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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
Z. l.. HARPER'S PLEA.
The Fidelity Bank Wrecker Again seek
In. Pardon for His Onenses.

ing Pardon for His Onenses.
CINCINNATI. July Sc. l.. Harper,
the late President Of the Fidelity Bank,
is making another effort for pardon.
His wife. who has stood steadfastly by
him ever since his conviction, has dur
ing the past year Travelled in many
States seeking the aid of prominent
manufacturers and capitalists TO exert
their influence upon President Harrison
toward the pardon OF her huS-
band. Nearly every one Of his old
employees have been diligent in their
labors TO aid him ever since the
pardon Of Ben Hopkins. Yesterday n
number of the prominent business firms
of the city received personal appeals
from the eX-bankor asking them TO take
an interest in his behalf, and 10 one
large building firm OF this city he wrote
under date of JulyG, rs follows:
COMO STATE PENIrENrIAGV,
CoLUMBUs, July @, 1890.
DEAR SIR thank you for the kind
ly interest taken in my potion for par
don last year. beg to ask another IA
vor. My, beloved wife has filed, with
Attorney General Miller, thousands OF
names OF business friends from twenty
two different States. and also those OF
the jury, but as they have not been act
ed upon | write to ask You to please
write TO the President to give my papers
for executive clcmency prompt and IA
vorable consideration; also write both
MesSrS. Sherman, Butterworth and
Caldwell. and other friends in Washing
ton. to kindly call up on the President
and Attorney General and see the
papers. and secure early action. have
been ncarceratcd tin alb sinceJunc 23.
1857, an equal to a four-year prison
term, and my family, creditors and old
workmen are being damaged by having
nv hands tied so long as to make my
future Enterprises and usefulness i'm
possible. Kindly write promptly, as
every letter will strengthen the many
my friends are now writing. Your
early advice will be appreciated.
sincerely yours,
Il. L. HARPER.
"P. S.-Plcase have other friends
write or help. H.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
An 0pen-Iianded President.

TWI"T-V -1fU7s
1t transpircs that President Harri-
osn'S summer cottage at Cresson Springs,
towhich he will fee with his family rs
soon as he deccntly can, is also a gift
not in fee, it is true. but for the season,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company,
which he served as a legal adviser be-
fore he was elected to the Chief MasiS-
tracy. being the donor 1t is 70 be
hoped that some thoughtful friend Will
add COW to the other attractions of
the place for Baby McKee's benefit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
Democratic State Convention
Call oG the Democratic State Executive
Committee to Meet at Grafton,
August 18th.

Tn, State Democratic Executive Committee
90 West Virginia. 90 a meeting held at ParAers-
bur. on June i9,h, 1880, ordered chat thc Demo.
cratic State Convention, 90 nominate "a candi-
date for the Office ofJudcc Of the supreme Court
90 Appeals Dee held on Wednesday. the 18th
Day OF August, $50, 40 thc city OF Grafton.
Taylor county. And at said State Convention
each 90 the couutic, in the State VIII Boz entitled
to lue vote therein Tor every one hundred votes
or fractional part thereof over ffry east for the
Democratic candidate for Governor of ihis state
90 thc election held ia November, iSSS aud
that mo- county shall o. safHlsi 10 more delegates
Haq q Aas rof.s % cas-. The various County
Executive Committees are requested 20 take
such action as may Dee necessary 90 have their
respective counties represented ia said couyeu-
tiou. An Democrats are urged 90 assist the
different committees IN the State In thcir efforts
90 secure thorough and perfect organization
20 the party. and an persons. regardless of
former party affiliations. who believe tn an
honest and economical administration ot the
government. aud In tariff reform us advocated
hy thc Democratic party. ore cordially invited
Co cooperate with Us.
r. s. RILEY, Chairman.
d o. ONT.EN Secretary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
GENERAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

DURSCANT TO a CALICO STOCkHoLD.
L ers representing 40 least one-tcnth Of the
capital stock OF The Standard Fire Insurance
Company Of Wheeling. ". Va. meeting of
the Stockholders ~ The Standard Fire lusur-
ance Company Of Wheeling. ". Va, VIII be
held on Friday evening. July rs. at $50 o'clock.
in the Fncampment Room. In the Odd Fellows
Hall. Wheeling. FOR the Transaction OF such
business a. may lawfully come before said
meeting. 4 full attendance B. desired.
WI. ELLlNGHAM.
iySoawr President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

Is THE the death of BLAcREUEN
IlUcHE>. of Berkeley county yesterday
the legal profession loses one Of its
bright and shining lights, and the state
q usefule and upright citizen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
OFFICE OF TIE CLEEI OF THE Board
or COMMISSIONERS or TIE COUNTY or ONO,
MmrFfIAn N " .IIIN q 1870


OFFICE or TIE CLERK or THE Board
or COMMISSIONERS or TIE COUNTY OF ONO, :
WHEELING. ". VA, July Q, 1920.
CtEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIV-
- ed az this Office until the 18th day Of August,
1890. at II M. for work to be- done in the con
Structon Of new County Jail, according 10
plans aud specifications now on lie ia this
office. bids will be received for the entire work
or separately FOR thc different classes OF work,
rs follows
For excavation
For stoucworK.
For bFlckWork.
For structure iron work.
For carpenter work and hardware
For copper and galvanized iron work.
For Stating.
For plasteripg.
For painting and glazing.
For plumbing Including iron sewerage. gas
citing. steam heating and ventilation
Above plans and specification, can be seen at
ih.s Office amy time between the hours az 20. m.
and p m.
4 certified check or bond with good security
FOR one per cent Of amount Of bid must accom-
pauy each proposal, which check or bond will
be- returned 20 bidder If bid Is not accepted.
The right is reserved % rc Get any or all bids.
All bids mus Doe enclosed in scaled envelopes,
endorsed Proposals for Work on County Jail
and addressed 20 the undersigned.
iylOtod II. II. PENDLETON. Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
NOTICE TO
Water Consumers.

The Water Basin will be- closed commenc.i
Friday night July i2th, at II o'clock. and
hope To have II turned on by ? p. M SATURDAY.
Manufacturers will please take notice and
govern themselyc, accordingly.
Consumers will supply themselycs with $50
for domestic purposes.
Persons desiring work at cleaning basin rl.
call az The Water Works and leave their namr-
yst JOHN ". CUMMINGS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

THE Legislature Of Louisiana has
passed the lottery amendment over Gov.
NICHOLS veto. The best thing the
Legislature OF Louisiana can do now is
hide it's head in the darkest hole it can
find
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
proposals.
PROPOSALS
For Digging Trenches and
LAYING Sewer Pipe.

Sealed proposals will be received 40 the onlr.
~ the Board OF Public Works of the city on,
Wheeling until T. clock noon, saturday July
18th. ls.0. for digging trenches and laying sew
ers In the CITY OF Wheeling. Specifications oi
tlte different sewer, which are Co bo laid and
depth aud size 0f same can be- seen ~ ih" Ollie"
OF the Board 81 Public Works.
The Twelfth street sewer aud connections
will Dee % separate bid from the others.
Materials viii be- furnished 10y the CITY TOT
catch basins drops and traps, the contractor u"
bid separately on each. and to De- butt ln Do,
the contractor az such places a- Ga" engineer
An bids Tor digging trenches and laying thr
pipe to be- by the running foot.
Inc Koarl reserves the right o. reject amy D.
all bids.
bond I'm the penal sum of two thousand dollHir
conditioned Tor the faithful psrlormanc" ol i'l'
contract Proposals tO be- marked "Frop1,H'
FOR Digging Trenches aud Laying Sewer Piir.
Nv order OF the Board OF Public Works.
M THOS VI. DARRAI Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

We HAVE not heard much about the
backbone OF this administration, but
We sincerely trust it will not allow the
clustering demonstrations OF the Brit
ish going on at Victoria 10 cause 10 to
rcccde from It's position I'm the Behriug
.Dn mattrr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

Senator Camden has subscribed Sl0,-
600 to the capital stock Of the Hunting
ton x Sandy railroad. Any doubts that
have heretofore existed about the build
ing of the road are now relinquished.
The wide knowledge of financial affairs,
and the close business relations MAIN
tanned with capitalists by Senator Cam
den insure the completion of any enter
prise in which he becomes Interested
PdkCS5Wg Sentinel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

WHARTON BABREE, q Staunch and
very prominent Republican leader, who
was a strong candidate for the Treasury
portfolio. and is editor and owner oil
that stauuch old Republican Journal
the Philadelphia North Amcrcd"' can I
stand Quay and in an article reproduced
elsewhere. he comes out hatiooted
against QrAY'> man, DELANArEE and
in favor of the Democratic candidate for
Governorof Pennsylvania. Ex-Governor
rrrr-UN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

LET Is DO OUR Own REGIsTRA-
TION. OUR OWN COUNTING. OUR OWN
CERTIFICATION. Sp.ft-r Reefs Fta-
t.rl ifirsss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
Attention, Soldiers.

TTNDER THE PROVISION OF THE NEW
| Pension Law, an ponsioncr, drawing less
than - per month are entitled 20 an increase Of
not less than q nor more than sl2 per month.
according TO degree Of disability. All soldiers
that have served ninety days and are now dis
ublod from any cause whether received IN
service or since discharge. who are dependent
on their own labor Tor subsistence. are emit
lied tn % pension from - 90 ,l2 per month. ac-
cooling 10 degree Of disability. All unmarried
widows NJ soldiers who have died from any
cause are entitled to - per month and y per
month FOR each child under sixteen years OF age
am engaged in the prosecution or these
claims: have had twenty-five years experience
as % claim agent.
Make no charge until the pension is obtained.
and then only such lec as that prescribed by the
law and paid hy the Government.
Office near the Creek Bridge Bridgeport o.
Call aud see me. II iuconvenient 10 call at my
uil,ce write. giving the nature OF the case.
v. HOLLlSTER.
BRiDGEPoRT. ONO. Juiy2, 1890. Jyia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

The efforts Of few small calibrc Re
publicans To diSparagc Hon. Wm. l..
Wilson 20 for mighty little. Mr.. Wilson
will be nominated in the Second district
bv reclamation and will bere-elccted by
a largely increased majority. In this
county there are quite number OF Re
publicanS, the better class OF men OF
that party, who declare they will vote
for him because he honestly represents
the people. These men mean what they
say and cannot be Influenced by the par
" laSh.-NCr Dominion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

\ call has been issued for delegates
bv the West Virginia Farmers Alliance
Clubs to meet in Charleston on August
n. in order to form State Alliance.
President Barbee, of Virginia. assisted
by National Secretary J. II. Turner Will
be present. The rapid growth of the
order i'm the State recently, juStiiieS the
prediction that the West Virginia Al
lance will be one of the strongest in the
country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

Ir is but few months since our free
trade friends were lamenting over a great
surplus. and deyisiug every scheme imagln-
able % reduce 10. Such q state OF affairs
mo- longer eNists-AmcricGn Economist.
Maybe the EcnomiStwiil tell Us what
has become Of the surplus, and maybe
90 won't.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

Prominent Jackson county Democrats
among them Hon. Hally G.. Armstrong.
Mr.. Jacob l.. Starches and others are
contemplating the establishment oil a
Democratic weekly at Riplay. Good
Democratic missionary work will not be
wasted i'm Jackson county. McSSrS.
Armstrong aud Starches should sail in.
If thew do their work well, they will
have the reward OF approving con
sciences besides an immense amount oil
fun.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
General 3lntircs.
A SSIGNEE'S NOTICE.

All persons indebted 10 shaiFeF, Noble IS Co.,
will save costs and trouble by calling at rr
Office and paying promptly. Those having
claims against the lrm Of Shairer, Noble Is c..
will present them 90 me. properly certified o..
FOR settlement r. II. GILLESPN
Assignee OF Shairer. Noble y Co.
Josh Office No. 1925 Chapiine Str''f
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

The organization of the West Nir-
ginia Editorial Association is complete,
we believe, but not a word has the ell
Client President said about the next an
nual meeting. The brethren have only
this means OF meeting each other annu-
ally. and the meetings have always been
pleasant, harmonious and instructive.
Name the time and place, Mr.. President;
make the time soon and Huntington the
place. Our people would extend most
royal welcome and hoSpitable entertain
ment to the State quill driycrS.-Huat-
ingtoR AdrcfiSC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

What absurd expressions are these;
Judge jackson will be 'vindicated' by
a denominations" lit is due to Hon. Jno.
@. Pcndleton that he be rc-nominated
and .vindicatcd. Why, it is the other
fellows that need vindication-Smith
and Atkinson, who are sitting in seats
that they have no title to except that
which came by revolutionary rulings aud
partisan judgment.-Iuginm Free
Press.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

The Republican Executive Committee
of the Fourth Congressional district OF
West Virginia seems to be afraid to act.
The trouble is they do not know what
to do with their candidate. Smith won
Quit. and rs his defeat is 4 foregonc con
cluSion, the question is how to get rid
of him without knocking him in the
notwithstanding Sentinel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
DUBLIC NOTICE.

Il
Having removed Branch Office from Mcl,i
Bros. 10 Union r. X. Ticket Ollc3, Twelfth ana
Market stFeets. hereafter calls fo- cabs or Wa.
ons can be left with Mr. John Bailie. Genera
Ticket Agent. or 10y Telephones No. l'3 arl
as Cabs will stand at Mcclure House ana
Hotel Windsor aud can be- engaged by te.e
phone 10 either hotel.
WHEELING ON. AND TRANSFER.
A. T. SHALLCROss. Manager. JyteAll
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

TuE death of Gen. CLINTON Il. Fisk
removes a valuable and houored citizen
from our midst. lie was q brave and
gallant soldier, au able statesman, a
liberal philauthropist. and above all an
honest and pure man. Gen. FISK was
one OF those mea whom the world misses
when they are gone.
Tur following letter from subscriber
o., one OF many OF like compliment
ary nature and speaks for itself:
MorND-vuLE. MARSHAL Co. W. Va,
July e, l>gO.
TO De E'ly0r ~ Pee R.gis'sr
think yeur paper the best nave
ever read for general news. Although
raised in the Republican faith can say
honestly that your paperis the most candid
I ever read.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

Parkersburg business men are making
an effort to secure wire-nail works
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

That excellent Democratic journal
the 1t. Mary's oracle. has grown into
an eight column sheet. The oracle VIII
be newsicr. brighter and ADLER than ever
hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

Parkersburg is threatened with a
water famine. Detective Mehen was
around notifying consumers to be as
careful and economical as possible as
there is trouble with the machinery at
the pumping station which will take
several days to Straighton out. For
some days the pumps have failed to
work properly and not enough water
could be pumped to supply the demand
and the amount forced through to the
reservoirs was becoming very limited
until it became necessary to stop the
pumps Observation-Disclosures sent
mat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
ztr,p ASpertis suents.

UTAyTED-A GOOD GIRL. APPLY At 50
w South Front street. 1ylOq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10
WEST VIRGINIA.
BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL AND P2ilIl,AL NEWS
OF The SITE
Briefly Photographed AM 1,nnetsd OR-A New
Enterprise If lm2lhlr:s-NswsPaPsr
Changes -PlEtcai Nct2s and
Gossip.

One Of the most important enterprises
ever undertaken in West Virginia has
been recently begun by that much
malgned Octopus. the Standard Oil
Company. 1t is nothing less than the
construction Of gigantic pipe line SyS-
TEN. connecting the Eureka, Manning
ton and Dolls Run oil fields with each
other and with the great S0uth Penn
pipe line. Surveys are nov being made
along the proposed lines, and the COM
pany has recently purchased 100 acres
of land near Morgantown, on the +. NJ.
x =. railroad, which will be the size Of
the chief pumping station. Enormous
tanks will be erected. and through the
six inch pipe leading from them, the
golden product of West Virginia
oil wells will begin its
long Journey over the mountains and TO
the seaboard. The cost of the whole
system will be in the hundreds Of thouS-
ands Of dollars. The enterprise will
prove a powerful stimulus TO the deyel-
opment Of oil territory, and is evidence
that the Standard at least has abound
ing confidence in the West Virginia oil
fields
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

nor REST-BAKERY. GOOD LOCATION.
II Cheap rent. Inquire at his office.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

The people Of Kanawha county seem
to have had enough Of their high and
mighty county court. This august Re
publican body was not content with fall
styling the returns, stultifying itself
and openly dcfying the Supreme Court
in the Congressional and Gubernatorlal
recounts. but insisted on conducting the
internal affairs OF the county in an
equally lawlesS aud high-handed man
ner. The result was that load OF
debt was piled up, while important I'M
were entirely neglected.
The august body will lose some OF It's
when it hears from the peo-
pie next November.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

N,yANTED-GIKl.S For GENERAL House
w work. No charges Tor place. EMPLOY
MENT IL REAU. Ugh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

The veteran editor, Col. Il. I. Har-
low. is being prominently mentioned
for the House of Delegates in Green
brier county. Col. Harlow Is gentle
man of distinguished ability, of broad
and liberal mind, and sterling Demo
crat. The Democracy of Greenbrier
would honor themselves in choosing him
as their Representatives.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

A truce has been declared in the cruel
but bloodlosS war that has been raging
between the Tucker Pioneer and DAVIS
CITY Times. 1t is to be hoped that
enough pin feathers have been left IN
the white wings o. peace to allow de-
cent flap or two over the happy settle
ment of the conflict.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-07-10

The Tucker Pioneer says that two
thirds of the people of ST. George are
ON the sick list. and attributes the I'M
usual prevalence Of disease TO the lithy
condition OF the streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

Hands Across the Sea-" a melo-
drama of the modern Anglican stamp,
written by Mr.. Henry Pettitt, author
of 1.-THE World" and part author of
other successful pieces, win be pro-
duced at the Academy of Music next
week. Mr.. Pettitt, in Hands Across
the Sea, y shows that his hand has not
forgot it's cunning, for with nothing
really novel except some of the stage
effects. he has made a play that is
very interesting and full of exciting
scenes and situations, a stage story
that catches on here just as we'll as in
London, because of the really human
spirit that pervades the work.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-08

in, should he get the nomi-
nation this spring. He does it with
an efronrery which shows a certain
cynical courage, The appointment of
James Seaman to a place under the
Mayors Tax Commission is the latest
case in point.
But it will not do, Mr.. Mayor. If
you rely on falsified returns this time
you lean on a broken reed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-08
For the French Law school.

The annual masquerade ball for the
benefit OF and under the auspices Of the
trustees OF the French Lay School on Cen
trial avenue occurred last night at Pohl-
mann's. 1t was attended by a large com
pany, including representatives Of all the
prominent French families of the Heights
and Hoboken, and delegations from
FRENCH military and benevolent associa-
tions OF New York.
There were many elegant costumes and
toilets exhibited, and the characters on
the floor were of every variety. The ball
was Il happy, successful event, and the
proceeds viii be Of material aid to the
worthy school.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1890-03-08
A Suit About Ctoaks.

The case OF Faist, a wholesale clothing
dealer, against Henry Skif. was argued
before Judge Douglas in the First Dis
mony adduced il appears that Skif
bought a bill of goods from Faist.
amongst which were some cloAks valued
at $50. Skif claimed that the cloaks were
not what he ordered and he sent them
them back by the expressman, but Faist
refused to receive them, and Faist
brought suit for 500. The cloaks are now
does not want them. Decision was re-
served.