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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03
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The last issue OF the West Virginia
Bar, the organ Of the State Bar Assocla-
ton, contains verbatim report of the
recent meeting of the ASSOCIATION at
Morgantown. where there was a discuss
sion OF Congressman Dayt0n's bill for
the division OF this state into two federal
judicial districts. It win be remember
ed that the association endorsed the
purpose Of the bill and appointed COM
mittee to urge 1t before the judiciary
committees of Congress.
The stenographlc report OF the discuss
sion is interesting, as many facts bear
Ing on the necessity of the proposed de-
cision We're brought out. In presenting
his bill Mr.. Dayton made statement
based on the attorney generals reports
that shows remarkable condition of
affairs in this state. It appears that the
state OF West Virginia had pending, as
shown by the last report Issued on July
!, OF this year, 956 criminal prosecutions
In the United States court in 1896, more
than any other state in the Union, save
Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, and
within a very few of the number that
those states have save the state of Geor-
gla, Georgia has 1895, Alabama has
99S, Mississippi has 9S7. West Virginia
1856, District OF Columbia $50, Texas 742
Indian Territory 672. Tennessee 4Ol,
North Carolina SOG. Illinois SlO New
York 227, and from that down to nine.
Mr.. Dayton also called attention TO the
fact that Delaware. Kentucky, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hamp-
shire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, South
Carolina and South Dakota, ten in all,
have as few districts as West Virginia,
In 1896 the criminal cases pending In all
ten of these states combined amounted to
455, while those In West Virginia then
amounted to 956, more than double the
former number, showing that a single
court in West Virginia has double as
much work as ten other courts combined,
Some Of those states having near the
same number of cases as West Virginia
have as many as three and four districts,
This does not indicate that crime is
any more rampant in West Virginia than
in other states. AS explained by Hon.
George C. Sturglss. eX-Unlted States dis
trlct attorney, who took part In the dis
cusslon of Mr.. Daytons bill, the srtua-
ton of West Virginia is peculiar. In the
new region Of country in the southeast
ern part of the state along the border,
were many rude and lawless people at
the outset of the new development. They
were brought in by operators, They had
their homes on the other side OF the line
people who were here temporarily from
North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky.
Mr.. Sturgiss added that during his term
more than 75 per cent of the cases arising
from violations of the internal revenue
laws arose in three counties in that Sec
ton of the state.
This condition is improving, and the
fact that the fee system, which tempted
deputies TO work up cases. has been abol-
ished may further tend to a lessenlng Of
the number OF arrests on such charges.
Be that as It may, II 10 certain that
With the growth of the state In popula-
ton and development a division into two
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03
A shininr Example.

and now lust word to the Children
The visiting clergyman said.
I'm sure you love parents and teach
"of cOursc!" nodded each little head.
That's right! And you study your les
sons
And knccl every evening 10 pray.
And when you wake up In the morning,
You think III be good all to-day
"Well done! Only one question further
Although might ask you Il host:
or all the most shining examples,
What man do you look up TO most?'
For nearly n minute the silence
Hung deep as a twilight In June.
Then rose wee maid, and said shyly,
II dess it's the man In the moon"
james BuclShan in The American Agrl-
culturlst.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03
TIE INTELLIGENCER.
WHEELING, DECMMREn ., Iso1.


"A good sign of the times Is the appear
ance of the advertising coluraas OF the
Wheeling rapers this season, The mer-
chants seem to anticipate good Christ
mas trade this year, and are already
making known to the public what they
have to offer,
Those who advertise most literally
Will do the best business That goes
without saying, because it is demon
strated fact in The history of trade,
Times are better in Wheeling than they
were last year and the year before. La
Dor Is more generally employed and
the mills and factories are all az work,
This brings more money to the city, and
the chances are that those who have in
theipaSt two or three years been COM
PEELED to deny themselves and families
the Christmas cheer that in good times
slaey were wont to indulge in will find
themselves in better condition.
The charlstmas season Is rapidly ap-
preaching, and the merchants will find
ths columns of the Intelllgencer the best
medium in the city for bringing the ad-
vantages they offer to the attention of
the public.
Tho man who does not advertise, and
and advertise literally, will be beaten
IN the race by his competitor who does.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

The i'ntelllgencer having INDUCED in a
reference to the Chiffon shortage in a
CONNER on National Democratic Com
mitseeman McGraw's charge of lncom-
potency against the present state admin
istration, the Charleston Gazette. gen
orally prierstood to be Mr.. McGraw's
organ, elideavors to make point
against thu administration in the follow
Ing language;
To begin with, let The 1ntelligencer, as
the chief organ Of the state admlnistrl-
tlon, tell US why the state administra-
tlon concealed the Chiffon shortage, For
more than half year the Republican
officials at hhe state capitol concealed
from the people of the state, who had a
right TO know, that u shortage existed in
the accounts of the eN-secr5tary. The
shortage was exposed by Democrats. 1t
was first given publicity in a Democratic
newspaper.
Well, ITO begin with, the adminlstra-
tion did not conceal" the shortage. 1t
was matter Of general knowledge, but
under the law MIR. Chiffon had until the
first of August In which to make his re-
port to the state, and until that was done
there was no way TO arrive at the facts,
nor could 1t be known that the shortage
would not be settled at that time. Chill
ton was longer than that ascertaining
his own shortage and It was more than
two months later when he made his re-
port In the meantime. the matter was
known and the administration was sup
pressing no information that any one Is
aware Of
The state board Of public works ORDER
cd the treasurer to make an investIga-
tion, which he did to the best of his abll-
~ from the records in his possession.
His Official report has been published by
the Intelllgcncer and other Republican
newspapers, but only a few Democratic
papers nave done more than refer to 1t,
The matter has been placed in the hands
Of the attorney general, who will not
neglect his duty in the matter
Whatever legal action is taken must be
in accordance with the law. II legal ac-
ton becomes necessary chllton's bond
covers but a small part Of the shortage,
and is regarded as worthless.
Charges of embeszlcmont cannot bo
brought against Chiffon, for the onense
50 not. legally cmbczSlcmcnt. A breach
OF trust perhaps, would describe ",
Chiffon admits his ehortagc and his ra-
sponalbllily. The understanding Is that.
In the event Of settlement not being
made within reasonable time as has
already beer given out suit viii be
brought Tho status Of the ease Is IN no
why diseredHable to the PFesaHt state
administration, though 4, is dIscrrdt-
able to itB predecessor There has been
no "supprcason," no "coluslon."
Finally. and no end With" II n true
that the matter was given publicity by
Democratic paper That paper was the
Gazette Itself, which modtFlly rcfraIEH
from recalling this part Of the fact hut
why are not the Gascttc aud other vlrlu-
Gus Democratic organs donounoIng the
SHORTAGE N late Democratic Office
holder lpscnd Of rodoctlng on a Rcpub-
llcnn administration which " proceed.
ing IN o perfectly legal manner and with
view 10 ctvlng to the elalc the money
that Ia due it2
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

Chicago Inter Ocean: Carrie Chap
man Gait tells good story about some
silver spoons. One time Mrs. Smith mar
ried Mr. Smith. Mrs. Smith then dis
covered. so Mrs. Gait says, that she did
not know what to do with Mr.. Smith.
During the course OF dozen years OF
happiness Mrs. Smith saved SIS. 1t does
moi appear whether the money came
out of the arocer's bill or the milIlncr's
account. At any rate, Mrs, Smith In
vested In twelve silver spoons. at 81 80
apiece. In the course OF tlmo Smith
died. At n sale Of the property the auc-
tIoneer said: Nov, Mrs. Smith, II
there IL anything YOU would especially
like to keep we'll bid 1t in" well" said
Mrs, Smith. I'D like to Keep those sill
yer spoons. ! paid for EN-, and I'd like
to keep en-" The spoons were put up
and Mrs. Smith bid them in at 81 10
apiece. Not 80 very long after a Wild
over came along made love 10 tho
Widow Smith and married her. He, too
died. The sale came off and the Eor-
rowing widow bid In tho spoons at 81 30
apiece. a third time the original Mrs.
Smith chad offers to act married" This
time. however, she did not look with
favor upon the proposition, ~ want you
10 understand" she answered. tearful-
", that I've bid IN those silver spoons
three times already, and I'm not going
TO buy them again"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

Commencing next Saturday night,
aud continuing every Saturday night
thereafter Midland Route tourist cars
en- route to Colorado. Utah and Califor-
MIA will leave the Chicago Union Pas
senger Station OF the Chicago. MIlwau.
kee & st. Paul Railway at 10 o'clock,
running over the Chicago and Omaha
Short Line 10 omaha, thence via Lin
coin. Neb.. Colorado Springs and Lead
Vile, Colo. Salt Lake City and Ogden,
Utah. Reno Nevada, and Sacramento,
Cal, arriving at San Francisco at SAj
u. m, Wednesday.
As will be noticed, this route IL Mid
land through Northern illinois, Iowa.
Nebraska Kansas, Colorado, (hrough
the heart Of the Reckless, Utah, Neva-
ia and California, affordlng q perfect
panoramic view OF prairie, mountain
and coast scenery,
These popular every Saturday Call
fornla excursions for both first and Sec
ond) class passengers mot foreign en-.
lgrants are personally conducted" by
Intelligent, competent aud courteous
"courler8" who VIII attend 10 the wants
Of all passengers on route This Ia nm
entirely now feature Of tourist car sor-
vice ana viii be greatly appreciated by
families or parties Of friends travelling
toaethcr. or by tadies travottnr alone
Particular attention II paid to the caro-
Vt children who usually get weary on
long journey,
Remember that the Midland Route
Tourist Cara ore sleeping cars ANA orc
supplied with all the accessories mecca.
uary to make Che journey comfortable
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

faxed forecasts Of which appear in the
yellow Journals. the public is'forced to
the conclusion that President Mckinley
has made the mistake OF his life in not
consulting the Register before writing
the document.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

Sunday, December d, ihc Baltimore &
Ohio viii cell excursion tickets at very
low round trip fRtos, from Grafton and
Intermediate Blntlona to Wheeling.
fo1rtnE Grafton nc Ga, m. arriving ut
Wheeling ~ iOlO u, no, liournlng, loivc
WhocllnV Ut iil6 y M Tickets good TO.
turning only ON date " sale, For fur.
thor Information, ave small bills
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03
.Milligan, Wilkin & Co.
Fine Music Cabinets SO to $ss.
PASSING pLEAsANlRIEa

Malapropos,-"H often" said Miss
Miami Brown, "hit do happen dat el
thoughtless remark'll splle de plaisurC
OBJ er occasion!"
"Yassendeed," replied Mfr. Erastus
Plnkley zone oh de gues'es at ouah
own table stopped pap right in de mid
die o. de kyahVln' ter ak I'm whah we
got de turkey. "-Washingto Star.
Strlck It Rlch.-'I see Plmley's wife
has a new sealslIin coat"
Yes, he's had streak OF luck"
"How was that?"
"Got his thumb smashed the day az
ter he took out an accident policy for
$50 week. cleveland Leader.
The Young Agltator.-He had been
reclining across his fathers knee In an
attitude somewhat lacking in elegance.
When he was released he wiped the
moisture from his eyes and sat himself
carefully down on the softest sofa pill
low,
to your method OF handling this af-
fair"
His father looked up in surprise.
"And why so, sonny?"
"Because," replied the youthful
statesman, at smacks too much Of pa
ternalIsm. "-Cleyelan Plain Dealer.
Mr.. Asbury Peppers,-"At eve" said
the poetic boarder, who will inhict his
compositions on the rest of the victims
OF homelessness, sat eve the COWS came
lowing home"
Are you sure" asked Asbury Pep
pers, that they were not hylng home?
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Gains in Substitute Actor-Now the
Voice from the Audlence-That's
good; 1t has been pretty thin so far
London Tlt-Blts.
obviating the Trouble, shoes
you sold me last week squeak 80 that
they keep me awake nights" said the
customer, entering the shoe store.
"My dear sir" replied the shoe deal
err reassuringly, "you shouldn't sleep in
them. "--Yonkers Statesman.
Little Puzzles.-"Its the little things
that puzzle one, Mr.. Soak"
THAT'S so. Now, last night, for In
stance, ] had no trouble in finding the
house lived in. but blame me II could
find the keyhole. "-Harlem Life.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

The ponlonec Of Banker spaldmg for
tho cmbrsalcm1nt " tho funds Of the
University Of lllln0a, may bt one year
or flflctn In the discretion Of the board
Of prlson commissioners Il Ia whnl Ia
known an an "lndclcrmlnalo' sontnoo,
no such man nE sPaIaiHg The mere dIs-
grace Of being convicted i greater hu.
initiation than lhc question Of rho num-
Der Of years ho viii ecWo nj hard labor.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03
PIANOS. ETC,
Piano Nalue......

Is tucked away on the inside.
out OF sight Piano economy consists in
getting the real value without paying a
fancy price, 1t can be done-it you are
thinking OF buying plano We want you
to drop in and let us show you why and
how.
We have a line Of instruments, such as
the stultz & Bauer and the capen, which
fulfill every conceivable musical require
ment, but which are priced away below
what you have expected to pay.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

1.-THE INTELLIGENcER, embracing its
several editions is entered in the POST
office at Wheeling, W. Va, as second-class
matter
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

Gains in Standardization the
plot thickens.
good; 1t has been pretty thin so far
London Tlt-Blts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03
Trustees Sale Of.
Island Real Estate
on SATURDAY, DEC. IS, 1897
AT THE COURT HOUSE.

No. s5 South Front street, frame dwell.
ing. rooms, bath room, etc.
Eleven Ql) lots. Nos. 70. 10. II, Is, j, II
is, 10, 20, 81 and 20, OF Marshall's additioi
on Wheeling Island, $40 feet by 50 feet b
depth. between South Huron and soBth
Wabash streets, and adjoining the Bls.
Ball Park on the east.
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MRS. HART'S
School For Young .
Ladies and Children,
1916 AND 1918 MARKET STREET, witIlNs. WV
Seventh Annual Session BcgansS
On Monday, September 10, 1897

This school offers a complete and thor
ough education in Practical English
Mathematics. English Classics. Latla
Modern Languages and Elocution.
Boys received In the Primary and Inter.
mediate Departments. For Circulars or
interview, apply TO
MRS. N. STEVENS HART, Principal,
WHEELING, ". VA.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

little Puzzles.-"Its the little things
that puzzle one, Mr.. Soak.
THAT'S so. Now, last night, for in
stance, ] had no trouble in finding the
house lived In. but blame me u l could
find the keyhole. "-Harlem Lie.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-03

TELEPHONE NUMBERS
EDITORIAL Rooms Counting Room. ,.,.,,s22
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-16
DAUGHTERS OF THE KING.
Convention to He Held at Church al
the Epiphany.

CONVENTION TO be Held ut Church OF
the Epiphany.
A meeting Of the local council, Daughters
Of the King, was called by the president,
Mrs. Davenport, recently. to complete ar
raGgements for the convention to be held
in this city November 10th. 11th and 18th.
at the Epiphany Church Rev. Dr. Ran
dolph McKfm, rector. This annual con-
vention. like that Of the Brotherhood of
st. Andrew. is an international one. and
has for its object the promotion of spiritual
life. number of bishops and clersymcn
win be present and make addresses.
The following program has been ar
ranged:
"Wednesday. November 10. at 10 a. M,
church OF the Epiphany-Opening service;
lftany, holy communion xfor alp.
Rt. Rev. Henry Yates Satterlee, d. D.,
bishop Of Washington. d. c.. will preside
ana deliver the charge, and RI. Rev. VIM.
Paret. ID. D., LII. n, bishop of Maryland
will make an address.
Luncheon will lie served at 12:4a o. m.
Quiet hours: 2:15 p. m, LIST address; 3 p.
M, End address. p. M, Bird address; ) D.
M. prayer and benediction.
Thursday, November lI-9 a. m. the HOLY
communion; 10 a. M, morning prayer; o::pJ
4. m, organization; prayer by the men,
beers; address 10y the president; committees
appointed' address of welcome; report of
committee on credentials: roll call: re-
ports OF council; sectional reports; five
minute speeches by volunteers.
Luncheon at l2:45 p. m. D. M. stated
speakers: Topic, The Individual Daughter
OF the King and Her Relation to the
church; the order; the world.
"A public meeting will be held at D. m.
Al the Church of the Epiphany. The RI
h h;eh Leight9a Coleman. d. D.. LII. D.,
plshop OF Delaware, will preside Adj
dresses: Tine Kingdoms Army; The King
ooms Method; The Kingdoms Work.
FRIDAY November 12-9 a. M, holy COM
HIun-on, ~ a. IN, morning prayer; lo::,o a.
m.' conterence-topic. Bible Classes; How
10 Build Up and Maintain Bible Class:
how to Lead a Bible Class; How Can a
bioie Grass be Made the Stepping Stone to
me Nhufch ll3o a. m, conference on de-
taiis OF work. closing with a question box.
Luncheon at 12:45 p. m; 100 .. m. bust
ness and election of council members. 2 n.
m. addresses; chapter meetings; local as
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EXCURSIONS,

The oyster roast to be given at Clifton
Beach tomorrow. under the management
Of Capt. E. s. Randall, promises to be one
of the most enjoyable OF the series of trips
that have taken place to Clifton Beach
during the past two months. The fast
steamer saml. J. Pentz will leave her
wharf. foot OF 7th street, at 10 am, and
five hours will be given at the View for
fishing, which is very fine. The oyters will
be served on the arrival of the steamer at
the Beach, and every one who attends will
be furnished all the oysters he can eat
This will be the last Of the series of roasts,
and those who wish to spend a pleasant
day should not fail to attend. On the re-
turn trip the Peatz will leave her wharf
In time to reach home by 7:3O pm. Tick
cts for the round trip, including the oys-
ters, will be but so cents children half
price. Ladies are invited to attend.
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ELECTRICITY IN TILE FAMILY

ELECTRICITY IN THE FAMILY.
Electricity is so readily utilized, whenever
1T is available. that ii is becoming servant
in the affairs of daily life in SO many diff
ferent ways and SO insidiously that many
people are scarcely aware of its practical
uses in their own affairs.
1t is in its application to the operation of
TIE family sewing machine that the familiar
use OF electricity Is Eade practical in the
home The cost in the family of operating
a sewing machine by foot power is not
measured by dollars. but by the expendi-
tUre OF the vitality for which It calls. and
whatever Of this cost can be saved is as de-
sirable. in fact, more important than a
money saving. For this purpose the
DIEHL ELECTRIC BALANCE-WHEE
MOTOR is unique in being the only one
than can be applied directly to the driv-
ing shaft of the machine, taking the place
of the balance wheel.
1t is as easily handled as the ordinary
incandescent lamp and its consumption of
the electric current is the same. costing
about 1 cent per hour. This motor can be
seen in practical operation every day at
THE SINGER MANUFACTURING COM
PANY'S shop. No GIG 9th st. NV, where
all sewing machine users are cordially in
v:ted to call and examine il.
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Epwor,h League Mas. Meeting

The new Trinity NJ E. Church was OPEN
ed last night to the District Epworth
League, the occasion being the fall mass
meeting OF the league Miss Amy L. May,
the vice president for literary work, pre-
sided The program consisted of song
sSr.iee. led by Mr. Wa j. Palmer; devo-
uoral exercises. conducted by Rev L. d.
1iunticy. DID pastor of Trinity an anthem
b. the choir. an address by Rev. j. Fred
Husse. pastor of Wesley Church, and a
solo by Mrs. ID. Olin Leech.
Mr. Dewhirst, the president of the league.
gave notice OF the annual convention, to be
held in Hamline Church, November ~. "a
AMI y. and Miss May spoke of the advan-
tages 10 be gained by systematic reading,
AND strongly recomme nded the adoption OF
the Epworth League reading course
After benediction by Rev. Dr. Wilson the
presiding elder, the audience adjourned to
the assembly room for an informal recep-
ton and social.
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Iowa Association.

The Iowa Republican Association held its
usual monthly session at Maccabees' Hall
last evening. There was not a large at
tendance owing to the fact that special no
tice had not been sent members, as has
heretofore been the custom.
The association meets the second Thurs
day ir each month at Maccabees Hall at
S o'clock. 1t is proposed to make these
meetings purely social. The intention is
to have them serve a rallying point for
all 1owans in the city who desire to keep
up the Iowa associations and to become
acquainted with each other Probably on
future occasions, very short literary and
musical program will be given. followed by
a social hour ana dancing.
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THOMAS BOWLING & CO.. AUCTIONEEI;S.
No. cl2 T. ST. NV
TRCSTEEE' SALE OF A VALUABLE AND COM
M0DlOuS LIVERY STABLE PROPERTY,

TRUsTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE AND COM
MODIOUS LIVERY STABLE PROPERTY
BEING PREMISES no. 4ls-4aO sTH ST. NV
BY virtue Of n certain deed OF trust, dated An
gust 20. 1894, and duly recorded I'm Liber 1884
folio $40 ct of the land of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and at the request of the par
ties secured thereby, We will sell at public auc,
tfon, In front OF the premises on THURSDAY
DC T0BER TWENTY-EiGIiTH, 1887. at HALF
PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM. all that certain piece
or parcel OF land and premises situate in The st,
of Washington District of Columbia, aid known
and distinguished and eing orcnnl lot lG saua n
40j. fronting 81 90 feet Sth street ny a sleprl
Of 100 feet together with the impro, ements there
on.
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purchase noney
in cash. and the balance In three equal install.
ments, at one. two and three years with interest
on deferred payments from day OF sale at the rate
Of per cent per nnnum, payable sem-anuualy,
and secured by deed Of trust the property sold
or all cash. at the option Of the purchaser. de.
post Of 500 will he required time Of eale. All
conveysncing and recording at purchasers cost.
II terms of sale not complied with within ten
days from the date thereof the trustees reserve
the right to resell the properly. after nrc days
and cost of the defnulting purchaser
RICHARD W. TYLER Trustee,
ROBERT G. RUTHERFORD. Trust .e,
oei6d&ds 1901 81. NV, Washington, ID. C.
For Other Auctloas Sce>Paee ~.