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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-06
His Way

An Incident that Is narrated Of Gen.
eral Mcclellan sheds hight on the ques-
ton so often asked Why did his SOL
diers love him so dearly:
When the Army of the Potomac left
Harrison Landing it marched to New
port News, along the north bank of the
James river The advance division be-
gan its march early in the morning Of
Aug. Is, but the rear division did not
move out of camp until o'clock in the
afternoon of the same day
Just at dusk a creek was reached. II
must he crossed. according TO southern
custom, by tUrdlng or by single log
by the roadside The soldiers. disliking
TO fill their shoes with water. were try
ing to cross on this single log. which of
course caused an obstruction to those
behind and really put the rear of the
army IN danger
Soon several officers rode up and took
in the situation There was need of
more haste One of the officers called
out.
Wade right through. my men: wade
rlSnt thrOnSn
Some surly fellow trcr the ranks
growled out
Wade through yourself, and see how
you like it.
No sooner mad he spoken than the
officer dismounted and waded through
the creek 1t was then discovered that
the officer was General George B. Nc
Clellan
The soldiers gave him hearty cheer
plunged into the creek. and afterward
the point was passed more rapidly four
abreast
The general might have reprimanded
the soldier--lndeed, he might have had
him arrested and dealt with severely
But under the circumstances he did Just
the right thing he went where he asked
his men to go; and his men were glad to
go where he led Youths Companion
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SnperStitiOus Signs.

Two well known and energetic Detroit
merchants. who, though rivals in bust
ness. are good friends and fond Of each
others society, We're coming down town
one morning and the conversation
turned upon popular superstitiOns, when
one of them stepped off the sidewalk to
avoid passing under a ladder
What did you do that for?" asked the
one who walked right along under it.
NJ don't know exactly" replied the
other doubtfully.
"Superstitious, suppose"
Il suppose so.
well" banteringly, I'm not that
kind don't believe in signs and what
they express.
mo kind?' with a faint smile.
Nary a sign, with confidence.
Il thought so.
why did You say that"
Because | think so, that's why. And
so would any other man who read that
great big sign you've got up over your
store inscribed, The Best Goods in
Town for the Least Money"
oh" laughed the other one, and he
took him III behind the first Indian they
met and gave him II fine cigar as brain
tonic.-DetrOit Free Press.
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All hut One.

A shipload of fine horses was con-
signed from Calcutta to Bombay. under
the charge of Il very honest bat some
what dull agent in the employ of an East
India company While the horses We're
being landed at the slip, they managed
to break away from the men in charge,
and ran like wild animals through the
the city
The agent caught one of them, and
mounting him. gave chase. After sew
eral hours of exciting work. with the
help of his men, he had captured all but
one of the horses, as he counted them.
Finally he made his reluctant way to
the superintendent office to give an ac-
count of the matter The superintend
ent came to the door and listened to the
story
And you say there were l24 horses in.
and you have eighty of them in the
company's stables and forty-three back
in the steamer temporarily"
Yes sir, all safe but one, and we
cannot find him anywhere"
What is that horse you are riding?
Have you counted him." asked the super.
intendent
well. am an ass? OF course this is
one of em! And the agent rode off in
disgust, while the superintendent roared
with laughter. London Tit-Blts.
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How. Where and When Accidents Occur

How. Where and When Accidents Occur.
To the question as to when, where,
and how accidents occur. the only gen.
eral answer that can be given is When
they are least expected The CONNER
cial traveller who ENSURES because he is
exposed TO danger while on the rail
draws indemnity for an injury received
while winding Il clock The dentist
who endeavorS to protect himself against
possible personal INJURY while using his
tools is disabled by cinder in his eye
1t Is TO be noted. however. that more ac-
cidents IN proportion TO population &C.
cur In the south the southwest and the
west than III the northern. the middle
and the eastern states The older and
more closely settled portions Of the coun-
try are the safer ones. As to the times
and seasons. lnidwlnter. with its icy
sidewalks, and midsummer, with its
great variety of outdoor occupations,
are especially prolific of accidents
James K. Pitcher in Forum.
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Left His Crown.

BERLIN, Oct. 6. - The King of
Wurtemberg died at six O'Clock this
morning.
Karl 1, King of Wurtemberg, had
been i'll for some time past. His con-
dition became so critical last night
that the last rites of the church were
administered, and he died this morn
ing. He was horn March 9Th, 1923,
and assembled the throne in 1854. He
was married to the Grand Duchess
Olga, daughter of the late Emperor
Nicholas, of Russia.
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PROGRAMME
FOR THE CELEBRATION OF
GERMAN DAY
At San Antonio, October, 9, 10
and u, 1891.

FIRST DAY:
P. m.-Grand Street Pageant of
I6 Decorated Floats and Escorts.
5 p. m.-Promenade Concert in the
Grove of Central Garden.
8 p. m.-Mammoth Pyrotechnical
Display and Instructive Tab
leauX, under the supervision of
Professor John Beckmann. Con-
tinuation of Concert.
SECOND DAY:
10 m.-Grand Entertainment for
Old and Young. Grand Volks-
fest and Accompanying Concert
until 8 p. m. at Central Garden.
s p. m.-Opening of the Grand
Concert by the Orchestra of the
Feast; 40 Piece under the leader
ship of the celebrated musical di-
rector, Mr.. Carl Beck. The
Intermission will be devoted to
Grand Tableau Exhibitions.
THIRD DAY:
10 a. m.-Continuation of General
Entertainments at Central Gar
den.
1. p. m.-Opening of the Second
Grand Concert at the Central
Garden by Carl Beck S Orchestra
of 40 pieces.
p. m.-Grand Night Pageant of
the Decorated Floats with Color
ed Light.
10 p. m.-Grand Ball at all the
halls in the city.
THE PROCESSION:
In which Four Corps will partici-
pate, will be divided into Eight
Divisions.
SPECIAL RAILROAD RATES:
Have been secured at the following
reduction on all roadside per
mile the round trip, at distances
up TO 80 miles; 5000 the round
trip for distance between $50 and
200 miles; sc per mile for the
round trip for distances over zoo
miles.
BUREAU OF INFORMATION:
A Bureau cheerfully given all In
formation concerning the celebra,
ton, lodging, hotel rates, etc,
have been established at ]. E.
Jacobson, No. East Houston
Street.
| Central Committee German American
Day Association:
EDGAR SCHRAMM, President.
EMIL HIM, Secretary
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Photographers.

A. N. Galloway,
Best pictures in the city; No 4I3 East
Houston Street.
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GAl nAUhDlNAhl lNDUGbMENIS
THIS WEEK.
Nothing like these bargains Not
one of the following articles but what is
worth third more money.
Bargain No.
that ordinarily sell for 45c and SOC pair choice pair
Bargain No. 2.
On front centre pieces imported doublefod
snngs double fold flannel plaids and French pid
stripes All at 27c yard Great bargain.
Bargain No. 3.
Hnety,six pieces handsome pushes
and desirable fall shades Notwithstanding the advanced
Bargain No. a.
pieces very of flannel boadcoh and
cot sutng full "a inches wide and guaranteed the
Bargain No. s.
24O dozen extra quality imported English pins
usual price, this week 4c. paper.
Bargain No. 6.
wool flannel plaids suitable for ladies coats and
Jackets and children dresses Soc, ordinarily WOLFsONS Price
Bargain No. 7.
size competitors quality them only s
Bargain No. 8.
gre chance to buy Zoe Soc towels damak and
this week
Bargain No. g.
Ten fall caicoes,
at 5 IL and &c, WOLFSONS Price 3 12c yard.
BargainENo. 10.
One hundred extra quality all linen napkins, full 5S
and sold usually for Dozen this weeks price
Bargain No.
90 dozen knoed fringe Terry tides in
sorted designs sold for less than &c. this week 1c EACH
Bargain No. II.
The GREATEST shoe bargain City.
Three Styles OPERA Half Opera and Common
kid satin facing inferior shoes sold for 50 in this
city to-day sizes 2to s, OUR PRICE So.
Many other Bargains this Week at
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First-ClaSS Saloons.

Ed. DieSSelhorst'S Saloon,
"A w. Commerce, opp. Groos' bank.
Fine Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Lunch
counter attached.
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GRAND MILLINERY

Opening positively place THURSDAY and FRIDAY
OCTOBER which time will present the most
elegant all the advanced styles This
hats but the smaller Hats Toques
Bonnets nd Turbans will hold their popularity.
This greater than usual and the attrac
than before AS usual PARIS PATTERNS
creations the novelties quite closely
in selecting millinery certainly
Will your advantage to wait for opening, remember
October LIST and 2nd.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-10-06

DIR. A. Diaz, Mexican physician,
Office San Pedro drug store. Tel. 269.
Consultation 10 poor people free. I'm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
join the +. w. Baumer & Co. Piano Club.
Resolutions of Respect,

At a special meeting OF the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, Division No. ,, Of Mar
tins Ferry, o., held at their hall on Sun
day. April 10, 1891, the following resolu
lions were adopted;
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Almighty
God to take out of this world our brother
Martin Joyce, who was dear TO every mem
Der of this Division, on account Of his hon
orable, manly and upright disposition
be IL
Resolred, That in the death Of this dear
brother, this Division has lost an efficient
and active member.
Resolved. That our earnest sympathies
20 out to the bereayed wife and family OF
the departed, and we commend them TO the
loving heart OF our Redeemer, who doeth
all things well.
Resolred. That our charter be draped In
crane for thirty days, and that the fOregC
ing resolutions be spread upon the minutes
OF the Division and a copy transmitted Il
the wife and family OF our deceased
brother. WILLIAM O'NEILL,
PATRICK MCDoNoUGH,
LARRY O'CoNNEL,
CLEAN MCCABE,
Committee
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
struggling up LIES Rugged Rm

With youth. vigor, ambition and an indomitable
will 10 help US. Is no such grieyous matter, but
lettering down again. afflicted by the ailments
which beset old hge-our backs bent with lum-
bago. our elastic muscles and joints stih aud
painful. is a woeful piece Of business. For the
ipsrmities which the decline Of life too often
,-i,,s Uost.tter's stomach Bitters is hcneh-
cont source OF relief. mitigating >olace always
~ be- depended upon. No regulating tonic
evolved hv botanic medical discovery IS SO well
calculated so thoroughly able. but without IN
i'.tts and IN. convalesceut-to rcSuScitate the
vitality of a frame which time and physical de-
cline have impaired as this Kidney and blad-
der weakness nd disorder, costiyeuess maiarial
complaints, dyspepsia Aud rheumausm are
sr-,r., me bodily sfHictions which this sterling
recuperant aud regulator overcomes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

Chapline street NJ. E. Church. An inter
esting programme Of music and recitations
was rendered. in which the following young
ladies took part: Estelle McNash, Lille
Allen, Eva Conrad, May Rose and Nora
Bowman. Rev. c. NJ. Afford gave an in
teresting address at the conclusion OF the
programme and brief remarks were also
made by Editor F. A. Taylor, OF the Quest,
and others.
The seventy-second anniversary OF the
organization Of the first lodge OF the /. y.
O. F., will be observed tomorrow. Eureka
and Concord lodges will meet at ODD Eel
lows Hall on the South Side, Sunday
morning at ten o'clock, and march In
body to the Wesley NJ. +. Church, wneTe
the pastor. Rev D. L. Ash, will preach an
appropriate sermon, taking for his subject,
Am | NV Brothers Keeperi' The other
local lodges have been invited to partlci-
nate in the exercises, and large number
will attend.
The special revival services at the Disci-
ples Church continue. with no abatement
In the interest manifested The meetings
are well attended and cannot fail 10 be
fruitful Of good results. Prof..
bowling, of Bethany College, last night
preached a sermon on stepping Up
ward" Tonight his theme will be step
ping Downward He will also occupy
! The pulpit at the services on Sunday. In
the morning he will preach on Prayer,
and his evening subject will be The
Swellings of the Jordan"
The annual convention of the Woman's
! Missionary Society of the General Lynod
of the English Lutheran Church, will be
held at Canton, Ohio, on May u
TO I5 Delegates from all over
the country will be In attendance, in
Guiding some from the English Lutheran
| Church here. The growth of this organi-
zation during the eleven years of its exist
ence has been Wonderful. Last year slOO-
900 was expended for missionary work,
including the erection OF several churche s.
In response TO call issued by the Young
Peoples Societies Of Christian Work
ers, of Steubenville, most interesting
meeting was held at the Opera House in
that city on Thursday evening Of this
week, at which were represented four
teen societies, including all the Presby-
terrain, Methodist, Congregational and
Christian "Endeavors'' and Leagues
and other church organizations. The pur-
pose OF the meeting was the formation
of young Peoples Christian Union,
OF Steubenville, to unite with similar
unions along the Ohio river, should such
be found, TO be called the "Youug Peo-
pies Christian Union Of the Ohio Valley
which could be extended indefinitely TO
Young Peoples Union of the United
States and the world at large, If its work
warranted il. 1t is the desire at present
10 get all the church organizations between
Pittsburg and Wheeling in the new union,
and all such organizations have been com
municated with, with that end in view.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
A Bargain Struck.

The condemnation proceedings com.
menced by City Solicitor Riley, on behalf
of the city, against Miss Miller, the owner
of the piece Of vacant ground at the north
end of the Market street bridge, have been
stopped, the owner having agreed to deed
twenty feet OF land to the city, In consider,
alton OF the city putting in the stone wall
according to the plans prepared by the
CITY Engineer This settles the matter,
and work has been commenced by Paige,
Carey 4 Co., the contractors, and il will
be pushed right along.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
The Sunday Reristor.

To-morrows edition of the SUNDAY
REGISTER will contain number OF special
features, one being Of SURPRISING interest
10 citizens of Wheeling The fourth Of the
series Of war papers from the pen Of Mr..
McClelland will be printed, the subject
being the second DAVIS fighting at Win
chester, participated In by many West Vir-
ginia troops. The scenes of the day will
be graphically portrayed, and there will be
some personal sketches Of well-known peo-
pie. Other articles of much interest will
be printed, together VITA the Associated
Press news, and all the happenings Of the
city and neighborhood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

Songs in the House OF Our Pilgrimage
will be the theme of DR. Cunningham as
course on Sabbath evening. in the First
PRESBYTERIAN Church, in connection with
the monthly praise service. The hymns to
be sung by the congregation aud the solos
and anthems of the choir will be in har-
mony with the subject. This established
monthly service is popular, rs is manifest
bv the large number of strangers who are
always present.
An interesting meeting was held last
evening by the Epworth League OF the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

About o'clock Thursday afternoon PEG.
pie in the vicinity OF the Fourth ward
school house heard LOUD repBrt, as of a
musket or other large gun, and moment
later there was sound of broken glass in
the school house An examination Of the
building was made by the police yesterday
and il was found that the missile, whatever
it was, had broken pane of glass, making
a round hole an inch in diameter, in third
story window and had then plowed along
a board partition with great force making
a large grove. The missile could not be
found, however.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
Funeral of MIR. John Johnston.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. John Johns
ton took place from the family residence on
Vermont street, Island, yesterday after,
noon, at 3 O'clock and were very largely
attended by the relatives and friends oil
the deceased. The services were con,
Quoted by Rev. j. I. Mcclure, pastor OF
the United Presbyterian Church, and
were particularly impressive. The pal
bearers were Messrs. James McAdams, S.
Kosler. S. p. Parker, c. Wood, p. Prince
and VIM. Imhoff The interment was al
Mt. Wood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

John Hahn, an employee Of the Wheeling
Steel works, who lives opposite the River
side, in Benwood, was severely injured in
an accident, yesterday morning, about
half-past seven o'clock. He was assisting
two other employees in loading car with
metal The car was standing on high
trestle. In some manner the car upset, and
Hahn jumped upon pile of pig iron, cut
ting cash over his left eye, dislocating
his left wrist, and bruising him generally.
He was taken TO his home where DR.. L.
NJ. Haskins dressed his wounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

TO-DAY so tan and black, all-woo
Blazers, with cord and tassels, at So. %
At Al. 40, sl.9S. $3.50, $500, and up
TO $1,000, choice line Of Jackets and
blazers made from camel's hair anC
clay material. Ii. bMSHElMER.
Is and 90 Eleventh Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
Join the F. w. Baumer & Co. Piano Club
Prices blown Sky High.

Values scattered TO the four winds.
$40, Sl2, aud Sl4 mems fine all-woOl
suits reduced to S. 80. In this large as
sortment are CheviotS, Cassimeres,
WorstedS, in dark and light; in truth,
over / 900 mems fine all-woUl suits for
the meaere sum Of 40 30, will startle the
natives. See the hne window display
OF these suits. Not one of these suits
will be charged or sent on approval.
Here's your chance: sales but for one
week only. Come early and secure the
best. KLINE BROTHERS,
Reliable ClothierS, 114O Main st.
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a Matter Closed Up.

As was announced by the REGISTER yes
tefday, settlement has been affected De
tween the Wheeling and Belmont Bridge
Company and the Wheeling Bridge Com
pany, for the piece Of ground along the
north side of Ohio street, desired by the
last named company. Yesterday Ior1nai
order was entered in Part One Of the Cir
cult Court closing the transaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
The Fair Ground Track.

The race track at the State Fair Grounds
will be open for riding and general speed
purposes on and after Monday, and the de-
mand for access TO this popular course
will at last be gratiAed The track has
been put in good order at large outlay Of
time, labor and money, and with continued
good weather will improse right along.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
Join the F. W. banner & Co. Plano Club

RESERVED SEATS placed on sale this
morning at Houses music store for the
musical and dramatic performance,
Tuesday. April 2sth, under the manage
ment OF Frank Hennig, for benefit Of
City Hospital
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

Ladies' D0ngola Hand Turns, $3.50.
Ladies' Dongola Flexible Sole, $500.
Ladies Dongola Button Flexible;
81 80.
Ladies oxford Ties, Plain and Patent
Leather. Tipped, Opera, aud Common
Sense. Sl.ON.
The largest stock and greatest variety
in Wheeling 10 select from.
j. II. LOCKE & Co.
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Chilly of ManusIauPher.

The trial OF Frank Kingery, for killing
Allen Tighlman, was resumed in Part Two
of the Circuit Court, Judge Campbell, yes
terday. The State finished the presenta-
tiou of evidence early in the day,
and it did not take long for the defense TO
make out its case of self.defense. The ar
guments were comparatively brief, and the
case was given to the jury about half-past
four in the afternoon. After being out
about an hour, the jury returned with a
verdict of involuntary manslaughter. A
motion was at once made to discharge the
defendant, on technical grounds, and this
will be argued at future day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

The seventy. second anniversary OF the
institution of Odd Fellowship in America
will be fifty observed at Odd Fellows Hall
this evening, varied programme having
been provided, in which Rev. Ash, Miss
Mollie Sims, Mrs. Oscar Seeley, Miss
Annie T. Star, c. T. Reed, Mr.. Chas.
Zulauff, Miss Jones and others will take
part.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
TIE NEWS OF THE DAY.
Sauire Davis Court.

Chas. Lee, colored, accused G. Cole, also
colored, of writing obscene letters TO DIS
fourteen ear-old daughter, and yesterday
afternoon attacked him upon. the street
He then surrendered himself TO squire
Davis, and was fined 50 and costs, winch
he paid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
Deeds Of Transfer Left for Record Yester-


day.
The following transfers OF real estate
were left for record at Clerk Hooks
office yesterday:
Deed made April p, 1891, by Mary j.
Walther and others to H. L. Walther, for
fractional lot No. 81 and the north 20 feet
Of lot No. 30 on the west side Of Jacob
street. in Caldwells addition. Consider
alton, $4,000.
Deed made March :, 1857, by Joanna {.
Tappan and $. J. Tappan, her husband,
and others to Sarah c. Chamoda, for lot
No 1 in square No. 4, in Churchilrs addi-
ton No. .. Consideration, 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

Miss SEGFRIED, the popular soprano
with the New York Symphony Club,
has a powerful and sweet voice, and at
all times under perfect control. Seats
can be reserved at the Y. NJ. c. A.
building for Monday nights concert.
Tickets. 50 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25

The Wheeling Bakery fine breads are
on exhibition and for sale by all the
principal grocers in the city to-day. If
your prefer the best you should insist
on having their popular brands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
nislncafed His Knee.

About three o'clock yesterday morning,
Allen NJ. Steen. a machinist employed at
the Riverside plant, in Benwood, and
whose home is at 1910 Jacob street, dislo-
Gated his left knee, by falling from plat
form to the ground He was taken to his
home. and DR. Haskins OF Benwood, re-
duced the fracture.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-04-25
Peculiar
TO Itself

1t will cure, when in the power of medicine.
Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Blood Poisoning.
Cancerous and all other Humors, Malaria.
Dyspepsia. BllousncSs, Sick Headache,
Catarrh, rheumatism, and al difficulties
with the Liver and Kidneys.
It overcomes That Tired Feeling. Creates m
Appetite, and gives great mental, nerve.
bodily. and digestive strength.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists.
81; six for s.. Prepared only by c. L. Hood
g. Co., Apothecarles, Lowell, Mass.
Nh. Ifyou decide 10 take Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla do not be induced TO buy any other.