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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
COMPTROLLER DAWES
Has Completed His Report to Congress
Several Recommendation.


Has Completed His Report to Congress
Several Recommendations.
WASHINGTON, d. c., November u.
The annual report Of Charles G.
Dawes Comptroller of the Currency.
for the year ended October 81, 1899. has
been prepared for transmission to Con-
gress.
With respect to the condition Of Ma
tional Banks during the yesr, as shown
by the five reports required from the
banks, the Comptroller says:
The number OF banks in operation
on September Z, 1899, was 1886, with
a paid in capital of s6o5. 772, $40. The
individual deposits on that date
amounted to s2.450. 25,595.S1, and the
aggregate resources TO s4,65O, S55, 1894.
A comparison of the September Z re-
turns with those made on September
20 1898. indicates an increase during
the year in individual deposits of $419.-
2T1,055.02; in leans and discounts of
s34O, 7S9, 1920 On September 7 the net
deposit liabilities of the national banks
of the country aggregated SS,OS1, 49,
o16.6S, on which a reserve CT $500. $685.
$3.50, or 29,SS per cent was held.
In recommending to Congress i'm
provements in banking laws, the comp
troller before making his chief and new
recommendation for a bond-seeured
elastic circulation, repeats his recon-
mendation of one year ago for a law
providing for an unsecured emergency
circulation to lessen the destructive
power Of financial panics, and taxed so
heavily that under normal conditions
it must be retired and can neither pro-
vide profits for the banks nor serve as
a basis for the expansion of commercial
credits. He emphasizes the necessity
for such a circulation, designed, like
clearing house certificates, simply as
remedy for rare emergency, and not
as an instrument of current business.
Among other recommendations, the
comptroller strongly urges laws author
izing the incorporation of banks for in
ternational and intercolonial banking
and the establishment In small COM
munities of national banks with cap
ital of $4,000.
He repeats his recommendation of
one year ago relative to a modification
of the law restricting loans to any one
individual to 10 per cent. of the capital
Of national bank.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
COFFEE BOOMING.
An Advance of From Twenty to Thirty
Points Made Yesterday.


NEW YORK, November 27.-For several
weeks past bull speculation has been in
progress on the Coffee Exchange until
even the more optimistic operators late
last week feared the market to be in a
''top-heavy" condition. Some had closed
out their interest before the holiday of
Saturday. Therefore a rise of Is to 40
points on the call this morning came as a
complete surprise to this branch of the
trade as well as to the bear faction. Great
excitement prevailed with trading by far
the heaviest in several years. Luckless
shorts were panic-strieken, and made no
preterse whatever of opposing the adj
vance of movements of their opponents.
BY p. m. the bulletin board recorded
sales of 10000 bags; total dealings footed
up III, go bags. Final bids showed a net
gain for the day of 20 to 80 points. Wall
street, Europe, the West and the local
trade were all consistent buyers through
out the session. The rise was based en-
tirely upon cables from European mar
kets and reduced estimates for the grow
ing crop in Brazil, but 100000 bags are
now expected. Spot coffee advanced to &c
for No. Rio, alphabetically.
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Special to the Register.

| Special to the Register.
ST. MARYsS, w. Va, November ~
The fact that deep oil exists in Peas
ants county can no longer be disputed.
With the present outlook it may prove
to be one of the richest '.Injun" fields
as well as being the most profitable
and prolific Cow Run sand fields
known.
Smick & Mowers have put their No.
No. 1 C. w. Bills TO pumping and have
a 20 barrel producer from the Keener
sand. The Keener sand IS, in reality,
nothing more than the first pay of the
Injun. 1t derived its name from the
keener farm below Sistersvilia. On
this farm slaty formation Of about
20 feet exists between the first and
second pay or oil bearing rocks, thence
itc name. This well is iocsted about
one-half mile above town, and it is
probable that there will be derricks
c.: town lots in the town before spring.
Yesterday the Wild Cat Oil Company
completed their Nc. / 7. J Bailey at
Grape Island, two miles above this
place and have a showing for 100
barrel well from the Injul sand. The
gas pressure is not sufficient 10 force
the oil above ground, but the well has
Voluntarily filed to the top of the hole
and is running over. These are the
second and third successful attempts
at finding deep oil in this field. The
shallow sand has been panning out
SO satisfactorily that but few efforts
have been made to find deeper pays.
But the indications now are that sew
eral deep wells will go down in rapid
succession.
The fact that but few deep tests were
ever made leaves the operator an al
most unlimited field.
Yesterday Cadwallader & Eddy drill
ed in their No. Bates. on the Ohio
side and have a 200 barrel from the
Berea.
In the same locality Gale & Hammets
No. LorentZ Is making about Is bar
rel well at their No. Shingle.
Gillespie and Company's No. 1 Han
lon at Sugar Valley, is a buster.
The Wagner No l. in the Cave run
pool, is reported dry this evening.
Michaels & Co. are starting the drill
at their No. Marble. on French
creek.
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PENNSYLVANIA MINERS.
Prospects Good for SERIOUS Labor
Troubles


Troubles
WILKESBARRE, Pa, November 81
1t is once more reported that there is
prospects of a settlement of the miners
strike in Nanticoke The strikers,
through committee, to-day requested
the officials of the Susquehanna Coal
Company to grant them another con-
ference. The request was granted and
Wednesday fixed for the date Of the
meeting.
SHAMOKIN, Pa, November 81
Three thousand union mine workers
employed at six local collieries of the
Susquehanna Coal Company were dis
appointed tonight upon learning that
the strike of the company's men at
Nanticolze and Glen Lion was not set
tied to-day. A prominent organization
official of the lower anthracite district
said he believed the Shamokin men
would now join in the strike if ordered
to do SO by President Mitchell, of the
national order of United Mine Work
ers. He served notice on the company
last week that the Shamokin men
would be ordered out unless the Nantl-
coke strike was ended. The men are
strongly organized and if they cease
work the colleries will be closed, as
there is now scarcity of men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
CONSTABLE KILLED
and Companion officer Fatally Shot by
Farmer.

And Companion officer Fatally Shot by
Farmer.
MANSFIELD, Ohio, November 81
Intense excitement prevails near Chi
cago Junction, Huron county, over the
killing of Constable VIM. Smith and the
probable fatal shooting of Marshal J..
T. Conklin, of Plymouth, by Ezra
Moore, a farmer.
The officers went to Moore's house to
levy an attachment, and Moore became
incensed. Selling a shot gun, Moore
shot Smith in the head and Conklin
in the head and shoulder. Smith died
in a few minutes. Sheriff Ronk is re-
ported to have gone to the scene of the
tragedy with a posse, determined TO
take Moore, dead or alive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
NO Foul DATlON,
So Far as is Known in Havana, for
the Report Of an Uprising in Pinar
Del Rio.

HAVANA, November Els: 40 D. m.
Nothing is known at headquarters in
this division or in Gen. Lees to justify
the report, published in the United
States and cabled back here, that a
thousand armed Cuban insurgents have
taken to the woods In the province of
Pinar del Rio and that the general up
rising against the Americans has been
planned for Thanksgiving Day. In
deed, the story is absolutely discred-
tied by the American authorities. who
say it is impossible that anything OF
the kind should have happened or
should be in prospect without knowl-
edge of it coming TO some army post.
Rumors of more or less alarmist
character have for some time been
plentiful around Havana. 1t is said,
for instance, that this general or that
is about to take to the woods, and ii is
apparently true that certain men are
nursing programmes hostile to the
American administration, but the
spread Of campaign of education is do
ing a great deal to offset the influ-
ence of such people and in any event
no trouble whatever is likely to occur
until after Congress meets.
1t is a fact, however, that many
Americans here believe that if nothing
is done toward giving the Cubans some
definite assurances if not a precise
date. regarding the independence of the
island, there will be rising of some
sort, although opinions differ widely
with regard to what it will amount to.
Some believe that the indictments will
be practically bandits, easily controlled
by few troops. Others hold that the
rising would be formidable and would
call for large American force.
This morning there was a gathering
of 1000 people at the cemetery to COM
memorate the anniversary of the exc
cution of the eight Cuban students by
Spanish volunteers in 1871. Many clubs
were reported. Father De Val, who
celebrated mass, spoke briefly, declar-
ing that the execution was an act of
murder. In the course of his remarks,
he said that he himself was more a
Cuban than priest, and ever ready to
sacrifice life for the independence OF
Cuba
A procession was formed at the
school of medicine and moved to the
Punta, where the memorial stone was
unveiled.
Last evening 500 Catalonians ran
through the streets of Vedado with
standards, crying Viva Cuba Libre"
and Viva Catalonia and viva Max
imo Gomez"
Many citizens joined in the cheering
evoked by the cry for free Cuba.
The flag over the Spanish consulate
was at half mast in honor Of the com
memoration ceremonies, Senior Sagrario
saying that Spaniards, no less than Gu
bans, deplored the awful occurrence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
SPORTING MATTERS.
Preparations for the Mounted Sword
Combat THANKSGIVING Day,
IN WITCH DUNCAN ROSS. SERGT.
DAVIS AND OTHERS WILL PAR
TlCIPATE-THE FOOT BALL
GAME-RESULTS OF BOWLING
GAMES LAST NIGHT-WHEEL-
ING VS.. BETHANY-OTHER
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The mounted sword combat to be
contested at the Fair Grounds Thanks
giving day, between Capt. Ross, Sergt.
o. Davis, Lieut.. Barber and J. J. Saw
yer is creating a great deal Of interest
in military and sporting circles. A
number of citizens have asked that the
contest be delayed till three p m, and
the management has come to the con-
clusion that this will suit the general
public better than an earlier hour and
the first event will commence at 8 p.
m. sharp.
The Linsly Institute and the Bel.aire
foot ball teams are prepared to put up
the game of their lives and the winners
will have the honor of the inter-city
scholastic championship All entries
for the sword combat will close at
twelve O'Clock noon Wednesday and
any of West Virginia's swordsmen
who want to enter should send their
entries to Prof Crew at once. Horses
and armor will be furnished to COM
petitors.
This combat is distinct novelty to
the people CT this city, for the reason
that mounted swordsmen, competent
to participate in such tournament are
few and far between. The contest is
realistic and thrilling, and is to be de-
cided by competent judges, to be Sc
lected before the contest.
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DIED IN A FEW MINUTES

PITTSBURG. Pa, November 27-word
reached the city this morning of the sud-
den death of Thomas Donohoe, of Green's
burg, Pa He had apparently been in good
health and was getting up at his usual
hour of o'clock when he collapsed and
died in a few minutes. Heart disease was
the cause. Mr.. Donohoe was president Of
the Claridge Gas Coal Company, and was
largely interested in Westmoreland county
coal mining enterprises. He was an active
ard prominent citizen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
UNSUITABLE HOMICIDE.

ST. Louis Coroners Jury Decided Roberts
Did Right in killing Prof. simpson.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. November 27.-The
coroner's jury this afternoon returned
a verdict of justiiable homicide in the
case of Attorney James T. Roberts. the
lawyer, charged with the murder OF
Prof. R. A. Simpson. the dramatic
agent, who was killed Friday after
noon.
At the inquest, Mrs. Roberts testified
that Simpson, who was giving her the
atrical lessons, had insulted her. Mr..
ated for some time, became reconciled
at the inquest to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
ENDED ABRUPTLY.

NEW YORK, November 27.-Tht
prize fight between Bob Armstrong
colored, of Chicago, and Jim Jeffords
of California, ended abruptly in the
third round. Both men went head.
foremost from a clinch over the ropes
into box at the ringside in the second
round, and in the third Jehords tool
another header from the effects of :
right swing on the jaw. .Jeffords wa:
carried to his corner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
CONTRACTS AWARDED
For six New Three Thousand, Five Hundr
Ton Cruisers

For Six New Three Thousand, Five Hundred
Ton Cruisers.
WASHINGTON, November 27-Con-
tracts for the six new $500 ton cruisers
were awarded to-day, one to each of the
following firms:
VIM. R. Trigg, of Richmond; Lewis
Nixon, of Elizabethport, N. j.; the
Bath Iron Works, of Bath, Me-; the
Union Iron Works, Of San Francisco,
Gala; the Force River Engine Com
pany, of Braintree, Mass, and Neafie &
Levy, of Philadelphia. All the boats
are to be constructed in accordance
with the departments designs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
Epecial to the Register.

Epecial to the Register
BETHANY, w. Va, November 81
Hard practice begins this week for the
game at Wheeling on Thanksgiving
Capt. Martin has notified all his men,
and each day two hours of hard prac-
tice is INDUCED in. In this game an
entirely new code Of. signals will be
used and the greater part of this week
will be spent in the perfection of these
The physical condition of all the men is
good with the possible exception Of
Gordon, right end, whose shoulder is
giving him some trouble, but the team s
physician promises to have him in
good shape by Thursday. Thanks to
the excellent handling of D0wnir G, apt.
Martins shoulder, which was injured
in the Mt. Union game, Is steadily i'm
proving and he will be in tip-top shape
for the Thanksgiving game. Reeves,
one of the stars of the '96 team will
be here this week to assist in coaching
the team. He will have charge of the
backs, while Duffy will look after the
line. AS Wheeling has asked that all
coaches be put in, Reeves will probably
be in the lineup as quarterback. Cur
tbs, who needs no introduction to the
people OF Wheeling, will be in his usual
position at half-back. With Mason at
the other half and Duffy full, the tack
line will be in excellent shape Duffy
will devote his attention to the line this
week, and as he has always played
there before, will be in a position to
give them valuable aid. The outlook
for large crowd of rooters is encour-
aging, and as the team will be in ex-
cellent shape. they are going down with
lots Of confidence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
HAD TROUBLES.

LANCASTER, Pa, November 81
The body of Job Callahan, of near Free
mont, Chester county, was found in the
Octoraro creek yesterday. Callahan is
supposed to have committed suicide He
had financial and domestic troubles
lately.
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b. s o. PLANS.

NEW YORK, November 27.--The Cosl-
meroial Advertiser says:
Although official Information is lacking
regarding the proposed unihcahon Of tho
preferred and common stock OF the Bal
timore & Ohio, there IS good reason TO
believe that something OF that kind is
being arranged. The plan, it is said. is TO
exchange two shares OF preferred stock
for three OF common. with a view OF pay
ing four per cent dividends on all OF the
preferred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28

Drilling has been temporarily sus-
pended at depth of 600 feet on the
Mill Creek oil we'll, in Kanawha coun-
ty, where a flow was struck Friday
afternoon. When necessary repairs are
completed the drill will be pushed
through the Cow Run to the Big Injun
Owners of the we'll are reticent, but
leasing is going on in all sections Of
the county.
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To be Taught the wheelings for the Game
With Bethany.

To be Taught the wheelings for the Game
With Bethany.
The advantages Of first class
coach have never been obtained by
Wheeling team, but an expert in the
person of Dr. Andrew Wilson, an old
University of Pennsylvania man, has
promised to attend this afternoon
practice at the ball park at $3.50
o'clock, and show the boys some east
ern college tactics. Among the new
players Captain Kincheloe will try out
this afternoon are George Phillips, who
was with the Youngstown Giants; Geo.
Hoge, the Wheeling High School crack,
and Joe Hudson, William and John
Brannon, of the South Side.
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UPHCLSTERERS MAY STRIKE.

PHILADELPHIA, November 27-
The upholstery manufacturers of this
city to-day refused the demand of their
employees for an increase in the wage
scale. There are about LOO upholstery
weavers in the city, 800 of whom are
members of the union. This body ex-
poets to take action on the manufacture
ers' reply next Friday.
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FOUND NO EVIDENCE.

PHILADELPHIA, November 27.--
George PETER, who was arrested by
secret service operatives last week,
charged with attempting to corruptly
influence the jury which tried Ellery
P. Ingham and Harvey K. Hewitt, was
to-day discharged from custody.
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CHARLES COGHLAN DEAD.

GALVESTON, Texas, November 81.
Charles Coghlan, the actor and auth
or, died here to-day of gastritis, aged
IS years. He had been i'll in Galveston
since his theatrical engagement here
four weeks ago. His wife was at his
bedside when the end came, and is
Frustrated with grief. The remains
will be shipped Immediately to Prince
Edward Island, Mr.. Coghland's former
summer home.
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BERT REPINE WINS.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, November 81
Bert Repine, of Nashville, wins the 4S
hour bicycle race. The final score at
$50 Repine 961 miles, four laps; Ju-
Illus, 961 miles laps; Miller, 961 miles,
2 laps; Lawson, $50 miles, 10 laps;
Waller, 900 miles, laps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28

In my Son Ben," to be presented at
the Opera House Friday and Saturday
nights and Saturday matinee, many
true pictures of American life are shown
powerful, pathetic and consistent
throughout, with 'pathos and humor
blended instead of welded in way that
shows the edges" There is daring
rescue from being crushed to death
by a water wheel; sugar boiling
scene in New Hampshire, surrounded
by a chain of lively incidents, and an
auction scene, managed in what is
claimed to be an entirely original man
ner. The author Of the new comedy
drama, Mr. David Lowry, is we'll
known newspaper man, and has further
distinguished himself as a novelist of
considerable ability.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28

Opened and Displayed by the Dillon g.
Bancher Co.

The Dillon & Hancher Co.'S store
room presents more attractive appear
ance to-day than ever before in the
history of this leading jewelry house
The firm has just opened a complete
line of goods suitable for holiday gifts,
and displays variety of articles to
please the most exacting taste, and to
suit every purse. The line of new holiday
goods embrace diamonds, fine china and
marble, bronZes, cut glass, silverware
and novelties, in addition to the largest
and most varied stock of staple jewelry
in West Virginia.
Patrons of this firm will hardly re-
quire the assurance that the best time
to purchase is now, when the stock is
complete. The bare announcement
that the holiday line is displayed will
be sufficient to throng the store with
early holiday buyers. Selections may
be made now. and articles placed away
for delivery later.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28
SENATOR FLINN
On Trial at neutrality-suspicious. to Show
His Innocence.

His Innocence.
PITTSBURG, Pa, November ~
The trial of the suit in trespass, for
100000 damages, brought by the City
of Pittsburg against State Senator Will
liam Finn, ex-City Attorney w. C.
Moreland, ex-Assistant City Attorney
w. H. House, ]. j. Booth and Booth
and Finn, was called before Judge J.
w. F. White to-day. The suit is based
on the alleged action of ex-Assistant
Cit yAttorney House in loaning city
money to Senator Finn.
The evidence adduced to-day tended
to show that so far as Senator Finn
was concerned, all transactions were
legitimate.
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A BIG FOUNDRY PLANT.

PITTSBURG, Pa, November 27.-AH
immense plant to cost eventually over
$1,000 600, backed by Andrew Carnegie,
will shortly be erected sixteen miles
above McKeesport, to manufacture
crate bars, furnace doors. fire-boxes ana
other attachments. A site comprising
forty acres, has been purchased.
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AMUSEMl NTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-All week. Ell
roy Stock Company in repertoire of plays
at popular prices; to-day, matinee Land
Of the Midnight Sum- night, Northern
Lights.
OPERA HOUSE Wednesday, matinee
and night. "Under The Red Robe" Thurs,
Veteran: Friday and Saturday, MY Son
Ben"
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WILL PLEAD GUILTY.

LANCASTER, Pa, November 81
VIM. L. Kendig, one Of the principals
in the Jacobs counterfeiting plot. left
this city to-day for Philadelphia with
the expectation Of pleading guilty and
receiving his sentence.
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ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED

WASHINGTON, November 27.-The
organization known as the Spanish
War Veterans was incorporated to-
day. This action gives the society
business standing and will allow it to
defend its rights in the courts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-28

The popular comedian, Mr. Bert
Coote, will present at the Opera House
on Thanks giving, matinee and night, an
entirely new and original farcial COM
edy by Willie Maxwell Goodhue, en-
titled "a Battle-Scarred Hero" 1t is
stated that the new comedy is entirely
unlike anything yet seen on the Amer
lean stage, and that as Alonzo Fuller,
the hero of battles he never saw, Mr.
Coote has been fitted with part adj
mirably adapted to his personality and
one which he firmly believes to be the
best he has ever assumed. He will be
supported by a strong and capable COM
pany, including Miss Julia Gingsley, and
the engagement will be the comedy
event of the season.
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WHAT TO EAT THURSDAY


Oysters on Half She'll
Celery Soup.
Boiled Salmon with drawn butter
Potatoes. Spinach. Mashed Turnips.
Turkey Stuffed with Chestnuts.
Cranberries
Lettuce and Cucumber Salad.
Mince Pie. Assorted Cakes
New England Plum Pudding.
Cheese. Fruit. Coffee.
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ionabie audiences must naturally be the
result. 1t deals with certain romantic
phases of French history during the
rule Of Cardinal Richelieu and tells a
most original love story.
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AN ANCIENT TREE

The Oldest treee on earth with an au-
thenticated history Is the great bhoo tree
OF Burma For twenty centuries II has
been held sacred to the Buddha. and no
person is allowed to touch the trunk.
When the leaves fal. they are carried
sXay as relics BY pilgrims.