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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
Arrested for Murder.

Readers OF the REGISTER will recall
the murder OF Paymaster p. E. Halder-
man, OF the Franklin Coal Company, at
Pied mont, on the 10th OF last Dece N Der.
Halderman was on his way TO the mines
at an early hour In the morning, and
had the money with which to pay of the
miners In the inside pocket Of bis vest.
He had only proceeded few yards
from the station after aliRhting
from a train on the Cumberland
and Pennsylvania railroad when he was
dealt blow on the head that crushed
his skull. De was found two or three
hours atterward lying by the road IN
conscious. His clothes were torn open
and the money was gone. He died with
out regaining consciousness. A reward
Of 81. 900 was offered for the apprehen-
sion of the murderer. On Tuesday OF
this week Thomas Cornell was arrested
a. Somerset, Pa, charged with the
crime. and he will be brought back TO
West Virginia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
THE SOCIAL SIDE.

Th rec of the sons of Colonel Kuert
were in the camp on visit yesterday
| from their home at Kenton.
Miss Inglebright, of Martins Ferry,
has extended invitations to many OF the
soldiers TO attend lawn fete at her
homo Monday evening.
The wives of Major Klendenning, OF
Salina, and Captain B. NJ. Bell, OF
Lima, will visit their husbands in camp
tomorrow.
The field and staff officers Of the Sec
ond regiment have issued Invitations TO
many OF the laties OF Wheeling for a
reception at the ca mp this evening at s
o'clock.
Adjutant E. L. Miller and Major
Balm, both Of the Second regiment,
were the guests last Tt ursday Of DIR. J.
NJ. Dickey of this city a. luncheon, and
they report having had Almost excellent
time.
Colone! Kuert, of the SAcond Rsgl-
ment, has received an invitation from
the Fort Henry Club OF this city, ex-
tending the courtesies OF the organiza-
tion TO the Colonel and his reg
during their stay at the camp.
Captain Charles II. Rice, of the Sec
ond Regiment, has secured furlough,
and has gone to Ottawa, his home,
where be will be married next Wednes.
day to a handsome young belle Of the
town. Mr.. Rice is banker, and Is one
OF the most popular young men in the
camp.
Thursday evening, there was pleas
ant social event at the headq quarters OF
the Second Regiment. The officers Of
the field and staff OF this regiment sent
invitations to General Howe, his per-
sonal staff, and field officers, of the va
rious commands, and the war corre-
spondeuts of the various papers TO
come to the headquarters OF the regi-
ment at ten o'clock in the evening.
There was a good attendance there,
and they spent time not soon TO be
forgotten. All the delicacies OF the
season were served, and many speeches
were made, among them being those Of
General Howe, Colonel Brush, Colonel
Rodgers. Of the Governors staff, Colo
nel Speaks, Major Dick, Major Hopkins,
Captain Miller, Major Hunter, Lieuten-
ant Miller, Colonel Bryant and others.
There were many toasts and responses,
and the evening was delightfully."- spent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
ABOUT PEOPLE
Daily ChronicIs OF the Movement OF
Individu AlG.

Daily Chronicls OF the Movement oil
IndlvidualG
spscic!to ths RsgiIrs-.
New YORK, June 15.-B. Johnson, Of
Wheeling is at the Hotel Imperial.
L. Dadford is in the city.
R. c. Mooney. OF Sistersville, is at the
Behler.
c. Y. Weems, of st. Clairsville, is at
the Mcclure.
a. H. Kirk, of Salineville, O., is at
the Stamm.
McLURE: Robert Il. Humphrey,
Moundsville.
John Mcleod, of Washington, Pa, is
city visitor.
Mrs. ]. c. Crawford, Of Washington.
Pa, is at the Behler.
Joseph Rodgers, Of South Jacob
street, is laid up with rheumatism.
Harry McVail and Title Todd, OF
Washington, Pa, are at the st. Charles.
Mrs. L. c. Driehorst, wife OF the tin
ner, Of South Jacob street, is quite Ill.
Mrs. DR.. L. 5. Riggs, OF South Chap
lice street, who has been i'll, is able TO
be about again.
Misses Bertha Upton, Matte Adams
and Carrie Wagner. Of Cadiz, Ohio, are
in tie city visiting friends.
Joseph NJ. Ankle, OF South Jacob
street, has returned from business
visit to Findlay, Toledo and Detroit.
Henry Lawrence, the man OF Cald-
wells run who suffered the recent &C
cident by falling off wagon, is still
quite III.
WINDSOR: Mrs. J. Wentworth, Hun
nington; 2. j. Mcdowell, Weston; VIM.
jennings, Grafton; Lewis c. Lawson,
Clarks0urg.
SrAMM: George McCleary and wife
and j. r. Jones, Wellsburg; L. 5.
Birchbanks, New Cumberland; 7. j..
Hinde, Huntington.
DR.. w. E. Stathers, OF the South Side,
and wife are in Baltimore. The doctor
is there in attendance at the convention
of the B. & .. surgeons.
j. X. Jolly, manager Of the Bellaire,
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry street
car company, got home yesterday from
business trip to PittSburg.
Mrs. C. A. Farrell and daughter, OF
Richmond, Va, are visiting Mrs. Far
rell's parents, Col. and Mrs. Robert
White, on Fourteenth street.
Miss Bessie Sims, daughter OF Capt.
w. S. Sims, OF Clarington, Ohio, is at
tending the commencement at Bethany
College, where she was formerly a
scholar.
Clarence Bernard. OF Alley c, South
Side, suffering with intlammatory rheu-
matiSm, was taken last night In the
patrol to the City Hospital for treat
ment.
George A. Rhein, representing the
Drummond Tobacco Company, has re-
turned from trip to Baltimore, Md.
Mr.. Rhein is making Wheeling his
headquarters.
Messrs. BENZ. and Dave Kraus left fol
New York City yesterday on business
While absent they will purchase stock
Of goods for their business house at the
old n. Schultz stand on Market street
ST. CHARLES: j. 2. Harting, Sisters
Vile; II. II. Lewis and wife, Parkers'
burg; Ii. Kofo, Sistersvile; j. s. Side
well, Grafton; G. II. Hall, Moundsville
c. A. Kreg, Sistersvile; and o. c.
Kuther, Sistersville.
Miss Lizzie Bonnenberger and Mis-:
Mary Bellinger, popular young ladie:
OF the South Side, left yesterday for a
visit near Columbus, o. Before they
return, they will pay visit to Spring
field, O., aud other places.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
LAwLEssNEss ON THE b. s o.

A Coal TiPple and Two GoudoIas Burn
ed on the Pittsburg DivisiOn-Attempt
TO Wreck Passenger Train.
For day or TWO past Z he b. q u
officials have been looking for trouble
along the Pittsburg division, and 1t
came Thursday night
The location Of the lawlessness was
at Guffey station, about twenty-five
miles FROM Pittsburg.
About 10 o'clock the tipple at SCOTS
works was set on FIRE and destroyed, to-
gether with two gondola cars. An hour
later an attempt was made to wreck the
through express by wedgiDg tie In a
tie in a frog. The express leaves Pitts
burg at 9:2O o'clock, and reaches Wheel
lug about midnight Fortunately 1t
was running so fast that the tie was re-
duced to splinters andIthe train sped on
without the passengers being aware OF
their narrow escape. The strikers deny
responsibility for the outrages, and
guards have been placed along the road
TO prevent further damage.
The b. & o. has placed guards and
watchmen at all points OF danger, and
hope to have no further trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
At west LIBERTY.
TIE COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES INlUGU.
RATED LAST EVENING
With a Brilliant Reception at the Academy Hall.
A Very Large Attsndancs-Ihs Fac
calaureais Sermon Sunday.

The Commencement exercises at the
West Liberty Normal School were in
augurated last evening with brilliant
aud very enjoyable reception given by
the principal and family Of the school
TO the pupils and number OF invited
guests. Among the guests were Rev.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carver, Rev. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tib5ett, DR.. E. Epstein and wife, and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Jacob. The recep
tion was one OF the most pleas
ing social affairs OF the sea,
500, and was greatly enjoyed by al
in attendance. Mr.. George +. Hobbs
acted as master Of ceremonies, and Miss
Mary Straub, Miss Olive Dunlap, Mis-:
Fannie Gardner, Miss Hattie Tippstt,
Miss Grace Bell, Miss Birdie Bonar and
Miss Ellen Curtis contributed very
largely TO the interest and success:
of the occasion. The entire
evening was spent mos, delight.
fully, and near the close excel
lent refreshments were served. During
this season Of enjoyment Mrs. b. Wendi
responded to the toast, Woman SUI
frage;" A. b. MuIdoon to The West
Liberty Normal School," DR.. Epstein
to "Education;" Rev. Tippett &c
"Feasts." and Rev. Carver to The
Future"
The year just closed has been one oil
the most successful in the history OF
the West Liberty Normal school The
enrolment OF pupils is far in advance
OF any previous year. The schoo
stands high, and deservedly so, FOR II:
thoroughness in educational work, and
it won considerable reputation
through lis representatives. a,
the recent Commencement OF
the Morgantown University
where w. j. Brumer and ). ). Jacot
both carried of important prizes. Bott
the young men are graduates OF the
West Liberty Normal School Two lady
pupils OF the school, Misses Mary Nc
Conn and Cora Sheppard, carried of
honors at the Peabody Institute, Nash
willie, Tenn.
Rev. Or. A. B. Riker, OF the Fourth
Street NJ. +. Church, will deliver thu
BaccaIaureate sermon in Academy hall
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
BIDS ASKED FOR
For the Repair of tho Paxton Foun-
tain.

For the Repair of the Paxton Foun-
The Council Committee on Real Es-
tate met last evening and decided 10
put the Paxton fountain in complete re-
pair at once. The members OF the Com
mittee made personal examination Of
the neglected gift to the city, and were
not favorably impressed with the situa-
ton. The basin Is partly filled with
stagnant water decorated with hand
some dark green scum, and is a regular
playground for children. The Health
Officer yesterday notified the authori-
ties that this water must be removed at
once. The Committee this morning ad-
vertses for bids for the complete over
hauling and painting OF the fountain.
All the old iron pipes will
be taken out, and lead pipe
substituted, and then the fountain
will be surrounded by handsome wire
fence. The Chairman will have samples
of fence at an adjourned meeting OF the
Committee TO be held Monday evening.
The City Hall clock was the subject
OF a long discussion. The city has been
paying $50 year right along for the
care and winding OF the clock,
but it has been neglected, and
is now in very bad condition.
The clerk was instructed resurrect
the proposition OF the present bid
der, and II it includes the word care"
some litigation may follow.
Bills 10 the amount OF S3s.77 were
ord cred paid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

this vicinity. and representations to
this effect have been made to Governor
MacCorkle. Very few Of the soldiers
came up to the city yesterday.
The Wheeling and Lake Erie resum-
ed the running OF trains yesterday, all
the damages along the road having been
repaired. With the soldiers on duty
along the road, the management antici-
mates no further trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
Annthar Rare

The bicycle road race at Wellsburg
on Wednesday evening last has resulted
in a match race for next Monday even
ing over the same course between Frank
McNear, the winner of the first, and
John Adams, winner Of second place.
Friends Of each Of these gentlemen are
loudly proclaiming their ability, and
quite q speedy race is expected. A great
many Wheeling cYclers will 90 up to
WellSburg 70 witness this event.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
LOCAL INDUSTRIAL NOTES.
Points Picked Up About the City Last
Evening.

The big repairs were completed yes
terday at the Riverside steel works.
The workmen Of the plate mill OF the
Bellaire nail works are ordered TO be
ready to go to work next Monday, and
this department of the mill will resume
in full at that time.
Four men were put to work yesterday
at the mines Of the Boggs Run Mining
Company, on the South Side, to get the
mines 10 readiness for a resumption.
Manager Philip Kuntz was seen last
night and he said he did not yet know
opA what day the mines will go on, as
that will depend somewhat on the result
OF the Convention this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

few days ago, and made one Of the mar
rowest escapes from seVering the large
arteries Of his neck. he was at work
chopDng wood, and had sharp axe
raised when the tool caught something
above, and the result was that the
blade descended, cutting = very bad,gash
In his shoulder blade. DR.. Ford gave the
medical attention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
TIE CASUALTY RECORD.
The Accidents Reported FROM About thu
City Yesterday.

The Accidents Reported FROM About the
City Yesterday.
Last Thursday a child, three years OF
age, OF August Balwanc, Of Alley B,
South Side, fell and broke her arm,
A street car collided with the wagon
OF the PabSt Brewing Company on
South Chap,ine street, near Twenty
eighth, last evening, and the wagon was
considerably broken.
on North Main street yesterday morn
ing, street car No. IS ran against the
milk wagon Of I. y. HuntSberry. The
wagon was upset and wrecked and the
milk was all spilled.
Yesterday morning about II o'clock a
horse attached 70 Hilman'S wilE wagon
ran of in Fulton and fell through the
bridge on the Elm Grove road at the
east end Of town, delaying the out
bound motor slightly.
The ice wagon OF Charles Zulaui
broke down at Twenty-sixth aOd Chap
line streets, yesterday morning, and the
driver was thrown out, but not badly
hurt Considerable delay In traffic wss
caused by the break down.
Daniel Grlyer, Of Bellaire, one Of the
workmen employed on the building OF
the new trestl5 70 the Bellsire nail
works, met with very painful accident
last Wednesday. He VAS below lE the
trestle when hammer weighing about
twenty-five pounds fell 3 distance Of ten
feet and struck him on the hand. Two
OF his fingers were bF 81 oy the &C
cident.
Herman Muley4 'orty-second
fstreet, met with aceident q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
TIE WEST VIRGINIA TROOPS

Spent Another Quiet Day at the Junction.
They viii Likely Leave To- Day for the
West Virginia Central to Settle Disturb
ances There.
The six companies of the first regi-
ment, West Virginia National Guards,
on duty at Benwood function, put in
another quiet day yesterday. They
made their usual excursion down the
railroad for drill, but otherwise nothing
occurred TO disturb the harmony Of the
occasion.
Last hight news from the Junction
was to the effect that the troops would
leave to-day for Davis. In the West
Virginia Central, to quiet the disturb
ances in that region. As the miners
about Wheeling have determined to 20
to work; there is not the slightest prob
ability lof any further disturbance 9
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
Butte ,ers Leaving.

Nearly ali Oh the delegates TO the
butchers convention returned TO their
homes yesterday,sout a number will re-
main until to-day. The western dele
gates departed on The afternoon train
yesterday. The eaA tern delegates left
on the I:40 q. N. ira q.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

The Commencement OF the Seguin
Business College and Conservatory Of
Music, az the Opera House, on the even
ing Of the Goth inst, will illustrate the
thoroughnesS Of that excellent institu-
tion Of learning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

THE admission to the commencement
OF the Seguin Business College and Con-
servatorY Of Nusic, at the Opera House
on the Goth, q but CSC. Reserved seats
al Banners Is, extra
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16
OUR Miners Will
GO TO WORK.
IContinued from First Page. |

and McMillen mines, Yesterday, clean
ing up preparatory to resumption.
Il was reported yesterday that the
Maynard and Dillonvale mines would
not 60 to work, and later this was con-
frmed. The Salineyille miners have
also refused to work, while at New
Straitsville the miners have asYet come
to no decision. The SalIneville miners
called upon President John Mcbride TO
resign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

Families desiring TO escape . few hours
from the excessive heat OF the city can find
no place cooler than Mozart Park. T.
CANT awnings for grown % rsons aud
children, fine shade, clean grassy
and beautiful flowers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

SEE,Sn special Shue for men at 81. so.
Beats the world. c. c. SHOE Co.,
1143 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

ATTEND our second great Sample
Sale, commencing To-Day.
C. c. SHOE Co.,
1l43 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

silk Gloria Umbrellas, ATRIAL ha
worth -. so, at 80 cents
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

HOW To MAKE GIRLS CLOTHING
Simple Instructions for Home Work.
In SUNDAY REGISTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

CLAM SOUP at Kleves' saloon, 1l2s
Water street, from p. N. until IL IN.
Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

QSlk Gloria UmSrellas, natural handles,
worth SI5O. at 80 ,'ents. BON ION.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

WE sell for cash on smallest margins
David Hehne, 1901 Jacob street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

A TTEND Emshsimer's Alteration
IA Sale.
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ATLANTIC TEA ca
T7E q
IMPORTERS { COFFEE n0E
We LEAD, LEI THOSE WHO Gil FOL
OUR PRICE LIST:

GRADUATED Sugar % pounds Ia
Standard A Sugar 25 pounds 10
Light Brown Sugar 9s pounds 4
Best Standard Tomatoes, Scans
Standard Sugar Corn, 4 cans for .
Sugar Peas, & cans for .,...
Bartlett Pears, cans for......
Choice Red Salmon. 2 cans for.
Fresh Ginger Snaps pounds for
Fresh Butter Crackers, 5 pounds Il
Large Lump Gloss Starce, : los. Il
Rolled Oats, : pounds for....
Pains Root Beer, 3 bottles for.
Js-pint Beer Mug Mustard, 3 glass,
IOt ........... ....s.ss...
i pint Catsup, 3 bottles for. -.
Choice Large Lemons, each. .,..
Clothes Pins, per dozen. $500.
Carpet Tacks, S.ounce. per box.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

II there is cool = ace TO be found In
this vicinity, it is = hiil tops at MoESrk
Park
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-16

Creek. In the afternoon the signal
corps went to the hill south OF the
camp, and there established a signal
station. This was one of the most note
worthy efforts OF the corps yet made at
the camr. The new station is connect
ed with McClainesville, where the
Eighth regiment is stationed, five miles
away, and a message can be signalled TO
the Wheeling Creek camp in few sec
onds from the time it Is known at Nc
Gainesville.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-28
SLIGO.

The funeral Of Mrs. Mary Emma Nine
burg. wife Of William MineburE, and daugh-
ter Of Mrs. Augusta Turner, a lifelong resi-
dent Of this section Of Montgomery county,
took place yesterday. The remains were
conveyed from the residence of Mrs. Tur-
per to the Methodist Church at the -Four
Corners" where the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Robey. Mr. Nine
burg died last Wednesday, at the early age
OF twenty-five years, OF consumption, and
left two children. one two years and the
other five months old. After services at the
church, the body was taken to Spencerville
and inferred In the cemetery at that place.
Miss Lily Cox Of Westmoreland county,
Va, Is the guest Of Miss Lily Condict.
The gentlemen Of Linden gave a dance
THURSDAY evening at Irving Hall. which
was well attended. the guests coming from
Washington. Forest Glen, Sandy Spring,
Takoma, Rockville, Kensington and Wood
side. The hall was beautifully decorated
with palms, ferns and flowers, the COM
mittee of arrangements being Messrs F.
Benjamin and DIR. Julian Gartrell. Among
those present were the Misses Anna, Helen
and Ellen Thomas. Eva Stabler, Rose Hen
derson, - Clark. Katie Allen, Maggie La
Rue. Emma and Ellen Wilson, Florence
Gaines. BERTHE and Josie Glascott, Laura
Gartrell. - Purman and - Stablers, Mr.
and Mrs. F. BENJAMIN, Mr.. and Mrs Wood
ward ward. Mrs La Rue. Mrs Glaseott. Mrs.
Wilson. and Messrs. Robert Miller. -
Bond, Van Week. Fred. Page. Malcolm
Eccleston. Lawrence jackson. William
Wright William Wilson, Horton Brown,
Major Purman. DIR. Gartrell and DIR.
Wright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-28
FREDERICK.

A stranger, giving the name Of J. L. Mat
thews of Somerville, N. J.. was found in a
FRUSTRATED condition back Of Burners mill
in this city Wednesday morning, with a
gaping wound in one of his wrists, from
which the blood had flowed freely. The
wound had been self-inficted, with suicidal
intent. the result Of dependency. Mat
thews said he had gone from somerville to
Philadelphia to buy some cattle, and had
there been feeced out Of $50 by bunco men,
who afterward drugged him and placed him
on a Washington train. He found himself
in that city Monday, and came on to Fred
erick. Matthews was sent to the Montevue
Hospital for treatment. and was later in the
from his friends at Somerville.
James Bunyan Thompson, who died in
Washington few days ago Of consump-
ton, was q native of Frederick, where he
leaves a wife and several children. He was
about forty years old, and was engaged in
business here a number of years before re-
moving to Washington.
One Of the effects Of the march Of the
Coxey army of the commonweal that was
greatly feared in this section has come to
pass in the gravitation toward this point of
an unusually large number Of tramps So
far, however, they have given no trouble,
and the authorities are determined to put
them to work on the county stone pile or
send them to the house Of correction II they
inger hereabouts very long.
Mrs. Maria Gilman died in Washington on
Thursday morning, at the home Of her
daughter, Mrs. o. S. Firmn. She was a
member Of the Shearer family, we'll known
in this state and in Pennsylvania, and the
widow of John Gilman of this city. She
leaves three children.
Capt. B. F. Brown and family, who have
been spending the winter in Washington,
have returned to Frederick