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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03
Good Results Promised in Lewis.

Special Dispatch to tho Intelllsenccr.
JANE LEW, W. Va, Nov. 2.-The
large crowd that greeted Senator Stuart
+. Reed last night was another indlca-
tIon OF the great majority Lewis county
viii give for the entire Republican
ticket. The Lewis-Wcbstcr district
vii! surely send two Republicans to the
next legislature. Senator Reed spoke
brilliant address was ever delivered at
the town hail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03
Matter Of State Pride.
RoosEvELT's WONDERFUL FEAT.

eight weeks twntyfour states
made six hundred and venytree speeches. Travelled wentone
thousand hundred and nine miles, visited five hundred and sixty
cities talked
speeches
the parties United excepte) past
years.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03
Golden Admitted to Bail.

FRANKFORT. Ky. Nov. ..-Green
Golden. held us one OF the Goebcl MS
sassln suspects, was admitted to ball in
the sum OF $4,000 to-day, and was re-
leased
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03

ceiyed with great sorrow at the Nc
kiniey home. Colonel Strong was cs-
.teemcd as q personal friend by the
President, who has sent q telegram OF
coincidence TO the bercaved family.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03
OPERATION PERFORMED
On Rice's Face Six Months Before He
Died-color of Tablets Given En-
ter Into the Case.


ter Into the Case.
NEW YORK. Nov. 2.-Ass!stant Dis
trict Attorney Osborne in further
statement given out this afternoon says
that DR.. Bull. the surgeon, performed
an operation on Rice's face about six
months before he died. As m ant.sep-
tic wash he prescribed bi-ch!oride OF
mercury. Mr. Osborne said this had a
bearing on the case, as Jones has con-
fessed that Patrick gave Rice grayish
tablets. The tablets prescribed by DR..
Bull were OF gray!sh color. Mr.. Os-
borne further said that Prof. Witthaus
knew nothing OF this In making his an
alysls.
DR.. W. T. Bull who performed tho
operation on Rlce's face, said later:
u was called In by Rice's physician,
DR.. J. Milton Mabbott OF 10 Fifth ave-
nue to perform O. slight operation on
Rice's face. The operation was not Sc
rious and did not even require ether"
Miss r J. Evans. DR.. Bulls head
nurse, who had charge OF the operation,
said:
Diluted the Tablets.
II did use bl-chlorIdc OF mercury, bu.
took away every tablet not used. I
diluted tho tablets and bathed Mr..
Rice's face With the solution. These
tablets werr BLUSH in color and not
gray, although some one no. acquainted
with them might say they were Of \
grly!sh tingc."
Dr. Bull continued by saying:
There are white tablets OF this sort,
but never usc them. myself, am
not very well acquainted with tho ef-
fects the tablet would have when taken
internally. I know they would cause
extreme congestion OF tho bowels and
severe Inflammation. do not know
whether they would kill n man unless
taken In large quantities.
THE tablets are sold Mt drug stores
like hcadanhe drupe and other articles,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03
Attempted to Wreck B. & o. Train.

TIFFIN. Ohio, Nov, Am attempt
was made TO wreck the Baltimore e
Ohio wcst.nound passenger train, due
hcsc at S O'clock, this evening. A Pile
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03
will probably be about forty-flve. which,
OF course. will secure the reelection Of
Senator sewell in the United Statcs SEN
BENEFITS UNFI7NESS
For the Position Of Supreme Judge
Demonstrated by the Number OF
Reversals Of his Decisions as Cir

ZOE tHe POSITION OF supreme Judge
Demonstrated by the Number OF
Reversals Of his Decisions as Cir
cult Judge.
Special Dispatch to tho Iatelliscncer.
WESTON, W. Va, Nov. Judge
Benefits candidacy for Judge of the
supreme court is not meeting with the
success here at homo that he would
have the people of the state believe. In
the first place. the Judge Is not overly
popular here, and to add to his trou-
bles, such Democratic leaders as Colo
mel Bassell and DR.. ]. !. warder are
openly opposing his election. The Sc
cret and abusive attacks that he and
his henchmen have made upon Judge
Henry Brannon have fallen fiat here,
where both men are known. Judge
Brannon's learning and especial fit
ness for the position he now holds. |.
generally admitted by both Democrats
and Republicans, and his reelection to
the supreme bench is conceded oil over
the state.
Matter Of State Pride.
His retention as a member of the su.
preme court of appeals Is not only
matter of state pride, but is Important
to the citizens OF the state. Since the
nomination OF W. G. Bennett, at Park
ersburg, some Of the legal fraternity
have been looking Into his record as q
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-03

Presidents Telegram Of Coincidence.
CANTON, Ohio. Nov. News OF the
death OF former Mayor Strong was re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
PASSENGER TRAIN
HELD UP IN IDAHO

Spokane, Wash, Sept 22-single
handed a masked robber held up the
west bound passenger train on the
Northern Pacific at l o'clock this morn
ing and succeeded in getting away with
between S4OO and $500 in cash. several
watches and a quantity OF iewelry The
robbery occurred after the train left
Athol, Idaho, and the lone robber left
the train at Rathdrum The hold-up
was evidently carefully planned and
was executed with a cool elaboration
which showed the robber thoroughly
understood his business Until he left
the train few OF the passengers realized
that only one man was IN the plot. Con-
ductor Dunning was the only person
on the train who offered serious resist
ance and a few shots from the robbers
gun effectualy silenced the trainman
AS the robber stepped of the train at
Rathdrum the conductor came out Of
the turist car and fired twice at the
robber. The latter returned the FIRE,
clipping a piece OF leather from the
conductors shoe. No one was hurt dur
ing the hold-up. but every occupant OF
three cars was terrorlzed. The man
boarded the train at Sand Point Idaho.
where a short stop was made. He Is
described as being a little over Ave
feet In height. Of slight build. had
light mustache, and wore a dark suit
Of clothes, a mask and black SLOUGH
hat After the train left Athol he gained
the rear OF the second Pullman sleeper
and at once began operations. From
bunk to bunk he worked. waking up the
sleepers and demanding their valuables
while covering them with q formidable
looking revolver. Upon his arm he
carried q short sack made Of a coat
sleeve. For some reason he did not
use the sack. but slipped money and
valuables into his pockets.
After clearing up both Pullmans the
robber entered the tourist car Here
the occupants began 10 scream With ter
ror, and attracted the attention Of the
Conductor. who was In the forward part
OF the coach He came down the aisle
and the robber backed out OF the car
door and stepped OF the platform as
the train was pulling into Rathdrum.
Drawing his revolver. the conductor
fred twice at the man, who al once
turned and fred three times az the con-
ductor, who beat a hasty retreat into
the car The robber escaped before the
alarm could be given to the few people
at the Itathdrum station.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
SPIKE AND RAIL.

Governor Roosevelt travels over the
Union Pacific ia a special today
General Passenger Agent d. e. Bur
ley has returned from his trip north.
Vice President Cornish Of the Oregon
short Line left for the East last night
r. s. Rhuble, travelling passenger
agent. Union Pacific returned from
trip to Idaho points this morning.
2. A. Nash. general western agent OF
the Chicago Milwaukee & ST. Paul. re-
turned TO Omaha last night He was
accompanied for part of the pourney,
by i. l.. D0wing.
J, NJ Morton commercial agent at In
dianapOls for the Rock Island, has been
appointed commercial agent az ST.
Louis, vice c. II. Caswell, promoted j.
J. Birmingham, chief clerk az Des
M0ines. Ia. Is appointed 20 mn the place
made vacant at Indianapolis.
President r. l.. Russell OF the Mo-
bile & Ohio Is az the Knutsford. ac-
companied by his wife and a party Of
ladies'. He leaves for the East tonight.
With the Burlington and the Los An
geles line coming into salt Lake In the
immediate future, the metropolis Of
Utah viii probably witness another
boom.
The Denver n Rio Grande has
handled the following shipments OF
stock from Utah during the past week
Thirteen double decked carloads Of
sheep. G.. 4. Oieson Cotton % chicago;
Is carloads Of sheep p. J.. Flanagan
Amadee TO Kansas City. 10 carloads Of
cattle. j NJ Cunningham, Thompsons
10 Kansas City; carloads OF horses for
X. I Bolton 20 Kansas city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22

s,okane Wash, Sept 22.--The North
avn Pacific offers 5000 reward for the
conture OF the lone highwayman VINO
.a5 nm the west-bound train near
amol Idaho, at midnight last night
sheriff bradbury and large posse are
a. nursult The robber has been traced
10 a point three miles south Of Athoi'
where he held up rancher and stole
81. horse. lie told the rancher that he
Rad lust killed the conductor ana Tue
brakeman, and had TO get out; ..oo
II is believed he secured about cow
and iewelry from Pullman passengers
Nobody was hurt,
RAILWAY MEN BELITTLE 1T.
g, Paul Mimi, Sept. 22-The North
.rn pacific officials IN this city at first
Siscreditted the reported hold up OF one
~ tbsir trains. early this morning near
Itbni Idaho. but confirmed the fact
iater while much iessening the serious
80 nj the affair Instead OF occurring
Hsriv thia morning the attempted rob
borv occurred &C z o'clock last night
and n IA understood from the reports
rscelved here that the robber was
driven away BY the conductors pistol
Ssfore ne secured much from the pas
sengers. The robber has not yet been
overtaken.
BURLINGTON TRAIN ROBBED.
Lincoln. Neb., Sept. 22-Four masked
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
ELDER UHRlSTENSEN'S BODY
Arrived This Morning in Charge of
Elder James b, Hunter.

The body Of Elder Hannibal L, Chris
Jensen. the Mormon missionary who
died In Liverpool arrived home this
morning In charge OF Elder James b.
Hunter Of West Weber Elder Hunter
left Liverpool with the remains on
September 9Th and knew little Of the
particulars Of Elder Chrlstensen's sick
ness and demise.
The body was taken In charge by
Undertaken Joseph r. Taylor and con-
yeyed 10 his establishment from the
parlors OF which The funeral services
viii be held on Monday afternoon next.
beginning at o'clock The body was
pretty well cared for, being first put
into a pine box which lu turn was en-
cased In lead and Theoretically sealed.
on the outside OF this was an oak coffin
which also had a covering In the shape
Of a second pine box The actual cause
Of death was consumption aggravated
by Bright's disease.
Friends are invited 20 be present al
the services. Interment - take place
az the City cemetery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
Takes In a Beer Convoy Near Hart
River,
GETS BACK A BRITISH GUN.
Also Gathers In 5000 Cattle, 1000
sheep, - Prisoners, aud Some
Ammunition.

London, Sept. 22.-The following dis
patch has been received from Lord
Roberts,
Pretoria. Friday Sept. 2l, 1900
Methuen completely routed a Boer
convoy at Hart river, west Of Klerks-
dorp, and recaptured a l5-pounder lost
at Colenso He also captured 26 wag-
ons, 5000 cattle, 1900 sheeep, 10000
rounds Of ammunition and rs prisoners,
"Hildyard occupied YreyheId, septem-
Der 10, turning out the Beers from a
strong position. The British casualties
were few.
Celery has captured a Hollander-
American belonging to Theron's scouts,
who confirms the reports Of Theron's
DEATH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22

Col Woods father and mother died
Just as he did.
For twenty-five years Col. Wood was
assistant general manager Of the Alton
road, but he left the employ after the
Hartman syndicate gained control Of
the corporation.
Joseph II, Wood was born In the State
Of New York In 1899 He came Of a
family that had many fighters In the
famous battles Of American history
His father was veteran Of the war Of
1912. and his uncle fought IN the Mexi-
can war and was present at the sur
render OF the city Of Mexico, After
finishing his education he went into
business as a contractor and an engl-
neer, working on the Erie canal and In
various parts Of New York. When he
was % years old he entered the army
and made a gallant record during the
rebellion. He was a nephew of Fight
Ing Joe" Hooker.
Col. Wood was a member Of George
II, Thomas Post g. A. X. He belonged
to the Loyal Legion, the Western So
ciety Of the Army Of the Potomac and
the Aztec Club Of New York, the last
named being an organization Of Off
GERS who were present at the surrender
Of the city Of Mexico, and their descend
ants.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
AMERICAN POLICY IN CHINA
Still Determined 10 Withdraw Troops at An
EARLY Dale,
Latest Documents 90 be Given out
Tomorrow-Chafiee IL Ready
WaIdersee Reviews Troops.

Washington, Sept. 22.--The state de-
partment has decided to defer until to-
morrow morning the publication Of an
swers It has returned to the various
powers relative to the Chinese sltua-
ton. This Is done from desire to
carry out the traditional practice OF
the department which allows forty
eight hours TO elapse after the delivery
Of a note before making II public In
our own country, even though publiea-
ton may have been made abroad before
that time.
There is no reason to change the esu-
mate Of the note formed yesterday to
the effect that 1t amounts to a declina-
tlon Of the German proposition and
provides Tor the reduction OF the United
States military contingent In China TO
a strong legation guard, just sufficient
TO ensure the safety Of the legation in
the event OF recurrence Of riOting In
Pekin, or the safe Withdrawal Of the
minister 20 Tien Tsln or some other
convenient port, IL Is not Intended that
the military force shall be employed In
further offensive operations
WITHDRAWING FROM CHINA.
The order for the reduction OF the
military force under General Chaffee
has not yet been issued. but Il Is ad-
mitted at the war department that il
may go forward a any moment. Secre-
tary Root already has stated that pre-
liminary orders were sent 10 General
Chaffee fully two weeks ago directing
him just how to act IN case he should
receive orders 20 withdraw completely
or partially from China. and IL is ex-
pooted that he has perfected his ar
rangements and selected the organiza-
lions which are 70 remain. The con-
siderable force Of marines, numbering
about 1000 IN all which have been oper-
ating under General Chaffee's COM
mand. are 10 be taken from Taku to
Cavite. Some Of the number win be
left abroad those vessels OF Admiral
Remey's command, which sent part Of
their marine contlngents 20 help out
the FIRST military expedition against
Pekln and have not 50 far recovered
them The remainder will be afforded
a period Of rest and recreation at Ca
vite.
The personnel Of the commission
which Is 20 represent the United States
In the final negotiations with the Chi
nese authorities has not yet been com
pleted Beyond the fact that Mr.. Con-
ger Is 20 be one Of the commissioners,
II rs matter OF conjecture who will
form the remainder OF the commission
There IL reason 10 believe that Seth
Low, president OF Columbia university,
New York, either has been or will be re-
quested 70 serve as commissioner. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
$1,000 REWARD OUT
FOR TRAIN ROBBERS
Northern Pacific aud Burlington Roads
Offer Burlington Train Held Up
and Robbed Today.

men held up the express car on the 81
Louls-Portland train OF the Burlington
road early today. at the village OF
WoodlaWn, a few miles northwest or
Lincoln. The men commanded the ek-
press messenger to open the local sale
Tor them The through safe when ihe
messenger could not open ana when
contained a large sum Of money was
not molested
The robbers secured very large sum
from the local safe. After going
through the safe the men left the eN-
press car and disappeared. The Ualn
left Lincoln shortly after midnight ana
1t is supposed the robbers boarded II
at this place.
oYERCAME TRAINMEN,
A young man who came In today
from the scene sald that the engineer
was struck over the head with a re-
volver and that the pockets Of the pas
s.engers We're rlned. The railroad au-
thorities say no money was secured
except from the local safe. They admit
the engineer and fireman were covered
with reyolvers and were compelled 10
stop the train but say neither was
hurt.
The four robbers crept over the tender
10 reach the enginemen The fireman
was ordered TO detaCh the express car
from the remainder Of the train, but
this he was unable 20 do
The Burlington company has offered
reward OF $500 each for the apprehen-
sion OF the robbers,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
Indian Acquitted of Murder.

Flagstaff, Aria. Sept. 22.-To Hi Re
gay, a Navajo Indian has been ac-
quilted here Of the charge OF the muir
der Of a cowboy named Montgomery
last November, in the mountains about
thirty-fiye miles south OF here.
After the killing Of Montgomery a
pitched battle occurred between seven
Indians among whom was To III and
Deputies Hogan and Roden, In which
five Indians were killed aud both depu-
ties badly wounded
one chief named Beagctin participant
ed In the fight and was wounded lie
remained In hiding Tor nearly q year.
sending word TO the officers sent to ar.
rest him that he would be on hand
when the pow WOW opened. According
ly, he travelled 100 miles over rough
country and walked into court lust as
To III Begays trial began. On the ac-
quittal Of Begay, Boagetin was also re-
leased.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
FUNERAL RITES.
Services Over the Remains of Elder
John FARMLAND.

Funeral services were held over the
remains Of Elder John FARMLAND, the
missionary who died In the Southern
States, on Wednesday afternoon, Bish-
Oh II. b. Clawson presiding The open
ing prayer was offered by Elder James
Sharp and the musical exercises We're
furnished by members OF The Taber-
nacle and Temple choirs, led by Prof
{. J. Thomas.
The first speaker was Elder John S.
Sears, who brought the body home.
He was followed by Elder W H. Boyle.
president NJ the Alabama conference.
Elder Seymour b. Young and Apostles
Cowley and Brigham Young The bcne-
dlction was pronounced by John Nchol-
son, and the grave. az che city Gene
terry. was dedicated by Apostle Cowley
The services We're largely attended
and the remarks OF the speakers favor
able 90 the character and memory OF
the deceased who was a valiant and
energetic missionary
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
Trying for Revenge.

New York, Sept. "A Havana dis
's.,n 70 the Evening Post today, says:
iHe lawyers who are defending Estes
~, -, Halhbone, the former director Of
49, 80 now on bail, have asked the au-
-t,.,'ies mere for the Indictment and
,N,Iallllon or Fourth Assistant POST
i 4. stI General Joseph L. Brstow. lie
,,,' CuSiised with being technically more
,ulpaole than Rathbone. because he has
- united the payment OF the salaries
~ Ht Rathbone's coachman. footman
u u.., sardener ont OF the Cuban treasury
NV NV me end Of May after asking that
irr,SSl.n9,one be prosecuted Tor this offense.
Lt u,s is taken here as a sign that Rath-
V NJ wv, WI fight the administration to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
Prest. Mckinley at Home.

Canton, o.. Sept. 22.-Presldent Nc
Kinley arrived in Canton shortly be-
fore II o'clock today, accompanied by
Secretary Cortelyou. His special car
was attached 10 the regular Pennsyl-
varia train.
Senator Hanna, It is expected, will be
here at 1886 from Chicago. He will
call on the President and then go TO
Cleveland on an afternoon train to re-
main over Sunday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
SIGNIFICANT MOVE.
Burlington and Santa Fe Effect
Freight and Passenger Agreement.
ESPECIAL TO THE 'NEWs."l

Los Angeles, cal. sept 22.-The Santa
Fe and C.. h. & O., have effected
freight and passenger agreement, which
may cut into the business OF the South
crn Pacific In new territory.
The completion OF the Burlington
from Denver 70 Billings. Mont, opens a
.pe,v th-,,.rb lin. from, 1 .oe Aps,.l..s 4. ~
the shortest one. The Santa Re from
Los Angeles to Denver is ! .il6 miles
long, and the Burlington from Denver
TO Billings ~ miles, making total Of
also miles, against the old route Of
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
CLOSING DAY.
Grand Ball al Saltair Tonight for
the Last Time This Year.

The last ball Of this century at Salt
air will be IN order In the big pavilion
out at the beach this evening Held's
military band has been specially en-
gagged for the occasion. and there are
indications that there viii be a large
crowd on hand % dance out the season.
The last train also win be made a lit
tie later IN order that the dancers may
enjoy themselves Co the limit.
This VIII be absolutely the last even
ing on which there will be music at the
beach until next season commences. on
and after tomorrow but one train will
be operated O day This will leave the
corner Of Fifth West and South Tenn
pie every afternoon at 2:l5, TO return
at 4:45. Hereafter the fare viii be one
dollar during the fall and. winter
months
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
CLARK COMING.
Promoter of Los Angeles Road 90
Arrive Here Next Week.
ESPECIAL no THE "NEWs."l

Los Angeles. Cal, Sept. 22.-J. Ross
Clark has received telegram from Sena-
tor w. a. CLARK OF Montana, who Is
now In New York. that latter viii leave
for Salt Lake city early coming week
Soon as does 80 viii wire brother here.
who will at once start east. the two ar
irving salt Lake simultaneously Presi-
dent Leighton OF Los Angeles Terminal
also expected on ground. Prepare
tlons for Incorporation new Salt Lake
and Los Angeles railway will then be
rftghaG
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
County Attorney Suicides.

Butte, Mont, Sept 22.--Melyllle L
Wines, prosecuting attorney for Silver
Bow county for two terms, and prom
inent criminal lawyer, committed sui
eide last night by taking morphine,
The act was evidently done in state
OF mental alteration, as he was known
to have been out Of his mind for sew
eral days, the result Of heavy dissipa-
ton.
Melville L. Wines was the son Of
Judge j. L. Wines, and was 3j years
OF age He came TO this city eight years
ago from Virginia City, New, and was
elected county attorney in 1892 holding
that Office for two terms Since that
time he was very prominent In crlmi-
nal cases. He was unmarried
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-09-22
Fusion Not a Fusion.

81. Paul, Sept GA Helena, Mont,
special says
Although the Clark Democrats effect
ed fusion with the Populists, they lost
the Labor party and the DAILY faction.
1t looked for a time last night as II
the Populists would be estranged also.
tickets. the Labor party having already
nominated j. Ferguson for governor.
Their ticket will be completed today