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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
CREsCENT-CITY RACES.
Cold Snap again Makes the Attend
nnce Small.

NEW ORLEANS. LA, January 2S.-
With the cold snap still continuing, the
attendance was about 1000 at the track
to-day. The track was heavy, but the
public did well. landing four winning
favorites.
First race-one mile-Waldin (93, Songer.
10 - won. Linette second, Dave Pulsi-
fer third. Time l.lS II.
Second race-2-year-olds, four furlongs-
Percy +. OO3. Hirsh S TO 81 won. Lillian
Russell second, Floss third. Time, 50.
Third race-siX furlongs-Lzette Ql6.
Hart, 4 10 81 won. Amber Glnts second,
Sir John third. Time, 1:201-i.
Fourth race-seyen furiongs-Bob Clam
pctt u2. Moore 10 81 won. Renaud Sc
cond, Bust-Up third. Time. 1:35.
Fifth race-six fIrlongs-Annie Teuton
003. Morse, to p won. Old Ham second.
Nautilus third. Time, 49, H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
FATAL FIRE IN MICHIGAN.
One Man OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Terri
bly, Bruised, ana VIII Die.

BAY CITY, MICH. January 2O.-The
Van Emster block, a frame building two
stories high, at the head of Washington
avenue, was Quilted by fire this morn
ing. Theodore During. aged 6S years, un-
married was smothered. Florentine j.
Van Emster. the pioneer druggist of the
city, and member OF the first State
pharmacy board, was terribly bruised
about the head. and Will die. Mrs. Van
Emster and four young daughters, and
her mother and sister, were rescued by
passers-by. The property loss IS small
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
..uo,utment. 10 Military Academy.

WASHINGTON, d. c., January 2S.-
The following cadet appointments TO the
Military Academy at West Point are
announced Charles s. Fleming. alter
nate. Jacksonville. Fla; John a. Cleve-
land Linden, Ala: Edward L. Oldham,
alternate. Orysa. Tenn: Gordon C. Ro-
binson. New Orleans. La; John c.. Wick
life alternate. New Orleans. La.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
HEAVY WEATHER OFF JERSEY.
Snow, Wind, and Fog-surf Making
Serious InrOads.


LONG BRANCH, n. j., January o.
Reports from up and down the New Jer-
sey coast show that the prevailing snow
storm is the heaviest experienced IN
several years IN this latitude Outside,
the wind is strong.
Besides the snow, the weather Is so
thick with fog that the strongest marine
glass cannot penetrate IL farther than a
hundred or so yards. An uncommonly
heavy sea Is running at Atlantic High
lands. The surf is riding over the board
walk at Asbury Park, and washing sand
up In ramparts. The snow Is so deep that
all traffic on wheels is stopped. Trains
running into Long Branch are all de-
layed. and the wires are down from
Barnegat City TO Atlantic City
AT Sea Isle City the sea walls OF seye-
raj cottages have been destroyed by the
storm Business IS nearly suspended IN
Ocean City on account OF the storm.
The tide Is the highest for years, and the
biggest fall Of snow, mixed with fog,
envelops Egg HarDor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
CAROLINA PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Bill to Regulate Them-SafeGuards
Against Frnud.

CHARLESTON. S. c., January 2s.-The
News and Courier will publish tomorrow
the full text of bin introduced in the state
Senate to-day by Hon. G. Lamb BUST
Senator from Charleston. defining and
regulating primary elections of political
narties i'm the state of South Carolina"
The bill Is very elaborate. and contains
about 1900 words. The idea OF the mea-
sure is 10 invest primary elections with
the same formalities and safeguards
AGAINST fraud as are provided for regular
elections i'm this State. AS the primary
elections of the Democratic party are the
real elections in this State. and the regu-
lar elections are merely held pro forma,
The importance Of this bill is apparent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
sCUTTLED by ICE.
A steamer Sinks Near Evnnsville-
The Engineer Drowned.

EVANSVILLE. IND, January 2S.-The
small steamer Planknshaw was scuttled
by ice and sunk in the Ohio river near
this city last night. Engineer John Orr
NJ Evansville. was drowned. The others
ON board. seventeen in number escaped
20 a barge in tow. but suffered consider
ably from the cold weather, ana seNerai
were badly frozen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
FAMILY FREEZES TO DEATH.
coldest weather ON Record In Part
of Arkansas.

ST. LOUIS. January pa special from
r,,tle Rock. Ark, says that FAMILY
named Morton. consisting OF father'
mother and three children, froze to death
taet night In their home, near Mt. Ida,
MONTGOMERY county. Ark. That section
~ th. state has suffered from lower tenn
r,eyature during the past rev days IMAM
.,,os ever before known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

WASHINGTON. January 2S-The Re
publican Steering Committee this after
noon decided 10 make the Hawaiian cable
bill the order of business in the Senate
after the Nicaragua Canal bill is out OF
the way. This action was conveyed 70
the Democratic committee, and while that
committee has formally cOncurred, the
majority Of the members this afternoon
agreed informally that at a meeting 10 be
held tomorrow they would consent TO this
order
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
DRAINED WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Terrible Deed OF Maniac Nebraska
Farmer.

WAYNE, NEB., January 23.-While in
a fit of madness c. X. Rash Drained his
wife and three children with an axe, and
then hacked the bodies to pieces. last
night. The walls and ceiling were spat-
tered with blood. The body OF Mrs. Rash
was found on the bed with the head so
badly battered that II was scarcely recog-
nizable. In an adjoining room lay the
bodies Of the children. Upstairs In a
loft lay the husband OF the family. His
vacant stare and wandering talk showed
that reason had left him. The maniac was
placed In restraint The cause OF his ac-
ton Is a mystery. The family was in
moderate circumstances and esteemed
highly. They lived on a farm ten miles
south Of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

PARIS. January 28-Count Muravieff.
the newly appointed head OF the Russian
Foreign Office. arrived In Paris this morn
ing. large crowd Of persons assem-
bIed at the station to await his coming.
and greeted him with cheers and cries
OF give Russle" as he made his ap-
pearance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
NOMINATION or FORMAN.
Ground of Democratic Opposition
Vote 20 Confirm, Al 10 Is.

WASHINGTON, January 28.-Fore more
Than an hour the Senate this after
noon discussed in executive session he
nomination Of william s. Forman, OF
Illinois. lo be Commissioner OF Internal
Revenue and finally confirmed him by
vote of 30 to Is. The opposition was based
a|mo.. entirely upon Mr.. Formans con-
auc. zoo the recent campaign. Senator
Jones' chairman Of the National Demo
cratic Committee said he opposed the
candidacy Of Mr. Forman with much re-
iieiance but ne could not permit his At
.'eks upon the regular ticket OF Inc
"rmocratic party 20 pass UNDECIDED. ana
ally as they were brought 10 the
.'i,-uon Of the country by the appoint
Kent " such an important position OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Groceryman Killed nv Robber..

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, January Is
~ an early hour this morning Virgil NJ.
Moore. well-to-do arOcervman az this
city. was called 20 his store by the ringing
or his burglar-alarm. He surprised four
white men IN the act Of piliaging the
place, but when ordered TO throw IN
their hands they opened fire on him az
close range infllcting wounds from when
he died later. one OF the robbers was
wounded. and left trail OF blood through
the snow to the bank OF the Tennessee
river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Zero weather In south Carolina.

COLUMBIA, $. c.. January 2S.-Specials
10 the State report temperatures as fol-
lows: At Easily. zero Pickens. 2 below +:
mont section.
At Greenville II was above; at Column
bia, 10. IL will be colder tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
n.,nc,,,ion of the Irish Party.

Dublin. January So mahIIesto'
largely signed by the Catnonc ea s tSc
~ course OF the factions OF the Irish
i ,'''r,v and declaring that the lrish Ma.
,p1@oan9;i party has now reached Its lowest
stage OF efficiency.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29

WASHINGTON, ID. c., January 2s.-The
physicians attending Senator George re-
port his condition tonight unchanged lie
Is stIll seriously III. however.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Funeral Notice.

The funeral OF Mr.. JAMES PATTER-
SON Will take place from the residence OF
his daughter, Mrs. George Andrews, No.
BIG south Cherry street, FRIDAY. the
10Th instant at o'clock =. NJ.
Friends and relatives cordially invited
to attend. Interment at Hollywood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-29
Richmonders in New York.
WELDON.

NEW YORK, January &.-(SpeciaL)-J.
X. Riddick and c. Il. Straus. Marlborough.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-01
Ever y Day Excursion. /.

Via 1.-THE North Westers Line y
In planning your trip East, West or
South, it is not necessary to figure on
any particular day Of leaving, arrange
to max ethe journey via The North
Western Line" and start any day in
the year, trains are daily, service al
ways the best and IA ties Us low as the
lowest.
The short Line to Chicago. Quickest
time to California. Secure tickets Of
your local agent or call upon, Geo. NJ
Smith, General Agent, B. w. Sum-
mers, City Ticket Agent, 4O5 West
Superior st. Duluth, Mimi.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-01
Klondike KIippings.

Commencing Dec. 9th, the general
passenger department Of the 500 Line
will issue every Monday the "Klon-
dixie Bulletin" This publication will
contain all up-tO-date information in
reference to route, steamer sailings
and details as same develop. AS any
information now obtainable will be
out of date in thirty days, the great
value af this publication is apparent
to every one going to.the gold, fields.
To be placed on the weekly mailing
list for each issue send.six cents [6c. J
in stamps to.
T. Fl. LARLE, Gen. Agt.,
426.Spalding House Blk.
Duluth MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-01

A rare treat is promised by the Ely
City Band Tuesday evening Dec. IA,
in the lecture by Capt. Hans Ander-
son.
| Prof. Wires wishes US to state to the
Hibbing people that he will be in their
city in short time. The Prof. is a
puzzle in himself.
The Ely Cash Grocery company will
soon occupy the building Known as
the Turf while Otto Manninen will
move his saloon to the place next
door.
Mr.. Horovitz manager Of the Ely
Clothing company has few words to
say in this issue. Read his ad, in an
otner colum.
Look at the ad of Soklich s. Co., in
another column. This firm is noted
for its square dealing and will salts
factorily treat you if you give them a
call.
The quarters occupied by the Ely
Clothing company are being materially
beautitied with new paper and other
fancy touches. The company
inaugurate sale on the 18th which
none should fail to attend.
Rev. T. A. Amber, Of twoH arboLs,
who members his friends in this city
by the census list, conducted services
at the Presbyterian church in this
city Sunday morning and evening.
Come again.
Mrs. E. j. Gilbert and family left,
Tuesday for their future home in Cal
ifornia. They will visit in Wisconsin
towns for a short time before going
to California. By the departure from
Ely of Mrs. Gilbert. the city loses one
of its entertainers and lady of cult
ure. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert
success in there new home.
Ed. Brown. Mr.. Tobin and Mr..
Trengove came up from Biwabik Sun
day with the steam shovel employed
in filling in the long bridge west of
the city. The boys are runners of the
machine and will remain until the
work is complete. The Chandler
shovel which has been at the work
was laid up for repairs and is now in
the city at the shops Undergoing
some alterations and improvements.
Judge Ensign of the District court
has held that Supt Stultz may revoke
Mr.. Graham's certificate. In the
hearing the counsel for the plaintiff
stated that according to the facts
Stultz had no right to- revoke the
certificate, but Judge Ensign thought
different. 1t is claimed that
Graham will not appeal from this
decision.
Matt Hannon. a former resident of
this city, but now of old Mexico, has
been in the city few days this week
looking up families for colonization
purposes in the old republic. Matt
has met with considerable success and
several of our people will avail them
selves of the opportunity to see this
country and get the promised fort
unes. He was accompanied by W. L.
Thompson and they register from
Ell Paso. Texas.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-01

Fresh bread at John Grants.
Mr.. and Mrs, F. L. Cowen received
a new Kimbali piano this week.
For fresh candies, nuts, fruits etc
call at John Grants.
Note the ad. of the Ely Clothing
Co.. in this issue.
ORev. Corbyn,, will hold Episcopal
services at the NJ. E. church next
Tuesday evening at 40.
Ed. Robinson, formerly of this city
but rceutly of Canada, returned TO
Ely last week.
Osterbug Bros, have again begun
explorations at mile log west of this
city.
The Rebeka's gave reception last
Saturday evening in honor OF the
visit OF the Rev. t. A. Amber.
w. T. James has a crew of men
employed at section y, 62-I3, making
ties on contract.
Saturday Dec. nth is the date set
for.the new opening of the Ely Cloth
ing Co. Don't forget.
The Ladies Guild Of the Episcopal
church have in view festival with
attendant dance around Christmas.
Bart Coffey, VIM. Trytnal and John
Kinsman made trip to Duluth this
week returning this evening.
Don't forget the lecture of Capt.
Hans Anderson under the auspices OF
the Ely City Band Tuesday evening
Dec. Il.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-01
100 Pound Steel Rails.

The Duluth & Iron Range is the first
road west of Chicago, with possibly a
little track on the Northwestern in
Southern Wisconsin. to adopt 100
pound steel rail, 5000 tons OF that
weight having been purchased and
will probably be used on the Stewart
River extension. But the road in
all things is considera bly, in advance
of all other western lines.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1897-12-01

John Granthas full line of fresh
candies, nuts and fruits constantly on
.i;lnd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
FOUND NOT GUILTY.
Al. Mcdonald and VIM. Connolly Two
Benwood Men. Acquitted of the Charge
OF Highway Robbery.

Al. Mcdonald and VIM. Connolly, Two
Benwood Men. Acquitted of the Charge
OF Highway Robbery.
The jury at Moundsville yesterday
acquitted AL. Mcdonald and VIM. Con-
nelly. the two Benwood men charged
with holding up James Elliott, b. d
O. conductor. at the Junction, few
weeks ago. and stealing watch and
s43 in money from him. There were
no witnesses for the prosecution except
Elliott. whose testimony was very
fimsy. The stolen watch had never
been found and the statement OF Eli
oft that he had drawn the money from
a Wheeling bank was not borne out
by the testimony of the cashier, who
was summoned as a witness in the case.
The attorneys for the defendants were
Col. w. w. Arnett. of Wheeling; Jo-
siah Sinclair, of Benwood. and VIM.
Meehan. The case Of Jesse Logson ana
John Jackson, charged with robbing
the Reymann storage house at Ben
wodd Will come up for trial Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
SUCCESS CONTINUED.
The Lyric Opera Company at the Wheeling
Park CnsinO.

The Lyric Opera Company at the Wheeling
Park Casino.
The Lyric Opera Company, which Is
PLAYING a two weeks engagement at
the Wheeling Park Casino, drew good
bouses at the two performances yester-
dav matinee and night. The Chimes
of Normandy" was the bill in the after
noon and Fra Diavolo' in the even
ing The company made another hit
al each performance and the principals
Miss Knox. Miss DeRue and Messrs.
Camnbell Roberts and Ricketts,. were
IN fine voice and sustained their roles
admirably Tonight THE Grand
Duchess" the opera in which Lillian
Russell made a reputation, will be the
hill II abounds in bright and catchy
music and very funny situations. Miss
Knox in the title role, is at her best
in this opera. The Park management
rms snecial motors to and from the
Park for every performance, and the
nrica for all parts of the house is only
o. cents. Lovers of good music should
moi fail TO see the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
THE STATE MEETING
or the Grocers' Association Set for Next
Week.

or the Grocers' Association Set for Next
Week.
Next Wednesday the State Conven-
tiou of the Grocers' Protective Asso-
citation will be held in this city, and
will be followed by the annual observ-
ance of Grocers' Day, at Wheeling Park,
when there will be a grand street
parade.
The convention will convene Wednes-
day at l. o. o. F. hall, and after being
called to order by President john w.
Kennen, the following programme will
be observed:
Address of welcome by Mayor ]. R.
Butts; response by Hon. T. S. Riley;
appointment of committees; address
by Thomas J. Reed, of Wellsburg, sub
ject: rs the Tendency of the Age to
Dishonesty, and What is Needed TO
Protect Those who give Credit" adj
dress by L. w. Blaney, of Roney's
Point, topic, Merchants Associa-
TONS" address by Hon. J. w. Leach,
of Benwood, subject, Legislation and
Pure Food" address by T. NJ. Barnes,
Weston. subject, Profit Cutting, and
the Cost of Doing a Grocery or Mercan-
tile Business" addresses by R. l..
Mitchell. of Pittsburg, G. A. Schever,
of Peoria, Ills, and George W. Work,
of Sistersville.
A fine programme has been prepared
for Thursday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
DEATH OF 5. y. HIRsT.

s y. Hirst died at his residence. No.
81 Eighteenth street. yesterday morn
ing at 6 o'clock. lie was one OF the
oldest merbers Of the X. Of p. in the
CITY. a member Of Black Prince Lodge.
For many years he was secretary OF
this lodge. and several times was a rep
ressntative 10 the Grand Lodge. He
was also member Of Couer de Leon
Compsny. Uniform Rank. The funeral
will he under the auspices Of the order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
AMONG THE HOTELS.
The Strangers Who Reached tho Cit

The Strangers Who Reached tho City
YeSt"rd"v.
McLure-Geo. H. Moffatt, Parkers-
burg: w H. Fredlock, Piedmont; F.
E. Cole. Grafton; A. c. Scherr, Mays
Vile
Wiadsor-L. B. Martin, Moundsvil,e;
Mrs. ]. A. Mcintosh and niece, Ravens
wood.
Howell. c. Barry. Parkersburg;
w. D. Morgan, New Cumberland.
Stamm-Mrs. II. F. McEldowney,
Miss Minnie McEldowney, New Mar
tinsvi,le; Miss Flora Keans, Weston;
&c. Hornbrook Parkersburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10

Loretto Marley. Aurelia Grubler
Choral Adie-Closing Flowers. :
Song-"Merry Little Frogs
Masters George Greene and Clarence Fee
ny.
instrumental agani Waltz.
Observation-Disclosures Edwin Jepson, Geo.
Greene. Misses Louise Phillips, Fred
ric1 C,eOfhpr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
SAENGERBUND FESTIVAL Al
PHILADELPHIA PA.

For the above Festival the B. & o.
will sell tickets from all points on its
lines east of Ohio river, for al trains
.Tune 10Th to 23d, inclusive, valid for
return passage until June 26th, inclu-
sive. at one single fare for the round
trim. For further information call on
nealest B. & o. agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
THREE MEETINGS HELD.
The Work of the Kings Daughters
Convention Yesterday.

Sessions at the Fourth Street,
First Presbyterian and st. Math-
ew's Morning Session
Devoted to Organization Of Com
mittees and Hearing Of Reports.
Two Interesting Papers in the
Afternoon and a Visit to the
Day Nursery-Addresses by Rev.
B. M. Spur and Mrs. Isabella c..
Davis in the Evening -To-Days
Meetings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
THURSDAY MORNING.

Second Presbyterian Church-1:4j, or
gan prelude: Anthem, 20, BE Joyful in the
Lord"-Balmer; invocation; Lords Pray
er. chanted; responsive reading; Gloria;
prayer: Hymn 50l; address-Rev. Speers;
Duet. Rock of Ages''-Glover; address,
Mrs Isabella Charles Davis; anthem. Re
member Thy Tender Mercies, Farmer;
Hymn 500; benediction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10

Distribution OF premiums.
Happy in their power TO please, con-
scious Of loving approval, the faces Of
the children glowed with delight
Bright laughing eyes. flushed checks
and dainty figures. quiveriag with joy
Gus existence, magnetized the crowd
who had come to be happy for an hour
in the presence of artless childhood.
All that was said and sung, satisfied
the listeners. because it came from the
lips and hearts Of children. some Of
them little more than babies. The
makeup of the entertainment was
pretty speeches. cheerful songs, taste
full grouping and graceful motions.
Add to these the bright colorins OF
flowers from the pale tint of tea rose
to the gorgeous hue of a scarlet poppy,
delicate perfumes, with the accompa-
niment of soft sweet music, and you
have the tout ensemble of the even
ing devoted to the primary department.
When they took their prizes an echo
would have answered in every heart
to the aspiration-God bless the little
children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
THE RAW MATERIAL

OF our furniture is sound, well season.
ed, and frst-class lumber for manufac-
turing purposes. If traced 10 their or
igin our Parlor and Bedroom Suites and
Furniture generally would be found 10
have come from the finest trees OF the
forest and TO be worthy, therefore. OF
the highest efforts of the cabinet maxi
er's art The result is succession OF
art triumphs in wood wrought into mas
terpieces of design for home decoration.
Our high-cass furniture gives the fin
ishing touch TO the elegancies Of home
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-10
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
oeedsLeft for Record at Clerk Robertson
Office. Yesterday.

Deed made May (, 1897, by Francis
p Flbert and wife, of Sharon, Pa, TO
tho citv of Wheeling, for the west II
fee+ If the west third of lot No. p, at
the northeast corner of Market and
Seventh streets. Consideration, $1,000.
Deed made June 9, 1897, by Green
wood Cemetery Association to Chas. c..
Kraft for lot No. 247, in section &c"
Consideration, SIZE.