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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-29

Umbrellas recovered while you wait at
Brumms.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-29

Kendrlck House Free Lunch.
Vegetable soup will be served free, to all
patrons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-29

The Czar's Note to the Powers Declares
That the Continual Danger Which Lies
in This Massing of War Materials Are
Transforming the Armed Peace of Our
Day Into Crushing Burden Which the
People Have More and More Difficulty in
Bearing.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-29

If you want choice at think they
gone in a few days at these prices.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-29
VOL. XlLI.-NO 209

In order to clean out the balance of our stock
as quickly possible.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-29
THE HERALD

Cyea feJ business 6ecaRse of it's kHs1On
large circulation and RENTERS rich
results 10 its advertisers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
CONGERNI d. G INDIVIDUALS.
The Movements OF Citizens and Arrivals
and Departures o! Strangers.
ILL., I Eannlc is al SisterSLille. On

The Movements OF Citizens and Arrivals
and Depa rtures o? Strangers.
John ]. Kenny is at Sistersville, on
business.
Mrs Louis Bachman, of South Chap
line street, is Ill.
Mrs. E. G. Carr is confined to hcr
home, on Fourteenth street, with grip.
Miss Mamie Reilly, Of Steubenvillo,
is a guest Of Miss Lottie Moore, Of
Kirkwood.
John Laue. formerly with ". J. Lu-
kens. now has charge Of The repairing
department at Harry McNameea.
Edward a. Freidel. Of Hicks &
Hoge's dry gods house, spent Monday
evening il Moundsyille, visiting
friends.
The Misses Loveman nave returned
to their home at Chattanooga, Tenn,
after a pleasant visit with Miss Flora
Kraus. on North Market street.
Herman Fox. On the East End, who
underwent a severe surgical operation
at the Wheeling Hospital about three
weeks ago, is now greatly improved
The many friends of Lieut.. J. R. T..
Blakeley. u. S. N, the officer detailed
by the q. S. Government as military
instructor at the Linsley Institute,
will be sorry to learn that he was call
ed to Philadelphia last evening by q
telegram stating that his mother was
seriously i'll. After his departure, a
telegram from his uncle, John Russell
Young. came, saying that Mrs Blake
" had died at 4:30 yesterday after
noon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
Cameron-James H. Burt.
Ienwood-William Hahne.
SISTERSyILLE.

Mrs. Ed Quigley is convalescent.
Eli Wells has returned from Mis-
souri,.
John P. Fisher has returned from
Pittsburg.
Edward Berry has returned from
New York.
Mrs. H. G. Mex is seriously i'll with
typhoid fever.
Capt. J. 7. Jones left yesterday for
Buffalo, n. Y
Robert stealey, Of Parkersburg, is
in the city.
Miss Lydia Heatherington, Of Bell
aire, was here yesterday
DR.. G B. West, G. B. Slemaker
have gone to New Orleans.
At the Opera House Wednesday
evening "The Heart CT Chicago.
Mrs Mary Teena has been called to
Midway, Pa, by the death Of her uncle.
! Clarence McManus left Monday for
Pittsburg to ener a hospital for treat
menJ.
Mrs. Charles Morris, Of Little, w.
Va, is the guest of her brother, Rob-
ert Mccormick.
Mrs. Mary McElroy, Of Washington,
Pa, who has been the guest Of Mrs.
william Hickok, mas returned home.
John Donahue, who is in the Mercy
Hospital at Pittsburg, is improving,
and it is expected he will be able to
return in a short time.
d. 3. Radford has returned from
Wheeling, where he has been to en-
gage music for the Elk's Minstrels.
The Grand Opera House Orchestra was
engaged.
George Shryock has been smiled
upon by fortune in the Whisky run
field. He secured a lease on II acres
within 100 feet Of the big well. and has
made arrangements to have it drilled
on easy terms.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
ECHOES FROM TIE ALLEYS.
Results Of Bowling Contests in Two
Tournaments Last Night.
The Auroras Took Three Straights
From the Pirates--A Gard From
the Aber Nits-Results at the Mu-
see-Chariie Burns Hero Box
ing, Cycling, and Other Sporting
Matters.

There are no meteoric outbursts in
Bowlerdom these degenerate days.
The time was when the Press Club
team was the poorest and most feared
aggregation of lignum vitae tossers in
the city. Captains could always fig
ure out their chances to nicely until
it came to the pencil pushers; then
they threw UP the sponge. The scribes
helped along the weak clubs, and al
ways went after big game. Thus it
happened that the Press Club team put
the famous Wheeling club out of the
business. The Wheeling club was de-
feating all corners, but it happened
that they were hard pushed by the
South Siders, an all star aggregation
of below the creek" players. The
S. S. boys thought their chances were
hopeless toward the close of the sea-
son, from the fact that the Wheeling
team was scheduled TO play the tail
enders, and the trophy was practically
within their grasp. Then it happen
ed that somebody promised wine
supper to the p C. for three victories
over the Wheeling team. The P. C.
team went down to Fette's alleys, and
bowled with horse shoes around their
necks, winning the entire series with
ease, and sending the ex-Champions
home in no enviable frame Of mind.
The South Side team captured the
trophy, and the P. c. boys got the sup
per.
The Pirates had another such oppor-
tunity 10 immortalize themselves last
night, but they fell short. They prov
ed easy victims for the Auroras in
three consecutive games. and the lat
ter club now has lead which it will
be next to impossible for the Bowlers
or Cosmopolitans TO overcome. The
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
MARKS FROM BELOW

CAIRO-River 35.S feet and falling Clear
and warm
CINCINNATI-River AS feet ard fall
ing. Cloudy.
PIT 4EASANT-River 67 feet and
falling. Cloudy.
AIpAfPHIS-River sci reet. a, fall of .oi.
Cloudy and cool.
DVANSVILLE-River PAS feet and fall
Ing. Cloudy and warm
LOUISVILLE-River falling: I feet 4
lncnes in canal: S feet . inches on falls:
IL feet Z inches below locks Clear and
pleasant.
Last evening the gauge on the land
ing showed a stage of feet 5 inches
and rising slowly, indicating a rise of
) inches in twenty-four hours. The
conditions at upper points are as fol-
lows: Pitsburg, feet inches, sta
tionary; Oil City, 2 feet inches. fall
ing; Rice's Landing, 5 feet 8 inches,
stationary; Parkers, feet 5 inches,
falling. The weather generally is mild
and rain is promised for to-day
throughout West Virginia and Penn
sylvania. Rain would certainly pro
duce substantial coal boat stage. as
the mountains are covered with heavy
snow. The Monongahela river is still
closed at Morgantown Greensboro and
Brownsville, and when the break-up
occurs there need be no fear of the
ice causing trouble on the Ohio, as it
has been softened to such an extent
that it will sink in short order. The
river continues to float slush ice, but
is gradually becoming clear.
No boats passed in Or out at the
wharf yesterday.
The Ben Hur and Virginia really de-
serve credit for their grit, as they have
been the only two steamers which have
run regularly during the present icy
condition of the river.
The Fay S.. of Pittsburg, which has
been lying at the upper end OF the
wharf for the past four or ave months,
will depart for home just as soon as
the river is perfectly cleared Of the ice,
where she will be equipped with a new
set of boilers.
Pilot BENSON, Of the ferry boar Char
on, is off duty on account Of illness.
His place is being occupied by A. A.
Everett, of the Island
The ice in the back river is covered
with water in many places. There are
yet several points in fair condition
for skating, one of them being direct
ly opposite the Crystal glass factory,
and which was covered yesterday by
a number of sportsmen. 1t would be
wise to discontinue the sport, as the
river is rising slowly and may at any
moment break the ice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
THE ETIQUETTE OF THE DPer-

L III Nh
Century Magazine.
Social etiquette among the Ar.,-
a factor in life to be consideroa
iously if you wish to live amone Il.
without friction. It's obligations
not to be completely mastered in t,-
months. Sometimes when I havo MI
companions with me presumably tbo.
oughly au fat with all things arobsr
medan the harmony of the occss;..
has been seriously ENDANGERED T.,
some thoughtlessness or ignorance (,
their part, which to the Moslem aocri
appear only as a contemptuous vsp,
OF consideration. Thus, no greater n.
suit conld be offered to an Arab tb5,
friendly inquiry as to the welfare n
his Vile, to Us natural civility IA
him a gross impertinence bitterly 4.
scented. On one occasion ] nearly m9la
similar blunder. l was invited M q,
neighboring shiek TO go over to sas
him, and was on the point Of rid'r,
up to his tent door and dismountr5
there. Fortunately, however | ra,.
objected in time that etiquette demand,
ed that l should halt fifty yards Nh
and call in a loud voice: Have vonr
permission to approach" This atvs;
time to bundle off any Of their woman.
kind who may be about preparatory
to the admission Of a stranger. 1t Is
curious also to notice that. in spite
Of the real affection existing between
father and son, the sense Of rasDa.
dominates all other feelings, and Tia
sons will never sit at meat with the..
father in the presence Of guests. b9.
viii wait until the father rising AZ
lows them the opportunity Of breaking
bread with their visitor PROVIDED.
however. that you recognize their 81.
cial customs, my experience has proy,
en- the Beduin TO be genuine, warm
hearted friends; ara they really b.
come greatly attached to those whom
they know and who know them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
LIVE STOCK.

CHICAGO, February 9-1,he usual pre-,
dominance OF half-fat cattle to-day and
the range of prices between common ana
prime beeves, xidened. the poorest lots
going for SO &5n4 %, while an occasional
ut soid for S. 40Q5 30. The bulk Of the
cattle found buyers at 81 6505 IS: bulls
were unchanged and calves sold readily
ait SIS soar co. Prices for hogs ere lower
the best sales were made early and trade
was fairly active at the reduced prices,
common heavy packers Selling at 50 IC4
3 80 and prime heavy selling to a very
limited extent early in the day at $S 9712.
The bulk Of the offerings crossed the
ing al the usual discount. Pigs sold chief
ly at s. 5nQS so, the offerings Of pigs and
light hogs beiBg liberal.
dime lower. buyers having filed up yester-
day Trade was fairly good at 81 45ft4 20
for inferior TO prime sheep few going be-
low SIS 70. Lambs sold at 81 75it5 % for
inferior TO prime. a good many yearlingS
going at S4 50M5 10.
Receipts Cattle, $500 head; hogs, 5000
head; sheepe, 1900 head.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
GENERAL CONTRACTING
TO be Done by New Firm of Well knn ygn
i Ople.

To be Done by q New Firm of Well knD ygn
Ople.
The w. w. Wood Company has re-
ceived its charter, and is now prepared
to do business. Mr.. w. w. Wood is
President, and Mr. Charles a. Wood
Secretary. The company has secured
the building near the Terminal Rail.
way tracks, below Twenty-ninth street.
formerly occupied by the Artificial Ice
Company. 1t is a cOmmOdious build
ing. well adapted to the purposes to
which it will be put, and access,Yty
located.
The new company is composed Il
men who have given many years to the
business Of general contracting, and
who are qualified by experience to give
complete satisfaction in anything they
undertake. Practical knowledge
counts. and it this sort of business in
telligence which is q strong point in
favor Of the new firm. 1t starts out
under the most favorable auspices. and
if energy and capability BRING success,
its future is bright.
The wv. w. Wood Company will do
a general contracting business, and in
, VlCeS correspondence " pSiooAa1 NA04oo
from persons who contemplate build
ing or repairing. Especial attention
will be given to hard wood furniture
and fixtures, for which the firm will
have unexcelled facilities. They are
prepared to demonstrate that hard
wood bar or barber shop fixtures, Of
any work Of that character, can be
secured better and cheaper in Wheel
ing than by going elsewhere.
The Office of the new company will
be opened to-day at No. 1926 Chapline
street. Estimates will be furnished
upon ali work if desired.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
OIL NEWS.
New Wells and Locaticns-Notes About
the Producing Wells.

New Wells and Locaticns-Nctes About
the Producing Wells.
The well on the Fluharty lease OF
Yoke & Co, has been shut down on
account Of the lack of fuel. This we'll
is drilling at about 1900 feet.
The Eastern Oil Company has cased
its No. 2, On the NJ A Gorrell, with tht
6H, and the well should be in the
sand in a short time. Their No. /, on
the Duvol, should be in about the same
time.
The Elk Fork Oil & Gas Company
has not been able to get the lost tools
out Of their No IL On the J. K. Hill
49-acre tract, and the indications are
that they will be compelled to move
the rig.
]. 7. Jones is due in the Gordon
sand at the well being drilled On the
Bennett lease, near Conowayi in Tyler
county, end the well viii probably be
in in a couple of days.
The United States Oil Company is
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
1T IS UPON US!
The Mysterious Trouble That Has Assaiied
SO Many, and the Only Way 1t Can be

There can be .but little doubt that the
"grp' which has played such sad havoc
for wears, has not only left its effects up
on a great many, but seems to be return
ing in various localities. All physicians
report that there is an alarming preVa-
leree of heavy colds. accompanied by All
grip symptoms. Many people take colds
easter than before, others are troubled
with weak eyes, headaches, etc. These
things not only come to those who We're
laid low by the grip last year, but are also
visiting many who escaped. Pains, neu-
ralgia, lassitude, all the symptoms are
treated the grip last season prescribed
stimplants The weakened, depressed
state OF the body demanded this. and
there are numerous cases on record where
pure whiskey saved the lives OF men and
women who were fast drifting toward the
grave AS in all other things however,
the purity of an articles determines its
value, and to say that ordinary Wniskey
will assist is absurd. It is only pure whi5-
key. Of q medical quality, which can be
made available and ii is III this respect
that Duffys Pure Malt Wihiskey has
shown itself TO be inllneasurapiy superior
10 any other Known stmulant. The at
tention of the best physicians has been
they are prescribing this whiskey con-
stantly is the highest praise they could
bestow. Prof. Joseph Parrish says: We
know that whiskey will steady the heart,
slow the pulse. calm excitement. and we
ought to use it. Be very careful, how
ever, that you secure only the genuine
and such as has by years of popularity
been proven purest and best In other
words, use only Duffy's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09


a horse attached to dray took
fright on Market street. near Six
tenth, yesterday afternoon, and ran
excitedly up Market street Part of the
time the horse was on the pavement.
and the safety OF pedestrians was en-
dangered When the horse arrived in
front Of Banners music store, Charlie
Burns the Cincinnati fashion plate
pugilist, dashed out from the
crowd, his silk hat dropping in the
mud of the street, and succeeded i'll
bringing the animal 10 a stop. Charlie
saved the dray. and proved himself a
hero
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
A SERIOUS CHARGE
Brought Against Harry Bachman-Arrest-
ed in Parkersburg.

Brought Against Harry Bachman-Arrest-
ed in Parkersburg.
Harry c. Bachman. who was re-
Gently in the produce business on the
South Side, but has more recently
been engaged in business in Parkers-
burg, was given a hearing before JUS
tice Thompson in the county jail Office
yesterday afternoon on a charge of
embezzlement. When the evidence
was all heard the Justice reserved his
decision until afternoon.
The following telegram from Park
ersburg, tells of the arrest of Bach
man:
Special to the Register.
Petersburg, ". Va, February s.
Harry c. Bachman, who came here
some time ago together with ATTORNEY
J. E. W. McCulley, from Wheeling. and
engaged in the produce business as the
Parkersburg. Eruit Company, and later
assigned, was arrested last night by
Constable Drabelle, of Wheeling, who
arrived here on the late train with a
warrant issued by Justice Thompson,
of Wheeling, on complaint Of Wilbur
c. Clark, and after getting Justice D.
j. Jones TO endorse the papers he at
once proceeded to Bacnman's home
and placed him under arrest Bach
man had retired and the arrest was q
great surprise. and he at once secured
the services of an attorney and desired
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
NEWS NOTES OF YESThRDAY.
Collection of the Small Events OF Fac
Passing Day.


Passing Day.
The dirty, muddy streets were
very much in evidence yesterday
Officer Bero arrested two disorder
lies, last evening and Officer McGuig-
gan drunk.
The grand concert and ball by the
Opera House Orchestra takes place this
evening at Arion Hall.
Two houses OF i'll fame were raid
cd last night, and there will be about
fifteen cases IN court this morning.
The Riverside steel works started
UP yesterday after heingg shut down
since Saturday on account of lack OF
metal.
There were three cases in Police
Court yesterday morning. One Of the
defendants went to the hill and. the
others paid.
The Happy -Four will give a select
hop this evening at Seibert's Garden.
Petticord Bros. orchestra will furnish
the music.
A union meeting of the local Ed
worth Leagues will be held tomorrow
night at the Zane Street NJ. i. Church
and Will consist entirely Of devotional
services.
The stockholders of the Benwood
and Bellaira Bridge Company held a
meeting at the South Side Bank yes
terday and reelected the old board OF
directors.
L. G. Driehorst, Of South Jacob
street, has formed a partnership with
his brother. Charles w. Drieborst, in
the novelty business on South Eoff
street, below Twenty eighth.
Tho Klondike CLUB, OF the East
End, will give 3 select hop the 18th
inst. at the Beabout Club house. A
large attendance is anticipated and an
enjoyable time is assured. Prizes will
be given to the finest dressed lady and
the most comicaliy costumed gentle
man.
Squire G. S. Greer, of South Eoft
street, is now an apctineer as well az
a justice of the peace, and has adver-
tised that he will attend to business in
that line. The Squire is an eXper-
fenced auctioneer. and will doubtless
be called upon to conduct good many
sales.
The town OF Fulton has recently
passed an ordinance making it mis-
daneanor, punishable by imprison-
ment or fine, for hauling or dumping
anything in the way Of cffal or soil
around the town The people have
fought vigorously on this matter to
have it passed.
The evening paper Of yesterday
said the badges for the B. P. W. special
police were received this morning,
meaning Tuesday morning. This
badges were received Monday, and the
fact was announced in the Register
Yesterday The evening papers news
is generally dated day too late.
Sheriff C. w. Hart and Deputy
Sheriff p. B. Harris, of Randolph
county, brought A. Cooper, colored, 70
the peniteu tiary yesterday morning,
and then came on up to this city, stop
ping at the Sramm House. Cooper
was sentenced to five years for burg
larry.
Quite an exciting runaway occur
red On North Main street yesterday af-
ternoon. A team of horses attached
to one Of Peter Erb's hacks took fright
from d passing street car at Seventh
street and made a speedy run to
Eighth street, where they cOlliQed with
a treebox and were brought to a sud
den halt The front springs Of the
vehicle were broken and the treeboz
was knocked into splinters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
PRODUCE.

PrIITADFT PHTA Pa February s.
Wheat. arm and 10 higher contract
grade. February SitTi2c March, April
and May. nominal
Corn. steady: No mixed. February
and March. 35i-1a4c: April and May, nom
inai
oats steady. No . white February and
Mach 55iaHa1c: April and Nav. nominal.
Butter. firm ana in fair demand: fancy
western creamery. 2htzc; DO Pennsylvania
and 90 western prints. &c.
egs. dull and 2'kc lower: fresh nearby
ard 10 western, l5c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09
Watches thoroughly cleaned and re
paired at McNamee's, 1907 Market st.
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.

The. stockholders Of the Carroll Club
We're to have met last night for the
purpose Of electing a Board Of Direc-
tors, and transacting other business.
a majority Of the stock was not rep
resented. and the meeting was post
poned for a week. The Secretary was
instructed to notify the stockholders.
Mr.. James G'kane was chairman OF
the meeting, and Mr.. Walter Cochran
secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09

Sir;-Some time ago the misused Aber
Nit club OF the Wheeling league was chal-
lenged 10 bowl a series of games with the
Buckeye team, of Bellaire. just for good
fellowship. and at a meeting of the club
We accepted, but at tnat same meeting We
also decided to give the Bellaire boys
three games, as we knew from our for
mer experience that it made them so hap
py 10 win. Now that is all over We
Sc line after line in our daily papers OF
the victory of the Buckeye team and also
their challenge to other Wheeling league
teams. Now. Mr.. Editor we are of 4
mild nature. but this IS too much even
for an Aber Nit So plea Sc STATE for me
that we will ngain meet them IN battle
array : Fette's alleys, but this time we
demand the privilege oe bowling The
Buckeye team and not the best six bowl
ers in the State Of Ohio, as we have been
compelled to 10 before. Also find room
Tor vote Of thanks to President Acker-
man; OF the Old Cronies who was going
to Bellaire at once TO accept the Buck
CSC. teams challenge, for again giving US
2 chance 70 redeem our good name before
dhe oid Cronies send them, home with
three on their back"
thanking you fol space, | remain,
Yours truly.
JOHN SCHROEDER.
ali H., l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-02-09

to give bond, but this was not allowed
and he went to JAIL
The warrant charged the embezzle-
ment Of $500. While Bachman resided
in Wheeling he conducted a produce
business, and it is alleged he victim
lied Ohio Valley farmers who shipped
their produce to him, and the arrest is
the outcome of these alleged swindles.
The officer and his prisoner left on
the early morning train for Wheel
ing.