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The evening times., 1896-03-02

A blue rock match was shot at Muddy
Creek on Saturday between John Becker,
who hit % and missed 2, and Isaac Reif-
snyder, who broke 81 and missed i.
The evening times., 1896-03-02
NOTES OF THE WHEEL.

Walter Sanger rode Il half mile in min
ute and 9 seconds in the Exposition Build
ing at Milwa ukcc Friday night.
The evening times., 1896-03-02
BON MARCHE,
314-3l6 1th St
Final
C|earanCe!

The end will be in few days now The balance of
the entire stock of Mems Furnishing Department
is now sale at Half Price. This includes the
goods bought before had decid cd to close The de-
partment. Summer Un derwear, Neglige Shirts, COL
ored Shirts and huge variety of Neckwear, Collars,
Cuffs. etc
The evening times., 1896-03-02
Neelige Shirts.

Here is an opportunity for you
men to buy half dozen or a
dozen Neglige Shirts for the price
OF couple.
Mems Percale Negligc Shirts.
Regular value, 5Sc. To close. .3Oc
Mems Negli.e Percale Shirts.
Regular soc. quality. To
Close soc
Mems Fine Madras Neslige Shirts
Regular price, 81 20. To close 63c
Mems Fine Imported Madras Neg
lige Shirts, finest goods. on the
market. Regular price, Sl.50. To
Close .-7SC
Mems Fine Percale Dress Shirts,
all pcrcale and white muslin body,
with white pcrcale collars and
cuffs. Regular price, Sl.25 and
81 90. 10 close .-69C
Evening star., 1896-03-18
HEALTH OF THE DISTRICT.

Increased Death Rate Last Week Due
to the Meteorological Conditions.
The number of persons who died during
the last week, according to the report Of
the health officer, exceeded those of the
previous week slightly over per cent
A review of the meteorological conditions
shows that the average temperature was
at the freezing point. and that a constant
range Of low barometer prevailed with a
high relative humidity. The death list un-
der these conditions, went up from 112 to
III, and the death rate from 21.2 to DIS.
During the corresponding period of last
year it was 1914. The principal features of
the weeks sickness were thirteen deaths
f1om diseases of the circulatory organs,
thirteen from affections of the kidneys,
five fatal cases of measles and four from
grip. With the exception of one death
from typhoid fever and two from diph-
iberia, no fatal case of zymot.c disease oc-
CURED. There was decline of fourteen
in the mortality from acute lung diseases
and an increase of five from consumption
Seven new cases of diphtheria were re-
ported, four houses were removed from
quarantine and nineteen houses remained
placarde1. OF scarlet fever nine new cases
were reported. four houses were released
from quarantine and twenty houses re-
mained placarded. OF the total deaths
twenty occurred in hospitals and eight
were certified by the coroner Births re-
turned. 1O4 and marriages reported, thirty,
of which eighteen were white and twelve
colored.
Evening star., 1896-03-18
RAIN AGAIN.
Weather That is Predicted for To-
night Rnd Tomorrow.

Weather That il Predicted for To-
night and Tomorrow.
Forecast till pm. Thursday-For the
District of Columbia. Delaware and Mary
land, increasing cloudiness, with rain and
warmer weather tonight and Thursday;
ncrtheasterly winds, becoming southeast
erly.
For Virginia and North Carolina, increas-
ing cloudiness, with rain and warmer to-
night and Thursday; northeasterly winds,
becoming southeasterly, probably high on
the coast Thursday.
Weather conditions and general forecast
The storm in New England Tuesday has
passed to the northeastward and the area
or nigh pressure has moved from the Ohio
valley to the middle Atlantic coast. The
second area Of high pressure in the Rocky
mountain districts has increased in in
tensity over the plateau and slope, and is
extending rapidly southeastward to the west
gulf coast. The storm, central in western
Texas Tuesday morning, has moved south
eastward to Louisiana. The barometer
has risen rapidly in New England and the
Atlantic states; also on the southern Rocky
mountain plateau and slope, and it is ris-
ing rapidly to the north of Montana 1t
has fallen generally in the Mississippi val
ley
Rain is falling in the lower Mississippi
valley, and snow is reported On the Rocky
mountain slope. The weather Is warmer
east of the Mississippi river and decidedly
colder on the southern Rocky mountain
slope.
The following heavy precipitation Gn
inches) was reported:
During the past twenty-four hours-Sid-
rey, 1.5O.
The storm in the lower Mississippi valley
will probably move northeastward to the
middle Atlantic coast by Thursday.
Evening star., 1896-03-18

Rain will extend to the middle and south
Atlantic states and the Ohio valley to-
night and probably to New England Thurs
day. The weather will clear in the west
gulf states tonight, and will be followed
by decided fall in temperature in the
lower Mississippi valley and in Texas. 1t
will be generally warmer in the Atlantic
states tonight and Thursday, and colder
in the Ohio valley and east gulf states
Thursday.
High winds are indicated for the gulf
coast this afternoon and tonight, and high
winds may develop on the middle and
south Atlantic coast Thursday.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls, temperature, "a: condi-
tion, o. Receiving reservoir, temperature
80: condition at north connection. IA; con-
dition at south connection. 36. Distribut-
ing reservoir, temperature 80: condition at
inf1uent gate house, 81; eff1uent gate house.
q.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide, Ala am. and 4J5 p.m
High tide, 1925 am. and 1O:35 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide. 4:5O am. and 5:37
pm. High tide. II :O6 am. and II 20 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Sun rises. 6:OG. Sun sets. G:1O. Moon
sets, 1895 pm. today.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 7:16 pm. Ex-
tinguishing begun at 4:l9 am. The light
ing is begun one hour before the time
named
Naphtha lamps all lighted by 7:16 pm.
Distinguishing begun at 5:1l am.
Public arc lamps lighted at GAG pm. and
extinguished at 5:44 am.
Range of the Thermometer.
The readings of the thermometer at the
weather bureau today were as follows: s
am, 30; pm, 40; maximum, 4S; min
imum. "a.
Evening star., 1896-03-18
Three New Docks.

The naval committee has been dis.
cussing the advisability of authoriz-
irg new docks, the question being
presented by the motion made by Mr.
Meyer of Louisiana for a dock at AL.
giers, near New Orleans. Chairman Bou-
telle questioned the advisability OF making
appropriations for any docks, in view of the
condition of the treasury. and other repub-
hcans held the same view, although the
When Mr.. Meyers project was put to a vote
1t carried, with seven members supporting
the item and five opposing it. 1t had been
amended. however, by the motion of Mr..
Hilborn of California, that the Mare Island
dock Item be added. and on motion Of Mr.,
Boutelle for the addition of the Portsmouth
COCK, the view of the committee being that
all sections OF the country should be treated
alike If any docks were to be built The cost
of the A1giers dock is limited to $S00,OOO, the
two others to be $525,OJO each. The ex-
pendlture In the fiscal year for which the
bill provides Is to be 100000 on eachIlock.
Evening star., 1896-03-18
Frnnci. f. Hauptman.. VIII.

The will of the late Francis E. Haunt
man, dated April 5. 1890, was filed today.
The whole estate is given to Charles w.
and Mary E. Hauptman, brother and sis-
ter of the testator, and to the survivor, abb
solutely. The brother is named as execu-
tor.
By codicil dated May II, 1893. premises
NO. 4OI 11th street are given to the children
mani equally, as tenants in common
Evening star., 1896-03-18

ion O. the Flags.
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houru
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Evening star., 1896-03-18

CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
SAFE DEPOSIT DEPARTMENT.
Rents safes inside burglar proof vaults at
IS per annum upward
Securities, jewelry. silverware and valunbles
Of all kinds in owners package trunk or case
taken on deposit at moderate cost.
SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT
Deposits received from TEN CENTS upward.
and interest allowed IS and above
Icons money real estate and collateral
security. Sells frst-class real estate and other
securities in sums of 500 ani upward
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
This company is legal depository for court
and trust funds, and acts administrator, cx-
ecutcr receiver assignee, and execut. IS trusts
OF all kinds. Wills .irepared by a competent
attorney in daily ATTENDANCE
BENJAMIN +. SNYDER, President.
THOMAS HYDE, First Vice President
JAMES NJ JOHNSTON. Second Vice Pres
THOMAS II. JONES' Third Vice Pres
E. FRANCIS RIGGS. Treasurer.
GEORGE HOWARD, Assistant Treasurer
ALBERT L. STURrEvANT, Secretary.
mh3
Evening star., 1896-03-18
Policy Promoter. Active.

During one hour recertly two policemen
made five arrests on the LoEg bridge of pol
Icy writers or runners, and the men who
were Interrupted on their way across the
river to tie shops had papers and money on
them. liz addition to the five arrested, the
police suspected many more, but did not ar
rest them, because they had not sufficient
grounds upon which to deprive them of
their liberty.
Yesterday colored policy runner named
Silas Webb was arrested in o street aliey.
and the officer found on him some policy
papers and nearly three dollars in money.
He admitted his guilt when taken before the
Police Court today, and Judge Miller gave
him sixty days In jail.
Evening star., 1896-03-18
I. j. H0dgem & Co.,

BROKERS AND DEALERS
STOCKS. COTTON. GRAIN AND PROVISIONS
Rooms 10 and II, Corcoran bldg, cor. 18th and
SITS and COS 7th st. NV.
OFFICES,
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
de1016tfs
Evening star., 1896-03-18
Z Per Cent Loans.

We have a supply of money, practically un-
limited, to loan at per cent, requiring only rst-
class security. No undue expense borrowers.
No celay, the money being Washington capital
HElSkELL & McLERAN,
mL10tf zoos st.
Evening star., 1896-03-18

his brother in Prince George county, Va,
Saturday, was captured at the house of his
aunt. in DinwiddIe county, Sunday. and is
in Jail in Petersburg Butler claims that
the shooting was accidental.
Evening star., 1896-03-18
CAPITAL: ONE MILLION DOLLARS.

Chartered by special act Of Congress.
JAM. 1867. and acts Of Oct, $780, and Feb, $780,.
Evening star., 1896-03-18
CORSJN & MCCARTNEY,
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK STOCK

1419 ST, Clover building.
= Correspondents Of Messrs. Moore & Schley, 90
Broadway,
Bankers AMI Dealers in Government Bonds
Deposits. Exchange. Loans.
Railroad Stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed or the exchange Of New York. PHILADELPHIA
Boston and Baltimore bought and sold.
speciality ms1e OF investment securities Dis
trict bends and :u local Railroad, Gas, Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt i'm.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and sold.
Ell
Evening star., 1896-03-18

Don't be discouraged, March is a dull
month"; Turn your attention to Spring trade
Have us print an attractive circular or
booklet, End push your business. We can
make your printing profitable by making it
attractive We have all the facilities for
doing the very finest work. 1t will pay you
to get cur estimate.
'YRON S. ADAMS. 512 11th St mb171,d
Evening star., 1896-03-18
A New Waste Basket

VIII make big difference in the ap-
pearance Of your office. Brighten 1t
up wonderfully. We have all sorts-aII
sizes-at almost any price you care to
pay Japanese Waste Baskets 25c up
ONKSTANDS - in plain and ciIt
gass-on polished wood and metal
Easton & Rupp, 42H NTH St.
mh1S-14d
Evening star., 1896-03-18

LTu
Is best done on the "Columbia''-
the standard Of the world for wheels.
The greatness Of the Columbia is
evidenced by the fact that other
makers strive to make their wheels
Just as good DISTRICT CYCLE
CO.. Agents. ]. Hart Britain. Man
Evening star., 1896-03-18

Continued on Eleventh Page.)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
FOILED AFTER ALL.

Arconout.
During the Peninsular War num-
her of English officers had established
a mess in a Spanish village, with ma
five cooks. whose efforts were fairly
satisfactory to the keen apetites of the
campaigners. They were Joined, how
ever bv a certain peevish, cantanker-
ors major, who bitterly complained
tbat every dish was favored with su-
-ar-after the Spanish fashion-and
0mire uneatable. Finally he confined
himself to a diet on eggs boiled in the
she'll They can't sugar those" he
cried triumphantly. But his triumph
vas short-lived. Next morning some
r,ischevious subs were at the mess ia
Me before the Major. and emptied all
the Stat cellars. replacing their con-
tents with powdered sugar The Major
soon appeared, and with gloomy COM
DIacency began upon an egg, with each,
rs usual. he took plenty of salt. " At
the first mOuthful his face turned pur-
nile with rage. "Sugared, by Jove." he
exclaimed, and rushed of to his tent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

SISTERSNILLE. w. Va, November l5
Henry Brilles spent Sunday with his
parents i'm Wheeling.
Percy Mcconnell returned last evening
from q pleasure trip to Pittsburg.
Geo. e. Work spent Sunday with rela-
tives I'm Bellaire.
S r. Bailey went to Marietta yesterday
returning this morning.
Miss Eva Nesbitt spent Sunday with
friends at Franklin.
H. A. Hardenburg went to Waverly this
morning.
j. c.. McCue went to Bens Run this
morning to look after the interests of the
oxford Oil Co.
Attorney c. y. Matleny went to Wheel
ing this morning.
Mrs. c. c. Marsh went to Bellaire this
morning for a short visit.
=. b. Cosby. representing the Oil City
boiler works. returned from Marietta this
morning. having spent Sunday with his
family.
Harry Definbaugh surprised the boys
Saturday evening by returning from
Wards p. O.. o.. with Miss Annie Ward.
whom ne married Saturday afternoon.
The bride is q very winsome lady and VIII
no doubt make many friends in her new
home
This evening Miss Carrie Dovore will
entertain a few of her friends at her
pleasant home ON the South Side. Taffy
vii play a very prominent part in the
evenings entertainment
Mr.. Henry Reed went to ST. Mary's this
afternoon.
Council meets tonight and some very
important business will be disposed Of
Henry Rauch, the popular Wells street
clothier went to Parkersburg this after
noon.
Ben Engle went to Hinton this after
noon.
Ed. T. Buckley. of Wheeling, is in the
city.
Chas. Gibbs Carter. attorney for the
Carter Oil Co, Of Titusville Pa, is in the
city
Willis Harrington returned from a
pleasant visit in Pittsburg to-day.
Miss Lillian Hndman. formerly of this
city but now residing at Mars. Pa.
passed through the city to-day en- route
to Waverly where she will visit her
father. who is superintendent of the Union
Oil Co.
J. f. Fisher returned to the city to-day
Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Wilson, of Gresham,
Pa, are visiting friends in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

introduced by mistake I came here to
see your house maid. Mary Ann" That
would put things right. but how could he
do it?
And If he did not the poor girl might
come IN TO answer the bell at any moment.
She would see him and perhaps speak TO
him. In any case, he must speak to her
and them
Pc rose in desperation. resolved 10 brave
it out. But at that moment, the door
opened again and young lady entered.
Crossbie saw q vision of silk and lace. a
figure of familiar beauty, and a face that
he knew, and rubbed his eyes in amaze
ment For the face was certainly the face
OF Mary Ami
lie turned to the editor
81 beg your pardon" he said hurriedly.
Can you tell me that ladys name?"
The editor looked up in some surprise.
Fancy guest ignorant of the name of his
hostess.
Certainly" he said. Her full name is
Marion Dallas"
Marion Dallas-NIarrion Dallas, Cross
bic began to see a ray of light. He had
heard that lady spoken of as being young.
rich. literary and a champion of her sex,
as thoroughly in earnest as she was
charming
The truth broke upon him suddenly and
forcibly, and he rose to find the door.
feeling dimly conscious that he had been
badly vicumized. But before he reached
it Miss Dallas stood before him.
You are not going?"
Yes" he said coldy: 81 am going. I
have been deceived"
She saw his mood, and laid her hand
upon his arm.
do not think So she said softly. Let
me explain. The editor OF the Review
agreed to take up the cause of the do
nestle servant. A series of articles had
TO be prepared by a special writer thor
oughly familiar with the subject You
know my views-I agreed to write them
for him. That was the reason for my
masquerade and the reason also for my
many changes Of situation. You were very
kind to me, but I could not tell you my
secret Don't you understands
There was a charming blush upon her
face and Crossbie's anger passed away
suddenly But she continued, still speak
ing softly:
81 told aunt all about it, and we made
these arrangements. I wondered whether
you would really come after ALL but
now"
She paused with little smile. and Cross
bic looked up into her face. This radiant
creature was not his Mary Ann. but some
thing he saw in her eyes inspired him to
put his fate to the hazard of a question.
The answer he received gave him perfect
satisfaction.
NO. she whispered, IT am not chang
ed. To you / will always be Mary Ann
Crossbie's travels came TO an end a few
months later. He took rooms in the
square for good, having followed his little
house maid through the bitter TO the sweet.
Even those who are inclined to envy his
/ luck are ready TO admit that he thorough
ly deserved it. and in Fleet street we still
call his Constant Crossbie."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
A CORNER FULL OF Fun.

It's a sad thing" said the sympa-
thetic man, but Blykins has become a
veritable miser."
impossible"
It's true. The last I heard of him
he didn't get any pleasure out Of any
thing except sitting down in his cellar
counting his hoard of anthracite coal
over and over again. Washington
Star.
Stranger understand that they
lynched a man here yesterday. What
had he done?
Colonel Pepper, of Kentucky-Done,
sub? What had he done? Why, sub,
he came here to open branch agency
for a miner watch company! That's
what he done-Cleveland Leader.
She-Have you anything that will
improve my face?
He-No. miss; we don't keep wells
Yonkers Stateman.
He-What caused your brothers ill
ness?
She-His sweetheart's death. She
fell into a we'll and was drowned.
He-As usual A woman at the bot
tom of it.-From Illustrated Bits.
That's a very clever hired boy of
yours.
Yer right he is He's the handiest
boy l ever he'd on tn farm. Their amt
much he cant set his hand to. See
what he's done this mornin'. Put a
lot O. new teeth in the rake, killed a
pig an half a dozen chickens, an cut
up the beef critter thet Butcher Temp
kins knocked in tn head yistiddy.'
'Bless We, no. He's dead sot on bein'
a doctor Cleveland Plaindealer.
What's the matter. Sweaty?"
Matter? Just had a row with
bloke on the crossing because run
him down with my wheel. Some Of
those fellows that walk seem to think
they own the earth. Detroit Free
Press.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

HENRY c. SMITH, ESQ, of Rapid City,
South Dakota, says that the attorneys OF
his state, who are making a specially OF
divorce proceedings, viii have to seek
other clientage. Nux-Phospho IS bring
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p'e.ely Graduating pains, soothes inAam-
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uuouer.s Nux-Phospho viii cure you alb.
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Rlx-FhoSpbo Pills. concentrated form
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17

The wife of Mr.. Leonard Wells, OF
East Brimfeld, Mass, had been suffer
inc from neuralgia for two days, not
being able to sleep or hardly keep still,
when MIR. Holden. the merchant there
sent her a bottle Of Chamberlain
pain Balm. and asked that she give it
a thorough trial. On meeting Mr..
wells the next day he was told that
She was all right, the pain had left her
within two hours, and that the bottle
Of pain Balm was worth $500 if it
couId not be had for less. For sale at
N cents Der bottle by druggists.
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Valuable Property and Stocks for Sale

The following vGluable parcels Of real
nroperty in the city of Wheeling are now
being offered by the undersigned at pri-
vate sale
Fifteenth street and the lot OH which it
Q The business property known as No.
l409 Main street, extending through to
South street.
3. The business property known as No.
tgI1 Market street, extending 10 alley "B &"
Also shares Of stock Of the following
banks and corporations:
Aetna-Standard Iron & Steel Company,
Ae1tna-standard Iron 6 Steel Company.
preferred
Ohio River Railroad Company.
Bank Of the Ohio Valley.
Citv Hospital Association.
HOWARD HAZLETT. Assig nee,
1911 Market Street, Wheeling ". Va.
seleadh
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I'D crKE cnLn In Dc pAY
SISTERSNILLE.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c.
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CASTORrA.
WINES

In connection with our complete stock
of ripe old and mellow WHISTLES, we
offer you our large assortment of
Wines, strictly pure and at reasonable
prices.
RED WINES (dry)-CIarets, Zinfandei. Ives
Seeding, Norton's Seeding and Burgundy.
WHITE WINES (dry)-Catawba, Delaware
Riesling and Gutedel.
The above wines in glass only, quarts or
pints.
RED WINES (rich and sweeD-Port, Nal
aga.
WHITE WINES (rich and sweet Sherry,
Angelica, Muscatel, Tol<ay and Muscatei,
Some OF these Wines 15 years old for
medicinal use.
CHAMPAGNES extra dry)-Great West.
ern, Gold seal, Golden Age.
Homemade Blackberry and Elderoerry
Wine. Imported and Domestic Ales and
Stout Beef. Wine and Iron, Clam Bull
lion. Purity guaranteed Orders de
live:ed. Telephone l35. Wholesale and
Retail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TIMELY BARGAINS MISFIT CLOTH.
ing House. NJ. Morris. 1888 Market St. Of
fers misGt clothing from most prominent
merchant tailors in the East Overcoat
imported. geQd. s. up; MisAt Suits, very
elegant, So up. seAesb
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SALT RIVER TICKETS NOW on SALE
Dealers and newsboys supplied. All the
popular Daily Newspapers. Weekly Pa.
pers and Magazines, Books and Station
c. II. QUIMBY
405 14l4 Market Street.
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Crossbie's travels came TO an end a few
months later. He took rooms in the
square for good having followed his little
house maid through the bitter to the sweet.
Even those who are inclined to envy his
luck are ready to admit that he thorough
ly deserved it. and in Fleet street we still
call his Constant Crossbie.'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
HILL BROS.

DEALERS IN PITTsBURG COAL.
Coal yards az head of Seventeenth stree,
and Hempdeld yard. ORDERS promptly
nlled. Telephone 3d. nolieO
The Butler weekly times., 1896-02-06
A Poor Mans Value.

Colusa Gazette: The poor man
who works for his living and to sup
port a wife and family is of more
value to any town or city than is a
rich man. He does some
thing to produce wealth; the goods
be buys for his family put all his
earnings into circulation in the town
where be lives, while the wealthy
miser sends away for goods he may
need ito get them cheaper" Tie
laboring class is the backbone OF the
nation and it is the duty of the pub
lie to give them good schools and to
foster every enterprise that gives
them employment.