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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

Last evenings marks at the wharf
showed a stage of 6 feet II inches and re-
ceding slowly, showing a fall Of inches
since Friday evening.
An excellent packet stage prevails at all
points along the Ohio, and no further in
terruption is expected at present.
For forty-eight hours extensive and
heavy rains have fallen in the south, with
precipitation of AS at Vicksburg the
past twenty-four hours.
This storm is now being felt in the Ohio
Valley, and it is moving enthusiastically
and will cause rises in the Monongahela
and West Virginia streams that will aid
in swelling the Ohio. The Ohio is falling
between Pittsburg and Cincinnati and
rising at Cincinnati and below.
Capt. John F. bravo, secretary of the
Pittsburg coal exchange, is at Washing
ton looking after river interests. Capt
bravo is ever on the alert regarding river
improvements.
The dredge boat Western has started to
dredge for the new cribbing at Lock No. 2
The Ed Roberts was at the head OF
Deadnlan Friday looking after two Goa
boats sunk there by the Hornet No. 2
The leaks are being stopped, after which
they will be pumped out. SO that wher
there is rise they will come off without
any trouble.
The movement against low bridges has
been revived again by the Pittsburg Goa
exchange. Captain John F. bravo ant
Captain Addison Lysle have gone te
Washington to confer with the secretary
of war on the question. The bridges
complained of are the Pan Handle railroad
bridge at Try street, Pittsbsrg. the Steu.
benville bridge and the Baltimore & Ohic
railroad bridge at Bellaire. All the struc.
lures mentioned are too low, and theil
spans are too narrow for safe navigation
it is claimed Secretary of War Alger is
said TO have expressed himself in favor Of
the position taken by the rivermen. ana
to remodel the bridges in question
Included in the tow Of the Hawk. now
on the way from Cincinnati, is a barge
loaded with pig iron for Wheeling. Thu
Hawk is owned by the Mckinley Goa
Company of Pittsburg.
The new freight barge Of the Advance
Coal Company. of Pittsburg, was success
fully launched at Elizabeth on Thursday
1t is leo feet long. 80 feet beam and 81.
feet hold: has a cargo box tina, is fee,
high. 1t is about ready for business.
This mornings packet for Cincinnati i.
the Virginia. leaving at o'clock. Sht
has excellent passenger accommodation:
and viii carry an unusually heavy freight
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
SCALDED.
A Five Year Old Son Of'Millard Hill,
of the Eighth Ward, Badly Burned
But Will Recover.

Last evening Eugene, the five-year-old
son of Willard Hill. who lives at No. 1913
Chapline street, was terribly scalded by
boiling water. The father had just come
home from work at the mill and Mrs Hill
poured out some hot water in a pan for
him to wash with. The child grabbed the
basin, splitting the contents over himself.
His face and body were badly scalded and
in its agony the child tore the scalded
flesh from it's face. DR.. Reed was called
and alleviated the boys sufferings. The
physician stated that the lad would re-
cover and might not lose his eyesight, al
though both eyes were injured and swol-
len shut.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
THORN STILL LOVES MRS. MACK.
He Declares That He Hopes She Goes
Free.

Free.
New York, December 4.--Martin
Thorn, sentenced to death, was called
upon by his married sister, Mrs. John
Minker, in company with her husband.
She was there to say farewell to her
brother. Thorn was playing cards at
the time. He looked up for moment,
then walked over to meet them.
Martin" said Mrs. Minker, grasping
her brothers hand.
''Well,' said Thorn. "Cold out, amt
it,"
His sister led him over to a corner
where they could talk quietly, and the
deputy followed to see that she did not
pass anything to her brother.
Its a shame said Mrs. Minker,
"that they should make deal with
Mrs. Mack"
Hush said Thorn. 81 don't want
to hear anything about her Let her
get free. It's all the same to me-"
Mrs. Minker looked at him in sur
prise, and he added: 81 mean it"
Mr.. Minker stood by, taking no part
in the conversation, but with occasional
tears running down his face. The time
came for separation.
well, good-by," said Thorn, calmly,
extending his hand to his sister.
She took his hand in hers and waited
as if expecting a kiss, but he disengag-
ed his hand and shook hands with his
brother-in-law Thorn did not even
look after them, but walked back and
resumed his card-playing.
Sing Sing, N. Y, December 4-Mar-
tin Thorn, the convicted murderer of
William Guldensuppe, arrived at the
penitentiary to-day in charge of the
sheriff of Queens county. He was i'm
mediately placed in cell in the death
house, there to remain in solitary con-
finement until the time set for his exc
cution (the week of January 10) or I'M
til new trial is granted
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

The fact that Christmas is coming on
apace has been very manifest during
the past week, but particularly was
this true of yesterday and last even
ing. Although it was wretched day
and evening, the streets and retail
stores were we'll filled with shoppers,
md there was decided air of hustle
and activity along Main, Market,
Twelfth, Eleventh and other streets
in the retail district of the city. The
rush of purchasers will become much
heavier during the coming week, and
of the holiday trade will have set in,
and there will henceforth be no in
PERMISSION in business circles until
midnight of the oath.
A tour of the city last evening
owed that although times have been
10ull and cash proverbially scarce, the
leading business men in all lines of
holiday nature have made even more
than usual preparations for the
Christmas txade, not only in the pur-
chase~and display of stocks, but in
fitting up and emDellishing their
places of business. There were never
SO many electric lights, never. sucn
comprehensive show-window displays
and never more taste and care shown
IN the display of goods. And as a
number of the leading stores are larger
this year than ever before, the effect
is very pretty, even upon SO dismal a
night as last evening was. The dis
play now afforded in Wheeling is real
ly a bewildering one. 1t covers all
possible lines of goods, and each line
embraces all possible qualities and
Sorts giving the prospective pur
chaser, however slender his or ner
means, an opportunity to enter at least
IN some degree into the spirit OF the
season. Prices are lower. as rule,
tnan ever before known, while quail
ties, all things taken into considera-
ton, are higher than heretofore.
During the coming week the harvest
time OF the retailer will commence in
earnest, and it would be the part OF
wisdom on the part or the merchant
to lose no time in getting the merits
or his particular goods before the peo-
pie OF the city and surrounding
towns, through the medium OF the
register. Everybody reads the Regis
ter, and each day every advertisement
Is closely scanned by every one having
money to spend-and most people have
little to spend at this particular time
of year. Two weeks hence-or ayen
one week from to-day-it may be too
iate TO secure the best results. The
snreWd business man will attend 10
dava
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
MADAME SMALTZER.

This gifted woman has removed from
No. 2137 to No. 2133 Main street, where
she can be consulted by all those who
are in trouble, are in poor health, want
advice about business. family troubles
love affairs, etc. The fee is a very
small one-25c for ladies and soc for
gentlemen, and the measure of salts
faction gained is very great in all
cases. Call upon her and test fully her
wonderful powers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
GUN A DEADLY TOY.

A Boy Instantly Killed by His Brother in
Play.
Bloomsbury. Pa, December Alvin
Ale, the eight-year-old son of Nevin
Ale, was shot by his brother Urban
aged ten, to-day. The boys were left
alone at home, found their fathers gun
and began playing with 1t. Urban point
ed at his brother and pulled the trigger
the load OF shot entering the boys face
and neck and killing him instantly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
ON ANOTHER TEAR.

Last night Gentle Annie Costello got
on another drunk and went through
the Fifth ward market house like a
cyclone, knocking and throwing things
off the benches and stalls She was
finally arrested by Officer thinner
mann.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
A CONCERT AT BRIDGEPORT.

On the evening of the 9th inst, q.
concert will be given at the Bridgeport
Opera House for the benefit OF St.,
Pauls German Lutheran church. AZ
splendid programme has been prepared
and it will be rendered by the bestl
talent.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
Christmas Authorizations

Have not been 50 bright for many years they this and With this
dollar will just twice as far nov as II would few years ago.
many cases Of what give friend and If you will Just inquire
at the counters you will be surprised at the great amount that can
secured for little money Our three large floors packed with goods
suited for useful ornamental amusing instructive something
for baby, child, sister, wife, husband and brother.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
REHEARSAL THIS,

This evening Meisters b
fourth rehearsal at Turner
gramme will be as foilovssS
March of the 22d. =, s.........D. w. Reeves
Cocoanut Dance. r.....f............H HERMANN
Waltz-"v Visions of Paradise" Benneu
soeeGliDfu
-. Duquesne Mandolin and Guitar Club
PART II.
Selection-"Iittle Christopher" Tobanh
tal Tntermezzo Sinfonico from Cavalier
ia Rusticana. Observation-Disclosures ascagnF
(b) Waltz-"Lion de Bali ........... .Giiien
Schottische-"On the Go"........... Casey
PART III.
Overture-"Queen OF Autumn $3.50. BigR8
Russian Mazurka,-'La czarlna' CAMPS
March-''The Ancient Abroad" go. .Cooic
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

Canton, O., December 4.-Sadder
scenes were never witnessed than the
leave-taking OF President Mckinley
from his dying mother this afternoon.
The carriage was early announced
to convey him to the special car at
the Pennsylvania depot, awaiting the
arrival of the regular east-bound train,
but up to the very last moment pos
sible the President remained at the old
homestead.
Before leaving the house he and 9TH
er members of the family went to the
bedside of the dying mother. He
looked at her long, spoke to her low
ingly and stopped and tenderly kissed
her. There was no response, no
| movement to indicate that she recog-
nized her son.
He remained in a STOPPING posture
for some time, hoping that he might
| receive some sign that she knew or
felt his presence.
| 1t did not come.
With feelings Of deepest emotion he
at last left the room.
1t was strange coincidence that
almost Immediately following the de-
/ parture of the President, the mother
should suffer relapse.
While yet in his home county and
within half an hour after he left the
| city the illness of the mother took a
| turn for the worse, and it was thought
! by the family that she had suffered a
/ second stroke. and such an announce
ment was made The attending ply
| stefan, however, declared it was not a
second assault of the disease, but a re-
lapse which for time threatened to
i extinguish the family Pickering flame
| of life
Once more, however. the rugged con-
| stitution of the aged woman withstood
the assault She rallied slightly and
! ere long was back to the condition in
/ which she had been for nearly twenty
/ hours, condition of quiet and SEEM
] ingly restful sleep, but which, it was
| fully realized. was slowly burning out
the final spark of life.
| In that condition she was tonight.
How long 1t might continue no one
j, could tell II was not thought impos-
sible that she could linger until the
| President had discharged the important
duties which called him to Washington
and had returned to his old holce.
| That she was constantly growing
weaker was apparent to all. That she
I had lived so long. was great surprise
| to the watchers and the doctor. The
attending physician again announced
tonight that the patient cannot regain
/ consciousness
The President left Canton at 2:05
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
TEASED UNTIL HE SHOT.
A Boarding House Jollification Ends in a
Tragedy.

Tragedy.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, December A jol-
LITIGATION last night in the boarding
house and tailor shop conducted by
Joseph Markwa and Mrs. j. n. Solo,
mon, terminated in tragedy. John
Yuscavics, a boarder who alleges they
were teasing him, shot Markwa in the
neck, and then turning the revolver on
Mrs. Solomon, shot her in the neck and
side. He was arrested shortly after the
shooting. His victims are still alive
but the attending physicians say there
is but little hope of their recovery
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

Before you buy Xmas presents in
spect our stock of Rockers, Ladies
Desks. Book Cases, ETC.. they will please
you in price and quality.
F. SCHMEICHEL & SON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

While looking for bargains see our
Plaid and Roman Stripe Ribbon On
Monday they will be just one-half price.
MRS. JESSIE McADAM
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
CUT GLASS.

None better brilliant than ours but there is
much that is higher priced. Now the only way to be
convinced of the difference in price is to compare.
New designs in shape and cuttings in Naples, But
tiers, Bowls, Dishes Pitchers, &C.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
MARRIED HER, BUT HAD TO LEAVE.
Now the Millionaire Father Offers Him a
Good Place.

New York, December 4.-Carl Otto
Ledquist, whose father is a millionaire
banker and railroad and steamship
owner, in Gothenburg, Sweden, Is going
home on his fathers invitation, after
an estrangement Of four years. His
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
CHIN

Is special department for the holiday season; every
effort is put forth to have something new, something
outside the regular of things. This year the col
lection of different character than heretofore
No SETS all separate pieces; you buy dozen,
and you get each piece of different pattern and
make
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

One of the finest and largest lines of
gents furnishing goods at the lowest
prices. at l.. SCHAEFER'S, 1404 Mar
ket street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

Come early and select your Christ
mas presents, we will store them for
you. F. SCTIMEICHEL & SON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

Come early and select your Christ
mas presents, we will store them for
you. F. SCHMEICHEL & SON,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

The best and cheapest line Of under
wear in. the city, at
I. SFHAEFER'S. 14o4 Market st.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

wife goes with him1
the determination I'd
choice that Carl an
greed.
When he reached
where he works, yes
a large envelope pc
burg, and on openin
his great astonish
81, 900 and an invita-
lionaire father to cor
age his business at a
year.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
MARKS FROM ABOVE

STEUBENVILLE-6 feet /; falling.
OIL CITY, feet 1; falling.
BROW7NSVILIIE-4 feet Il; stationary.
GREENSBORO feet II; stationary.
MORGANTOWN-7 feet Z; rising.
PITTSBURG-5.5 feet: stationary.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
THERE IS No LONGER HOPE
That Mother Mckinley Will Ever Re-
gain Consciousness,

Or Ever Know the Presence Of the
Devoted Sufferers About Her
Bedside - Sad Farewell of the
President to His Dying Mother.
He fingered Long Over Her Pros
trate Form, Seeking Some Sign of
Recognition, but it Did Not Come,
and He Was Compelled to Leave,
With Full knowledge That He
Had Received His Last Commu-
nication From His Devoted Par
emit.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY
TO-MORROW'S BOATS.

Parkersburg, Ben Hur IL al m.
Steubenville, 7, M. Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth, $3.50 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 D. m.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
me COMING OF CHRISTMAS.
Decided Evidences of the Great Holiday
On Every Hand.

Shoppers Multiplying on the Streets
With Each Passing lay, While
the :Retail Business Men Have
About Completed the Opening
Display of Seasonable. Goods.
Many Large Stores Are Very At
tractive Just Now--COnsult the
List Of Advertisers.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

1t all goes up in smoke, John smith.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05
RIVER NEWS.
Daily Chronicle of tho Movements OF the
Boats and Boarmen.

YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.
Bedford, Charleston.
Argand, Parkersburg.
LeXingt ton, New Maramoras.
T. M. Bayne, Steubenville.
Ruth, Sistersville.
Leroy Darlington.
Ben Hur, Pittsburg.
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
Pittsburg, Ben Hur, a. m.
GAINESVILLE, Lorena, 3 a. m.
Pittsburg, Kanawha B a. m.
Pittsburg, keystone State, 6 a. m.
Cincinnati, Virginia, a. nj.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-05

rropaoy SUIT READY mace may not mee your appfosa
ton to material and workmanship, but here our
Dress Goods Department comes forward 10 aid us.
Hundreds Of pieces Of pretty sungs in plafa colors
figured, stripes, plaids and checks, at
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
A Story of Tennyson.

Teusyson bad quarrelled with bis
laudlady. and left the lodging in a
rage. He and Patmore were walking
together discussing the situation, when
suddenly Tenuysou started 10 dismay
aud exclaimed that be bad left the
manuscript of In Memoriam' in his
room. Patmore entreased him to re
turn for it. but nothing would induce
him to face the irate landlady again.
So Patmore vas forced to take things
into his own bands. and returned to
the lodging. The indignant lacy
stood in the doorway and dared biz to
enter. But this was 40 time fer argu-
meut or uicety. and Patmore made a
bolt past her into the sitting room,
where. after rushing search, be fouod
the written sheets in table drawer. in
company Git is said) with piece of
bacon. l; vas a great rescue for
who shall say whether Tennyson would
ever have bad the heart to rewrite or
the memory 10 remember ell those
immortal quatraius?-Tbe Critic
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Postmaster McCaskell's Cash
Box Was Empty.

Special TO The State.
CONWAY, Jan. 22.-Poatmaster W.
S. McCaskell has been removed and W.
II. Howell appointed in his stead.
A post cfice inspector was here several
days ago, aud as a result of bis inves-
tigation McCaskell was found to be
considerably short in bis accounts. A
warrant was issued for his arrest, but
it's execution was stayed on his making
good the shortage. 10 addition to his
potency, the inspector reported
his bond ae being insufficient
Mr.. McCaskell is a man of about 80
years. and at the time Of his appoint
ment was somewhat of "pe." Of the
county officials under the new regime,
who strongly recommended his appoint
meut. He is also manager of the Alli-
auce store here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Rowley Given Only Two
Years.

Special to The State.
ABBRv1LLE. Jan. % Peter Row.
ley, Gus Tanners slayer. who was yes
terday found guilty of mapslaugbter,
to day received the lightess sentence
ever heard Of for the same offense es-
pecially so, when the evidence was SO
awfully strong against hin. He got
only two years, the lightest sentence
that could have been passed lu addi-
ton to the above it is understood that
he gets ou. on bail for six months before
going to the peui,entiary. bis bail be-
ing fixed at $4,000 All of his fa@-
ily who have been 10 attendance upon
his trial left for their home 10 Green
vile to-day. 4. L.. u.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Peter RowIey Guilty.
Sentenced to Hard Labor in
the Penitentiary.
"MANSLAGHTER" THE YER
DICT.

ABBEvILLE, Jan. 23.-The jury in
the Rowley murder case rendered a
verdict of lnanslaugbter at 4.lo this
afternoon after remaining iu their
loom two hours. Notice of a motion
for new trial was entered, but am
reliably informed that this will be
abandoned.
Captain j. A. Mooney. of Green
vile, was the first speaker for the
State this morning and he made an
eloquent speech. He was followed
by Senator Alvin Dean, Of Green
vile, for the defense, who delivered
one of the most powerful and mag
ni6cent speeches ever heard here.
Ex Judge Cothran followed for the
defense in very strong, clear-cut
argument, and solicitor Ansel closed
with one of the best speeches this
able and fair solicitor has ever
delivered.
Judge Gary charged the jury ex.
actly Is minutes, and explained the
law in clear and thoroughly impair
partial manner.
Rowley will be sentenced to the
penitentiary to morrow morning.
The court room has been jammed
all through this remarkable trial and
during the arguments large crowd
of ladies were in attendance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Robert e. Lee.

Ninety years ago. to-day, vas born
Robert 4 Lee. His forefatbers had
looen distinguished for patriotism aud
7alor in the war of the revolution. for
seryice uuder the great republic which
lbsy bad done so much to establish, for
courage. for patriotism, for unseIfsb
devotion to their country. His was
6 family Of brave aud honorable men.
ef virtuous aud noble women. Its ira
il,ions we're of good faith, Of loyalty,
Of courtesy. of chivalry. Robert &,
Lee was worthy Of bis ancestry. and
oad no need to borrow their reflected
light, was 10 himself history and a
model.
The world is familiar with his record.
The world knows that be was no TO-
neptcr of secession. that at the last,
according to bis simple creed and con-
dition. be went With bis kindred and
bis people. The world knows also
that from the beginning to ,he--eed Of
the war be vas the ideal captain-pure
as Galahad, gallant aud strenuous as
Launcelot. His admirers knew DC
limita,ioua~of continent or couotry
He vas admired by the North as sin
oerely as by the South lie took into
the 6rst battle 'scuscheon stainless as
the midday suu. He sheathed at
Appomattox a sword as bright as Ar
thurs. There is no spot upon bis
noble memory, be left behind him nc
cause Of bitterness, sorrow. or resent
All Of US, North. South, East OF
West, can be proud of Robert 3. Lee
Than he there has been no finer pro
duct of America Gentle as he was
brave, chivalrous as he was intrepid,
uusullied of thought or deed as be wa:
indomitable of spirit, Robert E Lee
combined in himself every quality
that appeals to the love, the reverence,
aud the admiration of mankind. Stead
fastly, loyalty, throug ghly, he did biz
duty ss be saw it. What could mar
do more?-W asbing.on Post.