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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
a SHARP ADVANCE.
Pig Metal Jumps a Dollar at
Pittsburg,
Ore Up Fifty Cents---The New CO-opera-
tive Nail MiIIs---The Calumet Iron
Company's Mill to Start
The Nail Boycott.

The rapid increase is the receip: OF Or
ders in the various mills of Pittsburgh has
caused sharp advance in the price OF
both pig and ore, with firm market. In
an interview yesterday Mr.. Frank Rshm,
we'll known in iron circles, said:
There has been an advance in the
prices of both ore and pig within the past
twenty-four hours. The advance, under
stand, is so cents all around on ore, and
81 on pig metal. This has been brought
about by a scarcity in these two articles.
| The mills are booking
PLENTY OF ORDERS
at present, and through the use and econo-
mics of natural gas they have q decided
advantage over the trade in general out
side of the Western Pennsylvania held.
Pitttburg manufacturers are making
better iron at present than any ever made
here or elsewhere and this, of course, can
be largely, if not entirely. attributed to the
use of the new fuel. consider this move
ment of prices as the dawning OF new era
of prosperity, and believe from the sdvan'
tages which environ us that this movement
will differ from previous advances, in the
] fact that it will be of q steady character
with permanent results. 1t will not be
subject to the same teverish fluctuations
that have characterized previous booms in
the iron trade in DAYS gone by. Then it
was only question of a feast or famine,
and while the manufacturers made money,
aud plenty Of it, during the period OF
greatest activity, yet the reaction. was
ATaRRlBLE STRAIN
on bank accounts.
During the lsst long period of depres-
sion in the iron trade our manufacturers
have been devising all manner of expsdi-
ents and improvements in the matter Of
reducing the productive cost of iron. These
lessons. taught by rigid necessity. will now
no doubt be productive of valuable results
when allied with the uss of natures fres'
10 the forge and furnace"
Another manufacturer who was spoken
to with regard to the reported advance,
stated that the time was not far remote
when merchant bar would feel the effect OF
the movement in the bsser metal. and go
up peg or two in price. The Pittsburg
mills are making money and paying off old
scores.
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GautlRIu ans

Pniest Hand Made Shoes OF Stacy, Adams
& Cos. make, the 6test and most stylish
Shoes in the market, at ]. W. Amick's
ll43 Main street.
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JUDGE BOYD

to the stand with the object Of showing the
Inconsistency Of Mr.. Klnkaid's testimony
as given in December Of last year and in
July last. The Judge, however, was IN,
able TO recall Mr.. Kline aids evidence on
either Of the former occasions.
1t was now 1901, and Court adjourned
10 meet at It's usual time.
When Court reassembled in the after
noon = tremendous crowd of spectators
ismmed the corridor, and when the door
leading into Part Two was unlocked they
made charge which carried the door from
its hinges
William Conley was the fret witness
called, and after him Elisha Conley took
the witness chair snd counsel proceeded to
ask hin about his calling on MsrlDg for
the purpose Of obtaining description Of
the robbers, but the State objected, snd
Afar
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
A New Venture.

Wheeling parties are in the city negotia.
ting for the purchase of the Clinton paper
mill, and if they succeed in buying they
will convert the establishment into q
first class mill. Gazette.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
The Nail Boycott,

The St. Louis and Chicago Trades aud
Labor Assemblies have issued circular
calling upon carpenters aud workman gen
orally to boycott Wheeling, Ironton, o +,
Ashland, Ky, and Belleville, ILL., nails,
made BY feeder nai!ers.
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PERSONAL POINTS.

Movements Of waeslIng CITES. and the Com
Ing and Going of Strangers.
Fred. Specbt is at the McLurs.
Burt Mayers. student at Bethany, is Vis'
iting friends in town.
Col. Robert McEidoHney, Of New Mar.
tinsville, is at the Mcclure
Miss George Biobss, who hiss been visit
ing friends in town for some days, returned
yesterday.
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Notice.

Gentlemeu's Seamless Baton and Cen
gress Shoes very stylish, q special sale, at
81 so per pair, at
wv. AMCK's,
ll43 Main Street.
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WHOLESALE ONLY,

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls, the greatest
variety in this city, and at prices
lower than other dealers.
SPEHER BROS,
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M4nsGer leland Rink.

BoScLE Nexmarke:s, Boncle Short
Wraps, Ss'ine NeWmsrkets. Beaver New.
markets, largest sock Of Wraps in the
State at Eusheiners.
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NEs's sui's in plaid, black and brown
corksc,eW closed out at cost at
]. BIBLES,
1853 Main Street.
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EIoHr hundred boys aud children suits
must be sold on. b, fore Ne~ Years at
] BRILLEs,
ll5S Main Street.
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SUTrs. overeoats and pantslooning made
to order in 6rst-clasE style and ct lo#ess
pgices, st ]. BRrLLEs',
ll58 Main street.
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PoPULAR Skating Carnival OF the Al
hambrs Palace Rink tonight. Admission
20 cents; rink skates 5 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04

One hundred sample cloaks, 20 two alike.
sizes 81 to 10, from manufacturers, at SO
cents on the dollar at Emsheimer's.
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b. e o.

Reduced round trip rates TO Ipdispspo
lis via B d o. for persons wishing 10 at
tend the funeral OF the late Vice Pnsi.
dent.
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A Snl III IocrRasa.

The last statement by Secretary Wise
shows net increase Of nine machines in
opera ion over the exhibit of last week
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04

PLAID and check Naiusook, excellent
quality, st l?4 cents, worth 20 cents, OF
EnsheiRer's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04

PoPuLAR Skating Carnival at the Al.
hau5ra Palace Rink to night. Admission
30 cents; rink skates 5 cents.
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Additional Local on First Page.

OR OWN IMPORTATION.
Dolls, Dolls, DOIIs, Dolls. Az
hums. Albums, Albums. whole
sale only SPEAE@ DAS~'
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LS.GooD&Co. seIldry goods the cheape
"S. & o."

Wheeling. W. Va, TO Jacksonville, Fla
in thlrty-sight hours, via B L O., With bat
one change of cars. which is in'tbe union
depot at Cincinnati. 30 transfer via this
route. II
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FoR Christmas presents in gloves, silk
mufflers, handkxrchiefs and neckvesr, at
J. BRILLEs,
1853 Main street
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A FULL line Of winter underwear in cot
ton, wool and csmslS hair. the cheapest,
at ] BRILLEs,
ll5a Main STREET
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POPULAR Skating Carnival at the AL.
hambrs Palace Rink to night. Admission
20 cents; riak skates 5 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
THE THIRD DAY
OF the Trial Of Thomas KcGOwan.
for Robbery.
The Defendant, Judge Boyd, Com
missioner Nichols, Edward
Angus, and Others on
the Stand.

TIE trial Of Thomas McGowsn Was re-
sumsd at o'clock yesterday, Mr.. Meredith
McWharton being the first witness. He
testified that be assisted in cutting the
ropes which bound Marlinq. on his entering
the house with Mr.. Keller the morning
after the robbery. Marling told witness
the robbers had black cloths over their
faces, and that he did not know them.
Mr.. Msrling was recalled and said that
be hsd never talked to MeWhsrton about
who the robbers we're. he did not tell him
that Thomas MCGOWAN was not one Of the
robbers.
Mr.. McWharton was recalled and said
he had had q conversation with Msrliug
about who the robbers were. he said il
Thomas McGoWan was in the party he was
not in the house. On cross examination
he said the conversation with Marliug was
after McGowan had been arrested.
THOMAS MCGOWAN,
the defendant, was put on the stand. He
said on the night Of the robbery he and
Kinesid, who was staying at his house
sheIed corn until 10 o'clock, then went &c
bed, not leaving the house that night
They got up early next morning and ne
started as soon as it was light enough fol
him to see to Conley shonse, wherehe had
promised to help that day to xiii beet
At noon of that day Ed. Angus and Kin
caid came 70 Conley's to see him about
IA o dollars phich ne owed..th former. h
said he kneR morning Of toe robbery until
the following day ednesday-snd while
be was in Wheeling on that day'he wal
arrested.
Odd Kiucsid say when witness al
your first trial that he knew nothing OF the
robbery, and that you Wss not out OK your
house on thar night. Ale did.
Odd you help 10 rob Elijah Msrling
on the night Of the 22d Of December. 1884
Al did not.
On cross examination witness said be
bad little difficulty With Marlipg before
the robbery, MsrGOg charging him with
stealing kettle,
Odd you nave That Kettle 10 your
house after you
KNEW IT WAS STOLEN?
A.-Yeq.
Odd you steal it2 A-No.
Odd you tell Bart Arm6eld if ne ties
titled against you, you would Kill him
Al didnot.
Q-How long had KiEcaid been at your
house prior to. the ROBBERY? A.-Abou'
two months.
Q.-How long vas it before the robbery
that you lsat saw Ed August About
one month.
Odd you say last July it was two
months2 A.-Think not; if | did, to the
best of ny recollection made mistake
Q-HoS long before the robbery did
you last see your brother William? A
Over two weeks
Q. by Doveuer-How long ago was that
little trouble you spoke Of? A.-Four
years.
Solomon Workman, of Wetzel county,
was then placed on the stsnd and the de-
tense informed the Court what it was pro
posed to prove by his testimony. The
Court decided it TO be prevalent 10 the
case in hand and be was dismissed.
The defense then called
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-12-04
A REMARKABLE CASE.
The FrightfuI Experience of a
Bridgeport Coal Miner.
He Gets Bad Fall, and Walks Home in An
Unconscious Condition. The
Narrow Escape ola Mar
tins Ferry Youth.

Yesterday morning George Ford, Jr., o.
Kirkwood, complained of feeling i'll, bul
concluded to 60 TO work at the Wheeling
Creek coal mines. He is employed as
driver on the tipple, and when he arrived a.
the place he was a little early, being ahead
Of the other men employed about the
place. 1t seems that before any one ar
rived he became sick ard faiated and fell
somewhere and hurt himself badly. About
noon he arrived at home with one side Of
his face
HORRIBLY CCT AND BRUISED,
his back badly sprained, his wris. disloca'
ted, and, stranger than all, he was entirely
unconscious and knew no one and could
not speak aword. DR.. Wagner was called
and after a short time succeeded in
bringing the young man to consciousness.
After he became stronger he told the Doc
tor the following story in explanation Of
his condition. He had not been feeling
well for several days, but has worked along
as best ne could not caring to lose the
time. On yesterday morning he started
early and arrived at the mines earlier than
usual and found 10 one there. The arri.
val at the pace is the last dislinct
recollection he has, as he began 10
be confused in his ideas and bis senses be
numbsd shortly after He said he had a
faint recollection Of either going over to
the coke ovens, or thinking at the time
that he would go and keep warm till his
partner at work arrived. The thought OF
going 10 the coke ovens is the last recol-
lection he has till he became conscious in
the afternoon and
FOUND HIMSELF IN BED
with the Doctor By his side. The strangest
thing OF oil is that in an unconscious state
he fell somewhere and injured himself
severely aud afterwards made his way
home with 20 assistance and without any
one seeing him.
1t is thought that he went TO the ovens
10 warm aud while there fell off aud ipjur-
ed himself and went home. His dinner
pail was found on the tipple where he
works, proving that he had been there Al
east it is a strange case aud almost battles
comprehension Last evening he had a
high fever, with the pulse at $50.
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A LONG wRANGLE

the witness vas retired and Elijah Marlin
was recalled. he said Couley had called
on him about a week after the robbery
Witness said one of the robbers was tai
slim man. Cooley was then recalled, and
said MarliGg. told him there was a tall
man, oue q heavy man and one q slim
man. Witness asked MsrhDg if he had
any idea who the men we're, and he said
he had not. Witness knew of Mellow
an 8 whereabouts on the morning of the
robbery. He had no personal knowledge
of his whereabouts the day before the rob-
berry. He knew Jasper Kincsid He tes-
tilted ct the preliminary examination.
Kincaid testified &cGowsn and he were
a. home shelhug corn on the evening OF
the robbery. After finishing the corn they
went to bed-sbout 9 o'clock.
On cross examination witness said MARI
ing told him one of the men was big
man, bat not IS large IS witness. He did
not recollect anything of McGowaps ap-
pearsIce the day after the robbery.
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Commissioner of Ohio county, was next
called. He visited Markings house on
Christmas day, 1854 BE asked MarliUg
if be knew the men. He gave descrip-
ton of them, and said be didn't think be
would know them. He had known John
Culver for fifteen or twenty years He Was
asked 81 70 the character of Culver, to
shiCh Mr. Russell objected. Capt. Dove
ner contended that it was proPsr to shoR
Culvers good character, for all
The parties indicted were equally
guilty or innocent, and if it was improbs
Ole that Culver was 10 the party, it was
EQUALLY improbSb.s that McGowsn was
there, The witness who had stated that
McGowan was there, also stated that Col,
yer was present. Mr. Russell was unable
70 see what the character Of q person not
on trial had to do with the gpilt or limo.
eencs of q person who was on trial IT the
defense desired TO
SHOW NGOvAE's CBARACTER,
all right, but he objected to Juggling in
anybody else's character. The objection
was sustained by the Court Witness
stated that o reward OF $500 had been
offered by the Board Of Commissioners for
the arrest Of the robbers.
Mrs. Thomas McGoxsn was then called
10 the stand. She had heard Of the Mar
ling robbery. Il was committed on the
night Of December %, 1894. Her hus,
band hauled iosd Of wheat 10 Wheeling
that day for Mr. Conley. When ne came
back her husband and Joseph Eincaid
csuied some corn to the house and shelled
il. About 10 o'clock they all went to bed,
snd were not out of the house again that
night. They were up before daylight
Edward ADgqs came to the house on Tues
lay and asked for her husband. The wit
ness was asked if she knew of 6 visit Of
Sheriff Haudlao, Deputy Nichols and Noah
Zane to her house on Sunday morning
June 2Ist. Objected 10, and digestion
after Capt Dovener had stated
hat he desired to proTe that the arrests
we're made
WITHOUT A WARRANT.
On cross examination the witness said !
Martin Cnuley passed her house the night |
f the robbery. He might have asked for /
Ter husband and she might have said he
lsd come home and gone of sgain," but
he had no recollection.
Ms. Meredith Wharton vas next put
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-13

At meeting Of the Zane Street Mutual
Improvement Society the following reso.
lutious we're unanimously adopted;
WHEREAS, God in his all wise provi
dence has permitted the Death Angel tc
enter our doors and remove from our mum.
Der Sister Nettie Winder, and m, ,Ast.
WHEREAS, By her kind and afiectionate
disposition, she had won the esteem Of
those with whom she was associated, we
feel that the society has suffered loss,
that only the oncoming years OF the
future may repair, therefore be 1t
Resolped, That while We meekly bow "a
the Divine will, we feel that q Life that bid
fair to be one Of usefulness has been cut
short, q home has been shorn OF dutiful
child, and this society has lost q most
valuable member.
Resolped, That we tender to the family
Of the deceased one that sympathy and
affection that can only emanate from sor.
rowiul hearts, and commend them to God
and the teachings Of his word for pppsolA-
ton in this trying hour.
ReSOlred, That these resolutions be pub.
lished and Q copy be FURNISHED the family,
and that they be spread on the minutes Of
the society.
Reaolred, That we will attend the funeral
in body, and will also wear the badge Of
mourning for thirty days.
JOHN 7. CowL,
MATTE GRAHAM,
NAaGGE HIRBERg,
Oonmitfha.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-13
HIS LITTLE SCHEME.
Why Barney GsliiGan Is Taking SO Much
Interest In p. Smith.

Why Barney GSlIiGan Is Taking 50 Much
Interest In p. smith.
A coed deal Of curiosity has been excited
by the position Of Clerk Galligan, Of the
Board OF Public Works, First Branch o.
Council and Council Committees, in the
affairs OF Chief Of Police Smith. Barney
is credited generally with being "a pretty
slick citizen" knowing which side OF his
bread is buttered, and it excited some
comment To see him provoking the disap.
proyal OF many OF the men who have sup;
ported him in the past for various posi-.
tons, and been heartily denounced by his
party for doing SO. A gentleman makes a
suggestion which seems to explain 1t.
Said this gentleman the other evening to
an INTELLIdENCRR reporter:
Don't you see what G1lligan is up TO
He is not going TO sacrifice any OF his
strength II he can help it. On the con-
trary, his scheme now is to enlarge the
confines Of his power. He is apparently
the most active OF Smiths supporters. He
does not hesitate at any step that can Tor
ward Smiths interests. Don't you see
why? Porter Smith once sale through
the rapids, he will be right under Barneys
thumb. Then the force will be reorgan-
izsd. Tools Of Galligan's will gradually
supplant the present deputies, and whom
O little active work in ward caucus Is
wanted, the boys are on hand and can be
relied on. I'll bet II the truth could be
known that is Just the little scheme re-
yolying in the fertile brain Of that man.
Oh, | tell you, you can say what you
please about Barney he's a long headed
schemer, and no mistake"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-13
BANKRUPT sale of boots, shoes and rub
5ers, A Twelfth street.



Thomas Strong returned home to Mas
sillon yesterday evening.
Joseph A. Harris, OF New York, who
has been in town for several days on
business and pleasure, left for the East
yesterday.
The covered barge Neva, which had
been loaded with new apple barrels here
during the'last week, was towed down the
river yesterday by the Elaine.
NJ. sonnebogn has been appointed to
receive the daily weather bulletins and
will display the large flags each morning
from the roof OF his storeroom.
Mr.. Lou Mertz will leave for Pueblo,
Colorado, Wednesday, to try the climate
Of that region for his health. He will
spend few weeks on the way in Ne
braska.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-13
THE DnAMArIc FESTIVAL.
Ethel Tucker In a Now Drama nj Charley
Shay's Theatro.

Ethel Tucker In n Now Drama nj Charley
Shay's Theatro.
Manager Charley Shay's first dramatic
festival opened at the Academy Of Music
last evening under auspices uniavorable
enough considering the weather, but en-
tirely favorable otherwise. The audience,
while only Of fair size, was delighted by
the drama, Mr.. ]. X. Tillotson's "Qdeena,"
and the manner in which 1t was put on
the stage. Miss Tucker has appeared in
Wheeling before, as the star in "Rooms
for Rent" and made good impression.
Her role last night, however, was 80
widely different, that it was with
some curiosity that the audience noted
her progress through the difficult
mazes Of the portrayal. That the verdict
was more than favorable was evident from
the hearty applause which almost con-
tinuously encouraged the star and her
company. Miss Tucker is an actress who
has risen from the bottom to the top Of
the theatrical ladder by honest effort,
without the aid Of any fortuitous circum-
stances. That her own talent has elevated
her, one who saw her rendition OF the
emotional role she essayed last night will
not question.
The company is astrong one. Mr.. Roland
Tayleure, the leading man, is no stranger
in Wheeling. He has frequently
visited the city with the Chan
fraus, and was last here as the star
in "fhe OCtoroon." The other members
OF the cast, though mostly new here, de-
serve all the more credit for the favorable
impression they made on an audience
without predisposition in their favor.
The drama deserves the fame 1t won at
the Union Square Theatre-a fame not
second to that OF any other drama recently
produced there. The performanceto-nig
should be witnessed by crowded house.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-10-13
NAIL FACTORY NOTES,
Some Wow. and Opinions and Few Items
of News.

some Views and Opinions and Few Items
Of News.
Said a well known mailer yesterday, talk
ing of the pending strike: "a mailer here
is in receipt OF q letter from brother Of
his in Kansas in which he says nails are
selling there at So. so keg: and are scarce
at that" This, he argued, conclusiveiy
proved that on the present market the
factories here could run on the 81 cent
scale and make money. This strike, he
said, was not conducted on business prin-
ciples. Instead OF being contest against
scale at which there would be no profit
in nails, 1t Is fight, he holds, against Or
ganized labor" and he added:
every contest OF that kind results in
the building OF two or three mills in the
west. This one will cause at least two
mills to 90 up. The last one was the
means Of building the Pueblo, Col, works,
enlarging the Greencastle mill, and making
additions to the nail making facilities all
over the West. The one before that built
the Bay View, Belleville and other mills.
It Is always that way"
Secretary Chew, commenting last even
ing on the statement published yesterday
that the Ashland mill had Sc machines at
work on the II cent scale, said he didDot be-
lieve it. President Weihe was there on
last Friday, and then there were but IS
machines in operation; SO President
Weihe said. There are certainly not over
20 now.
President Wier now has under consid-
Grafton an official application from the
Sharon, Pa, nail works, asking permits.
sion to work over time. Ten hours day
Is the usual legal limit.