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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
INCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

The strikers held their usual daily
meeting at the Forty-third street hall
yesterday afternoon, there being
large attendance. General business
was transacted, and reports were re-
ceived of the general conditions Of
affairs from their side of the case.
Yesterday morning a few minutes
before eleven o'clock some persons
unknown placed number of railroad
torpedoes on the track of Eoff street,
between Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth
and the first car which came along
caused a series of reports which
brought people out of their houses for
a square around. No damage resulted,
as matter of course, but there was
a good deal of excitement for a short
time.
In North Wheeling, yesterday, the
railway track was encountered with
brick and stones for distance Of
something like two squares, and a
number of small boys were very much
in evidence.
The number of patrons of the cars
during the day was small, although
occasionally lady would be seen, oc-
cupying a car by herself.
Yesterday afternoon, some time after
four o'clock w. Pultz was arrested at
a point a short distance north of
Bogg's Run, at Benwood, by Special
Deputy U. S. i Marshal Hoff, on the
charge of violating the law. At the
tine of the arrest Pultz was riding
toward Wheeling in delivery wagon,
belonging to n. Schultz, the confec-
toner, OF this city. 1t is alleged that
Pultz used threatening and abusive
language as he passed one of the
special deputies. who was patrolling
his beat in the vicinity of Boys Run,
at the time. Immediately after the
arrest Pu1tz was brought to this city
and placed in Jail. The commitment
was made out by Regular Deputy Ran
dolph Under the condition of the in
junction, recently issued by Judge
Jackson, the prisoner will answer to
the charge of contempt of court at the
trial. One of the deputies last even
ing stated that violent and abusive
language will not be tolerated
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every 0ne 81 the. ef sIfiSs ana the nv
men, ana later reported 70 : Register
reporter that he had found an the men
to be ID good health. He also said that
he had not found case Of smallpox or
anyone with the least symptoms Of
smallpox at the barn.
Last night there was a meeting OF
the Committee on Health and Gene
teries of Marshall county, to which
body report was made by the Health
Officer, and it was decided to send a
Communication to the State Board of
Health representing the condition and
stating that too many men are housed
at the barn for sanitary conditions to
prevail
1t was stated that one of the men re-
fused at first to be subjected to exam
ination, saying that the Health Off
Ger had no authority to examine the
men unless he carried credentials.
However, he was willing to be exam
ined after one of the officials of the
company had informed him that the
Health Officer was doing his duty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
A NUMBER OF RUNS
Made by the Cars Through Benw God Yes
terday Afternoon.

Made by the Cars Through Benwo God Yes
terday Afternoon.
Three cars, we'll guarded by Deputy
u. S. Marshals made a number OF
trips through Benwood yesterday, and
although a considerable amount OF
time had to be devoted 70 the remov-
ing of distractions from the tracks,
yet the runs were made without any
interference whatever. Evidently, out
of fear that some outbreak would be
made, special deputies were stationed
about two hundred and fifty feet apart
in that city.
Early in the afternoon, three cars,
running closely together, made the
first trip through this city. Each car
contained about ten DAputy U. s..
Marshals and large force of new
men. After leaving the barn no diff
Guilty was encountered until Marshall
street had been reached. Here the
rev men on each car were compelled
to get out of the cars and set to work
together in removing Instructions of
all kinds that had been placed upon
the tracks during Saturday and Sun
day. The progress of the cars south
along Marshall street between Bogg $
Il In and Schad's crossing was OF
course very slow, as the distractions
that had been distributed along this
part of the line, consisted of huge
rocks, logs, iron, barrels, old trees,
bricks, and all sorts of rubbish All
along Marshall street the force of new
men proceeded in front of the cars
and after the blockade had been clear
ed away, the safety switch at Schad's
crossing, which had been tempered
with and broken, was repaired. The
cars then continued on to the terminus
of the line with very little or no diff
Guilty and the return trip to the barn
was swiftly made.
During the remainder of the after
noon the three cars run through the
city on schedule time, each one MAX
ing about two trips. The first car,
starting south, after the return of the
first three cars, was proceeding up the
grade between the Harmony house and
Bogg's Run bridge, when it became de-
rallied. 1t required quite while to
replace the car on the tracks. Those
who were near at the time stated that
they saw no distractions upon the
rails in the afternoon.
The last trip through the city was
made about $50 o'clock. After the
first run no Instructions were encoun-
tered and with the exception of the
boots and Kisses of the small boys
and women at few points, there was
perfect order throughout the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
AN INCIDENT
How Newspaper Man Was Treated at the
Harm.

How Newspaper Man Was Treated at the
Harm.
Last evening Register reporter
took occasion to call upon some of the
deputy United States marshals who are
now on guard at the street car barn,
and, although he was treated fairly
well, yet it cannot be said that he re-
ceived cordial welcome. The report
er, after questioning a number of the
special deputies, all of whom positively
refused to be interviewed, finally found
a deputy who was willing to talk.
As the reporter and deputy stood at
the upper end of the barn conversing
together on matters relating to strikes
in general quite a number Of the depu-
ties gathered around to listen to what
was being said. The crowd was suffi-
GENTLY large to attract the attention of
one of the regular deputies, who was
at the lower end of the barn at the
time. He quickly made his way to the
crowd, and, rushing in among the men,
waved them back into the barn. de-
claring at the same time that they had
no right to converse with a newspaper
man. He then turned and laying his
hand on the reporters shoulder, which
dCtIOu WdS pIODdUiy uue u lOfCe VI
habit, informed the reporter that he
wanted it understood that the special
deputies were not to be interviewed.
The entire delegation of reprimanded
deputies at once went inside the barn,
with the exception of the deputy who
was willing to be interviewed, and he
remained near the reporter for a while
and attempted to quiet the much ex
cited regular deputy by explaining to
him that he had not spoken on the pres
ent difficulty, but had been commenting
on strikes generally.
The two remaining deputies soon en-
tered the barn together, and the re-
porter was left alone and feeling some
what sighted at the treatment.
The groups of men and boys stand
ing opposite the barn were quick to de-
tect the fact that something unusual
was going on, and became very inquisi-
tive concerning the welfare of the re-
porter. The incident was quite a hui
morous one and clearly demonstrated
to the spectators the difficulty a news
paper man has in endeavoring to learn
the real facts in the matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18

Eighty-five employees of the plate
department of the La Belle mill are
out, to enforce demand for an all
round advance of fifteen cents per day.
The Company has advertised for new
men, to whom it is stated the advance
will be paid, but that the old men will
not be taken back. The old men will
meet this morning at ten o'clock in
the Eighth Ward. Below will be found
statements from both sides.
A committee of the men called at
this Office yesterday and stated their
case as follows: Heretofore the shear
men have been receiving $1.75 per
day, their helpers $1.35 per day, and
the hot bed men $1.40 per day. For
similar work at the Riverside. the
shearmen get $500, helpers $50, and
hot bed men S1.60. We ask for an adj
vance of 15c per day all around, which
will make shearers $3.50, or Toe less
than Riverside men, assistants $3.50.
or the same as the Riverside men, and
hot bed men S1.55, or sc less than Riv-
erside men. We met Saturday after
noon and decided to demand the adj
vance, and it was refused. We will
hold another meeting to consider the
situation tomorrow morning.
Secretary Beswick, of the Mill Com
pany, was seen about the nctter and
said: sit was understood by our men
that we would grant an advance of
wages to go into effect May 18th, and
the men now out agreed last Monday
that that was satisfactory. Saturday
afternoon we were advised that they
demanded the advance to take effect
to-day. We were willing to grant it,
but the men appear to be unable to
agree among themselves, and as re-
suit they are out, and we have adj
vertised for new men. We do not con-
slider it strike. We arc willing to
pay the advance, and sail do so to
new men. but we will not take the old
men back. They have quit, and we are
done with them"
This is the situation ct present, all
around.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
AN INVESTIGATION.
A False Report Concerning Case of Small
Pox at the Baru.

Early yesterday morning an un-
known man notified the Benwood police
that one of the new car men had re-
signed his position and had informed
him that there was a case of smallpox
confined in the upper end of the barn.
The report soon spread, and much un-
easiness was felt by citizens of South
Wheeling and Benwood. About noon
Health Officer Alley, after communicate
ing with the authorities OF the COM
pany, went to the barn and made an
examination OF the premises, only to
find nothing seriously wrong He was
told that most of the men were out on
the cars and that one of them was SUI
fering from severe sore throat.
The Health Officer returned to the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
steel. AND TIN STOCKS.

STEEL AND TIN STOCKS
The following quotations on Ameri-
can tin and National steel stocks are
furnished by Howard Hazlett, Elk
change Bank Building.
Tin-Opened, preferred 91h; COM
mon 48.
National steel-Opened, preferred,
SO; noon, common 5S1a; 1:23 p. M,
common, 5S5s.
Closing:
Tin-Preferred, 92 common, 4S1a.
S.eel-Preferred, 9212; common, SO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18

temptation there. The piling will be
boarded on the channel side with
oak plank. This will form a very
strong current there and when once
a boat gets its nose straight down
stream there will be little difficulty in
getting past the place. Capt. O'Neil
says that it will be like shooting the
chutes. He. however, says that boats
coming up stream will likely have
trouble with the current. Capt. O'Neil
says the river will be partly INSTRUCTED
at that place for at least two years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
OVER THE RIVER.

Two of the Bellaire street car men
stated yesterday that the report cir
culated to the effect that the Bellaire
men held called meeting Sunday
night was not true. Some of the men,
as is their custom, assembled together
at the street car office in Bridgeport
Sunday night after working hours, ana
discussed matters, not relating directly
to the strike. 1t was reported that
the Bellaire men might quit work dur
ing the week in sympathy with the
strikers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
APPOINTMENT MADE.
Duke D'Arcos to Represent Spain In Wash
ington.

Washington, April 1.-THE French
ambassador M. Cambon called on Sec
rotary Hay to-day and sflicially adj
vised him in behalf of Spain that the
Duke d'Areos had been chosen as
Spanish minister at Washington. The
ambassador also made known that the
Spanish government, through the min
lister of foreign affairs, had informed
him that Mr.. Bellamy Storer would be
persona grata as United States min
lister at Madrid. The time of Duke
dArcos' arrival here has not yet been
SET -.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
PIANO BARGAINS.

Bradbury, octaves ......s rs 90
Blumenberg, 71a octayes ..... IS 90
Cache, 7 1-S octaves .......... 100 90
Emerson, Z 1-3 octaves ....... 115 90
Knabe, 1-3 octaves ....... 125 90
Decker Bros, Z 1-3 octaves 80. 1S5 90
Chickering, Z 1-3 octaves $3.50. $50 90
Steinway & Sons, Is octaves.. 165 90
Come quick and secure bargain.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
AT THE BARN.

Things were unusually quiet about
the street car barn in Upper Benwood
during the day. AS usual, groups Of
curious men and boys were to be seen
standing opposite the barn. some OF
whom had nothing to say, while others
talked of matters having little or no
connection with the strike. About a
dozen cars were taken out at the usual
hour in the morning and were run in
during the early part of the evening af-
ter having made trips over the various
divisions of the line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
IN SOCIETY.

Miss Emma Vance delightfully."- en-
tertained number OF her young
friends at her home on South Main
street last evening. The Juvenile
guests spent a pleasant time, indulg-
ing in various sorts OF social amuse-
ments. Refreshments were served.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
A SMALL STRIKE.

The laborers employediat the North
Wheeling pottery, about forty in num-
Der. who have been receiving Slips per
day, struck yesterday for an advance Of
rs cents 1t was refused, and they then
offered to compromise on an advance
of 10 cents, which was also refused. A
number continued at work and the
others quit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18

The street railway strike situation
yesterday was not marked by any un-
usual episodes.
Two arrests were made by deputy
marshals, but that, perhaps, may be
looked for almost daily until the
trouble is adjusted. Comparative quiet
was maintained in the vicinity of the
barn, at Forty eighth street, and the
cars run to Benwood, after the tracks
had been cleared in the morning, were
not molested to any appreciable ex-
tent. The tracks on that portion of
the line were heavily guarded during
the day by deputy marshals, about six
ty being now on duty. Up town cars
run during the greater portion of the
hours of daylight, but were not modest
ed, and the usual trips were made to
Bridgeport and around the Fair
Grounds loop. Passengers, however,
were few and far between.
During the afternoon two arrests
were made, Charles Reuder, in the
Eighth ward, and w. Pultz, at Ben
wood.
United States Judge Jackson arrived
in the city over the Ohio River road
at four o'clock, but was unable to hold
court to try the men in custody, owing
to the inability of Marshal Thompson
to get his witnesses ready that late in
the day. Court will probably be con-
vened this morning, and the charges
against the parties investigated fully.
The friends of Charles Reuder, arrest
ed yesterday afternoon, maintain that
he is not the right man. They say
some one called the marshals and
others on car names, and that in the
resulting confusion Reuder was arrest
ed. Those who know him give him an
excellent reputation, and are convinced
he will be able to. prove his innocence.
Marshal Thompson was asked about
this arrest, but said that personally he
was not acquainted with the facts. the
man having been taken into custody by
deputies. The commitment for Reu-
der was signed by G. w. Law, and for
Pultz, by Wade Hoff.
There were the usual number OF
wagons for the transportation of pas
sengers on the streets yesterday, and
the patronage about averaged with
other days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18

There will be an important called.
meeting of the Woman's Hospital AS
ISOLATION on Wednesday, April 10th,
at o'clock.
By order of the President.
MARTHA J. HARE, Secretary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
MIL MEN OUT WORK.
Eighty-Five Employees of the LaBelle
Out for an Advance.

THE COMPANY HAS ADVERTISED
FOR NEW MEN, AND SAY THEY
WILL PAY THE ADVANCE TO
SUCH, BUT WILL NOT TAKE
THE OLD MEN BACK-THE LAT
TER WILL HOLD A MEETING
THIS MORNING OTHER BuSI-
NESS AND INDUSTRIAL MAT
TIERS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
RAILS SHIPPED.

Yesterday morning Gray's iron line
commenced to load at Pittsburg 1000
tons of Bessemer steel rails for ship
ment to New Orleans. This will make
the third lot Of a shipment Of 21,000
tons that has been sent south by river
during the past four months. The
Iron Age is undergoing repairs and
they will hardly be completed in time
to take the shipment south. 1t has
not been decided what boat will take
the rails. About two barges can be
loaded daily at the Carnegie works,
and it is thought that the shipment
will be ready to start, If there is
water, by the first of next week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
Second Sight.

when you feel that you have trles
everything and everyone consult us
SaiJy occurrence is the surprise shown d,
Ne benefited patents at our office. ~
no YOU nave headache? Do your eve,
u-afer7 Do they smart or burn2 D1es
~ nrfnr run together when read5rg9
EssI as if scum before the eyes, ~
things appear double or mixed up? Hays
a desire TO rub the eyes2 Twitchings
Does the light pain them? For any
this month we devote much time to cfs9ss
dren's eyes. We make glasses at popular
prices Cone reason Tor our popularity)-
charge. The best proof Of our success =
the number Of recommendations from our
old patients
Drof Fl Shelf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
AN AGREEMENT MADE.

The Pittsburg Coal Exchange has
made the most satisfactory agreement
with the government in reference to
the driving of piling at Osborne, at
which place Dam No 3, of the Ohio
river series will be situated. Capt.
w. w. O'Neil, President of the Coal
Exchange said yesterday that
Capt. VIM. Martin had promised the
coalmen to commence at once the driv-
ing Of about 900 feet of piling down
along the dixie built at Osborne. The
piling will be driven the entire length
of the Golfer dam, which win have to
be built to protect the work in con-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18

Deputy nsrshsls Very Much in E7i-
dence Yesterday.

THE TRACK VERY CLOSELY PA
TROLLED BY THESE OFFICIALS
IN BENWOOD, AND AS A RE-
CULT CARS WENTb<THROUGH
WITHOUT INTERFERENCE.
TWO ARRESTS MADE DURING
THE DAY-UNUSUALLY QUIET
ABOUT THE BARNS-AN IN
SPECTION BY BENWOOD OF'FIC-
IALS-JUDGE JACKSON ARRTv-
ED IN THE CITY AND WILL
HOLD COURT TO-DAY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
Other Suitines.

All Wool Crepe and Cord granite
Weayes, the latter with the Iustre of
Mohair. venetians and Broadcloths
which cover the entire range of COL
ors and prices. Black. Navy and
Brown Mohairs and SiciIians CSC to
.$1.5O.
saT0ur Trimmings and Innings
are abreast of our Fabrics.
s9~Featherbone in every form.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
Silk Ribbon Sale.
LADIES' TAILoR-MADE SUITS.
Hosiery.

pc Heavy Bicycle Hose ......I0c pair
<9H FlfaG .41c pail
lie Good Seamless Black Hose. SC pair
Flowers by the thousand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
THE RACKET.
SHOES.
Ladies' Shoes.

Ladies' Fine Shoes -. SIC, si.lS s125, s1.49
Misses Fine Shoes ......... soc &c. Sc 9ec
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
Ladies Underskirts.
Shirt Waists
Ladies' Dress Skirts.
Muslin Underwear
Cheap.
Annual Sale OF Lace Curtains.
MILLINERY.

soc pair up. See our line.
corsets one-half price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
Chevron Suitings

in plain, striped and checked. A
distinct class embracing many her.
ringbone effects. Are considered the
most RECHECHE materials for finest
tail0r-made costumes.
Priced at 89c, csc, SIPS and
SITS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-18
Is Off! IS Off! 80, 4S, IS and soc I'd.

At these prices wealth Of tempt
ing fabrics here which permit econ
0micaI people to dress fashionabIy at
half the usual outlay. Some of these
granite weayes, tailor checks, crepon
effects, cloths, serges and novelty
worsteds are exact counterparts of
materials priced about twice as high.
Look well, wear well, cost little.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-15
THE SToRY OF GRUMBLE TONE.

There was boy named Grumble Tone, who
ran away to sea.
I'm sick of things on land" he said, las
sick as | can be,
A life upon the bounding wave will suit a
lad like mer'
The seething ocean biliows failed to stimu-
late his mirth,
FoT he did not like the vessel, nor the
dizzy. rolling berth.
Ard he thought the sea was almost as un-
pleasant as the earth.
He wandered into foreign lands, he saw
each wondrous sight
But nothing that he heard or saw seemed
just exactly right.
And so he journeyed on and on, still seek
ing for delight.
He wandered over all the world, his hair
grew white as snow,
He reached that final bourne at last where
all of us must go,
But never found the land he sought. The
reason would you know?
The reason was that, north or south,
where'er his steps were bent.
On land or sea. in court or hall, he found
but discomfort:
For he took his disposition with him every
where he went.
Golden Days.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-15
BURIED TREASURE.
Hidden Gold Over which n Blind
Negro Haved for Thirty
Five Years.

There is an old negro. Uncle Tom Wes-
ton, down on the Florida side of the
Oliefinokee swamp, who has raved for
35 years about buried treasure which
be is unable to recover. He says, reports
the Cincinnati Enquirer, his old master
buried $4,000 in gold during the civil
war when Sherman's army was march
ing through Georgia. He carried the
treasure box for his master and dug a
hole in the swamp in which the gold was
buried. An accident made him blind
before the war and he was not able to
see where the treasure was concealed.
His master died during the war without
recovering the gold and left no instruc-
tions concerning it. Uncle Tom has
suffered from rheumatism for many
years and is cripple. Though he is
blind and crippled, Uncle Tom has made
many trips to the swamp in quest of the
hidden treasure, only 10 be disappoint-
ed. The old man is afraid somebody has
already recovered il, as he understands
several parties instituted search. He
is the oldest negro in the Okefinokee
region, and he sits on his door sill all
day long wondering about the buried
treasure and sorrowing because he must
die without succeeding in recovering it.
The Forrest City times., 1899-12-15
BIG YEAR FOR PATENTS.
The Issue of the Omcini Gazette
Proves the Most Rema rkable
Number Yet Issued.

The last issue of the Official Gazette
of the patent Office at Washington will
be one of the most remarkable numbers
in the history of that government pub
lication. 1t will contain 535 patents
proper, one of the largest in the records
of the office. Fifty-nine patents in one
line of invention will be issued to one
assignee, 55 of the patents being grant
ed upon the application of one inventor.
The amount of matter to be handled
by the printer was immense and neces-
STATED large details of extra men and
overtime. The 50 patents referred to
contain 1893 long claims which, with
the claims of the patents and drawings.
run up the illustrated pages of the Off
cial Gazette to the unprecedented num-
ber of 322