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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
LADIES OF THE G. A. R.

The national convention of the La
dies of the Grand Army of the Repu-
lie will meet at Philadelphia Wednes-
day, September 9th, 1899, at a. m.
in the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton hall Headquarters will be estab-
lished at the Continental hotel.
The department of Oregon was found
ed June 81, 1899, and twenty-five new
circles were added during our beloved
president, Mrs. Agnes j. Winslow's,
administration.
The Ladies of the G. A. R. will hold
a reception ON Wednesday evening,
September 6, 1899, at the Continental
hotel parlors, from to II. All sis
tiers and friends are invited.
All present and past national Off
GERS and present department presi-
dents are invited to receive with the
national president on the evening of
September 9Th.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
1 VAUDEVILLE AT THE PARK.

For one solid week, commencing to-
morrow evening. with matinee We'd
nesday at 2:30 O'Clock, the management
of Wheeling Park will present a high
class vaudeville attraction at the Cast
no. The company includes Chas. King
the famous contra tenor; Dixon, Bowers
and Dixon. the three Rubes; Mile.
Titenia. the great toe dancer; Billy
King. the minstrel; Gallando. Ameri-
cas- famous clay modeller; Milton and
Dollie Noble, the distinguished high
comedy players, and others equally
meritorious. This promises to be one
of the most popular attractions Of the
summer, and it should attract large
audiences.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
DECISION EXPECTED.

At the coming special session of the
Criminal Court, which convenes on
next Monday with grand
jury, decision is expected on
the motion for a new trial in the case
OF the State VS.. w. J. Cots, and it
would surprise no one If the court
should bring up the matter on We'd
nesday. There is good deal Of con-
lecture as to whether or not new
trial will be granted, and the weight
of opinion appears to be that there
will no be second hearing of the
charge
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
a SAD HOME-C COMING.
Death of John Coniff Jr., at Atlantic City,
n. j. Friday Eventn~

Death of John Coniff Jr at Atlantic City,
n. j. Friday Evening.
That was sad errand which brought
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Coniff home
from the seashore last night.
They departed last Wednesday for
Atlantic City, with the intention of
spending a season at that noted and
popular resort. where they would not
only meet friends, but be joined later
by others. The trip to the coast was
warm one, but there they found the
sea breezes cosT and pleasant, and
there were bright anticipations of an
enjoyable outing. The eldest child.
John Coniff, Jr., was bright and well
on arriving, but Friday he became ill
OF acute spinal meningitis, and that
night death ensued. The sad news was
sent by telegraph to this city yesterday
morning, and at p. M. Mr.. John
Waterhouse, Mr.. Coniff's father-in-law.
went to Fairmont. where he met the
stricken family on their return trim
They reached the city at half-past ten
last evening, a number of relatives and
friends being at the Baltimore and Ohio
depot to extend aid and condolences.
The remains of the deceased son were
conveyed to the residence of Mr.. Water
house, No. 2215 South Chapline street.
from whence the funeral will take place
this afternoon at 4 o'clock. the inter-
ment being at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Deceased lacked but three DAYS of
being four years of age, and was an
exceptionally bright and promising
child. His parents will have the heart
felt sympathy of the community in
their affection.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
Fine Side Trips.

In connection with their Niagara
Falls trip August 18th, the Cleveland.
Loraia & Wheeling Railway have ar
ranged for number Of fine side trips
at very low rates. Among others, Tor
onto, Thousand Islands, Montreal.
Quebec, Muskoka Lake, etc Nothing
finer than trip down the st. Lawrence
river
For full particulars apply to o. r.
Wood, Travelling Passenger Agent, cor
ner 18th and Market streets, Wheeling.
W. Va
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13

Mr.. c. D. Kyle. OF No. 1854 Market
street, headquarters for seeds of all
kinds. grain, feed, farm machinery,
etc., has taken the agency for the Clip
per seeder, the finest thing of the kind
on the market. and q piece of machin-
cry which is guaranteed to give the
greatest measure OF satisfaction.
Farmers are cordially invited to call
and make an examination.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
USED UPRIGHT PIANO CHEAP.

We have a beautiful Walnut, Cabinet
Grand Piano. seven and one-third oc-
taves, without even scratch or mar.
and. looks as fresh and bright as if it
just came from the factory, which we
offer for s1S5.00. stool and cover in
eluded, tuned for one year and war
ranted for five years.
F. w, BANNER CO.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
WANTED.

Six Hundred Silver Dollars Between now
and Sept. 10th.
To Secure this Amount. We will Give in
Return for each silver Dollar invested with
Us Seven superb Artists Cabinet Photo
graphs. We Guarantee strictly First Class
Work and can not Help Pleasing You
Bring the Babies and let us Catch their
Smile. TApPAN & CONSEL
Photographers, 112I Main St
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
EXAMINERS IN SESSION.

The city board Of school examiners
composed Of Snpt. Anderson. DR.. s. LID
Jepson and Prof. j. NJ. Birch, was In
session yesterday. Four applicants
were before the Board for license to-
teach. namely, Miss Rose NJ. Hunter.s
Miss Fanny Lynn. Miss Margaret ~.
Jepson and Miss Bertha l.. Thomas :.
All Of the applicants are graduates OF
the Wheeling schools.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
Low Rate Excursion-sz 90 to sandusky.
Ohio.

Thursday, August 18th, the B. G. O.
will sell excursion tickets to Sanddsky.
Ohio, and return, at the low rate OF
Si.00, valid for return passage until
August goth. inclusive. Boats make
frequent trips between Sandusky, Cedar
Point and Put-in-Bay. For full infor-
nation apply TO T. C. Burke, Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
ARMY MEETINGS.

The Salvation Army viii hold their
regular Sunday services in the Hub
hall at 5 p. IN. and at Hearne Taber-
nacle at ST. p. m. Captain Lewis and
Lieutenant Sloane will have charge Of
the meetings. There was quite a large
attendance yesterday afternoon at tie
Junior League meeting in the Taber-
nacle.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
SHOES.
Ladies' Shoes.

500 pairs Ladies' $50 Shoes. ........ SIC
500 pairs Ladies' $500 Shoes. ........ Slips
500 pairs Ladies' $500 Shoes. H9S
Gents low cut Shoes soc, 75e sec. Sis
Bows Gum Sole Shoes ....... 35c
s1.25 Mems Heavy Working Shoes. 99c.
$1.15 Mems Heavy Working Shoes...... sec.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13

have received
from the use OF
Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegeta-
BILE Compound
Soon after the
birth Of my first
child 4 cofn-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13

The Virginia Copper Company. COM
posed practically OF local parties. and
which recently received a charter inl
July, held its first meeting at the off,
fee of C. F. Faulkner. in the Masonic
building, last evening at 1880 o'clock
for the purpose of organizing. A maj
iority of the stock was represented.
and E. B. Carney was elected tempor-S
airy chairman. The incorporators and
promoters are j. X. Hall, John Wat
erhouse. Thomas G. jenkins, Il. b. Car
ney, A. f. Faulkner, N. j Mays. j. u
Coniff, Neil Quinn, John klari, Or. d.
H. Taylor and NJ E. McEniry, of this
city, and e. e. McGalliard, Of Alxrons
OhD.
The directors elected were ] X
Hall, John Wate.hoase, Il. G. Jenkins
f. b. Carney, +. e. McGilllard A. f.,
Faulkner, w. j. Mays, J. j. Conifi, Neill
Quinn, John Klari ind DR.. ID. II. Tay-i
lor. -
The officers elected were: John Wat-
erhouse president; E. b. Carney, vica
president; Dr. y. II. Taylor, treasurer:I
A. f. Faulkner, secretary; M. 5. Mes
Entry. general manager and superin :
tendent; J. ]. Coniff, attorney and gems
eral counsellor.
The purpose C. he company. Accord
ing to the charter. is to develop some
one hundred and sixty acres Of land
situated near the ella river. in Grand
county In the state of Arizona, Par-l
ties from this city have investigated
these properties. which comprise fives
mines. rich in gold, silver and copper
ore especially the latter. and they ara
believed to be very valuable invest
emnt
Mr.. MeEniry, the appointed superin-
tendent, has resided near these mines
for the past two years, and Is a SON
of Captain Thomas McEniry who has
lived there for upwards Of twenty
two years, and has been a successful
miner.
The company will issue prospecting
in the course Of few days and stock
books will he opened for subscription
at the Office OF The company, room No.
u. Masonic Temple, after Wednes-
day next.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13

tLETTEz TO Mrs. YrsKHAn no. o3.zz1
DEAR MIS-. PIsgBAM--For some
time have thought Of writing to yen
to let you know OF the great benefit I
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13

Business mems dinner daily at the
Grand Central Hotel Communication
tickets at reduced rates. Try US.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
Now good people, the goods must be sold 40 per
cent cheaper than any house in Wheeling SELL
ing goods to-day. We treat you square, do
you good by saving you cash.
DRY GOODS.

100 pieces 121zc Percale 4, 4ac
12c, fine lawn, yard.....:... .....:...... sc.
White Goods. all prices. Fine Dress
Goods cheap. Dress Innings and Trim
mings.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13

MONDAY.
Grand Special Sale. Don't Fail to Attend
at L. $. Good a. Co.'S.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
LADIES' BELTS.
LADIES' WRAPPERS.

Elegant line. of Wrappers. 69c, roc, SOC, e9c
Alarm Clocks ............ ............ 60c
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
sHOES-ALExANnER
SHOE BARGAINS
Mems $3.50 Tan Shoes,
ST .05.
Ladies Sd. $3.50, So Tan Shoes,
$I.05.
Ladies IS. So. so. 81 Tan Oxlords
$I.E5.
CALL EARLY.
GOOD SHOES. 1899 MAIN.


ter, Miss Nan. are all pleasantly lo-
Gated at the Gordon Hotel, kiagwood. !
w. Va. enjoying the cool mountain
breezes.
Miss Minnie ]. Headley, of Musca-
tine, Iowa, state treasurer of the Bap-
list Young Peoples Union, and who
was a representative to the National
meeting of the B. Y. P. u. at Rich
mond, Va, stopped over on her way
home to visit her cousin, John w. Me-
Nary, of North Market street. She
leaves for her home on Monday alters
noon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
A HEH COMPANY.
First Meeting Of the Virginia Copper.
Company Held.

IN THIS CITY LAST EVENING.
THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
ELECTED - THE INCoRPoRA-
TORS AND PROMOTERS =. THI
OBJECT OF THE COMPANY
COMPOSED PRACTICALLY ON
LOCAL PEOPLE - OTHER BUS
MESS AND INDUSTRIAL NOTES.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
CLOTHING.
Ne SUITS.

BIG SALE OF MEMS FINE SUITS.
5000 fine Suits ........................ $500
$500 fine Suits. ..................... $65S
$1,000 fine Suits. 49,. $500. -. $S9S
$500 fine Suits ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 450
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
STILL ON TIE MOVE.
The comlngs and Geings Of Wheeling
People.

OUR DAILY CHRONICLE OF THE
SUMMER EXCURSIONS OF YOUR
NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS AND AC-
QUAINTANCES. AS COMPILED
BY REPORTERS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-08-13
Mrs. Johnson
Saver TOns
insanity by
Msss. PinKssazs


menced to have spells with my spine.
Every month grew worse and at lass
became so bad that found | waa
gradually losing my mind.
- The doctors treated me for female
troubles, but ! got no better Ono
doctor told me that would be insane.
] was advised BY a friend To give Lydia
T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound =
trial, and before had taken all Of the
first bottle my nsighbors noticed the
change in me.
II have now taken five bottles and
cannot find words sufficient to praise Z
i advise every woman who Is suffering
from any female weakness to give It a.
fair trial ] thank You for your good
medicine. Mis-. GEETEuDE AZ. Joux>l
son, JosEsBoEo, TExAs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-16
MRS. HAIxEs TO RETIRE.
Will Give Up O0cial Red Cross Du-
ties-sOcieties Meet.

Mrs. J. C.. Haines sent In her resignation
as resident TO the local Red Cross Society
acted upon at the meeting. Mrs Haines
has been president OF the society from the
beginning She rendered her resignation
several months ago. sut was prevailed
ton. No one has been named TO succeed
her.
The executive committee Of the state
society finished up the business connected
with the reception TO the First Washing
ton volunteers Besides the local officers
number from Tacoma were present.
An EFFORT Is being made to have memo
rial services held in differen, parts of the
state similar 10 the service held here last
Sunday, and Mrs. J. Il. Allen, the state
president. has sent programmes OF the
recent service to all the auxiliaries that
they may have something TO guide them
Some of the auxiliar.es will hold services
within the next month, and others will
wait until the remains Of the dead soldiers
are brought home. A committee has been
appointed to decide where TO get q lot in
cemetery In which to place the unclaimed
bodies OF soldiers. 1t Is thought tina, space
VIII be secured in one Of the cemeteries Of
Seattle.
The California society has applied to the
Washington state society for aid in start
ing free library at Manila The society
mere lis DESTROYS OF procuring as many
books az possible for this library. Capt
W. ". Robinson, IT.. has promised to send
the books over on one OF the transports II
they are delivered before November 70
A report which had been circulated
among the volunteers that the half-fare
rate offered them by the railroads running
into Seattle had been Cancelled, was invcs-
tigated by members OF the committee who
were told by agents Of the Northern Pa
cine. Great Northern and Oregon Railroad
Navigation Company that these roads
siiil issued tickets 10 the soldiers at half
fare. The rooms on First avenue. near
Seneca streei, that have been used by the
society for over three months are 10 be
given up. and future meetings will prob
ably be held at the club rooms OF the pub
lie library. The society extended votes of
thanks 70 the citizens VINO secured and
maintained the rooms during this period.
Mrs. Erastus Brainerd. chairman OF the
press committee. rendered her resignation.
but the president declined to receive II.
The local Red Cross Society also met yes
serday morning at the library club rooms
The principal business was 10 devise some
means OF supporting the sick men, Cor
porai Cah!li OF Company NJ. and ]. b.
Weatherby. now In the Seattle general
hospital The funds OF the society are
nearly exhausted, and the members are
looking for some means OF helping these
sick men and others who may be under
the care OF the society later.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-16
CAPT. STRIVES PROMOTION.
San Francisco Paper Tells OF the
Fortunate Master.

In discussing the appointment OF Capt.
r. II. Strive to the command OF the trans
port Hancock which was announced In a
dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer a few
days ago. the San Francisco Chronicle
says:
Since she has been so handsomely fitted
up TO be the model troopsbip OF the world.
the Hancock has been n coveted prize. and
there are very few steamship captains
along the water front who have not aspired
to go out as her master. Capt. Strive re-
oeived hts commission yesterday tNoy.
1ol from Coz. Long. and was heartily con-
graduated by his friends.
capt. Struve is a son OF Judge II. G..
Strive. senior partner In the law firm OF
Strive. Allen, Hughes McMicken, OF
Seattle. He was born at Vancouver Sept.
~ 1866. When only Is years old he shipped
as a seaman on the bark Tidal Wave, and
has followed the sea ever since. Few men
are better known on this Coast He served
as second mate on the bark Shirley as
quartermaster and chief oficer on the
steamer Willamette. and then for two
years he was employed by the Canadian
Pacific Steam Navigation Company. serv-
ing on several vessels as mate He was in
charge of the tu4boa, Blakeley on Puget
sound and later served as master Of the
steamer Wanderer When the steamer
Flyer was built she was given to Strive to
command. He left her 10 take command
OF the Portland in the coast trade.
Capt Rarneson, chief of the government
transport service, had long been n friend
OF Capt Strive, and when he took conf
mand or the Arizona Siruye was made
second Officer and later first officer, when
her name was changed to the Hancock.
He has been with the vessel since July TO-
1895. In fSss Capt. Strive was elected 10
the Washington legislature. being one OF
the Twelve successful Republicans
&c s. Brageiare has been appointed first
officer OF the Hancock For years ne has
been in the employ OF the Pacific Mail.
and WAS formerly master and par, owner
OF the bark ophir."
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-16
PROSPECTS FOR WHEAT.
Chicago Broker says Price VIII Adj
vance by December L.

There VIII in All rrohahilts ee a rise
i'm the price 81 wheat between now and
December ] next. Is the opinion ex-
pressed ~ Mai n q. Culver. a heavy
grain o~srasor on ;he Chicago board 81
trade At the Butter last night.
There is 81 this tine a ligh; shipment
~ grain IL European markets The sx-
port business for the past thirty days
has been very light for several reasons
The amount Of wheat uow In Europsa n
markets IS very small. and consequently
before many dzys there viii be a de-
rraand made On The United States This
demand will be sufficiently large 20 re-
duce the quantity sE the warehouses In
the Northwest. which will at once open
UP local market sur the grains now be-
Ing held by farme-s
s~The present prices. q cents for M
: ard g. 20 - cents for Ma. I norfhayn
are better than were predicted fer this
tsr,e tS0 months ago. There ~ az pres
snx q sufficient supply an the East 70
keen any foreign demand well in hana
Ersu the Northwestern crops eaa he
moved. There has been . decided DE-
crease in the wheat Yield Ia the Eastern
East Central Southern. Southwestern
anA 8ccA1 Mountain states. On tie 9TH
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-16

A camp which has only recently sprung
into prominence. or rather which has only
quite recently sprsing into existence. Is
Camp Mansfield. IL Ia at the head ef the
south fork OF kasio creek and practically
en- the top 90 the range which forms the
watershed Of that rzrf 81 the country.
There are several traits TO Il, either by
kasia creek from kaslo. by kokanee
creek VIA the Molly Gibson mine from
Nelson or by Ten Mile creek from SLOGAN
City. The region Was unknown save 10 a
few praspectotx when Ernest Ssihssn, Tho
nritisa mining engineer. FIRST went. IA the
summer of tSsS "a report on The joker for
syndicate The property was bonded On
this report and the bond has since been
taken ap tae property being now operated
subsidiary Rotation. Tho success attend
ant upea mining development, IN Camp
Mansfield has attracted the attention OF
experts representing New York ard East
eru Canadian capital and they arc taking
up aud operating claims there
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-16
WILLING TO BUY BONDS.
Treasury Offers Market Price for
$4,000. 900 Now Outstanding.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 1.-THE secretary
Of the treasury late this afternoon made
the following announcement OF his readi-
ness to buy SIS 10000 OF S per cent. bonds
of 1904 and AZ OF 1907. at the price at which
they were offered on the New York stock
market yesterday. These figures are net.
and holders OF As will receive the accumu-
lated interest from November l. At these
prices the bonds would realize the investor
.o224 per cent. for the IS and .02ls for the
Is:
Treasury Department.
Office OF the Secretary OF the Treasury.
Washington. .. c.. Nov Is, 1899
The treasury department announces It's
readiness to purchase any part or all OF
the SIS, eco. 600 in government bonds OF the
per cent. funded loan of 1907. or the S
per cent. loan OF 1904, at the prices below
indicated:
The per cent. loans OF 1907 will be re-
ceived and paid for at HAS net.
The ) per cents. of 1904 will be received
and paid for at Ill net.
Bonds OF either class. or mixed Offering q
OF both. may be presented at the sub
treasures in New York. Boston philadel-
phia, baltimore. Cincinnati Chicago at
Louis New Orleans and San Francisco
The above proposal to hold good until
the close OF business on November IN In
slant, or until the amount OF SIS. f.s, m,
shall have been secured. If prior 10 that
date.
tsigneD Il J. GAGE. Secretary"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-11-16
49, - --= -
TO MEET A TRAVELLER.
People Come From Portland to Greet
W. ID. Wheelrfabf.

Gen. Charles r Rcebe commander OF
the Oregon National Guard. accompa MED
by f. T. Williams, vice president Of the
North Pacific Lumber Company
George Taylor. vice president Of the
Chamber ~ Commerce. and Mai James
Mel Wood. all Of Portland, arrived at
the Rainier-Grand last night. The party
was Joined here by A. II. Charlton as
sistant passenger agent OF the Northern
Pacific. and W II Meade of the Chicago
4 Northwestern. at Portland and l. A.
Nadeau general agent here Of the North
err pactnc.
are here 10 meet William d
W. elrigh,. manager Of the Pacific Tx-
fssrs Lumber Company. Of Portland. who
arrived at Victoria yesterday from g trip
tn the Orient Mr. Wheeiright viii ar
rive in Seattle this evening. and the party
will then proceed 10 Portland