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The herald., 1897-12-09
NO LONGER CONSCIOUS
SLOWLY BUT SURELY GROWING
WEAKER
All the Children Of Nancy Allison Nc
Kinley Waiting in Sorrow for
the End

CANTON, Ohio, Dec. S.-Al day the
children of Mrs. Nancy Allison McKin-
ley were near her bedside, watching for
indications of hopeful change. They
were disappointed. There was no ray
of light on the face which betokened re-
turning consciousness. She had been
lying in lethargic repose as II in sleep
most of the time. She Is gradually but
surely growing weaker. Abner McKin-
ley says the family are hoping against
hope that she may show better condi-
tion, but her state during the day has
been such that the watchers think the
end is gradually drawing near. The
doctor saw the patient early this even
ing. He said he could notice no material
change, but the weakening process con-
tinues steadily. He is prepared for dis
solution at any moment, but at the time
of this visit had not abandoned hope
that she would continue in life during
the night and possibly longer.
Members Of the family at the same
hour did not seem to be SO hopeful.
Inoy nave DeSu IuOIS COuSldnlly dL Lue
bedside during the illness and to them
the steadily increasing weakness all day
was more apparent than to the doctor.
Charles r. Miller, who has been almost
constantly at the house, said that he had
not previously noted such continued
weakness as was noted during the day
This was also accompanied by higher
temperature and he could scarcely hope
that the patient would live beyond mid
night. He further said that others Of the
relatives felt fully as apprehensive.
The president Is almost constantly at
the bedside, refusing to be relieved by
others and to take the rest and exercise
he should.
While 1t has been matter the presi-
dent has declined to discuss or to give
any information about to his friends,
and impossible for the reporters to Sc
cure information upon, it is believed
from the indications at the postoffice
and telegraph Offices. that he Is receiving
numerous congratulations from the peo-
ple of the country on his message to con-
gress. The sad circumstances Of the
visit to his home at this time have not
prevented the people from making
manifestations Of their congratulations.
During the evening Mother Mckinley
The herald., 1897-12-09
A Match Made

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec, 8.-M. J. Con-
molly, hacker Of Peter Maher, has re-
celved telegram from San Francisco
asking II Maher would box Peter Jack
son next February twenty rounds be-
fore the Occidental Club for 65 per cent
of the gross receipts. Maher's opinion
was at once sought and he wired back
to Connolly telling him to make the
match at once and to take the best terms
he could get. Connolly at once wired to
San Francisco to the sender Of the tele-
gram telling him to go ahead with the
match, as Maher is willing.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Wages Go Down

FALL RIVER, Mass, Dec. Sat gen.
eral meeting of the Cotton Manufacturers
association today. It was unanimously
agreed to reduce all wages in the mills of
the city. the amount and time of the re-
duction being left to committee which
has for some time had charge of the mat
ter 1t is understood the reduction will not
be less than 10 per cent, and that 1t will go
into effect January /. The cut will affect
$4,000 operatives, who are paid an aggre-
gate weekly wage Of $4,000.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Failure in Fruit

STOCKTON. Dec. 81. r. Carlisle,
fruit dealer, filed a petition in insolvency
today His indebtedness amounts in
round figures to $350O and his assets to
$1400, of which amount about 5000 worth
are exempt from execution. Most of
the creditors are San Francisco COM
mission men.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Ended His Illness

PORTLAND, Ore. Dec. S.-Alfred J.
Mundy, an express messenger for Wells,
Fargo & Co., committed suicide today
at his home near Mount Tabor by blow
ing the top of his head off with a revolt
yer. III health caused him to take his
life. Mundy leaves a widow and three
children.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Labor Delegates

NEW YORK, Dec. 81. Havelock
Wilson, M. p, and Edward Hartford.
representing the British Trades Council,
both Of whom are delegates to the con-
gress of the American Federation Of
Labor to be held at Nashville, Tenn, ar
rived from London They were met by
a delegation Of labor men.
The herald., 1897-12-09
A q. A. R. Reunion

SAN JOSE, Dec. S-A reunion OF the
members Of the Grand Army and kindred
organizations of this county was held to-
day. The gathering resulted In the or
ganization Of the Central California Vet
erans' Reunion association and the EN-
pire State union, the latter organization
being composed Of soldiers who served in
The herald., 1897-12-09
A Santa Clara Pioneer

SAN JOSE, Dec. 2-Rev. c. w. Cushman,
a retired minister of the Methodist Episco-
pal church church, died today in Santa
Clara, at the age of go years. He was
pioneer of 1849, and was well known
throughout the state. He was deputy
collector Of the port of San Francisco un-
der Collector Rankin. The remains will
be taken to San Francisco for burial.
The herald., 1897-12-09
The Gold Reserve

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The records Of
the treasury department show that the
amount OF net gold on hand today was
$l5S. .19l ,669. which Is greater than at any
time since August. 1880. when It was $1S5.s
8S7, ,68l.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Canada's Commerce

TORONTO, Dec. 8.-Lord Aberdeen. gov
ernor general of Canada. was banqueted
tonight at the National club by repre-
sentative committee. The speech of the
evening was delivered by Edward Blake,
member of the British house Of commons
Mr.. Blake replied to the toast of "Canaba
and the Empire" He spoke of the advan-
tages of cultivating imperial trade. Con-
cerning Canada's relations with the United
States he urged that the true interests Of
both countries would be best served by
largely extended trade relations.
The herald., 1897-12-09
A Steamer Adrift

LONDON, Dec. S.-The British consul
at Ajaccio, capital of Corsica, tele-
graphs that the Peninsular and Oriental
Steam Navigation company's steamer
Clyde. Captain Gordon. has been seen
drifting off the Corsican coast. The
passenger list Of the Clyde shows a hun
dred passengers.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Fit for Beet Planting

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s-Twelve thou
sand acres Of the San Lorenzo ranch. in
Monterey county, have been purchased by
Claus Spreckels from c. H. King. The
price is stated to be over $275. 900. The land
is situated near King City, and about 1000
of the 1900 acres Is adapted to the culti-
walton Of sugar beets.
The herald., 1897-12-09
introduction Of Sunday races in Milwau'
kee next season.
SUNDAY BASEBALL

NEW YORK, Dec. Sit IL stated on
the best authority that the New York
Baseball Club is quietly considering the
question Of Sunday ball playing by the
New York team next season.
According to the Herald many OF the
stockholders in the club. in fact. all Of
the minority. with scarcely an exception,
are arrayed in q solid phalanx In favor
OF such a step being taken by the club
ana they are using their persuasiveness
and strongest arguments upon Andrew
Freedman, President of the club.
The herald., 1897-12-09
.. y. 8. Omcers

OAKLAND, Dec. S.-The California
State Veterinary Medical association
today elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: DR.. r. A. Archibald,
president; DR.. g. A. Faulkner, vice.
president; DR.. d. F. Fox. secretary; DR..
c. 4. Mcgowan, treasurer.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Sentenced to Hang

ST. LOUIS, Dec. s.-John Thomas
Chuetz, convicted of killing his sweet
heart, Miss Annie Rausch, has been
sentenced by Judge zachita Of the Grim
inal Court to be hanged on January IL
next.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Tired Of the Chase

FRESNO. Dec. S-Wuliam Delashmutt,
absconding city marshal Of Selma, has been
arrested at Jerome, Arix. He was short
$4S7 on license collections In Selma. De-
lashmutt grew tired Of being hunted from
town to town, and telegraphed to Officer
Crutcher Of this city to come and arrest
him.
The herald., 1897-12-09

eyes had been punctured out and one
arm broken. The authorities claim to
have several slight clues to the identity
of the perpetrators and the lynchers
may be apprehended in a few days.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Astoria's New Mayor

ASTORIA. Ore. Dec. 8.-Isaac Berg
man, citizens candidate, WAS elected
mayor Of the city today.
The herald., 1897-12-09
Chiaf Hoelhe Dead

SAN JOSE, Dec. 8.-Rudolph Hoelbe, q
prominent San Josean and an ex-chief Of
the fire department of this city, died todays
after short illness.
The herald., 1897-12-09
San Diego Rain

SAN DIEGO, Dec. S.-The storm reached
this city tonight and a light rain has been
falling since o'clock.
The herald., 1897-12-09

New York regiments. A campfire held this
evening at Turnverein hall drew q crowd
Of over 1900 people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
A DUEL WITH RED PAINT.
sanguinary Appearance of Participants in
"A Battle on Roof.


New York, May 12.-Covered with
red paint from head to toe, four angry
individuals were lined up before Mag
istrate Wentworth In Jefferson Market
court yesterday afternoon. They were
Mr.. and Mrs. Faltz. of No. 454 Ninth
avenue. and Samuel Freedman and Nor
ris Veitsch, painters.
Freedman and Veitsch were engaged
in painting the roof of the Faltz build
ing a bright red yesterday, when MIS-.
Faltz came up on the roof with a bas-
ket of laundry. She stepped on the
paint. and, she asserts, Freedman sWore.
This shocked Mrs. Faltz, and she went
down stairs and told her husband that
she had been insulted.
Mr.. Faltz hurried up to the roof,
armed with a base ball BAT, which
Freedman promptly out of his hand and
struck him with it across the head &.
That staggered Faltz for moment, but
recovering lifted one of the paint pots,
half full, and hurled it at Freedman,
who made a neat catch with his face.
Wiping some of the paint from his eyes
he grabbed up the other paint pot ana
hurled al Faltz. who made a running
Gy catch. Part of the contents splash
ed the hair of Mrs. Faltz, who had come
up to see how her husband was sue
ceeding in his scheme of vengeance.
She ran down stairs and called Police
man Parks. of the West Thirtieth street
station. He reached the roof just after
Faltz had emptied the third ana last
naint not over Freedman mead. freeu-
man was held for examination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
FOURTEENTH St. PR02E2I
FOR SALE.

We offer for sale the desirable proper,
known as No. rs on the south
Fourteenth street between jacob H
Woods streets.
House is a TWO story brick maa,ar. ~
rooms. bath room, laundry and good Ga
lar, with both gases. IN good order
well lighted and ventilated. To. Is f...I
inches front and 100 feet in depth. S4.0
on the lot. Side entrance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
CAUSE TROUBLE.
Heavy Rains Make Serious Delays IN
Railroad Traffic "A Bridge Washed
Away.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, May l2.-News
comes here to-day from points east ana
west of great damage which is being
experienced by the B. & o. S. w. and
B. & O. branch railroads from the
heavy rains last night and this morn
ing. ~
No. .. the east-bound fast blue line
limited. due here from the west at
midnight, did not arrive here until this
morning at s o'clock. 1t was delayed
bv a washout at Torch Hill, few miles
west of this city, and about mile east
of Torch. The washout was caused by
a small stream which got out OF its
banks and tore away a portion Of the
bank and ballasting. The wreck train
and a large force Of men were put to
work as soon as possible and made a
fill. allowing the train TO pass over
safely.
When the train arrived here it was
ascertained that there was a bridge
washed out on the branch, and orders
were received to hold No. 2 here until
the passengers could procure breakfast
at the expense of the company. Then
orders were received to take the train
over the Ohio River road to Wheeling,
and il left here about $3.50 o'clock.
The bridge that was washed out is
No. %, several miles east of West
Union. 1t was being replaced by new
one and false work had been put pre-
paratory to removing the old structure.
The stream which it spans became
greatly swollen by the heavy rain and
the false work and a portion of the
bridge was carried away.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
RELLAIRE.

The CITY Council Tuesday night elect
ed two members of the Board OF Equal
ization. MIR. Harry Burrows and George
y Iittleton having served full term.
Harry Burrows was elected on the hrst
ballot. securing nine of the ten Votes'
Pat Barrett was elected as the other
member. They will meet as soon as
the assessors get through with ther
work
The Mayor turned in $9454 as his re-
GENTS for the city. The water WORKS
hoard submitted their statement of Sl5,-
1884 receipts and $l5,991.S6 expenses
and report the works in better condition
than for years past. A special commit
tee consisting of the Mayor, Solcltor
and Engineer will look after numbering
the houses and naming and marking the
streets ready for free delivery
The finance committee made levy
of seven mills, which was adopted.
A request by resolution that the water
works board report monthly was unan-
imously adopted.
The Board of Education at their ses-
sion Tuesday evening reelected Supt.
II. G.. Williams for another year Ihe
President appointed his committees,
and bills 10 the amount Of S2,293.S3 were
paid. The attendance Of the schools
was l.739 pupils, is over last month.
There will be civil service eXamina-
lions in Wheeling and Steubenville on
June .. beginning at a. m Tor the
grades of clerks and carriers in the pos
tai service. Age of clerks must be over
Is. Carrirs between q and 40 years. All
applications for examination must be
fled with the local boards prior To May
%. 1897. on the proper blanks.
While Richard Heslop was returning
from Wegee in a buoy, bolt dropped
from the shafts, causing Mr.. Heslop TO
mitch forward on his hands and face.
His face was badly bruised and is
swollen. An artery in his wrist was
severed and bled profuSely. DIR. Pier
sol was Just behind him when the acct
dent occurred. and had him taken into
the home of Mr.. Rockenshauser' where
his injuries were attended TO.
c. r. Parmalee, of New Philadelphia,
and l.. |. Mercer, Of Revenna, o., were
registered at the Windsor Hotel yester-
day.
Narrah Moore and son, of GAINESVILLE,
and H. c. Lemert, Of Columbus, were
guests of the Hotel Anderson.
Ellis Fisher, of Pittsburg, j. L. PerK-
ms and II. G.. Lathrop were among the
guests at the Globe Hotel yesterday
George Crow sued the Franks, soap
boilers, of the First ward, for delayed
plumbing bill of $25. Tried yesterday
to jury before Squire Mason Crow
got Judgment for full account.
Four boys are under arrest Tor break
ing into the Indian run school house.
Prof. Frank Nelson is home from the
musical convention at Kansas City
Miss Bessie briggs is at home again
after spending quite a pleasant time
among her many Woodsfeld friends
Mrs. H. w. Bahra and children came
home from a visit at Pittsburg.
Fred Hazel, the constable, is having
his Rose Hill property painted.
Laura Morris and Emma Malcolm
will start for Pittsburg to-day, where
thew will visit awhile among friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13

Men and women tremble az the mere
thought of the thief and assassin who steals
IN az midnight to rob and slay. Without a
oualm these same people face the deadly
advances of a foe infinitely more dangerous
All the robbers and assaSsius III the history
Of crime did not slay as many human beings,
as consumption kills in a single year. One
sixth of the population of the world dies of
this deadly pestilence. II turks IN every
Nome and IN every public place, waiting for
gcs victims There Is but one protection
&gaiust II The microbes of consumption
may be safely dehed by those who keep
their blood rich IN tissue building clements
and free from impurities. The lungs, If
supplied with pure blood, furnish no foot
hold for the germs Of consumption.
Or Pierce'S Golden Medical Discovery is
the greatest of all known blOod-puriherS. 1t
is the best tonic and invigorator. As flesh
builder It has no equal. II has cured thou
sands Of cousumptives who have been pro-
nounced inCuTable by physicians 1t fills
the arteries with rich, red, tissue building
blood. and drives from the system all dis
ease germs. Thousands have testified TO
It's merits.
Mrs. Ursula Durham, Of Sistersville Tyler Co.
v Va writes g" should have been dead had il
not been for your medicine was nearly dead
when began taking Dr. Pie-ce's Golden Medical
Discovery, had q pain n my side all the time.
had but little appetite. aud grew very thin. This
was before I was married - hvs years ago. NY
baby is now nearly u year old. She was born last
March After she was born had local weakness.
I could not stand up long eEough 10 wash the
dishes. In September began taking DIT. Pierce ;
Favorite Prescription. took three Bottles aud it
cured me can now do all my work When my
baby vas two months old she took bad cold and
had phthiSic. she wheeEed all the time till gave
her about a third Of q bottle Of Golden Medical
Discovery She does not wheeze any more ex-
cSpt when she has bad cold
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
CIoTER SVIIIE

Slstersville, w. va, May l-'-fieHly
Rauch and Charles H. Baker returned
last evening from Wheeling, where they
went on business.
c. R. Kerr, the photographer. and MS
brother. DR.. Kerr, were up to MOUNDS
Vile yesterday taking some circus PIC
lures for the advertising agent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cal. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs.
D. NJ. Wallace and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. 4.
Sybert went to Wheeling this morning
10 take part in the conclave Of knights
Templars which takes place there to-
day. ,
JF. Dolan. proprietor Of the Airing
ton Hotel, is in Wheeling to-day on
business.
Mrs. e. J. Snodgrass went 10 ParkeTs-
burg this afternoon TO visit relatives Tor
a short time
DR.. J. b. Stathers went to Wheeling
this morning to visit his parents Tor TO-
day.
]. 6. Hockinberry. the cafe man Is
also in Wheeling taking in the sights
A. d. McVey and J. w. Henderson are
in Wheeling this afternoon mingling
with their brother Knights Templars.
DR.. G. S. Wells returned this morning
from a short professional trip down the
road.
Miss Martha and Temp. Wells are Wis
itors in the Metropolis city to-day.
Don't forget the excursion TO MARI
eta next Sunday given by the j. T..
Jones Hose Co. for the benefit Of that
body.
Mr.. w. II. Foye. Of GAINESVILLE, route
agent for the Adams Express Company,
returned to his home this afternoon af-
ter being in the city for two days on
company business.
Attorney C. T. Caldwell, of Parkers-
burg, was here to-day On legal busi-
ness.
Merker Bros have moved their shop
from the old Mellon pipe line office to
the basement of the First National
Bank building. and have very cosy
place with bath rooms in connection.
Nessrs. Kohl & Cowell have also
moved their headquarters from the
First National Bank building to the
rooms formerly occupied by G.. w. C..
Crawford. the oil operator, in the Hotel
Wells annex.
Lansing Farrell, of Huntington, is
here.
O. B. Ramey, the prominent Wheel
ing producer, returned home this after
neon after a short business visit in the
city.
Mr.. John r. Wallace, cashier Of the
Farmers and Producers National Bank,
went to Wheeling this afternoon on
business.
Hon. w. Seymour Edwards, Of Char
lesion. returned home this afternoon.
Hon. p. A. Shanor is in New Martins
Vile this afternoon on legal business.
JOS. w. Gallaher, a prominent Mar
shall county politician, is in the city
to-day on business and shaking hands
with friends.
Col. J. J. Carter, president Of the Car
ter Oil Company, arrived in the city
this afternoon and will remain here for
a few DAYS looking after his interests
in this section.
Capt. B. T. Bowers, of New Martins
vile. is here to-day.
Keep your doors locked. For the
past few days there has been many at
tempts. sometimes successful ones, to
burglarize private houses in all sec
tions of the town, and their identity is
still unknown. SO It would be well to
be a little more particular about lock-
ing your doors and windows.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
ACQUITTED.
Eta Robbins Set Free--.Jury Finds
Her Not Guilty of Murder'"Other
Indictments NOllied.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, May 12.-Etta
Robbins was this evening acquitted by
a jury of the killing of A. ]. Call, which
occurred last July. Immediately after
the verdict of the jury was announced,
Prosecuting Attorney Williams nollied
two other indictments against her for
cutting with intent to kill. She was
acquitted recently of the killing OF
Nettie Call. Both killings occurred on
the same night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
MARrINsBURG's GOOD SHOWING.
A City Council That Failed to Spend All
the City's Money.

Special 10 the Register.
Martinsburg, w. Va, May 12.-The
report Of the city treasurer, which was
submitted to the city Council tonight,
shows the receipts during the past year
were S24,l5S.75; disbursements 5 20
1920, leaving a balance Of SS,70l,55.
The balance last year was $2,196.9l.
Mayor Henshaw, in his annual re-
port, commends the efficient admins
tracion of all the departments of the
city government during the year. He
also advises the creation Of the office of
street and sanitary commissioner,
which could be done by an amendment
to the charter by the legislature, and
to meet the expenses of the office, with
out additional revenue, he suggests the
reduction of the present number OF
Councilmen from ten to five.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
rn S1frcEEn !. r. MEHEN.

Special TO the HeSlSteI'
Parkersburg. w. Va, May 12.-Ex-
Chief of Police D. Writ Heatoh mas Deen
selected as city detective to succeed j.
r. Mehen, by the new Republican Coun-
ell.
Mr.. Mehen was to-day appointed spec
ial officer of the Ohio River railroad by
General Manager Geo. a. Burt Inc
salary is said to be an increase over that
Of CITY detective.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
AN Quo RTVER CHANGE.

Parkersburg, w. Va, May l2.-Wll-
liam Sadler. of Denver, Col, has been
annointed chief clerk in the auditors
office Of the Ohio River railroad here to
succeed John o. Bullock resigned MI
Sadler was formerly with the Colorado
Midland road.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
FOR RENT.

Nos. 1915 and 1047 Market s.-ss.
storerooms and 16 rooms above. -- u
No. 1I41 Main street, ten rooms
No. 1887 Market street, storer0Cm
No. II Main street. five rooms.
No. 1872 Main street. six rooms a-.t..,
No. 1868 Market street, eight room. az
No. 2S46 Chapline street four r3'r.
No. 1904 Jacob street, four room.
No. 26l4 Market street, five room.
No. 800 Market street, three rge-.
No. II Thirty-fourth street. f5.- g..
Brick stable rear 1886 Chapllne s.,., L
Money 10 loan:
GEO. J. MATHIS-v
Real Estate l--.
1905 MARIE So
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
Special Sale Of Building Las i,
the Suburbs.

Leatherwood lots cheap.
Woodsdale lots chcal
Echo Point lot cheap
Edgington Lane lot clo8n.
Pleasant Valley lot cheap.
Fine lot opposite Whe, neg Park cha,
Lots adjoining Wheeling Park b. s.,
50Xl30; SIS cash, the balauc, ol ume.
Any OF the above lots Will b. V-.
double in two years tim. IS, g.y. y-
three years TO pay for them
ROLF & ZANE.
30 FOur,l-L-4 S-e..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
FOR RENT
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms
us Fourteenth street.

FOR RENTAL elegant house wfb ..
rooms. large cellar and WASH kt.t
the best locality Of the city. .t-...
adapted for a first class l9lr..r.
At present occupied by .hc Esr
Bonnheim. lll6 Chapline Street me-,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-13
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.

TOR SALE.
Building Lots on Thlrteen!h Street Han.
den Place. Building Lots flEa,loJ
Wv HoIr.
City Bank Blu illils. Nlsrt,, e.,