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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07
THE RAILROADS SUFFERED.

The different railroads entering the
city had very little increased passen-
ger business on their lines last We'd
nesday. when the Forepaugh-Sells
Bros. circus exhibited here. The main
reason for this is attributed TO the
fact that no excursion rates were sold
and naturally the crowd was small
1t has been the custom for the roads
to sell excursion tickets when an ex-
hibition the size of the above show is
at Wheeling, but this year no atten-
ton was paid to the matter. 1t may
have been that the circus people had
no agent to attend to this business,
and if such be the case it certainly
was an oversight on somebody's part.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07

Grand Opening and Lunch this even
ing at Stein Bros saloon, 2407 Chap
line street. All are invited to attend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07

Miss Emma S. Howard very charm
ingly entertained the members of the
Woman's Musical Club chorus last night
My Noble Knight. :. .Meyerbeer
90 Straussti". G. Carl Haas
The programme throughout was very
gracefully rendered and Miss Howard
has made a very good impression upon
all who have heard her sing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07
A GOOD SELECTION.

Fried Turtle and Soup tonight at
Kleyes, Water street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07
MARKS FROM REg.ow

PARkERSBURG- River 5 feet and sta
tionary. Heavy rain all day and cold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07

l. ca Mazourka, No. 2
90 Mia Dolce Gavotte.
tc) March Millitaire.
Miss Vardy made her first public ap-
pearance as a soprano soloist, last
night, and her success was undoubted.
The Register predicts she will take a
forward place among the local soloists
in the near future
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07
eEo. M. SHOOK & co.
SHOOK < co.
Can Quote Prices Like These by the Hour, and
the Goods Are Not Trashy, Either:

9sc for the most slightly and serviceable
umbrella ever sold at this price: easily
worth Size The famous Dent UNI
brellas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07

&C for pure linen hemstitched Handker-
chiefs. Thousands of 'kerchefs here
up to $500 each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07

lOc each for Ladies Stand-up Linen Col
lars. Also 20 STYLES at 12,4c; a special
25c line at l2lsc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07

Mr.. Robert T. Campbell and Miss
Louisa Williams, both of Martins Fer
ry. will be married Wednesday even
ing at 5 o'clock at the parsonage OF
the North Sheet NJ e. church, by the
pastor, Rev c. b. Graham
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-05-07

f,r genuine sealskin pocket books
newest shapes. Great new line be-
tween i cents and $3.50.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Einamcral.
The Stock Market.

New York, Aug. 9.-The belief was general to-day that spain's reply to the United States proposals was of such a character that it might endan- ger the whole negotiations for peace by it's failure to return straightforward answers to the questions at issue This belief was effective in depressing se- curities all over the world. This effect was especially marked, inasmuch as values have recently improved sharply on the prospect that peace would soon be declared. Holders of stocks were, therefore, inclined to take profits in view of the less favorable outlook This was true of Spanish bonds, which fell both In Paris and London. It could hardly be said, however of United States bonds, which. nevertheless, showed some depression. American railroad securities declined in London and in Europe, and there was selling in New York for foreign account Of ferings here on the decline were very large, but there was evident also re- markable power of absorption which held prices, with a few exceptions, al most perfectly steady through some of the most active periods of the trading. Recent leaders suffered quite severely, and in this list are included specially Burlington, St. Paul, Rock Island, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, Sugar and the Rubber stocks.
 Yesterdays profit-taking, followed by to-day's selling, caused renewed fears among traders that the large dealers were selling out. The bears were ac- tive, but nervous all day, and their cov- ering induced numerous rallies. There were several individual stocks which showed sufficient strength to exercise a sustaining influence, among them being Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and St. Louis, Chesapeake and Ohio, Leather and Peoples Gas, the latter rising an extreme three points, but re- acting on the days final profit-taking movement.
 Prices at one time rallied to near last nights close, and in few cases above, but the bulk of the trading was a lower level. While no attempt was apparent to sustain prices, some very large blocks of stocks were taken at the low CT level, which served to inspire conf1- dence and lift the depression
 Dealings in bonds were on a consid- erably reduced scale, and prices were more firmly held than In the stock mar ket. The total sales aggregated $S, ,550,- 0OO
 United States new fours declined 4 and the three, when issued, h, while the old fours coupon advanced A in the bid price.
 NEW YORK STOCK MARRET.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
HOME FROM MANITOBA.
Return of Charles Bigelow from an Ex-
 tended Western Trip.

Return of Charles Bigelow from an Ex-
 tended Western Trip.
 Charles Bigelow of this city has re- turned home after an extensive pleas ure trip through several of the western and northern states and to Winnipeg, Man. During his travel in Canada he saw the Stars and Stripes and the British flag floating together from the same pole.
 At Omaha, Neb., MT. Bigelow visited the great exposition, which he states is 8 greater exposition that the centen- nial and is in fact miniature worlds fair.
 The Omaha exposition grounds and buildings are on the bank of the Mis- souri river and are beautiful limitations of the handsomest buildings and grounds of the worlds fair. Several travellers who have visited many grand expositions informed MT. Bigelow that the Omaha exposition was equalled only by the worlds fair. Among the very inte9esting exhibits Mir Bigelow noticed an interesting display from Mexico and splendid exhibit from the Winchester Repeating Arms Co., of this city.
 The extensive wheat fields through which he passed interested him very much. The prospects for an extra good crop of wheat is excellent. It was evl- dent to MT. Bigelow that some of the railroad managers thought it was, doubtful if there were laborers enough in the vast wheat growing country to harvest all the wheat On this account one of the railroads carried laborers on freight trains free to the great wheat fields This railroad will do an exten- sive freight business carrying the wheat to market and it was on this ac- count that the railroad carried the workmen free to the wheat belt.
 After a vacation trip of month MT. Bigelow returned to this city very much pleased with his extensive journey.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
"BROCKEN SCENE'' AT THE ROCK
To be Produced on the Ball Ground.
 To-Night and on Succeeding Even.

To be Produced on the Ball Grounds
 To-Night and on Succeeding Even
 ings.
 A full dress rehearsal of the Brock en Scene'' adopted from Faust" by William P. Fisher was given at Savin Rock last night and was witnessed by few newspaper men and friends of the management. The spectacle will be givn for the first time to the public to- night and judging from the rehearsal last night will be well worth visit to Savin Rock during the two nights and possibly more, of its performance A scene for the production has been ar ranged about three times the size of the ordinary stage and this enlarged area gives ample opportunity for many effects which are not brought out in the average theater production of Faust" MT. Fisher who has adapted the scene, is particularly we'll fitted to arrange anything of this kind for his wide experience with stage pieces and his perfect knowledge of what is ap- propriate and what should be elimi- mated.
 At the close of the rehearsal last night fine shore dinner was served to the invited guests at T. F. Judges West Haven house. An elaborate menu was presented.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
LIGHTHOUSE POINT.

While comparisons are said to be ty and rather enforce their use even at the risk of offense. Indeed. the com parison is so much resorted to to dem onstrate and carry conviction that this edged tool of knowledge must be con- stantly used, In recalling the many superior vaudeville entertainments at the Point theater this season one may we'll hesitate to say of the novelty com pany of this week that its power of en- tertainment is greater than It's prede- cessors. There Is no doubt, however, that with one single exception this su- perlative tribute Is due them. The ex- ception we would class as their equal. The inimitable Deveau appealed pow erfully to everyone The light airy comedy Of MT. Deveau, constantly blending with the astonishing skill In the playing by the two of several diff ferent musical instruments, was in- stantly and absorbingly delightful. One cultured lady exclaimed that that man NihNd4Atiie 4sil. lJSNGdul COulti tlOld bhA audience spellbound all night A noted clubman speaking of the entertainment as a whole said 1t was worth $1. The young miss In her teens, who had knowledge beyond her years of "Coons that were bad" and not content to merely "get their moneys worth," was recalled three times. Something so en- tirely new and original In dancing as to inspire the remark cordially endorsed by all who heard it that it was the best dancing act ever seen on any stage was brought out by the brilliant work of MT. O'Rourke and Miss Bumet. Miss Bumet, handsome in face and figure, was the perfection of feminine grace and movement in her dancing, and with her companion received 8 storm of ap- plause. The Vilona sisters, three most winsome young ladies, strikingly and tastefully gowned, quickly strengthened the favorable first impression. Two of the sisters are violinists and the third a pianist. The touching music render ed by them awakened sentimental chords in the heaven that vibrated in tender harmony with their melodious strains. They were eagerly recalled as long as they would answer the encore.
 A most novel and evidently difficult feat was the propulsion of a large hol- low metal sphere up a spiral runway and down again, the motive power con- cealed within being Mile Orocco, a most attractive young lady. Her act | was warmly applauded. The audience last night was a critical one, there be- ing present a special party of the Pe- | quots and their friends, and another i special car party from Woodmont and | many first nighters of our city thea | ters in their season. The enthusiastic applause of this cultured audience was l most pleasurable to the performers. | Special car parties, or smaller numbers
 can reserve seats together by applying early
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
DERBY CYCLE PATH.

The executive committee in charge of the Derby cycle path met yesterday af- ternoon to open the sealed bids for building the path. There were five bids offered by companies of this city and vicinity. That of the Connecticut Con- crete company was the most favorable one and was accepted by the commit tee The work is to begin at once on next Monday morning. The company will start it's men at work on the Derby end of the path. The path seems to be an assured fact for now that work is to begin there is no doubt that New Haven people will raise the amount of money necessary to complete the path. No attempt has been made yet to can- vass the city for contributions, but al ready s65 is on hand, while a, number have sent money directly to the Derby treasurer. All who wish to contribute will find G. H. Coan of the Security h. surance company ready to receive their contributions
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
THE LIGHT GUARD.

Sergeant Shaw Elected Second Lieuten-
 ant Last Night-Clam Bake Au-
 gust F,
 An election for second lieutenant of the Light Guard was held In the com pany's room in the armory and Ser geant John H, Shaw was elected. He received 57 out of 75 votes cast There were three other candidates. Sergeant Shaw is young man of much ability and has been member of the organi- zatlon for seven years. He bears an excellent reputation in the company He was a corporal for two years and has been a sergeant for the past three years. His election seemed to meet with hearty approval. After his elec- tion was announced he responded to loud calls for a speech and made few appropriate remarks.
 The annual outing of the company will be on Wednesday, August IT, at scanlon's Grove, Lighthouse Point The boys will go down about in the morning and spend the entire day. A clam bake will be a featurs of the days s outing, and there will be swimming contests, foot races and other outdoor sports. A baseball game between the married and single members of the company will also be played
 On Monday evening an examination was held for the position of corporal. There were five candidates and all passed fairly good examinations. There are at present two vacancies in the company and if Sergeant Shaw is com missioned lieutenant there will be three vacancies.
 The regular company shoot will be held at the rifle range next Saturday afternoon.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
THE POLO CONFERENCE
A New Eight-Club League Formed
 WalIingford Dropped.

A New Eight-Club League Formed
 Wallingford Dropped.
 The conference between representa- tives of the National Polo league and a committee from the Southern New Eng land league, which was held at Savin Rock yesterday afternoon. resulted in formulating plans which, 1t is believed, will have most gratifying result.
 The conference was a very harmoni- ous one, and the question of merging interests among the two leagues was discussed at length. The matter was received favorably and will undoubted- ly lead to a general reorganization of the sport and bring about the forma- tion of the strongest polo organization that has existed since the fourishing era of more than a dozen years ago, and bring together in one circuit of eight clubs the fastest polo players of the National and Southern New England leagues.
 The teams headed by Tom Cotter and Fred Doe, formerly located in Fall Riv- CT and New Bedford, will be established In Connecticut. The old Pawtucket team is now established In New Haven. M lSdul VIII fSldiu itS lpSdllDH in Providence, while Springfield will be in the circuit with a new and enlarged ring. Manager Jennings Is planning to land pennant team in his new $65, 900 rink at Hartford, and Billy Parsons is getting his new brick rink at New Brit ain ready. Meriden and Bridgeport who will complete the circuit, will have their teams strengthened to cope with the others, as we'll as remodelled and convenient rinks.
 Those present included Secretary J. c. Morse of the National Polo league E. H. Kirby, representing the Provi- dence club; Jean Jacques, E. F. Peck ham and William Parsons of the South ern New England league committee, H. H. Jennings and Fred Doe. The next meeting will be held in this city Sep tember 2.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
ALFRED H. TERRY COMMAND.

TO Have Their Annual Excursion to
 Glen Island Next Tuesday.
 The second annual excursion of AL fred H. Terry command, No. of the Union Veterans union will take place next Tuesday, August IS. They go to Glen Island on the steamer John H. Starin and big party is expected. The net proceeds of the excursion will he devoted to the benevolent fund of the organization. A goodly sum was realized from the excursion last year and still better return is expected this time. The committee are Fred S.. Snow. James Caffrey, Thomas Hay ward, secretary.
 Tomorrow, Thursday, evening the command will muster in several new members. The command Is in very f1ourishing condition.
 In connection with the U. V. U. is a Union Veterans Union Funeral Aid association, covering the department of Connecticut and Rhode Island. The association has just paid the death benefit arising from the death of Mrs. Sarah F. Beecher of Shelton. She was a members of the Women's Veteran Relief union No. of Shelton. Eligible to membership are any members of the r. V. T. and it's auxiliaries, viz, the woman's Relief Union and the Sons of War Veterans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10

The daughter of the captain general of Puerto Rico Is helping to drill the gunners in the forts about San Juan. We should think all the Spanish gun ners had been drilled by women They shoot about as a woman throws a stone. Boston Transcript.
 Bish--I frequently write postal cards to myself to make me remember what I've got to do, Nish-Did you ever write to yourself about paying me that $5 you borrowed from me year ago? Bish-Certainly not; that isn't a thing I've got to do.--Roxbury Gazette.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
MANAGER G. B. BUNNELL
Has Secured Lease of Park City Thea ter,
 RridgeDort

Has Secured Lease oI IdFk Clty Thea ter,
 Bridgeport.
 G. B. Bunnell has secured the lease of the Park City theater, Bridgeport, and will hereafter conduct it in connection with the Hyperion theater in New Haven. Mir Bun neil closed negotiations with the Travellers Insurance company last Friday through one of the company's representatives who was In Bridgeport looking over the prop erty. Yesterdays Bridgeport Farmer says on the subject:
 'sThe theatrical world has every reason to feel every confidence in that veteran of managers, George B. Bunnell. In an inter- view with MT. Bunnell to-day he said he would conduct the house in manner to gain the hearty good will and support of the Bridgeport public. He would bring all the hfgh-cass attractions to this city together with the Hyperion in New Haven. He said: I will run the house frst-class in every respect, carefully discriminating as to what attractions shall be presented dur ing the season, selecting only the very best, and presenting them in every respect as seen in the metropolis. Many needed i'm provements and changes will be made Mr Bunnell said the first attraction at the Park City under hls management would likely be Maude Adams in The Little Mn lster.' This looks as if he would fulfil his promise at the outset. Mr. Bunnell did not say who would be his local manager"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
ANNUAL MEETING.
National Croquet Association Will
 Meet in Norwich.

National Croquet Association Will
 Meet in Norwich.
 Norwich, Aug. S.-The annual meet ing of the National Croquet association of America will be held at the club houses in Norwich, August 16, at D. m. The tournament games will begin on the morning of that date under di- rection of committee of arrange ments consisting of w. H. Mahley of Washington, D. C., A. w. Dlckey of Norwich, Charles H. Edwards of Phila- delphia, Penn., D. D. Butler of Middle town, and Samuel Crosby of New York city. Every club is expected to have at least two representatives present, that the contest for first place in the various divisions may be lively and ex- citing. It is expected that the assem- bly, of delegates will be the largest and most complete in the life of the organi- zation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
EXCELSIOR COUNCIL, D. OF L.
Business and Social Session Held Last
 Fveninp

Evening.
 Excelsior council, No. AS, Daughters of Liberty, had an unusually interest ing session last night. After initiating two candidates and passing on four ap- was enjoyed. Those participating were the White Rose quartet, the Barker sisters, Miss Goldberg, MT. Hubis and Mrs Milander. A supper followed at which speeches were made by State Councillor c. H. Johnson, State Secre- tary W. O. Staples, and L. B. Boards ley. The council will have a trolley ride to Bridgeport at date yet to be selected, but in all probability it will be during the last week in August.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Goes to Vermont.

Dr. Rollin S. McNeil and Ex-mayor Will liam c. Atwater of Derby leave next Mon- day for a stay at the Lake Champlain house, Swanton, Vermont, where the doctor spent several weeks last summer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
IMPORTANT TO CHECKER PLAYERS.

George H. Knight of Boston, well known and famous checker expert who has never as yet lowered his colors, Is coming to New Haven next week to show the socalled ex- perts here how the game is played. He would be delighted to cope with any and all who desire to tackle him, feeling con fident from past victories that. all foemen who meet him will fall as did the Spanish trnops before Dewey
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
Henry s. Johnson Better.

Henry S. Johnson, the we'll known State street grocer, who has been dangerously. i'll for the past ten days, has been improving he Is still very weak his physician. Dc. Rollin McNell, thinks that he Is now on the road to recovery.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
EARLY FOREIGN NEWS.

British Satisfaction Over the Govern
 ment's Strong Stand-A French Pro-
 test
 Pekin, Aug. 9.-The firm attitude adopted by Great Britain in the mat ter of railroad concessions in China, which is giving general satisfaction in the British settlements, Is maintained. Sir Claude M. Macdonald, the British minister to China, was present at the meeting of the officials of the Chinese foreign office yesterday, and reiterated Great Britains' formal promise to sup port China if threatened by any for eign power on account of concession granted to a British subject.
 The French minister at Pekin, M. Gerard, has complained to the Chinese foreign office that. owing to Germany's representations, China has compelled Young Wings Tients!n- Chin Kiang railroad, to build which he has the support of an English syndicate willing to advance 25,0o0,000, to pass west of ShonTung, thus, it is claimed, endan- gering the prospects of the Hankow- Pekin railroad concession given to a Franco Belgian syndicate.
 STATEMENTS OF MIR. CURZON-NO THREATS OF AGGRESSION MADE.
 London, Aug. 9.-Answering a ques- tion in the house of commons to-day, the parliamentary secretary for the foreign office, George N. Curzon, said that the British minister at Pekin, Sir Claude M. Macdonald, had reported that the Chinese government, replying to Great Britains message saying she would support China against any power committing an act of aggression in China, because China had granted 8 British subject permission to aid or build a railroad or other public works, as announced in the house of com mons on August i, had expressed grat- itude at the promise of support, and had assured the government that no threat of aggression had been made.
 MT. Curzon also said that Baron von Buelow the German minister for for eign affairs, had sent a memorandum to the British government saying that Germany had never claimed exclusive privileges in China, had made on at tempt to exclude other nations from free competition in the Shang-Tung peninsula, and had merely informed China that If she desired to required foreign assistance in the Shang-Tung peninsula she should first offer the work to Germany.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-08-10
THE REPORTED CEsSION OF
 RED SEA PORT TO RJTSSJA

London, Aug. 9.-The parliamentary secretary of the foreign office, George N. Curzon answering question in the house of commons to-day, said that the government had no information in re- gard to the reported cession of tn port of Rahita, on Asab Bay, Red Sea, to Russia, for use as a coaling station. He added that he was not aware that Abyssinia had any power to cede that port to Russia.