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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07
NEW YEARS WISH.

What shall l wish thee9
What can be found
Bringing the sunshine
All the year round1
Where is the treasure,
Lasting and clear,
That shall insure thee
A happy New Year,
Faith that increaseth,
Walking in light;
Hope that aboundeth,
Happy and bright;
Love that is perfect,
Casting out fear
These shall insure thee
A happy New Year. A,
Peace in the Saviour,
Rest at his feet,
Smile of His countenance,
Radiant and sweet;
Joy in His presence,
Christ ever nearl
This will insure thee
A happy New Year.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

and water, streets, crossings and
lights. These needed additions can
be had only by saving in expendi-
lures that more can be obtained for
the money, or by increasing the re-
ceipts. A proper system that will
develop the suburbs ought, by in
creasigg taxable values, to yield this
additional cost without increasing
the tax rate, and the fact that it
has not done so demonstrates that
we have not managed, affairs wisely
the chief fault being an effort to
get along with too little expense,
due to the desire to crafty the pnb-
lie with a low tax rate rather than
efficient and progressive city gov
eminent.
The City Council should consid-
er this matter from a business
standpoint, and not allow their de-
sire for low taxes and economy to
lead them into the wrong course
that can only result disastrously to
the city and in condemnation by
fpeople. Make the taxes as low as
possible, of course; allow expendi-
lures only for necessaries, but no
policy which means a curtailing of
efficiency, a reduction of the police
or fire departments, discontinue
ance of extending streets, gas,
water, light, or keeping the same
clean and in repair, will suit the
people, however low the tax rate
may be.
Whatever the advocates of low
taxes or political partisans may
think or say about it, the people have
no complaints to make about the
efficiency, or management of the
police or fire departments, and the
recommendation of Chief Hcager
and Chief Hughes for increase of
the forces and facilities of those de-
partments meet with popular APP
prevail. Any reduction of the
forces or curtailing of the facilities
of those departments will be the
more readily noted and most Sc
verely condemned.
Louisville needs more police and
fremen, rather than less; in fact,
has never had enough for the prop
er protection of life and property.
That has always been among her
greatest needs. Economy which
leaves that need unsupplied will
not satisfy the people who are will
ing to pay the cost. Let us have
economy in all things and as low
tax rate as possible; but none of
that penny wise, pound foolish
policy and low taxes that extort
money from the people and does
not give them the guild pro quo
that they pay for. Taxation and
economy, like other things, must
be guided by common sense and
honesty-not by fanaticism and
demagogy.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

James Coleman, who has been i'll at his
home on Twentieth street since Christ
mes, is now able to be out. The Hiber-
mans of this city, with whom he is very
popular, will be glad to read that he will
return to his duties Monday.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

sufficient clerks to promptly attend
to its collections, with seats and
comfort for its patrons, and not
compel people to stand around in a
motley crowd for hours when they
call to pay their water rent.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

The Canadians who went to South
Africa started to Modder river last
Monday, elated with enthusiasm at
the opportunity to get at the Beers.
They have not arrived at Modder
river nor been heard of since.
Evidently they got at the Beers.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

The Beers seem to be happy and
not the least selfish. In the bonn
bardment of Ladysmith they fred
empty shells labeled "a Merry
Christmas" Compliments of the
Season. Happy New Year"
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

President Gruber. Secretary Bland
and Tom Drewry made the Bandana
Club New Years reception surpass
any ever given by political club
in this city. Thousands called dur
ing the day and evening.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

Mrs. Mariana L. Moore left for Howard,
KY, this morning, after spending the
holidays with relatives. Mrs. Moore is
the eldest daughter of Judge" Lynch, Of
2443 West Chestnut street.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

The f. w. f. Club surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Grimes, 1910 Portland Ave-
nue., with a euchre Tuesday evening.
The host and hostess, though taken
unawares, served an excellent luncheon
and the affair was one of the mos,
delightful yet given by the club.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

See before the new year gets very
old that you forward your subscrip-
ton 70 the Kentucky Irish Ameri-
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07
- 5, s.

evening at his home, 27O5 West Main
street.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

The many friends of Miss Maggie Muir
ply, who has been i'll for the past month
at the home of Mrs. Con Ford, Twelfth
and Oak, will rejoice to learn that her
condition has undergone a change fol
the better and her physicians now pre-
dict her speedy recovery.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07

The euchre announced by Trinity
Council for February IL promises to be a
most enjoyable affair. The presents will
be exceedingly handsome, and as the
proceeds are to be devoted to charitable
purpose there will no doubt be large
attendance, embracing the leading
society people of the Esst End.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-07
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GREETING

TO MISS ELvIRA syDNoR MILLER.
/ sent you compliment in such flash
That you said your usual good pen went
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
WITH CLOTHING On FIRE
And Burning From Head TO Foot Prof
smith will Dive 90 Feet Into Water.

And Burning From Head to Foot Pfof
Smith will Dive 30 Feet Into Water.
In a mass of fire and with flames
leaping about him from every part Of
his body, Prof. William Smith, of Chi
cage, will make leap for life tonight
from the 50-foot tower used by the
diving elks at Pleasant Valley park, and
besides this will make a daring slide
down a wire 500 feet long from the
tower to the entrance of the park, a
mass of fire, then run back and plunge
into the lake, thereby extinguishing the
flames, which appear to be completely
developing him. This is the attraction
which the management of Pleasant
Valley Park has for tonight to run in
connection with the diving elks and the
celebrated trained horse Trixie. This
is the act which startled New York
during Prof. Smiths engagement at
Manhattan Beach. and has caused the
world to look and wonder.
Prof Smith will ascend the 50-foot
tower, saturate his clothing with gaso-
line and dive head long into the lake
below, where the elkS make their won
derful leaps. Again he will soak his
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
KICkERS DOWNED.
Convention Goes to Martins Ferry in Spite
of Local observation-disclosures of Candi-
dates Strength.

The Republican Congressional central
committee of the Sixteenth Ohio district,
met at Martins Ferry yesterday at p. m,
and transacted business preliminary to
holding a convention to nominate a sue
cessor to the late Capt. Danford The
committeeman We're all present and the
representation from the various counties
was as follows: From Belmont, Theodore
Kellar; Jefferson, D. w. Beall; Harrison,
S. X. McLaughlin; Monroe, Thos. B.
Rouse; Carroll d. o. Rutan. Mr.. Kellar
was made chairman of the meeting and
Mr.. Beall secretary. By a vote of four to
one Martins Ferry was selected as the
place for holding the convention. The dis
senting vote was cast by Mr.. Beall, of
Jefferson, who was solicitous for Steuben-
vile. The date for the convention was set
for Tuesday, September 18th. The pri-
maries will be held on Saturday, Sept I'd
The apportionment of delegates was based
upon the Republican vote of last year,
which gives Belmont 81 votes in the con-
venton; Carroll 81; Harrison 26; Monroe IS
and jefferson As. Total, 166. Necessary to
a choice, "a.
In conversation with a Register repre-
sentative some of the committeeman ven
tured a forecast of the situation as it will
present itself when the roundup comes.
Judging from the present outlook Weems
will lose three votes in Flushing township
to Gen. Hollingsworth, cutting his strengt h
to IS. Carroll will divide her q votes and
Eckles and Rutan will each control half
in the interest of friends. 1t was claimed
yesterday that Gill will secure AZ of JEFF
erson's 45, and Mansfield the other three
with Erskine holding the bag. Monroe is
an uncertain quantity, but is thought to be
favorable to Gill.
The bringing of the convention to Mar
tins Ferry is considered quite a compli-
ment to the efforts of Mr.. kellar, especial
ly since he was opposed by local political
forces. He was receiving the congratult-
tons of numerous citizens last evening
The people there are enthusiastic over the
coming convention and think they have
scored quite a victory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.

Robb Sully, Smithfeld, is a guest at
the Howell.
R. B. Watson, Cameron, is stopping
at the Stamm.
Squire Lame is recovering after a
slight illness.
Miss Nellie shafer, of the South Side,
is visiting friends in Marietta, o.
Edward Baird is lying dangerously
i'll at his home on Caldwelrs Rum
Miss Ellery, accompanied by her sis
ter, Miss Frances, has gone to Atlantic
City.
Miss Alma NJ. Wilson left on Thurs
day for New York and other eastern
cities.
Henry Lee, who has been visiting his
parents in this city, will return home
to Columbus to-day.
John Coleman and family returned
yesterday from soiourn on Fish
creek, Marshal county.
Mrs Charles Veneman and little son.
Earl, of South Eoff street, are visiting
friends in SteubenvilIe. o.
Misses Ida Schneider and Clara
Schneider will leave tomorrow for a
few weeks at the Alpha Fishing Club.
H. Barr, Grantsville; w. H. Coma
way, Fairmont; Charles Limerick,
Grafton, are the State arrivals at the
Windsor.
John West, Esq, of Winder &
Parker's, returned yesterday from a
three weeks trip to the eastern sum,
mer resorts.
Miss Ruby Kreiter, of Twenty-sev-
enth street, leaves this week for Phila-
delphia, where she will be the guest
of Miss Alice Law.
The many friends of William Stell
will be glad to learn he is rapidly con-
valescing. He expects to take a short
carriage drive to-day.
Misses May and Ida Hasmann re-
turned last evening from an extended
trip to Philadelphia, Atlantic City.
Baltimore, Washington and New York
City
Miss Maude Vance, of South Main
street, has returned home from a two
weeks visit with her friend, Miss Ada
Bowman, Of Lakewood avenue, Pitts
burg
Hanna Rafield, Emma Schneider,
Carrie Frohme. Maggie Finnigan. Mrs.
William Buoy and children and Mrs.
John Schneider leave to-day for the
Alpha Fishing Club
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29

The Mehen Stars would like to hear
from the Sherry Stars for game Of
ball Sunday afternoon on the Terminal
grounds. If accepted answer through
the Register.
The Peter Greers would like to hear
from the J. ]. Slippners of Benwood,
for game of ball Sunday afternoon
on the B. & o. grounds. If accepted
answer through Sundays Register.
The Doyles, of McMechen, cannot ac-
cept the challenge of the H. zwicker' S
for a game of ball tomorrow. The
Doyles will, however, meet the Zwick-
ers at McMechen on Saturday, August
5, if satisfactory. Answer through this
paper.
The x. of p ball club will play the
Doyles of McMechen, at McMechen,
this Saturday afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
THE AMERICAN WON.

DORVAL, Que, July 2S.-The first
race for the Seawonhaka cup to-day re-
suited in a victory for the American
challenger Constance over the Canadian
defender Glencairn III, by two minutes
and fifteen seconds. The result was a
surprise to the large crowd of Montre-
alers who were present at the course to
see the race.
After considerable manoeuvering
about the starting point the preparatory
gun was fired at Las and ten minutes
later the whistle blew for the start.
The Constance crossed the line first,
followed by the Gleneairn just a sec
ond later. The first leg was to wind
ward and here the Constance showed
up we'll. There was a slightly percep-
tible gain for the Constance until the
boats began to tack; then the Glen
cairn proceeded to tack practically for
a buoy somewhat out of the course for
the day and the Constance made such
Roadway that she rounded the first buoy
four minutes and forty-eight seconds
before the Glencairn. II was here that
the Canadian boat made her greatest
loss, for while the Constance led from
the start to the finish. the Glencairn
gained on every subsequent leg, with
the exception OF thes second leg Of the
second round. when she lost five sec
onds. A noticeable feature of the race
was In going around the buoys the
Glencairn got her sDinnaker out i'm
mediately, while the Constance was
much slower. covering fifteen to twenty
yards before doing it. This was a
straight gain Of ct least fya seconds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29

clothing with gasoline and set fire TO
it and make a slide down wire 500
feet long, rush back and jump into the
lake 1t is a marvellous performance
and could only be secured after much
negotiation and an immense guarantee.
Besides this the elks will dive as
usual and Trixie will appear. The adj
mission win not be increased, but will
remain the same Ladies and children.
10 cents. The programme win be car
ried out as follows:
I o'clock Meister's full band win be-
gin the concert, which will continue
all evening.
s o'clock-Dancing begins.
S:30-Trixie, the celebrated trained
horse, will appear.
S:54-The baby elks will dive from
the kindergarten tower.
9 o'clock-Ringlette will make. his
famous plunge from the 50foot tower.
9:S0-Prof. William Smith win slide
in a mass of flames from the 50-foot
tower, 500 feet on a wire, then plunge
in the lake.
9:45-Prof Smith will dive from the
50-foot tower headlong into the lake,
a mass of fire.
After the above the dancing will DO
continued for the rest of the evening.
A matinee will be given to-day. Ad-
mission, 10 cents to all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29

straining defendant from imposing any
restraint on the personal liberty OF
plaintiff.
The resolutions adopted by the
Board of Public Works in memory of
Benjamin Bachmann, who was a MEM
Der of the board at the time of his
death, have been handsomely framed
and are on exhibition in the window Of
Nicolis' art store.
Dissatisfaction is expressed by
friends of Frank Kirehgessner over
the decision in the calf dressing con-
test at the butchers picnic. kirch-
gessner claims TO have finished eigh-
teen seconds ahead of Tiglebach, who
was awarded first prize His friends
offer to wager $50 that he can defeat
either Tiglebach or Foster.
The small trouble between the
Water Board and James A. Henry.
agent for the block of buildings in
which the Trades Assembly rooms are
situated. will probably be adjusted ami
cably and without any resort TO the
courts" etc. as intimated by other
papers. The incident is one not at all
unusual and scarcely worthy OF men
ton.
Last evening Chief of Police w. r.
Connelley, of Mcdonald. Pa, wired
the local police authorities to arrest
Harry O'Neal, aged 10. who had ran
Harry O'Neal, aged 10, who had run
away from that place. Officer McCaus-
land was put on the case, and when
the Panhandle train reached the city
ONeal was arrested by the officer and
was locked up, to await the arrival OF
his father this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY. g
A Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.

Collection of the Small Events of Each
Passing Day.
To-day is pay day at the LaBelle
Iron Works.
The sheriff's force is engaged in
making out tax bills.
There were two cases in Police
Court yesterday morning.
Two deeds of trust were admitted
to record in Clerk Robertsons Office
yesterday.
Mrs. McCue, CT Market, near
Twenty-sixth street, scalded her foot
very badly yesterday with some hot
water which she was lifting from a
stive.
Congressman Daytons influence
has been enlisted by Receiver Forgery
in the matter Of securing one of the
captured Spanish cannon for Wheel
ing.
At the butchers picnic Thursday
evening Andrew Rock. Of the Island,
sustained a broken arm by fall during
the cake walk. He was removed to his
home and medical attendance sum
moned.
The Alpha Fishing Club, com
prised Of South Side people, depart for
their camp at Booth, below Darlington,
o.. Sunday on the steamer Jewel. They
expect to stay in camp the month OF
August.
The work of paving Seventeenth
street, from Eoff to Chaplain, will soon
be commenced. This will be a great
improvement, as it will transform an
old time mud-hole into a first-class
outlet for East Wheeling.
Judge PAUL will hold a special
term OF the Circuit Court to-day. This
judge yesterday issued an order in the
case of Annie Hill vs. David Hill, re-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29

City Collector James K. Hall arrived
home yesterday from the east, and a
conference was held between City
Clerk O'Brien. Receiver Forgey and
Mr.. Hall over the north side books OF
| Assessor o. W. Heiskell, which have
been reported very short, as has been
heretofore explained in the Register.
A partial examination Of the books
were made, covering portion of the
Second and Third wards, and it was
afterwards stated that after going over
about one-fifth or oae-sixth of the
names as listed a shortage of about
S1S0,O00 was discovered. This would
mean a total shortage from last year
of about 100000, and adding the ex-
pected increase the books total some
thing like 100000 below what was ex-
pected from this district this year. AS
a matter of course, exact figures are
not obtainable until there has been a
complete examination of the books, and
this will take good deal of time. At
last evenings brief session of the Com
mittee on Accounts the situation was
reported and discussed, and it was
agreed that as far as possible tax bills
should be made out from the books as
returned, and as for the rest, supple
mental assessment would be made,
which, it was thought, would at least
bring the total UP to last year. The
Board of Equalization and Appeals is
called to meet ON Monday, but it will
necessarily be very much hampered in
its work, and the trouble will be car
ried all along the line.
The remedy which suggests itself is
for the city to enact new ordinance
relative to assessments, and to create
the Office of City Assessor, giving the
entire work to one competent man, at
a fair salary. The county assessment
is less than that Of the city, and yet
the county pays $1,000 for the city dis
trict alone, and $1,000 for the country.
AS a result competent men can be Sc
cured who can give their entire time, #
necessary, to the work. The city only
pays $500 in each district, or total of
$500 less than the county pays for the
country district alone. AS a result,
there have been frequent snarls and
delays, because the salary is not enough
to either command the services of a
competent man, or warrant such in CIV
ing the work the proper share of atten-
ton One man at say $1,000 per year
could assess the entire city and do it
right, and still would receive less than
one-half what the county pays for the
same work and for less total b. a
million dollars.
The present plan has never worked
well, and it never will until there is q
radical change, and this expression is
backed up by many who know some
thing. of the practical workings of the
offices of Assessor.
The matter will probably engage the
serious attention OF Council before long
and merits considerable thought.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
WILL START ON TUESDAY.

LONDON, July 2S.-The departure of
the Shamrock from the Clyde for New
York has been definitely fixed for Tues
day. The outfitting of the Americas
cup challenger will be finished on
Monday, and her compasses will be ad-
justed for an early start the following
day. Capt. Archie Hogarth will sail
her. The strengthening of the yachts
hull has been a complete success, max
ing her thoroughly seaworthy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
HER MISTAKE

She-And to think you have forgotten
that this is our anniversary day!
He-Why, you must be mistaken. We
were married on the Goth,
She-Oh. / beg pardonl | was thinking
of my first marriage.-Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29
sALADE TO RIDE AT KENT

Edward Salade, one of the crack local
riders, will ride this afternoon in the 24-
mile road event at Kent, Ohio. Herman
Frederick may also participate. There
will be some first-class talent out from
larger Ohio cities, as the prizes offered
are exceptionally valuable.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29

Cincinnati Photo Co. Davis Bros,
mgrs., are opening a new Photo Studio
in the Peabody ms. Cos building, Mar
ket St, and will be open Aug /. Will
make photos of every description.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-29

Read special illustrated article in the
Sunday Register, On the nobby turn
outs owned in Wheeling-the speedy
horses and swell traps.