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New-York tribune., 1896-02-06

The Peoples Common Sense Medical
!, Adviser, in plain English, or Medicine
1 Siinplihed, by R.V. Pierce. NJ. d., Chief
1 Consulting Physician to the Invalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo,
n. V, 1908 pages, illustrated. $50, 600
copies sold at 81. so. Now sent, paper
| bound, ABSOLUTELY FREE on receipt
| of 81 one-cent stamps TO pay for mail
ing only. Address the Author as above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
Struck A GUSHER
A Big Oil Well Brought In at Cole
rain.
The Barnsdall Natural Gas Go.
Well, on the L. M Bracken Farm,
Came in at Midnight Tuesday
Night, and Put 100 Barrels in the
Tanks the First Twelve Hours.

Local oil circles wore a distinct air Of
excitement. yesterday, and this was
particularly apparent among those who
are directly interested in the Colerain
field.
For few days back people who keep
teb on the field have been watching the
we'll being put down by T. n. Barns
dali and the Natural Gas Company of
West Virginia, on the L. NJ Bracken
farm. believing that it was liable to
turn out well, although it was well east
of the original holes put down in this
field. Tuesday night the drill was on
top of the Berea grit, with good indi-
cations, and as the sand was penetrated
the outlook became bitter and better. AT
midnight, Tuesday night, after the drill
had been put at at least half through
the sand, the we'll broke loose, and be-
gan throwing oil at a very lively man
ner. Connections with tanks were
made as soon as possible. and at noon
Yesterday the well had tanked 120 bar
rels. or at the rate of 250 barrels a day.
The well was rated as a 300-barreler by
the first reports from the field, but this
is high. and the owners think it will
settle down to something like 100 bar
rels as soon as the first rush is over.
This well is far and away the best
thing yet struck in this field. 1t is
about l 800 feet southeast OF the origin
al Colerain we'll. on the road TO Mar
tins Ferry. and is about four miles
west OF the upper part of Martins Fer
~. II opens up a considerable stretch
of what is now thought TO be excellent
oil territory, and may mark the begin
ming of big things in that part OF Bel
mont. The rush for leases set in act
lively Yesterday. and number OF new
holes will likely be started in a short
time. Some OF the more enthusiastic
people interested in this vicinity are
talking of a second Sistersville held,
and predict big boom for Martins
Ferry as a result, but it may be well TO
remember that one swallow does not
make a summer. The outlook IS good
Of course: but the wells of the immedl-
ate future will have to settle the mat
IT definitely.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
KEEP TO THE FACTS.

The newspaper which. on the day fol-
lowing the first publication of the re-
port of the special Council Committee
TO investigate into the affairs of the
Gas Board, so fully endorsed the find
ing, now thinks the recommendation
made by City Solicitor Boyce TO Coun--
Gil, Tuesday night, confirms the papers
suggestion made at the time" of the
report, that it would be we'll TO with
hold judgment The suggestion made
by that paper at the time" was that
the city had been robbed" il covered
everybody connected with the manage
ment of the gas works. indiscriminate-
ly. in its accusation it said it used the
term robbed advisedly. and intimated
that the coal contractor had divided ill
gotten gains with somebody which
meant everybody in the absence OF par
ticularization. 1t didn't suggest any
thing about anybody Withholding
judgment" until after the Register had
taken that stand. and had showed up
the exceedingly small spirit in which
the alleged Investigation had been
conceived and carried out The news
paper which was glad of the results OF
the investigation which claimed en-
tire credit for il and its results. and
which threw mud at everybody cover
ed by the shotgun discharge of the dark
lantern committee. ought to stop at
tempts to falsify the record. Ii de-
ceives no one. and isn't even funny.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

Something over q month ago a West
e'" '-'''' " a. 'SS'''' ''' Overcoming
'ne competition OF Hnsi'Sn ana herman
oiaoefs ON an oruer OF I-'V'o tons OF
steel rams 20 De USED IN chile. Now
the Ne" ORR iimeS cans a''en'lon 10
ano'ne' S''i'''r l'nSa'uon- LONDON
In'en'lou' d Wen known hnsllSn teen
nl'aI journal III " Ieau'ns article SAYS
annie Of he s'~6rs fors'rT so .,, yS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

inst. it may be noted. shows that $130S
is the price of English ra's free on
board at Barrow
Now let us see what is the price of
the Illinois Steel Companys rails to
buyers in this country, the price at the
company's works. The Iron Ages re-
port of the 4th inst. from Chicago says:
Rails and Track Supplies-The demand
for steel rails is active FOR this season of
the year. Quite a run Of l.00O-ton orders
is reported Quotations are as follows:
Steel rails. SO upward. according TO guam
ti,y"
Everybody familiar with the recent
history Of the steel rail industry knows
that the price has been fixed for a long
time past by the combination, lin which
the Carnegie Steel Company and the
Illinois Steel Company are the leading
manufacturers and that the price Tor
several months has been sos at Eastern
works and $50 at Chicago. Eastern
rails are delivered at tide water for
S2S.75. These are the prices which rail
road companies in this country have to
pay. 1t is maintained by combination
agreement, and is much higher. proper
tiona,oly. than the prices If other SINH
lar products which are determined by
ordinary competition. Fo- example.
tAe rIice Of steel billets at Piusburg
works is only SIPS. and the cost of
manufacturing rails only slightly OK
cseds the cost Of producing 3tIcts If
one Of the two leading con,e.ns IN the
Steel Rail Combination has sold 10000
tons Japan. the sale must have been
madeata price below the English price.
The report says it was 81 :. as against
the English bid Of s2S .OS ana the home
price of 500 for similar rails from the
same mill.
In the face Of these facts and figures
it will require considerable gall ON the
part Of the steel rail combination and
their organs to keep up their howl for
protection against the foreign rail MAX
er in the home market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
SISTERSVILLE.

Sistersville W. Va, March 11.-Mrs.
James r. Frame left on the morning
train for Ravenswood to spend a few
days with her sister. Mrs. George W.
Kotzebue.
Miss Cole, of Marietta. is the guest Of
Miss Hanna. Of the South Side.
c. R. Deuel. left this morning for Chill
icothe. O., where he will remain a few
days looking after his interests in that
section.
The most interesting contest given
by Rowan's Athletic Club last night.
was the boxing match between "Cy-
clone" Sweeney. of BenwoOd. and Dick
Wilson. of this city, and resulted in
Sweeney's being knocked out in the
second round.
The following are registered at the
Wells this evening: T. c. Weeks. Gin
cinnati; " W. Butler, Toledo: Geo c..
Weber Cincinnati: c. Gibbs Carter. W
Ruan, and l.. " Inland. Pittsburg.
A number of the sporting element
from the surrounding cities were here
10 witness the cooking main last night
between Pittsburg and Sistersvile
birds. The fight was for $500 a side and
a side bet of 500 on each fight. Sisters
vile won six out of the nine pittings.
Or. Z. p. Lowther. a prominent ply
stefan Of New Martinsville. was in the
city this morning on business.
j. B. Mckee, of Wheeling. a promi-
nent young business man of that city
was here Yesterday and was the guest
of Mr. O. b. Ramey.
Capt. B. T. Bowers of New Martins
vile. was in the city this morning on
legal business.
The regular weekly meeting of the
B. P. o. E. will be held in Broadwater's
hall this evening.
Miss Miller, the vocalist who will as
sist Mrs Baxter in an entertainment to
be given soon. arrived in the city last
evening.
Miss Estelle Cole. Of Marietta. is the
guest of Miss Minnie Hanna at Mr.. J..
o. Hindman's.
Rev T. w Norton was down from
WittenS yesterday calling on friends.
Mrs. J. X. Nelson. of Marietta. is Wis
iting her sisters. Mrs. Thomas Chest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
DIED..

ACKERA1ANN-On Wednesday, March
T. 1896. at 300 a. m. Clemens Ackermaun.
aged 81 years and i days.
Funeral Friday morning from his late
residence az S:l5 o'clock. Mass al s.. Al
phonsus Church az $50 O'Clock. Friends
of the family are invited 10 attend. In
torment at Nj. Calvary cemetery. No
flowers.
BELI-On Wednesday morning. March
11tn. lSe6 a $50 O'Clock. VI. ". Bell, in the
70th year of his age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
DRIEHORST-Tuesd March 10. 1896,
a lu.31 O. clock p. m. Charles ". DriehOrst,
aged 43 years. months and Is days.
Funeral from his late residence, Twenty
ninth street toll house, Caldwelrs run.
Thursday. March =. az o'clock p. m.
Interment at Mt Zion cemetery. Friends
are invited to attend.
KONIG-On Tuesday. March 10. 1896. al
9o5 a. m. Mary a. daughter OF Henry !;
and Johanna KONG, aged 10 years, II
months and 10 days
Funeral from the residence OF her pa
rents. No. Q Fifth street. Thursday after
noon al o'clock. Friends OF the family
are invited toattend. InJerment at Nj.
Wood cemetery.
WINGERTER-Tues evening, March
10Th. 1896. at I'D O'Clock. Hannah. wife OF
Fred 2. Wingerter, in the 4Ith year Of her
age.
Funeral from the family residence, No.
2i20 Chapline street. Friday morning al 9
o'clock. Services a. s.. Alphonsus Church
a $3.50 o'clock Interment at NJ Calvary
cemetery. Friends of the family invited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
LIE wEArHER-

This remarkable snow is not likely 20
do anything but good unless it should
go OF with a rush, I'm which event dis
astrous foods would be the result.
I'm the meantime March is keeping
mp its record as the most disagreeable
month Of the year. Up to date it mas
been throughout the country a success
sion Of floods and billiards.. Extremes
oftemperatures have followed fast upon
each other.
This. however. is but the parting sa-
lutte of winter. The meteorological
sharps promise MS nothing in the way
of weather until the latter end Of the
month. when the vernal equinox err
rives Meanwhile il behooves people
70 take uncommonly good care Of them
selves.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

A decision of considerable importance
to newspaper publishers and the public
has been rendered by Judge Wallace Of
the L. s. Court Of Appeals in the case
of Albert voight. Of Chicago. versus the
Evening Post Publishing Company. Of
New York. The plainti1. an insurance
agent had obtained in the court below
a judgment for S7IOO This verdict is
confirmed by Judge Wallaces decision.
II appears that the article which gave
riset Othesuitw was obtained from sources
unfriendly to the plaintiff: also that the
defendant offered to publish a letter
of denial. but made no offer of editorial
correction or other reparation. Judge
Wallace's decision is based on Chief
Justice Wilson's Interpretation Of the
law of libel as applied to newspapers:
"a libelous publication may be inadvert-
anily admitted into the columns OF news
paper. and the editor CharCeable only with
mistake or indifference 10 the truth. but II.
WAen ADVISED or his error, he hesitates 70
ifated wrong, Of Se-t.ed and determined
nalCuity toward the party injured. which
should Dee dealt with accordingly. There
U.s. no longer room for any indulgence to-
ward the act and the party becomes a M
object FOR Exemplary punishment. All the
charities or The law give way az such
prostitution OF the public press
This statement by Chief Justice Will
son as 10 the obligations Of a newspaper
is absolutely just. It is practically i'm
possible in the management of a daily
newspaper TO entirely avoid printing
erroneous and injurious statements.
The utmost caution. prompted by hon
cradle motives. as well as self interest.
cannot furnish absolute immunity from
such unfortunate incidents. But when.
in spite of unremitting caution, such a
mistake occurs. il is the manifest duty
of the offending paper TO correct the
error and TO make the correction as
conspicuous as the erroneous matter
was made. A refusal to do this is
justly regarded as indicative of malice,
and gets little indulgence from the
courts.
And by the same rule a prompt cor
rection Of such error should tell IN the
newspaper publishers behalf to the ex-
tent at least of mitigating the amount
of damages to the sum Of the actual
damage done. Newspapers do not ask
any greater consideration than this and
in fairness they could not be accorded
less.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
rARIFr FOR ExroRrEp powR1Es

The State of New York is showing
decided jealousy in regard to those
foreign noblemen who are in the habit
of coming over here and carrying off
our heiresses. A bin before the New
York Legislature proposes to levy a tax
upon the dowries of the women who
marry foreign noblemen in that State.
OF whose dowry is paid out of the rev.
enues of property there. The tax is 10
be . per cent. of the total amount of the
dot. and the revenues thus secured are
TO be devoted to the founding Of manual
training schools for females and for the
building and maintenance Of homes for
aged and destitute women.
The calculation that the State would
realize an income Of $4,000. 900 annu-
ally from this source indicates an ex-
pectauon thar the inter-marriage Of
New York heiresses and foreign noble
men is TO be stimulated rather than re-
tarded by this act. But the actual re-
suit would simply be a rush Of foreign
noblemen for naturalization papers
whereby the ban could be removed from
their nativity and their future brides
dots preserved intact.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
Snecial to the Register

Sistersville, W. Va, March IL
There was no change in the price OF
credit balances to-day.
The territory out on Indian creek
is still the centre Of attraction. The
Weekly well was reported yesterday to
be making 80 barrels an hour and Kyle
No. l. %.
The Dan Weekly well has fallen off
until it is making about % barrels an
hour. The rapid falling off in the pro-
dcution of the Daniel Weekly is ac-
counted for by the owners having
drilled it but a short distance into the
pay and then suspended operations
rather than take chances on getting an
increased dose of salt water.
Guffey & Co. will be the next 10
drill in a we'll in this new pool. It will
be their No. 1 on the Pitts farm, loca-
ted north and west of the Kyle No. l.
II will be two weeks before they reach
the sand.
The Victor Oil and Gas Company is
still drilling at its Furbee well. but has
failed to increase its production.
In the same locality the South Penn
has started to drill two tests on the
Sechman farms. Two or three miles
northeast of the Kyle gusher, the South
Penn Oil Company has started a very
important test on the James Thompson
farm.
Near Braden Station. in the Big Flint
district the Paova Oil Company is drill
ing in the sand at its No. Gray. and
has developed light gas pressure. Oil
is expected with deeper drilling.
Drilling continues at the Kanawha
Oil Company's well, on the Mills tract,
near Pine Grove. Wetzel county, but
there is no change reported.
The we'll nthe Dye farm at Wa
verify is due in the sand to-day. and is
being watched with considerable inter
est by the oil men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12


The numerous friends of Mr.. W. ".
Whitmeyer in this city and elsewhere
throughoutthe Statewil be gladto learn
that his condition is not so serious as at
first reported from Ell Paso. Tex, where
he went some time ago TO overcome a
bronchial trouble with which he had
long been afflicted Mr. Whitmeyer
was for many years a valued member
Of the Registers stan. His honorable
and upright character and genial and
generous disposition won him host Of
warm friends in this city and elsewhere
who will unite in the hope that he will
be spared 70 them and TO West Virginia
journalism.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
BY A FALLING ELEVATOR.

Memphis, Tenn. March IA
freight elevator in the saddlery and
carriage house of W. :. Bruce & Sons.
fell sixty feet this morning by the ca
bic breaking Four men on il were in
jured. one fatally. They are: Frank
Beale, both legs broken, may die; Andy
Bowen. ankle broken; Gus ChiSm. hip
broken, sam Bell. internal injuries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
Snecial to the Register.

Parkersburg. w. Va. March Ii
Four derricks were blown down in the
Waverly field by the wind Sunday
night. The derricks belonged to
Messrs. Hoschtetter & Co., and are be-
ing rebuilt.
The most important strike in this
field is the Benson Athey well. on Big
run, which made better that 90 barrels
the first twenty-four hours, and con-
tinues at a % to 80 barrel gait This
well is located a mile and a half south
of the Reed field-owned mostly by
Eastern people. one of whom is a New
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
A GENERAL ASSIGNMENT.

Rochester. n. Y, March IA gen
eral assignment was filed this morning
by Rothschild, Baum & Stern, one Of
the largest clothing manufacturing
firms of this city. The liabilities are
estimated at 100000, largely in New
York and in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
FUNERAL NOTICE.

To All Members Of Fl. Henry T. ls N'
- Shield OF Honor:
You are requested 10 meet -.. .l q
Fl. Henry No. on Thursday. Mar.
1880 o'clock p. M. 10 attend The ...
Brother a. ". Driehorst. Fur-r -
MS late residence. toll gate. Cdilu- --.
az p. no. Members of sister .o.-
respectfully invited 10 attend. Bg q
WA T.. RIMMEL. 49,
W. G. MARLING. r. ). MA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
Index to View Advertisements
FOURTH PAGE.

AnnOuncement-JOhn RObrechC.
Shield Of Honor Funeral Nouce-Ft.
Henry Lodge.
Election Nouce-GreenwOOd Gene
,ery.
Wanted-Girl for Homework.
I.OSt-POCketbOOk.
Lists Cough Syrup-R. II. List.
For Sale-GrOCery.
TOnsiline-GOetze'S Drug Store.
FIFTH PAGE.
Grand Opera HOuse-The Tornado.
EIGHTH PAGE.
New Suitings Geo. E Stifel & Co.
Kid Gloyes-GeO. NJ. Shook & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

The stars In our new flag are in alter
nate rows Of eight and seven. But it
isn't an eight by seven flag by any
means.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
WbttIin9 Re9istfr
CHARLES Il. TANEY, General N-aager.

The REGISTER. embracing its several
editions. Is entered at the Postoffice in
Wheeling. W. Va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
THE NEXT BANKERS CONVEN-
TON.

New York. March list Louis was
to-day selected as the place for holding
the next convention of the American
Bankers Association. The convention
viii assemble September % and con-
tinue in session three days
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

When the United States Government
indorsed the bonds Of the Pacific roads
10 made mistake in not making their
stockholders personally liable FOR de-
fault. Between the losses inflicted Ivy
such lapses of Congress. as. for in
stance. the governments inability TO
recover s15O00000 from the Stanford
estate on account of the Pacific railroad
bonds. and Congresses speculative ven
lures. the taxpayer has a hard road TO
travel When the next railroads are to
be built or canals dug. and the Govern
ment shall be a party to- the specu.a-
ton. care should Do taken to provide
for a fair deal between the parties in
interest. The lesson contained in the
history Of the financing of the Pacific
roads ought to- last for the lifetime of
many succeeding generations.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
WATER FILTsRs-EwlNe BROS.

York Chinese merchant. They have
started their No on this farm one To-
cation to the southwest.
The John Davidson Oil Company, OF
Charleston. will start a we'll on the
Thompson Rowell farm, to the north
east of Athey No. l.
Buckly, Bezant & Co., of the Waverly
field, will start a well at once on the
Gus Owens farm, which joins the Athey
farm on the southwest. This has Gre
ated a stir, and the farmers as well as
the oil men are looking forward TO a
rich harvest.
No. on the c. S. Reed farm is due
in the sand to-day.
Grow No. 4 is in and shows for a good
producer, and the rig is building for
No. 5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

Winter seems after all bit inclined
TO unger in the lap Of Spring.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

Things were "whooped up for Nc
Kinley at the Republican State Con-
vention at Columbus yesterday. and
Ohio's political big four were selected
as delegates at large 10 the ST. Louis
convention instructed for Mckinley.
All Ct which was a foregOne conclusion
and in line with the favorite son craze.
Anything less would have been a death
blow 70 Mckinley in his own house.
II Mac. himself had had the selection
Of these delegates he would probably
have named a four not quite so big but
a little more trustworthy politically,
and-weu. the action Of the Columbus
convention doesn't insure McKinley's
nomination az ST. Louis by a good deal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

nut and Mrs. J. NJ. Fitzgerald, Of this
city.
F. H. McWilliams went to Washing
ton county, Ohio, to-day, to look after
his interests there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

Oil City, Pa, March 11-Credit bal
ances S1.3S; certificates, April delivery,
opened. S1.34; highest, $135; lowest.
s1.34; closed. s1.35. No sales; no clar-
ances; shipments, 73,443 barrels; runs,
81 ,220 barrels.
New York, March 11.-Petroleum,
steady; closed at S1.35 bid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NOTICE.

Wheeling, ". Va, February IS. 1896.
To the Voters OF Ohio County:
am a candidate for Sheriff. Your vote
is respectfully solicited at the Republican
primaries 10 be held on April 18th. 1896
&. i. CALDWELL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS

To SELECT DELEGATES To CHICAGO.
First District-ClarSsburg June Il.
Second '' Davis u.
Third Hinton. Il.
Fourth PIT. Pleasant Il.
STATE NOMINATING CONVENTION;
WHEELING. AUGUST II.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12

THE GOLD RESERVE.
Washington. March 1.-THE treasury
to-day lost S473,SOO in gold coin and
S25.100 in bars. leaving the true amount
of the reserve at $125.S6q.011.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-12
WHAT OTHERS WOULD Be
THE WILLIAMS Is,

Her beau was mean enough 20 slight her,
Her pet dog sought a chance 10 bite her,
These troubles tended To excite her.
Until she used "a Williams Typcwrlter.
W hich made her trials seem much lighter,
And her beau, with JOY. To hug her tighter
-fuunIuau
The Register uses and recomme1d, me
Williams.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-12-03

CANDIDATES.