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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-09-08
Bridge Plulges 60 Feet

Hogansburg, N. Y, Sept. 7.-At about
noon yesterday two south spans of the
International bridge of the New York
and Ottawa Railroad, now under con-
struction across the St. Lawrence riy-
er, about three miles above ST. Regis
Indian village, fell without warning
while about sixty men were at work
on the bridge. All were thrown into
the river. some sixty feet below.
Thirty-three were picked up and ta-
ken to Cornwall hospital. Eighteen OF
these died afterward. About twenty
seven are now missing
The bridge consists of three spans,
of which two We're completed, and the
third was nearly finished. when the
south pier gave way at it's foundation,
causing both spans to fall, taking its
load of human freight with it.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-09-08

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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-09-08
Dress Goods.

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SO in. Broadcloths, 85c yd.,
and plenty Of others.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-09-08

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If you have trimming need,
see this stock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
NOMINATIONS SENT In.

Washington, June 9.-The President
to-day sent these nominations to the
Senate:
Volunteer army-To be Major Cen
eral, j. Warren Keller, of Ohio
To be Brigadier General, John P. S.
Goblin, of Pennsylvania; William R.
Compton, of New York marshal for the
Northern district of New York.
Regular army-Lieut. Col Henry E.
Noyes, Second cavalry, to be Colonel;
Major William A. Rafferty,, Second
cavalry, to be Lieutenant Colonel; ;
Capt. Argalus G. Hennissee, Eighth
cavalry, to be Major; First Lieutenant
Joseph T. Dickman, Third cavalry, to
be Captain; First Lieutenant John F.
Reynolds Lands, First cavalry, to be
Captain; Second Lieutenant William T.
Johnston, Tenth cavalry, to be First
Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant William
H. Osborn, First cavalry, to be First
Lieutenant; First Lieutenant John R.
Williams, Third artillery, to be Cap
tain; First Lieutenant George l.. An
derson, Fourth artillery, to be Captain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
B. & O. OFFICIALS HERE.

Baltimore and Ohio General Super
intendent Thomas Fitzgerald, Chief
Engineer of Maintenance of Way w.
T. Manning, and Superintendent r. NJ.
Sheats, Of Grafton, arrived at Ben
wood Junction yesterday morning. The
party occupied their private cars and
were here on an inspection trip. The
morning was spent in examining the
yards and shops at the above place,
with a view of making some improve
ments. Freight business at Benwood
is so heavy at present that the company
really needs more yard room. The
party took a trip around the loop"
and it is more than possible more tracks
will be ordered made. The officers only
remained until noon, and nothing defin-
tie was given out as to what the COM
pany proposes doing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10

wards were married In Wheeling yes
terday. The couple drove to the above
city in hack, where the nuptial knot
was tied.
Tomorrow evening the base ball
boys will have their first benefit dance
at the Seventh street park. The boys
have sold a large number of tickets
for the affair and it goes without say
ing that large crowd will be present.
Salkelds orchestra will make the mu-
sic for the occasion.
Frank Callahan left yesterday to
spend some time visiting Bellaire
friends.
Very elaborate preparations are be-
ing made for the children's day exer-
cises at the different churches. The
young folks will have a special pro-
gramme and it is expected that there
will be an unusual large turnout.
Circuit Court convenes again to-mor-
row morning, when the judge will
likely act on the liquor indictments re-
turned this week by the grand jury.
There are very few jury cases for this
term and everybody is glad of the fact.
Detective Mehen, of Parkersburg,
was an arrival in the city yesterday.
Early yesterday morning a Manning
ton man on his way to Sistersville was
held up by two colored crooks near the
B. & O. freight depot. Nearly 81 in
money and a silver watch were secured
and the thieves made good their es
cape. The police were notified of the
affair, and during the day two strang-
ers were arrested at Glendale, but they
proved not to be the parties. The
towns along the line have been notified
to be on the lookout for the guilty pair
and it is more than possible that they
will be arrested before they get far
away.
The fire department companies have
appointed the regular committees to act
on the Fourth of July celebration, and
are now ready to act in conjunction
with the citizens who voice the dem
onstration on this date. 1t is now in
order to call citizens meeting so that
everybody can take part in the affair.
Moundsville should have a trades dis
play this year, and this will be the
time for having it. There is not much
time to loose and if action is taken at
once the holiday can be made one long
to be remembered here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
TIE LEAGUE F" BUSTED
The Inter- State Aggregation Gives Up
the Ghost.
A Match Made Between Joe Bern-
stein and Oscar Gardner Before
the Bridgeport Athletic CLUB.
The Result of Bowling Contests
and Base Ball Games Yesterday.

The Ohio State League IS no more.
All the teams except Wheeling and
GAINESVILLE dropped out last week. the
management of the home team would
have still continued in four-team
league in order to please their patrons.
The fans OF Wheeling were very indig-
Lant at their treatment by Torreyson,
and encouraged the project of team
in the Ohio State League. The project
materialiZed, but even then the attend
ance was not good enough TO pay tho
expenses of the team. The management
did everything in their power to secure
q pennant-winning team and as
whole they succeeded fairly well. hav-
ing gotten together an aggregation full
Of ginger, and steady playing whether
in the lead or behind. and the off days
were very few and far between. After
the game Wednesday all the men were
paid off in full.
Manager BUGGY stated last night that
nc iHtSiucu " run an iiAN' ~
team made up of Lucas, Buchanan,
Anderson, Pritchard. GcCombs. Nor
gan, Farrell, Gilligan, MCGEE. Whissen,
Smith and Butler, and to play exhibit
ton games with all independent teams
in the vicinity.
Manager BUGGY still has the use Of the
hall park and will be on the look out
for any vacancy that may occur in the
Interstate League.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10

of not less than five or six thousand
people.
Kore Queen, the Wells street shoe
merchant, returned last evening from
Pittsburg, where he has been for sew
eral days on business.
This evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick Golden, on the Ohio side
of the river, a short distance above the
city, a very pleasant party was held in
honor of Mr.. Golden's sister, Miss Ag-
mes. of Buffalo, n Y, who has been
visiting there for a short time. There
was quite number of young people
went over from this city.
John Eaton, president and general
manager of the Oil Well Supply Com
pany, with headquarters in Pittsburg,
arrived in the city this morning and
will remain for a couple of days look
ing after the business of his company
here.
One week from to-day the picnic to
be given by the employees of the Eureka
and Buckeye Pipe Line Companies will
be held at the Eureka-Buckeye Park,
on the head of Marietta island. On
that day there will be no business
transacted in this city to speak of.
Nearly everyone in the city will at
tend the picnic and 1t is expected there
will be two or three thousand people
attend from this city alone. The park
which belongs to the association of pipe
line employees, has been greatly i'm
proved this year. and it is expected
there will be a better time than ever
before in the history of the associa-
ton.
Daniel s. 10y, prominent contractor
of the South Side, who has been in
Roane county for some time, where he
is drilling number of wildcat wells,
returned to the city last evening and
will remain at home with his family
for short time before returning to
that section Of the State.
Charles Carpenter, prominent young
business man of Cameron. w. Va, ar
rived in the city this afternoon and
will be the guest Of friends for a cou-
pie Of days.
Frank Colbert returned yesterday
evening from Butler and Oil City, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10

player who has been playing on Frank
Hallers' Birmingham team, IN the
Southern League is home. The league
was not making any money and had to
disband
Jimmy Lucas, who has been pitching
on Torreyson's Grand Rapids team, has
been released. He arrived in the city
Yesterday and reports mat Torreyson
and, in fact, all the Interstate League
team owners, are losing money, and in
a meeting of the managers held at
Mansfield Monday it was decided to cut
down expenses. Lucas has fair rec
ord for this seasons work. having won
six out Of twelve games that he has
pitched this year. He would like to
play the season out if possible.
1t was reported last night that Capt.
Jack Glasscock contemplated taking
hold of a team for Wheeling next sea
son. If this should prove correct the
prospects are that Wheeling will have
a good club in fast league.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
MOUNDSVILLE.

Captain A. o. Baker returned yester-
day from visit to McMechen friends.
Mrs. DR.. G. w. Bruce and Mrs. Bow
ley are visiting relatives in Brooke
county.
]. B. Aiken, an oil man of Washing
ton, Pa, was in the city on business
yesterday.
A special session of the county court
will be held in this city on next We'd
nesday.
The will of Druisilla Wells, of
FRANKLIN district, was admitted to pro-
bate in the county clerk S Office yester-
day. The executors have not qualified
as yet.
G. L. Stewart and J. M. Force, two
prominent gentlemen of Pittsburg,
were in the city on business in the oil
line yesterday.
A marriage license was issued yes
terday by the county clerk to Thomas
Fish, of Bellaire, and Carrie Long, of
BenwoOd.
w. H. Daugherty was appointed
guardian of Mertie and Josephine Rob-
inson yesterday. Bond in the sum OF
$500 was furnished.
Misses Annie and Jessie Hooten were
visitors in Wheeling yesterday.
Miss Cora COPYRIGHT was shopping
in Wheeling yesterday.
Several young ladies of the city gave
a private dance at the Seventh street
park last evening.
The Epworth League gave a very in
teresting musical and literary enter
tainment at the M. E. church last eve
ming. A large crowd was present and
an enjoyable time was had by all
The Bryant Comedy Company will
give an exhibition at the Opera House
tonight and tomorrow night. The
programme will consist of singing and
dancing and musical selections The
company is well spoken Of and no
doubt a large crowd will be present.
William Ault and Miss jamie Ed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10

accomplished fact-it could not be 9th.
erwise-the United States of America
had so declared The end of Spanish
misrule was in sight; a new Cuba, for
which they had suffered numberles,
privations, was to bloom upon The
ruins of the old. Small wonder thai
they were happy.
After "Silencia,' which is Cuban for
taps" had been sounded at O'Clock
a member of the staff, Major Estram-
pes-who, by the way, is an American
being a native of New Orleans-scour
ed the camp for something with which
to entertain u.s. Then we proceeded
to the majors tent and INDUCED in a.
luxurious feast-for a Cuban insur.
gents camp for we had coffee anal
rice, besides cowmeat. We also had
"jutia," which l had tried to learn o|
like, for it is almost the only food-aul-
NAL that one may be sure of finding
within the insurgent lines. The jutia
looks like the American opossum, and
fattens in some mysterious way id al
land SO desolated that a pig would
starve to death. Apparently it is ey,
tremely prolific, for hungry insurgen,|
can always find one. Roasted in its
own skin-the customary manner Of
cooking-it looks like a small African
baby, smells like a burned kid glove
that had been favored with musk. and
tastes like very young veal, fried in
rancid oil, that is served in certain
cheap Italian restaurants in New Yogk
AS we Toasted we talked; we Amer
cans had numberless questions to ash
but our entertainers were also in cues,
of information, which we supplied 70
the best of our ability, SO no one 90.
much sleep. In the morning the warm
hearted Cubans tried again to make al
spread for us, but the camp stock II
luXuries had given out, so we had 81
content ourselves with cow-meat with
out bread, nor was there any coffee
Well, in our own Revolutionary War
were not sweet potatoes the only meal.
that General Marion and his rangeS
could offer friendly visitors, and didu't
Marions side win in the end?-James
II. Hare in Golfers Weekly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
SISTERSVILLE.

Sistersville, w. Va, June 9.-The
committee which has charge of the ar
rangements which are being made for
the celebration of the Fourth of July
in this city are getting along nicely with
the financial part of the affair, and in
a couple of days will have all the
money that will be necessary to pay
the expenses of a celebration which
will be on a grander scale than any
thing which has ever been held in the
city. 1t is expected there will be
large crowd here and the residents
are making arrangements to take care
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
A. F. G.. w. U. PICNIC.

Local Union, No. 9, A. F. G. W. u,
will give picnic on the State Fair
Grounds Saturday, June 18th. All
kinds of amusements have been ar
ranged for. The main event will be a
two-mile bicycle race, to be run in
three heats. A match game of ball
will be played in the afternoon be-
tween Triadelphia and Elm Grove for
$25. There will also be a half mile
bicycle race. The prizes are in money
and there are fourteen entries for this
event. AT $50 in the evening there
will be two prizes for the best walters.
Mayors full orchestra has been en-
gagged.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
THE CRUISER BROOKLYN.

Volunteer army-Aristo A. Wiley, of
Alabama, to be Lieutenant Colonel
Fifth regiment volunteer infantry.
To be Commissaries with rank of
Captain-Thomas II. Simms, of Arkan-
sas; James E. B. Stuart. Of Virginia;
Carroll Mercer, of Maryland.
To be Chief Commissary, with rank
of Major-Capt. George w. Stouch,
Third United States infantry.
To be Assistant Quartermaster, with
rank of Captain--Albert Gilbert, of New
York; Laurence C. Baker, of New
York; Jonathan n. Patton, of Iowa,
nomination of ]. M. Patton, of Iowa,
for above Office withdrawn).
Regular army-Second Lieut.. Robert
McCleave, to be transferred from artil-
lery arm to infantry arm; Second Lieut.
Conrad S. Babcock, to be transferred
from infantry arm to artillery arm.
Volunteer army-To be Chief Quar-
termaster. with rank of Maior-Dayid
Hemphill, of South Carolina.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
PLAUDIT DEFEATED.
Han dor Lowered the Colors of the Fa-
nous Madden Colt.

nous Madden Colt.
Cincinnati, O., June 9.-The mighty
has fallen. Plauditt, the greatest three
year-old of the year. met his first defeat
of the season to-day in the Latonia
derby after one of the grandest contests
ever witnessed on the western turf.
Hand dor is the colt that lowered the
colors of the Madden pride and in do
ing it, he also lowered the worlds rec
ord for a mile and a half. Ten thou
sand people cheeered Hand dor as he
came down the stretch like wild
horse looking every inch a winner.
Martin was whipping Plaudit and rid
ing like a demon A hundred yards
from the wire Plaudit made a gallant
effort to come on, but it was of no use,
his speed and endurance were gone
and Hand dor crossed the wire win
ner by three lengths amid great excite
ment in the grand stand and loud cheers
from the hundreds of stable hands in
the field. No race run at Latonia ever
created more enthusiasm and every
horseman on the track pronounced it
the grandest race since the days Of Ten
Brock.
The track. contrary to expectations,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
MARTINS FERRY.


Marshal Lindemuth and Florence
Cockraft collided yesterday while riding
on their bicycles. The two were riding
towards each other and when almost
together both turned off the same way.
The result was collision in which
Cockroft's bicycle was badly damaged.
Neither rider was injured to any ex-
tent.
A part of the furnace Of mill No. 2
at the Aetna-Standard fell in Yesterday
morning, which will lay off until re-
pairs can be made.
The one hundredth anniversary of
the Presbyterian Church at st. Glars
vile will be celebrated next Wednes-
day.
Frank Floto left yesterday on sew
eral weeks visit through the South.
The river packet T. NJ Bayne ground
ed near the Sister Islands yesterday,
causing her to be several hours late.
A. w. He'll has removed from Smith
field to the property he formerly occu-
pied on West Hanover street.
On the instructions received from the
Wheeling authorities, David Under
was released from custody, as young
Lewis stated that he, Under did not
aid IN stealing the horse. mention or
which was made in yesterdays Regis
ter.
Tomorrow evening at the Opera
House the Choral Club, assisted by the
boy choir of st. Matthew's Church of
Wheeling, will give a concert. Exten-
sive preparations have been made for
the affair which promises to be a very
enjoyable one.
w. E. Steele, of Fairmont, w. Va, is
the guest of relatives here. Before re-
turning home he VIII have the re-
mains of his sister, which were buried
in Walnut Grove cemetery, a number of
years ago, removed to Fairmont
A movement is on foot at present
among the local ball players of this city
to organize club for the purpose of
making trips about through the State
and meeting the various clubs. The
club would be a strong one, as Padden,
Walton, McCleary. Dobbins, Charles
Westwood and other good players
would probably become members of the
organization, which would undoubted-
ly be strong aggregation to "buck"
against An attempt will be made to
have Francis Mullaney act as manager,
as his ability in that capacity would
insure good results.
The Belaire Lodge of Elks, accom-
panied by full brass band, came up
from Bellare last evening and were en-
tertained in royal manner at the
Maennerchor hall by William Lipp-
hardt.
Mrs. Samuel Watkins, OF Chicago, ar
rived here yesterday to visit friends and
relatives.
The portion of the Laughlin tin mill
that has been off the past month for
repairs will resume Monday.
George Heaton left yesterday TO
spend several days with relatives at
Trenton, Ohio.
Samuel Milligan, who has been threat
ened with typhoid fever the past few
days, is no better.
James Robinson is visiting relatives
at GrandyieW Ohio
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was lightning fast, and all conditions
favored good time being made.

favored g0Od time DeluS maze.
However, but few people thought the
worlds record would be beaten. The
race from a time standpoint was re-
markable. There was but two start
ers and little time was lost in getting
them away from the post. The pair
went away heads together and Han dor
at once set out to make his own pace.
The first half of mile was covered in
so seconds; the six furlongs in 1:14A;
seven furlongs in 1:27h; mile in
1:40A; mile and an eighth in l: 81 and
the mile and a quarter in 2:07A, the
final time being 2:321a, which is a
quarter of a second better than any pre-
vous record. Plaudit could never
overtake Han dor from the start. The
latter led by lengths until the stretch
was reached when Plaudit tried to
make his run, but the killing pace had
told on him and Han dor won in handy
fashion.
Jockey Conley, who rode the winner,
was surrounded by large crowd after
he dismounted and carried to the
scales room on the shoulders of several
enthusiastic friends.
Plaudit was always one to seven In
the betting. while as good as five to one
could be had on Han dor.
The derby is worth $1,000 to the Win
ner, which is the property Of George A.
Sinperlv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-10
SHOOTING AN PARKERSBURG.
Interesting Sport for the West Virginia
State Sportsmen's Association.

special TO the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, June 9.-Much
interest was taken in the second days
shoot of the West Virginia State
Sportsmen's Association. A heavy rain
fell last night and the air was cool and
the sport was greatly enjoyed. The
percentage of each shooter in yester-
days ten events was: F. E. Mallory,
49, S. T. Mallory, Sc; Leroy, SO;
''Dade," SO; Kiser, "a; Courtney, 80;
Clarke, .S4; Trimble, SO; Cole, 10;
Bibbee, S8; Schlicher, n; Wallace,
"a; Wright, Sc; J. T. Mallory, 80;
Afford, 81; Hall, 65; Camden, Sc %;
Patton, ~; Verges, SO; L. E. Mallory,
so; Slayton, .73; Garden, 80; Mackie,
IS; Paden, 80.
To-days events resulted: Eight open
events, Is blue rocks, $3.50 entrance,
two monies, S. added to purse, were
shot Off
Event ones. T., L. E. Mallory, Le-
roy, Alfred, Snow Is; F. E. Mallory,
Clark, Wright, Garden, IA.
Event two - Courtney, Trimble,
Wright ]. T., L. E. Mallory, Snow, Is;
Kiser, IA.
Event three-S. T. Mallory IS; F. E.,
]. T. Mallory, Clark, Trimble, Alfred,
Hall, IA.
Event four-S T., J. T. Mallory,
Snow, Clark, Courtney, Leroy, Is; Al-
fred, Mackey, Garden, Gale, IA.
Event five-Leroy, Wallace. ]. T., l..
E. Mallory, Mackey, Snow, Is; F. E..
Mallory, Dade, Kiser, Trimble, Bibbee,
IA
Event six-Leroy, Clark, ]. T. NAL
Tory, Verges, Is; F. E. Mallory, Cole,
Bbbee, Gilbert, Stayton, IA.
Event seven-Leroy, Clark, J. F. NAL
Tory. Verges, Is; F. E. Mallory. Cole,
Bibbee, Mackey, Gilbert, Patton, IA.
Event eight-S. T., l.. E. Mallory,
Gale, Snow, Bibbee, Leroy, Is; F. E.
Mallory, Dade, Kiser, Courtney, Trim
BILE, Cole, Wallace, ]. F. Mallory, Duffy,
Schlicher, H.
The contest for the State campion-
ship and a handsome gold medal was
begun to-day and out of twenty-five
birds each, Courtney, Leroy, Bower
and Kiser each broke twenty-five and
F. E. Mallory twenty-four, breaking the
worlds championship record, the squad
of five making 124 out of 125 birds.
The supper" event was lost by III.
H. McVey who was the lowest in a
squad of five selected to decide who
should dine the club. The score was:
Courtney, "a; Clark, 90; F. E. Mallory,
%; Cole, %; Mcvey, 81. An elegant
spread was furnished the shooters, the
menu consisting Of many tempting
dishes. President F. c. Percival was
tonight presented with a handsome
and costly goldheaded cane by the as
ISOLATION members, the presentation
being made by Col. John F. Mallory,
who was answered by Secretary E. o.
Bower and A. G. Courtney The big
merchandise events will be shot off to-
morrow.
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a LUCKY ESCAPE.

Special to the Register.
CALDWELL, Ohio, June 9,-Wil'ia'
Waters had miraculous escape frf
death while crossing the railroad ~ pud
ley, four miles south, last evening y
was driving a team to a sample wls.
and in crossing the track failed to uoN0
the approach of a through passeug-
train. The engine struck the vehicle aa
hurled II and Waters a distance of abol
twenty-five feet, entirly demolishng fA
rig. Waters luckily escaped with q NOM
Der Of bruises, while the team escaped W
injured.