minute, Mr. Umpire; just call
time for few minutes until we find
out about this
Jones heard every word, and he was
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
MARKS FROM AROvr

MAIthS fIOM ABONE
PITTSBURG-Kiv "a feet and falling.
Clear and cool.
MCRGANTOWN-R feet and sta
tionary. Weather clear and warm
WARREN-RiVer at low water mark.
Weather fair and cooler.
GREENSBORO-Rive feet and falling.
Weather fair and warm.
BROWNSVILLE River feet 1 inch and
rising
TEUBBNvILLE- / foot inches
and stationary. Weather clear and warm.
OIL CITY-River inches and falling.
Weather clear and cool.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
TRANSCEND WITH PAIN.

How aptly that
sacred type of
wonanhood the
tie Virgin
Mary is depicted
in religious art
as the Mother of
Sorrows trans
fixed with seven
swords. Some
times when we
stop to consider
the sorrows and
suferings which
are continually
borne by S o
MANY thousands
'of our American
women, it seems
e IL. -.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
WASHINGTON, September 9-To-
days statement Of the condition of the
treasury shows:
Available cash balance. S2S1, S67 .o42:
gold reserve, S25s, e00,591.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
AN OPINION.

LittleHarry-Pa, what's an innocent by
stander?
PA blamed fool generally-Chicago
Times-Herald.
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MAY Be RELEASED.
The Sentence Merely Covers the Time
Dreyfus Has spent In Prison

RENNES, September s.--It was reported
here this evening that as Dreyfus has been
condemned to ten years detention and, as
he has already suffered five years solitary
Imprisonment, which counts as double the
ordinary detention, he will be released at
the end of a fortnight
In the meanwhile, unless the President
of the republic pardons him, which many
think certain as being the only solution of
tae present situation, Dreyfus VIII have to
be degraded here again within eight days.
1t is understood that Dreyfus viii be sent
to Forte Corte, in the island of Corsica.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
RIVER NEWS

Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of the
Boats and BoatmeD.
TO-MORROW'S PACKETS
New Matamoras, Lulu f., IL a. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
TUESDAYS BOATS.
Marietta, Matte X, IL a. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10

MARKS FROM BELOW.
GALL1POLlS-Ri feet and station
airy.
PARKERSBURG-R feet and fall
ing Weather cloudy; mercury TO-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-09-10
EXCITEMFNT IN ROME.


LONDON, September 10.-A special dis
patch from Rome says the sentence pro-
nounced against Dreyfus has produced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-26
APPOINTMENTS OF VETERANS.
NEW STATDC DCIvIL SERVICE LAW DECLARED
CONSTITUTIONAI1-QUE OF
PREFERENCE

Binghamton. ~ y June "a (specaD.-Justice
George F. Lyon. OF the Supreme Court, to-day rem
dered the first decision in a coming under the
new State Civil Service law. and in which the con-
stitutionaty OF that law contested. In his de-
cision he sustans the constituonality Of the law
holds that according TO this law. veterans come
under the rulings OF the Civil Ser;ce as other
applicants except the law prescribes preference In
their case. and decides that under the new law the
veteran standing highest eligible list for any
place must be appointed to that place for proba-
tionary term.
The case In which the decision was made was a
mandamus proceeding brought by George y. Bal
com against the Street Commissioners of the city
OF Binghamton TO compel them to appoint him Su-
perintendent OF Streets Of this city An eligible list
containing the names OF II. T. Boes. G. " Balloon
and J. NJ Seabury had been certified to the Street
Department by the municipal Civil Service Com
mission, their standings being in the order named.
Balcom and Seabury were veterans and the Street
Commissioners took several ballots In which they
each secured two votes. B0lcom then brought nc-
ton to compel the Board 10 appoint him, the
ground that he is the highest veteran on the list
In his opinion granting the percmptory writ Of
mandamus and ordering Balcom's appointment
Justice Lyon says:
The application for the writ is opposed mainly
upon two grounds That the Civil Service law.
which became law April 19 1899. is uncon-
stitutiona in that It is volative Of the procession
OF the CONSTITUTION OF the STATE. InlS contention
is based upon the claim that such law. in requir-
ing the appointment for probationary term OF
the person standing highest upon the eligible list
deprves the municipal authorities Of the power
Of appointment given them by such clause Of the
Constitution. This application is also opposed
upon the ground that neither the constitution nor
the Civil Service law requires. between veter-
ans. the appointment OF the standing highest
upon the eligible list. but that discretion is vest
ed in the appointing board TO which veteran
shall be appointed
The contention that this law is unconstitutional
cannot be successfully maintained. The provisions
Of the Civil Service law OF 1899. relating to the
selection Of appointees entirely consistent with
the provisions Of the Civil Service clause OF the
Constitution.
"As TO the opposition that the board. as be-
tween veterans is not required to appoint the one
standing highest upon the eligible list Rule l.
prescribed by the Gate Civil Service Commission,
In compliance with the requirements Of the new
Civil Service law. May 1s and approved by the
Governor few days since. provides that appoint
ments shall be made lr all positions in the COM
petitve class by the appointment Of the person
graded highest on the eligible list"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-26
PEACE OR WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA!

PACIFIC INDICATIONS But THE TRANsvAAL Or
DERING WAR SUPPLIES.
London. June 25.-The firm attitude OF Great
Britain appears to be having the desired effect
IN the Transvaal complications. The latest
cable dispatches from South Africa talk or vari-
Gus semi-oflcial missions for negotiations be-
tween Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Pretoria,
aiming to arrange a franchise compromise on a
basis OF five or six years past residence.
President KRUGER is represented as agreeable
TO some such arrangement but as finding con-
siderable difficulty in handling his own con-
servative elements.
In reported interview he is alleged to have
said regarding the war rumors that mountains
were being made out Of molehlls. and that he
was firmly convinced that Queen Victoria would
never allow letting loose the dogs of war" over
South Africa.
The Government of the South African repub-
lie. according to a dispatch to The Daily MALI
from Rome Is ordering large quantities OF rifles
from italian firms for immediate shipment.