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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
ARBITRATION.
Negotiations Between Great Britain
And the United States Progressing
Amicably---The Venezuelan Contro'
VerSy.

London, July 1.-THE Marquis OF SAL
iscbury laid before the House o. Lords
to-day papers on the subject OF ar6itTa-
ton. His LordShip stated that the
negotiations between the United States
and Great Britain were not complete,
but they were advancing amicably. On
the smaller question OF Venezuela, re-
garding which the Untted States had
assumed a friendly protection, difficult
ties arose out of the fact shat VeneZue-
las claim placed two thirds of tine COL
ony Of British Gniana subject TO arbi-
tration The first thing necessary was
TO ascertain the real facts regarding the
controversy from the history Of Vene-
zuela. When thai had been fully as
certained by a commission in which
both countries had confidence, ne felt
that the diplomatic questions which
would follow would nJG be very diff
cult of adjustment, but even # they
should be these difficulties would be
overcome by arbitration. 1t ha.. been
Impossible TO move faster, owing TO
the absence OF q full krlo Wedge OF the
facts in the case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
FOUND HIS BODY,
And Lying Close Beside 1t. Wrapped in an
Old Coat, was His Fiddle, His Life Com

panion.
Special TO the Register.
Grafton, w. Va, July Thames w.
Knots, while at work on his farm near
Knottsville, was attracted by an I'M
pleasant odon re proceeded to investi-
gate the cause OF the bad odor. 1t was
found near a rock cliff, and locking over
a projecting rock from above, he saw
on the ground just under It's edge the
badly decayed remains Of man. Closer
investigation reveald that the remains
were those of VIM. Mcdaniel, an old and
well-known but eccentric character ia
miliarly known as "Fddling Bill" as
everywhere he was accompanied by hts
violin. lie has played for country
dances for many years and has been
making his home in Grafton for years.
He has been missing for month and II
is presumed from the decayed condition
in which the body was found that he
has been dead that length of time. Just
how the old man came to his death is
not known. Close by and under the pro-
iecting rock was found the old mans
ever present companion, the fiddle, care
fully wrapped in an old coat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18

The date Of the coming gigantic
Bryan ratification meeting cannot as
yet be definitely announced, owing to
rho absence Of Manager Fe.nler, OF the
Grand Opera House, from the city, and
the present uncertainty as to when Gen.
A. ]. Warner, of Marietta, will be dis
engaged, but arrangements for the
event are steadily going forward, and 1t
is certain that there will be a genuine
outpouring of the spirit
The local Democratic authorities,
headed by Treasurer Handlan, of the
Democratic State Committee, and the
membership Of the County Executive
Committee. are ira correspondence with
leading Demo Gratis in the ne.ghboring
counties. and the indications are that
there will be a large attendance Cl
Democrats from Hancock, Brooke, Mar
shall. Weszel, Tyler and Marion coun-
ties. as well as very respectable dele
eaJ,ions from Belmont county. lntima-
lions have already been received IRON
New Cumberland, Wellsburg, MOUNDS
Vile McMechen, Cameron, Manning
ton. New Martinsville and SistersVlile
that delegations will come from those
towns. as we'll as from all the inter-
vening stations, while the interior Oh
Ohio county, from as far as West Lib
ertv and Potomac, will also be well rep
resented.
With a big turnout by the local
Democracy, there is an assurance Oh a
big meeting, and as there will be oPher
addresses in addition to that by Gen.
Warner, the local campaign on behalf
of the popular cause will be given a
good impetus.
AS soon as Manager Feinler can be
heard from the date Of the meeting Will
be announced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
SMALL TALK.

Repairs and repainting are going
on at the postoffice.
The Sheriff's clerical force are
making out tax bills.
Repairs are being made to the street
railway tack on Ohio street.
South Market street, below Tween
ty-frst, is almost ready for the brick
layers.
The foundation for the new addi-
ton to the "Olde City Booke Store" Is
completed.
Yesterday morning was quite cool.
The mercury at the steel bridge got as
low as fifty.
The Thomas Hughes Company gave
power of attorney to Robert NJ.
Browne yesterday.
About forty people departed yes
terday on the first B. & o. Atlantic CITY
excursion of the season.
The new Feeny building is rapidly
nearing completion. 1t will be very
handsome business structure.
Some very handsome polished
stones are being placed in the front Of
the new Store & Thomas building.
Piles are being driven about the
north abutments of the Panhandle
bridges across the mouth of the creek.
Carpenters are at work on the new
residence being erected by Mr.. c. A.
Robinson, at Ohio and South Broad
way.
The rapid rise in the river, yester-
day. compelled a suspension of opera
tons by the government dredge boat
Oswego, at the bar at the mouth Of the
creek.
The immense mass of drift piled
against the B. G o. bridge at the tun-
mel. by the late flood in the creek, has
been burned.
There were three cases in Police
Court. Yesterday morning, two charged
with disorderly conduct and one with
abusing an officer. Fines were impos-
ed all around.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
MbeeIin9 Register
WHEELING PARK.

The finest pleasure resort In the ONO var
lev will be open every day during summer.
Every Sunday (rain or shlnel Concert by
the Opera House Orchestra at $3.50 p. M.
should it rain. the Concert will be given AT
the Casino.
Refreshments, Ice Cream and Meals
served to- order at any time.
shady Walks, Flower Beds and Green
Lawns.
The Park Casino and Terrace.
Trains will leave on the Wheeling ana
Elm Grove Railroad every hour.
Round trip 25c, including admission TO
the Park.
ing. etc, can be made by calling on or ad-
dressing A. Rolf. No. 33 Fifteenth street,
the Park or Elm Grove Motor once, ana
for Bowling Parties, telephone Park Aeie-
phone Nos. 6i1-4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
OHIO RIVER RAILROAD.

On and after Monday, July goth, Par
lor Cars will be run between Parkers-
burg and Pittsburg as scheduled below
Leave Parkers5urg CT train No. 4 $40
D. m. Eastern time.
Arrive Pittsburg on train No. 2fS $40
p. m, Central time.
Leave Pittsburg on train No. 207 $40
a. m, Central time.
Arrive Parkersburg on train No. 8
$3.50 p. m, Eastern time.
JNO. J. ARCHER.
A. G.. p. A.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
M'KINLEY GOING TO CLEVELAND.

Canton, Ohio, July 17.-Maior and
Mrs. Mckinley will leave for Cleveland
next Monday, whsre they will be the
guests of Hon. NJ. A. Hanna. Major
Mckinley will make short talk on the
opening of the Cleveland centennial GER
emonies, he having been made honorary
President Of the Centennial Commission,
willie Governor Of Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
HUNTING HIS BROTHER
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, July John
Orndoff arrived here to-day from Har-
vey, Pa, in search Of his brother, j. B.
Orndoff, who left home some time ago
and is supposed 10 be demented. Moth
ing had been seen of him here, and Mr..
Orndoff left for points down the river
to continue his search
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
GENERAL WATTS CONFIDENT.
He Says He will Have Over Five Hundred
and Fifty Votes in the Coming Conyen-

and Fifty Votes in the Coming Conven-
ton.
General c. C. Watts, the Democratic
candidate for the nomination for Gov
ernor, left the city last evening for
Clarksburg, where he will address the
Bryan ratification meeting this even
ing.
IN conversation with a reporter for
the Register yesterday, General Watts
said he had made very complete can
vas of Ohio county and this end of the
State generally, and he felt confident
he would have IN the neighborhood CT
five hundred ard fifty to five hundred
and seventy votes in the State Conven-
tion. AS four hundred and twenty-four
will nominate, it will be seen that the
General is pretty well out of the woods.
and that his nomination is assured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
WINDOW MEMS DEMANDS.
Want Last Years Wage Reduction Re
stored-WiIl Not Make Any Concessions.

stored-Win Not Make Any Concessions
Pittsburg, Pa, July 17.-At the Ma
tional Window G.aaswoTksns' AsSocia-
ton convention to-day the repor, OF
the wage committee was presented 1t
demands a restoration o, The reduced
2215 per cent. made in the wages last
year az The coming annual convention
with the manufacturers and not make
any concessions.
Another resolution favorably consid-
cred by the committee was adopted by
the convention. 1t recommends vnat
only six boxes of double strength glass
be allowed TO be set out by the manufac-
turer sinstead of ten, as has heretofore
been done
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
FOURTH DELEGATE DISTRICT.

Special to the Register.
Weston, w. Va, July 1.-THE Re
publican convention Of the Fourth del
egate district, held at Cowen yesterday,
nominated for House of Delegates, Hen
~ F. Hughes, of Lewis county. and Dr..
T. J. Elliott, of Webster county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
JUST RECEIVED.

Another lot OF those elegant All ooi
5000 Trouserings. Having just increased
our capacity weare prepared to make up
at short notice. - eeoSS
Fashionable Tailors and Gents furnlsh-
ers, 1921 and 1928 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
Anything YOU WANT

in furniture is in our stock. Our long
study of furniture wants has made us
thoroughly acquainted with the sub
ject. We are equally familiar with
what the leading manufacturers of the
country are doing. Armed with this
double knowledge, and possessing spe-
cial advantages for obtaining stock, we
can offer our customers exceptional OPP
portunitieS both in goods and prices.
Time and wear are the best tests in the
value OF furniture. Art, beauty, cor
rect styles, money-saving prices, all are
here.
FRIEND & SON.
l4eolklc 1888 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18

YOU should wear our celebrated bal
brigcan Underwear, soc, 15c and Sl,oo
each, and zoe Half Hose. They are super
icr to all others. Coiored shirts' eAtr"
sizes, 60 body, 10 neck. e.,,,e
1921 and 1928 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
TOMBSTONE NOMINATED.

Special 10 the Register.
Sutton, w. Va, Juy 17.-Hon A. NJ
Poundstbne was yesterday nominated
for judge of this circuit by the the Re-
Dublicans.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
THE COMING RATIFICATION.
The Great Meeting viii Probably be
Held in the Grand Opera House.

Overflow Addresses Outside will be
Arranged For-Great Interest In
the Neighboring Counties, and a
Large Attendance Assured From
the Panhandle, Marion and Tyler,
as Well as from Over the River.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
Wrappers Saturday.


They b S. This
lined
or WrGppeS 59cr worth $100
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
ParaSOl Sale Extraordinary.

Saturday You your any fancy
marked price We have beautiful assortment cOme early and get
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
Shirt Waists Saturday.

% and S15O Orar Dimity Shirt Waists
collars thirty styles select from Your choice, csc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
Dress Skirts Saturday.

VIII Saturday Black Figured Mohair Skirt,
p S2gS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
Hosiery Saturday.

double heel stitch
OF plain; he pric q
received
~ M ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-18
Stone & THOMAS.
TEMPTING PRICES SATURDAY.
To double our business, a bargain feast to
delight close buyers. Prices that will have
the desired effect for the consumer Give
our ad your careful attention to day.
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

One special 10, elegant new styles Awool Figured Novelties
MoLairs tSc yard
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-10
FEDERATION OF WOMEN.
Benefits of the sisterhood Movement In
the United States.

Benefits of the Sisterhood Movement In
the United States.
One of the greatest benefits of the
| whole system of woman's clubs seems
likely to result from the new movement
for federation. Already have the yari-
Gus club gatherings drawn women
from all sections of the country to-
gether in something quite distinct
from the old-fashioned temperance and
other conventions. In these the women
appeared meekly upon the seats pre-
pared for them, at hours prepared for
them, and listened to speakers rarely of
their own sex, who came all prepared
to speak one way. There never was any
argument or opening for discussion.
No matter how the poor little feminine
heart might boil over with question or
indignation, it was to no purpose and
brought her to no conclusion. But the
woman who comes to meet other SIS
ters of state or national federation
comes as a representative of a group
of earnest women and is expected not
always to appear on the list of speakers,
else of these there would be no end; but
she is expected in the open discussion to
say what she has to say modestly,
courteously, sincerely and in a parlia-
mentary manner, having no fear that
her opinion will not be met in the same
spirit. She brings her offering and she
takes away greater gifts in return.
There is probably no factor which has
been more largely instrumental in
smoothing away the sectional irrita-
ton left from the civil war than this
mingling and commingling of the
northern and southern women. Said
one to me, showing how radically
woman's ideas may change: 81 have
been brought up TO believe that hospi-
tality- existed only among my own peo-
pie in the south. I received an object
lessen during my late visit to the north,
for in Boston l was entertained, and
not only I, but entirely uninterested
visitors to the federation, in the same
spirit and by the same cordial devices
that I had heretofore supposed never
crossed into Yankee land.
81 have seen the spirit of understand.
ing, of appreciation and sisterhood in
creasing day by day. I have heard its
ingenious expression of surprise in the
first revelation to a woman of her form
ct HdTtO"HeSS. nave Deeh III 1eHneSSee,
in the bayou lands. in Florida, in Mis-
sissippi and South Carolina,th recipient
Of its generous fruition. We are all
surprised to find that there never has
been any real reason why we should
thank the Lord that we were not born
in some other less favored land; for
when brought together intelligently
with common purpose we are all. as
dear old lady expressed it, own folks
And now the southern woman well
comes new ideas from her northern sis
tiers graciously, often, however. mold
ing them with her graceful hand to her
own needs until they are almost I'M
-ecOgniza BILE. Ladies' Homo Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-10
PITH AND POINT.


She-I see they have now sWom-
ans Dictionary Do you suppose that
differs from any other2" He-Prob-
ably has more words in it."-Yonkers
Craftsman.
-"Bixby has given up learning to
play chess" Too much for his mental
caiiber?' NO, he hurt his jaw trying
to pronounce the names of the leading
players. "-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
I'D like TO ask one thing said the
cross boarder. What is it, please ?''
asked the landlady. How do you get
this steak cooked so hard without even
getting it hot?"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
II am plain man. said BIoughly,
"and I believe in being practical /
love you, and want you to be my wife,
'Well," replied the fair one, show
much are you worth ?''-Philadel
North American.
you are over 40; why don't you
marry?' Because I do not care to
marry an elderly woman. while young
girl would be foolish to marry me, and
I do not care to marry a foolish girl
Fliegende Blaetter.
"A Martyr to the Cause.-"Your
teacher tells me you were not at school
yesterday. Now, young man, you know
what you are going to get" Bob firm
ly)-'T do. pop; and I'm willing to be
licked any day for circus parade like
that''-Life
Time to Quit. -"Do you think
your daughter has good time,
Grumpley?" IF she has no better
time while she is humping that old
piano than have, you better present
your bill, professor, and qS:t."--De-
troit Free Press.
Misunderstood Her Meaning
Algy-'Miss Cutting evidently thinks
Cholly and I are fast friends" Horace
How do you know?" AIgy-''Why.
last night when she saw US come in
the room together she said: Two souls
with but single thought How full
of sentiment she brooklyn Life.
well" said the sarcastic man, as he
walked out of the theater between acts.
I'm ever so much obliged to that girl
who sits in front of me. I don't know
but I'll tell her So" "You mean the
one with the frightfully big hat?"
''Yes." 81 don't see what you're obliged
to her for.'' For not raising her par
asol Detroit Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-10
e to copy her writing. It was a for.

me to copy her writing. It was for
gerry"
As if suddenly electrified, Louis
srrang from the straw with the i'm
pulse of vengeance IN his soul. But as he
looked at the poor dying wretch who
was of the same blood as his, compass
sion conquered anger, and, STOPPING
down, he kissed him and whispered:
81 forgive"
1t was only in time. The excitement
had exhausted the little strength OF
the moribund soldier, who sank down
in his wretched bed, closing his life
with penitence and confession. Like
dreaming man, Louis left this WalhaIIs
of misery, where the heroes changed
their shouts for Vaterland and La
Patrie to dying groans and shrieks OF
agony. No one took much account OF
those helpless men, and thus Louis
emerged from the place unnoticed, an6
mixed with others who were prisoners
like himself. wounded and hors de com
bat, awaiting the outcome of events
which they could no longer influence
If all had such heavy grief at hear
as he had, Heaven help themi
More than year had passed wheI
Mime. Dupuis and her daughter re
turned TO Paris to find their homG
wrecked during the rule of the com
mune, and at last to put themselves il
communication with their own coun
trymen. They had heard from Henri
Constant, in reply to their inquiry, tha'
Louis had joined the army, but tht
disorders of the year had prevented
any further communication with him
Il regret, ladies'" said Henri Con
slant, that we have no news of LIE
moline. He was missing after GRAY
elotte, and 1 fear that he must have
been left upon the field of battle"
AS Hortense heard the words tina
doomed her life, the color left her cheel
and she would have swooned to tht
floor, had she not been caughf in the
arms of Louis, who entered that mo
ment.
"Ah, Louis" she said, where have
you been and why is it that you have
kept silent so long a timer"
Dearest" he whispered, it is a Sc
cret of the dead. NJ. Constant" he
went on, Il have been a double pris
oner, held by illness and the enemy
have exceeded my leave, am afraid
bet l won't ask for another until an
married. Spare Moments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-10
"ATwEEN THE LIGHTS"

When twilight stealing softly down
The far-oR eastern hills
fingers in shadows cool and brown
Beside the woodland riIIs
Before the evening lamp is lit
In the pleasant cleaning hoEzz,
"A witehing spell-I love il well
Ensnares me with its power.
I gaze with yearning heart afar.
Through the deep and tender bIl1e
And the first pure limpid even star
Seems lamp TO light me through,
Beyond the curtain which hath hid
Long from my eager eyes
The peariy streams with silver CLEANS.
And the hills OF Paradise.
And catch glimpse of the shining feet
That walk the Heavenly way
Is IL fancy alone that the golden street
can plainly see to-day?
And my IovedFones. clad in snowy robes.
On the Masters errands sent,
Who TO and fro with glad steps go?
To my heart it brings content
Thank God for life with its busy hours
OF earnest hopeful toll:
Thank Him who gives these varied pow
ers-
This world with fruitful soil.
But oh. how sweet the even song
At the clossFE the weary day.
When In tru N prayer each numbering
May be ped Wy laid away.
Thank God Ter the hopes that grid our
hearts q
With courage and love and faith;
Courage to meet eartt's keenest darts
And 10 conquer the grim foe, Death
Faith, IN patience and love, to wait
TIL, after this earthly night
In Paradise for our longing eyes.
Our Faith shall be lost in sight"
Meta Z. Ii. Thorne, in Banner of Gold.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-10
A MIXED-UP FAMILY.
The Complicated Result of Marrying
Among Relations.

The Complicated Result of Marrying
Among Relations.
\ queer family relationship is the re-
suit of a marriage ceremony that was
recently performed by New York
alderman. When the couple appeared
at the city hall, Lena Ernest, who is
40, stout and bashful, leaned upon the
thin and unmuscular arm of Norris
Stahl, 66, wrinkled, stopped and snowy
haired. The old man nervously eX-
planned that matrimony was the OBJ
ject of their visit.
You see," he told the alderman, ''we
live in Jersey City, and we have decided
to get married-for the children's sakt,
not ours, you know. It's a little bit
mixed, isn't it, Lena?'
Lena nodded and braced herself to
speak. Said she: II am a widow, and
Morris Stahrs former wife was my
brothers daughter. Morris and I have
agreed to get married, so that may be-
come a mother to my niece's children.
I'VE find it difficult to decide what our
relationship to the children will be-"
The woman went on: my brothers
daughter is my niece; to her children
become grandaunt and stepmother.
Being stepdaughters they become step
sisters to me"
Right her the alderman looked en-
viously at a bottle of lavender salts
that Lena held in her hand. Lena paid
no attention to the glance, but pro-
ceeded:
''And their father on marrying me
becomes their brother-in-law. Now,
figure it. as they are aunts to their
brother-in-law's (their fathers chill
drcn). they also become their own
aunts."
At this point Lena brought the Law
cnder salts into play, to her infinite re-
lief.
''If you carry the relationship any
further" calculated the alderman,
you might say the children's stepfather
and stepmother also become their
grandfather and grandmother, or uncles
to their second cousins on the mothers
and fathers side, three times removed
or both, give it up.'-N. Y. Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-12-10
Humminr-Rlrd.s UmbroI1a.

i writer tells this remarkable story
about a humTning bird: I'm front of
n window where l worked last summer
was a butternut tree. \ hun1ming bird
built her nest on limb that grew near
the window, and we had an opportunity
to watch her closely. In fact, We could
look right into the nest. One day, when
there was a heavy shower coming up,
we thought we would see if she COW
cred her young during the rain. Well,
when the first drops fell, she came and
took in her bill one of two or three
large leaves growing close by, and laid
this leaf over the nest SO as to complete
ly cover it; then she few away On
examining the leaf we found a hole in
if, and in the side of the nest was
small stick that the leaf was fastened 10,
or hooked upon. After the storm was
over the old bird came back and un-
hooked the leaf. and tbs nest was per-
fcctly dry."-American Sportsman.