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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
AN ALLEY C BELLE.

Last night about half-past nine
o'clock Officer Walker found May Mar
tin, one of the bellies of Alley c, doing
the skirt dance with wild abandon in
that somewhat notorious thoroughfare.
When demonstrated with, May, who
was gloriously drunk. was abusive. and
was hauled to the lookup. There she
gave way to tears, then applied several
unlady-like epithets to the officer, then
cried some more, and finally, when led
away to a cell, burst forth in song.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
HOME FROM CLEVELAND.

The local delegates TO the Methodist
Episcopal conference in Cleveland, have
all returned home. They were PreSid-
ing Elder Rev A Moore, Rev. n. B.
Johnson, pastor of the North Street
church: Rev Dr.. \. B. Riker, pastor
of the Fourth Street church; Mr.. A. j..
Clark of this city; and the Rev. Mr..
Robbins. pastor Of the Benwood church.
All express themselves as well pleased
with the proceedings, and state that
many newspaper reports of the conven-
ton contained grossly exaggerated
statements
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
MAY FESTIVAL.

The Beethoven and Mozart Singing
Societies will give their May festival at
Mozart Park Monday afternoon and
evening. The festival will be pre-
coded by a street parade, for which May
er's band will play. The societies have
arranged an excellent programme for
the afternoon and evening, and lovers
of good music should attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
FLOWER SUNDAY.

Children's Day, or Flower Sunday,
falls on the second Sunday in June, and
viii be appropriately observed in all
the local Protestant churches. Some OF
the churches have prepared elaborate
programmes. and the children of the
respective Sunday Schools will take a
prominent part in the exercises. Spe-
cial sermons, appropriate to the day,
will be preached by a number of the
pastors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
UNUSUAL INTEREST.

The voting on the pianos at Milligan,
Wilkin & Co.'S music rooms is exciting
more than usual interest. The novelty
OF testing piano, without being able
to tell what make it is. is something
that people are not accustomed TO, be-
sides the worthy object for which it is
intended, stimulates all who are inter-
ested in the Home for Aged and Friend
less Women to DO all in their power
to assist the lady managers in getting
the required number of votes as soon
as possible
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
RIVER NEWS.
Daily Chronicle of the Movements OF the
Boats and Boatmcn.

Daily Chronicle of the Movements OF the
Boats and Boatmen.
TO-DAY'S BOATS.
Charleston, Bedford, at 6 a. m: Park
ersburg, Liberty, at II a. m; New Mat
amoras, Lexington, at II a. m; Clar-
ington. Jewel, at $3.50 p. m.
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES:
Pittsburg. Virginia. at a. m; Park
ersburg. Ben Hur, at II a. m; Elaine, at
noon; Cl2rington, Jewel, at $3.50 p. IN.
The J. c. Risher is helping in laying
the pipe of the Wheeling Natural Gas
Company across the river.
There were feet 10 inches OF water
in the channel last night. Stationary.
The Ben Hur missed one trip to Pitts
burg this week. She was delayed by
the low water.
The Virginia arrived in good time yes
terday morning. and cleared for Pitts
burg. 1t is thought she Will arrive
there without having experienced any
difficulty IN getting through. The Vir-
ginia does not draw much water for a
heavy boat. She will be down Sunday
morning.
Memphis-Riyer III, rising, cloudy,
cool.
Louisville-River falling. feet Z
inches in the canal; feet . inches on
the falls and 7 feet 3 inches below the
locks. cloudy, pleasant
Point Pleasant-River feet 5-tenths,
falling; cloudy.
Cincinnati-R River s feet 5-tenths,
falling; cloudy.
Cairo-Riyer % feet 9-tenths, rising;
clody; rainfall 10.
Eyansville-River feet 2-tenths.
falling; cloudy.
Pittsburg, May 22.-River IL feet
and falling at the dam. Weather clear
and pleasant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
MOZART PARK.

The pavilion was we'll filled last even
ing to enjoy the performance of La
Mascotte' by the Gonzeles Comic Opera
Company. There will be no perform
ance this afternoon or evening, but to-
morrow Sunday the Opera Company
will give sacred concert, afternoon
and evening, when selections from DO
hemian Girl" will be given.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
MUSICAL SERVICE

There will be a special musical service
at ST. Matthew's Church Sunday even
ing. it being the anniversary of the
vested choir 4 fine selection of mu-
sic. with a number OF special anthems,
VIII be a feature Of the services. The
chcir will be supplemented by a choir
OF ladies. who will occupy the west gal
lery. The services promise to be very
interesting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
ONE FULL BOX

of Doan's Kidney Pills will be given away
free to every person suffering with kidney
ailments at the undersigned address First
come, first served. and only this one chance
offered Remember this is not a sample
box. but regular size box of Doan's
Kidney Pills, which retails al 30 cents.
For those in the country who cannot call
IN time, a full box will be mailed on receipt
Of five cents in either coin or stamps. TO
dafray expense Of postage and mailing. IN
response to all letters received up to and
including May Is. Remember,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
i BREAK FOR LIBERTY.

About half-past eleven last night Off
Ger Gardner arrested two men. named
John Johnson and William Lewellen,
tor indecency. On the way TO the City
Hall Lewellen made break for liberty
by jumping out Of the patrol wagon, but
was unfortunate enough to run right
into the arms of Officer McCausland
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

Oriental Rugs and Carpets direct from
Constuntinople. A superb collection OF
choice Persian, Turkish and Armenian
Rugs, never surpassed for variety and
beauty is on exhibition in our store.
These gems will be sold at very low
prices. Every piece guaranteed as rep
resented. The sale will continue ten
days only.
HOUSE & HERMANN,
Fourteenth and Market Streets,
Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
THE A B C OF IT.

4 kidney education starts with: Back
ache means kidney ache. lame back
means lame kidneys. weak back means
weak kidneys, cure means Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Read about the Free distri-
button in this paper and call at Logan
Drug Co.. bridge corner. Main street.
Wheeling. w. Va. J. c. Dent, Oglebay's
block, Bridgeport, O.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
CIRCUIT COURT.

Before Judge Campbell. yesterday. the
case of George T.. Kurner V. Ross T..
Chew, was set for September 2lst.
The cases of Carey V. City were con-
tinued until May 9th.
The case of Scott & McGraw V. Anna
Fox was put on trial.
Judge Paull's Court win meet to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
READ TT

If you have any trouble with your
back, if it aches, is lame or weak, the
cause nine times out of ten is from the
kidneys Read about the Free distribu-
ton of Doan's Kidney Pills in this
paper, and call at Logan Drug Co.,
bridge corner, Main street, Wheeling,
w. Va; j. C. Dent, Oglebay's block,
Bridgeport o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

The new Chewing Tobacco Extra
Pay" now placed On the market by the
West Va. Tobacco Co. of this city. is
sure to please the consumers who pre-
fer absolute purity and high character
TO tobacco subsidized by schemes
Extra Pay" comes strongly endorsed
and deserves prompt and permanent
recognition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
A CASE OF IGNORANCE.

A reporter interrupted a leading
stocknolder in the North Penn Oil Com
nanv. last evening, long enough to en-
quire:
w hats new about the Viola well?"
Nothing; don't know thing" was
the reply.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

Mrs. Lewis and Miss Blanche Shafer,
of the South Side, will leave to-day TO
visit Marietta, Ohio, friends.
The following members of the Scot
fish Rite Consistory in the Valley OF
Wheeling returned from the visit to
Pittsburg Consistory, yesterday morn
ing: Thomas B. McLain, w. w. Simp-
son. DR.. J. NJ. Fawcett, NJ. R. Wolff,
r. NJ. Young, Geo. B. Peabody, l.. w.
Blayney Thomas NJ. Darrah and A. l..
Downs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
DROWNED WHILE BATHING.

Special to the Register
Charleston, w. Va, May 22.-John
Jarrett. whose home is on Little Sandy
river. in this county. and who was at
tending school in St Adams, was
drowned at that place last night whils
bathing in the river.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
CIGARMAKERS' PICNIC.

Garfield Assembly, X. Of L., cigar
makers, will give a picnic at Mozart
Park this afternoon. The committee
in charge has provided an excellent pro-
gramme of attractions, and a large
crowd will no doubt attend. Mayors
orchestra will provide the music for
dancing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
PROPOSALS.


Puhlc Building. City Clerks Ofice.
Wheeling. W. Va. May l6. 1896.
Sealed proposals will Doe received at he
office of the CITY clerk unIl Saturday,
Nav o. 1896 al o'clock p. m, for The re-
from within the limits Of the city Of
WheeHug for the tweuty-three mouhs com
ueucirg the frs, day Of June. 1896. and end
me OH The 31,h day Of April, 1895. Propo-
sails 10 De addressed 20 the Chairman Of
mo Committee on Health. with the name
of bidder on envelope. The committee re-
serves the right % reject any or all bids.
CIIAS. +. DANNENBERG.
rlvr-Iqev City Clerk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

Enamel paint for bath tubs and sink.
Ready mixed paints; all eolors Ala
bastine In beautiful tints for walls and
ceilings. Decorative goods for the
home and office. Painters and builders
supplies Of all kinds. Lumber and
planning mill work.
w. 4. WILSON & son.
1915 Main Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
Free Distribution One Day Only,
MONDAY, MAY 25th,

At LOGAN DRUG CO.. bridge cor. Main
St. Wheeling. W. Va; and J. G. DENTS
kpothecary. Ogiebay's block. Bridgeport. 0.
CIT THIS ADVERTISEMENT OUT AND
NAME PAPER.
Sole agents for the United States, Foster
Milburri Co.; Buffalo, N. Y.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
DECORATION DAY AT GRAFTON,

DECORATION DAY AT GRAF IUN,
w. VA, SATURDAY, May 80, 1896.
For the above occasion the Baltimore
g. Ohio Company will sell excursion
tickets from Wheeling and intermedi-
ate stations at very low round trip
rates. Tickets on sale May 20 and 30,
good returning until June l.
% "a 25.27.28
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

The Kurner Laundry property will
again be offered for sale to-day at 10
o'clock, at north front door of the
Court House. T. S. RILEY, Trustee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
Republican National Convention. So. Louis
Mo, June 10th. 1896.

For the above occasion, agents Of the
Ohio River r. r. will sell excursion
tickets June u, 10. IA and - at one fare
for the round trip, limiting tickets TO
June 21st, 1896.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Auctioneer Hervey yesterday sold the
old Schad property, at Firty-fourth and
Eoff streets, to John Stengle, for $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

The case of Emma Jones and Mera
Wilson, both colored, charged with hav-
ing in their possession a number of OBJ
scene pictures, which were intended for
sale and circulation, came up before
Squire Fitzpatrick yesterday, ald was
adjourned until this afternoon at l
o'clock. a search warrant was issued,
and trunk belonging to the Wilson
woman was overhauled. Several pic
lures of the latter were found. all of
which were of the most obscene char
acter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
AMONG The CHURCHES.
Interesting Events Transporting in Re-
ligiOuS Circles.

The Talmage Lecture at the Fair
Grounds Next Week - Flower
Sunday to be Observed in the
Churches - Memorial Sermons,
and Other Special Features of
To- Morrow's Services - Other
Matters of interest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

Do14o Waist Sets, Ties, Collars
DGllS, and Cuffs. New ones az
GEO. VI. SHOOK & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

In Squire Gillespie's Court, yester-
day, Charles Hartgraye was tried on a
charge Of stealing a pair of shoes from
Ohio Gilmore, and was sent to Jail in
default of bond for his appearance at
the next term OF court.
James Cohogan and Michael Swee-
ney were placed onitrial for tresspassing
on the property of Michael Agnic. Both
parties in this case gave bond for their
appearance atthe next term of court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
ABOUT PEOPLE

Daily Chronicle of the Movements OF Indi-
vduais.
Special to the Register.
New York, May 22.-Among Wheel
ing people at New York hotels are: e..
Griffith, Morton; w. B. McMechen, I'M
perial; j. C. Jessup. Brunswick; F..
Riester Sinclair. Frof West Virginia:
]. l.. Kessle, Continental.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
North American saengerbund. Pittsnurg'
Pa lime sig. 1896.

For the above meeting, agents OF the
Ohio River R. R. will sell excursion
tickets June 6. 7 and at one fare for
the round trip. limiting tickets to June
Is, 1896.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

7 o,,pCFor summer dresses. 100
LdWllSnew pieces just in.
GEO. NJ. SHOOK & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23

George Stile was fined 81 and costs
by Justice Ankle for drunkenness, yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-05-23
AMONG THE JUSTICES.

Jas. G. Williams was released from
Jail a day or two ago, and tried to sell
some OLD clothing to NJ. Morris, a sec
ond hand dealer. Mr. Morris refused
10 buy. and was assaulted. He was ar
rested. taken before Justice Gillespy,
and the hearing set for next Thursday,
when he will also answer to an addi-
tional charge of resisting an officer.
Flo Cock was arrested on five war
rants. charging her with keeping a
house of i'll fame in alley C.
John Wooster was fined 81 and costs
for profane cursing and swearing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13

and then proceeded TO ransack a bureau which stood
in the corner of the room. After rummaging
through the bureau the man approached Mrs Top
pin and again demanded the money saying he knew
she had considerable I'm the house. Mrs.
Toppin declared she had no money. and attempted
TO rise. when the smaller man approached and Of
fered his companion razor. saying:
This will do the work quicker"
The tail man. who appeared TO be the leader. then
threw several articles Of dlothiug from the bureau
and taking down large tin cake-box when was
used by Mrs Toppn for keeping her vaIuables
opened IT, He took out mum and extracted the
money, which had been tied In "a handke rchief
They threw the other contents of the box upon the
floor They left by side door that opens from the
dining room Of the roppln house with threat that
If Mrs. Toppin screamed they would finish her"
Mrs. Toppin so badly frightened that she was
unable TO make an cutlery for some time She was
found In highly excited and almost hystercal con
dition by her his return home. The thieves
had escaped by this time and trace OF them has
been found.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
A WIDOW ROBBED.

BURGLARS TERRIFY HER WITH THREATS AMI
BY FTOJRIsHING PISTOL AND A RAZOR
At the point Of a pistol. and with a razor being
four1shed in her face Mrs. Hugh Toppin an elderly
and respected woman OF Haverstraw was robbed
. at her home on Friday night
Mrs. Toppins husband died last winter and she
has Just had a handsome tombstone placed at his
grave On Friday she went to the bank. drew sew
eraI hundred dollars 10 pay for the stone, and took
the money home with her. About O'Clock she was
lying in her room. The only other person In the
house her married daughter. who sleeps on the
floor above. Suddenly Mrs. Toppin heard the door
open. and q moment later two men entered the
room and demanded her money. One OF the men
pointed a pistol at her head.
The taller of the two is described by Mrs
Toppin az dressed I'm dark clothes and wearing a
heavy beard After demanding the money this man
approached the window. pulled down the curtain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
"TN THE HEART or NETWORK. ="
NOT THE NAME OF PLAY. But THE DEsCRIP
TION OF A big ESTATE WITH WEST


Another wild claim for a big estate In New-York
CITY has been developed by lawyers. who expect
rich fees from deluded heirs" This time the
claim originates in Cleveland. and is for $40 acres
OF land I'm the heart OF New-York city" The
claimants alleged heirs Of David Jones. who. be-
fore the Revolutionary War. owned a farm" here
Their claim is that he made himself obnoxious TO
the patriots during the war and that the Govern
ment appropriated his land after the surrender Of
CORVALLIS The land is averred TO be adjacent 10
the Trinity Church property and Is valued at over
$50 600 900 The attempt will be made to show that
Jones was uniustly deprived Of his property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
HOME NEWS.
NETWORK CITY.

The Metropolitan Museum Of Art Is open free 10
the public from 10 a. to sunset on Tuesdays.
Wednesdays. Thursdays and Saturdays; on Sunday
afternoons from | o'clock 10 sunset, and on the
evenings Of Mondays and Fridays On Mondays
and FRIDAYS from 10 o'clock until sunset copyists.
art students and members OF the Museum only are
admitted free: others have to pay dn entrance fec
OF % cents these TWO days. There is good
public restaurant in the building. and there is also
place to store bicycles.
The Museum Of Natural History is open week
days from to 8 O'Clock. on Tuesday and Satur-
day evenings from TO 10 o'clock the public Is adj
mitted free. On Sundays it is open from to 3
o'clock Admission is charged on Mondays and
Tuesdays From July until September 10 the
Museum will be closed in the evenings
Commissioner O. Beirne. Of the Board Of Public
Charities. who has been empowered to investigate
the matter. will make a report tomorrow on the
result of the alcoholism cure" with which ex-
periments were made in Bellevue Hospital re-
Gently
Mayor Strong his secretary, Job f. Hedges.
Controller Fitch and several others started yester-
day. invitation OF Commodore Elbrdge T.
Gerry. pleasure trip down the Atlantic coast
on Mr. Gerry's steam yacht Electra. The party
will return tomorrow.
The steamship Evandale has arrived at Tacoma
with mails from Japan. They are due TO arrive In
New-York "Wednesday morning. Mails for
Japan will close at the postonice $50 p. m. on
September Is and o.
The Rev. Horatio W. p. Hodson will preach this
morning in Calvary Episcopal Church
The Bookmakers League will hold their Septem-
Der smoker at Hardman Hall. No West Nine
feminist. Friday September 49, at s15 p. m. The
occasion marks the beginning OF the second year
Of the organization. The committee in charge are
Charles b. Butler. Volney Streamer. John A
Holden and Charles A. Burkhardt
The John f. Milholland Club will hold its animal
putting and games to-day at Witzers Point View
Island. Between breakfast and dinner a number
OF athletic contests will be held. The prizes 10 the
winners are valuable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
THE TRIBUNE
SOME OWE USES THE COMMITTEE PAPER
AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE cLEMENCY FOR PRIs
ONERs THROUGH THE REPUBLICAN
PARTYS LETTER-HEAD

Policeman Mulcahy. OF the West Thirieth-st sta
ton at O'Clock yesterday morning arrested two
coored women who were fighting and ntoxicate ted. at
Seventh-aVe and Twenty nnth-st The action OF
the women attracted n crowd. and they locked
up Oh a charge of dsorderly conduct They gave
their names az Mary Jackson twenty years old OF
No 223 West Thirty-sNth-st. and Bertha Brown,
twenty years Old OF No. ?22 West Forty-sxth-st
When Magistrate Cornell reached Jefferson Mar
ket Court yesterday morning he found a letter
awaiting him that was written on the letter heads
OF the Republican National Committee. and bearing
the names of Mark A. Hanna and the other men,
bers Of the committee The letter was signed by
Professor John Williams" and begged the Magis-
trate TO discharge Mrs. Jackson and Mrs Brown
on the ground that they were respectable women.
Magistrate Cornell fined each OF the women s.. and
then showed that he was angry at the OF the
letter heads for that purpose. He instructed Mr.
Demarest. the clerk, to write letter TO Mr. Hanna
Enclosing the received. and thus allow MI
Hanna TO Investigate and find II possible who was
using me paper OF the National Committee for such
improper pVposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-13
Shorthand Writing,

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THE TRIBUNE will soon begin the publica-
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