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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01
General Industrial Nstes.

The red brick for the Tenth street
pavement are being hauled TO the ground
The Ohio Tin and Copper Company, OF
Bellaire. got away for Pindlsy, last night
The nail plate mill at the Junction Iron
Works has been compelled TO shut down,
through broken housing Of roll.
The Philadelphia Gas Company has an
agent at work endeavoripg 20 buy mp the
coal along the proposed routeof the Wheel
ing & Harrisburg road, east Of the city.
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Unusually large line at greatly reduced
prices, at Stone & Thomas.
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isa1 and Haas Karhet street.

Restaurants and Ice Cream dealers
can he supplied with frst-elass Jersey
Cream by applying 70 J. II. Denhan, st.
fIairayiIle. o.
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Enough for small rooms, ut one-half
usual price, at Stone d Thomas.
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Kalamazoo Paralyz' d.

Special TtTgrdm 10 the Register.
JACKSON, May 3l.-The champions fell
easy victims TO the tail enders this after
noon. Kid Madigan was knocked out Of
the box in the eighth, and O'Brien took
his place. Score:
Jackson .... ......... 20 0042 S Os OLD
Kalamazoo. .......,.......0 o o U o o.
Earned runs, Jackson Is; base hits,
Jackson "a, Kalsa AGO 4; errors, Jackson
S, Kalanszoo IL; two base hits, jackson 5;
batteries, Sisrling and Popke. Madigan
and O'Biep, and Whalen and 0'Neill;
umpire, Ben. Young
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Exeursion 10 sd. L.ouIs.

The Arion and Germanis Singing Socie-
ties have made arrangements to 60 to st.
I,ouis over the B. & o. road, TO attend the
great Sssngerfest. A very low rate has
been obtained.
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The New Reservoir.

Contractor Chisholm, of Stenbenville,
broke ground for the new reservoir, in this
city, yesterday, but little actual progress
was made, owing to the wet weather. A
force of about forty men issat work, and
the Job will be pushed with the utmost
rapidity. Councilman Hsrrell and Supt.
Riddle made the Il rst break at the hillside.
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CITY HALL NEWS.
Point Picked Up About the Headquarters
of the Municipal Goyernment.

Point Picked Up About the Headquarters
OF the Municipal Government.
There were four cases in Police Court
Yesterday morning. Michael Coffenger,
jr., for abusing his father, got $50 and
COSTS He went up for thirty days in default.
William Dennis got S., Buck Tyler $40
and costs and thirty days in dsfault, and
Michael McGrsw 81 and costs.
Capt. Smith has received several COM
munications fir m the police and detective
authorities at Washington City, requesting
him to look out for the bogus Priest who
80 neatly Ibid" ajewelry firm out Of 800
worth of diamonds, a couple Of days ago
The thief went to the residence Of the Cath
Ole Clergy and imposed upon them to such
an extent that they believed him to be d
clergyman OF the church, and gave him
quarters. He then sent out to jeweler,
and requested that an assortment OF dis-
monds be sent to the residence, as it was
the intention of the Priests to select pres
ent for Cardinal Gibbons. The bogus
Priest met the bearer OF the diamonds at
the door, in full priestly ysstmeuts, and re-
tired to ''show them to an aged Priest"
That was the last of them.
The Committee on City Prison is called
to meet this evening.
A lady complained at headquarters yes
tsrdsy that Annie Costello had stolen a
silk drees pattern from her.
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THE ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT.
The Exercises at the Bridgeport Hial
School Last Eyenipp

The Exercises at the Bridgeport High
School, Last Evening
The fourteenth annual commencement
of the Bridgeport High School was held in
the Mammoth Rink, in that city, last
night. The attendance was, as usual, very
large, and all the seats provided were occu'
pied. The class consiated of ten young
ladies and gentlemen, and their literary
aud Evolutionary performances were very
meIitoIious.
The rink was nicely decorated with pot
ted plants, and the effect was very pleas
ing, although the lack of good public
hall in the city is very much felt and is
made more apparent on such occasions rs
last night. The following programme was
executed:
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Tho Cut Nall Men.

The recently appointed committee Of the
Cut Nail Association of the Western Dis
trio met at PittsbuIg yesterday, TO consider
the proposition of the Eastern msnufac-
turer rs TO the making Of an uniform price
all over the country. The action Of the
committee has not yet been made known.
The committee is cOmp'si Of James Viii
SOD, Bellaire; ]. d Dubois, Wheeling;
and Walter Chess, Pittsburg. The COM
mittee will report to meeting Of the
Western Nail Association, to be held in
Pit:sburg next Wednesday.
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OIL aud Gas Notes.


The Buchanan well, at Csnonsburg, Is
still doing thirty barrels per day.
The Mclaughlin well, at Canonsburg,
which was doing forty barrels, has fallen
off to ten barrels.
The Manufacturers Company well, on
the Paxton farm, came on q strong gasser
in the Gordon sand.
The Philadelphia is putting down we'll
on Hon. john Allison's farm, in Charters
township.
Russell No. 2 has not yet reached the
sand.
Mr.. Mckinney, of Pittsburg. is at Can
onsburg trying to lease land in North Stra-
bane township. He is Offering one eighth
of the oil.
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Remnants OF Carpets.

L. g. Coon sails dry goods the cheapest.
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The Kelley Christie Case
The motion of the counsel for the defense
for new trial in this cause will be brought
mn before Judge Jacobs Court at o'clock
this afternoon and viii probably be dis
posed OF during the day.
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eKsnRAL mrELLlensCs.
The Kslley.christie Case.

The Kelley-christie Case.
The motion of the counsel for the defense
far n new trial in this cause will be brought
nm before Judge Jacobs Court at 2 o'clock
this afternoon and will probably be dis
posed OF during the day.
Excursion to st. Louis.
The Arion and Germanis Singing Socie-
ties have made arrangements to 60 to st.
Iouis. over the B. 4 o. rosd, to attend the
great Sssngerfest. A very low rate has
been obtained.
Accident on the Ohio River Road.
There was an accident Of some sort on
tie Ohio River railroad at Willow leland,
Yesterday, which prevented the arrival OF
the evening train. The extent Of the mis-
han could not be ascertained last evening.
The College Concert.
To night begins the exercises OF Com
meneement week at the Female College.
The Concert and Art Exhibition will graf
ifr the aesthetic tastes of our people. Good
music and well executed pictures consti-
tute thu attractions. Admission 25c.
Committed to jail.
Nelson Foster was before Justice Davis,
yesterday, on two charges of assault and
profane language, preferred by William
Bell. He was fined five dollars and costs
on the first charge and one dollar and costs
on the second. Iu default he was commit
ted to Jail, but later found the money and
was released.
Transfer OF Real Estate.
The following transfer of real estate was
left for record at Clerk Hooks office yes
terday:
Deed made May %, 1888, by T. P. Nc
Cartby to Fannie NJ. Knight, widow of the
late G. NJ. knight, for piece of ground on
South Wabash street. Consideration
s.. 900.
The Parlor Concert ut stsubsnviile.
Quite number Of young folks went up
last evening, to attend the
parlor concert at the residence of Mrs. O.
NJ. Rhodes. The concert was very enjoy
able affair. Those taking part were Miss
Fannie Houser, of Cadiz, pianist; Mrs.
George 3. Caldwell, Miss Bessie Riley, Mrs.
Charles A. Harding, Of Baltimore, Mr..
John f. Mendel and Mr.. Fred. Banner.
ftir
Prof. FItzgerald's Lecture,
Another good audience greeted this dis
tinguished traveller and lecturer at the
Grand Opera House, last night. This
evening he will present "Qusen yictorias
Jubilee Reign and Corquests." No
one should miss this lecture, as it is one of
the most interesting yet delivered, aud he
will present the finest pictures he has yet
introduced here. A crowded house should
greet him this evening. The admission is
only 25 cents, with no extra charge for re-
served seats; gallery 10 cents.
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Accident on the Ohio River Road.
There was an accident of some sort ON
tie Ohio River railroad at Willow leland,
Yesterday, which prevented the arrival OF
the evening train. The extent OF the ms
han could not be ascertained last evening.
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Sommers' Timely Work.

umpire, Ben. Young
Sommers' Timely Work.
Special Tiegram 10 he Register.
SANDUsKY, O., May 31.-Lima defeated
Sandusky to-day by timely thres-base
hit by Sommers in The eighth inning
securing the winning run. B.th teams
played good game, and the chances wen
sbout even until Sommers broke loose.
The score:
sandusky .................0 o o 0o1 2 o o. 8
Lima...-...-..-..".--.0 2 90 q o 1 o.
Base hits, Ssndusky7, Lima 8; errors,
Sindusky z, Luna g; batteries. SoWders
end Summers, Esston and Westlake; um.
pire, Simmons.
Can't Get the Cleveland Pitchers.
Special Tiegum TO De Register.
: CLEVELAND, May 3l.-Neither Toledo
nor Canton is likely 10 get Oberlauder or
Morrison, the Cleveland pitchers, as has
been rumored though both have been after
them. Their work in the box has of late
been quite satisfactory and they will prob
ably stay with the Cleveland team. This
is particularly true of Oberlander yhoee
work against st. Louis last week wa of
the highest order.
No Game at Columbus.
Special 7l<srom 10 ne Re0iaey.
COLUMBUS, May 3l.-The game hem
was postponed to-day on account Of rain.
Notes.
At Boston-Boston 3, Indianapolis 4
"Buck's" team IL now Wheeling down
where 1t belongs-about 9th plaza
SaHdasky Register.
The Earthquakes would like 10 meet thu
Black diamonds ut Wickham's Base Rail
Exchange this evening ct 2 o'clock.
The Board Of Police and Fire Comnis-
sioners held q meeting last evening. for
the transaction Of routine business.
Wheeling has great outfeld. Wheel
ing has treasure 10 Stapleton. wheeling
should whitswash the mascot. -Zdnesrile
Signal.
There il no teacher like experiences.
Wheeling people are under the impression
that their club has been kicked By mule,
--Ciacianati T,ses-Star.
The Wheeling boys are gentlemen and
they take their defeat phiiosophically. They
claim theyare not done burying Delshanty.
-Zaaesriile Times Recorder.
The game between the IatelKgeaer and
REGISTER forces this afternoon WIN be In.
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The Committee on City Prison is called
d, r,aak fhia avapin0

A lady complained at headquarters yes
tsrdsy that Annie Costello had stolen a
silk drees pattern from her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-06-01

Base hits, ssndusky7, Lima 8; errors,
Sindusky z, Lima 9; batteries. Sowders
snd Summers, Esston and westlake; um.
pire, Simmons.
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teresting, as both sides are confident Of
victory. The game will be called at 3
o'olock
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Thu College Concert.

To night begins the exercises OF Com
meneement week at the Female College.
The Concert and Art Exhibition will graf.
ifr the aesthetic tastes of our people. Good
music and we'll executed pictures consti-
tute the attractions. Admission 25c.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

THE PICKETT MONUMENT in Hollywood
cemetery, Richmond, is to be unveiled Octo-
ber 5.
MONDAY will be Labor Day in New York,
and Democratic headquarters will be closed
on that day.
Mr.. JAY GoULD's daughter is said to be
"auite an artist.n How much of an artist she
is, is not stated.
COLORADO SPRINGS has a ninety-poun
darky who can eat 150-pound watermelon.
pixies Peak Herald.
Mrs. LANGTRY sails for Europe to-day by
the Etruria with the expectation of returning
the latter part of September by the Alaska.
The Democratic National Committee have
adopted as their campaign emblem the flag
bandana designed by Colonel James NJ Jones
of Paris, Ky.
OARsMAN GEO. JOHNSON will start from
New York tomorrow to row to Boston in 20
foot shell with an 1S-inch beam. He expects
to make thirty miles day.
THE MOST northern electric light in the
world is at Hernosand, Sweden, on the gulf
of Bothnia, where darkness comes on be-
tween 2 and o'clock In the afternoon.
MANY of the political appointments in Flor
ida have been declared of by the Democratic
Executive Committee on account of the yell
low fever and the quarantine regulations.
A RIGHT TO THE TITLE-Citizen "Why do
you write COL before your name, Uncle Ras
tus; you are not colonel gn Uncle Rastus:
''No, sah; de COL stan's fo' 'cullud.' -
| Thine.
EDWARD S. ToBEY is mentioned as one Of
the ten American commissioners whom the
| governments of North and South America are
Invited 10 meet in convention at Washington
in April next.
The youth has thoughts OF suicide,
HIS hearts received a regular twister
lie thought she would become his BRIDE
She can be nothing but a sister.
Il Boston Courier.
An OLD LADIES' tea party was given at West
Manchester N. H., the other evening at which
sixteen persons were present whose combined
ages amounted TO ! ,l47 years, an average of
over n years each. The oldest of the guests
| was g2.
MRs. w. w. KITTREDGE of Vinalhaven,
Maine, claims % be the first person who was
born In this country in light,
house, and she was ushered into stormy
world forty-four years ago In the tower Of
Saddle Rock Light, PenObscot bay.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

Jacksonville, Fla, has population
of over $4,000. Since the yellow fever
broke out there gil persons only have
been afflicted with the scourgc, and
thirty deaths have resulted thcrcfrom
This is not such an alarming percentage
as to warrant the arbitrary action of Sur
gcon-Gencral Hamilton in establishing
quarantine inclosure about the city
and preventing many thousands of the
inhabitants departing to more healthful
climes and escaping an attack Of the
perilous fever which is likely TO result
from their being confined in the city
where it is fostering.
The Marine Hospital Surgcon-Gcneral
should not make the city of Jacksonville
another black hole of Calcutta. Let him
smother his timidity and broaden his
humanity.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

Says G.. w. S. in the New York Tribune: 1t
is an English lady Of high position who tells
the story. Dining out the other night she saw
In the hall as she went in servant who for n
long time in earlier days had been butler to
often visited. She spoke to him, an act IN no
way remarkable among people between whom
and their servants there is margin enough. At
dinner there were ortolans, and this lady's
noighbor asked whether she cared for them.
"Oh, yes,n answered she, 81 am fond OF all
delicaces. would dine II l could like Nero
on nightingale tongues"
As she finished the ortolan and the sentence
she became aware that Lady Waldegraves s
butler was leaning over her In that respectful
attitude proper to the British servant, hand
ing dish, and he murmured:
81 beg your pardon, my lady, but Cicero
says 1t was Vitellius.n
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

Congressman Mills speech at Yonllcrs,
N. Y, the other night contained an un-
usual and somewhat supernbundant
amount of buncombe in relation to u
prospective war with the British Gov
crnment, growing out Of the Canadian
fisheries imbroglio. His remarks may
have been shaped to suit the character
of his audience but he talked as dip
PANTY about capturing the Dominion of
Canada, and, as sequence, making Ire
Ind a free and independent Nation, as he
did in 1861 in proclaiming the immedi.
ate independence of the Southern Con-
federacy and the subjugation of the
YanlSs
The Democratic leader in the House
should be moro conservative in his war
like utterances. The calm, and unim-
passioned, yet emphatic style that char
acterizes the Presidents late message,
is moro to the point. 1t is quite likely
that the United States would capture
Canada sooner or later, if she once set
about it, yet the chances are that sew
eral Bull Runs would be encountered
on the way. But then there isn't 60
ing to be any war. The Presidents
message is pacific document.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01
CRITICULAR.

man named Sine died in Cincinnati
recently clear case Of Sine die
"Babylon must have had a very equablo
climate" said Mr.. Brown TO his wife.
GLOW do you mean ?" she inquired.
"Why, you always hoar of the Fall OF Baby
lon and never word about its Spring, or
Winter or SUMMER
Then he dove into the paper again and was
still.
Sioux City is going to open her corn palace
September a. You may think this is Chi
cago girls shoe, but 1t isn't.
leader Of men is often follow her.
A man on Newspaper Row asked this
question: II Mr. Thurman is an Old Roman,
is Mrs. Thurman an'Old RowomanP
"Brains will tell, )" said talkative dudo to
an old gent.
"Yes," was the reply; "some kinds will,
but the genuine article knows how to keep its
mouth shut"
This was sent down from tho White House
this morning;
I'm home again from catching fish,
And there is no comparison
Between this catch that have caught,
Aud that catch caught by Harrison.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01
THE TWILIGHT FAIRIES.

Vestal moon, yestal moon,
star Of Loves delight,
Rise, and Gid our festal noon
Noon Of Fairynlght,
Nestal moon, Yestal moon,
Up the golden height
Thou ant rising 10 thy noon
We 10 Loves delight.
Fairies hide in cOwJlip bells
Through the garish light;
Naiads rest In purple shells
by the seamarge bright.
Falry'Queen, appear, appear,
From thy citron nest.
Wake, y wake. come, sweet, for here
Shines the moonlight blest.
Golden Fairies IN the sun
Wind their elhn horn
Where the dancing streamlets run,
And The Day is born.
Silver Fairies haunt the night,
When the suns asleep;
Azure Fays the heavenly height,
Mid the starry sheep.
Fays OF Silver, Gold and Blue
Wake TO Loves delight;
Drink your I'LL Of sweet May-dew,
Chase the starilakes bright.
I.O we come we como, we come,
From the iOXglOYe bells,
Some from golden brake, and some
From the asphOdols
VoStal moon, Nestal moon,
From your golden height
Gaze through all the fairy noon
ON our Loves delight,
-LIhomas Lake Harris.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01
Gannine Irish wit.

In Dublin: "Seo here, driver, ordered q
smart trap to take a drive in Phoenix Park
and you come around in rags not fit for beg
gar"
Driver lin iaunting car)-I knows 1t, yer
honor, and l would like to wear fine clothes,
but there's not tailor in all Dublin can take
me measure, Pm that ticlSlisb.-[ America.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

There is cholera epidemic in Presque
Isle County, Michigan, to which 80 per-
sons have already fallen victims-as
many deaths in county of not over
5000 inhabitants as have occurred from
yellow fever in Duval County, Fla, with
a population of 10000. Yet we hear Of
no rigorous quarantining against Presque
Isle. Possibly this epidemic has escaped
DR.. Hamiltons attention.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

POSTMASTER JuDD of Chicago is not
finding his position bed of roses 1t
looks a little as though Mr.. Judd wasn't
built on the modern postoiilce plan.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

IT Is A good idea to postpone the
Democratic ratification until Judge
Thurman can be here. 1t would add
much to the enthusiasm Of the occasion
to have the Old Roman present.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

nish new industry for the Southern
mills, besides knocking the India jute
combine clean out Of the ring.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

Mrs. Sheridan's pension bill encoun-
tered u no quorum snag at last evenings
session of the House and went over.
It's chances look little doubtful even
with quorum. Mr.. Cheadle objects to
one rule for the widows of "muslSet-
carriers" and another rule for widows
of regular army officers, and Mr.. Kilgore
announces it his predetermined purpose
to boat the bilI.n
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

ES-QuEEN ISABELLA Of Spain is at
Schlanginbad. She has been at some.
thing or other bad almost all her life.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

THE NEw York Commissioners of
Emigration report deplorable state of
affairs on the New York Central Rail
road, so far as the treatment Of emil
grant passengers is concerned. They
fare little better than cattle or hogs. The
attention Of Chauncey +. Depew, presi-
dent Of the road and "The Wage
Earner's Friend" should be turned in
this direction.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

GENERAL HARRIsoN is said to be en-.
gagged in the preparation of his letter Of
acceptance at Middle Bass Island The
President probably put the finishing
touches to his down on Jackson River
Both letters are likely to have a some
what flshY flavor
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

Mrs. LOCKWOOD is running better than
Mr.. Cleveland among the Pennsylvania
grangers.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

As was to be expected, protest has
come at last, strong earnest and decided,
from the citizens of Jacksonville against
the "cruelly vacillating" policy, and
arbitrary, inhuman and unprecedented
action of the Surgeon-General."
Accompanying the protest is an appeal
TO the country at large, to the President
of the United States, to all Senators and
Representatives in Congress for relief for
San unjust and hitherto unheard of i'm
prisonment." 1t cannot, must not, be
without its effect.
To starve the fever out is the old and
well-tested rule.
To feed it by herding thousands OF
people in an atmosphere of infection,
many of them wholly unacclimated and
liable to swell the mortality list to fright.
full proportions, is senseless and mon
strous.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

CoEGREssMEN who have hitherto been
obscure are now becoming conspicuous
by their absence.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

THIS Is ABOUT the first time in the his
tory of American politics when Canada
and the Republican party are in sym
pathy.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

IFALL REPORTS be true, the House of
Representative had holiday time Of it
getting up its tariff bill, compared to the
hitch that the Senate Is having on the
same subject
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

GOVERNOR FORAKER Of Ohio has not
yet offered his services 70 90 up and lick
Canada And Canada used to sympa-
thize with the Q. S. A., TOO
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

ONE WAY proposed at the South to
beat the jute bagging trust is 10 substi.
tute cotton bagging for the iute and
manufacture It at home. This is a sensi-
bic and seli-reliant scheme. The cotton
bagging can be made at less cost, will
answer an equally good purpose and fur
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01
Corrected Inv tbo ButIer.

Race horse men believe in the go-education
OF the sexes
The Washington critic., 1888-09-01

BESRY GEORGE fayors Mayor Hewitt
for Governor Of New York This is in
the nature Of boom for Hill.