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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Carpets.

Every day proves our position as the
leading Carpet house of Richmond.
There's hardly a day that we don't send
n Carpet to some other city-bought here
because our assortment Of choice styles is
larger than can be found elsewhere In the
South.
II you are in want OF a Carpet don't
hesitate about coming TO see our stock.
Even II you generally buy your Carpets
elsewhere we will be pleased to show
you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Velvets.

This Is to be a great season for Velvets.
II will not only be used extensively for
Trimming. but for Cspes and Coats.
We offer tomorrow two special values
in Cape velvet:
Extra-Fine Black SILK Velvet, beautiful
black, Pinch .........................'> z.oo
Colorcd Ve.vets in the new shades-ba-
tania. Polouse, Beige. Emerald, Goblin,
Violet. and about fifty others-the best
value we have ever offered. ...............
81. $3.50, and 81 a yard.
We are now busy meeting the call for
The November No. Of the Butterick
Fashion Sheet, just received. Many beau
tiful designs are shown in IT,
The Delineator for November is out TO
see it's new colored plates is 10 subscribe
for H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Millinery.

Almost a new stock for this week. Last
week was a great week in our Millinery
Department. and a little more business
would clean US out Of Trimmed Hats 1t
Is 10 YOUR interest to have II so. for 1t
brings before you again tomorrow al
most a new stock consisting Of over 200
beautiful Hats, made up with that care
and artistic taste so noticeable in ell our
Hats Tomorrow you will be interested
in our display.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Extra water Fncllitle. Wanted.

At the meeting OF the Council Commit
tee on Water Friday night that body
recommended the appropriation Of 10000
for the purpose OF establishing additional
pumps. by which 100000 gallons OF water
extra day can be furnished 10 the city.
This had been recommended by superin-
tendent Boiling. who urged the impor-
lance OF an additional plant In order 10
furnish the high points In the city with
water. The measure will go 10 the FL
nance Committee for consideration
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Looking Into Tobacco Interests.

The accredited French Government
agricultural agent. Cayaliere Guisippt
Ferieo. has been In Richmond several
days investigating the tobacco interests
with which duty he is especially charged.
Mr.. Ferlgo leaves to-day for the tobacco
seed farm of Mr. g.and, at Hyco. Hall
fax county. He has already been 70 seve-
raj States and markets on the same mis-
sion OF inquiry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Re-Upholstering.

This department is proving great sue
cess. Our factory has been busy ever
since the opening OF the department. We
are prepared to reupholster your furniture
at short notice, and in the very best man
ner. We also make everything in the
Upholstered Furniture line. Also, Hair,
Cotton, and other Mattresses. Estimates
cheerfuliy given. and al work guaran-
teed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

The case of James Edward WINNER,
with the murder Of Samuel Gus
tavus Thalhimer win be called In tho
Hastings Court tomorrow. 1t Is said that
the Jury will be chosen from Danville.
A great many witnesses have been sum-
moned. and the proceedings promise to
be interesting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Linens.

Tomorrow Will be a great day In
Linens. We have selected some unusual
values that will make shopping easy.
Fine Unbleached Art and Butchers
Linen. all fine quality. and sold regu-
larry at co. S5 and zoe. yard; to-mor-
row choice Observation-Disclosures. .lb &c.
Extra-Heavy and Large Half-Bleached
Bath Towels. s. dozen value
for .......-... .......................''.
One lot OF Fine Fringed and Hemmed
Towels, broken lofts, that sold at 3
dozen, tomorrow ................19c. each'
Fringed and Hemmed Lunch and Tea
(iOllS .....-.....ss ..''..'s.'-1~~' ~ f''-''
Extra-Fine Hemstitched Huck Towels.
$3.50 a dozen has been the price, to-mor-
Table Damasks. with Napkins TO match,
in the largest assortment we have ever
shown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Dress Skirts.

A big variety of the very best shapes
in the nattiest fabrics. There is some
thing about the hang of our Skirts that
you don't find IN others-that queenly
sweep.
Black Boucle and Black Brocaded
skirts .. ............. ....s6. IS. and -.
Novelty-Cloth Skirts. lined all through....
Sc, 81, and 50.
ck-Brocade Duchess Skirts. So $40, Sl2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Juaxe Farrar ON Winter Evenings.

Tomorrow night Judge II. X. Farrar
win deliver lecture at the Seventh
Street Christian church. His subject will
be winter Evening Stories by an Old
Man" The Judge Is more Familiarity
known throughout the country as Johnny
Reb." and his powers as a lecturer do not
need explanation or citation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Arc Reckoning without Their Host.

Two over-enthusiastic Henrico Republic
cans have gone TO the expense OF hiring
a hearse and two horses for the 4th OF
November, and say that they will label
IL Organs Body" and drive II up Main
street. They are, however, reckoning
without their host. and II they drive their
hearse Mr.. McKinley's blighted hopes
will be the corpse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Mccarthy Council. Prompt Work.

The officers OF Mccarthy Council. Royal
Arcanum. No. 4Ss. have paid over to the
heirs of the late George b. Sublett, who
oied on September 18th, the sum OF 5000
the amount OF his policy In that order.
Since the LIST OF January this council has
paid out In Richmond eight death bene-
fits aggregating 1880. and claim for
s., 900 has been forwarded for settlement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Laces.
specIal onering TorchOn Laces. VIII In-

was wife OF Mr.. James Williams, and
died at 1880 o'clock Friday morning.
'rhe Money Question" will be the sub
ject OF Rev. w. W. Lear's sermon at
Central Methodist church this morning.
At night Rev. J. T. Mastin and Rev. Mr.
Lear will exchange pulpi;s
A number of ladies and gentlemen met
Friday night at the residence of Mrs. II.
Z. Cheatham, In Marks Addition. and
organized a social club with eighteen
members, which is to be known as the
Crescent Social Club. The following OIL
GERS we're elected: Messrs. Herbert Perdue,
president; j. A. Staples. vice-president;
o. *. Goode, secretary; II. w. Watkins,
treasurer. The following were enrolled
as members: Misses Daisy Cheatham.
Fannie Clayton, Bessie WeatheTford,
Katie Kimmell, Ernie walker. Flora Rus
sell, Phema Owens Ora Bohannan, M~s.
]. n. Boone, and Messrs. II. p. Cheatham.
b. o. Andrews, Il. Moody. r. c. White,
and j. w. Johnson. The club will meet
every Friday night at one OF the member $
homes 1t will meet at Miss Katie KIM
meli's, on west Twelfth street, next Fri
day.
BRIEF ITEMS.
Friday night, while Ed. Johnson Color
ED was handling a pistol at the Hull
street crossing. IL was accidentally dis-
charged, and the bullet struck Alfred
Hicks In the arm. Some OF the bystand-
ers stated that the shooting was purely
accidental. and no arrests were made.
The Bell Kearney Y. a branch OF the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
will have a business meeting next We'd
nesday, October 2lst, az 4 o'clock, In the
secture-room OF Central Methodist church.
All members are requested 10 be present
and all young ladies are invited.
The regular quarterly meeting of the
Manchester Methodist Sunday-Schooi
Union win be held at the West-End Meth
odist church this afternoon at o'clock.
Mr.. Thomas Cox, OF Washington. u. c..
Is visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. s. L.
Cox. 1919 cambridge street.
This afternoon Rev. c. N. Van Houten
will preach at Westminster church. Rev.
Mr.. Chumley will preach for Rev. Mr..
Van Houten tonight.
Messrs. Ii. J. Bolton and j. w. Holt
have returned from Lynchburg. where
they went as delegates to the Baptist
Young Peoples Union Convention.
Miss Aiine Lacy. OF Pittsburs. Pa, Is
the guest OF Mrs. e. p. Weisiger. Perry
between Thirteenth ami fourteenth
streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

Hon. Boykin Wright. Of Georgia. who
was stricken down with fever while at
the Rocxbridge Alum Springs about
month ago. ana brought to the home Of
his brother-in-law, Mr.. Henry L. Cabeli.
I'm this city. Is now improving steadily.
and will soon be well again. His wife
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Comforts.

Sateen Comforts, in an excellent assort-
ment Of values. 81, a.25, $50 $l.l5, s., $50.
Cotton Down Comforts, light but worm,
size 72x9O ches................t2.75 and %.
Eiderdown Comforts, all choice pat
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Memphis Table Cloths.

Something new. Beautiful designs in Red
and Blue, absolutely fast colors, and all
sizes. up TO yards long.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Ready-Made Suits.

We don't blame you for being prejudlced
against Ready-Made Suits up 10 this time.
The objections have all been overcome
now We viii show you styles that are
most attractive. and the making has been
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
The u.cfuI Ficha.

OF the capabilities. for instance. , :,
fichu there is no end. and TINS en.,sroos
relic from our grandmother s,.lrns
may be worn in a dozen dainv ~, az
ana fabrics with advantage 20
tumnal and winter attire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

NeCkWear.
Mems London Teck Scarfs. In all the
newest patterns and colorings; they arc
so much like those sold at 75c' you can
not see any difference.........'..'''
Au-sIIk Bows, Club Ties. Four-in-Hands'
and Tecks, in handsome patterns''''20c'
Hose.
q %. and 4Oc. Mems Fine Balbrisgan
Hose, all go tomorrow at'...l7c. pair
Shirts.
Mems colored Bosom Shirts, with Whits
body. 75c. and 81 is the regular price
Tomorrow ........ .......''''''''''''''''i' e'
Hose.
Mems Fine Black French Lisle-Thread
Hose; tomorrow you get SSc. value
for 49,. ...................'.''''
Mems Extra-Finished Black Isle Hose
-. ..t,- a., a how 95c n pair: 81 a box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
The Fourqurean'Pr Price Co
Visit Our HOuS6War6 Department. TO-MOrrO

The Demand of the Times is Better Goods for Lea
Money! We rise to the OCCASION and at single bound over
shadow and all possible competition by such Low
Prices throughout the department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Quilts.

White Bedquilts, Ia size, the usual s.zo
grade, for....... '..'''.'''''''''''''''''''F
Marseilles Pattern White Quilts. 1l-4 size.
the $50 grade, or....................'Sl'
Extra-Heavy Marseilles Quilts, III size,
great value e. ......................s229.
Fine Satin-Finish Marseilles Quilts,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Shirts.
Hose.
Handkerclliefs.

Mems Colored- Border Hemstitched Hand
kerchiefs ........... ''..'''''''''''''''''N
Mems All-Linen White Hemsutcheo
Handkerchiefs see. ....".....''.''n &c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Black Silks.

We have secured some extraordinary
values in BLACK SILKS. which we OFFER
tomorrow
25-inch Black Figured silks. warranted
all pure silk. and an excellent 81
value ..................'....'.' ''''~'
2i-inch Extra-Weight Black MORE Fran
caise, regular $40 value.............A.b.
24-inch All-Silk Blaok-Figured Tsffetas. a
splendid s125 quality. SIC.
2l-inch French MORE Antique. regular
S.15 value ....'.......''..'.'.Si'-'
Pinch Heavy Rus;ling Taffeta, the big
gest bargain OF the season.............75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
Gloves.

Mems Walking Gloves. In the new fali
shades ...'..''..''''''''''''S' a. P'''''
Motor-Mens Gloves, heavy-skin Glove
with knit lining. '.''Voc' paIi'
BOYS Scotch Wool Gloves, In Brown and
Cray $50. ........"...'..'. '.''''''''''''@'c'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18
ColOred Silks.

Tvo-Toned plain Giace Taoreta Silks.
special price ...................''.....'
white Figured Tafieta Silks, the 81 value,
tomorrow ........ ....'.'.'.'''''''''''''''
Evening Shades and White Imported
MORE silks, actually worth $50 yard.
Tor .....,..... .....'s..-'-'-'''''''''-'.
Scotch-Piaid Taffeta Silks. that are sold
in every store at 81 a yard............75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

Real-Cocoa-Handle carving-Kni,. A..
Fork. warranted standard make. a.
guard on fork, S-inch blade. Dos ~
worth 81 the SET. Monday .........
Rogars'a Tah'esnoops- Afortar -.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-10-18

RolllDg-Pins. revolving handles......... Z,
Wooden spoons. English shape. /.
Toi.et-Paper, 1st quality. so sheets !,
package fun size. s packages 3.
Hearth Brooms. stiff and durable. not n.
cheap, unreliable kind made on.y 70 An
but good. substantial ones. worth =
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
BENWOOD.

John DOlan has resigned has position
as labor boss at the Riverside blkast
furnace. and was succeeded by Edward
Steen on Monday last Prior to his pro-
motion, Mr.. Steen was a keeper at the
furnace
BenwoOd Lodge No. 8, A. o. L. W.
has initiated five new members this
month. up to date. Three more appli-
G0ns for admission TO the Order have
been received.
Capt. Gus Policy was in Moundsville
on business Tuesday.
II is understood that the condition of
James Hitchcock. formerly Of this city.
who is lying III in q Wheeling hospital.
Is very serious.
The Snowflake Fishing Club will
give q dance at City Hall on the even
ing Of April Sth. Great preparations
for this the first event Of the new club.
are being made. and a very enjoyable
time is an,icipa
Yesterday was pay day for the city
officials Over four hundred and sew
enty dollars was paid out
It seems that Elmer Mckitlrick who
resides on Seventh street.. between
Main and McMocfen streets. was rob
bed Of thirty-seyen dollars i'm cash sew
eral weeks ago The matter just came
out, but the party wAo committed the
robbery has never been discovered.
The candidates are hustling around
considerably. ROW that election day is
approaching. Among those who will
put up strong fights for election. are
Louis Cooke. for city marshal. and
James Smith. candidate for street com
missioner. both on the Democratic tick
ct. Mr.. Cooke has served in his pres
emit capacity for city marshal, and as
ar officer on the force. sufficient time
10 convince both Democrats and Re
uuhlicanS of his ability as an officer of
the law Mr. Smith has served the city
I'm the Office which he seeks at a pre-
vious time, and all will concede that
the town never had q street commits
Sioner who gave more satisfaction
Both these men are confident of success
I'm the coming election, and the outlook
Is indeed very bright
a breakdown occurred in the con
verti1z DEPARTMENT OF the Riverside
Steel Works Tuesday night. which
caused a delay Of a Couple os hours.
The machine shop. blacksmith shop
ard foundry IT the Riverside are hus-
Ting thiTgS along 10 get the equipments
FOR the Stony Hollow Furnace in readi-
ness to resume operations in the course
Of three or four weeks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
THE PKoHIBIrIoN1srs.
The National Executive Committee Meets
In Pittsburg-An Official Emblem.

The National Executive Committee Meets
In Pittsburg-An Official Emblem
Pittsburg, Pa, March 25.-The exc
cutive committee of the National Pro-
hibition party was in session here To-
day, arranging the details for the ma
tional convention which meets in this
city in May to name Presidential can
didates. Those present were Chairman
Samuel Dickie, Michigan; Secretary
w. T. Wardwell, New York; Treasurer,
S. D. Hastings, Wisconsin,; James A.
Tate. Tennessee; J. 3. Cranfield, Texas,
and A. A. Stevens, Pennsylvania. 1t
was decided to distribute three general
admission tickets to each delegate and
allow the local committee 500. The
chairman stated that satisfactory ar
rangements have been made for the
transportation of the delegates by the
different railroad companies.
A button consisting OF a blue field
with white rose in the center and the
word Prohibition" at the top in white
letters, and the motto In Hoe Signe
Vinces" at the bottom, was adopted as
the official emblem of the party.
The committee will meet again in
Pijtsburg, on May %, just prior to the
opening Of the convention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26

muster there. possibly under Osman
Digna. may prove more than a match
for the 10000 British-EgyDtian troops
which viii reach Dongola after a most
wearisome march from Waday-Halfa.
Then. even with DoRgola fallen, Kas-
sala is not necessarily relieved, and the
capture Of the latter place by the Der
wishes would threaten Suakim and
TOkar
The possession of Dongola. it is ex-
planned, IS necessary TO protect Egypt
against Deryish raids. IL consists of a
fortified town in a district of the same
name. Locally the place is known as
El Ordeh, and it was the headquarters
OF Sir Herbert Stewards troops in 1884.
Au'advance from there in the direction
O. Berber can hardly be made until Au-
gust or september.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
MR.. o. j. SANDS APPOINTED.

He win Succeed b. b. Harding as United
ateS Bank Examinier-The Commission
Issued.
Special to the Register.
Washington. d. c.. March 25.-
Comptroller Eckels has appointed MIR.
o. J. Sands. of Fairmont. United States
bank examiner for the district OF West
Virginia Virginia and North and
South Carolina, to succeed Mr.. B. B..
Harding, of Huntington, resigned. The
comptroller has mailed his commission
to Mr.. Sands. who will enter on the dis
charge of his duties without delay. He
is an officer Of one of the tairmont
banks and was endorsed for appoint
ment by Postmaster General Wilson
and other leading West Virginia Dem
ocrats. The only other candidate for
the place was Mr.. Matthews. OF Lewis
burg. ExExaminer Harding left for
Richmond to-day to enter on his duties
in connection with the newly organized
Southern States Guarantee Examining
Company He will retain his legal
residence in Huntington
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
FRANcEwILL OBJECT.
Not Ready TO Help EngIand's scheme OF
Conquest.


Paris. March PA semi-official note
was issued this morning stating that
France Will refuse to sanction the use
Of the Egyptian reserve fund for the
purpose OF the Brttish-E Egyptian eXpe-
dition up the Nile 10 DongOla unless
she receives precise pledges concerning
the British evacuation of Egypt.
ST. Petersburg, March 25.-Russia is
giving her support to the French agent
al Cairo. The Novost says that the
DOngOla expedition is England's reply
10 the TUrcO-Russian alliance. The
ViedOmOsti says that England is aim
ing az KhartOum and eventually at the
possession Of Kassala.
A cabinet council was held this morn
ing the exchange OF views being de-
voted 10 the discussion OF the British
Egyptian expedition up the Nile The
commander in chief, Lord Wolsley, was
present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
DuNKARDs on NE MOVE.

Chicago. March 25.-Twenty colonies
OF Dunkards. from six different States,
passed through Chicago on their way
to new homesteads in North Dakota
last night. The colonists numbered
1900. and are from colonies in half a
hundred towns in Virginia, West Vir-
ginia. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and
Illinois. They come from old estab-
lished colonies which have been sending
out members to the west for half a CEN
fury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
PERSONAL BILLS INTRODUCED
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c.. March 25-Repre
sentative DOvener to-day introduced {
bill to pay Hon. John w. Ken,
nedy, of Wheeling, $500 as com
penSatiOn as counsel for tht
United States in the ejectmen
cause of Jacob w. Brown VS., Daniel J
Young, in connection with the govern.
ment property at Harper's Ferry, also
a bill to pay the heirs of Jas. A. Smith
of Wheeling, $3.50 for property taken by
United States troops during the war.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
JAMESON.s TRIAL.
An Adjournment Taken to Await More
witnesses.

An Adjournment Taken 10 Await more
Witnesses.
London. March 25.-The examination
of DR.. L. S. Jameson and his fellow
prisoners who took part in the raid in
70 the Transvaal, was continued to-day
in the Bow Street Police Court. Among
those present on the bench, in addition
to the chief magistrate. Sir John b.
Ridge. were the Duke Of Abercorn.
Lord and Lady Coventry, and Ladies
PontiieX. Kekewich NOrthcote, Sladen,
Willsher. and Iddesleigh.
The principal evidence furnished to-
day in the attempt of the prosecution
to- prove that the prisoners had violated
the foreign enlistment act, related 10
the cutting of the telegraph wires, and
was a repetition of the details already
cabled of the preparations at Mafeking
for the advance of the raiders. The eX-
animation was adjourned until April
Is. TO give time for the arrival in Eng
land Of the witnesses from South Afri-
ca.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
SPECIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NO. 6l FIFTEENTH STREET. rooms
NO. l6l SIXTEENTH STREET lo, %
30 feet.
4 fine RESIDENCE In Pleasant Valley
Nos; 40 and ~ SEVENTEENTH
No. KENTUCKY STREET. 4 rooms
The BLOCH PROPERTY on North Nsi
street.
NO. l21 FOURTEENTH STREET. t-.k
NO. l3 VERMONT STREET. ICONS
We offer at a very ow price tr. >
residence Of Mr. j. ElwoOd Hugh
broadway and Ohio streets, fronting o.
feet on s. Broadway
NO. 22l2 CHAPLINE STREET. lrr;
brick dwelling modern.
no. 50 EIGHTEENTH STRrE7
rooms, brick and frame
NO. 1855 SEVENTEENTH STREET
rooms.
% ACRES OF COAL north " TOP NW
NO. 50 VIRGINIA STREET bri .t
NO. 1913 FOURTEENTH STREET. tf.Ok
LOT 30Xle on Thlrteruth street.
THREE LOTS. each Hyiu feet m h
northeast corner Of Wabash and Indiana
streets, Island. VIII sell ch a1.
MONEY TO LOAN.
RlNEHART & TATuM, City Bark Hull-i1,
Telephone 2l9. Boom No
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
BOOTH-TUCKER ON THE w.

DOOlh- tNhEIl YIN AtlL ~ y l.
London. March 25.-BOOth-TUcker
sailed for New York from Liverpool
today He embarked with his wife on
board the St. Louis on Saturday last;
but just as the pilot was leaving that
steamer a telegram was handed to
Booth-Tucker saying that his youngest
child an infant seven weeks old, was
dying. Mrs. BOOth-Tucker. who was
accompanying her husband to New
York. and who has been in bad health
for some time. desired to return. but
she felt too weak to descend the rope
ladder and so Mr. Booth-Tucker re-
turned alone to this city 1t is now
hoped the child will recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
A FRESH COMPLICATION.

Cuayra. Venezuela, March 25.-Fresh
complications with British agents are
threatened at Puerto Carbello, where
the authorities propose to interfere
with the terminal facilities of the Eng
fish railway for alleged noncompliance
with municipal ordinances. The Brit
ish consul protests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-26
w. VA. POSTAL AFFAIRS.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Washington, D. c.. March sc. c.
Nickel was to-day appointed pOstmas-
ter at Nickelfs Mills, Monroe county
W. Va. vice J. \. Coalter. resigned
Calvin Racy, at Old Fields, Hardy
county. vice J. w hardwood. resigned