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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1891-05-16
SORGHUM.

/. The season of 1890 was very
unfavorable to sorghum, owing to
deficient rainfall and intense heat
during the early summer, followed
by cool, wet weather, eliminating
in an unprecedented killing frost,
September l3. This frost was so
exceptional as to date, and so errat-
ic in distribution, its limit bearing
no relation to isotherms or latitude,
that it gives no ground for the con-
clusion that we are too far north
for successful sugar manufacture
from sorghum. Notwithstanding
this, the tables show that the stand
ard varieties maintained a good,
though lower, standard Of excel
lence.
2. The selection of seed with a
view to improvement of varieties
was almost wholly prevented by
the early frost. a comparison of
the results obtained for three years
in selection of specially good canes
lends encouragement to the hope
that the standard of ugar-content
may be permanently raised by this
means,
3. y comprehensive experiment
to test the effect Of fertilizers on
sorghum has shown no marked re-
suits this year, as was to be expect
ed in view of the conditions OF
growth. The experiment will be
continued from year to year, the
same fertilizers being applied to
the same plat throughout.
i. In view of the occurrence of
two varieties of smut in our .plats
this year, caution in the introduc-
tion of new varieties is urged lest
destructive contagious diseases be
brought in at the same time.
8. Crossing of varieties deterior-
atpS the p~On
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
MRS. KATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Great Wheeling Singer Will Come TO
America In the Fall.

America In The Fall.
1t will be gratifying to the friends of
Mrs. Kate Wheat Rammelsberg to know
that that unequalled SongStress and
lyric artist will return to this country
in the fall She will return because she
has always desired to repeat the tri-
umphs she has scored in foreign lands
in the country OF her birth. She comes
back to receive the plaudtS and braves
of her countrymen and her country
women, which to her will be sweeter
and pleaSanter than the homage of the
Continent.
Mrs. RammelSburg by her European
successes will return aS one of the best
equipped artists that America ever sent
ont for the capricious favors of our
neighborS across the ocean. She has
been tried in the various capitals OF the
old countries and has not been found
wanting by the most exacting audi
enceS, where prejudice always handi-
caps the most talented stranger. That
she has overcome obstacles, that to
others have seemed inSurmountable. has
been due TO her indomitable will and
perseverance,, and her determination to
succeed. But even her American 60
a-headitiveness and energy could have
accomplished but meagrc results had
those qualities not been attended with a
melody OF voice that charmed and per-
sonal attractions that fascinated. Ma
ture has been kind TO her, indeed; and
grateful for her gifts, she has crowned
her glorious gifts with an art that is
irresistible
OF late Mrs. Rammelsberg has been
singing In concert with extraordinary
success in Liverpool, Manchester and
st. James Hall, London. She now has
an engagement at COvent Garden, Lon
don, under the management of Of the
famous lmpressario Harris. She will
begin her season there April 1St, and
will close August. This will be- the last
the old country will see OF her for some
time. Her intentions are to start for
this country, and several good offers
have already been made, she only hest
tating as to which Is the most advan-
tageous. 1t is not at all unlikely
that she may cast her destinies with
the late Emma Abbott company, as it
will be recognized. Another hint is
that she will fill prima dona roles with
Abbey'S Italian Opera Company, which
will succeed his German Opera venture
in New York city.
At any rate she will come to America
this fall, full of patriotism for her
native land, love OF home and laud-
able ambition to captivatc her audiences
as has marked her successful career
abroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
Railroad Nnfes.

w. N l.. T.. trains will again be run
ming into Scubcnvillc by the last OF
next week. A large force Is at work on
the treStle at the lower end of town,
and half of IL IS in place again. The
track has been repaired up as far as
Mingo, and trains are running regu-
larlY from Brilliant. This road lost
900, 600 feet OF timber in trestling 10y
the recent flood, besides its other dam.
ages and suspension of traffic.
The big slip below Browns station on
the c. & p. road has begun moving again
and showing the track out OF line. The
company has sent To the place an i'm
menSe steam shovel with which it is the
intention to cut off a section OF the base
of the slip 3G feet wide. some $50 feet
long. varying in depth from 10 - feet.
They will remove something like iO0,-
600 cubic feet of earth, rock. etc, I'M
less more comes down, when it is very
likely it will do when the front is taken
off. but It is about the only and quickest
way to get rid of the trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
LADIES' HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION.
A Well Attended Meeting ut the Y. NJ. &
A. Yesterday Afternoon.


An adjourned meeting of the Ladies
Hospital Association was held i'm y. NJ.
| c. A. Hall yesterday afternoon at
o'clock. There was good attendance
Of the ladies interested in the move
ment. Mrs. Butler presided and Miss
Martha Hare acted as Secretary.
The object for which the meeting was
called was to adopt a constitution and
bylaws and appoint standing commit
tees. The report OF the committee APP
pointed at previous meeting to pre-
pare constitution and bylaws was
heard and adopted, with several amend
ments. The appointing OF the standing
committees provided for in the conStitu-
tion was left to the Executive Commit
tee. IL was decided to ask the Hospital
Association to increase the representa-
ton Of the Ladies' Association on the
General Executive Committee from five
to seven.
1t was suggested one day in each year
to set apart as donation day After
full discussion the idea was embodied
in motion, and adopted. The opening
day of the Hospital was suggested as
the most appropriate, and that the an
niverSary be observed each year as do
nation day. when each caller is expect
ed to leave a contribution fer the inSti-
tuition in box provided for that pur-
pose.
The meeting adjourned about five
o'clock, to meet again this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
TALK ON JAPAN.
PROF BIRCH LECTURES AT THE In. O. A..
ROOMS.
A Large Number in Attsndarcs-Ihs Curious
Country Diagnosed in an Entertaining
Manner-1hc Lecture in Brief.

There was large gathering OF tho
members of the Y. NJ. c. A. and their
friends at the building last evening to
enjoy Z lecture on Japan by Prof.. John
NJ. Birch, Principal Of the Linsly In
stitute. The speakers long consulate
soiourn in that country made him per-
sonally familiar with all the sights and
scenes he so entertainingly described,
which made the lecture doubly enjoy
able.
After speaking OF the geographical
situation OF the country, he referred to
the climate. which varies largely in dill
ferent parts of the country. In one part
of the land it is almost continuous sum-
mer. while in an extreme other portion
IL is severely cold, making a strange COM
mingling of products. There are about
975 people in Japan TO the square mile,
and the average stature OF the inhabi-
tants is about that Of the average OF
American ladies. They are courteous,
brave and skillfdl people, and have
wonderful capacity for imitation, to
that extent of reproducing SOME OF the
finest specimens of artistic work now in
the worlds mart.
The houses are all built of some light
wood, and the furniture is particularly
noticeable for its absence. There are no
tables, no chairs, no lounges, no beds,
no stoves, and little Of anything, out
side the bare walls, the occupants squat
ting. a la Turk. The warmth Is furn-
-, ,,rntrfcaA
in the wall, where wood or coal IS burn
ed. and when they retire for the night,
they simply place quilt on the floor,
and lie down on 1t. The games OF the
children are particularly pleasing, their
chief forte being kite flying and top
spinning, in which they excel. After
referring to the dress OF the peo-
pie, which is generally a loose,
ill-ftting and shapeless garment, the
speaker touched briefly upon the mar
riages, saying that in that country there
are no lovers, the preliminary and SEN
timental proceedings all being conduct
ed in cold and official manner by the
parents or by other and older heads. No
meat is eaten in that country, the peo-
pie StbSisting upon rice, vegetables and
| fish. the last of which teen in the ada
cent waters. The fact of not eating
meat is due to the faith Of Buddhism in
which they believe. A curl
Gus characteristic OF their bust
ness dealings is the counter
consisting Of frame with beads strung
upon wire, upon which they do all
their counting, even the simplest reck-
oning, nothing being left to the mercy
of their brains. If cleanliness is next
to Goodness, then the japanese are not
far removed from divinity, as they are
scrupuously neat. Speaking OF the
method of burying the dead, he said
they place the corpse, not in coffin as
we DO. but place it in sitting or kneel-
ing posture in an earthen jar or tub
and then bury it. In all that is physical
and spiritual the Mkado is supreme.
This is but mere outline of lecture
that was replete with good things.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
A GAS ENPLOsION.
A Leak Result in Trouble at Main and
Twenty-.irst streets.

About twenty minutes past O'CLOCK
last evening people living in the vicln
ity OF Main and Twenty-frst street.
were startled by loud report, imme
diately followed by a sound OF broken
glass and the cry of Fire
The trouble was in the Roemer build
ing, at the intersection OF the streets
named, occupied on the first floor by
Mr.. H. $. Shoultz as a boot and shoe
store Gas from the city service pipe
had accumulated in the cellar, and be-
coming ignited had exploded, blowing
out the plate glass windows. jarring the
building very seriously and setting 1t ON
fire. 4 large crowd soon gathered, aud
word was sent to the Hook and Ladder
house, where the iiremeu responded
with a Babcock eXtinguiSher aud put
out the fire. The loss will be from sl5o
TO 5000.
Last evening Mrs. Roemcr said there
had been leak in the gas pipes, and she
had called at the gas Office at the City
Hall twice to have it attended to. she
was told that there must be new ser
vice pipe, and a plumber was consulted,
who said he could not do the work.
Yesterday the city put in a new service
pipe, and the gas was turned on by the
workmen, who left shortly after five
o'clock. The explosion followed few
minutes after the men departed.
The city gas Office was closed. last
night. and none of the officials could be
found, so the city side Of the trouble
could not be secured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle Of the Movements of In
diyiduals,


Louis Gundling is i'll at his home on
Chapline street
Miss Emma Kraus has returned from
visit to Baltimore.
Mrs. Chas. Huseman is i'll at her hme
on South Eo1 street.
Mrs. Alvird Campbell is severely i'll at
her home on Wood street
Mrs. \. Allan Wheat will 20 to Danville
to-day TO visit her mother.
Lou Swabacker has returned from
business trip to New York.
ia. Barnes has returned from bust
ness trip to GAINESVILLE and other points.
James II. Howard is very i'll with ty-
phoid fever at his home IN the Eighth
ward.
Miss Mary Wilson, of North Main street,
has returned from pleasant visit TO Cln-
cinnati.
Mrs. Henry NJ. Russell leaves this even
/ ing over the Il. Il =. to Join her husband at
Pass Christian, Miss.
J.H. Soery, of the Stauuton Develop
ment Company, of Stauuton, Va, was at
the Stamr yesterday
/ Mr. Charles Travers, general passenger
agent of the Chicago \ Northwestern Rail
road, IS at the Stamm.
Mrs. G. II. Carlin, Of Washington, Pa,
/ is visiting her mother, Mrs Virginia a.
I Hall, Of Fifteenth street.
Mr. Joseph MalOney, son Of James {.
Maloney. Is lying dangerously ill AT MS
home on South Main street.
A sneak thief stole copper kettle from
the residence of VIM Bick, in the Eighth
/ ,,...,I ef.,,,o tfrna NforIat uipht
Mrs. Sights, Of North Main street, re-
turned home to-day from Washington, Pa.
where she has been visiting friends for the
last week
Miss Louise Schmetz. Of Wildeshausen,
| Aldenburg. Germany, arrived yesterday 10
visit her sister, Mrs. Charles Bchlcr, at the
Hotel Behler.
Prof. John Mullen was in the city Mon
day shaking hands with his friends. The
! Professor has very large dancing class in
Steubenvil'e, o.
G.. +. Yost has made another big deal in
oil leases with Pittsburg oil company,
which will give him a nice sum and one
quarter interest in two more wells, making
seven in all He left this morning for the
/ Fairview field, in Marion county, this
State
! Sheriff c. l.. Baker, Eugene Maker, A.
| c. Moore, c. T. StOnesifer and c. l.. Ba-
ker, party Of jefferson county officials,
were at the Windsor over night. They
were on their way home, having Just
/ brought four prisoners from Charlestown,
/ w. va, to the "pen" at Moundsville. They
were shown about the city during their
stay here by ]. f. Hunter, Of Mounds
vile.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11

WATER FOR BRIDGEPOKT.
The Martins Ferry Council Makes II Pro
position to the Town.

There was good deal of excitement
In and about the Martins Ferry Town
Hall last night, growing out of the ac.
ton taken by the Council in rendering
10 the town authorities of Bridgeport a
supply of water for portable and fire
extinguishing pumps from the Martins
Ferry reservoir. The action having
been taken against the advice and in
opposition to the wishes of the Mar
tins Ferry Water Board, the members
of which body are elected by the peo-
pie.
The question was brought up in
Council, it being special session, by
Mr.. Means, who offered resolution by
the terms of which the town agreed to
supply Bridgeport with all the water it
might need, delivering it at the corpor-
alton line between the two towns, Of the
same quality and upon the same terms
as water is furnished to residents of
Martins Ferry; water for protection
from fire to be given free of cost, and
all public buildings and school houses to
be charged the same as private consum-
erS.
The resolution was adopted with but
one dissenting vote-Mr. Waters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
ANOTHER CLAIMANT.
Henry NJ. Harper Likely to Get Slice of
the Spoliation Pile,

Among others hereabouts interested
in the French Spoliation claims is Henry
NJ. Harper, the halter at 1901 Main
street. There are six heirs OF this
family remaining. Mr.. Harper himself
has never taken much interest in the
matter, but he has relative in Phila-
delphia who is pushing the affair. Mr.
Harper is Of the opinion that the claim
OF the family is between Se,000,OGO and
s., 900, 600, and is somewhat sur
prised that his claim was not
included in the batch passed by Con-
greSS the other day.aS ne always under
stood the proof of the claim was very
strong. Three uncles of Mr.. Harper
owned ships, all of which were captured
in those memorable bellicoSe days. One
of his uncles was captured, taken pris-
oner aud confined on the Isle of Man.
The same attorney, Mr. VIM. Earle, is
handling these claims as conducts those
in which the Prayer family is inter-
,eStcd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly aud
Pithily Told.


OPERA Hcusg-A Pait OF Kids.
GRAND OrERA HoUsE-English Folly Com
pany. this afternoon and evening.
ZONE deed of trust was left for record by
Clerk Hook yesterday.
TIE Board of Directors Of the Terminal
Railway Company will meet today.
The win of Mary J. Webb was admitted
to PROBATE yesterday and ordered to be
recorded.
THERE are s2,4OO,OOO on deposit in the
Cadls banks-an average Of $1,000 for each
nhabitant
Tnh attention Of readers Of the REGISTER
is called TO the advertisement Of the Equit-
able Assurance Society, in another column.
JOIN PfARR yesterday qualified as exec
utor of the will of Sophia Schriber, de-
ceased. Bond, $4,000 no security re-
quired.
LIEUTENANT BRAUNERsREUTHBR. oil the
Liusly Institute, yesterday received from
the Government $50 cartridge boxes for
the school.
\ PIX TEA and social will be given by
the ladies Of the First Baptist Church IN
the lecture room Of the church on Thurs
day evening.
WORKMEN are excavating along the north
bank of the creek, near the Market street
bridge, for the Terminal Railway Com
pany's improvement.
Mn. II. j. RUTrER has opened retail
grocery at the corner Of Twenty-third and
/ Market streets, where he has an elegant
stock Of fresh goods in his line.
PRoy. \. NJ. STEVENSON, principal OF
Madison school, has purchased the laoora
/ tory Of the Female College, aud will add II
| to the laboratory at the Island school,
| Thomas HARBRIDGE, the patient upon
whom DR.. George Baird was about to cal
when he was shot by DIR. Garrison, died OF
typhoid fever at half-past two o'clock yes
terday morning. His parents live at Ju
/ liam, Pa.
The Rev. DR.. Alexander, Of St. Glars
vile, o., preached again last evening, TO
most attentive and interested congregation
/ in the First Presbyterian church; the PEG
pie always hear him gladly. DIR. Cunning
ham will preach this evening.
Is Police Court, yesterday morning
Annie Williams and Fannie Brewer were
fined $40 and costs for being in Barum'S
saloon. about II 30 Monday night. Gu:
Ribble, for being drunk and disorderly,
got - and costs. The other cases were
DRINKS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
SPECIAL SALE OF SECONDHAND
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

One octave Knabe Piano.
One ~ octave New York Piano Co.
One ~ octave Emerson Piano.
One octave X. Won Miuden Piano.
One ~ j. e c. Fisher Piano.
one octave Chickering Piano.
One ~ McEwen Piano.
One az octave krakauer Piano.
One Smith American Organ, ; stops.
One Burdett Organ, . stops.
One Estey Organ, : stops.
One Packard Organ, 6 stops.
One Mason II Hamlin Organ.
One Standard Organ, 6 stops.
One Ithaca Organ, 9 stops,
One Hamilton Organ, stops.
Call al once If you wish to secure a
bargain. +. w. BANNER Il Co.,
1910 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
MNnpr cnANenE's EErEErORY

Maude Granger is to-day unqueStiona-
bly, the greatest emotional actress oil
the American stage, with the one eX-
ception OF Clara Morris. But then the
fair Granger has the advantage over
her fair sister artistic in two very essen
tial features, aud they are youth and
beauty. Miss Granger knows how to
dress. Her costumes are always mar
wells in the way Of the dresSmaker'S
art. One, which she will wear in In
herited, was made by Pingat when the
fair actress visited chat city TO witness
the initial production of the play. It's
cost In francs runs up in the thousands.
Miss Granger has consented to do some
thing in Wheeling she never has done
before in two-night stand. and that Is
TO give three performances, changing
the bill each time. The sale OF seats
for her engagement, next Friday and
Saturday. opens tomorrow morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
PECULIAR ACTIONS.
An Eighth Ward House Broken Into. but
Nothing Disturbed.

Monday night, VIM. Long, who lives
on Jacob street. below Thirty-eighth
was attending lodge, and his wife and
sister were calling on friends, while the
child was playing at a neighbours house.
/ The daughter returned shortly after
nine o'clock, and was met at the gate by
strange man, who questioned her
closely. and said he would call again.
The two ladies returned in about five
minutes, and discovered that some one
had entered the house, evidently with
duplicate key, rs the lock was not
broken. They entered the house and
found the rooms filled with gas. The
windows were opened and an investiga-
tion made, revealing the fact that the
gas had been turned on in all the Jets
Mr. Long was sent for. and when he
arrived he made a thorough search OF
the premises, finding nothing missing
Tracks in the snow led to the back gate,
which the man scaled, as it was locked.
There is no clue to the person who en-
tered the house. and his purpose can
only be conjectured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Deeds of Transfer Left for Record Yester-
day

Tho following transfers Of real estate
were left for record at Clerk Hooks
Office, yesterday;
Deed made February 25, 1891, by
John NJ. Daner and wife to Marshall
Alger, for lots Nos. : and 6 in square
No. : in j. K. Gilchrist'S addition.
Consideration, $500.
Deed made March ., 1891, by Franz
Wisneski and wife to Frederick Iim-
hermann, for II feet Oft the west side
of lot No. Is in square No. - in the
town of West Wheeling. Consideration,
81, 200.
Deed made February "a, 1891, by Isl
dore Hanger to Heinrich Kaufman, for
piece of land - feet square in Joseph
Caldwell'S addition. Consideration,
$500.
Deed made February 26, 1891, by Ern-
est w. Ellsworth, administrator, and
others, to Mrs. Frances Archibald. for
lot No. 4 in square No. %, in South
Wheeling. Consideration, $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
,rsunJ the Festnl Board.

Manager Patterson, the genial ana
efficient manager of the Fort Henry
CLUB. rendered banquet last night to Il
few of the members. The table was
most invitingly spread with such vlands
as were discussed with keen relish
IL was such menu as Man
ager Patterson knows full well
how to provide, so frequently
.ttested by the meals in general at the
Fort Henry. There were ten members OF
the club present as follows:-President
O. C. Dewey, f.. b. Franzhcim, DR.. }. f.
Bellville, W. i. Peterson, ID. +. stall
maker, G. Lamb, +. L. Hogue' {. W.
Franzheim and Hullihen Quarter.
There were no formal speeches, al
though happy remarks and no little
merriment passed over the boards. 1t
was jolly gathering.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP ha'
been used by millions of mothers for child
rem teething for over fifty years with per
feet success. 1t relieves the little sufferer
at once, produces natural, quiet sleep by
freeingothe child from pain, and the little
cherub awakes as bright IS button" II
is very pleasant TO taste, soothes the child
softens the'gums, allays pain, relieves wind
regulates the bowels, and is the best known
remedy for diarrhea, whether arising
from teething or other causes. Twenty-Five
cents a bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
ST. MATTHEWS MISSION.
Interesting Services Conducted by Rev. g
a. Christensen.

The special mission nj st. Matthews
Episcopal Church now being conducted
By Rev. G.. a. Christensen. are opening
in a very earnest and enthusiastic man
Der. and at all the services Of ycstcr-
day there were good sized gatherings.
The business mems service at l2:O5 was
especially well attended considering
ii was a rather novel time for them to
be- present. Some sixty or seventy bus
moss men were present. This service
only lasted about fifteen minutes, dur
ing which time Rev. Mr.. Christensen
gave very interesting talk, followed
by prayer and benediction. This feature
Of the mission promises to be very pop
ular. At7:30 there was evening prayer,
after which Rev. Christensen preached
the first of a series of sermons on the
Prodigal Son. 1t is expected that there
will be still larger gatherings az the
various services to-day, as they are rap
idly Increasing in interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-03-11
ANUsE TENTS.
EZRA KENDALL TONIGHT.

"A Pair of Kids" and Ezra Kendall
were here last night, and the audience
OF course rOared until they nearly raised
the roof Ezra Kendall is circusi he
is funny when he laughs, funny when
he walks, and would be funny II he
cried.-Sduu Ste. Marie Democrat.
This great laughing craze Will be al
the Onera House tonight.