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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

There was another very interesting
chapter, yesterday, in the controversy
between w. ]. Colts and the city Of
Wheeling, concerning the property at
the intersection of Baker and McCul-
Tough streets. 1t will be remembered
that the former claims ownership of
a portion of the property used by the
city for street purposes and considera-
BILE litigation resulted from his efforts
to establish his right to the proper
ty. 1t was finally established in court,
few months ago, and it was sup
posed that the matter would be al
lowed to rest, at least until the city
secured possession of the property by
condemnation or other proceedings.
Yesterday morning, however ,anoth-
er very interesting phase of the trou-
BILE developed. Colts had force of
men at work in the corner of the
property which has been fenced in
building on the corner of the lot.
Then they placed a twelve-foot board
sidewalk around the Mccullough and
Baker street fronts of the property.
On the Mccullough street side Mr..
Colts found that the Wheeling & Elm
Grove Railway tracks occupy about
eight inches of the space which he
thought should be used for the side
walk. He therefore simply construct
ed the walk up to the rails
Clerk w. H. Hornish, of the Board
Of Public Works, swore out warrant
for Colts, charging him with obstruct-
ing public highway, and the warrant
was placed in the hands of Lieuten-
ants Clemans and Ingram. They
went out on the noon motor and re-
turned with Colts in custody. Colts
declined to furnish bail and was plac-
ed in the lookup. Later bond was
furnished and he was released, when
he remarked that his Imprisonment
was worth $4,000 to him" Mean
while a force of men was sent out by
the Board of Public Works to tear
up the sidewalk, and tie job was COM
pleted, but Colts declared that he
would again place it in position. His
case will be heard in Police Court
this morning.
The shanty on the corner of Colts
lot will interfere with the hauling Of
rails for the new electric road. 1t
is now impossible for them to take the
rails around the turn. Colts has also
purchased the property on the oppo
site side of the w. & E. G. tracks.
The trial of the case in the Police
Court this morning will probably be
very interesting.
1t is understood that Mr. Colts has
purchased about twelve of the lots
in the old city cemetery, at the cor
ner of Sixteenth and Mccullough
streets, now used as a public park,
and that he proposes to fence in the
lots. Such a proceeding will destroy
the beauty of the place. There is one
lot already fenced in.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
CIRCUIT COURT,
A Number of Cases Disposed of Yester-
day in Part One

day in Part One.
In Part One, in the matter of the ap-
pllcAtlon for the appointment of a
committee for Mrs. Anna Barrett, de-
murrer to the petition field was over
ruled by the court and exception taken
Evidence was heard and the court adj
judged Mrs. Barrett a non-sane per-
son, and asked the parties to agree up
on committee by Saturday.
Charles E. Martin vs. Tanner Nelson,
demurrer of the defendant to declara-
ton OF the plaintiff overruled.
S. 0. Boyce, trustee, VS.. James A.
Henry, agent for D. B. McIlwaine, ct
al, action as trustee against defendants
dismissed by leave of court.
Annie Starr VS.. Harry Kline, bas-
tardy case, set for 10Th inst.
State of West Virginia VS.. Archie P.
S. Wood, rule for contempt for not an
swering subpoena in the matter of the
application for appointment of COM
mittee for Anna Barrett, fined 81 and
costs, and fine RENTED on payment of
costs.
In Part Two no orders were entered
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
SMALL TALK.
Events of Interest In Polite Circles In This
City and State.

Events of Interest In Polite Circles In This
City and State
jacob Turnbull, drunk, was arrest
ed last night.
Criminal Court will be n session
this morning.
The Council refunding committee
is called to meet this evening.
The new retaining wall on the
south side of Caldwell's run has been
completed for the distance of about
square.
w. j. Johnson was arrested for
drunkenness yesterday by Supt. Nc
Cannon, Of the city prison. Johnson
was taken before Squire Rogers and
fined 81 and costs. He did not pay his
fine and was committed to Jail for ten
days.
Holidays planning mill, on the
South Side, which has been <osed
down for over week on account of
dullness of trade and repairs being
made, will probably start up again
Monday. A new engine shaft has been
put in while the mill has been closed
down.
The mandolin and guitar club
which created such a favorable i'm
preston at the State Fair, has been Sc
cured by Mr.. George l.. burst to give
free concerts Thursday, Friday and
Saturday evenings in his ice cream
parlors on Market street. This is a
characteristic piece Of enterprise on
the part of Mr.. burst.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
A DELIGHTFUL EXHIBITION.
Some Very Interesting Displays and Many
Wonderful objects.

Some Very Interesting Displays and Many
Wonderful objects.
Lots of strange and curious people are
with the Barnum & Bailey greatest
show on earth this year and entirely
different from any ever seen before.
Nearly all of these people give char
acteristic exhibitions, such as dances,
songs, etc. Then in the same tent
with these will be found Johanna, the
only gorilla in captivity in the world,
so cages of wild beats, "a big eie-
plants and hundreds of rare animals
never seen before and which no men
agerie in Europe can claim to have
duplicates.
The equestrian tournament is also
an exceedingly interesting feature,
with the first prize high-jumping and
long-distance leaping horses, one for
merly the property of the Mayor Of
New York, named Oxford, having a
record of clearing seven feet in height
and another, the pony, "Joie," having
a record of 80 feet in length. There
are in addition such famous horses as
"Jayhawker," "Filemaker, Jr.,' Ever
green" and the pony Jupiter" The
equestrian May-pole dance and fox
ulCCl anu Ol1lSl OCI6hIlui
events are also in this special depart
ment. Then the Midway, in the men
agerie pavilion, is a never-ceasing
source of wonder and picturesque de-
light. In addition to these there are
the double menageries, triple circuc in
three rings, on three stages and on the
race track.
In the rings are actually 16 male and
female champion bareback riders, and
the aerialists are composed of the best
in the world Twenty clowns repre-
senting those of former days as well
as the modern and pantomimic fun
maker, are seen at various stages of
the programme, which numbers 100
acts. Altogether it is marvellous
show of wonderful and delightful feat
ures and of real value to every one.
Monster 40-horse team of the world
and a monster 40-horse team and the
return of Columbus to Barcelona is
splendidly displayed in the new parade
which takes place free in the streets
the morning the show arrives. which
will be Friday, September oath.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
'SRADDY' M'KN|GHT
Arrested in Martins Ferry Charged
With Murder.
Beaver County, Pa, Authorities
After Him for Completely in the
Killing of Chas. E. Cover in a
Box Car at Bridgewater-Win
Be Taken to Pennsylvania.

Yesterday morning Marshal Burns
and Officer Ferrang made an impor-
tant arrest, which may lead to the
conviction of at least one of the par
Charles E. Cover, which occurred
near Bridgewater, Pa, in box car
September 7th.
Shady" Mcknight, who for
many years has been in the tolls of
the law at various times, was the
man arrested.
Marshal Burns received word last
week from the Beaver county author
tiles to be on the lookout for Nc
Knight, as he was supposed to have
been one of the parties implicated.
The marshal was about to take
trip down the river to Meningitis
old haunts when he heard that he
was in the town, and yesterday, short
ly before noon, the marshal arrested
him in Walnut Grove.
Mcknight had nothing to say on the
matter, but possibly before the affair
is over with he may say enough to
lead to the arrest of the others impli-
Gated. The Beaver county authorities
were notified yesterday Of the arrest,
and they will be here to-dy to iden-
tify the prisoner and take him to
Pennsylvania
The commissioners of the county
have offered $500 for the arrest Of
each one of the three parties impli-
Gated, and since the marshal has a
clue to another on of the parties, the
larger portion of the reward will
probably be claimed by him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
FUNERAL OF MIR. ZOECKLER
Yesterday Afternoon-Death Due to Pistol
Shot in the Hands of a Person Unknown.

Yesterday AtternOOn-Deatn Due TO flstOl
Shot in the Hands of Person Unknown.
The funeral of the late BENZ. F.
Zoeckler took place yesterday after
noon from the residence of his father
in-law, Mr.. F. Schenk, on Market
street. Funeral services were conduct
ed at the house by the Rev. A. w.
Werder, pastor of st. James German
Lutheran Church. The remains were
in excellent state of preservation con-
sidering the fact that Mr.. Zoeckler
died a week ago yesterday. They were
inferred at Greenwood cemetery. Tie
pall-bearers were Edw. Hamm, Hugo
Loos, Christian Hoffman, Henry Gas
mire, Louis j. Bayha and Thos. Han
nan.
The wife and child of the deceased
were visiting in this city when they
received the telegram notifying them
that Mr.. Zoeckler had been killed, and
they received no further information as
to the manner in which he met his
death until yesterday, when they re-
ceived a telegram stating that the coro-
ner's jury found that he met death
from pistol shot in the hands of some
person unknown. He was murdered.
Mr.. Zoeckler was a son of the late
John Zoeckler, of Fulton. He married
Miss Minnie, oldest daughter OF F.
Schenk. About seventeen years ago
he removed with his family to Phoe-
nix, Arizona, where he engaged in the
meat business, and was very successful.
He was 81 years of age at the time of
his death. His funeral yesterday was
private, but many friends called to take
a last look at the features of the de-
ceased. He had many relatives in this
city and vicinity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Licenses TO wed were issued yester-
day by Clerk Robertson as follows:
Edward Jackson, aged 81. native OF
Bridgeport, and Mary Strothers. wid-
ow, aged 80, both residents OF Wheel
ing.
Thos. ]. Scott, aged "a. native OF
Washington county. Pa, and resident
of Benwood, and Jessie Blanche Sheets,
aged 20, native of East Palestine, Pa,
and resident of Golfers Station, w.
Va.
John Chromes, aged 43, widower, Of
New Cumberland, and Caroline Carr.
aged 10, German, OF Steubenville,
widow.
Ralph M. Lanman. aged 80, Of Pitts
burg, Pa, and Johanna Woodward,
aged 36, widow, of Pittsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
THE RIVER.

The river remains stationary at
foot inches.
The repairs on the wharfboat have
been finished and the boat will be
brought home from Parkersburg Just
as soon as the river is sufficiently high
Capt. Crockard, who has been at Park.
ersburg experimenting the overhaul.
ing Of the boat, will return home to-
day.
The only local packets running are
the Fair Play, to Darlington, daily, in
stead of the Leroy, and the Guyandotte.
a light water packet, 10 New Mata-
moras on Tuesdays. Thursdays and
Saturdays. These are the only boats
that can make the rifle" at the pres
ent water stage.
Pittsburg, Pa, September 15.-River
! foot 5-10 and falling at the dam.
Cloudy and warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
STATE OFFICERS ELECTED.
Second Days Session Of State Council
Of Junior Mechanics.

Important Features Of Yesterdays
determinations for Off,
GERS in the Morning and Election
in the Afternoon-Address by Jr.
Past National Councillor P. A.
ShanOr - The Marion County
Bible Case Brought Up-Council-
or Cheveront's Suggestion De-
feated- Huntington Selected for
Next Meeting Place-Reports Of
State Ohcers-Business for the
Last Day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
ABOUT PEOPLE,
Brief Mention About the Coming and
Going OF Individuals.

Brief Mention About the Coming and
Going OF Individuals.
L. F. Haller is home after a two
months business trip througout the
west.
Mrs. John L. Rice is home from
Aurora, where she has been spending
the summer.
Chapman Watson, of the South Side,
is recovering from a weeks attack of
pneumonia.
DR.. John L. Dickey and party from
Washington, Pa, who have been away
on trip to North Dakota, returned
home yesterday.
Sam Ruff, John Trischler, George
Hobstetter and others, Of the South
Side, have returned from fishing camp
below Moundsville
Dr.. L. S. Riggs, of South Chapline
street, has returned from Marshall
county, where his family has been
spending the summer, and has taken up
his practice again.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
National Representative, Give years.
Compare en- with
$500 shoes sold
elsewhere.

National Representative, Give years)
w. w. Lappert, New Martinsville.
These officers will be installed at
this mornings session. To-day the
time will be consumed in the consider
alton of a number of resolutions,
amendments to the rules and general
business. The Council will adjourn
permanently some time during the af-
ternoon, thus rendering fourth days
session unnecessary. Many Of the
delegates expect to leave at four
O'Clock over the Ohio River road this
afternoon, and others will leave to-
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
THE WESLEY ENTERTAINMENT

The last rehearsal Of the Life and
Times Of John Wesley" was held last
night, and passed off very successfully.
Wheeling is honored in the fact that
the first presentation is to be given in
this city There are a few choice seats
left for this evening in the balcony.
The management has no fears concern
ing the crowd on the second night, az
the first production will be l. efficient
advertisement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
Still F|GH|MG TIE CFY.
Another Interesting Chapter in the
Cots Controversy.

A Sidewalk Built at the Corner Of
Baker and Mccullough Streets,
and Afterward Torn Up by the
Board Of Public Works-Cotts
Placed Under Arrest and Put in
the Lookup, but Afterward Re-
leased.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

EXCURSION TO SPRINGFIELD, ILL.
Via the B. & O., Account /. o. o. F.
Sovereign Grand Lodge.
September Is and IS the B. & o. will
sell excursion tickets to Springfield.
ILL.,. at rate Of $14.00, good returning
until September n. inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
CLERK RoBERTsoN's OFFICE.

A deed was left for record dated Sep
TENDER =. 1897, from Eliza ]. PAUL. ct
al, to Susan t. Wells. conveying a
strip of land on the corner of Virginia
and South York streets. Considera-
ton, $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

The famous Mandolin Club that made
such lovely music at the Fair, will give
free concerts at bursts Ice Cream Par
lors Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
Dress Goods.

The price quoted on goods below for
this week only.
glance tells the price story.
IS inch all wool cloth, regular price 39c,
our pIqce - yard.
y ~ serge. regular price sec,
our price 22c yard.
50 inch all wool Serge, regular price Hc,
our price SOC yard.
40 incn al woo. serge, regular price SOC.
our price 800 yard.
3S inch fine Imported Novelty, regular
price soc, our price 29c yard
So inch fine Imported Novelty, regular
price 75c, our price 49c. yard.
46 inch fine Imported Novelty, regular
price 81 90, our price 69c yard.
46 inch fine Imported Henrietta, regular
price 81 90, our price CSC va I'd.
46 inch fine Imported. Hen ietta, regular
price 75c, our price Acc yard.
46 inch fine Imported Henrietta, regular
price SEC, our price 39c
"a inch fine Imported Broadcloth, regu-
lar price 81 90, our price 95c yard.
"a inch fine Imported Broadcloth, regu-
lar price 81 90, our price 81 % yard.
Every one of the above is an extraor-
dinaly value for the money. Special prices
on ali Innings during this sale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
DISTRIBUTORS OF BARGAINS
IN DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE.

Plenty of goods of the right sort! Plenty of goods
at right prices AS result plenty of pleased
customers continually streaming aud out our stores
Such value giving, such price concessions on desira
BILE merchandise the coming week will make most
eloquent appeal to the purses of every well posted
shopper in the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
A FLAG FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL.

At meeting OF the consultors of
the Young Ladies' Sodality of the
Cathedral, held last evening. beau
tiful new flag, 12x15 feet, was donated
to the new school building at the
corner of Eoff and Fourteenth street.
Later on it will be presented with i'm
posing ceremonies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

For Sale-115 South Front street.
Cheap. NJ. R. Wolff.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

Go to the County Fair at HearneIes
this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

Get your supper at the County Fair
at Hearnelee this evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
CLOAK DEPT. BARGAINS.

$500 entirely new Cloaks and
Capes here TO select from 81 40 up
10 S25 90. Come in and select one
Get your pick of the lot and we
viii keep ii until you are ready.
800 Fur Collarettes at following
prices
Sealette Collarettes 81 co value. 50 10
Astrachan Collarettes S. 90 value.. 80
Sealette Collarettes IS 90 value. . 9S
Real Seal Collarettes, S13 so value . 10
Stone Harten Collars, $50 co value ...12 50
Stone Marten Collars. S25 60 value rs co
Real Mink Collars $50 co value "a 90
UNDERWEAR.
200 dozen Ladies Ribbed Vests
Fleece lined &c, value at 14c
SOC Fleece Vests at 1 100
3oc Fleece Vests at " 21c
Union Suits worth S5c, at ......... soc
Childrens Union Suits at ...........25c
HOSIERY.
Ladies fine Black 21c Hose at 12lh
Children's extra good Hose, double
knee and heel, at ....... .10c pain.
CORSETS.
100 dozen BLACK and Drah CorsetS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
Separate Skirts, Suits, etc.

All wool Novelty Skirts 81 90,
value 81 40.
Black and Colored Brilliantines
81 so value 81 IS.
Plain and Figured Brilliantines
s. co value. 81 80.
leo large figured gross grain
and India Silk Skirts, also Satin
Brocades. full width. we'll lined,
felled seams velvet bound A
good value at s. 3d. here at 81 IS.
Silk lined suits at 81 30.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

Fine Venice edge and Swiss embroider-
ed Handkerchiefs. other stores charge
Csc Here at 121bc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
Notice
To Parents.....

School children often injure their eyes
for life by parents negIecting TO attend to
thsm.
Crossed eyes. headaches and many other
troubles come from weak eyes strained
while at school. II your child has weak
eyes attend TO them at once. while tina
enid is young and its eyes can b.
strengthened. Glasses may be required
for only a short time.
Bring your child to US. We are special
lists In children's eye troubles. Nc charge
for COMPUTATION or examination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16

HOSIERY.
CORSETS.
HANDKERCH[EFS.

100 dozen Black and Drab Corsets at
3Sc pair
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-16
WRAPPERS.

200 dozen fine wrappers in prints and
fleece lined materials all made with ex-
ira full skirt and corset lining. Special
prices coming week
Fine calico wrappers, trimmed in
braid ......;:..:.... .................... SEC
Fine. fleece lined wrappers, trimmed
al pIdlu .:......... Observation-Disclosures. SIC
Fine fleece lined wrappers, trimmed in
cashmere ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. ISL %
dressing Sacques, .oc up, trimmed in
braid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
TARIFF BILL COM JARED.
Tariff Expert Evans Makes Public His Com
parison Of DingIey and Wilson Bills.

Washington, Aug. 5.-The completeu
comparison of the tariff bill, prepared
by Charles H. Evans, the tariff expert
was made public, today. The following
are some of the comparisons, in addl-
tion to those given last week:
The average ad valorem duty OF the
flax. hemp and jute schedule is lower IN
the new law than in the Wilson law.
That of the Wilson law was 1854 per
cent. The present law is 1918 per cent.
The average ad valorem of the pulp
paper and book schedule under the pre-
sent law is $3.50 per cent. Under the
Wilson law 22fS per cent.
The average ad valorem of the sun
dry schedule under the Dingley law is
90 So per cent. Under the Wilson law it
was 24.I9 per cent.
The total value of articles transferred
from the free list to the dutiable list is
placed at SOL 1868, 94l.
Only two articles We're transferred
from the dutiable to the free list. These
were coacoanuts in shells and sheep
dips.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

The Middcsex mills at Lowell, Mass,
which manufacture wooden goods, will be
closed in all departments from Aug. & to
AUG. %. Agent Saunders states that
necessary repairs require the shutdown.
Gen. Stewart l.. Woodford, United
Smics minister to Spain. who was pas
senger by the American Line steamer
Paris. which arrived ut Southampton,
Wednesday, reached London. Thursday,
and will remain there for week.
In the race off Cowes, Isle of Wight.
Thursday, the yachts drifted over the
finish line. The following were the
times; Meteor, 5.27 II: Amora. 5.35.25;
britannia, 5.3i20; Bona, $1,000; Isolde,
$500. Isolde won on time allowance
The races between the yachts Avoca
and Glencairn II. at Pointe Claire, Que,
to decide which shall defend the Sea
wanhaka cup. took place, Thursday
Glencairn II won the first race, Avoca
the second and third, and Glencairn
the fourth and fifth races.
The Madrid Heraldo says it under
stands that the United States govern
ment has decided to wait four months
longer for the paeification of Cuba and
that unless it is accomplished by that
time the United States will undertake
the protection of the insurgents. In.
quiries made in official circles elicitet
denial of the accuracy of this an
nonncement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-06
MISSIONARY PROBLEMS
is The Subject OF Wednesdays Session OF the
UniversaIist Meeting at The Weirs.

The Weirs, n. H., Aug. Pheasant
weather again favored the national
Universalist summer grove meeting,
and the shady grove echoed the sound
of song and praise Wednesday. The
exercises We're devoted exclusively to
missionary work and there was a large
attendance at both services. The CON
ference and praise service, in the fore
noon, led by Rev. f. L. Carrier of
Woodsyile. n. H.. We're followed by ad
dresses. the general topic of which,
Missionary Problems proved on in
tcresting theme for discussion.
The meeting in the afternoon was
under the auspices Of the Womans'
Missionary Society. Mrs. c. A. Quinby
of Augusta, Maine president of the So
ciety, presided and her opening speech
was an able and instructive one She
believed in closer organization and con-
secration of effort in each parish. Mrs.
Quinby reported nine State societies
and IS mission circles all doing good
work