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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
JARDINIERS-EWING BROS.
OIL NEWS.
Snenial 10 The Register.


Sistersville, w. Va, April 23.-The
South Penn Oil Company has drilled
its No. l John Seckman west of the
BuHman development at Wick, Tyler
county. to a depth of lis feet into the
Big Injun sand, and has found nothing.
Word was received in this city late
last evening that Jenning Bros we'll
on the Mills farm, in WetZel county.
had been drilled down TO the Gordon
sand. and was flowing oil from that
formation.
Legal representatives of the Victor
Oil and Gas Company and the Henry
Oil Company are taking testimony be-
fore Master Jacobs,of New Martinsville,
w. Va. in Pittsburg, and will submit
the same to the Tyler county courts in
the furtherance of a settlement of a
disputed lease on the B. Jackman
farm in Tyler count, w. Va. The farm
consists OF SOP acres. three-quarters of
a mile south of the Kyle pool on Indian
creek.
Northeast of the Kyle pool, on In
dian creek, the South Penn Oil Compa-
ny has developed a good gas pressure
in the MaXon sand at its wildcat on
the Thompson farm.
In the McElroy or Big Flint district
the South'Penn Oil Company has drill
ed its No NJ. J. Smith through the
sand and has buster.
In the Bull and Calf Creek territory
the Henry Oil Company has completed
a Cow Run sand producer on the Cor
bett farm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24

Hon. Walter Pendleton. of Roane
county. one Of the rising stars in the po-
litical armament Of the Fourth dis
trict. is being strongly pushed by his
numerous friends for the Congressional
nomination. Mr.. Pendleton is bright
lawyer and an able man and the Dem
ocrats Of the Fourth district could not
select candidate who would make a
livelier canvass.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24

With such a red-hOt, bitter. tangled
I'D. rough-and-tumble scrapping match
as the Republican contest for the nom
inaaons has degenrated into in this
county. that party ought TO poll very
nearly their full vote al The primaries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
UPRIGHT PIANO MUST BE SOLD.

UPRIGHT PIANO MUST BE SOLD.
We sold fine Walnut Upright Piano
for S400 to a lady in this city about
seven months ago, who is obliged 10
sell it. In order TO do so quickly. we
offer the piano for S265 on payment of
S25 cash and SO per month, or s235
spot cash. The piano is in perfect con-
dition, without scratch or mar, and can
be seen at our store, 1910 Market
Street.
f. ". BANNER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
GRADING AND PAVING SIDE
CEALED PROPOSALS

VIII be received until Wednesiav Az
%. 1896. at 10 a. m: for the erection
three-story Bank Building az Man
W. Va. for the First National it.H
Warrington. from plans prer4fr
Franzheim. Giesey & Faris. Ar'
Wheeling. w Va. Plans can Do
the rooms OF the Builders - $50
Wheeling. or al Bank. in Marla-
Bids TO be sent 10 Jas. II. Furaf-
dent, Warrington, W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg. w. Va. April 23.-Con-
stable ]. R. Fox sold the lease yesterday
on the Schil5 farm, in the Big Kate
field, TO Otto Lehman, of this city, for
s326.50, to satisfy a judgment. The
lease is on 100 acres.
The Dyke well was tubed, and when
completed last night, has flowed ever
since at the rate Of 70 barrels day.
Patrick O'Brien, who owns 800 acres
two miles southeast of the Ogdin well,
has leased.
A company composed of Marion coun-
ty people will make location near
Standing Stone, Writ county, in the
next few days.
Kelly & Beatty have contracted for a
well in Calhoun county, near Grants
Vile
Bisgants e Buckley have their well
tied up with fishing job.
The well on the King farm, in Slate
district, is being cased at 800 feet.
A ten barrel we'll has been struck in
the Doddridge field by the South Penn
Oil Company, on the Smith farm, on
Big Flint.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.
Two Young Girls Drown Themselves
Prominent Names Mentioned.

Menomonie. Wis, April 23.-Ede.
Varney and Emma Cunningham. aged
Is and 10 respectively. committed sui
eide by drowning in the mill pond at
Townsville. nine miles south .of this
CITY. They were missed from home yes
terday and were last seen on Thursday
evening. Their bodies were found to-
dav. A cloak. watch and bottle OF
landanum were found on the bank OF
the mill dam. Letters have also been
found which throw some light on the
cause of the double suicide. The names
of prominent parties are mentioned IN
the letters. and Brownsville people are
in fever OF excitement in conse-
QuenCe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
STREET PAVING.

Sealed proposals will b erece.Fe-
town Of Sisiersville. W. Va. ur. i i...-
May 4th, 1896. for furnishing ot a.
and material for grading and c-rl-..-
paving with vitrified brick. a-' ''. .-s
the plans and specifications o. '-.e ..4
Mayors office, the follOwins si.'
alleys: r,.-r
Alley between Wells and Brown 7''
streets
Square yards yement..........'-'''' DOL
Cubic yards excavatiOn....-......-''' a ID
Lineal feet curbing. ..............'.''''
Certified check for 500. .-
Alley between Wells and Main s.i' .,.
Square yards pavement....----.-.--- -'' -
Cubic yards eXcavatiOu......---.- '--'-' ~
Lineai feet curbing. ....-........'''''''
Certified check for 500.
North Wells street e--
Square yards yemeni.........''''''' '1
Cubic yards xcavatiOn...........-'''' goo
Lineal feet curbing. .............-''''''
Certified check for 500. .rsrts
Proposals must be made ol- @" p
furnished by the Town RecQr1t. a. a..
dressed 20 him. and each BIZ mus
companied by cash or a cer.lnel -,irt. 70
The Town Council reserves me
reject any or all bids. -., ,fsVor.
(Signed) GEO. NJ. GARDN r y,
JOSEPH P. SWEENEY. Keco'-
I. an22>>-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24

The Republican primary election
promises 10 be a knOck-down-and-
drag-out AFFAIR." fitting wind-up 70
The disgraceful beer-swilling canvass
that preceded IL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24

For the first time in very long time
John sherman is not presidential can
didase. but he is probably happier than
many a man who is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
WONDER WHO GOT IT?

We wonder who got the Mckinley
money in This county? II is we'll
known who got it over in Preston coun-
ty.-GraftOn Leader.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24

II apears that Nansen did not cut
his notch in the North Pole, after all.
Now the question is. where is Nansen?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
Nbeelins Register
CHARLES H. TANEY. General A-aAger.

The REGISTER. embracing its several
editions. is entered at the Postof1ce II
Wheeling. W. Va. as second-clsss matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
MOTH BALLS.

MOTH BALLS.
BUG POISONS.
ROACH PASTE.
INSECT POWDER
AND GUNS at
X. Ii. LISTS, Druggist,
1910 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24

This is TO give notice that no person IS
authorized 10 lease territory for the y 9Th
Penn Oil and Gas Company but Nj. D-r-
mis- Williams. of Sherrard. Any person
found using the name OF this comparg 10
securing leases will be prosecuted 20 -
full extent of the law
THE NORTH PENN OIL & GAS CO.
w. II. HORNISH, Secretary. apys
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
STOCK FOR SALE.

Warwick China Co..
bloch Bros Tobacco Co.
Wheeling Steel and Iron co.
Central Glass co.
La Belle Iron CO. ,,,,
Wood Bros. Planning MIL co.
Frauklin Insurance 60.
riverside Glass Works.
Wheeling Railway co.
Whseiing Ice and Storage co.
Provident Life Insurance co.
Wheeling Park Association.
PoVaI CLAW Manufacturing Co.
Arion Hall Association.
West Virginia State Fair Association.
Aetna Standard Iron Mil.
New Steel Bridge.
Wheeling Mould and FOUNDRY 60.
wheeling Electrical Co.
SIMPSON & HAZLETT.
No. 1911 Market st.
Stocks. Bonds and investments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
Snecial To the Register.

opeCldl 10 the heSISJeI.
Woodsfield. O., April 23.--The rig
builders began work to-day on the
Jackson farm. three miles south OF
town. Leasing is active in that region,
and large sums are being paid 10 the
farmers.
The Moundsville Echo says:
Operations out in the neighborhood
of the Rogerson we'll are progressing.
Johnston. Dorsey & Co. commenced
sDudding on their No. l this morning
The North Penn Oil Company has a
rig up and ready TO commence drilling
on their No. ,. Holt, of Pittsburg,
known as the Carnegie company, have
a rig we'll under way. Devine &
Co. of Wheeling. will start the drill in
short time j. c. Mckee & Co., OF
Wheeling. have a rig up on the Bell
farm. The Rogerson we'll is keeping
up in production. The Gallagher well
on Taylor's Ridge shut down yesterday
on account of breaking the belt. They
are engaged at present fishing for bit
in the hole. The latest from Jolly
Bros we'll on Toms Run is that the
driller expects to strike the Cow Run
sand to-day.
The Pt. Pleasant Register says that
the oil excitement is increasing in its
county again. There seems TO be q
drift toward that part Of the State in
operations, and before many weeks at
least three wells will be drilling in Ma
son county.
Oil City. Pa, April 23.-Credit bal
ances 81. 90; certificates opened, high
est. lowest and closed at s1.20. Sales
cash oil 1000 barrels; shipments 40
179 barrels; runs $1,000 barrels.
New York, April %. -Petroleum
steady; closed at s1.2112 bid.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-24
Index to New Advertiscmets.

Index to New Advertisemets.
SECOND PAGE.
Public Sale OF Real Estate.
FOURTH PAGE.
Wanted-To Buy Drug Store.
Proposals for Grading and Paving
Sidewalks.
Dueber Bicycles-Dillon, Wheat 4
Hancher Co.
EIGHTH PAGE.
Sweatars-N. ]. McFadden.
Bargain Day-StOne & Thomas.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

FOR RBNT-TWO ROOMS. r. SIX.
teenth Street. ap24eall
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FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUs.

FOR SAIE-INCUBATOR IN GOOD Con-
dition. Apply No III Jacob street. ap5h
FOR SALF-COTTAGE ON THE Mounds
willie Camp Grounds. Occupies one OF me
best locations in the park. W. +. BAGoIs'
10 Zane street. apr
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN-OIL WELL
o,tst consisting OF pump Including rods
incb tubing. rope and tools. all new; 10
inch. 81. inch. and 81 inch casing. part new
and mart used once; boiler and engine, 80
barrel tank, 1.S00 feet measure !ine; lot
irch nine. and first class rig. Apply 20
NJ YAK PELT, Moundsville, w. Va.
apl6h
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
Stole a Team.

In looking over a lot of descriptive
cards of the fellows that are wanted
in every direction, the other day,
Sheriff Heskett discovered one that
fit one of his prisoners. He wrote to
the sheriff of Dickinson county about
it and he arrived last Thursday
Sheriff Robson Of Abilene. The man
the sheriff wanted was John Curry,
for stealing a team in that county
last June. 1t turns out that our
sheriff was right-that he has the
man 1t is none other than G. A.
Wilson, who is just finishing a 60 day
sentence for stealing corn from a man
uamed Laughlin near Mayfield. Will
son lived near Oxford. He had sold
the team and one Of his own horses
to the horsebuYer, Randolph, who
gave him s45 for the three. AL Gla-
man made the deal for him. The
sheriff is well acquainted with Will
son, or rather Curry, having know n
him for years. Curry confesses that
be stole the horses and went with
Sheriff Robson to Seymour's barn
last Thursday to identify them. The
sheriff served notice on Seymour not
to let the horses be taken away.
Randolph is out Of town and will not
be back until Friday. Curry will be
taken to Abilene, and the horses will
perhaps be resOld to the horse buyer.
The money for the horses was
given to AL Glaman. II he turned it
over to Curry another complication
arises. The horse buyer will want
his money from somebody.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
Sugar In Kansas

The report Of Inspector Kellogg on
the present conditions and the fu-
ture Of the sugar industry in Kansas
is hardly encouraging to the friends
Of that industry. which if it could be
expanded and developed would be a
sOurse of great revenue to the farm
ers and sugar manufacturers. In
spector Kellogg says that only one
plant in the state has been operated,
and that only for short time. The
repeal Of the government bounty and
the fact that the State bounty law
will expire by limitation before the
new cane crop can be raised seems To
put a prohibition upon any further
development of this once promising
industry. Without bounty the su.
gar manufacturer must depend upou
the by-products for his profits: for the
cost of manufacture is greater than
the value Of the sugar product itself
Here is another example of the per.
niciOus effect ofthe sugar trust. Tbi,
situation in the Kansas sugar
industry is part of the war which the
trust is waging upon western sugar
growers and refnerS. A Nebraska re-
lnery which has been instrumental il
introducing the planting of sugar beet
is fighting for its very life. In what
ever market these local sugar manu-
facturers have tried to sell their pro
ducts, there will be found the price Of
the sugar of the trust at its lowest
After all available sourses of Western
sugar supply have been killed, aftel
the trust is in undisputed possession
OF the market, the prices will b.
. marked up and in a few days the
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30

The small boy had a restless, un-
happy look as he approached the
young man who was calling on his
sister.
Il wouldn't tell anybody but you
about it," he said confdentially.
"About WHAT"
about what's happened to me.
But thought you might help me-"
in what way?"
"DO you remember that little bit Of
a gold watch my sister had?"
eyes"
~ was fOOling with it and my sister
was coming, and l put it in my mouth
to keep her from seeing it and the
first thing l knew l swallowed itw
How long ago."
"This afternoon. II you put your
head down to my chest you can hear
me ticking inside"
You'd better have a DOCTOR"
"TheD I'd have to let the folks
know. Ny sister says you have wheels
in your head sometimes, and / thought
mebbe you'd tell me what you do for
'em, and that you might fit the case"
Washington Star.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
Court House News.

The jury in the case Ct the High
land Bank against Sparks Bros. retir-
ed to their jury box last Friday and
have not reported as having agreed
on a verdict at time of going to press.
Judge Ferguson last Friday afternoon
issued the necessary documents to
William Kennedy Of Caldwell and
Lizzie Zeigler of ArgOnia authorizing
them to enter upon the sea of matri-
mony. The judge thinks this is a
gOoc time to marry now, as he has
lots of time to issue the license, and
then to all those contemplating
matrimony he would give as his best
judgment that better times are near
at hand.
County Treasurer Spencer for some
time past has been very busily en-
gagged in making the apportiOnment
Of taxes collected, and has it now al
most completed, so as to be ready to
distribute the funds next Monday as
required by law, to the various school
city and township officers of the
county, The turning loose for circu.
latiOn of these various funds, aggre-
eating many thousands Of dollars.
should have healthful effect upon
the people. Mr.. Spencer is to be
commended for being so prompt in
this distribution, and we bespeak for
him the appreciation of all those in
terested in these fund S which in
cludes well nigh the whole people,
without regard to "lace, color or pre-
viOus condition of seryitude."
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
What the Forecasts Mean.

In order that it may be universally
understood the meanings OF some of
the various terms used in the weather
bureaus forecasts are published;
Fair" means that no rain or snow
is expected. Fair has no reference
to cloudineSS; if it was the aim of the
forecast official to inform the public of
an expected clOudleSS condition of the
sky. the word "clear" would be used.
The word clearing" means that
rain or snow is expected and that it
will cease and the clouds break away
within the period specified in the
forecast.
Grain or snow" signify that rain to
the depth Of Ol inch is expected, or
enough snow to yield oil inch of water
when melted-i e., i inch or more of
dry snow. Generally 10 inches of dry
snow will yield inch Of water.
When the conditions are so uncer-
tain as to render the forecast doubt
full, that fact is indicated by the use
of the word probably"
Forecasts are made for twu days.
aud when the weatheris expected to
change during that time the two days
are divided into twelve hour periods
and the weather expected for each
period is expressly stated. e., rain
this afternoon; clearing and colder
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
Wednesday"

Wednesday"
colder" means that a fall of eight
degrees or more in winter is expected.
In summer a fall Of six degrees is
allowed as justification Of the fore
cast colder" but the temperature
must 60 down to 40 degrees or lower;
otherwise the word cooler" should
be used. If the change is expected
to be less than six degrees in summer
or eight degrees in winter the words
slight changes il temperature" or
stationary temperature" or the
omission of any reference whatever
to temperature would show the fact,
Warmer" means the same number
Of degrees rise.
"Cold wave" means that the TEN.
perature is expected to fall IS degrees
or more and 60 down to 26 degrees or
less; but has no reference to wind or
snow. The amount of the expected
fall is usually expressly stated.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30

trust will have recouped itself for its
expense in fighting its struggling
competitors and will 60 on plumber
ing the people for the enrichment of
few.
Morally, there is no difference be-
tween the act Of a monopolist who
raises prices because he is able to do
so and the act of a highwayman who
makes his victim hold up his hands
while the robber searches the I'm
lucky mans pockets because he is
able to do so. The principal involv-
ed in each case is identical.
The tendency Of monopoly is to kill
individuality. 1t turns the markets
over to the domination of a few low.
erfnl corporations who play with
prices for their own profit and to the
business 1ndoing Of thousands OF
victims. Without the trust Kansas
would havea splendid planting and
manufacturing industry; Nebraska
would not be fghting for the life of
the same industry. With the trust
the industry in Kansas is wiped out,
IN Nebraska it will no doubt be ex-
tinguiShed. This is monopoly, and
how it affects the business of Kan
saS City and its tributary territory
may readily be seen in this particular
Observation-Disclosures City Times.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
Miss YaW In New York.

Miss Ellen Beach Yaw, the soprano
with the phenomenal compass, who
gave concert at the opening OF the
lecture course in wellington year ago
assisted by Max Dick, viOliniSt, went
to Paris shortly afterward to spend a
year in study, She recently returned
and gave her first concert since her
return at Carnegie hall in New York
city on the evening Of Tuesday, jan
uary 2lst. The hall is one Of the lar
gest and finest In that city and seats
between five and ten thousand. 1t
was well filled by a fashionable and
enthusiastic audience, the door re-
ceipts necessarily running into thous-
ands OF dollars. Reginald DeK0ven,
the composer, who is the musical
critic Of the New York World, thus
speaks Of her appearance and ability,
concerning which there was cOnsid.
cradle discussion at the time Of her
appearance in Wellington:
Musical posters 10 conspicuous Pc
sitions about the town during the
past week have informed US that
Miss Yaw can sing several notes high.
d than either Patti or Nilsson. That
she can do this l freely admit, as 1
have heard her take the D sharp In
altiSimo. a phenomenal and rather
unpleasant note vocaliy, be 1t said.
Miss Yaw has beyond question voice
which is phenomenal in range and in
the higher register unusually sweet
and agreeable in quality.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
Her Pretty Feet.

Every woman should desire to make
her foot look as well as possible; our
grandmothers would have said, as
small as possible, but the day for
that is past. At the present time
the woman with the long narrow foot
thinks herself much better off than
the woman with the short and pudgy
one, and she is certainly right from
an artistic standpoint.
There is no excuse for American
women not being the best booted the
world over. No one who has strug-
gled with French, English and Ger
man boots can fail to appreciate our
superiority on that point. We are
open to the accusation Of wearing too
thin soles. but sensible walking boots
always have a mediumly thick sole,
and for wet weather our pointed rub
bers are far from being ugly.
The English woman boasts Of never
wearing an Oyershoe, and the article
answering to that description is
most fearsume object, indeed.
II your foot is long and narrow and
boasts an instep, affect button boots
and slippers without straps. If, on
the contrary, your foot is short and
plump, wear laced boots in the street
and avoid slippers in light cOOrs. BY
the way, black satin slippers are the
sweetest things this year for house
wear. A tiny cut steel buckle may
be added. A novelty for this winter
is white satin slipper with red heels,
a very French combination. The
heels are very high In all the slippers.
1t is very stylish tn have your slip
pers match your evening gown.
Carriage boots are as fascinating as
the dainty shoe they are meant to
shield. They are pointed and heeled,
made Of tan leather or the palest
shades in satin and edged with beaver
or ermine.
1t may not be inappropriate to say
few words as to the care of all this
attractive foot wear. II you have
been out on wet day and your walk
ing shoes are damp and muddy, first
let them dry, and, having brushed
of the mud, rub them we'll with ma
chine oil until all stiffness has vanish.
ed, and then biacken.
For patent leather some vaseline
rubbed on renews its pristine bright
ness. You can keep your light kid
slippers clean with pipe clay, and a
special backing comes for suede
shoes. The result is that many
women will be complimented on her
pretty feet because she is exquisitely
shOd, and that, with little judgment
and care, no one need have noticeably
ugly feet.-Chicago er-Ocean.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-01-30
In the Beginning

of new year, when the winter sea-
son Of close confinement is only half
gone, many find that their health be.
gins to break down, that the least ex-
posure threatens sickness. 1t is then as
we'll as at all other times, and with
people even in good health, that the
following facts should be remembered,
namely: that Hoods Sarsparilla leads
everything In the way of medicines;
that it accompli shes the greatest cures
in the world; has the largest sale in
the'world, and requires the largest
building in the world devoted exclu
sively to the preparation Of the pro-
prietary medicine. Does not this con-
clusively prove, il you are sick, that
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine
for you to take?