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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-02

i'tinr lvneon COLLIER. publisher. 5og
West ihriCenih street.. SOM % "nir
ltouk Table severed excellent novels
m q cheaB form that renders Them a,af.
aNle " Wfy one who has taste far ra.,a
tciioN on these may be mentioned INA
body's faulI' by Mary Angela Diek.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-02

CLOSING HOURS.

The hu Sinea department OF Tur GA
rrrTr win remain open until the timo indl.
Gated below;
Saturdays. ION M
SUNDAYS. an I'M
Other days Ia tho week qn ui-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

ers are on hand. but the foundations
are not up.
MEssRs. WHEAT AND SPEIDEL are
improving the old Court House property
by taking of the old belfTY, putting on
a new roof and cleaning it up and re-
pairing same generally. 1t will be
rented for storage purposes.
THERE is fellow who hangs around
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
near the upper end, who grossly
insults ladies who happen to De sitting
upon their own door steps. He needs a
good dose of tar and feathers. A fine
and imprisonment would be too good
for him. The police could do the resi-
dents of that end of the town some SER
vice II they would 60 after the beast in
the right way.
Mr.. ]. T. T. HUNDLEY. financial
agent of Bethany College, has been in
the city for several days in the interest
of the college. He has been soliciting
students and has met with great sue
cess. Mr.. Hundley says the school
never had brighter prospects for large
attendance. Bethany is school suited
TO all classes. We refer the parent or
guardian to the advertisement Of Beth
any In this issue.
JAMES w. BoDLEY, ESQ.,, Of Staun-
ton, Va, who has been here In attend
ance at the annual meeting Of the
Moundsville Campmeeting Association,
left for his home yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Bodley says the Association never
had more successful meeting; the at
tendance throughout was very large
and very gratifying to the management.
The success of the Association Is not
only gratifying to those interested. but
also to the people who have no connec-
ton with the organization.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Hol For

The Harvest Home picnic to-day, Aug
ust %, 1898. No pleasanter place can
be found to spend day than at the
big Harvest Home picnic near st. Glars
vile to-day. No more beautiful
drive can be found than from Wheeling
to this place. Take this drive, 1t will
be exhilaratiug, life giving. Robert
Luke, the well known livery man No.
1870 Market street will accommodate
the public with carriages OF almost
every description, Landaus, Surveys,
buggies, both box and phaetons, or a
very nice Victoria with a fiue team Of
blacks, grays or browns. Take your
choice at the very lowest prices and
have day OF pleasure. Call and see
Mr.. Luke. ROBERT LUKE.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

SAN Francisco, August 22.-Attorn-
eys for M. B. Curtis. the actor charged
with the murder Of Officer Grant. have
received letters from man named Rum
BILE to show that Curtis did not shoot
Grant Rumble says that another man,
unknown to him did the shooting aud
made off before he was captured. Rum
bic fearing to be implicated In the mat
ter kept silent until now. but offers at
present to testify In Curtis behalf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Last $40 seashors Excursion From Wheel
Ing via PennsyIvania Lines.

Thursday, August Gath, is the date
of the last popular excursion to the sea
from Wheeling via Pennsylvania lines.
This is the most pleasant season to visit
the shore. The attractions are many
and the bathing excellent. Passengers
have the privilege Of going to either
Atlantic City, Cape May, Sea Isle City
or Ocean City. Return coupon valid
twelve days. Sleeping car Wheeling
to Philadelphia. For details apply to
]. G.. Tomlinson, Ticket Agent. Wheel
ing. Is, ID, 20. y, 20
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
No Agreement Reached.

The conference meeting Of the off,
cials Of the Belaire nail works and the
wage committee of the employees ad-
journed last night, without reaching an
agreement. 1t is understood that there
are but three points Of difference be-
tween the two sides. which will prob
ably be amicsbly adjusted at the meet
ing TO be held to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
suIoide in washington County.

At six o'clock last evening, Mrs.
James Davis, residing at England
Station, on the Pittsburg branch OF the
b. &. O., few miles from Claysvllle.
committed suicide by taking strichnine.
No cause is assigned for the act. She
leaves husband and three children.
The funeral will take place at 10
o'clock tomorrow morning, interment
at Pleasant Grove church. Mrs. Davis
was about thirty.one years OF age.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Several Fights in Town.

There was a good deal of convivlal
drinking about town Monday night,
and at least three fights occurred. One
was in East Wheeling, one in alley
B, near alley Nine, in which some blood
was spilled, and third on Market street
north of Fifth. in which brick and a
number OF fists were the weapons and
some gore was drawn,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
SMALL TALk
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.
THERE were no cases in Police Court
yesterday.
GoLLNER's building on Eleventh
street is being repaired
CHAs. DAILER's new house on North
Market street will soou be ready for oc-
cupancy.
THE new Kirbach block on North
Market street is rapidly approaching
completion.
THE annual outing of the German
pioneers will take place on the SOth, at
the park.
A CROWD Of Eighth ward young peo-
pie gave bowling party last night at
Mozart Park.
THE lumber has arrived for repairing
the floor of the Market street bridge
over the creek.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
exterior carpenter work for the new ST.
Luke's church building.
A NUMBER OF local sportsmen went
down the Ohio River road yesterday to
have a field trial of some fine hunting
dogs.
BILLY MAYER's Band will appear in
their new Liberati Band caps on La
Dor Day. His orchestra plays at the
park on Thursday.
CARL bonn was yesterday appointed
guardian for Frederick, Sophia and
Philip Bohn. Bond, $500; Frederick
HOPPER surety.
JOHN DERRY, Of Benwood, had his
foot badly crushed Monday night, By
jumping from q train and striking it
against rail.
AUGUST Cook is building an upper
story TO his residence, at the corner of
Thirty-ffth and Wood streets. William
Aull, contractor, is doing the work.
A MARRIAGE license was issued yes
terdsy to Edmund A. Saalmueller, ma
tive of Germany, aged 81, and Della NJ.
Hicks, native OF Wheeling, aged 21.
THE Board Of Commissioners Com
mittee on Roads and Bridges will meet
tomorrow TO inspect the Cumberland
road, and locate the points where stone
is needed.
TIE tunnels at the = pr works
have been completed pes laid
through them into me boil
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
NEWS OF The DAY.
RIM Over BYa Cart.

John Farmer, of Benwood, was driv-
ing a cart on Jacob street last evening
near the street railway barn and fell
from his seat, one OF the wheels OF the
cart passing over him. His injuries are
not serious although DR.. Haskins was
called.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Picnic Tomorrow.

The Young Mems Society Of st. Al
phonsus Church will give picnic at
the Park tomorrow. A parade will
probably take place about noon.
Mayors band has been engaged, and
dancing will be one of the amusements
provided.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Local Base Ball.

A close game of ball took place yes
terday afternoon above FortY-Third
street, between picked mines from the
Sixth and Eighth wards. The score
ended at seven to six In favor OF the
frst-named team.
The Pabst Brewery Co.'s defeated the
Howleytown Athletics by score OF %
TO IA. Batteries Delbrugge and Folmar
and Kinney and Rafferty,. The feature
OF the game was the kicking
of May. The Pabsts would like to
hear from the Wheeling Clippers for a
game OF ball next Sunday on Chapline
hill grounds. II accepted, answer
through this paper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Gold Coming Our way

New YORK, August 22.-The steam
ship Ems, which arrived last night,
brought e997, 600 In gold from South
ampton, 100000 from Bremerhaven
and 2,17O 600 marks from the Deutsche
Rank of Berlin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Children Burned to Death.

BOISE CITY, IDA, August 22.-At
Caldwell yesterday the house OF fam
lily named Brookshire, lately from Mis-
souri,. was burned. Two children, aged
4 and years. were burned to death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
LOWEST FOR YEARS.

A comparison OF the present stage
with that of former years is interesting
at this time. Capt. Crockard's record
extends back to 1887. In that year the
lowest stage was reached on September
sth, when there were but twelve
inches in the channel, and boating
stage was not reached until late In Oc-
tober. The summer OF 1888 was gooo
one for river men. The lowest stage, 2
feet 3 inches, was on August 1st. On
September 5th, 1889, the water only
touched the 8 inch marks, On July
21st, 1890, the marks showed 81 inches.
and the stage remained stationary for
a week. On October 18th, 1891,
the water dropped to the 13 inch
mark. The lowest stage last
year, was 12 inches, on October 25th.
The summer of 1898 has been a re-
markable one In this respect. Since
July 29th, the water has not touched
the 3 foot notch, and several weeks be-
fore that time the big packets were
compelled to 90 bank.
II the river men do not see the
Worlds Fair, 1t Is not because the Ohio
river is not giving them the necessary
encouragement. The evil results ofthe
present drouth are experienced more 10
the South, where the stock Of coal is
almost exhausted.
The Pittsburg Chronicle telegraph last
night says:
"Slnce 1866 there has not existed
such a condition of affairs "a now pre-
walls among river coal men, and not
not since then has there been so long
time when coal could not be shipped by
river.
"There is slight hopes that there
may be boating stage about Septem-
Der is, but the coal men fear 1t will be
much later before the 2s,000,0 900 bushels
coal now loaded can be sent out"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
ONLY EIGHT INCHES
OF WATER IN THE CHANNEL OF rHE OHIO
RIVER
And Prospects Point to Lower EOtch-Com-
parisOn With Other Years, and
Some "reminiscences.

The Ohio river is caprieious stream,
and just at present it appears to be in
dulging one of its freaks, giving that
venerable parsonage, the "oldest inhab-
Itant," an opportunity TO repeat his oft
told tales and make comparisons be-
tween the present and the remote and
decidedly uncertain past.
The stage OF water is so low at pres
ent that one can assert that it has never
been lower without fear of successful
3 contradiction. Last night the marks
on the landing indicated that there
were scarcely eight inches OF water In
the channel. The marks are in such
bad shapee however, that it Is
difficult to determine the exact
stage. The new marks start at the g.
foot point, at which point the paving of
the wharf also ends. There is stretch
of about ten feet Of Shiny mud between
the end Of the paving and the water.
The old marks run down to the 1l-inch
notch, but were buried under about
three feet of sand. Wharfmaster
Crockard dug d trench six or seven feet
long to allow the water to reach the
marks. Engineer White has promised
20 go down and ascertain the exact
stage, and he will probably do so to-day.
EFFECT OF THE DAM.
Wharfmaster John Cockard estimates
the present stage at about inches, but
is OF the opinion that there would
be two inches less in the channel but
for the Back River dam. The effect
which that pile Of stones and dirt would
have upon the depth OF the water In
the channel would not be apparent TO
any person who observed that Back"
river is almost dry, without an expiana-
tion. Steamboatmen say that vast
quantities Of sediment are deposited In
Back river, and the bed is thus raised
sufficient to cause all the water at pres
ent TO take the other channel.
The bed OF the river is showing itself
above the surface OF the water In
great many places, especially at the diff
ferent bars. The Island is larger that 1t
has been for years. The "riflle" at the
water works pumping station Is dry In
places, and 1t is said that one or the
suction pipes is out Of the water. A
man who lives in Martins Ferry under
took the other evening to row john
boat from Benwood to his home. He
took the middle OF the stream, but
found that it was impossible TO find
sufficient water to dip the oars and pro-
pei the boa t. He then took off his
shoes, rolled up his pantaloons, tied
the chain about his body, and pulled the
fiat" to Martins Ferry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

SPECIAL sale OF Gents Russia Leather
Shoes. We have them in all styles, at
reduced prices. l. V. BLOND.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

Go to the Harvest Home picnic; get
your carriage at Z. Luke's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

Sunday excursion tickets now p ssle
70 woodland, franklin, New eruns-
Vile, SIstersEille, and Long cn-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23

Go to the Harvest Homo picnic; get
your carriage at R. Luke's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Another Railroad war Looming Up.


The railroads centerng at Columbus
are on the verge Of another good fracas
in which the populace will likely have
the great delight Of riding at their own
figures to Chicago and return. This
time the detection comes from the
soutward. The Chesapeake and Ohio
has posted a S940 rate from Ports
mouth, O., to Chicago. As this is a
common point for the Norfolk and
Western it must meet the rate or re-
tire. As the latter runs via the Hook
ing Valley through Columbus the same
rate must be given from that point or
the roads will be held liable by the in
terstate commerce law. A break now
means that general rate war will &C.
cur which will hold until after the
great exposition closes it gates. Rail-
road officials are keeping the clamps on
the Columbus fighting contingency, as
the war cannot be confined to that city
II 1t once begfns.A There will be some
powerful influence brought to bear
within the next few days to keep the
warriors within bounds. The matter
has PASSED out of the hands OF suhordi-
mates and is now being dealt with by
the presidents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
SOME "REMINISCENCES.

Mr.. John White was employed on the
river back in the fiftles. In '55 he was
cabin boy on the Equator" He re-
members distinctly about the stage OF
water at that time, when the stern
wheel towboats were unknown. The
channel OF the river was the so close 10
shore in North Wheeling, that person
could easily jump from boat TO land.
81 remember" said Mr.. White, that
in the summer OF '55, the water In the
river was very low, probably lower than
It is at present. The Black Diamond,
towboat, was lying at the old boat
wards in North Wheeling, and
the Alex Wilson was high and dry
on the shore at the point OF the Island
She was propped up and the hull COW
cred with canvas. in an effort TO hold II
together. Several other boats were
aground the entire summer. The 'rif-
fee at the Water Works was dry, and 1t
was dry again in 1879. In '55 the fish
in the creeks and small streams were
all killed by the stagnant water.
Captain Tappan, Of the Island, COM
manded boat on the upper Ohio dur
ing the war. Said he to reporter: u
have been here ffty-two years, and i
have often waded across the Ohio with
nv boots on, without getting my cloth
ing wet, but / have never seen the
river as low as IL is now"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
lee suMMER oF 81.

Mr.. William Purcell. one OF the old
est puddlers in the city. was working at
Covington, KY, during the summer OF
1855. He stated to the reporter that
FIVE hundred carts were kept busy
hauling the water from the river and
filing the cisterns. 1t had not rained
for such long time that the cisterns
were dry. The Licking river was
green with slime, and the Ohio not
much better. Men and women were 10
the Ohio picking coal from the bottom:
The weather was intensely warm. ana
the rlyermen did not care to drink the
river water. They secured car Ioaos OF
lake ice from Cleveland. which they
melted and drank. !,
number Of other old river men and
steamboatmen seen by the reporter,
stated that the present stage OF water
q lower than at any time within their
recollection.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Whirlpool---Men's Pants.
-ash---Boys' Suits and Pants.

YOU an refund the for
worm uouoe the
Her applies 10 everything advertised
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
Cvc1one---Men's Fine suits.

Goods At this city, will much
md We viii cbeenIv refund YOUR money. This plain and
we mean exactly say It will to buy for future use,
Theseg goods 70.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-29

Mime. Sarah Bernharit's theater is to
be model house. 1t is not only sump.
tuously furnished, but the public are to
be enabled to secure seats beforehand
without paying the supplementary fee,
amounting in most French theaters to rs
much as francs. The box and cloak.
room attendants are not to be allowed to
take any gratuities, as they are paid by
the management. A violation IF this
rule will he visited by immediate dis
missal. The claque is to he completely
suppressed, together with the prompter.
The actors will therefore not only have
TO know their parts thoroughly well. but
will also have to depend entirely on tho
public for the encouraging applause
which is furnished in all other French
theatcrs by hired hands.-Paris Letter in
London Standard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-29
Peeuliaritics In Massage.

Light friction Of part reduces SIR.
face temperature. In 10 experiments ON
healthy adults. whose armpit tempera-
turc On both sides was equal, and whose
free surface temperature ON the sur
face Of both forearms was before mas.
sage So degrees F. or more, it was
found. on subjecting the left forearm to
gentle upward friction, that while the
temperature in both armpits and in the
untouched free surface Of the opposite
limb remained constant, the tempera-
turc Of the left forearm fell in all cases
more than two degrees and in three
cases nearly four degrees.
After firm friction. rolling. squeezing
and kneading Of the skin Of the limb in
all cases. the free cutaneous temporal
ture rose to 81 degrees. but the armpit
temperature remained the same ON both
sides. while In seven cases an interest
ing phenomenon was noticed on the op-
posite side-vix. the right limb scnsibly
pcrspired and the free surface temporal
ture Of the untouched forearm fell 10 81
degrees during the time that the firm
friction Of the left limb was in progress.
In regard to light friction it has been
impossible TO detect any effect ON the
patients sense Of locality or ON the tenn
peraturc sense. After firm friction of a
part for five minutes comes decided in.
crease Of the sense Of touch, and tho
sense of locality has in most instances
been APPARENTLY I,,proved.-Ncw York
Ledger,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-29

Many years ago, when the now vcnef-
able Captain Dassett Of the senate was q
youth. he was directed to place snuff
box In each VI the small recesses Of the
rear wall Of the chamber 10 the right
and left Of the vice president and to
keep them Elled for the Clays, Websters
and other senators Of the old school who
were habitual snuff takers. The snuff
boxes remain M n reminder Of the times
aud habits IL senators who made his
tory. But they are seldom filed. rs Mr..
George Of Mississippi is the only senator
who uses snuff.--Dotruit Free Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-29

o..osrs Ar ..AMeroN covar.

~ ApDosltSoes sean Ssass1s H. lnhaAe-
eanes Of The Flace.
The ghosts at Hampton Court palaces
sin are said to brighten the inhabitanta
and olncials Of the place. and even witt
oss. e Il declared, are not exempt, sev.
eral q them having terminated theiz
visits abruptly owing to the noises they
have heard. \ resident in the palace
sends to the London Graphic an account
Of IN apparitiou seen by an attendant in
the gardens, who was sitting on bench
waiting for the inspector to pass ON his
rounds ut night, when suddenly he felt
. hand laid upon his face. and looking
rp saw q tall, pale lady dressed in gray.
He spranR up at once. but she vanished
before his eyes, and the shock caused by
the apparition was 80 great that he had
70 resign his post. He became SO nerv.
ons that he was absolutely afraid to 10.
main In the gardens ut night.
Nor are the ghosts confined to tho gar.
dcns, for q few nights ago two Of the
maid servants. fancyins they smelled
something burning. went down one Of
the staircases in the middle Of the night
and met tall. pale lady with 81 reflect.
ell light ON her face" and dressed in black.
She. too. vanished through one Of the
queens gates, though the door itself was
shut, and no footsteps could he heard.
Other servants in the palace have been
visited by these royal ghosts. One serv.
ant declares that she felt something
come ard touch her face in the darn
when she was asleep in bed. and anOthe,
maid sleeping in the next room called
out to her to ''leave of walking about
her room," as she heard footsteps NOV.
ing about. Several visitors to the pal
nee have noticed extraordinary noises in
q particular room, and only few
months ago two ladies were standing
talking near this room at about II 80 one
night When they heard loud crash and
saw brilliant light fash through the
room. sight which they could not &c
count for in any way. The Graphic.
informant is positive that no practical
joker is the author of the disturbances
as has been suggested in some quarters.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-29

yesterday, where she has been %
days undergoing treatmcat for ty-
phoid fever and pneumonia.
william Samuclson. aged 81 years,
was the subject Of difticult sur
gtcal operation 1t St. Anthouy's hos
pital yesterday afternoon, Drs. Mid.
dlcton. Myers. Eyster, Assay and
Wright removing . dangerous ab.
sccss. The patient IL surviving the
operation nicely.
Miss Aana Russell. employed at
the Harper. returning from her home
on Twcnty-hrst street. to the hotel.
1T II O'Clock last night, was pursued
by scoundrcl. who attempted 70
ovcrtake her, but she outran him,
reaching the hotel brcathless aud
thoroughly frightened. while her
pursucr continued on down Second
avenue and disappeared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-29

,. J. Staasscn was robbed Of a gold
watch and chain. and diamond pin.
AMI diamond ring. during last
night by some one who entered his
sleeping room at his livery barn.
on Third avenue. Chief Sexton has
pretty good clcw TO the thief.
Yesterday evening about 5:So
o'clock three men were walking
along Second avenue, and " hen pass
ing McIntirc's dry goods store one OF
them appropriated holt Of ging-
ham. He marched on up the street
ann disappeared, where no one
knows. bur some one saw the culprit,
and gave Mr.. Mclntirc description
Of those itinerant dry goods men.
and he In turn gave the description
to the police. The officers arrested
three men who answered the dcscrip-
tisn. but who proved to be the wrong
persons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1893-12-29

For Christmas and New Years
holidays the C.. NJ. & st. y. will sell
excursion tickets nj one fare and one
third for round trip within distance
Of 200 miles. Tickets or sale Dec.
Is. -, 25. 80. 81 and Jan. i; good 10
return up to and including Jan. 3.
+. u. w. HOLMES, Agent.