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Davy stephens, who for 80 years has sold
papers ON the pier At Kingstown, Ireland, has
n fame that IL almost worldwide. Ho has
seen every person Of importance that has
visited ireland during the past half century,
has been patronized by most of them and
with mnpy. including royalty, has formed
acquaintance. The liberal tips he has ro-
coivrd from his distinguished patrons have
amounted 90 goodly sum, and Davy has
saved quito fortune from his business,
" hich he still continues.
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secretary and treasurer, n. A winn of
Worcester. Mass. executive committee. e.
II. Haywood Of Worcester. y. J. O'Bricn az
Hopkinton, Mass, and Lewis A. Barrows OF
Hopedalc Mas.
vote of thanks was ex'sndei TO Colonel
Atwen for his hospitality.
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BAY STATE ARTILLERYMEN.

The veterans ~ Company r. Fourth Mas,a.
chu~"tts Heavy Artillery, enjoyed their an.
nunl reunion yesterday at Fields Point.
Oih,crs we've elected NJ follows: presi
Cont, Eli B. Fairbanks of Worcester. vice.
president, Willard L. Wood Of Upton, Mas. !.
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The latest failure OF bankers and
brokers' firm, with Headquarters in New
York and hundre branches all over
the country, simply demonstrates again
that the bottom is likely to drop out OF
the bucket shpns in the kind of stock
market we are having thess days.
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If ii is true that the Ameri can society
of dancing professors has decided to
to abolish the sweet tooth of n sixteen
yonr-old girl. by contrast, the latter
would oe the simpler operation. All waltz
Get out Of tire way
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TEA TABLE TALK

Whew
! should say there was hot time in the old
town last night, and in the new towns, too,
for the batter Of that. up
Talk about the equator
II this weather keeps on we shall shortly be
cultivaung alligatofs and palm trees in this
region.
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The indication is that Hon. William j.
Bryan was not born TO bo killed in a rail
road wreck any moro than no was to DO
president.
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| happened TO be in a livery stable office this
morning when an applicant for hitch up"
came in.
The livery stable man asked him how far
he wanted 20 drive, and when told II was
fifteen or sixteen miles M country, he de-
chned to furnish the team.
I'VE have TO protect our horses this kind
Of weather" said the stable man. UNLESS
have great deal o, confidence in customer /
never let one of my horses out for "A long trip
in the day time in weather like this
THE average man who hires livery stable
horse for long drive, drives too fast, any
way, when ne ought 10 Just jog along To
drive a horse fifteen or twenty miles on day
like this at the pace most men like to go
would simply do MP the horse"
/ fancy the public stable keepers have
plenty TO do In protecting their horscfesh in
all seasons without subiacting them to the
risk OF an unknown patron on a day like this.
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SUPPLY The MISSING WORD,

The book containing the above has been sealed
in the custody of Mr. s. a. Hopkins Business Manager THE
NEWS WHO has IN safety vault and who will give
will be November
This OF extraordinary meets
with favor will follow.
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II is tho best. Dandruf eradicatcd, the
scalp kept clean and sweet. and the hair
made soft ard easy OF arrangement, by Hall ;
Vegetable sicilian Hair Renewer.
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with a full moon and proper companion, a
fellow has no real need for Star Pointer on
n John Il. Guntry when he goes for drive,
anyway.
Don't { you think sof THE TATTER.
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What makes a charming woman in
qrires a contemporary. A proyldontial
aispcnsation, we Suppose.
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The New York doctor who mended
mans broken neck by hanging him by
the neck, must have been homeopath.
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The Klondike, or any old frigid thing.
doesn't seoIn so unattractiye just now.
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What with tho digging in the streets
and politics, New York looks TO be all
torn up. ~
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT ANTI
SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION.
PORT ANGELES. wash. Mar 80, 1891.

PORT ANGELES. Wash. Mar. so, 1891.
Mrs. Annie Pruyn. Albany. \. Y.
Having received some anti-suffrage leaf
lets and literature from You. and having
carefully pursued the same. desire in this
manner 20 express my thanks and request
YOU to- furnish as much more of the same
kind Of literature as possible. Inasmuch
as I expect 10 devote a. good deal Of time
fin the next two years working for the en-
frsnchisement Of women in our grand
state. the literature YOU are sending out
Is of such weak and contradictory char
acter I ind it very good for campaign
documents.
Z also had the pleasure Of seeing the let
ter and papers sent TO the chairman OF
Revision Committee OF the Senate during
the last session Of the legislature. As the
chairman Of the Revision Committee hap
pered 10 be Senator Hill. it was loves
'ab or lost 20 send kilograms and liJera-
tu-e 10 him OF anti-suffrage character.
However. he also is making good use Of
H. And since YOU find IL necessary to med
do with the affairs of our State, we will
erdeavor 20 make what use We can OF
YOUR good 90 intentions. I am happy TO
tell YOU that the amendment bill passed.
Respectfully.
MRS. LAURA r PETERS,
Vice Prest. Washington State, W. S. A.
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WILLIAMSTOWN.

Williamstown. W. Va. May S.-The
social in Ellisons hall Thursday even
ing under the auspices of the Epwortn
League was quite a success in a finan-
Mr. and Mrs. Norris Matthews. OF
Huntington. w. Va, are guests at Capt.
G. NJ. Berry's.
Mrs, VIM. Griffen has been visiting
in Peasants county, w. Va.
Mrs. Newton Ogdin and son, of St.
Marvs. were guests this week Of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Hultz.
Mrs. Reason Biddle is the guest OF her
sons at Parkersburg.
Charley Hammatt is home from
Chenille. W. Va, whehe he has been
Attending school.
Miss Mamie Heardman is visiting
at Sis5ersville.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. P. Beeson were
guests o. friends at St Marys this week.
On Sunday morning at the NJ. E.
church Rev. Kepler will receive into
full membership the converts OF last
winter.
Miss Rachel Rymer Of st. Marys,
was in town this week.
Mrs. Effie Triplett has returned from
a visit among relatives in Pleasants
county w. Va.
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WELLSBCRG.

WELLSBURG. ". Va. May S.-Mrs.
Henry Wise and son. Of Charleston. ar
rived in Wellsburg to-day, en- route 10
their home. after spending the winter in
Florida.
Nellie. three-year-old daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Lucien Brown. died Thursday
afternoon of scarlet fever. Interment took
place Friday afternoon.
Mr. Joseph Hurp, who has been so
seriously an for several weeks is slowly
improving.
Prof. George Kemp. who is at the North
Wheeling Hospital. having had an opera
ton performed. is reported very much bet
ter al this writing.
Miss Pearl Wells. Of Holidays Cove. is
visiting Miss Mabel Gullett.
A very enjoyable social was given by
the Cheerful Givers' Relief Band. at
the home Of Mr.. g. W. McCord. on Friday
evening last. for the benefit of the India
sufferers. The music and recitations fur
uished by the children who compose the
band delighted the audience.
Miss Maud Churchman. who has been
quite I'M for several weeks. is recovering.
Miss Ina Bowman has returned from
school al Irondale. o.
The Weusburg high school has organized
an alumni association. some Of its mem
bers being graduates Of the class Of %.
Mr.. c. Z. Taylor of Beech Bottom. had
narrow escape from being killed in a
runaway accident last Wednesday, below
town. The horses took fright al passing
freight train. Mr.. Taylor was severely
bruised and sprained.
Rev. G. A Crisman attended the North
western Convocation Of the Episcopal
church last Tuesday at 81. Luke's P. E.
church. Wheeling. The next meeting will
De- held I'M Weusburg in the fall.
The "spinsters" of the "Fortnighty
Club" who gave a very laughable enter
tairment at the Opera House Saturday
night. certainly deserved a larger audi
ence. even If the weather was bad. as
they an acted their parts very naturally.
The scarlet fever stul seems 10 'hold the
fort" I'm N-eusburg. there being at present
several malignant cases.
Mr.. Frank Jacobs and family will re-
move to the 3. r. Jacobs residence. from
Allegheny. for the summer.
NJ. and Mrs J. 2. Curtis are expected
home from Midland. Tex. this week.
Mrs. J. r. Sommerville. Of Wheeling.
stopped I'm town on her way to visit her
sister Miss Pearl Hosie. Of Bethany.
Mrs. Phrauia Potter and daughter are
visiting relatives In Moundsville.
Mr.. George Kemp. who is at a hospital
ir Wheeling is reported improving very
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09
CLARKSBURG.

Clarksburg, w. Va, May S.-Plans
are already under consideration for the
erection of new bridge over the Elk.
1t is to be built by private company,
who, however, will let any OF the cltl-
zens of Clarksburg take stock in ii. ms
leads TO the new depot of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad, and will open up a
little town on the north side OF Elk
creek.
The question before the Council for
consideration is whether or not a fran
chise will be granted the Short Line
Railroad Company to cross the streets
of the town and locate its depot within
the city. 1t is generally believed the
right will be granted with proper re-
strictions. Let us have more railroads
The more the merrier.
Circuit Court commences next week
It is expected that considerable bust
ness will be transacted. We under
stand that Judge Hagans will be well
enough to hold court. Should he not,
it will be held by Judge Maxwell
Clarksburg has two new paper ven
lures. One is paper edi<ed in the IN
terest of secret orders, The Goat, and
the other by Camden Sommers, non
political newspaper
Tramps do not fare so we'll in Clarks-
burg as elsewhere. The other day one
struck the city. and having been fine
for some violation of the ordinances
was put on the street to work, which
he refused to do. Mayor Owens was de-
termined. so he limited his grub to
bread and water until he was willing
to comply with his order. 1t is hardly
necessary to say that in less than forty
eight hours he was working on the
streets like a little man.
A. C. Rector, who has been i'll of ty-
phoid fever, is now cOnvalescent.
Hon. Edwin Maxwell is rapidly re-
covering from a severe spell of sick
ness, and will he able to hold court next
week.
DR.. Percy Golf is in Philadelphia.
Miss Zou Hastings. of Wheeling, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Grimes, CT
this city.
Major Lee Raymond is in Wheeling.
John Redman has returned from
Wheeling.
DR.. Brown, of Buckhannon, was here
Monday.
Lee J. Hearn is back from Oakland.
John Ross, of Lexington, KY, is cir
culating among his many friends.
Major and Mrs. D. S. Price have gone
to Baltimore, where they will make
their future home.
f. G. Smith, Esq, and Hon. John
Basel have returned from Richmond,
Va. where they were on legal bust
ness.
w. L. Huntington, of Weston, passed
through here Tuesday.
J. |. Alexander is in Louisville.
c. L. Skinner, of FairmOnt, was here
Thursday.
John w. Stuart Is back from Wash
ington.
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ST. GAINESVILLE.

ST Clairsville. O.. May S.-Claude
Harrison is suffering from severe at
tack of infammatory rheumatism.
The graduating class Of the St
Clairsville High school consists OF thir-
teen members.
DIR. ]. R. Caldwell. Of West Liberty,
w. Va. called on friends here Tuesday.
The township schools closed Friday
THOMPSON McKelvey has moved his
family to Marion, where he has charge
of the telephone exchange.
Homer West has returned home after
completing a course at the New York
Medical College. Homer is now full
fedged NJ d.
T. J. Merritt is visiting his daughter,
Mrs. C. p. White, at Columbus, o.
John Schaffer of Franklin, Pa, Wis
tied friends here the first of the week.
Marriage licenses issued since last re-
ported: David b. Stidd and Fanny V.
Wineman; William Sells and Mary Y.
Kirk; Charles E. Mills and Ellen
Henry.
David w. Darrah has returned home
after a visit TO Bellaire and Wheeling
IrlelQS.
Miss Elizabeth Welday is visiting
relatives in Wheeling this week.
The Virginia Stars. a travelling COM
pany composed of twenty-five colored
people. consisting largely of Wheeling
talent. are playing here at Court House
Hall Friday and Saturday. Their per-
Torrance consists ls-5ely Of songs,
dances. etc.
The Masons of this place gave ban
duet at the Clarendon on Thursday
evening in honor of Hon. r. c. Peckin-
baugh. of Cleveland, an inspector of
the Lodge. A good attendance was
present
Mrs. Richard Robb, of Wheeling, was
the guest of Mr.. A. c. Darrah and fam
lily this week.
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SISTERSVILLE.

Sistersville. W. Va, May S.-Judge T.
p Jacobs, of New Martinsville, was in
the city yesterday on legal business.
Col. Robert McEldOwney, of New
Martinsville, came down yesterday to
do some marketing. being unable to get
the things he desired in his native place.
The Colonel presented a very pictur-
eSque picture standing on the station
platform with his market basket hang
ing on his arm. He would make a fine
looking Governor, and it is thought he
will shy his castor into the ring at the
next State election.
Tom Afford came up from Waverly
last evening TO look after his oil inter
ests in this section.
B. Dessell. the merchant tailor, re-
turned last evening from a business
trip down the road.
The great Wallace circus will arrive
in the city tomorrow Sunday morn
ing about o'clock in two sections of
special tram. There will no doubt be
the usual crowds there to see the ami
mails. etc. unloaded. The circus is a
good one. and everybody should take ii
in.
E. Cosper. of the firm of Cosper,
Wolfe & Co., drillers, went down the
road this morning on business.
Mayor G. NJ. Gardiner went down the
road this morning on a business trip.
Night Operator VIM. Stewart went
to Parkersburg this morning.
Robert Mccormick went up the road
this morning on business.
The members of the J. T. Jones Hose
Company, by the way, the crack hose
company in this end of the State. have
chartered the steamer T. n. Barnesdall
for an excursion 10 Marietta and return
next Sunday the 18th. The boat will
leave the wharf promptly at s o'clock,
and returning will leave Marietta at 3
o'clock. The boys are selling the tick
cts for - cents for the round trip, and
all that can, and those that cant, should
purchase ticket to help them out. as
they have gone TO considerable expense
in building a tower and putting a bell
in il. along with some other needed i'm
provements TO their building. and take
this means Of paying the bill. No OBJ
jectionable characters will be allowed
" UOdAu AAlt hOli anu AlO AnNOAlNdNlllS
liquors of any kind will be permitted
on board Light refreshments will be
served on the steamer, and those wish
ing same can purchase what they desire.
Help them along. It's a good thing.
Early this morning the twO-year-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ware. OF
the South Side, expired after a contin-
ued illness due 10 the severe burning
which occurred TO the infant while on
visit TO it's aunt in Warrington last
fall. The child was an exceptionally
bright one. and was the pride of it's
parents and was the happiness of the
neighborhood who enjoyed its childish
prattle while at play. The parents
have the sympathy of their many
friends in their sad affliction. The fun
eral services have not yet been an
nounced.
Geo. A. Roberts. a proment lawyer Of
the Smoky City is in the city to-day
looking about the town and minglng
with the profession.
f. J. Miller, formerly city engineer.
who has been in the city for the past
few days on business. returned to his
home in Wheeling last evening.
The fact that this city is to have a
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NEW MARTINsvILLE

NEW MARTINSVILLE, W. VA. May
S.-Miss 7. f. Pemberton was AT Wheel
ing Wednesday buying goods for her new
millinery store.
Albert Oxnard. Of Wheeling. was here
this week calling on old friends and rela-
tives. Mr. Oxnard resided here some years
and was supt. of the Pittsburg Stove co.
Rev Brooking attended the convocation
Of the p. Z. church - Wheeling this week.
DR.. J. J. Richardson. Of Washington ID.
C.. and DR.. Harry Richardson. OF Kansas
are here to Visit their sister. Miss Dosla'
whose death - hourly expected She has
been an invalid for three years.
John Galway. Of the E1nawha oil Co.
and O. y. Galway. of the Grandview oil
Co. spent the week here.
Geo Titus will complete n well In the
Long Run field for the Alpha Oil co. next
week. The we'll is expected in Wednesday.
The Emery oil co. will locate some
wells on Fmharty run next week near
their big gas well.
col. NJ. Y. Ober. Mr.. and Mrs L. J. vii
Iiams and J. W. Mclnure were al " heeI-
ing Wednesday.
George 3. Woodcock Pat Monroe. Ed.
Sbowalter and Frank Harvey, attended
the G. A. r. encampment at Wheeling
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. COL L. ". Stephens and
baby Bryan left this morning for WASH
ington. d. c.. where they will spend a
week with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. c. McCarnuck. Of Sis
tersville. spent Sunday here win friends.
Rev Moore presiding elder. will hold
quarterly meeting al the NJ. i. church
Sunday.
John stephens left for Canada with his
fast horses the first OF the week.
Thos. OrRes and Alva Powers spent
Sunday with friends at Sistersville.
our city now has an extensive telephone
system. Five different lines entering the
citv. one line extending through the
counties Of Harrison. Doddrldge, Lewis,
Webser. Gilmer and Tyler.
Thomas F. Barrett. OF Parkersburg. was
here Friday on legal business.
McCormick's circus gave two perform
ances here Tuesday. The show is highly
spoken Of by our people.
The new Council room on North street
IS completed and the town Council held its
first meeting in it Monday night
The case of r. f. l.. Snodgrass vs.. II. T.
Thompson is set for hearing June II in the
Supreme Court At Wheeling This is a
contest case over the County Clerkship
and is watched with much interest by our
people.
Charley Hartman is now clsrking IN
josephine Clark's store
Misses Minnie and Ella Clark were at
Wheeling Thursday.
Judge Geo. II. Umstead was at Wheeling
this week on 7Jsal business
r. L. Robinson Prosecuting Attorney.
was at Litteton Monday on legal business.
Mrs Joe 3. Clark and Mrs. Robert Nor
ris were calling on friends at sistersy.lie
Thursday.
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IT MADE HIM HOMESICK.

The burglar had entered the house as
quietly as possible. but his shoes we're
not padded and they made some noise.
He had just reached the door of the
bedroom when he heard some one NOV
ing in the bed as if about to get up,and
he paused.
The sound of a womans voice floated
to his ears.
IF YOU don't take off your boots when
YOU come into this house it said,
there going to be trouble and whole
lot of it. Here it's been raining for three
hours and you dare to tramp over my
carpets with your muddy boots on. Go
down stairs and take them off this min
ute"
He went down stairs without a word.
but he didn't take off his boots. Instead,
he went straight out into the night
again. and the pal" who was waiting
for him saw tear glisten in his eye.
q can't rob that house. he said. III
reminds me of home. Chicago Post.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-09

Masonic Temple has been verified by
the manner in which the subscription
paper has been signed. The building
will be three stories high, of stone and
brick. and contain all the modern i'm
provements. The building is to be built
on the lot adjoining that of Olston,s,
Just above the drug store, and VII! be
quite an ornament TO the city. Inc
lower floors will be occupied by mercan-
tile business and the Masons will have
a home that they can feel proud Of.
Mr.. Morrison expects to commence
work on his three story building, where
the Cottage barber shop now stands,
about the middle of the month and push
it to a speedy completion. Work pro.
crosses nicely on the new Duliulhg OF
McCoach's and the Presbyterian Church
building should be completed within
two weeks. The city building will be
the next monument.
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RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT OF FIT.
HENRY LODGE NO. 2, SHIELD OF
HONOR


Whereas. An All-wise Providence has
seen fit to remove from among rs by
death, our esteemed and worthy Booth
er p. S. Gould, we do bow in humble
subm: ssion to his divine will.
Resolved That in the death OF Broth
err Gould. our Lodge has lest ali hon
ored member; his family a kind and
affecticnate husband and father. out
we hope that their loss may he our
Brothers gain. and that he is now
numbered among the redeemed OF God.
Resolved. That we tender 20 tho fam
liz and friends of our deCe lseG Brother
our very tenderest sympathy in this,
their sore affection, commencing them
TO the care of Him who alone can COM
fort them. for He has said Blessed are
They That Mourn, for They Shall Be
Comforted.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
published in the Sunday Register and
News. copy presented TO the family
of our deceased Brother and that they
compose a part of our records.
W. c. MARLiNG,
FRED SCHAUB.
WIN. H. BLON,
Committee.
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WEST VIRGINIA PENSIONS.

Special to the Register
WASHINGTON. May S.-The following
West Virginia pensions have been granted:
Original-James Marsh, Pennsboro
Richie county.
Restoration and Increase-Daniel n.
Martin. deceased, Valley Point, Preston
county.
Increase-Henry T. Anshutz, Mounds
Vile Marshall county.
Original Widows. etc.-Ludema Martin,
Valley Point Preston county.
VIM D. Helms, Steubenville, O.. has
been granted an original pension; and
Alva NJ. Jordan. Beverly Washington
county. O.. an increase Of pension
Original Widows. etc.-Mary r. Ham.
Huntington. Cabell county: Bridget Con-
nellie. Piedmont Mineral county.
An original widows pension has been
granted to Anna Nicholson. Bellaire, o.