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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

The bargains in diamonds, watches
and fine jewelry given at Shelf Bros
big discount sale are the talk of the
town. Jewelry purchasers who know
the value of such goods have said that
never before were such bargains shown
in Wheeling. At this sale, every pur-
chaser has ample opportunity to in
spect goods and select the kind and
style desired. People don't have to
take anything offered, and they have
all advantages of the 20 per cent. dis
count, which makes prices cheaper
than at any other place in the city.
Moreover every article sold by Shelf
Bros. is guaranteed, and money is re-
funded if not satisfactory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Ing
walker received the news joyfully,
appearing to find some ray OF hope in
the message which was conveyed to
him. He ate heartily Of a supper OF
fruit Thursday night. and went to
sleep a little later. His slumber ap-
peared to be disturbed by dreams. as
ne was restless. and frequently awoke
with a start.
Yesterday Walker ate very sparingly
of the food which was offered to him.
He was restless and nervous through
out the day, and it was feared that he
would break down upon the Scaffold.
He evidently still hoped that the Gov
ernor would commute his sentence to
life Imprisonment, and with his
fate constantly before him, the sus-
pense was awful.
Walkers spiritual advisor, the Rev.
B. M. Spur, rector of the Episcopal
Church of Moundsville, was with him
during almost the entire day. He Of
fered all the consolation in his power,
and the poor wretch stated that he had
made his peace with God. Whenever
he discussed his crime, it was to say
that he was drunk when the crime was
committed, too drunk to know whether
he had killed the man or not.
Governor Atkinson had instructed
Warden Hawk to defer the execution
until he heard from him. Early in the
afternoon the Governor called up the
Warden over the long distance phone,
and told him he would not interfere
with the execution of the sentence of
the court. This word was conveyed
to Walker. whose condition when he
received the shock, was truly pitiable.
The Rev. Mr.. Spur, however, admin
istered spiritual consolation, and within
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
Whiskies.

Overholt Rye or Dougherty. s years
old, $3.50 gal, $1.00 quart; 6 years old.
S2.75 GAL; Use quart. Maple Grove, the
best $500 Rye that Money can buy.
Send price and name kind. We will
ship at once. Full measure guaran-
teed. I. A. GAREE, 1864 Market street,
Wheeling, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

We have a good selection in our
window and a better stock behind. II
you have not the money to buy, we
will give you time.
J. w. BLATCHLEY SONS,
2247 and 2249 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

line, the lowest bidder, at $1.09 pei ton.
This is more than has been paid here
tofore, and yet is considered a very
reasonable price, under the circum-
stances.
The tar contract was given to a Pitts
burg firm, at 4.6c per gallon.
Then, under the head of general good
of the order, the subject of the condi-
ton of the gas works and light plant
was taken up and discussed, and in this
connection the need of additional street
lights in various portions Of town, evil
denced by various resolutions passed
through Council. came to the front.
Mr.. Scally filed an application for two
more lights in the First ward, Mr..
Fitzsimmons wanted at least one in
the Fourth, and Mr.. Caldwell one in
the Sixth. The Trustees responded
that there was a necessity for at least
forty or fifty more lights in the city,
but pointed out that the machines were
now running to about their capacity,
and that to squeeze out more lights,
except perhaps M here and there on
a particular Circuit, was impossible.
With an additional dynamo, however,
and a Encouragement of the circuits,
as in times past, relief could be offered.
It was thought that the lamps asked for
might possibly be put on, but nothing
more could be done in that direction
except with a new dynamo. which
would cost $4,000. Generally speaking,
the Board thought it ought to have
sos, 900 for 1900, and with
that amount of money they
would guarantee to give the
public more and better lights than ever
before. 1t transpired during the dis
cussion that the city is now running
about 500 lights, as against but 800 in
Pittsburg, with approximately ten times
our population, and the claim was
made that Wheeling is, as it has been
for eight or nine years, the best lighted
city in the United States, and that, too,
without cost to the taxpayers. 1t was
also stated-this all in a general way
that the increase in the number of dy-
namos at the plant was rapidly using
up the engine capacity of the works.
There are two engines of $50 h. p. each,
and one is used to run the plant while
the other is held in reserve. These
engines are intended to run at 80 rev.
buttons per minute, but in reality they
go at 81. and are pretty well loaded
down. With a new dynamo, making
nine in all (eight in use and one in
reserve) it may be necessary to run
both engines and a short look ahead
will demonstrate the need of a third
engine of 500 or 600 h. p.
The affairs of the plant were very
generally and intelligently discussed
during the session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
THIEVES HAUL.
A Fortune I'm Jewelry stolen Frona
Wealthy Guests-Mrs. Mark Hannm
Among the Victims.

NAAtA 4GStA-AE8A ~
Among the Victims.
HOT SPRINGS Va, December 49,
Detectives are running down the THEW
es who are alleged to have conducted
a systematics stealing of iewelry al the
new Hemstead hotel. 1t Is said that
nearly $4,000 worth of diamonds has
been stolen recently, but the matter was
kept quiet in order to secure the guilty
parties. 1t Is just learned that among
the prominent people who lost heavily
Is Mrs. Hanna, of Cleveland, o., wife
of Senator Mark Hanna. Her losses
will aggregate $1,000. There were
many rings and pins, one valued at
$4,000, being set with diamonds. A
prominent Cincinnati man is under sur
VIGILANCE, and arrests are expected inn
mediately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
10 ADvERTIsERs.
REGISTER ADVERTISERS
ARE REQUESTED TO
HAND IN THEIR ADyER-
FOR THE sun
DAY REGISTER AS EARLY
AS POSSIBLE TO-DAY TO
INSURE INSERTION AND
ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. :
DIED OF BLOOD POISON.
Aged Resident of West Liberty
Passed Away on Tuesday Night.

John Shorts, a well known and high
ly respected citizen of West Liberty.
died OF blood poison at his home at
that place Tuesday night at midnight.
Mr.. Shorts was fifty years of age, and
is survived by a wife and four chill
dren. The surviving children are Carl,
Minnie, John, Jr., and Joseph Shorts.
The funeral took place from the late
residence on Thursday and was at
tended by the many friends and rela-
tives of the deceased. The remains
were laid at rest in the West Liberty
cemetery.
Mr.. Shorts was recently afflicted with
a bone felon, which poisoned his
blood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Full of startling interest-'YoEnG
Mrs. MOnette, or Diana of the Tow
err" Begins Sunday, December II.
Don't miss the opening
Order the Sunday Register at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

OPERA HOTSE-To-day. matinee and
EVENING, Davis sUncle Toms Cabin"
The Grand contained another very
large audience last night, and laugh
ter and applause, both in generous
quantities, alternated throughout the
excellent performance given by Isham's
Octoroons. This organization is Just
what is claimed for 1t, an aggregation
of the best vaudeville and operate tall
ent in the Afro-American race. From
the rise until the fall of the curtain
there is not a dull moment. The Oc-
toroons will conclude their half
weeks engagement at the Grand with
matinee and night performances.
In these days of mercantile compe-
tition, when margins of profits are
narrow and are in constant danger of
being wiped out entirely by the ever
increasing trusts, people that are low
ers of the theater do not care to be
bored with long drawn out, tiresome
and heavy melodrama. II they wish to
weep they stay at home, but when they
go to the theater they wan to be
amused. Laughs are plenty with THE
Prodigal Father" which appears at the
Grand the first half of next week. 1t
is interpolated by a collection of art
lists hat would be a hard matter TO
duplicate. Lynn Welcher, who heads
the list, is too well known as a palms.
taking. careful actor. Therefore, the
management has been careful to select
a competent supporting company.
Robert Mante1l was accorded a fat
tering reception at the Opera House
last night, upon his temperance here
presented a new play, The Dagger
and the Cross" which is a very clever
dramatization of the novel of the same
name. The plot is intensely interest
ing, and while the story is somewhat
different from that which Is told in the
ordinary modern stage production, it
possesses an interest which Is at times
fascinating. Mr.. Mantell has a role adj
mirably adapted for the display of his
abilities, and in which he fully sus-
tanned his reputation as one of the fore
most romantic actors upon the Ameri-
can stage. There is an artistic touch
iUOQI CfCIy LnlAS HhASh hC QOCoa anu
this was also extended to the mount
ing of the play, which was excellent.
His support was capable, with the ex-
ception of Mr.. Stryker. whose work
was hardly satisfactory in the role of
"Zilletto."
This afternoon and evening Davis
Uncle Toms Cabin company will be
presented at the Opera House, and it
goes without saying that it will be wit
messed by large audiences at both per-
formanees. Uncle Toms Cabin, and
the story of human slavery in all its
forms, which is so faithfully portrayed,
seems destined to possess the same de-
gree of interest for the rising genera
ton as the production did to the par
ents and grandparents of those who
now laugh at the antics of "Topsy''
and Marks" ~sympathize with Uncle
Tom" go into ecstacies owe little
eva" and bestow complimentary
Kisses upon Simon Legree. The Davis
company is said to give a performance
which is strictly first class in every re-
spect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

We always retain old customers. Re
liable goods and low prices are the
cause. McNAMEE'S, the Jeweler, 1907
Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Ear Muffs given away with each
$500 sale at Hodshon's, the Halter.
1864 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

A car load of good ones, wholesale
or retail.
C. D. KYLE 1854 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Ear Muffs given away with each
5000 sale at Hodshon's, the Halter,
1864 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

For bargains go to ~Schubart's. He
will save you from 20 to % per cent.
on iewelry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

An Apple Jack Factory.

HONESDALE, Pa, December H.
Internal revenue officers Evans, OF
Carbonate, and Stack, of Charleston.
w. Va, have seized an Illicit distillery
in Pike county, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Wrought Iron Lamps, new designs,
will be opened to-day.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Go to Schubart's and buy your pres
ents. He will save you money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Fancy Fruit Baskets to order at Plate
e Hane's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
Talk of the Town.

Christmas Neckwear Soc. SILK pat
terms in Bows, Puffs Or Tecks for
25c at
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

One of the largest stocks of Ladies'
and Gents Rings in the city. Marked
down for the next few days, at
H. E. HILLMAN & CO.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Freshest and finest line of Bonbons
at Plane & Hane's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
Christmas Trees.

Boys Sweaters for Christmas in
navy blue or maroon 4Sc, at McEad-
f3an'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

GentIemen's $1.50 Kid Dress Gloves
in lined or unlined for Csc at Nc
Eso Il Al ans
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Hot supper. no lunch, at Cathedral
Fair tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

100 piece Haviland Co. Dinner Set
$1,000, at the Wedgwood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Sugar and Cream Sets from 15c up,
at the Wedgwood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Knit WOODEN Jackets. in all sizes,
for 3Sc, $1.4S and $2.4S, at McFad-
denis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Ladies' Rings, Watches, Brooches,
Chain Purses, Bracelets, etc, at Nc
NAMEE'S, 1907 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Sterling Silver and Ebony Goods.
W. ]. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

sunday, December II, the thrtIi-
ing story. ~ Mrs. Monetkc.n
begins i'm the Register.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Cloth Brushes marked down $500 at
$3.50, sterling. H. E. HLLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Pure Gibson. Daugherty. Large
and other WHISTLES in quart bottles
at Jacob WiiheIm's, 1921 Main st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Odbert, the Cash Jeweler, has a
large line of Enameled, Gold and Sill
yer Watches.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Hot supper, no lunch, at Cathedral
Fair tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

1t is reported that in the Circuit
Court, at M%oundsville, suit has been
entered by Morgan Roberts, of Ben
wood, against the Benwood Water
Company and the Standard Bridge and
Boiler Company for the sum of $50, 900,
alleged to be due to him owing to in
jurfes which he received while at work
on October LIST of the present year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Christmas Necktiea, the 1ates&
shapes and newest patterns-emch
tie In n nice box-50c, at McFad-
deufS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Christmas Suspenders. Arm Band
md Garter Sets, in q handsome box,
4Sc. at M~cFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
IN IMPORTANT MEETING
OF THE GAS BOARD AND THE CoUN-
GIL COMMITTEE on LIGHTS
HELD LAST MIGHT.
A COAL CONTRACT AWARDED.
1t Goes to an Ohio Firm at 91.09 Per
Ton-The Question of Additional
Lights Brings a New Dynamo Into
the Foreground.

The City Gas Board and the Council
Committee on Lights held an import
ant and lengthy session at the City
Hall, last evening, and after awarding
a coal contract, discussed the situation
in the light department at considerable
length, with especial reference to the
need of additional electric lights on
the streets and alleys.
As a preliminary bids for furnishing
coal for the electric light plant were
opened, and the figures read as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Fine Shell Combs at
DILLON, HANCHER G co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Diamonds at old rate prices.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Riding Saddles $3.50 to $50.
ETZ * SEIFERT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Diamonds at old rate prices. I
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Fine Plush, and Fur Robes
S1.75 UP. ETZ & SEIHERT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Full of startling fnterest-"Young
Mrs. Monette, or Diana of the Tow
err Begins Sunday, ecember IL.
Don't miss the opening chapters.
Order the Sunday Register at once.
Shell Combs set with Pearls and
Diamonds.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Fancy Fruit Baskets to order at Plate
& Hane's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
Notice.

In fairness to our late as well as
continue our 20 per cent.
sale until January list.
Remember we give 20 per cent
on the regular price Of anything in
our large stock of 10000 worth of
Diamonds, Watches, Clocks, Jew
eIry, Silverware. &c.
Shelf Bros,
Corner Main and Eleventh Streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-day, mat
fnee and evening. Isham's Octoroons. first
OPERA HOESE-To-day. matinee and
evening, DAVIS @Uncle Toms Cabin"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Sterling Cloth Brushes marked down
5 90 at s1.50.
H. z. HILLMAN e co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Combs, Hair Brushes. Hat Brushes.
Hand Mirrors, ETC., at McNAMEE'S
1907 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Chrfstmas Mufiers, in silk or
cashmere wO0I-tatest novelties
4Sc, -5c and CSC at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Mems Umbrellas at one-fOurth off
at Will Gutman's, 1911 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Ear Muffs given away with each
$500 sale at Hodshon's, the Halter,
1904 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

We have all the new things in Shell
rnpohe
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
Suit Entered.

CUMDS.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16
Silk Ribbons.

Elegant line SILK Ribbons. rive
inches wide Taneta b b 100
yard.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22

For burns, cuts, bruises, lacerations
or injuries of any description, Bal
lard's Snow Liniment Is q sovereign
remedy. 1t never fails to do good,
and so promptly that it's wonderful
curative properties frequently create
surprise. Price 25 and so cents at
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22
A Strange Record

London, Nov. 81 An interesting
fact in connection with the Eight
ing Fifth" which has participated
in the Ladysmith engagement, is
that it is one of the few British regi-
ments in which a woman has fought
side by side with men. 1t has been
many years since she served with
the British troops, but the members
of the Fifth never miss an opportu-
nifty to boast that tEey once had a
real Joan of Arc in their ranks.
On grave at Brighton this history
is recorded:
"In memory of Phoebe Hessel, who
was born at Stepney in the year 1923
She served for many years as sol
dier in the Fifth regiment in differ
ent parts of Europe, and in the year
1745 fought under the command o.
the duke of Cumberland in the battle
of Fontepoy, where she received .
bayonet wound in the arm. Her Ions
life extended from the reign of Queer
Anne to that of George w., from
which monarch she received comfor
and support in her latter years. Sht
died at Brighton on December II
1881, aged 1O8."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22
TROOPS AND CITIZENS
CLASH IN TEXAS AND BLOOD
SHED FOLLOWS.
Bed Feeling Has EXISTED for Some Tins
And Cuinlnsted Yesterday in sa AS
ssuIt By cItizens-SItustIon 10
Considered Very Grave.

Laredo, Texas, Nov. 21-Re-
ports have reached here that there
was a pitched battle last night at
Fort Ringgold. Rio Grande, Tex.
between a company of the ninth
United States cavalry (eolored)
garrisoning the fort, and several
hundred citizens, who attacked the
post shortly after dark.
Three thousand shots are said
to have been fired during the fight.
but the casualties are not known
here.
1t is also said that all women
and children have been sent away
from Rio Grande City and that
runners are out after reinforce
ments for The citizens.
The military authorities are oc
cupying the telegraph wires and
full reports can not yet be obtained.
That the affair is a serious one
is indicated by the activity in mill
tary circles here. Major Thomp-
son, in command at Fort Mcintosh,
today bought up all the Krag- -Jor'
gensen ammunition in Laredo and
is hurriedly loading a special train
with mules, baggage. etc., to take
the available force here to the scene
of the trouble, and a special trair
is en- route here from San Antonio
with a company from Fort San
Houston on their way to Rit
Grande City.
State Adjt- Gen. Scurry with ,
force of rangers is expected her
tonight, also on the way there.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22
Heavy Fighting Reported

London, Nov. .21-Aspecial dispatch
from Estcourt dated November goth,
says report has reached there of q
battle at Ladysmith on. Wednesday,
November 18th, lasting from day
break until 2 O'Clock in the after
noon. Many Beers are said to have
been killed aud many are reported
to have been taken prisoners. The
British losses are reported to be
much less. Another battle is said tc
have occurred on Thursday. Ii il
described as the heaviest yet fought
The Boer dead, it is added, numbel
hundreds, while the British lossei
are comparatively small.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-11-22

The British This Time.

New York, Nov. 81, A dispatch
to the World from London, says:
There is every indication of q
big scandal about the meat sup
piled to the troop ships sent to
South Africa. On Saturday the
weeklies published the following
new complaint in letter from Vim.
cent: To day every soldier, l,
600 in number on board, complained
to the officers of their companie:
that the dinner salted beef wa.
putrid. Colonel Paget, with tn,
doctors and quartermasters inspect
ed the messes and condemned tn
foul carrion as being unfit 70
human food. Sixteen men wer
allowed twelve pounds. On weigh
ing it twelve pounds in many case
weighed only three pounds, an
almost all under six pounds
Fancy sixteen hungry men sharin
three pounds, including an infer
nally great brisk of bone. Th
whole rations were thrown ovel
board. ,,