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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
SOME FACTS ABOUT ALASKA.

Purchased in 1867 from Russia for
$1,000, 900; purchase negotiated by VIM.
H. Seward.
Area in square miles, 531, 400.
Population Census of 1S90), 30,32O,
of whom but 4,416 were whites, S,4O0
Eskimos and 1875 Indians.
Estimated present population, 10000.
Principal cities, Sitka (the capitaD,
Juneau, Wrangle, Circle City.
Principal rivers, the Yukon more
than 1000 miles long,, the Kuskok-
vim, the Colivece, and the Copper.
Principal mountains, Mount Logan,
altitude 1880 feet; Mount st. Elias,
1900 feet; Mount Wrangle, 1880
feet.
Governor of the territory, James D.
Brady; residence at Sitka.
Principal products besides gold, furs,
fish and lumber.
Principal occupations of the people,
hunting and fishing.
Gold first discovered in 1879.
Estimated product of gold to date,
$90,O00,0O0.
Product of gold in 1896. $4,670, 900.
Klondyke in English is Deer river.
The river is so designated on the maps.
Klondyke gold fields partly in Amer
lean and partly In British territory,
and the product is disposed Of in the
United States.
Scene of the present excitement is
along the upper Yukon and its tribu-
taries.
Distance from Chicago to the Klon-
dyke gold fields, via the Yukon, is
about $500 miles; via Chilkoot pass
about 1000 miles.
Time to make the trip, by either
route, thirty days.
Cost of the trip, about $500.
Travel possible only in June, July
and August.
Climate in winter severe in the ex-
IRENE; during December and January
continuous night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF vaiusbIe Ohio River Garden Farm, In
Brooke County, w Va, Near Windsor
Station, on the Line Of the Pittsbury,
- Wheeling ana Kentucky Railroad.

BY virtue of the authority. vested in them
by a decree of the Circuit Court OF Brooke
County, West Virginia. entered on the 18th
day OF June, 1897. in the case OF Charles A:
Robrecht administrator OF the estate of
John A. Stenger.' deceased, VS.. John ].
Stenger and others, the undersigned spec
ial commissioners will7sell at public auc-
ton. at the front door of the Court House
of Brooke County, on
SATURDAY. AUGUST 18th, 1897.
beginning at 10 o'clock a. m, the follow
ing real estate, situated in Buffalo district.
. County of Brooke, West Virginia, and
bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at stone corner 10 the lands
Of Francis Cooper's heirs in Robert Mil
lers line, thence with said Millers line y.
TS1z w. 166. % poles 10 a stone al the Ohio
river; thence down the said river S2.6 poles
to a stone at the mouth OF ditch cor
ner to lands of John Hedges; thence up
said ditch s. 62l2 K. q poles, 5. 6O' 81 p;
1876, n. 40 81 Z. 9 poles. and S. S2' 26'
E. IS 3 poles TO a stone in the County road
bearing s. 3614 W. Is poles from large
chestnut tree; thence S. y (scanD E. 1E.5
poles to stone. in a line. of the lands of
the said Francis Sooper's heirs; thence
with their lines n. 30' % E. 20 poles. to
stone; thence y. IS w. 53.4 poles TO large
white oak; thence n. S62t W. 235 poles TO
a stone; thence n. As minutes E. 56.5 poles
10 the beginning. containing one hundred
and twelve acres and twenty-Seven and
eighty-four one-hundredths poles. There
Is, however, excepted the pdICcl VI ldilu
owned and occupied by the Pittsburg,
Wheeling and Kentucky Railroad com
pany. containing two acres, two roods and
thirty-four and five-tenths poles.
The said ditch shall remain and
be kept open at the mutual
expense of the said John A. Stem
ger and of the owner of the adjoining
tract. Being the same property that was
conveyed to the said John A. Stengep In
his life time by Herman G. Weiske and
others by deed dated September 10th, 1891.
and of record in the Clerks Office of the
County Court of Brooke County. W. Va,
in Deed Book No q, on pages $50 and 554.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash, one
third in one year, and the remainder in
two years from day of sale. the purchaser
giving for the deferred installments OF
purchase money his notes with good Sc
curity bearing interest from date of sale,
and the title shall be retained until the
purchase money is all paid. But the pur-
chaser may, if he so elect, pay the entire
purchase money in cash.
JOHN 3. WILSON,
L. S. JORDAN,
Special Commissioners.
I hereby certify that bond with security
has been given by the above mentioned
Special Commissioners as required by the
decree appointing them.
f. w. LINDSAY,
jy2SoaWt Clerk of said Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
SUMMER EXCURSION.


TO Atlantic City. Cape May, Avalon. Sea
Isle City, Anglesea, Ocean City, Holly
Beach or Wildwood, round trip tickets 10
either resort being obtainable az the same
rate.
The first excursion will be run Thursday.
July 18th, followed by others on July 18th
August 18th and 21st. Round trip rates 10
either Atlanta City. Cape May, Avalon.
Sea Isle City, Anglesea, Ocean City. Wild
wood or Holly Beach, New Jersey. Ocean
City, Md, and Rehoboth, Del, VIII be
$40 from Wheeling
Excursion tickets will be, good leaving
Wheeling at rs p. m. and 1856 ID. m City
time), on the above dates. The LIS %. m.
train connects In PittsburR Union Station
with through trains TO Philadelphia and
Atlantic CITY. The 1855 .. m. train will
have sleeping cars from Wheeling through
Pittsburg and Philadelphia 10 Atlantic
City via Delaware River Bridge Route
without change
The return limit yin cover twelve days
including date OF sale. which will be am
pie time for customary ten days vacation
For further desired Information, apply 20
JNO. G. TOMLINSON,
Ticket Agent. Wheeling,
or address j. X. DILLON,
District Passenger Agent,
Pittsburg. Pa.
for particulars. illustrated description
OF resorts 10 which excursion tickets will
be sold, with list of hotels and boarding
houses at each. will be furnished upon ap-
plication.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
WIRE AERS,
Pile Two New y Central Freight
Trains in CvhfGsed Mass--FOurth
Wreck in -Four Months.

Phillipsburg, n. j. August 10
Train wreekers have been at work
again on the Central Railroad of New
Jersey, and last night for the fourth
time in as many months accomplished
the wreck Of two freight trains, the
blocking Of the tracks until o'clock
this morning and the loss Of at least
$4,000.
About $50 o'clock last night as train
No. 4l4S was running at fifty miles
an hour on its way to New York, the
engine struck pile Of ties just west
of White House. The engine left the
track and landed down an embankment
a complete wreck. Fourteen cars were
also derailed. piled up in confusion and
their contents scattered along the
track.
Engineer Shupp, Of Maueh Chunk,
remained at his post and miraculously
escaped with his life. Conductor Mat
tress, also OF Mauch Chunk. was rid
ing on the tank Of the engine and was
seriously hurt The fireman jumped.
Before a fiagman could be sent )ut TO
signal approaching trains another fast
freight composed of cars loaded with
fish and peaches for the market in the
Lehigh valley came up and ran into the
debris. The engine and two cars or
fish were demolished. Engineer Strub-
bic, Of Bayonne City, and Conductor
Moynaham, OF Juncture, were badly
injured.
A Waterman had been employed at
White House to guard against the
train wreckers' attempts, but last Sat
urday he was suspended. the railroad
officials evidently thinking the gang
had left the district.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
~ lave BEEN Justified.

Woman" cried Bluebeard, savage
ly, prepare to die.
There were doubtless two sides to
the story; there was the accepted YER
sion, whereby it was made to appear
that the husband was not justified in
killing his wife; on the other hand, it
was possible they had been out to a
whist party and Fatima had trumpet
Bluebeard's ace a time or two.
1t is better to reserve Judgment I'M
til all the facts shall have been
knOwn.-DetrOit Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
A DESPERATE
Fatally Wounded and His Brother
Badly Hurt in a Break for Liberty.

Boston, August 10.-While attempt
ing to escape from the State prison at
Charlestown. just before noon to-day,
Herbert Willis, the young Taunton
desperate, who was recently sentenced
to life Imprisonment for the murder
of Fred. w. Strange, was fatally in
jured, and his brother Edward, who
assisted him in his break for liberty,
was seriously wounded by the guards.
Two of the latter were wounded by
the Willis brothers. Edward Willis,
who had gone into the prison to visit
his brother, had cOntrived to pass
revolver to Herbert, retaining a weap-
on himself, and with these they tried
to overcome the guards.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
OHIO VALLEY CAINA1
TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL EST|
WHEELING. W. VA.

Ry virtue OF a deed OF trust made
Ohio Valley China Company TO -
dersigned Wheeling Title and Iru m
pany, as trustee, bearing date on nIsI
day of July lSs2 ana reeoruse ~ 1hio
County. West Virginia. IN Deed or Trust
Book No. 35 on page $50 and on page az
the undersigned trustee, inc NhtthHs, -
lie and Trust Company Will proceed 70
sell AT public auction az the north front
door OF the Court House Of ONO county.
I'm the city OF Wheeling. West virginia. Oh
Monday, the Sixteenth day OF AuBusl. less'
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m, the loi,
lowing described real property. situated
and being IN the city Of Wheeling, county
OF ohio and State OF West virginia, that
IS to say. All mat certain piece os psI ~.
said city OF Wheeling afCtSsaid, pounded
and describsd as follows Az that certain
piece or parcel q Ia land YIN a.a -
nroper;y OF the estate Of Da
deceased west OF Main stirred
Fourth street (formerly ca
street1 and east OF the ohio
n part OF the same property CO
Walter -. Brooks. trustee. Dyv
Jones. trustee. by decd dated the
OF August. 1915. and recorded IN y
office OF th,. County Court OF Ohloy
West Virginia IN Deed Book 81.
and l25. and being also the same
nronerfv that was conveyed by VIII
Hearne and Thomas o Brlen. trust
the West virginia China Company -
hearing date the 18th day OF Sepien
A D. ISL and being Of record IN
Cierk's office Of the said County Court
ohio County, In Deed Book number
on mage l28 and being also the same pro
srtv which was conveyed 10 the first par
nv lanes n. Vance and others BY dee
dated on the 18th day OF May, In the yea
isef and recorded In the said Clerks oiW
Ace I'm Deed Book numbered 81, page y
and also all Of the buildings and improves
Tnents. machinery and fixtures Of every de1
scripiion now situated upon the said reaA
p,TPERRMs OF sALE.-one-third Of the
purchase money or 30 much more
thereof as the purchaser may
Elect cash IN hand on the
dav 81 sale and the residue thereof In two
eoiiai Installments payable respectively IN
one and two years from the day OF sals
with Interest from that day, the deferred
iustallments being secured by the pur-
chaser's bond with personal security SAT,
isfactory 10 the trustee. and deed OF
trust upon the property with provision
Tor Insurance upon the buildings. machln-
cry and fixtures. But II the purcnaser
shall pay IN cash one-half or more OF me
purchase money personal security upon
MS bond may be omitted.
COMPANY.
iyl5edl Trustee
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
HON. W, ]. BRYAN
viii Make a Tour OfMexicO, to Study
the Silver Question and Industrial
Conditions.

Cheyenne, Wyo., August 10.-Con-
gresham Osborne had been invited to
accompany Hon. William ]. Bryan this
fall on trip through Mexico to study
the industrial conditions of that coun-
try and to look into the silver ques-
ton as related to monetary affairs in
the United States. Congressman Os-
borne will probably accept, if the trip
can be made before Congress convenes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
SHEEP SHARED BY MACHINERY.

American Wool and Cotton Reporter.
Il used 10 be said that while machines
were being successfully introduced in
other branches Of industry, none could be
probably applied 10 shearing sheep.
Modern inventive genius has now solved
this problem. At Casper. Wyoming,
10000 sheep OF the $4,000 TO be shorn.
were clipped by machines. At Rawlins.
$4,000: Green River. 10000; at Evans
ton. 10000 and at Soda Springs. Iowa.
half of $4,000 were to so through the
machine-the other by hand. AT Black
Eagle Park. Great Falls, Montana. on
Monday. July p. machine shearing was
inaugurated by water power. The Mis-
sour river was harnessed TO the ma
chinery in the place OF the steam with
which they had been previously operated.
II. IT, Nelson. of Cascade, furnished the
sheep and the local street railway COM
pany was subsequently devising a plan
for baling the wool by electricity. ana
transporting Il in street cars to the Park
Hotel for the inspection OF buyers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
A BAD RAILROAD SLIP.

Special TO the Register.
Clarksburg. w. Va, August 10
The recent heavy rains caused a big
slip on the West Virginia & Pittsburg
railroad one mile south of town.
Trains were delayed several hours.
Passengers were transferred in hacks.
It will take several days to clear the
track and remove the debris.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
FOUND DEAD BY THE TRACK.

Special 10 the Register.
Salem. W. Va, August 1O.-A col
ored man was found dead along the
railroad track near this place this
morning. The coroner's jury rendered
verdict that he came to his death by
falling from the cars. His home was
at Clarksburg and he was returning
from Parkersburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
no MARRY Mss sHENLEY.

London, August 1O.-The approach
ing marriage is announced Of Captain
Arthur Hay, a brother Of the Earl OF
Enroll and a captain in the Second Bat
tallion of the Queens Own Cameron
HighIanders, to Hermoine, daughter of
Mrs. Shenley, who has large property
interests In PittShnrg. Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
RaND0L PH.MAC0N SYSTEM

Oh Endowed Colleges aud Academies,
VIM SMITH, AN, LID, Chancellor.
L. Randolph Macon College, Ashland, Va, for men.
=. Randolph.Macon Moman's College. Lyeh .urI, va.
3. Randolph Academy Front Royal Va, ior boys
a. Randolph Macon Institute, Danyle, Va, for slr's
For catalogues. etc. address Chancellor
Smith. Lynchburg, Va. State age OF SON
or daughter. jy17qy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
EDUCATIONAL.
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
LEyINGTON. VA

59th year. State Military. Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough courses In
general and applied Chemistry, and in En-
cheering. Degrees conferred in course:
Grad: V. NJ. l.. and Bachelor Science;
in Post. Grad. courses, Master Science.
Civil Engineer. All expenses. Including
clothing and incidentals, provided at an
average rate of 1850 per month exclusive
of outfit. New Cadets report September
!. GEN. SCOTT SHIP Superintendent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
A SKEPTIC.

She-Do you really believe that Ga
briel will sound a trumpet for all of us
on the last day?
He-Well, am sometimes half in
clined to believe that some folks will
insist upon blowing their own horns,
even then.-Cleveland Leader.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
DUBLlC SALE OF MORT
Il MARKET STREET PpOprprv
Special Sale of Realty.

A choice piece Of real estate Is offered
for sale. being the property known as No.
923. on the west side OF Main street. be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. consisting
OF a two-story brick dwelling OF nine 40
rooms bath room, laundry and good cell
lar: including a water filter in laundry
supplying clear water for all household
purposes. together with lot about 80 feet
front and extending 10 the Ohio river; all
modern improvements; In the best OF or
der and condition.; corner OF alley: side
entrance; house wired for electric light;
also both gases. Price very reasonable;
terms easy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
EX-KING MILAN is ILL.

Vienna. August 1O.-Ex-King Milan
or Servia is so seriously i'll that some
anxiety is felt by his friends as to his
eventual recovery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
SOME LABo STATISTICS

That Tend to show Improvement in the
Condition Of Work. MANY sert Ag-
rlcuiture
YcOmpiled by the depart
in the form of deductions
census statistics relating
gainful occupations.
GO that persons at work,
es, have increased very
the population at
esult, the statement
proportion of workers
total population and
humber of people of the
ges was considerably
b than at the preceding
ds. and that this increased
vis apparent for each Of the
les of occupations. except ag-
fisheries and mining. All
he statement sets out, shows
~ clearly the constantly Increasing
dissemination of our population to
follow agricultural pursuits, a tendency
materially FASTENED doubtless by the
wide application of machinery 70 the
processes Of agriculture. Despite this
disinclnation and the recent over
crowding Of manufacturing and COM
merCial centres, the analysis demon
strates that the increased proportion
OF workers is found generally in the
higher walks Of business life and in
those occupations which call for skill
ed labor principally, rather than in the
lower or more labOrious forms of en-
plOyment. The conclusion is accord
ingly stated to be inevitable that the
great body OF workers has, as a whole.
progressed and has perceptibly risen
in the social scale of life
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
BURNED BY GASOLINE.

Special TO the Register.
Huntington, W. Va, August 10.-A
daughter of DR.. A. c. Burns was dan
gerously burned this afternoon by an
explosion of gasoline.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
A DISTINCTION.

Miss Outertown-Isn't there Mrs.
Skinner in this village, who keeps
boarders?
Hi Hubbel-She takes boarders,
ma am; but she don't keep them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
STEAMBOATS,.
-

wharfboat, foot OF Twelfth street. as FOL,
Steamer VIRGINIA" T. s. Calhoun.
Master: Robert II. Kerr. Purser. Every
STEAMER KEYSTONE STATE" c. w.
Knox. Master; Dan Lacey, Purser. Every
Steamer QUEEN CITY, .Robt. r. Ag-
new. Master: James Gardner. PUrser.
Every Thursday a. m.
For freight or passage telephone 40.
CROCKARD & BOOTH.
fu21 Agents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
NHEELING.A AND ELMGRovE

4Daily except Sunca->
| Sunday church rain Will leave En-
| Grove at Ie:43 a. M, and Wiset.ag at - u
H. z. WEISGERbER,
General Manager.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
NATURAL CAUSE.

What was the cause of his hot
words?"
"She burned some of his letters. -
Indianapolis Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
HrAsHINGrnN cnLEdp for Young LadIes.

VITASHINGT0N COLLEGE for Yorng Ladies.
w Thorough courses. Experienced FAC,
ulty. Superior home accommodations ana
opportunities for social culture, Charming
location. Buildings in a beautiful park Oh
ten acres. and overlook the Capitol, other
Government buildings, and good portions
of the city. f. MENEFEE. President; J.
ROBERT GOULD, Sec'y Washington D.
mon wed fri.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11

A Register subscriber living in Van
camp, w. Va, writes to this paper to
correct the impression that all the land
near the Paden Valley well is under
lease. He states that there is plenty
of good territory which may be Sc
cured, some Of it less than a mile
from the WE'LL Several hundred acres
may be leased on a line between
Paden Valley and the Elk Fork field,
southeast and east+of the Paden Valley
well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
ou. MARKETS.

OIL CITY, Pa, August 10.-Credit bal
ances tic; certificates, no bids; shipments
1851 barrels: runs 1O5,5s4 barrels.
NEW YORK, August 1O.-Pennsylvania
crude, no market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

The State of West Virginia,
Ohio County, IS:
In the Circuit Court of Ohio County
West Virginia, August Rules. 1897.
]. w. White, David White and Frank Z.
Foster,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
VIRGINIA FEMALE INSTITUTE
va.

Mrs. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart. Principal.
Fall session opens Sept. 1s. Climate I'M
surpassed. Superior advantages in each
department. Home comforts and care.
Terms reasonable. Apply for catalogue.
jy1emon, wee, fri.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11

Billy Johnston, who enjoys the en-
viable reputation of being the squarest
oil man who ever operated either in
the upper or lower field, is in Parkers-
burg with a view to starting some new
developments in the Wood county
field, -trrt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11
To-. H. QUIMBY;, -. r.-... .,-..,

Dealer In Books. Stationery, Periodicals.
Newspapers. Bibles, Hymn Books. Gospel
Hynns. EASTER Cards very cheap. Base
Ban Stock. Foot Balls. Hammock aus
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-11

That Tend to show Improvement in the
Condition Of wOrk Many sert Ag-
ricuiture.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-10-09
ANOTHER GLASS TRUST.
Nearly All Manufacturers Interested
i'm the New Combination.

COLUMBUS, o., Oct. Sit developed to-
day that the meeting here yesterday and
until very late last night of glass men be-
hind closed doors formed the organization
of one of the most gigantic associations
from commercial standpoint that has ever
come into existence. They represented prac-
tically the entire glass industry of the
United States. Their purpose was to bring
under one head every glass manufactory in
this country. In this respect the business of
the meeting was completed. Only the details
of the organization remain yet to be fin
ished and these are expected to be brought
to a close not later than next Tuesday.
The association is said to be as far-reach-
ing in capital as the Standard Oil COMPANY
The president is II. Sellers McKee, of
PittSburg, who is at the head of the iarg-
est glass manufacturing concern in Amer
lca Ihe secretary is E. /. Phillips of New
castle, Pa. another very large manufac-
turer j. A. Chambers, OF Pittsburg. who
ranks with the other two, is to be the gem
eral manager. The board of directors chos-
en- are the president, secretary and general
manager n and 4 +. Hart, Muncie, Ind; H.
=. Smith, Hartford City, Ind; W. A. Gorby.
Gas City, Ind, and William Loeffier. Of
Pittsburg The board of directors left to-
day for New York to finish the details. II
is expected to procure the charter for the
new association in New Jersey. The object
is to stop slashing in prices and secure a
reasonable profit for all. Each companv
will be operated separately the association
controlling prices and output.