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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
The POST LENIEN Season
Opened With a Number Of Pleasing
Social Affairs Last Night.
The Annual Concert and Ball by the
Arion Singing Society-The Ess-
ter Social at the Y. NJ. Q. A
Number OF Balls Blsewhere-OCher
Events in the Gay World.

The annual Easter Monday concert
and ball OF the Arion was given last
night at the club house, corner Twen-
tieUh and Main streets, and attracted
a very large assemblage of members
and their friends. The building was
ablaze With light from rOOs TO cellar, ana
there were some very tasteful decora-
tons in the dining room and parlors
The concert opened the entertain
ment. and it was more than usually
pleasing. The Opera House Orchestra
contributed the usual Overtures, and ac-
companed the chOruses. The solo
numbers were exceptionally good. and
the audience manifested its apprecla-
ton in the form Of several very enthu-
siastic recalls. The singing section
was down on the programme for two
numbers, both of which were we'll re-
ceived
Miss Lima Hennig recited the hui
mOrous description of How Mr.. Brown
Had His Hair Cut, and she did it so
we'll that tle audience insisted upon an
encore number. Mrs. Flora Williams
was on the programme Cor two num-
bers, and iJ is almost unnece ssary TO
say that she sang four. Her first Sc
lection was "Du bis- mein all" which
was eXquisitely rendered. Her second
solo, Counsel 20 Nina" was not less
pleasing. One of the most pleasing vo-
cal efforts was the duet Sci NIGHT
bOes,' by Messrs Jacques Front and
Frank J. Diegmiler. Ii was sung with
much feeling and the proper concep-
ton. Mr.. II. T. PAUL also contributed
an excellent solo. "Sehnsucht.' which
displayed The pleasing qualities Of his
tenor voice
Prof Nichols Bornholdt new mem
Der of the Opsra House Orchestra. made
his first appearance in this city as g
violin soloist. and created a very favor
able impression. His selection was
Scene de Ballet" by Beriot. The pro-
gramme closed with a humoristic
scene in German. entitled Thu Frolic
of the Singers i'm which the cast was
as follows: Frau Mueller" Miss Ade-
lima Patti; Herr Schulze," Mr.. F. J.
Diegmiller Adeiina Patti was imper-
sOnatsd by Mr.. Jacques Front. whose
makeup for the part was superb. This
feature Of the programme was a pleas
ing diversion.
After the concert the floor was clear
cd and the remainder of tine evening
was given to terpsichorean pleasure.
The orchestra furnished the music, and
the hall was at all times filled with
the devotees Of the dance Commenc-
ing al midnight supper was served in
The dining hall j. was an excellent
spread, and the service left no room
for improvement The dancing con-
tinusd without interruption until the
stroke OF Two o'clock brought the en-
joyable affair 10 close.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
SISTERSVILLE

Sistersville W. Va. April 6.-Robert
Steady returned from New MarJinsyille
this morning
j. vs.. Boyers who has been I'm Wheel
ing the past few days, returned this
morning
John Dopler. of Proctor. was in the
city to-day.
Charles Hamilton Baker LEFT fer
Wheeling this morning. and viii spend
g day or so with friends i'm that city.
a number of theatrical people arriv-
cd I'm the city to-day 20 assist I'm enter
tanning al the Columbia Theatre.
Preparations are being made 10 COM
mence work ON the now bank building
t0 DE erected hy ,he First National
Miss Enc kea-ls. OF New Martins
vile. spent Sunday with friends in the
city.
Master Benjamin Hindman has ac-
ccr-ed position with the Eastern Oil
Company. ar Pi-Jsburg. and will leave
for that point i'm the morning.
Hiss Victoria Owen. OF RiXf1rd Pa.
is the guest OF Miss Hanna of the South
Side
Mr. and Mrs J. C.. Morrison left on
the steamer Virginia for Cincinnati
yesterday
Clel Nichols left for the Washington
county oil field to-day.
s. W. Lawrence lett for the ST. Nary's
oil field this morning
a. Il. Campbell. of Parkersburg. spent
Sunday in the city with his parents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

last night, and attracted large throng
Of the younger members. The rooms
were ali tastefully decorated with
greens and Easter flowers. The exer-
cises took place in the gymnasium, and
consisted Of the customary programme
OF contests, into which the boys en-
ter5d spiritedly. There were egg races.
chewing the string. cock growing, etc,
and some of the efforts were amusing
in the extreme. This feature was in
charge Of Prot Marshall, physical in
structor at the Association.
When the contests were ever. the
judge awarded the prizes TO the success
full contestants. The prizes were Eas-
ter novelties and sweetmeats.. The
boys then discussed light refreshments.
1t was one of the most enjoyable and
most successful Easter socials yet
given at the Association building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
WHY HIS WIFE WAS NOT THEIR
The Man in the Dress Suit Becomes
Confidential in Explaining Matters.

why isn't your wife here?" asked
the floor manager. as he stopped for a
minute TO chat with the man in the
shabby dress suit.
Why-ah-the-ah- the-fact is she
never goes to these full-dress affairs.
explained the man in the shabby dress
suit
Now you speak of it," said the floor
manager. Il am reminded of the fact
that I never did see her at one Of our
dances"
Quite right" replied the man in the
shabby dress suit with evident relief.
She never attends them"
But. on the other hand" continued
the floor manager. she always attends
the informal entertainments. while
don't recall that l ever saw you at one
of them"
That's right, too admitted the man
in the shabby dress suit shifting un-
easily from one foot to the other you
see, we were lacking in foresight this
year and il has been rather awkward,
but next year We expect to appear to-
gether again
The floor manager looked puzzled and
The man in the shabby dress suit ap-
pesred i'll at ease.
FL don't believe I quite understand,
said the floor manager at last.
"No?"
No
The man in the shabby dress suit
pulled the floor manager a little to one
side where they couldn't be overheard.
My wife thinks we ought to be rep
resented in society" he said. but we
made an erro in our plans. We could
only afford one suit for each of us. and
she got gown for afternoon teas and
such things, while l bought a dress suit.
Her gown is out of place where 1 can
wear my suit, and I can't wear my suit
where her gown is the proper caper.
We must make the best of it this year.
ou, next year We intend to try to get
into the same class. Chicago Post.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
OTHER BALLS.

The Nonpareil Cub gave its first bali
lest night al Beethoven Hall, corner
Fourteenth and Main streets. \ large
crowd was present, and the affair was
orderly throughout.
The Little Billse" Club gave its first
ball last night at Turner Hall. The
crowd was small. but the affair proved
very enjoyable throughout.
There was also a well attended dance
at Westwood's Hall, given by a South
Side club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
AN EXEMPLARY FINE.


In the early DAYS in Kansas" said
lawyer. Judge Sam Vandivert was
district Judge of the western district
Of the State. One night the officers
caught his honor and five friends play
ing poker. They were brought up 10
De tried before himself. Judge Vandi-
vert first called the case of the State of
Kansas VS.. the five defendants. who all
pleaded guilty, and the judge fined them
$40 and costs. Then the judge said:
III now call the case of the State of
Kansas VS. Samuel Vandivert. What
is your plea Mr.. Vandivert?" He
then got up. and walked around in front
of the bench. and said: 7 plead guilty.
Your honor Then he went back on the
bench. and proceeded to lecture Sam
Vandivert He said: Mr.. Vandivert.
have fined your comrades each $40
and costs, but yours is an aggravated
case: YOU should receive a more severe
punishment than The others. You have
been elected 10 an honorable position
You owe duty 10 society. and you
should set q proper example for Our
Young men growing up. III fine YOU
S25 and costs, and You stand committed
until the hne and costs are paid. -
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

Um-Go, dc tools all here. Biu2
Bill-YeD.
Jim-An de dynamite capsools. an
de smoke.ess bombs. an de monde.
Icnaun powder?
Bill-Yep.
Jim-Then Git 0ut &c Roentgsn cam
erer an Wen see wo-s inside 5e vqul-
afore we goes any Enthusiastically
Plaildealer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
BLAcKBURNs KENTUCKY JEWEL

-----'- NJ 7 ~ = IN-l-0 7 - y y = =
They tell a story of Senator Joe
Blackburn which illustrates his fond
ness for certain ornaments that are
much worm down in Kentucky. "Afv
DEAR be said TO his daughter rs she
was about TO depart on her wedding
tour, after having been given away in
marriage. II have no forum where
with Co dover you. bur a least the TAM
ily jewels should be yours. I brought
chem 20 the depot a-i his The mo-
men- of your departure. Lex me present
them TO YOU. Ii is all have TO give
The Blackburn family Jewels" With
that the Senator gave the bride his fa-
yoriJe Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
GROUNDS NOT SECURED


On the Islaud-Mr. Schmuloach
Positively Declines to Rent the
Old Park Again-TwO sites IN
View Irwin Park Out OF the
Ouestion-Other Local ana Iele-
qrapic Snort.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS

Mr.. James F. Dowler has issued in
yitationS for the marriage Of his daugh-
ter, Miss Clara Rosetta. TO Mr.. Richard
sherman Meek. The ceremony will be
performed at the residence of Mr.. W.
J.. Dcwler. at Sherrard, Thursday even
ing, 10Th inst. at eight o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
At THE EorELs.
some OF the Strangers Who Registered
Yesterday.

judge Hagans. Of Morgantown, who
~as in the city for the purpose of at
tending me meeting Of the West Vir-
ginia Society Of the Sons of the Revolu-
ton. was seen by q reporter AT the Nc
Lure last night, and asked a few Ques-
tiOus concerning politics and politicians
i'm his section OF the State. Judge Ha-
gans is an ardent Republican, but says
ne is out O. politics al present. The
Republicans are stirred up in my coun-
ty." he said. and we viii have a hot
fight aJ the primary election With re-
spect 20 the GubernatOrial nomination
[ presume Mr.. Atkinson is the only
ayCwed candidate AT any rate, no
other name is being mentioned and Nh
Atkinson stands well with his party in
our section of the State. The predOm-
inant feeling among Republicans re-
sardins the party nominee for the Pres
idency favOrs Mckinley. although I
think there are some Republicans who
do not consider him the most available
man. I'm contest Of this sort, it is
very often the dark horse who wins
and Senator Elkins while not an ayow-
ed candidate is a Presidential POSSIBLE
ity. OF course. If ne is q candidate he
vill get the solid support of West Viz
ginia in the convention
NcLure-O. B. Karney, Sistersville;
s. W. Num- Warrington; Il. +. VIII
son. IT, ". Jackson. c. VI. Hart. j. Bias
SELL Clarksburs.
Wirisor-L0u Cole. Warrington; S.
W. Walker M3r-iuShuTg. J. ]. Jackson
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

Considerable interest is being mani
tested in The coming leap year dance
ar the Mercantile Club rooms Thursday
evening. Some Of the boys who have
not yet received invitations are very
much worried, while one or two sol
EMMY declare that if they are not so
favored they will attend, if they must
be wall flowers"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

Ex-Governor and Mrs. A. B. Fleming
have issued invitations for the marriage
ct their daughter Ida Nelson. to Mr..
Walter Miller. The ceremony Will be
performed at nine o'clock, on the even
ing OF the 2@d inst, in Christ Episcopal
Church. Fairmont.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
Ci1LC Read advertisement Of
OIlNS' Geo. NJ. Sncok & Co.

one leap year be met his fate
She saw him home and fingered late.
Ana people smiled VINO passed the gate.
The young mans hat wa nor On straight
-Nash.ngt1u S.l-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
EASTER SOCIAL.

A Very Enjoyable Entertainment at tine
Y.N.C. 4.
The usual Easter social was given AZ
the Young Mems Christian Association
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

CILCl Read advertisement Of
SiNo' Geo. n. Shook d CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

c. f. Hostord proprietor Of the Hotel
Wells. Sistersvilie. was a guest at the
Mcclure yesterday.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
by some to have been poisoned. The re-
mains were brought back to this city last
night for interment.
RAILROAD SALE.
The Shenandoah Valley Branch at Auction
To-day at 1890.

The Shenandoah Valley Branch at Auction
To-day at 10:30
w. II. Patterson, c. C. Denning, w.
w. Green, Geo. Coppell, w. Morawitz.
Chas: Sharp, r. NJ. Hughes, Geo. e.
Bowden, G.. c. Callahan and los. r
Doran arrived in the city,las night at Z
O'Clock by special train from Norfolk. ac-
companied by Major Joseph H. Sands,
vice. president and general manager Of
the Norfolk and Western railroad, and
are stopping at Hotel Roanoke.
The Shenandoah Valley division will be
offered for sale this morning ut 1890 at
the passenger depot in this city by Spe-
cial Masters Sharp and Bowden, and the
other above named gentlemen, who are
representatives of the New York reorgan-
ization committee of the Norfolk and
western, will attend, and it is under.
stood, will bid for the road to be sold. It
is hardly probable that there will be any
opposition bidder and the entire" road is
likely to become the property of the new
company.
There seemed to be some doubt in the
minds of the people yesterday in regard
to the outcome of the sale as to whether
or not it would rebound to the benefit of
Roanoke, but since the sale new conf
dence has sprung up among the people:
and that doubt and uncertainty as to
Koanoke's future has been removed, rs it
is believed the new company will make
Roanoke their general headquarters, us
IN the past, thus retaining the offices and
shops.
Such being the case there is no reason
why our people should not regard it as II
hrst-cass move for our city. Some of the
members of the purchasing committee
We're. seen, but nothing definite could be
learned us to the intentions of the pro-
motors, as the company will not actually
organize until after the sale is confirmed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
NOT 16 TO 1.

To the patrons of the Academy of Music:
In presenting to you the eminent TRACE.
dian, Mr.. Walker Whiteside, who will
appear here on Friday night, 18th inst.
we are not unmindful of the fact that to
the most of you he is stranger; yet he
comes to us highly recommended by those
who know him best, and are not afraid to
back their judgment with their money
Mr.. Whiteside's manager instructs me
to say that should any one be dissatisfied
with the performance of Hamlet after
seeing the first act, if they will honestly
say that they are disappointed we will re-
fund their money, giving them in addi-
ton thereto the amount they paid for
tickets. In other words, give two for
one. c. w. BECKNER. MANAGER
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
CoIored WooIens

All the new stylish effects in the new
est Frieze, Scotch Effects, Boucles and
80 At 20 cents the yard--Great range of
inch all wool novelty effects in full
line of colorings
AT IS cents the yard-A special all
wool Clay Serge, SO inches wide, ia black
and navy.
AT 20 cents the yard 36-inch wide
French all-wool serges, worth SO cents.
At 20 cents the yard-36.inch wide
ATWOOD cloth suitings-all the plain
shades and mixtures.
AT AZ 1-2 cents-High class novelties
made to sell at so cents.
At 90 cents, 80 cents, 10 cents and 81
the greatest range of high class novel
the lines.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
WIN. J. BRYAN AT GREENSBORO.

Mr.. Bryan will speak at Greensboro N.
c., at p. M. September II, and in order
to accommodate those wishing to go to
Greensboro on that occasion the Norfolk
and Western railroad will run a special
train from Roanoke to Martinsville and
return, leaving Roanoke at a. M, Sep
TENDER II, and returning leave Martins
Vile between and p. m. Round trip
tickets to Martinsville will be sold for
this train at one fare for round trip. This
train will connect with special train
which will be run from Martinsville to
Greensboro and return. Tickets for the
latter train can be had upon arrival ut
Martinsville. Price will be about 81.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
Cotton Goods

At "a cents the yard-One case best 7
quality dark .ginghams-made..t to sell at
At4 i-2 cents-Two cases of American
Indigo blue prints-worth cents.
AT IL 1-2 cents-The newest designs
out in 36-inch wide dark blue percales.
See them.
AT IL 1-2 cents-Fifty pieces of the
latest styles in the popular s'tailor made''
serge duck suitings-rapid sellers. See
them.
:. at cents and 10 cents the yard-New
lines of outings and flannels-the best
and prettiest styles you ever saw,
AT 10 cents, 10 1.2 cents-Big new line
OF Japanese drapery and siikalines, very
odd, pretty designs. See them.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
Underwear! Underwear!

New lines of fall and winter weight un.
derwear now ready for ladies, gentlemen
and children and infants.
Some rare values now open.
See the special drive we are making in
M Jersey ribbed pants and vests ..at
20 cents, fieeced- lined, all sizes.
Special values for ladies at ice, CSC
and soc.
All grades, all sizes, in everything per-
tanning to the lines. See the stock.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
HUsTINGS COURT.

In the hustings court yesterday morn
ing the jury returned verdict of not
guilty in the case of Fred Steinbrecher.
who was charged with house breaking,
but he was held on the charge of the lar
ceny of the guns which were in his pos
session. 1t is also thought that the city
has jurisdiction in the Peters robbery
case, as it was committed within mile
OF the corporate limits. The Quinn Sc
duction case was continued until an i'm
portant witness could be obtained from
Norfolk.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
GRAND DEMOCRATIC RALLY.

On Monday evening at s o'clock there
will he grand Democratic rally at Wash.
lngton Heights to be held under the aus
pieces of the Bryan-Otey Club of that
place. The following prominent speakers
VIII deliver addresses on the issues of the
campaign; Hon. Peter j. Otey, candidate
Tor Congress; eX-Mayor S. e. Jones, Roy
Is. smith and Col. A. M. Bowman, of Sa-
lem. Citizens of all political parties are
invited to attend. Music will be fur
nished for the occasion by the free silver
band of this city
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
THE NEW DIRECTORY.

A. q. Sholes, the publisher of the city
directory, has just returned from a trip
to Minnesota and is busy at work prepar-
ing the new directory for the press. which
will be ready tomorrow. The work will
show that the people of Roanoke are of a
movable disposition and that at least fifty
percent. of the population have changed
their business or place of residence. The
population has also increased to some
thing over 10000 against 10, 137 at the
time of issuing the last directory.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
HEIRONIMUS ( BRUC|'|'Il s ! 4 4 ! ]
FOG COMMERCE STREET.

During the last two weeks there have
been brought to our doors half hundred
cases OF new things fer the fall and win.
ter season.
Every department is heavily and newly
stocked. The values and styles here
shown are the very best obtainabIe In
this and foreign markets. We invite
the tn ladies' to look through the great
lines of new stuffs now ready.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
GAME OF BAIL TO-DAY.

A game of baseball will be PLAYED Mt
Athletic Park this afternoon at q O'Clock
between the lawyers and stenographers
of Roanoke. A very interesting game is
expected as some good players will take
part in it on both .sides. Be sure to at.
tend and carry the ladies. Many anus.
ing features in the game are expected,
and, those present are sure to enjoy them
selves.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
y GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO Sc.
CURE BARGAINS

In obedience to law which recently
went into effect, requiring all pawnbro-
kers to sell all unredeemed goods at pub
lie auction, and having been appointed
auctioneer for S Nyburg, by the court, l
will commence the sale of watches, dia-
monds, rings, and all unredeemed pledges
at his store, No. Jefferson street, Satur-
day night, September 18th, at o'clock. I.
w. w. WORKMAN
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
Wool FIannels

Full line of new values in white. red.
blue and grey flannels.
See special numbers in white flanneIs
at 25c, 4Oc and soc the yard.
Red twilled medicatcd fiannels at 1Sc,
&c, 5oc and Doc. These are all cheaper
by III cents the yard than ever before.
New line of French hannels for ladies'
house wrappers, tea jackets and baby's
sacks, newest colorings and designs.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
TO THE PUBLIC.

II. Hook has opened meat stall at
stall No. 20, city market house, where he
will handle only first-class meats. Fud
ding, sausage and pure leaf lard spe
cialty. Give him call
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
JNO. S. WISE'S SPEECH OFF

Hon. John S. Wise, who has been an
nounccd to speak in Roanoke on Septem-
Der 18th in behalf of "sound money! will
not be able to fill the engagement and A.
w: Tenny, of New York, will fill his ap-
pointment The speaking will be at the
Academy of Music
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
THE PAY CAR.

The employees OF the Norfolk and
Western yards were paid off late Monday
evening. The pay car left the same
night for Hagerstown and will return
this morning. 1t will scatter joy along
the Winston-Salem division and the
main line from Winston to Lynchburg,
going from there over the Eastern divi-
sion, when it will return to Roanoke the
latter part of the week and pay off the
shop employees before going over the
Western division of the road.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
MARRIAGE AT ST. ANDREWS.

Yesterday afternoon ut ST. Andrews
CHURCH, Jno. Talon was married to Miss
Cora Gehr. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Father Lynch. Both the bride
and groom are residents of Roanoke and
will continue to reside here. The bride
was 4S years of age and the groom only 81.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
DROPPED DEAD.

Ruth Turner, colored member of the
demi-monde, who has resided in this city
for the past eight or ten years, left on
Monday evening for Pocahontas where,
at an early hour yesterday morning, she
fell dead on the street. She is supposed
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-16
A HUNTING PARTY.

Judge S. G. Whittle and Col. Hairston,
OF Martnsville, Mr.. Miller, of the reve-
nue. service Mt Washington, w. H. Fowle,
OF Lynchburg, Judge Aiken and Capt.
Gravely, of Danville, and Mr.. Baker, of
Baltimore, were all in the city yesterday
and left on the noon Shenandoah Valley
train for Botetourt county, where they
will spend few days in hunting and
fishing. Col. Hairston had the misfor-
tune on Monday night to have splendid
white setter dog with lemon marks sto-
len. 1t is not known who the perpetrator
of the theft was, but it would be we'll for
the party who is guilty to return the dog
to the chief of policp