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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

/ the angle being, in point Of fact, but
AZ per cent.
Tue Wheeling Bridge Company, own
ing both the main channel bridge and
the handsome structure spanning
Back" river, which has heretofore
been described and illustrated In
these columns, and which has
been open to the public for nearly
two months, was the outgrowth OF
a realization on the part of number
of energetic capitalists, that there were
not the facilities for rapid and easy
communication between the towns on
the Ohio side of the river and this city,
desirable from a number Of points or
view. After much consultation in an
informal way, an understanding was ar
rived at between the promoters OF the
new enterprise and the Wheeling Rail
way Company, and as result
of this, the Wheeling Bridge
Company was organized formally
on the twenty-eighth OF May,
! 1889. Captain John Mcclure was elect
ed President, J. EiwOod Hughes Secre-
tary, and L. c. Bayha Treasurer. Sub
scriptionS to a capital stock of $4,000
were secured, and plans having been
drawn up, a location chosen, and con-
siderable amount of preliminary busl-
ness in the nature of purchases OF prop
erty, etc, gone through with, con-
tract was awarded to the firm Of Ferris
& Kaufman, Of Pittsburg, for the erec-
tion Of both bridges, for the sum or
S452, 900. This sum, and about 500, 600,
expended for real estate, represents
the cost OF the two structures.
This contract was let March s,
1890. and in the following month the
firm began work on the "Back" river
bridge They followed this by break
| ing ground for the main bridge in June,
1890, and work has since been prosecu-
ted whenever the weather would per-
nit, the "Back" river bridge having
been completed about September 1st, OF
this year. The masonry, comprising
about 100, 900 cubic feet in all, was done
by Jolly Bros, the superstructure was
made by the Keystone Bridge Company,
of Pittsburg, and the Youngstown
Bridge Company, Of Youngstown, o.,
and the erection, flooring and
painting by the firm of Baird Bros, who
performed similar service for the Bridge
and Terminal Company. 1t was the ex-
press stipulation with all these con-
tractors, under the general contract,
that the work and material was to be OF
the best possible description, and this
has been fulfilled in an admirable man
ner. The officers OF the Company re-
main as at first chosen, except that Cap
tain John Mcclure resigned the Presl-
dency short time ago, and was chosen
Vice-President, and Mr. Henry Schmul-
bach was chosen President in his stead.
The extreme length Of the bridge, not
taking into account about six feet where
the ends rest upon and overlap the
abutments, IS 1919 feet, and the total
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
The Foot Ball Game.

The game Of foot ball between the W..
& J. team and similar organization
from Geneva college at Little Wash
ington to-day promises to be Of a most
exciting and interesting character.
The local college eleven has in previous
games depended greatly on the weight
of the individual members. In this con-
test, however, they will be compelled
to resort to the tricks and other tactics
OF the game, for the Geneva's are about
as heavy as is the W. & j. club.
The local eleven will consist of the
following players: Deahl, center rush;
Mckee, right guard; Helper, left guard;
Freeman, right tackle; ROwand, left
tackle; Orr, right end; Irwin, left end;
Anderson, right half back; Barnhart,
left half back; REIN, quarter back;
Hurst, full back; substitutes, Sterrett,
Giffen, Thompson, Logan and johnson,
The game will occur on the athletic
grounds aud will be begun at two
o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
DIED.

MALBY-At wichita, Kansas, on Monday.
October H. 1901, GRANT FRANK MALBY, aged %
years, months and IS days.
Funeral at 8 p. m. to-day from the residences
Of his father-in-law, DR.. John Cooke. Bridge
port, o. Interment at Linwood. Friends in
vited.
GOSHORN-Friday October %, 1891. at o:2s
q. m, WILLIAM S. GosHoRS. in his 18th year.
Funeral from his late residence, No. s6 Main
street. Sunday aftefhoon, October 18th, st S:S
o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Inter
meDt at Mt Wood cemetery.
CARROLL-0n Fridsy. October %. 1921, st I!
O'Clock noon, Mrs. SARAH CARROLL, aged 8
years
Funeral notice hereafter.
GOUDY-On Friday, October @. 1921, st 6:Sl
o'clock g. m at his residence in the city OF
Bridgeport, o., Mr.. ANDREW GoUpY, ST., aged
IS years.
Funeral from his fase residence this (satur.
day. afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. Friends OF the
family are invited TO attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters Of Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.
! OPERA HoUsE-Miss Irene Kent in "The
Child Of Destiny"
/ GRAND OPERA HoUsE-The New Peck's Bad
Boy Company.
THERE were no cases in Police Court,
yesterday morning.
/ ANNIE KELLY, drunk, was arrested
by Officer Herbert last night.
{ WAREHoUsEMEN' UNION will give a
grand bail at Turner Hall, Thursday,
, November Sd.
Four police have been detailed to be
present at the opening OF the new Island
bridge this morning.
THE Council Committee on Claims
was to have met yesterday evening, but
! it failed TO get quorum.
THE farmers are now finishing up
their corn harvest. When it is finished
their work will have been completed
| for this season.
A MARRIAGE license was issued yes
terday to Louis Bauer, native OF Ger
many, aged %, and Mary Schoffer, q
native of Germany, aged 80.
THE Council Committee on Finance
men last evening, and recommended
that City Collector White be paid $3.50
commissions on taxes collected.
ELECTRIC motor d jumped the track
at Forty-second street yesterday morn
ing and succeeded In getting across the
track, delaying cars for long time.
TIVE South Side gentlemen are eX-
perimenting with an electro plating ap-
paratus with view TO establishing a
business in the Eighth ward.
ALICE LEE, one-year-old girl living
in the Sixth ward, had her hand badly
burned by pulling over hot cup OF cof-
fee yesterday morning. The wounds
were dressed at Coleman's pharmacy.
THERE will be a number Of new faces
in the Eclipse Base Ball Club next
season, as quite a number OF the present
team will be found in the professional
ranks. George Westlake, the captain
and manager of the LaGrande, Oregon,
club, of the Pacific Interstate League,
has accepted the terms of E. Westlake,
Hanlon, Neeves, Young. Daniels, Cargo,
G.. Carey and j. Carey, OF the home
team for next season. 1t is likely that
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NEED OF REFORM.
Crying Necessity for Some shelter for
UnfOrtunates.

Crying Necessity for Some shelter for
Unfortunates.
There is a great necessity, in this
community, for some means Of reliev-
ing the cases Of distress found by the
police in their rounds or which are
brought to the City Hall.
Hardly a day goes by, but that some
one. man, woman or child, does not
come to the police headquarters, with
tut money. hungry, often sick or suffer
ing from injuries, and without the po-
lice department being in any way
obligated TO take care Of them, the Of
icers find the unfOrtunates upon their
hands. None Of the organized charities
OF the city seem TO fill the bill in this re-
gard, and County Commissioners are not
often available in the emergency, being
engaged in business or asleep in bed st the
times the relief is most needed. A case
in point is that of Mrs. Cunningham,
the woman who, with five small chill
dren, came 20 the City Hall couple OF
DAYS ago. There was no place about
the building fit 10 keep the family In,
there was no money to lodge them at a
hotel or boarding house, and they could
not be turned out of doors. The police
provided food, and gave the family the
use OF n basement room, IS being the
only thing they could do. aud then nOti-
fed somo charitable ladies, but Of
course, these could not well respond
until the next day. In all twelve meals
were furnished this family by the city,
and In addition the officers contributed
money, aud yesterday the unfortupates
were furnished transportation to Park
ersburg by the Commissioners.
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Total. Observation-Disclosures. ......... 20l2
The channel span is ninety feet above
low water mark, and from It's west end
the grade is uniformly Az per cent. to
Penn street. The bridge proper is
thirty-eiGht feet wide, this being mar
rowed to about thirty-fve feet on the
viaduct, but there is still the same
amount Of room for the public on the
viaduct as upon the bridge, the massive
supports for the superstructure taking
up about three feet of space on the
bridge. The arch over the channel
span Is 81 feet above the roadway. Each
pier supporting the channel span con-
tains IS, 900 cubic feet of masonry Of the
best description, and the piers are very
secure as to foundations, the east one
being upon hard pan, beneath tho
gravel OF the river bed, and the west
bedded, like the piers of the
union railway bridge, upon founda-
tion Of spiles, timber and cement. The
sidewalks are wide and roomy and the
roadway ample for any possible amount
Of travel. A handsome two-story toll
house has been built at the east end of
the bridge, provided with all necessary
business accommodations for the toll
keepers and the Company, these includ
ing an apartment for the Board OF d.
rectors, west OF the toll-keeper's Office
Two tracks for the running Of cleo
trio cars have been laid to and across
the bridge, connecting with the main
downtown line of the system on Main
street, and with the Island system at
Sou tn Penn and Ohio streets, the wires
for the conduct OF the power have been
strung, and yesterday the first car was
run up on the bridge. BY Tuesday, as
has been stated, everything will be in
readiness for the transfer Of passen-
gers.
The Board of Gas Trustees are at work
running temporary pipe over the
bridge for lighting purposes, in accord
ance with the contract signed with the
city, and about twenty gas jets will be
put up, which will be used until the
city electric light system is in working
order, when they will be supplanted by
five electric lights OF 1000 candle power
each.
The approaches to the bridge have
been paved with fire brick, side walks
will be down shortly, and IT only remains
to agree upon name for the new street
formed by the east approach TO the
bridge, and running of Of Main street,
to complete the entire affair in good
shape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
A PLEASANT AFFAIR.

The Pastor of the Chspline Street NJ. f.
Church Surprised by the Epworth
League.
The parsonage OF the Chapline Street
NJ. E. Church was the scene last night
of Joyous assemblage. The members
OF the Epworth League called in body
upon their pastor, Rev. f. n. Lynch.
When all had assembled Mr.. Milliard
Giesey stepped forward, and in a neatly
worded address, presented the pastor
with a handsome mantel clock sur
mounted by large bronze statue. Rev.
Lynch replied in happy vein thanking
the League for their handsome gift, but
more especially for their expressions
and manifestations OF kindly feeling
toward their pastor.
An enjoyable season of music and
conversation followed. Mrs. Alma RYAN
sang a solo in a pleasing manner, and
there was other vocal and instrumental
music.
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Committed to jail.

Mrs. John Bistell was committed to
jail by Justice Ankle, yesterday, to
aW ait the disposition of her case. Chief
Delbrugge had a great chase after the
woman, and finally found her just as he
was about to give up the search and re-
turn 70 West Virginia.
II is limited that on the trial OF this
case some very interesting facts will be
adduced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
Arrested for Stealing

yesterday Chief of Police Mehen, Of
AsifSourg, went before Justice Phil
WIN a warrant sworn out by Levi
man, or Wood county, who alleged
"a September last, In Wood county,
- '- " " bennett alias "COcky" Bennett,
). 100. and John Taylor did him out
" dollars, good and lawful money,
=. manipulating the "Shell" game.
story goes that the three men were
SI'uS the game, and when Altman
.Jeed his wad to bet Taylor
pr ,o1el il and got away with the
~ Taylor has been indicted by
" tol county grand jury, and Ben
~, ~ PROBABLY wanted principally as a
49, against him. he was arrested
save save bail IN the sum Of $500 for his
= In Wood county when the
'>e cones IN.
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New Camp OrganIzed.

Thursday evening Major Edward Gil
lis, OF the First Division, Sons OF Neter-
ans, and Sergeant Burr Watt, went out
to Sherrard and instituted B. b. Dovener
Camp, No. SO, Sons of Veterans, with
fifteen members. The officers chosen
were: Captain, John Meriner; First
Lieutenant, Charles w. Corners; Sec
ond Lieutenant, w. s. BurriS; Chap
lain, James BurriS, First Sergeant, w.
@. Conner; Quarter Master Sergeant, B.
O CarnAhan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
Charged With Robbery.

Yesterday morning the police arrest
ed a colOred woman named Lizzie
Fletcher, on the charge Of stealing
forty dollars belonging to Gem Coyle,
from his boarding house on Chapline
street. The theft occurred about three
weeks ago, the money being taken from
a bank book in the room, TO which, 1t
was claimed, the woman had access.
The evidence against her was purely
circumstantial and after holding her
for a short time she was released.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

Early Thursday night A. B. Ander-
son, postmaster at Brink, Marion cOun-
ty, this State, was knocked down, near
the Etns mill, by two men, who had
followed him from this side OF the river,
and after being terribly beaten, was
robbed OF about five hundred dollars in
bills. He was found some time after
wards, in bad condition, and was taken
to Bridgeport and put to bed at the
Sherman House, where DR.. Shuttle
worth attended him. Yesterday even
ing he was still in bed, but was dom
fairly we'll. The police have been furn
ished with description Of the two men,
and arrests are expected in q short
time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
Great Record.

Chief Of Police Mehen, Of Parkers-
burg, who was in the city yesterday,
has a great reputation as a terror to
criminals. Up to date he has sixty-hve
men in the MOundsville penitentiary,
seven in the Pennsylvania penitentiary,
and six or eight in Ohio. He keeps a
memorandum Of their names, crimes,
length Of term, etc, all classified, and
is full Of valuable information relating
10 the criminals in this portion OF the
country.
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THE NEWS OF THE DAY.
APnInmI Accident.

r. V. Rose, car cleaner on the Ohio
River railroad, met with painful acct
dent on Thursday. He was working
upon a car when in some manner he
was thrown to an adjoining car, alight-
ing upon his shoulders. He was taken
10 the office Of DR.. BrannOn, who rem
dered the necessary medical aid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
"Now THERE RE OFF"
Another Meet of the Crack Steppers
Booked for Thursday.

bOOke0 luz AhNASNoy'
Such was the interest taken in the
recent contest of the local flyers at the
State Fair Grounds, that number OF
the well-known lovers of horse flesh are
now getting up big meet OF the speed
ers for next Thursday. There will
probably be nine or ten of the best
animals in the city OF the scene, and it
Is understood that several are in care
full preparation for the event.
The programme will probably be
varied as much as possible and the
features Of the afternoon cannot fail TO
attract large numbers OF spectators.
The judges and other officers have not
been selected as yet, but probably will
be the first of the week. For some
time now there has been good natured
rivalry among local horse owners, and
considerable interest centers in the
event. It is expected that the races OF
next Thursday will determine who owns
the "git-there" beast OF Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
STOLEN Property Recovered.

Yesterday Officer ScallY recovered
from a Second ward pawn shop q coat
and vest stolen from man named VIII
liams, in the First ward, and a pair OF
trousers stolen from a Mr.. McGown.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
Re Isin Great Request.

~ 'GOAS as though Joe Schell, who is
s,,r "a jan at Parkersburg, was in
y" oad shape, so far as regain
III. MS liberty IN short while
,,OIlIstrned. Besides three cases
N 'DoOery which have been gath
pro Y against him in Parkersburg,
n, - = good evidence for the state
T. ~ sua. ne was concerned in the rob-
i. - e1e store Of A. & S. Thistle,
u ss 40 ,llie' about a year ago. he is
\ 1870 70 nave played a leading role
'''0oE9 at Pomeroy, and the Ohio
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
Robbery az Rrldcenort.

>'Ae time Thursday night burglars
cred the residence Of Elmer Neon
gay aud chlOroiormed Mrs. Neon
KY Mrs Harris, her grandmother,
wi. Harris. They ranSacked the
'' thoroughly, securing $3.50 in
7y' Quo did not take anything else,
'ao'y for fear of being arrested and
property found on them. Elmer
el'uauchy is now on a trip West,
,ne thieves were probably aware Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
S1OO Reward!

We, the undersigned, will
pay 500 reward for informa-
tion leading to the arrest and
conviction of the person or
persons who assaulted Chas.
Graham, driver for Michael
Reilly, on Chapline street,
Friday, October %.
COM. WHOLESALE GR0CERS.
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shn In .IaiI.

.H0y Camick, the Bellaire youth who
accused Of having one wife too many,
... ia Jail az st. Clairsville, with the
t.uty that he will remain there un-
Monday, at least. Chief of Police
ben, Of Petersburg, went out 10 st.
Hy.I.e, yesterday morning, but the
n was set up by the defense that
TEX was not the man who was want
and be was remanded by Judge
2gs until Mehen could produce addi-
-4, evidence. The Parkersburg Chief
I-' over 20 this city, and left for
.-e late in the afternoon. The case
I" oe reopened Monday morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
FUNERAL NOTICE.
OPENING OF NEW BRIDGE.

Our New Main Channel Bridge viii be open
for foot travel and the inspection OF the public
on Saturday sud Sunday, Oct "a and Ocs 70.
No toll will be collected on these days and ey-
cry one Is cordially invited 90 cross.
The bridge Will BE- regularly opsn for trsuic
on and after Tuesday Oci. s7h. and we solicit
sbsre OF patronage commemorate WIN our
position WHEELING BRIDGE co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

authorities want to get hold of him
when they are through with him on
this side Of the river.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

Our $500 Mems fine calf seamless
Caters are the best value in the world.
STONES CASH SHOE STORE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
March eecond.

Kfifor orr Register:
SIR:-Please state in your next issue
on what date Is Ash Wednesday or the
beginning of Lent in 90, and oblige .
subscriber.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

OUR $3.50 Ladies' fine Dongola and
goat button Shoes sre worth $500.
SroNE's CASH SHOE SToRE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
MARRIED.

BR0WN-HEISKELL-A the residence Of
the brides sister, Mrs. Annie II. Burke. on
Wednesday, October u, 1891. by the Rev. ID. A.
Gun bingham, Mr.. Thomas Stephen Brown. OF
Pittsburg. Pa. and MISS sydney OFT Heiskell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

distance covered by the bridge and ap-
proaches, from the west line of Main
street to the east line Of South Penn
street, is 2,012 feet. This distance is
divided as follows:-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
Island Robbery.

Hiram TeaterS, Of the Island, COM
planned at Police headquarters, yester-
day, that James RinkuS, an employe OF
the new bridge company, stole from
Mrs. Noble, al whose house he boarded,
one boys suit Of clothes, money and
jewelry. He is supposed to have left
town. RlnkuS IS five feet in height and
has a front tooth out, and top Of right
ear off. He wore a stiff hat stolen
from Mrs. Mobiles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

Children Cry for Pitchers Cast0rla
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str,u advertisements.

r1oR REYT-oFF1cE RooM-IEQUIRE OF
4 RINEHART 4 TATUM, NO. 1914 Matset
street. oS@f4
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Murderer Wanted.

Chief Delbrugge yesterday received
a telegram from Chief Of Police Weir,
of Altoona, Pa, asking him to arrest
for murder, Edward DOnahue, aged 81,
height FIVE feet eleven inches, sandy
complexion, hair inclined to be red,
front finger Off left hand at first joint,
weight 1-O pOnndS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24
THE NEW BRIDGE

Of the Wheeling Bridge Company, Making
Rapid Transit Between this City and Ohio
Towns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-10-24

7 osT-YoUNG PARRoT-FISDER Will
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Market street. OcSieeH"
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