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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30

Ex-senator D. A. Dorsey, OF Mounds
Vile, died last night at 6;55 o'clock, from
the effects OF bullet wound, fred from
thirty -eight-calibre revolver, by his
own hand.
The supposltlon Is and 1t is based up
on adequate grounds, that It is pure
and simple case of suicide. For some
time Mr.. Dorsey had been complaining
of excruclatIng pains In his head, and
that at times It was almost unbearable.
Yesterday morning he arose about 6
o'clock, ate his breakfast and conversed
with his family as usual. He went to
his office, on Seventh street, about Z
o'clock and three hours later he was
found by Attorney Charles H. Showacre
sitting in his office chair, dying from
the effects OF the bullet wound, his
brains oozing from hole on the right
side OF the head, an inch above the ear,
and on the floor lay revolver, which
told the tale. Arriving at the office,
Mr.. Showacre found the door locked,
and he supposed that no one had yet
arrived. He unlocked the door and
had placed his bicycle in the room be-
fore he discovered Mr.. Dorsey. He
was sitting upright, but with his head
leaning forward on the chest and the
right hand hanging listless to the floor
over the arm OF the chair. He appeared
as dead, but examination showed that
life yet remained. Mr.. Showacre ran
across the street to Henman's establish
ment and a man named McI1lroy at
once re-entered and took possession,
while medical aid was sent for. Doctors
Hall, Bruce and Rodgers were at the
scene In a few minutes time and laying
the wounded man on the floor, did all
within their power to revive him. he
lay in an unconscious condition. ana
was removed to his residence about p
m. He remained In an unconscious
condition TO the last.
1t is reported that the senator had
been specializing considerably In oil
territory Of late and had had some trou-
BILE with his partners, and this Is given
as one of the motives for committing
the deed, but however, the most prob
able one is that the senator was tenn
porarffy insane. due no doubt from sun
stroke he received last summer. FL
nancial troubles and so forth are denied
by his relatives and friends.
For the past few years Mr.. Dorsey
had been following the real estate and
oil business. As an operator he was
most daring and was identified with
r,me big deals but OF late It is said that
he lost heavily.
He leaves 5000 insurance money In
the Ancient order Of United Workmen,
and the Knights OF the Maccabees.
His oldest child, Elizabeth, is nine
teen years of age There are four 9TH
er children He has two brothers Rus
sell and Edward Dorsey.
The senator was very popular and
well known throughout the state. He
stood hinh in the ranks Of the Democ-
racy and has held various positions In
the management: OF the campaigns the
past twelve years. He was cheerful
and always had good word for every
one.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30

Deed made the 9th Of September,
1897 Harry f. Rntcline and Mamie G.
RatcliHc to Henry Haokmann and VIII
hclmlna Hickman, onc-half lot In
Wheeling. Consideration, $500.
Deed made September 4. 1891 Frank
lin T. Jepson to Hugo l., Loos, one
half lot In Greenwood cemetery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30
acknowledgement
Oaicci Nos. 20 and 81 Fourteenth Street.


Tell Us Your want-Geo. E. stIfel & Co,
Page.
New Cranborries-H. T.. Behrens Co.
Attention, Sir Knlghts-R. II. List.
Grand Opera House-The ProdlgaI
Father.
Grand Opera House-Always on Time,
Opera House-Creston Clarke.
For Sale-Rinehart & Tatum.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30
prsrAuRANr AND CAFE.
THE wIGwAM RESTAURANT AND CAFE,


Warm meals served In their best style
Dining rooms cosy ana Hnug' ~ bhurl-
order cooking, and prices reasonable only
restaurant that provides q ilrgl-olass
I.ndIos' and GCntlCmen'R Dining PaflOr
Entrance on Fourteenth HlrenL
Merchants Hot Lunch dAlly, Nohl liocf
and Potatoes, ColC9, Tread ANA Butter
10 cents. nil changed daily
luis s. BRuBAitER. Proprietor
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30

"BURDOCK BLOOD BlTTERS en-
tlrcly cured mo OF terrible breaking
out all over my body, It Is q wonderful
medicine" Miss Julia Elbrldgc, BOX 49,
West COrnwCll, Conn,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30

HALLS HAIR REVIEWER renders
tho hair lustrous and silken. gives 1t an
even color. and enables women to put
II up In grca variety Of styles.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30

Caused by reading the self-prRISinE ais.
of GelT-nRmed optical experts o. doe
tors tIj, professors a. and ClairyoyRnn
can he cured without publicity by j. w.
Grub, Optlclnn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30

Dennis Sullivan Dorsey was born IN
Marshall county, w. Va, September ~
1857, the son OF Dennis and Elizabeth
Allen Dorsey. both natives OF this
stnte The father farmer and stock
dealer by occupation. was a large land
owner and successful in business. He
died in 1880, aged fifty-seven years, leav-
ing n widow and five children, resi-
dents OF Marshall county. Samuel Dor.
sew. the grandfather, farmer and
pioneer settler, came to Marshall coun-
tv sixty years ago, and died at New
Rutland. Illinois, aged ninety-seVeh
years.
Mr.. Dorsey was reared upon the
farm, and at the age OF twenty years
engaged In agriculture on his own &C.
count, and followed that occupation ana
stock dealing quite closely until 1885,
when he was appointed deputy sheriff
by Sheriff Showncre. who. having been
elected by n combined vote, appointed
two deputies, w II. Dorsey, represent
ing the Republicans, and d. A. Dorsey
on behalf OF the Democrats.
He was member Of the Independent
order Of odd Fellsws, the Ancient or.
der OF United Workmen, the Maccabces
and the Benevolent Protective order OF
lllks, Moundsville lodge, In politics he
was prominent as a Democrat, but
through his popularity he always COM
mandcd many Republican votes Twice
he has gone before the Democratic
state convention for the nomination foI
state treasurer, but on neither occasion
was he able to break down the conbl'
nation Of the administration ring
which usually worked for the rc.nnml'
nation Of the then present officials Ht
was married october q. 1871, TO Lydia
daughter Of John and Rachel Jefferson
pioneers Of the valley.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30
THE HUB-oLoFHIRRs AND EUaNIsHRas.
AnIdeaIDisplay!

We now have three floors crowded with the finest coec-
ton of fashionable and trustworthy wearing apparel for
and boys ever brought this city Such exhibition OF
fine clothing has been attempted by any store in
Wheeling and very large displays OF past seasons
entirely eclpsed by this show, These
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30
Suits and OVercOats

Are by far the best made garments in the city, THERE'S
no possible question about that The most expensive
merchant taiorin town can't make you better clothes We
ask you $500 $1,000 $I2oo $500 and $1,000 for suit
or overcoat while the tailor will charge you almost double
Tor garments not whit better and sometimes not good
These are simple iacts-no paltering or iatering-w
overstate nothing
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30
RErRraHRAToRs, ETC.
prrniarnArons,

We have u few Bclilng Rcfrgornlors loft
and II price viii move them this week
NM. MN
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30
Shook & Co.
Said a Stranger

Saturday night: "My goodness, but you have
big store; had no idea that it was so large"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-30
Plaids.,*,$

Your special attention is called to our showing OF
the celebrated Priestly brand OF Black Goods also
high class Imported Crcpon effects especially adapted
for skirts.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23
WAT THE REPUBLICAN STATE ADMINS IRA
TON HAS DONE.

HE Republican State Administration has done good work
for the people of Maryland and platform
administrative reform that is being appreciated and
mended by the people Of the State who properly
informed in the
1t is giving the people busnesslik and economic admins
Is saving dollars for the people wherever dollars
be saved and in this reform has started right from
making saving of S378 25 alone the
upon the property the State In the placing
the Republican administration has people Maryland
| S2,37S % in the cost of premiums this year.
Again in the matter of legislative expenses The last Leg
conducted by the Republicans the people Maryland
@ 0l SO less than the Legislature of 1894 the
in This is matter for consideration by the
payers Cecil county Over hirty saved
quite little isn't it? And while that Legislature
less than its predecessor note what lot of good work
The Republicans have given you free public school system
by which your children obtain education
and without The Republicans have given good election
law whereby expression of opinion duly
counted and thus spared the ballot box sung
which the fair of Maryland Democratic
boss rule and machine Again you
from the Republicans fair property pay
taxes dollars worth Of property only when the dollars worth
is owned by and not compelled pay
favored politician The Republicans developing and having
the State receive the proper from its valuable oyster beds
and the tobacco warehouses in position
to the State Whereas under the Democratic
administration the hand the politician effected pohuutng
scheme of State money grabbing
The Republican administration is obtaining proper inter
est all State deposits from the banks having
this year and last S15,92l "A,
The Republican administration has managed the Sinking
Fund most successfully and show reduction of the
State debt of Si5 AIS 00eucton because dollar
chased was in the states stock to wit Defense redemption
loan stock and which he redeemed year To
this amount of Sl45OO there be added sum
chased for the sinking funds during the fiscal year % 700
the actual par invested during past two fiscal
years under the present administration reduction of the State
debt by just that much.
This is hut partial enumeration good work of the
Republican administration and such businesske method is
pleasing that OF tc Democratic methods wei
loose and incompetent allow their to
deauter thousands and thousands of dollars without
ing Of the condition of his books scandal was thrust
the State That is the
mnistraon The Republican record spoken of certainly
speaks forchy for itself and the people of Maryland are but
protecting their interests when they continue the Republican
party n mower
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23

As Mrs. Darlington used to say comparisons odorous
and the track resolutions of the two parties of this
when placed side side emphasize this odoousness p?
Read the inst one that of the Democratic convention
Notice its udoty chosen language and then ask yourself
what the deuonsave relative ponoun 'MiS
which it declares sound public policy W requires should be pro-
hibted.
Why uuquesonbly the multiplication Of race tracks which
has introduced track gambling for several months year
in this community phrase Sound public
policy pel,uucIily djsApproyes.
Now the Republican resolution, and refresh
ing contrast former the clean cut direct
Of the latter
There be quescp the real difference of the
resolutions without tedious analysis Of thom.
One is only restrictive, the other absolutely pyohiJHiyc
Now the Of Cecil county the track question
may divided into three distinct classes: Il The
tracks, such the Cecil Democrat, journal largely
controlled by Mr.. Writ which has always pioned
their cause and cited the local benefits of presence
county. p The Prohhition those who sincerely advocate
absolute prohibition OF track gambling any time
place the county This the epublca
resolution The Restrictions those who favor
the repeal of tile law but also in favor another
in stead limiting and restricting letting and book
upon truck in the county specified
oil the year, say Spring ana Fall
To this class Mr. Writ and the Wing believes the
cratic legislative candidates belong least the public has
information the contrary whereas than
dates has been nown express himself in of
sutute.
Such restrictive law contemplated by the parties in
Ekon who recently attempted buy enough stock
of the Cecil Agricultural Society control that institution
depeciate stock make easier
Bile the stockholders privileges withdrawn and the
o. reduced number easily controlled
Now, the people need make mistake in their votes.
If they desire the evil OF gambling abolished from
and prohibited in the county hey will regardless partiza
politics, for the Republican legislative candidates
IT, the contrary, they believe horse gambling goo
thing have the county YEAR if
they believe eyll in e but only becomes
having much Of IL they viii for the candidates
There be tank mistaking meanipg thei
They make their choice, aud assured
Leg sativr candidates elected shall have the
Tracks permanent institution the county long Yeas
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23

The policy of the bosses has been the cause
of the almost disruption of the Democratic
party in Cecil county, the bosses always hav-
ing more pegs than they had holes for them
to go in.
9th. | might want to be a candidate my
self some day and | find the only way to
secure nomination is by cutting the ticket,
and as there is no way of Judging of the
future but by the past, this plan ought to
work to perfection l might now mention
how the thing has worked in the past
When jeff Scott was candidate for Sheriff,
one man, since boss" said he could line
up the Democrats in his district who were
going to vote for him and count them in a
few seconds. Another man, since ii minor
boss said, he would not vote for that "crazy
old fool" Both Of these have been honored
OF honor and profit.
How many candidates on the ticket to-day,
and their connections voted for hm2
We all remember the bitter fight of 1898, in
the contest for supremacy in the county, when
the late G. C. Crothers was nominated for
Senator, and barely succeeded in being
returned elected.
At the election W. s. Evans opposed Mr.
Crothers, and two years afterwards was
rewarded with the nomination for Stat,
Attorney, and there were "others," although
not open about it, who did it, and not only
did it, but subscribed money to help bea'
him, and the money was used by a man hol
inn 10.
and he hopes still to hold it provided the
boss, his chief is elected
Stand up in line We office holders of 1898
and candidates of to-day. and answer whether
the shoe fits you or not.
So you see if the future is to be Judged by
the past have some slight hopes of receiv-
ing recognition some time. by the precedens
have mentioned, but I may change my
mind if l think seriously of the way Charley
Smith was legislated out of office for ''kick-
ing in 1898 " But guess the bosses thought
that as Charley's political sun had nearly set.
he would be of no further use to them.
These, with many other reasons "too num-
erous to MENTION as the public sale bills
say, actuate me in the course | shall pursue
in voting at the coming election, and | would
advise every other 'kicker,' to strike at the
evil of 'bossism' in the Democratic party. by
voting only against the bosses on the ticket
as by voting the whole Republican ticket
you cannot show the bosses how many kicker-
there are, which is necessary to deter them in
the future.
1t is late to be sure. hut better late than
never, so Democrats of Cecil organiHr ut
once, lay ont II plan of action and carry it
out AS o: g man. In the language of poster
for me"u < in the 70's at Cayots Corr
Second district. say democrats of Geo :,
awake, arise. shake off the gIittering dew
drops, and once more to victory" over the
bosses, Yours, A DEMOCRAT.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23
OCTOBER p, 81.
Vim. B. SHARP
e CO.,
Fourth and Market SIS.
WILMINGTON, DEL.
OCTOBER p, 81.

Most every day and every
week brings notices from the
manufacturers of the phenom-
email advance in the price of
wool. We have anticipated
your wants by buying largely
when the prices were at the
lowest notch, and we are in a
position to give you the best
qualities and assortment Of
goods at the lowest prices.
While they last we shall
offer Blankets at the old low
figures such as a large s,ze
Whlte Wool filled for So 90
per pair, mill price today
S. SO. Large size fine Wool
California Blankets for $3.50,
worth today $500. Large
size fine Wool California
Blanket tor'S3 IS, worth today
5000. This is a remarkable
blanket for the money.
A fine quality aIl-wool, red
medicated dye Blanket for
S. IS and you will pay 5000
tor this grade very soon.
Luzerne Hygienea Under
wear contains all the medicinal
or sanitary qualities found in
other makes and at much
lower price. These goods are
made IS per cent. OF the finest
wool mixed with the best
quality Sea Island Cotton, pro-
ducing the greatest wearing
and incest feeling Underwear
made. They come IN white,
natural, gray and scarlet for
men and women, all at the O d
priceS-o9c., 81, SI.25 and
SI.5o per garment.
In Dress Goods there's a
variety OF beautiful stutfs-
plain grounds with satin finish
in block patterns of self col r,
are very effective and hand
some-they are 40 inches wide
in navy, red, green, brown,
china blue and h -.iotrope-at
soc. per yard.
Changeable novelties are
very beautiful in blue, green
garnets at 81 &c. per yar~-
81 inches wide.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23
Democrats Meet at Blue Ball.

Mr.. EDITOR;
The Democrats of Cecil, opened the cam
paign Of wind at Blue Ball. in the Fourth
district, On Saturday evening The meeting
was poorly attended, less than 100 being pre-
sent. Deibert's Boat Yard Band, of Elkton,
was in attendance TO enliven things as far as
possible as the people here are very luke
warm in support of the Democratic ticket
now before the people, clamoriug for II
return Of power and misrule,
Mr.. Alfred McVey acted as chairman. The
first speaker was Mr.. Phillip Il. Bond, of Port
Deposit. This was his first effort at public
speaking and 50 he could add little to lost
cause, He was followed by Hester Hess.
Esq, OF the Elkton Bar, His plea was
for harmony-an impossiblity in their ranks
and for united effort. He closed by de-
nouncing the Dngley Tariff Bill, as a robbery
OF the masses An appeal of little effect at
this time as only the blind fail to see its
results so beneficial with wheat at doll
The star Of the group was next introduced,
Ex Senator John S. Writ, whose applause
was confined to the hungry candidates
present. The people were anxious to hear
him express his views publicly. but were
evidently disappointed. He maintained a
disappointing reserve and impIored the voters
to have boundless faith In him, and that lie
would see to their Interests ii sent to Auna-
polls. He denied the report that he once
advocated the policy OF extending the ballot
t. those having certain property value, say
$500. thus robbing the great mass of freeman
of dearly purchased liberty-the ballot-the
safeguard of a republic and an enemy OF
aristocrac,.
He asserted that the Democratic papers
alone, should have the privilege Of nterpre-
ting the platform and denounced the crti-
rism- of it by opponents, like coward who
works in darkness and shuns light and px-
planation. He remir ded the voters that he
would not be dictated to by Tor bert. McEI.
moyle, etc. st of reformers whom he
thought had need each day TO grasp some
thing heavy to prevent their being trans
ported like Elijah Of old
His speech was evaSive and the people are
still in doubt rs to his views.
A W AK attempt was made to beittle the
members of the last Legislature from Cecil.
He stigmatizcd them as playing the 'baby
act, after their retarn Their efforts did not
accomplish all that was desired, but the two
measures, a rcassrssment and free text book
law, will be appreciated by II large vote in
behalf of the present Republican Delegate.
who have plainly pledged themselves to
secure proper legislation.
A DISAPPOINTED LISTENER
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23
BLUE BALL ITEMS,

BLUE BALL, Oct. %, 1897
Rev. II. L, Elderdce, President OF West
minister Theological Seminary preached at
Moores Chapel on sunday afternoon.
Sheriff Harvey Mackey spent Sunday at his
home here.
Miss Lula McVey, of Pennington. is the
guest OF Miss Lizzie Reynolds.
Miss Gertie Kirk while performing house
hold duties accidentally had pin run into
her arm. symptoms of blood poison rapidly
developed which it is hoped will not prove
serious.
Interesting revival services are in progress
at Union NJ. E, Church, The pastor in charge
Rev. A. 7. Prettyman is assisted by Mr.
Conway, of Wilmington, Del. a well-known
evangelist.
Prof. Wesley Ewing the popular singer was
visited by happy party from Bay View on
Saturday evening. Their pleasant voices
rent the air with sweet music. Bountful
refreshments "braced up the inner man"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23
MPAION BRAG.

ME Democratic papers playing game Of political brag
and pretending that they expect Democratic sweep in
the county, while the candidates their ticket are
whsting to keep their courage up and hustling
than they did in their lives
The fact is that at this moment there is
Democratic ticket who feels assured OF his Nearly
fellow it feels that the other fellow has knife up seeve
and the dread of pocket as this
ime The Republicans in the county solid for their ticket
md that fact is not at all comforting their Dmocaco pnent
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23
EIGHTH DISTRICT NEWS.

VONOWINGO, Oct. ., 1891
Mrs. James Gully died on Friday at her
home here. The funeral took place on Mon
day Beside her husband she leaves three
grown children.
Mrs Harriet Jackson. OF Camden, has re-
tu home after a visit to her daughter
Mrs f. II. Jackson, here.
Mrs j. c. Bell has returned to her home
here for the winter months.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-10-23
MAKE YOUR CHOICE.

Whereas, the multiplication OF
outlaw race tracks in this county
under the provisions Of the exist
ing law during the past two years
has introduced into this com
munity for several months in the
year race track gambling, with
all its attendant results and
sound public policy requires that
this should We prohibited by law"
Democratic convention, June,
1897.