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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
BRIEF NOTES.

Several DRINKS were run in by the po-
lice last night.
A large force of men are at work clean
ing the principal streets.
j. R. Steele. Of Pittspurg. was a guest
yesterday Of Third ward friends.
D S Dreamer. of ST. Clairsville. was
an arrival in the city on business
The Daughters Of Liberty held regular
and well attended meeting last evening.
T. T. Seals and family have removed
from the city TO Atlanta, Ga. to take up
their residence
Among ohioans in town yesterday We're
o. Meehan, Franklin. ]. NJ. Storm Nor
wich; J. d. Miller. Shadyside.
Will Addison, who has been confined to
his home in the Fourth ward for several
months with grip. is able to be out again
Ionic Lodge No. AS. A. F. & A. NJ, met
in regular session last evening The
meeting was principally devoted to degree
work.
Among the Pittsburgers guests in the
city yesterday were Paul Thomas John
Fenesy.
Henry Schramm. after a months con-
fnement to his home with injuries re-
ceived at the Bellaire stove foundry. is
able TO be at work.
The male members of the Christian
church congregation are preparing for
an entertainment to be held in the church
auditorium the oath inst.
The Choral Society held a regular meet
ing last night in the First Presbyterian
church, with a fourishing attendance.
Business of routine nature was transact
ed and the remainder of the evening
was devoted to rehearsal
Willie Martin has announced himself
a candidate for the nomination for mar
shall. subject to the Democratic primary
election. Mr.. Martin is widely known
throughout the city and his friends have
no doubt as to his success.
The high school pupils are making prep
arations for an entertainment to be given
the 9lst inst. at the school building. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of the
institution. The programme is to con-
sist of literary and musical selections and
promises TO be interesting.
The Democratic city committee will
meet at Hartwg's barber shop this even
ing 70 close the filing of candidates for
nomination for the various township and
city offices. The selection of judges and
clerks to preside over the different pre-
cincts will also be made. The Democrat
lie primary election occurs Saturday.
The grand opening given at A. Klotz' 5
department store last evening celebrating
the thirtieth anniversary of Mr.. Klotz' 5
business career, was a success in every
particular. The store was thronged
throughout the evening and the guests
We're entertained with choice selections
rendered by Heatherinston' band. sta
toned on the second floor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
EDWARD BLUE.
His Sudden Death in Marshall County. Yes.
terday.

Edward Blue. whose sudden death was
announced yesterday, was very well
known IN this city, in Marshall county.
and in the eastern portion of the State.
He was brother-in-Iaw of Morgan OFT.
Esq, his wife being a daughter 81 the
late Judge Good. and a member Of st.
Luke's p. Z. church.
Deceased was a son of the late Col.
Charles Blue. of Hampshire county. and
was prominent man and a deputy sher-
if in that county before the war. At the
outbreak of the war. deceased entered
the Confederate army. and was a good
soldier. After the war he removed to
Marshall county, residing near Graysvile
for many years. About six or seven
years ago he removed to this city.
He naturally had many friends in Mar
shall. however, and he went TO the vicin-
ity of Graysvlle last Saturday to visit
Mr.. Proctor of that neighborhood. Mon
day night he played checkers with Mr.
Proctor and the latter beat him. Yes
terday morning, at Mr.. Blues request
the play was resumed until it was time
for Mr.. Blue to leave. He started for
the railroad. distant about mile and Al
half. but found the road very muddy
After going about mile and half he
met Mr.. Rankin, and remarked that he
was pretty well tagged out" About for
ty or fifty yards further on Mr.. Blue fell
in the road and was round about five
minutes later by young lady who was
passing. The body was lying on its back
and life was extinct. but the body was
still warm. The lady gave the alarm and
the body was carried to Mr. Rankin
house and physician summoned. but to
no avail
Mr.. Blue was sixty years of age at his
last birthday. He leaves his wife and
three children. Charles and Louis Blue
the latter of Wellsburg, and Miss Minnie
Blue. The body was brought to this city
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day

A Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.
The estate Of Nancy Rodgers was
committed to the sheriff, yesterday, on
motion Of Susan A. Hand.
The local lodge of Elks will 90 to
Morgantown on the 18th inst, 10 aid
in installing a new lodge in that town
Butchers Local Union No. will
give their first grand ball Wednesday
evening, the 18th inst, at Germania
hall.
Fred. n. Hathaway was yesterday
appointed executor of the will of Silas
NJ. Hathaway, deceased. BOND, Sloo;
d. J. Morris, surety.
Wheeling is destined to have her
full quota of physicians. The Register
learns of three from abroad who con-
template locating here.
An agreement between the heirs
of Eliza Connolly, for division of the
property. was recorded in Clerk Rob-
ertson's Office. yesterday.
1t is understood that Robert Cline
will dispose of his interest in the
White Front Cafe, and that Mr.. Otto,
the restaurant man, may be the active
manager.
1t is announced that the firm of f.
Sehenk & Sons will tear down the old
Fulton paper mill property, and erect
on the site large hog pens and
stables.
John Lajenne, South Side baker
was severely burned about the face and
hands yesterday morning by gasoline
igniting. His injuries were dressed by
DR.. Walden.
There is a dispute between the
Commercial Bank and Mr.. F. II.
Lange, about the existence of con-
tract for a party wall between the
two pieces of property. On the west
side OF Main street. just south of alley
9. and as a result operations for the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
NEW ELK LODGE
To Be Instituted This Afternoon at
Bellaire---Regular Meeting Of City
Council. Bellaire News.

Arrangements for the institution of
the Bellaire Lodge of Elks at Odd Fei-
lows Hall. in that city, this afternoon,
were completed last night. The iasti-
tuition will be made. by State Deputy
Organizer Buxton, of East Liverpool,
and the Wheeling Lodge of Elks will
assist. The ceremonies are to be fol-
lowed by d banquet this evening at the
Globe Hotel. A great many are ex-
pected TO respond TO the invitations
issued TO Elks of neighboring towns
and all indications point II an excel
lent time. The Lodge has elected a
corps of officers and they will be in
stalled during the ceremonies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS

The select hop given last night in
Armory hall by the Mercantile Club
was quite success. The attendance
was large and very enjoyable even
ing was passed by all. The music was
furnished by Nelson's orchestra.
The Misses Leach entertained the
Twentieth Century Club last evening
at their home in the Fifth 7vard. A
most highly enjoyable social time pre-
vailed among the guests in chatting
and music. At the usual hour the
club partook of an appetizing spread
and departed at midnight
Miss Clara Murray was hostess to
large number of her friends Monday
evening and a delightful time was
spent in various sorts of amusements,
including music At the conventional
hour a delicate repast was served. The
affair was in honor of Miss Xurray's
birthday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09

After being out for two solid days
the grand Jury of the Criminal Court
returned their findings at half-past SIX
o'clock. last evening, and at quarter
OF seven the jury was dismissed with
the compliments and thanks of the
Court.
An even one hundred indictments
were returned, ninety of which num-
Der were against gamblers. The pol
icy men caught it heavy, but poker
players did not escape, by any means.
The authorities objected 10 the publ
cation of the full list of misdemean-
ors. for the reason that arrests had
not been made, and one felony lndlct-
ment was also withheld for the same
reason. On the list OF felony lndlct-
ments many well-known names APP
pear. 1t was authoritatively stated at
the Court House that the gambling
indictments were not the result OF any
premeditated action by the Prosecu-
ting Attorney, but grew out of disclos-
ures by one colored witness, who
knows something about craps, and
who was himself indicted seven times.
Seeing he was in for it, he gave evil
dence against others, and the thing
ran along until nearly one hundred
men became involved, and scores of
indictments had to be prepared in a
great hurry, some Of them after four
o'clock yesterday afternoon. No sa-
loonists or women were indicted
The true felony bills are as fol-
lows Sigmund Kapy, forgery; Louis
Meyers, Thomas Murray and w.
Walker; John Kelley and James
Clark. John Patterson, Fred Berry,
Alexander Bachmann, Harry E. Bach
mann, and f. w Reynolds (2). One
other. as stated, is withheld, the de-
PENDANT being out of the State.
The not true bills, on felony charges,
are Will Schell and John Brady, JOS
eph Rheeves, Maurice E. Coss and Rob-
ert Auber
Some amusement was occasloned by
the reading of the name OF county
official This was only coincidence,
however, the official not being the
right man.
The docket will be called III day
or two and the cases set.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
KITTY LEE
Has Jumped the Town. and the Sheriff is in
Charge of Her Rough House.

Last Saturday Kittie Lee. proprietress
of the well known and alleged palatial
house Of ill-fame at the northeast corner
of Main and Twenty-first streets, turned
up missing, her sister being left in
charge. Monday. the Palace Furniture
Company which has a claim on the fur
niture for s1916.37. sent out a writ. and
at midnight Monday night Sheriff Rich
ards served the papers and took charge.
An Investigation revealed the fact that
Kitty took with her some valuable silver
ware, bric-a-brac and other portable
property, and it was stated yesterday
she was in Pittsburg or some nearby
point in Pennsylvania. Yesterday and
last night a deputy sheriff remained in
charge of the house.
II is understood there are a number Of
other claims of considerable size, and
opinions differed, last night. as to wheth-
err or not there would be a settlement Of
the bills of interested parties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
WILL CELEBRATE.
An Open Meeting of Ritchie Council No 2
.Jr, q. Z. A. NJ, to be Held March ~.

On March 22d Richie Council No.
%. il. 0. z. A. NJ. will have "open
day" or what will be in the nature of
an anniversary celebration. The affair
will take place at Helmbrecht's hall,
corner Thirty-sixth and Jacob streets.
Addresses will be made by promin-
ent members of Richie Council, in
Guiding Prof. F. H. Crago, William
Cunningham, Samuel McCuskey ana
Prosecuting Attorney W. G. Meyers.
All other councils of the city have been
invited and will be expected to at
tend. The literary exercises will be
followed by a supper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
COUNCIL MEETS

City council met in regular session
last evening, with all members pres
ent except Mr.. Wilson. The Mayors
report for SAT so was read and referred
to the Finance Committee The Water
Works report for February was read
and referred to special COM
mittee. The Finance Commit
tee reported the condition of
the various funds of the city
showing the balance in all the funds
according to the balance OF the Clerks
and Treasurer books. The claim n-
dinance was brought up and passed.
Two ordinances, one for the Postal
Telegraph Company and the other for
the paving of Nineteenth street were
postponed for an indefinite period
The moving of several electric lights
was discussed and left in the hands of
the committee. Adjourned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
AnuSemenfS.
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The music in The Star Gazer,
which is to be presented here with the
celebrated comedian, Mr.. Joe OFT. in
The cast. is new. bright and tuneful.
Much of it was written by Mr.. OFT and
is copyrighted. Good music is essen
tial to a successful farce comedy, but
good singers are also needed TO prop
erly interpret the compositions, and in
this respect The Star Gazer' is one
of the most notable productions of the
season. There is an abundance of
specialties-in fact, there is only the
sembIance of plot in the piece, and
the witticisms the intensely funny
situations and the pleasing specialties
keep the plot in the background. The
Star GaZer' is an antidote for the
blues" 1t is the laughing success Of
the present season. and has made a
distinctive hit wherever it has been
produced. Any person who enjoys
a good laugh cannot afford to miss
The performance here 1t viii be the
attraction at the Grand Opera House
the last half of this week. commencing
tomorrow night, with the usual Sat
ufday matinee.
Rosabel E. Morrison, who has made
such a hit as Carmen" is the daugh-
ter of Lewis Morrison, the famous
"Mephisto.' and whose production Of
Faust" is familiar to theatre goers
all over the country. Miss Morrison
bids fair to become as popular as her
father, whose genius she has unques-
tionably inherited. Miss Morrison
herself is we'll known through her
successful characterization of Mar
guerite in Faust in which part she
starred for several years. The re-
hearsals of Carmen were directed by
Mr. Morrison, and his art is plainly
noticeable in many of the scenes.
Carmen will be the Opera House at
traction Friday night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09

new hotel have been somewhat de-
layad.
Sells Paker, a druggist, of St.
Mary's, O.. died yesterday in a South
Side hospital after an operation had
been performed to remove an obstruc-
ton Of the bowels The deceased had
a number of friends in this city. A
couple of years ago he was employed as
subscription clerk at Geo. II. Ebeling's
pharmacy on the South Side. His
home is at Long Reach w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
SPECIAL SERVICES
Are Being Conducted Every Night at the
United Presbyterian Church.

The series of special meeting at the
United presbyterian church opened
Monday night with a large congrega-
ton present, and the audience was
even larger last night. The pastor
and co-pastor Of the church are as
sisted during these meetings by the
Rev. w. J. Wishart. of Allegheny, who
will preach every night this week ex-
cept Saturday. He is very earnest
and forcible talker, and holds the I'M
divided attention Of his audiences
when he is speaking. His delivery is
excellent, and his discources give evil
dence of deep thought
The special meetings at this church
will continue all next week. and II
there is a sufficient manifestation OF
interest, they will be continued be-
yond that time. The Rev. J. Harper
Hutchinson, of GAINESVILLE, O.. will
have charge of the meetings next
week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
PURiM BALL.
Feast for the Children by Members of
the Mercantile Club.


The annual Children's Purim ball
was given at the Mercantile Club
rooms last evening. and proved an oc-
casion OF unalloyed pleasure, for the
yonug folks as we'll as their parents.
The club quarters were very brilliant
ly lighted and embellished with flowers
and plants and vari-colored draperies.
The costumes worn by the children
We're notably handsome, and their ra-
diant faces bore testimony to their hap
piness. The ball room presented a
truly charming picture during the
progress of the affair. The festivities
opened with the Maypole dance, which
was very creditably executed. 1t was
followed by several other dances. and
4 short programme of the conventional
society figures in which the children
showed a skill and grace which would
have reflected credit upon their elders.
The Opera House Orchestra rendered
a programme of music which was es-
pecially arranged for the occasion.
The festivities concluded with a cake
walk which was led by Master Her
bert Buchanan. Eight couples, in all
The glory of burnt cork and appropriate
costumes, gave a faithful presentation
OF the genuine Mississippi article. AT
eleven O'Clock the children were in
vted into the dining ROOM where a
sumptOus spread awaited them, and
to which all did ample justice. The
older set then took possession of the
floor, and in terpsichorean pleasures,
occupied the time until an early hour
this morning. The committee in
charge was composed of Messrs. Maui
rice Steinfeld, David Kraus. Leon
Somehow, Jos. H. Baer, and Charles
Wolf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
AT THE CITY HALL.

The first arrest for littering up the
streets was made yesterday morning,
when Special Officer t Miller arrested
a farmer named Winsense Cramps for
scattering manure over the street. He
remained in the lookup until about
3 p. m.
There was but one case OF disorder
ly conduct in Police Court yesterday
morning.
City Engineer A. L. White has just
received about fifty volumes of tech
nical books pertaining - his depart-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
BOWLING.
Tidal Waves Took Two Games from the
Auroras Last Night


Auroras Last Night.
There was some decidedly warm
bowling in the Wheeling tournament
last night. The Auroras and the
Tidal Waves were the opposing clubs,
and members of the latter had several
tricks up their sleeves. springing a
genuine surprise on the cracks"
The Tidal Waves won the first game
by 10 pins. but were compelled to
surrender in the next. In the final
game it was very close and exciting,
especially on the last frame, and the
teams came under the wire neck and
neck. necessitating the bowling of an
additional frame. In the extra frame,
the Tidal Waves sent the balls down
with horse shoes painted on them, and
succeeded in securing 113 pins to 6S
for their OpDOnentS The scores.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09

ment. The volumes cover the entire
engineering field, and are strictly up
to date.
The B. P. w had the hose force out
on Market street last evening.
Orders have been given to remove
all advertising signs from the tele-
phone and light poles throughout the
city, and the street force will tear
them down.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deeds Left for Record at Clerk Robertson's
Office Yesterday.

Deed made March 5. 1898 by W. ],
w Cowden, trustee, to Nora NJ Wal
lace, wife of James A. R. Wallace, for
the west one-third of lot No. in w.
w Shriver's addition. Consideration
S6U5.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09

Bowling teams from the Akorn and
Korn Kob Hubs, of the Eighth ward,
took possession of Fette's alleys after
the championship contest last night,
and played a number of close games,
The contests continued until after
midnight. TIL boys partook Of an eX-
cellent luncheon, and spent the even
ing very enjoyably.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
The American Sluggers challenge

The american Singers chdIItHgt
any team in the city under Ia years.
They will line up as follows: Tom
Hite, catcher: Frank Salisbury, pitch
er; Tom Saunders, short stop, Ed.
busch. first base; Vincent Criswell.
second base: Walter Tucker. third
base; Carl Rehm. center; Dan Prag-
er, left; Y. d. Tucker, right.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09

Why not give the Defender Brand
roasted coffee trial. You can then
see for yourself how good it is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
THE GAMBLERS CATCH II.
One Hundred True Bills Returned by
the Grand Jury.

The Body Did Not Come Into Court
Until Half-Past Six O'Clock.
Ninety of the True Bills Against
Gamblers, But the List is Sup
pressed Until Arrests Can Be
Made - Women and Saloonists
Escape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09
8. The SCORES.
Bowling teams from the Akorn and

Scorers, Kohms and Springer umpire,
H Carl: tonight, Defenders vs.. Old Cro-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-09

You get the best grade of meats at
VIM. H. Nickison s. 20 Sixteenth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-10

SUPERINTENDENT w. Il. SAMPSON.
health and other interests demanding mis-
attention.
President Potts said last night that Mr..
Sampson has for some weeks been in the
hands Of the doctors, and he believes
that he has resigned because of i'll health
and growing infirmities. For though the
superintendent is man Of splendid
physique and great vigor, he is growing
old and Mr.. Potts fears that the work
of the last eight years has told upon him
in such a degree that he now finds II
getting somewhat beyond his powers.
The shooting of his nephew week or
so ago was a great shock, too. and Mr..
Sampson has of late frequently expressed
a desire to retire TO his farm. which has
hitherto been managed exclusively by his
nephew.
EFFECT OF THE INVESTIGATION.
1t is only natural that Dame Rumor
should be exceedingly busy in such a con-
tingency as this, and it is said that Mr..
Sampson lost all zest in the work Of the
reformatory after the legislative inves-
tigation, and that he has only been biding
his time for an opportunity to leave tor
more congenial paths.
BE that as it may, il is well understood
that the regret at the separation between
Mr.. Sampson and the Board of Directors
of the institution will be mutual. The
superintendent has always enjoyed the
fullest confidence Of each and every one
of the directors as well as of his asso-
ciates. and the development and progress
Of the reformatOry under his guidance
and watchful care has been very gene
rally recognized.
PLACE HARD TO FILL.
Mr.. Potts, speaking for himself and his
associates, said very candidly that they
hardly expected to find such another man
as Mr.. Sampson VINO would be able to
overcome all the manifold difficulties OF
such a position as the head of such an In
sttution.
Mr. Sampson will, it is expected, be
present at the meeting Of the directors
next Monday night, and unless he has
some very strong and insuperable reason
for wishing 10 retire he will be earnestly
asked to reconsider his letter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-10
GIVES UP THE PLACE.
MR SAMPSON RESIGNS As surERIs-
rENpENT OF THE REFoRMAToRy.
HIS HEALTH PROBABLY THE CAUSE.
Regret His Action
The Bosrd Deeply Regret His Action
and Hope lie May he Induced to
Reconsider-Has Done n Good
Work.
Work.

Mr.. w. T. Sampson, the efficient super
intendent of the Boys Reformatory, at
Laurel, has resigned his position. In a
letter 20 Mr.. Thomas Potts. president of
the Board Of Directors. he tenders not
only his own resignation, but that also
OF his wife, who has been the matron
Of the institution throughout the eight
years of her husbands excellent admins
tration.
II is with deep regret, the superin-
tendent say. that he feels compelled to
relinquish his llfes work. and any one
who ever saw Mr. Sampson in the midst
of his work amongst the boys needs not
70 be told that in the position he occu-
pied he was most certainly in his ele-
ment. He was inhexible when strength
and firmness were essential, but he could
be tender as a woman, and the boys
fairly idolized him.
SORRY THAT HE RESIGNED.
The causes that have led Mr. Sampson
10 resign are not definitely known as yet.
His action IS q surprise TO members OF
the Board of Directors, and it will be
considered at a meeting to be held next
week. II IL thought to be due TO his