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Evening star., 1899-02-06
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS

Promotions in the Marine COrps Sent
to the President.
The President today sent these nomina-
tions to the Senate:
Interior-Alonzo A. Armstrong of Arizona
to be agent for the Indians Of Fort Apache
agency, Arizona.
Navy-Marine Corps: Capt F. H. Har-
rIngton, to be major; First Lieutenant
Chas. ID. LAUGH elmer, to be captain.
Also minor promotions in the Marine
Corps and appointments in the revenue
cutter service. -
Evening star., 1899-02-06
THE WAR COMMISSION,
Appropriate Resolutions Adopted Re-
gardfng Col. Sexton.

The war investigation commission met in
executive session today. Concerning ii,
Chairman Dodge stated to a Star reporter
that appropriate resolutions and action had
been taken with regard to the death of
Col Sexton. who was a very popular mem
Der of the commission. He said that it is
impossible to say when the report of the
commission will be submitted to the Pres
ident
Evening star., 1899-02-06
STREET FIGHT IN CHICAGO.
RIVAL Factions Settle Their Differ
ences in OpeH Brawl.

Hfs"f Fuctf0nS Settle Their Dfner-
enees In Opea BrawI.
CHICAGO, February "a feud of long
standing that has existed between two sets
of young men reached a climax at mid
night last night and a general battle was
Fought in West Fullerton avenue near High
street Nearly half a hundred men took
part IN the affair and knives and clubs
We're freely used. Six men were badly in
wounds.
;, The seriously injured: Frank Semmer-
ling, stabbed in back, condition very seri-
Gus: John Bush, John Rehm, August Bank
er, victor Gunkel and John Runtskesi.
The police made number OF arrests.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Mator Hei.tand TO Go to Paris

Major Henry o. Heistand of the adjutant
generals department has been detailed as
military attache of the United States COM
missioners to the Paris exposition He is
expected to leave Washington about the
1st Of June for Paris.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Admiral Dewey cabled the Navy
Department today as follows:

Department today as 1OIIOWs:
MANILA, February E.
Secretary Navy, Washington:
Insurgents have attacked Manila.
The Boston leaves today for Iloilo to
relieve the Baltimore, which will re-
turn to Manila. Two men wounded
yesterday on board Monadnock, one
seriously.
(Signed) DEWEY.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

No other paper I'm the world
reaches SO large a percent
age of families In the city
where printed as does The
Evening Star I'm Washington.
As an advertising medium
for the District OF Columbia
The Star Is therefore without
an equal.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

there has been no change in the situation
since last evening, when Gen. Otis tele-
graphed that he had established permanent
lines well out, and that 1.-The country about
Manila is peaceful and the city perfectly
quiet"
Evening star., 1899-02-06
THE MANILA FIGHT
DeWeys Report on the
Situation.
It IS VARIOUSLY CONSTRUED
General Otis Reports Fifty
four Killed.
THE BOSTON WILL GO TO ILOILO
No Further Reinforcements Con-
tempIated
The BOSTON WILL GO TO lLOILO

SHIPMENT OF THE REGULARS
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Supplies in the Philippfnes

1here mas been no renewed activity in the
commlssary department on account of the
outbreak in the Philippines 1t was said in
the commissary generals office this morn
ing that the troops in the Philippines have
supplies already on hand or a1loat en- route
to last them till about the 1st of June. The
aim OF the department is to keep the sup
Plies about three months ahead at all dis
tant stations, so that there is nothing in
the present situation to disturb the regular
routine.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Continued on Second Page.)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
BRIDGEPORT.

M. w. Judkins. Of Flushing, was in
town yesterday on business.
Mr. and Mrs. w. T. Graham and two
daughters, and Mrs. Harry Cooke, left
yesterday for Chicago.
A force of men were put at work yes
terday by the Wheeling Natural Gas
Company laying the gas main at Brook
side underground.
The funeral of Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Muhleman's young child took place yes
terday afternoon, and was attended by
a large number of friends of the fam
lily. Rev. E. D. Holtz conducted the SER
vices Interment was made at Linwood
cemetery.
DR.. J. o. Howells is home from a
business trip to Massilon, o.
Councilman w. H. Riley has been Sc
iected by Postmaster Heinlein as head
clerk.
Miss Anna Lee Cooke very pleasantly
entertained a number of her friends
Monday evening in a social way.
The disappointed candidates for post
master have not finished commenting
on Congressman Danford yet.
The performance given by the All
son Electric Battleship Company, which
will be at the Opera House Saturday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
billy ElG[E signed.
4 Fast Oufsldsr Landed Yesterday BY
Manager Pop Lytle.
HE COMES RECOMMENDED AS A
STAR OF THE FIRST MAGNI-
tube - OTHER INTERSTATE
NEWS-RESULTS OF BOWLING
GAMES LAST NIGHT - NEWS
AND GOSSIP ABOUT THE BOX
ERS-OTHER SPORTING MAT
TIERS OF GENERAL INTEREST.

Manager Pop" Lyle has received
the signed contract Of BILLY" Eagle, a
crack outfielder, who canes highly
recommended. An eastern exchange
says of him:
BILLY Eagle, the hard-hittilg out
fielder, of Rockville, Md, whose timely
bat snatched victory from the fire for
the Senators last season when Bill was
ssubbing" in the outfiele, has been
signed by Manager Lyle, for the
Wheeling, w. Va, team, in the Inter
state League"
Eagle played last year with the Au-
burn, N. Y, team, but was anxious to
get out of the New York State League.
The ex-manager of his team in a letter
to Lytle says he will make a great
showing in Interstate company. He
played his first professional game in
1897, leading the Southern League in
batting and standing fourth in out
r-elders. He was one of four players
who would not stand The salary cut in
the New York State League last sea-
son, and finished out the last week with
the Washington team Of the National
League He thinks he needs another
season in minor league company, and
he could select no better manager than
Lytlc to develop him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the Small Events OF E,cn
Passing Dav.

ACollection of the Small Events OF E,cn
Iissina Dav.
Barbara A. Blatchley yesterday
qualified as Administrative of the es-
tate Of Lizzie L. Blatchley, deceased.
Bond, 5000; Absolom Blatchley,
surety.
"A B. P. w. contingent pay roll OF
SS9.4O will be paid at the office of the
City Clerk Thursday.
There were but two cases in Police
Court yesterday morning. One was
continued, and dlsorderly was let off
with 81 and costs.
This morning at half past eight
the Board OF Commissioners will make
its annual inspection OF the national
road. The members will go to Fulton
on an electric car, where they will be
met by the wagon from the Infirmary.
The trip will occupy the entire day.
Tho Council Committee on Health
is called for Thursday evening.
Yesterday afternoon Officer Bick-
erton found four year-old boy wan
dering about on the Island and took
him to his home On South Broadway.
After long search the officer found
the boys name was Fred Snyder, and
that he was a son of Frederick Snyder,
OF Bridgeport, and had wandered away
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
Very respectfully yours,
D. Z. M'GINLEY,
Z. s. Consul, Athens, Greece.

g. - AOAAoltt, +AlUSIS. (I6cCp.
Suit has been filed in court at st.
Clairsville by Attorney George Duncan
for Lizzie and Maud Allender by their
next friend Edward McCarty and
Charles Allender. for the purpose of
contesting the will Of their father.
Richard F. Allender. By his death the
children would have fallen heir to a
$4,000 life policy held in the Ancient
Order Of United Workmen. During
his late sickness it is alleged that he
was prevailed upon to change the will
in favor of his wife, Mrs. Sadie Allen
der. The lodge has been enjoined
from paying the policy over until the
case is tried. The plaintiffs base their
case on the allegation that Mr.. Allen
der's mind was in a weak state when
persuaded to make the change.
Mr. and Mrs George Tweedy are
visiting relatives at Mt. Pleasant and
Smithfeld.
Contractor Stringer has a force of
men at work finishing his work on
South Broadway as instructed by the
Council.
Two plain DRINKS were assessed 81
and costs each yesterday morning by
Mayor Shipman.
Dick Padden has gone to Hampton,
Va, to join the Washington ball club.
where they are getting fin shape for the
season.
James Moore, young man who had
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

fore he could extricate himself, 1t was
crushed by a car. He was removed to
the home of Mr.. B. NJ. Hildreth, and
DR.. Hildreth and other physicians were
called. The foot was so badly crushed
that it was found impossible to save
it. The limb was amputated about
half way between the knee and the
foot. Late last night the patient was
resting as easily as could be expected
under the circumstances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
MARTINS FERRY.

The lecture to be given Friday even
ing in the Opera House by Rev. Char
les Mulhearn, entitled Round About
OLD Ireland" promises to be q very in
teresting one. Many tickets are now
being sold and indications are that
there will be large audience pres
ent.
Yesterday Mayor Shipman issued q
license fer a performance to take place
in the lower part of town. Later in
the day that official discovered that the
performance that was to take place
was not exactly based on the plans of
a moral wax works exhibition, la
Artemus Ward, and consequently re-
voked the license
Mayor Shipman received the follow
ing communication yesterday:
Athens, Greece, February Il, 1899.
Mayor or Chief of Police, Martins
Ferry, Ohio L. s. A:
Dear Sir:-Prof. Geo. STREET., of this
city, wishes to find Mrs NJ. Stavrian-
cpoulus Tor Stavrinc). Greek woman
who was last heard from in your city
two years ago.
If she is still there please send her
address to me. If she has left your
city. please try to learn her present aa-
dress and oblige. Thanking you in ad-
vance for your trouble in the matter,
| am,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

from home. The child was safely re-
turned last evening.
The Beard Of Directors Of the
State Penitentiary met yesterday and
transacted routine business.
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders of the Wheeling Bridge and
Terminal Company was held in New
York yesterday.
To-day bids will be opened for
the construction OF the long line OF
booths for the coming Elks' street fair
and carnival.
The Island chemical company got
still alarm yesterday morning to a
very small blaze on South Front street.
The damage was nominal.
The City B. p w. will advertise at
once for bids for some pipe, curbing,
paving brick, etc., for the work of the
coming season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
THEIR WAGES INCREASED.

Cleveland, O.. March 14.--At the Cres-
cent tin plate mill in this city. which is
controlled by the tin-plate trust, no
tice has been posted to the effect that
the wages Of the employees of the plant
have been increased the advance rang
ing from to 10 per cent. The lowest
paid workmen' received the maximum
incIAlse The advance is TO take effect
from March LIST Three hundred men
are benefited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

Do you know that we have hundreds of
letters from all parts of the world telling
us Of the wonderful cures these plasters
have made! Do you know that all other
so-called porous plasters were started
after Allcock's had acquired their enor
nous sales and worldwide reputations
Do you know that none of them have the
medicinal properties of Allcock's2 Just
put them to your nose and compare the
fine aromatic odor of Allcocks with the
smell of all Others Don't be deceived
get the genuine article.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
NEW GENERAL SUPERINTEND-
ENT.

A notice signed by Vtce-President B.
w. Peterson, was posted in the street
car barn in Upper Benwood yesterday.
notifying the employees Of the road Of
the appointment Of N. S. Kirker as
General superintendent of the road.
Il is understood that Mr.. Kirker i'll
assume the duties Of his position this
morning. Whether or not this will
affect the position of the present Sup
erintendent, could not be learned last
pight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

a leg broken some time ago while at
work at The Laughlin mill, has entered
suit for $4,000 damage.
Frank McCarty is at Akron, O., on
business.
Miss Bessie Boyle will entertain the
X. l. D. Club this evening at her home
on Walnut street.
Mrs. Barrett, mother of w. F. Bar
rett, OF this place, died at Cadiz Mon
day.
Candidates for the spring election
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
JUSTICE ROGERS COURT.

Margaret Wharton, 70 years old, was
yesterday adjudged insane by Justice
Rodgers and the papers forwarded to
the Gtate asylum at Weston.
Officer Arthur Ingram took Harry
Prayer, of the Third Ward, before
Justice Rogers yesterday charged with
drunkenness. Prayer was fined 81 and
costs. in default of which he was sent
to jal for ten days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

will be nominated by the Democrats at
a mass convention to be held this even
ing in Scheeles Hall.
w. F. Barrett is called away on &C
count of the death of his mother
Ellis D. Lash was appointed city clerk
by Council at their meeting last even
ing. NJ. c. Mitchell was the other can
didate. There were a number of bal
lots necessary to choice. On the eighth
ballot Lash was elected The office of
city solicitor was declared vacant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

Terry McGovern knocked out PATSY"
Healy after eighteen fast rounds before
the Leaox A. c. last night. McGovern
was master from the start.
The st. Louis franchise went under
the hammer yesterday to G.. A. Gruner,
lumber dealer, of st. Louis, for $685.
600.
Kid" Mccoy offers to meet Jim Hall
April 18th, during the Memphis race
meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
STILL. NO ELECTION.

Harrisburg Pa, March 1.-THE for
ty-ninth ballet for United States SEN
ator to-day resulted: Quay. r., 90;
jerks, D.. 10; Dalzell, Is; Stewart, 6;
Irvine, 8; HUFF. S; Stone, A. Widener,
3; Ritter. 2; Rice. 2; Tubbs. /; Grow.
/; SNith, /. Total wife, 216; necessary
to choice 1903; absent and not voting,
81. No election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.

Special TO The Rcgleicr
Parkersburg, w Va, March 1.-THE
Republicans nominated tho following
city ticket by primary election to-day:
Mayor, p II. Thomas. for third term:
City Collector, r. ]. Maley; Council
men, ]. C. Richardson. Calvin Campbell.
]. G. Hogan, NJ. A. Bartlett. A. Hiehle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

tissues.
steps the plain truth about
other spring medicine in it's
making lasting effects
The
un to-day the sales of Pane celery
than those of all other
spring Of all
Paine compound is medicine endorsed by
all
especially the spring the amenab npoveen)
failed! the takes Paines celery compound
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
FOOT CRUSHED
So That Amputation Was Secessary-A
Very Severe Casualty.

50 TINT EMputatIOH was NecesSary-A
Very Severe Casualty.
Eugene y. Hildreth, a, nephew OF DR..
Eugene Hildreth, Of this city, met with
a very severe and painful accident yes
terday afternoon. He is married
man, about 90 years OF age, and lives
east Of Wheeling Park. He had bean
visiting the family of Mr.. B. II. Hill
dreth, near Aitenheim, and went down
to the Wheeling and Elm Grove Rail-
way station at that point, TO take car
for his home.
In some manner the unfortunate
mans right foot was caught between
the track and the platform, and be-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
Movements OF Citizens and the Arrival
and Depat turs OF strangers.

movements OF Citizens and the arrival
and Depat turs OF Strangers.
Charlie Swisher, of Paramount, came
UP yesterday from Parkersburg, where
he has been looking after his oil in
terests. A buster which he struck the
other day did not appear to effect his
characteristic good humor, and he had
a choice fund of his inimitable stories
which he proceeded to unload on his
wheeling friends. Mr.. Swisher was SER
geant-at-arms of the State Senate, and
it is said that his good nature is so con-
tagit IS that his very presence On the
floor Of that body served to mollify the
acerbities OF the partisan political
fights. He was also president of the
Quick Witted Club, partaking Of the
dignity and honor attached TO that po-
sition, and disdaining to emolun1ents.
Mrs. William Pappert, of South Chap
lain street, who underwent a severe
surgical operation at the North Wheel
ing Hospital, is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Louise Scull of Somerset, Pa, is
the guest of Miss Flora Wilkon, on
North Main street.
Miss Martha Caldwell lea-es next
week for New York city to visit her
sister, who is attending school there.
First Lieutenant Brady Ruttencutter,
OF Company l., was in the city yester
day On business, and guest of H. e.
Backmans
Joseph Carnahan, of the firm Of
Sprague & Carnahan, Steubenyille, o.,
was in the city yesterday attending the
funeral of Mrs. Catherine Sweiczef.
J. G. Wolfe, S. w. Lawrence and H.
C. Kraft, Sistersvillo; II. Clyton and j.
]. Re2slinger, Grafton, are guests at the
Stamm.
D. w. Clarkson, Charleston, and w.
A. Ross ard Mathew Hinton are stop
ping at the Stamm.
C. w. Stewart, Sistersville; J. E.
Rraker, Warrington; Meyer New
berger, Parkersburg, are at the Wind
sor.
Suburban Mail Clerk Charles Muir
rims is back on duty after two week.
Illness.
DR.. Gregory ALBANIAN left for Cripple
Greek, Col, yesterday afternoon to look
after mining If tcrests.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

evening is highly spoken of by the
press in general.
Rev. Father Weigand went up to
Steubenville last evening.
A portion Of the water main In Aetna
willie will be replaced shortly by new
pipes, which are now on the ground.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
HAND AND BASKET BALL,

Hand ball and basket ball have been
introduced in the Carroll Club gymna-
SUM. On Monday Eight after the reg
ular exercises of the class, sides were
chosen, captained by Prof Loos and DR..
Burdatts, and two games of hand ball
were played. 1t was a hot contest,
each side taking a game. After class
exercise tomorrow night another game
will be played.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

louisville, KY, March 14.-Jouett
Mfehin, the crack twirler of the New
York base ball club, has not signed
&he contract sent him several days ago
py Manager Day. The figure named
n the contract does not suit Meekin.
hence the refusal to sign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
THOUGHT bAby'S EAR
WOULD DROP OFF
Body and Head Mass Bleeding Sores.
Suffered Beyond Description. Physi-
clan Could Not Even Relieve. Kept
Under Opietes. Cured by CJTICURA.
WOULD DROP OFF

Myinfant was one mass OF bleeding sores which
extended to his head, and we thought Gre Of his
ears would dropoff. His sufferings were beyond
description, and he had to be kept under opia.es.
Ourphysician did everythingfor his relief; / be.
came utterly discouraged. Ny attention was
called to CUTIcURA testimonial. bought the
CUTIcuRA, CUTrcuRA SOAR, and CuTrcURA Re-
SOLVENT. The result was simply marvellous.
After the thire day the opiates were discontinued,
heswas free 4 rom pain and terrible itching, and
Yin seren rceksvcas cured, with clean, smooth,
baby skin. j C. HARDWICK, Clara, Ga.
ACuricunA RRMEAEs the purcst the swee:cs'. and
cfectiva skin cures and hnor remedies ever COM
~ and appss\ TO all afflicted with skin and scalp
with los q Aslr. Warm baths with CrTlcuRA
Rente anof> hncs with CurIcuRA (cintnenD
iakin and sch Of crrsts and scalee aay itch
and iuhan'n and thus soothe and heal.
Aout the orld. POTTER D. AND c. Corr,
pn. pw to Cure Every Huncr," free.
A0eh M Hands and Hair By uaiug
~ Cuz1cuxA SOAP.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15
SPORTING NOTES.

ScOrers, CraVer and CraVer. unp.
Bowman. Tonight, alleys open.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-15

NIKE AGNIC WAS THE VICTIM
HE SAW HIS MAN ON MARKET
STREET AND AFTER A VERY
EXCITING FOOT RACE SAW HIM
ARRESTED ON WATER STREET
STRANGER REFUSES To TELL
HIS RIGHT NAME-IN THE JUS
TICE OFFICE-COMMITTED IN
DEFAULT OF BOND.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22

will have a frontage OF l22 feet and
there will be tower so feet in height.
On the ground floor there will be
caucus hall. large and cOmmOdious, for
holding all public town meetings and
similar gatherings. There will also be
on this floor, library. reading and re-
ception rooms with iavatories. The
whole second floor will be large opera
house with opera chairs and the usual
furnishings The entrance to this floor
will be by the tower. The windows will
be OF cathedral glass. A driveway vii.
separate the selectmen's room and
other town Offices from the main part
Of the building. and a covered passage
or carriage porch will connect them.
Wood furnaces will be used for heat
ing purposes. The foundation is to be
laid of Jay granite, but the building
will be Of wood and not granite as pre-
viously reported The site Is not
known. but will probably be on or near
that Of the old town building, which
will be sold
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22

That eminent gentleman. Peter
Dunno, the creator of Mr.. Dooley of The
Archery Road. has been discovered by
London as Mark Twain's legitimate
successor in the field of American
humOr. Mr.. Dunno deserves the fame
that is coming to him in these times of
scarcity of good things in the way of
humorous writing. His wit is sponta-
neous and his philosophy of high
grade. The Civil War. which gave in
SEPARATION to a host OF humOrists pro-
duced few to compare with the author
of the DOoley letters. and il is crafty
ing to know that another hard work
ing newspaper man is coming to his
own Mr.. Dunno is managing editor
of the Chicago Journal. and the Dooley
letters are but an incident in his reg
ular work on that newspaper. Almost
every American newspaper has quoted
the Dooley dissertations freely. and
hopes to be enabled to continue that
pleasant occupation for many years to
come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-22

are gathered. the past few days. has
been and is the magnificent gift of a
$50 GOO town building to Monmouth, by
Charles NJ. Cumston, LID. one of
MonmOuth's wealthiest and most es-
teemed citizens. The announcement
was made Monday at the annual town
meeting, as previously stated in the
Journal, and the whole town has gone
wild since over the very thought.
What the realization will result in Is
hard to conceive. when the anticipation
has so universally enthused every man,
woman and child within the town Dor
ders. yes, beyond. for the sons and
daughters of Monmouth. outside of the
State. who have received the good
news, are already sending eongratula-
tons.
Old Monmouth is not slow in appre-
ciating its great good fortune. and it is
with pride that every one speaks of the
great heartedness of the donor, DR..
Cumston. Always true TO his home
town and deeply imbued with love
for its welfare in everything pertain
ing to it's advancement, he has given