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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

There has not been a time in recent
years when there was a greater nce'i OF
rain in this vicinity thur just now. Not
only arc the growing crops injuFiously
affected by tho drouth. but the streams
are drying up and wells and springs
running dry. In the eastern edge OF
Ohio county, wells and springs which
are said never TO have failed before have
had no water in them for two weeks.
Farmers are hauling water from tho
creek to water their cattle, aud in some
cases there is difficulty in finding
enough water in tho crock.
Fords in Big Wheeling creek at the
Marshall county line. where at the low
est recent stage six inches Of water ran,
arc now actually dusty all the way
across, and thcre arc pretty long
stretches who're tho bod OF tho creek is
as dry as the pike beside it. All the
little runs have been destitute Of water
for wOeks. their white stones looking
like the skeletons Of dead streams.
B!ackbcrries dry up aud bake on tho
bushes before ripening, and fruit in
general will not average bali yield.
Corn Ia said to DO seriously affected, and
potatoes show tho result OF the drouth
worse, whilo tomatoes, just beginning
to ripon, will be yet moro seriously in
jured.
The rivor is not yct down to as low
stage in proportion as the creeks, but
tho supply OF water comes from far up
the valley. Judging from the reports
from hoadwaters it is destined soon to
beat tho record. Tho drouth seems to
BIO general, too, similar reports coming
from far and near. For Instance, the
Washington, Pa. Observer says:
"The waters in CHARTERS crock arc
extremely low aud filthy. There is in
places not enough water to cover tho
backs OF the tish."
In Wheeling creek there are few fish
left except craws, and on the muddy
bottoms these can DO picked up almost
as large aa young lobsters. A good
drenching rain would do world Of
good just now, in the city and country
alike, and n really expert rain-maker
would not have to travel far in Ohio or
Marshall county to secure lucrative
situation.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

A case in Squire Schultzo's court that
shows the culminativc property OF costs
and legal expense, is now on tho taPis. II
appears TINT n South Side resident pos
aessod canary bird that by its vocal
and other accomplishments had on
doarod itself to It's owner. At IN un'
lucky moment ii escaped from its gid
cd prison and sought enlarged domain.
1t enjoyed its liberty for brief space
Of timo aud was captured by another
man, whose attachment equalled, II not
surpassed, that Of tho first man for hc
refused to part with his now. found
vocalist. Tho cnso finally came before
the squire, and after numerous post
ponements is still unsettled. Tho costs,
also unsettled, without including law.
yCr's fceos, amount to about $50, and
tho end Is not yot
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01
LIGHT onern nt the Caslna.

Negotiations have been about closed
for three performances Of comic opera
two nights and matinee) at the
Wheeling Park Casino tho last week In
August or the first week in September.
The public has been clamoring for
something OF this kind all summon. and
tho Masonic fraternity, OF this city,
has decided to bring here tho Arion
Opera Company, first class opera
troupe oil fifty people, in connection
with an immonso outing. "The Bohe.
milan Girl" "Chimes OF Normandy."
pirates OF Penzauce" or "Pinafore,"
will he Runp.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

John Rock and ZOO McAiillen, tho two
Bellairc boys who wero taken to Cam
bridge for hearing on tho charge Of
robbing railroad cars, were both held to
tho common pleas court, tho goods
found on tho boys being the same as
those left in tho car. William Oliver,
another boy Of the Same gang, was
givon q hearing by Mayor Dubois, Of
Bellaire, yesterday on two charges Of
jumping on cars. and he has beon such
poraistout offender in this limo that
tho mayor taxed him SIS and costs in
each case. Still another charge hangs
over the Oliver boy for pointing load
ed revolver nj his father. This is only
part OF very tough gang OF boys. who
have boon drifting from bad to worse
for s0nctimC
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01
Belmont County Prohibition Convention

Belmont County Prohibition Convention.
Tho Prohibitionists Of Belmont coun.
ty, Ohio, will hold their county conven.
ton at tho Opera House at Bridgeport,
Ohio, Wednesday, August l, in cannoc'
ton with tho Sixteenth district congress
sional convention, tho first meeting oil
which is called for at 8 a. M, central
standard time. A full county ticket
will be put 10 nomination.
Rcv. Q. b. Hcnthorn, Of Bridgeport
will sound the keynote. Smith &
Odell, OF the Busy Boo Lecture Bureau,
OF Vinconnes. Ind, will give an enter
tainment in tho evening at $ o'clock
sharp, which will be free. All interest.
cd ia tho work arc invited to attend.
LOCAL COMMITTEE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

"Nty little boy was worry bad Off for
two months with diurrhma. Wo used
various medicines, also called IL two
doctors, but nothing done him any good
until wo used Chnmberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DiarrhUa Remedy, which
gavo immediate rolief and soon curod
him. consider 1t tho best modiCino
made and can consciontioualy recon.
mend II to all who need dIarrhpa or
collie medicine. ~. Z. Hare, Trenton,
Texas.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01
sudden nonth OF u Farmer.

r. NJ. Dent, a vol known farmer liv-
ing ono mile west OF St. Clairsville. died
suddenly Monday night. Flo served in
company D, Forty.third o. V. l., and
was drawing pension for disability on
account OF severe pains in his head, with
which he was frequently troubled. Mon.
day he seemed in bis usual health, and
was working in his oats fold, but wont
into the house in tho afternoon, COM
planning OF his right hand and arm be-
Ing numb. A physician was called, but
death came soon. He leaves wife and
six children, three Of whom ato mar
rlcd. The funeral will take place to-day
ntDn m
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

ATS o'clock yesterday morning, at tho
St. Alphonsus church, Mr.. Louis Wasse-
mann, we'll known cigarmaker, was
married 20 Miss Eugene Halter. Rev.
Father Leo celebrated the mass, and tho
attendants we're Mr.. Carl Wassemann
and Miss Margaret Brill. Last night q
reception was held in honor Of the new
ly welded couple at 1ll9 Elizabeth
street, their new homo.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

In the police court yesterday morn
ing William Stannard was fined for
assault on jim Lightfoot. and the latter
was dismissed. Harry Smith and W.
II. Vasbinder, for fighting, went to tho
hillin default OF fine, Rose Williams,
alias "Powdcr Monkey" and Maggie
Baker. for disorder, went to Jail,
and John Bailey, found in the same
house and arraigned on tho Same
charge, wont to the hill, and James
Gilhooley, plain drunk, accompanied
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01
ARE HAULING WATER.
Crooks, Springs and wOlla Going
Dry in tho Country.
The DROUTH SEENSTOBEG

And has no Precedent in Recent
Ycars-Big Wheeling Crooks Bed is
Actually Dusty in Placcs-Thc Crops.
also, arc Drying up, ind Berries
Fail for lack of MGoIsture-Grcat
Need Of Rain in this Valley.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

On Tuesday, August Z, tho Lew Dock
stader minstrel company will open the
season at the Opera House. In tho
company are Mcintyre and Heath, and
Terry, tho phenomenal tenor. The
company ought 10 draw we'll, as II is
said to DO ono Of the best put on tho
road for several years. Tho season
opens unusually early this year, but
opnna brilliantly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

At tho meeting Of the finance and ex-
ecutive committees of tho Sixth Ward
Republican Club, to be hold on Friday
evening, all members not present will
be dropped from tho committees. Tho
committees arc to report TO Monday
evenings meeting of tho club. This
club will DO well represented to-day at
tho New Martinsville convention.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

EAectually yot gently. whom coutivc or
bilious, or when tho blood Is impure or
sluggish. to permanently cure hahItual
Consti pation, TO awaken tho kidneys
and liver to healthy activity, without
irritating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colda or tevera use Syrup OF
Figs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

CnAs. RYAN, druggist. Springfield, H.,
writes: Japanese Pile euro is big
seller and has given entire satisfaction,
except in ono case, which was made en-
tiroly satisfactory by your promptly re-
funding the s. 90. Chas. X. Goetze aud
". v. Irwin.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01
FOR TIE HOT wEArmEn.


About fifteen couples OF young people,
including BelIairo and WOllsburR visi-
tors, went up 70 Mozart park last evon-
ing aud spent several hours in bowling.
They then repaired to the home Of one
of tho members aud topped oil the
evenings entertainment with dancing
and Refreshments.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

II you want paving or fro brick. or
sewer pipe, go to West Virginia Sand
Company, 1878 Wator street. Tolo-
phone Sol. Ware rooms corner Of EoH
and Twenty.ninth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

IF you want paving or fro brick, or
sewer pipe, go 10 West Virginia Sand
Company, 1878 Water street. lele.
phone sol. Ware rooms corner OF EoT
and Twenty.ninth street
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

Tia Concert and Lawn Fete at St.
Luke's P. L. church. Island. Thursday
evening, will DO a grand affair. Don't
fail to attend.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

TIE Concert and Lawn Foto at st.
Luke's P. L. church, Island. Thursday
evening, will DO o grand affair. Don't
fail to attend.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

business Change-M Mcclure BroI
Going 70 Atlantic Cityt-Alexnnder, Shoe
JOPetn HousO-Lcw DooE1tader Minstrel Com
For sale-Bhck and Frame House.
For Reut-RaFbef Shop; with Faiths.
Electrical EngIneer-H q sands
Patent Extension RodS-Elcholrs Art StOra
Cheese-C. Y. Harding 4 Co.
White Star Lne-H. 2. BehFeuL
Special EHla--EWinE Bros.
FIAhing ROdS-L o. DIllon 4 Co
Chamber Sets--JOhu Friedel 4 Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01

SUITS TO order SIG, reduced from sl7
and so, at Morton g. Stout & Co.'s,
Merchant Tailors, undOr McLuro House.
JOHH l.. RICE, Manager.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-01
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
acknowledgement


0mes Nos. go and - Pourteonth Street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
CLEvELAND's HEALTH.
No Truth in the Story that He is to
Have an Operation Performed.

Washington, Feb. pa representa-
tive of the Southern Associated Press
saw President Cleveland this afternoon
at the executive mansion regarding the
reports that have been circulated in some
newspapers for the past two or three
days to the effect that the President was
suffering from a seriour malady and was
ABOUT to have an operation performed,
Concerning the reports the President
said: II have been engaged every day in
my Office on public business and have
every day seen the people who called
senators, representatives and others.
Nothing could have been easier than to
ascertain the absolute falsity of these re-
ports. l am forced to conclude that there
is an epidemic of mendacity emanating
from the dull and stupid brains Of some
of these correspondents.
These men must be influenced either by
a desire to deceive the public or to annoy
those affected by their disreputable work
Those who read papers should understand
the extent to which their credulity is
calculated upon"
Mr.. Cleveland never looked better in
his life than he did to-day. He shook
hands with $50 people in the east room this
afternoon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
MISS WEBB RETURNS HONE.
She Says Mcdonald Had Nothing to
Do With Her TIiD.

She Left to Join a Theatrical Com
pany, But Failed TO Secure a Posi-
tion-McDonald Arrested at Chatta-
elers-His Father Pays Their Claims
and Secures His Sons Release.
Atlanta, Ca, Feb. 24-Nellie Webb,
the young girl whose disappearance from
home a week ago exposed TO the public
eye a sensational escapade in which
Henry Mcdonald, son of Rev. DR.. Melon
aid, was the other principal, returned to
the home Of her parents to-day, and the
affair will probably end without getting
into the courts. The girl came home on
the East Tennessee train from Chat
tanooga. reaching here at o'clock
this morning. Her father was
at the depot, and without word hurried
her from the car to a carriage and drove
her home. To her father the giddy young
woman said she had gone away to join
the "McCarthy's Mishaps" theatrical
company, but failed to get a position.
She declared that she had gone away
Volun tarily and that young Mcdonald had
nothing to do with her absence. Her ex-
PLANTATION was accepted by her father, and
he notified the police that he no longer
cared TO have Mcdonald arrested.
M'DoNALD ARRESTED.
Later in the day, however, the young
man was taken in by the Chattanooga
police, at the instance Of the jewelers.
whom he yictimized just before he left on
the lark with Miss Webb. DR. Mcdonald,
when he learned of his sons arrest, called
upon the jewellers and satisfied their
claims, and the young man was released
by the Chattanooga authorities.
while under arrest Mcdonald told
story that "queered" the explanation Of
tered by Miss Webb to her father. He
said he and the girl left Atlanta together
and were having a high old lark in Chat
tanooga when they got hold of newspa-
pers, giving the sensational stories of
their disappearance.
PUT THEM TO THINKING.
These put them to thinking and Nc
Donald says he sent the girl home upon
her promise to tell the truth to her father
about herself and prevent uniustiied
trouble. Mcdonald says he has no fear
of prosecution on the girls account.
Young Mcdonald married Miss DeGratfen
reid few months ago. Miss DeGraffen-
reid was known throughout the state and
was frequently alluded to as the most
beautiful woman in Atlanta society. A
suit for divorce is likely to follow the
young husbands escapade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
A TARIFF FOR REVENUE.
The Senats Subcommittee Raises
Rates so as to Avoid a Deficit.

Washington, Feb. PA member Of
the subcommittee of the Senate finance
committee said to-day that the tariff bill
when laid before the Senate would carry
with it no deficit. Secretary Carlisle
was before the subcommittee this morn
ing, and went over the internal
revenue features He believes the bill
will produce sufficient revenue. Gas sit
came from the House the bill carried
deficit of $4,000, co., and number Of the
committee when asked to-day how itwould
cover this great shortage, said that could
not be explained without going over the
entire bill and revealing what the COM
mittee had done, which, at this time,
would be manifestly improper.
SOME OF THE CHANGES.
He did say, though, that provided the
committee agreed upon the figures it had
in mind, an additional s3S, 000, 900 would
come from sugar; about SIS, 900, 900 from
the increase TO 81. 20 per gallon of the tax
on whisky; a saving Of q, 900, 900 year
by the regulation of the sale of unmanu-
featured leaf tobacco. and the remainder
on other additions that have been made
for purposes of revenue only, and the in
creased Importation bound to grow out Of
al enlarged free list.
THE BONDED PERIOD.
WneJner or not the bonded period will
be extended has not as yet been finally
determined. The committee has not been
able to agree upon that point, but the in
dicatiOns are that such extension will in
the end, be made.
1t is also among the probabilities that
the tax on manufactured tobacco, may be
slightly increased, as this is a sure and
ready means of turning money into the
treasury Immediately.
The bill was sent to the printer to-
night for the third print, it having al
ready been printed twice, only to be torn
to pieces.
TO BE LAID BEFORE THE CAUCUS.
The terms of the bill will probably be
discussed at Mondays caucus, and if the
concessions made by the committee are
satisfactory to all interested the bill will
be pushed through, and no effort will be
made by the republicans to recommit, as
such an effort is contingent upon dissatis-
faction on the part of the democrats who
have been opposing the action of the COM
mittee.
One Of the changes made in the House
bill that has caused the greatest surprise
since it became known is that which puts.
as is claimed, lead products on the free
list. This of course, includes white lead,
which lead is protected in the House bill.
1t is said that both white lead and lead
ore are on the free list.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
MACoN's EXPOSITION.
The Capital Stock to be Subscribed in
Few Weeks.

Macon, Ga, Feb. A.-The interstate
and industrial exposition to be held in
Macon this year is destined to play no
small part in the development of Georgia
and adjoining states. At an
enthusiastic meeting held this
afternoon the report of the
secretary showed that the whole capital
stock would probably be subscribed
within few weeks. Special premiums
will be offered for the best article man
ufactured from southern product by ma
chinery brought from any part of the
United States.
Assurances have been received that
Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and the
Carolinas, will be well represented, and
it is probable that the six states will have
exhibits on the grounds, At this fair
Macon will also enter the southern circuit
as the center for horse racing in Georgia.
The circular mile track has Just been rem
ovated and put in perfect condition at
cost of $4,000 By the Georgia Horse Trot-
ters' Association.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
A NUMBER OF MEN MISSING.
HELPING THE TOWN.
Ladies Who Have Undertaken a
Good Work.

Quincy, Fla, Feb. PA number Of
our progressive ladies have undertaken a
much needed work, that of organizing a
Village Improvement Association, the OBJ
iect being to promote the welfare of the
town in the way of beauty, and as far as
possible in sanitary measures The
officers for the ensuing year are, Miss
Rebecca White, president; Mrs F. P
May, first vice president; Mrs A. L.
Wilson, second vice presidents Mrs. w.
M. Corney, secretary; Mrs. H. L. Shaw,
treasurer.
There is still to be elected an executive
committee of ten, who will have general
supervision of all the work
Messrs Burghord Bros. have sold their
interest in the livery stable to the re-
naming stables owned by Brakins & Cox
and w. G. Wilson. This now leaves only
two stables, which is ample for the bust
ness
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
wAYCROSS ITEMS,
Spectators in Wild Lands Doing q
Brisk Business.

Waycross, Ga, Feb. PA dance was
given at the armory of the Waycross Rides
last night. While the attendance was not
large, on account of the weather, the ball
was a splendid affair.
Mrs. C. w. Weathers will erect hand
some residence in this place in March.
The plans were made by George Felt
ham.
There is a movement on foot to estab-
fish private hospital and sanitarium in
this place at an early date.
1t is learned that spectators in the
wild lands of this county are doing a
profitable business.
The county commissioners have ordered
that the court house be provided with
electric lights throughout the building,
and that additional work be done on the
building until it is completed. Lightning
rods will also be put on the court house.
The contract for the rods will be given at
an early date.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
LIFE Has NO CHARMS.
A Girl Una BILE to Find Employment
Takes Morphine.

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 24.-Miss Jennie Bush,
10 years old, neatly dressed and quite
pretty, in fit of dependency attempted
to end her life in the Union passenger
depot this afternoon. She came to At
lanta from GAINESVILLE some time ago
with the hope of securing employment
that would enable he to support herself
She took board at and & Courtland
avenue, and by her lady-like behavior
made friends of all who came in contact
with Aer. Every day she pursued her
dreary task of seeking work,
but everywhere she applied the
same answer OF nothing for her to do
met her. Her courage finally forsook her,
and this afternoon, when the driving
storm of sleet and rain drove her from
the streets, she took refuge in the public
waiting room at the depot. Evidently
the thought of suicide had been in
her mind for some time, for she
was prepared for self-destruction. Soon
after entering the waiting room, she
went through into the ladies private
toilet and swallowed the contents of a
phial of morphine and sat down in a chair
TO die. The deadly drug had almost
claimed its victim when the colored por-
tress tried to arouse her, and finally mott
fed the police. Miss Bush was taken to
the hospital and under vigorous treat
ment, is now out of danger. Her parents
live in GAINESVILLE, and are worthy peo-
pie.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-25
SNOW IN THE SOUTH.
Augusta and Wilmington Dressed in
the White Flakes.


Augusta. Ga, Feb. 24.-After raining
and sleeting all day snow began to fall
tonight at 9 o'clock and gives promise of
being an inch or more deep by morning.
SNOW AT WILMINGTON.
Wilmington, n. c.. Feb. 24-The first
snow storm of the season visited Will
Mington to-day, accompanied by cold
wind from the northeast. The snow
covers the ground to the depth of two or
three inches, and is still falling. The
mercury at p. m. was at 27' II is feared
that the blizzard will cause great damage
to the crops of the truck farmers in this
section.
THE FIRST SNOW IN THREE YEARS.
Houston, Tex, Feb. M.-Reports from
all over the south and Central Texas say
that snow for the first time in three
years covered the ground to-day.
CATTLE DYING BY THOUSANDS.
San Antonio, Tex, Feb 24.-The drouth
and cold weather are causing the death
Of thousands of cattle in the lower Rio
Grande counties. During the past few
weeks there has been shipped from Alice
station, on the San Antonio and Arkansas
Pass railroad, $4,000 hides of cattle, which
died from starvation and exposure.
SNOW AT CHATTANOOGA.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. M.-It COM
menced showing here about o'clock this
afternoon, and at o'clock there was
about inches of the fleecy white on the
ground Reports from all over this sec
tion show heavy snow storms prevailing.
AT 8 o'clock the snow ceased, and at mid
night the mercury is falling steadily,
SNOW AT. DALLAS.
Dallas, Tex, Feb. PA great snow
storm has been raging in Dallas and
throughout northern Texas to-day. 1t be-
gan here at 6 o'clock this morning and it
did not cease until o'clock this after
noon. Over foot of snow fell, but in the
afternoon it turned warm enough to melt
a great deal of Il