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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
THAT BENwooD DISTURBANCE.

Exception has been taken BY some
amateur news gatherers TO the REGIS
TER's account In last Sundays paper
Of the disturbance in BenwoOd last
Saturday night. In the first place,
eye witnesses reported the occur
renee 20 a REGISTER reporter, and
because Benwood officials did not "get
on 20 IL, soma OF them stamped Il as
false. But there was a disturbance
there, and a lively one. Two officials
admitted yesterday that there had
been trouble there, but they said they
were unable TO find the injured parties.
This comedies with the report In this
paper, as 10 said the injured persons,
who were drunk, were hustled into q
house near by as soon as possible. More
than this, there were two disturbances
IN that locality on the night named, as
learned from officials yesterday. What
caused the one reported in the REGIS
TER was the fact that a woman Of Shad-
0wy reputation, from Bellaire, moved
there and opened a boarding house.
Last Saturday night was her opening
night. This roman admits that there
was trouble there. On the same night
a fellow rushed into the Harmony
House, pulled of his coat, and wanted
70 DO everybody there up. A police
man said yesterday that this man was
arrested. Mayor MahOod was seen 10
regard to the occurrence. The Mayor
hadn't heard about the disturbance till
he read It 10 the REGISTER, and
wanted to bet money that no
racket had occurred. This is all the
explanation the REGISTER has TO sub
nit, aud It's readers can rest assured
that the account Of the affair was
truthfully written.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
He Was To Late.

In connection with the gossip about
Mr.. Josiah Quincy and the appetite he
has developed among Massachusetts
Democrats for o~fice-holding, this little
story OF John Alleu's is told In this
weeks issue of Marshal Cushing's Cap
tai:
"a young man desired a position ! IN
the P~ostofice Department, and applied
10 his Congressman. He was told he
could get no place until q vacancy
should arise. He waited for several
weeks, and one day, vent his money
was nearly exhausted, he when down to
Potomic beach. He found there many
bathers, aid among them a young msR
whom he recognized as a clerk In the
division where he had sought a place.
The clerk ventured beyond his depth,
and was drowned. When his body was
brought to The shore the applicant lost
not a moments time In fastening to
the CONGRESSMAN.
Now he said, 4 can have q place.;
there is u vacancy.
"'Where?' asked the Congressman.
"'Why, a clerk in the division nam
ing him was drowned this afternoon
THE Congressman looking at him
sadly. L roget to inform you he said
that you are too late: the place has
been filed
"'How can that be?' shouted the APP
plicant in despair. The man has just
beea drowned
".Yes 4 know replied the Congress
man. but the place hos been filed. 1t
was obtained by a Massachusetts, friend
OF Mr.. Q~uincy's, who saw the clerk go
in, and guessed correctly that he could
not SWIM"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
Thomas Won't Got It.

When the letter-collector whose route
takes In the box at the corner of Wood
ward and Jefferson got around
there yesterday morning he found a
girl waiting to say TO him:
81 dropped a letter in here last night
addressed to Thomas Davy,i in Trenton"
Wasn't it stampede"
"Oh, yes, sir"
properly directedP"
VERY properly"
''Then what's wrong?"
"Well, sir, 1 suppose I'll have to tell
you" she blushingly replied. "You
see, we are engaged"
Eyes"
~ got a letter from him which made
me mad"
81 see. And so you sat down and
wrote him that all was over; you could
never-no, never--be hls'n; farewell!
Isn't that the way of it?"
That's exactly the way Of It,"
"Hurried up and posted the letter;
went home and had a cry; woke up this
morning TO wish you hadn't given
Thomas the bounce?"
"Oh, yes, sir! That's itr'
"Well here's the letter, and you
come we to the postmaster and ar
range matters, and then go ahead and
marry Thomas and be happy"
II will, sir: and I'm a thousand
times obliged to you" she said, as she
wiped the tears from her big blue eyes
and followed after.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
THE WILHELM CASH.
THE PRISONER WILL NOT go FREE" AS THE
@NIELLIGENOIR" SAID.
That Bsuwood Row Of Saturday Night-Ths As
@ilans Of Conductor Tracy Arrsssd-Othsr
Criminal News

The m~tclHgencer, with that calm con-
fdeuce which ignorance inspires, in
chronicling Judge C~ampbell's action in
revising and annuling the judgment Of
the Criminal Court In the Frank VIII
helm robbery case, headed the item
Frank Wilhelm Free" and went on TO
say that "this will result in setting
Wilhelm free unless he is indicted again
for another crime" This was a
queer statement, for various
reasons. but principally because it won't
''set him free" u all. Appellate Courts
don't set people free who have been
convicted Of ~felonies, but they may re-
mand the cause for q new trial, and
this is what will happen in Wilhem's
case. And he won't be indicted for
smother crime, but will be tried on the
old Indictment In due and ancient form.
The gist Of Judge Campbell's conclu-
sion was, 10 effect and substance, that
as $50 was stolen originally, and $50 re-
turned, the $50 remaining, divided be-
tween Wilhelm and Bennett, made a
case OF petty larceny as to each and not
. felony.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
nsath Of Harry b. wAddeII.

This most exemplary young nal,
whose business career has been 9 worthy
matter for emulation 10 many far older
than he, aud whose personal qualities
were such as to endear him to all who
knew him. died at the residence OF the
family on North Main street, at six
o'clock last evening, aged twenty-one
years. Deceased was the Oldest son OF
Mr.. Il. E. Waddell, and a young man
Of rich promise. Early Initiated into
the business world, he rapidly
rose, while travelling for Factory
II, to be one Of the most
successful salesmen in the glass trade
OF this valley, while his first trip, just
before his last illness, for the West Vir-
GINA Glass Company. formerly the Ell
son. with which Mr.. Fl. E. Waddell has
recently become connected, was so
fruitful Of orders as to call forth a very
complimentary notice from the CrOckery
and Glassware Journal. He was known
in business circles throughout the
South and West, and there, as here at
his home, he was universally esteemed.
The funeral services will be held at
the family residence, No. 949 Main
street, tomorrow afternoon at two
o'clock, the lnterment being private at
Greenwood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
- sLUaeERs cAPTUREp.

Ever since the assault on Street Car
Conductor P. J.. Tracy, al Twenty
sixth ADD Main streets, on Sunday
evening, the officers have been looking
for the assaiiants, James McGowan and
William FalstiCk. They skipped out
80 BenwOod, however, and were not
found until yesterday, when the Ben
wood police captured them and Con-
stable John Anderson brought them up
before Justice ArkIe, who set the exam
nation for ? o'clock yesterday. Hous-
ton Davis, a witness for the State, failed
20 put 10 an appearance at that hour,
aud a rule was issued for him, and the
case goes over until to-day. McGowan
went 20 jail, but Falstick secured bail.
Annie McGOwan, mother Of James,
abused the officer on Monday, aud re-
peating this yesterday, she was fined q
dollar and costs and sent TO jail in de-
fault.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
Instruction in Foreign Languages.

The phrase "higher education" In
cludes a knowledge Of other than ones
own native tongue. In Europe, no edu-
cation is complete without a knowledge
Of some foreign language. attention be-
ing confined TO the Latin languages
French, Spanish and Italian-Fith
which German ranks at the present
time. In the United States many
considerations are forcing the peo-
pie to recognize the necessity for
learning other than their WI
tongue. To travel has become
a more common ambition than II was
thirty years ago, and we have been
drawn into closer commercial relations
/ with other countries of the world as q
result OF this travel. Our manufactur-
ing interests as well as capital, are seek
ing To secure the advantages to be
found in foreign markets, and Mexico
and the republics of South America
have attracted so much attention OF re-
cent years that journals are published
In Spanish as far west as Kansas City,
with a view to encouraging and foster
ing trade relations under the r%eciproci-
ty treaties entered into with those
countries, while in ST. Louis, Chicago
and cities Of the East the number OF
such journals is constantly increasing.
The advantage to be derived from a
knowledge of foreign languages is thus
being forced upon public attention I'M
Til we are compelled TO admit that such
knowledge is no longer a mere educa>
tional polish, but a business necessity.
In former times the advantage of such
education was confined to the rich, aud
years were necessary 10 acquire the
knowledge which can now be acquired
in a few months at q cost within the
reach OF all.
The AIbrecht-Grebus School Of Ian
guages at 101 Fort street west is de-
voted exclusively to instruction In the
modern languages, and classes are be-
ing constantly formed in French, Ger
man and Spanish. The methods pur-
sued are the practical, modern one by
which the student learns in a few
months to speak with facility. Enter
tainments are given during the winter
which are largely attended, the special
features Of which are lectures and con-
~versatiens In the several languages.
New features will be added during the
| present season, and in addition 10 the
number Of applicants for class and pri-
vate lessons in French and German,
many are displaying q special interest
in the Spanish, which Is not only easy
TO learn, but most useful in our grow
ing commercial relations with Mexico
and the South American republics.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
Local Base Ball.

The Benwood Stars offer a challenge
to the Meyer 81 Radcliffe club for a
game next Saturday afternoon on the
Riverside grounds. This club would
also like to play the G. MendePs Sun
day afternoon on the same grounds.
The NJ. & N. Deegan's offer a chal-
lenge to the Fulton team, for a game at
a suitable time in the rear future.
They would like to play an the Fulton
grounds.
The Howley Town Athletic Club can
not play the Pabsts Sunday, as they
have a game, but they will play them
Sunday week.
The Arcades, Of Bellaire, any Wheel
ing club for a game next Sunday at
Bellaire. Answer through the REGIS
TER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
1t Wasn't Hogs.

An old colored man had brought out
a pail OF water for my horse, and we
were talking about the weather and the
crops when q young negro about Is
years OF age broke out OF the woods on
the other side of the road. He was
b%areheaded, barefooted and had on a
torn shirt and a ragged pair Of
d~ungarees. The minute the old man
saw him he called out:
boy! l like to knew what dis yere
fussin' is all bout"
What fussin'?" replied the young
man.
''Doan' you ak me what fussin' sab! l
knows yo', boy! You is a niger who
dun works fur Majah Gamble!"
"What if l does?"
"'What If yo' does? Why, sab, lee
gwine to tell ledge Smith dat yo' has
bin chasin' one Of his hogs!'
"Shoo! Nebber did it,"
"Doan' We lie to me, boy! Can't 1
dun see yo'is all out OF breff wild chasin'
dat hog! If de Jedge doan't have yo'
in Jail bofo' two days den lie a pos
sumr'
"Look-a-here, Uncle Ben," said the
young man as he came across the road,
''does yo' member dat time de Jedge's
hogs dun got on de railroad track down
dar?"
"Of co'se, sah-of co'se I does"
can when de train cum along what
did dem hogs do? Didn't dey run right
down de track?"
"Of co'se dey did"
can did dem kivered kyarscotch up
to EN-? Didn't dey run two lies ann
den jump into de swamp"
Eyes, sab, dey did,"
"Well den, was you big 'nuf iule to
reckon I'd be fussln' wild hogs dat could
run EASTERN de bullgine? Reckoa lie
got wings to fly wild? Does 1 look like
a bird?"
He went of up the road, turning to
look back occasionally, and when he
had proceeded out Of sight around a
bend the old man shook his head in a
solemn way and said to me:
81 reckon l dun made a powerful mis-
take wild dat niger. l said hogs, but
lie dead suah he was arter a calf"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
o \ oME TIE pIPER.
A Sanitary AlIegOry That Teaches Z
Practical Lesson.

A Sanitary AIegory Ihat Teaches .
Practical Lesson.
Under tue heading Of 1.-THE Pied Pr
per of Hamelin, a Sanitary AllegerY,"
the London Sanitary Record induiges
It's readers in q comparison between the
subject Of Browning's delightful poem
and those municipal governments that
are niggsrdly in dealing with sanitary
questions. The story should be better
known than it is. 1t was about five
hundred years ago, according to Brown
ing, that a pest of rats infested the
town of Hamelin in Brunswick.
The Mayor and aldermen were
at their wits end to get rid OF
the rodents, when the ''pied Piper"
came along and engaged to free the
town for the su Il of a thousand guild
ers. As the story goes, he played upon
his pipe so cunningly and alluringly
that all the rats. ave one, followed
him to the River Wessr. and thus ended
the plague of the rats. Great Joy was
felt throughout the city, aud naturally
he piper expected a prompt payment
of his ~well-earned guilders. But the
nldlOl onA wi HOA ablOh SlO" SbAhNJt
their troubles were over, they thought,
and they would be troubled no more;
but to get rid OF the pestilent fellow,
they offered him fifty. Then comet the
tragedy Of the story. They had treated
their deliverer ~shabbily; they had put
him In a passion, and they found him
pipe to another fashion. Again
he plped, so sWeetly and per-
suasively that all the children in
the town came hocking out, and ran
merrily after the wonderful music with
shouting and laughter, and they follow
ed their leader to the side Of a noun
tain, which opened and swallowed them
all ny, and they were never heard Of
more-in Hamelin; and the parents In
that Inflated city were left TO mourn.
But it isn't true. We are not so sure
OF that. 1t Is certainly in print; and II
1t weren't true, how could a grave poet
like Robert Browning have taken the
trouble TO write out the story In charm
ing verse. For our part we believe II
to be perfectly true-if not In the letter,
certainly in the spirit. When Brown
Ing wrote it, do you not think he had In
view those principalities that grudge
the expense OF paying to get rid Of
n~uisanceG. There are plenty among
ourselves who still act the
part Of the Mayor and cor
p%oration of Hamelin. Clearly the mean
ing Of the poem is that II you are mean
enough to grudge the necessary ex-
penditure for Kidding your town OF de-
structive pests, then you will have to
pay for your sordid economy in the loss
of your dearest. You will see your
children pass away before your eyes,
and you will be utterly unable to stop
them or to recall them. You will have
to pay the piper somehow; II not In
money, then In some far more costly
and tragical fashion. Bacilli are more
troublesome and more destructive than
even rats, because they destroy the
most valuable OF all property, and they
cannot easily be got rid Of without
spending money. Disease is the cost
Hest of all conditions for a town, while
the expenditure on sanitation is the
Wisest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
A Ponular Craw.

One Of the most popular crews Of the
Baltimore and Ohio's Pittsburg division
is that Of the Wheeling flyer, No. GIG,
running between this city and Wheel
ing. Every one Of the crew is known
TO hundreds OF patrons Of the line. The
train IS IN charge Of good natured
Charles Adams. Veteran Engineer
Thomas Noble Is at the throttle, while
Fireman Sim Shook Is on the left side
Of the cab. The baggage master is
James Gibson, and the brakeman
Samuel Hendricks. Engineer Noble
has a record remarkable for its length,
which is 33years, q Of which have been
passed in the service Of the Baltimore
aud Ohio. he began his railroad ca
reer on the Cleveland and Pittsburg in
IS6O.-PittSburg Post.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
BELLAIRE.

George Johnson, the Whitewater,
was the victim Of a practical joke a few
DAYS ago. As he passed along an alley
a man sitting in the door OF a saloon
asked him what he would charge to
whitewash a high fence near by. john
son named the price and the man told
him he could have the job. The man
disappeared before the job was COM
pleted. The saloonkeeper refused to
pay the bill as he was only tenant OF
the premises, and Johnson Is out the
price OF 81. so in work and material.
Kirkwood and Etnaville Councils,
American Mecanics, will visit Plymouth
Council tomorrow evening. Refresh
mentf will be served after the fraternal
conclave at the lodge room.
The B. & o. yards at this point,
which have been crowded with coal the
past month, are now free Of the dusky
diamonds, which have been shipped to
the lakes.
The Young Mems Democratic Club
held a splendid meeting last evening.
More Democrats should attend these
meetings as they are cordially invited.
Our Knights Templar will attend a
meeting Of Hope C~ommandery at st.
C~lairsville tomorrow evening. A spe-
cial train will bring the party back.
Several Of our merchants have been
duped in an advertising scheme worked
by a stranger. 1t is the best policy 10
patronize home industries.
Martin and Duane Cowen, accom-
panied by their wives and children, left
yesterday evening on a second visit to
the Worlds Fair.
City Council met last evening to con-
slider the remaining bids for street paw
ing which were left undecided at the
last meeting.
An intoxicated stranger was gathered
10 by the police last evening, which
will relieve the monotony in the May
Or's Court.
Yesterday a B. & o. train consisting
OF fifteen well-flled coaches passed
through the city en- route TO the Worlds
Fair.
Contractor Davis expects to begin on
the Gravel Hill street paving to-day.
Preference will be given home labor.
Funeral sevices over the remains Of
Francis Crawford were held in ST.
Johns Catholic church yesterday.
A. Klotz has frightened the front Of
his three-story business block by a coat
of new paint OF snowy cOlors.
A number Of our people will take ad-
vantage Of the B. 90. excursion to-day
20 visit the Worlds Fair.
Mayor McGowan says business has
never been duller in his court than dur
ing the past week.
Harry Gamenthaler, Of Barnesville,
has accepted a position in Marsh,s
jewelry store.
J. w. Coulson and family have moved
to Columbus. where he had engaged In
business.
James A. Pryor, Of H%endrysburg, q
lumber dealer, was in the city yester-
day.
Louis Straub and wife returned yes
terday from the Columbian Exposition.
A big leak sprung in the water main
leading to the reservoir yesterday.
A. A. Miller, Of Columbus, was in the
city yesterday.
The Dollar Savings Bank building is
being reprinted.
The city jail is being thoroughly rem
ovated,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
The Coming Foot Race.

Great interest is being manifested In
the fve-mile foot race, on the fair
grounds, Saturday afternoon, between
E. C. Mcclellan and Peter Priddy, and
a good deal Of money will be wagered.
Ptiddy writes as follows to the sporting
editor of the REGISTER:
~"PITTsBURG, October 2.
80 The Sporting Editor of the Rooster:
"DEAR SR-:-I wish to inform you
I have forwarded the balance Of my
stake money, $500, to the stakeholder,
Mr.. Owen Frey, of Martins Ferry, for
nv race with z. c. McClelland, and l
shall be In Wheeling on next Friday at
noon. l am in good condition, and am
confident of winning my race. l know
have a hard man to defeat, 80 am
not thro wing any chances away.
"YOurS, PETER PRIDDY'"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
Officers Elected.

The Wheeling Turnverein elected the
following officers last night: President,
VIM. A. Schambra; Vice President, DR..
c. f. Ulrich; First Turnwart, B. Straub;
Second Turnwart, Ed. G. Brandfass;
Recording Secretary, j. NJ. Schenk;
Corresponding Secretary, G. Brunks-
tuemmer, Financial Secretary, Ed.
Vaas: Treasurer, Charles Amick; First
Zengwart, George B~randfass; Second
Zengwart, Joseph Jacobs; Librarian,
Otto Walden; Hall Committee, Joseph
Weisgerber, Charles Amick and 81. c.
Schambra.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
neorrs Mas rerrIbly Scared.

George Watson's saloon, on South
Main street, furnished a good practical
Joke, yesterday. George FOrsythe,
an attache, Is a supersticious fell
low, and believes In ghosts aud
the like. This fact furnished
several jovial fellows with q
scheme to brighten Forsythe, which
they did. 1t is well it did not result
seriously. A big yellow pumpkin was
secured and holes cut in it, represent
ing 8 hideous looking face. In
the back Of the hollow growth
was placed 8 candle. 1t then shone up
in a really scary manner. Secretly the
fellows placed the pumpkin in the Ice
box In the cellar. George willingly
consented to tap a beer keg 10 the cell
lar, and TO do this the ice box must be
opened. Two Of the jOkers secreted
themselves in the dark cellar near the
scene. Ii was about as much as For
sythe could do 10 enter the cellar in
the first place. When he began to
raise the lid Of the box, the men be-
a to tap on the gas pipe,
making a hollow sound. The
man looked once into the ice box, and
AZ the glarlng lighted face before him.
The knocking frightened him still
more and be fled, screaming, from the
cellar. An officer was encountered In
the street, and Forsythe wanted to Dor
row the officials gun and 60 back and
get a shot at the ghost" He didn't
get the gun, but got worse worked up
TIL ouieted, several hours later.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
FIVE Cent Articles.

BoIwood Rules, Gun Buttons, Tin Buckets,
Combination Glass Cutters, Boys Knives,
Pokers. Door Bolts, Esatsfoot oil Shoe Black.
ing, Wash Pans, Richter Harmonious, Towels,
25-cent Needle Packages, spectacles, Dino
Cologne, Hair CurlGrs. School States, Lamp
Burners, Shoe II cssing, Ladies' Pios, Tabls
Knives.
Many l0-cent articles in our 5-cent list. Come
and take them out Of our way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
AFTER MANY DAYS.

About two months ago james Adams
was assaulted by two men aud robbed
Of q small amount Of money. The men
disappeared, and il was not until yes
terday that Joe Sweeney, n OF them,
vas captured at Elm Grove. He was
brought in last evening. Justice
Gnlespy held him in bond for a hearing
TODAY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
Circuit Court

In Judge Paull's Court yesterday, in
the case Of Sarah Dickson VS.. j.. P.
Rogers, executor Of Charles Nichols,
deceased, there was judgment for plain
tiff for S495.
In the case of Oscar Oakem & Co. VS..
Sarah E. Parsons, ct al. there vas a ref
ereDce TO Geo. R. c. GilchrisL Special
Commissioner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
Four Cent Articles.

One Set Teaspoons, Patent Sleeve HolderS
Boys Suspenders, Clark's o. N. I. Thread,
Children's Bibs, Rubber Dressing Combs, Comb
and Brush Case, Pot Covers, Tooth Brushes,
Fire shovels. Toweling, Charm Knives. Muoi.
lage, Sewing Machine Oil. Scrub Brushes, Lin.
en- Thread. Hand Saw Files, Suspenders, Pen
Gil Boxes, Calicoe, MuslIns. and hundreds Of
other articles going NJ this price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-10-04
Three Cent Articles.

Ladies' Handkerchiefs, shaving Brushes, l
dozen Dress Buttons, Stamped Dippers, Match
Safes, Machine OIL Cans, Potato Washers, l
dozen Safety Pins, Perfumed Toilet Soap, l pair
Scissors, Pint Tunnels. jelly Plates, Curry
Bastiug Spoons, ) cent Tablets, Cork Screws,
Harmonious, Cake Turner's, Mouse Traps,
Windsor Ties.
Come here for bargains, va will not dlsSp-
point you.