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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
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Gard.

As 10 well known 10 the public have
defended myself Btrenuously against the
charges preferred by Dr.. Wilson, before
the Board OF Commissioners Of Ohio
county, affecting my honesty and integrity
as pharmacist. This l did In all sincerity
and honesty. Since the close oil the pro-
CCedings before the Board Of Commissions
ers, my assistant in the drug store over
which I preside has voluntarily confessed
to me that he Is the party in fault In the
matter complained Of by Dr.. Wilson, and
that without my knowledge he laid my
business liable 10 the charges preferred
against It BY the Doctor. therefore feel
called upon 10 make this statement as my
Justification for the position took in the
feCent trial. fhave been connected with
tue pharmacy business for the past twenty.
one years and my integrity has never be,
fore been questioned. q. d.. BlNGELl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

Mr.. James Newman, u clerk in the drug
store OF @. D. ]. Blngsll, who has the con.
tract for furnishing medicines to the
county poor south OF the creek, which
contract the committee Of the Board Of
County Commissioners appointed TO iu-
vestigate Mr.. BlngelI will recommend that
tho Board annul on account Of the man
ner in which tho prescriptions Of DR.. Will
son, the County Physician, have been
filled, exCulpateS Mr.. Bingell in part, by
stating,that some Of the prescriptions call
Inc Tor pills he filled himself, aud that not
having The Hizs called for in stock, he sub
stituted smaller ones and said nothing
about the matter 10 Mr.. Binsell. He do
MES that he ever filled in any other man
ner than that called for, any Of DR.. VIII.
sons prescriptions except in the matter Of
tho pills. This story, II true, would still
attach Tie blame connected with the
other prescriptions that were not properly
filled, on Mr.. Bingell.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

The appearance OF Ellie Ellaler In new
piece is an event which is liable TO interest
theatre.goeis II will occur next Monday
night at the Opera House, when Woman
against Woman" will be produced. The
work iB an emotional drama, which has
lust received the seal Of metropolitan ap.
proyal. Ills by Frank Harvey, the author
oidThe Wages Of Sln," and possesses the
merit Of genuine pathos. The story Is a
simple one, but Il goes right to The heat.
II depicts the trials Of young Vile who
assumes the responsibility Of her sisters
wfong.doing, and gives Miss Ellsler an ex.
Celleht chance to display those talents
which made her Had Kirke famous.
There are several strong parts In the piece,
notably that Of the husband, which 10
played most admirably by MIR. Frank
Weston. The cast includes MgtsrB, Charles
Foster, Mason Mitchell aud Harry DAyen.
port, Miss Matte Earle, Miss Marjorie
homer and Mrs. II. i. Davenport,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
FGNANoE AND TRADE.
The Features of the Money aud Stool
Hnrtala

The Features OF the Money and St0Cl
Markets.
NEw YORK, Feb i2.-MOney on call easy at iI<a.
percent, Prime mercantile paper iAb percent. bter
ling Exchange dull but firm al siS7lSal 80.
uOyERN ARNT B0Fhs-Quict but v6'y strong,
STATE BONDl Dull and steady.
ll2OOL
,sToG. Except IN early dealings, stocks wee
alternately active strong, du ] and weak. Tile
opening prices show decided advances ior the mos
active stocks ranging from 10 percent, tile laLtg
Delaware 4 lludlOn. lAckAwArfla went up u per
cent aud Louisville nashville ". Immediately
after the Opeuirg the market beca ne weak and de-
CllnOd fractions IN over percent During lht
forenoon the active stO1kH that yielded more than
percent were L4OkAWAlna, Delaware a liudtOn
Lake shu g, Missouri pacilc, Northern Pacific pre-
ieIted and Union Pacific
the lowest prices, about noon, were followed By
q small rails then dull and heavy market unfit
after O'clock, when there .Wls sudden rise ID
coal stocks aud Erie later followed by a slow Dc
clue aud sPut Of activity III the last Is minutes
carrying prices p many cases 70 the best figures oil
tile day. The market closed strong Tie result oil
iOday'E tt1nlaOll0ns II an advance Tor tic most
active Stock.oi fractional amounts, except Della.
ware d Hudson, which IL up V percent and Head.
Ing " aud decline for the less active shares aud
EtIe 81 " to percent,
Transactions 4O5,6B shares.
,o S. "a S 2 n ~ t ilS a g. SE 4
IN EfiG seconds, sSNi Lshlgh 4 WliFCs6Gfe,
ord, ll0N; Louisiana 66nSOS, u; Missouri O., 1901
81 Joseph, lpi " \. q 3. y. lng, 1885, Tgh'
pessQe o., old. b. do new, Oh Tg1gs Pacific
Land Gfsnu, w 90 Ri0 Gnnde, q Union Pacific
fund.- la Virginia d. Aai Virginia COnSols, extra
inAtured coupons b2i DO deferred, l2i;'AdAns kx.
press 1906 American Express, l0ah; Canada South.
en-, ItH Central paellC, 42I Chesapeake d Ohio,
o., U. & l., b5t Denver 4 Rio GrAnde, Tx Rtie,
2I1Si do pfeierted b5i Fort Wayne, 1857 Kansas 4
Texas, 81, Lake htp d Western, Lake shore
ss2si Louisville 4 hnhvlle, W. LQullyllle, New
WI hlchighn Central, al MlBOurl PaGlhe ll0N.
NathYllle d ClAttann02e. lTi New Jefbey Central,
81 Northern Pacific, 2By6i do preferred, 5gIE
Chioego 4 EuIthNesteril. WI DO preferred 1921
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

Last evenings Independent Gays; There
seems no reasonable ground for belize
that the nail strike will end soon, unless
some mills are left 10 continue the feeder
naIlers ut work and the manufacturer
will agree to splitthe difference as to thl
card price for cutting nails. The terms
the manufacturers propose arc simply
Give Us all we ask, and the strike will
end. Their committee, however, Is likely
empowered to modify this at the confer
ence next Monday.
turers, notwithstanding the tone Of their
letters. all OF the power Of that confer
enco committee Is not known, and a bold
front often covers an inherent desire FOL
mace.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
FIRE rus MORNING.
A .south side Furniturs shop Ia Eau 9
Destroyed.

A .south side Furniture Shop 10 Eau ely
Destroyed.
Shortly after 8 o'clock this morn
ing flames started in long one
story frame building on EoG street
al the northeast corner Of Market
Alley, In the Fifth ward, which has long
been occupied by sChoenhorBt 4 Sons,who
manufacture and repair chairs. The FIRE
was apparently Of incsndiary origin, and
the wooden building and liz contents be.
Ing intlammable II was quickly q mass oil
flames.
The Ere was not discovered until neigh.
bors were walked by the light. Then an
alarm was r1ng In, and the department
responded, but II was too late TO dc more
than prevent the spread Of the fire to adj
joining property.
The lUtB and insurance, II insured al
all, which is not probable, could not be
obtained this, morning. The shop always
contained much unfinished work and
lumber, however, and the loss will be
heavy to the firm,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
AnouT PEOPLE.
Strangers in;tho ClJ aud WhSsIlag Folk
Abroad,

Strangers in;tho ClJ and WhSSllng Folks
Abroad,
President Jere A. Miller, Of the Police
and Fire Board, has goue to Chicago on a
business trip.
D. r. Bsll, u we'll known mailer Of the
Top Mill. is lying serioQaIy- Ill at his home
on the Island.
Mr.. Edward Thurnaer Is In the city
making preparations Tor the appearance
ii Miss Bella Moore at the Opera House
next Friday and Saturday in "A Noun
lain Pink"
Attorney General All Caldwell has re'
turned from business trip 10 Charleston
bringing home with him his daughter
Miss Jennie who has been visiting rela'
tiyes there.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
A MURDERER FAILS
TO TAKE THE LIFE HE AIMED AT,
Aud then A tsmpts to take his Ovp, Prob
ably with suCOSSs-NAErOw ESGaPs from
Double Tragedy Yesterday After.
moon - Maurice COINS Deed.

A narrow escape from dallb-
crate, premeditated murder, followed
by q possibly successful attempt on
the part Of the wOuld-bs murderer to
take his own life occurred yesterday in a
saloon on Eleventh street, and created the
greatest sensation experienced in that
part OF the city for long time,
About o'clock Maurice Cohp met ]. NJ
Warthen on Eleventh street, near Market
and after moments conversation they
walked up Eleventh street and across L
schyarEbach's saloon, on the corner Of
Alley B, which they entered, Beer was
called for, and the two mon, chatting
pleasantly, drank the beer, Then COer
suggested thar they sit down. They ap'
preached a small table by the window
opening on the street, aud Uoen sat down,
at the same time offering Warthen q cigar
The latter declined, but O0hu, who was
reaching 10 his inner coat pocket as II fol
the cigar, insisted. Instead oil taking ou
a cigar, however, he drew revolver, I
thirly.eight calIber British bulldog,
and tred.
TiIR RALL CHANCES,
MIR, Warlhen was iu,tsittiug down, Tht
ball struck button on his OverCoat, and
glanced oil, cutting the coat slightly, en-
teTirg near the button aud emerging al
tue back. Mr.. Warthen was unhurk
Cohn was about 10 fire again, but WMther
escaped by running upstairs, followed by
the terrified bar tender
Uohu went into the room just IN thu
rear oil the bar, and standing still q mo
ment, placed the revolver to his head ant
ffred, the ball entering just below the
temple,
A urOwl was at once attracted, and gTea
excitement naturally ensued. DR., Wilson
was summoned, and probed for the ball
without success, however.
Prosecuting Attorney Jordan was Boor
on the Epot, and llading that Oohn'I
wound was not necessarily fatal, aud tina
the man had no home lu Wheeling, h
ordered him placed under arrest Con
stable st. Myers took him into custody
and lie was taken to the county Jail
where comfortable quarters we're assignee
him In one Of tho WARDS Of the oil
'debtor's prison."
a pRHNBDITATgD DEED.
That COINS aC. was prcmeditStOl Their
can be no doubt. lie evidently bough
the revolver with the express intenlion o
killing somebody, most probably haVinl
had definite designs upon MIR. Warthen,
life day. lie met Mr.liemanD, Warthen'
late partner, early in the day, and asket
him If Mr.. WarLhen had gone to Phila
dOIphia. Being told that he had not, III
asked further,
as he goiag today"
MIR. Tiemann said not, and COIN walk
ed away. Later he went into Brubaker'
saloon and asked.
"lIas Warthen been here to-dayW
MIR. Btnbaker told him he had not.
DO you know whether he isgolng Il
Philadelphia to,dsyW
Mr.. Brubaker again answered In thu
negative, and COIN went ont, Whethe
he had already purchased the pistol is no
known.
Alter the shooting Cohu made no state
ments as 10 his motive for the deed, ant
his whole course juStihes tho HuspicioI
that hv Is labotlng under mental abefra
ton.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
mspEclAL pEL1YERY.m
Some Figures showing the small sOCossS Q
the New Feature.


The special delivery service Of the POST
office Department has been in operation
now for four months and a half, and, ex'
ceptng some OF the larger cities, where
the number OF special delivery lettsrs
runs up into the thousands each month,
those familiar with postoiiice work give il
as their impression that the service Is not
the success that 1t was supposed 1t would
Ia. At the Wheeling office during OOto'
Der, the first month that the service
was in operation, the number OF specials
delivered was POS; in November, loo; in
December, $50 aud in January, l39, . TO-
tai OF 627. During the first month three
messengers were employed, but aimee then,
two have been found sufficient to do the
work required. AS the messepgers are al
lowed eight Celts for each letter deliver
ed, this number would mRke,the compen-
sation for the four months $50 ~, divided,
Oi course, among the messengers accord
ing to the number OF letters they deliver
ed. The number OF letters delivered thus
lar this month shows something Of an In
increase over the two previous months,
Postmaster Simpson gives itas his opln-
ion, that in THU. city the number Of tele-
phones in use is so large and the tiips OF
tho carriers so conveniently arranged,
making communication 30 easy, that the
service will never amount to much here.
The two cents out Of the ten paid for the
stamp ia almost dead gain TO the Gov
eminent and in that particular the service
is o success, but the pay messenger gets
In an average city like Wheeling is
so small that it hardly pays for their time
and shoe leather, Extra reports are sent
to the Postmaster General every month
and he is carefully studying the matter in
order to know whether the service is sui
llciently patronized to warrant iis contin'
nance,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

EDWARD l.. Rose & Co. having purchased
the interests OF the Howe s. NJ. Co. and
secured tho State agency for the Standard
Sewing Machine, will keep full line OF
HoweS and the elegant, swift easy running
Standard, withits perfect attachments and
handsome woodwork. Don't fail 10 see The
the Standard. See advertisement on an.
other page,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

For several years the Equitable Life AS
surance Society Of New York has trans
acted much larger business than any
other company, and its annual statement
which Ia given in another column has
been looked for with much curiosity, Al
though a great deal is expected, those
who arc familiar with financial matters,
and whocan grasp large figures, will be sur
prised, as the Equitable has gone far be-
yond It's own previous records, Its new
assurance for 1885 Ia $O6,Oll,SS. Out
standing assurance, 1857, 33S, 246. Surplus
on themOst conservative basis Sl3, So, 23O.
On the 4! percent standard, the surplus
would amount to over Sl100O,00O. CAL
Culated in any way the surplus is very
much larger than that OF any other com.
pany. Total income, $IO,600053. In-
crease during the yearin premium income,
81, 430 80 Increase oil surplus, $,37S,622
Increase OF assets, Ss,30l, 4Gl.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

Rev. Dr. Cunningham, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church, will preach d
series Of i've sermons on the following
interesting topics. The fret will be given
tomorrow evening, and the others on the
succeeding Sabbath evenings.
], Did God Make a Book2
9. Internal Evidence, Facts and Incl.
dents Illustrating the Truth Of the Bible.
Q. Observation-Disclosures
4. The Christ Of Christianity.
3. The Indirect Influences OF Chris.
iiahitv.
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nm. MAiilllEN,s srOnY.

Coon aud he Always Good Ftlsnds = No
Motive Known.
1t was scarcely minute after the shots
were fired until people began to pour into
the saloon. The placefs a quiet, orderly
house, irequentod by the better class Of
men, and il in rather retired plsCe, being
on the less frequented side Of Eleventh
street, between Matn and Market. Those
who were first TO enter, attracted by the
shots, found Oohn lying OH the floor in the
rear room. The following diagram shows
very clearly the surroundings Of the occur.
renee:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

LOGAN & Co., and Charles Menkmel-
Ter tell OF remarkable, cure effected by
ACker's Blood Elixir: A gentlemsn was
literally covered with sores brought OH by
negleCling his system; ulcers or boils
came out all over him, but thorough
course OF Aukers Blood Elixir cured him,
They also say that they will warrant this
as being the best blood medicine that
can be bought. It is always certain to
cure Syphilis in It's worst form. 1t Ia pos
lively guaranteed. TrHskw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
Low Ilnts Ii1currIonu.

The Baltimore & Ohio are selling low
rate CxCursion tickets to New Orleans,
Jacksonville and all Southern resorts. For
tickets, tourists guides and full lntorma.
ton, call Oh or address I. Q. Burke, Ticket
Agent Baltimore 4 Ohio depot, Wheel.
ing, w, Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

TIE bottle OF Ely'a Cream Balm that
obtained Of you last summer has entirely
cured my little boy Of severe attack Of
Catarrh.-Mrs. Sallie Davis, Green Post.
office Ain.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

The following shows the range Of the
thermometer as observed at SChnepfsdrug
store, Opera House corner, yesterday: Z
A. M, 440; I'm, 4O'j 8 Pm, l9'; 7P.M,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

JAMES GiLnooLsY and Peter Giles, boy
amateur aCfObatlC skaters, will make their
first appearance at the Chaplins street
rink tonight. Admission 20 cents skates
i CENTS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

SALVATION Oil 10 the gfatest paln.de.
stfoyef Of the age. 1t speedily annlhilates
pain, WHISTLER from cut, bfulse, gcald,
burn, tfoetbile, or from wound oil any
other kind. PflCe only % cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

JAMES GiLHooLnY and Peter Giles, boy
amateur actobatiC skaters, wlllmake their
dist appearance at the, Uhapllne street
rink Tonight Admission 0OcenA skates
B cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

QUIET Bleep is given to children by Red
Star Cough Cure, for Il contains no Cpl.
atos and Is safe and sure. Only twenty
nvp nnftl.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

EXHIBITION drill by the Knights Of st.
John, Tor the benefit Of the Windsor
Athletic Club, at the Alhambra Rink
Saturday evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

EXHIBITION drill by tho Knights Of 81
John, for tie benefit Of the Windsor
Athletic Club, at the Alhambra Rink
Saturday evening"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

safe For Sale.
For Kent Brick House.
ideal Coffee l'O,-uG0. W. JOhnLOn's sOnl.
Chamber bat6-kWinE Bns.
ytOtkholdefS' Meetl g-NirGlnla China Clay and
Fire Dflck Company.
The Hartley Reclining ChRlrCo,
stephen Mccullough Carpenter aud Bniller
IIenFyE Carlo ic SAlVe Third page.
List Of Letters,
dec. X. TaylOr-NGw Dress Goods.
For CinClnnRti-8CAin Andel
WAtCheA-I. q. GlllOn,
Ediillnblc Life As.uIAnc Co Fourth page.
Artificial Limb AlAluiRc urlng Company.
Florida OrAnge4-McAltcheu.
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LADIES So Shoes reduced to $3.50, at
LynCh,g removal sale, A Twelfth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
LAST N1GuT,s STORM

Will Cause Zig Klvor-ThS News from
Head Waters.
Yesterday was a very disagreesble day
1t commenced raining at an early hour
and continued raining nearly the entire
day. The mud was everywhere, and The
only ones to venture out were those
whose business compelled them 10 be
abroad. During the day the rain
was Of a misty, drlzzling kind, but al
s o'clock last evening II commenced
coming down more vigorously, and con
tinued to pour In good,earnest with only;a
few short intervals during the balance Of
the night. Al times The rain came down
in torrents, aud the streets leading down
from the hills became beds for run.
ming streams that Choked sewers and
overlooked on the paYements,
As will be noticed In the telegraphiC
columns the storm has been a general one.
II was Of such force aa to interfere seti.
oisly last night with the telegraph wires.
30 much Of rainfall means q big rivera
flood on q small scale, perhaps. The
marks here last evening indicated h depth
In the channel Of i feet inches aud fis.
ing. The following dispatch was received
from Pittsburgh at | o'clock this morning;
The mild weather oil the past week and
the rains Of to-day are causing a general
breakup In the rivers. Heavy Ice gorges
are reported at various points along the
Monoigahela and Allegheny rivers, but
no serious damage Is apprehended. At
midnight there was 8 feet Of water at this
point and the river was rising al the rate
Of 4 inches an hour,
lIspofts from other points confirmed
this dispatch.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

AlEs's, Boys and Youths boots % per.
cent below cost, Of LynCh's removal sale,
A Twelfth street,
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We certify 10 tho CUrryCInts, OF the above r,co.
lnuOn OF tue Ieterye aud surplus From hi, Nm.
plus the usual dividends will 10 made.
GEO. ". PllLLlPs, ~
j, u VAN JISE ACiugfti,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

JAMES GiLHooLEY and Peter Cilles, boy
amateur actobatlC skaters, will make their
first appearance At the Ohapllne street
rink tonight Admission 10 cents skates
CENTS,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

Alta meeting Of tue Belmont Union No.
10, u. N. II. 4 II. A. Of A., held yesterday
afternoon the following resolution was
adopted unanimously:
"ReSOlved: That We heartily endorse tho
course OF our Executive Board In their
action, especially in their last CommuniCa.
ton 10 Secretary Wiae.n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13
2g6r sale ana asor gent

TOR SALE AND FOR RENT
The D6clilng iIou'e, No. lii6, on the nom ~ !,
OF EoG AtrtOt one door above Twelfth 'lieet Nv
sale. 1inOl told the down ItIliS will bolei n''
IAMEI 4. liAWL v.
IAiO i'm Man a'rh.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-13

ExniBiriON drill BY the Knights Of 81.
John, for the benefit Of tho Windsor
Athletic Club, at the ALEXANDRIA Rink
Saturday evening.