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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21

CHICAGO, May 2O.-Wheat made an
other advance to-day. after a beginning
which was rather unpromising LOT suGh
result. IL was q case or large American
age reports. and the latter proved the
stronger. July wheat closing al 9sQAc
advance.
corn was held TO the extent of about sc,
while oats closed a quarter cent hlSher'
Provisions advanced 212H I2c-
Wheat got a weak start and Went SLOW
as well for half an hour or so. Al the
end of that time il began 20 give signs
of regeneration and by IL o clock its open
ing weakness had given place TO ROBUST
strength and its slow movement TO a IlVeiy
quick step. July wheat. which yesterday
closed at 111lsc. opened with sellers at
from 7O7SG7O%c. and before II turned up
ward il first sold down 10 .Ol2N use. be
fore II o'clock its price was d.4c. Allep
the eXertion attending its rapid rise II
sank back a little for rest.
Cash quotations were as IoHoWS'
Wheat. No. , spring, 724073Ac; No. 3
spring. 6S073c; No. red. 30. sdE4c.
Corn. No. 2, 2f2q2fsc; No. yellow
= Oats. No 2 1si4c: No. white, 22a23c;
No, 3 white. -0lea22}2c.
Rye, No. ,, S4l2c. os-o,-
Barley. No. 2, nominal; NO ., -SQ54c.
FlaNseed. No. !. 16q,l2c.
Prime timothy seed. y SYt2 -.
Mess pork. per barrel, s. ,.
Lard per 100 lbs. 50 so
Short ribs. sides Qoose). 81 4Oa4 20.
Dry sailed shoulders (bOXeO, 545Ac.
Short clear sides boxed, i'sd5c.-
Whisky. distillers' finished goods per
gallon. 81 70.
Sugars. unchanged.
Receip,s-Flour. 5000 barrels; wheat,
5000 bushels; corn. 10000 bushels; oats;
22l 600 bushels; rye, none; barley, l"VVo
Shipments-Flour, 10000 barrels: wheat,
Il COO bushels; corn, 462 100 bushels; oats
as .000 bushels; rye 21C00 bushels; barley,
1900 bushels.
on the Produce Exchange to-day me
butter market was easy; creameries, 100
l3iac: dairies IQl2c.
Cheese. weak al SdN2c.
Eggs. firm; firm; fresh, &c.
NEW YORK. May @.-Flour receipts,
1S43 barrels; exports, 5,152 barrels; mar.
ket quiet as a result of the firm views OF
Wheat. receipts, 5000 bushels! exports,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21
DEPART.

Nos. 1. 4. and 6, daily between Cleye-
land and Uhrichsville. Other trains daly
pa Passsengers between Wheeling, Martins
rarry- Rellalre and Bridgeport, take Elec-
trio Railway. Nj: "; 1870 -,.iff,i5 n
n p. WOOD. T. p. a, Wheeling. W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21
WEST VIRGINIANS
Who Are Visiting the Capital.-Seua-
tor Faulkner'S Fight for Postmas-
ter Poe--A Partisan Outrage At
tempted.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Washington, d. c., May 2O.-FN-Sen-
atOr Johnson n. Camden was here to-
day looking better than he has IN years,
Oh his way from Parkersbug TO Balti-
more and New York. He said he was
taking little interest in politics, AS
for business. il was very dull
James II. McGinnis. of Raleigh coun-
~. better known as "Fud, had pleas
ant chat about old times with Presi-
dent Mckinley when he called at the
White House with the delegation on
TuSday The President AMI 'Fud' got
acquainted when Major Mckinley was
soldering in West Virginia during the
war
Senator Faulkner went 10 Hampton,
Va. yesterday. for q BRET visit. The
Senator now has afiidayits from about
all the parties concerned showing that
the charge on which stephen Pee was
removed from the p0stmastersnip at
Grafton, w Va. that Of engaging in
prize fight, was without any other
foundation than that Mr. Poe engaged
in a burlesQue set-to with he gloves
with a friend. the occasion being the
first on which Mr.. Poe ever put box
ing gloves on. The whole affair was
joke, and was so understood by all
concerned Armed with these affiday-
lis Senator Faulkner believes be can
convince the Senate p5sJoGice crmmit-
tee that the Postmaster Generals ac-
ton in removing Mr.. Poe on the
ground alleged was al unjust rehec-
ton on the latJer's character and that
therefore Mr.. Holt, who was nominated
to succeed him. should not be confirm
ed. The Senator believes the real rea
son for Mr.. Poe's removal was his
Democracy and the desire Of the Re
publicaus 70 get control Of the Grafton
postofIice. The Senator will have no
objection if the administration admits
frankly that it removed Mr.. Pee be-
cause he is a Democrat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21


t-Hurg. Ky. May 90. NJ.
N 90. have made a location on
geek. branch OF Tug river, IN
r-y. three miles northeast Of
county field. which has been
much attention by oil men OF
.. he twenty-seyeu wells drilled
Jess Floyd field, twenty-five are
from 20 90 100 barrels a day
mling the field on the edge
pool are several fire gas wells.
must Doe sent down go feet
.. -.. paw. called the Beaver, or
reached. and must go 10 the
1900 feet TO get the Berea.
ua-s would have been mucn
had pipe line been avail
uo pipe line touches The field,
viii be ut least three months be-
is completed, which will be
he Standard OH Company from
t0 connect with their line at
.rc. W. Va. The Floyd cOun-
NOT over thirty miles south
fa Narriboue pool. in Cabell
st. Va. and several wells have
down between the Two pools.
-.a urOd-cers have been COM
.-v twenty miles cue east OF
rrG pool, 40 PiSev.le' Pike
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21

Corvallis. W. Va, May 20.-The
... o. Woodward wel on the Rowland
which was drilled i'm Tuesday even
doing better than first reported.
.. who came tn from there yes
estimate that il is good for %
n hour These gentlemen now
..r good producing wells There
~. Ion Douglass continues TO produce
9. ..e rate of nearly 200 barrels a day.
latest addition ON the Rowland has
aged them greatly, and they have
wells g1ilg down in the same
.rlocl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAIL

WHEELING AND PITTsBURG DlNl-
SION.
For Pittsburg Washington, Baltimore;
PHILADELPHIA and New York, DO a. III. anu
For Pittsburg. 40 a. m. daily.
Pittsburg express, lilo p. m, except sun
day.
From New York. Philadelphia, Balu-
more Washington and PIttsburg, lV'09 d.
m and II 80 p. m, daily. 60.
Pittsburg mail, l2:l5 p m, except @uii-
day, and ESQ p m, daily
TRANS-OHIO DIVISION.
For Columbus. Chicago ana the Nes''
7.35 a. m and 1928 p. m, daily.
Columbus. Cincinnati and ST. LOUIS, lV'f
a. m. ana 11:40 p. m. daily.
ST. ClairsVille accommodation, 40 a. IT,
and 3:2j p. m. except Sunday;
Sandusky mail, 1910 a. m. daily
Cambridge accommodation, 400 a. III
except Sunday
ARRIVE.
From Chicago, Ills a. m. and 1850 a. m,
daily. Co.,.
From ST. Louis, Cincinnati and Column
bus 5:O5 a. m and 5:0j p. m. daily.
ST. ClairsVille accommodation u.oJ a. M
and 1870 p. m, except Sunday.
Sandusky mail. 0:6 p. m. 1ally.
Cambridge accommodation, 1880 p. M,
D. y. MARTIN,
Manager Of Passenger TRAFFIC:
]. T. LANE. Z. p. Agt., Wheeling W. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21


Nav, 2a-The No.
-r.,.,, nj Cowuanv. on
.-. 9...'' J [s.., 20 r5,mnls-ed
...- ~ ,...'ss o0od > we'll
--. ...- " - - ,c1tnra ON
,..u of The C.-agon Oil
r,rtirr's farm.
I-... .--orr--e5 is showing
--, COW INN sand.
--..-- has hoan started by
--.. r---0,7v on Arthur
..~, I'm Fine old Cooper
f~..r. af The Henderson
-..--r If the condition of
r..r~ Cempany's VEN
he qsae-raiued. It is
that a great deal of
el and a considerable
- how much is not
--r-..- ...- .-e- IS beiug kept very
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21

.. ... L-.-.-...t
re. W. Va. May 2o,-Yes-
rrcon word was telephoned
that ybe Prlcke,t well had
.-sa huy-three feet in the
.-tv as q dry hole. Several con-
reports were abroad and al
he effect that ir was un1ouot-
hole. and those who are
r.vcad ic became rather shaky
lg-sc as 20 their luck, but TO-
ago was brought TO the city
well was in and making about
aa hour, showing TO what
some people will so TO 20 annoy
This makes the work now go
ahead Icok a little better and
-rer confidence. Work Bros.
hex due out there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-05-21

u.sv.ue. W. Va. May 2o.-The
Marshall oil CompaEy's well. about
ahead of developments in the
ford section of The Richie coun-
O. f-.I i- which several Parkers0urg-
,s re interested, reached the top OF
Dr.. SALT sand Wednesday afternoon
a.a heavy low Of gas was encounter
e.. which Lscessita.ed the closing down
o e weI until the boiler could be
r... This was done and prepare
f.s Nara made 20 drill the well in TO-
F. Is expected hat the we'll viii
good producer. as il is on direct
Nl the Rutherford development.
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Eastman Bros. & Bancroft.
Mon and Arms for Cuba.

Key West, Fla, March 25.-The city Is
full Of rumors of a flibustering expedi-
ton. The City of Key West came in last
night and reported seeing large steam
tug anchored near Bahia Fonda, twenty
miles from here At noon yesterday a
large steamer passed through the harbor.
getting out through the northwest chan
mel. 1t Is reported that sue came to
locats the United States revenue cutters
and get them to pursue her and thus
throw them off the scent.
The steam tug George W. Childs took
on large quantity of coal last night be-
tween eight and nine and left the hsrbor
to the northwest. 1t is stated the coal
was intended for f1libusterinx steamer
that did not come into the harbor. The
cutter Winnona left this morning for
Bahia Fonda. 1t Is stated men and arms
are on the Keys north of here already for
shipment.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-27
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The Republicans of Nebraska who last
year voted for Bryan met in Lincoln
Thursday and effected q state organiza-
ton.
A big gale in Puget sound Thursday
damaged property and injured several
persons. Wires were blown down and
in Portland the street car service was
suspended.
William R. Campbell, young Bath
Republican, Is the successful applicant
for the position of deputy inspector of
customs at Loweltown.
Abbot H. Stuart of Norway, go years
old, died Friday morning. He was a
prominent farmer and maTketrnan. He
leaves a widow, two daughters and a son.
The Chicago board Of trade will, on
the first of next month, begin an inves-
tigation Of alleged extensive railroad
rate-cuting on grain going east from
that city.
The Paris Figaro says that the govern
menU has decided to ask the Chamber of
Deputies to vote credit amounting
to 300, oOo 900 francs (s160oo for the
purpose of constructing 40 large warships
and IT'S torpedo boats, the whole to be
completed within eight years.
A dispatch from Havana says that the
Cuban budget for the ensuing fiscal year
places the ordinary expenses at $3.50, 900,
and the extra expenses at $50, 900, 900. 1t
is. estimated that the revenue will amount
to $50, 000 900, but it will probably not
exceed SIS, O00000.
r. g. Dunn's weekly review of trade
says: failures for the week 291, in the
United States against 295 last year
Edmund Charles Yon. the celebrated
French painter is dend. He was born
in Paris on March 81, 1841.
Amos Riggs,shot and killed young Body
young Body run off with one of Riggs
daughters. Riggs is said to have shot
the men from ambush.
Before the National Geographic society
at Washington last night, Hon. John W.
Foster, ex-seoretary of state, delivered a
lecture on the Hawaiian Islands in which
he said that it was in his opinion the
plain duty of the United States to annex
them to its territory.
In executive session yesterday the
Sonata discussed the Chiffon amendment
to the arbitration treaty and the oraani-
cation OF the Senate committees. No con-
clu sion WINS reached upon either matter.
Labor leaders in Kansas are greatly
| excited over ruling by Attorney Gen.
real Doyle that the antitrust law just
passed by the legislature is applicable
to labor organizations.
State factory inspector Campbell of
Pennsylvania says 100000 more people
were employed in Pennsylvania now
than six months ago.
Dr.Alva H. Dody health Office at New
York port has discovered an anti-toxine
for the aubonic plague.
DIR. George Wellington Bryant of the
Baltimore street cleaning department has
been removed b. the mayor for defraud-
ing the city. Bryant has confessed.
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Mr.. Bromwell's amendment wa re-

Mr.. Bromwell's amendment wa re-
jected.
At 5. 10 the committee rose.on motion
OF Mr.. Dingley and the house adjourned.
IN THE SENATE.
In the absence OF the Vice Pres ident
the Senate was presided over today by
Mr.. Frye OF Maine president pro tern.
1t was agreed that when the Senate
adjourned to day it be until Monday.
MIR. Gallinger, Republican of New
Hampshire, referring to his state ment
last Wednesday rs to applicants for places
In the government printing offices beirg
required to hop OH one foot distance of
II. feet, said that that statement had been
challenged in some quarters by penny-a-
liners in the press and by one gentlemen
connected with the civil service commits
s1on- He held In his hand printed form
of circular issued by the civil service
coin mission giving points DISCRIMINATION
OF applicants for trades occupations in
the government service ana stating tho
hopping test as one OF the requirements
1t also required the applicant to state
whether he had any disease during the
past five years. whether any brother or
sister had died within that time, and
II so from what disease, and to give his
exact weight and hsight.
Mr.. Gallinger asserted that Gen. Shsri-
dan would never have had an opportuni-
ty to become great military leader II
the civil service commission had chance
at him. He could not even have got ii
place in the government printing office.
After further remarks IN the same vein,
the circular was referred to the com NIT
tee on civil service and retrenchment.
Mr.. Gray, Democrat of Delaware, Off
cred resolution, printing as document
fora the use Of the Senate tho recent
decision of the supreme court in the
Trans NJ issouri Freight association case
andsof Justice Whites dissenting opinion.
The resolution was agreed to.
resolution was offered by Mr.. Lodge
and agreed to calling for copies of all
papers and correspondence, diplomatic or
otherwise onitile in the state Department
relating to the arrest and imprisonment
in Cuba OF two American sailors Rich
ellen and Bolton.
A large numbe Of bills were intro
duced, among them, one by Mr.. Quay,
Republican.of Pennsylvania, by request
to suppress pauperism, one by MIR. Gull
lom, Republican of Illinoia, to promote
general transportation.
AT 1890 the Senate went into executive
session. on the al bitration treaty At
4 p. m. the Senate adjourned till Mon
day
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LII seems that tie fire in the cellar had
IN solna manner worked its way into tho
space between the plastering and brick
w1fk IN the rear of the wall of the house
end spread rapidly to the top of the
dwelling. There being no fire stops in
| dry rs bone the blaze rapidly spread
from cellar to attic. Strange as it may
seem there was little or no fire at fist in
| the air space on the second floor but on
| t he fioor above and in the attic the blaze
WAS burning fercely when the depart
IL emit got to work.
| In order to get at the fire it was neoces-
sary to pull down large part of the coll
/ 1ngS in many rooms, tear away plaster
ing and in one or two cases to cut holes
in the floors. A great deal of water had
to be used and this completely delngeu
the house SO that the furniture, carpets,
draperies, the paper ON the walls anu
nearly all of the ceilings were badly
damaged. 1t was nearly an hour before
the ire was entirely stamped ont. When
the bremen were fighting the blaze on
one floor md soaking 1t out, fiamea would
be discovered in another spot and neces-
sarlly the house suffered great damage.
| Mr.. Llttls's house is one OF those roomy
Old, fashioned dwellings built on generous
measurements. 1t is one of those houses
that tiremen dread to be called to owing
to the large air spaces in ths partitions
which extend from cellar to attic. A
spark from n fire in the basement may
fly to the attic. there find Judgement and
start another blaze. Architects did not
| REQ gnlza the necessity Of fire stops in the
walls and partitions in the OLD days and
| 1T was the lack OF these fire stops that
caused SO much trouble last night.
| When the fire was finally extinguished
and the last spark had been soaked ont
of existence Mr.. Little's house looked az
| If 1T has pass through flood, Cyclone,
! an earthquake and q fire all at once It
| utterly impossible to give at this time
any adequate estimate on the loss al
though.probn $4,000 will nearly Gov
| er 1t.
| fire with plenty IF officers almost as soon
as he fire department. reached the spot
an this careful official with his men
remained until the last spark had been
extinguiShed and the house, with a
watch inside. locked up for the night.
Deputy Sterling's services were very val
liable as he and his Officials held the
crowd in check and prevented all I'M
authorized persons from entering the
ouse where much valuable bric-a- brac
was lying about.
Mr.. Little and his family removed
what few movable valuables they could
to the house of Mr. Albion Little, where
they also were sheltered for the night.
The loss to The Stuart. and to Mrs.
Warehouse will be wholly from water
and smoke and from smoke in the other
house. Miss Sargent of The Stuart, is
well insured with Anderson, Adams &
Co.
The fire, it was thought caught from
the furnace. The engines placed in the
locality drew a great street mob, that
watched the proceedings with interest
IT, ,ofI - L.
delay in getting the department at work
was caused by the present system Of tele-
phoning to the central fire station and
then having to repeat the orders.
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Congregational church will officiate.

Congregational church will officiate.
The N. S. sewing circle enjoyed de-
lightful afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Frod Verrill. Oak street. Thursday.
S. D. Warren Council, o. U. ?. M,
will work the first and second degrees
this evening.
MIR. John Graves's family of Spring
street, will leave in few days for North
Adams, Mass, where Mr.. Graves has
secured a situation with the Johnson
Manufacturing company. Mr.. Graves
and wife will he much missed, especially
in lodge circles.
MIR. and Mrs G. Harold Woodman OF
hoston are visiting Mr. Woodman' e
parents Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Woodman
OF Church street.
At the regular meeting of Star of
Liberty council No. 4, ID. of L., Thurs
day evening the following councils were
entertained; Friendship council, No. !
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-27
MISCELLANEOUS.
Puritana,in the;Spring.

The universal custom of taking spring
remedy is founded on natural instinct |
implanted in US for our own good.
The heat-producing foods of winter
leave the system clogged. Confinement,
in warm rooms, with lack of outdoor ex-
ercise, makes all the organs weak and
torpid. Those who neglect to use a
yemedy OF fail TO get the right one are
inviting serious troubles. Most chronic
diseases start in the spring The end OF
winter finds thousands with such symp'
toms as these: i A general unfsness for
work with either head or hands. A worn
out, tired-ous feeling that canno, be over
come. sThere is sleeplessness, or restless
sleep. Numbness of hands or feet A
sense Of pressure in the head, with feel
ing Of gloom or dependency. There may
he 1uttering or palpitation of the heart.
Frequently pain in the heart or under
1.-The left shoulder. There may be PUSHES
lof blood to the head, or throbbiDg in the
Iears at times.e
Kidney and liver troubles may As
looked for if your digestion ha>>fot bseh
perfect. There is fulness>of pain u the
fright side, or pain upaer the risM Shout
der. I Dis,as,e tsf food, wisE~aassea in
the morning. Compilation is Motched
or sallow Tongues coa,eaLa5 mouth
foul. fhere is dull. slsssS feeling, with
di,hclina,ions,o breathe deeply. If the
Kidneys are in danger .hss<ND be pain,
GeAkness,,or soreness1n smah Of back.
Md psxhaps occasional shs,ppains. Urine
isAeanA, high colorsa, and on standing
IbecoHesAe'nnay,o Or deposits red sedi-
|ment. Ibere are aps to be frequent
headaches. Sores and skin eruptions
frequently come.
y All these various symptoms are common
10 spring, and show that the vital organs
need renovating and prompt repair
EBriSh.'s disease. jaundice, rheumatism
and heart troubles start from such con-
ditions as these. ;. No two persons viii
have the same set of symptoms, but any
of those enumerated are important. This
,organs must be strengthened and repaired
Repair can only come through active
digestion, and Puritana is the remedy tt
rely on. 1T will vitalize the entire bod.
and give you spring of buoyant, vigorou
health. Clear complexion, sharp appe
tite, and the power to do things. is III
sure reward Of taking Puritana.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-27

Taken under medical direction, il, con
nection with the right medicine, they
will help effect cure. No women whc
suffers at all from so-called female weak
mess" should attempt athletics of any
sort. She should first put herself into
possess on of strong and hearty health by
taking DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
After she is thoroughly well, exercise ant
diversion will help to keep her well. Tn,
cure should come first. DR.. Pierce's Fa
vorite Prescription is designed and rec
commended for only the one thing. L
acts directly upon one set of organs. Nc
matter what is the matter with them, i
will cure it. It will not cure anythins
else. 1t is wholesome tonic, an invig
Grating nervine, or nerve-food as well al
a healing medicine, and thousands o.
perfectly we'll women have found that By
taking it regularly during the period o.
pregnancy, the danger and pain of par
turition were much 1essened, and il
t-any cases, almost entirely obviased.
In every American household, there should b.
a copy of DR.. Pierces great work, Common
Sense Medical Adviser, y 1908 pages, illustrated
One copy free to any address on receipt of 81 one
cent stamps to pay for mailing only. World,
Dispensa1y Medical Association, Buffalo N. Y.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-27

of Liberty Priscilla A den council of No,
of Biddeford, and Martha Washington
council, No. 2 of Portland. The first de-
gree was con ferred on three candidates,
after which fine entertainment was
given, followed by banquet.
At the Baptist church tomorrow the
pastor, Rev Joel b. Slocum will preach
in the morning at 1890 o'clock subject
"The True Kindred of Christ" and at Z
p. M, subject, 1.-The Maker OF Pleiades
and Orion.
At Warren church the pastor will
preach tomorrow on the Saviour's parable
teaching. Sunday school following the
morning service. In the evening there
will be union song service, with ad :.
dre7s, at the westbrook Congregational
church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-27
WESTBROOK.

Naomi Circle will meet in Odd Fellows
hall next Monday evening. 1t will be
entertained by Mrs. G. l.. Andrews,
Mrs. Elijah Durrell and Mrs. Edgar A.
Durrell. Supper will be served at 6 p. IN.
Mrs. Maggie Mcclure died March rs,
aged sixty years and nine months. The
funeral will be held at her late residence,
Scotch Hill, Sunday afternoon, at 2
o'clock. Rev. Silas NJ, Ada1ss Of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-03-27
Perhans TIL.

Perhaps tn.
"New Woman will
be a stronger wo,
man than the old
one. Certain1 y,
fresh air and the
right exercise will
do much for her.
Fresh air is a great
restorative, exercise
a great nerve tonic
II a woman be in
condition to take it.
A healthy woman
can avoid disease,
She can avoid the
seemingly aim o 81
inevitable '.weak.
ness " of her sex if
she pu r su e S the
proper b ygie n i {
m e tn DDS. The
same methods will
: not cure her if she