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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
POLITICAL MATTERS
PREPARATIONS FOR A BIG MEETING ON FRI
DAY EVENING
To Be Addressed by Nelson and Srauss-Dis-
ric Meetings During the Wssk-POlit-
ical Notes.

From the interest which is being
manifested by Democrats, it is probable
that the meeting, to be held at the Opera
House Friday night, will exceed in
point OF attendance the Campbell meet
iLg, which was the banner meeting OF
the cam paign. The Executive Comm
tee decided yesterday to rent the Opera
House, and a band will be secured to
escort the speakers from their hotel to
the theatre. The Young Mems Demo-
cratic Club will turn out in regulation
attire, and it IS probable that short
parade will precede the meeting.
Both speakers have wide regulations
for oratorical power. Hon. Fred. j.
Nelson, of Maryland, is an ex-Congress-
man. The best evidence OF his ability
to entertain and interest ga audience,
is the fact that he was sent in VIM. L.
Wilson's district by the Congressional
Campaign Committee. He is logical,
and fair in his discussion, and has an
excellent delivery. With him will be
Hon. Isaac Lobe Strauss, of Baltimore,
who has accompanied Mr.. Nelson
the Second District Mr..
Strauss is a prominent attorney in the
City aud an interesting
public speaker.
All Democrats and independent voters
are invited TO attend the meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
mckinley wm Not speak aore.

The Republican County Executive
Committee held q meeting last night,
aud was in communication with the
Executive Committee of Belmont coun-
W. The matter under consideration was
the expected visit Of Governor McKin-
ley, OF Ohio. 1t was decided to hold but
one meeting in this vicinity, and
that will be across the river.
McKinley's train will arrive from
Charleston on the evening of the 23d.
The time will not be known. as the va
rious committees along the run are ar
ranging for spontaneous" enthusiasm
to break out upon the arrival OF McKin-
ley's special train. This will be made a
feature of the trip through this
State. Mac will be taken
at once to the Mcclure, and
his hotel bill will be paid by the Ohio
County Republican Club. In the even
ing the club has arranged to have
Meisters band escort the speaker across
the Island to the west end Of the sus-
pension bridge, where the meeting will
DO held. The Young Mems Escort
Club and the Republicans with hats and
canes will follow. Mckinley will also
be escorted back to the hotel. Capt.
Otto will be marshal Of the parade.
1t is understood that McKinley's visit
is not the only matter considered at the
meeting of the Executive Committee.
The committee also arranged for the
distribution Of the doodle" which Steve
El6ins left.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
isle of Champagne"

A large and cultured audience greeted
the Seabrooke opera company az the
Opera House last night. The Isle OF
Champagne" has been considerably i'm
proved since it was last put on here. A
number of new and very amusing spe-
cialties were introduced. Seabrooke as
King Pommery Sec'nd kept the audi
ence continually laughing while he was
on the stage. Deserving OF special
mention in the cast were Miss Lingard,
who possesses a soprano voice OF re-
markable scope and purity, and Miss
Crox. The chorus was strong, and the
costumes and stage effects very pleas
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

he VIII Address the Democracy or Lewis
Eat That Point Wednesday, the 18th
Inst.
Joint discussion between the Demo
cratic and Republican candidates for
Congress in this district having been de-
clinsd by the Republican Congressional
Committee, Hon. John A. Howard
will address the voters of Lewis
county at Walkersville on Wednesday,
October 18th, at l p. IN. Mr.. Howard
has a stenographic report Of Capt.
Dovener's speech, and will answer the
arguments OF the Republican candidate
with the facts in the case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
A Bellaire Fire.

An alarm Of fire was sounded last
night in the Fourth ward, Bellaire,
caused by the discovery that the resi-
dence OF Mr.. McGae, on Thirty-siIth
street, was in flames. The department
responded promptly, but the fire had
already gained such Roadway that the
efforts to extingulsh the flames were
fruitless. The fire was caused by de-
fartiup fine
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
Third Pr.,byt.riau Church.

The congregation of the Third Pres
byterian Church will select a pastor to
succeed Rev. G. M. Afford within few
weeks. Rev. S. H. Doyle will preach as
the church Wednesday evening, and
Rev. Mr.. Flanagan, of Fairmont, will
occupy the pulpit next Sunday. Rev.
Mr.. Afford will depart for Philadelphia
tomorrow or Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
Fnnaral LonIs Orth.

In the death OF Mr.. Louis Ortiz on
there passed away one Of the
best known and most highly esteemed
Germans Of this vicinity. Mr.. Orth
was a butcher by trade, and had wide
circle of acquaintances. The Butchers
Protective Association, of which he was
a member, is called TO meet at one
o'clock tomorrow afternoon to attend
the funeral
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
IN URIm1NAL CIkoLEs.
Police Oourt-Arrests Made BY the Police
Yesterday

Sixteen cases were disposed OF by
Mayor B. +. Caldwell in Police Court
yesterday morning. Henry Brooks an d
John Love were dismissed. John Cos
ney was fined 81 and costs for refusing
to move when ordered by an officer. e
j. Smith and WIN. Hartley, disorderly,
were fined S. and costs each. VIM.
Jordan, vag, went to the hill. Pat
O'Shea, drunk, was fined SIS and costs
Sam Anderson, charged with abusing
his wife, was dismissed. Hugh Devin-
ney and Sam Larus were fined So and
hosts each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

About eleven o'clock last night per-
sons living above the Top mill heard
the screams of a woman, proceeding
from the Keystone State, which Is ying
above the city water works. Officers
Snyder and Habberfeid went up to the
boat, and made an Investigation, which
revealed the fact that some person or
persons had made an effort 10 get into
the room occupied by the cham bernaid,
and were scared of by her screams.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
probably remain at home until after the
election.

The Young Mems Republican Escort
Club is called to meet this evening at
half past seven o'clock at Odd Fellows
hall, to arrange for their escort TO Gov
ernor Mckinley during his stay here
next Tuesday. The meeting is an i'm
portant one and every member is urged
to be present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
Meeting in the Country.

S. G. Smith and A. R. Campbell, Re-
publican candidates for the Legislature,
were billed to address a meeting at the
Adams school house, ia Richie district,
last night. Only a handful Of people
attended, and the speeches were only
repetitions of what greater lights among
the Republican stumpers have said.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
Union District Meeting.

Ameeting Of the voters of the Fourth
ward will be held tonight at Bishops
Hall, on Eighteenth street. All voters,
Of politices were invited to
be present. The speakers will be Gen.
Alfred Caldwell and Mr.. Julias Pollock.
The meeting was arranged on brief
\ Office, but good turnout is expected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

les French Kid Hand Turn, new
laa s------. 50 W
les Hand Welt shoes, the very latest
Mite Stitch. .............. ........... 90
les Cincinnati Flexible, the greatest
Zoe made for ............... .......... 9 90
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
synod OF PennsyIvania.

The Synod OF Pennsylvania Of the
Presbyterian Church, which embraces
the Presbytery of Washington, will con-
vene at Tyrone, Pa, this week. There
will be no delegates from Wheeling,
but Rev. Dr. w. II. Cooke, Of the Sec
ond church, will meet with the Susten-
tation Committee, of which ne is mem
Der.
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VIM, r. Weir Assigns.

VIM. F. Weir, who has been doing
business as halter and gents furnisher
1T No. 1928 Market street, yesterday
made an assignment for the benefit Of
his creditors. The assignee is Mr..
John J. Coniff.
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We HAVE MOVED.
We take especial pleasure in announc-

We take especial pleasure in announc-
(g to our thousands of patrons that we
S.low occupying our new and elegant
if-storY building, which is equipped
broughly with every modern ir-
Bvement to facilitate the handling or
DDS. New spice mills, new an6 iB
bved coffee roasting machinery,
lam power elevator. The largest and
st eqipped
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
Rreak In the Water Main.

The twenty-inch water main at Chap
line and Twenty-ninth streets burst
yesterday. Supt. Varney, Of the Water
Works, at once put force OF men to
work repairing the damage. While this
was being done, the Eighth ward re-
ceived it's extra water supply from the
tWelye-inch main.
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Rouiinr Laarus Meeting.

The Board of Managers Of the Wheel
ing Bowling League will hold meeting
at the Mcclure House tonight, for the
purpose OF electing officers and transact
ing other business preparatory TO open
ing the regular championship season on
Monday Of next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

Yves Drake, drunk, was arrested by
Officer Snyder. Sam Harden got on
load of peaches add was run in by
Officer Herbert Horace Collins, a
Pittsburger, went into the Goodfriend
saloon in an intoxicated condition.
When he was put out on the sidewalk
be picked up stone and hurled 1t along
the bar, destroying a number OF bottles
and glasses. He was arrested by Officer
West.
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Mr. Comfy to sneak

J. j. Coniff, Esq, will address the
voters of the Sixth ward at Kemple's
Hall, on Twenty-fourth street Thursday
evening. The Democratic club has
charge of the meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

Max Teufel was arrested yesterday
by Chief McNich0l, for stealing two bar
rels. Teutel Is . common thief, who
carries of everything which he sees
when there is no witch dog about Max
is an old offender, and has been out Of
the State Prison buta few months after
after serving q term Of one year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

A. J. Halstead, formerly Of this city
has been nominated by the Republican,
for Mayor of Brainard, Mimi.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

Ex-Governor E. w. Wilson will de-
liver an address at big meeting at Sis
tersville to-day, and big time is antici-
pated.
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Political Notes.

G.. W. Atkinson will address Repub-
lican meeting at Benwood Saturday
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

Ex-Governor Fleming speaks to-day
at Proctor, in Wetzel county, and a
large and enthusiastic crowd is ex-
peCted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
IRA AND GROCERY HOUSE
In The State.
PRICE LIST

Iason Jars, per dozen............ 45c
Ehoice Large Lemons, per DOL. loo
Belly Glasses, per 6oz.............. Csc
Clothes Pas, per doz.............. lie
Carpet Tacks, S-Ouncs, per box. 1c
Choice Salmon, per can ......... Toe
Baking Powder, per pound. 1Oc
Carolina Rice, per pound. sc
Fresh Ginger Snaps pounds for. 25c
Fresh Butter Crackers, pounds for 25c
Pains Root Beer, 4 bottles for. 25c
Sugars at refners' prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16

Mr.. John Corcoran has returned from
Washington, where he occupies posi-
ton in the War Department, and will
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-10-16
I Ladiesg and GentlemeD's Shoes AT

Heel er Spring Heel, very stylish, at....'sI oO
The ladies know where to come for the cell
ebrated Cincinnati Genuine Hand Turn N
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BROS.

Mems Best American Calf Hand Welt ~
shoes. '.,.-.S' W
GENUINE Kangaroo, new Yale Last Plain ~
and Tipped. - % IN IN
Mems Vici Kid Shoes. all the latest styles. 9O
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STACY ADAMS * co.'s
Hand Sewed Cordovans .....................s5 90
Hadd Sewed French Calf. ............. 4 90
Genuine Kangaroo. Hand Sewed-............ 4 90
Genuine Patent Calf for ................ 90
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-01-20
FREE WOOL.

The tariff tinkerers thought to
temporize with the farmers by pro-
viding in their bill that the term free
wool should go into effect at some
future time, but alas, they met their
Waterloo. The majority decided,
that if it was right TO have free wool
at all, it was right to have it now,
therefore they voted to let it go into
operation with the balance of the bill.
Farmers can go on raising wool and
wait to see the price raise when free
wool comes in. This was fat de-
feat for Mr.. Wilson and the sheep
viii now over the bill and run away
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-01-20
Low RATES TO WASHING
TON.
A Rare Opportunity to Visit
the National Capitol i'm the
Heighth of its Social
Season.

Thursday, January 18th, the B. &
0. r. R. will lnaugurate series of
mid winter excursions to Washing
ton from points on its lines between
Pittsburg, Wheeling, Parkersburg,
Lexington and Hagerstown. The
tickets will be sold at nominal fig
ure but will entitle the holder to first
class accommodation in both direc.
tions.
Every patriotic American should
visit Washington not only once bat
often, and if you want to see the
National Capitol at its best you
should not fail to avail yourself of
this opportunity afforded by the B.
& o. Washington is more attract
i've in the winter months than any
other time of the year. Congress
will be in session and you can hear
your representative express his
views on the Hawaiian affair. the
Tariff and other matters of public in
terest. The numerous public build
ings, Art Galleries. Museums, &c.,
are all open to visitors free of charge,
and Mt Vernon, Annapolis, Balti-
more and Old Point Comfort, all
within easy reach, offer the tourist
additional attractions to fill up the
ten day itinerary.
We give below a list of stations in
this vicinity showing time of trains
and rates of fare.
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HEDGEsVILLE.

Preaching Sunday at ME-. Church
10.45 a. m.
Mr.. Appleby and wife, of Balti.
more, are the guest of Mrs. j. l..
Miller.
Mrs. Viewer visited friends here
one day this week.
Mrs. VIM. Linghamfelter has re-
turned to her home in Baltimore.
Mr.. Dan Nihion after a pleasant
visit to his mother has returned to
Cumberland.
The Demorest contest will be held
at the school building on Friday
night, Jan. 26.
Miss Thompson, who has been
visiting friends here, has returned to
her home at Vanclevesville.
Messrs. R. S. Miller, D. r. Nihion,
DR.. Grabill and VIM. Poisal took a
trip to Washington this week.
Mr.. Appleby and family are spend
ing few days with Mrs. Miller. We
are glad to see him out again.
The property owned by Mrs.
Chrisman now occupied by Mrs.
Mitchell, has been sold Mr.. G. Shep.
herd being the purchaser.
Miss Essie Martin, who has been
visiting the Misses Gordon in Ger.
ardstown has returned home. Miss
Maud Gordon accompanied her
home.
Rev. Engle will visit friends in
Charles Town, this week, for that
reason there will be no services in
the Presbyterian Church on Sunday
night.
Miss Tanner Henshaw has given
her school over to her sister until
she is able to teach again. She has
gone to Baltimore to consult an emf.
neut physician of that city.
We were distressed to hear of the
death of Rev. Baker, of Baltimore.
He was at one time Presiding Elder
of this district of the M. E. Church.
He leaves a wife, son and three
daughters to mourn his loss.
REPORTERS.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-01-20
FREE COAL

We clip the following from the
Baltimore american of Thursday
last. What is said therein, is true
and applies equally as well to the
West Virginia mines and sustains
the protest of Governor MacCorkle
and ex- Senator Davis
at is not likely that the General
Assembly OF Maryland will pass the
resolutions offered yesterday by
Senator Sloan, of Allegany county
entering an earnest protest against
taking off the duty on coal. Still,
those resolutions voice the sentiment
of the people of Maryland. Senator
Sloan represents a constituency that
is deeply concerned, and if coal is put
on the free list, as Mr.. Wilson pro,
poses, the mining interests of Allie.
gany are bound to suffer. The in.
PRODUCTION of free coal from Canada
and other places is bound to have q
disastrous effect on the Maryland
mines and the Maryland miners.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-01-20

The well known Phillips Excur
sion Company have arranged TO run
weekly excursions to all principal
California and other Pacific Coast
cities from all points on the Balti.
more & Ohio X r.
The parties will leave the East on
" ednesday of each week, commenc-
ing January 18th, and passengers
will be looked through to destina-
ton. There are no Pacific Coast
tours offering as good accommoda-
tions at less expense. For full in
formation address A. Phillips 4 Co.,
No. Ill S. 9th Street, Philadelphia,
or call on nearest ticket agent b. q
o. r. B. 90. Ll3-4t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-01-20
The Income Tax Proposition.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Nearly a |
the Democratic members of the Ways
and Means committee held a confer
ence at the Treasury Department to-
night in continuation of the consid-
Grafton of the income-tax bill and the
draft of the measure to be introduc
ed, drawn up by a subcommittee,
was adopted.
The bill as drawn embraces the
features agreed upon by the Demo
cratic members in their vote on the
income tax proposition-ln effect the
taxing of incomes of more than 81,
600 at the rate of 2 per cent. on all
amounts of excess of that standard.
A copy of the bill prepared will be
submitted to the Republican men,
bers of the committee for the prepa-
ration of a minority report, and its
introduction in the House will fol-
low its formal adoption by the full
committee. 1t is probable that the
measure viii be reported to the com
mittee at its meeting on Friday.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-01-20
Strong Witnesses

Among the thousands OF testimon
ials of cures by DIR. Miles New
Heart Cure, is that of Nathan ALI.
sons, well-known citizen of Glen
Rock, Pa, who had for years had
shortness of breath, sleeplessness,
pain in left side, shoulders, smother,
ing spells, etc.; one bottle of Miles
New Heart Cure and one box OF
Nerve and Liver Pills, cured him.
Peter Jaquet, Salem, N. j., is anoth-
er witness who for twenty years suf-
fered with heart disease, was pro-
nounced incurable by physicians.
death stared him in the face, could
not lie down for fear of smothering
to death. Immediately after using
the New Cure felt better and could
lie down and sleep all night and il;
now we'll man. The New Cure is
sold, also free book, by A. III. Gil
bert.
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NnrrEsp9ndEnfe.
NEW TOWN

Pleasant weather.
Business is improving.
Mr.. j. G. Heberlingis doing good
deal of saving at this time.
The Free lance is quite conspic-
uous. Success to the editors,
The talk in reference to meat
thieves is somewhat subsidized.
Mr.. Jas. Miller and wife were the
guests of their father at Broad Lane
on last Sunday.
The school here, under the tutor
ship OF Rev. j. w. Rauch, is large
and interesting, SO they say.
Bible students should read Wal
aces Ben Hur to get their eyes open
on Bible history and oriental Gus.
toms.
Should the winter continue to be
open as it has been, proyender and
hay will not be high in price as was
anticipated last fall.
We called to see your correspond.
ent Cleopatra" but she seems dor
mant so far as furnishing news is
concerned. Perhaps M. 2. can tell
the cause of her silence.
The grip is still prevalent in the
county. The assessor, Mr.. Nicely
who was reported dead, is recovering
rapidly under the care Of DR.. lie.
master, who understands his bust.
ness. ARoTURUs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-01-20
Virginia Outlaws Die in a Desperate
Struggle With 0ffcers.

WESTON, W. VA, Jan. l4.--In.
formation was received here of the
apprehension of Calvert and Hennon
Fleming, two notorious outlaws for
whom the State of West Virginia Of
fers reward of $4,000 and the coun-
ty of Wise $500. They are charged
with having committed five different
murders and several highway rob-
berries are also alleged against them.
The Fleming brothers have been fug-
itives from justice for a long time.
They successfully evaded the offic
ials of the law and made their way
overland to Birch river, in the noun
tains Of West Virginia: They believ-
ed themselves to be safe. Saturday
evening they stopped at the store of
John Boggs, obout nine miles from
Cowen, a station On the West Vir-
ginia & Pittsburg Railroad. The
outlaws had been traced to thisneigh-
borhood by four officers from Vir.
ginia, who were seeking their arrest.
While the Flemings were engaged in
making some purchases at the store
the officers came in and identified
them. They demanded an immediate
surrender, but the desperadoes re-
sisted arrest, and opened fire apon
their pursuers. Shots were returned
by the officers, and a fierce conflict
for life ensued. Calvert Fleming was
killed outright and his brother Han
non was MORALLY wounded with three
shots in his left breast. He is still
alive, but cannot recover. Two of
the officers, John II. Brannon and
"Docp Swannell, were seriously
wounded.
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Murder and Suicide.

SIsTERsv1LLE, w. VA, Jan. a.
This place is all torn up over a sen.
satlonal tragedy which occurred here
last night. Edward Hoffman shot
his wife through the head and then
shot himself, at their home on Water
street. Hoffman had been drinking
considerable for the last two weeks
and familo quarrels have been fire.
quent, owing to his jealousy. Hoff-
man seemed to be in bad spirits and
exceedingly nervous. He said that
his wife was going to leave him and
get divorce. He had been prevail.
ing on her all morning not to go, but
he could not get her to say that she
would not go. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoff.
man had been separated once before
for short time, but they had gone
together again and were living ap-
parently happy till he commenced
arinkingfn the last two weeks.