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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

The assessed valuation Of property IN
Wheeling is larger than in many cities
of greater population, but~Hle taxation
on the $1,000 valuation, according TO
Mr. Forgey's figures, is less than all OF
the seventy-one cities from which re-
norris were received, with the exception
of six. Another interesting matter re-
vealed by the table, which VIII De
found valuable to the committee ana 10
Council. is the fact that many or the
cities have not only succeeded since
1890 in floating four per cent bonds,
bur have disposed of them at prem
ium.
In the matter Of municipal ownership
of public improvements-water WORKS
gas plants, market houses, etc
Wheeling compares favorably with any
of the seventy-one cities, and makes
2 much better showing than two-thlrds
Of them.
Clerk c. II. Watkins then presented
his report. which was published in full
in Yesterday mornings Register. The
Clerks statement did not include the
Main street bridge debt, about which
no information can be secured. This
matter precipitated short discussion,
which was followed by a general talk
on matters relating to the city's fnan-
ces.
The committee finally decided to
recommend to Council the issuing OF
bonds to the amount of $55O,OOO, bear
ing interest at four per cent. A mo-
ton to recommend 81 per cent was
voted down. The loans which VIII not
be included in the amount mentioned,
will aggregate s1s2, ZOO, as follows:
Bridge loan, first series, $4,000. AZ
per cent interest; bridge loan, second
series. SIS, 500, 6 per cent interest; com
promise loan, $4,000. 3 per cent. The
matter Of fixing time for the bonds
to mature was left over for considera-
ton at meeting to be held next Mon
day evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
TO THE sEAsHoRE.
Another Big Party Ltfs Over the Pan
Handle Yesterday


Another Big Party Ltfs Over the Pan
Handle Yesterday.
Another big excursion left over the
Pennsylvania lines yesterday afternoon
for Atlantic City and other seaside re-
sorts. Four sleepers were filled, in
Guiding one which was reserved for
passengers from Parkersburg and in
termediate stations. One hundred and
sixty-five persons took advantage OF
the cheap rates and excellent accom-
modations.
Among them were: R. S. Irwin,
Clark Hamilton, NJ. Colvig and wife
and family, DR.. E. C. Myers and wife,
Mrs. Reilly, Prof John M. Birch, Rob
ert Simpson, H. F. Behrens and wife,
Mrs. Ewing and daughter, S. NJ. Har-
per. E. B. Carney, w. T. Shaffer, w.
Wilson, Miss Emma Forbes, Miss Jen-
ME Bailie. w. w. Simpson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker, DR.. H. H. Harrison, j.
Blum. Mrs. L. V. Blond, Mrs. Hicks,
Mrs. Reich, II. Cohn and family. Hon.
John A. Howard, ]. Blake and family,
r. Rogers, John Zerwig and wife. Hen
~ Robb, P. KronhaIt, ]. c. Brody and
daughter, Mrs. A. c. McMechen and
Miss Mary McMechen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
THE GUNBOAT, TRIP.
The Party WIN Leave This City at q. mo
on the goth.

The Party VIII Leave This City ut a. M,
on the Goth.
The special cars which will carry the
Wheeling committee delegated to pre-
sent the silver, glass and china service
to the gunboat Wheeling at Mare ISL
and. Cal. on September I'd, Will leave
washington at o'clock in the even
ing of August 18th, over the B. & Y.
railroad, reaching this city the next
morning, and leaving there at a. m. !.
General Eastern Passenger Agent
Nutting, of the lines over which the
special cars will travel, has been IN
Washington arranging the details Oh
the trip with Capt. DoyeEer, who mas
now about gotten the arrangements
perfected. One of the two special cars
may be hotel car, though this has not
been finally decided. For the benent
of the members of the party who VIII
go from Wheeling it should be stated
that some heavy clothing should be
taken along, as the nights in San Fran
cisco are nearly always cool, and lgnt
overcoats are in order all the year
around.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

Mr.. Henry Jones, President OF the
Water Board, appeared last night be-
fore the special Council committee ap-
pointed to consider the feasibility OF
refunding the city debt. Mr.. Jones re-
garded the time as opportune for press
ing upon the Council and the public
generally, the necessity for new res
ervoir. He made general statement
of the situation to the committee, and
at their suggestion will present his rec
concentrations in written form.
Mr.. Jones statement shows an alarm
ing condition Of affairs. He asserted
that there is no need of the city which
approaches in importance the necessity
for a new reservoir. The matter has
been under consideration for more
than two years by the Water Board,
and they have already found an avail
able site which presents many naturai
advantages. The new reservoir would
cost in the neighborhood OF SlS0,OO0,
and 5000 of this sum would be furn-
lSQeU ny lut DOdlu ". bAO NAAAN 49,
work would be completed.
According to Mr. Jones statement,
the capacity of the present reservoir is
100000 gallons, while the daily con-
sumption in Wheeling is 100000 gal
Ions. 1t is therefore necessary for the
Bumps to work continually, and any
breaks in the machinery would endan-
ger a water famine. The pumps work
all the time. The reservoir is full In
the morning, but night finds six feet OF
the water gone.
Mr.. Jones related an incident which
the public did not discover. There was
a break in the supply main about three
weeks ago, and while it was being re-
paired the reservoir was steadily
drained until the water was below
seven feet, which is the danger line.
The water was not shut off from con-
sumers, however, and it had dropped
down to Az feet before the break was
repaired. If any accident should neces-
state the stoppage of the pumps early
in the morning there would not be any
water in the reservoir at one o'clock
in the afternoon. There is a pump at
the old STATEN, but il has a capacity
of but 100000 gallons. and it would
require eight hours to start it properly.
Mr.. Jones advocated a new reservoir,
to have a capacity of from ten to fif-
teen days supply of water, say from
100 100000 to 150,000,000 gallons. This
would also enable the Board TO furnish
clear water all the time. The reservoir
would be divided, and the water would
settle for a week before being turned
into the city mains. This would also
insure the community against water
famine, with its attendant danger Of a
disastrous fire because of inability to
fight the flames. Many cities would
give a million dollars for such facilities
for a reservoir as are offered to Wheel
ing. The Board can pay the debt
which will be incurred, out of its reve-
nues. 1t will be cut of debt in 1903
and could pay the entire amount neces-
sary for a new reservoir-principal and
within five years thereafter.
1t was also stated in the committee
that the danger in the present situation
is responsible for the heavy premiums
which Wheeling property owners are
required to pay to insurance compan-
les.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
s1-cINcINNATI AND RETURN-s1.

The Ohio River Railroad will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Cincinnati Saturday,
August 14th, at the very low rate Of
81. co for the round trip, instead Of $500,
as advertised. Special train of coaches
and Parlor Cars viii leave Wheeling
1880 a. m. Berwood 7:42 a. M. Mounds
vile 1855 a. m. Eastern time, and will
run through to Cincinnati without
change Of cars; this train will not stop
az anv station south of Moundsville
and will make fast tine. arriving at
Cincinnati at 500 p. m. Returning
tickets will be good for SIX DAYS
Thursday. August 18th, special train
viii leave Union Station, Cincinnati. at
1910 D. m. Eastern time. and runs
through to Wheeling, arriving at Wheel
ing Friday morning about 900 o'clock.
Ticket6ofice will be open this evening.
Call ekrly for Parlor Car space.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
CAMP GROUND NOTES.


The Wheeling District Campmeeting
was formally opened at Moundsville
last evening and very fair attend
ance was present. Rev. Spencer King
preached the opening sermon and it
was very interesting all through. AT
ter the sermon memorial services were
conducted, which were In charge OF
the Presiding Elder, A. Moore, and the
audience remained until they were
over with. To-day Rev. ID. w. Ruble
breaches at 1920, Rev. f. z. King at
8 o'clock and Rev. l.. w. Roberts at
1880 p. m. The association have ar
ranged very good programme for
this year and hope that the meetings
will be well attended. The gates are
to be open on Sundays and there Is no
more desirable place to spend the day
than on these grounds. Miss Anna
Downey, Of Chicago, who is to have
charge Of the morning Bible reading,
arrived yesterday and will have the
service this afternoon. DR.. +. Swad-
ener, who has the evangelistic SER
vices in the evenings, Is also on the
grounds and will lead the service i'm
HSuldlSiy dltei tHe SeIAHOH. ne GILL
dren's meeting will be led by Miss
Mary Scott every afternoon and this
fact will please the little ones very
much. w. j. Kirkpatrick. OF Phila-
delphia, will have charge Of the music
and will be assisted by a chorus Of
nearly 1000 voices. Friday, the goth,
has been set aside for the G.. A. r.
boys, and Bishop Fowler will deliver a
lecture entitled Abraham Lincoln" TO
which all are invited. Monday, the
23d. is EpwortA League day and sever
al treats are in store for the Leaguers.
The meeting will last until the 23d in
elusive, and the same prices as last
rt-fIT r,ror-o1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

The special committee OF the CITY
Council, appointed to consider the ad-
visibility of refunding the city debt
held a meeting last night. There were
present Messrs. Horkheimer, Hazlett,
Berry, ALL and Higgins. Some time
was consumed in listening to a state
ment from Mr.. Jones. of the Water
Board, which is reported in another
column.
City Receiver Alex. Forgey, who had
previously been requested to secure
data from other cities on the questions
of Indebtedness, taxation, the floating
of bonds and kindred matters, made
report to the committee.
Mr.. Forgey sent out one hundred and
twenty letters to municipalities and re-
ceived seventy-one replies, from which
he compiled a tabulated statement.
The accompanying abstract embraces
the matters of interest in the report
of the Receiver. 1t will be seen that
Wheeling makes very creditaDle
showing in comparison with other cit
les in the United States:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
ANNUAL FEST.
Opera House orchestaa's summernaoh'test

Opera House Orchestaa's Summernachsfest
Monday August 80.
Arrangements are completed LOT
largely augmented band for the open
air concert at the annual fest OF the
Opera House Orchestra, which will be
held at Wheeling Park on Monday,
August %, not August Il, as before
stated. The dance music Will be 1ur-
nished by an augmented orchestra
and a number of new pieces intro
duced. The band and orchestra are
nracticing hard for this occasion and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
FOR SELLING oLEoMARGARINE.

Elsie Myers, who was arrested on
complaint OF Charles Sehoeman, a
huckster. charged with selling oleo-
margarine, was given trial yester-
day before Justice W. W. Rodgers.
The prosecution vas handled by At
torney Mckee, of Bridgeport. and the
defense was conducted by Col. w. w.
Arnett. Myers was fined $50 and costs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
LAST sEAsHoRE EXCURSION VIA.
THE 2 & q Tuesday AUG. II.

The Is. d ~. i I EOOA1, AOO. L.
The last excursion 10 Atlantic City,
Cape May, Sea Isle City and Ocean
City will leave Tuesday, August 18th.
Rate $40 round trip; tickets good IL
days. and good to stop OF at Phila-
deiphia. Baltimore and Washington re-
turning. Tickets will also be sold TO
Old Point Comfort, Norfolk, Virginia
Beach and Newport News at rate OF
S12. Steamers at Baltimore connect
with B. & o. trains. Secure Pullman
accommodations at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

Special 10 the Register
Sistersville, w. Va, August H.
Late news from Treat, Crawford q
Boyd Bros No. s, on the B F.. Haw-
kins farm, in the original Elk Fork
field. is that il gagged 600 barrels dur
ing the past "a hours and is still holding
up nicely and bids fair to be a slayer.
Their No. 10 should reach the pay some
time during the night, and as II is close
TO other producers, 1t is thought 1t VIII
be of the same quality.
Henry & McDonald's No. Pipes
should reach the pay during the night
also. and if like that OF the above COM
pany's, is expected to make producer.
They are now about on top OF the sand
at their Simeon Pipes and it should
be in some time during the evening.
The Henry Oh Company's No. 2
Williams is still holding up at the rate
reported upon its advent, and this COM
pany are pushing the work on that farm
and by this time next week should have
some good or bad news to chronicle.
The Paden Valley we'll has been put
to pumping by practical man, and II
shows up far better than a 25-barrel
well, having been pumped all night
with very poor cups on the sucker rods.
New cups were put on to-day and its
exact capacity can be probably told
by Sunday.
Considerable interest Is displayed In
regard to the Proctor we'll and as IL
was expected in to-day several OF the
stockholders went up there to-day TO see
1t come in. but owing TO an accident It
will not reach the pay until some time
tomorrow.
Up to the time Of writing nothing
has been heard from the Simeon Pipes
we'll being drilled by G.. e. Foster.
which is due now at any time.
The Magnolia Oil Company expect
to complete their No. William Terrill
tomorrow.
Henderson, Moore & Gorham should
be in to-day on the B. F. Hawkins farm
with their No. 2, but nothing has been
heard from it.
New York, August 12.-Petroleum-
Pennsylvania crude, no market; nomi-
nally at S5c
OIL City, Pa, August 12.-Crsdit ball
ances Tic Certificates. no bid. Ship
ments $1,000 barrels; runs 49, bar
rels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

$500 EXCURSION TO CINCINNATI.
Via B. & o. r. R., Saturday, August
14th. Tickets good for six days in
elusive. Good on all regular trains.
T. c. BURKE,
Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

$500 EXCURSION TO CINCINNATI.
Via B. & o. r. r.. Saturday. August
14th. Tickets good for six days in
elusive. Good on all regular trains.
T. c. BURKE,
Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

the music will be of the best. A spe-
cial motor will leave the Elm Grove
station at 1880 p. m. Dancing begins
at 10: 30 p. m. Supper at the park res
taurant at midnight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
NEW RESERVOIR NEEDED.
Henry Jones, Of the Water Board,
Points Out Its Necessity.

The City Is in Constant Danger of
Water Famine, Which Would
Result from Serious Damage to
Machinery or to Mains-Mr. Jones
Favors Reservoir With Fifteen
Days Capacity to Cost About
$4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
s1-cINcINNATI AND RETURN--,1

$1-CINC1NNATI AND RETURN'-$L
The Ohio River Railroad will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Cincinnati Saturday.
august 18th, at the very low rate OF
81. co for the round trip. instead OF $500.
as advertised. Special train Of coaches
and Parlor Cars will leave Wheeling
Z: 80 a. M, Benwood 7:42 a. m. Mounds
vile 1856 a. m, Eastern time, and will
run through to Cincinnati without
change OF cars; this train will not stop
at any station south of Moundsville
and will make fast time. arriving at
Cincinnati at 500 p. m. Returning
tickets will be good for SIX DAYS.
Thursday, August 18th, special train
will leave Union. Station, Cincinnati. at
1910 p. m, Eastern time. and runs
through to Wheeling, arriving at Wheel
ing Friday morning about 900 o'clock.
Ticket Office will be open this evening.
Call early for Parlor Car space.
$500 EXCURSION TO CINCINNATI.
Via B. & o. r. r.. Saturday. August
18th. Tickets good for six days in
elusive. Good on all regular trains.
T. c. BURKE,
Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
70 REFUND THE CITY DEBT.
The Committee Recommends the lSsu-
ancs Of S55O,OOO Of Bonds

Bearing Interest at Four Per Gent,
A General Discussion of Finan-
cial Matters Relating to the City.
City Receiver Forgey Gives Some
Interesting Figures Which Are
Valuable by Way Of Comparison.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
PARK pYRoTEcHNIcs.

Captain Cook exhibited yesterday af-
ternoon and evening at the picnic OF
the Ancient Order Of Hibernians at
Wheeling Park. He had a large and
enthusiastic audience A matinee
will be given on Saturday afternoon
at $3.50. A special motor Tonight
and tomorrow night at 1880. A motor
will leave the park Casino TO return
at 10 D. m. and another at ii p. n.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13

SEQ EXCURSION TO CINCINNATI.
Via B. & o. R. R., Saturday, August
18th Tickets gooc for six days in
elusive. Good on all regular trains
T. C. BURKE.
Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
Are You Alive

To the many grand price-opportuni-
ties offered by this store? Here are
some of them:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-13
HAmMOCKS.

CO... Main and EIeventh strssts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-20

There exists among women who are
much in society IL form OF WEAKNESS re-
suting from ovortuSed nerves. more in
tense and depressing than ANY known to
tired muscles
The ovcrcrowded lives Of such women
make them slaves ct nnXietes aud annoy.
aDces which they cannot ignore.
The following letter from one of New
York's bu.cs! hostcssrs shows how i'm
pllcitly Pane's celery compound is relied
on among the most intelligent well-to-o
families Ms well rs in the many more
humble households all over the country.
New York City. Oct ., 1897.
Gentlcmen-l think it but fair to you
that bear testimony to tho beneficial re-
suits of my use Of puine's celery COM
pound.
Two years ngo was almost wreck
from nervous PIT StratiOn, resulting from
overw0rl, mental and physical. l had
lost my memory completely. and friends
feared would never recover After try
ing several remedies to 10 avail my
physician prescribed paino's celery com
pound, and within u few days there was Il
decided Improvement III my condition
After the Use Of three bottles | WAS ST
much better that it was unnecessary fui
me to continue its use. Since then have
recommended it widely, and have yet tt
hear that it has failed to do all that
claim for It,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-20
Hazel Dell Races.

The trials OF speed at tho Hazel Doll
course last Thursday afternoon were as in .
torosting rs any that have taken place
this season, although the number of spec
tators was rather small.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-20

Roger McElwee was charged with dis
orderly conduct In the Guy Court this
morning. Ms. Deer testified that ho and
two other youths followed her along tho
street and called her names. She has BEEN
annoyed greatly Of late by the youths. For
the defense Frank Mckinley testified that
he was standing with McElwco at Font
and Adams street. He did not hear McEl-
wee call her any names. 1t was three
other boys who created the disorder
Two other witnesses testified that Nc
Elwec did not call her names The case
WAS continued until Monday evening.
Stephen Turner, colored, pleaded guilty
to the charge of assault and battery on
Maggie Sugars They had some words
and Stephen struck her twice. Turner 10
living IN adultery with the woman. He
was fined $40 and costs.
Frank Pennock was charged with as.
sault and battery on Joe Rodinski, The
case was withdrawn.
William Morris, colored. was charged
with assault and bat tory on Watson
Chippey. Tho case was nislnlsscd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-20
SOCIAL EVENTS TO HAPPEN.

There will be Several brilliant social
functions the coming few weeks.
The first important event Will be the do
but Of Miss Ethel Cause, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs Horace W. Cause, at their home,
No, 1903 Clayton street. She will make
her initial bow to society Oh "Wednesday
afternoon, whom an elaborate tea will be
given.
On Wednesday evening will be held the
dance Of the Young Bachelors at the New
Century Club This dance always may be
taken as an Indication that the social sea
son Is In full swing. as it usually charac.
terizes the inception of the pleasant cam
paign.
On Thursday evening will be held an
other brilliant event-the debut OF Miss
Mary DUPONT, at Saintamour, the palatial
mansion Of her mother Mrs. LaMotie Du
P0nt.
Friday afternoon will soc the continue
ance Of he social affairs, as Miss Rebeccu
GsSmith, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Ernest Smith, will make her debut. A tea
will be given at her home, No. HOS JEFF
ferson street, followed by dance at the
New Century Club in the evening
The Assembly dances, which were the
source of much pleasure during the pas
season, will ba repeated this winter, thu
frat having been arranged for tho evening
OF December 10.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-20

! 10 any one suffering from any of the
ills attendant upon continued loss Of sleep
| | can and do heartily recommend it. Very
| truly yours. Mayme Il. Hhlncs.
In all cases of nervous prostration,
nervous indigestion, neuralgia secpless-
ness. hysteria or inccssant headache, the
objective point of true remedy like
| pninn's celery compound is to make more
blood, gather fash and increase tho num-
Der Of rod, health-giving corpusclcs In the
| blood.
painc's celery compound fills the vcs-
sells with red blood, drives out the danger.
Gus humors and thus gives relief TO host
Of aches, pains and weaknesses.
| Women and mon who havo lost flesh
and grown colorless and are subject to
aches and pains. gain quickly in health
trum Painus colory compound. There Is
| hardly Il family of any size whore there is
not some member who is fcoblc, forever
tired and below the standard of health to
whom Phines celery compound would
prove of Invaluable help. Not only does
this great invigorator drive out the aches
and distresscs that have accumulated he
cause of neglected rheumatism or neural
gia, but the liberal gain in flesh and blood
that is always a noticeable and cncnurag-
ing result of its use brings about better
health in the digestive assiminlivc and
sprresive organs; III other words, all over
1.-The body.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-11-20
Showing In Connecticut.

The handsome silver punch bowl which
arrived in our city yesterday morning and
was put on exhibition in the store window
of samuel H. Baynard, corner of Fifth
and Market streejs, was photographed by
Souvenir being gotten out by William
Colquhoun. The bowl was made in
Meriden, Conn, by the Meriden S,ering
Silver Company. 1t was showing OH
Thursday when tho bowl was lined and it
WAS found impossible to get a picture,
which was taken of it, developed.
ssIr has been admired by everybody who
has seen it, as IL handsome piece of art and
credit TO the gentleman whose firm fur
nished it for the gunboat committee.
The Wilmington has ,left Norfolk for
this city but will not reach the mouth of
the crook until II O'clock Monday