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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
The Colts Case Heard Yesterday in the
Police Court.

Colts Was Fined and Appealed to
the Circuit Court Improvement
by the Board of Public Works.
Refunding Committee Meets To-
night-The Public Health - The
High School.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
REFUNDING COMMITTEE.

The Council committee on refunding
the city debt was called to meet last
night, but during the day the date for
meeting was changed to this evening.
The committee has held a number of
meetings and formulated its plan. AT
the meeting tonight the committee
will probably prepare final report to
be made to Council at its next regular
meeting
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
GOOD SANITARY CONDITION.

If the intense heat of the past week
or ten days has had any effect upon
the public health, it is not manifested
in the death report, nor in practice,
according to the statements Of a num-
Der of physicians. The death report
for this month thus far has been re-
markable There have been but
eleven deaths, of which but three were
acute and eight chronic diseases. The
public health was never better in the
history of the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
SILKS.

Can't stop talking about them, they
are SO handsome, varied and cheap.
Every day something new turns up in
our big silk department.
BAYAVERE STRIPE, STRIPED
BENGALINE, PLAIN BENGALINE,
TAFFETAS IN FIGURED AND
PLAIN, AT ALL PRICES.
New line Of two-tone taffetas at SOC
and Use for lining suits and wraps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
CAMPAIGN TO OPEN.

The Democratic Executive Commit
tee at Bridgeport, Ohio, received a
telegram yesterday afternoon from
Hon. Dan McConville, saying that the
campaign in Belmont county would be
opened by Hon. John c. Welty. of
Canton, at Morristown, on the 23d
inst. Once opened the fight will be
prosecuted vigorously until the polls
close.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
EXCURSION TO SPRINGFIELD. O.
Via the B. & O., Account Free Coinage
Camp Meeting.

September Is to IS, inclusive. the
B. & o. will sell excursion tickets to
Springfield, Ohio, at rate of 1915, good
until September oath, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
THE HIGH SCHOOL.

The Maxwell property. on South
Market street, purchased fer high
school purposes, is still in the hands
of the contractors. They are pushing
the alterations and improvements as
rapidly as possible, but it is a settled
fact that the high school building will
not be opened until October list, al
though there is little doubt that it
will be ready for occupancy at that
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
THE LEADING MALT EXTRACT.

Malt-Nutrine is the only really great
Extract of Malt offered on the market,
all other so-called extracts being moth
ing better than strong black beer with
a large percentage Of alcohol and a
very small one of extractive matter.
Such extracts should not be given or
recommended to c0nvalescents or
strengthening people, since their
merits are all on the label and not in
the bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
TO THE KL0NDIKE GOLD FIELDS.

The Burlington route is the direct
northwest line to Seattle or Tacoma,
and the direct westward line to San
Francisco. enroute TO Alaska. From 50
to 200 miles. and several bourS saved
by the Burlington's suplendid passen-
ger train service to the northwest from
St. Louis, Kansas City or st. Joseph.
Pullman sleepers and free chair cars
on all through trains Several extra
steamers will leave before the season
closes. Ask your ticket agent for de-
tailed information or write the under
signed.
L. W. WAKELEY.
General Passenger Agent,
st. Louis, No.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17

rs dozen S-inch square stamped
D'Oylies, Friday each
&c.
Is dozen 12-inch square stamped
D'Oylies, Friday each
sc.
Is dozen 24-inch square stamped
DOylies, Friday each
1OC.
Lot Of tinted drilling stand covers,
fringed all round, Friday each
Csc.
Flo, Twist and Grecian wash silks,
Friday per skein
SAC.
25 pieces neat nainsook embroideries,
value &c, &C and &c, Friday at
2 l-2C.
25 pieces fine nainsook embroideries,
worth up to Zoe, Friday at
SC.
Good apron ginghams Friday at
&C.
20 pieces embroidered white fannels,
value Csc, Friday at
47C.
Lot of manufacturers short lengths
unbleached canton flannel, Friday per
yard
3 SAC.
Lot of double width novelty dress
goods, value 1212c, Friday per yard
Lot Of ladies' changeabIe silk waists,
$500 and $3.50 value Friday at
$l.4S.
15c brass extension sash reds, fit any
size window, Friday at
lOC,
Genuine Turkish portieres and couch
covers, value $500, Friday at
SIPS.
Lot of 36x54 ingram rugs, value csc,
Friday at
Acc.
Rope Portieres that sold up to $500
only six left-Friday at
$3.50.
Lot of $1.25 Mating Rugs, choice
Friday
7SC.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
B. G. o. EXCURSION

To Columbus, O., Account German
Catholic Benevolent Society OF the
United States.
September IS, II and IS the B e. o.
will sell excursion tickets to Column
bus and return at rate Of $40, good
returning until September %, inclusive
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
EXCURSION TO COLUMBUS, OHIO,

Via B. & O., Account Union Veteran
Legion National Encampment.
September q and % the B. & o. will
sell excursion tickets to Columbus and
return at rate OF s295. good returning
until September q, with privilege of
an extension Of limit until October u.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17
FREE TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN.

We will make a present to each
school boy and girl who will call at our
store. Well not tell you what it is.
but will say it is something which will
interest you very much.
F. W. BANNER CO.
1910 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-09-17

Masons quart fruit jars, Friday per
dozen
32C.
Tin tomato cans, Friday per dozen
CSC.
Mason's half gallon fruit jars, Fri
day, per dozen
45c.
Mann's tin rim sleeves, Friday
Ladies leather Chatelaine bags in
red, green and black, Friday at
Csc,
Lot of gold plated knot stick pins
with colored stone centres, Friday at
SC.
1000 bleached Terry wash-cloths,
Friday each
Two bales Banesley crash, Friday
per yard
4 l-2C.
Large size all linen hemmed Huck
towels, Friday each
lie.
Lot of ladies' chintz and percale
Wrappers were $1.00 and SIPS, Friday
at
400.
Ladies' black Saline skirts with two
4-inch ruffies, value 75c, Friday at
4SC.
Lot Of childrens chintz dresses ruffle
over shoulder, sold up to SOC, Friday
choice at
2lC.
Lot of children's ribbed vests, with
lace trimmed necks, Friday at
Sc.
1000 yards best Pongee Draperies,
value 1212c, Friday at
8 lac,
% pieces figured DENNIS. suitable for
floor coverings and hangings, ralue
25c, Friday at
lie.
1000 felt window shades, mounted
on spring rollers. Friday at
IOc.
Coo Smyrna Mats, Friday at
SOC.
Best quality strictly all wool Carpets,
Friday at
AGO.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25

"Oh, he's not so far behindl Look at
the score" put in a man on the right.
Saunders carefully nursed the balls
up together nee more, scored off them
for awhile, and again he struck them
far apart. This he did three times. He
apparently seemed bent on showing how
completely he had the table under con-
troll. Suddenly a great cheer broke out,
and young Saunders rested as befor,
without taking his eyes from the cloth.
"What does that mean?" cried the
old man excitedly, with dry lips.
"Why, don't you see? He's tied the
score. I imagine this is an almost IN
precedented run. 1 believe he's got
Prognor on toast, if you ask me-"
Hammond came up with flushed face
and grasped the old man by the arm
with a vigor that made him vince.
"Did you ever see anything grander
than that?" he said, under cover of the
momentary applause. "I'm willing to
lose my $40, 600 now without a muir
muir. You see you are a mascot after
ALL"
The old man was too much excited to
speak. but he hoped the boy would take
no more chances. Again came the click
clack of the balls. The father was
pleased to see that Dick played now with
all the care and caution he had observed
at first. The silence became intense, al
most painful. Every man leaned for
ward and scarcely breathed.
All at once Prognor strobe down to
the billiard table and stretched his hand
across it. A cheer shook the ceiling.
The cup would remain on the black mar
BILE pedestal. Saunders had won. He
took the outstTetched hand of his defeat
ed opponent, and the building rang
again.
Banker Hammond pushed his way
through the congratulating crowd and
smote the winner cordially on the shout
der.
"That was a great run, Dick, my boy.
The old man was your mascot. Your
luck changed the moment he came in.
Your father had his eye on you all the
time"
"What!' cried Dick, with a jump.
"I'm very proud of you, my son."
said his father when at last he reached
him. sit takes skill and pluck and nerve
to win a contest like that. I'm off now.
l want to tell your mother about it."
"Wait a moment, father, and we'll
walk home together said Dick.
THE END.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25
His First Trial.

He had just returned from the
honeymoon trip and, all aglow with
happiness, had settled down to bust
ness.
There vas a knock at the door.
"Some FRIEND" he murmured,
"who has come to congratulate me.
Come inl" he shouted joyously.
A tall, dark stranger entered.
Good morning." he said. II
learned that you had just returned
from your bridal trip2"
"Just got back, replied the happy
fellow, rubbing his hands in glee
"What a 1 do for youa"
"Icalled," explained the tall man,
"to sell you a lot in the cemetery.
one of the best bargains you eve
heard of, a lot 20 by
1.-THE mischief!' cried the newly
married. what do I want with a
cemetery lot9 Get out of hereI"
"Oh, WE'LL" muttered the stran-
ger. backing to the door, "if you and
your family are going to live for
ever, or if you want the county to
bury you, it's all right. I've notn-
ing more to say. Good morning"
The door went ''slaml' and the
poor fellow sat down and dispatched
a long, loving note to his wife and
asked her if she were feeling quite
well, and then locked his door and
became thoroughly miserable.-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25

A family who have recently taken
into their employ a rosy checked Irish
maid of all work say that her plumbers
cause them amusement enough to COM
pensate for any trouble they may entail.
One day the man of the house stated
in Bridget's hearing that he intended
to have a woodhouse built III a pieco Of
ground which at that time inclosed a
we'll.
"And sure, sorr," sail the inquiring
Bridget, twill you be movin the we'll
to a more convenient spot whin the
woodhouse is builted?'
A smile crossed her employers face,
and instantly Bridget saw that she had
made a mistake of some sort.
cts mesilf that's a fool, I'm think
in, she said hastily, bound to retrieve
herself. "Av coorse whin the well was
moved livery drop of wather would run
e,. q" it "-Youth's Companion
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25
Let the Work Be Thorough.

Road improvement in this country
means road construction. We have to
begin at the beginning, put in a proper
foundation and lay down an enduring
surfacing, under the direction of a skill
ed road engineer. Anything short of
this gives us, after a little while, some
thing like an old, neglected turnpike
that is actually worse than a dirt road
in its natural condition. 1t is better to
concentrate resources in a small area,
giving each section of the state it's share
in it's due turn, and do thorough work
while we are about it.--St. Paul Globe.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25
How 1t Came to Pass.

"Old Shilark says he is the man
who started you Oh the road to for
tune"
1.-THE old villain tells the truth.
All 1 had when l was a young man
was a five acre farm, and he cheated
me out of that. Then l had to come
to town to get something to do and
got into business and got rich."- =
Indianapolis Journal.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25

my Oh, Richard Saunders. Is he in.
sidef''
The porter instantly threw open the
door.
Yes, sir, " he said. They're expect
ing you, sir. Kindly come this wav.
sir"
The old man followed, wondering at
the cordially of his reception. There
must be some mistake. Expecting him?
How could hat be? He was led into a
most sumptuous parlor where a cluster
of electric lamps in the ceiling threw a
soft radiance around the DON
"Be seated, sir. l shall tell Mr..
Hammond that you are here"
"But-stop a moment-I don't want
to see Mr.. Hammond. l have nothing
to do with Mr.. Hammond. I want to
see my son. Is it Mr.. Hammond the
banker?"
Eyes, sir. He told me to bring you
in here when you came and to let him
know at once."
The old man drew his hand across
his brow, and ere he could reply the
porter had disappeared. He sat down in
one of the exceedingly easy leather
chairs and gazed in bewilderment
around the loom. The fine pictures on
the walls related exclusively to sport
ing subjects. A trim yacht, with it's
tall, slim masts and towering cloud of
canvas at an apparently dangerous
angle, seemed sailing directly at the
spectator. Pugilists naked to the
xuaictc ho1l ftoin oI;noLol al. =.
acing attitudes. Race horses in states
of activity and at rest were inter-
spersed here and there. In the center of
the room stood a pedestal of black mar
BILE, and upon it rested a huge silver
vase incrusted with ~ornamentation.
The old man did not know that this
elaborate specimen of the silversmith'-
art was referred to as the cup" Some
n had hung a placard on it bearing
in crudely scrawled letters the words:
Fare thee well, and if forever
Still forever fare thee welli
While the old man was wondering
what all this meant the curtains sud-
denly parted and there entered an elder
ly gentleman somewhat %jauntily attired
i'll evening dress with a rose at his but
tonhole. Saunders instantly recognized
him as the banker, and he felt a resent
ment at what he considered his foppish
appearance, realizing almost at the
same moment the rustiress of his OWL
clothes, an everyday suit. not too ex-
pensive even when new.
"How are you, Mr.. S~aunders?' cried
the banker, cordially extending his
hand. II am very pleased indeed 70
meet you. We got your telegram, but
thought it best not to give it to Dick
l took the liberty Of opening it myself.
You see we can't be too careful about
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25

"Hc's been going from bdd to aUOrSe."
these little details. l told the porter to
look after you and let me know the
moment you ZANE. OF course you are
anxious about your boy"
Il am" said the old man firmly.
CHATS why I'm here"
"Certainly, certainly. So are we all,
and l presume I'm the most anxious
man of the lot. Now what you want to
kno~ "a how he is getting along?'
| want to know the truth"
unfortunately, the truth is
aht .Omy as it can be. He's been
gCil., Il bad to worse, and no man is
more sorry than l am"
DO you mean to tell me SOP"
Eyes. There is no use deluding our
selves. Frankly I have no hope for
him. There is not one chance in 10, 900
of his recovering his lost ground"
The old man caught his breath and
leaned on his cane for support. He real
lied now the hollowness of his previous
anger. He had never for a moment be-
lieved the boy was going to the bad.
Down underneath his crustiness were a
deep love for his son and a strong faith
in him. He had allowed his old habit
of domineering to get the better of him,
and now in searching after a phantom
he had suddenly come upon a CHASTITY
reality.
Look here" said the banker, MOTTO
ing his agitation, "have a drink of ou1
special Scotch with me. 1T is the best
there is to be had for money. We al
ways take off our hats when we speak
of tn special in this club. Then we'll
60 and see how things are moving"
AS he turned to order the liquor he
noticed for the first time the placard OIL
the cup.
NOW, who the dickens put that
there?' he cried angrily. "There is lie
use in giving up before you're thrashed. -
tore it up and threw it into the waste
basket.
"Does Richard drink" asked the ole
man huskily. remembering the eulogy
on the special.
"Bless you, no, nor smoke either; no,
nor gamble, which is more extraordi
nary. No, it's all right for old fellows
like you and ME to indulge in the spe
~cial-bless itl-hut a young man WHIT
needs to keep his nerves in order hal
to live like a monk. | imagine it's /;
love affair. OF course there's no us,
asking you. You would be the last ont
to know. When he came in tonight,
saw he was worried over something.
asked him what it was, but he declared
there was nothing wrong. Here's thu
liquor. You'll find that it reaches tn
spot"
The old man gulped down some o
the celebrated special; then he said:
at is true that you induced my sol
to join this club?"
Certainly. l heard what he could d,
from a man had confidence in, and
said to myself, We must have youn,
Saunders for q member.
"Then don't you think you are large
ly to blame?"
"Oh, if you like to put it that way
yes. Still, I'm the chief loser. l los
$40. 900 by him."
GOOD Godf" cried the stricken
father.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25

4 OUT JutNeT Hu0 ms eye OH you uG Uo
time"
stood calmly amid the storm, his eyes
fixed O. the green cloth. There were
shouts of, "You were not interrupted"
"That's for the umpires to decide"
"Play your game, S~aunders!'' "Don't be
bluffedl'' The old man stood up with
the rest, and his natural combativeness
urged him to take part in the fray and
call for fair play. The umpire rose and
demanded order. When the tumult had
subsidized, he sat down. Some of the
high fliers, however, cried: Decision!
Decision!"
"There is nothing to decide" said
the umpire severely. go on with your
play, Mr.. Saunders"
Then young Saunders did a thing
that took away the breath of his
friends. He deliberately struck the balls
with his cue ball and scattered them far
and wide. : simultaneous sigh seemed
to rise I'm the breasts of the True
Blues.
THAT is magnificent, but it is not
war; said the man beside old Saun-
ders. "He has no right to throw away
a single chance when he is SO far be-
hind"
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25
Well, what does he

on the warpath. Well, what does he
want to know?"
HE said it was a gambling club"
Fright for once"
"Oh, Dick, is it?"
Certainly it is. Most clubs are gam
bling clubs and drinking clubs. I don't
suppose the True Blues gamble more
than others, but I'll bet they don't gam
BILE any less.
"Oh, Dick, Dick, I'm sorry to hear
that. And Dick, my darling boy, do
you
do l gamble, mother? No, l don't.
/ know you'll believe me, though the
old man won't. But it's true, neverthe-
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25

81 suppose you study these prima
Sonnas and try to learn their whims."
"No; we find it cheaper to under
study Them"
And the manager of the grand opera
laughed a mirthless, r~ecitative laugh,
Truth.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1897-09-25
The objection,

81 don't believe Milliken is the sort
of man | would care to introduce to my
wife"
"Milliken? Why, he's one of the most
perfect gentlemen I ever knew!''
eyes; l don't are to have him held
trOit News.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-19

Queer stones Ia California Dite,,s.
which Emit ouits q brilliant n,...-


Queer stones la California Di,.h..
which Emit Quits brilliant nlaus
An Italian working IN irrigation
dilches on a ranch near stockton. Cal.
mas made what promises TO be a won
derful discovery. According 10 the
story he tells to the San Francisco Ex-
amlner he retired early one Monday
evening, forgetting to open a certain
gate In one OF the irrlgatlng bitches
About midnight he awoke. and lmme-
aiately getting out Of bed he donned
MS working clothes and proceeded 10
tae held. He found that the gate be-
ing closed. had backed the water up
IN such a volume that II had forced
out the restraining dam and oyerlowed
the Held. Upon going to the place
where the water had broken through
the embankment, he says he noticed a
peculiar CLEAN coming from the spot.
on closer examination he observed
that the water had bored a hole in
the ground about three feet deep and
twice az broad. and that In the bot
tom OF the hole. where the water still
remained TO the depth OF a foot OF
more. there were numerous objects
which emitted light. This was no bril-.
liant that the water appeared to be I
pool OF liquid IRE. The man decided
TO ascertain the cause aud plunged .hli
arm Into the water. He brought out
small pebble about the size OF hick
ory nut Il was white and smooth
and a. Il reposed in hia palm II emit
ted a light SUFFICIENT for him to tel
the time by his watch. The stone
are declared to be perfectly smootl
and as hard a. Clint. Some Of then
ere to be sent to the science depart
ment Of the state university with
view OF learning their true charac
ter.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-19

down 20 an elaborate dinner" or iris.
Ing from a table groanlng with an the
Injuries" The descriptions are prob.
ably accurate. as no man In the country
has gastronomlc art 20 a higher state
Of cultivation than he lie would starye
to death were he forced to live on the
diet which the ancient Lucullus con.
sldered the best on earth.
The colonel h a man who h original
In thought and act. but Il Ia not record.
ed that he ever did a mean or undlg.
nlhed thing Ills brains a. much a.
his entertaining habit. has made him
distinguished character. He has
come TO weigh nearly 300 pounds. This
has troubled him Tor some time. and
time and time again he has been down
with an ailment which came directly
from Il. Tie has been confined TO his
room, and he n now getting ready for
the last struggle with the disease. He
may recover Men OF 80 have stood
the trial he will face aud have recov.
cred. There Is probably no man In
private life over the country whose
sickness has aroused the same a,ten.
ton and sorrow. and whose recovery
win be q matter Of such wide con.
cern.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-19

The cowboys and other a...,..
plains riders lean iar over In iho.r .G.
DIES and pick up. as they po 5,.,,..
by, articles that they have 5-,r,.I 7.
'he gToand. So does the da,hlae ..
cycle rider % ne city. Not mi m,
ooulevards. perhaps whore he 'r,r.I.
would scarcely permit. bat ri, am.
quiet asphalt paved block. rhe,. ,e'
may see a skllliul and daring rIis. ~,
DIS cap upon the ground ana then 81.
may see him az he sweeps pssi a. NJ
n.. wheel bend over and pick h mn
without pauslng In his alsht. rhls be.
lore a small but appreclatlys audles,,
Of friends and nelghhors sitting m IN.
doorsleps and such passers.bg =. ~, IN
happen that way.