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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
NDUNG ORATORS.
  aNxrOUs TO CONTEST FOR A ...A PRIZE
List of the Contestants in the Fordyce Oratorical Contest
 Sent Out.

Sometime ago the GRAPHIC made nention of the $60 oratorieal con ,est4o take place at Fordyce nndei ne Auspices of the Fordyce Train. ID School on Juy the 4th. Con- estan ts were invited from this and ,fher counties, and the list has low been fully made up. 5 In response to the offer of the )raforical Society of $50 for the est Reclamation and $l0 for the econd best, the following young .aen, representing the counties .aned below nave entered the list: Bradley county-Geo. K. Watkins, EThe Monroe Doctrine.
 Calhoun county-Harvey Means, The True Hero;' T. T. Dickinson, My Country, My Mother, My Iod.f
 Clark county-ehas. Rudolph, .obert H. Cable.
 Cleveland county Dunea .Fynne, Man: Thou Pendulum 'sWixt Smile and Tear.
 40Iumbia eounty-D. E. Smith, Ruins Of Time.
 pallas count5-carl Ramsey, 1he Southern Soldier. .
 Drew eounty-H. W. Anderson. 3 Liberty and Revolutions.
 Hampstead eoonty-F F. r. Gibson, The Death-bed of the Patriot and be Traitor.
 Jenerson county-T. M. Atkinson, Enalnett's Defense;n Robt. York. One Niche the Highest
 Little River county-J a m e s airs 1'The Present Crisis.
 0aachita county-G arl numph, Two Spies;;' Victor vdShlugton, The Southern Dead. seFier county-Wm. Steele, spartacus to the Gladiators.
 Union county Ned Scott.
 The speaking will be in the Train ag School Building, and begin at 0:30 a. m., continuing until about 2:3a after which the audience will djonrn to he Spring Park, where
 Basket dinner will be served. -st 3 o'clock speaking will be re- snned and continue until the other untf fstants shall have spoken, rfter which the prizes will be Warded.
 A large number of Pine Bluffians Km witness the contest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
BETTER TIMES.
MALLORY WAGON WAGON $ $ HARNESS HARNESS CO CO

Business so increased that their quarters houses and the Main street is not large enough have leased the immense Barraque Pine formerly occupied by Bums Dry Emporium by Monday next the Mallory Wagon X Harness will display
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
DOES THE EARLY BIRD IN BURGLARY AS IN
 OTHER THINGS.
So Thought Miscreants On Sun day Night, Which Was q Gala One for Night
 hawks.

The historic "Robber of the Rhine" would not have attempted such thing. Industry and prompt ness are commendable traits in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-06-23
PRICES 10 ID 20 PER GENT. LOWER THAN LAST SEASON

Stock larger than carried by establishment of the kind in the State Little Rock not excepted. We manufacture and guarantee all strap work. complete repair shop charge of Mir " Carroll the best workman in the State
 N0TE shall confne business exclusively to Vehicles and Leather Goods and with complete and low prices hope have manufacturing establishment that will be a credit to city
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
MARTINS FERRY.

The remains of the late Harry Hood ar
riVed mere yesterday morning from Fair
mont, W. Va. They were conveyed to the
nome of his father on First street. from
which place the funeral will be held this
morning at ten o'clock.
The funeral of the young child of Jacob
BigSs took place yesterday afternoon.
The cantata of Ruth will be presented ar
the Opera House this evening for the first
time and without doubt the place Will
be crowded. Nearly every seat has been
sold.
Mrs. Mary Keohler, of Chicago, returned
home yesterday. after a several days visit
with her sister, Mrs. VIM. Dixon.
y team hitched to one OF Mears' keg
wagons stalled yesterday forenoon on
South Second street. and in their efforts TO
get out the wagon ran against fire alarm
box. destroying and knocking the pole
down TO which it was attached. Mrs. A
g. Gilmore, who was standing near al the
time barely escaped being struck by the
falling pole. The fire alarm and telephone
wires got crossed, causing the fire alarm
to ring until superintendent of the lines
Bayless got them Strengthened out.
II was nine years ago yesterday since the
cyclone passed over the city.
A number of the tennis players of this
place met yesterday and organized club
of ten members. with S. G.. Robinson pres-
ident and Chas. Williams secretary and
treasurer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
AND STILL DEMOCRACY GAINS.

While the remarkable Democratic
gains in the town elections of New
York. where in numerous instances
Republican majorities of long stand
ing have been turned into Democratic
majOriteS. may be charged up 10 the
Raines bill and general corruption and
mismanagemens Of Sta,e affairs by the
Republicans in the legislature, this
will not explain the samC remarkable
Democratic gains in New Jersey.
Throughout that State the returns from
the local elections which have come 20
hand show Democratic gains. especial
ly in the cities. Nor does The local
issue plea explain the same Demo-
cratic gains elsewhere Throughout. the
country in the local elections. notably
in McKinley's own State of Ohio.
The Democratic party is not dead.
nor even dying. In fact, it is recov-
ering with remarkable rapidity from
the overwhelming defeats which unto
ward circumstances, for which it was
no. responsible, have hurled upon it
The party Of the people can never be
defeated So that it will stay defeated
so long as we have the semblance Of
government. by the people
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

According 70 statistics gathered by
a Boston contemporary. the people Of
Great Britain and Ireland continue to
sustain the reputation OF being very
robust drinkers. They number So
10000, and the total cost OF their wine,
beer and alcoholic liquors shows an
average expenditure OF S1S.1S per an
mum for every man, woman and child.
The English drink more than the
Scotch. and the Irish less than either
The ratio OF the English expenditure
for drink is $3.50, the Scotch s147O
and the Irish S1S12 per head per an
nun. These were the figures of 1895.
The entire drink bill OF the kingdom
for las; year reached the impressive
total OF S712.O7O. 5000. OF this amount
S2o3.500 COO wen. for spiri,uous
liquors. mostly whiskey and gin: $685.
100000 for wines; S4S5. OOO, 600 for beer.
ale and porter. and S7.5OO.OOO for cider
and other beverages. Liberal as this
expenditure may seem, the general
average Of liquor consumption in Eng
land tends 10 decrease. In the ten
years, 1s6170, the consumption OF
beverages OF the spirituous class was
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Pithily Told.

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
Pithilv Told.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to John Kuntz, native of Noble
county. O.. aged %. and Rosa Singer, a
native Of Wetzel county, w. Va, aged
10.
There were five cases in Police
Court. yesterday morning
Council this evening in special SEES
sion.
The Council Committee on Ordin-
anceS met last evening and put the reg
ular license ordinance in shape. But
few changes were made. The City Clerk
is hereafter to stamp the license plates
on all peddlers' wagons with a date in
dicating when the license will expire.
The license for vegetable peddlers' is
10 be SIS for three months, or $50 fer
one year. and shows of the Wild West
nature were raised from $40 to $100.
The Republicans had big meeting
at Triadelphia. last evening. ar which a
number of candidates made addresses.
The Central Ohio County Republi-
can Club met last evening in l. o. o. F.
hall.
Two arrests were made by the po-
lice. last evening.
The Board CT Directors of the Mer-
camille CLUB will hold a meeting for or
sanization o-night.
The new dwelling and store room Of
Otto Au6er, on South jacob street, will
soon be ready for occupancy.
Some of the school BOYS divesteo
their pedal eXtrcmities Of the usual WIN
ter covering yesterday.
A number OF the summer car bodies
are being placed on the trucks at the
street car barn. If the warm weather
continues the open cars will be run out
within few days.
The B. & o. Relief Department
statement for the month of December
shows total receipts of $S1.S2492. and
disbursements Of s31 ,930.3S There
were but three cases of accidental death
during the month. one on the Philadel-
phia division and two on the Pittsburg
division.
The Grand Opera House orches-
ira will give its first grand ball at Tur-
ner Hall tonight. The orchestra OF
eleven pieces will make the music for
dancing
John Wenzel. the South Side butch
er, is putting up new entrance to his
place of business.
A break in the blooming mill en-
CINE al the Wheeling steel works caus-
ed a delay OF about five hours yester-
day.
The Liberty Brass Band will give
a supper and dance Saturday night at
Mozart Hall.
The Silver Leaf Club gave dance
at the club rooms last night. A large
crowd was present. and a very enjoy
able evening was spent. Prof. Long
furnished music for, dancing.
The Mozart Club will give concert
at the clubs headquarters on Thirty
eighth and Jacob streets Sunday after
noon next.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
BELLAIRE.

The new mayor assessed his first fine
yesterday against E. P. Armor, OF
Wheeling, who was caught by Marshal
Bahra; So and costs, $1,000 was paid by
Mr.. Arm0r
There are some disorderly cases to
be tried. Two women plead nc. guilty
TO keeping a disorderly house; two men
found with the women plead guilty
and We're fined 81 and costs.
The new police are starting off very
We'll so far. If 1t is continued a large
amount OF the dissatisfaction will be
removed.
The Bellaire union butchers were at
Bridgeport yesterday attending the
funeral OF Reuben Oschsnbein. of that
place.
Mrs. Joseph Glass, of the First ward.
is threatened with fever.
The athletic club gave very popular
dance in their club rooms last night
Tonight Reilly will show The
Broommaker'' at the Elysian.
Will Ernst, the Second ward police
man, is operating new badge. mace
and nippers, presented him by his
firemen friends.
James Kinney is sinking some wells
for a new ice plant at Steubenville.
Thomas Cullen, with his little band
was OUT on serenading tour Wednes-
day night late.
City Solicitor Armstrong was al
Beallsville yesterday on some legal
business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

O.941 gallon per head Of the population
per annum; in the following ten years
Il rose TO 1.190 gallons, falling again
during the ten years ending with 1890
20 O.9SS gallon. So with wines, the
consumption for the first period was
Q. APO. for the second 0.542, and for the
third O.SSS gallon per head per annum.
OF NAL. liquors the average annual
consumption for the first period was
27.35. for the second 31.55 and for the
.hird 27.77 gallons per head.
There are no similarly copious sta
tistics available here TO furnish basis
for comparison, but such as there are
suggest a drink bill of even larger d.
mensions than that of England, as
might be expected from population OF
kindred tastes 20 per cent. more num-
erous than that OF the United King
dom. Our national consumption OF
spirituous liquors has diminished from
$50 gallons per head three years ago
to 1.12 gallons las, year, but is still IA
per cent above that of England. Our
wine consumption has dropped in the
same time from As gallon to rs gallon
per head. while the consumption of
malt liquors remains. at nearly its re-
ceno average, being for 1895 1895 gal
Ions per head or 46 per cent. below the
last English average. The latter
would indica,e an annual consumption
of 100 100000 gallons, while the last
annual returns here show consump-
ton OF 1,033. 100000 gallons of domes-
tic. and about 100000 gallons of i'm
ported malt liquors. Wine plays a
comparatively small part in the drink
bill Of either country, and here 1t
would seem TO have rather diminish
ing than growing hold on public
TASTE. The consumption Of domestic
wines in the United States reached over
26,0O0,000 gallons in 1898, while that
OF imported wines was 100000 gal
Ions. There has, however, been a fall
ing off equal TO about 80 per cent. in
the last TWO years, suggesting, like
other statistics Of similar import, that
here, as in England, alcoholic indul-
gence is very largely governed by econ
omic laws.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Aud now the Japanese have put Wool
on the free list. This is another sign
OF Japan's advancing civilization. Tax
ing wool. of which 1t is impossible
that any nation should ever be able 70
supply itself with all desirable varie-
ties. is one of the barbarities long ago
abandoned by the more civilized ma
tons of Europe. In this country
wool was taxed for political reasons.
Il was thought that the farmer, rob-
bed in every direction by tariff duties
on the ardcles OF his consumption.
might be placated and silenced by a
protective" tax on imported wool,
which American manufacturers were
forced TO use at any cos, But with the
advent of the Mckinley iniquity the
farmer promptly had this tariff wool
pulled from his eyes. The acu.e Jap
anese are swift to see the disadvan-
tages Of taxed wool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
WANT BAKER TO INTERVENE

Man1ugua. Nicaragua, April 16, via
Galveston, TeX.-A messenger from the
rebels is now On mis- way to this city
bearing message from the leaders of
the revolt, asking the United States
minister, Lewis Baker, to intervene and
arrange a peace between the contest
ants.
President Zelaya demands uncondi-
tional surrender and the giving up for
trial Of the leaders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
WATER flLTERs-EwlNe BROS.
nnnn the chief executive. General Lee

upon the chief executive, General Lee
gave his consent to take the place.
He will leave for Havana to take
charge of his Office just as soon as he
can arrange his business with the In
ternal Revenue Commissioner. The
early departure of General Lee will be
in accordance with the wishes Of the
President, who is growing anxious tc
learn something officially Of a trust
worthy nature from the war in Cuba.
There is not the slightest doubt of
the confirmation of General Lee by the
Senate. He has many friends among
the Republicans Of that body, and as the
Importance OF his taking control Of the
interests of this country in the disturb
ed condition now prevailing in the isl
and is fully appreciated, the Senate will
act at once. JULIUS CHAMBERS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
BRIDGEPORT

The funeral of Reuben Ochsenbein took
place yesterday afternoon from his late
home in West Bridgeport
NJ. NJ. Smith, of steubenvllle. was here
calling on supt. Duncan.
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Martins
young child took place yesterday after
noon. Rev. Stahl conducted the services.
No agreement has been reached at the
bottle works yet on account of one of the
stockholders being out of town. Then men
are of the opinion that they will get what
they ask for.
Miss Matte Medin has recovered from
a several days illness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Both Democratic and Republican
conventions of the State OF Washing
ton endorse free silver. The Demo-
cratic conventions in Missouri and Col
orado both declare for free silver.
The south ana west seem 20 be practl-
cally solid for the white metal in both
parties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
THE SENATE AND HOUSE.

Washington. D. c.. April 16.-Mr
Blues amendment against the reap
pointment Of General VIM. B. Franklin
was rejected 61-149.
in the Senate the resolution for an
investigation OF recent bond issues was
taken up and Mr.. Hill made a sensa-
tional and dramatic speech in opposi-
finn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

When the new Consul General. Fitz-
hush Lee. takes his bearings in Cuba
we will probably not remain long IN
doubt as to the exact status OF affairs
in that distressed island. With this
information Uncle sam will be better
able TO arrive at a conclusion as to his
duty and desires in the premises.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Some Of our es. semad Mckinley con-
tenporaries have begun boring FOR
McKinley's currency views in the Con-
gressionaI record. II is gratifying TO
note that both gold-bug and free silver
tie have found sadsfac, DRY evidence
thai Mckinley is sound on the money
question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

The Mckinley boomers are making
a great blow over the A. P. AS alleged
antaSonism 10 Mckinley. They do pro-
test TOO much. The a. P. AS are still
wearing She Mckinley button.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
&c. Wall Paper at 1011 Main street
SALE OF HOTEL BEHLER Firm


SALE OF HOTEL BEHLER FITRNT
TURE.
All OF the furniture, carpets. beds.
bedding, wardrobes, washstands. Office
fixtures. blinds. lace curtains. cots
tables, dining room and kitchen frirni-
ture, cutlery, tableware, ETC., must be
sold at any price. Sale commences this
morning (F'riday, April 11th), at 8
o'clock, at the Old Court House, corner
Twelfth and Chapline streets, and con-
tinues until completed.
w. c. HANDLAN, Admir-.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Index to New Adversisemets.
t. SECOND PAGE.
Receivers Sale OF Loeb Lynn Helghts.
FOURTH PAGE.
Notice-W. c. Henry.
Stocks for Sale-Simpson & HazietI'
Wanted-YOung Lady.
Wanted-Position by Young Lazy.
For Sale-Phaeton Buggy.
Misunderstanding.
Emerson Pianos-C. A. House
FIFTH PAGE.
PROPOSALS for County WorK-boalu
C Commissioners.
SIXTH PAGE.
Custom-Made Spring Clothing-M's-
fit ParlorS.
EIGHTH PAGE.
Spring Underwear-M. J. Mcfadden'
ECONOMY Day-Stone & Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
ROBERT ROBSON PAROLED.
Special 70 the Register.

Special 20 the Register.
Columbus. Ohio. April 16.-The State
Beard OF Pardons to-day paroled Rob
ert Robson. sent up from Belmon:
cunty in February. 1895, for an as
sault upon a woman, to serve two
years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17


Wheeling, is at the Aston House.
Floyd j. Pickard, formerly of this
city, but now CT Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo., is spending a months furlough al
home.
Billy Feinler, of Butler, Pa, is Wis
itor among friends and relatives. Billy
will take up his residence in Charleroi
Pa, after May LIST.
Miss Name Woods, who has beeen
very i'll in the Boston Hospital. is re-
ported better. Her sister, Miss May, i:
now with her. The large circle OF
friends Of Miss Woods hope for her
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Eliza Nichols, of South Jacob
street, is the guest of relatives in Pitts
burg.
John Boylan. of the Riverside tube
works, is lying i'll at the Haskins Hos
pital.
Mrs. Margaret Johnston, Of South
Jacob street, who has been i'll for some
time past is recovering.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Between the encroachmnts OF nrs'
winter and then summer, spring seems
in a fair way TO be crowded out o. the
business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
IN THE SHERIFF'S HANDS.

Pittsburg, Pa. April 16.-Judgments
aggregating $4,000 were filed to-day
aainSt the large wholesale millinery
house of J. Strassburger & Co., OF this
city, and it is now in the hands of the
sheriff.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

The Democrats OF Ohio county should
mt their best foot forward az the pri-
maries tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
Nbselins Resister
CHARLES II. TANEY, General M-aagsr

The REGISTER. embracing us several
editions, is entered at the Pos'omce -
wheeling. W. Va as second-clSss rna.ler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Mothers. YOU can get a strong. dur
able suit for your boy for Gee. Look
for particulars on third page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Every lady should read carefully the
account Of the great Slaughter Sale of
Capes, Dresses and Millinery on the
third page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
STOCK FOR SALE.

Warwick China Co.
Bloch Bros. Tobacco CO.
Wheeling Steel and Iron co.
Central Glass Co.
La Belle Iron Co. .,,c
Wood Bros. Planning Mil o.
Franklin Insurance 60.
Riverside Glass Works.
Wheeling Railway Co.
Wheeling Ice and Storage 20.
Provident Life Insurance o.
Wheeling Park Association,
ROYAL Clay Manufacturing ~
Arion Hall Association. ...,,,,,n
West Virginia State Far. Assoc'a'''
Aetna Standard Iron MIL.
New Steel Bridge. "a
Wheeling Mould and Foundry u
Wheeling Electrical co. r,r
SIMPSON & HALL a..
No. 1871 Market ,"
Stocks, Bonds and investments
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
AGENTS WANTED.

AGENTS TO SELL THE ONLY SELF
working skirt supporter for shirt waists
and belt. No safety pins. Neat. dainty.
elegant: big profits. S. J. & w. Q. SIM
Mons. Boston. Mass fe24ev
EASTER CARDs-A LARGE VARIETY
and very cheap. All the latest Magazines
and Fashion Journals received Cheap
Pnol.s stationery. All OF the leading
Daily Papers. Gospel Hymns. c. H.
oUIMBY, 1914 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
FOR SALE-MlSCELLANEOUS.
prick MACHINERY


One Potts brick machine, one h' ''''r
crater, one mould sander one re.o =
dumping table, one 90 horse-poWs. ',si,.,I
engine, /. 90 steel pallets, 1900 ia,n "a
brick moulds. trucks, pulieys, be.,,..g.s ~. -
VIII be sold on time or excAang,e,d., ~ r
estate. GEOtGE n "
nr1faia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Daily Chronicle Of the Movements of Indi-
viduals.
Special to the Register.
New York, April 16.-M. n. Cecil, Of
Wheeling, is at the Aston House.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17

Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life Is fed.
And in heaven with joy 10 greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.
FROM HIS BELOVED WIFE AND
CHILDREN.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1896-03-19

feet on the bottom round Of the ladder
Of success, feeling that, with plenty of
faith and endurance, fortune, frown as
she might now, must turn her wheel
and smile again.
And what was this act? Why, it was
q simple one, but bore in it the germ of
great things.
AS we halted there in the gloom we
swOre never to give in, however they
might starve US, even grind us to now
der, as we felt they would certainly try
to do. We knew that in their anxiety
about our souls they would be sure
kindly to furnish each with Bible. and
we promised to read one chapter every
day consecutively, and while reading
the same chapter at the same hour think
of the others. For 20 years we kept the
promise Then, making the resolve men
toned in the beginning of this book, l
marched back to my cell. The door was
opened and closed behind me, leaving
me in pitch darkness-a convict in nv
dungeon. Dressed as was lay down
on the little bed there, and through all
that long and terrible night, with a
million dread images rushing through
my brain, lay passive with wide open
eyes, staring into the darkness, con-
scious that sanity and insanity were
struggling for mastery in my brain,
while I, like some interested spectator,
watched the struggle, or again I was
struggling in the air with some power
full but viewless monster form, that
clutched my throat with iron fingers,
but whose body was impalpable to the
grasp of my hands. A mighty space,
an eternity Of time, and daylight came.
Then, like one in dream, I rose me-
chemically, and finding a pin I had
secreted I stood on the itt;e wooden
bench, and impelled by some spiritual
but irresistible force I scratched on the
wall the message had resolved to leave:
In the reproof Of chance
Lies the true proof Of men.
To be continued.)