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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-08
BENWOOD.

The Wheeling steel works resumed
operations this morning, after being idle
for several weeks.
The excursion to Canton next Satur-
day from this place promises 20 be one
of the best attended from this section.
The club is making elaborate prepare
tons for the visit.
John Bursee, popular young man
Of Main street, met with a very painful
accident Tuesday afternoon, beng in
some manner thrown from freight
train, breaking his collar bone. His in
juries will confne him TO the house Tor
several days.
Miss Bessie Hutzler, of ParkerSburg,
is the guest of Mrs. f. NJ Bowers, Of
Water street.
c. H. Turner, of New York, the Tam
many hall orator, addressed a large and
apreciative crowd of Democrats at their
stand on McMechen street, between
Seventh and Eighth, last evening.
ReinfOrcements arrived yesterday for
the Gypsies camped on Boggs' run.
Miss Laura Evans entertained a COM
pany of friends from Wheeling, al ner
home on Main street, last Monday eyen-
ing.
Miss Sarah Mahood, of Moundsyiile,
was a visitor in the city Tuesday.
The Mark Hanna Republican club re-
ce.ved their uniforms last night, and
will give their outing on the first Occa-
sion.
The cars Of the Benwood Southern
railway are now making regular trips
from here to Moundsville The road is
now giving complete satisfaction to lis
owners and they are handling large
numbers OF passengers since they have
been making the through run.
J. w. Clutter, of Limestone, was in
the city Tuesday interviewing the COM
mittees of the political clubs, in the in
terest of the Limestone brass band.
The work on the new believed fur
mace is so far completed as TO be almost
ready for the bricklayers.
The Republicans VII hold al meeting
in upper BenwoOd this evening.
Mr.. VIM. McMasters, of Jacobsburg,
has purchased the grocery store for
merly owned by P. W. Greenwood. ald
will continue to do business at the old
stand.
Mrs. Thos. Hammond and daughter
are the guests of Mrs. Thomas Evans, of
Main street
Mrs. NJ Mayhem is spending a few
days in Centerville. o.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick has returned home
from an extended trip to Canada.
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77r5EFrINC4 REGISTER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1896
SMALL TALK
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
lily Told


lily Told.
The damaged fire stock is being re-
moved from J. Goods hat store.
The Central glass works have not
been making glass for the past few days
"A water main burst on North YORK
street yesterday, causing considerapl'
trouble for the Water Board.
john Monahan, of the Globe Tee
Company. will remodel No. 3545 jacob
street by having a new front put in and
other improvements preparatory 10 open
ing a new store.
Mrs. Albert Smaller was given a
hearing before Justice Gillespy, at the
jail, yesterday afternoon, on a charge of
adultery sworn out by her husband.
About fifteen witnesses were examined
and the evidence was very spicy.
The Wheeling Turnverein gave their
opening ball OF the season at their hall
on North Market street last night. Thq
attendance was very satisfactory and
the affair was enjoyable throughout.
Prof. Chas. Killmeyer furnished thd
dancing music.
The La Belle FSp Company have
already made excavations for the new
cold roll mill, to be added to the tin mill
Everything is in readiness and the two
housens and rolls will BE set next Sun
day so as 10 prevent any possible loss
of time. The tin mill is very busy at
present.
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TO-DAY'S GAME.

This afternoon at $3.50 o'clock the
Wheeling Interstate team and The Pitts
burg National League club will play the
first Of TWO exhibition games at the ISL
and base ball park. Most OF the old
players of the home club will be in the
game. and several Wheeling men who
have be n in other leagues. 1t will be
IA game we'll worth Witnessing, and the
first opportunity this year OF seeing a
national league club here.
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1beelin9 Re9ister
ATTENTION, FALL STOCK.

We are in receipt OF an entire line ct Fall
WooIens, purchased direct by our agent
for the fine tailoring trade, at popular
prices.
The stylish cut and superior finish OF our
garments recommend themselves. ZINE
finishing "A specially. Agents Tor the per
feet fitting T. ighmie Shirts, Fred NJ. wal
ton Neckwear and the famous Bitter Knit
Wool Jackets. just received, 500 dozen
more of our celebrated double sole Maco
Yarn Half Hose, at csc pair.
c. HESS & SONS.
Fashionable TalIors and Fine Furnlshers,
1921 and 1928 Market Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-08
EXAMINATION WAIVED.

Yesterday before Justice Phillips, Ed
ward Book charged with unlawful cut
ting, waived an examination and gave
bond for Court.
r. n. Crawley, whose arrest Tuesday
evening, on a charge of obtaining money
under false pretenses was chronicled
yesterday, was released on his own
recognizance. The hearing will take
place Friday. ..e..a
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JUMPED THE TRACK.

When the B. & o. passenger train for
Pittsburg, which passes through this
city about five o'clock, reached the curve
at the stone bridge just west of the East
Wheeling tunnel, yesterday morning,
the sleeping car jumped the track. The
passengers were slightly shaken up, but
fortunately no one was injured. Those
in the sleeper were transferred to other
cars, and the sleeper was left where the
mishap occurred. Later it was placed
on the rails and sent on its journey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-08
DECISION RESERVED.

In Police Court, yesterday morning,
IN the case Of H. c. Brenneman, general
manager of the United States Baking
Company, charged with using natural
gas for Illuminating purposes, there was
a trial which lasted until nearly eleven
o'clock. The Mayor reserved his de-
cisiOn.
There were five other miscellaneous
cases. In four of them the defendants
were allowed to leave the city.
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ATTACHMENTS.

"THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK. "
Of the Man in the Iron Mask" which
will be presented at t'he Opera House
riday and Saturday evenings and Satur-
day matinee, the Buffalo Enquirer says:
"A play out of the ordinary IS the pre-
sentation of the dramatization of Dumas
famous novel, The Man in the Iron
Mask" by the company headed by Dom
aid Robertson and Miss Brandon Doug
lass. Il is a romantic tragedy and is
very we'll played. Mr.. Robertson in the
dual characters of Louis XVI. and Gas
ton, made 4 pronounced hit, and was
applauded again and again by the crowd
ed house. Miss Douglss has a most diff
cult part to play in the character of
Marie d'Ostanges, the beloved Of Castor.
but her rendition of the same was re-
markably good. She Is a very beautiful
woman and she made favor with the
audience Immediately after her first ap-
pearance on the stage"
THE PRODIGAL FATHER"
"The Prodigal Father" is coming to
The Grand Opera House for three nights,
commencing Thursday, October Sth.
Says an exchange: Freedom from vul-
garity. genuine novel specialties, de-
cidedly well-bal2nced presenting COM
pany and a clean-cut, refreshingly
breezy performance are the principal ele-
ments in the makeup of "Tha Prodigal
Father" now current at the Grand, that
render the a,trat0n deserving Of hearty
praise and should result in heavy aU-
tendance during the engagement. The
initial performance was given yesterday,
and every evidene Of delight was appar-
ent throughout the entire three acts Of
the merry farce. Like nearly all offer
ings Of its lass, "The Prodigal Father"
simply serves as theme for numerous
spsialties, but unlike many, these diver
sions are nearly all immensely funny"
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BEGINNING WITH OCTOBER 1sT
THE PRICE OF THE REGISTER
WILL BE TWO CENTS. THE SUN
DAY EDITION WILL BE FIVE
CENTS. THE REGISTER WILL BE
DELIVERED SUNDAY EXCEPTED
BY CARRIERS, IN THE CITY. FOR
TEN CENTS A WEEK. THE DAILY
AND SUNDAY EDITIONS WILL BE
DELIVERED IN THE CITY FOR
FIFTEEN CENTS A WEEK.
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WATCH STOLEN.

Yesterday morning Mrs. Albert Eos
ter attended the special granite sale al
the and 10 cent store, on Main street
The crowd was so large that it resembled
a political meeting. resulting in some I'M
known woman grabbing a ladies watch
from Mrs. Fosters hand who intended
to take it to a jeweler for the purpose
of having repairs done. The woman dis
appeared and has not as yet been appre-
hendsd By the authorities, who have been
notified.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Marriage licenses were issued yester-
day to John Staley, a native of Wash
ington county, Pa, aged 26, and Stella
VI. Hastings, a native of Washington
county, Pa, aged %; also, to John C.
McClannahan. a native of Marshall
county, and Florence i. Acers, a ma
tive of Marshall county; also, TO John
Frost Toner, a native Of Ireland. and
Nora Boyd Simpson, native OF Wheel
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Underwear
FOR MEN, WOMEN
AND CHILDREN.

Children's Wool Mixed Cndc--
wear, starting as low as DC. for small
sizes.
Better grade at &c. up.
Strictly All-Wool, lie. up.
Five cases extra weight Fleece
Lined Vests and Pants, extra quail
i,y. 25c.
Three cases Childrens Natural
Fleece Lined Union Suits, soc. quail
ity, zoe.
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THE OPHTHALMOSC0PE.

The ophthalmoscopic examination SO Is Oh
tor media of the optic nerve and retina;
and of the whole interior of the eye, and
TO reveal the presence of any pathf,oloslcal
condition that may be present; u - .s,eSor
and indicating whether glasses or medlcai
treatment is needed. o.,,I
Prof. Levitt has made lifelong, careiiui
study OF the eye and how TO correct ue
fects in vision. ..,,,
No charge is made If advice is given you
as TO whether glasses will beneilt OF NJ
Satisfaction is guaranteed in every case
Dillon, Wheat & HanCher 20.
PROF. L. LEVITT. Manager.
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Jacket Values.

Wonderful jacket value at sS.9S.
Beaver and Irish Frieze jacket at
S4S5.
Melton Jackets at $3.50.
Jackets on up 10 $3.50.
we again repeat it's one Of the
iron-ciad rules OF this store never
to urge any merchandise on a Gus
toner. The Goods AMI Prices are
what we rely on TO do re selling.
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CONE AND INVESTIGATE. and
we think the assortment and prices
will prove where its you: interest
to buy your Fan Wrap.
The sun., 1896-10-24

Above Is the picture OF another of the thou
sands Of well-known citizens whom Paine's
celery compound has made we'll.
Chief Post Office Inspector NJ. D. Wheeler of
Washington ID. c. writing TO the proprietors of
this most wonderful Of curatives, says:
- have used Paine's celery compound with
marked improvement in health. At the time
commenced using it, was very much ruin down
from overwork and was advised by n friend 10
try 1t. | began almost Immediately to improve.
and after taking thre. bottles felt well enough
to discontinue its usc. and have been permanent
" benefited. heartily recommend it to the
public"
Mr.. Wheeler has found ont what every one
should lcarn-that putting heart and soul in
ones business no longer means sticking to the
desk. counter. or workroom till the head grows
dizzy, the back aches. and neuraIglc twinges
shoot through the frame.
They are the short-siEhtca men and women
who put mp with this state OF things when the
risk is SO great and the remedy 50 easily within
their reach. As weakness. nervousness. Ian
gour and sleeplessnesS are clearly tn" result ot
low nervous nutrition. so permanent relief wall
come from rapidly building UP the wasted
nerve tissues. Patne's celery compound is the
means best calculated for this end.
laine's celery compound purIiies and rc-cn-
The sun., 1896-10-24

forces the blood in q way that no other remedy
has ever attained. There comes an immediate
clearing of the jaundiccd muddy complexion:
neuralGic and sick " headaches cease TO aflict,
and tho formerly wretched sleeper enjoys the
blessings of sound restoring sleep Given the
hearty appetite, the sound sleep and tho
pure blood. all the other needful things
that 90 to making what we call perfect health
are sure to follow.
Low spirits. constant brooding over fancied
wrongs aud imaginary sights. meancholia and
fretGulness are not treated seriously as they
deserve. They are evident faults of the tired,
nervous system aWd arc 10 he corrected by put
ting an end to the neplectful condition of those
vital paris
Don't wait for nervous prostration.
When headaches continue and that tired feel
ing keeps up. or pain is felt over the kidneys.
arouse the body from its unhealthy condition,
get rid of not only these symptoms hut of the
underlying causes. by prompt recourse TO
Phiue's celery compound. This great nerve
and brain restorcr viii not leave n vestige Of
kidney disease. rCrvOu SneSs UNI lcaltEy state Of
the liver or heart trouble.
II, way OF curing these alarming complaints
is direct and unfnilinE.
IT. replaces unhealthr tissues by new and
healthy parts and cleanses and puriies the
blood until the tired body regains the elasticity
and align spiri's that the sure accompani-
meDt OF perfect health.
The sun., 1896-10-24
BRYAN,s T0UR OF ILLINOIS.
In Springfield He Addresses 15 OOO from
tho state House Steps.


the state House Steps.
CHARLESTON. ILL.,. Oct. 23.-William J. Bry-
ans struggle for Illinois began early this morn
ing under lowering skies and in an atmosphere
that chilled to the bone. His first speech of the
Illinois campaign was made in Danville.
1t was $3.50 o'clock when Mr.. Bryan arrived
there, but town and country side had turned
out to meet him. and about 5000 people were
gathered in the Court House square. where the
speaking took place. The enthusiasm broke
forth again several times during his remarks.
Mr.. Bryan quoted his old Congress colleague.
Joseph f. Cannon. n resident OF Danville. in
reference to free coinage. Taking up a speech
made in the House OF Representatives by Mr..
Cannon in 1873. Mr. Bryan gave some extracts
from 1t to show that Mr.. Cannon asked, eigh.
teen years ago. for what the Democratic party
wants now.
mons speech in which he said. with reference
to the free coinage 0f 81 liver. that he would
rather MAKE m IhG S wnae ws tbs noM
OF the road between the camping ground and
the journeys end Mr.. Bryan made this COM
1--WE are going to give Mr.. Cannon an oppor-
tunity to 20 to the Journeys end and not camp
reached. There Mr.. Bryan was cordially well
coined by auout 5000 PERSONS. During the
sSeae2 from ,Ss oacony % Of the Court House.
- DECATUR Oct; :3mit was raining .Ian ~, when Mr..
Bryan reached Charleston. BESIDE the car was
q big decorated platform. and when Mr.. and
Mrs. Bryan stepped upon 1t The structure began
TO move up the street. 1t was n big wagon COW
cred with boards. Four thousand people heard
SPRINGFiELD, Oct. 23.-Mr. Bryan's presence
here for an hour this afternoon was made the
occasion for great demonstration In his honor.
Nine excursion trains brought crowds OF vis-
itors and a number Of political organizations.
The local supporters OF the Chicago ticket and
those from neighhoring communities made
holiday of the affair.
All along the line OF march over which Mr..
Bryan was escorted By many ORGANIZATIONS,
mounted and on foot. numbering 1000 persons,
he and his wife were cheered. Fifteen thousand
people heard Mr.. Bryan from the steps OF tho
Court House When he had finished there lie
WAS taken to tho state House and made another
speech to mn audience equally large.
PEORIA. Oct. 23.-Three speeches were made
Peoria. There were 5000 people at Petersburg.
about {. 900 ut Havana and 700 at Pekin.
In his speech before 10000 persons in the
Tabernacle tonight Mr.. Bryan said:
IL want to say this. that condemn the dis
turharce offered at Mr.. Carlisle's meeting
In CovinEton as much as condemn the
disturbance offered at silver meeting.
Let each individual remember that no
disgrace can be heaped by him upon another
person. A man cannot be disgraced by another.
He must disgrace himself II disgrace comes.
And those who attempt to offer indignity TO
another injure themselves far more than they
do the object of their attack"
The sun., 1896-10-24
A BIG APPLE FOR M'KINLEY.
Said to Have Been tho BIGGest Ono in Van
Vert County. Ohio.

CANTON, O., Oct. 23.-Maior Mckinley spoke
five times to-day to calling delegations Tho
callers represented four States. and as diversi-
fed interests as any other five parties Of call
lers that came to Canton this season.
Before the darkness of the morning hours had
been scattered delegation from Now Castle,
Ind, and the country round 1t was In the city.
At $3.50 the visitors were escorted to the Nc
Kin)ey home The spokesman was w. II. elliott
of New Castle.
The Hoosiers were here for all they could
get. They made an attack on the Major, for his
autographs. and he was forced TO yield TO
number OF them. Next he was asked to be the
central figure In II photograph which was taken
and the picture was made. His com pensation
came, however. when several Of the party came anne
up personally ana 3 assured our him dhat they hea
the honor OF the country was at stake.
Following the Indiana party came band
on the road twenty-four consecutive hours.
and arrived at the Mckinley home unexpected-
.y AND when te 'ib Renabcan esnddats spoEe
them he showed considerable warmth. TIE
Kansas narty vas composed OF emnl2yees ~ ,yo OF
and the delegation started from Emporia. Kan.
ii. b. Morris President OF the Fin noria Railway
the party. Several editors with the party de-
clared with much emphasis that the Sunfower
state was safe for Mckinley and Hobart by at
The third delegation OF visitors was from the
Keystone state. Il was COMPOSED OF dslega- n..a
tors Of tho States Poor and Charities, The
Convention had Just closed at Pittsburgh and
the callers embraced the opportunity to DO
honor @a TO she The sneaRer for the Visitors
Ohio sent the fourth deleoation. It was
from Van Vert county, which borders on In
diana. The delegation was composed largely
OF farmers II had in II many former , psmo. nafor
Mckinley what they once were and how they
Intended to vote this year. The largest apple
that could be found n that whole county was was
SO that while the Major does not have fresh
strawberries and Jersey cream tonight he can
think OF the people who brought i: This dele, 81
Candidate on the State Republican ticket;
II was reserved for the last company OF r call
ers TO leave the best gift OF the day. Ihey
were from Armstrong county. Pa.
The present was u fine bevelled edge mirror;
the product OF a plate glass factory in that
county. This delegation came In three Sec
lions and there were $500 in the party:
Preparations are under way for cal AL from rom
In a body at the Mckinley homAson Wednes-
day.
The sun., 1896-10-24
WHAT TIE STArIsr THINKS.
Most Persons Who Have Anything TO Lose,
Says Lloyd. Are for NC KInley.


says Lloyd Are for Mckinley.
CHICAGO. Oct. o3.--Thomas Lloyd, edtor-in-
chief OF tho London Statist, who 10 making
tour OF tho United States to study the political
condi ions, to-day cablcd to his newspaper the
following:
Several politicians from the South and West
are now In Chicago. which. at first sight, gives
the impression that there is more difference of
political opinion here than in New York, but in
reality find that the people of Chicago, at
least all of them who have anything to lose.
are supporters of Mckinley. Mr.. Hanna,
who Is the organizer OF the Republican
party. speaks very confidently. He says
he is certain of carrying Illinois. Michigan, and
Indiana. and he has strong hopes OF winning
several Southern and Western States. On the
other hand Mr. Bryan's committee speak with
equal confidence. They do not expect as large a
majority as Mr.. Hanna says he is sure Of but
they profess to ho convinced that they will win.
The main doubt OF those who speak imphrtiaily
1t is believed that the rise In wheat and
cotton, as well as the active campaign that las
been conducted for some months. has convinced
a great many farmers. And great numbers OF
the working classes promise 20 vote for Me;
Kinley. but many with whom J have discussed
The subject fear that n large proportion OF the
workngmen promise their employers one thing
and will vote quite differently when the day
"it is noteworthy that Of all the newspapers
BRTyb BRYAN. but ought to add that that 1p a pconsdera.
bio number or individual Journalists with
whom l have spoken are supporters of
TO form correct opinion in the clash OF arGu-
ment and assertion, but 1t seems certain that IN
Chicago. just as in New York, those who have
anything TO lose are for sound money. So
cialism, anarchy, and the threat to pack
Glasses quite as much as free silver.
But they are two-edged. They attract
large, proportion OF laborers. while they unite
CAPITALISTS. tOr instance. | hear OF southern
planters who shrink from supporting the Re-
pubiGHns, but viii vote for Bryan, and tho in
tend 10 give holiday on election day TO their
eolored la6orers, sure that they will vote for
The sun., 1896-10-24

nut one Out or "a Favors Free Silver
Nebraska University Opposed.

Nebraska Univernity Opposed.
At recent meeting Of the Presidents OF the
alumni associations Of the city q committee
was appointed to get reports from all the coll
leges and universities of the country as to how
the members Of the faculty and the students at
each stood with reference to the financial plank
OF the Chicago platform, and also to learn. as
far as possible. tho sentiment Of the community
in which the college is located.
Requests for these reports were addressed to
the Presidents of the colleges or TO somo lead
ing member of tho faculty.
This committee held meeting at Dclmonieo's
last night, and announced that definite reports
had been received from thirty-four colleges.
or these the faculty and students OF only one
favor free silver.
Tho University OF Nebraska at Lincoln. the
home Of w. J. Bryan. sent a report that five of
tho faculty favored the Chicago financial plank,
while lfty-six opposed 1t. -Four hundred OF tho
students opposed It, while 325 favored 1t.
The Southwestern Baptist College at Bolivar.
Mo-, has faculty OF seven. all of whom favor
the silver plank, as do 40 students. Only two
students oppose the plank. The report says that
The sun., 1896-10-24
Illness Among tho Armenian Refugees.

There are about 800 Armenian refugees on
Ellis Island seek ing admission into the United
States. and unless they can furnish $500 bonds
each they will be deportcd. They have about
So each. Mrs Fessenden, the representative of
the Women's Christian Temperance Union OF
Boston. which wants to take 100 of them and
distribute them through Massachusetts. re-
turned 10 Boston yesterday To try and secure
bonds
There was some excitement at the island yes
terday caused by the illness Of one 0f the Ar
menian women. IL WAS At first supposed that
she was suffering from typhus fever, but later
II was ascertained that it WINS typhoid; She was
sent the health boat WadswOrth to the island
10 transfer all the ArmcEians 10 Quarantine II
necessary.
The sun., 1896-10-24
Now Yorker. Accused In wlnsted or Fraud.

wINsTEp, Conn, Oct. 23.-Franklin ID. and
Edwin c. Thompson. brothers and real estate
dealers with an Office in New YORK city, were
arrested here this morning on n bench warrant
issued by Judge Ralph Wheeler of New Lon
don. one OF the Superior Court Judges of tho
State. charging them with conspiracy 10 de-
fraud William +. Byrd and wife, Catherine, Of
Brooklyn of 81 900.
They were arraigned in the Superior Court
here this afternoon ana they pleaded not guilty
and were placed under Sa5Oo bonds each.
which were furnished by Edwin NJ. Platt. u
member of the firm of Bach ~ Plat. local
grain dealers.