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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
CONTRACT AWARDED
For t:6e Power house for the New Eleo'
trio Railroad.

For toe Power house for the New Elec-
trio Railroad.
che contract for the fine new power
house of the new street car company
across the river was awarded yesterday.
Chas. ID. McCarty, of Wheeling, got the
contract. including the foundation for
the engines and generators. The con-
tract will amount TO S11, 500. Hallcek
Bros. are sub-cOntractors for the stone
work, under Mr.. McCarty, and Hamil-
ton Bros. have the su0-cOntract for the
brick work. There were five bidders,
thew being Hamilton Bros, Scott q Nc
Graw. Bridgeport, Selyy Il Co., Mar
tins Ferry, a party from Bridgeport,
and the successful bidder. So close
were the bids that between the highest
and lowest there were but SoOO oluer-
enCe.
Hallock Bros. at once started large
force of men excayating for the iOunda-
tiop. the work being under the direc-
ton of 7. r. Kennedy Of this city, engi-
neer for the new company Through
the entire work Mr.. Kennedy will have
charge for the new company. Very
probably the brick for the main build
ing will come from Martins Ferry and
those for the foundation from the Ben
ard Brick Works of Bellaire. The con-
tract specifies that the building be com
pleted IN sixty days, or the contractor
shall forfeit S25 for each additional day
over time, aud be shall receive Sl5 for
each day he shall have had the building
done before the contract is due. The
new building is 70 an elegant structure,
plans OF which we're given In the REG
IsTER.
Plans for the new car barn OF the
company, which will be situated along
side the power house, between Bridge
port and West Wheeling, will be dawn
I'D at once. This building is TO De ire
proof aud built Of corrugated non. It's
capacity will be for twenty-five cars.
The new company stopped the old
horse cars along their line In Bellaire
last evening, and the tearing up OF the
old track was begun. A large force Of
men will begin work there laying the
new tracks in the morning.
The committee appointed by the
Chamber OF Commerce, relative TO the
new company, is very energetically en-
gagged in persulng their duties In the
matter. This committee hopes soon 10
be able to report TO the Chamber at
called meeting, very probably this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
BIG IMPROVEMENTS
TO BE- MADE AT THE LOWER BENWOoD
STEEL PLANT.
The Changes viii Largely Increase the Output
The Contract Awarded for the
Power house for the New
Railway Company

It has been believed for some time
that big i'm provements would De made
AZ the Lower Benwood mill this sum-
mer. and there has been great deal OF
surmising and guessing done as TO what
they would do. The REGISTER is the
first to give a full account Of the pro-
posed improvements. The three I'm
mense cupalos will be made nine feet In
diameter; nowitheY are six feet. The
two large beating furnaces will be re-
built and greatly enlarged, ana al the
rolling tables Of the plant, which
are now fifty feet long, Will be
made one hundred and fifty feet In
length. The old shears will be moved
eighty feet from its present location
and new shears with hydraulic pressure
will be put In, but the old ones will sui
be used. The old tracks in the plant
are TO be improved, over one thousand
feet OF new tracks are 70 be built,
Dortion OF which will be on the ground
NJ the Ulant north of the mill. BY
these improvements, costing many
thousands Of dollars, the output OF the
plant will DO Increased over one nun
dred tons daily. On the first OF next
month the entire plant will close to be-
gin these repairs. All the present en-
ployes will be given work on the I'M
movements, thus not causing any 20 De
idle. II they desire 20 work. IL Is calcu-
lated that all these improvements Will
be completed early In next septic per-
Great quantities Of brick for the I'm
proyements have been arriyln2 from up
the river or brick alone 100000 Will
be- required.
the new nail mill near by, is progressing
well. WoFkmen are also engaged In en-
Iarging the loading platform, and work
will be- bAgun soon on the putting In
of a large number Of new cranes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
somethlnr Ientlrely Sew.

Something new to Wheeling musical
organizations is about to be added to
the Opera House Band, that is, DASH
ing, gay drum major. The band has
been considering the matter for long
time and having at last decided upon it,
they sat about to find one competent
aud we'll drilled In the art OF swinging
the staff. etc. They have secured
him aud his outfit, a most gorgeous one
has been ordered and will arrive In
time for his first appearance, which will
positively be in the o. w. L. Clubs pa
rade next Tuesday afternoon. He will
also probably give an exhibition at the
owls" outing that same evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Police Court.

There were seventy-eight cases yes
tsrday morning, and within few dol
lars of S7OO was taken in at the box Of
fee. Harry Knoke and the seven men
found in his poker room took an appeal
on the usual fines, and the whole outnt
were raised to $50 aud costs each. The
madames Of the houses OF III fame were
fined $50 and costs each and all the In
mates aud visitors five aud costs each.
Two men went 70 the hill, everything
else being cash on the nail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Lively Fight.

Out in Goosetown, yesterday, there
was a lively fight and nearly all Goose
town were spectators. Two coiored
boys got into fight and slugged each
other terribly. Base bali bats were gem
orally used and one of the lads got fell
ed with the ball stick. At this juncture
the two mothers Of the boys took up the
scrap and carried il on still more lively.
When the women had tried banging
each other they stopped, ending the
fight. No arrests have followed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Commencements at Convent Hail.

On Thursday evening the annual dis
trlbutlon of premiums to the pupils OF
the Cathedra! parochial school will
take place at Convent Hall. Next
Tuesday evening the annual commence
ment exercises OF St. Joseph's Academy
will be given and on the following eve
ming the closing exercises OF st. VIM
cents High School.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
AIittIa loo GAY.

The Linsly Cadets carried on In a
very Objectionable manner, on the ISL
and, last night, while on serenading
tour. They yelled and hooted, fired
revolver shots, and otherwise made
such a nuisance of themselves that the
police were appealed to by indignant
citizens, and about half-past twelve this
morning the officers Iut a stop to the
racket, threatening TO arrest the entire
lot IL the annoyance was continued.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
rh.wsn Not prodncrIre.

People generally in the neighborhood
OF the test well on the Shepherd farm,
near Elm Grove, are disappointed over
the wells not being a producer Last
Saturday the we'll was abandoned as a
buster. The drill had penetrated to
depth Of nearly 2,300 feet The casing
has been drawn, the men have left, and
the excitement has fallen fiat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
rhourht to Hare Bssn Drowned.

There was quite lot Of excitement
on the Island, yesterday, caused by the
belief that West Rine and his son had
been drowned. The two went out on
the river in a john boat, and during the
morning the boat was seen floating bot
tom upwards down the river. This
started the rumor that both men had
been drowned, bvt after a long search
they were found asleep in the willows,
near the upper point Of the Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Bi,hop Knin Returns.

RI Rev. Bishop Kahn returned yes
terday from Parkersourg, where be ad-
ministered confirmation at st. Xavier's
Church, to large class, on Sunday.
Next Sunday be will visit Father
Schip's parish at St. Joseph'S, Marshall
County. Wednesday afternoon the
Bishop will distribute the premiums at
the MI. de Chantal commencement
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

MY physician said could not live,
my liver out OF order, frequently vom-
tied greenish mucous; skin yellow, small
dry humors on face, stomach would not
retain food. Burdock Blood Bitters
cured me. Mrs. Adelaide OBrien, 372
Exchange St., Buffalo, n. Y.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

The undersigned, having duly qualified as
executor OF the last will OF DR.. h. A. Stifel
deceased, notice is hereby gwen to All pefsons
indebted TO the estate OF DR.. Stifel that tie ac-
counts have been left for collection with Lewis
+. stifei at the Wheeling Title and Trust Com
pany. No 1915 Market street. All persons hay
Ing claims against said estate are requested TO
present the same, duly verified.
ieIra GEO. Z. STIFEL, Executor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
A BAD Fan.

Victor Won Philip, who runs the dy-
namo at the lower BenwOod mill, suf-
fered a severe accident few days ago.
He was at work at an elevation, and be-
coming dizzy, fell, striking his head on
a protruding piece Of the machinery. A
very painful cash on the head resulted,
causing him 10 be laid up since.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Csntsr school Averages.

The average attained by the pupils OF
Centre School, which could not be CIV
en- yesterday. are as follows: Anna +.
Wayman 95.4, Sue Blatchley 92.9, Dean
Comerford 91.3, Jessie McMahan Oil,
Title Ise 9O.6, Sue Bradshaw s95. Min
ME Thurlow S6.s, and Emma Young
s6.4. Class average 90.5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Catherine Burleys, Administrator vs.. J. L.
Burley and others. and J. b. Lukens 4 Bro.
vs. j. L. Burley. and others. In the Circuit
Court Of o. 10 county, West Virginia.
Nv virtue Of the authority vested in nv by
decree entered in the above mentioned cause,
consolidated, on the Sd day Of June, 1898. will
sell at public auction at the front door OF the
Court House Of Ohio county, on
SATURDAY, JULY s 1893,
commencing At 10 o'clock 3. M. the following
described real estate that is 70 say: A piece OF
marcel Of land with the buildings thereon,
which fronts % feet, inches on the west side
of south Front street in the city Of Wheeling.
and running west with an even width 70 II
foot alley being part OF lot 1Sin G. Lame ad-
ditiop TO the CT Of Wheeling. Also strip OF
ground Il feet in width aud IS feet inches
deem. living north and adjoining the north
line Of said los No. II, together with all the
,sghts and interests In aud 10 the paftition
Wall on the south side o. said part OF lot No.
10 i.teuded TO be conveyed 10 Catharine Bur-
la nv deed made By William Campbell aud
1vffe on the 1st DAY OF oYember. 1873, and re-
llcorded in the Office OF the clerk OF the county
Hcourt OF said Ohio county, IN deed book 81,
pE4E sr ms Of sale, one-third OF the purchase
r,orsv or so much thereof IS the purchaser
80 eiect to pay, in cash, and the residue In
la sonaI raFments in one and two years.
In interest from the day OF sale. and the
49, tltIe TO be retained as security Tor the de-
i fefred payments. RI 1oNEs
" H.HALLER, Special Commissioners.
tu.ssS certify that the above-naned spes
L. ~, ,si.siorer has given bond AID security
10 s,eanired BIZ law and the said decree.
- iss-'-~ JAo. W. AiTCHELLs
jsIs CLERK
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

THE Bread Department Of the Wheel
ing Bakery is now finished. Not
single dollar has been spared 10 make It
the most perfect shop ever built. The
product OF such shop could not be
anything else than simply elegant.
Thelhrst new variety is to-day offered
TO the public and is a great reform
over the old methods of baking. It's
name is "Sweet Home" There is now
In the experimental department OF the
bakery other varieties that are being
perfected. Electric" bread aud "CO-
. lumbia" bread and The Inianta" and
- new process Of Rye Bread will be in
odueed TO the public in few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
NWS OF THE DAY.
Two ribs broken.

James Stevenson, carpenter, living
az No. $500 Eof street, fell through
floor on a building in which be was
working yesterday. Two ribs were
broken. Dt j. R. Manley rendered the
medical aid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

"SwEET HOME" bread is baked in
special large sized sc loaves. You can
buy this delicious bread cheaper than
you can bake. Every loaf has the
Wheeling ,Bakery's seal on 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

a glance at the Registers pages Will
dsmonsirate its superiority as to local and
telegraphic news. Daily and Sunday de-
Iivered to any part ofth city and surround
inc towns for Is cents yer week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

LTNDEMANN-At Buffalo, N. Y, Monday,
June 70 1903 IDA H. Oldest daughter OF Henry
and Lizzie Lindemann, in her 18th year.
Funeral notice hereafter.
NOLAN-On Monday, June 10, 1893, at o:l0
D. m, MARY, wife OF John T. Nolan.
Remains will leave on c. s. P. train Tuesday
morning at $40 u. m. Interment at Cleveland,
Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

I HEREBY wish to inform my friends
and patrons that have removed to 1923
Main street 1.-TWO doors north OF new
Bank OF Wheeling) where l am better
prepared TO display my immense and
well assorted stock to your advantage.
I also wish to extend many thanks TO
my many friends, who have favored me
with their esteemed patrOnsge for up
wards Of twenty-five years and more,
and trust will continue TO bestow your
confidence as heretofore, and Il shall be
my endeavor to serve you TO the best OF
my ability.
Very respectfully yours,
HENRY JACOBS,
1928 Main Street
P. S.-For the coming and opening
week I shall have some special bargains
for you IN all departments
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

The Committee on Streets, Alleys and
Grades met at the Ravine yesterday az
ternoon at four o'clock, with the Engl-
neer, and recommended that decided
change be made in the grade of the ca
tension OF North Main street, between
the east end of the road running TO tire
ferry landing and the Office Of the
"Top" mill. At the point first named
the street now divides. one-half running
at a down grade across the railroad
track to the ferry road, while the grade
of the east half rises towards the mill
Office. The hump is to be cut off, aud a
single roadway of the uniform grade OF
one per cent made, the street to be
thirty feet wide, measured east from
the east rail of the "Pewiky" track.
This will be big Improvement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
GENERAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.
he Patrons of The Wheeling RaiIgay Co.

To the Patrons Of the Wheeling RGiI'c1y Co.
On and after the 18th day OF June, 1898. cars
will stop for passengers only on the opposite side
OF each cross street and at the following alleys
within the city limits: Alleys No. Z, NO y, NO.
l2. and alley between Twenty first and Twenty
second streets and Twenty-second and Twenty
th I'd str, cts.
This is necessary TO better facilitate our ser
vice. and we hope our patrons Will kindly be
governed accordinglg.
jugeAda A. NJ. JOLLY. General Manager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Chicago and Return by the "PAn handle
Route"

Excursion tickets to Chicago now on
sale. Sleeping car daily. Leaving
Wheeling at los D, II. (city time).
Arrives at Chicago 1880 following morn
Ing. For sleeping car accommodations,
tickets and futher information, apply
to j. G. Tomlinson, Passenger Agt., or
to John BaiIie, Ticket Agt., Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
- w. Rekery has added a

THE WhssSs'eg- Bakery has added a
new loaf to their alreaGg numerous va
riety OF very popular breaSS, To-day
we have Sweet Home" offered - the
public. 1t is what its name implies,
the sweetest home made bread you ever
ate. The process OF manufacturing
this most elegant bread is entirely new,
and is their exclusive property. After
many days of patient study in the ex-
perimental department Of their new
plant they take pleasure in inviting the
most prejudiced against bakers bread
to Try sweet Home"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Water Rents

For the term ending September 30,
1898, are now due. II paid before the
both day OF June discount OF ten
per cent will be allowed.
THE CITY WATER BOARD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
iI2edi

\, Office OF INTENTION TO OFFER 4
~ resolution for az Increase OF the number
OF shares OF the capital stock Of the Union
Railway and steamship Advertising company
Notice is hereby gwen that a. special
meeting Of the Union Railway ana steamship
Idyertislng Company, a corporation formed
under chapter ~ o. the Code OF West Virginia,
20 be no cen at No. "a Park Place, Ia the oity
OF New York on Friday, July IA l6sN com-
Rencing az ~ O'Clock m, ! shall oner the
following resolution and move It's adoption;
Resolved, That the number OF shares OF
the capital stock OF this corporation DO
Increased from six hundred shasss TO twenty
four hundred sha %, thereby increasing the
said capital stock from fifteen thousand dol
B..F BOND.
stockholder OF tho AbOye-IstAsd co,c2El
ton. W.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
See Our Waists.

Finest percale waists 39c, finest per-
Gale laundried waists ACC; wash suits
SIPS and S1.5O; lace curtains at any
price you wish them.
II. EMSHEI0IER,
Eleventh street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

ASK your grocer for the latest and
best product Of the bakers art. Try
Sweet Home Bread. The Wheeling
BaEery's seal is attached to each loaf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

JUST RECEIVED, full assortment Of
ladies fine shoes, all the leading styles.
Also a full line of low shoes for spring
and summer wear.
L. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
ARattle for Blood

Is what Hoods Sarsaparilla vigorously
fights and it is always victorious in ex'
polling oil the foul taints and giving
the vital fluid the quality and quantity
Of perfect health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

You always get the latest State news
|in the REGISTER. Is cents week, de-
|livered. city or town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

THIS will be a great week of Parasol
and Umbrella bargains at Geo. NJ.
Shook & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Too Many undsrwear.

Ladies' gauze vests 3 for 10c, each
buyer limited to 8; children's vests Sc.
Ladies fine vests at Sc, 1Oc, 15e, 19c
aud 24c. -
Gents halbriggan drawers 4
small sizes.
Ladies' and childreD's mus
wear at cosE b. ENsHE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Wednesday Afternoon, June 18th,
AT 1880 O'CLOCK.

Especial train will leave over the b. o. a.
IN. m, returning at 1850.
No one will be admitted 10 tho Mount With
out 4 card OF invitation. lel1sr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

A DELAYED shihment Of Cream Jap
anese Waist Silks, with neat navy ana
black figures, just received. Early
seasons price, 75c. per yard; now ACC.
per yard. GEO. NJ. SHOOK X 20.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13
Worlds columbian observation-disclosures
tn Cbtcnro Via Ohio River X. K.

TO Chicago via Ohio River K. K.
On and after this date until October
slst, the Ohio River R. r. will sell
tickets to Chicago and return, on ac-
count Of the Worlds Columbian Expo
sition, at greatly reduced rates. Tickets
will be good for continuous passage in
either direction with fnal limit for re-
turn passage November 5th, 1898. For
rates OF fare, time Of train and other in
formation, inquire Of Ticket Agents
Ohio River R. r., or write w. J. Rob
inson, G.. P. A., Parkersburg, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

The Board of Public Works met last
evening, and after a consultation with
Mr.. Jolly, of the Wheeling Railway
Company. set tomorrow afternoon at
one o'clock as the time for commencing
an inspection of the street paving along
the railway tracks. The start Will be
made in carriage, from Tenth street.
The Board assed a resolution that
hereafter none but new bricks be used
in making repairs on paved streets, and
that the old bricks be piled, for use In
paving alleys and other places, where a
big lot of them can be worked In to-
gether to advantage. The bids for
curbing were re-examined, and the con-
tract for furnishing the stone, dressing
them, and setting was re-awarded TO
Jacob Sweltzer, he being the lowest
bidder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

NOR sALE-HoUsE FIVE ROOMS, EoBF
II street, between Twenty-fourth and Tween
ty-ffth streets for a short time only, 100.
NESlIpr Il DEVINE, 1879 Market. m2oedh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

numerous Meetings at the City Hall Last
Evening.

met last evening anu IcCOtn
payment bills amounting to S62.l5. Two
deeds were ordered transferred.
The Committee on Fire Department
approved bills amounting TO S2O4.5 SO.
The Chief was Instructed to prescribe
style of summer cap TO be worn cy the
men, and was also empowered to ex-
change his heavy draught horse, now
used in his buggy, for lighter animal.
The matter of increase in tiremen's sal
airy was brought up by Mr.. Milligan,
but the majority Of the Committee
thought it would be useless to take any
further steps in the matter, as the form
err recommendation Of the Committee
for an increase OF five dollars per month
had been turned down in the Finance
Committee. This subject will probably
be preached in Council this evening,
when the appropriation ordinance
comes up for action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

ONE case Ladies fast black seamless
Hose IA cents pair.
GEO. NJ. SHOOK & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

For sick, nervous and heuralgic head
ache use the sure cures Bromo-Seltzer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

THE parade Of the Grocers' Picnic
will be a novel affair. The drummers
will head the procession, wearing black
silk hats. This aids will be composed
OF eight small boys carrying flags.
All grocery stores will be open on
Wednesday evening, June 14th, but
strictly closed all day Thursday, June
18th, GrocerS' Day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-06-13

The Stone Bridge Committee met last
evening. and recommended that the
items of S5oO.73, received from the
Street Railroad Company for paving be-
tween the rails of their track on the
stone bridge, and due through Hallock
Bros. to George Lennon, be paid over.
The money is in the hands OF the re
ceiver.