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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
FAMOUS FAT GIRL DEAD.

Cbicago. February 1S.-The funeral
Of Npr-ie Cole. the fat girl known as the
Kentucky Beauty" took place to-day.
The casket used for the remains was
20 inches wide. q inches high and .
feet Is inches long. and as no hearse
large enough for the casket could be
found. a covered uudertaker's wagon
was used About an the professional
museum freaks in the city were pres
ent. sixteen of them acting as pall-osar-
nre
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
SPEAR EXoNERArED,

Though There Was Much Talk OF Censure
Among Members OF His Own Party.
Special to the Register.
Columbus. Ohio, February 1S-The
House this evening adopted the report
of the committee appointed to invesu-
gate the published charge that Rep
resentative Speare, Republican, of
Clinton coUhty, tried to sell a recon-
mendatiop for an appointment, exon
Grating him. There was long debate
over il. however. and many Republi-
can members yoteG 10 amend the re-
port by adding censure for his con-
duct.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
SHOT BY AN UNKNOWN MAN.

Barrie. Ont. February 1S.-A.
Strathy. manager Of the Bank Of Com
merce in this town for the last fifteen
years. was hot and fatally wounded
to-day by an unknown man who called
at his house. and upon Strathy's ap-
pearance drew a revolver and shot him.
The assassin then fed. Strathy Is one
of the most popular and well known
bankers in the province.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
ANDREW CARNEGIE TURNED DOWN.
BIackballed for Honorary Membership by
the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.

Cleveland, O., February 1S.-The
Cleveland Chamber Of Commerce TO-
day black-balled Jh- name of Andrew
Carnegie, which had been proposed for
honorary membership. .efore the
vote was taken L. \. Russell, leading
attorney. made a speech, saying that
ne had been led TO believe that Mr..
Carnegie made his fortune because of
tariff protection and he also susp cted
from what he had read of the Home
stead strike that he was an OppressOr
of the poor. Unless somebody could
convince him to the contrary he would
vote against admitting, Mr.. Carnegie
TO membership. Five black balls were
voted-the constitutional number re-
quired to debar an applicant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
TO RESTRICT IMMIGRATION.

Washington. February 1S.-senator
Lodge chairman of the Committee on
immigration. to-day reported a bill
from that committee for the restriction
Of immigration. The bill provides for
the exclusion of all persons who are so
ignorant as to be unable TO read and
write any language.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
ANOTHER BIG FIRE AT TROY.

Apollo Hall. One of the City's Land Marks,
Destroyee-Loss $4,000.
Troy, n. Y, February 1S.-While
the firemen were yet at work on the
big fire which broke out last evening
in the Burdett building, causing sew
eral deaths they were summoned this
afternoon to fight another blaze. The
flames this time attacked Apollo Hall,
one of the lond marks of the city. The
city hall was soon destroyed and the
flames spread to premises on the
ground floor, including two saloons
and a restaurant. The loss will reach
$4,000. The hall was the Socialists
headquarters and was noted as a place
of amusement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
FOUR BADLY HURT
In a Wreck on the Central: Vermont Rail
ROAD Broken Rail the Cause.

In a Wreck on the Central: Vermont Rail
ROAD Broken Rail the Cause.
Bellows Falls. Vt. February 1S.-A
broken rail on the Rutland division Of
the Central Vermont railroad caused
a serious wreck at a point about two
miles north of Ludlow station this
morning. The engine of a passenger
train was derailed and three coaches
we're thrown down a fifty feet embank-
ment About a dozen persons were in
jured, four of them being seriously
hurt. These four are: T. J. Barber,
Rutland; hurt internally. probably ia
tally: d. B. Sexton, Rutland. conductor
of wrecked train; E. 0. Bauer, Rut-
land. express messenger; George T.
Fletcher. Rutland. mail agent The
others who sustained injuries were pas
sengers, most of whom are not hurt
beyond bruises. or a severe shaking
up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
RrRNEn TO DEATH.

Stamford. Conn. February Is
Early today fire destroyed the farm
house of Charles Gildermeister at
Buxton Place. Riverton. Mrs Glider
meistef. after she had been taken out
with fer children. returned TO the house
for some valuable papers and money
and was burned TO death. Mr. Gllder-
meister was so badly injured IN trying
10 rescue his wife that he can scarcely
recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
ruE TAN INCREASED.

Ohio saloon Keepers Must Now Pay $3.50.
Instead of $3.50. Per Year.
Special TO the Register.
Columbus. o. February 1S.-The
Senate today passed the GoOdale House
bin increasing the annual tax upon
saloons from $3.50 10 $500, and il is
NOW a law. This is the last of the tenn
perance Legislation i'm the present leg
islature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
REV. DIR. ERnwN,s rRIAL.
The Church Council Wrangling About the
Extent of the Investigation.

Extent OF the Investigation.
San Francisco, February 1S.-The
trial of the Rev. c. o. Brown, Of the
First Congregational Church as a re-
suit of the charges made against him
by Mrs Davidson. the alleged black
mailer commenced to-day The cOun-
ell is composed of ministers and lay
men from San Francisco and nearby
towns. Rev DR.. Mclean was elected
moderator, and the investigation be-
gan. He objected to any investigation
except as to the accused's relations with
Miss Overman and Mrs. Stockton. and
a long discussion ensued as to how far
the council could go into the inquiry
as 10 Browns ministerial standing.
The sessions of the council viii be open
and a large crowd was in attendance
this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
REPUBLICAN NoaIINATIoNs.

Special to the Register
Huntington. W. Va. February is
At the Republican city convention here
tonight. James J. Booth, a wealthy
coal operator. was nominated for
Mayor. Peter Wylie FOR City Clerk, V.
". Green for Treasurer, and W. B..
Chafins, Assessor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
JUDGE THOMPSON PREPARED.
Has His Coffin and Tomb Ready and is
Patiently Waiting.

In Spite of This, However, He De-
mands That Those with Whom
He Deals Shall be Prompt-De-
Tending a Suit Wherein His Own
Coffin Was the Cause of Action.
The Judge a Man of Wealth and
Prominence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
A GREAT LABOR COMBINE
An Alliance Formed by Flint, Bott
and Window Glass Workers.

1t Has Been Talked OF for T.
Years Past, ana Has at Last Paa
Consummated-A Defense Fr,-
ofTwo Million Dollars TO be Raiso,
by a Per Capita Tax Of One Dol.
lar Per Month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
rrrVE MaERS KILLED
ru.asisn in the Vulcan Coal
rs at New Castle, Col.

-of the Disaster Cannot be
ned Owing TO the Remote
-re LOoaIty-The Mines
the AtchisOn, Topeka
-sr- Fe Railroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19

Colo. February 1S.-A spe-
Times from Glenwood
.-lo. saws. "A terrible eX-
occurred in the Vulcan coal
N.0 Castle and dfty-fve min
rted ro have been killed.
particulars have been re-
Vulcan mine is owned by the
1uesa and Santa Fe r. e..
report of Che explosion with
o. lite is confirmed at tine
company in this city. but
news regarding the accident
.eved Usually seventy
..r. employed I'm the mine
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19
Th.mou,etor Record.

Mr.. c. Schnepf. the Opera lou
druggist. made the following o15,',
lions of the weather yesterday. Z q. ii.-
10: 9 a. m, II; u m, ID. p. .'''' '
I p. m, 30. Weather caanse'''.'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-02-19

A lady walked iu-o q Boston .'.. poo
store in searfh OF LI.zaoe...n o..
Phelps "Br lars in ParadiSs - q,
what she d for was 9ulu77 '''7 go
Heaven Boston Transcript
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25

Klikow alleys for the highest score
BoWlers win have an opportunity to
test their skill tomorrow in an a1l-day
tournament, open to all, on the Jackson
avenue alleys.
Prize bowling is announced for tomor-
row on Vooz's alleys, on Halliday street.
All bowlers are invited to compete.
The member of the Palma Club will
bowl on the alleys In the annual con-
tests for turkeys.
A game win be rolled this evening in
the Jersey City League between the.
Clinton Club and the Doolittle team. on
the Jackson avenue alleys.
At Summit tonight two games in the
Suburban League will be rolled by the
Columbia team of Hobcken and the Sum
The New York Athletic Club will bowl
three games at home alleys this evening,
in the Athletic League, with Orange
A. C.
Thanksgiving Day and evening there
will he prize bowling on the alleys Of
Pete" Faber, Ocean and Clinton ave-
nues. Mr.. Faber in connection with the
bowling will entertain the bowlers with
a turkey dinner.
The New Jersey Bowling Club won its
hTst victory last night and at the same
time treated the Oritani Field Club to its
first defeat of several seasons on their
own alleys at Hackensack. The game was
IN the series Of the Amateur Bowling
Association; The New Jerseys showed
a fine burst of speed on the final frames
and rolled up a splendid average. beat
ing their opponents by 70 pins. Merritt
and Lawrence peat the 200 mark, whic
enabled the local bowlers to win. Score:
156; Taber, 157; H. Merritt, IA; Cummings,
1888; Jordan, ia; Van Keuren, 1877; Fowler,
1921; Sutton, H7; Lawrence, 2l6. Total,
oritani F.. C.-van zant, III; Matte.
159; Lozier. las; Eliery. 155; Chrystal, 127;
Sturges. $50: Ames, 1879: Herbert, III; r.
$: Bruins, III; J. G.. Bruins, 175. Totals.
l,OfZ. A 4A
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
AT HOME
Jersey City Club Loses
Two Games to Mont
clair A. c.
NEW JERSEY BEAT ORITAN |
Lively Game at Hackensack-
Games on the Football Field
Holiday Sports.

The Jersey City Club was defeated last
night in two games out of three rolled at
home alleys in the series with Montclasr
of the Athletic League. It was a big sur
prise to the followers of Jersey City.
of six games bowled. and as Montclair
had failed to win a single contest previous
TO the games last might very little anx-
iety was experienced by the friends of
the club on the Hill. The result was diff
ferent, however, and the visitors put up
scores that were a surprise to the oppos-
ing five, and beat them out in the last
two games. Jersey City started all right
and won the first without trouble. 1t was
in the second that the Montcla;rs got the
balls across the head pins and kept their
opponents on the rum. The Jersey City
team was behind one every frame, and
Montclair sort of rubbed it in by winning
with a good margin the highest score of
the series. In the bowling Brown of Jer-
sey City and Snyder of Montciair were a
tie with 1856 for high score. In the third
game things started all right for Jersey
City and the rooters were happy. They
yelled at a lively rate for Jersey City
and promised to do lots of things to Mont
clair. Something happened, however, that
laid the home crowd low. Jersey City
gained a prominent lead on the first
frame and were "a pins ahead on the Sec
ond. This was increased to 81 on the
third, and 81 ON the fourth. After this
the difference began to grow less and
on the sixth frame Jersey City's margin
was only ~. 1T gradually diminished. and
on the eighth frame Jersey City led by u.
This faded away all together. and Mont
clair was ahead two pins on the ninth. 1t
was hot stuff on the tenth and Montclair
managed to hold its own and won out
by three pins. The home team were great
iy disappointed over the ending and the
defeat has caused them to drop consider
ably in the record where they stood on a
level with North End for the champion
ship. Holmes for Jersey City bowled 213.
The scores wara.-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
VHBELMEN EXPELLED.
Members Of the Castle
Point Cyelers Accused Of
Using the Clubs
Money.

Henry lie Rosener and Frederick H. OF
ten, two members Of the Castle Point
Cyclers of Hobosen, were last night ex-
PEELED from the club by the Board of Cow
ernors. They were found guilty of mis-
appropriating the clubs money. Both
have been connected with the club for
several years and were popular with the
members. The recent accusation against
them was a great surprise to their many
friends.
The Cyclers had club races last summer
at the Gutenberg race track and Often
and Rosener had complete charge of the
advertisements in the programmes. They
rendered to the club a bill for printing
amounting to sos. This they paid from
the proceeds Of the advertising, and then
turned the rest of the money over to the
treasurer of the u
Some of the members thought the print
ing bill was exorbitant and made an in
vesmgation and found that the printer
had lone the work for s65. These mem
bers filed charges against Often and Ros-
ener and the Board of Governors decided
to hold ar immediate investigation.
Often had a hearing and claimed that
the understanding between himself and
Rosener and the club was that they were
to receive a commission for procuring adj
vertisements for the programme. This
agreement. Often said, was not made in
the meeting, but was arranged with sew
eral officers of the club.
Rosener did not appear before the
Board, but said he understood that the
money he received was his just share
for soliciting advertisements. He. offered
to refund what he had taken. After the
Board had heard both sides they went
into an executive session and the result
was that they recommended the dismissal
of the two members.
At last nights meeting a communica-
ton was received from Often offering to
explain his side of the trouble to the
club. On q motion it was torn up and
thrown in the waste basket.
The club decided to instruct Lawyer
Besson to collect the money that had
been retained by the two men. The
Castle Point Cyclers is one of the most
prominent cycling organizations in the
county and has over $50 members. This
scandal has created quite a sensation in
Hoboken, despite the efforts of the club
to keep the matter from the public. A
number of members, it is understood, had
expressed their intention of resigning had
not Often and Rosener been expelled at
last nights meeting.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
IRVIEG's HOTEL OPENED.

The opening of Jack Irving's new ho-
tel at Gator avenue and Old Bergen road
last evening proved a fitting testimonial
to Jacks" popularity. Members of almost
every prominent social organization in the
city were present. Previous to the dane
ing the popular Greenville trio, Messrs.
Driscoll, German and Eiler sang several
songs, and Mr., steve, Miles rendered a
number of difficult selections on the bones.
Mr.. Charles Clark acted as floor manager.
Among those present were:-Mr. and
Mrs. w. May. Mr.. and Mrs. Chatke, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Jennings, Mrs. E. Marshall:
Mrs. Rickett, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Thomas.
Mr.. nd Mrs. T. Farley, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Chambers. Nj. and Mrs. James Court,
Messrs. A. A. Driscoll, Frank German,
Charles Eiler. J. Wilson, J.. Culvert, A.
Lanphiers, Charles A. Smith. John E.
Meyers. C, ]. Bowen, Alfred Jones, Elmer
Brokenshire, Frank Afford, the Misses
Mamie Murphy, Annie Brock. B. Brooks,
J.. Harrison. S. E. Reynolds. Lydia Doran
and E.. Taffery.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25
CORPORATION NOTICE.


Notice is hereby given that on the 22d day
of September, 1896. application was made to
the Board of Street and Water Commissioners
by Thomas Hughes and others for the
IMPROVEMENT OF MANNING AVENUE.
between Grand street and Johnston avenue.
eonformahly TO the provisions OF Chapter III
OF the Laws Of 1895. and in the following
manner. including all ntersections.-
To have the street for the fun width thereof
graded TO the established grade by exczvakin2
or niIing the same to the established grade.
To have new 20-inch curb set on either side
walk.
TO have the present curb reset and new ID
TO have new blue stone tagging, 4 feet wide.
laid on either sidewalk
To have the present tagging relaid ana new
Tagging laid where necessary.
To have the carriageway paved with Belgian
n have new bridge stone crosswalks laid.
To have the present bridge stone crosswalks
relaid and new bridge stoneSaid where neces-
Ana all other work done that may De neces-
sary to provide for the flow OF the surface
water and to complete the improvement IN
good and substantial manner.
Notice is also given that on the 10Th day er
mepeno sIe;d A'Sf n the office Of the Clerk
of the Board of Street and Water
Con Commissioners Sa0EsTsus5 their sb5 pranpinf ing p proea tse
total cost of the contemplated improvement
and the probable smogns to Re assessed sss ,5 On
same IS now open to public inspection in the
office Of the Clerk Of said Beard
ana NOTICE. Is as 6AfSn tANt eNC N-%S
streets or avenues or particular sections there
OF are included in sasS assessment, nameiys-
MANNING AVENUE.
from Johnston avenue to Grand street.
JOHNSTON AVENUE,
on the east side, from Manning avenue about
20 feet north and 20 feet south.
And that In accordance with the provisions Of
the act above cited, the s0th day OF November.
1885. at 2 o'clock P. NJ. and the meeting
room Of the Board OF Street and Water Com
nissioners are hereby fixed as the time and
place when and where the Board of Street
and Water Commissioners VIII meet TO hear
parties interested in said application Rnd
all remonstranees against the said proposed
Improvement that may be presented in writ
ing.
GEORGE t. BoUToN.
Clerk
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25

ing That Moves Near.
"Consumptive: Wasting away. Losing
flesh! Tired out. Exhaustedi'
These are all different ways of describ-
ing one great form of from
which thousands Of women are suffering.
They are nervous, 'thin-faced women who
lack brightness. ~yivacity n seem to be
continually weak, exhausted and worn
out. They are usually sallow, dyspeptic,
and never have a fresh, healthy color.
Many of them realize tha they are in
danger Of contracting quick consumption
and would gladly learn how to gain In
creased vigor, health and strength. 1t is
for the benefit Of such women that the
following words nave been specially
printed
Mrs. M. Neeson, 272 18th St, Brooklyn,
N. Y, writes: by the use OF Duffy,s
pure malt whiskey / have gained in
creased health and strength, and today
am feeling better than / nave felt for
many years. 1t is an excellent prepare
ton and | can strongly it.
Thousands of opinions similar to the
above have been constantly received from
ladies whose health has been restored
and whose lives have been saved by this
great stimulant. Their words prove be-
yond question hat Duffy's pure malt
whiskey cannot be equaled. Nothing so
speedily creates a healthy appetite, tones
blood. 1t gives strength and nourishment
when everything else fails. All grocers
and druggists keep Duffy's, but care
should be taken to get the genuine.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-11-25

Sealed proposals. willxbe received by thu
on Monday. November 80, 1896. at 2 O'Clock
p n, for the construction Of a 1z-inch W.
SEWER IN BROADWAY.
from Tonnele avenue to and connecting VITA
the sewer in West Side avenue.
SAD sewer TO- Dc built eonformasiy
of 1895. and In accordance with speclacatiras
on file in the Office CT the Clerk Of said
Blank forms Of bid and agreement Of SURG
ties must be obtained at the ofHee Of the
Shief Engiaesr' corner e. Jersey avenue and
ESTIMATE or QUANTrTIEs.
About 1929 lineal feet OF Finch vitrifed
About 100 cubic yards Of rock excavation.
About 5 cubic yards Of concrete.
and bottom.
About 3 receiving basins.
Time allowed Tor the completion of the
The making or the above Improvement ana
the award Of contract Therefor will be sub
property liable to more than one-haif tho
assessment therefor. on the basis OF prelimi-
nary sketch
veiopes. endorsed Proposals for the Con-
strqction Of Sever in Broadway.
Chairman of the Committee on Streets
and Sewers" and handed to the
Clerk Of the Board In open nesting when
called for In the order OF business relating to
sealed proposals.
No city official win be accepted as surety.
nor win a substitution Of sureties be al
lowed. frsF
The Board may. under the provisions Of the
act above cited. exercise its right TO reject
any or all proposals.
The attention OF bidders is especially called
TO Section Z. Chapter 1A Of the Laws Of 1891.
under the terms whereof no contract shall 5s
binding upon the city, or become effective or
operative until the bondsmen offered by thu
contractor have been approved as to sufaciency
by this Board. and as to form by the Cor
poration Counsel. the President of this Board
having power TO examine the proposed bonds
men under oath.
By order of the Board of Street and watez
GEORGE t. BouroN.
Clerk