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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-28

even played a game Of pool, and about half
past nine o'clock he started across the
bridge alone. When near the centre ofthe
bridge he was observed to act strangely, and
twice two young men who were on their
way home prevented him from jumping
into the river. This would indicate that he
got to brooding over his troubles as soon as
he was alone, and that the thought OF sui
eide at once flashed across his brain as the
best way out OF the terrible mental misery
he was in.
A few people, eager to magnify such
matters and put them in t~heiFworst possible
light, were busy circulating the report yes
terday that Mr.. Gushing was addicted to
gambling, but the most painstaking search
by a REGIsTER reporter failed to reveal one
lot of evidence to s~ubstantiate the rumor.
will Cushing erred previously, but gambling
was not among his sins.
The funeral will take place this afternoon
at 2 o'clock from his late residence, No. s
Zane street.
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MARTINS FERRY.

Public examination in the schools was
finished Yesterday and now the scholars are
/ TO have a weeks vacation. The exerclees
throughout have been very good and renect
great credit on Prot. Shreye and his able
corps of assistants. The number of visitors
and the general interest manifested has
been greater this spring than ever before,
showing that our people are losing none
of their old time respect for the institution
which does more thar all else to make our
democratic principles permanent.
Frank Keslie's little girl who was so hor'
ribly burned, an account of which was pub
lished exclusively in the REGISTER, ID doing
as we'll as could be expected under the CIR
cumstsnces, and is in a fair way to recover.
A small child of VIM. Brindley is lying
very low with lung fever.
At the Second NJ. +. Church Sunday,
Rev. Hollinger, of Wheeling, will preach in
the afternoon. In the evening Rev. Hart
graves will preach his farewell sermon.
Amos Curley has sent his household
goods to Michigan. Himself and family
will follow in the near future.
Jos. Frazier and family have returned
from a three days visit to Neff 8 Siding.
Hon. j. W. Powell, of Nevada, and Miss
Alma Griffith, of Iowa, are visiting Mr.. J. A.
GRAY. Mr.. Powell left Bridgeport in 1889.
He was there working at his trade as q car
penter. Fortune seems to. have smiled on
him in his western venture, and he comes
back to his old home to lock around among
his old friends bearing an honorable title
and holding a position as State Senator OF
Nevada.
There was a masquerade dancing party
given last night at the residence OF Mr.. Alex
Cochran, about one mile west of town, in
honor of his daughter birthday. All those
present report a happy evening and speak
in the highest terms Of their hostess, Miss
Laura Cochran.
Charley Montgomery is again on the sick
lis. This time it is sore throat.
Mrs. L. p. Klevis, Of Tiltonsyille, is visit
ing friends in town.
Fer Rent-The boarding house near the
Laughlin mill. Inquire of William Clark
Tonight the old soldiers will give an ex-
hibiiion drill and dress parade on skates
ct the Eureka rink. Prof. Billings will be
present also and give an exhibition. The
proceeds are to be used to augment the
benefit fund OF the G. A. r., and every ore
should turn out and help the good cause
along.
Services in the Presbyterian church to-
morrow morning and evening. Subject for
morning sermon, "a Model Congregation"
In the evening the pastor will begin a course
O sermons on The Sermon on the Mount"
Sabbath school at 9 a. H.. and prayer ser.
vice at $50 p. m.
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ART NOTES.
Choice Pictures on Exhibition at Kinks,
his Morning.

Choice Pictures on Exhibition at Kinks,
this Morning.
There will be on exhibition to-day at
Kinks art store, 1905 Main street, a large
crayon piece entitled the Love Stitch. repre-
SEEMING u young lady sewing a button on a
Young ans coat. 1t is beautifully
crayoned and the drawing is nicely done by
Miss Nellie Lukens. There is a crayon
portrait of Col. Robt. White, by Miss Stella
Rheiustrom, that is finely executed and
shows decided talent on the part OF the
artist.
A Norwegian Coast, in oil, by Miss Rose
Burkett, shows beautiful coloring and skill
in drawing, everything being in perfec'
harmony.
An elegant little marine scene showing
a small vessel under full sail and a light
house in the distance, is by Miss Belle
Jacobs.
An exquisite silver plaque containing
morning glorys, by Mrs. Rodger, next
claims our attention; it shows a great
deal Of merit.
The beauty of beauties are the two ban
ners in lustre painting which shows an ele-
gapce of design and artistic skill seldom
surpassed, which are the work Of Mrs. VIM
C. Ayres, Plain6eld, n. j., the mother Of
Mrs. L. NJ. Atkinson.
There is a beautiful little landscape in
oil on a small porcelain PLAGUE, which is
one of the sweetest little paintings we have
lately seen, being the work of Miss Della
Pollock.
A landscape in crayon is a very charm
ing piece of work, by Miss Ella Lawson.
Wild ducks swimming down the beautiful
Ohio, a novel subject and true to n2ture,
is the work of Miss Julia Busbey, Mounds
vile,
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The People We Claim and the Strangers
Within Our Gates.

The People We Claim and the Strangers
Within Our Gates.
Mr.. Fred Specht, the well known tenor, is
in the city.
Mr.. W. A. Cracraft, Of the Auditors
Office, is off duty on account Of sickness.
Archie Adams, the popular clerk in
Reeds drug store, is laid up with illness.
Architect Howard left Thursday night
for Charleston to look after the S ate Cap.
itol.
Mr.. c. S. &cWhorter, OF CanIey, GilGn l.
Co., Baltimore, is in the city looking up his
concern.
Mr.. Geo. Beard, formerly of LANCE, Kabe
Il Beard, this city, but now of Cleveland, O.,
is IN the city on business.
DR.. Bell, of Philadelphia, is in the city
especially for the purpose of treating several
persons for diseases OF the eye.
Mrs. Lewis Baker and family will leave
for St. Paul, Mimi. on Tuesday next, which
place will be their future home.
Mr.. David Gore, who has been absent
during the past six months, returned home
yesterday, bringing with him some OF the
finest specimens Of the Florida orange it has
ever been our pleasure "a look upon. Mr..
Gore will please accept thanks for speci-
mems from the prolific groves of Florida.
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THE I T IN BRIEF.
Mere Mention of Miscellaneous Matters Of
General Interest.

Mere Mention of Miscellaneous Matters OF
General Interest.
TO-DAY is pay day at the Belmont mill.
MATTERS were dull about the Capital yes.
terday.
WANTED, fifty extra news boys to sell the
SUNDAY REGISTER.
ADVERTISERS fo- the SUNDAY REGISTER
will please send in their favors as early IS
possible.
IT is understood that Mr.. Fred Unruh has
been appointed to. the position OF Clerk OF
the Water Board, vice Alex. Updegraf, re-
signed.
LOUIS KLARI won a handsome skate
satchel, in a mile race, at the North End
Rink last night. He came in one lap ahead
of Bob Purcell.
Az engine on the Pwiky road jumped
The track on the wharf last evening, bat
after some work she was gotten on all
right without damage.
We acknowledge the RECEIPT from Judge
G. ID. Camden, of Clarksburg, this State, OF
late New Orleans papers. Mr.. Camden
and party are in attendance at the Cotton
Exhibition.
An employe of the Belmont mill, whose
name could not be learned, yesterday slip
ped and fell upon a large spike which en-
tered the neshy part of n Of his legs, in
ficring a painful wound.
MAYOR GRUBB, in order, no doubt, to
throw more light upon the knotty subject
he is now engaged in wrestling with, has
donned a new Edison incandescent, patent
double, back. action-retector breast pin.
THE great combination at the Chapline
street rink last night again drew an i'm
mense audience, which was highly enter
tanned by the excellent combination. This,
as has been before stated, is the best rink
show on the road.
LAST night about IL o'clock Constables
Bird and Love discovered Ike Smith and
Jessie Sells, both colored, in an unmis.
taxable situation, in a house in alley Four.
teen, arrested them, and they will have a
hearing to-day before Squire Zane Phillips,
on a charge of fornication.
IT is said that Her Atonement band at
the Capitol Rink has rendered its resigna-
ton on account Of a reduction in wages,
This band Las been very popular with our
skaters for the excellance Of their music,
and have received several very lucrative
| oherers-one in this city and three else.
where, but it is to be hoped they will re-
main.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURch Z
William H.. Cooke, d. D.. pastor, -,' p".' 4
1880 9. IN and p. m. Sunday school NJ y
All are welcome. ,,r,ru :
FIRST ENG. Nv. LUTHERAN cBgbI.,
Rev r II. Dombiaser, pastor. serTsos, oasI.i
March %, 1885, at 1890 a. 10. ana i,..i
on Wednesday Thursday and Friday e.suies ~
week. Sunday-chool 81 p m o"1n
welcome. NJ n
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH .Hsr !:
A. Cunningham, D. D., pastor, vii preach
I'M. and 100 o. M. Al are inTitet
DIscIPLEy CHURCH sqndsI,
n iss5. as iolIoss: SundaJ.,eh9ol n.ur.
Prsarbins nj 1870 a. m. by 7. }. hafi, '' F
No evening services. All are invited.
ZANE ST. N. z. CHURCH-ser'iGs d..
. nonduct,d by the pastor, Rev. j. hsny w..
p,eaching AT 1910 q m. and 7ab p me '"
.cbooi M 2 o, m. All are invited ..
CT MATTHEW'S CHURCH-SerTins Gmsts
I'd 5.6a.p. M. The r. Rey. y. .sa,s
PI.boo Of Wtst Virginia. will preach sna
lie ne Of confirmation In the mornisE
rouRTB STREET ". z. cHUBcH.-Qsss@.If
u.s,,r~ .,-~f--. Prscbic. BuDd,, -s'tI
:, Rev jsSu Williams, DID,, o. Ei;. 2s'f -
= 49, ~. by Rev. Ge3. y. hw
VA, Alter .6ieh Communtoa sr''0'
Sunday school at , .. m.~
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II A JURY.
A List of The Gentlemen Who Are to
Make il Hot for The Boys"

A List of The Gentlemen Who Are to
Make it Hot for THE Boys"
1t is popularity supposed that the grand
Jury which is to commence it session on
Monday, April Sth will make it decidedly
sul,ry for about two gross Of assorted gamb-
lers, professional and amateur, who have
lately carried on a fourishing business in
this city, and with this fear in their hearts
the slumber of any number Of young men
are nightly disturbed by visions of indict-
ments and subpenss, and various othe'
documents, in the hands of deputy sherifs
and c~onstables.
Yesterday the jury was completed, and
names Of the gentlemen chosen are: Isaac
Snediker, John ". Brown, A. j. Wilson, L
Wolv;ngtou, Patrick Eepu;, CHARLES Klein
L. S. Delaplaine, George r. Taylor, R. F.
Criswell, Robert Campbell, j. r Mofat
Conrag Bachman, B. f. Caldwell, Alex. 7.
Younf, George Fl. Carnahsu, Charles
R~osepkrantz.
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THE GLASS TROUBLE.

But Little Prospects of an Early Settle
ment.
A prominent glass worker was last even
ing asked as to the outlook for a settlement
of the existing difficulties between the
manufacturers and operators:
You can say" said he, that | see no
probability of a settlement at present. We
bave presented our ultimatum to the opera
tors, and the next move in the matter must
come from them. The proper thing for
them to do, if they really desire a settle
ment is TO call a meeting of representatives
Of both sides for consultation. We can do
nothing more in the matter"
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Alexander Petticord intends going vest
in the near future.
Triadelphia needs . FIRST class hotel.
Captain Mccoy Intends 10 move bio M
mill soon to Peters Run.
The B. 4 0. Company have Gns accom-.
modstions here, but no shelter from !Asl
weather. There is talk oforgauizing 8 Io'nt
stock company for the purpose Of ruuninss
street car fine from Elm Grove 10 intsesec'S
with the road from Wbeeling.
John Barry, Of ROney's Point, died 'us
denly a short time ago.
Gin Graft is erecting q blacksmith shop
on bis lot in Germantown Lots there are
cheap.
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Weather

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 2S-l:30 q.
m.-For Ohio Valley and Tennessee,
partly cloudy weather with local rains, gen.
orally followed by fair slightly colder
weather, winds generally northerly, rising
barometer.
Lower lake region. slightly colder wealth
er preceded BY local rains, winds generally
northerly, higher barometer.
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Done in Six Months,

That coil Of hair on the back Of your
head, dear lady. 1t is better than nothing
and deceiyes nobody. In six months o, less
from to day you may dispense with it if yod
are INCLINED 10 give Parkers Hair Bahama
fair trial. Cleanses the scalp. restores the
color, a delicious dressing. Not a dye, not
oily. elegantly perfumed.
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EVENT
In Moundsvihe That Joined Eve Happy
Hearts for Life.

In MOundsville That Joined Two Happy
Hearts for life.
On Thursday evening at the residence Of
the brides parents occurred the marriage OF
Mr.. Will Rumble. q well known young mai
Of the South Side, and Miss Mary McMas
tiers, a charming young lady of Mounds
vile, W. Va, fne ceremony took place at
6:4j and was witnessed by a number Of the
trie,.ds and relatives OF the contracting par.
ties. Mr.. Harry Godfrey of this city and
Miss Saltzgever;;of Moundsville.were the only
attendants, After the reception a delightful
little reception was held, and a supper Of
uncommon elegance served, which was dis.
cussed for some time by the bridal party
and guests, The Wheeling party with the
happy couple boarded the 9 o'clock train
Tor this city, where they will permanently
reside at the home Of the groom's father,
Many handsome and useful presents were
received, and their many friends wish for
them a future OF peace and property.
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10000 Bolts More,

Wall Papers and Borders to match Of the
choicest new styles fresh from the best
manufacturers, sold wholesale and retail at
manufacturers prices. Brown back ct Z
cents and white back at 10 cents q bolt, also
Ceiling Decorations, Carpets, Oil Cloths,
Window Shades, Rugs, &C., &c, cheap for
cash. Call soon If you wish to save money
at Nos. 20l9 and 202l Main street
JoHs RogMER, AGENT.
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THE sKATING SOCIAL
Given by the French, at the Capitol Last
Night, n Grand Success.

Given by the French, ut the Capitol Last
Night, n Grand Success.
The finest skating party of the season, ,,
a large majority, was that givea by the peer
less French at the Capitol rink last night
At least seventy FIVE couples, composed OF
Weddings most suave beaux and charm
ing bellies, were present on this occasion
The grand march was a superb success aid
was led with consummate ease and grace BY
Mr.. Lon Linch and Miss Annie Haase. The
beautiful b~outonnieres worn bV the ladies
we're furnished by the geutlemanly commit
tee in charge. .
The skating programme for the evaning
was Eoidly adhered to and it was voted an
unqualified success by the merry skaters.
Miss Dixie Phillips and Miss Hattie Bod
ley invoked the admiration of all present in
their beautiful costumes aud the superb
skating Of those two charming ladies
bordered nigh onto perfection. A unanim
Gus vote OF thanks was rendered to Prot
thinner and Her Atouement band for the
excellent music rendered. To the pins.
taking efforts Of Messrs. Lon. Linch, Pete
Bosely and Harry Odbert, the gentlemen in
charge, the success of last nights French
at the Chapitol Rink is due.
, EVERYBODY can come this afternoon and
Sa-a,k,n1 So, aaoh J,1aronI
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TIE FORD OPERA COMPANY

THE o R OPERA COMPANi.
!. large audience greeted the Ford Opera
Company at their initial appearance at the
Opera House last evening, and all present
seemed delighted with the performance.
The opera sung was Aubers well known
Fra Diavola, with Mr.. George w. Travener
in the title role, Miss Zelde Seguin as Lady
Allcash, Miss Lulu Evans as Zerlina, Mr..
James Y. Peakes as Lord Allcash and
Mr.. Thomas Christy as Lorenzo.
Miss Seguin's singing was, as a
matter Of course, u~nexceptional, and Miss
Evans surprised her hearers with a voice
sweet, melodious and Of great volume and
power The chorus was far superior to the
ordinary run of broken down voices usually
carried about the provincial towns, and the
entire troupe is irst-class in every respect.
This afternoon the tuneful and familiar
Bohemian Girl will be sung, with Miss Sc
gum as the Gypsy Queen, and this evening
the engagement closes with Girola.
"MY SWEETHEART"
The sale of seats for Minnie Palmer's en-.
gagement, Monday and Tuesday evenings
next, begun at Banners yesterday, the de-
mand being active. Wildttower's lllustra'
ted Shooting Times lLondon) thus refers
to Miss Palmer's engagement in the worlds
metropolis;
81 went to see little Minnie Palmer in
My Sweetheart and was mashed from
the moment ] clapped eyes on this dainty
and talented little lady. Talk about your
Branscombes, your Lilys, ct hec genus
omne. Why, your professional beauty is
not near Miss Palmer for purity Of face and
beaming intelligence! And she car act,
and she can dance, and she can sing her
way into the hearts of her audience. How
many so called actresses and singers can do
the same at the present timer
NOTTINGHAM Lace Curtains, 81, Sl.25,
$3.50, 50, $3.50, 81, 50 so, 81, $3.50, and
the best In the city FOR s.. E. NJ McCiIin
& IN
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MURPHY COMING.

The Great temperance Worker to Return
Next Week.
The temperance workers, Tho have been
resting from their labors during the present
week, are about to revive the campaign.
The initial meeting viii be held in the First
Baptist Church, Tuesday evening next, and
will be addressed by Mr.. Francis Murphy,
who has been induced to return to this city.
Mr.. Murphy win be present for four even
ings, and this may be extended in the fu-
ture. The friends of the movement an.
nounce the war is 10 be carried on until
they accomplish what they are striving for.
EyERYBoDY viii have a chance to kick at
the Island rink TO night
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LOOKING OVER THE BOOKS.
Merchants and Manufacturers Keeping a
Sharp Eve to Leeward.

Merchants and Manufacturers Keeping a
Sharp Eye to Leeward.
1t seems as though the merchants and
manufacturers of this city were seized with
an epidemic for examining into the &C.
counts of clerks and cashiers, and it is said
a number of gentlemen are on the ragged
edge for fear their accounts are being over
hauled. Said a gentleman yester-
day, to whom the subject was
preached. "Yes, we are looking
over our accounts, and quite a number Of
other firms are doing the same. At some bus
iness houses old and trusted clerks are at
the work after night, under the personal
supervision of members of the firm, and in
others the work is being stealthily done on
SUNDAYS or the books are removed after
business hours in the evening to the resi-
dences of proprietors. | know two or three
cases in which interesting developments
have been made-one Main street house
has found itself out q cool thousand dollars,
and another has unearthed what promises
10 be a rich mine. / should not be sur
priSed to hear of more affairs Ike the one
which turned out 50 terribly Yesterday
"PEcH's BAD Boy and his Pa" at the
Chapline Street RIuk this afternoon and
evening,
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CO.,
{
MAIN AND TWELFTH STREETS.
ith Each Suit
BRIDGEPORT.

To-day the township conventions ~.
Republican and Democratic, will b.SII
in this place.
J. Drum Morgan, Of Pitts5urg, win n
the guest Of Frank Ssigel, Jr.. until MI
day.
F. NJ. Kraus will have bis sod, f,,D
tain in operation Monday.
Nj. ard Mrs. ROhbock and Mn l. N,
Fiekeisen, Of Pt:sburg, have retained ,cl
their homes. They have been in town A..
tending Mrs. 7. B May.
John L. Rodgers leaves tomorrow for ri.
home in the country to spend a fes d,u
Mrs. VIM. Adams, OF Youngstcvn, O. !,
At the Sherman House.
A small child, Of G. r. Scatters, Vim
has been sick for several weeks is much be,.
ter.
DR.. j.. A. Holson and niece, Of Flushing.
were in town yesterday visiting friends.
VIM. Kidd, Of the Kidd mines, will after
April LIST, ccoupy one Of the ofces on Ia,
first floor Of a, S. Blgg's buildiag.
Mt. Andy Smith has resigned his poGtod
at the Elson glass works and will travel ID
the interest Of the Wheeling Pottery Con-.
pany.
Mrs. James Clayland leaves neI, veet
for Arkansas, to Join her husband, who ha.'
located ths1e. =
Mayors full brass band WI furnish music
at Dinsns,e Bros, Rink tbs evening.
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q Ordinance.

In order to reduce your shoe bills to-day,
come to my store and buy shoes at the low.
est prices ever known. Baby Shoes, Csc;
Rubbers, Csc; Ladies Button Shoes, 81. 90;
Elegant House Slippers, soc; Mems Fine
Shoes, 81 90; Boys High-Top Button, $3.50;
Ladies Foxed Caters, 81. 90; Ladies Kid
Button Shoes, fine. $3.50. These prices are
for 10 day only. Come early and avoid the
rush. J. I. Lynch, A Twelfth street.
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HAVE yet N hauds q large lot of teas,
which will be sold to the retail trade at less
than wholesale prices. to close business.
Also, n eight foot show case, a new TWEEN.
ty-iour foot grained counter, and twenty
eight feet Of new grained shelving, together
with many other desirable articles, which
must De sold out by April Let, regardless of
price. Remember l am selling out to quit
business. N. c. Crawford, grocer, No.
loss Market Square.
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Mind This.

A plantation philosopher says poverty Of
body is bad, but poverty Of mind is worse"
Yes, good friend, but please to remember
ished the mind is affected by it and made
poor also. When you enrich your blood
with Browns Iron Bitters, you strengthen
your mind and quicken your intellect. Mind
this. DR.. J. B. Morgan, Dolphin, Mo-, says,
i have found that Browns Iron Bittefs
gives general satisfaction as a restorative"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-28

SPEYER BROS. extend . cordial
invitation 10 all Merchants and
MfllinerS to attend their Spring
Opening OF Millinery, consisting OF
oil the very Latest Novelties, ~
bottom prices.