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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
MR.. HARLEY GOT
0BSTEPER0US
He Was Placed Under Bonds by
Judge WaddiII Yesterday
Afternoon.
HIternO0n,

I'm the matter of Charles II Harley
bankrupt, before Judge Eh ud Waddiu
Jr, OF the United States District Court,
yesterday, some rather spicy developments
came out.
Mr. Harley went into bankruptcy some
few months ago. aud iu due time, through
his counsel M.-srs Julian Bryant and
y. ~ Mosby. made application 90 the
Court for the benefit of his homestead,
The assets beng quite laIg.
NJ ssrs llil Montague and Irving h.
Campbell opposed tne setting aside of the
homestead upon several grounds During
the taking of the evidence in the matter
and afterwards in argument q fore Ref
erees Nickhim and C8rdWti quite
number Of things developed which were
not agreeable Co the bankrupt and 10 is
said he made 70 number OF threats against
Mr. Montague. who had referred rather
uncomphmentary 90 him In argument.
The Referees decided n favor of the
bankrupt allowing him his homestead
from which decision The .sad.tors of Mr.
Harley appealed t0 Judge Waddil After
am argument OF two hours boz length yes-
terday before the Judge. in which not a
word rohcctiug upon any party TO the
=
>umCd his threatening attitude. lie used
such threatening language. and in Mr.
Montague presence reiterated The re-
marks
COURT OFFICERS ALARMED.
Finally Do. SAID that If the case was
decided against him, De would kin some
body. One of the court officers. fearing
that Mr. Harley would do bodily injury 10
20 Mr Montague, stepped into Judge
Waddllls private office and informed him
of what was transpir.ngt without
lie Immediately sent the marshal for
Mr Harley and after listening TO the
statements of al parties he let Mr Har-
oy 60. recognizing him 90 appear We'd
ucsday, In the penalty of 500 to show
cause why he should not Boo nnef and i'm
prisoned for contempt OF com. he also
placed him under bond t0 keep the peace
particularly as to Mr Montague. for
twelve months.
Tie Judge dictated the recoenlzance as
he was Ion the act II catchin1 The train. If /,
will be away until Wednesday.
FORMER INCIDENT.
II seems that when the case was set for
argumcnt some weeks ago. Mr.. Harley
threatened TO strike Mr. Montague and
vo,ild have done so but for the interfer-
snce OF Mr. carter Johnston This oc-
Cured In front of Judge Waddills oiiice.
and then summoning Mr.. Harley before
him he severely adno1ished him and toll
min that such action ON his part mGst
cease ar else he would have 10 go 10 jan
Yesterday the Judge stated emphatiCally
that counsel and other parties before the
court would be protected and he would
prevent # possible any trouble relative
TO cases before him.
Mr. Parrish went on Mr.. Harleys bond
before Clerk Brady about $50 o'clock. ana
he was released from custody, ---..,,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
Need Additional Appropriation.

WASHINGTON Dec. M-Represen-
tative White of North Carolina, called az
the white House to-day I'm company
with II. j. Auoway who has been de-
signated 20 take charge Of the exhibit 70
bc furnished by prominent co.ored schools
of the United States.
Mr.. White stated that an additional
appropriation of 10000 was needed IN
connection with the exhibit and So
lclted the Presidents cooperation to Sc
cure it from Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
SUMMARY OF TO-OAYS NEWS.



Convict Chipley turns out 10 be very
'., .,Suddcn death Of Miss Murray Ger
u"Y1 Iqrrv Ainnick has been called
30 Rfar.hal-streot Christian chlr'h,
Murder ON second street on Sth1ff.
locomotive Works gets announcer ''h
order for engines ,,...,...,, o,,osss
~.Rev. Dr. j. b. ht~thorne opp"9e9
chanIan f0r the pemiehil"ty. ,,,... ,o,.,,,
Policeman Foster charges Nlo'
dy with being The murderer % VIC 'a'
K -sensstioad :. Aaa,i incident in the United
S,aITS ,NaITTnSyS.tieation OF the soldiers Home.
state.
.pprelars secure two hundred and nfty
dollars from a country store,
Hold highway robbery AZ lynehourg,
-Miid cases OF smallpox al portsmouth,.
-Wiliiam Austin shot through the neck
At Roanoke, and may die. Ills hssallant
~R new Baptist church organized at
BrauchNAle.
General
Debate on currency bin begins In
ii2p Mr Mason offers resolution extending
sympathy 10 the Beers In their struggle
for lioeriy.
Foreign
British suffer severe repulse at Storm
berg
cans.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
Opened Simultaneously on His Front
and Right Flank.
FORCED TO RETIRE UNDER FIRE.
This is Regarded a. the Most Serious
Defeat British Arms Have Sus-
tanned in the Whole cam
paign-Six Hundred aud
Seventy Two Were
Taken Prisoners.

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE seyerest reverse
that has befauen the British arms in
South Africa, is shown in the following
r.oort from Major-General Sir William
Forbes Gatacre TO the War Office:
Deeply regret TO inform you that j
met with "a serious reverse in the attack
ON stormberg. was misled as to the
enemys position. by the guides, and
found impracucable ground
MOLTENO. CAPE COLONY, sunday
Dos. lo-General Gatacre left Putter's
Kraal by train for Moiteno. and then pro-
coedcd bv forced march u miles from
s.ormberg. lie had 300 men, including
the Northumberland Fusilers, the Royal
Irish Rifles and Two batteries OF field
artillery
Tho British we're uumolested by the
Beers until the Boer position was reach
cd when hot fire was Unexpectedly
opened upon the advancing column. The
engagement began at 4l5 A. NJ. Al 3
A. M after sharp artillery duel, the
British retired. They are now marching
toward N8lteuo General Gdtacre found
The cnemy's position impregnable. IL
was impossible for the British infantry
10 get at the Beers.
FIGHTING FORCE.
General Gatacre's movement may be
termed "a reconnaissance I'm force. It's
object was TO ascertain the strength OF
the position of the Beers, who were
strongly intrenched along the StormDers
range. lie LEFT Putter's kraai shortly
after noon yesterday with a hsnuns
force slightly over 400 men.
Leaving Molteno at Q last evening, he
made "a memorable night march over the
rocks and ye.dt. There was no SOUND
except "a steady tramp. and there were
no distinguishing lights, the bright moon
having gone down about 1880. The coll
umu arrived safely within couple OF
miles of It's destination. the only incidents
of the march being am occasional sudden
call OF "Halt." under the belief that the
Beers were near.
FRONT AND RIGHT FLANK.
Suddenly a terrific fire opened simulta-
neously on the British front and right
flank THE Royal Irish Rifles. which
formed the advance. sought shelter bee
hind a neighborus kpple and We're speed
lly joined by The remainder of the column.
10 was soon found. however. that this
position also was covered by B0er guns,
which We're more powerful than had been
supposed. The troops. therefore. sought
"a safer position about half mile away
two batteries m the meantime engaging
the Beers and covering the troops in their
Withdrawal
The action now became general at long
range. and a detachment of mounted In
fantry moved u0rthward with "a view OF
Calling on the enemy's right flank. sud
/ denly strong commando was seen NOV
ing from the north and the Royal Irish
Rifles and the Northumberland regiment
were sent ont to meet It. II was soon
discovered. however. that the Beers had
machine guns well placed, and the Brit
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
PURCHASE OF IRON LANDS.
Polk County Schools Get Hundred
Dollars Day Royalty.

KNOXVILLE. TENN. Dec. l-SpeciaI-
The Virginia Coal Coke and Iron Com
pany has just closed "a large Lease with
parties at DucktoWn, Tenn, whereby DO
will secure control of aI the Ducktown
iron ore lands It win build branch
railroad from the Atlanta Knoxville and
Northern, five miles distant TO seven
mines
The output will Doe about loo tons daily.
Part of the land belongs to the school
directors of Polk county. and the s@ool
fund will get about 500 per day royalty.
The iron ores will be shipped To Max Mea-
dows. Va. Bristol, Tenn, Big Stone Gap
Va, Middlcsboro. Ky, LhlabctatHNn Do
and Johnson city Town where the COM
pany has furnaces.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12

WAsuINGTCG Dec. 1i.-rhe Roberts
investigating committee was not ma ses-
sion to-day. having adjourned until to-
morrow when Mr.. Roberts Will be heard
further. A member of the committee
stated that there was little further doubt
"a subcommittee and possibly The tull
committee would have TO visit Utah and
take testimony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12

While in conversation with some friends
Saturday evening Mr Frank p. Murray.
of 40. 500 north Twelfth street fell and
was painfully cut about his face.
He was i'm conversation with several
friends and i'm stepping Off the curb lost
his balance and FELL His friends took
him home. Tie was able 20 be at work
Yesterday morning, although he Is slil
very sore
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
Chnnman Kesigns.

BRISTOL TENN. Dec. u.-Spec ecial-M.
d Chapman. son of T.. r. Chapman the
New York millionaire, has resigned the
vice-presidency of the Virginia Iron. Coal
and Coke Company and the Virginia ana
Southwestern railway. and will return 10
New York 90 engage I'm business WIN
his father. His successor has not yet
been elected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
4 Rmnaway.

One OF the Lexington Laundrys de-
livery wagons met with sad result yes
terday on CLAY street While the driver
went into one of the houses to deliver
laundry the horse became frightened
and ran away not stopping unth
the wagon was thrown against
tree at the corner Of 4th and Clay and
smashed 90 pieces. The horse was caught
and no further damage was done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12

IT. T. Miller, of Norfolk, counsel for
Alexander Tate. the Norfolk county
prisoner under sentence OF death, te.e-
eraphed the Governor yesterday that Doe
would be here to-day at noon TO see him
further and finally in reference to APP
plication for Communication OF sentence TO
life imprisonment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
C,sc of Mr.. Gunn.

The Board OF Public lnsifletoY VIZ
meet to-day to iix the the los ~
eating charges preferred 'sai-s' & ~;
T. Gum. formerly s'iN''N'
the schools at Radiord.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12

Harrisonburg. the Southern operauhs '''
INK between the TWO places.
RAILROAD EARNINGS. -
The estimated gross earnihss
Norfolk and Western railroad 10, 'ia e,a
first week Of December were s1i0'-o,'
same week last year. S24'ooL increase
$l6.9o2. .....o
July first 70 latest date. S5y"'-'l' l, s'lii,o
period lasq year, ~,v'@49l' ueie''-N'
sQ03 $40
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
COMMANDER WOOD DEAD.
succumbs to Typhoid Fever ai'cr
short Illness.

WASHINGTON, Dec. u-Commander
T. T. Wood L. 5. a. died OF tNphoiu
fever at his residence in this city al .
o'clock this morning lie was In command !
of the gunboat Petrol at the battle oi
Manila Bay. He will be given hd'~'
fnnernl AZ AnnanolIs Wednosday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
WEATHER. EOitt'HS''

u,,roc,s - for Tuesday and Wednesdays
North and sou,h carolina--ka,n ioes
a., colder in western portion; Weones.
dav fair; colder in eastern portion o1,sn .,,,
TO high southerly. shifting 10 "es''''
winds.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-12
RANGE or TunhMoMETIR.

Following was thc range Of the h"
m0me,cr tt The Times Office YESTERDAY
. A. NJ ea; 10 NJ. 6j. J.. NJ. 50. = VI.
oe. . y. NJ. 3. u ~. %. Average icn
pcraturc. e3 5-6
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-21

Last evening shortly before sew
en- o'clock fatal accident oc-
Cured at Louis Niebergalrs ice
plant, at the corner of Eoff and
Forty-fifth streets, in which the
victim was Thomas Hammond. the
eleven-year-old son of James A. Ham
mond, the well-known glass engraver,
residing ON Forty-seventh street.
Young Hammond, together with a
number of his youthful companions,
were engaged in playing hide-andseek
in the vicinity of Eoff and Forty-fifth
streets, and in order to conceal himself
from his playmates entered the ele-
vator shaft of the Niebergall ice plant,
the opening of which is on Eoff street.
Young Hammond, at the time men
toned, was standing at the bottom of
the shaft, when the elevator, heavily
laden with ice, descended and struck
him with considerable force. AS re-
suit, his head was frightfully mashed,
and was nearly entirely severed from
his body, which caused death to be in
Simultaneous. 1t is generally supposed
that the little fellow. noticing the ele-
vator descending, when it was too late,
attempted to crawl out of the opening
and in doing so had his head caught be-
tween the elevator and the sill o1 the
building. Immediately after the acct
dent, the remains of young Hammond
were picked up by Henry Vessel, a
workman at the ice plant, and carried
to the Hammond residence on Forty
seventh street. The head of the unfor-
tunate little fellow was mangled in a
horrible manner and was hanging to
his body by means of few slender
shreds. Young Hammond was
bright lad and of a gentle disposition
and will be missed greatly by his many
juvenile friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
mond have the sympathy of the COM
munity in their sad affection.
The remains were prepared for burial
by Cooey, Bentz & Co. Coroner
Schultze will hold an inquest over the
body at ten o'clock this morning. The
arrangements for the funeral, probably,
will be made to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-21
Take Wheeling & Lake Erie for Scio.
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the Small Events of Fac
Passing Day

Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.
There were four cases in Police
Court, yesterday morning.
The will of Edward Plues, deceas-
ed, was admitted to probate yesterday,
and ordered to be recorded.
The jury commissioners met yes
terday and drew the jury for the COM
ing session of the Circuit Court.
The old brick sewer at Sixteenth
aud Eoff streets caved in yesterday
morning, making repair job for the
B. P. w.
The remains of the late Mrs. Yanke,
wife of Henry Yanke, were buried yes
terday from the residence, 2411 McCol-
loch street. Rev. Ulfert conducted the
services.
S. NJ Brockunier has sent to this
city an interesting series of photo
graphs taken in the northern mining
region, with the mercury about 40 be-
low zero.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday to Andrew Hockinbury, a ma
tive of Belmont county, O., aged Al,
and Ollie NJ. Harkless, native of Bel
mont county, O., aged %.
Geo. W. Robinson, pension attor-
ney filed five affidavits iRt,a~ pension
claim, and the combined ages of the
five were 400 years. The lowest was
rs years, and the highest 81.
1t is authoritatively announced
that the capital stock for the company
proposing to operate the North Wheel
ing pottery plant has been subscribed
This is good news, as it ensures the
operation of that important industry
The evening paper which announc-
ed a few days ago that North Main
street citizens would offer no objec-
ton to the removal of the workhouse
to the foot OF Eighth street, has dis
covered its error, and yesterday inter
viewed a number of citizens previously
talked to by representatives of the Reg
ister
The original biograph pictures of
His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, taken in
the gardens of the vatican, will be ex-
hibited in the Carroll Club auditorium
on April 18th and 18th, under the aus
pieces of Lafayette Commandery,
Knights of St John. and St. AIMS Aux
iliary of Ladies. The societies are to
be commended for their enterprise.
The Hope Natural Gas Company's
line, which furnishes gas to the city of
Canton, Ohio, broke yesterday after
noon about four o'clock, in the river,
at a point about four miles below
Moundsyille and one hundred and fifty
yards from the West Virginia side A
large force Of men will be put to work
on the broken pipe, some time to-day.
Edward Smith. who was arrested in
this city Sunday afternoon, was taken
yesterday to Benwood, where he was
arraigned before esquire Harry Riddle
last evening on the charge of stealing
the sum of ten dollars and a coat and
vest last Sunday morning. as preferred
by a boarder at Mrs. Flaherty's board
ing house in that city. Smith was
fined $40 and costs on the charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-21

Death claimed Robert Luke, one OF
the oldest residents of Wheeling, very
suddenly yesterday morning about 1880
o'clock.
Mr.. Luke had not been in the best OF
health for some time past, being SUI
ferer from Bright's disease. He was
at his office, No. 1870 Market street,
Saturday, but Sunday he remained at
his residence, No. 50 Fifteenth street.
Yesterday morning he arose and par
TALLY dressed himself, and was in the
act Of fastening his collar and neck
tie when his summons came, and he
fell to the floor of his room. One OF
his sons, Robert Luke, Jr., who was in
an adjoining room, heard his father
fall, and went to his assistance, but
nothing could be done, as death ap-
peared to have been immediate.
Deceased was a native OF Wheeling,
his father, the late James Luke, hav-
ing located in this city from Ireland
about 1920. During the war and for
many years preceding that conflict, the
family resided upon the east side OF
Chapline street, a few doors north of
Eleventh, where James Luke died in
1852, and his wife, mother of the sub
ject OF this sketch, some ten years
later, according to the recollection Of
the writer There were four sons,
Daniel, William, Robert and George,
Robert being born November 2S, 1881.
He was carpenter by trade, following
the business Of his father, but in 1852
he embarked in the livery business,
and with the exception of one year,
about 1860, when he was in Texas, fol-
lowed that business until the time of
his death. He was married September
s, 1862, to Agnes Hornbrook, daughter
of the late F. B. HOrkbrook, and his
wife and four sons survive him, the
latter being F. H. Luke, Robert Luke,
J. E. Luke and G. N. Luke. Mr.. Luke
was in business in various localities,
but after the burning of the GILBERT
son foundry, September 81, 1868, Mr..
Luke removed into the refitted building
at Market street and Alley twelve, and
his extensive livery establishment has
since remained there continuously.
Deceased was quiet and unobtrusive
citizen, of the best type, and was pos
sessed of countless warm personal
friends, to whom the news of his sud-
den death came as a painful shock yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-21
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
To Be Made on the Pittsburg Division of
the Il. & ..

To Be Made on the Pittsburg Division OF
the b. & ..
Among railroad contractors consld-
cradle interest has been centered over
some extensive Improvements planned
by the receivers of the Baltimore d
Ohio Railroad on the Wheeling D1vis-
ion. Specifications have been sent out
for the work for several months, and
the contract has just been awarded TO
Mr.. James McCabe at about S500,0OO.
The Wheeling Division runs from
Glenwood, just outside OF Pittsburg, to
this city, about seventy-fve miles.
Four miles from Glenwood the present
line winds about the edge of Whitehall
Hill and covers about six miles in get
ting around this obstruction, encoun-
tering heavy grades, which make it ne
cessary to run short trains. The work
contracted for provides for a 1,600-foot
tunnel and line less than three miles
long to get by this hill 1t will give a
better track alignment, reducing the
curvature to minimum and securing a
grade of LIS per cent, as against the
present grade of 21a per cent.
A somewhat similar improvement
will be made at Thomas Summit,
which is twenty-One miles from Glen
wood. Here the contract calls for a
tunnel 1000 feet long The grade of
the present track over this summit is
about 21A per cent, and when the i'm
provement is made it will be reduced
to 1.25 per cent. and the track
Strengthened. In both instances the
tunnels will be thirty feet in diameter
and constructed for the use Of double
tracks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-21

Being Held at the Second Church in
Charge of Rev. Cobb.
The protracted meeting at Second
Christian church already gives evid-
ence that additional seating capacity
will be required in order to anticipate
the desire of the large number of peo-
pie who want to hear the Rev. Cobb
The church has purchased sixty new
chairs and will incorporate the Ladies'
Society room. The Rev. Naylor, pastor
of the church, is to be congratulated on
securing the services of the Rev. Cobb
to assist in this meeting. Rev. Cobb s
text for his discourse this evening will
be Seek ye the Lord while He may be
found All are invited to attend these
meetings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-21

/ 4 & 81 4 Z Il & 4
III 8p6e ~ 90 ~ ~ trustees x
tho Chenango valley Siytn&s banlk.
and held similar position with the
Fulton Phoenix Natural Gas Company
Of Fulton, This State, Of which concern
his brother, G. Carmalt Rose, is the
general superintendent.
Som after coming to BinghamtOn
Mr.. Rose identified himself with Trim
ity Memorial church, of which he was
one of the yeStrymen. To his wise
cOunsels and substantial support the
church owes much of its prosperity,
and in his death the rector, DR.. j. H.
LaRoche, loses stanch and valued
friend. The Brotherhood of ST. An
drew of this church, of which the de-
cedent was the treasurer, has been so
influenced by this same personality
that it is now an acknowledged power
for good in this community.
Another of Mr. Roses religious ac-
tivities was the treasurership of the
Binghamton Refuge. to which position
he gave much solicitous thought up to
the time of his death, and many of the
benefactions of this organization were
made possible by his practical and sub
stantial support.
Shortly after coming to Binghampton
the decedent established a general
agency for the sale of typewriters, BIZ
cycles and sporting goods, under the
firm name of Edward l.. Rose & Co.
H. E. Fillebrown, of Geneva, and ]. w.
Ballard, of Wheeling, being the active
partners. The establishment remained
on Court street until its recent re-
moval to the Johnson block on Chenan-
go street.
Other business ventures in which Mr..
Rose was interested were the Bundy
Manufacturing Company and the
Keyes-Baker Cigar Rolling Machine
Company, and at the time of his death
the decedent was the president of the
last named corporation.
Early in January Mr.. Rose retired
from an actiFe interest in all the above
enumerated business and banking en-
terprises except the Reyes Baker COM
spany, although he had considerable
capital invested in the several other
concerns. He had planned to go south
for the benefit of his health; but in
this he was disappointed owing to an
which prevented the car
rying out of such arrangements.
Mr.. Rose is survived by his wife,
three children, Marion, Alice and Ed
ward; his father, Edward w. Rose, of
Silver Lake; three brothers. Robert H.
Rose, of this city, Henry J. Rose, of
Fulton, n. ". and one sister, Mrs.
Horatio L. Fillebrown. of this city.
The decedent's mother died at her home
on Murray street few weeks ago, and
her demise, it is believed, FASTENED the
death of the son. The funeral ar
rangements have not yet been made.
Cyrus NJ. Strong received a dispatch
this afternoon informing him that the
body would arrive in this city tonight
at S:45 o'clock, via the D., L. & w.
railroad. The remains will be accom-
panied by Henry J. Rose, F. H. Mat
thews, and, probably, President Strong,
of the Strong State Bank, who is in
New York and who was advised of the
death Immediately. They will be met
by the directors of the bank and
friends of the decedent, and escorted
to the family residence, No. 5 Riverside
drive