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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

out $1 stiff hat; it will be an agreeable surprise to you. We have all the latest shapes and blocks in stiff at $1.50, $2 and $3. If you desire the Imperial, Knox or Stetson, we have got them in the very
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

Note these prices: Childrens' Straw Sailor-14 cts, 19cts, 23 cts, 35 cts, 43 cts, 49cts. Look at the Childrens' Fine Milan Sailors Boys Straw Hats-14cts, 19 cts, 23 cts, 25 cts, 39 cts, 49 cts. We have got
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

latest shapes and styles in straw, are now here; light in weight and lighter than ever in price. Our assortment in stiff hats is very large. All the new styles are ready for your selection. Look at
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

$1 hat i'm curl or yacht brim. Don't fail to look at that hobby English Straw Hat,
 at $1, fully worth $150. You will be de- lighted at that light weight. Stylish $1.50 Straw Hat, any shape you desire KnoX's
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

Our $7.5c mems suits defy competition as to style fit and fabric in gray ssrges, clay worsteds, round and square-cut sacks, black and fancy cheviot. brown plafds. We show this seas son a most de- aira ble suit at $10 than ever shown be fore. Fine fabrics, such as blue and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

tons, patent elastic waist-band, sewed with Belfast linnen warranted not to rip. Boys SuitS-I4ong Pants, at $250,
 $3, $3.5O, $4, s5, a6, $7, sS, s9. and s10. Be
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15
f this assertion.

latest colors. Mems Alpines at 49 cts, 75 cts, S9 cts; $125, S1.5O and $2. Cubano Hats at S4 cts, $1, $1.50 and. $2. For hat novelties, call to see us; you will save money. =-t
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

and perfect, and made out of impo1ted fabrics, such as Globe worsteds, pin check worsteds, crepe cloth, vicunns. Call and see them before you place, your order with your tailor. We will surely please you in every instance, and will save you money. s0e
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

shoes and the w. l.. Douglass u1alse, fn all eizes and wifths; boys and youths' shoes in plain fee1 and spring hsel, ufl sizes, from S5 cents to 8. Mems working
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

back, blue and black serges, in full suit size from 33 to AS. also in serge and stout sacks and cul.taways, in tweeds, ker- seys, light and fancy cheviots; $15 rep resenI.s our legant line of tailor-made suits in all weM-known patterns, in plain
 and fancy fabrics, worsted, Thibet and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

shies hob-dafls and Creedmores. bro gans orKl a general asson; ment, at 99 cents sl.26, s1-50, and $1 .ss. $2 end $2.so, s, $35o and A Mems nalkhfers, black and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

and SS cts. Boys Linnen and Duck
 Knee Pants, 10 cts, 25 cts, 35 cts and 49 cts Crack-a-Jack Knee Pants, double seams, doubla seat and knees, rivited but
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

black serges, light and dark gray serges, brown plaid mixtures, Thibet cloth, and some hobby effects in fancy worsteds,
 all new and choice patterns and up-to- date styles. Our SIP suits are the ordin- ary read made, but have bsen made es- pecially for us, consisting in skeleton
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

box oatf willow calf, in qa7or, coin, ori- ola, Madison Nichols, FrVrpch Yale, regent regal and all ,yp-to-Snae toes. A sufe Aft
 for everybody. Hess's fine hand made
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

Shirt Waists, detachable buttons, 35 cts, and 49 cts unlaunder'ed; 50 cts and 60 cts laun5ered. Blouse Waists, white and
 coloreA S5 cts! 45 cts, 50 cts, 60 cts, 75 cts
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

shirts, with collars, 19 cents, 23 cents, 35 cents, AT cents, 75 cents and 99 cents. Negfigee shirts, without collars, 49 cents, 75 cents, 99 cents and $1. A full line of the celebrated Manhattan shirt, all sizes and
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

Fauntleroy and Middy Suits, $1, $1.25; s1.5O. $2, $2.5O, sS, $s.5o, $4, $5, s6. Child rens' Double Breasted Reefer Suits, 95 cts. $1.25, $1.45, $1.50, $2. Union Patent
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

Childrens' Double Breasted Suits at s5 cts, $1.25, $1.45, $15o, $2, $2.5O 8. $4, $5. Blouse Wash Suits at 43 cts, 45 cts 49 cts, 50 cts, 60 cts, 75 cts, 95 cts, $1, SIPS.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

crystal cloth, diagonals, imported tweeds,
 Bamocldbum cheviots and ocherse too numerous to mention. Such suits as we are selling at SIS cannot be found in any other house, except at a merchant tailor establishment at about double-ehe price from ours. These suits are glove-fitting
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

silk ties 10, 15, 25 cents Club ties, wash able, 5, 10 and 15 cents; shield bows wash able, 3, 5, 10 and 15 cents; band bows washable, 5, 10 and 15 cents. Handker- chiefs, an elegant line, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

49 cents, 75 cents and s1u Balbriggan socks, ceriss; centz,'10 cents, 121s cents,
 15 cents, 20 cents and 25 cents. The latest novelties in silk neckwear, all silk scarfs and four-in-hand 23 and AS cents; club
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

Read our prices, look at our window display. Merino undeTshirts, 10 cents; gauge shirts, co1ored and white, Ia ceflits and IS cents; Balbriggan shirts, 23 cents, 35 cents, 49 cents and 75 cents; negligee
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

styles, white shirts unlaudried, 23 cents, 49 cents, 73 cents, white shirts 1aundried 49 cents, 75 cents and s1. Sweaters to fis everybody at 23 cents, 35 cents, 40 cents, 49 cents, 75 cents and $1. Night shirts
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

kid, from B to E last, at $1.60, $2 and $250, sa $3.50 and s4 Mems sumner shoes in Kangaroo. vtci kid, colt skin and light calf, coryluvan, pattept leather, enamel
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

tan, 99 cents, s1.25, S1.5O and s2; low quarter shoes, Oxford ties, Prince Al bert. from $1.5O to s3. A full line of Sen- nfs and gymnasium shoes --,---.s 4sa
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

< Mote our prices: Mems tan shoes in lace and congress all styles tn all colors, OK, blood, chocolate, green, Night and dark sEalsett, in calf, than, willow calf, vici
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15
Boys and Children's Clothing!

made B an hnd then fl ly n ii com g our o 1 w
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

cents; belts, 15, 25. S5, 4s, 75 and ss. cents. We are headquarters for bicycle hose. Give us call. s-T97fTE
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15
MEN'S FURNISH NC DEPARYME1NT1

 Fa Fsh % te1piy e y IS pn lowe h y have e tays
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15
HATS FOR MEN, B0Y'S CHILDREN

as d in db
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

sure to give us call. Take elevator for second floor zfetat15
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Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-15

# Fabrics and Pe Suits that will add finish and style your
 commentators of friends Suits that will fane Suits prices and fit your pur Suits business Suits
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith-
lily Told

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Ptth-
lily Told
Miriam Chapter, No 1, Order Of
Eastern Star, will give a trolly party
to their many friends Friday, August
18th.
The SteubenviHe Glass Company
yesterday gave a power of attorney to
w. p Robinson.
The Council Committee on Police
is called for Friday evening.
There was no Police Court yester-
day morning.
Joseph Stubs was arrested yes
terday by officer BerO, on complaint OF
Mrs. Stubs.
The City Board of Equalization
and appeals yesterday considered petit
lions from the Eighth ward.
The condition of William Mackey,
who was shot by Charles Fox in quar-
rel at Stringtown. w Va. last Mon
day. and who was removed to Has
kin's hospital. in this city. was re-
ported last evening as very serious. DR..
Haskins operated on Mr.. Mackey Tues
day afternoon, probing for the ball
that entered the groin. 20 the depth of
ing it. but owing to the weak condi-
ton of the patient from the loss Of
blood. he considered it best to post
pone any further operation in its re-
moval until several days hence. Last
night he was resting as easily as could
be expected
The Central Garden Club will give
a dance at their club room tonight.
An outing club composed Of the
following glass workers of the North
End. will leave for Cresap's, to camp,
to-day: J. Erdiemiller. c. Long, +. d.
Friedrich. G.. Heide. H. Thalman.
The Rose Social Club will give
dance at Remedies private summer gar
den on South Main street, on Friday
evening. Music will be furnished by
Prof. ThOs. Cooper.
A number of trees in the River
side Park. on the wharf, were injured
by the wind storm yesterday after
noon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
A King At OSBORNE.
The Ruler of Siam to Take Luncheon
With Victoria.
After This He Will Take Tea With
the Prince and Princess OF Wales.
A Royal Visit at Midnight to an
Institute for the Homeless.

London. August 4.-The King Of
Siam. accompanied by Crown Prince
ChOwfa MaIa Vajiravudh, and my Lord
Harris, one of her majesty's lords In
waiting. WHO'S in attendance upon the
King during his stay in England,
made a surprise visit at midnight to
an Indian institute established for the
shelter of the homeless. His majesty
was greatly Interested in the 800 out
casts occupying hunks in the building
and inquired loosely into all the de-
tails of managing such institutions.
The King andhis suite went TO Ports
mouth to-day On his way to visit
Queen Victoria At Osborne. His mai
esty was received at the Portsmouth
railroad station b. the Prince Of Wales.
The warships were decorated with
bunting and fired a royal salute as the
King proceeded on his way TO the Isle
Of Wight. At Osborne the King VIII
lunch with the Queen and later he viii
take tea with the FRINGE and Princess
Of Wales on board the royal yacht
Osborne.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
AMONG THE POSTMASTERS.

Special to the Register.
Washington. D. c., August 4.-These
West Virginia postmasters have been
appointed:
At Arden, Barbour county, c. H.
Hotsinpillar, vice S. NJ. Robinson, re-
moved; at Calls, Marshall county, T. S.
McGruder, vice ]. w. Barney. removed:
at Dallas. Marshall county, F. A. Me
Afee, vice G.. w RhoadeS, removed;
at Frametown. Braxton county, c. w.
Skidmore. vice L. NJ Frame. removed: :
at Sassafrass. Mason county, c. ]. Zus-
pan. vice Joseph Mcmillan. removed:
at Valley Head. Randolph county. Fife
Bing, vice W. H. Conrad. removed; at
Willow Tree, Mason county, J. c. Hus-
sell. vice John Gerlach. dead.
Commissions have been issued to
Amanda ]. Doman as postmaster at
DOMAIN. and TO Solomon Defibaugh. as
postmaster at Shannon, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
LIVE sTdcK

CHICAGO, August 4.-Cattle were In
fair demand at about steady prices. Ma
tive beef steers sold at 81 Slyd4 90 FOR the
poorest up 10 81 75d5 % for choice to eX-
ira. with the bulk OF the sales AT 81 25lI4 $.
The stockers' and feeders supply has in=
creased and prices are largely i lower
than last week. fewer choice feeders be-
ing taken 10 ship 70 the country. A good
MANY stock steers weighing from 40 10 100
pounds are selling at s. 5eGi 20 and stock
bulls sell freely at 50 60d3 %. with heifers
selling as high as g ~. Common cows are
lower but bulls are active and firm.
Hogs scored another advance Of 10di21zc-
Packers bouRh heavily. Prime light pigs
sold up 20 s. 12iz. From that figure sales
were made all the way down TO s. 6oT3 50
for heavy packing lots the bulk OF the
hogs crossing the scales at = Sod4 CO. To-
days supply was barely sufficient 70 meet
the requirements.
Trade in sheep was tairly active at
about steady prices Shefp sold al s. 509
% for Inferior TO choice natives. with ex-
ira lots saiable at IVA . Rams
brought 00d3 90. and fery few sheep
sold as low as 50 co. ranfe hocks going
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05

Going of Individuals.
Philip Maurer is back from vaca-
ton.
John C. Dunn, of Philadelphia, is
visiting A. E. Scheehle, of North Main
street.
Samuel N. Crane, an old-time mem
Der of the Metropolitan base ball team.
of New York, a promoter of athletic
sports and sporting editor of the New
York Press. played ball with the New
York Els yesterday. Sam is a prince
of good fellows and the life of the
New York visitors. He is full OF old
time base ball stories, and while in
the CITY renewed his acquaintance
with Capt. Bob McNichol, who at one
time officiated as an umpire.
Mrs. H. Horkheimer and daughter,
Mrs. A. d. Adler, left yesterday for At
lantic City to spend several weeks.
R. S. Kincheloe left last night on
visit to Washington. New York, and
points in Virginia.
Miss Clara Ritter arrived home yes
terday from Chicago, where she was
visiting relatives.
]. Ritter, of Pittsburg, passed
through town yesterday en- route home
from Chicago.
Mrs. George Blank and daughter, OF
Lawrenceville, Pa; Mrs. Joseph A.
Blank and daughter. of Etna. Pa; Mr..
]. A. Blank. Miss Emma Bleil. of Etna,
Pa; Mr.. William Branite, of Allegheny,
Pa; Mr.. Robert Laoud, of Allegheny,
Pa; Mr. and Mrs. Fraub and daughters,
of Lawrenceville, Pa, are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. r. A. Heilmann, at Fulton,
Pa.
VIM. Knoke and Henry Gather, OF
the Eighth ward, are at Proctor on a
pleasure expedition.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
SAYS IT'S NONSENSE

London. August 4.-B. F. Hawksley,
councillor for Cecil Rhodes. in an in
terview to-day declared that the report
circulated that Mr.. Rhodes and Alfred
Belt. the former resident director at
CapetOwn of the British South Africa
Company. had personally paid the
Transvaal government e250C00 as in
demnity for the raid OF DR. L. 5. Jane
son and his followers into the Trans
wal in December, 1895, is "all nom
sense"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
WILL GO TO ALASKA.

Two we'll known men of the Eighth
ward, Thomas Devlin and Louis Mich
OILS, are busy organizing a company
for the purpose of being sent to the
Alaskan gold fields to prospect for the
yellow metal. They expect to leave
as soon as the necessary amount OF
money is secured to pay their way
and stock them with provisions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05

Sistersville, w. Va, August 4.-Ihe
advent of the Hawkins we'll No. 8,
owned by Messrs, Treat & Crawford,
last evening, was the topic Of the day.
This we'll when drilled to the pay COM
menced flowing at the rate of AZ barrels
an hour and the latest reports received
from out there this afternoon is to the
effect that it is still gusher, and Will
make 500 or 200 barrel well, coming
up to the standing of the first wells
out there.
This well is located in rather doubt
full portion of the territory out there,
and it will now be an impetus towards
the development of territory in that
direction. A short distance up the run
C. w. Brockunier's we'll is drilling
nicely, and the coming in of the above
mentioned well makes this well take
on better aspects.
The drop of two cents in the price
of the crude material was another topic
of conversation on the streets, and it
is proDhesied by experienced men that
it will go fifteen cents loEer before it
stops, and when it does come forward
again it will hump itself at rapid
gait
Nothing has been heard from the
strike made by the Padens Valley Oil
Company near Paden's Valley, to-day
and as yet it cannot be said just what
it will do.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
ERIE MEDICAL CO.. s. StE EIAGoeS \. " Z

largely at g seas co: lambs sold at s. 5oq
Is for inferior 10 prime; - noo
Receipts-Cattle 1850 mead nogs, -o'V0"
head: sheep. 1900 head.
Fast LIBERTY. Pa. August 4-Cato
tls steady: extra. 81 90d5 90; prime. - 80
IA 90; common. 50 50GS 20; bulls, stays anu
cows, g O0d3 50. ,,-s
Hogs. slow; best light Workers ana piss,
e. 26iI4 o: best medium "a l5n4 -; conf M
mon TO fair. 81 oOd4 10; heavy, s. sOd4 90;
roughs. 81 50d3 30 ,,,,
Sheep. slow; choice. 81 l5a+ ~: coilinnoh'
81 656I3 .; spring lambs, s. ioao W.
Veal calves. s. 50G6 ".
CINCINNATI. o., August 4'-hoss'
higher at So i0d4 l2i2.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
HoN. X. 2. MARTIN DEAD.

Special 70 The Register.
Hinton, w. Va. August 4.-Hon. H.
2. Martin died at his home near this
city this evening. He was promin-
ent leader in the Populist party, and
was the candidate for superintend of
schools on the Populist ticket last
year. He was 40 years OF age.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
AMERICAN BICYCLES
Not Liked by German Dealers-Efforts to
Keep Them Out.

kecp Aheh Nuts
Washington, August 4.-COnsul Cen
eral De Kay, at Berlin. writes to the
State Department az some length con-
corning the efforts that are being made
in Germany 10 prevent the importation
and sale Of American bicycles in that
country. Several schemes have been
devised and the probabilities are that
increased tariff rates 20 be imposed
in some form viii be adopted TO carry
out the desires of the Germans.
Mr.. De Kay also suggests that some
international plan should be adopted
to protect American bicycle trade
marks i'm Germany.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05

and Telegraph Lines Leysied BY the
Storm In wetzeI and Marshall Counties.

storm In wetzei and Marshall Counties.
Special to the Register.
Sistersvllie, w. va, August "A
severe wind and rain storm, accompa-
MED by sharp lightning, passed over
Wetzel and Marshall counties this
evening, doing a great amount OF
damage. Several large trees were
blown across the Ohio River railroad
tracks, delaying traffic several hours.
No fatalities are reported.
The Ohio River railroad and Stand
ard Oil Company's telegraph wires are
all down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
TMO PENSION BOARDS

Fully Organized and Equipped Ready to
DO business at Marietta.
Special to the Register.
Marietta, o.. August 4-The newly
appointed board Of pension examin-
ing surgeons for this county met here
to-day and attempted to assume their
duties, but the old board appointed
under the Cleveland administration
declined to give up their papers, on
the ground that they are protected by
the civil service law and cannot be
summarily dismissed. The Republican
board announces their determination
10 secure supplies and go ahead with
the business. The result will be two
boards fully organized and equipped.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05

A Belief That Mckinley VIII Grant Tariff
Reductions.

Reduction
q Paris. August THE GaulOis to-day
publishes an interview with the Min
lister of Commerce, NJ Boucher, in
which he is quoted as declaring that
cit should not for a moment be
doubted that President Mckinley will
spontaneously grant to France 20 per
cent tariff reduction as permitted by
the Dingley bill" NJ. Boucher is re-
ported to have added: 1T is, of course,
only on this condition that France will
continue to grant the United States the
customs concessions arranged as a
auid pro quo for the economic ad-
vantages which have now disappeared.
In asking for this reduction. France
will cite the favOrS accorded 70 i'm
ports from the United States and the
liberal legislation enabling American
Insurance companies to operate in
France in competition with the home
companies"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
PERSISTENT ADVERTISERS
Trouble About Painting Dead Walls at Mt.
Clemens. Michigan,

lFOuuAe ABOUT u NAuAltl@ AtAU " aus - -AAs
Clemens. Michigan.
Mt. Clemens, Mich, August dur
ing last night several men in white
suits armed with red paint and
brushes. painted over a wall which
had been covered with signs advertis-
ing the virtues of mineral springs in
Indiana. which are rivals Of the Mt
Clemens springs. This morning moth
ing was there but an eXpanSe of dark
red. The agent of a Chicago advertis-
ing firm had leased several dead walls
inhthe city for purposes Of advertising
the Indiana springs. This aroused
fierce opposition from the public and
officers of the bath city. Once a fence
was erected to hide the rival signs;
another time the sheriff stopped the
advertising men from painting a wall.
The foreign advertisers will continue
the fight and they threaten injunc-
tiOn proceedings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05

s3c9-LoW RATE-SSOO. EXCUR-
SION TO CINCINNATI, VIA B. & O..
Saturday, August 18th. the B. & o
will sell excursion tickets, Wheeling TO
Cincinnati and return at the extremely
low rate of $500, good 4 days. Trains
leave Wheeling 10: 40 a. m. and 11:4O
n m
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
FOUGHT A DUEL.
Actor and Coachman Have Lively ARRAY
in a Chicago Street.

in a Chicago Street.
Chicago, August alexander L.
James, who claims to be a vaudeville
actor and z. j. Curtis, a cabman,
fought duel with revolvers at short
range in Wabash avenue early this
morning. James received a shot in
the forehead and Curtis was severely
wounded in the side. The trouble was
the outcome of quarrel over a wo-
man. Neither of the duelists was
seriously injured, although a dozen
shots were exchanged before the po-
lice arrived.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
WELL KNOWN MAN DEAD

Special to the Register.
Ellenboro, ". Va, August 4.-Jas.
Naughton. a prominent contractor and
oil operator. died suddenly at Corn
wallis last night. aged twenty-five.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05

Special to the Register.
Marietta, Ohio, August 1.-THE we'll
of William Reader, on the Reese farm,
at Newel's Run, which came in several
days ago, is holding up steadily at
seven barrels an hour, and is one of the
most valuable recently struck. Mr..
Reader. the owner. is now in Europe,
where he is spending the summer.
Notwithstanding the discouraging as
pect of the merket there is undated &C
tivity in several of the shallow pools
about Marietta. At Eight-Mile the
drills keep pounding away with the
same regularity as when the price of
oil was $1.25 per barrel. The Glendale
Oil Company began spudding on their
No 6 on the Fred Becker farm to-day
and the Green Oil Company are put
ting up their No. 10 rig on the Hem
megar tract. The Cook Oil Company
has bad fishing job on top of the first
sand in their we'll on the Berg farm.
Mechlen, Miles & Company are re-
moving a rig from the Mendenhall to
the Vandall farm, near the Becker de-
yelopment.
Westerman & Company have located
a well on the widow McVay farm in the
same neighborhood
The Boston Oil Company are in the
salt sand on the Gitchell farm.
Mcintyre, Root & Company are
erecting the rig for their No. on the
POgg farm, near the big Reader well.
The Crown Oil Company have made
a new location ON the John Berg farm,
near the Krupp Company's well.
Bosworth and Gracey have located
their No. 6, and are building the rig on
the old Summit lease on the Berg farm.
Oil City, Pa, August 4.-Credit bal
ances Tic. Certificates, no bids. Ship
ments, S6,527 barrels runs, 1925 bar
rels.
New York. August 4.-Pennsylvania
crude, no market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
METAL MARKET.

NEW YORK. August Pig. iron. quiet;
southern. 50 5OGl0 70: northern. $40 0Oalz'
Copper quiet; brokers. Sill l2ie' eN-
change. so 45G1l Is.
o" Tin weak; straits, sls 65G15 20; plates
Shelter. easy al 81 25a4 IS.
Lead. strong; brokers, s. 60; exchange
s. 1913 So
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
FINANCE AND TRADE.

NEW YORK, August 4.--Money on call,
firmer at LAP per cent; last loan per
cent: closed offered at ! per cent.
Prime mercantile paper. Sl2d4 per cent.
Sterling exchange, weak, with actual.
business in bankers bills at ~ S5fsd'A LOT
Posted rates. 81 S6iad4 81 and 81 Sl2q4 S..
Commercial bills, 81 50.
Silver certificates, 5Id1a.
Rar silver n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-05
SLAGLE g. CO., BROKERS,
Grain. Provisions, Stocks & Cotton,

1923 Market Street, Wheeling. W. Va.
Direct private wires to the Chicago
Board of Trade and the New York Stock
Exchange. over which we receive contin-
uous markets and the latest news.
Long Distance Telephone go.