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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

The balloon ascension did not take
place until about half-past three, and
as on the previous day, attracted al
most as much attention in the city as it
did on the grounds. There was prac-
tically no wind-an improvement on
the previous day. All during the after
noon the process of making new para
chute was going on in front OF Prof.
Hutchinson's tent, three ladies and as
many sewing machines being at work,
and a curious crowd stood about watch
ing the laying off of the big canvas:
Prof. Hutchinson, Nine. Deveau and
two dogs made the ascension, which
was most successful. First one dog
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

HREE events were
on the carpet yes
terday, two trots
and a pace. They
yielded some very
interesting sport,
and afforded gem
eral satisfaction.
The attendance on
the grand stand
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
TEA AND GROCERY HOUSE
In The State.
PRICE LIST:

Mason Jars, per dozen. 45c
Choice Large Lemons, per DOL. loo
Jelly Glasses, per doz ........... csc
Clothes Pins, per doI. ........... lie
Carpet Tscks, s-ounce, per box. lie
Choice Salmon, per can .......... Zoe
Baking Powder, per pound ....... loo
Carolina Rice, per pound ......... sc
Fresh Ginger Snaps pounds for. Csc
Fresh Butter Crackers, 5 pounds for CSC
Pains Root Beer, 4 bottles fore. csc
Sugars at refners' prices
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
TIE CAsuALrr RECORD.
The Accidents Reported From About the
CITY Yesterday.

CITY Yesterday.
Charles Burkhardt, OF Lower Ben
weed, was coming TO the city about
noon yesterday 10 attend the Fair. He
was walking on the treStie of the
Ohio River railway 81 BOggs run,
when be missed his footing, falling 10
the ground, 3 distance Of about twenty
feet. One Of his arms was broken and
besides be received other bad bruises.
He will be laid up as the result for
sHme time.
about half-past two o'clock yesterday
morning, John Gallagher, one OF the
employees of the Belmont mill, who
lives on South Main street, met vita
painful accident He was getting from
one of the coke cars, aided by ladder.
One OF the runSs broke from the lad
der, and be fell 10 the ground, q dis
lance ofsabout FIVE feet. Besides other
Injuries one Of his wrists was broken.
DR.. Alderman gave the medical atten-
tiOn./
Col. Thomas O'Brien aud Col, Ran
dOlph Stalnaker were IN the wreck on
the trans-Ohio division Of the b. Il D.
Tuesday nighta bad a lively shaking
uO. The engineer OF No. log went
down In the wreck, and was badly hurt,
while his fireman was killed. Both
men lived ia Newark. The coal train
belonged 10 the Short Line, and
came down through the Big -Four
yards, while all the switches
were open 10 let the Pittsburg express
20 by. The coal train went through az
the rate OF seventy miles an hour, ap-
parently running wild, and met the
passenger train on the bridge. The
coal train engine and tender and three
1 Oh coal cars went up in the air and
crashed down on the bridge, in
the passenger engine, and the
ID baggage cars in the wreck.
passengers were killed, but
y shaken up.
elok yesterday there was
paway on South Chspline
pd William Wilson, who
ell's Run, were ia the
Ing tour. They left
n few minutes on
The animal be-
2 away. but not
pas enabled to
snimal turnsd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
LII Not. Why Not?

Have you always saved part OF your
earnings? Look back and see how
much they would have amounted to
and the opportunities you have missed
by the want OF ready cash. The Mutual
German Savings and Loan Association
allows interest at the rate OF per cent
per annum, payable semi-annually.
Look forward to the saving OF part OF
your monthly earnings-S5 saved each
month will in eight years amount TO
81 600 Call or send for information.
Rooms 3Ol and 302 Peabody Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
T. N. GARVIN. M0U[D
> Attorney-at-LaW, WUILU

fine balloon ascension and quadruple
parachute jump during the afternoon,
and a wedding will take place at the
grand stand between two and three
o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

BOUT eight thou
sand was q Conser-
vative estimate Of
of the crowd which
ASSEMBLE at the
State Fair grounds
yesterday to wit
ness the multitude
of interesting ex-
hibits, see the fine
balloon ascension
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

THIRD HEAT.-Brac, a big favorite In
the pools, led easily to the quarter and
q half Panford a good second most oil
tho way. Panford lost ground going 10
the three-quarters, however, with Bon
ner bad third, and they finished in this
order. Time-2:254.
SUMMARY.
WEsr VIRGINIA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION
RAcEs-Full meeting, lS9i-Second day-2:5O
class pace-Purse $40, divided.
Panford b. s., UnSnown-M. Craig " .
Son. Cadiz, O...................... ....:... Z
Brac. or m. Tom Hail. Jr.-T. A. Dun
lap, KennoD, On .;....;..........;.....:'
Little Doubtful D. m. Nuthart-J. {.
Dubois Dubois, .........:.. 5uls
Robert Bonner. b. e.. Naleutine-John
Davis On, AoundsvIlle, w. Va ........
Legal Van, b. $, Legal Tender-Wm.
Long, Pittsburg ......... ....:..' Zdls
Matte b., b. m, Unknown-W. A.
GraLdstaff, Beham, "a ............... -. dis
Frank Hal h. g, UnknoWn-CharlesS 5.
Sproals. Allegheny, Pa-.................. D 4
Time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
AMUsE AENTs.
"a FLAG OF TRUCE"

Those who attend the Opera House
on Monday and Tuesday nights will be
favored with rare treat OF dramatic
work. the play being William Haworths
master effort, "A Flag OF Truce. ="
From start TO finish the play Is one Of
art and skill that speaks volumes for
its talented author. Mr.. Horace
Mitchell, an accomplished actor, essays
the leading role, and being at home In
every particular on the stage, he
handles with excellent effect the part
assigned to him. In his support are
many artists OF repute, among whom
NAV be mentioned the Messrs. Lang,
Fosburg, Wood ward, and the Misses
White Lestina and little Loretta healy.
The staging will be picturesque aud the
effects realistic.
POLICE PATROL.
This excellent comedy drama, which
has been successfully produced Tor
several seasons, will hold the boards at
the Grand for the remainder OF the
week, opening tonight. II abounds In
sensational features. The plot is inter
estng, and is well worked out. A police
patrol station is realistic feature OF
the production. The company Is SAID
TO be excellent. Seats are on sale at
Grand box office.
'sILvER WEDDING"
Messrs. Miller and Comforts amusing
farce comedy "Silver Wedding" was
the attraction at the Opera House last
night. A fair sized audience was pres
ent and showed their appreciation by
vigorous applause. Like all farce com
edies, there is DO plot, or only skele-
ton, on which are strung some very GOOD
specialties. There are some very
fair actors in the cast. and everything
possible is done TO make the play go. The
dialogue is bright and witty, the songs
catchy and the specialties all that
could be desired. The work OF Charles
V. Seamon, Sol Aiken and Andy Lewis
In the comedy roles was first rate, and
received much applause. The other
artists all did we'll in their respective
parts. The ladies are pretty AID grace
ful, and taken all in all the show de-
served a much better patronage. The
same company will play again tonight
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
THE STATE FAIR
IN ITS PRIME.
A Large Attendance on the Grounds
Yesterday.
TO-DAY WILL SEE A MULTITUDE.
The Racing Events Afforded Good
Sport Yesterday.
TO-DAY WILL SEE A MULTITUDE.
HOW THE MACS WON OR LOST.

Trot, Pace and a Run on Deck
For To-Day-The Balloon As
cension and Parachute Jumps
Successful, and Will Be Re-
peatsd-This is "City Day."
and a Very Large Crowd is
Looked for-Events and Inci-
dents About the Grounds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

was large from start to finish, and the
collection OF carriages in the field was
fully up to the average OF other years
The races were q 1923 class trot for =
purse OF $500, with six entries; 2:3O
class pace for $780, with nine entries,
and ego class trot for $500, with four
entries. Before the races, in the 2:29
trot Bad Actor sold strong faVorlte.
In the pace Frank Hal was a favorlte,
and in the 2:20 rot JEFF Davis was the
selection, but the horse was scratched.
The horses began 30 score for the first
race at o'clock. The 2:20 trot was the
race of the day, the first heat being
especially exciting.
THE 2:20 TRoT.N
Bad Actor sold in the pools at SO 10
SIS on the field. The book makers offer
ed FIVE to one on Poneta, two to five on
Bad Actor, five to one on EoIa, the
same on Australia, three to one on An
gelus and five to one on Nellie Shank.
Eola and Australia were not on the
track.
FIRST HEAT.-Nellie Shank drew the
pole, with Angelus second and Poneta
third, Bad Actor being outside. Ange-
us took the lead and held it TO the
quarter, Bad Actor going second, and
Poneta third. At the half Angelus led
Shank but neck in a pretty race, and
the two trotted side bv side to the three
quarters, when Angelus was a neck
ahead. TheL Bad Actor came strongly
TO the front, and increasing his speed
down the stretch, won by two lengths,
Angelus second and Poneta third,
Time-2:23.
SECOND HEAT.-Nellie Shank pushed
Actor hard TO the quarter, where Actor
led by length, Angelus third. Actor
led Shank by length at the half, aud
increased this to the quarter, when An-
gelus went second, and pushed Actor
hard down the stretch, Actor winning
by three-uuarters OF length over An
gelus, Shank bad third. lime
2:221l.
THIRD HEAT.-John Hanes was put
up behind Angelus, instead OF Driver
Hewett, who had been accused OF a lit
tie monkey business in the second heat,
but the change wasn't beneficial. Paneta
led al the start, but behaved badly 81
the turn, and Actor went first to the
Quarter, Angelus second. Shank pulled
up second but broke, and went BACK 10
third, Actor being away anead IL the
half. At the three-Quarters Actor was
FIVE lengths ahead of Angelus, shank q
close third. Shank pulled up and came
in second, Angelus third in slow heal
Time-2:2S4.
SUMMARY.
Wrsr VIRGINIA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION
R1cEs-Fall meeting. 1894. Second day--.-s
class trot purse s400, divided.
poneta en- $, Strathmore - ". L.
Grover. Updegraff. O......---,:-------.;-.-.
Rad Actor. b. <. Black AmbassadoE-
Williams 4 Patterson, ST. ClAirsTi1e' ,
Ohio ...... ...........- ....-.-.-.-. r.,
.nrelus. CD. e., Whitby-Nortn bqnd
Stock Fyrn, Wyanoke, VA. 80 :
Nellie Shsnk, b. IN, Dr. Tslmage-TRss
AWE stock Farm, Canal Dover, "a -.
o time; iHU zh,s,q~t NE
a. s. I'Iss E: g -
s Sa 1:i5H 1:52ss 2:sSs4
THE 2:so PACE
Au.tbis race Frank at SO
n u
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

His Law ofices to ISIS chapline
street. opposite Paxton Fountain
and main entrance to Court House.
Ground Floor. Tel. 5S1.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

Wheeling. All the morning trains on
the railroads were well filed, and the
hotels and restaurants experienced
big rush OF business early in the day
and again last evening. As Is usual,
the bulk of the crowd did not reach
the grounds until afternoon, and be-
tween ,half-past twelve and two o'clock
the stream of visitors to the gates was
almost continuous. Inside the grounds
the early afternoon found all the build
ings filed to their capacity with sight
seers, while as early as one o'clock the
fence along the track between the
grand stand and Main Building was
occupied by spectators, who often stood
two or three deep. AS the time for call
ing out the horses approached, this
crowd increased very largely. The
crowd about the pool boxes was also
very large all during the afternoon
The Live stock judges finished up
their work yesterday morning. j. l..
Henderson & Son, Of Washington coun-
", Pa, took the honorS 10 Dorests,
although r. K Giffen, Of this city,
obtained q number of seconds. The
Hendersons also came out first on long
wooded sheep, and in the eve sweep
stakes they took first prize, with K. X.
Gifiu first on rams. In Suffolks Oliver
Watson took nearly all the prizes, and
L. NJ. Carrothers, of Starke county, o.,
took six frsts aad six second prizes on
Southdowns. j. l.. Hays, Of Manning
ton, took five frSts, four seconds, and
sweepstakes, on Shropshires.
In the Swine department d. s. Reed
took first in the Poland China contests,
and in Berkshires c. Ralston Il Bro, OF
Wellsburg, took first. In the Chester
White contest E. NJ. Sclutter, Of Beach
City, o., took eight first prizes and
four seconds
In the cattle department ]. L. Hen
derson took nearly everything 10 sight
for Holsteins. J. II. Clark, OF Wash
ington county, Pa, took the sweep
stakes on Polled Angus, and Il. w.
Heron, OF Freeport, o., sweepstakes
on Herefords. The Kellogg Stock Farm
Co. took sweepstakes on short horns.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

To-day is City Day, and there ought
to be anywhere from sixteen TO twenty
Thousand people on the grounds In
many manufacturing establishments
the meS will take day of, and large
percentage OF the business houses will
be closed during the afternoon. to al
low employees an opportunity to visit the
grounds. The attendance Of strangers
will also b large. as the racing pro-
gramme great one. There will be .
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

SPECIAL SALE.-Men's Dress Shoes
to-day for Sl.o0 pair
c. c. SHOE Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
We HAVE MOVED;

We take especial pleasure in anRounc-
ing to our thousands Of patrons that We
are now occupying our nsw and elegant
iour-story building. which is equipped !,
thoroughly with every modern ip4
provement to facilitate the handling
goods. New spice mills, new and d.
proved coffee roasting mschJnery,
steam power elevator. The largest and
best eQipped
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

SPECIAL SALE.-Men's Dress Shoes
to-day for S1.O0 pair.
c. c. SHOE Co.
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CT0DE will be closed this after
DUNE noon.
GEo. M, SHOOK 81 Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
rO-DAY's RACES.

A Tret, q Pace and a RunninE Race on
the Programme.
To-day's races will be ahead OF any,
thing vet had during the week. The
2:22 class pace particularly is expected
10 develop into fine contest. The On.
tries are as follows:
2:S2 trot, purse 800. 4
Ban Wilkes, blk g.. North Bend
Farm, Wayanoke, Va
May Gregor, CHI m K l. Jacobs
losvIlle, Tenn.
N Nance Nichols. Dayto
br. g., H A Moorhe9
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

SHEET Music, free to-day, at Lists
Drug Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

MEMS hand-sewsd Shoes, eur own
make, special to-day, $500 q pair.
c. C. SHOE Co.,
1i43 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

FREE to-day-Shset music, at Lists
Drug Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
Between the first and second heats Of

Between the first and second heats Of
the 2:2O trot. yesterday, Brsvatto, a
yearing colt by Kentucky Bird, was
sold in front of the grand stand. j. X.
Barker, OF Uhrichsville, o., was the
owner. 1t brought ISL. Another colt,
Anterol, by Electioneer, brought $50
This one went to DIR. John A. Campbell.
The prices were very low.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

EYES examined for glasses free OF
charge by Prof. Shelf, the Optician, ITO
Main street, next door TO Shook Il Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

LADIES, call and get sheet music,
free to- day, at Lists Drug Store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06
TRE RACES.
GE2EN

Two Trots and Pace Made Up YeSter-
days Programme.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

The live stock exhibit has been a very
satisfactory and representative one,
aud many fine animals are shown.
There will be grand cavAlcade this az
ternoon at one o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

THE largest stock OF School Books
and School Supplies In the city, al
earle Bros., 1908 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

UMBRELLAS at and S. :i.7o S ,1ss
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Among the booths on the ground de-
serving patronage is that managed in
the interests and for the benefit OF St.
Luke's church by Committee of ladies
of the congregation. They should be
remembered and patronized by all visit
ing the grounds to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

SECOND HKAT.-Dido and Guy both
broke at the start and Chance led to the
quarter, Guy going last lChance led two
lengths over Didu at the half, but Guy
pulled half a length past the three
quarters for second place. Chance fin
ished nearly three lengths ahead OF
Guy, Dido a good third. Time-2:224.
THIRD HEAT-It was after o'clock
when the horses got away on this heat
Chance led Guy TO the quarter, Dido
length behind for third. At the half
Chance led Guy by length, Dido haV-
ing fallea behind little. The leaders
maintained their positions to the three
quarter, Dido losing little. On the
stretch Guy pulled front by TWO and a
half lengths. Dido bad third in fast
heat. Time-2:20Jx.
FOURTH HEATH was pretty fierce
race between Chance and Guy to the
quarter, when Guy led by . neck or
50. They came together to the half,
where Guy pulled to the front by half
length. he kept this up to the three
quarters. where Guy increased 1t TO q
length, and won easily by six lengths.
Chance being apparently pumped out.
Time-2:21H.
SUMMARY,
Wgsr VIRGINIA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION
RAcKs-Fall meeting lssL-Second bay
2:20 class trot.
Purse 500 divided.
Gay, Oh. T.. Robert Kyedykt-John =
Saeets. Bridgeport, o. .....:.
Chance, D. &, Mohican-G.W. Fletch-
er, Canal Dover. % ...-.....----.--.-.- ' =
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

Go TO earle Bros. il you want to buy
School Books, and get one OF those fine
peneil boxes free.
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and then the other were dropped, they
alighting just outside the grounds, OPP
posite the grand stand. Then, the bal
loon having assembled to height OF
about eight hundred feet, Prof. Hutch
InSon cut loose, and come down near
the edge OF the water, not
far from where the dogs had
alighted. The release OF the Pro-
fessor's weight sent the balloon
up couple of hundred feet higher,
making Madame Deveau's drop about
l, 900 feet. She alighted near the cage OF
the water on a sand bar, and was back in
the grounds in few minutes, The as
cension was perfectly successful in
every respect. II will be repeated to-
day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

MEMS hsnd-sewed Shoes, our own
make, special to-day, $500 q pair.
C. G. SHOE Co.,
ll43 Main street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-06

GEO. NJ. SHOOK & Co.
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Wgsr VIRGINIA STATE FAIR AND EXPOSITION
RAcKs-Fali meeting lssL-SecOnd pay
2.2O class trot.
Purse 800 divided.
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Sheets Bird gsport o.. 80. iSl /
0e e9 Canal a. 5 bo1er. $500 als
Dido. b. m, Unknown. NJ. Seats.
Lima, o. .--.--'''''''''-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
MIMoalAL-DAy IN NoefoLk.
0rand 1GiinAry Proesssson, Grafton Of the
Mayor. end Fiorai Ofsrinss.

NoIsFOLK, VA. May e.-tspeciaI)-
The annual Memorlal-Day celebration
took place here this afternoon at
O'Clock. With the usual imposing cere-
monies, under the auspices Of Pickett
Buchanan Camp. and with them partici-
pating were the camps from Portsmouth
ana Berkeley. the Fourth Virginia Regi-
ment. and the artillery. and also mill
tary cadets and other organizations o.
Norfolk. The public Offices. banks. schools,
and many places OF business were closed
and flags half masted IN every direction.
The column vas headed by the Fourth
Regiment Band and the divisions by the
Confederate Camp drum-corps The col
umn was In three divisions, with captain
Washington Taylor chief marshal, and
three assistant chiefs and two aides. The
rear OF the column was brought up by
the fire department and visiting hremen'
carriages for orator and invited guests.
The procession moved promptly on time
and through several Of the prominent
streets out 10 Elmw6od cemetery. where
the exercises took place IN the presence
OF several thousand people. After prayer
by the chaplain Of Pickett buchanan
Camp. Mayor Charles q. Elliott was IN
troduced, End delivered a touching ana
beautiful memorial Grafton. The exercise
closed with the Norfolk Llght-Infantry
I,lues firing a salute over the Confede-
rate soldiers graves. The graves In the
cemetery were beautifully decorated Win
floral offerings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-23
DEATH OF YOUNG BAYARD SMITH
He Went Eaihing After Baseball Practice
viii, Fatal Results.

FRANKLIN. VA. May 22.-tspecial)-
Bayard Smith, son Of Mr. and Mrs
Bruce Smith, Of Somerton, Nansenonc
county. Va. died at the residence OF Mi.
c. c. Vaughan, Jr., IN this place. yester-
day morning at 2.S0 O'Clock, from con
gestion Of the brain and heart. He was
born on the 18th day Of November. 1875
He had just finished his school session
at Reynoldson. Gates county. n. e., an"
was here with Professor NILS. lis
teacher for the purpose OF aiding he
Franklin boys in "A number or match
games Of baseball which they had ar
ranged 20 play this week. on SATURDAY
morning, the 18th, after snort pracuce
game OF ball. he very imprudently ano
against the advice Of his young friends
who were with him. went In bathing
The chill resultant from the bath brought
on congestion, and In spite OF the bes'
medical skill, he died In about thirty
hours after he was taken sick. His father
and mother were sent for. ana reached
his side only a few hours before MS
death. He did not recognize them at all
as he was unconscious for more than
fourteen hours before his death. He was
a most estimable young man. liked ana
beloved by all who knew him. He was
the nephew of Mr.. Leroy l.. Smith. OF
Gainesville, n. G. His sad death has cast
a sudden gloom over our town.