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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
FoILED THE SUICIDE.

PARKERsBURG. w. Va. August 1s.
Tack Craig. farmer living three
miles back OF South Petersburg. At
tempted suicide last night b. taking
chlorofOrm. VIII Tenet. a young man
who was passing the house, heard some
one calling for water and on investiga-
ton found Craig in great agony. He
came 20 town after a physician who
saved Cralgs life Craig protested
against sending for a physician say
ing that ne wanted TO die.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
HARD TRIP COMPLETED.
Judge Holt Daek From Tear ON
which There Was Little Railway
TraveI-succesafuIM Meetings.

which There Was Little hallway
TraveI-successfuI Meetings.
Special TO the REGISTER.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, August rs.
john II. Holt arrived here this az.
ternoon, tired, dusty and sunburned.
from a speech making tour through the
interior Of the State. lie was In Mer-
Ger county the first Of the " EEK. and
spoke at Bluefield. From there ho
went by way OF Huntington 10 Nicholas
county and drove TO SummersviIie,
where he had his joint debate with A.
b. White. From there he drove through
to Camden-on-G auley, where he made
a speech. Then he drove and rode On
the train through Webster BraxfOn and
Lewis counties, making speeches "a 40
went, and drove over yesterday morn
ing to Chenille, where he addressed
a tremendous meeting yesterday after
noon, along with Geo. NJ. Mccoy. john
VI. Hamilton, Scott WMhers and othnrg.
The court house was not large enough
to hold the crowd and fully as many
persons stood outside the building ag
there were inside. Mr.. Holt paid more
attention in his speech 70 State mat
ters than he has done In most Of his
previous speeches. He spoke for two
hours and held his audience with the
closest attention during all that time.
Mr. Holt reports the greatest entnus-
iasm among the Democrats wherever
he has been and the desire upon the
part OF the people everywhere 20 hear
the issues OF the campaign discusses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

the foregoing declarations stand to-
day as they did on the day they were
enunciated. The Government consid-
ers that the first purpose enumerated
namely, opening up communication
with Pekin, and rescuing the Ameri-
can officials, missionaries and other
Americans who are in danger" is now
achieved. There may be details of
this rescue still to be carried out, but
no doubt is entertained that the rescue
will be accomplished. That leaves the
Three Remaining Purposes
set forth still to be carried out, and
these are chiefly in the line of restor-
ing order, quiet and security to the dis
turbed country.
The intention of this Government as
to the withdrawal of troops from
China cannot be stated at this time,
and any statement bearing on this
point is conjecturai The fact is that
the military situation at Pekin is yet
to be clearly developed by the advices
from those on the ground. What course
is to be adopted concerning the troops
will depend largely upon these adj
vices and upon the exigencies of the
situation.
1t is stated that there can be no
immediate withdrawal of the troops,
and those now on the way probably
will relieve the troops that have been
operating in China, at least to the ex-
tent of giving them opportunity to
rest and recuperate. The fresh forces
will guard the line Of communication
between Pekin and the seacoast.
Until information is received from
Minister Conger and General Chaffee
no definite steps can be taken in the
negotiations for carrying out the pur-
poses of this Government in China. 1t
will depend upon adviees from these
officials as to where and when such ne
gotiations will take place.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

TOXIC, August 17.-General
Yamaguchi wires from Pekin
under date of August 10th, as
follows.
"The allies attacked PeEfn
early yesterday, opening with
artillery ON the eastern side.
The wall was obstinateIy held
by the enemy. The Japanese
and Russians were ON the north
ward of the Tung-Chow canal.
The Americans and British were
ON the south side. At nfghtfaII
the Japanese blew up the two
two eastern gates of the Tartar
city and entered. In the mean
time the Americans and British
entered the Chinese city by the
Tung Pien gates. Detachments
of each force were sent towards
the Legation The parties met
near the Legations and opened
communication. All the min
listers and their stats were
found safe. The Japanese loss
was over 100 killed, including
three officers. The losses of
the allies have not been ascer-
tanned. Four hundred Chinese
were killed"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
THE Financial CENTRE
Of THE ENTIRE WORLD,
IS WHAT CHAUNCY vi. DEPEw
THINKS NEW YORK CITY MAY
SOON COME TO BE.
MUCH UNEMPLOYED CAPITAL
FINDING IT'S WAY TO THIS METRO
POLLS, AND A PLACE MUST
BE FOUND FOR 1T.

British Financiers Interested fn the
Ability of the United States to
Make Loans to Europe-Europe
Sending Six Hundred Millions An
nuaify to This Country to Pay for
PrOducts-New York stock Ex-
change May Soon Be Dealing Reg
ulariy in Old World Securities.
Many Americans I'm London.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
WHAT CHAFFEE WILL GET.
May Jump Many Heads and Become
a Major General.

May Jump Mahy 11eSaUS DGCOhie
Major General.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. 1S.-The
prominence which General Chaffee has
attained in the China campaign has
already started some discussion as to
a suitable reward for him by promo
ton in the regular army. There seems
to be no question but what he will
get the next vacancy among the brig
adler generals of the regular army,
and some of his friends in the War
Department talk of still higher hon
ors for him, and indicate that it is pos
sible he will be selected for Major
General when the next vacancy oc-
ours. If this were done he would be
promoted over the heads of the pres
ent list of brigadier generals. General
Chaffee is now colonel of the Eighth
Cavalry, but a Major General Of vol
unteerS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
STRANGE DARKEY ASSAULTED
Special 10 the Register.

Special TO the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w Va, Aug. 1S.-
Jim Bell, a strange negro, was assault
ed late last night by a gang Of negroes
near the Baltimore & Ohio passenger
station and badly injured. He was beat
en-, kicked and bruised, and is thought
to be in a serious condition to-day.
Warrants were issued to-day for five
negroes, charging them with assault
ing Bell.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

NEW YORK. Aug. 1S.-A dispatch TO
the Tribune from London says:
A Yokohama message to the Mail
says that Ii Hung Chang has sent an
urgent appeal TO Marquis Ito asking
him to use his good offices with the
powers. The Marquis has replied. ex-
pressing sympathy, but stating that
interference Is impossible at present
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
All of Them KILLED.

NEW YORK, August 1S.-The Pres
byterian Board of Foreign Missions in
this city received the following cable
gram to-day:
CHEZ FOO.
Definite news via Tien Tsin mission
aries Pao-Ting-Fu all killed.
(Signed) 'W. o. ELTERICH."
Mr.. Elterieh is the Presbyterian
Boards member at Che Foo. 1t was
thought that the Presbyterian mis-
sionaries at Pao-Ting-Fu numbers three
and that altogether there were ten for
eign missionaries at that place.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
Report. Exaggerated.


Special 20 the Register.
PHTLIPPI, w Va. August fs.-Ths
reoorts OF the smallpox situation In
this section are terribly exaggerated.
ana the disease Is now on the wane.
ard a close quarantine kept over q in
fected houses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
Full CONFIRMATION
OF Capture Of PEK|N.
BRIGADIER GENERAL BARRY CA
BLES THE WAR DEPARTMENT
FROM CHE Foo.
PEKIN WAS TAKEN AUGUST Is.
HE ALSO SAYS THE LEGATIONS
WE'RE DELIVERED FROM
THEIR LONG PERIL

ln Safety, ana That He VIII Go to
the Front With the Sixteenth In
fantry-A Cipher Message to the
Same Eject From Consul General
Goodnow at acknowledgements
Now Turns to What the United
States Government Will Do in the
Way of Carrying Out Its Declared
Policy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
WAYNE REPUBLICANS.
pec,al to the Register.

Special to the Register.
WAYNE. ". Va, Aug. 1s.-The Re-
publicans of Wayne county met in
convention to-day and named the fol-
lowing ticket:
For sheriff. W. J. Rice; representa-
tives, ]. p Weymer and John Paisley:
prosecuting attorney, John Meek:
county commissioner. valentin Bloss:
assessor, Sam Hatten.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
HOW 1T WAS WORKED.

London, Aug. 1S.-England is thor
oughly irritated over the governments
seemingly changeable course respect
ing the landing of troops at Shanghai.
The foreign Office adjutants are be-
wildered at the ado raised throughout
the country by what they consider an
amusing little game of Lord Salisbury,
ending to Englands advantage 1t is
explained thus 70 the Associated Press:
First-The formal announcement
that troops would be landed, then
FIVE days wait, in which the foreign
consuls at Shanghai wagged their heads
and wired TO their home governments,
mutterings of disapproyal on the con-
tinent and the stirring up of Chinese
opposition at Shanghai, troops arrive
at Shanghai and the Viceroy resists
their landing. saying that France and
Russia object; the consuls meet and
several of them assert IF the British
land we will land troops, too" Adj
miral Seymour, after wiring London,
announces that England withdraws and
the troops don't land; a sailing hour
is appointed the next day every va
riety of foreign commercial interest in
Shanghai cries out in dismay, the con
suls revise their views and join in
requesting their governments to in
duce the British to land for the Sc
curity of Shanghai; the British sail
away; intimations are received at the
foreign office from France, Germany
and Austria that they are quite willing
the troops should land; the transports
are pursued and brought back and the
trOCmS are disembarked
The foreign Office expresses the opin-
ion that the business was admirably
worked.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
MACHINE SHOP SOLD.

Special TO the Register.
TORONTO, O., Aug. 1s.-The shet-
ter machine shop, Of New Cumberland,
was this afternoon sold by Trustee r.
p. Brown at public sale to Thomas
Price. Of Toronto for 81. 900.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

CHICAGO. August 1s-Two carloads Of
mail which were on the Lake Shore train
which was wrecked at Sandusky. Ohio,
Yesterday reached here to-day II is all
badly soaked. In many cases II was found
impossible 70 deeipher the name Of the
sender or the addressee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
A CONFERENCE ON ne
Shanghai SITUATION.
THE PRESIDENT AND HIS ADVISORS
MET YESTERDAY AFTER
NOON.
NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS.
THE GEN RAJ SITUATION IS
STRAINED, BUT 1T Is DUE TO A
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

British Troops believed to Have Been
Landed Observation-Disclosures of
British Domination of the Yang
Use Valley the Chief Matter in
Dispute-How the English For-
egn Office Worked Neat Scheme
ON the Other Powers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

SHANGHAI, Aug. 1S.-In conse-
quence of the landing of British troops
the French have arranged to land $50
blue jackets at their concession.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
A VERDICT Of GUILTY IN
The CALEB POWERS CASE.
AND BUT ONE BALLOT WAS
NECESSARY.
ONLY OUT FoRTY-FIvE MINUTES
THE VOTE ON THE VERDICT WAS
UNANIMOUS, AND THE PENAL
TY WAS FIXED

1t Imprisonment for Life-Powers
Was Taken by Surprise, and Al
most Tainted When the Jury An
nOunced the Result of Their De-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DRze, aud
Showed Great Nervousness, Great
Drops of Sweat Springing Ont
Upon His Forchead-Declared 1t
an Unjust Verdict.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
weekly bank statemrnt-

NEW YORK. August ls.-The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Surplus reserves decreased
s.. 5ss 90: loans. incress $3.50. 10. specie.
decreased s. 11S,s go; legal tenders, de-
creased s234 80: deposits, increased 81
6B. circulation. increased g57Z. 30 The
banks now hold so, 551, go excess.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
Bruce Confirms 1t.

LONDON. August IS. 1890 p. M
Admiral Bruce telegraphs to the Ad-
miralty:
"Pekin captured August 18th. Lega-
tionS safe"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
If the gates did not occur until night


fall.
Even with the Chinese capitol oc-
cupied by the allied forces, 1t is real
lied that there is still serious BUSH
ness for the forces inside the city.
While they have preached the outer
walls which encircle the entire city,
yet
There Arc Walls Within walls,
and 1t remains to be seen whether an
attempt will be made to enter the i'm
perial city, forming a distinct section
or PeHlng proper. The inner walls
are comparatively tight, however, not
being above 20 feet high, and the
military authorities say they cannot
withstand even light artillery If there
was any disposition to breach them.
Moreover, as the allied troops have
preached the great outer wall so feet
high and far more formidable than the
inner walls, they would have COM
paratively little difficulty in moving
where the commanders desired inside
the city.
Aside from the question of the with
drawal of troops from China there
is the further question OF the with
drawal of troops from Picking. Both
of these questions are for the present
in allegiance, pending definite news
from General Chaffee and Minister
Conger. Certainly there can be no
immediate withdrawal from Picking and
the government Is yet to learn what
plans will be devised for escorting the
legationers and the several thousand
naive Christians IN the coast
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
wa. slightIy wounded.

VIENNA, Aug. 1S.-The Austrian for
eign Office has received dispatch an
nouncing that the Austrian acting
minister at Picking, DR.. Won Rosthorn,
Is slightly wounded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
THE ARNoR P[AfE TRUST
KILLS OFF COMPETITION.
THE AIDvALE sTEEL C0arPANw
GOES IN WITH CARNEGIE AND
RETHI.EHEAT
AND THE JOB WILL BE DTvIDED.
THE MIDvALE COMPANY Is TO sE-
CURE THE LIGHT ARMOR m
CAN MAKE,

While the Carnegie and Bethleherxa
Companies Wtu shave the Heavy
Plate Between The1a--A soheme
That WIN Probably Prevent the
Government From Consfdering An
Armor Plate Plant.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
WI CONFIRMS THE NEWS.
The Chinese Minister Receives News
of the Capture of Pekin From l.
Hung Chang.

WASHINGTON. August 1S.-Mr. WI
the Chinese minister, tonight received
an official cablegram announcing the
entry of the allied forces into Pekin
on the night of the 18th. 1t was sent
by Ii Hung Chang. and transmitted 10
Minister WI by the Chinese minister
in London. The text of the dispatch
was not given out. but it was explain
ed that the message was simple an
nouncement from the Chinese govern
ment contirmatory of the other advices
reporting the fall of the Chinese capital
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
Qunrnntinc Rnised-
Andrcusa is Dead

NEW ORLEANS, August 1s-The Board
of Health to-day raised the quarantine
against Tampa, Fla.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
Mail Badly Damaged

CARACAS. Venezusl, August 1s.-Fo
mer President Andreusa Palacio IS dead
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
ARRIVED AT WI SUNG.
The New Orleans in Position to Land
n Force at Shanghai.

Force at Shanghai.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. 1S-The
cruiser New Orleans has arrived at WI
Sung, the port of Shanghai She has
on board 300 men, including forty ma
rines. 1t is understood that the Brit
ish forces landed to-day, and that it
will be followed by French and Ger
man landing parties. 1t is not ex-
pected that the Americans will land a
party.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. August l8.--Fsorecast:
For West Elrgtgsia--(seneraliy fair Sun
day and Monday. southersy winds.
For Western Pennsylvania and Ohio
Generally fair sunday and Monday hga1
to fresh westerly winds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
smnguIer FIneh--

QUEENSTOWN. August 1s.--F. II. Flan-
leg, Of Chicago, arrested in the Iverna
August =. from Boston charged with
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

NEW YORK. August 1s-Amoaz n
passengers to-day on the 81. Louis fro
southampton we're Archbishop Corrfga
and Bishop Mcdonnell, OF Brooklyn.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19
The Kriegerbund-

AKRON, o., August ls-The Afteer
annual convention Of the North Annsris
Kriegerbgnd will begin here to-morr
and will last four days
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

CINCINNATI August 1s.--JOsepf Ricl
ter, retired brass founder. shot and XII
ed George IchtmaD. a grocer. to-day, Z
the result OF a quarrel OF several dss
standing. Richter was arrested
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-08-19

PARIS. August n-By the breaking Of
fifteen yards Of bridge rafting Al the
exposition tonight. while the bridge was
crowded, many persons were preeipitatea
TO roadway. ten feet below. Threa are
dead, and many in5uxea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
Dear Hearts OF Ireland"

Dear Hearts of ireland" deserved a
much larger audience than that which
greeted the production. last evening. in
Meonian hall. The audience was SO small
that it did not fill quarter part Of the
hall. but the play was We'll received by
those who were present. Myles Mccarthy
in the leading part was especially strong
and while he appeared. by the arrange
ment of the play. at the most opportune
times, vet he added a much greater in
terest to the production by his work. His
singing had been advertised as one OF
the features of the evening, but that was
hardly up to the standard
The leading people were well supported
by the other members of the company
LYDIA Trennahan as the sweetheart Of the
hero showing much power as an actress
ana giving strength to the strong situa-
tiOns.
The play. which is portrayal of irish
life. is difficult to produce, but the man
ner in which il was pictured, last even
ing. showed that a much stronger com
many than usual had it in hand. While
i few Of the situations We're weak. ye'
there was strength enough in the other
parts to bring the production up above
the average.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
Sewer &C mmittee Organizes.

The committee on streets, sewers and
drains organized at the office of Purln-
ton Bros, yesterday afternoon, and
practically adopted several new ideas
regarding the work of that branch of
the city government.
Alderman SewaH was chosen chair
man and Alderman Purinton as clerk.
At the time the change in the ordi-
nance was made regarding the com
mittees, the purpose in having the
number 50 large was that it might pc
divided into subcommittee. This was
done at the meeting, yesterday after
noon and the following division made:
Sewers, Alderman Purinton, and Coun-
cilmen Harrington and Manley; streets
Aldermen Purinton and Burns and
Councilman Fletcher.
Plans for doing the work for the en-
suing year We're outlined and discussed
1t was decided to have the committee
meet. every Saturday evening, before
the regular city government meeting,
and at that time have the two street
commissioners give an account of what
they have done during the week. as in
this way the committee will become
conversant with the details of the de-
partment.
When the travelling is suitable the
members of the committee viii go over
the country roads and learn their con-
dition. When this has beer learned the
committee will decide jus. what work
can be done by the road commission
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
BITTER FISHING THAN EVER.
Ice will Probably Leave Belgrade Ponds y
Middle OF Next Month.

Better fishing than ever is anticipat-
ed, this year, by the Belgrade people
as everything has been working in
their favor. The guides have already
received a great number OF applica-
tons from men who wish to go there
during the summer, and the prospect
is that the hotels will have all they
can accommodate.
Several of the Belgrade guides who
We're in the city. yesterday, reported
that it looks now as though the ice
would go out of the lakes by the mid
die of next month. or about the usual
time. The alternating rain and snow
falls have made a great deal of snow
ice so that while the ice is thicker. il is
not nearly as firm. and few days
sun will place the ice in a condition
where it can easily be taken out by the
wind.
Speaking of the fishing in the chain
of ponds the guides say that close
time has acted in a most favorable
manner on the ponds. The fishing was
better. last year. than for years be
fore and the results of stocking the
ponds is beginning to show.
Usually a great many holes for fish
ing are cut in the ice, but. this winter,
the guides say. there has been but lit
tie if any fishing through the ice. 1t
is the ice fishing. the guides say. that
does more to clear out the ponds than
anything else.
One thing was brought out by the
guides and that is that the people who
60 to Belgrade do not care especially
for trout fishing. but find fully as
much sport in catching black bass and
perch. Indeed many stop the trout
fishing and return to the bass as being
more gamey.
Every room at the Belgrade IS
spoken for. and all the hotels in that
section have had more than the usual
number of applications for rooms,
The townspeople are looking for
great deal better season than ever be
fore.
a number of the cottagers at Bel
grade are already using naphtha
launches. and several more are looking
at the craft with view of making
purchase.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-27
Meeting OF the Cadets.

The Cadets will hold their first reg
ular drill for some weeks, at the
armory, at o'clock, this afternoon.
A full attendance is expected.
The boys are very sorry to lose Mt.
White, who has been obliged to give
up the work, but they are showing true
soldierly spirit in going ahead. They
are carefully considering the matter OF
whom to employ as drill master 1t Is
hoped no mistake Will be made IN the
selection, for Augusta people are proud
of the organization and want it to be
come. if it is not now, the crack regl-
ment of the State.
General Richards is actively inter
ested. and is greatly pleased at the
pluck which the boys show. He VIII
lend his aid in the future, as in the
past. and is determined the cadets shall
occupy the very highest position.