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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

The official celebration OF the Fourth
of July was a success from the point of
general participation. The business
houses. banks. city offices and stores in
general were closed and everyone had
an opportunity to show his patriot-
ism, The Sitting heat was very
handicap for much activity on the part
OF the older people, but even the heat
could not repress Young America, who
reYeled In the wealth OF pyrotechnIcal
novelties that the local markets AFFORD
ed.
The celebration began at midnight
Sunday and the end Is not reached this
morning, as desultory discharges of fire
crackers Indicate,
Many of the business houses and res
licences We're handsomely decorated. AS
nothing OF local demonstration was
on the boards, the exodus from the city
began at an early hour, and by noon the
streets presented deserted appear
ance. The motors OF the Wheeling &
Elm Grove railroad carried thousands
10 Wheeling Park and the street cars
and incline to Mozart park enjoyed a
Ike patronage.
Many people went across the river 20
Bellaire. where u high old celebration
was held. Others attended the ball
game at the Island Park, between the
+, Bachmans and Wheeling L0undry's
clubs. The placatorlal possibilities OF
the Ohio river and numerous tributary
streams we're also the magnet to attract
scores OF the sport-loving residents.
The lack OF people on the streets was
so noticeable as 10 be remarked by
many.
The day at the parks was devoted to
music and dancing for those who cared
to indulge In such violent exercise. Mel
ster's band furnished the music at Mo-
Fart park and the Opera House band
and orchestra RECALLED the visitors at
Wheeling park. In the evening hne
displays of fireworks were presented at
both resorts,
A picnic was given at the fair
grounds and received a good patron.
age a balloon ascension was one of
the features OF this gathering
The Carroll Clubs open house during
the day and evening met with n large
attendance from those who stayed In
the city. The club house was finely
decorated for the occasion and the in
stitution ably supported Its established
reputation for hospitality. Bowling,
billiards and other forms of amuse-
ment served to entertain the guests and
tempting refreshments were served,
The club house was very cool through
out the day.
The evenings display OF fireworks
was one of the finest witnessed in the
city. The air was filled with rockets,
Roman candles. and many fine set
pieces. The river front and Island pre-
scented sight to be remembered and
in the cool of the evening was n favor
Ste resort. The display at the residence
of Mr.. Anton Reymann, east of the
city. was witnessed from large area
of the city and was universally prais-
ed. The Central Garden Club illumi-
mated. and also made fine display.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

Special Dispatch to the Intclligencor.
HUNTINGTON, w Va, July 5,-Jos,
McCready, of Glenwood, was found dead
Saturday evening at the Huntington
hotel Coroner Burns has been con-
Quoting an inquest over the body. Sus-
plcions that there has been some foul
play are entertained. The stomach of
the dead man was sent to Cincinnati
this morning for analysis There have
been no arrests. but should the stomach
be found to contain any poison arrests
will probably follow.
The dead man was Sc years old and n
prominent merchant and postmaster
The Golden Eagles, Of which order he
was a member, came to the city to-day
to conduct the funeral.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
THE DAY AT BELLAIRE
Was Celebrated with Street Parade, H.
-cycie Races and Other Amusements--An
immense Crowd Present.

Was Celebrated with n Street Parade, Bl-
cycle Races and 9th er Am
immense Crowd Present.
Yesterdays celebration of the Fourth
was the largest ever given in Bellaire.
Several thousand strangers were in the
city. The weather was good-natured
and kept as cool as possible. The pa
rade In the morning was participated in
by the FIRE department and most of the
business firms Of the city.
a good sized delegation from Shady
side. with a band, was In line The
knights of Pythias band and Hackett's
band enllvened the occasion. The march
covered all over town, and considering
the excessive heat, the paraders stuck
well In line.
Ia the afternoon the bicycle races
took place. All the contests were spir-
tied and good time was made, consid-
ering the track and the heat. All the
iirSts are members OF the Rambler
club. The result Of the races:
One-half mile open-Jesse McCaus-
land, Wheeling, first; r. H. Mahlke,
Wheeling, second; Lanham, Bridgeport,
third; time, 1909.
Mile open-Jesse McCausland, first;
Wilbur Terrill. Wheeling, second; Lam
ham. third; time, 2:22,
Five mile handlcap-Tom Cox, Wheel
ing. first: Thomas Garden, Wheeling,
second: McNabh, Bellaire. third.
McCausland won the time prize.
Lewis Gilcher, president ~ council,
led the parade yesterday, with becom-
ing dignity.
A colored man from St Clnlrsville,
caught the greasy pig and won the
$1,000 life insurance policy.
There were no mlshaps, 0nd consid-
erlng the large crowd, everything went
on very smoothly The celebration
was the biggest success OF Its kind ever
given In Bellaire The heat induced
many to daily with the flowing bowl
bW there was not the least disorder.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
TERRIBLE TORRlDIIY.
Pittsburgh suffers From the Heat-Hot-
test July Day FOR Ten YeHrs-Two Per-
sons DIE aud a Number OF Prostrations

Pittsburgh suffers From the HeRt-IIot-
test July Day for Ten YearS-Two Per-
sons DIE aud Number OF ProstratiOns
Reported.
PITTSBURG, Pa, July 5,-The heat
here to-day reached higher point than
yesterday, and Is said by the govern
ment weather officials to have been the
hottest July day for ten years The
maximum, 90, was reached at p, m.
Three hours later when a rain storm
came up, drop of 80 degrees was re-
corded.
AS result of the extreme heat two
deaths and II prostrations are reported.
There was also death by lightning
this evening. The dead are: Michael
O'Laughlin, q years old, Frustrated by
heat, died within two hours after terri
BILE suffering. Mrs. Mary Doyle, q
years old, of North Braddock, pros
trated while shopping and died shortly
afterwards.
Daniel Matthews. q years old, killed
instantly by stroke OF lightning at
Homewood race track.
The following were Frustrated by the
heat: Lucinda Johns, OF Mcdonald. Pa.
Robert Moore. John Helm. OF ALLIE
gheny. Policeman Thomas Hatch, VIII
liam Mcfarland, James Mahan, age II
years: John Hurley. Martin McCloskey,
Claude Sharp, II years; Charles Crest,
~ years: David Larkin, VIM. Lewis, r.
Dorty, VIM Mcbride. A. *. sullivan.
Frank O'Rrlen, VIM. Born.
All of the prostrations with the eX-
ception of the first three were at Schen-
ley park. where an immense crowd had
gathered to witness the athletic sports.
Wild West show and other entertain
ments provided by the city.
Matthews, who was killed by light
ming, was the son OF Blake Matthews,
well known horseman, who has string
of horses at HomewOod race track In
training. During the heavy thunder
storm this evening the Matthews.
father and son, took the trotter MollIe
LightfoOt to the watering trough, and
while the animal was in the act of
drinking, flash of lightning
killed Instantly young Matthews and
the horse, and severely shocked the
elder Matthews.
Aside from the cases cited, no accl-
dents marred the day. which was very
generally celebrated as the Fourth by
all classes of people.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
lIoats Lhal the rIeh pofLIon q I'D aeld 6

dictate that the rich portion sIt the field Is
yet TO be developed.
In ileld work Wood leads all Of the
lower southwest counties. Ritehle and
Peasants are also very active, While
Monroe activity Is confined almost e1-
cluslvely to the development OF the Ben
wood pool and few experimental wells
drilling in different parts OF the county,
The Former development, In Greene
county, Is still In embryotic state save
for the two producing wells, II Will be
some time before there Will be any new
wells due In that pool, but their incoming
Will be watched with great interest. The
ability OF the Former well 10 place 1000
barrels a day 10 It's credit after II IL
almost four months old and has been
agitated for few minutes, very nat
urally leads 10 the conclusion that the
Former pool must have greater dimen-
sions than the two producing wells
Greene county Is Just now favored d.
eallty for the festive wildcatter The
Former well has been the incentive for
others to try their luck
The lower southwest fields are exert.
ing the same influence over the local
fields as Mcdonald and Slstersvllle ex-
erted over the middle and upper fields
when they were In the ascendency.
In the Elk Fork development Nichols
& Co. have drilled In their No. 8, W, &
j. Wood, In the Elk Fork pool, located
500 feet west OF their No. 1, and will have
a light producer, not good for more than
twenty-five barrels day,
l.. A. Brenneman has drilled his No
2, Roberts, to the north OF the oil deyel-
opments, through the sand and gave Il
a shot last Saturday. It VIII make 100
barrel producer.
Interest Is now centered on the well on
the b. futile farm, stlll further to the
north OF developments.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

spirit, though to the regret Of our gov.
eminent without consenting to the mod.
ifications desired ~
There have been some circumstances
exchanged: for instance, the British
have protested against what they 70.
gard as the abuse OF the right Of search
on the part of our patrol vessels and
on our part the British have been told
that their refusal to'permlt the sealing
up Of firearms carried by sealen
amounts to an evasion of the spirit Of
the Paris award. But In all this there
has been no exhibition Of lll-feellng or
anything like ''jlngoism" on our part.
and while the recent success OF Mr. Fns.
ter In serving the adhesion of Russia TO
the extension OF the regulations over the
entire North Pacific ocean beyond the
fortleth degree has strengthened our po-
sltion In the British negotiations, II
cannot be said that there has been any
change in the line OF policy that was laid
down by Secretary olney in the last ad-
mlnistTAtlOn,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
FLINT GLASS WORKERS
aFsst tn twentieth Annua, Convention.
Matters TO DO Considered.

Matters to DO Considered.
PITTSBURGH, July 5,-The twentl-
eth annual convention OF the American
Flint Glass Workers Union began here
at ten o'clock this morning with about
$50 delegates, representing local unions
in dozen states and Canada, in attend
ance.
To-day's session was short and an adj
journment until tomorrow was taken
after temporary organization had been
effected, In order that the delegates
could participate in the Independence
day celebration In Pittsburgh,
The actual business of the convention
will begin tomorrow morning when
thirteen branches OF the glass trade will
be represented
William J. Smith, of Plttsburg, the ma
tlonal president since 1884 will preside.
Among the matters Of Importance to
come up before them Is the annual Sc
lection Of officers, reports OF the griev-
ance committees, the question Of the
abolition Of the annual convention, the
manufacturers demands for Il ten per
cent. advance In the chimney moves, the
continuation OF the unlimited move sys-
tenn In the present branch, and other
technical matters A picnic, boat ride
and banquet are features Of amusement
which have been planned
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

NEW CASTLE, Pa, July "a six
teen.ycar-old boy named Jones, occu-
pies a cell in the city prison this even
Ing, and he VIII be lucky II there Is not
n charge OF murder against him by
morning Some older boys or goung
men, got Jones half drunk, who then
proceeded to nmusc himself by throw
Ing bricks az bicycle riders and pedos-
TRANS lie succeeded In hitting Nick
Coppilett, Frank Dcrlcknlos and John
Ostrlcka II required eighteen stitches
to dress Coppllctts head; DorIcltolns'
nose was broken and Ogtrlckn lies at
the hospital with broken skull and his
life In IN danger
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

SAN FRANCISCO, July 5--After
spending night and day in Jail, W.
Russell Ward, the married man who
clipped from Los Angeles with the wife
Of millionaire John Bradbury, was re-
leased on bail. II Is asserted that lmmc-
diatcly after obtaining his freedom he
Joined Mrs, Bradbury at the home OF
Mrs. Norman Brough, better known as
Helen Daro, newspaper writer The
friends of Mrs, Bradbury have been
using every effort to effect reconcllla-
tlnn with her husband, who took hls de-
parture ostensbly for Europe. and who
showed disposition to forgive his erring
spouse on condition that she no longer
receive the attentions Of Ward,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

LONDON, July 5,-The statements of
the Washington correspondent of the
Daily Chronicle to the effect that cOrre-
spondence is about to be submitted to
Congress regarding Behring Sea mat
tiers which win cause resentment in
Great Britain, charging bad faith in the
carrying out Of the terms of the award,
etc, are discreiited here in diplomatic
ctrOlne
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
M'MEOHEN.
Breezy News Items Gathered In the Bust
Marshall County Town,

'"'sA'N
Mr. George Criswell and Miss LIbhle
Patterson were quietly married Sunday
evening, by the Rev Spencer King
John Campbell an cmploye of the
Baltimore n Ohio shops. was overcome
with the heat yesterday.
sIlas Beai5 and family, OF Wheeling
Island, are visiting his brother In law,
Mr.. A. g. ShrIver
Homer West, Of ST. Clnlrsville ohio,
Is here on n visit to his brother, Simon,
the druggist,
]. c. Graham has returned, after "A
pleasant visit with his mother at Graf
ton.
Miss Nellie Campbell, who has been
sick several days, Is improving,
g. f. Alum Of alnnnlngton, IS here
on visit TO his parents,
W. Il. Reoce was In BelaIrc yestor.
day, on business
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
Refuses to Commute Drown's Sentence.
Special Dispatch to tho Inteligencer.


CHARLESTON, July 5.-Gov. AtkIn-
son decided not to commute to life i'm
prisonment the sentence of death i'm
posed upon Jerry Brown, the negro con.
victed of criminal assault In the Grim
inal court OF Fayette county.
The governor heard the evidence the
state had against Brown, and from the
testimony presented to him decided
that the sentence was n just one.
Brown plead guilty and then alleged
that he was led into confessIng by rep
resentations made TO him by his attor-
ney, but this turned out to be false.
The governor has not as yet decided
whether he will extend the time OF
Browns respite so as to make the day
of execution the same as the day Albert
Volres will be hanged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

CINCINNATI, o., July 1.-The names
of those who died from excessive heat
to-day, are:
W. a. Baker, Mary Fleming Kate
sextro, an infant, Laura Burdsnle. an
infant, Harry Brown, an infant. John
HempflIng, Richard Fleming, Mary
Barnum. George ]. Hoehing, Joseph
Fischer. Mrs, Elizabeth Burke, Joseph
Fischer.
This makes twelve fatalities today,
IN to 10 o'clock tonight. Joseph
Fischer was president of the Eagle
Brewery, of Ironton, Ohio. He died
tonight suddenly at the Palace hotel.
There were thlrty-fve other prostra-
tons The weather bureau reports the
mercury al o'clock at 10, and % at
noon, which was the maximum.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
spends a Quiet "Four,h" al His Mothers
IIoms-Ths Aged Lady Msets with Sc
Yrre AeeIdent.

spends Quls. "Eourlh" At Hls Mothers
IIoms-Ths Aged Lady Alsets with Sc
we're Accident
CANTON, o., July 5.-President Nc
Klnley arose at an early hour this
morning, The thermometer has been in
the ninetles all morning. 1t did not get
much below ninety during the night
The President undertook to take a
stroll through the yard before the sun
was high in the heavens. He found his
aged mother up and sitting on the front
porch. After short talk with her, he
went into his room to take morning
shave. He had no more than fairly be-
gun than Mother Mckinley met with a
serious accident, for one Of her age, In
walking on the porch a piece of straw
carpetng had slipped as she took a
step and she fell 10 the floor, striking
her forehead over the eyes on a door
step,
Although lightweight years old, she
was not so stunned but that she was
able to rise In few moments and walk
To u stand, where she washed away che
blood that flowed from the wound, but
made light OF the occurrence TO Miss
Helen Mckinley, who happened in. The
Presidents sister. however, instantly
notified him that his mother was hurt
and finding deep cash In her head he
did not wait to summon a messenger,
but started In haste 10 secure doctor
Mother Mckinley continued to make
light OF the injury and insisted little
court plaster would fix 1t, Her courage
was admirable when the doctor found
the cut so deep as to require sewing up.
This she would have done without TAX
ing an anesthetic.
At noon she did not seem to be suf-
fering seriously from the shock and
was resting easily,
The string of callers at the house did
not begin until some time after this ac-
cldent, the news OF which did not reach
the citizens for some hours.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
no ARRANGE ron woMAN,s DAY.
Nesting OF all the ladies Interested viii
he Held Tonight.

he Hclh Tonight.
This evening At 1880 o'clock. at the Y.
NJ c. A., the woman's Benevolent
Union will hold a meeting to further the
arrangements for next Thursday, when
the hand that rocks the cradle will be
the hand that gathers fare.
All tho ladies who are to act ms chap
eroncs and conductors are requested TO
he present this evening. Tho ladies
named for these duties who cannot pts
tend the meeting, are requested to sec
either Of the following ladies. who are
on the various committees:
Mesdames w II. Butler, a. w. Kelly
l.. ]. Bayhn, w. A. Wilson. W. ]. w.
c0wden. and Miss Mary Vance.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

WARREN ivcrtlt low water mark.
Weather clear and warm,
on CtTN-Rlycr 0 Inches and sta
tlunnry Weather cloudy AMI warm
PARK lGRSlUHG-Tho Ohio river III
3 feet 0 Inches and falling Weather
cloudy and mercury 50, Passed down
The u X, bedford, Valley llellc. pansod
I'M Tho ArEnnl The Little kanawhn IL
falling Locals resumed traiIlc this
morning
pl1"rABuRd--lilvor 40 feet aud fail.
Ing at tho dam, Raining,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

BAsToN, Pa, July 5-Henry schoror,
aged 50 years, a wcll-to-do retired farm
or, was arrested to-day after he had at
tackled his housekecper Mrs. Dodendorf,
with an axe. The woman is not expect
cd to live, schorer IL believed to be In
sane, His brother committed suicide
several years ago. Shrleks were heard
In Schorer's house this morning and
when Constable Billhclmer arrived he
saw Schorcr hitting the woman. lie
was captured but broke away and Jump
ed from a second story window before
being recaptured.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

KINGSTON, jamnlca, via Galveston.
Texas. july 5-T'wclyo cubona landed
at Mo Nuoyo lo.ley after q terrible
pu9mgo In an open boat Among them
were four wounded men, The officials
have seized olghty letters Addressed to
botgOnn living In tho United Btatc8,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

ST IoNQuA1c Quebec, July 5--Thc
Catholic church here was struck by
lightning this morning There was
large congregation present at the time
ana panic cnsucd one pprRon was
Killed ana several badly injured In the
rush FOR the doors, The altar wa8 over.
turned and the priest thrown TO the
ground, The church Ia badly wrecked
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

NoNQuf1', MnsS., July 5-llenry II.
Stone. VI Chicago, was Killed here this
morning, by the explosion " a bomb.
lie was formerly vice president VI the
Chicago n lurllngton railroad, nnd rr.
Gently president II the Chicago rolo.
phone Company
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06
FINISHING TOUCH
To the Celebration OF the Glorious
Put on Yesterday.
OFFICIAL OBSERVANCE OF DAY.

the city was Almost Deserted, and
Throng, orPsopls Invaded the Parks
and POlnts Down the Rlvsr-LOtS or
Fireworks aud Decorations. bat No
General csisbratiOn-old Time DOlnE.
AsBslIAirsAttraelodAn Immsnss Crowd.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-07-06

TORONTO, Ont, July 5,-McLean 6
ockley, one Of the largest bicycle firms
In Canada, have decided to close out
their business, the reason given being
that breaks In the prices Of high grade
United States wheels will prevent their
firm from continuing manufacturing
at a profit It ls said that several other
Canadian firms viii follow their exam
nia
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-02
THE ROANOKE TIMES. TUESDAY, MARCH . 1897
COMING And GOING

Capt. Henri DAWN. of Columbia, Va
the well known and popular contractor,
WIS in the city Yesterday shaking hands
with his many friends
j. V. .Jamison, formerly of this city,
hut now in business in Luray, Va, was
in the city yesterday Thc-smiles ard
hearty handshakes that greeted him
wherever he went showed that his old
time popularity had not diminished in
the slightest degree.
c. w. C. Woolwinc will go to Knoxville
this morning.
Miss Ida Johnson, of j. II. Helms mil.
linery establishment, lett Sunday night
for Baltimore to buy their spring milli-
merry.
j. Barbee. formerly of the Christian.
Barbee Drug Company, of this city, but
now living in Alabama, was in Roanoke
Sunday.
Jake Frank, OF wytheville, passed
through this city Yesterday ell route to
Baltimore.
j. b. Boyer, of Tazcwcll, was in the
city yesterday.
II. Z. Applcwhtc, representing cocoa
cola, the popular soda fountain drink,
was in the city Yesterday.
Amherst Morgan Travers, representing
the Commercial Union Fire INSURANCE
Company, of London, England, was in
the city yesterday.
w. ID. Hildreth, travelling representa-
tive of the Cincinnati Post. arrived in
Roanoke yesterday ana will remain sew
eral days in the interest of his paper.
Mrs. ]. o. Johns, of Farmvilc, is on !,
visit to her son, Jas. Johns, of this city.
Lee Winfrec, of Elliston, Va, was in
the city yesterday visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs w. A. Griffith, OF Ninth avenue,
is right ill with pneumonia
The Smith Sisters were registered ut
the Ponce tie Leon.
s. O. Sale, of Marion, came in last
night and will spend some time in the
city.
j. Is. Kcnncrly left last night on IL bus,
mess trip to Iynchburg
a. l.. Coburn left last night to attend
the inauguration at Washington.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-03-02
NEW DRESS GOODS.

Fashionable Dress Goods galore, Up-to.
date stnf is being displayed at our ccun.
ters in great. variety. At pc, the new
checked suitings, 3G-inch, the correct
thing
.At..5ac. Ladies' Broadcloth for spring
wear, in the pretty new mixtures, 81
incl.
Al , .2c the new Lace plaids and
checked. 80 inch At 1jc, Ladies
Cloth, AL fine wool, in the new idea mix
lures. 3S inch.
At 81 PC, the new Checked suitings
for separate skirts and NorioI, jackets,
IS inches.
At Soc, the new Checked suitings for
separate skirts, IL inches.
\, ~ 2c, the New idea Mixed Suit
ing. ca lc.. bicycle siiiting, the great fla
vori;e. So inches.
At SOC. the new things ia salt and
Pcpp,r' Invisible Checks and SILK and
Wool M.Stlirc-. ., inches
AZ &c the new salt and Pepper Nov
elites IN silk and wool. IS inches.
At 25c, Black ana White Shcpehrd
I'laids, &c inches.
At 3ec, Black and White Shepherd
Plaids - inches