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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16

an undertaking this was no one can I'M
derstand who Is unacquanted with the stream, deep
and swift-fowing. and the unpropitious noun
famous country surrounding the basin desuheu W
be robbed Of its treasure. Not thousands
but hundreds OF thousands Of dollars were needeo lor
the completion OF such enterprise. 'hJor NC
Laughn's ability fully equal TO this call upon u
he went to London and raised the money In short oror
The success of this attempt alone after weeks or months
Of effort would stamp the man who accomplished II as
one of unusual enterprise, energy, tact ana auorcsS'
What shall be said when is told that WITHIN tnree
DAYS after the Majors arrival In England half million
sterling was pledged to his protect7
Major Mclaughlin, who a New Yorker originally
displayed athletic proves in youth, but ambition ana
the cares of his immense business enterprises have long
since taken him out of the ranks OF active competitors
He exceled as boxer. being at one me Billy" Ed
wards "crack" pupil. Major Mclaughlin is now
director OF the California Athletic Club, an organ
,zation composed In the main of wealthy men, who
believe in encouraging athletics by giving large purses
for champion boxers to compete Ii is from this Cali
forna Athletic Club that the present encouragement
N hghcas boxing all other like organizations
being laid out upon It's lines
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16

race such men as E. Fay. who had had everything his
own way up 10 that time: W. Furguson and Charles
Pfaf His time was 45 minutes and 16 seconds This
was considered extremely fast for foureen-lap track
Then he won threemile at NeNSburg ana fort
night later another ten-mile race, concedlhg TWO
minutes, start 10 each Of his eight competitors and
winning easily in Al minutes and seconds. walton
won every race which he skated In that year. Inc
following winter he started In a twenty five mile
championship race, but was defeated by S. j. Mont
gomory, although the race was supposed 10 lie be-
tween G. d. Phillips and Walton IL was SAID that
either Phillips or Walton could beat Montgomery, but
In this contest there were fifteen other starters, and
the champions expended their energies in beating the
other men, playing themselves out 81 badly that both
had to give up before the finish. Walton won the two
milo championship of 1888 at the Manhattan Athletic
Csrh orounds hut was beatcn by a few feet In ten
mile match race with Phillips shortly afterward. In
,his race Walton who led for nine and onehaf miles
succeeded In mailing number OF new skating records
In 1894 Walton won his trial heat In l50yard race
al Washington Park, Brooklyn, but vas fouled few
Yards from the finish In the final heat when leading.
In January 1885, he won the 1ooyaru chaInpronship
uoI,np new skating record for this distance Of 10 IA
seconds II Is declared that this Is the ony anthenuo
record now for this distance In the winter OF 1887
walton came in second TO Gordon. OF Montreal. In tine
ooo- yard skating championship. lie has also won a
number of prizes the cndcr path between 1857 ana
1887 lie won first prize In the looyau sprint on
the aav that Myers and George contested for the cham
pIonship at the old Polo Grounds maj neat OF o
reward dash race. which WINS Walton's fourth neat
was called dead heat between Mapes' OF ooiuhoh.
College. Dusoomb OF the Brooklyn Athletic Club, and
walton The prize a solid silver vase, which Myers
had won in England, was Won IN the "rinoliS 6y
Walton. Walton has number OF other closely
contested r1 ss ana athlsie Clubs fall rossta being
one OF the winning crew in four-oared sheh race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
How'- Your Liver,

very unnecessary question TO ask a whose skin
d eve,ls are saGrontnted or his tongue too,
"a ,rrd bowels constlpated head bothered with aches
,bt r,b region plagued with uneasy sensations
se YOU may take granted although he may not par
,,cularzo them they among the lnvarisble
Accomplishments OF liver trouble Are they chronicf II
90 you no sure he does not MS he ought to do take
uosettes Bitters the leading regulator veFs
that are out u GTdcr. Comm nd 10 10 him highly a.
Won please you can't word too much In lis behalf
Sick headaches constipation, dyspepsia and the
yellow Of the skin speedily depart when this reliable
corrective ~ resortcd Malaria rheumatism and la
grippe also Haladles which IL remedies ana
prevents wineglassful three times day oonfers appe
rtA and digestion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
LUXURY AND SOCIETY.
From The London Spectator.

From The London Spectator.
There always has been frivolous society In London
tordiup usually 10 be a bad society. embedded In the
much mor, serious mass but note one change OF
late wears, which Is very natural, but which, we sls
no.. .ends 10 mischief. The mill0narcs who IN
America are important ln business and politics.
tut have no social weight here as In France, rising
IN t,e TOP of the social milk. millionaire Is, OF
conrse rot Objectionable on that account; but pre-
nouccrancp Of new mllliOnaires vulGarizes society
fosters rs vicious tendency to make OF mere luxury an
idesI and introduces a tone Of expense for the sake
~ evoense which Is ruinOnS and may become democrat
i1ng Injury does not ruin states, used to be
adj hui II very often ruins societies. This influence
~ Tho monaires Is all the worse because II happens
W svnrhronizc with a tendency Of our times which,
,Hond described as social, has become 50 marked as
IN attract the attention Of physicians.
Gyvnr as we believe 80 an eXaggeration OF nervous
reccptibiIty due to the hurry Of modern hie, to tho
incrcase OF receptive intelligence-orginatng inte-
nce bas moi Increased. but half the and women
ro,' mce. really CATCH all that is going on every
SSrhare-and pOssiby TO some unperceivcd change I'm
S,t like The one which, oil dentists testify, has
r,i,i,eiy new craving for excitement and Impotence
y, Tho fedIousaess Of time. Boys and girls alike be-
t.oen twenty and thirty, seem physically incapable
w nd,rpq he stiffness and qnefness.' rs the old
~ rers nsed to describe tranquility, for single
Gnth m end They feel siihed with dulness, and
mn Tor distraction Of any kind with the sort Of
- With which an Overworked business or professional
- scnl,s for the country air sea-breeZe The
tionaircs offer distraction. and find themselves re
!ndes lac a social place which, with NJ them.
tin,rr E an object of passionate desire. What they
~. Inf ~ n would have tasled Thaclcray 10 define /;
Su thcy crave for II and spend for H. and lend morey
1 ~ with n result the social organization which
bouId not be exaggerated, but which, so FAR as 1t
goes Is disastrous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
MAJOR FRANK M'LAUGHLIN.
HE LIKES TO HANDLE RIVERS AND BOXING

HE LIKES TO HANDLE RIVERS AND BOXING
CONTESTS.
The most widely known and certainly the most
popular member Of the famous California Athletic
Club is Major Frank Mclaughlin, picture Of whom
appears herewith. Major Mclaughlin Is millionaire
who made his money in mining; not in the ordinary
mining but by one mary ellous stroke. Nuggets havo
been found. rich mines developed, and oil sorts of
schemes put through for the despoaton of nature OF
her precious metals, but it remained for Major Nc
Laughnn 10 turn mighty river from its bed. and
then deliberately help himself and the company behind
him to the treasures the mountain streams had been
for untold centuries washing down from the hiiisdes
and dep6stng In this central basin' Inc senia'
Major turned aside from its course by means OF hse
dams tho Feather River at Oroville Cal Just what
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
WATER As 4 DIsIyFECTANr.
From Good Housekeeping.

From Good HOUSEKEEPING.
II is fact that appears 10 be not genefaiD hhGE%
hat pure fresh cold water is OF the most valuable
OF dlsnfectants. inasmuch as Is p9weriul so
Of clear water frequently renewed, placed not fsr
from the bed. or even beneath IT, Inns no. ony
lion n softens and tempers the atmosphere doing
away with the dryness which Is SO trying ana ae &c
That matter IL has frequently been shown. BY actual
experiment that troubled sleep and Threatened IA.
son,nia are corrected by simple thing as tha
placing OF an open bowl Of water near the sufferers
couch. OF course IL hardly need be said aner these
matters have been considered for moment, uhse
water which has stood for any length OF time N
close room is not proper for drinking purpossA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
AMONG THE CRICKETERS.
AN ENGLISH TEAM WILL VISIT THIS CouNi"f
NEXT MONTH.

NEXT MON1h'
The coming CT an English team OF ereke'ers mas "a
30 often spoken OF with no o,her result N ' 80 ,bs
that many had given up all hopes OF ever s's.ns r
famous cxuonents OF the game here again. All S.'''P
TO arrange an international match have Idiieu' '"1
was once annual visit has come TO Dc rare raIsh
indeed There is doubt however mat az "a
team will be here next month, and the iacs ~ ID
Hawke is at the head Of the visiting eleven ~
the undertaking viii be an unqualified success =.
foreign team has heretofore come over hS tive
difficulty in holding its own against our ..oysa
eeycns The American standard OF play mas .npi
wonderfully during the last I've years anu n,,a n
crcketers are at last able to place team N Wv
Sufficient strength to cope with the most douS1 t,ia
Lord Hawkes. team, while not me OcSs ..,Lo,
could send VIII be q strong combination ou' 'e -.
ers on this side are confident of giving me 'isi' 80
close games, while more than one No"rS - " a,
nossbiItty A complete schedule has not yet oeeh A.
ranged but the probabilities are that besides Two 80
I'm philadelphia New-Yor2, Boston ana Cmcago WI"
have opportunity OF testing 1e'r s~e"s" 'sN
Englishmen. ,..,oa
PHILADELPHIA has always claimed TO be- and Is looAea
upon by other cities, the headquarters o. cricket ~
America The representatives at the "leA'1 are
nosed 20 be higher class than the erickeers VI '
other city The recent tours however OF the Germaho
| ,nrouOh Canaa and the West and OF the Bemonts IN
tho vicinity OF the WINDY City, have demonstrates ~s
there are other in the United states not "
casnSed These two clubs represent the ereiln "
pbladelphan cricket but still the Chicago Cfiehe' NS
had difficulty In deieatlng Doui oTs'"NS''' =. :,
York can boast a splendid team now. and the erl0n %
,hs CITY are anxious to emulate the example set Them "
Chicago. -. d.
A match will be played here September =. between =
New.York team ana philadelphia eleven and me resus
~ the game should whether Gothams reps
nave any claim TO b. consider tn equals of their ouaAf
Cty rivals. NeH.York has always suffered Ho" &e
atsadyantage OF being unable 10 place representative
team in the field but It is probable that the pest sD
nossbe can be obtained for this match and II me eleven
which has been selected be got together me fha9~
phians should have poor show in the game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16

The approaching meeting OF the American Bar AS
socatlon at Boston is 10 have unusual feature In
the awarding of a sort OF diploma Of superiority to
Americas greatest law reformer. The name of the
reformer viii not made public until the meeting Of
The Association but there be little doubt that The
Albany Law Journal vosces the almost universal
sentiment Of the members of the bar when 1t expresses
the hope that David Dudley Field Will receive the
honor While william NJ. Evarts, Senator Edmunds
and Others have performed signal services in securing
important reforms In United Suites and In state laws
the work OF Mr. Field ha, not been limited by state or
National boundaries. Legislation which can be traced;
d,rrtly or indirectly 10 his influence has been adopted
In all quarters OF the globe. Mr.. Fields superiority
has been Acknowledged even in England Where ex,
Justice stephen and SIR Frederick Pollock hnVe lveu
and worked The extent OF his influence is better
Appreciated abroad perhaps than In his own country
ana certainly In the West than IN Ms own state
aud city, The Field code been the subject of such
hitter contumacy In this state that the extent TO which
nnncines embodied In II have been adopeo IA otor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16

The editor Of "The New-lork Law Journal has
written pleasant article on Vacation in the Eighth
Story" the truth Of which will be appreciated by those
LAWYERS who are detained in town through the heated
term of August Whatever may be the suiIernes caused
by riding in crowded walking the heated
pavements the lawyer who has an Office in OF the
lofty buildings near the City Hall, or In broadway
Nassan-st or Wall-st., Is of finding welcome
coolness I'm his Office. The Offices usually so
constructed that may be opened cool Railways
and breezes noticeable nowhere else modify the tenn
nerature Even the suburban homes which many
wyers seek in the evening hours less cool and II
the truth must be told less quietly restf than many
nf the law Offices In high city buildings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
THE ROOKYORM.
~ Robert, Lord Houghton,

nv Robert. Lord Houghton,
He newer read Dame Natures book
The inchs nest, the moldwarp's burrow,-
Nor stood 20 mark the careful rock
Peer sfdelong down the newest furrow'
He never watched the warbler dart
From stem 10 stern among the sedges'
But, hands behind him, paced apart
Between tho tall-cut hOrnbcan hedgcs'
And so his blameless years rolled by
To-day the double Of tomorrow,
No wish to smile, no need to sign, .
No heart for mrth, NO time tor sorro"'
His forehead wore n deeper frown, ,,,o,r
Eyes grew more dim and cheeks horc r hoi'"'
Till friendly Death ono day stepped u H,,n,-
And lightly whispered, 81 Rise ana ioi'o"'
ut Fame victorious maid, resistS
The doom for which grey Time ihtehus US
Immortal titles crowd the lists -
Whish Mr.. Quaritch kindly SENDS us'
,Twixt Drelihcourt and Dryden thrust v,u,U,
What name confT-pnts you lone anu ohiAn"s'
THE works OF Gilbert Dryasdu,t, ,,,,
6narto: s vols: old calf: a shilllng'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
A NAN WHO HOLDS SKATING RECORDS.

wALToy's WORK IN RACES ON THE ICE.
"Gus' Walton is a popular and energetic member OF
the two great athletic bodies of NewiorS the Man
haitian Athletic Club and the Newiork Athletic Club.
Resides he is member Of the Orange Athletic Club, OF
the Essex County Toboggan Club OF the New-lorK
Iocev Climb and the National Amateur Skating Asso-
c,,tion II Is as a skater that he is best known In
amateur athletics His first victory on the ice was at
the old rink Fifty-ninthst. and Madison-aver on
February %, $780, when he defeated In ten'mile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-16
Roval Baking Powder is reported by
the =. S. Government, after official
tests, highest of al a! in leavening power
# Is the best and most economical.

states has been lost sight Of by many New-York law
yers. large proportion OF the States Of the Union
have their statute books the impress of Mr.. Fields
industry and genius In lawmakng.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT.
Christmas Piano and Organ Buver,

Christmas Piano and Organ Buyers,
You will save money and be sure Of
getting the best possible goods by deal
ing directly with the great musical in
strument house and distributing agency
OF s. Hamilton. 81 and 90 Fifth avenue,
Hamilton building, Pittsburg, well
known In the trade as the largest piano
and organ house in the State.
The instruments dealt In exclusively
by this house need no lengthy introduce
ton to musical people, as Decker Bros. },
William Knabe & Co. and J. & C. Fisch-
er pianos and the celestial-voiced Estey
organs are known the world over as of
the very highest grade. We have also
several other excellent and well-known
pianos and organs, ranging as low as
S45 for organs and SITS for pianos.
Where selection is left with US we will
guarantee satisfaction; and an unbroken
successful experience of over 90 years.
covering hundreds Of personally selected
instruments, warrants the public in
placing their trust implicitly in our Sc
lection.
Do not allow yourself to be over-per-
suaded by agents and statesmen of other
houses, but come directly to our store,
or write US for catalogues, prices and
our easy terms. We also take old in
struments in exchange. We prefer TO
deal directly with you, aud shall make
it OF special advantage to you to do so.
Respectfully, S. HAMILTON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10
OLD FOLKS DANCE.
GAY THRONG AT THE AIIENHklA BALL
AT ARION HALL.
A We'll Arranged Order of Dances M'Hily Dis
cusssd to the Music Of the Opera House
ORCHESTRAL Handsomely Con-
Quoted Affair.

OF the many good times enjoyed oy
the Arion Singing Society, the pail u
last evening was unique. 1t was cailea
the Altenhelm Ball, not from any
special significance Of the name' ou'
simnlv as a convenient form OF deslgna
tion The ball had no connection with
tho Altenbeim out the Pike, 1t oeing
only one of the regularly recurring So
ciai sessions of the Arion SOCIETY! ~.
was UNIQUE in the fact that hohe ouS
the older married members, or tnose
who were beyond the reach OF tne uar.s
of Cunid were allowed on the hoor.
This was an excellent idea, as IL gave
the whole floor up to those VINO Gance
only ON these stated occasions. Inere
was quite large gathering present. anu
all entered into the festivities with mucn
zeal. In the midst Of such enhancing
strains by the Opera House orchestra,
MANY of those we'll advanced in years
scanned to feel the quickening spirit, anu
for a while were as thoroughly reJuVena-
ted "a though bathed In the fountain OF
youth. 1t was remarkable with what
ease and agility some of the white
haired participants glided through the
mszes. 1t was pleasure to watch tnem;
They seemed so full of life; they oeamed
with merriment.
A fine programme Of music was ar:
ranged by the orchestra, and some OF
the most popular and enjoyable seiec-
tions were rendered. There were quite
a number of spectators in the balcony
who thoroughly enjoyed the scene. Inc
Invitation and Reception Committee OF
this ball was composed of DR.. A. f..
Stifel, August Rolf, j. G.. Hoffman, ST.,
c. Hess, Simon Keim, George Bowers,
Sr., and C. Steinmetz. The Floor Com
mittee consisted of Messrs. F. c. d.
Schwertfeger. George Hook, Henry
Bieberson, George Bremen, and Frank
GruSe,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10
THE DATES FIXED
For the Twelfth Annual Fair of the West
Virginia Association.

For the Twelfth Annual Fair of the West
Virginia Association.
The Board Of Directors Of the State
Fair Association, elected by the stock
holders on the 5th inst, met yesterday
and organized by electing Mr.. Anton
Reymann President; George s. Otte
Secretary; George Hook Treasurer, and
P. B. Zane Superintendent of the
Grounds.
Mr.. Lewis Steenrod was elected to
fill vacancy in the Board of Directors.
The President appointed the follow
ing standing Committees:
EXecutive-Aug. Rolf, ]. Fl. Hobbs,
and A. Reymann.
Finance-Geo. Hook, Henry Bieber-
son, and L. Steenrod.
The Committee ON Grounds was or
dered to have new entrance made to
the quarter stretch on the northeast
corner of the track. Also, to have the
grand-stand and track enlarged, and
other improvements made during the
year.
1t was ordered that the Twelfth An
nual Fair be held on September 5, 6, T.,
8 and 8, 1892.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10
MEN WHO. ARE WANTED.
Two Murderers Who Have Price On Their
Heads,

Heads.
IAief Delbrugge has been requested
70 Keep lookout for the following gen.
'ie@en who have killed their men;
william Adkins, alias "Don't Golfer, A"
wanted at Logan c. H., w. Va, for
murder; $500 reward. Age 80, 5 feet 10,
round face, blue eyes, sandy moustache,
square built, steps quick, weight los,
IalKs fast, chews, drinks. loves bad
women, shoemaker by trade. Wife and
cnild may be with him now. Third fin
ger OF left hand off at second joint, and
tne left little finger crooked inwards.
may be with his brother. David Adkins,
whose third and fourth fingers are gone
from left hand. Officers advice at
tempting his arrest to stake the drop
and keep it,"
The other murderer is John Lambert,
VINO is wanted in Virginia, reward OF
oI'o being offered. He is % years Of
age height feet inches, round blue
eyes light hair, round, red, lumpy face,
very small moustache. One brother
ana a stranger are with him. Lambert
carries Winchester. Mountaineer In
appearance. Is probably in West Vlr-
gina, where he has relatives named
Murphy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10
NEW OIL FIELD.
Very Promising Territory to Be Opened
Soon.

Very Promising Territory to Be Opened
Soon.
Mr.. FL. L. Preisler, of Plttsburg, Pa,
a prominent oil operator, was guest of
the Hotel Behler yesterday. Mr.. Preis-
Ter is on his way home from Louden-
vile, w. Va, between Moundsville and
Cameron, where he has leased 1,434
acres Of oil and gas land. The terri
tory is very promising, and Mr.. Preisler
expects to sink well within thirty or
forty days. This field has not yet been
opened up, but it promises rich results
when developed, and those interested
are enthusiastic over the results.
Mr.. Preisler has sold an interest in
the land to Mr.. J. c. Roberts, promi-
dent merchant of Moundsville, and
among the other prominent gentlemen
interested in the enterprise is Hon. B.
F. RYnd, the lumber merchant, of ALE.
gheny, Pa. The developments at Loud
enville will add new field to West Vir.
ginia's already extensive oil and gas in.
terests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10
Index to New Advertisements,
FOURTH PAGE.

FOURTH PAGE.
Don You Want a Csrver'-EwiDg Bros.
FIFTH PAGE.
Head0uarters-L. II. Nowviock, Florist.
Proposals for Coal-City Water Board.
Dissolution Notice-H. E. BachmAn & Co.
Wanted-SSlesmen.
Wanted-rwO Men.
Nanted-Salesmen.
For sale snd for Rent-Geo J. Msthison.
bazaar and Suppsr-First Baptist Church.
Cot on Seed Cake and Meal-H. y. HsxalL
Proposals for sale Of Ohio Coun Bonds
Board 81 commissioners.
Holiday GOods-loSeph GrSveS.
Opera House-The Stowswas.
Auction sale Of Unre Tened Jewelry-W. H.
Frank 4 Co.
Holiday Goods-McLain Bros
EIGHTH PAGE.
Holidgy Goods-Stone II Thomas.
Parlor Suits-W heeilng lnstallment Com
pGny.
Furniture for Holiday Gifts--Friend & Son.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10

WATCHES for Christmas presents.
Nothing could please your son or
daughter better than watch, and for
quality Of goods and fair dealing there
is no place in the City where you would
be better served than at John Becker
81 Co.'S, jewelers., 1927 Jacob Street.
This house has reputation well earned;
therefore, look to your interest in max
ing your purchases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10

STERLING silver inlaid spoons, forks,
etc.-25 years. guarantee-also, sugar
shells and butter knives in cases, orange
spoons and orange sets, in satin lined
cases, appropriate for Christmas, birth
day Of wedding presents. We are hav-
ing great sales on these goods. Also,
berry spoons, pie knives, ladies, all
done up in nice cases, at
JOHN BECKER e. Co.'s,
jewelers., 3527 Jacob street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10

Our stock in this line is large. Should
you want to remember your father,
mother, or old friends with a nice Cane
or Umbrella on Christmas morning, call
and see our large assortment. Prices
are right. JOHN BECKER e. Co.,
jewelers., 1927 Jacob Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10

GARFIELD TEA is composed wholly Of
harmless herbs, hence its effects can
never be injurious. Why, then, take
nauseous pills, oils or oathartics that
constipate?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-12-10

Iris with the greatest confidence
that DR.. A. S. Todd's Liver Pills are
recommended for loss Of appetite, in
digestion, sick headache, and similar
troubles.