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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-21
PROSPERITY RISES.
Wetzel Democrat.

" etZeI Democrat
Yes, wheat has gone up in price
twenty cents on the bushel But there
are two things better than wheat First
comes that great laboring mans organ
iZation, known as the Standard Oil
Trust. Its certificates rate at 1888 on
the dollar. Then there is that poor
mans friend, the Sugar Trust. Since
the Mckinley bill was passed its certi-
ficates have gone up from s110 to s155.
How glad all ought to feel,
Now then, if the Republican party
raised the price of wheat, it must have
raised the price of Standard Oil and
Sugar Trust certificates. for they have
gone up together. Great is Republican
prosperity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-21
TONS OF GOLD


Rivers and Mountains Of
Wealth Making Million
aires and Macmen-An
Epidemic Of Nervous Col
lapse and Insanity Over
come by DR.. Greene's
Nervura.
Tons of gold from the
Klondike. Thousands of
people madly rushing to
starvation and death. Mil
lions in feverish excite
ment over mining stocks.
Another craze to madden
American nerves. Nervous
exhaustion and heart fail
ure are our national dis
eases. Years ago DIR. Greene
recognized the fact that the
chief mental and physical
ills peculiar to Ameri-
can life resulted from
arrangements of the nerves
and blood. Dyspepsia, in
sonlnia, irritability, de-
spondency, biliousness and
Bright's disease are conse-
quentupon bloodand nerve
OBJECTIONS, and can only be
cured by removal of the
cause. Systematic study
and experiment on the
part of DR.. Greene led I,
to the discovery of a spe-
cifc for nerve and blood :
complaints which has be- u
come famous throughout 8
the world.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-21
HORSE RAN OFF.

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG, w. Va, September 20.
Yesterday while Herman Davis was
driving to Salem, his horse became I'M
manageable and ran off. kicking himself
out of the harness and injuring Mr.. Da-
Wis. but not seriously
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-21

F--a asc-i cur c;r.ss
i.a.dlcrait and !nycn.ta
Tina ans its Laad-y'k3
language, its Use md ia'Esa
pnairv ana eessrs li:e's.E.o
uJholcsy ard F'k Lefo
Industry ana caneFca
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-21
FOUND DEAD IN A BARN

Special to the Register.
Huntington, W. Va, September 90
DR.. E. c. Ricketts, was found dead in
a barn near his home at Proctorville,
Ohio, to-day. Death was due to apo
plexy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-21

she will be assured Of preservation for
another hundred years. and that she
will serve useful purpose as a con-
slant object lesson In patriotism to the
younger generations of Americans.
EARL MAYO.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-02-04

aseieros con rosii5encia fuera de Ia CapitaI.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-02-04
VINO CORDIAL DE
c. CEnEDnITA C0lIPUES!0



apaaio
humane los caaes duo Ia fosada
Intermediates vlidad
nutri6n
KOLA, COCA
DO ALBUMINATO DE IiIEiRO MANGANESE DAMIANA.
Es VIGOFlZANIE mas poderoso RECONSTITUY
TONlCO VIGORIZADOR mas enco cuerpo
nervioso,
CORDIAL agradalie
~ CURA la DEBIJIDAD POSTRACION NERVIOSA
sufImientos morales
CUA la SCMNOiENC1A sue
no nvounario; Devanec~aieno fatga fisca mental
de neos Mensta&c df doooa Flores baness Pataoo
ne
CURA Ia DEBiLDAD GENERAL eStenoaeidn, deomieuo pasa
tembor 2ojeld Fala
&poto 4on debsd del e5maso Dyspepsia areas cncas
Gg CURA Ia E-sPEI>N ATORi>EA, pdidss sinal
ulio negooios, Vahidos
u CURA Ia DEBlIDAD SEXUAL poteneia abusos de la j
ventud Ve Dill de Ia mtdua epnal convaleceD
descaidadas.
alo pieute
=
DEPOsITo GENERAL vent la Lla de PueroFsco FlDEL
GUILLEAIETI
Mag3ez Aguada, Gpayama, Arecbo
u.lo emAg a
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-02-04
DEPOslTOs:

Recibe dinero en- cuen-
ia corriente 4 la vista.
con ell interes recfpro-
CO de 2 8 annual. .z
Las imposicfones 4
plazo flo devengan:
a 8 meses ell 3 por
100 anual.
4 6 meses ell Al por
100 anual.
q mas de I meses
Ell 4 por 100 anual.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-02-04
Diaro absouaente mpacia de la opinion de la pensa
Pto-Rico, 4 de Febrero de 1897.
Ofcinas: San Francisco 59.
BANC0 TERRITORIAL Y AGRTCOLA De PIO-RICO
z SAP Jose SAP Juan Rico.
Capital nominal s24OOOOD Aehns pmaa 100000
HIPOTECAS.

HIPOTECAS.
g1 tai rt
blga i a apotado al nfnm Odiy tUdRs
OTRAS OPERACIONES.
Y See nteesrec ode I0a
e
1 o imestes sicp
a
d shiDoea eJmino opa
cor esrecpro aonsi6n
]
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-02-04
GTROS.

GTROS.
GIRA A CORTA
( L3RGA VISTA
. SOBRE las PnIN-
CIPALES CAPITA
LES De EUROPA,
EST8DOS INIDJS
DE AMERICA Y so
BRE Ia HaBANA.
49, -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
John +. Evans, an Aged Resident.
Injured by the Cars.

John +. Evans, an Aged Resident.
Injured by the Cars.
Mr.. John e. Evans, aged sfxty-seyen
years. whose home is In West Virginia, but
who is temporarily residing at No. 324 H
street northeast, met with an unusual ac-
cident this morning, and as a result was
seriously injured.
Mr.. Evans was standing between the
tracks of the Metropolitan Railroad Com
pany at the intersection of New York ave-
nue. and 9th street, and when a north-bound
car approached him, and before 1t had
come to standstill he attempted to step
upon the running board. At this moment
Mr.. William Stewart, superintendent of
the new post Office. started to alight from
the car and, as he did so, struck Mr..
Evans with his right shoulder. The latter
was knocked down and one of his feet be-
came entangled in the machinery of the
car. Although the car was stopped as
quickly as possible. Mr.. Evans was dragged
several yards.
An examination at the Emergency Hos
pital, to which the unfortunate man was
taken, disclosed q considerable number of
bruises. but fortunately no bones were
broken. DR.. Turner. who has charge Of the
case said this afternoon that he regarded
Mr.. Evans condition as serious. as the
patient Il sufferer from palsy. which Is
likely to produce complications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
STREET I'M PROVEMENTS
Award of Contracts Made by the District En-
gineer Department.
Expressed Intention to Push the
Work as Rapidly as PossibIe-
The Successful Companies.

Street improvements under the current
. appropriation bill will commence within a
few DAYS. Acting Commissioner Burr to-
day recommended the award of contracts,
ard II is the intention of the engineer de-
partment to hurry the work through with
the greatest expedition.
The awards for the contracts are as fol-
lows:
Crawford Paving Company street from
New Hampshire avenue to 18th street
northwest: c street from 18th to 18th
streets northwest; 18th street from ii to
h northwest: T street from 9Th TO Florida
avenue northwest; X street from LIST to
North Capitol northwest; 22d street from F
to Virginia avenue northwest: + street
ffom 3d to 9th northeast: 4th street from
x to L. northeast; Z street from 18th TO
18th southeast: II street from I'D TO 23d
northwest Especial schedule): North Capt.
tol from o to Q Especial SCHEDULED: Massa-
chusetts avenue from I'D to Sheridan Cir
Gle northwest Especial schedule).
Barber Asphalt Paving Company-11th
street, from c to ID northwest; 18th street,
from to ID northwest; 11th street, from
to c northwest; Rhode Island avenue,
from New Jersey avenue to Florida ave-
hue northwest; LIST street, from Pierce to
New York avenue northwest: I'd street,
from / to X southwest; Virginia avenue,
from South Capitol to Delaware avenue
southwest, n street, from AZ TO 9th SOUTH
west: NJ street, from 3lst TO :iad, north side,
Georgetown; NJ street. from 32d to 33d.
Georgetown; Spruce and Bohrer. from
Larch to Florida avenue Especial scheiulel.
Washington Asphalt Block and Tile Com
pany-Tenth street, from East Capitol to e
northeast; Morris street, from 9Th to 9Th
northeast; Attn street, from & to Virginia
avenue southeast. 9th street, from Penn
sylvania avenue to South Carolina avenue
southeast; + street, from I'd to 4th south
east; ID street, from 9Th to 9TH southeast:
n h.aa -f-
street. from ID TO + southwest; Van street;
ffom Sd TO Az southwest; Princeton street
fiom ;3tn tc tith northwest; Roanoke
street. from 18th to 14th northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
i, RESUMPTION PROMISED.

Arrangements Under Way for Com
pletiOn of C. and VI. Railway.
The Columbia and Maryland Railroa 1
Company is about to resume work on The
read between this city and Baltimore.
At meeting held yesterday i'm Baltimore
it was decided to have a conference next
Wednesday for the purpose of making
definite arrangements for the completion
of the road. petition praying for the
discharge of the receivers will be heard
Monday, and if granted by the court, the
stockholders will assume full control Of the
franchise.
Although no agreement has yet beel
ments have been made by which the neces-
sary capital will be forthcoming. The out
standing debts of the concern have been
settled by the payment of 10 per cent in
cash and p per cent I'm stock. the cash pay
ments amounting to over 100000.
The reorgaEiza ton plan looks to the eX-
ecution of two mortgages, one to cover an
issue of $3.000,000 of per cent forty year
bonds. and the other, a second mortgage
of $3,000O00, to cover an issue of forty-five-
year 5 per cent bonds.
Proceeds from the first mortgage bonds
will be devoted to the completion and
equipment of the road and the settlement
of debts. The second mortgage bonds will
be used to cover the amount of money
which has been spent on the work already
done, and 1t is estimated that this will
amount to about 100000.
The road has been completed between
this city and the Maryland line. and is in
operation. From that point to Laurel the
grading has been done and part of the
track laid.
The officials state that II will take about
three months to put this portion % the
road in operation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
REPAIR OF THE BRIDGES
Annual Report of the Superintendent Show
ing the Expenditures.
An Increase in the Appropriation for
ed-New Work Suggested.

The annual report Of the superintendent
of bridges shows in detail the various eX-
renditures made during the year to keep
the bridges of the District in repair. OF
an appropriation of s., 800 total of s., 4f?S
vas expended. Under the head Of con-
struction and repair of bridges the super
intendent says:
THE amount of this appropriation is SO
small in proportion to the work to be Gone
that only repair work could be under
taken. Toward the end of the year the
repayment of nearly $1,000 by street rail-
way companies enabled the construction CT
a much needed conduit at Illinois avenue
and Piney Branch, the only construction
item in the years work
More Money Wanted.
IAN increase in the appropriation Tor
bridges is recommended. There was never
before" says the superintendent, so large
an extent of bridge superstructure to be
cared for and yet the appropriations late
" have been below the average of former
years. For tine fiscal years from 1881 TO
1894 the average of appropriations was az
cents per square foot of tridge floor TO he
maintained. Since then they have aver
aged 3D. cents per foot, difference of over
Cne-half." Continuing in this connection, he
says:
THE structures have suffered In conse-
uuence, have deteriorated, and no con-
struction work can be undertaken except
under conditions that MAKE it compulsory
1.-The bridge floors OF the larger bridges
are very expensive to renew, and from
lack of funds il has unfortunately become
a fact that permission has frequently been
refused for the passage of heavy
loads which the bridges themselves could
easily carry, but which would break
through the deteriorated and weakened
floors. This is not just to the citizen or 20
the District, which loses the full value OF
the investment represented by the cost of
the bridges.
Bridges Inferior.
"Washington bridges are not of an equal
class with other Of her public works, as a
result of an economy at their expense
which ought not in justice to be further
continued"
For individual structures the following is
recommended:
That K street bridge over Rock creek be
reconstructed, at an estimated cost of Sao,-
CO.,
That the Navy Yard bridge over the
Eastern branch be reconstructed at an
estimated cost of $4,000.
That NJ street bridge over Rock creek be
reconstructed, with paved floor system, az
an estimated cost of $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
To Invite Rcciprocity.

Instructions have been, sent to United
States ambassadors and ministers accredit-
ed to countries with (which we have trade
relations directing them sto communicate
to the foreign Offices att their respective
posts the text of the Dingley tariff act
and to call special attention to the sec
tons providing for retaliation. reciprocity
and similar arrangements. 1t Is explained
at the State Department that this action
is taken in order that there may be Na
proper basis for the institution OF negotia-
lions looking to the contamination of some
in the Dingley act.
There canno, be any delay in undertaking
the task. inasmuch Us Congress has In
terms enjoined the beginning of the neeo-
tiations las soon as may be possible after
the passage Of this act" So far, 1t is said,
TO formal responses to our advances have
been made. but from certain intimations
that come from Europe 1t is believed such
overtures may be expected at any moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07

From, The Detroit Free Press
I'm dumped" announced a Detroit vet
Gran of the turf, as he came i'm from the
races the other day. II call myself in
here and now. / want 10 lend what little
I have on a twenty-year, iron-clad air.
tight mortgage. so that 1 can't touch any,
thing but the interest for the next twenty
years. Somebody get me to the hotel be-
fore buy a stuffed watch or an 1886 news
paper"
What's the matter? Been robbed he
was asked.
Robbed! No necessity of robbiug me. 4
give II away; force people to take IL. L
won't let go of them till they get some of
my wealth.. 1 thought three hours ago that
1 could fool lightning rod agents and bunco
experts: Now L wouldn't invest in a new
that diamord-studded watch I had? 1 got
IL on a snap, but il was worth $50, and
cheap at that. You'll notice that my front
is not decorated with that heavy chain or
the charm that cost me a cool 500.
Don't begin chatting me now I throw
up both hands. 1 don't know enough to
pass kindergarten examination. I had IL
before that mile race opened. Some old
jaykawk I'm overalls. the rear half of his
hat rim dangling about his neck and his
eyes twinkling through a pair Of green
goggles. remarked to himself that he'd bet
81 none Of them ratty looking critters
could run a mile lessn three minutes or
course. i went after the two and let him
fear he would be cheated on the time shat
l handed him watch. chain and charm,
telling him to take time for himself In
the excitement Of the finish. while 1 was
swinging my hat end mentally figuring my
there are officers after him, but you NAV
be dead certain that he's down town here
somewhere. dressed like a dude"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
THE CRUISER BALTIMORE.
She VIII Nave to Wait for the Crew
of the Philadelphia.

of the Philadelphia.
Naval officers say that owing to the fact
that the enlisted force of the navy is ex-
tremely short just at present, because of
recent heavy drafts to meet the needs OF
the service, it will be impossible to pu: the
cruiser Baltimore into commission at San
Francisco for service rs flagship of the
Pacific station. until the icreu of the flag
ship Philadelphia, now at Honolulu, can be
transferred. Consequently it has been de-
termined to bring the Philadelphia home
some time in September,dor possibly ear
lier, and send the Oregon out TO relieve her
at Honolulu in order to provide Admiral
Miller with suitable flagship while the
Baltimore is being preparsi for sea. Work
is now being hurried aloti& on the ship and
she will be ready to leave Mare Island by
September l. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
THE COUNTY ROADS.
The Annual Report of the Supcrfn-
tendent Made Today

The annual report of the superintendent
of roads was submitted to the Commission
ers today. The report shows in detail the
expenditures of the year, which footed up
a total of $50, 9S324.
The superintendent calls attention to the
fact that the present appropriation of $780,
600 is not adequate to keep existing roads
in repair. To properly maintain roads and
streets, he says, an appropriation of $7J,-
900 is needed, and an appropriation of at
least 5000 is required to sprinkle the main
thoroughfareS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
Loclxjaw Patient No Better.

being treated at the Emergency Hospital
for lock3aw. was able this afternoon to
open his mouth to a greater distance than
at any time since his admission to the In
stitutlon. but his general condition is not
thought to be much improved. In reply to
questions. Curtis said he felt miserable,
which b not regarded as favorable to re-
ccvery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
Power of Locomotives Increased.
fka Novv Ynrlr

Power OF Locomotives Increased.
From the New York World.
An ingenious device has been invented
to increase the power Of locomotives. II
consists of powerful magnets attached to
the framework Of the engine, SO that when
the current is turned on they attract the
steel rails. This has the effect that plac-
ing a weight of 2.000 or 5000 pounds over
each drive wheel would have. Expe-
rienced railroad men say that the in
creased adhesion of the wheels to the track
will enable q locomotive to draw from three
to five loaded cars more than Is now posi-
BILE. 1t will also allow the use of lighter
engines. which win reduce the wear on a
roadbed. go
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07
BOLIVAR HEIGHTS.
Pleasing Pastime Afforded the Guests
of Popular Resort.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
BOLIVAR, w. Va. August G. 1885,.
On famous Bolivar Heights above Har-
per's Ferry, is that very popular and we'll
kept summer resort, Bolivar Heights Hotel
and cottages. The pavilion of this delight
full place was the scene last evening of a
most pleasant little dance, given by the
proprietor, Mr.. w. ]. Murphy, to his guests
The arrangements were perfect, the music
by the hotel orchestra was all that could be
desired and the crowd of young people
present gave themselves up to the thorough
enjoyment of the most favorable condi-
lions. Among the many guests spending
the summer at this resort are G. II. Parme-
lee and wife, Arthur Robb, Joe Kline. Jr..
q. Alton and wife, E. j. Rittenhouse and
son, l.. Tharp and wife, Mrs. NJ. Ryhmer.
Miss Alma Ryhmer, John Mckenny and
wife. Samuel Smith and daughter, Mrs. $.
f. Drown. Mrs. ID. Meehan, Miss A. c. Nee
han, Washington: Jennie Rynelds, Sarah
Rynelds, L. S. Moorhead, II. Nocl1er, X. A.
Wagner, Baltimore; Miss S. b. Rogers,
Miss Ida J. Rogers. Gainesville, Ala.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07

The British own 250 sailing vessels and
1000 steam vessels. The annual entries
into the ports Of the United Kingdom are
SOC. GOO vessels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-07

Great Britain and Ireland contain $50
banks, the most important being the Bank
Of England, which hos a capital Of 81. co.,.
GOO
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-04
FLOYD COUNTY.
After the Moonshiners-The Cold
Snap-The Sick.

FLOYD. VA, February 3.-(Special)-
The moonshine business seems to have
been transferred from Runnett bag and
Shooting creek, in Franklin and Patrick
counties. to Floyd Within the past few
davs revenue officers have destroyed
three Illicit distilleries in this county
and il is said others are known TO be
in operation. Generally, these stills are
located and reported to the officers by
professional informers, who get $40 from
the government for each still destroyed;
hut the influences Of these moonshne
operations are so demoralizing 10 the
community in which they are located
that men who will not take any reward
report the violators of the law, in order
IN have the nuisance removed. This.
however. has to be done secretly. The
name of reporter is so obnoxious that
few are willing TO be known as such.
even with or without the reward: but, If
the good people of this county would all
mite to put down this evil, much good
could be done.
While we have had real winter weather
for some time past, it has not been as
cold here. on the top of the Blue Ridge.
nor has there been as much snow as in
some places east of the mountains.
Grip and pneumonia prevail. The doc
tors are very busy, and there have been
a good many deaths in the county.
s. w. Tompkins, postmaster at this
Mace. is confined 10 his room, with rheu-
matiSm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-02-04
FREDERICKSBURG.
The sick-Ice i'm the River breaking
Tn.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA, February
s-lsneciai)-A. b. Donahoe. an old and
resnected citizen of the old burg, is very
sick at his home.
Mayor White and Councilman Cole are
reported something better to-day.
County-Clerk Crismond Is quite SICK,
having been confined TO the house since
early in January.
Miss Louise Cannon is somewhat bet
Ter than on yesterday, when II was
thought she was in extremis.
III. A. Carter, proprietor of the Historic
Hotel. at Spotsylyania Courthouse, Is
grin victim. and quite sick.
Sheriff Harris. of the county, has two
sons-WiIIie and Hometown with IN
nammatory rheumatism, and Major Allen
Dickenson. of the same household, Is
also quite sick.
After a northwest storm that ragged
for two days, bringing with 1t rain, han,
and snow. to-day has been bright ana
pleasant. The ice in the river began 10
move about 9 O'Clock this morning. ana
has been running out rapidly al Gay
Fortunately. there has been no gorge
and there is a good prospect now FOR
Saturdays Baltimore beat reaching here
nm time. Down the river advices report
her as coming UP as far as Nayior
Wharf yesterday.
Rev. A.. F. Saunders. who has been
making an extensive tour OF the South