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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Overcoat Departments

You'll see stocks of every description, long and short
rolls; every shape, in fact, that's made. You'll see
Blacks, Browns, Blues and GrayS in every shade;
Mouse and Drab, Oxford and Dark, Light and Medium
Mixtures-all handsome, tailor-llke, ShaPeIy;, Inc ma
tnriaIs ar, Cheviots, Meltons, WOrStedS, CasSimeres,
Wide Wales-everything. Dress Suits, Walking Suits,
Business Suits, Sacks, FrockS, FOur-button Getaways,
Prince Alberts, fashionable in fabric, artistic IN shape,
perfect fitting and unsurpassed i'll general get-up; Checks
Plaids. Silk effects, quiet and fancy mixtures, solid col
ors, and numerous choice novelties that You won't IND
elsewhere. -,
Our Six Floors were crowded all last week with
customers. statesmen steadily busy. That is the TEL
/ fact. Behind it is the marvellous logic OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Phenomenal Vegetables.

Ohio county has long been famous for
its agricultural and horticultural pro-
ducts. Its average yield Of wheat to the
acre is not only larger than that of any
county in the State, but SURPRISES that of
any State in the South. This is not only
true of cereals, but applies 10 vegetables.
As an example, the cabbageS raised on the
place of Wilhelm Memminger, the we'll
known butcher OF the Second ward mar
ket House, who lives about two and one
half miles from the city, near the National
road, Just hack of Wa.ters, are phenomi-
nal in size, weighing from IL to lSpOunds
a head. Mr.. Memminger on Thursday
presented his friend, Judge Thos. d. Hous-
ton, with . head OF his cabbage which by
actual weight at John Welty's turned the
beam at 16 pounds and ) ounces.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
TO-NIGHT'S MEETING.
THE DEMOCRACY OF THE CITY TO BE OUT IN
FORCE.
The Oampaignt Be Opened In a Most Energetic
Manner-SpeeChsS By Ex-senator Davis
and Secretary Of State Walker.

This evenings Democratic mass meeting,
at the Capital Rink, opening the campaign
in Ohio county, promises to be one of the
largest political demonstrations held in
this city since the visit of Thomas A.
Hendricks in 1884. The rink, which will
seat about three thousand peo-
pie, will not accommodate one-half the
crowd expected, but it is the largest build
ing available, and those who desire to
hear the distinguished orators who will be
present will have to be on hand early. The
rink will be decorated in an appropriate
manner to-day by committees from the
Young Mems Democratic Club and the
County Executive Committee, and
Kramer's full brass band will furnish mu-
sic.
The speakers, among whom will be ex-
Senator Henry G.. Davis and Secretary OF
State Henry 5. Walker, will be escorted
from their hotel to the Rink by the Young
Mems Democratic Club in full uniform,
aud every member is requested to be on
hand at their hall, in accordance with the
official notice published elsewhere. vi
the ability of the speakers little need be
said by way of introduction. Both have
been heard by Wheeling audiences. En-
Senator Davis was at the head of the COM
mittee charged with the investigation OF
the Treasury accounts, has had much ex-
p~erience as a legislator, is familiar
with the history of the political parties,
and is closely identified with the material
interest of our State, and his speech can be
depended upon to be both interesting and
instructive. Mr.. Walker is one OF the
most brilliant orators in the country, and
the announcement that he will speak is
alone enough to attract thousands to hear
him. Besides these distinguished gentle
men other speakers, from among our local
orators, will address the gathering, and the
occasion will be one of decided interest.
The outlOOl; in this county is a most
favorable one for the Democracy. The
nomination of Hon. John o. PendletOn
rounds out a ticket which from first to
last is made up of names which commend
themselves to the intelligent voter, be he
Democrat or Republican. and with to-
nights meeting to open the campaign
there will be n grand rally to the support
of the nominations, which will result in a
victory of the most decisive nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
A GREAT GAS GUSHER
HUEIIL & co. BRINGS IN A BIG WELL AT
FARNlNGT0N..
The Strike Said 70 be the Largest Ever Made-Ths
Tools Blown from the HOle--Rparing
Heard for Miles.

The drillers, under Mr.. John NJ. Gerard,
who for some months past have been at work
sinking an oil well between Pennington
and FairmOnt, Marion County, for Hukill
x CO., struck a tremendous pocket of gas
yesterday, the result being, il is said by
experienced gas men, the largest
gasSer in the country. The pressure from
the gas was so great that the tools, weigh
Ing six thousand six hundred pounds,
were blown to the top of the hole, while
stones were blown from one TO two hun
dred feet in the air.
The roaring of the well was d~eaiening TO
those in its vicinity, and could be heard
half-a-dozen miles away, while at a little
distance the misty volume of gas could be
seen towering fifty feet above the top of the
derrick timberS. The velocity OF the out
rushing gas and the impact of sand and
pebbles thrown into the air resulted in the
partial destruction of the derrick, while
the workmen and the large crowd of spec
tatorS attracted 10 the scene were COM
PEELED TO keep 1T u safe distance to avoid
injury.
Ground was broken by the Hukill Com
pany in April last, but progress WAS slow,
interruptions occurring Mt various times.
Finally, when depth OFF,, 800 feet had been
reached, the company became discouraged,
and seriously contemplated disseminating
work. They concluded, however, to 90 \
little ways further, and the result was the
big bonanza above described, struck ut u
depth of about 1900 feet.
The new well, which gives promise Of
opening up II gas territory equal or super
ior To that ut Hickory or Murrayville, is
Davis run. Ii il not on a line with any
of the anti-clinals SO far laid down by the
father of the theory, Prof. |. C.. White, but
a continuation OF the Dunkard (Fayctte
county, Pa, anti-clinal would pass di-
rectIy through Fairmont, east Of the
well, while the Ecxt anti-clinal TO the
west, that of Wayncsburg, would almost
touch Warrington, some fifteen or twenty
miles TO the west. Pennington, however,
is in a line with the general direction Of
all the Pennsylvania anti -~clinals, and
there seems abundant ground for the be
lief that Onc of the greatest gas reservoirs
on the continent lies beneath the
surface in that vicinity. The nearest pre-
%viously existing gas well to Huntington il
on Whiteley creek, in Fayette county, Pa,
about forty miles away, but n number of
other holes are going down or have been
located much nearer to the new field.
The discovery solves the cheap fuel
problem in the vicinity Of Grafton, Fair
mont and Warrington, and will do much TO
aid in the development Of the region and in
duce capital to cOnc into that part of the
State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
POINTS on
Movements of Citizens, and the Coming All
Going of Strangers,

Movements of Citizens, and the Coming and
Going of Strangers,
Mr.. T.. r. Yost, of Marion County, is in
the city.
Captain and Mrs. Prince have gone
South to spend the winter.
Miss Cora Zane of the Island is visiting
Miss Ella Moore at ~Tiltonyille, ..
Mrs. Fred Seymour left Thursday eve
ming for Lincoln, Neb., to visit friends.
Mrs. Chas. A. Reed, of South Market
street, is visiting relations in Morgantown.
Judge II. w. Hoffman of Cumberland,
Nd, is visiting Capt. Merriman on Chap
line street.
State Superintendent L. S. Morgan stop
ped in the city yesterday on his way 10
Charleston.
Mr.. John b. Hart of Clarksburg, who
has been visiting in the city fora few days,
left for home yesterday.
DR.. A. +. Gasmirc has returned home
after n weeks pleasure and business trip
to KensingtOn, near Cleveland, q.
Mrs. Aleinda McMechen and daughter
Mary depart in a few days for Boston,
Mass, whore the latter will attend school
X. Shanahan of Pittsburgh Pa, gen
eral manager for the Eagle Installment
Co. of that city, is here to open a branch
store.
Mr.. J. w. Hill, the handsome editor of
the Quaker City independent, returned
home yesterday after a short visit to
friends on Twelfth street.
Capt. John l.. Reno gave 4 delightful
dinner and card party last evening on
board his steamer, the Fred. Wilson, COM
plimentary to Miss Jennie Mcdonald and
her visitor, Mrs. Harry Wheat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
"a PARLOR
The Funniest show Of the Season at the
Opera House.

The Funniest Show Of the Season at the
Opera House.
1t is entirely within the bounds OF truth
to say that Evans & Hoey's "Parlor
Match" is the greatest humorous show on
earth. To crowd more laughs into one
evening would simply cause the death Of
half the audience, aai gentlemen with
prOmonitions OF apoplexy aad kindred
diseases wOald have to he warned away.
The house was crowded TO the doors last
evening, and the screams Of laughter and
cries of delight which issued from the
edifice between the hours Of : and 1890
o'clock kept people awake all over town. II
is no use going into details. The play
was outlined in the REGISTER some days
ago, and all we can say now is that the
production is far better than what was
promised, AMI much in advance OF even
the most sanguine admirers Of the Stars of
the company. Everything is new, bright
and sparkling, and people who went last
last night will 20 again this evening if
they are sufficiently recovered to stand a
renewal of the strain upon their sense Of
the humorous.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Pleasant Occasion.

4 fashionable five o'clock tea was held
at the residence of Capt. Thomas Moore, at
Tiltonville, Ohio, on last Wednesday eve
ming in honor of Mr.. Harry Hobbs and
wife, who departed for their future home
in Kansas City on the. same evening. Mrs.
Hobbs departure was regretted very much
by her numerous friends. Mrs. Thomas
Moore, Jr., and Miss Ella Moore accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Hobbs rs far rs the
Il. & o. depot, where they were joined by
other friends TO wish them bon-vOyage,
and success through life's voyage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Circuit Court.

In Part | of this Court, Judge Jacob,
the ThOrnburg will case is still on trial.
In Part II, Judge Boyd, in the case Of
J. and VI. Abrams vs.. the Fire and Marine
Insurance Company, a motion for a new
trial was overruled and judgment entered
for plaintiff for 81 1853. Notice Of appeal
was given.
The case of W. Il. Johnson vs.. the
Board of Commissioners was put on trial.
The jury failed to agree, and Court was
adjourned until this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
EyangeHstio Work.

Miss Jennie Smith and Mr.. Addie
Sherman will reach the city tonight
and begin their work here tomorrow
afternoon at four o'clock in the Chapline
Street Rink. Those who remember their
work during their previous stay in the
city will be gratilied to hear of their re-
turn. They are two most noble and eff
Gent workers, having everywhere great
success in reaching the fallen classes.
They ONE here under the auspices
o the Blue Ribbon Association, a
temperance organization, Of which Hon.
G. W. Atkinson is President. They are
entirely undenominatiOnal in their meth
DDS and efforts, and the cooperation of all
Christians and temperance workers is
cordially asked. The meetings, continu-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
lie Didn't Say So.

Yesterdays Pittsburg Dispatch had the
following:
"Mr. p. II. Moore, the Cold Short OF
the Age Of street, arrived in the city yester-
day. lie says there is n fair boom in the
iron business. Steel slabs are scarce owing
to a revival Of the nail trade. There is a
good demand for structural steel and the
production of iron is in excess of many
years past. This is due TO the boom in
the pipe mills
As the Dispatch man did not see Mr..
Moore, while in Pittsburg, it is presumed
the paper 'jumped' at the statement at
tributed TO him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
IN \ \ WAY.
Pointed rcncillngs of Brief Items o Local
Interest.

Pointed Pcncilings of Brief Items of Local
Interest,
ONE decd of trust was admitted to
record yesterday.
"a PARLOR MATCH at the Opera
House, matinee this afternoon.
THERE will he 4 grand masquerade ska
ting carnival at the Alhambra rink to-
night.
THERE were three cases in Police
Court yesterday mOrning-two disorder
lies and one drunk.
4 COUPLE from the country applied to
Receiver Ed Duuaway, yesterday, for a
marriage license.
THE Council Committee on Accounts was
called to meet yesterday afternoon, but
the members did not respond.
Miss ADDIE SHERMAN will he present
and conduct the services ut the North
Street Church at : p. M. tomorrow.
ATTENTION is called to the quarterly
mortality statement of Health Ohieer Gar
rison in our advertising columns. The
showing made is 4 most favorable one.
AGAME of base ball will be played on
the old fair grounds this forenoon between
4 club composed of employees of Baer's
coffee rooster and one from their grocery.
MEsSRs |. G. Dillon, +. J.. Norton,
George Salade and C. K. Tracy, returned
last evening from a hunting trip in the
region of West Alexander, bringing home
lfty-one squirrels.
THE joint committee composed of the
Council Committee on Real Estate and the
Board of Commissioners Committee on
Building was 10 have met last night on
very important business, but no quorum
was present.
THE Council Committee on Finance met
last evening and decided to open up the
alley in the rear Of the Court House prop
erty, provided the owners of real estate
along it, north of Alley 9, would donate
ground TO make the new t~horoughfare of
Il proper width.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
PRESENTED A CHASTITY SIGHT.

the whole body being white as paper with
the execution of one little red spot Just
below his stomach, the wound that caused
his death.
There was nothing about his clothes
that would lead to his identity and no one
around the Grove knew anything about
him, and hadn seen him before Mon
day evening. All that was found on him
was an ounce bottle about half full OF
homeopathic pellets, with DR.. Hennlg's
advertisement blown into the glass. His
name was not discovered until his clothes
had been taken off, when on his right arm
was found the name IN. Troy" tattooed
into the flesh. However, no one recognlZ-
ed tue name as being familiar and the I'M
fortunate man remains rs much OF an I'M
known rs ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
The DaY of Atonement.

A%tsundown yesterday the Fast OF
Atonement, the most solemn religious OBJ
servance on the Jewish calandar, began, and
all faithful Hebrews throughout the world
will participate in the same. The chief
feature of the observance is the total alb
s~tinencc from food and drink during n
hours. Prayers of penitcnce will be offer
ed, Scriptual lessons read and psalms
sung during the day. All the business
places of Jewish merchants closed last
evening and will remain closed until :
o'clock this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
She WantS the Ring.

Francis Caughlin, who is matched to
fight Mccoy, is ut present Il guest Of War
den Berlin. A Wheeling girl is response
bic for his confinement. When he on
SCENTS to bestOw the name of wife OH her
the door of his captivity will open. Until
then prison fare will have TO take the
place of the more rclishablc dishes of a
pugilist. He offered to 90 with her to
Wheeling and have the knot tied, hut his
sincerity was doubted. 1t is thought to-
day will witness the union Of the pair
PitSburgh Dispatch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Transfer OF Real Estate.

The following transfer Of real estate
was admitted to record at Clerk Hooks
office yesterday:
Deed made September 3Oth, 1886, by
Samuel Ryland and wife to Charles III.
Ryland, of MuSkigum county, Ohio, for IL
piece of ground on the southwest corner
of Jacob and Fifteenth street. COnsidera-
ton, 81, 800.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Miss Ella Dillon.

The many friends of the talented elocu-
ZIONIST, Miss Ella Dillon, will be pleased
TO learn of her determination to remain at
home this winter. She teaches the White
method of using the voice in connection
with Delsarte. Prof. White was the fin
est elocutionist of his day. He was the
teacher of Forest Roberts, and Murdoch.
He died at the age of 81, having given q
lesson that morning, Miss Dillon has had
instructions from both Roberts and Muir
dock. The Delsarte system, which was
left unfinished, she received from the New
York School of Acting. Ministers lawyers,
teachers, and public speakers will find it
to their advantage to have a thorough
knowledge of these methods. Miss Dill
lon hopes in the near future to entertain a
Wheeling audience with Rotations with
orchestral accomplishments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
The Court House Ceilings.

The Board of Commissioners Committee
on Building met at the new court house
last evening TO consider what should be
done with the ceilings of the court rooms,
which have badly scaled off. Opinion was
divided as to whether simple repairs
should be made, or the ceilings entirely
removed and new clustering put on. The
architect seems to think the latter curse
would be the hest, and estimates the cost
at about $500. The committee deter
mined to ask for bids for new ceilings, and
adjourned until Monday, when the pro-
posals will be opened and definite action
taxed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Y. NJ. 4 4, Meetings,

The Rev. DIR. Cunningham will conduct
the study OF the Sunday school lesson at
) o'clock this afternoon. This meeting is
for everybody interested in Sunday school
work. The usual meetings for young men
will be held ut 7:30 o'clock tonight and !
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev. Mr..
Simpson will conduct the meeting on
Sunday. All young men are Invited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
HnrNnSf Hnmp.

The Baptist Church and Sabbath School
will unite in n harvest home celebration,
on Sabbath IL rninS, at 10 a. III. The
church interior will be handsomely deco
rated with fall leaves, and autumn fruits.
4 large pyramid of fruits will he built. 4
number of persons will speak on that oc-
casion, among whom will be Miss Jenny
Smith, the Evangelist, who did such an
amount Of good in the city last spring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
The Production Improved.

The explosion ofthe torpedo IN the No.
| well of the Wheeling Oil Company in
creased the production from $50 barrels
per day to 80 barrels per hour. Twenty
quarts of glycerine were exploded in the
No. , well to S%traighten the hole, and the
we'll is now heinn cleaned ont.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Not An Easy Man TO Beat.
ltSifrddy'S MfINI JfNnfr

The Democratic cOnfcrccS of the First
Senatorial District have given the public a
surprise and their party strong nomina-
ton. Mr.. PcadletOn is n popular young
man, a good lawyer, a public speaker who
draws well and holds his audience, and u
very industrious worker. 1t will not be
IN easy thing to defeat him, but we think
we could name a man who can Ito it,.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
Enmrth ST. VI, T.. Church.

A large number Of persons who have
been connected with this church on prOba-
ton for three months past will be received
into full membership on Sunday morning
at the usual hour Of service. The church
will be appropriately decorated and the
services will be interesting. All are cor
daily invited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09

Miss JENNIE SMITH and Miss Sherman
will begin their Gospel Meetings in the
Chapline Street Rink Sunday ut 4 p. NJ,
and continue every evening next week in
the rink. Meetings will be held each day
at II. L. Shops, DcPOts or Engine House.
All are invited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
o THE CITY
..F,ust md Marcueriie."

This morning tickets for this great dra-
matte event will be put on sale at Baum
ers, and they will doubtless be eagerly
sought after by those OF onr citizens who
appreciate Il fine performance and artistic
performance ola first class work
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
FOURTH PAGE.
Pleasant Hop.

The Germania Amusement Society gave
its sixth grand ball at Germania Hall,
last evening, and . large crowd Of the
members with their wives were present to
indulge in the joys of the occasion. May
er's band made the music to which merry
feet danced until \ late hour, when re-
freShments were served, after which the
fun was kept up until an early hour this
morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
THE RDI

When the doctors had completed their
post mortcm they announced that the ball
that had caused death had passed through
the liver and had lodged between the
eleventh and twelfth ribs, not near the
spine ut all, and the man could have walk
ed further than he did before dropping.
The evidence all being in the jury retired
and after being out some time, and being
compelled to take five ballots before n de-
ciSion could be arrived at, they brought i'll
the following verdict:
eve find that Martin Troy came to his
death from 4 gun shot wound ut the
hands of G.. +. lIartlieb, aud we further
find that the deceased had broken into
and entered the dwelling of the said Hart
lieb and that he was iuStiticd in shooting
the said Martin Troy.
w. 7. CHAMBERS, Foreman"
Mr.. Hartlich was not placed under re-
straint during the day, but allowed to ~
about his duties as usual. The pistol
used was a 3!-calibre self-acting, and both
balls when found by the doctor were not
the least bit ont of shape The many
friends Of Mr.. Ilartlieb were all glad to
hear the verdict, for while all felt sorry
for the old man, nom could blame MIR.
Hartlieb for his action. Coroner Schultze
telegraphcd Mr.. Troy's friends last even
Ing the circumstances, and advised them
TO come and take care of the body, and
they will probably be up to-day. The
deceased has Il brother who is agent of the
Ohio River Railroad at Welcome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09
A Child BADLY Injured.

Little Stella Weddle, daughter of Mrs.
Weddle, a widow, who resides on Eigh-
tenth street, was run over by a milk
wagon on Market street, South Side, yes
terday, and very badly injured. The
girl, with other children, who attend the
Alphonsus school, was playing on the west
side of Market street, when the recess bell
rang. and they started to run across to the
school building. Miss Stella slipped on the
street car track and fell, and a horse at
tached to a milk wagon, which was being
driven rapidly along the street, struck her
on the forehead with its hoof, while the
wagon run over the child's body. The
driver never paused to ascertain h
damage had been done, but drove rapidly
away. The child WAS taken home and
DIR. Hoge summoned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09

Cheap Excursion Tickets To Cincinnati by
thc Pan Handle Route.
Excursion tickets to the Exposition nj
Cincinnati now on sale ut the Pan Handle
depot. For tickets and further p~articu-
lars call on the agent Pan Handle Route.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-10-09

New carpets, new rugs, new window
blinds at very low prices.
SrnNE < THOMAS
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THE WEATHER.
THERMOMETER RECORD.

Mr.. c. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gist, made the following observations of
the temperature, yesterday: I q. m., 81;
II a u, 30; 8 !. m, 70; : p. M, 66.
INDICATIONS.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., October S.
For Western Pennsylvania and West
Virginia, fair weather, slight changes in
temperature, sOutheIly winds.