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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
The Cnlrert MYstery Solved.

The SUNDAY REGISTER OF two weeks ago
contained a short description of an old
stone-lined and stOne-roofed culvert
brought to light by the workmen in remov-
ing the gravel bank upon which the Rogers
homestead stood, in the rear of the City
Hall. There no longer seems room Tor
doubt that il is a portion of the big drain,
constructed in the early days Of Wheeling
TO draw off the water from a large pond
which occupied considerable area in the
Second and Third wards. Mr. Joseph Bell
saws he has no doubt it is the last vistage
of the old drain, and says when the ground
came to be built upon over the area tray
ersed by the big drain, which was in some
places seven or eight feet deep, IL was not
deemed desirable to fill up the ditch, as
some water still ran through II, so II was
walled up with flags and rooted over, being
afterwards covered with sand. The ditch
crossed the St. Matthew's church property,
through the Rogers property and the Elm
Grove station and crossed Seventeenth
street at Eoff, going thence to the creek.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.

Pithily Told.
Two DRINKS were registered at the Clty
Hall, last night.
BASE BALL on the Island Park this after
noon Wheeling vs.. Dayton.
THREE deeds of trust were admitted to
record by Clerk Hook, yesterday.
THERE was but one Casa drunk-in
Police Court, yesterday morning.
a MINIATURE cyclone, on the Island, yes
terday afternoon, upset child IN the
street
THE police department turned Sl,ll9 into
the contingent fund of the B. p. w. for the
month of April.
n. KUHN, the popular Bridgeport ice
man, is out with fine new team OF black
five-year-olds, new harness and new wagon.
THE social given be the BUSY Bees of
St Luke's church, at Mrs. Stuarts resi-
dence on South Penn street, last evening,
was a great success.
BENZ. MCLAUGHLIN writes under date OF
Pittsburg that he will start at the Pitts
burg wharf, June Both, and swim TO Wheel
ing.
A NUMBER of our citizens have received
invitations from Gen. K. +. Lee Camp,
Confederate Veterans, 10 attend the I'M
yelling of the Lee Monument, at Rich
mond.
CAPT. SAM ANTHONY and friend have
purchased the large naptha yacht Surprise,
from Capt. l.. w. Inglebright, and will run
her as a ferry between the foot of Twelfth
street and the foot of Fink street. She
will be put into the service to-day.
REV. d. A. CUNNINGHAM, d. d., will give
a talk TO the young men al the o'clock
meeting on Sunday afternoon, at the Young
Mems Association and DIR. John Mcclure
will sing solo All men are cordially in
vited. The Saturday evening meeting
will be held as usual, at o'clock.
SOME very attractive paper IS being put
out announcing the coming of the original
"Bnuch of Keys" company at the Grand
Opera House next Friday and Saturday.
The cast includes several celebrities,
among whom are Charley Burke, James
B. Mackie, Miss Ada Bothner and Blanche
Seymour.
WEST ALEXANDER is said to be the high
est town in Washington county, Pa. 1t
stands / ,791 feet higher than the tide water
in the Potomac and is the highest town on
the National pike between the Allegheny
mountains and the Ohio river. 1t is 245
feet higher than Claysville, 39l feet higher
than Washington and 1854 feet higher
than Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
DIED.

If YOU want the best, always buy
Electric Light Flour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
THE IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.
A Copy of Its Charter, Etc. Filed at
Clerk Hooks ONCE.

A certificate from Secretary OF State
Ohley, showing that the Wheeling and
Eastern Improvement Company has filed
its articles Of incorporation, under the
laws of the State of Connecticut, at the
State Capitol, was left for record at
Clerk Hooks office, yesterday. The
capital stock of the company is 5000,
600. divided into shares of 500 each,
the leading stockholders being: Geo. p.
BisSell, LOO shares, J. b. Thomas,
Boston. l,5OO shares: VIM. A. Lynch,
Canton, o., 500 shares; LOring Halves,
y. Y. 500 shares; ID. r. Paige and
Henry L. Russell. n. Y, go shares
each: Albert II. OlmStead, Boston, 2i0
shares. and JACOB Rodgers, Lowell,
Geo. Ripley. Andover, r. II. Stearns,
Boston. and Benz. Dean, Boston, 200
shares.
The object of the company, as speci-
fled in the certificate of Incorporation,
is to build bridge over the Ohio, land
all the approaches to said bridge, +
within limit of ten miles from
each end of said bridge
This is the company which. according
to general information and belief. is to
build the big depot on the east side Of
Market street, between Seventeenth
street and the creek, where consider
able block OF property has already been
purchased, and in which vicinity other
negotiations are now going on.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
THE COMING TURN.FEsT.
Arrangements for it Being Rapidly Per
fected.

The TRrn-FeSt of July 1881, Is going
To be a big success, If hard and intelli-
gent work by the Wheeling Turner's can
bring IL about. Last evening the gen.
eral Committee on Quarters for Visitors
met and organized by electlng julius
Lohse Presidents J. w. Schenk Secre-
tary. and Peter Peterson Financial Sec
rotary. The following ward committees
were appointed;
Fulton-M. Stein, Chas. Hoffman,
ChaS. Oaub.
First vard-John Koch, NJ. Korrell,
IF. Fey.
SECOND and Seventh ward-Jacob sun
ge. Jacob Strand. Geo. LooS,
Third ward-H. BieberSon, Charles
Amick. Leo ReiSter.
Fourth ward-J. NJ. Schenk. y. Roe
mcr.
Fifth ward-R. Muhleman, Julius
Lohse. Fred. Biedenbach.
Sixth ward-R. Heinrich, Peter Peter
son. VIM. \. Schambra.
kiyhth ward-Left to the South Side
Turn Society.
The next District Turn-day will be on
tha 18th inst, and the South Side class,
numbering about fifteen, accompanied
by Prof. Krogh, viii take part.
The Turner's excursion 10 Steuocn-
willie will be on the e5th inst,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10

This season has been immense, because We keep
the largest assortment and Best Goods at Low
est Prices, Our line is complete in every grade
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
ABOUT PEOPLE.
The Daily Chronicle of the Movements OF
individuals.

NJ NJ. Brown, of Hartford City, W. Va,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. Ned Billiard has been quite Ill for
the past week, but is cenvalescing.
Prof. +. II. Crago, who has been i'll for
the past week, is able to be out again.
O. X. Mackley and w. II. Hanna, OF
Bethany, were in the city yesterday.
Hon. c. S. McWhorter, of Buckhannon'
w. Va, is registered at the Mcclure House
Harry w. Mcclure and Frank Stamm
were down looking at the Eureka oil field,
yesterday.
Mrs. X. b. Henry, the lady COMMERCIAL
tourist, of New York, registered at the Me
Lure yesterday
Mr.. Frank Ketter. popular young bust
ness man of Woodsfield, o., was in the
city. Yesterday, on business.
Mr.. Randolph Wayman, of the B. X o.,
has accepted position in the office of Capt.
L. NJ. Smith, assistant train master
Manager L. b. Carney, Of the Hotel
Windsor. was called to McKeesport yes
terdav by the serious illness of his mother
Secretary George Heard, of the Natural
Gas Company of West Virginia. returned
last evening from a scout through Wetzel
and Tyler counties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
CUTTING AFFRAY
At Martins Ferry Last Night-James
Leonard Cut.

\ cutting Scrape occurred in Martins
Ferry last evening about Q o'clock, in
which James Leonard was badly cut by
Joseph May. 1t seems that feud has
existed between the men for some time,
and they met last night in McCann'S sa-
loon. Leonard's mother entered the
place and requested the barkcepcr to
give her son no more drink.
May made some insulting remark to
her. when Leonard resented it and Il
row was the result, May pulling out a
knife and Stabbing Leonard five times
twice in the back. twice on the leg,
and once in the abdomen, the latter cut
being the most serious.
May then fed, making his way to-
wards Bridgeport, and at last accounts
he had not been captured. Leonard
was carried TO his home on South Sec
ond street, and Or. HObensaok dressed
his wounds. While the wounds are not
necessarily fatal, they are serious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
CITY AFFAIRS.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS HARD At
WORK
Making Street Estimatss-A Strest Sweeper Pur-
chased-Ths East Wheeling Bridge
Electric Lights

The Board Of Public Works, together
with City Engineer Hoge, and Engineer
Smith, who is assisting him, are hard at
work making up the estimates for the
public work to be done during the com
ing season upon the streets and alleys
of the city. They have many of the es-
Inmates completed, but it will be some
little time before the whole list IS made
M for submission to Council or the Com
mittee. The Board has selected out oil
the great mass of requests and orders
for street improvements what they con-
slider TO be the most necessary, ana II
their report is adopted there VIII De
some surprises and an equal or greater
number of disappointments among mem
bers of Council and citizens. Little Is
known, outside the Office of the Board,
of the individual items OF work being
considered, but il is known that they
will recommend a good deal of sewerage
for the Seventh ward, cOnceiving that
the quarter of the city named really
needs sewers more at this time, than IL
does any further Improvement OF streets
bv paving. Some graveling, however,
will be recommended.
The portion of the city east of the
river will be very materially improved
under the schedule being considered by
the Board, one little item which has
beeen much needed, being the laying OF
a brick pavement from Main street to
the east end of the suspension bridge.
The Board has ordered street sweep
ing machine. for two horses, from the
Chapman-O'Neil Manufacturing Com
pany Of New York City,and the machine
is expected on as soon rs the Board de-
cidcS the sort of broom TO be placed In
it. 1t is thought the machine will not
only sweep the brick streets, but the
cobbled-streets as well, and will be
good thing all around.
Work on the Seventeenth street
bridge has been almost completed, the
flooring being laid down and the bridge
is being used for the traffic of the neigh
borhood- vehicle and pedestrian.
There remains to be put up railing on
the south side, for the protection of
children and others who may walk
along the roadway instead of keeping
to the sidewalk. The filling at the west
approach to the bridge has been com
pleted, and it will be paved with cob
bleS OF brick. There remains seventeen
thousand and some odd dollars due
upon the structure. The work OF tear
ing down the old bridge will probably
commence as soon as the water falls in
the creek. 1t will be disposed of for
old material.
The subcommittee of the Council
Committee on Lights, together with the
Board of Gas Trustees, are called to
meet this evening to consider the mat
ter OF lighting the streets with electric
-.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
nrho Drummer Boy of shlloh.v

The committee representing Sheridan
Post G.. A. r., met at the hall last evening
and run through quite a large amount OF
business regarding the presentation OF
-'The Drummer Boy of Shiloh, which VIII
be produced under the auspices of Sheri-
dan Post, at the Opera House during the
week of June 9th. An elegant cast has
been selected and includes several probes
sional ladies and gentlemen. The engage
ment will. of course. be one of the greatest
events in Grand Army circles for years,
and is sure to be a most successful one
The cast will be ready for publication some
time next week
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
Mr.. Wells, Body Not Bound.

The search for Mr.. L. w. Wells body
was continued all day yesterday, but with
out result. There was report about one
o'clock in the afternoon, that the body had
been found, near the mouth OF Caldwell S
RIM. but the rumor was untrue Mr.. Wells
brothers offer an additional reward of 800,
making 500 in all.
During the day, while firing dynamite
cartridges in the hope of raising the body, a
tremendous big fish was killed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
Second strengthening
N. ]. MCFADDEN
show, this week an the Newest Shapes Ia
Light Colored stiff aud soft Hats
in an the latest shades.

Positively 90 better assortment OF eoioFs than
You will Gud elsewhere for double our prices
Evening sun Hats. Black. Brown, Cedar stone
aud Maple at $50 si70. 1895 and s2S5.
Childrcn's Hats and Caps at -, 81 and ~ cents.
Men, Gaps. aha SIZES. from 10 cents up.
Don't f,il % ,.e our 81 W Stin Hats. The best
value lu thr city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
The Union bridge Channel Span.

The channel span of the Union bridge is
now closed up with false work, and the
work Ct putting up the iron work will be
pushed forward as rapidly as possible.
The contractors have decided to protect
themselves as the Steubenville bridge con
tractors did by driving piling on the upper
side of the bridge in V shape manner
with the point up the river, so that a boat
would be compelled 10 run a very danger
Gus gauntlet before striking the false work.
That span has to be put up, and it will be
done this time. sure pop.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
DO YoU KNOW ME9
1000
DO You Know Ny shoeg

1899 Do You Know Ny ShOeg 1890.
Do you know thar schUlz's Is the only
and original 1890 Calf Shoe for gentle
men? Do YOU know that il IS the best
shoe on earth for the money?
Do You know that We carry II IN STOCK
in ten different styles? Now that you
have been introduced 10 us and our
Celebrated shoe il is 10 be hoped that
we will lose no time in becoming better
acquainted. To be had only At II. j.
Schulz's, 1894. Main Street. Come and
see Us
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
oRusted" "A Barge.

While searching for the body of +. W.
Wells yesterday afternoon some of the par
ties exploded dynamite on the river shore
near the Belmont mill TO try and raise the
body. The force of one explosion hurled
heavy stone through an ore barge which
was being unloaded, and it commenced TO
sink. However, it was propped up all right
and none of the ore was spilled overheard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
THE GL0BE CONTRACT Co.
RIVER RIPPLEs.
News About the Boats and Boatmen on
the Ohio.

News About the Boats and Boatmen on
the Ohio.
The marks On tie landing last evening
indicated Is feet 9 inches and falling.
The popular steamer Scotia, Capt John
NJ Pbillips in command, X. II. Kerr, chief
clerk. is the regular Cincinnati packet To-
day, leaving at a. N.
The marks from above yesterday were
Pittsburg 10 feet o inches and railing
Brownsville. Pa, II feet l inch and fall
inc: weather cloudy. MorgantOwn, feet
inches and falling; weather cloudy.
Rice's Landing. 10 feet 10 inches and
falling; weather cloudy. Greensboro, Pa,
IS feet and falling; weather clear. Lock
No. 4. Is feet inches and falling: weather
cloudy. Parker, Pa, feetS inches and
falling; weather cloudy and cool Oil City,
Pa. 4 feet inches and falling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
Circuit Court,

In Part One of this Court, Judge Camp
bell. yesterday. the case of Kersten v.
Steenrod. Sheriff, was continued until the
18th
In Part Two, Judge Paul, in the case OF
Handlan V. Dovener, the evidence for PLAIN
tin was ruled out. and verdict was re-
corded for defendant.
The case Of Charles Seabright, of Mar
tins Ferry V. Theo. Wolf ct al, was put on
trial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
/ is The Know How to Produce

the right within the reach of everybody 'ha
brings : many people to our store
Reliable Blue and Black Suits Mems and Young
$1,000 including the celebrated
CLAWS Mems and Young Light and Dark Cooed
Chvo styles Prices commence at Slooo ana
end $1,000.
A-Woo TWEED SUITS light and dark, New style MIXTURES
Sack and 3ButtOn Getaway froNS Selling
,r,.
in CheyOtS CaSSmecS Nou
AWool ChcviotS for $3.50 per u ana
Beautiful to 10 years othe
be for he SANE money this city.
BOYS Long-Pa Suits years A-Wored Blue ana
Sacks fhS
a
Every garment Wheeling manufactured expressly Tor
tore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
THE NEWS OF THE DAY.
Memorial Committee,

The general committee on Memorial Day
will meet this evening at Grand Army
Hall at seven o'clock TO hear a report OF
hespecial committees and complete all ar
rangements.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED
Boots and Shoes on Cheap Counter.

Misses fine DOngola shoes solid at 75c.
Children's fine Dongola shoes solid,
sizes $ to II, reduced to G5c.
Children's fine Kid shoes, to 5, 47c.
Ladies' fine Kid and Goat shoes Csc.
Boys fine Calf shoes 99c.
Boys working shoes solid 75c.
Mems solid leather working shoes
Sl.OO.
Mems first quality gum boots S1.9s.
Boys Tennis shoes reduced to SOC,
Mems Hand-Welt shoes, solid leather,
every pair guaranteed not torip, at $500.
Call and be convinced before you buy
at Hasenauer's Shoe House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
Body Found in the River.

A Mr.. Coss, of Mingo, discovered the
body of man fastened to a willow, on an
island near that place, yesterday morning.
The body was towed to the Ohio shore;
where it was found TO be the body of
John Dixon, of New Brighton, Pa The
body had no coat on, but was otherwise
,rnll dressed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
The Island improvement Plan.

The exclusive publication by the REGIS
TER. Yesterday morning, of the plans being
discussed by considerable number of
Island citizens, for filling up the low ground
east of North Front street and north of the
Suspension bridge, created a good deal of
interest yesterday, and there was very
general expression of the hope that the
project would be put into practical opera
ton
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
james Robertson Dead.

James Robertson, brother of Richard
Robertson, of the Nelcs-Letter, and also OF
State Commissioner of Labor Edward Rob
ertson. died at his home on Nineteenth
street yesterday morning. Mr.. Robertson
was born and raised in Wheeling, was
soldier during the war, being a member of
Holiday Post, G.. A. r., and during the
administration of ex-Chief of Police
Thomas Bennett was police officer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
To Advertisers.

Advertisers will please hand in their
advertisements for the SUNDAY REGIS-
TER before seyen O'clock Saturday even
ing. so that they mag oe properly dis
PLAYED and classified.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10

SWEENEY-On Friday. May 9. 1920. az 1925
o'clock D. m, AT the residence Of the family no.
% Virginia street. THOMAS SWEENEY, aged -
years. months and days.
Funeral from his late residence, Monday. May
10Th al 10 O'Clock a. M Interment private.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
ELECTRIC LIGHT FLOUR has many i'm
itatOrS, no equals.

If your glasses do not suit or you have
trouble getting glasses to suit your eyes
yon should consult without charge
Prof. Shelf, the optican, at Lash'S
Store, corner Main and Elev-
enth streets, for this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
r. . Case of hartley FIaherty.

The case of the State V. BARLEY Flaherty,
charged with shooting John Wilson, at
Elm Grove. some two or three weeks ago
will come up before Justice Davis, at : p.
m. to-day. a large number of Elm Grove
people having been summoned as witnesses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
Resolutions of Coincidence.

The Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Joiners, at their regular meeting last night,
passed the following preamble aud resolu'
tons;
WnEREAs, On May It'll, 1890, at Wheel
ing wharf, deplOrable accident occurred,
in which Mr.. +. w. Wells, Architect and
Builder. met an untimely death, therefore,
be il
Resolred, That we give expression to our
sorrow for the loss Of one who was well
respected. having found In him the noble
qualities Of character worthy the respect
and remembrance Of men.
Rcsolrcd. That while we share the loss
sustained by the family Of the departed and
the citizens Of Wheeling at large, we hum
blv bow in submission to the will OF Al
mighty God. -.
Rcsolrsd. That we tender our heartfelt
sympathy to the family and aged father IN
their diSconsolate bereavement
Rcsolred. That copy of these resolutions
be sent to his family, and also published in
the daily papers.
Ed. G.. MOISTURE, Pres't
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10

DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment is
the only sure cure for Blind, Bleeding
or Itching Piles ever discovered. 1t
never fails to cure old chronic cases Of
long standing.
Judge Coons, MaySville, KY, says:
"Dr. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
cured me after years of suffering"
For sale at Logan & Co.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
Home Seekers Excursion to the West and
Valley of virginia via IL. a. %.

April 22d and May Goth, the b. Il o: viii
sell tickets to principal points in the West,
Northwest, South, Southwest and via Har-
ner's Ferry TO the Historic Valley Of Vir-
pinia. at one fare for the round trip, good
returning in thirty days For route and
tickets apply TO ticket agents Of the b. x O..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
BLACK and COIOrvd Silks !

We carry fully a nny per cent larger stock
than ever before. and our sale, IN this line have
been unusually large this season. rs We keep All
the different makes and shade, the market
.iInrI.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
brilliant MIL Appraised.

The Brilliant mill property with coal
shaft. sc. has been appraised;by Hon. X.
Sherrard. II. NJ. Priest and w. II. Rodgers
at sl33. 900. The sale OF the property VIII
take place early in June.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10

Fon Gibson & Dougherty's rye WI,
- - calI m Hearne'S. No. 20 SiN'eeh'n
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10

DEPICTS ~ vision or glasses not prop
erly fitted causes headache ana eye
ache. which can be relieved by having
vour ewes examined and properly htteu
bv Prof Shelf, the Optician' AT LaSh's'
corner Main and Eleventh streets Tor
tbi. week only. Eyes examined Tor
glasses free of charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-05-10
Commcnced oSpuddlng."

The contractor working for the Wheel
ing Development Company has commenced
'spudding'' on the Company lease, ABOUT ABOUT
four miles out Bogg's run. Drlllihg VIII
soon be commenced.