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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
o THE SHORE.

What is Being Done on the Ohio
River.
The Chesapeake left for Parkersburg yes,
terday.'
The Diurnal is the Parkers6urg packet
today.
Business was very dull on the wharf yes.
terday.
The Bachelor is laid up on account OF
low water.
The Granite Sts.e is to be sold at Cincin'
natl today by the U. S. Marshal.
The Elaine will pass up from Parkers.
burg en- route for Pittsburg to-day.
The towboat Jim Montgomery was taken
on the dock at Point Pleasant OF Thurs.
day.
The river was falling rapidly at dark
last night with three feet of water in the
channel.
The coal boat sunk at the foot Of Wills
creek bar will give boatmen a good deal Of
trouble, unless it is removed.-Pitts. Times.
The Monitor left for Crabs Landing yes
terday to assist the Belle Prince and Cour
ier in raising the Regular. 1t was reported
that this boat had been raised. The fact
of the case is simply this: An attempt "a
made, but without success; another attempt
will be made to-day.
The u. S. Government has contracted for
the construction of a dam $3.50 feet in
length at Black Island, three miles above
New Cumberland. The contract has been
awarded to the Relief Towboat Company, Of
Pittsburgh, and Frank Mahan, of Hancock
county. The dam will be very similar to
that Of Browns Island, and will require in
its construction AS, 900 feet of oak, 1873, 600
feet Of hemlock and $1,000 cubic yards OF
riprsp stone.-Pitts. Com. Gazette.
GREENSBORO, November l7.--River 10
feet and stationary. Cloudy.
On CRY, November l7.-River ! foot !
inches and falling. Cloudy and mild.
PARKERs, November l7.-River | foot 4
inches and stationary, Clear and cool.
LOUISVILLE, KY, November l7.-Canal
3 feet 3 inches; fall, | foot 3 inches and
falling.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, November l7.-River
II inches and stationary. Weather cloudy
and cool.
BROWNSVILLE, November l7.-River 4
feet inch and stationary. Fair. Their,
mometer 38o.
Lock No. 4, November l7.-River 5 feet
| inch and stationary. Cloudy. Their
mometer $50.
RICE's LANDING, November l7.-River ,
feet l inch and stationary. Cloudy. Their
mometer $50.
& CAIRO, Ill, November l7.-River 10
feet 4 inches and falling. Light rain.
Weather cool.
MoRGASTowS, W. Va, November IL
River 9inches and stationary. Cloudy.
Thermometer AS.
E~yASssIILE, November l7.-River 2 fee:
8 inches and falling. Weather cool and
clouiy; indications, rain.
CINCINNATI. O., November l7.--Capt. V.
P. Schenck, the well known river man, died
at Vevay. Ind last night. He was owner
of a number Of large Ohio river steamboats,
and died a millionaire. He was born in
Switzerland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
4 ELBARROw BET.

lie Pay ment Creates AN Excitement Equni
to the Election.
The affair took place on Main street, yes
,rday afternoon, that created more interest
aud excitement than anything that has o.
surred, in a local way, for so ne tine. B
ore the election, Richard Henry, a cut
at Charlie Sesbrig hts, agreed with DAVID
Kurner, the painter, that in the went Of
tleveland's election, he would wheel him,
n a barrow, from the bridge corn-
er, on Tenth street to BJren
,ergers saloon, on Main below Twentysec
oud. He kept his word, yesterday
manners band was engaged and at =
o'clock The interested parties met at Louie
Schwalb's saloon. The affair seemed to be
well known, for an immense crowd gathered
md kept increasing until the street wa
iairle damned. A little delay occurred,
Turing which, people came from every d.
.ectiun. extending the crowd down Main
treet, until it covered the entire ten blocks
THE route.
Finally the fun began and the party file
out in the street aud began the msrcu
First came the band, footing away for al
hat was out. Commodore Seabright an
Col. Jake Kemple headed a squad Of tou~
which followed. Then came a huge AMI
fancifully made pretzel, built at Capt. Do
ener's expense. on a bet he had with J"
Schaffer, the Island baker, 1t was sppr1
~priately labelled, showing that "Clevelani
took the pretzel." Then came a large hag
the tail of which was c~arfully carried b
hugo Loos, on a bet. The wheeloarro
Drought up the rear. 1t was padded AL
handsomely decorated. Hurner recline
IN the cushions, while the wheeling Wa
.;cne by Henry, who had been decorate
with a red Democratic hat.
The procession had to fairly fight its wa
through the dense crowd, most of which 70!
lowed after and was augmented by the arr
walls at every corner. A part of the sgree
ment was to stop at every saloon, and 1t Wa
faithfully carried out. The crowd gre
funny and uprosrlous, and BY the time tt
end Of the journey was reached everyou
bad enjoyed it to his hearts content.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
AFTER THE BATTLE.
interesting Events Among the Local
Politicians.
Recognizing the jefferson Club on a Per-
manent Basis---Paying Humorous
B~cts.--Further Efforts in
the Line Of,CeIe-
brations.

A well stteiied meeting OF Democrats
was held, yesterday evening, at the cln9
house, to discuss and then act upon a plan
to place the Jefferson Club On a permanent
basis. The rooms were crowded with en-
thusiastic Democrats and the Gveliest in
terest was taken in the proceedings. Pre'i-
dent Simpson and Secretary Haase occu-
pied their respective positions and the work
was conducted in formal style, by means of
a general and informal discussion.
When the club was formed last spring the
constitution provided for a permanent Or
ganizatiOn. but lacked the necessary by
laws to Put 1t into op,rauon. A sufficient
fund was collected to run the club through
The campaign, but no provision was made
for the financial oiling of the machinery
when the campaign Was over. Whether IL
cro,ide for regular dues or to depend o.
subscriptions was discussed thoroughly and
finally a committee was appointed to re-
port the changes in the constitution neces
,ary to the new regime and another to pro
pose new rules and regulations for tn
Government Of the club and its members
\ regular meeting will be held on Thurs
dow night, at which time the committees
will report.
Ihere is no doubt the club will be per
nanently organized in an entirely satisfac
DRY shape. 1t should be. Ii will be of in
cstimablc value in organizing the cOuuty
md will afford a pleasant resort for cit
Democrats through the winter and in tn,
cars 10 come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18

was James Geis1cr Murdered:-A ko'
Mortem to be Made.
II seems that the remains Of James Geis-
Ter are not to be left at rest. 1t is thought
by . number of his intimate friends tina ne
murdered and an effort will be made by
them to get the consent of his widow aud
it necessary the body will be taken up q
exeumed and q post-mortem examination
held. What causes the friends of the de
narted man to think that he was foully dealt
with is the fact that there have been heard
murmurings of revenue from some persons
who accidentally received a load OF shot
while stealing from his garden.
Mrs. Christian Bippus yesterday TOOK
charge of the pumps at the water works.
Mr.. B. founk the labor OF running the large
engines at the mill more than he cased to
stand and accepted the above mentioned
job. vs.,
Albert Rodefer, manager Of the National
glass works, met with a painful accident.
a piece of redhot glass struck him IN the
eye bsring a large hole in 1t n causing
intense pain.
james Norris got the Porker tnst was
CHANGED off at J. ]. McDermott's.
Col. C. l.. Poorman was in st. Glars
vile Yesterday.
Elder Wilcox was at the Christian church
last night. This morning he will hold mis-
sionary institute. The session will begin
at 10 o'clock and the afternoon session at z
o'clock. Ministers of the Christian Church
from adjacent parts Of Ohio and West Wiz
GINA Will be present and participate in the
exercises. A cordial invitation is extend
ed to the public to be prescott.
Only the punch tumbler department OF
the Belmont Glass Works is working.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Sedgwig was in
town yesterday.
The St. GAINESVILLE Democrats jubilate to-
night.
Herman Roemer was elected Council
man in the Fourth ward.
Geo. Brown, of St. Clairsville, was here
Yesterday.
d Danford, of Crab Apple, called on his
Bellaire friends yesterday.
W. 7. Judkins, of Woodsfeld, was in the
city Yesterday.
Nothing OF Importance at the lookup yes
terdsy.
The Republican stand was not burned
down. The Democrats carry victory the
same as defeat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
AK ExpropNe CANNON
Fatally Injuries n Belmont Democrat Who
Wns Celebrating. |


Fatally Injuries = Belmont Democrat Who
Was Celebrating. a.
An enthusiastic Democrat named William
Mink, Who lives back of Bellaire, was Sc
riously hurt by the explosion ola singular
cannon he had rugged up TO celebrate the
great victory. He had no cannon, but
took q car wheel and spiked up one end OF
the hub hole. A heavy charge of powder
was then rammej in and fuse attached.
The explosion came. The car wheel flew
into a thousand pieces and in as many di-
r~ections, and poor Minks. who Tor a moment
before was elated over the news and the ap-
parent success of his invention, was sent
10 mother earth with great force. A piece
of the car wheel had struck him in the
face, breaking his lower jaw; another
piece had struck him in tie
eye, putting it entirely out. Minks was
picked up and carried to his home, when
medical aid was summoned, but the indica,
tons at last accounts were that he would
not recover. The car wheel was made OF
wrought iron, and q second thought should
have satisfied him that it would not stand
any such pressure as he had prepared for 1t
but he only thought Of the report it would
make and the fun he would have when n
crowd gathered-but his Joy was suddenly
turned into mourning. The man suffered
the m ost excruciating pain, and when he
recovered consciousness his cries of an
guish could be heard for a long distance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
JUDGE FAULKNER'S WILL.
Principal Points Mentioned in h j

Principal Points Mentioned In tho BE-
quests.
Martinsbug Independent: The will Of
Mr.. Faulkner has been placed upon record
aud from it We make the following extracts,
hitting %Inimportant details, pointed and
meritorious. He says, Il Charles James
Faulkner, of Berkeley County, West Vir-
GINA, do hereby make and declare this to
be my last will and testament"
"ln the execution OF so solemn an act as
a last will and testament which is destined
10 speak when dust has returned to its kin.
dred dust and the spirit has assembled to the
God made who it, it seems eminently proper
that ! should announce my convictions on
certain fundamental doctrines of religious
faith: Imay say, then, that ! believe in
the existence Of one great, ell powerful and
all merciful God, who is the source OF all
Jesus Christ on earth, in the Immortality Of
the soul-in the suffering and death Of
Christ as an stonement for sinners and in
bis power and Willingness to save from per
dition all who have faith in His divine ma
ture, and Who act in conformity to his
holy teachings"
Then he charges his estate with the pay.
ment of all just debts and follows with the
requests to bis wife and children, the latter
sharing his large estate and TO his wife the
estate Of Boydyille is left, with about 700
acres Of land, furniture, pictures, bonds,
stocks, notes, mortgages, etc, to the amount
of one hundred thousand dollars, the inter.
est or dividends upon which shall be paid
during her life. In this connection he
says, Il feel that these devices and requests
will, in addition to her own property on
Mill Creek, afford her that ample and com.
Portable support to which her excellent
character and domestic virtues entitle her"
He gives to the corporation OF Martins
burg for the use Of its citizens, his entire
library, law and miscellaneous, provided
within three years from his death, the nee.
essary means are subscribed or procured for
the erection Of q suitable Library building.
and he charges his estate with a subscrip
ton of 81 900 therefor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
BRIDGEPORT.
The Barbecue Bullock Purchased-An Old
Offender Arrested.

III Barbecue Bullock Purchased-An Old
Offender Arrested.
Yesterday the bullock, fine, large, hale
and hearty, for the grand Democratic bar
becue at Frazier's next Thursday, was pur
chased and driven out, handsomely deco
rated with flags. He attracted considera
Die attention. All the necessary arrange
ments are being made for the affair. Al
executive committee of six has been ap
pointed consisting of c. W. Brockunier, DR.
John Cooke, VIM. Frazier, Geo. c. Mckee
ard Thos. Judkins, with Hon. R. j. Alex
arder chairman, The committee ha'
charge and win appoint all the necessary
committees. The Democrats in all tn
u%eighboring towns are expected to turn GU
and attend.
Yesterday Eddie Combs, wanted her
on an old charge, was arrested at Steuben
vile and brought to Bridgeport.
Laura Birch, aged % years, daughter O.
Enoch Birch, died of consumption Sunday
Her funeral will take place from her HON.
his morning at 4 o'clock. Her remain
Nill be taken 10 the B 4 0. depot, theme"
10 Cameron for burial.
Mr.. Vim. Shannon, Of st. ClairSville, wa.
down yesterday, also John P. Harvey, o.
Uniontown.
The Democrats of St. Clairsville will
iolify-ever Cleveland's election. A crowd
will 60 out from Bridgeport. A canoe will
be taken out representing the Salt River
boat.
Who will be the next postmaster is the
question that ia at present troubling our cit,
liens. He will be a Democrat, but this is
all that is known.
To-day Messrs. Chas. Miller. Nick Kuhn,
Joseph M~cConnaughey and Will Gifin will
go TO Freeport to spend several days hunt,
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
MARTINS FERRY.

Death by Drowning Thieves at Work
Personal Notes.
The body of the man found in the rive
on Sunday, was buried at Walnut Grove
cemetery yesterday morning, by undertake.
link. Coroner Ganett decided that ht
came to his death by drowning. Mr.. v
II. Starke, the shoemaker, recognized him
as the tramp shoemaker, who was hunting
for work last Thursday.
Daniel Stewart, (colored,) aged 10 years
son Of Mr.. Adolphus Stewart, the black
smith, who was sent to the Ohio Peniten
tiary last summer, died from Consumption
on Saturday night. His body arrived las
night. The funeral is announced for
o'clock this afternoon; interment at Walnu.
Grove cemetery. Some weeks ago, a pet
ton largely signed, was sent to the Gov
ernor for his pardon, but this was not done
He has been sick for several months.
The Hanover Hotel was entered OF Sal
vi day night and nearly all of the cigars il
the case we're stolen. The same night al
unsuccessful attempt was made to enter tn
residence of Mr.. John Tyler, on the Gardel
SPIT.
A good many Republicans gave up tb
ghost" yesterday and paid their bets liz
little men. Some, however, have not give
up and say "oh, watt The majority Q
them bet on New York and of course &C
eft. We hear OF numerous S25, $50 an
800 bets. A day or two after the election
,ome Republicans who had put up conside
able of their lucre on New York, though
they would get left and saved themselve'
by hedging" One Martins Ferry Demo
crat won over 81, 900 ON New York, beside
u halt dozen hats. II guess Blaine is gon
up, go and get your money" said a numbe'
OF Republicans yesterday, taking the defea
good naturally. A good many Democrat
complain of Republicans holding back an
besitstiug about paying their bets. If 70
have lost paw your bets, and do unto other,
as you would have them do unto you"
Rainey's Coal Works are again in opera
ton with twenty miners. This number will
be increased ,iftrade improves.
The Climax will make a special trip t
Wheeling tomorrow night, to accommodate,
those wishing to take in the shows.
Yesterday DAWN Fowler, of Pleasan'
Ridge, began the erection of a Gne resi-
dence.
Souders carriage mandatory is n%earing
completion.
REGISTER ROSTERS are noticed CROWN
enthusiastically in windows all over town.
Last night a large party was given a
the residence Of W. II. Blackford by tn
young folks of Pleasant Ridge.
"Hurran for Blaine anyhow is still hear
by many Republicans.
Harry Henshaw, representing a Bait
more house, was in town yesterday.
DR.. Frank Day, of Bellaire, was up ye>.
terday among friends.
DR.. A. j. Alexander, of Washington, Pa
is in town.
Mrs, Vim. Woodruff is still quite sick.
Mr.. o. Resell Wood left yesterday 70,
Toledo on business.
Mr.. Frank Brooks is on the sick list.
Yesterday Ed Defey left for Freeport t,
spent a few days hunting.
Harry Taylor and Miss Matte Psdel
Joined hands, hearts and fortunes at Yves
Alexander on Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
BENwOOD,
An Interesting Budget Of News Notes
Jotted Yesterday.

An Interesting Budget of News Notes
Jotted Yesterday.
The excitement of the election having
absted, the inhabitants are dropping in to
the same old grooves.
Yesterday was popularity adopted as a day
in which to give orders to our coal mer-
chants.
All bets on the election are being paid.
Mrs. Alkaire. OF Grafton, is the guest Of
her daughter, Mrs. J. Mcmahon.
The iron front of the large building on
the corner of Main and Seventh streets was
handsomely ebonized and gilded yesterday.
Miss Mason, Of the upper ward, is conval-
escing from typhoid fever.
Some n wishes to know what he will
do with his campaign suit. There are di-
vers ways of disposing of it if our common
uncle viii not take it. Send it to the
heather. 1t will surely cause him Joy.
The steel plant factory and colieries are
the only Industries in operation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
WHO Is HE?
A Sneak Thief Enters n Residence al
Secures over $500.

A sneak Thief Enters n Residence AZ
Secures over $500.
Sunday afternoon Mr.. John Wely, pr.
prietor of the Red Cloud Saloon, left b
residence and vent to Fulton on q wis.,
Before leaving the house he placed a lar
sum Of money in his wife hsud-satchel a.
placed it in the bureau drawer Of his ben
room. On returning home, about 8 o'clor
in the evening, he found that some n ha
been in the drawer and carried of tn
satcheL. Every effort was made to find on
how the thief entered the building, bI
nothing could be discovered. The satche
contained over 5000 in money and a certih
cate of deposit for 500 and Mr.. Welty
bank book. Yesterday morning the satch~
and bank book were found on Eleven,t
street, neal Alley B. 1t is generally be
lieyed that the person who secured H.,
satchel was familiar with the customs Of tn.
house and knew Just where to place their
hands on the money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-11-18
wHxIaase uHrrrLnss.
Town Events Trimmed Down for Hurried
ads

Town Events Irimmed Dow for Hurried
Readers.
SroRM beaten tonight
CIAYsyILLE celebrates tonight.
THE brick paving on Virginia street is
nearly completed.
IT will be long before the Democrats get
through with their celebrations.
The Wheeling Business College is having
a large increase Of students this month.
GEoRcx wEIsGERBER left for New Mar
t~ipsville yesterday on q hunting expedition.
LAST evening the Sullivan Female Masto-
dons opened q weeks engagement at the
Academy Of Music to q large house.
tbs jefferson Drum Corps viii meet at
club room at I o'clock sharp, tonight, to
organize permanently. Every member
please attend.
Mn. WALTER LEE, formerly treasurer OF
the Academy Of Music, has accepted the po-
sition as advance agent Of the Sullivan Fe'
male Minstrel troupe and will leave to-day.
The hearing OF the cases against Henry
Thomas, (co.ored,) and Ella Thomas
alias Bennett, white for indecent actions
on Eleventh street. was continued before
Squire Arkle until next Thursday alter
noon.
LAST evening Fred Widdel and John
Herman created q disturbance at the
Academy of Music and were arrested BY
Constable Laughlin, and taken before
Squire Ankle, who fined them one dollar
and costs each.
Nh. GEo. CARL, who is now in charge OF
the Electric Light Companys affairs, has
succeeded in producing q brilliant ana
steady light by his constant attention to
every detail connected with the production
of the light.
TIVE following students entered the
Wheeling Business College yesterday: Miss
Cora Rhodes, Bridgeport; Homer Hender-
SON and Robert Stewart, Martins Ferry;
Homer Butler and Z. Ball, Pleasant Valley,
and - Stevens, city.
MECHANICS, scientific men and artisans Of
all classes are invited to consider the follow
ing The REGISTER Company will furnish
the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN and the DAILY
REGISTER for one year for ten dollars, pay
able in advance.
The following conveyance was admitte1
10 record at Clerk Hooks Office yesterday
A deed made the 18th day OF November
1884, BY d. Peck and H. N. Russell, specir
commissioners TO II. Fl. Hornbrook, in cor
sideration Of $4,000 for 80 feet Of lot No
1872, situate in Centre Wheeling.
STORM Beaten, which is to be given a
the Opera House tonight, is said to be 4"
very fine, strong play and deserves a goo
house. Wherever it has appeared the pres.
has conceded its superiority, and it has ha
long runs in all Of the large cities. Tn
scenery and effects are grand, and the plal
abounds in thrilling incidents.
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A Celebrated Murder Case Coming mp for
Trial To-day.
Ger;af N IA R.oiskx =

IrlaA To-Day. r.
Special 10 he Regiao.
P~ARKERsBuRG, November 1.-THE cele::
braied Greer murder trial nov on the docket
Of Wood county Circuit Court, BY . change
of venue from Jackson county will come
up tomorrow for q hearing. The promi-
nence Of the parties to the tragedy makes
it one of more than ordinary interest I the
public. Greer, the accused, was tried in
Jackson county several months ago for the
murder OF young Mcguire. was found guilty
of murder in the second degree. He was
sentenced by Judge Fleming to ten years
in the penitentiary but his counsel succeeded
in obtaining a new trial and a change Of
venue to this comfy. About seventy Wit.
pesses have been summoned, about forty of
whom arrived on the Knox Monday horn.
ing. Eminent counsel has been employed
for the deiense-Hon. John A. Hutchinsog
and Judge Loomis, OF Parkersburg; Judge
r. S. Brown, of Ravenswood; Henry
Flesher and George Walker, Of Jackson.
For the prosecution we note j. G. MeCleur.
States Attorney of Wood county, and Hon.
Warren Miller, Prosecuting Attorney OF
Jackson county, assisted by Hon. V. s.
Armstrong, of Ripley. Col. J. j. S. Hsssler,
of jackson c.. H., is here as g witness in
this noted case. 1t will probably continue
for ten DAYS or two weeks Col. il. Arm
strong, Clerk of the jackson County Circuit
Court is here as q witness in the Greer case.
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David Gore Comes Back tat Taxpayer
With Emphasis.
70 he Bdtor Of NE RegE'e'

avn -A Nv 49,
WHEELING, November Ill see in your
valuable issue of the 18th inst. a complain;
in regard to tramps and carpetbaggers pro
curing contracts at from % to so per cent
lower than good Wheeling mechanics a
do the same work for, over the signature
Taxpayer" Now, Mr.. Editor, | have
heard the term taxpayer" so often since ]
have become q resident of Wheeling, that |
do not expect anything else. IhAve known
Of woman to attempt to drive over my
work and when told hat she would be
obliged to 90 some other way, a
to know what she paid taxes for. Men come
along and say, Cant you give me work? |
am a taxpayer and ought to have work on
the streets" Teamsters come and say |
have q team and am a taxpayer, and |
surely have q right to work enoug hto pas
my taxes.
Now, if that particular Taxpayer" uha'
ever it is, woman, man or child, had have
had moral courage enough to have sigLei
his or her name to the batch of lies which
YOU published, | should have thought less .:
il. As it is. | can come TO but one Of two
conclusions-the person was drunk or Il
natural born tool-in either case not r.
sponsible. Respectfully,
Dawn GORE.