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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
BAR IRON MAKERS
Adjourn After Three DAYS Session in
Cleveland Prices ReaGirmed.

Adjourn After Three DAYS session IN
Cleveland Prices ReaGirmed.
Cleveland, Ono, February 1.-THE
Bar Iron Association, which has been
in almost continuous session for three
days. adjourned this evening. The
members age very cl0se-mou,hed as to
the proceedings, all they would say be-
ing aht they had reafIirmed the old
pr.ce LIST. which was based en- a rate OF
81. 80 per hundred pounds delivered in
Chicago. President Taylor aniei hat
theassociation was trying to regulate the
output. 1t is STATED on Jle aU.Hu .ty OF
an outsider, however, that the members
of the association. representing eighty
per cent. Of he manufacturers signed
an agreemn- 10 the effect and the mem
bers of the association are all very hap
by tonight.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
THEIR SILVER WEDDING.

1Ir. and Mrs. d. W. Svisher to Celebrate
the Fiftioth Anniversary of Their Mar
riacc.
Special TO the Register.
Norgantown, w. Va. February l.
H. L. Swisher. one of the editors of the
Athenauem, the West Virginia Uni
versity paper, has gone TO his home in
Hampshire county. w Va. TO be pres
emit at the celebration of the golden
wedding of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D..
W. Swisher
The affair viii take place Monday,
February g. They have eight children
and are themselves hale and hearty.
1Ir. Swisher is one of Hampshire 3
most prominent citizens.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02

Sins sing. y. ". February 1.-Wm.
Caesar. the condemned murderer, died
suddenly to-day in his cell a, the State
prison. Caesar was convicted Of muir
deriug a young colored woman. Mary
Martin. with whom NE had lived. and
whose terribly mutuaJed body was
found I'm an enclosure adjoining the
Greenwich Savings Bank. New YORK
Cf-v
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
AN EPIDEMIC OF GRIP.
Schools Compelled to Close on Account OF
1t In Monongalia County.
Special to the Register.

Morgantown, w. Va, February l.
Morgantown and vicinity is not to be
sneezed at, but the grip has been king
in Morgantown and the surrounding
country for the past ten days or two
weeks Several country schools have
been closed owing to the prevalence Of
the disease among the scholars, and
only about half the regular number Of
pupils are able to attend the public
schools in town. A large number of
citizens have been prostrated, but there
have been no fatalities as yet. The
epidemic is more general here than at
any previous time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
Special to the Register. .

Parkersburg, w. Va, February /
Several Pennsylvania oil operators who
are in crested in the Cairo oil fields
Will locate with their families In this
city, which is rapidly becoming the oil
centre Of the State.
The well of the Echo Oil Company olI
the Bryant farm in the Wavaly field,
has reached the sand, and the indtca-
tions are Of a good we'll. The we'll is
in wildcat territory
A we'll which is thought to be good
for at least 10 barrels was struck by tha
Henry Oil Company on the Corb.tt farm
last night, but it is thought the we'll
w; increase in production after being
pumped.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
FIVE rRAMPs KILLED
a Bad Wreck on the Big Four Near


In a Bad Wreck on the Big Four Near
Lawrenceburg, Ind.
Lawrenceburg, Ind, February l.
Last night about II o'clock a freight
train on the Big Four was derailed by
q broken wheel The train was near
the bridge. The engine became de-
tached and passed over in safety, but
thirty cars, fifteen of which were load
ed, crashed onto the bridge and bridge
and cars went down together, dis
tance of thirty feet. Five tramps were
fatally injured, two dying instantly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
CONSIDERABLE ANXIETY FELT.
Regarding the Outcome Of the Mill
tary Operations

Now Being Conducted by General
Marin Against Maceo and Gomez.
Marin Aiming to Strike a Decisive
Blow Before the Arrival of Gen.
eral Weyler-GOmezs Physical
Condition.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
KILLED BY A TROLLY CAR.
Frightful Accident on the Duquesne
Line at Pittsburg.

Line at Pittsburg.
Pittsburg, Pa, February This af-
ternoon Walter Willoughby was in
stantly killed and Robert Welsh and
Charlie McLain badly hurt by a troll
lev car on the Duquesne line at Pride
street. The boys. who are all about
eleven years old, were stealing a ride
on the rear step of a butchers wagon.
which. while crossing the track was
struck by the car. The boys were
thrown Immediately i'm front of the car
in heap, with Willoughby under
meath. His life was literally crushed
out of him. while the other boys were
rolled some distance and badly cut
IN
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
F0RH0SA OPEN 70 TRADE.
The Subjects Of All Treaty Powers
Are Given the Same Rights

To Trade With Formosan Ports as
Are Enjoyed by the Same Sub
iects With Regard to Japanese
Ports-A Rich Territory Opened
to the World Under Favorable
Conditions.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
SILVER-BOND BILL PASSED..
A Majority Of Seven for Free Silver
Found in the Senate.

Senator Morrill,, the Only Octogen-
arian in Congress, Made the Only
Set Speech Of the Day-The Re
mainder Of the Time to 2 P. M,
Devoted to Five Minute Speeches.
The Provisions Of the Bill-No
Chance Of 1t Becoming a Law.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
THE WAVERLY FIELDl

Sn;der e Cos No. s, on the S. P.
Sharp farm. came in this week a gush-
or 1t s considered the best well in the
field Rigs ale up for and 10.
No. ., On the VOgt farm, is a good So
barrel we'll The rig is almost cOmplet-
ed for No. 8.
A location has been made on the
Smith farm for a deep we'll
Stewart & Bruner are over 1000 feet
IN heir No. 1, on the Ogden and Cross
farm They expect to case to-day (Sat-
u-day)- With continued success they
VII reach the Berrea sand the last of
next week.
The tools have been gotten out Of the
Mary Ransom well and drilling is pro-
crossing.
Strosnider No. 2 cased the second time
and drilling in upper Cow Run sand.
No indications Of oil yet
T. j. Stevens well cased second time
and drilling.
2he well on Hogeland IS drilling at
about 500 feet.
No. 1 on the Corb,tt tract on Bull
Greek IS showing up ia, a very fair
welltn the Cow Run sand The tubing
is being put in preparatory to pumping.
The Henry Oh Company, of Sisters
vile, have bought a lthree-quarter in
terest IN the lease on the R. J. Corbitt
farm. No. ! on this lease is tubed and
pumping VIII commence soon.
No. 8, on the Long tract, is in, good
for % or 30 barrels.
No. 1 on the James Bryant farm IS
showing up for a good we'll IN the Cow
Run sand. The-e is considerable gas
IN this we'll
No. 1 on the Angus tract is being
cased to-day. They expect to reach the
Big Injun sand Tuesday
Elca0 No. l, on the Noah Ogden farm,
is down 100 feet, and making good
progress.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
ANTHRACITE MINERS

Ordered Not to Report for Work TIL Fur
ther Notice-Fisteen Thousand Out.
Shamokin, Pa, February Fifteen
thousand men and boys in the western
anthracite coal fields received orders
to-day not to report for duty at the
mines until further notice. as the
Reading collieries have been shut down
for an indefinite time IL was stated
tonight By q prominent official that
+bree-ouarters time would be the or
der when work was resumed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
HELD UP AND ROBBED.


s. .... .N .-- Al
C'arksburg vs.. Va, February L.
Late last night near Wallace, Aaron
Hail. deputy sherid of this county. was
held mp by am unknown man and rob
bed OF abou, $500 As yet there is no
llu. ID who -Le roller was.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
NopEftlCArIoN

Thus far. Though BIe
',.uritlcs are Not Very VaIua-
~ February No evil
..ca-i0u by Cashier Bar
Fort StauwiX National
suicide was discovered
@ been shown by the ex-
-r Barnarj's accounts
tre directors. About
securities held by the bank
however, found 20 DE poor.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
LIKE TIE LONDON RIPPER.
The HeadleS8 Body ola Woman Found
Near Fort Thomas.

The Murder Occurred on a Lonely
Road in the Kentucky Highlands.
a Bloodhound, Put Upon the
Scent, Stops Short at The Edge Of
Covington Reservoir, No. 2-Ihe
Water to be Run Ou5 in Hopes Of
Finding the Womans Head.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
re COLISEUM SELECTED


tho Site Occupied 10y
Brrs Wild West Show
s Worlds Fair-The
House Designated as the
7rs - Mr. Harrity is
1. Success-The Finan-
ON VIII be the Issue of
Campaign.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02

- February 1.-The fur
Cambria Iron Company.
ars. are banked SuDt.
reldy banked two of the
naces in Johnstown. and
...laayslurg for The same
Hoiidaysburg furnace
or lo5 tons a day and
a-Jlt 250 men.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02

WEST VIRGINIA POSTAL AFFAIRS.
Special TO the Register.
washington, February IA com
mission has been issued to Calvin S.
Vandall as postmaster at Schilling,
Roane county, W. Va
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
CHAPMAN SENTENCED
To Pay S1OO Fine and Serve Thirty Days
In jail for Contempt of the Senate Com

mittee.
Washington. February Judge
C0e. Of the District Supreme Court. to-
day sentenced Elverton r. Chapman.
he New York stock broker. convicted
on a charge Of contempt for refusing
TO testify before the Senate Sugar Trust
investigating committee concerning al
legged speculation by Senator'S. 10 pay
q fine of 500 and be imprisoned in Jail
for thirty days Chapman noted an
eppeal and was released on $1,000 bail.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02
THREE MOD <.''.S'II5INENTS Iii
Returned by the Columbus, Ohio,
Grand Jury, Yesterday

Against Members of the Last Leg
islature - Iden, Of Newark, and
Abbott, of McCOnnellsville, are
the New Names Besmudged.
Another Indictment Against
Gear.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-02-02

Oil City, Pa. February 1-Credit
balances S1.43; certificates. March de-
livery, opened at 81 Al; highest $147;
owest 81. .4512; closed at 81. 451a. Sales
5000 barrels; shipments 97.199 barrels;
runs 49, 9,661 barrels.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
Electric Current IN the Quilt.

a new invention, called by its invent
or tho thermosen, consists Of n quill
containing a coil of wire bent in tn,
fashion of "a Eidiron, inclosed in insu
lating and nonconducting material, ant
Embedded in cotton, wool or other sofi
substance with silk on woolen cover
ing
The resistance offered by the coil &
the flow of an electric current througl
the wire produces heat in the same way
that heat and eventually light are pro
duced in the filamont of the glow lamp
A uniform temperature Of about 15C
degrees 4. Is thus maintained, but il
the event of the temperature rising be-
yond that point from increase Of pres.
sure In the electric mains a fuse In
stantly melts and automatically shuts
off the current The quilt may be read
lily attached TO ordinary incandesceni
lamp terminals. London Lancet
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
ue,mbolt..s Remarkable Brain.

In order to satisfy scientific men as to
the real cause of Professor Helmholtz's 8
death, says the London Telegraph's Ber-
lin correspondent, post mortem exam
ination was mado at tho desire Of his
relatives, tho chice results Of which are
rs follows: AS a consequence of the par
Rlytio strokes the left portion of the
brain was considerably softened, while
the right portion was perfectly normal
and sound. The brain displayed unusu-
ally numerous cerebral situations, such
MS are known to be generally observed
in the brains Of persons Of very great
intellect. The physicians aud patholo-
gists who conducted the examination
were extremely interested in what
they saw, and cast Of the brain was
Immediately taken. Other organs Of
the body showed some signs Of disorder,
but in his lifetime the deceased had not
experienced any Inconvenience there.
from
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
Going by Wind Power.

On an Irish Railway-I say, guard,
how Is it we're going so fast todays
"Why wouldn't We, sor? Sure we've
got the wind behind u.s. London
Globe.
n fsemarRnDJe Cause For Action.
From g. remarkable case heard in
the Oban small debt court the other
day gather that a belief in witch
craft is still more on less prevalent in
the highlands. One dairyman named
Campbell sued another named Black
for damages which he alleged he had
sustained in his character and repu-
tation in consequence of the defend
er having asserted that ''he had an
evil eye, aud that with this wicked
organ he had injured two cows by
''upseuting" and telling" them. ]
am glad to say that the Scotch law
does not recognize this cause OF ac-
ton, and the sheriff dismissed the
case. Are there no schools in Oban
70 root out such dense ignorancel-
London Truth
Too Mueh.
He was going down the street with a
tottering gait and wild eye A chiropo
dist's advertisement caught his glance
EYES," he muttered wearily, "that''
iust il. That's the difference between
u.s."
"What isf' asked the policeman
1--WE feerthe heat
"Yes.r
"While they heal
He gasped and sank to the pave. and
the policeman went and rang for the
ambulance Washington Star.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
ina LioHrHouss.

The lighthouse stands by the wave washet
strand
And sheds its light sfar,
While o'er the foam the shipe sau bona
Wore quiss teva7s ars.
The see Euils cry, the ttorrn runs high,
The winds blow loud and free,
And fog drops down on yonder town.
II lies upon the sea.
The lighthouse tower is stout and strong
Amid the surging spray
IL viii stand the shock on its good rock,
While years will glide away.
u. u. NJ. Wright in Good Housekeeping.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
Catarrh
LES ROSES DE SApl.

This morning vowed would bring thee my
roses.
They wcro thrust in the band that my bodice
incloscs,
But tho breast knots were broken, the roses
went free.
The breast Knots were broken; the roses to-
geiher
Floated forth on tho wings Of the wind and
the weather,
And th, y driftcd nfar down the streams OF the
sea.
And the sea was as rcd as when sunset un.
closes,
Dut my rGircH; l. sweet from the scent of the
Thou shalt know, love- how frag.,s..s a memo
ry can bo
Andrew Lang.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06

In 1878 a check bank was opened for
business In London. II suited the use Of
persons not having bank deposit else
where, and issued checks for small
amounts in order to insure greater safe
ty in transmitting funds by mail and
otherwise. Louis Globe-D Democrat.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
Too siueh.


DIR. Etuhlmapn, who is travelling IL
Africa, has come upon q tree whose fruit
gives out a tallowlikU fat The tree Is one
OF the largest IN the forests Of Usambara,
and the fruit Is big and heavy, measuring
a foot In length by half foOtin diameter.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
CalIfornia rrn!t In IndlA.

California canned fruits and preserves
are considered the best In the Bombay I'm
dial market and are by far the cheapest
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
Good Medicine.

An Indian medicine sold at Cartervilie,
Mo-, Is warranted to make a maR Ieel
Just like no did before the wal"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-01-06
FOR SALEI

900 acres, located ~ miles west Of Wapato
station, Yamhill county, and a miles south
Of Castor. ~ acres Of hops, large hop house,
40 acres wheat land. 10 acres meadow and
beaver dami mosl Of the balance weh ,e' IN
a variety Of tame grasses, Good SOIL, no
rock. easily put In cultivation; Wild spnng of
creek on euery 40 acres. Will sell In tracts
of ao acres or more al prices from S2So up
ward. according 70 location and improve
ments. Easy terms. For further particulars
enquire Of n.ua. WM. II. EGAN,
f4m L Gerveis, Or,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-28
Note Change of Date.

The following letter is self-explana-
tory. Prof. Malone has IA warm place
in his heart for Forrest City. We
thank him for his kind and compliment
tary words.
CArLEvILI.E. Tenn. Aug. %, 1896.
Messrs. Landyegt x Nadakn:-
gGentlemen-The notice of Free Schol-
agship in Qutman College is all o. X.
have decided, however, to open school
October 5, instead of September I, as
stated. 1t would be we'll to make the
change of date.
read with pleasure Of the signs of inn
provement in Forrest City. i hope you
will continue 20 Keep THE TINES in the
front rank calling for others to follow.
Very sincerely yours.
f. n MALONE.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-28
A very interesting table "

A very interesting table was
printed in yesterdays Arkansas
Gazette, showing the number of
white and black poll taxes paid in
the state. The total white, with
one county to hear from, is l60, SIG;
total black, 1929, Marion county
has 1861 whites and not one black
it being the only comfy in the State
which can claim such distinction
st. Francis county has total OF
2137 polls, of which number 1875
are white and 1862 are black, o ma.
jority in favor of the whites of only
IL. In Lee county only 939 whites
paid poll taxes, while the blacks
number 1929. There are quite a
number of other interesting facts
to be CLEANED from the table, and
we publish it next week.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-28
Resolutions of Thanks.

The Citizens Baud, of this city. in
meeting assembled, draft the following
resolutions of thanks to the Marianne
band for the courteous manner in which
they were entertained during their
visit to that city.
WHEREAS. it has been our good
fortune To partake OF the genial hospi-
taiity of the Marianna band. aud their
treatment being highly satisfactory 10
all members present. be it.
RESOLVED. that we tender them the
sincere thanks of this organization
for their thoughtfulness, in inviting us
to share equally With them. tie pleas
ures of the grand celebration held in
that city OH the Goth inst.
Chas. r lizard,
Hubert Folbre,
d. L. Shade,
Committee.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-28
state Democratic Platform.

The Democratic party of Arkansas, in
Onventi0n assembled, renews its alhgi-
nee to the time-honOred' principles of the
larty and declares as fellows
We favor bimetatlism, and to that end
We insist upon the free and unlimited
onage of both silver and gold, at the
alto of IL to l. as money of final reeemp-
ion, with equal legal tender powers. in
dependent OF the action of any other ma
ion.
We are opposed to the issue of interest
bearing bonds for any purpose in time of
peace.
We demand that the government shall
lot surrender, but shall always exercise
IS lawful option to redeem its obligations
either gold or silver as may be most
convenient
We demand the repeal of the present
avs dscrediting the silver money of the
lation and legaliZing private contracts pay
,ble in gold alone.
We are opposed to tie national banking
ystem, and favor only the money of the
constitutions; and we believe that the
power and duty OF the government 20 fur
ish circulating medium should not be
delegated to any private corporation
We favor the coliectionsof an income tax
Is part of the revenue of the general gov
rnment, aud demand the adoption of such
constitutional amendments as may be nec
,ssary to authorize the same.
We reaffirm the oft-repeated declara-
ion of the Democratic party III favor OF a
,arff for revenue only.
We are in favor of the encouragement
md maintenance of the free common
school system in this state.
We endorse the purpose of the ''good
roads convention" held in Little Rock. in
February last and the efforts being put
forth by its committee for the permanent
Improvement Of the highways.
Railroads are public highways. and
he interest of the people demand con-
slant supervision of their management.
TO this end we favor the immediate crea-
ion of railroad commission and the
submission to the people OF such an
amendment to the constitution as may
,e necessary to remove all restrictions on
egiSlation on this Subjet.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-28
DIR. VIM. CRUTCHER,
Physician and Surgeon
Office in Rollwage Block,
FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS.
An Oroin ance.

An Ordinance entitled an Ordinance to
prohibit persons from jumping on or Off
tie cars OF any railroad while the
same are in motion within the corporate
limits.
SECTION !. BE it ordained by the
Common Council of the Incorporated tow:
of Forrest City. State of Arkansas, that it
shall be unlawful for any person to jump
OF or get on or swing to the cars Of any rail-
road while the same are in motion within the
corporate limits OF said town and that all
such persons so arrested shall be fined in
any sum not exceeding Twenty-Five dol
lars, provided that this ordinance shall
not he so construed as to refer to the EN-
ploycs of the several railroads or express
companies or mail service or any persons
IN the discharge OF some official duty OF
persons assisting women or children off or
on the said cars or persons that are pass
engers.
SECTION II. BE it further ordained
that this ordinance take effect and be in
force from and after lis passage and publ
cation, and all ordinances or parts Of or
dinances in conflict with this ordinance be
and the same are hereby repealed.
Approved, August 4, 1896
j. NJ. BROWN, Ma or.
Attest: Il. l., ARNOLD, Recorder
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-28

Il. r. Latham. of Little Rock,
and f. E. Carmody, of NJ Memphis,
arc in the city, in the interest of
an electric light plant. They haze
been meeting with some considera-
bic encouragement and the pros
poets are quite fattering that we
shall soon have plant. The TINES
has sheen hollering" for electric
lights for many years. We hopo
these gentlamen, if their prices and
credentials are satisfactory, will
succeed beyond their expectations.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1896-08-28


The Democrats CT Pulaski coun-
ty are "maklng a determined effort
to get out the entire Democratic
vote of the county," says the Ar
kansas Democrat, and it sensibly
and truly adds: eff we succeed in
this purpose there is no sort OF
doubt that our majoritics will be
much larger than two years ago.
We trust there will be no suspen
sion of the effort to get out all the
Democrats" The same rule APP
plies to the ticket in ST. Francis
and perhaps all of the counties,
and is worth the thought of all
Democrats.