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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24
nIc Ordcr ror CartrIdges.

BIRMINGHAM, England. August 23'
A firm Of this place has received an
order for fourteen million Mauser cart
ridges for urgent delivery to South
Africa. Secrecy is being observed as
to the exact destination OF the cart
ridges, but 1t is said that the Beers
alone use Mauser rifles in that terri
t6ry
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24
DEwEY's CREW
Preparing for the Reception In Now
York at vile FrRnohe.

YORK ~ VINO TENWSuN'
NICE, August 23-AdmIral Dewey
and the officers and men of the Olympia
now at Vile Frnnche, near here. hrc
already anticipating their New York
reception, and are preparing for their
part in It. The admiral has received
pprnlsalon from the authorities to lana
the olympia battalion Mt VILE FranGho
for drill purposes, during the remains
dor OF the cruisers s1ly there
NJ. dranel, prcfcct OF the Alpcs-M MARI
times, visited Admiral Dewey to-day
The former expressed the pleasure OF
the French government at the adt'lral !
visIi. adding his assurances OF personal
admiration.
IL is expected that Admiral Dewey
Will come to Nice tomorrow ana re-.
turn the projects and other oihelal
calls
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24
InborIia After Thenl,

RENNEs. August 2s.-M. LabOri has
decided to prosecute La crolx, one of
the leading Clerical organs, and La
Llbre Parole, together with NJ. Dru-
mont, proprietor and director of the lat
ter paper, personally, for declaring the
recent murderous attack upon him
Nfakp -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24
Attemnted IIynching at Havana.

HAVANA, Aug 23.-An attempt has
been made at AIatanzas to lynch mu-
latto named Goner, who was formerly
n servant of Spanish guerilla chief
Gener, after the war went to the cana
ry Islands and returned to Cuba recent
" in quest OF his family. When his
Identity was discovered a crowd assem-
bled and there were cries OF "lynch
himI' The man took refuge In n care
but was beaten severely and stabbed.
He was rescued by the police. who took
him 10 n hospital. No arrests were
ma6e. Major Bloom has been appoint
ed 10 make report on the Cuban sys-
fem for the conveyance and registratlon!
Of titles and also as to the methods OF
diaposIng OF public lands. list is 70
he mRde OF the latter. consisting prinel-
pally Of public lands In the American
sense OF the word. and lands ACQUIRED
nv religious orders when they were sup
pressed. Many important books are are
missing from the Havana arcniVeS ~ 1Tn ~
it Is antlcIunted the public will hid IN
trading them,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24

witnesses. who declare their confidence
in 1t. The trial, In my belief. win last
about another twenty days"
Detailed proceedings will be found on
the sixth page.)
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24
sECRErARY ROOT RETURNs
To Washingtom-NOn.C .Committal as to
Otis Rumored Relief


WASHINGTON, D. c., August 23.-
Secretary of War Root returned to this
city to-day from his visit to the Presl-
dent at Lake ChnmplaIn. He went at
once to his apartments at the Arllng-
ton hotel, and during the evening spent
some time with General Corbin and
acting secretary MelkeljOhn. The sec
retary was retlcent In speaking for
publication, OF his conference with the
President. The matters discussed, he
said, were such as would ordinarily be
taken up at cabinet meeting and In
volved no great departures from the
policy already In force respecting the
Philippines.
Regarding the reports that General
Wesley Merritt, who has also been at
Lake Champlain in conference with the
President and his war secretary, Is TO
succeed General Otis In command OF
the troops in the Philippines, Secretary
Root was non-cOmmittRl He evaded
nll questions on this point. and declined
to make any positive statement what
ever in regard to the subject.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24

LOURENZO MARQUEE, Delagoa
Bay, August 23.-The detained ammun-
ItIon, intended for the Transvaal re-
public, has been removed to the Portu-
guese trop ship India. 1t is reported
that the Beers contemplate sending
commands for the ammunition.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24
BIG RAGING EVENTS.
Fine Sport at Roadville - PatcheD
Wins Easily From Gentry.

Fine Sport at Roadville - PatcheD
Wins Easily From Gentry.
READvILLE, Mass. August 2s.-The
Massachusetts stake of $4,000, the big
gest event on the card at to-day's grand
circuit racing on the ReadviIle track.
by decision of the judges at dark, is
unfinished, and three horses have an
equal chance to win 1t tomorrow, with
two heats each. The race was without
question one of the finest exhibitions
ever seen on this or any other track,
and the judges decision found favor
and objections alike from the excited
throng which had poured out upon the
track in the gathering fog and dark
ness, Tom Boy, owned by Frank Jones,
OF Portsmouth; Lecco, the favorite Bos-
ton stallion, and the stallion, Charley
Herr. are left TO battle to finish. None
was a favorite picked to win. and to-
night the result is In doubt, with Tom
Boy the favorite.
The day was lowering. but the crowd
Mt the track was the biggest yet. The
track was quite mealy from last nights
rain and was made very heavy later by
a driZZle and fog, which came In from
the sea. The dampness did the most to
upset calculations, for the heats began
to be decided in the home stretch, with
the strongest horses well at the front.
Some times the time suffered a little,
but so many finishes were whipping
ones that average was not cut much.
GOSHEN, N. Y, August 2S.-Ths
races at Goshen Driving Park drew q
crowd Of more than 1900 people. The
$1,000 stake race between the great pac-
ers, John r. Gentry, 2:00h, and Joe
Patchen, 2:0lA. excited the greatest
interest, The first heat was declared q
dead heat in g:OS. In the second, Patch-
en- won in 200. and in the third he
reached the mile several lengths ahead
OF Gentry, who broke several times.
Patchen drew the pole at the outset.
The race while Hn exciting one. was
disappointing to the masses, who ex.
pected to see Gentry do better work.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24
Arthur Composca tho Differences.

CINCINNATI, o., August 23.-ch'ef
Arthur and the grievance committee OF
the Big -Four engineers to-day reached
nm agreement with General Manager
schhcfi. OF the Big -Four. There was a
meeting after 3 y. m, to arrange the
details OF the agreement
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-08-24

For West virginia and Western Penn.
gylvania, generally fair Thursday and Frls
inv, Winds moHtly fresh caEterly.
For Ohio, generally fhlr TuhrTday and
Friday, except probably showers aud
thunder storms Friday near the lake.
fresh ehsterly winds.
Local Temperature.
Tho Temperature yesterday ns observed
by &, SchnCpf. druggist corner Market
and Fourteenth streets, was as folloWH!
"a. Tn..."",..,. g Sp, m,",".','.''' "
Il m,....... ....... IS Weather-Fnir.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
THE ARCHITECT IS HERE
SEVERAL FEDERAL OFFICIALS TAKE
MIR. TAYLOR IN CHARGE.
Says He Is Not Here to Talk Much,
but to Listen to the Argu-
ments.

James X. Taylor, the long-awaited gov
eminent supervising architect. arrived at IL
o'clock last night and registered at the
Denison House.
II am not here to talk much" said Mr..
Taylor, "but to be talked to-"
Mr.. Taylor will be in the city until he
sees fit TO leave. He will hear the arguments
of the promoters of various sites for the
federal building, will look over the field for
himself and make a report to Secretary of
the Treasury Gage. Secretary Gage is all
powerful In the postofiee site business.
II have come here to listen TO what the
people say and TO receive all suggestions that
may be made" said Mr.. Taylor. 1.-The ques-
ton here in Indianapolis differs somewhat
from the usual site question in that it Is to
purchase a new site or TO purchase more
land for the old site. i am sent here to hear
all arguments and TO find out what the peo-
pie want. Bids, OF course will not be adj
vertised for until Ii is determined whether
to locate the building on its present site or
on a new site. l will be at the Denison and
will be ready any time after S in the morn
ing to receive those interested in the ques-
ton. I will have no regular hours for re-
ceiving people and they Will have to take the
chance Of catching me in the hotel.
cit is the custom of the Treasury Depart
ment to send out an agent to look over the
ground. receive suggestions and hear argu-
ments and the agent then makes a report to
the secretary. The final decision rests with
hun. After the decision is made in this case.
the usual procedure will be followed. l will
remain here just as long as may be neces-
sary for me to get through. / have fixed no
time for leaving, but wish to have ample
time to talk with all with whom it will be Of
advantage to talk"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
J0STLED FOR $3.50.
Three Men Rob j. II. Coffman. stock
Dealer, on n Street Car.

]. X. Coffman, a stock dealer from Nor
gantown. Ind. is loser about $3.50 and thinks
three men who jostled him in a car Satur-
day morning at Washington street and Vir-
ginia avenue got il. Coffman had sold some
cattle at the stock yards and received a
check for 1851 on the Indiana National
Bank, which he had cashed, receiving 500
in paper, which he rolled up and placed
in his outer coat pocket. After coming out
Of the bank he saw a V-irginia-avenue car
and ran to catch it. Three men who were
standing by also ran for the car, one OF
them getting on ahead of Coffman. He
blockaded the doorway and the other two
men got on. There was considerable push
ing and the men in an excited manner
asked IL the car went 10 Fairview. Being
Informed that ii did not they got off and
quickly disappeared. Coffman did not miss
his money until he got off the car at East
street. He thinks the three men who pushed
and crowded him on the car secured the
money and Immediately notified the police.
The police also are OF this opinion and be-
lieve the men belong TO a gang regarding
whom they received a letter several weeks
ago from the PinkertOn detective agency or
men who made it a business of robbing pay
masters who carried money through the
streets would probably visit this city and
a lookout should be kept. Though all the
detective force have been on the watch for
three men described by Mr.. Coffman they
have not been found and have, the police
believe, left the city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
AN INDIANA DAY.
Texas State Fair Arranges One for Re-
turn of Rangers Flag.

Texas is already making preparations for
the return Of the flag of the Texas Rangers.
Governor Mount yesterday received a letter
from Sydney Smith, president OF the Texas
State Fair and Dallas Exposition Associa-
ton, in which the Governor and his stanf
W ere invited TO be the guests of the Asso-
citation when hey go to Texas. The letter
further states that the association after
comforting with Cen w. l.. Cabell. COM
mander Of TIE Transmississdppi Department
of ex-Confederates; Colonel Conner, COM
mander of the Grand Army OF the Republic
Of that district, and Mai. II. w. CARRIER,
commander of Camp Sterling Price, ex-Con-
feGerates, had fixed the date for the return
of the flag. subject to the approval Of Gov
ernor Mount. The dates selected as special
DAYS are Tuesday, Oct 4. ex-Confederate
day: Wednesday, Oct. 5, Indiana day; THURS
day, Oct. 8, CT. A r. day. The nag VIII De
returned on Indiana day.
Arrangements are now being maze 70 Sc
cure as large an attendance as possible or
all natives of Indiana and veterans of both
sides from Texas, Arkansas. Louisia9a'
Oklahoma and Indian Territory. 1T IS oee
sired that these days be made a reunion OF
both sides and General Cabell has promised
TO order the rank and file of the ex-Conted-
crates to attend, and C0lonel Connor mas
romised his most earnest efforts TO secure
a large attendance Of members OF the q. A.
diana is in the hands of Colonel Wylie. The
letter states that the railroads have prom
ised to run excursions from Indianapolis and
from all surrounding States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
LIFE PRISONER PAR0LED.
Henry Becht Has Twice Saved Guards
from Possible Death.

Henry Becht, who was convicted OF muir
der in Dubois county in 1887 and sentenced
to the state prison for life, was yesterday
paroIed by Governor Mount. He has a clean
prison record and twice has saved guards,
or other officials, when assaults have been
made on them by vicious prisoners The last
time he figured in one of these affairs was
May n, last. when L. e Peno, who was
superintendent Of a shoe shop, was assaulted
by a negro. Preston Smith. Peno had taken
the guards place for a moment and Smith
raised his hand, which was a signal that he
desired TO speak With him. PeDo gave him
the desired permission and Smith came TO
the foot OF the steps leading To the raised
platform on which Peno sat. Smith had a
hatred against Peno because the latter had
reported him once or twice for failure to do
his work When Smith reached the foot of
the steps he drew a shoe knife and leaped up
at Peno. Becht, who was standing near,
came to PenOis assistance and reached him
as he lay on the ground with Smith above
HIM. he threw Smith off, and helped Peno
control him
The warden and all other officers of the
prison Joined in a strong letter of recon-
mendatiOn TO the Governor, and the parole
was granted because of these acts and his
clear record as a prisoner. The parole is a
conditional one. and the Governor retains
the right TO revoke it at any time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
ENLISTED A YOUNG TURK
HE WILL GO To THE PHILIPPINES TO
FIGHT FOR UNCLE SAM.
Horst Hcrserter, Who Fought for the
Sultan, and Also for GEN
eraI Maceo.

Captain Black, the United States army
recruiting officer, enlisted a native Of Turkey
yesterday and he VIII go to fight for the
American cause in the Philippines. His
name Is Horst Horserter and he was born
twenty-eight years ago at Parosa, Turkey.
OF Hungarian parents. He served in the
Turkish army for several years. and then
came to this country. His next move was
10 Cuba, where he fought under General
Maceo against the Spaniards for two years.
He is a blacksmith by trade and has worked
In this city for some time His body bears
the scars OF many gunshot wounds In his
travels he has learned 10 speak nine Ian
gcages-
The other enlistments yesterday We're as
follows: Rowan n. Walters. indianapolis,
Ind: George Fry. Berlin, Mass: Forest r.
Snyder, indianapolis, Ind; Frank j. Niece,
Anderson. Ind: Perry A Downing, Indian
apolis. Ind; William Crosgrove. Indianap-
oils, James NJ Sims. Deming, Ind; George
Smith, Indianapolis, Ind; Edwin r Up
ham. New Castle. Ind; Horst Horserto, In
dianapOliS; Albert g. Aldrich, Laura, o.;
Norman s. Wood, Wheeling, w. Va.
These men will go 10 the Philippines. and
a detachment was started yesterday after
noon for San Francisco. There are a hun
Gred vacancies IN the Third Artillery, sta
toned In this country. but as most men who
enlist want TO go TO the Philippines. Capt.
Black does not expect the Third Artillery
vacancies TO be filed for some time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
MUSIC FOR THE RACES.
business Mems DrfvinG Club VIII Add
n New Feature.

A full band will attend each meeting of
the Business Mems Driving Club this sum-
mer and music will be an added feature to
the races. 1t was so decided at the annual
meeting of the club held at the Grand
Hotel last evening. II was further decided
10 have printed programmes of each meet
ing and each entry known by number, as
well as name, and the driver will be re-
CURED to wear the number on his arm. An
admission fee of IL cents will be charged
all gentlemen, but ladies will be admitted
free. Memberships for the season may be
purchased for SIS. The same rules regard
ing vehicles viii apply this year as were In
force last year, and In free-for-all races
sulkies may be used. but in all other events
f~Our-wheeled vehicles Will be required. The
first meeting will be held on Friday, May 8.
The directors elected We're Sterling r.
Holt, w. N. Short, d. b. Shideler, William
Roth and O. d. Shower. The directors or
ganized by electing w. y. Short, president:
W. ". Baker, vice president: William Roth.
secretary and treasurer. The racing COM
mittee consists OF ID. b Shideler, Alvin
Cavett and W. w. Baker.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
ALL NONSTATE MEN.
Governors Three AppOintees to the
Board of Education.

The additional members of the state
Board of Education, who were authorized
by the law passed by the last Legislature,
were yesterday announced by Governor
Mount. The appointees are what are known
as nonstate men. They are Joseph ]. Mills,
president OF EarIham College; W. L. Stott.
president of Franklin College. and Enoch
G.. Machan. county superintendent OF La
grange county.
Many applications for the places were
made, and it so happens that those appoint
ed did not make application for the ap-
pointments. Presidents Mills and Stott have
been unusually prominent in the educational
work of the State Mr. Machan is one or
the oldest county superintendentS In the
State and was a candidate before the last
Republican state convention for the nomi-
nation for state superintendent OF public in
struction- The State Board or Education
as now constituted, consists OF Governor
Mount, +. L. Jones, state superintendent of
public instruction; James II. Smart. pres
ident Of Purdue University; w. w. Parsons.
president of the State Normal school: Jo-
seph Swain, president OF inuiana Cniver-
sity; j. n. Study, superintendent OF the
Fort Wayne schools; w a. Hester, super
intendent OF the Evansville schools; ID. h.
Goss. superintendent Of the indianapolis
schools, and the three men appointed yes
teruay.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
TO INSPECT LOUISVILLE
STATE HEALTH BOARD SENDS DIR. c.
e. FERGUSON TO INVESTIGATE.
Strin gent Rules VIII BE Adopted III He
Finds Smallpox Epidemic
There.

The denial OF Kentucky health author
tiles that smallpox exists in Louisville is
so at variance with the reports made to
the State Board Of Health by health off,
GERS of southern Indiana that the Indiana
board Will investigate for itself. 1t was de-
cided yesterday to send a physician to
Louisville and DIR. Charles f.. Ferguson, of
this city. was %deputized and left at 7:10
o'clock last evening to begin his investiga-
tions.
Nearly every one Of the later cases in
southern Indiana has been traced to Louis
Vile by the State Board Of Indiana and II is
probable that should the Investigations by
DR.. Ferguson confirm the statements of
health authorities of the southern part of
the State unusually stringent rules will be
adopted TO govern those who come into the
State from Louisville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
FIRST COUNTY COUNCIL
JUDGE ALLEN BEGINNING TO CONSID-
Err MEN TO BE APPOINTED.
Lucius II. Swift Among Those Men,
tioned-When Act Goes into
Effect.

Within the next few weeks Judge Allen,
Of the Circuit Court, will appoint the men,
bers of the County Council in accordance
with the law providing for this body, passed
by the last Legislature. The court has I'M
der consideration the names of one or two
men who may be invited to act as members
Of the council. The legislative act does not
go into effect until proclaimed a law by
Governor Mount, and it is expected the
proclamation will come during the first week
in May.
When the measure becomes a law the
County Commissioner will have twenty days
in which TO divide the townships OF the
ounty into four districts. Each district will
have a councilman and there will, be three
councilmen at large. making seven appoint
ments the Circuit Court will have TO make
as soon as the commissioners have COM
pleted their work. Lucuis B. Swift is one
Of those mentioned to Judge Allen as being
well fitted for the duties that would fall to
a member of the council. and his name is
receiving favorable consideration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
Mr.. M'GOWAN'S RETURN.
A Meeting of Local Stockholders the
Week After Next.

President WATSON, OF the indianapolis
Street-railway Company. said yesterday
TIA General Manager MCGOWAN had been
very busily engaged during the last few
days in securing new ears. which will soon
be brought TO indianapolis and placed in
service.
Mr.. MCGOWAN viii not attend the meet
ing of the stockholders OF the old company
!n Philadelphia. as has been enormously
stated" said Mr.. WATSON. 'That meeting
is solely for the purpose OF making the
final move in effecting the complete trans
fer of interests 10 the new company and
it isn't likely that Mr.. McGowan's presence
would be necessary. Besides. there will be
a meeting OF the local stockholders OF the
new company the week after next, at
about the same time OF the Philadelphia
meeting and, OF course. all OF the interested
parties will want to be on hand. / think
that, in all probability. Mr.. MCGOWAN viii
be back IN this city Tuesday or Wednes-
day"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-25
POOR PLHCE FOR CONSCIENCE
Men who Make Untrue Reports as to
Their Vehicles.

TT is astonishing" remarked Clerk Sui
Ivan, of the city controllers office. yester-
day, '.how many people will deliberately
perjure themselves for the sake Of saving a
dollar. Every day we have people in here
swearing by all that's holy that their con-
veyances require only 81 licenses when they
know very well-and we know equally as
well-that they should be paying 50. But
what are we to do when they take solemn
oaths? We can't come out and tell them that
we know they are lying. If a plumber who 1
myself nave seen hauling a bathtub in his
buggy comes in here and makes an afidavit
that he uses that same buggy for riding
purposes only. what is there for me TO do
but take his word for I
The clerk had scarcely finished speaking
when a man. whose clothes were soled with
different colors of paint, entered the office
and applied for q vehicle license. he placed
two silver dollars on the counter and said
that his vehicle was a small one-seated
'fWha is your business?'' inquired the
clerk.
well. it will cost you So IL you carry
your paints or ladders in your wagon" said
"oh, only use it for riding" was the
Are you willing to make an affidavit to
"Why-why yes, if you-if you require it"
The affidavit was prepared and the paint
er nervously wrote his name at the end OF
the legal document. Then the clerk asked
him to take of his hat and hold up. his
right hand and swear that he was making
a true statement. The man did as requested,
but with a. sheepish expression on has race.
And then taking his license he hurried from
the office.
And there you are" said Clerk Sullivan,
with a shrug of his shoulders. I'll bet a
hat that he carries all of his articles OF
trade around with him in that wagon of his.
Who ever heard of a painter that didn't?
This business is enough to disgust a man
with his fellow-mortalS."