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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1896-11-19
A FORGER AT LARGE.
Daily Argus of Friday, Nov. 13.

The National Bank of this city
was subjected to a forgery yester-
day, to the amount of $1,000. A
young man entered the bank and
filled out a draft on "R. M.
johnson, Asheville'' for the above
amount and signed it Richard
johnson. He presented it to Mr..
Norwood, who declined to cash it
without a solvent endorsement.
The young man asked if Best &
Thompson's endorsement would
be satisfactory and Mr.. Norwood
said it would; whereupon the
young man went off with the
draft in the direction of Best &
Thompson's store and soon re-
turned with their name on the
back of the draft.
Mr.. Norwood was acquainted
with Mr.. Best's handwriting, and
asked the young man who wrote
the endorsement and the latter
promptly replied that Mr.. Thomp-
son wrote it. Mr.. Norwood then
cashed the draft; but being not al
together satisfied, he sent the
draft down to Messrs. Best &
Thompson for verifcation, and
those gentlemen both pronounced
the endorsement forgery.
In the meantime Richard John
son, for he was the ,forger, son of
the late r. M. johnson, formerly
of this city, got in company
with his cousin D. A. johnson,
and together they hired a
horse and buggy from Capt. j
w. Lambs stables, under the
pretense of going out bird hunting,
and made a rapid trip through the
country for Princeton, where
Richard took the outgoing freight
train for the West and D. A. re-
turned to this city. The flight of
Richard was soon learned of by
the police and kilograms were sent
ahead for his arrest. He was cap
tured last night at Clayton, but
the bungling policeman who made
the arrest let his prisoner escape
into the darkness and he is still at
large.
The Republicans Lose 81.
Washington, Nov. 11.-So far
as the lower house of congress is
concerned it was not so glorious
a Republican victory after all.
Full returns from all the States
show that the Democrats have
made congressional gains as fol-
lows; California 1, Colorado 2,
Delaware 1, Idaho 1, Illinois l.,
Indiana 3. Kansas 1, Kentucky 1 (,
Michigan 1, Missouri 6, Nebras
ka 2, Ohio 4. Pennsylvania l i,
Tennessees 2, Utah 1 Wasning~
ton 1. Total 80. The Populist
have.gained votes in: Califor>
MIA 2. Illinois 2, Indiana /, Kan
sas 4, Michigan 1, Missouri l.,
Montana 1, North Carolina 3,
and Washington 1. Total 19
The Republicans have gained 3
congressman in Maryland, 1 in
Virginia, i in New York, and l
in Louisiana. Total 6. The net
Democratic gain of votes, there
fore, in the next congress is %,
the net Populist gain Is, and the
Republican loss 81. Utah's rep
resentative adds one more to the
total mum ber. but two gold Dem>
ocrats were elected, and the net
gain to the silver meu, therefore.
combining both Democrats and
Populists is 36, One of the Res
publicans elected in New York
is James j. Belden, an indepen-
dent, who defeated the regular
party nominee, but who is withal
as staunch Republican as ever
lived.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1896-11-19
Corron.

With careful rotation of
crops and liberal fertilizations,
cotton lands will improve. The
application of a proper ferti-
hzer containing sufficient Pot
ash often makes the difference
between a profitable crop and
failure. Use fertilizersacontain-
ing not less than 3 to AZ
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1896-11-19

Wilmington Star: Game birds
are plentiful this year. A Will
mington sportsman says that al
ready more partridges have been
killed around the city than were
bagged the whole of last season.
Washington Messenger: We
received news over the phone
to<day of the sad death Of Mrs.
M. E. Bullock, wife of DIR. w. l.
Bullock, of Pantego, which oc>
Cured this morning at 10 O'Clock
at her home. The funeral will
take place from the Baptist
church tomorrow afternoon at
1 o'clock in Pantego. We ex-
tend sympathy to the bereaved
husband and children.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1896-11-19

Blood is Life and upon the purity and
vitality of the blood depends the health
of the whole system. Experience proves
Hoods Sarsaparilla to be the be blood
purifier.
Hoods Pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1896-11-19
Actual Potash.

kainit is a complete specific
against crust"
All about Potash-the results Of its use by actual ex
pertinent on the best farms in the United States-s
told IN little book which we publish and will gladly
mail free TO any farmer in America who will write for it.
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
90 Nassau ST., New York.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1896-11-19

Mr.. r. G.. Maxwell, of Out
laws Bridge, State Senator elect
from this district, was in the city
last Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
- scRNE AT THE ALTAR.

HOpiton lace. half a yard IN width, eX-
tending from each side Of the front
dinner was served on the car, General
and Mrs. Ha rrison being joined by
Lieutenant and Ms John f. Parker,
General Tracy, and Mr. and Mrs. Johh
Wanamaker. who accompanied the
bridal party as far as Philadelphia.
THE BRIDE.
Mrs. Harrison. who is small but
very graceful woman. rather dark COM
DlexiOn and Of q very bright and al
tractive appearance. is related 20 zen
eral Harrison through his late Wlle'
who was her aunt She was born at
Princeton. Pa. where most of her
Younger life was spent, and where she
became acquainted with her first hus-
hand. Walter Z. Dimmick, member OF a
wealthy Pennsylvania family, but who
died within few months after their
marriage. After the death Of her first
husband she lived with her mother and
her father. and Mrs. Lords father, Dr..
Scott. until her mothers death in 1880.
when she came to New York CITY TO llVe
with her sister, Mrs. John +. Parker.
She spent some considerable time at the
White House during General Harrl-
sons administration and was a great
favorite with her aunt, the late Mrs.
Harrison.
GENERAL HARRISON.
General Benjamin Harrison was born
in North Bend. o.. in August, 1888, and
is i'm his siXty-third year. He is
grandson Of w. II. Harrison, eighth
President of the United States. After
graduating from l3W school in 1888,
he was married in Indianapolis to the
late Mrs Harrison. In 1860 ne was
elected official reporter OF the Supreme
Court of Indiana. Tn 1862 he raised
regiment. the Seventeenth Indiana,
went into the field as colonel and served
i'm a number of important engagements
with distinction. He was brevetted
brigadier- general before the close Of the
war. On his return to indianapolis at
the close Of the war. he was reelected
official court reporter One year later
he returned to the practice Of law and
i'm 1876. when the regular nominee with
drew shortly before the election, the
nomination was forced upon General
Harrison for the GOvernorship, who
was defeated by narrow majority
I'm 1880 he was elected to the United
States Senate from Indiana and served
one term. and in 1883 he was elected
President of the United States.
Mrs. Dimmick received many valu-
able presents. The principal gift from
General Harrison to Mrs. Dimmick is
a necklace made Of seven rows Of pearls
The necklace is So inches long and has
diamond clasps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
WAS ON HIS FEET.
Flynn BIushed When the Judge Told Him
to stand Up.

Flynn Flushed When the Judge Told Him
to stand Up.
New York. April 6.-JOhn J. Flynn,
the manager OF the big wooden ele-
plant at C0ney Island, was the inno-
cent cause of merriment in the SUI
preme Court before Justice Van Wyck.
Flynn attended i'm supplementary pro-
ceedings. He is only 4 feet 6 inches
tall. He was leaning against the rail
ing waiting to be sworn and was part
ly concealed from Justice Van Wyck's
view.
Where is the person to be sworn
asked his honor
Here he is" said Lawyer Burns,
pointing to Flynn.
Justice Van Wyck looked in the di-
rectiOn of Mr.. Flynn, and, astOnished
at the disreSpect shown the court by
sitting down, as he supposed, ordered
him 10 stand up.
Mr.. Flynn stood on tiptoe and looked
appealiugly at his counsel.
"He is standing. your honor said
Mr., Burns. A ripple of laughter pass
ed around. Justice Van Wyck said
oh. and administered the oath, then
a general laugh followed. Mr.. Flynn
blushed like school girl as he left
court in company with his counsel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

New York. April 6-The World this
morning says: A long cipher dispatch
from Carlos Garcia, son of Gen. Calixto
Garcia, the leader Of the Bermuda eX-
petition to Cuba, has been received by
NJ. Stern in this city. The dispatch
was written at ManzanillO, about SO
miles west Of Santiago, on April 2, and
says that the men and the heavy artil-
lery were landed from Bermuda in a
bay between Bahia Honda and Muriel,
which is about fifty miles west Of Ha-
vana. in a straight line. There was no
interference. The two HOtchkiss guns
and the six other heavy pieces of artil-
Iery were taken off, with the ammuni-
ton fer them The ship, with the re-
naming arms and ammunition, was
sent to Santiago. 1t went around the
Bahama channel.
The los men in the expedition were
landed on the morning of March %
The made march of 40 miles inland,
where they were met by Gen. Maceo,
thus carrying out the plan TO the letter
1t was decided that an attack should
be made upon Pinar del Rio, which is
the largest town and a Spanish strong
hold. BacGO and Garcia with 5000
men. swept down upon Pinar del Rio
early on the morning of March % and
it was a complete surprise. The Span
ish troops numbered about 5000. and
they were thrown into a state Of panic
by the onslaught The use of the heavy
artillery which Garcia had brought ad-
ded 10 their terror. The message says
CONSERVATION reigned and the Span
ish troops were thrown in wild disor-
der. Officers could not form their men.
We captured two pieces" of heavy ar
tillery, LOO Mausser rifles. 100000
cartridges, $500 swords end stores. We
burned 500 houses. sparing those o.
the weak. The Spanish lost $50 killed
and 200 wounded. The Cuban loss was
$50 killed and wounded"
After this victory, which = one Of the
most important that the Cubans have
won. inasmuch as it will be almost i'm
possible for the Spaniards to find q
shelter for the troops in the interior
during the rainy season, Gen. Garcia
took 500 men on horseback and started
Eastward making the hardest possible
marches.
Carlos Garcia says that they had not
the slightest difficulty in passing the
trocha, which is a line of Spanish troops
and they went swiftly to the eastern
part Of the island Many volunteers
joined them. When they arrived near
Santiago they found that the Bermuda
had landed her ammunition in bayou
a few miles east of Santiago. The ship
arrived on the night of March IS, but
the landing was not made until the fol-
lowing morning. The were Is beat
loads of rifles, cartridges and swords.
Gen. Garcia has gone to the eastern
end Of the island because that is his
old home and the people living there
are his loyal friends. Jose Gomez, Gen.
Gomez's brother, is with him. Gen.
Garcia will do nothing for a month but
organize an army of volunteers which
will number $4,000 men and a regular
force of 10000 men.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

and draped over the hips, forming a
coat effect. The sleeves were long ana
full tapering to the arm below the ell
bow and ending in a fall OF lace at the
wrist. Around the neck there was
plush collar OF palest blue velvet, over
which was entwined a robe of magni-
ficent pearls. fastened with a diamond
clasp, the gift Of the bridegroom. She
carried a large bouquet of lily-of-the
valley The bonnet worn by the bride
was a dainty French creation cOmpos-
ed OF lace and blue velvet, with a white
aigrette held in place by jewel pins.
The groom wore a well made Prince Al
bert coat, worn closely buttoned, with
trousers Of dark grey. White gloves,
and a white silk four-in-hand tie COM
pleted the bridegroom's attire. He
wore a bOutOnniere of lily-of-the-val-
ley. General Tracy. who was attired
in conventional afternoon style, wore
a buttOnhole Of lily-Of-the-valley and
white viOlets, and the ushers wore
white violets Mrs. John f. Parker,
the brides sister, carried an exquisite
bouquet of catalaya orchids.
General and Mrs Harrison left the
residence Of Mr.. and Mrs PinchOt at
Z o'clock, and were driven to the Des-
brosses street ferry, driving directly
on board the Pennsylvania ferryboat,
which left Immediately for the depot
where the bridal couple entered the pri-
vate car of President Frank Thomson,
which was attached to the regular train
leaving for Indianapolis at 1850. I'M
mediately after the train pulled out,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

New York, April 6.-The marriage Of
Mrs. Mary Lord Dimmick to General
Benjamin Harrison was solemnized at
ST. Thomas Church. this afternoon, at
$50. Dr. Wesley Brown, rector, OH
ciated at the ceremony.
The marriage took place in the pres
ence of twenty relatives and select
friends Of the bride and groom and was
"a very private affair. The flowers used
-lilacs and ascension uhes-were ar
ranged i'm exquisite taste. and the chan
eel looked pretty and effective. Mrs.
Dimmick arranged an the details re-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
BENWOOD

While clearing the show window I'm
Van keureu's confectionery store early
Iav morning. John Farmer had
both wrists broken by falling from the
.r-.aider ON which me as standing.
through the window.
r James Manhood. of NoundsviTle
vas u the ci.y visiting friends yester-
Mrs. d. 81 y. Stevens. of Maine the
N.. known temperance lecturer. win
n The city ON Thursday next A
meeting viii be held iu the
church at two o'clock in the
uao1. Lu the evening Mrs Stevens
deliver free lecture I'm c0unec-
.n H..a the lecture am excellent mu-
and literary programme viii be
Mrs. Stevens has been State
en % Inc W. q. IT. u. i'm Maine
pas. nineteen years. and was
o ha Ladies' Board of Man
at the Worlds Fair and has
'n.. reputation as worker I'M AN
r..rms
r ana Mrs. W. r. Rumble. of the
were the guests of Mrs A.. A.
.-- sunday
work OF continuing the Stag
rom -la crossing below The Ohio
.... station rO the Wheeling Steel aud
Works. viii have been started by
OF this week. This viii
continuous dump from the
o lo the lower works.
e White who was held mp and
Robbed .. fr..ar r,I1.,. a.nf . .ff,..r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
NOISES BUSINESS ACADEMY,

Schaefer g Driehorst Building. Main
street, corner Alley IL. A Practical Busi-
ness Training School. where a young manis
taught exactly as il he were in a big bust
ness house. Every branch Is thoroughly
practical and useful.
The Training received will make you val
liable to any business house in this country.
Business men. parents and young men are
invited to call and see for themselves the
methods used.
Morning, afternoon and evening sessions.
deDQpsde
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

erts. Roberts started on a prospecting
tour into Death Valley some time ago,
but from that day until the present no
trace of him has been found, and it is
feared that he persisted in the desert.
Expeditions TO seek tabled riches OF
Death Valley start out annually. This
great expanse Of arid land, lying in the
Panamint Mountains in the southeast
ern part of Inyio county, is about 400
feet below the level, and except for a
few springs along the mountain sides,
is destitute of water.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
KENTUCKY AND CARLISLE.
The Democracy Said to Favor the secre-
tary's Nomination.


Louisville, Ky, April 6.-The Cour-
ier-Journal says editorially OF the let
ter of Secretary Carlisle:
THE position which Mr. carlisle
takes is one in accord with the dignity
of the Office OF President and with the
duties OF the Office of the secretary OF
the treasury. He declines to partlcl-
pate in a contest for a nomination,
holding that the matter of first moment
is the declaration of the party's prln-
ciples. He desires the Endorsement Oh
his services by his State, and though
he does not say so in as many WORDS
il his State shall present his name 10
the national convention, OF satlsfac-
tory platform, he will undoubtedly ac-
cept the responsibility.
Kentucky is ready. 1t needs no cam
paign to bring Kentucky to Carlisle. Let
the convention be called-the sooner
the better-and the State which TOOK
the lead for an honest tariff will take
the lead for an honest currency
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07

vention were instructed to vote for del
egates TO the national convention who
favored that idea. Whenever the issue
was made the conventions expressed
themselves in favor of sending a solid
silver delegation to Chicago regardless
of the choices Of Congressional dis
tricts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
MRS. HARRIS SCHOOL
For YOUNG LADIES AND CHILDREN.
1916 Market st., wheeling, W. Va

AoAC 4AaAtNNN 'esf ~ W q"
Fifth annual session begins MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER, 1G, 1898. This school offers
a complete aud thorough education in PRAC-
TICAL ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS. ENGLISH CLAs-
sICs, LATIN aud MODERN LANGUAGES and
ELoCUTIoN Special advantages offered
graduates from Public Schools and others
who desire to pursue higher branches OF
study. Methods and course OF instruction
compare favorably with the best seminaries
in the country. BOYS receivedin the Primary
and Intermediate Departments. For clrcu-
ars or interview, apply to
MRS. M. STEVENS HART
au2Sh Principal. Wheeling, w. V
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
GEN. harrison MARRIED.
The Long Looked For Wedding Of the
Ez-PreSident

And Mrs. Mary Lord Dimmick,
Takes Place at st. Thomas's
Church-The Church Was Hand
somely Decorated Under Mrs.
Dimrlick's Directions, and Pre-
sented a Beautiful Appearance.
The Brides Gown-Descripticn Of
the Event.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
FREE SILVER IN MISSOURI.

st. Louis, No. April 6-The free sill
yer men Of one hundred or more town
ships and counties of Missouri held
conventions Saturday. In almost every
instance free coinage at 16 to l was in
dOrsed. and delegates to the State con-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
LOST IN DEATH VALLEY.

Fresno. Cal, April 6-Another
life has been sacrificed to the
determination among miners and
prospectors to unearth the
hidden treasures of Death Valley.
The last victim is d. X. Rob-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
FATALLY BURNED.

A Mother and Child Met with an Awful
Accident Near Huntington.
Special 10 the Register.
Huntington, w. Va. April 6.-Mrs.
Will Dolan was fatally and her little
babe seriously burned at her home in
this county this morning Her clothing
caught from fireplace while nursing
her little one and she at once ran into
the yard dropping her babe upon the
ground. She leaped into cistern,
where she was a few minutes later res
cued by her husband. She was found
to be burned internally and died a few
hours later The babe is still alive.
Mrs. Dolan was well known in this sec
tiOn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
THE MICMHN.

No. l4OX MARKET SHEET.
New and elegantly furnished, where the
thirsty can quench their thirst and be served
with the finest Imported and Domestic
Liquors. Up-to-date Imported and Domestic
Cigars and Cigarettes. Merchants Lunch
Rooms mp stairs; cold lunch, with hot coffee.
everything served quick and neat. Notes
side entrance on Fourteenth street. Wigwam
Restaurant 5. BRUBAKER, Prop
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR PAVING
DROPOSALS FOR SEWER PIPE

Sealed proposals will be received at ne
office OF the Board Of Public Works OF th'
civ of Wheeling. until y o'clock noon
Monday. April 70. 1896 for furnishing sewer
-ire diirinq the year 1896. Specifications
ran he seen az the Office Of The board
The successful bidder viii De required g
give bond. with two or more sureIies, 20 ~
s7nrroyed by the board. in the sum or one
rbousand 81 COO Dollars. The board re
eerves The right 20 reject any or an DOS
Proposals 10 be marked proposals ioi
Sewer Pipe. s.e t,,,rfi. Works
13osv W. IT. HORNISH Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
PROPOSALS FOR CURLING.

scaled proposals viii DE received at ths
1870 he board Of Public Works Of ms
City Of Wheeling ggii s p 9elosk noon on
Mohd3yw Apr r. With S d i2E hE specca ca?
Guy u, bs SER az the Office of the board.
'ig III eircessfuI BIDDER. or bidders. VIII -
,.a,,ired no furnish bond IN the sum Of one
I1-y4u.,-sr5 III 00O Dollars. with two or more
Ino9sait, ~ he approved By the board.
SUI P5TToSin 95; 10 be marked Proposals for
Curhinz. 81 ~, r,,brfc Work.
ap2ey W. H.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
AID FOR CUBANS.

The Bermuda Had No Difficulty in
Making a landlng---The 1913 Men
We're Landed and After March Of
40 Miles Joined Gen. MaceO--HOw
the Insurgents Surprised and Cap
tured Pinar Del Rio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
THE BRIDES GOWN

Mrs. Dimmicks wedding gown, which
was Of pearl gray. grosgrain and SILK
was made by Nine. Benoit-MaJhle.
The skirt was plain with a short tram
falling from the waist in full, soft go
diets. A Louis XVI. coat opening IN
front. over q fun vest Of white chlHon;,
with bread reyers, draped with rare old
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
OTTO WALDEN,
EGG DYES.

OTTO WALDEN,
~ LOCK AND GUNSMIrH.
Hanger OF Electric aud other Bells Com
plete Electric Bell Sets. Repairer OF bicy-
Giles, scales. safes, lawn mowers. fly fans
braces, speaking tubes. &c. Models for
patents. Scissors. knives and razors ground.
Storersom and shop. No. 1902 Market
street, Wheeling, W. Va. ap3ev
Fergus County argus., 1896-12-31
How It Loosed 70 Hs~

How It Looked 70 Hfun.
Husband-Did the new cook ask for
references?
Wife-No.
Husband-She must be a green hand
in the busness.-Town Topjcs.
Fergus County argus., 1896-12-31
ODD AND UNUSUAL.

The northern hemisphere is nearer 70
the sun on December 2l than ON june
2l, but it is turned from the sun in D.
cember and toward it in June.
Five years ago, Mrs. katherine q.
Reed. of Sisterville. w. Va, was a Door
widow. her only possession being 4
farm considered worthless. Oil wus
Unexpectedly found upon il, the fiow
was immense. and she has lust died.
worth over 81 .ooo. 900.
An umbrella covered with a trans
parent material has been invented in
England. enabling the holder to see
where he is going when he holds il be-
fore his face.
a species of frog in Borneo has very
long toes, and these are webbed to the
tip 1t can leap from a high tree, spread
its toes. and is thus supplied with four
little parachutes. which enable il to
easily descend. For this reason it il
called 'the flying frog"
In the manufacture of knives the di-
vision of labor has been carried to such
an extent that one knife is handled by
20 different artisans from the moment
the blade is forged until the instrument
is finished and ready for the market.
Lewiston, Me-. has a woman who is
not afraid of a mouse. Her eat took
such liberties with the neighbors'
coops that she was forced to
lock it in a woodshed. The mistress is q
business woman. and, finding a mouse
in her Office, she captured it and took il
home to the cat.