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The morning times., 1896-02-02

the shrimp We're dining comfortably on
Mr. Qnong's person In shallow bay
Mrs. Quong and the two helpers set out
IN the row boat and found the Iugger
and righted ii and brought it home.
Mr.. Quong they left-prnoipalIy because
you can't recognize bias eyes and pig
tail in five faihoms OF water-and the
shrimp had him all TO themselves.
FEMININE PLUCK.
The business. however, went on. Mrs
Quong took il up exactly where Mr.. Ouong
left it. At first she used to go out with
the men shrimp fishing herself. There are
two ways or catching them. If they are
near the land you walk into the warm water
up to your arm pits, carrying large purse
net, with draw string and lead weights
all around its outer edge. when the little
fish go spnttcring by you hold one edge of
the net i'm your teeth, the dra wstring in your
left hand and the bulk of the net in the
right. dcXterous fling spreads the net
in a fla circle ON The water right over the
shrimp, and quick jerk of the dra wsi rings
draws IL up Ike purse all around thGm.
The importan, part is not to hold on with
your teeth after the throw is made. or
yOu are likely 10 De put To the expense OF Il
set of store teeth. The other way il the
shrimp prefer more open water. is To follow
them in bUats and use "A weep net.
Mrs. Quong often stood five hours a day
in the water with her purse net, and though
she lost no teeth she was sometimes so
crusted with salt when she was cooking
supper that she might have passed for Il
Chinese version of Lots wife.
Meanwhile. tho hueiu,.SS
the end OF the fifth year from her arrival
there were twenty men employed in the
fishing. and two long sbaBties We're built
on the island. One for living in and one
for store house. The demand from
China increased. Mrs. Quong took care
not to refer TO Mr.. Quons's demise in her
letters to China. He had had a reputa-
ton for being IA person not easily pla yed
upon, and The correspondents who trans
acted affairs in China might have Thought
il more possihic-tO deceive a poor, lone,
slant-eycd willow. So they were not panied
by the news of her widowhood- -.
a MUCH CoURTED WOMAN
Many Of the fishermen hired in the
shrimp fisheries entered 10 With the i'm
preston that they could manage it bet
ter than a mere woman, but it never
took Mrs. Quone moro than seventeen rlin-
ntes by the sun she dbia,t haze a clock
To- lay before such ambitious fishermen
the alternative of abandoning either that
impression. or the fisheries.
Stn more aInbiiiods washermen from
New Orleans braved the seas aud the
Gulf mosquitoes now ard then for the
purpose OF Offering TO transform Mrs.
Duonv Iyo into Mrs Won Lung or Mrs
Sam Lee-and, incidentally. relieve her
shoulders of the burden OF her eveI-erow
ing property.
Mrs. Quung WAS never harsh with them.
She gave them tea and fresh shrimps and
rice. and let them hit her own pet pipe a
time ar two. and then explained tearfully
that until her sainted QuUng's bones wPre
found and given proper burial in The holy
soil uf China she could not even think Of love.
After which she promptly and cheerfully
shipped them back to their New Orleans
laundries. and went ON with the shrimp
The morning times., 1896-02-02
HIGH-BRED DOGS THEY'LL BE
Twentieth Annual Bench Show
About to Begin.
PRINCE OF WALES TO EXHIBIT
Judges Recruited from All Over
the World Will Give $4,000
in Cash Prizes.

The twentieth annual dog show under the
auspices of the Westminster Kennel Club
becomes this year an International bench
show.
In support Of this statement, made by 'hc
officers Of the keunel club, they point out
the fast that one OF their chief exhibitors
will be william Price or England, who
comes here with many dogs belonging to
private persnus in London and other parts
of England.
Asa surprise. and hoping Ia capture good
awards, IL is whispered that Mr.. Price VIII
lee the transporter Of several dogs from tbs.
kennels Of the Prince OF Wales. This l. con-
ridentiaily asserted by the mcmberS of the
kennel club. The prince likes 4" exhibit his
dugs quietly, hence the fact That ths'y are
not more generally heraldcd.
Anuthcr foreign exhibitor is Thcmas Is.
Gregg of Ireland. who brings over The gem
uine Irish 'tarricr,'' and Francis Craven,
whose English collics are famous in dog
land.
Still another proof that the dog show is
To he very general this year is that the finest
ST. Bcrnards will be brought To- New York
from Arkansas by {. A. Pratt of Little
Rock, aud that some remarkable dogs OF
the same species are entered 10y +. II. Moore
of Massa chusetis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
TIME TO CHANGE
ELG%KN DIR,
SHOE SELLER, 1919 MAIN ST.
ORATORIO SOCIETY.

All persons interested in the formation
of an oratorio society are requested TO
met Paris r. Myers at st. Matthew
church, Saturday, at p. m. This So
ciety is not a church affair-on the con-
srary, it is to be independent OF any
church. The purpose is to meet once
week for the study and rehearsing OF
an grafton, such as "Creatios," Mes
s.ah," Elijah, and in the near fu-
ture a rendition of the same, assisted by
noted soloists. Many of the business
men Of the city have already signified
their intentions of giving literally to-
ward the support OF the society, and
there is no reason why such a society in
this city cannot equal any other of its
size This city has many musicians OF
no mean ability and all should avail
themselves of the opportunity given
them to become members. Mr.. Myers
comes to this city highly recommended
for his ability as an organist and director
OF oratorio societies, and with such man
at its head ought to BE- sufficient evidence
of its being a well established affair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01

for his staff and aides, and Stifel & Co.
will supply the goods.
The members Of the Union District
Bryan and Sewall Club and all others
who contemplate joining them are
called to assemble at the Beabout Club
building, on Wood street. at half-past six
o'clock sharp this evening. Caps will
be on hand for distribution.
The Faulkner Club is called to meet
this evening at six o'clock.
The W. ]. Bryan Silver Club is called
to meet at the Peabody building at six
o'clock sharp this evening.
The Washington District Silver Club
will assemble this evening at six o'clock
al headquarters, Seventh and Market
streets.
The Sixth and Eighth ward clubs are
called to meet with unusual prompt
ness this evening.
The German American Club met last
evening at the Peabody building and or
gained for the campaign. The club will
be well represented in line this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
iiY Told

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
lily Told
There were two cases in Police
Court, yesterday morning.
A furnace under one Of the boilers
at the city gas works is being rebuilt.
VIM. Osborne, of the Eighth ward
was arrested by Officer Myers yesterday
for yagrancy.
Prosperity Lodge No. 8, LaBelle tin
workers, are arranging a ball to take
place on the second of November at Mo-
Fart hall. Mayors band will play.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to John e. Irwin, a native OF
Westmoreland county, Pa, aged %, and
Minnie e. Garden, a native OF Johns
town, aged q.
The county convention Of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union will
be held Thursday, October 1st, at ten
o'clock a. m, in w. c. T. L. building
1907 Main street.
A telephone wire on South Chapline
street was blown loose from the poles
by the wind yesterday morning and in
terfered with the transmission of mes
sages for some time.
In view of the certainty that there
VIII ,be an immense crowd of strangers
in the city to-day, and the probability
that the criminal element will be at
tracted by the prospects for successful
operation, Chief Of Police Bennett ad-
vses citizens and others to take special
precaution against burglars, sneak
thieves and pickpockets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
VERY BAD WEATHER.
Over Two Inches of Rain Foil Up to Last
Nighttime Damage By Wind,

The big equincctial storm which
struck the South Atlantic .lsates, Tues
day, and which was so fully chronic!ed
in yesterday mornings Register, made
itself felt very decidedly in this city and
vicinity, but fortunately no damage was
done beyond twisting branches off of
trees or blowing loose shingles OF roofs.
At times the wind was very violent, and
there was some apprehension in expos
ed SttuatiCns, particularly before day
light. The rainfall up to eight o'clock
yesterday morning, as measured by
Schnepf, was 1893 inches. and during the
remainder Of the day and last evening
something like a third OF an inch addi-
tional fell. Last night the rain degen-
Grated into q cod, c!ammy and unpieas-
ant mist, which continued ali night.
The barometer, which had been as low
as 2S.71 inches, began to rise very slow
" last night. and reached % inches
inches about nine o'clock. The indica-
tions are that the storm will have spent
its force by this morning, and that Clear
ing weather will follow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
MR.. BODLEY EXPLAINS.
To the Editor Of the Register.

To the Editor Of the Register.
Sur-In justiceto myself, having been
uniustly criticised, | would. with Jour
indulgence. ask for small space in
your valuable paper. I was elected
delegate from Bricklayers' Union No.
l to theTrades Assembly, and by them
elected member of the sub-Charter
Committee of the City of Wheeling. |
received no instructions whatever from
the Trades Assembly, but reported, at
every meeting of the Trades Assembly,
the ac!ons taken by the Sub-CharteT
Committee. NJ reports were received
and was then instructed to use my own
Judgment. which I did, and in doing so,
expressed my views upon certain sec
tons Of the new Charter. Some time
afterwards certain resolutions were
passed instructing me exactly contrary
to the way l had expressed myself III
previous meetings.
At a meeting OF the General Commit
tee 1 voted contrary to the resolutions
last received because they opposed my
former actions in the Sub-Charter Com
m!ttee. and in so doing | antagon.zed
inv colleague, a member OF the Genera!
Committee. who carried his resentment
too far and through him my union was
asked to send another member. The
member of the General Committee TO
whom refer is Mr.. Tighe, whom /
think was over-zea,0us in his report 10
the rades Assembly and, furthermore,
I will say that will not be censured by
nv own organization, having done moth
ing detrimental 10 their interests.
Thanking you for your kindness, re-
main. Yours very truly,
Sent. 30. 1896 W. ]. BODLEY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
THE BUILDING LINE.

There is considerable activity about
the E. N. Holiday planning mill. This
Company is furnishing lumber for the
Presbyterian Church at Sistersville,
which is being remode,ed. Also, for
Mrs. David McKee's house, on the Isl.
and and VIM VILLAGES at McMechen.
They will also furnish material for the
Wheeling and Elm Grove railroad barn
to be ercted at Wheeling Park. In addi-
ton, lumber IS being turned out for two
houses in Benwood, and one for f. Mich
aei. corner Second and Market streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Democratic club of Washington
district is called TO report at headquar-
tiers on Seventh street tonight at six
o'clock, TO be in readiness to take part
in the parade.
James Brettell, the eloquent Mingo
steel worker, who has been delivering a
number of admirable addresses in
Wheeling, will speak at Bowerston, O.,
Friday night.
The North End Democratic meeting,
which was to have been addressed last
night by James Brettell, the Mingo steel
worker, was declared off on account OF
rain. Arrangements will be made to
hear Mr.. Brettell some night next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
THE ELEMENTS UNPROPITI0US
But They Will Not DiScOurag, the
Unterrifed Democracy

OF This Vicinity-They will Rally
to Hear Mr.. Bryan Tonight, If
They Have to Wear Gum Boots
and Mackintoshes-The Bridges
Free to Uniformed Clubs in the
Parading Column-Delays Occa-
stoned by the Storm-No Change
in the Wheeling Schedule-The
Final Arrangements Completed
Last Evening,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01

range an excursion to Canton to leave
some time to-day, TO take a number of
Republican clubs, including the six foot
ers. Whether or not the movement will
be successful, could not be learned last
night. 1t Is very likely, however, that
fair minded Republicans will prefer 10
hear Mr.. Bryan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Reorganize the Cleveland Union Under n
Different Name.

Different Name.
During the last campaign one of the
largest and most influential political clubs
in the State was the Communication
Cleveland Union. Nearly, if not all the
members. are in line with the party on the
money question. Last night the members
of the old club held a meeting at Demo-
cratic headquarters in the Peabody build
ing. and reorganized under the name OF
the German-American Silver Club. The
organization started off with 125 names on
the roll of membership. This list will be
greatly augmented at the next meeting
The officers chosen last night were as
follows: President, Julius Lohse; Secre-
Paul Diesch; Treasurer, Bernard Bach.
The next meeting will be held Tuesday
evening at 1880 o'clock. The club appoint
ed a committee TO assist at the Bryan re-
ception. and also to arrange meetings for
the German speakers, consisting OF
AIessrs. N. Stein, b. Bach and w. Fried
rich
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
POLITICAL.
GENERAL WATTS APPOINT

4 ' y EMAIL w y L 10 Al O14N
~ MENTS.
The Democratic State Executive Com
mitJee have arranged meetings for Cen
eral Watts as follows;
Hurricane. october l. , p. m.
Huntington, october ?, p. m, after
Raleigh {. f.. october 3. Il a. m.
CLAY C. H. October .. l p. m.
Parkersburg. October 8, 1880 p. m.
St Mary's. Peasants county, October
Sistersviue. October :. 7:SO p. m
lIiddlebourne, Tyler county, October S,
New Martinsvine. October S, 7:3O p. m.
Wileyville. Wetzel county, October 9,
p m.
Weusburg. october Y. $50 p. m.
NOundsville October Is. II a. m.
BenwOOd October l3. 1850 p. m.
Ohio county. october IL and 10.
Spencer October is. II q. n.
Ravenswood. October 16 $50 p. m.
Jackson October IL. ! y. m.
Kanawha county. october 10. 20. p and p.
Winfield October %. ! p. m.
Point Pleasant, october %. 80 p. m.
Glenwood Mason county, October "A, II
q. m.
WAYNE. october rs, II a. m
Torlu October ~ II a. m.
Ocpaua. October .. II a. m.
princeton. October %. II a. m.
Pluefeld. October %, at night
VValrh October 90. p. m.
VVUliamstowu October 81, II a. m.
The above are subject to change by
county committees.
ANDREW EDAusTON, Chairman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
BoURKE COCHRAN DETAINED
BY Railroad Washouts and Wreck-Win
Speak This Afternoon.

~ AaiAiodu W TSCk- w III
Speak This Afternoon.
Late yesterday afternoon the gold Dem
ocratic committee, under whose auspices
Hon. Bourke Cochran was to have deliv-
cred an address at the Opera House last
night. received word from that distin-
guished speaker that he was unable to fill
the appointment on account of his inabil-
ity TO reach the city in time. Later the
story of the trouble was learned in de-
tail. Mr. Cochran reached Cumberland
from Baltimore on a special, and expected
to come right through. On account of
washout on the main division. after some
delay the train started over the Pittsburg
division At Hineman. - miles from Cum
berland, a freight wreck, which blocked
the road, was encountered. The special
returned 10 Cumberland, Mr. Cochran
thinking he might get through by way of
Grafton. This was found to be impossi-
BILE. and another start was made from
Cumberland for Pittsburg. Pittsburg was
reached about 1870 o'clock this morning,
and the special will be here before noon.
The committee in charge of the meeting
decided last night to arrange for a meet
ing at the Opera House at two o'clock this
afternoon. Mr.. Cochran will spend the re-
mainder of the day in this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
PIANO At A SACRIFICE.

A fine new Chickering upright plane
has been left with us 10 sell quick. The
owner. for want of cash, is compelled "a
dispose Of it, and to do so quickly viii
sell at a great sacrifice. The piano e
virtually new. No expert would know
that it has been used. Here is a chanca
for some one who wants q piano al (
great bargain.
+. w. BANNER CO.,
1910 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01

The above cut illustrates the old way OF
exa mining the eyes by taking an cpth1l'
moscOpe and looking into the patient
eyes and making them believe you know
what Is the matter with them and then ~
them down 10 look at charts and Try anq M
themselves. Fifteen years experience mas
taught US that the eyes cannot pc tolIeCt-
~ fitted with glasses by an opthdImoa-oPe
and we discarded II years ago. t.,.....
BY his latest scientific method wlth0uN
using drugs or having the patient slt LOT
hours looking at charts or In any WaS oe-
syoines and correctly dts the eyes WITH
glasses. Consultation and examination
free at ITO Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
AT THE HOTELS.
PeopIe Who Arrived in the City Yester-



Stamina. n. Martring, c. j. Ellis
Sistersville; L. NJ. Hudson, st. Mary s.
Miss Stephenson, Parkersburg; w. h.
Rutherford, Petroleum; w. NJ. Dunlap,
West Alexander; E. n. Dunlap, Wash
sngton. Pa; Berge Cline, Matamorasi
Albert Dietrich, Darlington.
McLure-P. V. Clark and wife, Park
ersburg; VIM. Hewitt, J. N. Melien, New
Cumberland; NJ. Van Pelt, Moundsvllle;
Harry F. Piper, GAINESVILLE; William
Frank, Marietta.
Windsor-T. p. Jacobs, New Martins
vile; S. G.. Pyle, d. NJ. Wallace, F. F.
Powers, Sistersville.
Howell-Neil Mahoney, Warrington
C. f. Collins, Parkersburg; Claude Duf-
fey, NJ. McCool, Washington.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
RUNNING THROUGH TO MOUNDS
WILLIE.

Electric cars on the Benwood and
Southern line are running through now
from Benwood to MOundsville. -Four
cars were running through to-day. To-
day was the first day that the cars made
the through time without hindrance and
the line is now in successful operation.
The Moundsyille contingent Of old sol
diers. 6S strong, and their band, came
through yesterday on the line. The cars
leave each terminus every fifteen min
mag
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
PIrrsnuRG EXPOSITION.

Special Excursions via Il. g o. n. r., DC
tober /. 8 and . and 81 80.
Round trip, including one admission
to the Exposition, from Wheeling 1925,
from Bellaire, Ohio, $40. Tickets
good TO return on all regular trains
three days, including date of sale.
Music by G.lmore's band October 9th
10 close of Exposition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Daily Chronicle of the Movements of Indi =
viduals.
Mr.. Henry Seamon. Of Mcsndsvilia,
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Mary 2. Bellinger has gone to
Pittsburg to visit friends.
Mrs. Mary Nolte, of the East End, is
confined to Fer room with typhoid fever.
Miss Neva Wyrick, a popular Fifth
ward lady, left yesterday On a several
weeks visit with friends at Cambridge,
Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
WILL PREACH SUNDAY.

Rev. c. B. Graham, of Charleston
W. Va. will arrive in the city this week,
TO take charge of the congregation of the
North Street NJ. E. Church. He viii
preach at the regular services next sun
day. Mr.. Graham is a former resident
Of Wheeling, and has many warm friends
and admirers in this city During his
stay in Charleston he was editor and
proprietor of the Charleston Advocate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
Az FXCrRsION no CANTON

Il appears that the local Republicans
are alarmed at the PROJECT that Mr.. Bry-
an viii make some converts by his
speech on the Island tonight. They
were making an effort last night to ar
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01

J...oooo display of everything
IllllIlSllSG in Millinery at Miss
K. Garver's opening, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DPr~IDENTIAL CAMPAIGN
EItr~.
Red Fire. Badges Pins ana
-.- Newspapers Alas zines. Books
..r.r,-. o. 81. DUMMY.
l.t Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01
CANTON EXCURSION

Reports indicate that the special ex-
curs:on from this city to Canton, Ohio.
en- Friday, October I'd, vii, be one Of he
largest yettaken out over the Cleveland.
Lorain and Wheeling railroad. It is
claimed that there will be fully four or
five hundred in the delegation, includ-
ing three car loads from one point in
Marshall county.
The railroad Co. pany has placed a
sufficient number o. cars at the disposal
Of the delegation to assure every one of
a comfortable seat. Three cars VIII be
reserved for ladies', and if necessary.
more VIII be added. The committee on
arrangements requests that list Of the
names Of persons expecting to %. to he
sent to Mr.. A. P. Oxtoby, General Agent
Of the c.. L. & w. Ry.. SO that he may
now how many cars viii be needed.
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Miss K. Garver's y n5 i r !
opening Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
EXPOSITION EXCURSION NEXT
THURSDAY.

October 1, g, - and %, 1926 to Pitts.
burg from Wheeling via. Pennsylvania
Lines for the Exposition. This rate in.
Guides admission. Return coupons
valid two DAYS.
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OLD SOLDIERS ON THE MONEY
ISSUE.

Notwithstanding the fact that the old
soldier element has always been con-
sidered safe in the Republican column,
there will be surprising change this
year among the veterans, the majority
of whom have heretofore affiliated with
one party. Yesterday Register man
was at the reunion with an old soldier
who has always been a stalwart Repub-
lican. but who expressed himself
strongly for Bryan and free silver.
H also said he knew of many Repub-
lican veterans who were present at the
reunion who would change their party
Ties this year and vote for the D Ople's
candidate. He said that the majority Of
the old soldiers. who were apparently
for gold. would vote quite diff rently on
election day. That he was speaking the
truth was proven by similar expressions
on the part of other veterans who have
been classed as Republicans. Many
stated that they were ION the fence,"
but had kindly feeling for the "an-
archistic" ticket and were not afraid Of
having their pensions cut in two"
SILVER AMONG THE DRUMMERS.
II is a mistake to suppose that all
the travelling men are in favor Of the
po,d standard. A large number of
drummers were gathered at the Stamm
House last night discussing the curren-
cy question, and after each side stood
up TO be counted it was found that there
was just one more gold man than those
for silver. The man who made the best
argument by far was John Clarson. a
soap drummer from Chicago. After the
conclusion of his speech he was con-
graduated even by the gold men pres
ent as having made the best silver argu-
ment that they had ever listened to.
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B. G O. TRAINS RETURNING AFTER
THE BRYAN MEETING AT
WHEELING, THURSDAY, OCTO-
Der l, 1896.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-10-01

Special train will leave Wheeling for
Grafton and intermediate points at II
p. m.
For Cambridge, O., and intermediate
points al 11:40 p. m.
For Washington, Pa, and intermedi-
ate points at II 80 p. m.
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A few OF them are on display in our show window.