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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
RurrlSr.at Work.

Tuesday night a man made an effort
to get into the residence OF William
Schafer, of South Wood street. Mr..
and Mrs. Schafer did not return until
nearly eleven o'clock. Shortly after
that hour, Mrs. Schafer, who was
awake, heard noise at the front shut
ters. She awoke her husband, who
went TO the door. and the man took to
his heels. He had succeeded In prying
open the shutters his evident intention
being 10 effect an entrance into the
house through the window, for the
purpose OF robbery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
THE RAILROAD A WINNER.
The First OF the Huntington Damage
Suits Goes Against the Plaintiff
Rpeeial Tsls rGfa 20 ne Rsgtsssr

8pscidl Iets rdfa 90 ils Rsgtssfr
HUNTINGTON, w. VA, December g.
The Ohio River Railroad Company
came out winner to-day in tho first of
the many damage suits that have been
commenced against it in the Circuit
Court in this county Henry Childrey
sued for $4,000, for damages 10 his
property on Second avenue along side
OF which the railroad runs.
The trial of the case last
ed six days, and today the jury
brought in a verdict for the defendant.
John $. Marcum presided as special
Judge. The attorneys engaged were
Seth VinSon, W. r. THOMPSON and L.
ID. Isbell for the railroad; Sims aud En-
slow and Gibson aud Gibson for the
plaintiff. Damage suits aggregate
300, 600 are still pending, but this YER
let has made the prospects for these
ntigantS slim.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
An Inoendiary's Work.
Special Tslsoram 20 ns RsO.stsr.

PARKERSBURG, w. VA, December G..
John Stricker's dwelling and store at
Bepre, Ohio. opposite here, was burned
to the ground about three o'clock this
morning. All of the household goods
and stock were destroyed. The work
was done by an incendiary. Belpre has
suffered from a gang of incendiaries for
several years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
W. j.. Matheny Assigns

Spfcidl 4etc4t.AA % As'4e'.1'-
WESTON, w. Va, December CIV.
]. Matheny, who has been conducting
general merchandise store in the town
of Castor, has made an assignment,
naming c. W. Troxell, OF this place, rs
assignee. The liabilities are $1,000 and
assets $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
Congress Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December g.
In the Senate the day was spent in dis
cussing the Hawaiian situation, the de-
baters being divided on political lines
In the House, nothing worthy Of COM
ment was done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
An nld Wan BadIy Hurt.

ssSeiaI 7sl>grara 20 ne kss''@'
BARsEsvILLE, o.. December 6.-Jonn
Ellis. aged 90 years, highly respected
citizen OF this place, slipped and fell on
the icy sidewalk last night, breaking
shonIder bones and receiving internal
iniurIes. His recovery IS considered
doubtful.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
violated ths Postal Law.

WESTON, w. VA, December 6.-Dep-
uty Marshal Craddock brought Felix
Sutton in from Braxtop county this
morning. He is en- route to Charleston
with mis- prisoner, who is charged with
violating the postal laws.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
Miners suffer a Reduction.

Philip Kun,z. OF the Boggs' Run
Mining Company, called his eighty EN-
ployers together at the works ysster-
day, aud offered them all reduction,
which they accepted. The miners are
reduced five cents load, which con-
tains thirty bushels. The drivers were
reduced eight cents . day, when for
merly they got Sl.50. The entry men
were reduced sixteen cents a yard. Mr..
Kuntz reasoned that the cut was neces-
sary to compete with other companies
10 this locality. In consideration, the
employees we're assured OF steady work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
a eArHEk1Ne OF Coal MEN
To Oppose Free Goal, Expected at wash
ingtOu.
SpsctqI 7eieqram 20 ths Rsosstsr.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December g.
1t is understood that an imposing gath
ering of coal men is to be held here at
once, to take concerted action looking
to the removal of coal from the free list
of the Wilson bill. Senator German, Of
Maryland, is said to be in the move
meut, and ex-senator Davis, Of West
Virginia, is expected here to help it
along.
Ex-Governor Fleming was here to-
day, but whether be is actively oppos-
ing free coal could not be aScertained.
Mr. Blair Taylor, of Randolph county,
was in the city to-day. He is a candi-
date for a federal appointment in the
departmental service here,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07

Clarksburg ''News" Changes Hands.
SgseioL telegram TO ME Register.
CLARKsBURG, w. Va, December g.
To-day the NelUS changed hands and is
now owned exclusively by U. Lee
Wolfe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
A VERY SAD DEATH.
Someone's Carelessness Responsible for
II

Specia, 7sisqrGpl 20 tas RsstsEs-.
HUNTINGTON, W. VA, December g.
A horrible and fatal accident occurred
here this morning. James a. Ninson,
night yardmaSter Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad in this city, was
caught between the bumpers Of two
freight cars while making coupling
and instantly killed. One of the cars
he was coupling had been in wreck
and had one of the draw bars pulled
out, chain being used in its
place. Vinson did not know but that
the car was all right, and went TO his
death while makiug up a train. He
was but tweuty-three years old and had
been promoted only short time ago 10
the position for excellent service. He
was a universal favorite and a promi-
nent mem Der of the Knights of Pyth.as.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
SEEKING A sETTLEMENT.
The Norton Iron Works Puddlsrs Offer n
Contribution.

ASHLAND. KY, December 6.-Presi-
dent Garland Of the Amalgamated As
sociatiou has spent to-day in futile at
tempt at adjusting the difference be-
tween the strikers and the Norton Iron
Works Company. The strikers are
willing to make \ donation, as citizens,
of sufficient amount TO Offset the extra
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
sunreme Court Orders.
se,al 7slswaa. to tss RsaHsr.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, December O.
The Supreme Court handed down the
following opinions to-day: Core vs..
Ohio Riyer Railroad Company, from
Wood county, opinion by Dent, judg-
ment of Circuit Court reversed aud
cause remanded FOR new trial; State vs..
Martin, from Taylor county. opinion by
Holt. decree of Circuit COurt, affirmed;
swans eaasy-Ys. CniO River Railroad
fompapv. from jackson hsOunty.
oDinion bv Holt. iudgemenw Cir
onit Court reversed az ause
remand ed Grim vs.. Harmon, Bar
Sour. opinion By Holt jy Of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07

WASHINGTON, d. c., Decembe' GA
dispatch from Minister Thompson. dated
Petropolis, Brazil. informs the Stsss De-
partment Of the arrival Of admiral dello
al the quarantine station at Ibla Grande,
on the coast south Of Rio De Janeiro.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07

w..,xsrox. D. C. Dsesmbsr @-For West
x-,r.1.1. nd western Pennsyiyanit. fair.
oos,sr , rs,sssI si, eoo.r in sosshssss SssIon,
uorthusstsA gIn0
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
Steamship Arrivals.

SOUTHAMPTON, December 6.-Ar
rived, steamer AIler, New York.
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PRETTY HEAVY DAMAGES
sssesal 7sl.0rIn 10 tas Rs0s'.s-.

Bec.use the Conductor Put aim on the
Train.
SrselGi T6ls0rIn 20 tas Rs0gi.s--
HUNrGN6rON, w. VA, December g.
James Tr,ce was awarded IS, 500 dam
ages by jury in the Circuit Court this
afternoon from the CheSapeak aud
Ohio Railroad Company. lie was
travelling on a thOuSanu mile book and
the collector took it up and put MIN
of the lain, believing the date had
been changed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-07
GrMSAsrIo EXHIBITION AND BALL
To BE Given Monday Evening by she
wheeling TurDvsrsID.

To he Given lDnuay AF"uhb ~ -
wheeling Turnvsrsin.
The Wheeling Turner'S are making
extensive preparations for their gym
nastic exhibition, concert and ball. 70
be given next Monday evening at-ths
hail on Market street. The following
nrovramme will be rendered:
hvsrtn,e e.....-......opera House Orchssifa
T,on Wand Exercises ...... ,Actye Aei1Jffs
Horizontal Bar with Boc<..-.......As Mems Siais
Foil Fencing, ~ e.lt,v..
o-.,.u,e Opera House ORCHESTRA
Grs,cises on bucks and Parallel Bars VITA
PYRAMID ........... 1919. .hcitgs AsmD~is
Wanting over Long Horse CPJramld),
s-s-------. s.---- !. ..aae :
T,afan Club SWingipZ ......--...- -. rfsuk AilitI
rTrt.tC.r a. toe lass contest OF club sHinRing A.
tbs national i1rnisst a. htlSAokesD
o-.,.t.. Opera House Ofchestrz
1929 b High Jump with Buck,
= PoIs Vsaiting.....-.ActlEs Ne oefs
Otl.oue Ladder -
Cvruaaafunn .......-.-. --s..-..-A ASeifs Aen'S'''
This entertainment will be followed
by ball.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25

me the opportunity OF placing It In your
hands, leaving you to arrange all the
preliminaries to your own satisfaction,
only STIMULATING that you will not make
business arrangement of it between
US as with stranger, but give me my
place as son in the matter"
Again the parents eyes met, and this
time there was no installing the mean
ing that long, earnest look revealed.
Pride In the filial affection of one they
had so long loved, and intense satisfac-
ton that each days development Of his
noble nature gave increasing assurance
Of their daughters happiness. Lillian's
approving smile was ample delight for
her lover. Ralph was longing to Danish
the momentary silence by some waggish
remark when his father said:
81 wish, Eustace, you could realize
how truly we regard you as son. But
before l reveal your mothers thoughts
and wishes and my own, or reply at all
to your suggestions, 1 must bespeak your
patience while we, as is most Just, listen
to word from all. George, my son,
what have you to offer now?"
So the various members of the New
ton family agreed to the plan summed
up by Ralph.
"Well, Ivote for the country, the farm
ing operations" said he, land we will
make our Rose true, genuine Yankee
housewife, Jasper, burning and shin
ing light among our southern danes.
Whew! No offense, my lord, trust!
You surely can put up with little sport
without such portentous frowns."
~ am not conscious of frowning," said
Jasper moodily. "But I own do not
understand the spirit there can be in
speaking of your sister as doing hard
labor, nor will I tamely listen to your
sneers against my countrywomen."
"Nor will I hear you, Jasper Gren-
vile, speak in that tone to my brother"
said Rose, laying an ice cold hand on her
lovers arm. "You strangely forget your
self to imagine an implied insult from
one who has ever been true and loving
friend"
pardon me, Rose, have no wish to
imagine an insult, but it sounded very
like it,"
"You are in strangely suspicious and
captious mood tonight, Jasper, and could
I believe for one moment that our re-
verses
"Say it not, Rose, dear Rose! You
know perfectly well you have no cause
to believe me capable of any but the ten
derest and truest sympathy"
pardon the interruption" said Mr..
Newton firmly, ''but this must cease.
In my presence disputes or unkind re-
marks can never be tolerated. 1t is un-
looked for, my friend, to see you SO dis
turbed by a simple remark, which, al
though it may have seemed i'll timed,
short time since you would have been
the first to laugh at and enjoy"
fro BE CONTINUED
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25

~ e = = /.
lie barron struggled through the first
year of his friends absence, knowing
surely that this absence and the unsus-
picious nature of the junior partner
alone saved him from speedy exposure.
In this state the grand temptation found
him. Goaded to madness he Joined hands
with the tempter and fell, gaining for
himself one more short respite from
clamorous creditors by a clever forgery
Of Mr.. Newton's name. And now he
goes to tell this fatal story to those whose
sins have united to drag him down to ir-
retrievable destruction. Bankrupt Dis
honored! A forger! Fugitive from JUS
tice or only shielded by him whom he
has pecuniarily ruined, yet bearing in his
own heart the punishment of his crimes,
how can he endure the terrible meeting
with those harsh spirits at home?
Who would willingly follow him as he
enters his dwelling and listen to the
cruel determinations, the bitter taunts,
with which that heartless woman, wild
with rage, assails him, when, with trem-
bling frame and quivering lips, he re-
veals the misery and shame before them?
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25

We cannot describe the terror Of that
scene, and surely we would not if we
could. 1t would be like standing by the
mouth of the pit. 1t was the few words
Of this dreadful scene that Lillian and
Rose heard which sent them bewildered
and frightened home to their parents.
Poor LIE Barron sank into a chair at
the first outburst of his wife's passion.
stunned and moaning like one in fear
full dream.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25
DETROIT,

is too well known to be repeated here
In or near growing city like Detroit,
land is positively certain to increase
rapidly in value, and cannot fail to add
wealth to the purchaser. Every me-
chanic, laborer, merchant clerk, or
business man, should own land. There
is not reader of this, but who may
own from one to fifty lots in Detroit,
which will pay fifty to two hundred per
cent on the money invested.
Money invested in Detroit Real Esq
tate is better than to place the same il
any savings bank.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25
REAL Estate

have, in large majority of cases, made.
the better choice. Money judiciously
invested in Real Estate always pays.
Aside from this, there are other rea-
sons why man should place part of
his capital in Real Estate, no matter
what his business. Land never takes
wings to itself, and flies away. 1t is
not destroyed by flood or fire, neither rs
it perishable. 1t is the basis of all Sc
curity. The rapid advance in Real EsA
tata values in
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25
CHAPTER VI

Eustace was with the family at the
evening meal, so important to the New
tons, and met the revelation which Lii
Ian conveyed to him as a true hearted
son should do. While at tea Grenville
was announced. Rose excused herself,
preferring to see her lover alone before
joining the family in the library. Some
time elapsed before they appeared, and
then Jasper expressed his sympathy with
o sincerity and earnestness that could
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25

Hold on, make an investment at
once in Detroit Real Estate"
If it were possible to examine the re-
cords to find the results of the various
ways of improving ones financial con-
diton, it would be found that those who
invested in
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25
BENTON a HARBOR 4 COLLEGE.

EElW NOESNIA-L-
EIGHTH YEAR BEGINS SEP. II, 1898.
Nine Courses including Art, Music, Elocution,
Kindergarten, Collegiate, Business &c. Pro
fessonal Training for Teachers. Physical Gull
ture, Delsarte, University Affliation. Fine fac
ilties Delightful location.
Geo. J. Edgcumbe A. NJ. Phi. ID. Prin.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-08-25
SAFER,

and sure to pay greater interest. The
bulk of the wealth of the country has
been due to the advance in Real Estate
values. The enormous wealth of the
Astors and Vanderbilts came from an
investment of few dollars in lot.
You can never profit by the rapid ad u,
vance in Detroit Real Estate Values<'
until you own the title to portion o
it. Buy one or more lots at once, and;
thereby lay the foundation of a fortune
We will sell you choice lots inside thd
city limits on payments of $40 to S251
down, balance in five years time,
monthly or quarterly payments. Alb
stract SHOWING perfect title free with
each lot.
Write us at once for maps and p]ats
of lots. We have them from $3.50 u
wards, on Gratiot, Boulevard, Warreh
avenue, Grand River avenue, and in the
vicinity of Woodward avenue.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23

Sixth precinct. one hundred and
thirty-six votes,
Seventh precinct, one hundred and
seventy-three votes,
Eighth precinct, one hundred and
twenty votes,
Ninth precinct, lightweight votes,
Tenth precinct, ole hundred m
fifty-seven votes,
Eleventh precinct, one hundred and
two votes,
Twelfth precinct, one hundred and
thirty-two votes,
Total number of votes received by
Joseph T. McCoobery two thou
sand and sixty-one votes,
Louis Neidhart received in the First
precinct, sixty-two votes.
Second precinct, one hundred and
thirty-seven votes,
Third precinct, two hundred and
sixty votes,
Fourth precinct, ninety-three votes,
Fifth precinct, one hundred and
thirty-one votes,
Sixth precinct, two hundred and
ninety-two votes,
Seventh precinct, two hundred and
eighty-one votes,
Eighth precinct, seventy-fve votes,
Ninth precinct, sixty-two votes,
Tenth precinct, one hundred and
siXty-four votes,
Eleventh precinct, one hundred and
twenty-seven votes,
Twelfth precinct, two hundred and
three votes,
Total number Of votes received by
Louis Neidhart, n thousand
eight hundred and eighty-seven
votes,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23
For Alderman.

FIRST ALDERMANIC DISTRICT.
Michael Day received in the First
precinct. n~inety-one votes,
Second precinct, one hundred and
ninety-two votes,
Third precinct, n hundred and
twelve votes,
Fourth precinct, one hundred and
thirteen votes,
Fifth precinct, one hundred and
seventy-three votes.
Sixth precinct, n hundred and
Lightweight votes,
Seventh precinct, one hundred and
fo.ty-six votes,
Eighth precinct, ninet eight votes.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23
Fer Constable.

John H. Masker received in the
First precinct, eighty seven
Second precinct, one hundred and
eighty-eight votes,
Third precinct, one hundred and
eight votes,
Fourth precinct, one hundred and
thirteen votes,
Fifth precinct, one hundred and
seyenty-two votes,
Sixth precinct, one hundred and
ninety votes,
Seventh precinct, one hundred and
forty-seven votes,
Eighth precinct, ninety-eight votes,
Ninth precinct, one hundred and
sixty-tWo votes,
Tenth precinct, seventy-nine votes,
Eleventh precinct, eighty eight
votes,
Total number Of votes received by
John H. Masker, one thousand
four hundred and thlrty-two
votes,
Charles Keefe received in the First
precinct, si~xty-fve votes,
Second precinct, one hundred and
SIX votes,
Third precinct, seventy-nine votes,
Fourth precinct, seventy eight
votes,
Fifth precinct, n~inety-6ve votes,
Sixth precinct, eighty eight votes.
Seventh precinct, foruy-four votes,
Eighth precinct, thirty-seven votes.
Ninth precinct. INT hundred and
forty-six votes,
Tenth precinct, one hundred and
iifty-ive votes,
Eleventh precinct, n~inety-one votes,
Total number Of votes received by
Charles Keefe, nine hundred
and eighty-four votes,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23
For Constable.

Andrew Manning received in the
First precinct, forty-five votes,
Second precinct, one hundred and
nine votes,
Third precinct, one hundred and
thirty votes,
Fourth precinct, one hundred and
ifty-three votes,
Fifth precinct, two hundred and
forty votes,
70 be continued.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23

Ninth precinct, one hundred and
sixty-four votes,
Tenth precinct, seventy-three votes,
Eleventh precinct, eighty-seyen
votes,
Total number of votes received by
Michael Day, one Thousand four
hundred and thirty-seven votes,
John A. Robertson received in the
First precinct, sixty-four votes,
Second precinct, one hundred and
two votes,
Third precinct, seventy-nine votes,
Fourth precinct, seyenty-seven
votes,
Fifth precinct, ninety-two votes,
Sixth precinct, e~ighty-eight votes,
Seventh precinct, forty-ive votes,
Eighth precinct. t~hfrty-seven votes,
Ninth precinct, one hundred and
forty-fopr votes,
Tenth precinct, one hundred and
sixty-one votes,
Eleventh precinct, ninety-two votes,
Total number of votes received by
John A.. Robertson, nine hun
dred and eighty-one votes,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23
For Constable.

George Schaaff receivedin the First
precinct, two hundred and fifty
nine votes,
Second precinct, two hundred and
seventy-six votes, -
Third precinct, two hundred and
eighty-hve votes,
Fourth precinct, two hundred and
three votes,
Fifth precinct, one hundred and
forty-eight votes,
Sixth precinct, one hundred and
thirty-one votes,
Seventh precinct, n hundred and
seventy-three votes,
Eighth precinct, one hundred and
twenty-one votes,
Ninth precinct, eighty-seven votes,
Tenth precinct, one hundred and
sixty-eight votes.
Eleventh precinct, one hundred and
one votes,
Twelfth precinct, one hundred and
thirty-fve votes,
Total number of votes received by
George Schaaf, two thousand
and eighty-seven,
Henry F. Crawford received in the
First precinct, sixty-two votes,
Second precinct, one hundred and
thirty-seven votes,
Third precinct, two hundred and
fifty-five votes,
Fourth precinct, eighty-three votes,
Fifth precinct, one hundred and
thirty-two votes,
Sixth precinct, two hundred and
ninety-siX votes,
Seventh precinct, two hundred and
. eighty-three votes,
Eighth precinct, seventy-four votes,
Ninth precinct, sixty-three votes.
Tenth precinct, one hundred and
fifty-ive votes,
Eleventh precinct, one hundred and
thIrty-one votes,
Twelfth precinct, one hundred and
ninety-nine votes,
Total number of votes received by
Henry f. Crawford, one thou
sand eight'hundred and seventy
votes,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23
For Alderman.

THIRD ALDERMANIC DISTRICT.
Joseph Z. McCoobery received in
the First precinct, two hundred
and ffty-eight votes,
Second precinct, two hundred and
seventy-six votes,
Third precinct, two hundred and
eighty-one votesy
Fourth precinct. u hundred and
ninety-three,
Fifth precinct. u hundred and
fogty-nve votes,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-05-23

On motion Of Mr.. Bedell the board then
adjourned.
MARTIN FINcK,
CLERK.
Adjourned meeting Of the Board Of Fin
ance of Jersey City, was held in the rooms
at the City Hall, on Monday May /, 1898,
mt 4 o'clock p. NJ
None of the members of the board being
present the Clerk declared the board adj
1ourned.
MARTIN FINcK,
CLERK.