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The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

FoR RENT-Two nicely furnished
rooms. For particulars inquire of Mrs.
Vincent, near VIM. Wagoner's.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

We have noticed that when
girls form a Spinster's club not
one of them is more than twenty
years old.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

Try the new shoemaker, one
door west of Drumm Brothers
barber shop.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

You never know some people
until you have d money transac-
tion with them.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

L. W. Johnson wears his
honors as judge with becoming
dignity and grace.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

The more doctors a man has,
the less certain are they what
ails him, and the more certain
are other people.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

a hypocrite makes more trou-
BILE in the world than a fool.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21
SATURDAY, JANUARY q 1899.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Oyster Cocktails on tap at the Nav
ajo. n
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

The best coal for domestic
purposes comes from the Cres-
cent Coal Go. For sale by R.
G. Creswell.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

J. F. Mahoney has purchased and is
now running the store of Mrs. s. F.
Mcguire. He carries an excellent
stock of fresh candies, nuts, stationery
school books, periodicals and the latest
dailies from both east and west.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

For hot and palatable lunches,
go to the Navajo,
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

J. T. Mahoney will have full line of
Christmas toys and fine candies.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

The "Marguerite" is the only
cigar. Smoke no other. For
sale at the Parlor.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

Oyster stews on tap at all
hours, day or night, at the Nav
aio bar.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

E. A. Sawyer proposes visit
ing Phoenix during the session
of the Legislature and will make
an active member of the third
bO11ca
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

Cowboys who have been rid
ing the range during the pres
ent cold spell say the loss in
cattle will be heavier this win
ter than for many years. Cat
tie were thin to start in with
and snow has lain on the
ground SO long covering the
short grass that many of the
old stock will die, particularly
those cows with calves. They
stand around all drawn up too
cold to even rustic for feed.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

When a girl writes her name
"Mayme" or Mai, " she puts a
label on herself that contains
the word Cheap. She may be
sensible in some respects, but
no one seeing the label will be
lieve it. The Mai S and Mayme S
are not good daughters, and they
will not make good wives. They
are silly, irresponsible and ro-
mantle. Show us a girl who
changes her name from Mary to
Mai, and we can read her palm
like a fortune teller.-Atchison
Globe.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

For good cigars and chewing tobac
co, call on J. F. Mahoney.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

Merchants lunch, from - to 9,
at the Navajo bar.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

If you want lump coal, leave
orders with r. C. Cresswell.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

For a first-class cigar, step
into the ParlOr and call for a
marguerite. .
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

The wise man always stops to
think, but it's the really wise
one who thinks without having
to stop.
The Winslow mail., 1899-01-21

For a good smoke, try the
marguerite. - For sale at the
ParlOr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
THE ICE NAN
Was in His Glory Yesterday A
Short Parade Followed by a Very
Largely Attended and Successful
Outing at Pleasant Valley Park.

| Gentlemen of that much maligned
yet much envied PROFESSIONALS ice
business-had a mortgage on the bor-
ough yesterday. 1t was their day. a
sweltering community was served with
the CONCEALED fluid early, and by noon
the ice vendors were logged out in their
Sunday suits and en- route to Twenty
| third street, where a bunch of open
carriages awaited them. They cut a
principal streets. All were there from
the President of the ice company-a
sinecure with Standard Oil perquisites-
to the hands" whose peculiar function
is welding the tongs, yet who dream
of future opulence when their savings
are sufficient to purchase teams. The
Wheeling Ice and Storage Company had
magnificent exhibit, embracing flow
ers and various designs in cloth and
papier mache frozen in huge chunks Of
ice.
The novelty of an ice mems picnic
and the desire to see the rich enjoy
themselves caused big crowd to as
semble at Pleasant Valley Park. 1t
was the largest and most successful
outing given under the new manage
ment. How'd you like to be the ice
mani" badges we're very much in evil
dence Meister's band rendered dance
music in the pavilion and concert mu-
sic in the open air. There was bowling,
internal and external, and a general
good time.
The programme OF contests was de-
cidedly unique. The running race,
each contestant drawing a cake of ice
with tongs, after him, was won by John
Oberle. Will Bonenberger finished sec
ond. The sitting contest was post
poned until the summer of 1928 The
conditions were that nothing but over
ais were to be worn, and the man sit
ting longest on cake of ice was to re-
ceive the prize Of $40. The warm
babies who filed in their entry blanks
quit in the yellowest kind o. fashion
just before the hour of contest. A dill
gent search for hot rags" failed to
produce any substitutes
The plumbers are next in order for
an outing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.

Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.
The police are still ON guard at No.
81 Seventeenth street.
The Council Committee on Police
is called for this evening.
Two deeds of trust were admitted
to record at Clerk Robertson'5 Office
yesterday.
There was another large attend
ance last evening at the services at the
North Street M. e. Church.
Some North Market street people
are kicking about the odor from the
fertilizer plant on the hillside.
business is booming at the Central
glass works, and the indications are
that the third furnace will soon go on.
The Terminus Club, of the Sixth
ward, will hold stag picnic at point
two miles east of Elm Grove next Sum-
day.
The Big Show Fishing Club, of the
point out Wheeling creek next Sum-
day.
There were thirty-one deaths in
this city during August, as against
forty-nine for the same month last
year. The record is a splendid one for
midsummer.
Edward Delhi, of the Fourth ward,
will go on the police force as extraman,
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
promotion of Jack Donovan to Joe Nc
Causland's place.
Mr.. Ernest Kreiger, for many years
the efficient superintendent at Wheeling
Park, has rendered his resignation, to
take effect October 1st. His retirement
from this popular resort is to he re-
GREETED.
Temporary recruiting stations are
to be established in this State at Graf
ton, West Union and Fairmont, in
charge of Lieut.. W. R. Standiford, late
captain of Company G, Second West
Virginia.
A thief entered the residence of
Charles Beistler, on South Main street,
some time yesterday morning and sue
ceeded in getting away with a valuable
reported to the police.
There were six cases in Police
Court yesterday morning. The four
young men arrested in the Second ward
were fined IS and costs, but the fines
were suspended conditioned on good be-
havior. Two other disorderlies paid.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to George Catlett, a native OF
Wheeling, aged 20, and Ella Devligans,
native of Triadelphia, aged Is; also,
to George A. Gappert, a native of Allie
gheny City, aged "a, and Mary Curran,
a native of GAINESVILLE, O., aged %.
Last evening about half-past six
O'Clock August Schultze, son of Squire
Schultze, fell from dray while driving
near the Wheeling pottery and injured
one of his limbs painfully. He was
conveyed TO his home, corner Thirty
third and Chapline streets, where DR..
Haskins attended him.
Andrew Murphy, aged 55 years,
died of cancer Of the throat at his home
at Benwood Junction yesterday after
noon at 4 O'Clock The deceased was
well known and highly esteemed. He
was proprietor of the Junction Hotel.
A wife and six children, all grown, sur
yive to mourn the loss. The arrange
ments for the funeral will be made to-
day.
A good square piano. price S37.50 at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
T,ARGE CROWD DISAPPOINTED.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, August 31.-A
large crowd was disappointed at Nut
wood Park to-day They gathered with
the expectation of seeing a great scram-
bic between four great PAGERS for the
special purse of $4,000. The race was
a gift to Directly, who was never in
danger from beginning to end. The
heat was turned in 2:07. Summary:
Special pace for purse of S25 600:
Directly (2:G3H), blk. s., by Direct
(WesD ..... .:.......;.. 49,. -,
eO b. s., by Bonnie McGregor =
(Starr) ........ ..............:..,.... .
Aananias (2:05), br. s., by Patron :
Time, 2:O7; 2:OS1A; 2;0Sa4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
MARTINS FERRY.


The new part of the I.aughlin tin plant,
which has been standing idle the past two
weeks owing to a broken shaft on the en-
CINE, will resume this morning at five
o'clock. 1t will be some time before the
old part of the mill win resume, as new
engine of the Corliss pattern will be put
in The foundation and bed plates are be-
ing put in readiness. so no delay viii be
experienced after the new engine is re-
ceived.
The West Virginia Glass Works will re-
sumo Monday after an idleness of about
three weeks. The new boilers, which the
company has experienced so much trouble
in securing. are being put in, and pots will
be set to-day.
The members of the United Presbyterian
congregation are making preparations for
the reception to be rendered their new pas
tor, Rev. Arch Robinson. and his wife.
this evening, in the church. Rev. Robin
son will enter upon his DUKES as pastor of
the church Immediately.
Clarence Ebberts has returned from a
several days visit with friends and rela-
tives at Milford Center.
VIM. Griffith was expected home last
evening from visit with friends at Sam
dusky.
Miss Rosa Captain has returned to Canal
Dover after three weeks visit with her
parents here.
The Sunday Register can be had at the
store of VIM. Coates, on Main street; also
at VIM Griffiths, on Hanover street.
Benjamin and John samuels and w. j.
Williams left yesterday over the c. & p.
road for Niagara Falls.
Joseph Jacobs and son Leon are expect
ed home to-day from an eastern trip
The funeral of the late Benjamin Phil
lips took place yesterday afternoon at 2
o clock from his late home on Second
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-The grave of Samuel McCul-
loch. who secured lasting fame on Sep
TENDER 2, 1777, by his celebrated leap
from the precipice near Mt. Wood, is
on the Ridgeley farm, in this county,
marked but by a single small stone and
surrounded by cultivated land. I would
suggest, with all Difference, that it
would be a proper and patriotic thing
for the authorities of this county to
institute some measure looking to the
proper care of this grave. the reposi-
tory of the remains of an historic char
acter and pioneer citizen of Ohio
county. OBSERVER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
NEW CASTLE /; FORT WAYNE 0.
MANSFIELD 8; DAYTON 2.
crANDING or CTJJRs.

This afternoon one of the most in
teresting series of games during the
entire season will be opened at the Is
land ball park, with Wheeling and To-
ledo as the opposing clubs. Toledo
and Fort Wayne are engaged in des-
perate struggle for first place, which
will probably continue until the close
OF the season. Wheeling has always
been a stumbling block on the home
grounds for the Mud Hens, and Capt.
Lyle declares that he will not be salts
fed with less than two out Of the three,
and will put up stubborn fight for the
entire series. Fort Wayne lost yester-
day, and as Toledo did not play, Glass
cocks team dropped back into sec
ond place. A defeat for Toledo, and a
victory for Fort Wayne will give the
Indiana team good lead. The Wheel
ing players will appear in entire new
uniforms of white flannel, and will pre-
sent a nobby appearance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

street. and was attended by large num-
Der of people. Rev, w. c. ID. Bond, pastor
of the Baptist church, conducted the ser
vices Interment was made at Riverview
cemetery.
VIM. Davis was fined s. and costs yester-
day by Mayor Shipman, on the charge of
assault.
A majority OF the stores throughout the
town will be closed Saturday morning from
nine to twelve o'clock. The banks win be
closed all day. but will open at z O'Clock
in the evening. as is customary on satur-
day,
A young daughter OF Mrs. Irwin Leeming
died Wednesday night and will be buried
this afternoon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.

HARTFORD, Conn, August 31.-The
feature of the day at Charter Oak Park
was Star Pointers great mile. which
was in two minutes fiat. without slip or
break, breaking the track record made
by the same horse last season, 2:001s
Dave Clary drove Pointer, and he was
aided by two running horses, one go
ing to the half and both coming down
the stretch, either side OF the PAGER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
BROKE SOME RECORDS.

BUFFALO, N. Y, August 31.--Harry
D. Elkes and Charles w. Miller raced
one hour behind motor pacing at Ath-
letic Park tonight. Elkes won by over
two laps and in doing so established
some worlds records. In the hour he
covered 35 miles, 265 vars, the previous
record being held by Linton, "a miles,
1000 yards. Ten miles were covered
in 16:49 rs; 25 miles in 1920, the lat
ter beating the record of 42:41. Elkes
led for the whole hour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
BOWLING.
STOLZER VS.. CARL.

Everything is in readiness for the
contest at the Benwood club house Mon
day night, between Buck" Stolzer, of
Columbus, and George Carl, of Ben
wood. The club house is fitted up with
electric lights, and will have ample
seating room. Stolzer is in Bellaire,
and is in the pink of condition. Carl
is in shape for the battle of his life,
as it will be, since the result will make
or break him as pugilist. His friends
are confindent that he will win.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

The time By quarters was: 80, 100
1904, 200.
There was intense excitement during
the progress OF the unfinished 2:17 trot,
in which Letah S. was the favorite early
in the day. 20 to Is. and later, before
the race started. IS to SO for the field.
The change in the odds looked suspi-
cious, and there was a great amount OF
money up. Dollade Wilkes and Letah
S. had each a heat in Wednesday s
contest, and Letah S. took the first OF
the heats to-day In the fourth heat,
however, there was trouble brewing.
Kenney, driving Letah s., did not score
her to the pole, and The word was given
with the mare we'll in the rear. she
broke at the first turn and made the
mile in fifth place Kenney complained
that he was fouled, but the judges took
him off the seat and put Geers u0 IN
the fifth heat. The veteran drove her
10 second in the fifth heat, and in the
sixth took the race, although Spears,
behind Pilot Evans, was fined S25 Tor
not driving the heat to win. Doliade
Wilkes had two heats.
Billy Andrews took the 2:30 pace, the
first mile in a:O6A, Coney being the
only horse that had any business with
him.
The Consolidation, for all horses be-
low second place in the Charter Oak
stake of Monday, was won by Rubber
in three straight heats with little DIFF
ficulty. Precision second. Senator l..
third.
The Abbott had good thing in the
free-for-all, doing the small field, John
Nolan, Eagle Flanagan and Monterey,
with ease. John Nolan made big bid,
but was able to make only second,
Geers driving The Abbott at pleasure.
]. B. D., blk. g., M. M. Norton. OF
Chicago, beat his record OF ZIP to road
wagon. making the mile in 2:11A.
w. J. Andrews, the driver, was lined
500 for not starting John R. Gentry
in the two-minute race Wednesday.
Summary:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

Yesterday afternoon the members of
the Council drove through the city and
located the places for poles for the Bel
mont Light and Power Company. While
there they made some change In the
location of the present lights, and there
will also be some new ones added.
The police have made q thorough
search for Christ Baker, the man who
is charged with assaulting Lena Year
ling, and so far nothing of his where
abouts has been found in this vicinity.
Yesterday afternoon Marshal Johnston
went to Benwood to confer with the
police of that place, who have also
taken up the case.
The Hello Girls" of the Bell Tele-
phone Company, of this city. will attend
the picnic at Cascade Park Saturday,
near New Castle, Pa.
The Forget Me Not Club will be en-
te1tained tonight by Miss Matilda
Fh,twig at her home in the Third
ward. The club is composed CT the
following young ladies: Misses Edna
Steger, Edna Young. Vida Askew, Lii
liam Sulith, Matilda Hartwig, Emma
Daub and Manta Tolma.
Mr.. ]. A. Cox, general auditor Of the
B., q. & c., was in the city yesterday on
business.
Mr.. Henry Deitz left for Alton, IFS,
yesterday for a two weeks visit with
friends.
Miss Minnie Lowman has returned
home after a three weeks visit In Noble
county.
The ladies Of the Golden Eagle held
a very interesting meeting last night.
Mr.. William Schaler, of Newcomers
town, Pa, is visiting relatives in the
Fourth ward.
Miss Ella Seely. an accomplished
young lady Of New Brighton. Pa, is
the guest OF her friend, Miss Carrie
Williams, on Gravel Hill.
W. w. Watt has returned from
Woodsfeld.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
AMATEUR NOTES.

The John Beuters defeated the River
side Block Stars by score of to in
well played ten inning game. They
will play the same club this afternoon
on the Terminal grounds.
The Sixteenth Street Senate Stars de-
feated crack Benwood club by score
of 9 tn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
BIDS OPENED.

WASHINGTON August S1.-Bids
were opened at the treasury depart
ment to-day for the construction of the
United States postoffice building at
Newport, Ky.
There were six bids, OF which that
of McIlyain, Unkefer Company, Of
Pittsburg, Pa, Of $64 400, was the low
est.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

Teaoher-Tommy, / hear that you and
Willy were lighting yesterday. Don't you
know your little hands were never made
to tear each others eyes?
Tommy--How could we tear each Others
eyes with gloves on I'd like to know?
Why Miss Meek, you don't seem to know
the first thing about the rules Of the ring
Boston Transcript.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
SONS of Veterans.

The Cleveland, Lorain and Wheel
ing railway will make low round trip
rates to Detroit September 9Th and TIN,
for everybody, on account of the Sons
of Veterans National Encampment.
Particulars at city ticket Office, corner
Twelfth and Market streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
Grand Excursion

To Chippewa Lake, Sunday, September
10th, via. the Cleveland. Lorain c
Wheeling Railway. Heatherington's
brass band accompanies the excursion.
Only s1.S5 for the round trip. Partic-
ularSGAt City Ticket Office, corner 18th
and Market streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
PATENT ISSUED.

Special TO the Register
WASHINGTON. D. C.. August 31.-A
patent has been issued To William and
j. Schaefer, assignors. of two thirds
to a. H. Wiedebusch, j. Handlan, ]. C.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
Dunlap Hat Opening.

I will open on Friday, September LIST,
a full line Of Dunlap's latest fall
blocks of Silk, Derby and soft hats,
also a full line of the Guyer hats and
all the other leading makes and shapes.
c. S. NOBLE,
ID Twelfth Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
---------'-7-1
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY,

WASHINGTON, August S1.-.To-
days statement OF the condition Of the
treasury:
Available cash balance, SOS, 02A5O5;
gold reserve. $247, SS0601.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
VERDICT FOR THE PLAINTIFF.


Special to the Register.
POINT PLEASANT, w. Va. August 81
The jury trying the case of Myrtle L. Ba-
ker, against the Ohio River Railroad COM
pany, for $1,000 damages for injuries re-
ceived by falling through an opening in the
Clifton depot platform, awarded the plain
tiff 5000 damages
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
RYAN WON EASILY.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, August 3L-Tom-
my Ryan was given the decision over
Jack Moffatt at the end of a twenty
round bout here tonight Ryan had
his opponent going in the thirteenth
round and could have easily put him
out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01
STANDING OF CLUBS.

PITTSBURG, Pa, August 31.-It looked
like New Yo:k's game when in the first,
with six hits, five runs were scored, but in
the fourth, with five hits, Pittsburg equal
led this and had the game well in hand af-
fer that Attendance 500. Score:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

Mr.. James Nelson, the efficient man
ager of the Western Union, is the proud
possessor Of an electric clock, which
was placed in his office yesterday. 1t is
something out of the ordinary in the
way of clock, having seven different
hands, and double set of time figures
for Eastern and Central standard time.
Quite a large number examined the
clock yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

The township and ward committee
men have been notified by those having
in charge the soldiers relief fund that
widows and Others entitled to receive
share of it must make application
prior to September 18th. Those who
have been getting aid from this source
do not need to file their application,
but others should do so before the ex-
piration of the time mentioned. All
worthy persons entitled to such relief
will receive their portion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

A postal card received In this city
yesterday by young gentleman friend
of Col. NJ. F. Helsley, from Baltimore,
states that he ate dinner at Baltimore
hotel where he got bread that had been
wedged between the mountains to make
it hard. Mr.. Helsley intends visiting
all the important points in the east be-
fore returning to take up his fight in
the coming Congressional struggle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-01

Devine and G. Stein, Wheeling, on an
apparatus for treating Nack-plate for
timing.