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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
ALONG THE RIVER.
The Comm 6 and Going OF steambostm'
r. ~ l.. I'm, hnua

The Comm 9 and Going of Steambostmen-
The M,rks from Above,
The Percy kelsey has gone mp to Shelf
field, Ala, on the Tennessee river to load
barges with 5000 tons Of pig iron for Pitts
burg.
The trade by way Of the river is increas-
ing dsily, aud the outlook for a steady
growth in the future is excellent. With
nsvigable water the year around on the
Ohio, it will grow very much faster,
while with water connection with the
great lakea it will resume something like
its old place Of importance.
The marks on the landing indicated II
feet and rising, last evening at 1880 O'Clock
The marks from above yesterday were:
Pittsburg, 6 feet 10 inches and rising
Morgantown, 6 feet and stationary; wealth
er rainy. Oil City, 2 feet inches and
ststiopary; weather rainy. Rice's Landing,
7 feet Z inches and falling; weather rainy
Brownsville, Z feet 2 inches and falling;
weather rainy. Parker, 2 feet 10 inchts
and falling; raining. Lock No. 4. feet :
inches and falling; weather rainy
Greensboro, 8 feet and stationary; weather
rainy.
Pittsburg river men are looking for coal
boat water to-day. There is now between
a million and million and halt bushels
of coal loaded, and all this will be started
South as soon as the water comes.
Capt. Calhoun's new boat, to take the
place of the Katie Stockdale in the Pitts
burg and Cincinnati trade is nearing com.
pletion at the Harmsr boat yard, where
she is being built. The boat will be
uamed the Keystone State. She will be
of the following Dimensions: Length DOS
IT,, beam SO it., hold 81 #. deep she
will have carrying capacity of 800 tons
The engine will have 16 inch cylinders
and foot stroke. There will be 3 boilers
AZ inches in diameter and "a #. long, with
six inch flues in each. The wheel will
be % #. in diameter, #. larger than the
one on the Stockdale with the same pro
pelling power, with buckles &c #. long.
She will be supplied with balance rud-
ders and is expected to be an easy handler.
She will have handsome and spacious
cabin and will be nicely equipped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
A GREAT SUCCESS
Was the Ems Ben, flt Performance At the
Opera House Yesttdsy.

Was the EMS Ben. ils Performance At the
Opera House Yestsdsy.
The bsnei. performance OF Wheeling
Lodge B. z. o. Elks, at the Opera House
yesterday afternoon, was great success,
and the boys have just cause to feel proud
o. their efforts. As was announced all the
seats down stairs aud many in the gallery
had been sold, but owing to the Indictment
weather many persons were kept away,
although the audience was a large and
apprecistive one.
All the members Of the lodge acted as
ashers, and their chests we're covered with
decorations. Special badges had been Sc
cured, bearing a raised elk's head and in
addition each coat lapel bore msgnif-
cent boutonniere Of natural f1wers, so that
the boys looked somewhat gorgeous. Ths
sides OF the stage were handsomely embsl.
lshed with ported plants and flowers from
the house of F. Lsupp, while each side o.
the proscineum arch bore superb elk's
head snd antlers. The other decorations
were ia keeping with the elegance OF the
occasion.
Miss Kate Michel, who wac booked to
sing in the first part, was unfortunately
unable to do go, az she 10 continsd TO bed by
illness. Mrs Oscar Seeley and Mr.. X. M.
Straight appeared and sang several &C.
lections.
After they had finished the curtain
went up on magnificent stage setting,
representing Mrs. Ralsion's apartments
in the town house OF the Rslstons
and the great play Jim, the Pen
man. followed. The stage settings were
all furnished by Mr.. Geo. +. House, Of the
firm OF House & Hermann, and were the
most elegant ever seen on the Opera House
stage. When the audience dispersed at
4:30 O'Clock, sll pronounced the benefit a
grand success. About forty people came
up from down the river on trains and re-
turned on the steamer Liberty, which
waited until the performance was over.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
MAS SMALL WAY.
The News OF the Day PoiDtediy Para.
KrAphed for HAsty RoAders.


ErAphed for HAsty ReAders.
MAIISEEs at both theatres this after
noon.
ME-. @. d. THOMPSON has purchased
Carler's livery stable, at the corner Of
Market and Twenty-third streets, and
took charge last evening.
THE Mark Twain Rod and Gun Club Of
this city was we'll represented at big
ball given last evening by the Mark Twain
Club of Steubenyille.
JOHN MACK. who was arrested Thurs
day night By Officer DOnley for beating his
wife, was fined $40 and costs in Police
Court yesterday morning. aud 10 default
was sent to the hill for thirty days. John
is an old offender, and his offense is gen.
orally wife beating.
THE statement that Hoffman's tannery,
in this city, is to be enlarged, is denied by
members of the firm.
THE Democratic club Of the Eighth
ward held a meeting Thursday evening,
and the organization was reported to be in
A most prosperous condition. The boys
have about 1900 in the treasury, neat
sum to open up the next campaign with,
and they intend to make things hustle in
the Eighth ward.
TIE members of the G. A. K. Posts of
the citv and all other old soldiers who Go
not belong to the G.. A. R are requested
to meet at G.. A. K Hall this evening at
7:3O o'clock TO make arrangements to turn
out and celebrate WashiDgton's birthday.
Two horses attached to load of coal
struck a bad mud puddle at Twelfth and
High streets yesterday afternoon and they
almost sunk out Of sight. After much
difficulty they were gotten out, however.
The city has been putting in crock sewer
at this point and a terrible mud hole has
been left.
THURSDAY evening Billy Bye, an en-
ploye Of the West Virginia China Com
pany, had the misfortune to have his right
hand caught by = moving elevator in such
a way that his wris. WAS broken. A ply
stefan was called, who rendered the neces-
sary surgical assistance.
HARRY GRAEBE, conductor on electric
motor F, was quite badly hurt yesterday
hy IOliey IhlilnR uPOn hio LSau AAN'H oHN
of the wires. He was knocked senseless
for q time and was carried into Williams
drug store, where bad wound on his
head was dressed, and he was soon able to
resume his duties.
YESTERDAY Yves st. Valentines Day,
and there were many valentines sent and
received by Wheeling people. The distri.
L-k,o, cf oortc valentinpa Wa7 great
deal smaller this year than in former sea-
sons, but love messages were much more
numerous, many cards OF handsome de-
sign fading their way into the hands OF
fair msidens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

What We offer this week in Carpets is a
grand collection Of the products OF the
most reliable mills in the old snd new
worlda. 1t is an assortment OF Carpets
unequsled in the city for beauty ard rich
ness Of deeign as well as elegance Of work
msbship. - Beginning tO-morrow We will
place on sale 100000 yards of elegant
heavy ingram Carpets in beautiful assorted
patterns at oaly 3Oc per yard. Don't lea
this opportunity clip. Il means money
in yOur pocket. Buy a. you will, for
cash or credit, our price will be r. quoted
SOC per yard. We show an extensive
line in Brussels including Royal Wiltons,
Wilton Velvtts, Administers, Body Brus-
sles, and Tapestry BRUSHES a. low as 75c
per yard. IN Rag, Jute or Hemp Car.
pete we are sure to please sou. "A large
stock to select from at only l5c per yard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
POINTS ON PEOPLE.
Movements of Citizens and the Coming ant
Going OF Strangers.

Movements OF Citizens and the Coming ana
Going OF Strangers.
Mr.. 7. ]. Tracy, popular Grafton gen.
tleman is visiting friends in the city.
Miss Ida Hilands, an accomplished
young lady from Allegheny, Pa, is guest
at the residence Of Mr.. A. d. Wo.k, OF The
South Side.
Mrs David r Brooks is lying quite Ill
at her home On Fifteenth street, with
pneumonia, and her many friende earnest
ly hope for her early recovery.
Judge ]. ]. Jackson returned yesterday
from Chicago, and was met here by Col.
L. B. Dellicker, Clerk Of the U. s. Circuit
Court, who accompanied him home.
Mrs. VIM. Forbes, Of wellsburg, who
has been visiting the family Of Mr.. Sam
Letzkus for several days, returned home
yesterday after very pleasant visit.
Chas. G. Bfilles left yesterday for New
ark, to attend large banquet Of the Beta
Theta P. Fraternity, from where be will
90 to Wooster TO resume his studiee at The
University.
Among those who came up from Mounde-
vile to attend the Elks' benefit at the
Opera House yesterday afternoon werf:
Mr.. and Mrs. W. B. Humphrey. j. W.
Gsllaber, Jr., and lady. Mrs. F II. Blake,
Miss Jane Blake, Miss Oracle Blske, ]. D.
Bruce, Mrs. J. W. Gallabsr, Miss Ellis Ne
Fsdden, Miss Lizze McFadden, V. A.
Weaver and lady, W. 7. Brown and W. G.
Keckler, who took dinner at the Staum
House.
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TO PUT In METRES.
rABNArURAL GAS COMPANY OF WEST yIR'
GINA HAS DECIDED
To Measure Gas Sold to 0onsumss-A Talk With
Secretary Scott About tie Introduction
Of the Metre System.
The Natural Gas Company of West Viz

The Natural Gas Company Of West Viz
ginia has decided TO put meters in the
houses Of their consumers, q movement In
contemplation some time since. Secretary
Scott WAS seen last evening, and in re-
spouse to an inquiry as TO the purpose OF
the company putting in metres, he said;
1--WE would have put them in at the
start, bat at that time there was no metre
in existence that would accurately record
the amount Of gas consumed. 1t is only
within the last year that such metre
has been perfected"
"Whst will the rates be under the new
arrangement"
"Tney will be precisely tine same as
those in Pittsburg, except tina. our system
will be somewhat different. The rate per
Thousand feet will be Is cents, with dis.
count of 331 per cent if thu bill lie paid
within ten days after presentation, which
will make the net rate 10 cents per thou
sand. Under the new system bills will be
presented to consumers, and at whatever
time in the month they receive them, they
will have ten days in which to get the
benefit Of the discount"
How will tie metre system compare
with the present sy stem for chespnes,?"
"Well, general experience has proven it
TO be cheaper. II all depends on how you
use the gas. OF cOarse il person is heat.
ing fen-roomed house with two free, it
may cost more, but to those who run a
number of fires ii will be much cheaper.
Say, for instance, a man has natural gas
in rooms that are bat seldom used.
1t will be great saving to
him, and be can afford to have more fires
than he would under the present system.
1t will obviate great many other Difficult
ties that now exist. We will put in me-
tres as soon as thicgs can he gotten in
shape. Uctil the metres are put in new
contracts will be made only for month.
Under the metre system contracts will be
done away with, und man using gas will
sign for it as be does for city illuminating
gas"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
A BOLD ROBBERY
Commit. d by a b. 4 o. Eosineer, East Of
the City, on Thursday.

Dl - ~
tho City, on Thursday
Oue of the most deliberate aud daring
robberies that ever took place in this State
was committed on Thursday east OF
CITY. at the residence of Mr.. James Shay,
who lives near the west end OF Glover's
Gap tunnel, on the main line Of the B & o.
railroad.
The theft was all the more sensational
in that the perpetrators are we'll known
railroad men, aud the deed was committed
in broad daylight. The following facts in
the case are learned to be reliable:
Ga Tuesday, Mr. Edward Lemon, ore
of the B & O.'s popular and rising young
eugit eers, went out 10 the pretty little
home of Mr.. Shay, and as friend OF the
family imposed upon their hospitality I'M
til Thursday morning. When, on the ar
rival of the Cumberland Accommodation,
by some pre-arrengemeut, Messrs. John
Prach.. John Lemon, brother to EiTs'd,
John Murphy, James Soay, son OF the
gentleman referred to above, and K. l..
Leighton, all of the B. & o., at Wheeling,
excepting Mr. Murphy, who resides at
Cameron, alighted from the train and in-
vs5ed the house, which, a: the time, con-
tanned the following persons, not one OF
whom raised hand in Oppo,ition: Mr..
and Mrs. James Shay, Misses Lizzie,
Nellie, Alice and Agnes Shay. Mrs.
Leadley, sister OF the last named ladies;
Miss MarJ Gilligsn, Of Wheeling; Mis-
Fitzgerald, OF Newark, and Miss Lemon,
sister to Edward and John; Messrs. Mike
Shay, John Koran, VIM. Troy and f. Nc
Donald.
Mr.. Edward Lemon WAS chief actor in
the scene, and aided particularly by hr.
John Murphy and Misa Mary Gilligan,
and sanctioned by the Rev. Father Nc
Grath, of Fairmont, proceeded to rob the
home of one of the most beautiful and
charming ladies residing in that section
namely Miss Alice Shay.
After the first sensation had died away
the guests, for thus they proved to be,
were called to psrtske Of rare feast, and
then the thief and bis charming booty left
for Philadelphia for a short tour.
Toe presents received were numerous
and useful, as we'll as ornamental, and the
couple begin married life with the very
best wishes of their host of friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
,Ionbsrsst The Opera House.

Robert Mantell, who is now looked upon
as the leading romantic actor on the Eng
lsh-spesking stage, will appear at the Opera
House on Tuesday evening next IN d..
Ennery's picture, quely. beautiful heroic
drama, "Monbars," in which he his
achieved quite q brilliant success through
out the country. The strong impression
this play made on the occasion of IFS first
production here should crowd the Opsra
House to oveIfl)wng. We do not get
many better dramatic organizations than
this one, and there is no stronger drama
nov being played in America than Mon
bars" Reserved seats 90 Oh sale at
Houses m usic store this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
chairman Hsrren EIueidste..

To The Editor Of The Register:
Substantially mornings paper con-
tanned some comments made by two ciii-
zeus in regard to the action of the Finance
Committee in making its report to Council.
In answer to same citizens, if they would
read the papers they would De DETER
nosted and rot show their ignorance, for il
thew had read the papers dated February
sth they would have seen the full report Of
the investigation and also full report Of
Mr.. Allen Brock. and if they are still IN
the dark they can call at the City Building
and find the full report Of MIR. Allen
Brock.
Such citizens should not EXPECT to have
the committees of Council to wait upon
them and wake them up and tell OF then
actions after the papers OF the city have al
ready published them to to the world.
A. O. HARRRLL,
Chairman Finance Committe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

tiou-At Large, General n. Golf aud A. II.
Mshone; alterDates, j. S Caldwell and W.
NJ D Dawson. District delegstes-First,
O. NJ. Hart and Hugo L Loos; slternstes,
Jacob S. Hyen aud DR.. S'mon'oa. Second
Samuel H. Gram and James Little; alter
mates, W. H Glover and w. L. Irwin.
Tbird-Geo. w. McVey and Clarence
Moore; alternstes, VIM. Wysnt and John
Cooper. Fourth-M E South and W. S.
Hamilton; alternstes, ]. II. Burke and j.
G. McLaughlin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mortimer Comedy Company.

On Monday evening, February II, the
Mortimer Comedy Company will com
mence three nights engagement at the
Grand, in their own musical comedy,
called 'Lsrking." This is an old com
pany of established reputation, bat it is
their first appearances in Wheeling. They
are highly spoken Of by the press through
ont the country as eiviDga most enjoyable
performance. The company are all first
class speciality peOple, as we'll as good
actOrs, and they, no doubt, will establish
themselves as Wheeling favorites on the
frat night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
onick Railroad work.

The switch of tie CHARTERS Valley rail
road to the tube works site will bs COM
plet,d Saturday, so that a car, loaded
with lumber, can be run in, says the
Washington Journal Some pretty rapid
work has been done on this switch. il
was begun II days ago, and POO feet Of
track have been laid, including 200 feet OF
trtslliug over CHARTERS creek; ore cot was
made. Daring the time there were three
DAYS rain, and beut was washed out.
The total cost of the switch is IS 500.
A. NJ. UndeIhill, road supervisor of the
C V.RR. had charge of the work and
30 men were employed.
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Sow stowe ror ths selIaIre Farnace.

Mcclure & Amsler, engineers and con-
tractors, Of Pittsburg, have received an Or
der from the Bellaire Nail Works for a
fourth Massick & Crooke hot blast stove,
1866 feet. The blast furnace of this
firm has Just been fitted mp with three
stoves of this design, and the fourth stove
inst ordered is in the nature OF a reserve
stove. The Illinois Steel Company has
been licensed by Mcclure q Amaler to
erect sixteen of these stoves at South Obi
cago, where the company are erecting four
blast fnraaces.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
New Ice plants Oon,smpla,sd.

The Wheeling Ice aud Storage Company
has contracted to put in second ice ma
chine, doubling their capacity, and on &C
count of the very mild. iceless winter, sew
eral Of the ice men Of Wheeling and Bridge
port are talking of forming company to
put in an ice plant to supply their cnscom,
ers next summer. The matter IS well
under way, snd if the plant is built it will
probably be located at Bridgeport. A nj
teen.ton ice plant will also be pat IN by
Boneysteel and Bridenstein, of Bellaire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Chairman Finance Committe
DR.. A. s. ToDD's Liver Pills at all
druggists. Accept no substitutes.
Great Remnant Sale of Carpets and Lac
Curtaips.

Great Remnant Sale of Carpets and Lace
Curtains.
On Monday We offer all remnants OF
Carpets and Soiled Lace Curtains at one
half and one-third regular price.
S125 and $3.50 Body Brussels Csrpste
at rs aud S5c.
81. 25 Velvet Carpsts at 75c.
So and 90, Tapestry BRUSSELS ct oO and
Csc.
IS and 75c Tapestry BRUSSELS at 40 and
45c. g,
65 and 75c All Wool Carpets at 40 and
S. 90 snd $1,000 Lsce Curtains at 81 so
and 1915.
S. 90 and Sc 90 Inca Curtains at 81 70
and 81 CO..
SO 90 ard 81 90 Lsce Curtains at 81 90
and 81 %. -,
100 samples of Moquetse Carpets ~
yards each at so, yard, worth $l,75 yard
STONE & THOMAS.
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Council DID Not Meet.

A ipecisl meeting of Conucil was called
for last evening, but it failed to ma erialize
by quite q good sized majority. Even
some OF the members who signed the call
failed TO show up. but whether it was ac-
count OF the bad weather or something
else could not be learned. Anyway only
eight or ten members of both branches
came to the front, and they got diegusted
in short order and left. 1t is rumored
that the cause of the fizzle of the meeting
was owing to desire to avoid psrticipa-
tion in action on the street railway ordi'
dance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Arrested on a serious Charge.

Officer Herbert lsst night arrested Gee.
Smith in the Sixth ward, charged with
attempting to commit criminal assault
on the twelve year old daughter of Peter
Boyd, who resides on Chapline street be-
low Twenty. eighth. Mr.. Boyd claimed
that he caught Smith in the dsstardly act
and he held him until Officer Herbert ar
rived. Smith was placed 10 the cooler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Wheeling Instalment Ga

We have 20 many bargains tc of.r Won
this week that it is really difficult to make
a beginning--Lst us take up Toilet sets.
They are both useful a1d ornamental
In fact no bed chamber is complete with.
out one--We have them here in great
numbers--and in every conceivable
style OF decoration round OF square
patterns, with Il pieces Including i'l. 10
esch set, at only $500 set. Don't lose
sight OF this figure 6--and held 10 the
fact that every set has - pieces We
are the only horse that ever plsctd these
goods within your reach AT this price We
show large line of Tea and Dinner ssts
in plain or decorated ware a. prices com.
naratfvatv lon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
PnesI Pilesl Pilesl

DR.. williams Indian Pile Ointment is
the only sure cure for Blind, Bleeding or
Itching Piles ever discovered. Il never
fails to cure old chronic cases Of losg
standing.
Judge CoOss, Maysville, KY, says:
CDR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
cured me after years Of suffering"
For sale at Logan & Co.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
RnnkIan,.ArnIoa saIyn.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chspped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all the Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed TO give satisfaction or money
refunded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by Logan & Co.
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Index to New Advertisements.
SECOND PAaE

wanted-second-H Hand Safety Bicycle.
Notice % Old Soldiers and Grand Army Men.
Religious Notices
For Rent-Residence on National Road
For Sale-Ten-Pin Balls snd Shooting Range.
Grand Opera House-Mortimer Comedy Com
Dany
Gate City Stone Filters Ewing Bros.
Notice Of Redemption Of City Bonds.
List Of Letters
Excel Tor Baking POwder--R. II. List.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
BELLA s.mnaon Tragedy.

At the conclusion of the testimony, at
Steubenyi!le, yesterday, the case was sub
mitted without argument, and "a stated
in yesterdays REGISTER, the defendant
was held to answer to the charge of muir
der In the first degree. 1t has not been
disclosed what testimony the State has in
reserve, other than the letters OF Smith
already limited at, but 1t is believed 70 be
more damaging than any yet disclosed.
The remains OF the dead girl will probably
be exhumed for examination az TO evil
dences Of poisoning The defendant took
all the proceedings in his case quietly cnd
without manifssting much concern.
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AGAINST EIGHT HOURS
NETTING OF THE CARPENTERS BROTH
BRHOOD DECIDES LAST NIGHT,
To POSTPONE the Demand for an Eight Hour Work
Day Until Next Ysar-OAr Industrial
Matters Of Interest
The Builders Exchange held a very

The Builders Exchange held a very
largely attended meeting at the Chamber
Of Commerce last evening, and great
many matters of Importance came up ior
discussion, most of which were OF nature
that the Exchange did not care to have
become public property.
OF course the strike Of the stone masons
Was brOueh. up and discussed, and it was
generally admitted that the proposition
inside by the contractors was very fsir
and lust one, and that the stonemasOns
sbouid be satisfied with il.
However, as no communication wac re-
ceiyed from the S.onemasons' Union, ss to
their determination regarding the matter,
no definite seton was taken.
As was decided before, all Of the con-
tractors represented at the Exchange we're
REQ uired to give bond in amount according
to the volume of their business, to stano
by thu Exchange in whatever steps they
take. The notes of the members pledging
themselves to carry out this agreement,
we're accepted at last evenings meeting.
Much other business was transacted, put
nothing could be learned regarding Il.