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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
A COAL BOAT RISE
FIFTEEN MILLION BUSHELS TO GO SOUTH
THIS WEEK.
Most Of the Water Coming From the Allegheny
Riywmsn Surprised a. the Amount
of Water.

The river will be booming again this
,, week, and all the coal in the pools at
Pittsburg will go the Southern market.
The swell has assumed greater proper
tions than even the most saDguine river
man expected. The fear expressed at
Pittsburg yesterday was that it might
go too high, and thereby interfere with
safe shipment OF packages to the
South. Coal men say the rise will hold
out nearly a week, thus enabling the
Plttsburg operators to float all their
coal boats. The rainfall on Tuesday
and Friday was not heavy, and the rise
| therefore comes in the nature OF sur
prise. The Monongahela is not rising
rapidly. Most of the water is coming
| from the Allegheny, and was caused by
the melting of snow at the headwaters.
Last nights weather report indicated
warmer weather, which will have the
effect of carrying off whatever snow
| there is and maintaining a good stage
of water for several days.
The marks on the what last night
showed is feet of water in the channel
and rising rapidly. The Weather
Bureau predicts 10 feet at Pittsburg
Monday morning, which would mean
about % feet at Wheeling. The water
may crawl up to the 25 foot notch by
Wednesday morning.
This rise comes at most opportune
time, says the Pittsburg Dispatch
Nearly all the towboatS have returned
from Cincinnati after taking out the
first packages, and are now ready TO
start out with the coal boats that were
held back at the Thanksgiving rise.
There was not enough water at that
time to send out coal boats with any de-
gree of safety. Most OF the coal boats
that did start out met with some acct
dent. Nearly all the barges were able
TO reach Cincinnati, although it was
the most disastrous trip in years.
1t is intimated that about 10000, 600
bushels went out on the last rise.
About 100000 bushels remain in the
Pittsburg har6or, and it is thought it
will be on its way south by Tuesday.
Nearly all the coalboats will be taken
TO New Orleans, although Louisville
will receive a share Of it. The empties
are seldom brough back from New Or
leans, as it causes a great delay in the
return, aud is too expensive. They are
usually sold for kindling wood.
The competition among the operators
and the low prices inaugurated by the
Kanawha shippers has done much TO
spoil the profits just at this time. Coal
sells at Louisville for 81 cents bushel
with a downward tendency.
In New Orleans the quotations are
more favorable, as 1t has been a long
time since any up-river coal has been
received there. After the boats are
well under way there will be a warm
race for New Orleans.
The coal feet which will leave Pitts
burg to-day and tomorrow will be made
up OF fifty boats, each pushing from ten
to sixteen coal boats. The first boat
should pass Wheeling some time Tues
day, and there will then be a regular
procession for three days or more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
1NDUsrRIAL roPIOA
Points Picked Up About the mllls and
Factories.

Points Picked Up About the Mills and
Factories-
The EIson Glass works are closed
down till after the holidays.
The steel plant at MinRo will be on In
full to-day, after weeks idleness.
The puddIers at the Riverside bar
mill will be given work this morning,
after six weeks idleness.
The iron works at Brilliant, O, will
resume tomorrow. The plant has been
idle since last Tuesday.
Thomas Craig, we'll known In this
city, now a glass worker at Eilwood
City, Pa, is dangerously Ill at that
place.
Mills B. and c. OF the Riverside plate
mill will be on in full to-day. The
other mills of the plate department Will
be started as reported.
Genial John Mack, engineer at the
street car power house, is soon TO wed.
Next week be will make popular young
lady Of North Wheeling his wife.
The Offices OF the new sanitary pot
terry at Ti!tonville are being plastersd.
The pottery will go on in full the be-
ginning of next month with 160 en-
ployes.
Joseph Sneider, Of Eighteenth street
a former employe of the Whitaker iron
works, is so dangerously i'll, that his
friends have given up hopes OF his re-
covery.
Spears axle works will resume in full
to morrow morning. A short delay was
caused in preparation for the inspec-
ton of the boilers. To-day is inspec-
tion day.
If the weather remains favorable for
the bricklayers, they will complete the
new st. Alphonsus monastery this
week The workmen are finishing the
third and last story.
Mill Il, of the Etna-Standard, and
the large breakdown mill, will resume
to-day, after few days idleness. Rolls
breaking caused the shut down. The
sheet mills are now in operation.
The LaBelle puddlers will be on in
full this morning. The puddlers were
around the mill yesterday TO get their
furnaces in readiness. Pig iron. and
not the usual skelp, is to be made.
1t seems that Bellaire Is to have
new window glass and flint glass
house soon. The committee soliciting
subscriptions state that enough encour-
agement has been met to make the
project nearly sure so.
The industries of Bellaire had a
steady run last week, and thousands OF
dollars were distributed In pay last
Saturday. The entire steel works
closed down, however, Saturday even
ing indefinitely after prosperous run
of two weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
WAS HG BEATEN?
SERIOUS AND MYSTERIOUS INJURIES TO A
SOUTH slDs CITIZEN.
Frank Bacbnan Goes to Look for Thieves and IS
Fosnd Unconscious at the Foot Of a Pair
Of Stairs.

Saturday night Frank Bachmann, Of
Thirty-sixth and Eof streets, was seri-
ously and mysteriously injured. The
old gentleman, aged sixty-fye years,
does not know how be got the bad inju-
ries which make him nearly unrecog-
nizable, but it is the general we'll
founded belief that thieves in the house
beat the old gentleman into insensibili-
ty.
Mr.. Bachmann is a B. e o. car in
spector. After supper Saturday be re-
turned to finish his work. About nine
o'clock in the evening no went homo.
He had been to bed but a short
time when his daughter aroused
him, saying she heard some
body prowllng about in the
basement The ola gentleman arose
and lighting a lantern went 10 investi-
gate. He remembers approaching the
basement stairs. and that is al he recOl-
leCts tin after he regained consciousness,
about one aud Oue-half hours later. The
daughter heard a loud noise, and went
Go fBd her parent at the foot OF the
fight OF steps OF eight stairs. His head
was bleeding terribly, aud DR.. j. W..
Mccoy was sent for. The doctor soon
arrived, and found Mr.. BachmGn in q
DitiGble condition. He was unconscious
and remained so for over an hour, and
the physician had a hard time 90 bring
him too The injured mans nose was
badly cut and 10 bled terribly. The
doctor also thinks internal injuries re-
suited, as there we're evidences Of bleed
ing, and blood was oOZiug from his
mouth de had fallen on his
left side, nearly severing an
ecr. There were about four skull con-
tuSons, and the injured mans eyes
were badly buuged up. DR. Mccoy
stated last night that the old gentleman
would recover.
When Mr.. BaChman recovered con-
sci0usness, be remembered nothing Of
the occurrence, only that be thought
be could detect stealthy footsteps be-
mind him as be approached the stairs.
Another evidence that he was sand
barged by thieves, was that the rear
door of the cellar was found open.
There were evidences that persons
had been in the house, but no articles
of value were missed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

DAILY Chronicie OF ths Movement oil
individuals


Oany chronicis OF tbs Movements OF
Individuals-
John Haywood, of Pittsburg. is Behler
guest.
A. W. HOgg, of Pittsburg, is Windsor
guest.
B. S. All, of Clarksburg, is a guest at
the Stamm-
Mrs. Thomas Fox. of Fourteenth street,
is very sick.
]. S. Bayly is at the Stamm. He lives
at Ptttsourg.
R w. Brown and E. E. Perkins, Of
Washington, Pa, are at the Benler.
FL. Wingerter, Of this city, IS home
from business tripVown the RIVER.
Miss Maud Joones, of this city, who has
been visiting AT Weilsourg, has returned
home.
Mrs. Joseph Kress, wife of the accom-
modating Eighth ward fireman, IS very III
OF fever
WrNpsoR-E. 3. Reese and w. r. Fitch,
Sistersville, and +. A. Prichard, Man
niugton.
Louis Niebergall's ice plant at Forty
fifth and Water streets, is ready for
operation to-day.
Miss Bell Bendle, of Chicago, is a guest
at the residence of DR.. J. w. Mccoy, on
South Jacob street.
ST. CHARLEs:-J. E. Harmon, Parlsers :
burg; +. +. Stewart, New Martinsville,
and G. w. Duck, Sistersvllle.
John Robrecht, ST., proprietor OF the
St. Charles hotel, got home yesterday
from a business "trip 10 Baltimore and
Washington.
Mr.. Austin Beach, Of tho Pittsburg
Times. formerly of Wheeling, was last
week chosen one of the Directors OF the
Pittsburg Press Club.
BEHLER-J. Cunningham, Evans; J. ].
Mcknight and ID. .. Morgan, Centre
Point; c. ]. Grimm and b. +. Hassett
Warrington; S. A. Shockelfer, Grafton.
Chris Newhart OF IS. Thirty-hrst
street, has returned from visit 10 friends
at Woodsfeld, o. He reported business
good there, and that large contracts Of
work are being done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
TIE CASUALTY RECORD.
The Accidents Reported From About the
City Yesterday

The Accidents Reported From About the
City Yesterday.
Lewis Henderson, OF South Wood
street, tube worker, had bis foot bad.
IL mashed at the works few days ago.
A pile of skelp iron fell on the member.
The mill man is laid up as result.
James Dowdle, well known in this
city, employed at the Kelley coal works
up the river, suffered a serious accident
a few days ago. A ledge OF soap-stone
decended on him in the mine, aud held
him prisoner for a half hour till help
arrived. lie was severely bruised, but
no bones were broken.
The team hitched to the wagon CT
John Spears ran of at Twenty-secOnd
aud Market street yesterday morning
and dashed nearly to Reymann'S brew
cry, where control Of the frightened
animals was regained. Two men were
in the wagon, and there were several
narrow escapes Little damage was
done
VIM. Brooks, Of Fifteenth street, a
workman at the new St. Alphonsus
Monastery, suffered q painful accident
a few days ago. Mr.. Brooks was on the
ground STOPPING, when a masOn's ten
der accidentally let brick fall from
the third story striking the man below
on the small OF tue back. he was taken
70 his home, and is laid up as result.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
Beneheent Project.

The Wesley NJ. E. choir is practicing
for an entertainment at the church oAe
week from tomorrow evening. II has
been the custom to give grand treat
at this time. In this year OF "hard
times" the order is to be changed.
Only the small children are to De treat
ed, and the money usually expended to-
ward providing good things for the
older members will be given to aid the
poor OF the city. Interest is being
taken, and it is probable handsome
purse will be realized.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
NOTES OF THE GIvEE
News OF the Boats aud Boatmen Along
tie Ohio.

News OF the Boats aud Boatmen Along
tie Ohio.
The Adele passed up with emptles at
2 p. IN.
The Boaz and Pacific passed down
with with coal at 3 p. IN, and the En-
terprise at 2. m.
The Sunshine was yesterdays Park
ersburg packet, departing for that and
intermediate points at l p. m.
The H. X. Bedford cleared at a. M.
for Pittsburg, and the Ben Hur at a.
m. for the same place. The Keystone
State, Capt. Calhoun, passed up about
10 O'Clock, and the Lizzie Bay about Q
o'clock.
PITTsBURG, PA, December IE-By
marks below the dam II feet e inches
and rising; clear and cool.
WARREN, PA, December 17.-River S
feet inches and light snow falling;
weather very cold.
On. CITY, PA, December 17.-River
has done its best on the present rise; to-
night it is II feet and falling; showing
and cold.
GREENSBORO, PA, December IL
River z Feet 10 inches and still rising
slowly; light SHOWS and cold weather.
MoRGANTowN, w. VA, December II;
River feet inches aud booming;
showing tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
A Rad Doc ana angry People.

Last Saturday night William Kratt's
dog suddenly went mad. Mr.. Kraft
lives on Fortieth street, and excitement
prevailed there for a time. The canine
was in the house, and dashed about
Swapping at members OF the household.
When he had scared them all thorough
ly he sailed forth on the street and ran
people promiscuously. Two people at
least got slight bites. The dog then
went TO the house again and began it
all over, but was soon sIlenced by Mr..
Kraft telling him with a chair. Officer
James Minkemyer dispatched the beast
with several shots from his carbine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
Something Novel.

George W. Grey, the South Market
business man, is at the back Of novel
movement. He is meeting with encour-
agement toward having big parade on
the 22d of February-GeOrge Washing
toms birthday. 1t is hoped that all the
Georges in the city will band together
and form a big parade in honor Of the
"Father of his country" Mr.. Grey
says there are 500 persons IN the city
whose first names are George. This
would make q respectable parade, and
if it comes off there will be banners,
bands aud a general big time, The
Georges also propose to give a big ball
that evening. Mr.. Grey would like to
hear from all the Georges.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
This il Poverty.

A South Side officer, speaking OF
poverty last night, drew from his pocket
q heaped HANDFUL of coins. Cents pre-
dominated, and there were nickels, old
three cent pieces, the old-fashioned
coppers and May other sorts of old
currency. There was not dime in the
heap. He stated further that one poor
woman had given it oil to prevent the
law from forcing her from her abode.
Another case was cited of lady who
washed to support her family, and who
was stricken down with rheumatism
and was laying at her abode helpless,
with danger of her being cast from
shelter any time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS


"True Irish Hearts" a picturesque
irish drama, will be presented at the
Grand for three nights, beginning next
Thursday evening. This drama is a
little out OF the general run Of Irish
plays, as there is o we'll laid plot, and IL
is admirably developed by an excellent
cast and pretty scenery, principally the
lakes OF Killarney, the Abbey ruiRS and
the old boat house. True Irish
Hearts" should surely enjoy a profitable
errarpmEnt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
Lecture on India.

George w. Leitch, missionary In In
dia and Ceylon, was greeted with very
large and appreciative audience last
night at the Second Presbyterian
Church, and a handsome collection was
made for mission work. Mr.. Leltch
made an excellent address, giving an
interesting narrative Of life and Gus
toms in the Orient, and was listened to
with rapt attention. The lecture was
illustrated with large-sIzed stereoptican
views. Mr.. Leitch will lecture Thurs
day evening at the United Presbyterian
Church. and on Friday evening at the
English Lutheran Church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
HUNT EN- UP.
Eoys Alta ok SUNDAY school Scholar and
Cat Kim.

Eoys Alta OK a SUNDAY school scholar and
Cot Kim.
What seems 10 be an unprOvoked and
outrageous case OF assault by three un-
known boys occurred on Fourteenth
street yesterday morning about eleven
o'clock.
A teu-year-old son Of Anthony Man
ley was on Eis way home from the Cath
ole sunday school, and when 40 point
ou Fourteenth street near the corner o.
Byron he was met by three boys, who
were evidently waiting for some OF the
pupils AS young MauieY approached,
one OF the three said:
"Here comes a Catholic - Of a
- now" and they stralghtway at
tackled MauIoy. Ia the Scutlie which re-
suited MaD'ey was cut ia che left leg by
one of his assli'ants, the cash being
nearly three inches long. A physician
dressed the wound, and the matter was
reported 60 the police, but as the injured
boy did not know the three no arrests
have yet been made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
stntement Room Mr. Becker.

To the Editor Of he Register:
The statement In your paper OF yes
terday morning regarding the trouble
ut my mines is not true. ! ask no 80
per cent reduction. said | would pay
the same as other banks are, that is,
S1.75 per 100 bushels-29 bushel cars
filed for so cents. The reason ask
this is because all other banks sell their
slack and / have to dump mine over
the bank, which is about one-hith OF
every days product lost.
CHAs. BECKER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

Frederick hess, a we'll known old
German resident of Eighteenth street,
went 90 Joseph Yahn's cigar store at
Eighteenth and Wood street last Satur-
day night. saying he had been assaulted
ON the street. but would tell no more.
There were several bad cuts on his
head, and one was fully four inches
long. He said he knew who had as
saulted him, aud would have them ar
rested. The wounds on his head we're
bleeding prOfusely.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
TIIE WV FIRE pATROT.

"The Fire Patrol, " which will be pre-
seuted 40 the Grand the first three
nights Of this week, beginning tonight
is by James vs.. Harkus, Jr., who is also
the author OF "The Midnight Alarm, "
which made a remarkably successful
tour last season. This, his latest play
seems likely TO be equally, il not more,
successful, judging from the praise &C
corded 20 it by the critics Of New York
city, where it was recently produced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
NEWS OF TIE DAT.
1rheelInr BowIing Team.

The Wheeling team has been com
pleted, and the following members will
play in the championship series:
Fred Happy, Max Hess, L. Il. Stiiel'
VIM. C. Stifel, C. Hirsch. H.B Grimm, L.
Singleton, w. H. thinner, Chas.
Schmidt, Paul Reymann. The frst con-
test will take place at the Park, with
the Bowlers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Since the days commenced growing
short and the mornings dark, there has
been much complaint among the patrons
of the REGISTER about the frequent loss
Of their favorlte morning paper. The
complaint is general, but it is specially
annoying on Main street from the bust
ness centre as lar north as Seventh
street. That the majority of these COM
plants are caused by theits, the REG
IsrER has no doubt. If patrons will
kindly provide q safe place for the de-
livery Of the paper By the carrier, it
will help materially.
The REGISTER will pay SO reward
for the arrest and conviction of any one
caught stealing the REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
mnslcsl Entertalnments.

This afternoon at o'clock at F. W..
Banner g. Co. S music store, the follow
ing programme will be rendered:
Duett-"Come With Men ....... .Canpana
Miss UpdegrafT, MIR. Zulauf.
Solo-"Still AS the Night. ......... BONN
Miss Updegraf.
Solo--"Out on the Deep. ...........L ohr
Mr.. Zulauf.
Solo-"For All Eternity" 49,. .Mascheroni
Mrs. Williams.
Solo-"The Toast. .................St Starr
Mr. Zulauf.
Duett-From Figaro. ..............M Mozart
Mrs. Williams, Miss Updegraff.
At 2 o'clock there will be another
musical treat given by the Atrial Man
dolln Club and Mr.. Will Day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
Bic Coal shipments.

PIrTsBURG, PA, December 17.-Coal
shipments 10 the South and West to-day
aggregate 100000 bushels. 1t is ex-
pected that as much more will go out
tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
Holiday Rates.

The Ohio River Railroad will sell on
December %, q, 25, 80 and 81, 1898,
and January LIST, 1894, excursion tickets
between all points on It's line at one
fare for the round trip with return
limit January Cd, 1894.
w. J. ROBINSON, G. P. ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

Fer everything. The reason why G. A.
House can sell Pianos aRd Organs lower
than others Is because be buys them By
the car load for four stores (Which he
owns alui controls) instead OF one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
Your Presence Renue.ted

At Houses special sale Of Pianos and
Organs on Saturday, Monday and Tues
dav, the 10th, 18th and 10Th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

EDWARD SCHABF, pianist Of the
Divide Musin Grand Concert Company,
was enthusiastic in his praise Of the
Emerson piano used at their concert
in Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

How to bny Spectacles or Eye Gil Fses
for Christmas Gifts, read Prof. ShAtf,
the Opticians, advertisement on ffth
page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
Yonr Pre.nnca Rennasted

At Houses special sale of Pianos and
Organs on Saturday, Monday and Tues
day, the 10th, 18th and 10Th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
A RnraI IIne

on pianos, including the renowned
Emerson, are now being sold at re-
duced prices at Houses special sale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
CHALLENGE SALE,

We challenge ALI our competitors TO M
dersell "a In prices OF our entire stock for
coming week. n. E. HILLMAN 4 co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

EvI zRoDY says our China is fns
and D ces low. /. e. DILLON & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

What is Home without . Mother
And an Emerson piano. The latter,
mot the former" Is being seld a.
reduced prices at Houses music tale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

Vscheron & Constantin 16-jewel Brs-
ouet hair-spriHg movement IA a 14-kt.
solid gold case au SOS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

kEaH one ever regrets buying Jeweiry
MR tWBEAT & HANcRER's. They
wv are the cheapest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
ONYX cabinets.
No. h. Alwars 3 Reasoa

Five fine Onyx Cabinets at special
pricss. /. C.. DILLON & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

EDWARD ScHARF, pianist Of the
Divide Musin Grand Concert Company,
was enthusiastic in his praise OF the
Emerson piano used at their concert
in Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

PERFECTION realized in the Emerson,
Piano.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
The Town TaIk

Seems so be on the subject OF Finance
Tariff-and Houses Plano sale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18

Beautiful advelet canes, with sterling
silver mountings, at
I. G. DILLON 6 Co.'S.