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Evening star., 1898-01-04
WHIsTLING WELLS IN WISCONSIN.
They FOretell storms Accurately and
Serve Bnrometers.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune
freak of nature which is attracting
considerable attention in series of blow
ing or "whistling' wells. located in the
northern part of the town of Eureka in
Polk county Wis. There are six of these
hysterical wells ranging in depth from
12O to 100 feet. The one owned by James
Coffin exhibits most remarkable features
This well is 40 feet deep. and was dug
fifteen years ago. The first twenty feat
was hard pan and the rest coarse gravel
Before rain storm the wind blows out
Of this well with great force, making a
roaring sound that can be heard long
distance. This wind is SO hot that water
placed on the cover of the well will boil
The wind blows out only before a storm,
and the severity and duration of the storm
are always in exact proportion to the force
of this current and it's duration before the
storm commences. 1t is, therefore, an
accurate and trustworthy barometer as
1t foretells change from cold TO hot or
vice versa, with equal accuracy, but re-
rains quiet in settled weather.
In winter a current of air is drawn i'm
before a change of weather just as fore
IDLY as it blows out in hot weather This
current will freeze the water 100 feet from
the surface of the earth as quickly as it
would at the surface and though many
attempts have been made to use pump
In the well. they have all failed. and
number of pumps of different makes have
been destroyed by the water freezing and
bursting the cylinders and pipes.
The other five wells. which resemble this
ore in many respects. are all located with
in the radius Of about one mile, and vary
in depth from 13J to 100 feet. Some Of
the characteristics are not so pronounced
as the one described. while others are even
more remarkable. Within half a mile of
these wells water is obtained at a depth
OF from 10 to 30 feet. and the wells ex-
hibit no unusual symptoms.
All sorts OF speculations have been in
dulged in and theories advanced concern
ing an underground passage, but no out
let has ever been discovered and if there
Is one 1t must be Il great distance away
IN order to foretell the approach of storms
so long time in advance The weird
rnearthly sound produced by the wind
blowing in and out of the wells often
frightens superstitious persons or those
unacquainted with the phenomenon.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
BECAUSE HE LAUGHED.
Young Mans Explanation of Why He
Was Arrested.

Christopher Ardeeser, a young man who
said he was arrested in the Bijou Theater
last night because he laughed, was before
Judge Scott today on a charge Of disorderly
conduct. He occupied lucent seat at the
performance and said he laughed at a man
who was the only one to respond to an in
vitation for the audience to join in a chorus.
Policeman Flynn, who heard the state
ment of the case. stepped forward and re-
quested the court to release the young man.
He based his request on the condition of
the young mans mother, whom he had
known for several years, and he knew that
Christopher supported her.
I'm stone blind" said the young mans
mother. in feeble voice, as she approa ched
the witness stand. ''and l hope you will
take his personal bonds, for he helps to sup
port me-
Judge Scott granted her request and ad-
Vised the boy to keep away from the the
ater and remain at home with his mother
in the future.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Discussed the Ohio Contest.

The opponents Of Senator Hanna were
the sole subjects of discussion at the regu-
lar monthly meeting of the Ohio Republ!-
can Association. held last night. Governor
Bushnell Mr.. Kurtz and the other republi-
cans who have Joined for the purpose Of
comprising the senator's defeat were
rcundly denounced. and resolutions of. the
same tenor as the speeches were drawn up
They were not presented for passage, how
ever. because of the advice Of the cooler
members.
The committee appointed some time since
to arrange for a reception to the senator
who Is to be elected this month was con-
tinued. subject to the call Of the president
The association will meet again the first
Monday In February.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
TRUE BILL FOUND.
Grand Jury Indicts Frank O. Miles
for EsnbexzIcmcnt

Among a number of indictments reported
by the grand jury Immediately prior to the
final discharge of that body for the term
at $50 O'Clock yesterday afternoon was a
true bill against Frank o. Miles, formerly
clerk in the office of the assessor for the
District of Columbia, who was arrested Oc-
tober 80 last for the alleged embezzlement
of funds belonging to the District The in
dictment includes twenty-eight counts, each
containing a specific charge of embezzle-
ment, the amounts ranging from 80 cents
to 81.
Other indictments reported were as fol-
lows: Eliza Qualls. forgery; Frank O. Mat
thews. alias DIR. Matthews, Lucy johnson.
James +. Williams and Calvin A. Hoppe r.
false pretenses; Harry Jackson , alias Will
lam Bankett. housebreaking; Timothy Hill
and Thomas Hagan. robbery and larceny
from person; Peter Washington, alias
Thomas Fenwick. alias Thomas Washing
ton, housebreaking, and Russell Howard
housebreakine.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
The Housekeeping Goods Sale

Includes Table Cloths and Napnsemstced Lunch
Ooh-Table Damask by the yardemstced Lnen-Fne
Toilet Towels-ass Pantry and Kitchen ToweBankets etc
This sale the opportunity of the and will ousekeepers
chance goods for all housekeeping purposes
saving regular prices planning large buvng give
advantage.
Additional attractions for toorrows selling will he
Large Special Purchase of
MUSLIN Sheets and Pillow .Slips.
AT prices much below the actual cost of the
cloth by the yard.
Wamuta New York Mills Peluo, Fruit and other
brands of muslin represented The full size
and hem bottom; the Sims have
generous well made The goods the piece
CUT dry ironed and ready for immediate
exceptionally low and duplicated when
these sold.
cearh
coo n the 224x36 nches-I2Jc each
24x24 yards-52c. each Also a extensive purchase a
~ 2ax2t yaIdsw5oc; eaeh. the Wamsuta Mills Fine Mu;
x25 yards-4oc Sheets and Pillow Slips plain ana
2ix21 yards-45c. each. hemsttched
2ax2a yards-5oc. each. from the cost Of the cloth.
Evening star., 1898-01-04

Live bees are sometimes shipped on ice
SO as to keep them dormant during the
journey. This is particularly the case with
humble Lees, which have been taken to
New Zealand, where they are useful In fer
t:lizing the red clover which has been in
troduced into the colony.
Evening star., 1898-01-04
These BOyish Fathers,

From the Detroit Free Press.
Henry had to buy little Henry another
mechanical toy steamboat"
"Why?'
He broke the first one playing with it.'
Evening star., 1898-01-04
The Evening star Almanac for III,

Much good matter condensed In small
space is brief but good description of
The Evening Star Almanac for 1898. 1t Is
correct, concise and complete: a compact
volume OF information upon those topics
that come up for discussion I'm the office
the store and the home; contains 45O pages
Of interesting matter. For sale at The
Star office and at all newsdealers. Price,
% cents.
Evening star., 1898-01-04

Al 30c- Muslin Gowns. Hubbard yoke Of
clusters of tucks and Hamburg insertion
Hamburg on neck and sleeves.
Al SOC Muslin Gowns. yoke Of embroidery
rufie on yoke. sleeves and neck.
Al SOC Muslin Gowns. full length Hubbard
style, yok" of insertion and tucks, ufie
neck and sleeves.
al 49, Muslin Gowns. Hubbard style.
neck, yoke of insertion and tucks.
broidcry neck and sleeves.
AZ 49, Muslin Gowns. neck, Hubbard
style. yoke OF insertion and tucks, embroidery
on neck and sleeves.
Al /5C- Muslin Gowns. made fall full
from short circular yoke trimmed with EN-
broidery and insertion.
Al ISc.- Cambric Gowns. We neck. yoke OF
insertion and tucks. mffie of embroidery on
neck and sleeves.
AT 75c.- Cambric Gowns. empire style all
embroidery lapels embroidery and inser
tion front, embroidery neck and
sleeves.
Al Sl.oO Cambria Gowns, yoke of tucks and
insertion. embroidery neck and sleeves
Al Sl .OO-C Cambria Gowns. extra long and
full trimmed with embroidery, insertion and
ribbon.
AT %. so" Lounging or Bath Robes of Teazle-
down cloth, IN u variety Of coors.
Corset Covers.
At l23C.- Muslin Corset Covers, high or low
neck. buttons and buttonholes.
Al ZoC- Cambria Corset Covers, tucked down
front and embroidery neck, buttons and
buttonho.es.
Al SOC Camiric Corset Covers, trimmed with
embroid ,ry. pearl buttons.
At SOC Cambria Corset Covers, We neck,
trimmed with embroidery.
al ~" Cambric Corset Covers, square neck,
trimmed with embroidery, back and front.
Drawers.
Al 49, Muslin Cambria Drawers deep
hem and tucks, yoke band
Al .ooS- Muslin Drawers, tucked cambric ruff
fe tucks above ruf1e.
Al oOS.- Cambria Muslin Drawers trimmed
with embroidery yoke band.
Second floor
Evening star., 1898-01-04
For Women, Misses and Children.

reference to refinement and good equal
home
Out of overowng supply what we know
you'll be to and notwithstanding the
than before will
strength We nothing-thc are
Standard we'll made properly shaped poporoned
Never styles before range
grades quite women and children and
special styles for large
This sale also includes everything desirable Ouhtngs
Aprons and Corsets. Also
gerieSk Neggees Bridal Nainsoo Breakfast and
Dressing Sacque Boudo Gowns Silk speci
Partisan handwork importation unotan-
able
The garments named below the medium and goods,
and merely stock of
bestw havee offered:
Evening star., 1898-01-04
Closing Cuts
onOmyx t ables.

Probably the
most brilliant
display OF Brass
and Onyx Ia
bles here you
ever saw. The
very freshness
and newness of
the stock re-
fleets on every
piece. Here's
the style of cut
ting that we
figured out over
New Year:
$5.85 for the
Table shown.
$3.50 was the
price. And every
Table is genu-
inc all brass,
ton The others.
Evening star., 1898-01-04

Skirts.
At SOC Muslin Short Skirts. trimmed with
embroidery.
~ /oC- Good Muslin skirts. very wide de p
canbric rufiie. tucks above
Al /SC.- Muslin Long skirts tucked cambric
ruiie tucks above rIffie.
Al 91.oO-Muslin Long skirts, deep ruffe Of
embroidery tape at waist.
Al ZoC- Muslin Chcmises trimmed with en-
broidery.
AT soc Muslin Chemises. oren in front.
trimmed with embroidery and Insertion
Al 9l.oo- Cambria Chemises. trimmed with
lace and insertion.
Children's Frocks, Skirts. Waists.
Drawers, etc.
|hl <oS.- Cambria and Gingham Dresses ruff
he on neck and sleeves, deep hem.
AZ ooS.- Gingham Dresses pink and blue
checks, ruffie shoulders deep hem.
Nl ooS.- Cambria Long Slips, gathered full
fiom the neck, embroidery ON neck and
sleeves
Al /oc- Nainsook Dresses yoke of tucks and
insertion. rurie Of embroidery on neck and
sleeves, deep hem.
Al I5c.- Long Dresses of Nainsook. insertion
down front, embroidery neck and sleeves.
AT 81 90 Nainsook Dresses. round yoke Of
tucks and Insertion deep ruff. of embroidery
AT 81 s. Nainsook Dresses woke of turSs
and insertion, ruffie of embroidery over the
shoulders
~ Pl -oo- Dresses Of fine Nainsook yoke Of
tucks, hemsitching and insertion, ruffie
ncck and sleeves.
Al 9l oo- Long Dresses Of fine Nainsook yoke
of hemstitchng and tuoks, rufie Of en-
broidery shoulders.
Al Il <2N'- Chdren's Muslin Drawers, hem
aud tucks
-N Soe.- Camhric Underwaists rufie of EN-
broidery- double row Of buttons waistband.
Sizes IL Ia wears.
AT S5c. TO ST. .62- Arnold Knit Night
Drawers for children. Sizes to years.
Ask for Catalogue Of Arnolds Knit Goods.
Evening star., 1898-01-04

W. B. MOSES AND SONS
ALL CASES OF WEAK OR LAME BACK,
backache. rheumatism. will fnd relief by wearing
one Of Carter's Smart Weed and Belladonna Back
ache Piasters. Price. 25c. Try them.
The most effcacious stimulants excite the
appetite are ANGOSTURA BrTTERS. prepared
by DR. J. G. b. Siegert & Sons Beware IF
counterfets- Ask for the geDeuine article.
Evening star., 1898-01-04

The regular session of Linthicum Insti-
tute was resumed last evening after a rest
Of ten days for the holiday vacation.
Joseph f. Hurst has bought OF John c.
Hurst lots to q. OF block 2, and lots y,
and "a. Of block 3. in Clark and others
subdivision of White Haven and Harlem.
No consideration Is named.
The students of Georgetown University
have returned from their Christmas holi-
days. and this morning the studies were
Ssumed
Evening star., 1898-01-04

Until further notice, store will close at $50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-09
business matters. arrived home thi

business matters, arrived home this
afternoon,
John c. Morrison returned from a
business trip to Wheeling this after
noon.
George A. Shryock went to Parkers-
burg this afternoon to look after his
interests in the oil field in that Sec
ton.
George E. Foster, general manager
of the Atlas Oil Company, who has
been visiting his family in New York
for week or ten days, arrived in the
city this afternoon.
Miss Mary Blair, of st. Clairsville,
Ohio, arrived in the city this after
noon and will be the guest or her Sis
ter. Mrs. E. J. Thompson, OF the South
Side, for a short time.
NJ. S. sherwood, prominent leaser
and oil broker. of Marietta, was in the
city to-day looking after some inter
ests in this territory.
Frank Morrison, we'll known drill
er, formerly of this city. now located
at Parkersburg, was in the city to-day
calling on friends and attending to
some business matters.
J. B. Handlan, of Wheeling, was in
the city to-day on his way to Middle
bourne to attend Circuit Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-09
MOUNDSVlLLE.

Z Miss Fannie Heedy has been confined
to her home for several days past on
account of sickness.
w. H. Enix, the well-knOwn mail
agent, is at Baltimore on business this
week.
Rice G. Barton's Comedians, present.
ing "McDoodle and Poodle" will APP
pear at the Opera House on the 18th
of the month. The show is better than
; ever this year and there is no doubt
but that they will be greeted by a
packed house on the above date.
Miss Agnes Halpin has been confined
to her home for several days on account
of sickness.
Clarence Tomlinson, who appears at
the Parrish House tomorrow night for
the Hose Company's benefit, should be
greeted by packed house. The boys
have a small debt to pay for supplies
purcA ased for their company which
they are anxious to pay. If they are
accorded a good house for this noted
entertainer all this can be lifted and
the boys will be in good shape again.
The Needle Work Guild of the Chris
tian Church have bazaar at their
church this evening. A very neat dis
play of fancy work has been arranged
and refreshments will also be served.
The affair is for the benefit of the
church and all are invited.
The canvassing board adjourned yes
terday after granting a certificate of
election to S. r. Davis. There will now
be no more recounts, but the Dunlevy
case may be taken to the higher courts.
The Parker Concert Company played
to only fair crowd at the Opera House
last night. A splendid entertainment
was given and it should have been pat
ronized more literally.
The Epworth League held an inter-
esting session last evening with large
number of the members present
The large colored globe has been
placed in the front of the new Christian
Church. The other work about the
building has been delayed considerably
but it is expected that it will be ready
for service shortly after the first of
the year.
Richard Lutes has arrived home from
Columbus, Ca, where his company is
located now. Mr.. Lutes has been grant
ed a discharge and reports that several
of the other members will get one in
a few days and will be home with their
families.
Prof. ]. B. Wilson, the well-known
music dealer, has placed a graphophone
in his store and has received a large
lot of new selections.
A new car for the electric line will
be here about the 18th of the month.
1t has been designed on the order of a
railway coach and will be much appre-
ciated by the patrons of the line.
At the meeting of the city school
board Wednesday night it was decided
to enforce the compulsory school law,
beginning the first of January.
Rev. B. M. Spur is confined to his
home on account of sickness.
Mrs. S. w. Mathews will entertain
her friends at her home on Seventh
street tomorrow evening.
Lisle Brock left yesterday, for New
York, where he will enterlschool for
the winter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-09
SISTERSVILLE.

Sistersville, w. Va, December S.
Last evening, at her home on the
South Side, Miss Eva Roster formerly
of Wheeling, now living here, was
married to Mr.. B. J. Anawalt, by Rev
T. A. Anderson, of the Presbyterian
Church. The young couple have gone
to housekeeping on the South Side.
Mrs. E. A. Derham, Mrs. G. z. Der
ham and Mrs. F. D. Mccoy went tC
Wheeling this morning.
Miss Georgia Roome entertained the
B. T. Euchre Club at her home or
Main street this evening.
G. w. Bishop, who has been at Park
ersburg and Marietta for couple OF
days, returned to the city this morn
Ing.
E. M. Treat, of Washington, Pa, OF
the firm of Treat & Crawford, arrived
in the city this afternoon and will be
here for several days looking after his
interests in this section.
George E. Work, postmaster, who
has been in Wheeling attending to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-09
MARTINS FERRY.

The suit Of tie Bridgeport Electric
Light Company against tEis city, wal
ended In court yesterday by the Jur.
rendering q verdict 0f $4,000 damage
for the plaintiff. The argument II
the case was completed shortly before
noon yesterday AMI it was given ovel
to the jurymen who were out but few
minutes, when they returned the YER
dict stated. Including the costs in tbs
case, the suit will cost the city some.
thing near $1,000.
On complaint Of the manager Of the
blast furnace three unknown men were
run in Wednesday night by Marshal
Lindemuth and Officer Westwood. They
were given hearing beforL Mayor
Shipman. who assessed them - and
costs each. Being unable to liquidate
they will be forced to loiter about the
jail few days.
The funeral of the young son OF
Robert Beayon took piace yesterday
afternoon at half past two o'clock
Rev. S. G. Boyle conducted the ser
vices. Interment was made at RiVef-
view cemetery.
Leonard Ring, of MOundsville, is the
guest of relatives here.
James Alexander is confined to mis-
home with typhoid fever.
A young son Of Henry Rothermunds
fell from a hay NOW several days age
breaking his arm.
The young ladies of the Presbyterian
church are busy at present arranging
for their holiday bazaar to be given
Friday and Saturday Of next week In
the Commercial hall.
The Parkinson & Roth Co., played
''The Man in Black" to we'll pleased
audience at the Opera House last even
ing.
The Kuckuck farm above town was
sold at administrators sale yesterday
to Mrs. Christina Horcher for $4,000
A young daughter OF Joshua "st-
son had the misfortune to fall on The
icy pavement Wednesday evening aid
break the bones in her left arm near
the wrist.
The Woman's Home Missionary
Society held an open meeting last ev-
ening at the house of Mrs. William
Joy. Quite number were present to
enjoy the excellent musical and liter
airy programme rendered.
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ment will be made at Greenwood Gem

etery.
Rev. Father Wiegand, pastor OF st.
Anthonys' Church, was brought nome
from the North Wheeling hospital yes
terday, where he recently was operated
on successfully for appendicitis.
Mr. Griffith, of Washington, Pa, ar
rived here last evening and will begin
this morning taking stock at the Aetna
Standard. He expects to complete the
work in a few days.
The Bridgeport Electric Light Com
pany were given judgment in Com
mon Pleas Court yesterday for $4,000
in their suit against the city OF Mar
tins Ferry for the SUM OF $4,000
brought about by the Council of that
city having the poles of the company
cut down because the company refused
to remove them from the town.
Mrs. Evans, residing out the pike
and who formerly operated the White
Inn, was summoned to Wheeling police
headquarters yesterday afternoon to
identify a man who robbed her of a
sum of money at GAINESVILLE last sum-
mer.
w. T. Graham is expected home to-
day from a business trip to Pittsburg
Commissioner Smith was at st
Clairsville yesterday on business.
The turkey supper given last even
ing by the ladies of the Kirkwood M
E. Church was largely attended and
we'll patronized.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-09

Jury Secured and Further rrocecdlngs
Adjourned TIL Monday Next.
San Francisco. December 8.-The
jury which is trying Mrs. Cordelia Bot
kin, for the murder of Mrs. John r.
Dunning, of Dover, Del, was cOmplet-
ed this morning.
The case was opened by the reading
OF the indictment charging Mrs. Bot
kin with the murder Of Mrs. John p.
Cunning, by means of box OF poison
ed candy, mailed from this city to Mrs.
Cunning, then residing in Dover, Del.
After the reading of the indictment,
District Attorney Hosmer delivered
the opening address on behalf of the
prosecution. He reviewed the crime
and said that he expected to convict
the defendant on tiaa evidence collect
ed by the detectives. At the conclus-
ion of Mr.. Hosmers address, Attorney
knight, for the defense, asked for a
continuance until Monday, which was
granted by Judge Cook, who, however,
cautioned both sides that it would be
unwise to have any breaks in the in
PRODUCTION of evidence. After admon-
ishing the jury to refrain from discuss
ing the case, court adjourned until
Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-09
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the small Events of Each
Passing Day.

Collection of the small Events of Each
Passing Day.
-Four deeds of trust were admitted
to record in Clerk KObertsOns Otilce,
yesterday.
About noon yesterday lace cur
tain caught fire in the residence OF w.
b. McMechen, No. 1403 Chapline street.
The blaze was at second story win
dow, but was extinguished without
calling upon the department.
Charles ]. Elig yesterday qualified
as notary public.
Before Judge Hervey, yesterday.
arguments were heard in the case OF
E. C. Flaccus v. Christian Floto.
Benz. Frazier was taken to the City
Hall yesterday afternoon for identifi-
cation In connection with robbery
from the person of Mrs. Evans, of
Cambridge, O., in October, the. sum
taken being $500. Marshal J.. B. Will
kins, of Cambridge, failed to identify
Frazier, and he was released.
The case of Emma Ebbert ".
George Snyder ct al, has been dis
missed, the matter having been settled
out of Court. as detailed week or
more ago.
ALI pCISOu Wno oiO W ecShO pa y
in the "Ben Hur" entertainment will
meet at the Linsly Institute armory
this afternoon at four o'clock. The
instructor will be present.
-Oficer B. ]. Reeder, of Knoxville,
Tenn, arrived in the city yesterday
to take back August Schmid, arrested
here on the charge Of obtaining money
by false pretense at Knoxville. The
officer will leave with his prisoner for
Knoxville this morning at 1880 o'clock
over the Ohio River road.
The promoters of the American
Boy Battleship" fund project gave an
entertainment last night at Hahn's
hall, Elm Grove. Only about half the
tickets sold were turned in at the door.
The entertainment was very pleasing,
and netted quite neat sum. Special
ties worthy of mention were Sc
lections by Browns auartette, fancy
dance by Miss Edna Miller, and reel
tation by Miss May Whitley.
The fair given by the ladies of the
st. Paul's German Lutheran Church. at
the corner of Thirty-eigfth and Wood
streets, was opened last evening and
was attended by large crowd. The
fair was a success, financially and So
cially 1t will be continued the re-
mainder of the week.
"A very enjoyable social was given
last evening at the Second Presbyter-
ian Church.