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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
BENEFIT EXHIBITION.
Concert and Ball to be Given by the Wheel
ing Turnervein.

The Wheeling Turnverein will send a
class of ten to the national funniest in st.
Louis in May. The class will consist of
Louis Bartens, Christ. Schauber, Phil
Schambra, Gus Wilhelm, Frank Straub,
Herman Friedrichs, Martin Ruggaber,
Joe Kurtz, Ed. Vaas and Geo. Brandfass.
The class will take part in the following
contests: long high jump putting the shot,
100 yard dash, wand exercises, and parallel
bars. At the district funniest at Steuben-
vile last year, the Wheeling class look
first prize, and they also expect to capture
a few prizes in st. Louis.
For the purpose of defraying the ex-
penses of the class, benefit exhibition,
concert and ball will be given at Siie hall
this evening. and the following programme
will be rendered.
Overture. ..........Oper House Orchestra
club Swinging. Junior Class
Parallel Bars. funniest Class
Fencing. Frederick and Bartens
Buck With funniest Class
Wrestling. .Straub and Speaker
Overture. ..........Opera House Orchestra
Horizontal Bars. funniest Class
Solo Club Swinging. Christ. Schambra
Long Horse. Junior CLASS
Boxing. Kraft and Wilhelm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
SERMON TO ODD FELLOWS
Delivered ut Bridgeport Yesterday After
noon by Rev. w. I. Dixon.


noon by Rev. w. I. Dixon
Yesterday afternoon Rev. W. T.
Dixon, pastor of the Kirkwood NJ. T..
church, delivered an excellent sermon
to Clement Lodge No. los, |. o. o. F.,
in cOmmemoration of the seventy
eighth anniversary Of the organization
of the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows of America. The lodge had invited
the Martins Ferry and Bellaire lodges
to be in attendance, consequently a
large turnout from both towns was
present.
They met at the Union hall in
Bridgeport and heade by Meisters band
of fifteen pieces, marched over to the
church at half-past two o'clock. there
being $50 in line After the usual pre-
liminary services the Rev. Mr.. Dixon
began his discourse, taking for his text
eco thou and do likewise" from st.
Luke 10th chapter and 9th verse.
After few Introductory remarks. the
reverend gentleman entered upon a
very interesting sermon, first taking IN
the history and growth of the lodge
from the time Of its organization TO the
present period of its prosperous growth.
He touched upon the moral standard
of the order and complimented them
highly for the views, and the high
standard of character taught, which
must be lived ND to by the members Of
the organization. The benefit and aid
it had rendered to those in distress was
one thing which he thought worthy Of
great praise. "The work of the lodges
does not only impress me but its en-
blems when studied. are very impress
i've" The eye is one Of great signifi-
canoe for it reminded him of the ever
watchful and all-seeing eve OF God:
while the three links and the bundle OF
sticks have in them a meaning that
should he always looked to. He closed
with a few words Of advice as to the
members living strictly up to the prin-
ciples they profess.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
STONES THROWN AND SHOTS
FIRED.

About midnight last night more stones
were thrown at the Blanchard resi-
dence. No. 81 Seventeenth street, and
Mr.. c. T. Blanchard fired five shots
at a man he saw in the alley and who
was suspected Of the act. Mr.. Blanchard
said last night he would offer a reward
of 500 for the arrest and conviction of
the guilty party The shooting natur-
ally created a good deal Of excitement,
last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
GRANT MONUMENT DEDICATION.
Evcnrsinn Rates TO New York.

Excursion Rates to New York.
On the 9th of April, in the magnifl-
cent MausQleum upon the bank of the
Hudson river, Columbia will enshrine
the ashes of her greatest captain. The
event is one without parallel In the
history of the nation, and the ceremonies
will be of unwonted pomp, splendor and
solemnity. The occasion will be graced
by the presence of the President the
Supreme Court, and the great civic Off
GERS of the nation and the States. The
army and navy. the national guard OF
the States. the Grand Army of the Re-
public and other patriotic and civic or
carnations will unite to form the most
superb pageant ever seen in America.
Many foreign nations will send special
representatives and ships of war to join
our own matchless feet in majestic pro-
cession 10 the Tomb Of Grant.
For this occasion the B. & o. X. X.
will sell excursion tickets at reduced
rates to New York and return, April 23d.
oath. 25th and Goth. valid for return
massage until May 4th, inclusive. The
rate from Pittsburg will be $1,000;
Wheeling. $3.50; Parkersburg, $3.50;
and correspondingly low rates from 9TH
er points.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
\ FINE LECTURE
To BE Delivered at Thomson NJ. Il. Church
by Rev. Geo. c. Wilding ID. D.. Tonight.

Rev. George c. Wilding, D. D., of
Jersey City, n. j., will deliver lecture
at Thomson NJ. E church, Island, to-
night His subject will be "A Trip to
Mt. Hood" Rev. Dr. Wilding is very
pleasing and entertaining speaker and
this lecture is exceedingly interesting
from beginning to end. The lecture
was delivered at North street church
on Saturday night and was pronounced
a splendid treat The lecture will be
given under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League, and the proceeds will
be for the benefit of the church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
ALEXANDER,
Shoe Seller, 1919 Main, Wheeling.
SMALL TAL&.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith.
lily Told.

Many Easter hats and costumes got
a wetting yesterday.
The Council Committee on Gene
teries is called for this evening.
The Central Athletic Club will
dance at Democratic hall this evening.
The increase in the attendance at
the churches is noticeable since Easter
Sunday.
W. Bywater. colored, was arrested
by Officer Gardner, last night, for
drunkenness.
The police force donned their sum-
mer helmets and were each given a
new badge and club.
The Central Athletic Club will give
a dance at the Democratic Club house
on Monday, May Sd.
John Shaughnessy, recently foreman
of the Chemical company, has engaged
in the produce business on Eleventh
street, just east of Market.
The adage is that if it rains on
Easter Sunday it vii rain for seven
Sundays afterward. The same rule
does not apply, however, in case Of
clear weather
The detective agency referred to in
an article in the Sunday Register, did
not refer to a Wheeling agency, but to
one in another city in another State.
This paragraph is made necessary by
the unwarranted assumption by a few
people that a local concern was meant
an assumption not at all justified by the
publication.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Rev. George c. Wilding, at Thomson
N. B. Church Last Night.

Delivers an Earnest and Eloquent
Sermon on the Question Of Per-
sonal Choice-Acceptance of the
Gospel Not a Matter Of Compul-
sion-The Spirit of the Gospel is
Opposed to Forcing Men to Be-
come Christians.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
TIE PUDDLERS REFUSE.
VIII Not Accept a Reduction of Wages and
viii Maintain the Present Schedule.

The Benwood puddlors have refused to
to accept the proposition of the
company asking for a reduction of from
$3.50 to 81 n ton. The puddlers held a
meeting at Benwood yesterday. and re-
solved to maintain the existing scale Of
wages until the expiration of the time Of
the present contract in force between the
company and men. Tho outl/k is that
the company will continue to keep the
pudding furnaces closed down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
EIGHTEEN IMMERSED.
ColOred Converts Baptized i'll the
Chilly Waters of the Ohio River

At Bridgeport Yesterday After
noon-A Large Crowd Attracted
to the Scene Through Curiosity.
An Address to Odd Fellows Yes
terday Afternoon-An Interesting
Discourse at Thomson Church.
Other Religious Matters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
ON MONDAY NIGHT.
An Excellent Entertainment to be Given
at the st. Johns Church, Benwood

splendid entertainment is to be given
by James Sands. Timothy OBrien. Jos.
Hildbrand. Mrs. John Jenkins, Mrs. p. De
Temple. and others, for the benefit of st.
Johns church. on Monday night. Re
freshments will be served during the eve
ring. Following is the programme for the
occasion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
CONTNC WFDDTNC

An event in society during the coming
week will be the wedding Of Mr..
CHARLES Steihm and Miss Alice Bushong
next Wednesday morning. The groom
to-be is the well known and popular
engineer on the w. & z. G. railroad,
and the prospective bride is a charming
Young lady of New Martirsviile, but
lately Of this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Steihm
viii take a short bridal tour. visiting
New York. Baltimore. ard Washington.
n c. On their return thew will 20 to
on Eighteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

Grand Turtle Soup and Lunch to-
night at Finnegan's, corner Twenty
second and Main.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
1O-DAYs' TRIP TO WASHINGTON.
Reduced Rates via B. & o.

Everybody expects to visit Washing
ton some time; in fact it is a duty
every one owes TO himself. What Rome
was to every soldier Of the empire, what
Athens was to the Greek, Washington
is and should be to every citizen of the
United States-his glory, his pride, his
Inheritance: it belongs to him; all its
magnificence. all its glory, all its fame,
its public buildings, paintings, statuary,
its monuments. its gardens. its Libraries,
its museums. its streets its parks, and
he ought once in while take a look
at it. Congress now being in session
will add additional interest to the city,
already teeming with attractions.
The B. & O. announces another Of
those popular excursions for Thursday,
May 9Th. The tickets will be valid ten
DAYS and good for trip to Baltimore
and return at any time within the limit
We show below train schedules and
rates Of fare from this vicinity:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

The largest assortment of Wall Pa
per. at the lowest prices, can be had at
JOHN FRIEDEL & co. 5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

Secure your seats early for w. & ].
concert. II will be a musical treat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

The largest assortment Of Wall Pa
per. at the lowest prices. can be had at
JOHN FRIEDEL & co. s.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWING AS
ISOLATION

recommends the use of the greatest OF
all tonics, "Malt-Nutrine," and guaran-
tees the merits claimed for it. For
sale by all druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

Grand Turtle Soup and Lunch to-
,iqbt at Finnegan's, corner Twenty
second and MAN,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

Grand Turtle Soup and Lunch to-
night at Finnegan's, corner twenty
second and Main.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
DIR. sWOPE's FAREWELL.
His Last Sermon Preached Mt st. Matthew
Yesterday Morning.

Yesterday Morning.
The knowledge that the Rev. DR..
r. Rush Swope would ofticiate
for the last time as pastor OF
81 Matthews 2. E. Church, at
tracted a large congregation to that edi-
ticeyesterday morning. There were pres
ent many members Of other congrega-
lions in the city. DR.. SwOpe occupied
the pulpit. AT the conclusion OF his
discourse. he referred to the fact OF his
approaching departure from the city
and spoke feelingly of the uniform
kindness which marked his treatment
Ly the congregation Of st. Matthew
and the citizens of Wheeling, OF the
many strong friendships which he form
ed and of the pleasant memories which
he will carry with him TO his new field
Of labor. He was yisibly affected as he
smoke. and there were many eyes which
were not dry among his listeners. No
evening services were conducted at the
church.
DR. Swope and wife will depart for
Biltmore. n. c.. to-day. and a great
many friends will accompany them TO
the station TO say a last farewell.
The services at the First Presbyterian
church yesterday were held in the lee.
ture room. owing to the repairing OF
the pipe-organ in the church audi
forum.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

!. Corresrondingly low rates VIII De
made from other points
The long time limit on the tickets VIII
,r;ro visitors an opportunity to make
side trims TO Mt. Vernon. Old Point
C StUu - Ip Richmond. Virginia Beach,
Annapolis and other points.
Fer further particulars call on or ad-
drass nearest 3. & o. agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

The w. & J. Glee Club, under the
able direction of Messrs. Mcdowell and
Abt. are the best that have ever repre-
scented that institution. AT Opera
House Monday. April Goth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

T. A. Hoge & Co. sells bicycle sun
dries cheaper than any house in the
city. and do not forget this is the only
place where a strictly first class bicycle
is sold THE Solid Sterling" truly
built like a watch"
T. A. HOGE & CO.,
106S Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26

p1 NcDowelI. the instructor OF w.
CIoa club. was leader of Princeton
S,Db for four years. He will be with
the boys here on the 26th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-26
FIT ANY MAID.....
BUT A MERMAID;

And we'd try right hard to fit her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
on THE APPOMaTTOX.
Death of an Esteemed Citizen of
northumberland Elsewhere.

PETERSBURG, VA, March 3o.-(Spe-
cial)--Mr !. c. Schoolfed. an honored
citizen, died at his residence, on Harrison
street about l o'clock this morning; aged
GO years. lie was stricken with paralysis
few days ago and never rallied from the
attack. The deceased came here many
years ago from Norfolk. He was an ear
nest Christian and a devoted Baptist, being
probably the oldest member of the Second
Baptist church, and one of its most active
workers
Mr.. William Brown. an elderly and we'll
known citizen. died this morning at the
residence of his brother. Mr.. Charles
Brown. on Lombard street
PERSONAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
Sister Eugene for some years head Sis
ter at St. Josephs Catholic church. in
this city, has been ordered elsewhere by
the Mother Superior.
Mrs. j. W. Waymack. of Prince George
county, who has been extremely iii, Is
now improving.
Rev. Dr. Cox. distinguished divine Of
Baltimore. arrived in the city yesterday.
He comes to assist Rev. DR.. Battle in the
revival services at the First Baptist
church, and preached last night and to-
day to crowded congregations.
Interesting revival services are in pro-
gress at the Washington-Street and Mar
ket-Street Methodist churches.
Mr. William L. SHELTON, popular young
citizen wed to-day, in Lunenburg county.
Miss Josie Lakewood. The ceremony
took place at the residence of the bride.
The couple arrived in the city this eve
ming and received their friends.
There are twenty-eight Confederate PEN
sioners i'm Petersburg. among them seve-
AZ. On, H. ffVe 1nx a
each year they are required TO have their
papers certified by the Clerk of the Court
The Water-W Works Committee. at a
meeting held last night. further considered
the question of abolishing the office OF
Superintendent of Water-Works, or con-
solidating It with some other office. 1t IS
said that no agreement was reached, ana
that the Council will be asked TO grant
the committee further time for considerd-
ton.
Constable Harvell was to-day the
recipient of two fine setters-one Irish and
one Gordon-presented by friend IN
Lynchburg.
William Branch. a disorderly negro
made a violent assault on officer han
who had him under arrest. to-day ana the
officer had TO use his club
rev DR.. z. NJ Petersen continues very
uI at his residence on High street lie has
heen unable for some time TO fill MS pulpit
at Hiph-Street Methodist Episcopal
church. His friends are extremely anxious
about his condition
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
SUFFOLK AND VICINITY.
Personal Notes-A Lodge OF knights
OF Honor.


SUFFOLK, VA, March 3O.-(SpeciaL)-
Mrs Carolina Fell and family left here
Yesterday afternoon for Cambridge, Nd,
where they will reside.
Mr.. H. b. cobb wife, and mother, OF
Brunswick, Me, who has been visiting
Mr. \. H. Cobb's family on Bank street,
left here yesterday for their home
Mrs. c. r. Chappell, of Lynchburg, who
has been visiting relatives in Suffolk, re-
turned home to-day. She was accom-
panied as far as Petersburg by her
daughter Mrs. George Bowen.
Mrs. Emma Bailey OF Portsmouth, IS
visiting her mother, Mrs. Nellie Pipkn,
of Suffolk
Franklin Lodge, knights of Honor, was
instituted in the town of Franklin last
night by State-Organizer w. II. Bailie,
of Lynchburg, assisted by Deputy-Or-
ganizer j. ). Lipscomb of Spotsylvania
county. and W. l.. Mcleod, dictator of
Nansemond Lodge, No. 209O of Suffolk.
The charSr list embraced seyenty-siX
names. and was worked up by Mr.. Lips
comb Forty-three OF the members were
present and duly obligated last night.
me lodge is composed of some OF the
best citizens of Franklin and vicinity
and is differed as follows: Or. II. K
Cobb. past dictator; W. II. Dabney, die
tator. j. p. Gay. vice-dictator; l.. I.
Rearon. assistant dictator; l. W. Nor
neet chaplain: j. V. Boone, reporter; l..
y. Howell. financial reporters W. IL.
stroud treasurer: A. w. Hayes, guide
~. H. Norneet, guardian; ID. \. Holland
sentinel; j. Il. Gay, r. II. Cobb, and l. r..
Howell. trustees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
WILLIAMSBURG.
The Result of the RevivaI-PersonnI
md General.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. March 30.-(Spe-
here under Rev. Mr.. Elsom, Of Memorial
church. Danville, twenty-four persons
Joined the Baptist church, and five asked
TO be restored TO membership at last
nights services. At the Methodist church
twelve Joined. There are quite a number
Of persons who reside In the county who
have not yet handed in their names, but
were converted during the revival, and
will connect themselves with either the
Methodist or Baptist churches.
The members of the Baptist church post
poned action on the resignation Of their
pastor until their next regular church
conference, the third Sunday in April.
Many persons went from here this morn
ing TO attend the funeral of Mr.. John S.
Potter. at Yorktown, which took place at
II o'clock.
Rev. Junius wilkins. from West Point,
IS the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Geddy,
West End. Mr.. wilkins is a well-known
Disciples minister and preached to a full
house tonight at the Presbyterian church.
II was his intention TO have been here in
time to assist at the Elsom meetings, but
was unavoidably detained at home.
Miss Mamie Sherwell who has been for
some time I'm Norfolk. with her niece,
Mrs Cralle, IS expected home about the
first Of the month.
Mrs. Mary Branch. from James City. is
here for a short visit at the home OF Mr..
II. G. Spencer. Francis street.
Mr. and Mrs. Henri Monquin returned
yesterday to New York. after brief stay
AT their country home, near Magruder,
YORK county.
Quite a party came over on the taily-ho
coach from jamestown to-day. In the
party were Judge and Mrs. Brown, and
Misses Davis and Howard. from New
York. and Dr. William Barker. OF Provi-
dence, r. l. other arrivals at the Inn to-
day were Mr.. and Mrs. Adrance. OF
Hartford. and Miss Whitman, Of Mon
treq1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
A STATE OF DREAD.
INCENDIARIES STILL At WORK.
Several More Attempts to start Fire.
Miscrcnnt- Shot Mt, hut Escape-A
Reward Notwithstanding the
Relief Fund.

NORFOLK. VA. March o-CSpeclal)-
Portsmouth people are actually afraid to
sleep at night. 80 intense is the dread OF
firebugs since the many incendiary fires
of the past few weeks. which eliminated
in the great connagratioh Of Sunday. fol-
lowed by two more blazes Sunday night.
The frebugs resumed operations last
night, and this morning. about ? o'clock,
as George Foreman was passing the
Neville House. which was partially con-
sumed in Sundays FIRE, he saw two white
men enter the building. Foreman secured
help, and, returning. ran the men out.
Pursuit was kept up for some distance,
and several shots were fired, but the
miscreants escaped without being recog-
nized. Later an officer on Harrison street
fired two shots at a man whom he saw
strike a match on the side Of an old
building. The fellow ran and made his
escape.
At the spot where the match was struck
the officer found a milk-can containing
kerosene OIL About midnight two white
men, partially masked. attempted to fire
a dance han on Goodwin street. but were
frightened away before accomplishing
their purpose.
Mayor Baird issued a proclamation to-
day offering reward of $500 for the
conviction of any one of the incendiaries
The work Of the relief committees col
lecting and distributing funds to alleviate
the sufferings Of those made homeless by
Sundays fire is being actively pushed
The response Of the public has been
generous, and the expenditure of the fund
has been the means Of preventing much
want
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-31
HORRIBLE CONFESSION.
Murders Coming TO Light-How Glib
son and Cochran Were Disposed or.

Murders Coming TO Light-IIow Glib
son and Cochran Were Disposed OF.
A Charleston CIV. Va) special says:
The wholesale murders committed IN
Favette county within the past year are
coming TO eight -Four of the gang
Clark Lewis. Albert Voters, John Hud-
son. and WILDER Slaughter-have been ar
rested. Mrs. Charles Gibson, who was
present at the murder of her husband
is under arrest. Clark Lewis made a
fun confession, in which he states that
he choked Gibson TO death, while Slaugh-
ter and Voters held him. and that his wife
was present when the deed was done
He also states that John Cochran was
murdered the night Of February 2Sth.
and his body placed in an old mine ad-
Joining the one i'm which GiDson's body
was found. When Clark Lewis was
arrested the gang blew the mouth of
this mine up with powder to prevent an
entrance. When Cochran was in the
mine dog was killed and hung in a
tree near by to account foI any suspi-
cious odor which might arise. The con
fession states that Cochran was held by
Hudson and Wiley Lewis while Slaugh-
ter beat his brains out with stone.
II is now believed that Whey Lewis. who
is still at large, shot and killed and
robbed DR.. J. w. Davis, a prominent
musician, two years ago.