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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
BELMONT b BODY.


Held : Regular Meeting Yesterday.
Little Busfness T~ransnctea
The Belmont Central Trades and
Labor Union held their last meeting
of the year at Bellaire yesterday. No
business of any importance was trans
acted. All the officers were present,
with President C. w. James in the
chair. Two new delegates were pres
ent from Rose and Morgan coal mines
and were received by the Assembly.
Those who are on the unfair list were
reported and only two are the unfortu-
nate ones to be placed on this list,
both being from Martins Ferry, and
being horse-shoers.
The case of the street car workers
on the Ohio side was taken up, and a
tional president, Mr.. w. D. Mahon, of
Detroit. The committee on same was
continued. The Martins Ferry BARRIERS
reported that they had joined the In
ternational Union.
Several bills were ordered paid.
Under the order of new business,
Mr. Williams gave quite a talk on the
good of unionism. President James
called the attention of the Union to the
decision of the Illinois courts, which
have upheld the unions in that State.
At the next meeting the new delegates
will be installed and new officers elect
ed. The trustees are requested to meet
an hour bfore the time of the Union
meeting, to audit the books of the
treasurer and secretary. At the next
meeting the two amendments to the
constitution will come up, n being
the change of the meeting place from
Bellaire to Martins Ferry, and another
to do away with the Office of financial
secretary.
The next meeting will be held on
January 7th, 1900, when these two
amendments will come up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Thurber's candy is the best.
Water Rent. Are Due.

Water rents for the six months end
ing March 31st, 1900, are now ready.
If paid On or before December 31st,
1899, a discount of 10 per cent will be
allowed.
THE CITY WATER BOARD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

The Mrs. Cunningham Calendars for
1900, by Mrs. M. E. Irwin, are appro-
pirate mementos. Leave orders 20
Vermont street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Christmas and New Year Holiday
Excursfons-Very Low Rates Via
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.

On December %. "a, 25, 80. and 81.
1899, and January 1, 1900, the Balti-
more & Ohio Railroad will sell excur-
sion tickets between all stations west
of Pittsburg at one and one-third fare
for the round trip; going journey to
be commenced on date of sale. Return
limit, leaving destination to and includ-
ing January 2, 1900.
For further information call on or
address nearest Baltimore & Ohio
Ticket Agent, or B. N. Austin, Genera
Passenger Agent Chicago. Ill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

Special rates to all points in Central
Passenger Association territory via the
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Railway
and it's numerous connections.
For particulars. call at City Ticket
Office, corner Twelfth and Market SITS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
LOU SWABACKER.
wbrflins ReBister
REMOVAL NOTICE.

We will remove to 1902 Market
street, Mcclure House block, tO-day.
Large supply of all kinds of Fresh
Cut Flowers, holly and MfstletOe
on hand. Leave your Xmas orders
early SO they can be well cared for.
HUSCROFT BROS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

A Whitley Exerciser is a whole
Gymnasium for a Christmas Present.
JASON c. STAMP, 1923 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

"The plays the thing" are the words the
immortal Bard has written years ago, but
they will always remain fresh in the minds
of our theatre-loving public. The Prodi-
gal Father" which comes to the Grand to-
night, contains all that is good and whole
some. The comedy is clean, bright and
free from everything that is suggestive or
vulgar. The music, vocal and Instrumental
is bright and catchy; the specialties, of
which there are many, are refined novel
and up-to-date. The play is full of rafting
good comedy situations, and all theatre
goers who have almost forgotten how to
laugh, have their risibilities stirred so
keenly as to burst out at times in a loud
guffaw. Lynn welcher, that prince of
comedians. supported by a strictly cornpe-
tent company, will interpret this funny
comedy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

Pay your water rent on Or before
December 80 and save 10 per cent.
office open every night
until : o'clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Wines.

Sweet and Dry Catawba, Muscatel,
Tokay, Angelica, Port, Sherry, 40c
quart, $3.50 gal. ALSO Imported Gin,
Brandies, Kimmel, and all other goods
known to the trade. Remit prize and
we will snip at once. /. A. GAREE,
1864 Market street, Wheeling, W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Holiday Good.~swabacker,..

w. B. Colbert, Jeweler, south end Of
Market street bridge, has a room full
of Christmas presents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Holiday Goods-swabacker,s.

Dance at Bearley's tonight, 131
Eighteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

Whiskey by the quart, Gibson,
Daugherty, Large. Wilhelm's, 1881
Main.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

Ladies' IA Karat Gold Filled Elgin
and Waltham Ladies Watches $1,000
at Shelf Bros discount sale.
STORIES OF THE SEA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

A Whitley Exerciser is a whole
Gymnasium for a Christmas Present.
JASON C. STAMP, 1923 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

Next Door" which will be presented at
the Grand Opera House the last half of
this week, is different from any ether stage
performance. 1t contains comedy and
pantomime, with any amount of mecnan-
ical effects the latter being remarkable for
the genius displayed in their arrangement.
The piece was written by Archie Roger and
Joseph Arthur. The plot is sufficient to
retain interest in the play, and the Rogers,
with their numerous specialties, acrobatic
and otherwise. do the rest. The comedy
evokes continuous laughter the mishaps of
Anhouser Bush and Dan McSorley create
an amount of merriment seldom seen in
the second and third acts. The Brothers
Roger display some most remarkable aS1i-
ity. There is a great company in support.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

$500 pair Diamond Ear Rings at
1920, at H. E. HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
"A WORD ABOUT
M0UhTINCS I!

We have them made by hand, n
when nice goods r wanted. 1t pays
to buy a good mounting.
We can furnish cheap mountings,
cast goods, If you want them. But
when a dollar or two more buys a
High Glass Handmade Mounting,
which. when sold, will be a credit to
our customers besides ourselves, why
not have the best?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

A few choice Diamonds. Low price.
w. j. LUKENS. One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
MILLINERY.
HOLIDAY GOODS.

The largest variety we rave ever shown.
We call special attention to III ladies'
and children's furs. muffs, ~scarfs, Collar
cites and capes. We sell them cheaper
than elsewhere.
KID GLOVES, RUCH COLLAR
SATCHEL6 ETTES,
POCKET BOOKS, REAL LACES,
JEWELRY, SKIRTS,
NECKWEAR, FASCINATORS,
JET BELTS. MITTS,
LEATHER BELTS, LEGGINGS,
COMBS, TIDES,
CARRIERS. TABLE COVERS.
SILK HOSE SCARFS,
EMBROIDERED APRONS.
COLLARS,
HANDKERCHIEFS
Ladies' Plain, Fancy and Real Lace;
Gents Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, one
half price; Children's, Plain and Fancy.
ART MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS.
WE DO STAMPING.
IOU
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE@Ffrst half of
week, THE Prodigal Father" last half of
week, Bros. Royer in Next Door"
ture by Dr. H. B.. f. Cristion, for ladies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Our Entire Display is Ready for Inspection.

There is a distinct flavor OF Christmas utility in our
Furnishing Department just now. Gifts useful as well
as ornamental are quite the proper thing. Men like
them, too-Silk MufAers and Muf1ets, Neckwear the
largest assortment in town House and Bath Robes, an
elaborate line of Fancy Vests and thousands Of articles
too numerous to mention. You can spend SOC to $40
on appropriate things and get your money back if not
satisfied; also our big line of Overcoats and suits. There
are many months of Christmas satisfaction in such pres
ents as these. No Christmas buyer in the city will be
more welcome at the Star than will you.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Thurber's speciality fine box can

Perfect white Diamond ring, weight
Ia Karat, $4,000 at Shelf Bros.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18

The largest and finest line of Chate-
laine Watches in the city at Odbert's,
south end creek bridge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Looking C%hristmasward
at D. GundIIng & Co.'S.

Our display of Christmas merchandise far surpasses
in beauty and in Importance any previous attempt we
have made. Greater, grander, more beautiful than any
other which Wheeling has ever known.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
Book Buyers

Will find our store a pleasant place to visit We have collected all of
the most desirable of this years productions, wherein author. artist and
printer combine to please the lovers of good books, and you will save
money, tco-because we sell at REDUCTIONS FROM PUBLISHERS
PRICES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
7 he (. . . .
LQSt Wee k

OF the Christmas buying starts to-day, and it will be a n unusually
busy one here. even for the holiday season. Everything in this big
store for gfft-makers. Scarcely an article you may want but what you
can find here. These limits for to-day. Tomorrow W e will tell YOU
of more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-18
The Toy Dept.

4 Mecca for throngs of eager buyers
these days. Greater assortments and
lower prices the rule. Complete as
sentiments yet to select from. Come
in early this week, and make your
selections.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-03
IRONCLADS AS PESTS.
Certain Prominent Englfshmen Ex-
press Strong DisupprOval of In
creasing the Number of Them.

The Spanish-American war has plain
ly revealed to us the formida BILE power
Of ironclad ships. The only limit to il.
so far as the sea and the seaboard are
concerned, appears to be the necessity
of coaling. If a feet of ironclads has
coaling stations everywhere, there is no
nssignable limit to its power. Seaboard
cites, unless they can be fortified, at
enormous expense, will henceforth be
always insecure. The nation which
has many of them, or to which they are
of vital Importance, will live always in
fear of attack. The range of a ships
guns and the destructiveness of projec-
tiles are such that ii would seem no or
binary coast defenses, such as forts or
mines, would avail. The fort is at a
disadvantage because the vessel is not
at rest. The only thing, saving torpe-
does, to which the ironclad ship APP
pears to be vulnerable is vertical fire,
striking her unarmored deck, to which
she can very seldom be exposed. Ac-
cordingly, all nations are competing
with each other in multiplication of
lueSc ships.
It was said that at the jubilee review
there was line of men-of-war 80 miles
long; this, besides all the ships at the
out stations. Yet, Lord Charles Beres-
ford is crying out lat the nation is de-
fenseless and demanding the construc-
tion of more ironclads. More ironclads.
no doubt, would be built; he other ma
tons will vie in the rage. AID 80 it will
go on till an Indefinite aE:ount of the
products Of labor isrwasted in these en-
gines of destruction. Between lingo
ism and ironclads the civilized world
seems in danger of relapsipg into bar
barism armed by the skill of n scien-
tife civilization. If any man of science
could Invent an easy and certain meth
od Of destroying these pests, so as TO
rid us Of the dangers from them, and
the temptation to war which the pos
session of them brings with it, be
would be not the least among the bene-
factors of mankind.-Cor. Toronto
(6at.) Sun.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-03
Thousands are Trying IT.

In order to prove the great merit o.
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective cure
for Catarrh and Cold in Head, we have pre-
pared generous trial size for 10 cents
Get it OF your druggist or send 10 cents to
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City
I suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since a boy, and I never hoped fol
cure, but Ely's Cream Balm seems to de
even that. Many acquaintance have uset
it with excellent results.-Oscar Ostrum
As Warren Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no cocaine
mercury nor any injurious drug. Price,
50 cents. At druggists or by mail.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-03
Facts About Mason Co. Washington,


The editor receives many inquiries
from people IN all sections OF the I'm
ION; hs' to Industries, wages, lands. ETC.,
and to obviate the necessity Of writ
ing letters, the following general re-
plies have been prepared. The Editor
will add further information, but en-
quirers should always send stamps.
WAGES.
Logging camp wages range from ~
$3.50 per day, and the employees are
charged board.
Carpenters 50 to So per day.
Ordinary labor $3.50 to So;
Woodworkers $3.50 to SO;
Farm labor 500. to $25. per month !;
The nature of work, the skill OF
workman, and condition of the mark
et makes difference in wages.
RENTS.
A house in Shelton rents from So
to $40; some poorer buildings are
cheaper, but good comfortable d vel
ling brings S. to $40. Houses are
scarce here.
There are some farms and ranches
which can be rented cheap, and one
or two places, which can be had for a
year or two for keeping them up.
FUEL.
Wood is burned almost entirely.
Fir wood sell at 80 cents to ST.. per
rick (half cord) delivered. Hard wood
alder and maple will cost little more.
On the ranches and away from town
wood costs the cutting.
LIVING.
The cost OF living in section is very
moderate, very few things being much
higher than in the East, and many
much lower.
Best flour is 80 cents to 81. per sack.
Butter, Is to 80 cents, according to
season.
Eggs, Is to 30 cents according to
season.
Potatoes and other vegetables, % to
80 cents per bushel.
Fruits and vegetables are becoming
very plentiful, producing heavily, and
are within the reach of all.
LAND PRICES.
Practically no good vacant land
convenient to settlement, is available
for homesteaders. The Northern Pa
cific and the Mill companies own large
bodies of logged-off lands, some of
which are we'll situated for agricultur-
al purposes, which are offered for sale
at prices ranging from ST. to SIS per
acre on the 5 and 10 year contract
plan, which is very reasonable.
We advise homeseekers that the
best and cheapest plan for them is to
find a partly improved ranch and buy
ut, where they will find everything
ready to begin making living. This
is good section for workers, and idlers
and people who are not willing to
work are not wanted. There are good
openings for milling, or other business,
or intelligent farming IN Mason Co.,
but no one should come without suffi-
cient means to secure a start.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-03
x ! FIRM JOURNAL
OISdtlFrom Now Dee. 1908
|OiSI:l Nearly Five Years


TO every paid up subscriber OF the
JOURNAL. We still have a few SUBJ
scriptions for disposal under this OF
fer.
By special arrangement made with
publishers of the Farm Journal we are
enabled to offer 5-year subscription
to that paper to every new subscriber
who pays for the Journal one year
ahead and the same offer is made to
every old subscriber who will pay all
back dues and one year IN advance
both papers for the price of ours only.
In order to get the FARM JOURNAL
as a premium for advance payment 1T
will be necessary to walk right up to
the captains Office, for We have only a
limited number of 5-year subscriptions
TO dispose of. The FARM JOURNAL is
on solid foundation and perfectly
trustworthy.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-03
TWILIGHT REVERE.

Enough the nights dim shadows falling
Have blurred the light.
To you dear, my heart Is calling
Calling tonight.
Though no more the sunlight glistens
In sky Of blue,
In the shadows one still listens
Longing for you.
And memory-artist OF truth
Paints one dear face
A face that's fair and pure In youth
Radiant In grace.
Surely death cannot enthrall you,
Making you dumb
To my voice, dear, when call you- \
Call you to come?
Mother-mother. Can't you hear met !
Do those cold skies
Hold the spirit that would near me?
Oh, are your eyes
To eartf's sorrows and pities blind?
Have you no word, ,,
No token, dear, that human mind
May know you've heard?
=. /. Only silence. Breaths from mead
oWS
Lone have found me.
Mystic silence-and the shadows
Close around me.
Eta Wallace Miller, in Atlanta Consti
tuition.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-03
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1899-11-03

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The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-29
SALE OF A LARGE TRACT OF
VALUABLE TIMBER LANDS.

BY virtue of an order and decree Of
the Superior Court of Burke County in
the proceeding of George Richard and
others Ex Parte. I will sell at the
Court House in Morganton, N. c., on
End day of January, 1900,
all that tract of land in the County of
Burke known as the ''Stevely Lands
granted by State Of North Carolina to
]. NJ. Tate and Andrew Baird, on the
waters of Jacobs and Henry's Rivers,
'~'beginning on a tall hickory on a
ridge, standing on a heap of earth
thrown up ty d tree failing out of root,
on or near Thomas Walkers line. and
runs east 20 poles, crossing Walkers
creek. whole distance 20 p. to a small
post oak and red oak on a ridge on or
near George Walkers line, then S. So
f.. 90 poles crossing C~anebreak creek
to Henry's River, then $50 poles to a
fork OF same, whole distance $40 poles
to 4 poplar. and locust in a rich flat
near a spring near Jones line. then $.
20 r. 900 poles to a stake, then w. Soo
poles to a stake. then north to the be-
ginning.'
Sold for partition. Terms of sale;
20 per cent. cash on day OF sale, bal
an,e in six months with approved
security: title retained until purchase
money paid.
This 2lst day of Nov. 1890.
JNo. T. PERKINS.
Comm
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-29
Notice..

Having qualified as executors OF the
last Will and testament of w. +. Brit
tain. deceased. this is to notify all per
sons having claims against the estate
Of the deceased TO present them to the
undersigned on or before the 18th day
OF November. 1900. O this notice will
be pleaded in bar OF their recovery.
MI persons indebted to said estate will
please make Immediate payment.
This 18th day of Nov. 1900.
J. f. RAMSEY,
J. W. BRITAIN,
Executors.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-29
WANTED!

ONE HUNDRED TONS of
OLD IRON Of every descrip-
ton. including Steel, Wrought
Iron and Castings-such as
pillow shares, etc.
DRY BONES of all descrip-
tons; also old RUBBER
Shoes.
pay $500 per ton for Old
Iron, $500 per ton for Dry
Bones, $1,000 per ton for old
Rubber Shoes.
| also buy FURS Of all kinds
Deer, Coon, Otter,
Rabbit and 'Possum Skins;
BEEF HIDES, green or flint.
Highest market prices.
MCGalliard,
n. c..
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-29
Notice of Administered
ton.

Having qualified as administrator Of
f.. NJ. Williams. deceased. late of the
county of Burke. North Carolina. this
is to notify all persons having claims
against the estate of the said deceased
to exhibit them to the undersigned on
or before the othdav OF December. 1900.
OF this notice will be plead IN bar OF
their recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate Will please mak I'M
mediate payment.
This December 9th. 1899.
J. c. WILLIAMS.
Administrative.
JNo. NJ. NULL, Atty.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-29

The case of McNeely VS..
the Commissioners of Nor
canton, recently decided by
the Supreme Court, presented
one Of the knottiest problems,
we opine, ever submitted to
jury and judges. 1t appears
that the town was dry, when
an election was held and it
voted wet. Thereupon J. H.
McNeely opened a bar-room.
Another election was held and
the vote was a tie. It was
sought to shut McNeely up.
He said no, the town was wet
and it required a majority
vote to change the status-a
tie vote didn't do it. The
commissioners, on the other
hand, said that whe never at
any election a majority failed
to vote for license the town
became dry. The Supreme
Court sustained the Conten-
ton of the commissioners.
How would you have decided,
reader? It looks to us about
like a toss-up.-Charlotte OBJ
server.
The Burke County news. [volume] (Morganton, N.C.) 1899-1901, 1899-12-29

AS a cure for rheumatism Chamber
lin'st Pain Balm is gaining a wide
reputation. d. B. Johnston of Rich
mond, Ind has been troubled with
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Of it he says: IL eve found anything
that would relieve me- until | used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t acts
like magic with me. My foot vas
swollen and paining me very much,
but II good application Of Pain Balm
relieved me. For sale by w. A. Les
lie, druggist.