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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
PINS FIREWORKS.
i Display to be Given Iiorc During Fair
t--p.Iy

i Display 30 be Given Horc During Fair
Week.
As was stated in the Register Tues
day morning, Manager Deitz, OF Pains
Fireworks Company. OF New York City,
arrived il this city the evening before
and has since that time been trying to
arrange TO give one of the justly cele-
brated Pains spectacular fireworks dis
plays in Wheeling one evening during
fair week. Mr.. Deitz at first tried to
arrange matters so as 20 have il in
connection with the State Fair but as
the Association had already contracted
for their special features. he next turn
ed his attention to private citizens,
whom he hoped to have take the affair
up and pay for it by private sUbscrip-
ton. The result was Indifferent en-
enlargement and he has at last decid-
ed to take matters in his own hands
and give the exhibition at the COM
paays risk merely in order TO intro
duce their magnificent spectaeulars TO
tails community.
With this end in view Mr.. Deitz set
out to rent a suitable place for their
big display and found none more suit
able than Mozart Park, and at once
signed a contract, renting that pOpu
lar resort, incline and all for Wednes-
day evening, September 4th, and here
the big show viii take place.
The display, it is promised, will be
exactly the same rs given at Manhat-
tan Beach, n Y. and also at Pittsburg
during the G. 4. r. Reunion last year.
With these one night displays the Pain
Company has travelling with them their
own band and orchestra of twenty
pieces. The park will be illuminated
with Pains own fixtures. japanese
fires. search lights, etc, etc, and with
the reputation he made III this partic-
ular branch at the Worlds Fair, it can
be relied upon that the illumination Of
the grounds alone viii be well worth
going miles to see.
The band concert and promenade
will begin at the park at six o'clock on
the afternoon Of the 4th, and dancing
to the music of Pains orchestra will
begin at the same hour in the Pavilion
and continue until midnight. The big
display will begin promptly at half
past eight o'clock, and viii continue for
about two hours and a 1aif. 1t con-
sists of such an array of fireworks as
has never been seen hereabouts ana
includes fifteen large set pieces.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22

Thinking in a temporary fit of insan-
ity that she was unable to rear her
children properly, Mrs. Samuel Old
ham, OF Bellaire, attempted to end the
lives Of herself and two infants in the
river yesterday morning.
Mrs. Oldham was only prevented
from accomplishing her insane desire
through the efforts OF a party Of fish
crmen from this ely, VINO were at The
dam in back" river. Nessrs. Richard
and Harry Robertson and Joseph En-
inert went over to the dam yesterday
morning and had been there but a
short time when they noticed a wo-
man walking on the railroad tracks
above E est Wheeling. carrying a baby
in her arms and leading a Uwo-year-old
child by Tie hand. her actions were
peculiar She stumbled several times,
and was evidently laboring under eX-
element. AT the dam she left the
tracks and walked down over the
bank
Mr. Emmert was on top of the dam
and was closely watching her actions.
When she reached the shore she took
one of her children under each arm,
and deliberately plunged into the river.
The water at this point is about five
feet deep. The woman held the chill
dren firmly in her grasp. and pushed
their heads under the water doing the
same thing herself Mr.. Emmert call
ed for assistance from his companions,
and jumped into the water, followed by
Mr. Richard Robertson. The woman
held the two children so firmly
that the men were practically
dealing with one person. Neyerthe-
less. they found il very difficult to pre-
vent her from carrying out her mad de-
sire. She fought frantically and the
infant in her arms was Pnly taken
from her by the combined strength of
the two men. Mrs. Oldham and the
children went under the water several
times, but their rescuers managed to
get them to the shore in safety 1t
was at first thought that the nine
months-Old infant was dead. A singu-
lar fact in connection with the matter
was that neither of the children made
any cutlery during the entire time.
When the three were brought to the
shore Mrs. Oldham was asked her
name Let me see" she replied in a
hesitating manner. My husband
works at the Fourth ward school"
Later two gentlemen recognized the
woman as the wife of Samuel Oldham,
janitor in the school house mentioned,
in Bellaire
Mrs. Oldham was also asked to as
sign a reason for her rash act.
When / nurse my baby get crazy"
she said. Later she said she feared
she could not rear the children proper
ly, and thought they and herself would
be better off in another world. The
woman was evidently deranged She
was placed i'm the care of a passenger
in an electric car and taken to her
home in Bellaire. Mrs Oldham is said
to be subject to temporary insanity.
but she never before attempted such a
rash act.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
BRIDGEPORT.

Yesterday a young child of Mrs.
James Simpson, which died Tuesday,
was buried at Linwood cemetery.
J. *. Burrows, the c. & P. travelling
auditor was in town yesterday on
business.
Prof. NJ. NJ. Smith, who for several
years has occupied the position as
music teacher In the Bridgeport school
has handed in his resignation. He
will 20 10 Sistersville, where he VIII go
into the furniture business.
The young ladies of this place will
give q dance next Tuesday evening IN
Dent & Co.'S rooms in the Oglebay
block
Mrs. A. S. Leland and son, Nick left
last evening for their home at Stoyers-
town. after a several days visit with
relatives at this place.
The name OF Frank c. Robinson, OF
this place. has been mentioned as a
nominee for Senator from this district
on the Republican ticket.
Misses Eta Ashenhurst, Anna Dean,
and Anna Gordon left for Columbus
yesterday on short visit.
Rev. T. J. Scott and wife, of Della
ware. o.. are visiting this place.
Last evening J. K. Jolly took out the
Mayors and Councilmen Of Bridgeport.
Martins Ferry and Bellaire in his
deliberately decorated trolley car. A
tour was made of the entire line, and
afterwards they were furnished an eX-
celIent supper at Mrs. L. Coss's restau-
rant at Bridgeport. The affair was a
most enjoyable one througi out
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
PithilY Told.

- iAbA lAhlNtAH VI AnAtA'pb AStAchl 1AA
PithilY Told.
Frank Scroggins and Miss Rose
Mosier have established a new steam
laundry on Tenth street.
A party of South Side young wo-
men will leave to-day for Cadiz on a
fishing expedition. They will be alb
sent about one week.
The Mystic Seven will give their
first dance at Menge & Howley's Hall
on Monday night August 18th.
The suit of Mrs. Laura Stephens
against the Acme Portrait Company,
for the return of a photograph given to
the company to be enlarged, was de-
cided by Justice Phillips in favor of
the defendants.
One deed Of trust was recorded in
County Clerk Hooks Office yesterday
This was the dullest day for a year
Lucy Wayson was the only offender
before Mayor Caldwell yesterday morn
ing. She had a plain jag and was al
lowed one-half hour to leave the town.
She has departed.
Yesterday was a holiday for some
OF the local Italians. twenty-five years
ago Victor Emanuel was crowned and
the present Italian monarchy estab-
hshed
Fink street, on the Island, is being
graded down on the river bank by the
Board of Public Works.
Last night justice Fitzpatrick
placed Mary Dewire under $50 bond to
keen the peace for six months on COM
plant of Frank DOlan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
FrRNACE VICTIMS BURIED.

Pit.sburg. Pa. August 21.-The fun
erals of the eight victims of the eXplo-
ficn at the Edgar Thomson steel works
of Carnegie & CO., at Braddock, yesrer-
day. occurred to-day and were attended
10y large crowds. Al the injured are at
the Mercy Hospital I'm this city, and are
reported to De resting easy. but a num-
Der are expected 10 die. The damage
% the furnace was no. as great rs at
first reported and VIII DE covered by
5000. Il is expected that the furnace
will be i'm operation by Thursday. The
positions made vacant by the explosion
were filed to-day after some difficulty,
as many Slavs were supers.itious and
refused TO accept the situations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
CHfcAGO RACES.
rho Events We're Very Tame-To-Day $

Tho Events Were Very Tame-To-Day 5
Great Contest.
Chicago august 21.-The racing 81
Washington Park was again tame to-
day. the three events being taken III
straight heats, except for Judge Rice-s
break in the second heat of the 2;4o
that resulted N that heat going TO Iuf-
quose
Tomorrow John R. Gentry and jos
Pa.chen meet for a $4,000 purse, and a
big crowd and a great race are expect
ed. Both horses are fit and there Is ~
doubt the genuineness Of the rivalry OF
the owners. Summaries: Caamp,on
stake: 2:2I trCters; purse ylJoO; Den
tine. b. @. by Aberdeen won; TINS
214%;2:18%; 2:17.
The 2:4O trot; purse $1,000: Judg-
Rice won; time, 219&i; 2:2S12; 2:2OA
2:25.
The 21O pace; purse $1,000: Earl
mont, b. h., by Belmont, won; time
2:1312; 2:14A; 2:161a.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
TROLLEY WIRES AND TREES.

In a number of American cities the
press has been complaining about cleo
trio wires killing our valuable shade
trees. They attribute the electric cur
rent as the whole cause. 1t has been
observed that the dying of tree near
an electric wire is more apt to take
place after rain or thunder storm
than at any other time. A number OF
trees have been effected so badly that
they have died within period OF one
hour after the rain.
This fact proved itself in this city,
as the shade trees which stood on the
pavement in front of the Exchange
Bank were almost at all times filed
with an electric current. Small
boys have been seen sticking their pen
knives into the trees and enjoying the
shock obtained therefrom. The Fair
mount Park. of Philadelphia, as well
as Druid Park, in Baltimore, do not
use electric light for this reason.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
ABOUT PEOPLE
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of Indi-
Viduais.

Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of Tndi-
viduais.
Nr. Fred Spieker is confined TO his
home il
County Commissioner Otto Tyson
has returned from Atlantic City
Edward Bruuer, of the First ward,
has returned from EllWOOd. Pa
T.. y Miller and Oscar Porter have
returned from the seashOre.
Clerk j. W. Mitchell, Of the Circuit
Court left for CambridgebOro, Pa.
Miss Anna Mueller, of St. Jacobs
school. lis critically i'm.
Miss MOlHe Naas and Mrs. Edward
Sch0mbra left for Atlantic City last
night
Miss Augusta Schwertfeger left for
points down the Ohio TO visit friends.
Mrs Dr. r. NJ. H3skins is very i'll.
Miss Sophia Scharf left for "a three
weeks visit TO the country.
Niss Annie Pfarr returned from
lIachnaw. after a three weeks visit.
mr. John BischOf is in Grafton, w.
va.
Mrs Charles Ryan, of Kansas City,
is visiting her mother Mrs. chaef, OF
North Market street.
Louis Wilhelm. who has been operat-
cd ON at the Wheeling Hospital, is re-
covering nicely.
Mrs. Samuel Kuglen and daughter
Lizzie have returned from Columbus,
Ohio
lIr. George Hess. OF Sixteenth street,
win depart for Europe on September
18th.
NIessrs. Leo and Fidelius Reister have
returned from GAINESVILLE. O.
J. w Herting and family. OF the
Cincinnati NOlksfreund. are stopping
at the Stamm House.
Mrs. W. ManiOn and son Charles, OF
the Sixth ward, have returned from a
pleasure trip through the East.
Rev. J. /. McCutchcon will fiji the
pulpit of the Baptist Church, corner
Byron and Twelfth streets, Sunday
morning and evening
Mrs. Charles Ryan, of Kansas City,
is here on a visit to her mother, Mrs.
Catherine Scharf, of North Market
street
Miss Daisy Hervey. Of Bridgeport IS
visiting Mrs George Whiteman, OF
Third street .Steubenville.
James T.. Gi0en. the well-known
travelling salesman, has accepted a
position with Stone * Thomas.
Mrs A. G.. Dittman left yesterday
for Boston.
Miss Sophia Kaiser, of Kirkwood
NM. is the guest of her aunt Mrs. Caro-
line Nicrheler of the East End.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
SOLEs AND EVANS HELD
For Robbing Freight Cars or the Pan
Handle Railroad Tracks.

For Robbing Freight Cars OF the Pan
Handle Railroad Tracks.
Peter Soles and Zera Evan, the al
legged thieves. were given a hearing be-
fore Justice D. Z. Phillips. yesterday
morning These two men were accus-
ed of having robbed railroad cars in
this vicinity principally near the Top
mill. on the Pennsylvania tracks. For
some weeks articles consigned to local
business houses over the Panhandle
have mysteriously disappeared, the
company being unable to give an eX-
PLANTATION as to the whereabouts of the
articles desired.
The entire value of the goods which
have been missing may aggregate ST.
600. The amount of the recent rob-
berry. of which these two men are ac-
cused. may reach $3.50 The aiticles
which were found consisted of four
cases of gum shoes, a thousand cigars,
large cheese, and case and q half OF
champagne.
After all the evidence had been taken
the Justice held the two men to the
next term OF the grand jury In de-
fault of $1,000 bond, they were incar-
cerated in the county Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
SECRETARY MANNING'S DAUGH-
TER WEBS.

Albany. y. Y, August 21.-At noon
today. in the Cathedral Of Al Saints,
occurred the wedding of Miss Mary
Elizabeth Manning, youngest daughter
of the late Secretary Of the Treasury
Daniel Manning, and Jules Cornelius
Won Der Oudermeulen, son Of the pri-
vate secretary of Queen Wilhelmina, of
Holland. The wedding was quiet be-
cause of the absence Of any Of Mr.. Won
Der Oudermeulen's family, the principa,
guests besides Miss Manning's immedi-
ate relatives being Mrs. Wallace An
drews. OF New York; the brides uncle,
Mr.. John B. Manning. and Miss Man
n.ng. Of Buffalo; Mr.. and Mrs. Fort, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Van Antwerp, and MI
and Mrs. Fred Mix, all of Albany.
The bride was attended by Mss Del
ehan,y, and the groom by Frederick c.
Manning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. Isaac ID. Schlemon. a native of
Persia. preparing in this country for
missionary work among his own peo-
pie. will preach at st. Andrew
Church. Forty-second and Jacob
streets. next Sunday evening at 1870
o'clock. Mr. Schlemon is an interest
ing and experienced lecturer and prom
ises us an interesting description OF
Persia. its customs and its missions.
An are welcome. The ladies OF the
church are planning for lawn fete on
the 10Th of this month at the home OF
Mrs. Palmer, Forty-eighth and Jacob
streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
THE PRESutNI LIST
Very Largely In"reased, This Year, by tht
Stat Fair Association.

Very Largely In eased, This Year. by thI
stat" Fair Association.
The management OF The West virplnis
State Fair Association. whose uftsenN
annual exhibition viii open on th. Wheel.
ing Island grounds September ID. early
determined that he enlarged grounds and
the expenditure of 5000 for imurove.
ments should be httingly followed 6y tha
largest ana pest Fair ever seen IA tha
State. To achieve this induccments "a
an extraordinary nature were uecessgv.v
for exhibitors IN all the Department. ard
as result the premium list was reyseJ
throughout, and the total was lncreaaed
10 Sl5,OD. The Increase reaches every de-
partment, but is especially noticea bic n
the department OF I've stock and farm
products, while no entrance fee h
charged In the cattle department the Iisi
fairly bristles with prizes u S25. SIC. SRI
So and so on, the sheep prizes run from
s. down and there are also LIBERAL prizes
for swine, and many special prizes al
through the Isis Poultry Is especially
well taken care Of. while in the deuaft-
ment of grain. vegetables and fruit the
premiums are far ahead OF anything pro-
viously offered by The Association
Ting lberality on the PEI Of fhA AssOcl-
alton will greatly stimulate exhibitors IN
all departments, and nc result Will DO a
tremendous increase in the array OF ex-
hibits, 10 the corresponding bsnetit or the
public. The Increased dccOmn0da tt1na
ensures an abundance ot room FOR al
Corners however. and no exhibitor VIII I'd
turned away, as ~ former years, for sheer
lack OF accom- mOddfious.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
INDUSTRIAL NOTES.

The Belmont iron works are off on
account of o shortage in steel.
The Ohio Valley China Company, OF
the North End, Will resume operations
next Monday.
A roll was broken yesterday morn
ing at the Riverside bar mill, at the
head Of Twenty-siXth street.
The Wheeling steel works resumed
after several days idleness.
The decorators At the Ohio Valley
China Company, as we'll as the war
wick pottery, are compelled to work
overtime in the evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
w. VA. POSTAL MATTERs.
Special to the REGISTER.

Washington, D. c., August 21.-The
PostofIice Department made an allow
ance for $1,000 to-day, for clerk hire at
the Martiasburg pcst9fIice this year.
a. f. Cobun was to-day appointed
postmaster at Randall, MOnOngal!a coun-
ty, w. Va, vice A. J. Pet, resigned.
A commission has been issued to
James N. Robinson as postmaster at
Mi,lsboro, Marshall county, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
A WOHAN SUICIDES.
Her Mind Was Unbalanced by Long Con-
tinued Bad Health.

Special TO the Register.
Beverly, w. Va, August 20.-Miss
Maggie Crawford, younges- daughter of
Mrs. Emily Crawford, proprietress of
the Crawford House. on the turnpike be-
tween this place and Huttonsyil,e, com
mitted suicide at an early hour this
morning by drowning. She had been
unwell for some time past and was
sleeping in the same room with her
mother. and about o'clock this morn
ing Mrs. Crawford heard her close the
front door She Immediately followed
into the yard, but could see nothing Of
her.
The family and neighbors were
promptly aroused and search was made
About o'clock a. m. the body was
found in the Tygar; Valley river. about
a quarter of a mile from the house. in
a deep hole of water The young lady
Rad been in bad health for some months
past and her mind had shown symp-
toms Of becoming unbalanced. She was
about thirty years old.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, August 21.-The little
fve-year-od son Of Charles Davis, the
ferryman at Alfalfa. Ohio. ten miles
above here, was accidentally killed
yesterday. The little fellow was stand
ing Oh the boat when wagon wheel
caught his body and crushed it against
the railing. He suffered horrible
agony and lived only an hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
RANARIAN SOCIETY.

The Bayarian Society at its meeting
resolved TO- give it's annual ball at
Arion Han i'm October The commit
tee to arrange this affair is composed
of the following Eentlemen Michael
Ziegler Peter STATE. Jacob Schlemmer,
Jacob KiudleherEor and f. KOchert.
Joseph Eoru and Louis Becker were
elected marshals for the Sedan cele-
bratiou They viii attend the meet
iuc at Beethoven Hall on the 26th of
August The local Bayarians Will en-
deavor to secure q membership of fifty
men from Martins Ferry
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
THE ETE s !!

It has been demonstrated that there is
more eye and head aches from the defects
of rcfraction and the use OF glasses not
properly adjusted than from all other
causes, and that It is absolutely necessary
To have the eyes scientifically and skillfuliy
examined and fitted with glasses TO secure
reliefand prevent injury.
Those needing spcctac'cs. or their eyes
tire or head aches when reading or sewing
can consult and have their eyes examined
for glasses without charge by Prof. Shelf.
the scientific optician. ITO Main street,
next door TO SHOOK g. Co
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
WHEELING PARK BAR-TENDERs.

The picnic given by the seven bar
tendersa at Wheeling Park, last night,
was a decided success. Early in the
evening large crowds went out and lis
tened to the concert music rendered by
the Opera House orchestra. Prof. Hem
thorn gave a very successful entertain-
ment with his photograph. Dancing
was commenced at eight o'clock. which
was INDUCED in until one o'clock this
morning. when a special motor brought
the participants to the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
SUPPOSED TO BE IMPLICATED.

Last night Constable Stanton arrest
ed William Moffet. one of the parties
who is supposed to be implicated in
the shooting scrape at Martins Ferry
Saturday night. He will be given
preliminary hearing this morning be-
fore Squire KellaT, Of that place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
A LUNACY CHARGE.

William Carter who is very we'll
known about town. was arrested yes
terday morning by Officer McCausland
and lodged i'm the county Jail Justice
Phillips viii hold the examination on
The 2Sth of this month, probably NJ the
jait Office, as 10 his sanity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
Last Atlantic City Excursion Via Il. y o.
Thursday, August 22d, 1895.

Round trip $1,000, tickets good Y
davs. with stop-over privilege at Wash
ineton CITY returning. Through Pull
man sleeper from Wheeling on the $40
.. m. train.
For further information call On or
address B. & o. agents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
CADET RAND ENGAGED.

The Trades Assembly has engaged
the Cadet Band to make trip
around the loop next Friday evening to
;naugurate Labor Day. Manager
Wright has kindly consented to fur
nish q street car gratis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22

Of keystone. in Mingo county. ". Va
near the Kentucky line, by John
Strauss. The encounter was me re-
suit OF a family feud, which had us
origin ten years or more ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL FIGHT
Special to the Register

steubenville. o., Angst 21-Certain
signs tonight point to a lively contest
in to-morrOw's Republican Senatorial
convention over the denomination Of
Senator Hcag. According to privae adj
Wees from s.. Ciairsyille a fight is on,
and the Belmont county leaders will do
all in their power to defeat him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-08-22
REsrLTs on A FAMILY FEUD.

Louisville. KY, August 21.-A spec
ial TO the Times from Whitesburg, KY,
says: Will Gilbert and James Owens.
brothers-in-Iaw, were killed yesterday
in hand to hand battle at the village