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, 1896-11-11
ALLEGED FRAUD ON ADVERTISERS.

Detective, Superintendent Gillespie and
Detective. Sergeant Easily paid IL visit to 81
Delph.mount, WOOdhouse Leeds. and arrest
ed u man who has called himself civilian
Ruston, Public Examiner of Advertisements
The charge against him was one Of attempt
Ing to obtain money by false pretences from a
person in Surrey. The officers searched the
house. with the result that they found and
took possession OF three hampers full of let
ters, which show shat for some time past
huston has been in communication with
thousands OF people in all parts of the coun-
try IN reference to situations vacant or likely
to be. He seems to have inserted in one or
more of the leading Scotch papers this ad-
vertlSement: Farm Manager Wanted. Mar
tlnmas, $40 acres mixed land, Yorkshire. both
sheep aud crops. Salary 9l30. Suitable
house. Scotsman preferred Write fully
past experiences, &c, G. W. Ruston, Advsr,
tiS9ment Office. Delph.m0unt, Leeds In re-
Sponse to replies to this advertisement he
appears to have forwarded a litho9raphpd cir
cniar IN which he states that an he does bust
ness with county gentlemen, solicitors, engi-
neers, estate agents, and o. hers. he has latest
and best information fr0m al parts of the
country rs to places that become vacant, or. in
some cases, likely to become so. The circular
continues: The charges in your case for as
sistance and information would be 5s, on re-
cript of which yon might rely ON my best nt-
tention. Should yUn procure q situation
through my assistance you might send me
f2 los Messers Gillespie and Easily found
huston conducting his extensive corlsspn-
dence IN a cellar at the address mentioned;
the mass of letters of which they took posses
sion contained enclosures Of stamps and
postal orders to a considerable amount. Asked
why ne styled himself Public Examiner Of
Advertisements" RuSton said he examined
the newspapers daily. He told the police
that his real name is William Christopher
Owston. He is t~ifty,six years of age. and
his wifi" and several chiIdle ell have lived with
HIM at The above address. Prisoner was yes
tertay brought before th" magistrates and
remanded tor a week. substantial Tail being
accepted. 1t is stated prisoner formely NOV
ed in " good sphere of life, and had been
steward to two or three large estates ip
YorkS Ibid
, 1896-11-11
THE VALUE OF LAND IN LONDON
lDaiiy Telegraph, 9TH Oct.)

Yesterday, at the Westminster Palace Ho-
tel, arbitration proceedings were commenced
before Mr.. Ralph Gluten, as sole arbitrator
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
EIGHT CLUB HANDICAP.
Novel Christmas Feature in the South
Side Tournament.
Bowling all Day at Fette's Place.
Foot Ball Games and Notes.
Gossip and News About the Dia-
mond, the Ring, the Turf, and the
Gridiron.

The officers OF The South side bowling
league have arranged an attractive pro-
gramme FOR Christmas. which includes
bowling all day in The Official alleys OF the
league The feature will be the eight club
handicap. which has excited great interest
since 10 was first announced.
Two men OF approximate averages VIII
be selected from each team represented In
the South Side tournament. The se.cc-
tions will be MADE Monday by the secre-
tary. These members OF respective teams
will each bowl one game. The club teams
making the highest number OF pins viii
receive Tor a. prize q 50-pound pix. 20 200
used for a roast for the team Of the sue
cessful players. No charge will Doe made
for the use of the alleys. and the pig Will
be donated by Mr.. VIII Fctte.
Mr.. Henry Schmulbach Of the Famous
team has donated a half barrel OF beer
for tho winners; Mr.. John Roth or the
Auroras. adds a liberal supply of cheese:
Thomas Shat Of the Auroras, gives the
contributes celery and flowers.
1t wifi be a swell banquet. and 1t is an
nounced that the winning team will In
vite the captains of the other clubs in the
league, as well as the sporting editors Of
the Register, Intelligencer. ami other
papers. TIL re viii also be her prize
bowling during the day. and the members
Of the members Of the league will spend
Christmas in a very enjoyable manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
CoRBErr SIGNS ARTICLES
For FlnIsh Fight in March with T.tz
sft.lmote

VI II ilA47H Il AZ AA shaAtii 'EaNA 80
simmons
NEW YORK. December 17.-Artic'es for
a fight between James j. CorLett and
Robert Fitzsimmons wyere approved by
Corbett in Jersey city today. Dan
Stuart, the promoter Of the enterprise e1-
presses the belief that Fitzsimmons viii
sign.
The articles call for q finish fight for
a purse of $1,000. winner TO take all AS
a guarantee that Fitzsimmons and Cor
bett will be az the ring-side on the date
set for the contest. each must post 8. 800
with either Richard *. Fox or Al. Smith.
This is to go to Stuart in case either fails
to appear. Stuart agrees to post 5000 that
he will pull or the fight, the sum to be
equally divided between the two men if
he does not pull the fight off on the date
named. lie will also put $4,000 in the
hands Of either Fox or Smith thirty days
before the date set for the contest, and II
the fight does not come Of through his
failure. he will forfeit this money. $500
going to Fitzsimmons and the other 5000
to Corbett.
George Siier. Of Chicago. IS named as
referee Of the contest. The fight is set
for March II. 1891. between the hours Of Z
o'clock in the morning at 1875 at night
The place will be named on February l7th
Stuart reserves an privileges.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
DUDLEYSFORNEY.

A very pretty wedding took place ut
eight o'clock last evening mt the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Forney. on the
South Side in which the happy princi-
pals were their daughter, Miss Clara f.,
and NJ. John J. Dudley, Of steubenville,
Ohio. The ceremony was witnessed by
only the intimate friends Of the bride and
groom, and was performed by the Rev.
DR. D. a. Cunningham, pastor Of tine First
Presbyterian Church. a brief reception
followed and Mr. and Mrs. Dudley were
showered with good wishes. They depart
ed over the Pan Handle last evening for
Steubenville. where a furnished home
awaits them.
The bride is one Of the most popular
and efficient Of the corps Of teachers at
the Center district public school. The
groom is a former resident Of Wheeling,
and IS now member OF the clerical force
OF the Riverside Iron Company at it's
Steubenvlle plant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
A NEW INDUSTRY
OF Considerable Importance to BE Located
Here


An important Industry viii be added to
the number Of Wheeling's manufactures
before long. Parties interested in the pro-
ject are seeking q suitable location in the
city, and it is probable that the site where
the new plant viii Doe located viii be de-
cided upon by tonight. a few days ago
Mr. Hugo Thuemicr. general manager Of
the Rochester Tumbler Company. OF Ro-
chester, Pa. was In the city comforting
with Wheeling parties about the location
for the industry. of which he VIII bee the
manager and sole owner To viii be an
establishment for The decoration and etch-
ing of glassware. While this kind OF
work Or being done IN our city. IL Is the
intention OF Mr. Thuemler TO conduct the
business on a larger and more elaborate
scale. lie viii make a speciality Of this
kind ~ work. ard manage Il upon strictly
modern ideas. Tic is manager Of a similar
plant no Rochester Pa. and knows every
detail and phase OF the work. He IS the or
lcinutor Of n new system OF etching and
decorating OF glassware which Is said TO
excel anything ever attempted IN that
line. Mr. Trucmler will invest about SO
oo or $4,000 IN the project. The plant will
give employment 70 about eight or ten
skilled workmen and about twenty-five
girls. The glassware to be used will he
bought from local glass factories Mr.
Thuemlcr has resigned his position as
manager Of the Rochester works, and his
resignation VIII take effect the first Of
January. Tie IS expected to arrive in
Wheeling Immediately afterward to put
his plant I'm operation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
INJUNCTION DISSOLVED.
sharlsey Gains a Victory in Court on Tech
nicni GTOnnds.

SharlIey Gains Victory i'm Court on Tech
njcai Grounds.
SAN FRANCISCO. December 1.-THE
fight between Sharkey and Fitzsimmons
for possession Of the $4,000 purse was con-
cluded to-day, when Judge Sander'ou. Of
the Superior Court, dissolved the injupc-
ton restraining the Anelo-California Bank
from cashng the check COUnse! Ter
Sharkey called the attention of the court
TO the State Law forbiddirg prize fighting.
between which and a glove contes." he
rIarntained there was no difference and
he therefore argued that a case involving
the possession of a purse for prize tigh--
ing had no standing il, court. Tile .uGge
c|ncurred in this view and said he would
have terminated the proceedings earlier
had that point been called 20 his judicial
attention. The court held that under the
California statute the civil board of SUI
pervlsors had no more powcr'to legaiize
a prize Gsht than to sanction duel.
Tho whole proceeding was over Fitz-
simmons and Julian looke1 decidedly
GUM, their attorneys resigned. Sharkey
was not there to witness his triumph.
Fitzsimmons' attorney said the courts
decision ended the fight for the purse. He
admitted his client was knocked out by
the law. Neither Sharlley nor Lynch, his
hacker. presented the check for payment
to the AnClo-Ca!ifornia Bank this after
noonu. Manager Lilenthal Of the bank.
stated to an Associated Press reporter that
he would decline TO cash the check pend
ing the disposition eff several writs Of gar
nishment against the amount Of the purse.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
sKIPPED WITH THE BANK.

Early yesterday morning an interest
ing game of crap" which was in pro-
F-resS in p well-1,rovr saloon on Water
street between Eleventh and Twelfth
streets, WAS concluded with very
exciting finale. The table was sur
rounded by an eager lot OF crap play
ers. During the most exciting
stage of the game, both the bank and
banker suddenly disappeared An up
roar ensued. but neither the money nor
the proprietor Of the game could be
found. He had not only left the place,
but has disappeared from the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

HOLIDAY RATES.

For the Christmas and New Yea
HOLIDAYS the Ohio River Railroad
company viii have excursion ticket
on sale at all ticket Offices 90 all point
on it's line at one fare for the rount
trip. Tickets on sale DC mber oath
25th and 31st. 1895, and January LIST
1897. good to return until January 4th,
1897. inclusive
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Tt was given out last night by friends Of
Klieves that the new chief. when formally
elected will make but few changes. For
FL auce. it is said that both Butler and
Frohne. of the Eighth ward engine COM
panv will remain. and people are named
an various other houses who will stay UNI
der the new administration. This deter
mination to retain old and experienced
men win distinctly meet with popular an
nroval The public has always looked
with marked disfavor upon any attempt to
run the fire department as an individual
machine. or for purely political purposes.
Democrats have remained i'm the depart
mont under Republican chiefs and Repub-
roans under Democratic chiefs, and that
&c a good way to have ii. It VIII be re-
called that two years ago. when the pres
ont council came in, there was an effort
the fire committee to select mon to fill
,.oc9rcies over the head Of the chief and
A. was promptly sat down upon AID it was
NOT azain attempted Mr.. Klieves is an
obled and experienced man. All he has
~ 40 10 at once fan into the high estima-
ZION Of the public is to keep able and ex
rerienced men on guard over the real
estate Of the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
CHARLES T. ELIEIES
dominated By the Republican Caucus
For Fire Chief.

The Selection Made In the Cham
Der of the Second Branch of Coun-
Gil, Last Evening All the Re-
publican Members Present-Six
Candidates Voted for on the First
Ballot, and Four on the Second.
The General News Of the Contest.
Sketch Of Mr.. Kievis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

charles 2 Klieves, the nominee for
chief who will be formally elected next
,T,rasday evening. is native Of the Fifth
ward where ne was born January l3. 1916.
Tie was educated in the public school Of
that ward. and did his first work at the
ol5 virginia rolling mill. Later he learned
me carpenter trade, and still later became
a skilled engineer. He became a volunteer
fireman in 1859 running with the Guards,
and remained with this company until the
r.-lnuing Of the war. when he Unlisted in
the sixth Infantry. and served three
wears. on his return he again entered the
ire department. and was one Of the en-
eineers of the FIRST steamer brought to
Wheeling. dividing honors in that regard
with Postmaster Barrett, Of Benwoot. lie
became a member of the paid department,
and served until six years ago. Mr..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
PASSENGERS sWINDLED.

Yesterday morning. on B. & o. train
No ;. three sharpers swindled n farmer
passenger out Of a ten dollar bin by the
short change racket. and yesterday after
noon the performance was repeated on No.
Il. another farmer losing ten dollars. The
three crooks got off at Moundsville.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Champagnes, always in stock. Rom
merry See. e. IT, s.ummS Extra Dry, Mon
tehelIn. Cooks Imperial, Great Western
and Gold seal Z. WELTY q co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

A gift that viii be appreciated: A
Krakauer or Ludwig Piano. For sale
by
F.W. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Klieves is a skilled machinist as well as
er gineer. and ten years or so ago took
leading part in setting up the machinery
for the addition to the Aetna-Standard
mill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Best quality Of Silver Knives. Forks
end Spoons for q Xmas present. at
JOHN FRIEDEL q co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

We arc Offering special inducements
on several well known makes Of pianos
Come in and see them.
+. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Oprn lace ior's silver Naitham Watches
II Jewel $500 az ~. B.. HHman a Co.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR GEN
TLEEIEN

Ladies surprise Your husbands and sons
by ordering "a fancy silk or " Ooi Nost. "A
pair Of nice Trousers or Overroat We have
their measure and are prepared TO mako
up ON short notice.
The newest and latest Gents Furnishing
Coods AT L. HISS g. SONS.
Fashionable Tailors aud Gents iurnishers,
1921 and 1928 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
THE LEADER.

Cold. Gold FILLED and silver Chain
f.raceie.s ut II. T.. Hillman Cos.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

See our leather goods. Nothing like
them in town.
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Tip to the ladies that the Bazaar,
1903 Market street. has a complete line
Of Holiday Bargains in all depart
ments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

s5c for Mems and boys Fine White
shirts at Mctadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

A good secondhand Piano for $9S.
NlLLIGAN. NILKIN q co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

H. Z. HiiInaan Co. have the stock OF Sill
ycr Novelties Price away down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

We have Diamond and Ruby, Emer-
aid. Sapphire. Turquoise and Opal rings
that are all of the highest class Of goods
and prices low.
DILLON. WHEAT G HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Buy a piano with a good reputation.
The Krakauer piano is such.
T. ". BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Cut glass whiskey jugs, wine and
sherry decanters at
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

As regards the voting IT was under
stood. after the session was over, that
CIator got the Third ward solid five
votes. and two ont of the Fourth, on the
first ballot. and that on the second he got
one from the South Side and two more
from up town. KHeves carried the entire
South Side vote with but one or two ex-
ceptious and got the rest Of his strength
from up town McC'yment had the ISL
and solid. and got his two remaining votes
from the First ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Diamond Charm Brnccicts marked down
and low az II. j.. Hillman A Co.'S
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Musical Boxes marked down at II. =.
Hiiiman 4 Cos
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

A FINE SELECTION
of music boxes at Houses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

e5c for Christmas Tics, Rows and Scarf
ri MCfaddcn's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

An unprecedented offer-a fine sec
ond hand Piano for sos.
MILLIGAN, WILKIN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Try n bottle Of our Fine Wines for your
Christmas Dinner. Tor sale by all tho
trade. - EAt1 ~.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Doll Carriages, the best in the city,
Csc and up.
THE BON TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

German Manufacturing Co. silver Combs
only SOC II. 4. hiLLMAN co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Gloria Umbrellas, steel rods, with cover
and tnssel csc ~ NcFadden's
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

A fne assortment OF music rolls from
soc upwards.
T. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Tr- our fine old Dougherty and Gibson,
Pure Rive WHISTLES. Y. WELTY IS co
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Talking about low prices in Holiday
Goods. the Bazaar, 11O3 Market street,
leads them all
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18
A RIG FAILURE.

One Of the largest establishments in
New York made ar assignment for the
benefit of their creditors. their assets
amounting to about $4,000. This en-
tire stock was shipped to Wheeling to
be turned into money The large build
ing. No. 1884 Main street corner Of
alley next to Stone e Thomas has been
rented for this great sale, which will
commence Friday, December 18th, at
s a. m Every article, consisting Of
mems. boys and children's clothing,
furnishing goods and hats, must he sold
inside of ten days. There is a rare
chance for the people of Wheeling and
surrounding towns to buy clothing at
about half their regular price.
Mems suits. worth from $500 to $500,
will be sold for $2.95.
Fine boys suits, any size, at $1.25.
Wool pants, all cOlOrs, S5c.
Heavy Jeans pants 4Sc.
Boys K zee pants Tic and 25c, and all
other goods IN proportion, as every
hing must be sold before December
2Sth.
Remember the place, 1884 Main
street, next to Stone & Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Medaliions az hol. value.
THE BON TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Fine Wines, just received from Califor-
mia. ,JohaHnishcr., shablcf, Hauicrne 81
ToIsay a.. NElgi Il co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

Go to II. p. Hnman Co. for Ladies' and
Gents Gold Watches.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

New Silver mounted ebony combs,
brushes and mirrors.
DILLON. WHEAT & HANCHER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

The finest and prettiest dolls at low
est prices.
THE BON TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

While the Congress was in session the
"Third House" met IN one OF lie COM
rnittee rooms. with most Of the candidates
for fire chief two or three county officers
elect. several newspaper men. city officials
and attornies I'm attendance. imprisoned
addresses were delivered by several
among them one by an attorney VINO
gave very correct imitation of Mr.. 7.
IT. carvin campaign speech. for which
ne was promptly fined fifty dollars and
costs 10y Justice of the peace. who was
present. There was a good deal of fun
during the session while the verdict in
the Council chamber was being made up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
HOLIDAY EXCURSIONS VIA
WHEELING & LAKE ERIE RAIL
WAY.
Conforming to ifs past custom, the
Wheeling &. Lake Erie Railway will
sell local Excursion Tickets from all
stations. and through Excursion Tick
cts over principal connecting lines.
Excursion Tickets viii also be sold by
connecting lines to points on and via
the Wheeling g. Lake Erie Railway.
See agents Wheeling q Lake Erie Pail
way for full information concerning
dates of sale and return limits, or adj
dress
JAMES NJ. HALL.
General Passenger Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

A splendid line of music boxes rang
ing from soc. upwards.
F. w. BANNER CO.
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Gold Plate Bracelets 90c.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-18

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