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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

About seyonty-tive regular employees
Of the Etna,standard Iron and Steel
Company, Of Bridgeport, received no.
tice from the manager lust Saturday
that their services were indefinitely dis.
pensed with. Inquiry Of officers high
in authority in this concern, resulted in
the information that the suspension OF
the employees was business necessity,
wholly and solely on account Of the
general depression in business, and In
no manner influenced by the Comhina'
ton OF the two mills, as stated in au.
other paper,
IT." said an officer, "trade was in as
healthy condition as 1t was one year
ago, not q man wonld have been dis
pensed with bnt buyers are timid, and
this to my mind is brought about by
combination OF conditions, chief among
which Is The fear OF tinkering With the
tariff. The Democratic party are in full
control OF the Government under
pledges to the country, that are well
calculated to create alarm and induce
close and careful buying OF our product,
1t Is not a scarcity OF money, but a gen.
eral stagnation OF business, induced not
by any absolute necessity, but simply
because of feeling Of unrest and inse-
curity as to the political policy to be
expected from the party in power.
"Our mill" he continued, "may be
idle ono month or tour, at least until
after Congress meets next month"
The partial stoppage OF this big mill
under existing conditions has paralyzed
business OF all kinds in Bridgeport. and
tho mutterings against the party that
Is charged with the responsibility aro
both loud and deep. Political senti-
mont in Bridgeport Is strongly for Nc
Kinley. It will be hard 10 find Dem
ocratC voter among the mill men or
the G. A. II, men whom the next cleo
ton comes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Another Foot Race.

Last evening young man went TO
Professor Leo, the runner, and offered
to nut up forfeit Of $40 against $40
that no could not mako tho Harrisvillc.
Martins Ferry run in tho time the fire.
mon did last Friday evening. Ono man
offers to bot 500 10 $50 that Leo can't
do II, and another says he has $50 10
bot the Same way. II Ia said that at
least $1,000 can bo raisUd to bot against
$1,000. Tho general supposition 10 that
Loo Gun not run the distance In AeVonty.
two minutes and ono aud n half seconds.
Leo sNys no will llavo tho money put
up aud tho articles signed to-day, He
says ho will want three weeks In which
to train. lilo recently made eight milOs
In fifty minutes, without much effort,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

Clerk Hook yesterday admitted to
record transfers OF real estate as fol.
lows:
October %, 1902, by Charles Schmidt,
F. Happy and II. Bieberson and their
wives to Wenzel Wanda, for 5000, lot s
in Belvedore addition.
July by II. G. Hunter and vito To
James Mckinley and William Nc.
Laughlin for s., 1850 two tracts on Lit
tie Wheeling creek, in Triadelphia dis
trict.
May % by W. j. W. Cowden and
wife to W. A, Hodge, for $50, lot 8 in
William Armstrong; addition on the
Island.
March 10 by Joseph Coates and wife
to Elijah Verse, for $3.50, part OF lots
127, 1873 and 1870 in West Liberty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
HE CHAINS A FOUL.


E. c. MoClOllnnd says He Can Bent Potter
Priddy YOt.
&c. McClelland got home yesterday
from Pittsburgh, whore no was beaten
by Pete Priddy Saturday in Eve milo
race for the championship OF the
United States. The race was changed
to a track which kept it out Of the
championship contest, and McClelland
claims that Priddy foulel him twice,
once showing him against the rope and
the second time tripping him, The
referee said he couldn't SEQ this, and
Mac says no probably did not, us the
crowd got on the track aud the police
could doSnothing.
He says he can beat Priddy ut any
stage OF the game. He will run him in
Wheeling four weeks from next satur-
day for $1,000 and all tho gate receipts,
and no less, and let Priddy choose the
Judge aud rofcrco from Pittsburgh, or
he will run him at Washington, Pa,
and choose the judge here, letting
Prlddy bring tho referee from Pitts.
burgh.
McClelland will run three miles on
tho State Fair Grounds this afternoon
against three men, each running one
mile. lie will leave In day or two 10
run several races at Chicago.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
wHIrsoN Gnrs rwo YEARS.
ue Pleads Guilty of Forgery Criminal
Court to Close.

He Pleads Guilty of ForGcry-CrimInal
Court to Close.
Yesterday in the Criminal Court,
Judge Jordan on the bench, the case Of
R, A. Whitson, a former agent OF tho
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company,
indicted for forgery, was called for trial.
When arraigned Whitson entered plea
OF guilty and threw himself on the
mercy OF the court. He was sentenced
to DO imprisoned in the penitentiary
Tho case Of DR.. R. L. Ashbrookc, in
dicted for completely in Wilson's
swindling operations, was then taken
up on demurrer to the indictment.
This was sustained by the court and
the accused held in $500 bail for his ap-
pearance ut the next term to answer to
tho finding OF the grand jury.
Judge Jordan yesterday dismissed
the Jury. Court will adjourn this week
until tho next term, which opens Sep.
tember 4,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

This afternoon the German veterans
association will have IN interesting pic
mic on the State fair grounds. 1t will
be preceded by street parade, headed
by the Opera House band, which will
start at l p. IN. sharp. 1t will start ut
Reidel's hall, corner OF Twenty.third
and Chapltne streets, move down Chap.
line to Twenty-seventh, TO Main, up
Main to Twentieth, 10 Market, to
Tenth. to Main, to the new bridge, and
thence to the Island aud the State fair
grounds. Several good features are Oh
the afternoons programme.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

The picnic to be given by the German
Soldiers Society, Tuesday, July 25, on
New Fair Grounds, promises to be a
great success.
The committee has arranged for
amusemonts of every kind. Bicycle
races. foot races, prize shooting, dane.
ing, &c. For tho bicycle races two fine
medals will DO given as prizes.
Four prizes for shooting, and good
purse for foot racing.
All prizes can be seen ut r. O. shu.
bert's jcwelry store.
The foot races arc between the we'll
known McClolland and ank three men
from Wheeling, TO run a distance OF
three miles, each of the three mon to
run ono mile, while McClelland runs
the whole.
The races will come of between c and
o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Aluminun Norse shoes.

In these days every device known TO
the horseman IL applied 10 fast goers to
increase their speed, tho main object
being to get rid OF much weight ms pos
sible, and yesterday the first horse 10
wear aluminium shoes was shod under
the direction OF DR.. William Potrie, the
veterinary surgeon, the animal being
Mr.. A. S. Lists colt, Ben Harrison, DR..
Petrle had the shoes made in Chicago,
and will introduce more of them as the
occasion demands. The shoes are very
light, but durable, the fore shoes weigh.
ing but four ounces and tho hind ones
two aud oue.hali ouncos.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Second $40 sonshoro Excursion from
wheeling vIu PENNSYLVANIA Lines,

Thursday, July 81, is tho date Of the
second $40 excursion from Wheeling
via tho Pennsylvania limos to Atlantic
City, Cape May, Sea Isle City or Ocean
City; return coupon valid twelve days.
Pullman sleeping car from Wheeling.
For details apply to ]. q. Tomlinson,
Ticket Agent, Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
TO THE LADIES,

Mr.. jacques Front, formerly with l., swa-
baCkcr, has purchased the hair dressing
business ofA, Rreslnuer and IL now ready
to accommodate the ladies' with evoFy-
thing In tho hair dressing llnei has RlSo
just received a full limo of the latest style
hair pins and great variety OF Imported
perfUmoriOs, hair goods, etc. Call and seO
his new goods, at HAS Main street. next TO
George II. Taylor.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

Mrs, N. J, Moore loft yesterday
Mr.. Myron Hubbard aud sons were
among those that left yesterday.
Charles Coon and Miss Jennie Coen,
of the Island, left yesterday over the
Wheeling & Lake Erie for the Worlds
Fair.
The Wheeling & Lake Erie carried
sixty.two excursionists for Chicago yes
terday and the Cleveland, LorRin &
Wheeling twelve.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Whom Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or business,
take on every trip a bottle OF Syrup Of
Figs, as it acts mostS pleasantly and ef.
fectually on the kidneys, liver and
bowels, preventing fevers, headaches
and other forms OF sickness. For sale
in SOC and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists Manufactured by the CALI
iornia Fig Syrup Co. only.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Desirable Investments.

Tho executors OF the estate of Joel,
Wood, deceased, offer ut private sale
fine building sites in Walnut Grove,
and other parts of Martins Ferry at
reasonable prices and easy terms. For
further particulars apply to o, r,
Wood. Turf
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
DOUGHERTY und Gibson Ryo Whistles
at GRAND OPERA HOUSE SALOON.

IF You cannot see ANA need SpeCtaoIes
you should call on US and have your eyes
tested without charge. We have tho tinoSt
instruments and moro experience than any
other OptlClan In the State, and guarantee
satisfaction or money refunded.
JACOB W, 9nUBB,
Jeweler and Opticlnn,
Corner Twelfth and Market.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Mountain Lake pnrk ana Rctnrn,

July g5 to August 81, tile Baltimore
& Ohio Company will sell excursion
tickets from Wheeling to Mountain
Lake Park NJ 81 30 for tho round trip,
good returning until August 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
TOR TIE nor WEATItER.

A full limo OF SOrg0s, Cheviots and DrAp
d'etos, which Wo are prepared to make up
IN the host of style on short notice. Negli-
gee Shirts low 10 close. A General line Of
Gents NObby Furnishings, Just received
MRC0o Yarn Seamless Half Hose, tho best
wearing made, Mt our popular price, 900 a
pair, q HESS s SONS,
Fashionable TRilOrS and Gents EuFnish-
orS, 1891 and 1898 Market Street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
BAD STATE OF AFFAIRS
Seventy Five Iron Workers Dis
charged Over the River,
DULLNESS OF TRADE is THE CAUSE,

An offlcer of the Standard MIN
Explains Why tho Company Was
Forced to Take tho Stop it Dld-The
Uncertainty as to tho Policy of Con.
gress in tho Future Makes Buyers
Conservative and Close.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

DO not forget tho fact that the place to
have your Watch, Clock and JGWelry Te.
paired sat w. u, ODhERTS,
South end MnrlIet street Bridge,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Special nIO

OF Gents Russia Leather Shoes; VIC
havo them in all styles at reduced
prices. l. V. BLOND.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

II afflicted with gralp dlscases, hair
falling out, and premature badness, do
not use grCnso or alcoholic preparations,
but apply Halls Hair Koncw0h
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

DOS'r fail 10 attend tho German Sol.
diurs' Society Picnic to-day at New
Fair GroundS Good time for all.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25
Ghe GstaIliaeaEKH.
New Advertisements.

oalco1 Nos. 70 ana ~ Tourtooath street.,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-07-25

From To-day on
We offer Ladies' Low Shoes Of all kinds
atgreatly reduced price. L. v. DLoND.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
Our Prize Articles

Today are published the prize stories
and poems written by members OF
Dickinson county's leading high
schools. The literary merit shown by
the contributions evidences the high
order of ability Of Dickinson's bright
boys and girls. The large number of
manuscripts submitted aud the literary
skill embodied in most Of them made
selection difficult.
The judges on the Abilene high
school articles were Rev DR.. Blayney
o. II. Pattison and II. l.. Humphrey.
They selected AZ the best story, IAN
Old Leaf" by Edgar A. Fry;and as tie
best poem, "Yule," by Miss Elinor
Seymour.
On the county high school articles
the Judges were Hon. T. Q. Little and
Rev. A. s. Dechant. They decid, d the
b st story to be "Why the Sun Never
Shines ON the North Pole" by Miss
Hattie Putnam; the hest poem, "a
Christmas Dream" by Miss Annie
Dakin,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
MARKET REPORTS.


NEW York, Des ia-Dlllness r5lgned on
the Stock Exchlnge at the opening Of business
to-day, but the market was firm and prices
were "a to y per cent higher General Elec.
trio Immediately lost Its Improvement and
there was general reaction OF 4 to 4 Chicago
Gas and Sugar lending Lead preferred opened
! per cent higher American Tobacco scored
an advance OF l per cent Western Union
opened y per cent down despite the announce
ment that the executive committee would re-.
commend at today's dire tors meeting tho
payment OF the usual ~ per cent quarterly
dividend Union Pacific opened / higher
Atchison was YER firmly held London houses
bought small lots Of Atchison, 81 Paul Union
Pacific and Erie but these purchases had little
effect on the market
Toward noon the tone OF the market improved
and National lAns 'cl oil advanced "a on very
small dealings
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
Kansans on Income Tax.

A New York paper has been inter-
viewing congressman on income tax
opinions. Six Of the Kansas members
favor 1t and four oppose 1t. Following
are the interviews secured from this
State:
Charles Curtis, Fourth district Rep. J
i am opposed TO an income tax and
was elected on that platform. do not
think 1t is capable of being proper y
enforced. II, however, such tax is
enacted, | would Tx the minimum Mt
not less than $4,000.
jeremiah Simpson, Seventh district,
Peoples Party)-I favor an income
tax. would approve a graduated tax
| think 81, 500 SHOULD be the minimum
Of incomes to be taxed.
John Davis, Fifth district, Peoples
Party / approve an income tax. |
would prefer graduated tax. Ten
thousand dollars would be fair mini
mum to be taxed.
Edward II. Funston, Second district,
REP. PLEASE excuse me.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
a POSTAL REFOR M.
Substance of a Bili Introduc ed by Con.
gresham Dockery.

Substance Of Bin Introduo ed by Con.
gresham Dockery.
WASHINGTON. Dec. l3.-Congressman
Dockery, chairman OF the joint comis-
sion TO investigate departmental work.
ings, has introduced II bill for reference
TO the commission which is the result
of the investigations which have been
made by the commission. The bill is
approved by the acknowledgement,
and should IL be favorably considered
by the joint commission will doubtless
become a law at very early date.
The bill abolishes the postal note and
in lieu thereof authorizes the post
master-general TO designate certain
post offices to issue money orders for n
sum less than s. The bill also changes
the present schedule Of fees for the is-
sue Of money orders very materially,
reducing them TO the rates now charged
by the express companies Under the
present schedule the express companies
have been doing a profitable business
which arises from the sale OF larger or.
ders, and have been generously permit
ting the government to do the BUSH
ness of issuing small notes, which Is
done at a loss. The new schedule is n
harmonious and consistent one and will
result in large increase OF profitable
business TO the government
In this connection the bill provides
for the adoption ofan ingenious coupon
form of money order, which has been
devised by the experts employed by the
commission. This form Of order Is so
arranged that the coupon which ac.
companies the postmaster's money or
der account will in every instance
as an instantaneous and accurate check
upon dishonest postmasters and secure
the speedy audit of postmasters' ac-
counts. IL Is so arranged that the
coupon cannot be changed by post
master without increasing his liability,
and the purchaser of the money order
cannot change his order without de-
creasing its value.
The bill also provides for speedy
accounting of all outstanding unpaid
money orders and postal notes more
than IL months old. The result of this
provision will be TO turn into the treas
ury for the use of the post office de-
partment about $4,000, 900 of money ly-
ing idle and inactive in the subtreasury
In New York. The bill also repeats
that action of the statute which re-
quires applicants for money orders TO
fill out printed blank, and in several
of its sections provides for reorgan-
ization of the business methods of the
post office department so as to secure a
speedy adjustment OF the accounts Of
all postmasters, both presidential and
fourth-class
This bill, in connection with other
recommendations which will probably
be made very soon by the commission,
will result in very large annual re-
duction of expenditures in the post Of
fee department while al the same time
increasing its efficiency.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
Happy Holidays.

The American people rest too little,
work too hard, waste too much nervous
energy. 1t isl duty to play as well as
labor and there is no time 80 perfectly
adapted to enjoyment as that happy
season called "the holidays"
In II is included the great children's
gala day Of the year Christmas, day
for loosing purse strings and heart
strings and devoting more time to
making others happy than to develop
ing or advancing self. Christmas has
bad more sweet and beautiful things
written about 1t than any day In the
calendar because 1t commentaries the
nobest and most glorious event in
human history. Its lessons are ever
new-its beauty is never outgrown.
We are all children on Christmas and
may all who read this have a child's
full hearted satisfaction In the rewards
OF the occasion.
The REFLECTOR has in this issue
endeavored to impress upon Its hun
dreds Of friends ana readers something
of holiday cheer. We have elaborated
the usual compliments of the season
and can only add our EARNEST wish that
happiness, good cheer aud merlin mt
may ABIDE in every home into which
this number goes.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year, a joyous holiday season and
hearts full of cheer IL our wish for all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
A Sample Effect.

Alfred Dodge the felt goods manu-
facturer of Dolgeville, N Y, says he
cannot compete with importers under
the Wilson tariff measure. Mr.. Dodge
stated TO n New York reporter the
other day that aS the Wilson bill will
reduce the duty on wOOlens 40 per
cent, he must prepare to meet 1t. II
shall lay of all my hands, five hundred
In number" he said, "a week from
next saturday. Then shall take
account of stock After that shall
after learning the prices for which th'
importers will sell their goods, Ttduc,
the wages of my employees sufficient tt
allow me to sell at profit my manu-
featured goods, | shall probably b,
able to resume ut the factory Ia q
month. The average salary Of mer
and boys at the mill IL about $3.50 :
year. This must be reduced about 81
per cent, My men know that / mus
make a reduction and are content II
business, however, continues bad,
shall not resume AT all, but will impOr
all my goods | can't stand hare
times and the Wilson tariff bill toge
Their" The reduction of the wagel
received by these labOrers and lhei
fellows throughout the east reduces BY
so much the market for the farm an,
garden products Of the nation. Tn,
Wilson bill promises to have very ba'
effect every where.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14

Lawrence Neal, the late Democratic
candidate for governor Of Ohio, in an
interview with the Cincinnati Enquirer
yesterday, declares that the admins.
tratlon was directly responsible for his
defeat. Ninety five per cent of the
changes to the Republican ranks was
due to its action on pensions. The
principal cause OF the stay-at.home
vote in the Democratic party was gen.
eral dissatisfaction and disgust with
the action Of President Cleveland and
hi' subordinatcs In retaining Republi.
cans In cfiice and keeping Democrats
out lie says the presidents timidity
in his message awakens suspicion as
to his soundness as a tariff reformer.
Grover seems to be at outs with his
oun party and has no Republican
admirers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14

The Kansas City Stay has discovered
that "the English disapproval If u Q
protective theory Is not due to the fnct
that higher tarilfiin this country shut
out English goods but to the fact that
they restrict industry and hamper
trade Oh, yesl we see. The burg
lars objection to poor locks ia not due
to the fact that they shut the family in
but that they indicate n lack Of faith in
humanity that does not conduce to TIC
elevation Of mankind, 20 [Leavenwortt
Times.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14

The News in it's touching post NOR
tenn eulogy Of the preceding admins
tration forgets to state that it turned
over practically empty treasury,
caused by buying bonds not due at a
high premium, and waterworks debt
of over $23,O 900 hanging over the
ciHality. The present admins.
tration has secured settlement of the
debt and will meet its obligations
henceforth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14
COST OF INDIFFERENCE.
-Four Kansas Copntles Lose Representa-
llNrs BY Inlllng 10 Cast Iennngh NnIes

Four Kansas Counties Lose Represents
tlFrs by Failing To Cast Enough Votes
ToPBkN, Kan, Dec i3.-lt was dis
covered in looking over the vote for
judge OF the Thirty second judicial dis
trict in the secretary of states office
that the counties Of Seward, Grant and
stevens had each pollod l0l votes at
the recent election. Under the consti
tuition OF the state, whenever county
falls below 100 votes at any general
election it is no LONGER entitled 10 n
representative in the legislature. This
makes four counties in the Thirty-sec-
ond judicial district that are not emit
tied to u representative, as Morton
county was dropped some time ago
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14

t. f. Carver, of Salina, who is
spoken of for congressional nominee on
the Republican ticket, says that it
would not be good policy to incorpor
ate prohibition as one Of the platforms
plauks. He thinks "such reiterations
are but hollow statements" Mr..
Carver also opposes woman suffrage as
apolltical question, aud wants none of
that In the platform.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-12-14

Bishop Thomas, of the diocese OF
Kansas, has compiled some statistics
regarding the Episcopal church for the
year 1893. The value of church
property in Kansas is 1929, O65, and the
indebtedness is only $7O,677. The
churches have contributed thus far
during the year 500, 800 SS. There are
1854 confirmed persons in the diocese,
and 2,572 Sunday tsehOol children.
There were 40 baptisms this year, and
s0i combinations. The number Of
communicates has increased over
1000 In Ave years.