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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
ILLUMINATION PLANS OFF.
The Street Arch Idea Finally Given
up, Last Evening.

A FRUITLESS ATTEMPT
TO SUBSTITUTE ELECTRIC
LIGHT FOR GAS-THE RESPON-
SIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE
CANNOT BE DEFINITELY LOCA-
TED, AS EVERYBODY PLEAD
NOT SOMEONE IS TO
BLAME, HOWEVER, AND IT
ISN'T MIR. SCHWERTFEGER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
STEEL, HOOP & TIN QUOTATIONS

STEEL HOOP & TIN QUOTATIONS.
The following quotations on Ameri-
can Tin, National Steel and Hoop
stocks are furnished by Howard Haz-
lett & Son, National Exchange Bank
building:
Opening-Tin, preferred, 901a; COM
mon, 43A. Steel, preferred, 9S; com
mon, S. Hoop, preferred, S414; COM
mon, 1914.
Closing Tin, preferred, 9Oh; com
mon, Al. Steel, preferred, SO; com
mon, 56a4. Hoop, preferred, SAY; COM
mon, 3S4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
nnnIan aat Onening.

I will open ON Friday. September 1st,
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,
IA Twelfth Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
Save your tin seals from Wheeling
Bakery Bread. Valuable premiums.
A THRILLING MELODRAMA.

Another good sized and appreciatiye
audience saw "A Man of Mystery" at
the Grand Opera House last night. 1t
is a thrilling melodrama which i'm
presses the patron most by the orig
inality of its theme and the excellent
manner in which It Is staged The
interest is never allowed to lag and the
climaxes are exceedingly strong. The
vocal specialties which are introduced
during the action Of the drama are Of
a high order The engagement closes
with matinee and night performances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02

If you like fish call on E. Hoffreuter,
corner Jacob and Thirty-ffth streets,
tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
PROBATE BUSINESS.

R W. Miller yesterday qualified as
administrator, with the will annexed,
of the esate of James Lane. deceased.
Bond, $500.
The will of F. ]. Mcdonald was adj
mitted TO probate yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
AMUSING FEATURES

Save your tin seals from Wheeling
Bakery Bread. Valuable premiums.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02

There will be a grand fish lunch at
E. Hoffreuter's, on South Jacob street,
tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
ALTERATIONS AT THE GRAND

Meister's Band at Mozart Park Sunday
afternoon and evening. Toe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
Save your tin seals from Wheeling
Bakery Bread Valuable premiums.
LETTER CARRIERS PROMOTED.

LETTER CARRIERS PROMOTED.
The following letter carriers at the
Wheeling postoffice have been promo
ted from third to second-class: c. H.
Murrin, o. j. TaTy, George Buerek-
stemmer. This promotion carries with
it an increase OF salary from 5000 10
$3.50 per year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02

Always ask your grocer for Wheeling
Bakery Bread. Good Big. Cheap.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-02
Wrappers are Going

Outfas too, Any wonder when you can buy them as
low 500 here?
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02

on Jefferson. four on Madison. one on
Marshall. one on Wickham, one on Or
cutt avenues. and sixteen on the cross
streets
The Street Committee reported lis
action taken at the last meeting in
connection with The street paving. the
principal item Of which was the formu-
lating of 4 request to the council to
levy property assessment for stree,
paving.
The ordinance providing for carrying
out this request was adopted under n
suspension Of rules
E-MPORA'RY SUSPENSION.
The council was asked to permit the
Newport News and Old Point Railway
and Electric Company to suspend the
running of its cars in Newport News
temporarily until the company could
replenish its coal supply. Mr.. George
Schmelz. one of the directors of the
company. stating that it was necessary
to husband coal in order 20 prevent n
light and water famine in Hampton
and surroundings. He said that the re-
quest ana reasons We're bona fide and
not because of Il desire to save money
The mayor explained to the council
that the Board of Health had provided
for getting coal TO Hampton.
Mr. Ford said he could send thirty
cars of coal to Hampton for thu, com
pany. provided he got the proper au
thn'dty from the Board of Health.
President Powell made a few remarks
on the subject. and was Informed bv
Mr.. LEM that he should vaca;e his
chair when he wished to speak on a
subject. Mr.. Lehz was informed by Mr..
Ford that the president Of the council
mad to do nothing Of the kind Prcsi-
dent Powell Informed Mr.. LEM that he
had treated him (Mr PoweD d:scour-
te"usly several times during the even
ing. Mr. LEM said The same to YOU"
and the council proceeded to adopt a
resolution allowing the company to sus-
pend operations hsae until they could
rcplenish their coal supply
At l2:23 O'Clock the council adjourn
ed
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
DECORATING SMALL TABLES
They A1ord mn Excellent Opportu-
nlay for the Display OF
Good Taste.

"a WY S3Ou opportunity 1Or the UlS-
play Of taste i'll the arrangement Of a
room is afforded by the use of the num-
bcrlcss tables that now seem to ba alb
solutely necessary. They vary in size,
shape and material, and it is possible
to have quite q collection in one draw
ing-room, provided the drawing room
is large enough. Very beautiful are
some Of them, and The ornaments dis
played upon them may cost kings
ransom or very small sum.
There are, Of course, the glass tables,
on which are kept rare collections Of
miniatures and heirlooms. In the time
Of our grant'mothers there were great
many small mahogany tables of odd
shapes with carved feet, and evidently
the idea in those days was to have the
wood of the tables Of as perfect grain
as possible \ great many Of these
tables have been found in secondhand
shops or stored away in attics. They
have been brought forward. highly pol
ished, and now form one of the most
prominent articles of furniture in up-
to-date drawing There are, too,
the English tables of the inlaid woods.
together with any number Of rose
wood, mahogany and satinwood, each
in itself beautiful, and IL work Of art.
But it is in deciding what shall be
placed on these tables that an opportu-
nifty is offered for the display of indi-
vidual taste. One table devoted en-
tirely to silver ornaments is always an
addition to the drawing-room. Then
there is now. in every wcll-appointed
sitting-room, if not library, a desk, or
rather writing table, fitted up with
everything that is necessary and
often great deal that is unnecessary
TO the carrying On of correspondence.
Another table is frequently devoted to
photographs in all kinds and varieties
OF photograph frames. Another small
table can be kept for rare pieces of
bric-a-brac; but the grent objection to
this last is that it is apt to give one the
impression of bargain sale display.
However, it may be only an evil m,;nd
that would think of it in that light.
One very good feature in the family
living-room is the large table, no longer
allowed in the center Of the room, but
pushed to one side, even against the
wall. On this are piled the books and
magazines; the last SO arranged, one
over the other. that the title and date
OF each show, SO that one may pick
up the number wanted without looking
through the entire pile. On such table
as this there should be nothing but the
magazines, books and good reading
lamp, together with a paper cutter of
good size, an ash receiver, and, if pos
slblc, vase of cut flowers to add the
needed touch of daintiness.-II arper's
Bazaar.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
Baked nar7ev.

Soak six tablespoonful of barley in
cold water over night. In the morning
turn off the water, and put the barley
in an earthen pudding dish and pour
3h pints Of boiling water over it; add
salt if desired and bake in moderately
quick oven about 2A hours, or till per-
fectly soft, and all the water is alb
sorbed. When about half done add
four or five tablespooRfuls of sugar
mixed with grated lemon peel. 1t may
be eaten warm, but is very nice nodded
in cups and served cold with cream
Good Health.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
SPICED ROSE LEAVES.
Something for the Girls to BE Get
ting Ready for Christmas
Prcscnsx,

This is the time to begin picking your
Christmas presents, girls. 1t does seem
queer, doesn't it, to plan for December
in June, but if you want to get ahead
in your holiday work you will bewise
to take this summertime hint.
1t hasn't anything to do with fancy
work. No need to try eyes and patience
bending over troublesome embroidery
stitches and such things. There really
isn't any work about it. Those future
presents are growing right this mo-
ment all around YOU. What you have to
do is merely to pick them Off the bushes
and--but of course you want to know
about it from the very beginning.
Well, start in saving rose petals. The
country girl really has the best OF it,
because by the end of summer She can
have store of rose leaves that would
make any city girl envious. But even
if you can't find roses amid the bricks
you have some friends out of town who
own rose bushes. Ask them for the
petals, and if you arc persistent, with
what flowers you Gun gather yourself,
by fail you should have fragrant col
lection.
Beginning in June the leaves should
be gathered, dried slowly in the sun
and packed In cardboard boxes. All
during the summer, when you can get
hold of bits of thyme, rose gcranium
leaves, sprigs of lavender, sweet clover
blossoms, indeed any scented thing
from field to garden, to add to the rose
petals. Between the layers of roses
leaves sprinkle lightly little ground
cinnamon, allspice, few Tonga beans,
and, if you happen to have on hand a
stick of Japanese incense, crumblc it
upand toss among the leaves and spices.
By the end of summer that box ought
to be as sweet as 4 whole florists shop.
And don't you sec what delicious mix
ture you have-better than sachet pow
der at eight dollars pound-for max
ing up into muslin bags?
This is whore the Christmas presents
come in. There couldn't be anything
daintier or or more acceptable than u
little sack of gauze or taretan filled
with those rose leaves, tied with bright
ribbon and mailed to your friends as n
holiday gift.
Probably you will have an old sum
mcr frock of Powered organdie that
you can cut up to make bags. Then it
won't cost you for anything but the
ribbon.
Try this scheme. Make the bags any
size or shape you fancy. They are sure
to be as sweet as can be, and they will
give more pleasure than the fussiest
piece of fancy work you could design.
N. Y. Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
Have Your own Fernery.

An unsightly or dark corner of a back
yard or garden may, without much diff
ficulty, be converted into quite an at
tractive spot by the construction of a
fernery. This can be done by removing
the flags. if any, rearing them on edge
as kind Of border line, filing i'll be-
hind with good garden soil, if leaf
mold and sandy peat are not obtain
able for mixing with it. See that there
is plenty of drainage by placing thick
layer of broken stones or bricks at the
bottom, then add the soil in the shape
Of gently sloping bank, studding it
with rough stones (the rougher the bet
teri from sandstone quarry. In gath
ering wild ferns, do not attempt to
bring home large specimens. Be con-
tent. with small plants with plenty Of
root. They will make very fair show
IN themselves if properly attended to.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02

REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES.

REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITIES.
A lot on Lafayette avenue between
Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth streets
we can sell for $4,000. It's a rich bar
gain.
On Thfrty-th!rd street near Washing
ton avenue we offer q ten-room house
with all modern improvements for $4,000.
Rents $40 per month.
On Thirty-third street near West ave-
nue.. we have a beautiful home with
all conveniences for $5,5C6.
On Oak avenue and Twenty-seventh
and two adjoining lots together with a
six-room house.
On Lafayette avenue between Forty
fourth and Forty-fifth streets two lots
can be bought for $4,000 each.
IN tile new colored section below the
=. d o. piers we have five choice lots
for sale at 5000 each.
Two hundred and twenty-five dollars
buys choice lot on Thirty-third street
near Chestnut avenue.
Six thousand dollars will purchase
four lots one Of which Is a corner and
three houses which rent for $12O DER
month
Twenty-six hundred dollars will pur-
chase a piece of new property renting
for $50 per month.
FOR $3.50 per lot we can sell thirty Of
the choicest lots in the East End.
On the boulevard running between
Newport News and Hampton We have
some beautiful sites for homes situated
on and overlooking Hampton Roads.
We have numerous other propertv
listed with us for sale which we will be
glad to have inspected by intending
purchasers.
IRWIN TUCKER & co.
Real Estate, Loans and Insurance.
washington Avenue and 2sth street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
SHE SAW PEARL.
Phebe Ann Was Satisfied She Saw a
Sister In Cage Of
Monkeys.

1t is not often that human being
Will approach cage of monkeys, and,
recognizing a long-lost relative there
in, have the courage Of conviction to the
point of declaration. Yet this was done
not long ago by a girl Of tender years
and senegambian lineage. Phebe Ann
is brief, squat, black Of face and sedate
of demeanor. She is home or country
bred negro who acts as attendant for
the heir of a Georgia family of impor-
lance. She decided she had seen sis
ter and gave voice to her belief
The family lives in the country on a
large plantation. During the early
spring months q change of base was ex-
ecuted to city where there is a respect
able ZOO" Now, Phebe Ann had passed
all her limited life on the plantation
and was source Of considerable worry
from her yells of surprise over every
thing she saw in the city. At last a sis
ter Of the mistress said she would take
the little pickanniny and give her one
good scare and have it all over with. She
took the negress to the ZOO.
Phebe Ann backed away from the ele-
plant, the zebra and the four-horned
on in dismay. She wanted none Of
them. So far the fright had worked
we'll, and it looked as if the youngster
would be ready to stay closely at home.
But surprise was coming. The two
drew near to (; cage of chattering mon
keys. phebe Ann cut loose with q
Shrek Of JOY and fled to the cage. She
made eager voice to be permitted to
enter and was woeful whendenied. The
experience was related that evening
around the supper table.
We'll, Phebe Ann" said her mis-
trcss, did You see anybody you knew
to-day?'
Dunno for sure, Miss Amy" was the
answer. down to de show seed sum
body. I amt sure eff seed Susie, but
done guess I seed Pearl" Chicago
Chronicle.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
Z Reynolds.
Rentals Agents,
Real Estate. Loans and
HIGH CLASS CRY INVESTMENTS.
General Insurance Agts
Representing the

Lion Fire Insurance Company. Lon
don, Eng
National Fire Insurance Company,
Hartford. Conn
Northern Assurance Company, Lon
don. Eng.
New York Underwriters Agency,
New York.
Caledonian Insurance Company, scot
land.
German Alliance Insurance Associa-
ton, New York
Manchester Fire Insurance Company,
Manchester. Eng
Phoenix Insurance Company, Brook
lyn New York
Standard Accident Company. De-
troit, Mich.
New York Plate Glass Insurance
Company, New York.
Underwater Perpetual Building and
Loan Association. Norfolk, Va.
ALI. EtTSl MESS ENTRUSTED TO
Us CAREFULLY AND PROMPTS
ATTENDED TO.
Money to Loan at per cent
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
Lotion that remove. Freck,e..

10 remove freckles mix one ounce of
lemon juice, quarter Of dram Of
powdered borax, half dram OF pull
verified sugar. and let it stand in glass
for few days; then apply it and let it
dry on the skin. Or apply with linen
cloth two tablcspoonfuls of grated
horseradish mixed with teaspoonful
OF sour milk. If a girl freckle easily
she should keep this lotion and use IL
frequently, being careful not to allow
1t to touch heT eyes.-Ladies' Home
Journal.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02
Peach Glace.

Peel and pare two quarts Of ripe
peaches; place in dish with one small
cupful of sugar and set in cool place
for two hours; mash fine: add one quart
water and freeze. This makes q deli
cious dessert. Oranges may be substi-
tuted for peaches if preferred, or if the
latter are out Of season.
Refrigerators regardless Of cost this
week az Lash's. 7-3O-tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02

Constant effort enables us to give
bargain hunters better goods ana
prices every week. Anything novel and
useful in our lines the buying public
can depend on seeing 1t first at orr
stores. If you are thinking OF replen-
ashing your tableware it will pay you to
see our new Dinner Sets in English
Porcelain. The price begins at So 9S for
100 pieces: - piece Toilet Sets, includ-
Ing slop jar, to make room, 80 this week
for
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02

TON STEAMBOAT COMPANY. TIE
New and Powerful Iron Palace Steam
ers Newport News. Washington and
Norfolk will leave daily as follows:
NORTH BOUND.
Leave Portsmouth, foot OF
North street ............. $50 D. m.
Leave Norfolk foot OF Water
street ..,..... ........ :. 5.4s .. m.
Leave OLD Point Comfort e.45 p. m.
Arrive in Washington ...... 7.60 q. M
Arrive in Philadelphia. Penn
r r. '.1o.ss a. ma.
Arrive in Philadelphia. B. 8
ASrivs in n New York. Penn: = : =
Arrive i'll New York. B. & o.
R r. ...::.................' ~ LES s. m
Leave New York. Penn.
r. r. ......................A ass %. m,
Leave New York, B. & o.
r. .:..:.:::..........' LEO D. N.
Leave Philadelphia, Penn.
R r. :.................... "s.1a D. "a.
Leave Philadelphia. B. G. Q.
Arrive in washington Penn.
Arrivetn Washington B. & o.
K. r. ......................sa 500 D. M.
Leave Washington, ........ $50 D. m.
Arrive Old Point Comfort 100 a. M.
Arrive Norfolk ............. 500 a. IA.
Arrive Portsmouth ...... $50 n. ma,
1Daily, s"Daily except Sunday.
The trip down the historic Potomac
river nnd Chesapeake Bay on the ele-
CANT steamers OF this company Is lln-
surpassed. The steamers are compars,
atively new. having been built in 1891.
and are fitted up in the most luxurf-
ant manner, with electric lignts, can
bell. and steam heat in each room.
The tables are supplied with every de.
lfcacy of the season from the market
OF Washington and Norfolk For tick
cts reservation Of state rooms and fur
ther information apply to IRWIN
TUCKER. Ticket Agent, Twenty-eighth
street and Washington avenue. New
port News, or to D. ]. CALLAHAN,
Agent. Norfolk. Va.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02

M ERCHANTS & MINERS TRANS
VI PORTATION cos STEAMSHIP
LINES FOR BOSTON. PROVI-
DENCE AND BALTIMORE
Leave Newport News, via Norfolk for
Boston every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Leaves for Providence every
tuesday, Thursday and Saturday sail
Ing from Norfolk at P. M.
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
daily, Tuesdays excepted, at s p. NJ.
connecting for Washington. Ph:ladel-
phia and New York.
Fare to Baltimore one way, SO; round
LIP; 80, including stateroon berth.
Accommodations and cuisine uneoual.
cd. Freight and passengers taken for
ali points north and south.
For further information apply to
l.. c. SAUNDERS, Agent.
Newport News. Va.
w. P. TURNER, G.. P. A.
J. G.. WHITNEY, T. M.
General Office, Baltimore, MD.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02

IT HE STEAMER S. A. M,cArr.
u will leave Newport News with
both freight and passengers for
petersburg every Monday, Wednesday
ana Friday about 7:15 A NJ, and will
leave Newport News for Norfolk every
$3.50 P. M.
viii leave Norfolk every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at $500 A. H..
sharp. r. W PHnTIpm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-02

N Id DOMINION STEAMSHIP,
- COMPANY.
Dally service Between New York and
Virginia Points.
The elegant steamships Jamestown.
Guyandotte, Princess Anne and Old
dominion leave New York every day.
except Sunday, at P. NJ, for Norfolk
and Newport News, touching at Fort
Monroe on the Southern trip. Ships
leave Norfolk for New York direct
every day, except Sunday, at 7:3O p. M.
snip leaving Tuesday carries freight
a short, delightful and invtgorating
sea voyage.
FARE:
flrst-class. straight, Including
meals and berth ana
Round trip, first-class, including
meals and berth "a m
oteerase, without subsistence $50
. SIEA MER LURAY arrives from
sinlthheld and leaves for Norfolk daily.
except Sunday at a. NJ Returning
leaves Norfolk from Bay Line wharf
every day except Sunday. at 3 P, M.
All business between New York and
newport News transacted at Pier s.
All business between Newport News.
Norfolk, Smitbfeld, and local noints
s transacted at F1er A. foot Twenty-flfth
NJ. B. CRoWELL Agent
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-07-08
WILL NOT FUSE.
Rankin Says the Populists Get the Worst
of 1t.

Rankin Says the Populists Get the Worst
1t.
| Terre Haute, Ind, July 7.-Mortimer
| Z. Rankin, chairman of the populist
national central committee has been
interviewed in regard to whether the
populists would form a fusion with the
democrats for the coming campaign.
Mr.. Rankin said they would not for the
reason that the populists would hold
their national convention one month
prior to either the republican or demo-
cratic conventions. For this reason the
popuHsts will prepare their own plat
form and nominate their own candi-
dates. The time for the national popu-
list convention is not determined yet
and cannot be determined until one of
the big political parties names the date
for its convention.
Mr.. Rankin stated that the party was
split up in it's views, but it was hoped
that everyone would be brought to one
course before the convention met. The
populists of Nebraska, Mr.. Rankin
said, were in favor of fusion, should
they be allowed to name the nominee
for vice president on the democratic
ticket. While this might be allowed in
Nebraska, the other states will by no
means submit to such an action.
The populists are tired of fusion, for
they have found that whenever they
entered into a fusion with the demo-
Gratis the latter party received the bene-
fit, while the populists were there mere
ly to fill up. Mr.. Rankin stated that
the party was split up on the matter of
holding the Philippine islands. In his
opinion. the object of the government
should be to tear down all the mon
arches possible and construct upon the
debris the foundation of republics, the
more republics the better. He said If
the democrats fight the policy of the
ii ,,tr ,t,.tr 49,. L.
pines until a suitable form of govern
ment has been formed they will find
themselves showed under far worse
than they were in 1896.