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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
a BIT oF F1NEsSfl

5he-so many tan men marry little We
men.
He-Yes, man likes to have wife
who can pretend TO look up to hf1n.-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
WELL ACQUAINTED WITH THE
PLACN

Chicago News.
Three little fellows carrying their hats
and ball were stopped by an elderly
gentleman one Sabbath morning. Boys"
he asked, don't you know where bad
boys go who play ball on Sundayf.
Eyes, SIR" replied one, they go over
to vacant lot back OF the cemetery"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
WQQING TROUBLE

Clancy-An' did yez see Mulroon this
marnin' wild Spanish flag on the coat
av him?
Casey-Oi did thot. Fax, an tn
mon will do anything to git foight.-
Puck.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
TOO LOVING.

Indignant Woman-This dog I bought
OF you came near eating my little girl
the other day.
Dealer-Well, you said you wanted a
dog that was fond OF children, didn't youi
Household Words.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
READY TO OBLIGE.

oh" gasped Mrs. Timid as she
saw a man stealing her silverware;
its burglar
AT your service, mum" politely re-
turned the burglar.-Town Topics.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
HAPPY INNOCENCE.

II wonder If those Bushbys use Iauda-
mum on their baby nights?"
mo. Bushby sings It 70 Sleep
Il didn't know Bushby could sing"
We'll, the baby isn't old enough 10 be
critical. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
DANGER IN DELAY.

Carrie-Would you advise me to
marry the first man that proposes?
Bessie-By all means Dent wait
that long if you can help it, truth.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
CAN'T KEEP TALLY

Mrs. Yeast-How many times a day
does your husband take coffee?
Mrs. CrimsonbeakAi'a sure l could
mt say. He tastes it after each drink,
I beiieye.-Yonkers Statesman.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
PROOF ENOTGH

Hell don't think / would Ike 10 mar
~ any girl unless 1 knew she was self
sacrificing.
she-But wouldn't that prove it.-Stray
Stories.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31
WHAT DID THE FELLOW MEAN?

Judge
You look puzzled"
II am puzzled about what she said ts
me"
What did she say?"
I told her war was hell, and she toIe
me l ought to go to war;
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-07-31


The notary looked at his little wife;
then in O. tone of Indifference SAID:
ga support"
On every face arose look OF dlsap-
nointment called forth by the pretense
of surprise, and for an instant an at
1aosnbere of i'll humor pervaded.
"a supper but where will the supper
take placer" asked Nine. Roitelet with
i'll suppressed annoyance.
s.In the country on the border OF the
I,oire?'' said Nine. Duchemin, jesting-
mo. said her husband, Eat the Ho-
tel de rEurope."
ssyou have not guessed. 1t will be
at Saint Etienne," exclaimed Madeleine
in her turn, and with ray of hope.
sYou are none of you right" re-
nlied Roitelet, with simplicity that
was akin to grandeur. The three anx-
ions listeners leaned toward him in
quiringly.
"At Paris" he added. in a tone full
of Importance.
4 The effect produced was stupendous.
First doubt arose: then certainty fol-
lowed that the notary was making
Kame of them, but when this last err
ror was overcome and they realized
thaA Roitelet was in earnest Madeleine
from the piano stool and threw
upon her husbands breast.
vo, Roitelet! 1ne idea, truly
pod, very rood" and as she
3 clappe hands In glee.
cadedI "a Invite our
The times., 1898-04-22

Dow Jones & co. say that So 900, 900 will
be raised by the increase Of the tobacco
taxes.
The times., 1898-04-22
STOCK MARKET DECLINES
The Prices Sagged Almost From
the Opening.
United states Bonds Were Firm and
Spanish Government Securities
Scored Another Loss.

New York, April I.-Eyen the opti-
miss Of the stock exchange were today
forced 10 relinQuish their idea that the
Spanish-American difficulty would be
settled without recourse TO open hostili-
ties. EXcep-, however. that in their or
dinary and logical sequence events have
progressed 10 a definite point, there was
actually little more reason why room
traders should have surrendered their OBJ
stinately held notion today than earlier
in the week. There has been no doubc a.
10 the general tenor Of the resolutions
which would be adopted 10y Congress and
there could have been little doubt as 10
the manner in which they would be re-
ceived by The Spanish government The
actual conditions have been more clearly
recognized by foreign than by American
Spectators.
II the diplomatic situation involves
good reasons for the liquidation Of Amer
ican securities those reasons were quite
as cogent on February j. as today.
In addition 10 furnishing q materially
lower range OF prices IN all the divisions
0f the market there. London sent selling
orders into this market which We're in
excess Of 90 V11 shares. a considerable ag-
light volume Of business. American
stocks were quiet AT declines which ex-
tended 10 two points. English consols
Were 1-4c lower, and Spanish fours. scor-
q q further loss Of over ! point The
last was particularly disturbing TO the
Paris market and was reflected in French
sales Of kaftirs in London. IN contrast
with the course Of Spanish government
securities United States bonds were firm
The Chicago grain and provision mar
kets Were active and buoyaut.
The money market retained the coadi-
tions Of early in the week and was re
str1cted in the time division.
Prices sagged almost from the opening
There were sales for foreign account by
the bear traders. while commission
houses Were fairly active on both sides
Of the account in the forenoon. Their
purchases were the sole source Of sup
port 10 the market
Sill. Notwithstanding the general de-
cllnes. The trading was remarkably free
from undue nervousness The marker
moved with a great deal Of uniformity
and the list varied IN respect Of relative
activity only.
The market closed weak at practically
the lowest figures Of the day.
The times., 1898-04-22

would be no war. Up TO yesterday morn
ing anyone watching the market might
have thought that the stories in the
newspapers were the purest fakes. Au-
thoritative statements were made that
Spain would back down, that the powers
would persuade her to give up Cuba
without fight by promising to protect
her from her people. and more than
that-that even the United States had
not delivered any ultimatum at all. Yes
terday the thing changed. With the wal
already on, with the scorn of Spain
thrown in the face of this country. diplo.
matte relations off and finally the sailing
OF the fleets Of both countries to begin
hostilities the street has at last come TO
its senses and begun to sell the market
The people that have been buying the
market for speculation, with the idea
that there would be no war. are now
getting rid of their stocks when, ii is to
be hoped. it is too late. Such foolish
manipulation or attempt at manipulation
should be punished by heavy losses. And
there is every reason 10 believe that
there VIII be enormous losses. There
may be several failures, from indica-
tiOns.
The times., 1898-04-22
WHEAT MARKET IRREGULAR.
A Bearish Sentiment PredominuIes
in Speculative Trade.

Chicago, April 21.-The wheat market
was very irregular-weak and strong by
turns-and family closing on a bulge
Liverpool was 1-Sa3-4d. higher North
western markets were strong Minneap-
Oils selling to $l.G2 for July. Clearances
were $50, 600 bushels
New York reported from fifty to sixty
loads taken over night. The weakness
a the start was due TO a lack of buying
orders and selling by local traders. who
met with no resistance until decline
Of II cents from the top had been
reached.
The speculative trade is largely of
local character, with a bearish senti-
ment predominating. This, however, will
cut little figure while the export buying
continues on the present scale.
The times., 1898-04-22
New York Cotton Market.
District Bills Introduced

The following bills were reported favor
ably yesterday in the Senate from the
Committee on the District Of Columbia:
An act authorizing the Washington and
Glen Echo Railroad Company to obtain
a right of way and construct tracks into
the District Of Columbia six hundred feet.
An act authorizing the Washington,
Woodside and Forest Glen Railroad and
Power Company of Maryland to run its
vehicles over the tracks Of the Bright
wood Railroad Company's tracks, in the
District of Columbia.
An act to redeem outstanding certif-
Gates issued by the board OF audit and the
board Of public works of the District Of
Columbia.
An act authorizing the payment Of $3.50
to the heirs of the late Charles NJ Skip
pom, for pay due to him which he was
member of the Metropolitan police force
of the District Of Columbia.
An act amending an act to incorporate
the convention Of the Protestant Episco-
pal Church Of the diocese Of Washington.
An act granting the right TO sell burial
sites in parts Of certain streets in Wash
ngton City. This refers to the streets in
the Congressional Cemetery.
An act TO permit certain parties to in
teryene in the equity cause of the United
States against Morris and others, who
claim to have an interest in certain lots
pending in the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia.
The times., 1898-04-22
Wrappers, 59c.

(bet. 10 and II O'Clock
the prettiest and best made perCaIe
wrappers-trimmed with braid-lined
waists-full sNirts-with deep hens.
Nothing skinny about them-aud
you'll pay 69c. for them everywhere.
The times., 1898-04-22
The biggest suit bargains
for the men.
Suits worth up to SIS, SI7.

If you have any thought OF having
suit made to order defer the matter
until you have seen the suits in this
lot. The very finest worsteds-aIl wor-
sted. mind you. alike on both sides
in English checks and plaids-in
stTipes-in mixtures-and plain blues
and blacks-the choice is given you of
or i-buttOn sack styles, or if YOU
wish you may have the blue and black
cheviots and worsteds In the stylish
cutaway coats. No tailor in town viii
turn you out better fitting OF better
made garments than these-or better
wearing garments-at double price.
Note the splendid Innings: note that
the buttonholes are handmade and
sewn with silk-nOte that the trousers
are cut narrower than usual. Every
fad of fashion has been followed close
". and instead of S25-you get them for
Sl2.
The times., 1898-04-22
See how we've marked the
boys clothing.
Boys suits, $I.2q.

A dozen styles of boys double
breasted and REFER suits, and plain
blue, tan and brown cheviots The
douhle-breasted styles are in sizes up
TO IL years. The REFER styles are in
sizes from TO years. Nearly every
garment in the lot IS all wool and
better made and better finished can
not be found. We have the same
goods in our regular sock marked So
81 and s.. Your unrestricted choice for
$.23
The times., 1898-04-22
Shirt Waists, 39C.
!, u O'CLOCKD

(FROM II TO Y O'CLOCK.)
For one hour we will do the great
est shirt waist selling of the season
Promptly at II o'clock we will put on
sale on the third floor a lot of the
new seasons choicest styles in ladies
percale. zephyr, lawn and madras
waists, which have the new blouse
fronts and detachable linen and self
collars-39c instead of 98c. for an
hour.
The times., 1898-04-22
The 'hour sales" will draw big crowd

T
about am hour sale o exp t IN W find ndfpmth itn b
l rd th hecrh fd
The times., 1898-04-22
Muslin underwear, 9Hc.
FROM Ii TO 12 O'CLOCK1

We have piled on a center table a
lot of ladies' muslin drawers, and
corset coyers-the former are trim
med with three tucks-full regularly
made-the latter are trimmed with
embroidery at the neck and are in
several styles; you cannot possibly
buy the equal of these garments for
less than 25c.-for one hour you may
have them for 1-2c
The times., 1898-04-22
So bike pants, 99e.

Mems plaid bicycle pants. in those
very cOmbinationsswhich are fashion
able this season; made with military
seats, giving them double strength and
double the wear-where wear comes
pants which are sold for s2 wherever
bicycle clothing is soid-go TO YOU for
99c.
The times., 1898-04-22
Underwear. NC.
FROM 10 TO II O'CLOCK.)

iFKOM IU TO II ONLOIk.)
tabIeful of ladies' muslin and
cambric drawers, corset covers, che
mise and gowns. all handsomely
trimmed with lace and embroidery
also lot of muslin and lot of en-
with long sleeves and lot of en-
broidered trimmed short skirts;
these are really the finest made un-
derwear to be had-the creations of
the best maker and at % they are
very, very cheap. You may have them
between 10 and u today for %.
The times., 1898-04-22
Suits worth $40, SIz, and SIS, S6.9S.

Splendid assortment of light check
cassimeres, in an amazing variety
suits which are never found selling
for less than SO sl2 and s13-except on
such rare occasions as this-the coats
have wide facings and piped inner
seams-satin under collars-and fin
ish which only fine clothing have.
You have the choice of three or four
button cutaway sacks-dark plaids,
cassimeres and English striped chew
iots-coats are lined with fine Italian
cloth.
The times., 1898-04-22
So bike suits, S2S.

Mems cashmere golf and bicycle
suits, in as many as five styles of
plaids and checks-the coats are made
with four outside pockets and full
facings-the pants have military seats
and golf cuffs. There never was such
a suit sold for less than $6 by any
clOthier on earth. Your choice of any
one of these for $29S.
The times., 1898-04-22
Bows wash suits, 49C.

CFROM 10 TO II O'CLOCK.)
A lot of sample blouse sailor wash
suits of galatea cloth and woven
madras cloth. in natty blue and
white stripes and plain linen colOTs
sailor collars trimmed with braid
i'm all colors-suits which sell at $l.25
TO S2-which we will offer you the
choice of at 49c.
The times., 1898-04-22
Sl2 suits, SL.eS.
Call day.

Here is extraordinary value for YOU.
The handsomest black. blue. brown.
green, gray and royal cheviOt serge
tailor-made suits, lined throughout
with fine quality black taffeta silk.
including the sleeves: full plain pleat
skirt; finished in the most careful
manner. Not a suit in this lot is
worth less than $12. and you will see
them in the windows of the stores
about town at that price. Yet We offer
them for $79S.
The times., 1898-04-22
50 top coats, A.&.

4 shades of English CO.
vert top coats, a short
box style, lined with good
Italian cloth, and with
full wide French fac
ings - in this lot is
included Il whip-cord
covert - even a more
more expensive garment
than the others-yet none
can be bought for less
than 80 anywhere, and
we have them in our reg
ular stock at that price
these go at si.9S.
The times., 1898-04-22
Boys suits, $3.50.

A lot of finer all-wool vestie suits,
REFER and double-breasted suits, the
very handsomest and nobbiest gar
ments made for boys. The vestie and
REFER styles. in sizes up TO years,
and the double-breasted styles in sizes
up to 10. The equal Of such garments
cannot be bought under $7-yet these
are offered you for $3.50.
The times., 1898-04-22
Bows suits, SI.9S.

Choice Of several styles of fancy
cheviots and black or blue cheviot
vestie suits-the nobbiest little gar
ments made for the little fellows.
Have wide sailor collars, and are
trimmed with braid They are such
values as you have been paying 81 and
s. for. These go at $1.9S
The times., 1898-04-22
Sl5 suits, Sl2.5.
Call day.

Two shades of tan covert and one
shade of green covert tailor-made
suits; jackets cut bOx-reefer effect and
taffeta silk lined go for $3.50. The
green suit is trimmed with black
braid-skirt and jacket. Note the care
full workmanship of every one. Note
that each is trimmed with the best
pearl buttons. No ladies tailor on
earth can turn out better fitting gar
ments.
The times., 1898-04-22
81 pants. S1.9S.


s styles of striped
worsted pants. which are
regular 81 values-go at
$1-9S. These are made up
with 2 hip pockets and
the facings are the best
materials-perfect fitting
and well made. Splendid
values.
The times., 1898-04-22
Youths suits, S3.B.

Perhaps two dozen styles of boys
long pants cheyiot suits, and blue and
black cheViots-the Identical fabrics
which the fine makers put in mems
suits-and with all the little kinks
of fashion which the young men so
much like-lined and salf~lined coats
just the proper weight for hot sea-
son-suits which cannot be had for
less than s.. IS and 50, are offered
you for $3.9S.
The times., 1898-04-22

Spanish fours went down Yesterday
again. There is steadiness In this de-
cline that must be most disheartening
to the holders Of these securities, The
loss In the last week has been almost
fifteen points.
The times., 1898-04-22
s. pants, 99c.


Lot of mems cheviot
pants, strictly all wool
five different patterns
made with the patent
riveted buttons-the equal
of pants for which you
have paid s2-have been
put on a table and mark
ed SO cents.
The times., 1898-04-22
81 cOrsetS, b9c.

FROM II To Y O'CLOCK.)
A lot Of slightly soiled "R. & c." and
''W. B. corsets-the regular dollar
corset, and unframed except for a
slight smirch here and there-almost
unnoticeable-wiIl go for 69c. for one
hour.
The times., 1898-04-22

The opinion is still that the result
finally, after the opening panic, will not
be serious. ] am OF the opinion that
within week from the war drop at the
on a fairly strong market. Sell now. how
ever
The times., 1898-04-22
Youths SUITS, $3.50.

Lot Of young mems blue and black
and fancy mixed aIl-wool chevio.
and cashmere Substitution cuta-
way sacks-good linging and perfect
ly made-for $4.50-$7.50 values.
The times., 1898-04-22
Silk skirts, $4.&.

FROM II TO y O'CLOCK
the most stylish brocaded taffeta
skirts with fun fan pleat, and best
lining and binding-such a skirt for
which you pay $40 usually-will go
between II and 12 for $49S
The times., 1898-04-22
25e ribbon, 19c.

1-2-inch Roman-stripe tafreta and
plain MORE taffeta ribbons, which sell
regularly at 25c. a yard-will be Of
fered tomorrow for Ice. yard.
The times., 1898-04-22

Al last the street has awakened TO
the situation, after very sound sleep.
When all the remainder Of the world has
known for week that war was certain
Wall Street has been pushing up the
market every day. and talking in its
sleep about the certainty that there
The times., 1898-04-22
Ribbon, Sc.

Today we viii offer you the
choice of fine S-inch all-silk moire
ribbon, in every newest color and
shade-for only SC. n yard.
The times., 1898-04-22
Youths suits, S2.9S.

Choice Of young mems long pants
suits, in sizes II to 19-fine ALL
WOOL cheviots-wiH be sold for
$29S. Such thing was never before
known, for they're IS and s. suits.
The times., 1898-04-22
s. boys suits, Sl.A.

Tomorrow we pIt on sale special
lot of boys reeefer and double-breast-
ed suits, REFER style, in sizes from
3 to s years, and yhe double-breasted
style in sizes up 10 16- years-for which
others will ask $S--and- offer you the
choice for $1.49.
The times., 1898-04-22
Boys SIS suits, S2%.

Another lot of boys fine all-wool
suits of cheviot and cashmere. which
are splendidly made and carefully fin
ished-the best value ever offered for
SIN all sizes and all styles-for only
S2QS
The times., 1898-04-22
Today we start the greatest sale of mems
and boys clothing ever known.

@ ~ " at $50 y New Yuk city 9d fines
~ h p~ ~ dh hhrdeae h which hocurdy& ey
al removed from affairs hw BhOmerh ha when ouOn
say So
he u u u i
ice ft
cng f you %dy ypW mdcp
The times., 1898-04-22
Child'S hose, 3Iac.

FROM 10 TO II O'CLOCK)
Children's fast black ribbed hose, in
wide and narrow ribs. and in all sizes
the regular 10c hose for 1-2c. u
pair between 10 and II o'clock.
The times., 1898-04-22
Knee pants. 5qc.

Choice Of the well-known "cracka-
jack make, with double seat and
knees-all sizes-for which you have
always paid 80 cents.
The times., 1898-04-22
Ladies Hose. qHC.
FROM 10 TO il O'C

FROM 10 TO II O'CLOCKD
Ladies fancy top and plain black
and tan hose, such as is usually sold
for double the price-go between 10
and II o'clock for l-2c a pair.
The times., 1898-04-22
Washington stock Exchange.

GOVERNMENT BONDS
The times., 1898-04-22
Boys bIOuses, 49c.

A lot of boys blouse waists, in a
number of the newest effects for
Spring wear. which are the regular
15c. grade. will be offered today
as q special value at 49c.
The times., 1898-04-22
Silk Waists. S2.9S.

FROM II TO y O'CLOCK)
Ladies China silk waists. made
blouse style-and with plaid tucks-
such waists as are selling for S-will
go between II and u tomorrow for
$29S.
The times., 1898-04-22
Boys suits, SITS.

Lot of boys cheviot and mixed cas-
simeres long pants suits. in sizes UP
to 10 years-in patterns such as you
find in mems suits-garments which
are shown you at So about town-wil;
go for $215.
The times., 1898-04-22
Boys waists, l9c.

FROM 10 TO II O'CLOCK.)
Lot of boys indigo blue percale
shirt waists. also lot of linen color
and fancy blouse waists. which are
good values at 59c.. will be sold be-
tween 10 and II today for 19c.
The times., 1898-04-22
FINANCIAL.
Corson & Mccartney.

Members Of the New York Stock Exchange
1919 st.. Glover Building.
Correspondents OF Messrs. Van Emburgh & After
bury, No. W all street.
Bankers and Dealers in Government Bonds
Deposits. Exchange. Loans
Railroad stocks and Bonds and all securities
listed on the exchanges OF New York, Philadelphia.
Boston and baltimore bought and sold
4 speciality made OF investment securities Dis
trict Bonds and all local Railroad. Gas, Insurance
and Telephone Stock dealt in.
American Bell Telephone Stock bought and
told male-tt
The times., 1898-04-22
Boys duck pants, lcc.

A small lot of boys linen crash
and white and duck pants, in striped
galatea cloth. also-which sell usually
at 25c-will go for 1Oc a pair today.
The times., 1898-04-22
UnderSkirtS, 39C.

FROM II TO 70 O'CLOCKD
Ladies black sateen and Roman
striped understands made with a wide
ruffie and full width-go for 39c. be-
tween II and y.
The times., 1898-04-22
Mems shirts, 4C.

FROM 10 TO II O'CLOCK.)
made of best woven madras-laun-
dered stiff bosoms, in the new Spring
patterns-a pair of cuffs 10 match
mems stores ask Soc.
The times., 1898-04-22

Those Of you who already know
lamed below what extraordinary
The times., 1898-04-22
Boys blOuses, Nc,

Another lot of boys blouses. in
plain and fancy linen colors-which
are the regular 39c sort-will be Of
fered today for 19c.
The times., 1898-04-22

they are all likely TO be helped as much
as hurt by ac,ual hostilitier The result
Will be most probably that the recovery
from the first scare will be rapid and
large.
The times., 1898-04-22
Ladies' vests. SC.
% 10 O'CLOCK

IF fKUM 10 IU DILONh.J
Ladies white derby ribbed yesia,
made with taped neck-the usual
L f-2c. vest-for cents between
and 10 o'clock.
The times., 1898-04-22
All=day millinery values.

Today have prepared for your millinery needs with
values which entirely of the When
take advantage them please the splendid display of
med and unrmmed hathe richness of the sownthe eXClu
stythe distinctly lower prices which prevail There
such have made of this millinery de
partment By tremendous leaps has jumped right the
The times., 1898-04-22
Mems hose, &c.
lFROM 9 40 10 o.CLOCKl

(FROM 9 TO 10 O'CLOCk)
Mems fast black half hose, silk
embroidered in a large variety of
new designs-the regular 25c grade
during this hour will go for &C. a
pair.
The times., 1898-04-22
Snspenders, lk.
(FROM N 70 b O.CLOCK.l

A lot of mems fine suspenders, the
regular Soc sort. made of fine non
elastic web, elastic cord ends-and
gilt trimmings-will go for lie dur
ing this hour.