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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12
Roanoke's New Council.

ROANOKE. VA, July I.-(Special)-
The new City Council held its first meet
ing tonight. The election OF city officers
was Of no particular interest. For the
position of City Engineer ]. II. Wingate.
incumbent. and his assistant, Claude
Moore. were put in nomination. and the
election resulted IN the choice OF the for
Mahoney as Sanitary Inspector and DIR.
r.. W. Fry was reelected City Physician.
a. y. Hammond and +. l.. Slaughter were
reelected members of the School Board.
Meet your friends al the Never Store.
The Meyer Store opens a Dairy Lunch
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12
NORFOLK PEANUT MARKET,

NORFOLK. VA, July u.-(Specal)-
Farmers market. fancy, 3-id4c.; strictly
prime. 5-Sc.; prime, SSc. common, 34c
l-4c.: Spanish, SOC. bushel. The market
is steady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12

day, and was an easy mark for Lancas-
ter. With two men out ia the fourth In
Ming. five singles and as many runs were
scored. The playing OF Mcintyre and the
batting OF Wilhelm. Schaub. and Henry
were features. The score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12
Dewey's Manila Hay Medal.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE Navy De-
partment to-day dispatched 20 Admiral
Of Congress 10 commemorate the battle
of Manila Bay. The AdmiraFs medal is
identical with those sent 10 each man in
the fleet with the exception that his own
name Is engraved upon the e0ge IL was
sent 70 Dispatch-Agent Stevens, In Lon
don, for delivery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12
CLEVER STICK WORK BY NEWARK
Reading Unable to Bunch It's Hits
md Therefore Lost.

NEWARK. y. j.. July u.-(Special.)-
Sos -E defeated Reading again to-day oy
su. lever stick work in the seventh IN
l.. While Coean was init harder than
f"..h Reading could not bunch its
Duo. Frst-Baseman Jack Thornton and
I..,-FIelder Scheiiler were released TO-
-.5 -le score follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12
PETERSBURG PEANUT MARKET.

PETERSBURG, VA. July li.-(Special.)
Virginia Peanuts-Strong at &C. for good
stock; spanish strong at 81 per bushel;
STOCK Very light.
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READING.
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Newark ........ .......OOOO1O2OO-
reading MAJ. ..........l o OOOOl o
Summarizes: TwO-base hits-Bctts. 2.
Sacrifice hlts-Klopf, Donovan, Hardes-
II 90. ana Childs. stolen basc-CoCkman.
ZEN on bases-NeWarK. IN; Reading. s.
struck Out-By Fcrtsch, s; by Cogan. 2.
Double play-COgan. Pabst. and Eyers.
fut base on balls-OE COgan, 2. or
Ferlsch. d Tit by pitched balis-C0ck-
nan and Byers. Umpire-Mr. Moran. Time
o. tamc-l hour and 40 minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12

4 at IS, ! at $3.50, at 1850, 2 at S5.65: w.
Is. C.. at SIS, at IS, 2 at 1913. at sJ.1o
at $3.50. at 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12
RIsLEY WAS An EASY MARK.
Lancaster Batted Him With Ease
and Won out.

ALLENTOWN. PA, July 1L-(Spccial)
Lilsher Risley, Of the dcfunct Scranton
SUD, made his debut with Allentown TO-
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summary: Threc-base hIts-Hcnry.
Schaub %. Wente. Wilhelm. Stolen
bascs-Honry. Schaub C). Leidy. First
base ON halls-Om Risley ] off keencr. ]:
OF Wilhelm. !. Struck out-By Risley, /;
10y kceuor. 3; by Wilhelm. ]. Left on
bases Allentown. s: Lancaster. Q. I'm
pire-Nr. Mullane. Time.-1 hour and 45
minutes.
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WILKESBARRE
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Richmond ........ .......v ~ "
N, f. barre ...... ......- - U =
Summary: Two-hase hits-SeypolI, DUN
stolen bascs-CaihOuu % and Clymtr
Is on baUs-On Bishop, /. off Good
vr Double p.ays-Dolan 20 calhoun;
Cm.r 10 Burns 10 Goeckel; Burns 10
i. struck out-By Bishop. 4; by Good
vr Left on bases-Richmond. =
WHO. barre. 3. Umpirc-Mr. Belts. iime
OIL. me-l hour and . minutes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12

Cash quotations were as follows: No. 2
yellow corn, 35c. Flour unchanged. No. 3
spring wheat. 70Q7l5sc. No. 2 red, 72AM
7ic No. corn. 3ic No. 2 oats. 2td2iI2c
No. white 25lt27i9c. No. 2 rye 5Sli59isc.
No. l fiaxseed CSC; new, sl0lIz. Prime IL
notify seed. s2.i5. Mess pork, per barrel,
s. lOaSS75. Lard. per loo pounds. $5.l71zn
500 Short2rib sides Qoose). A%Nf5 10; dry
sailed shoulders boxed. $j.504s5.75 short
clear sides (boxed), S5.25US5.S0. Whisky,
dlstilers' finished goods per gallon. Sl.&.
Sugar. cut-loaf. unchanged. Butter weak:
creamery. l3i9qlsc.; dairy. llMijHc.
Cheese firm at SisQ9c. Eggs steady at
l2ihc
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THE COTTON MARKETS.

LIVERPOOL July ia =. Motion
Spot In fair demand. prices steady; Amer
lean middling. ll-33o. The sales OF the
day were 10000 bales. OF which 900 were
for speculation and export, and included
$500 bales American. Receipts, 900
bales. including 500 American.
Futures opened quiet and steady, with
a poor demand. and closed quiet: Ameri-
can middling. low middling clause. July.
1s-6ia3 l9-6id., buyers. July and August,
3 ls-6id.. buyers: August ana september.
3 l7-sii3 lS-Gid.. sellers September and
October. i6-6td3 l7-6id.. sellers: October
and November. is-6iQ3 ls-6id.. sellers; No
vember and December, l5-tid., sellers;
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MONEY AND EXCHANGE.

Money on call steady at gao per cent. (;
last loan at 4; prime mercantile paper,
3N4 per cent.
Sterling exchange heavy, with actual
business in bankers bills at Si.&Q$LT II
for demand and $is6 1-in$l.8 II for sixty
days; posted rates, $iS5 1-2QSL& IL and
$LSSa$.& II; commercial bills $iS3 H.
Silver certificates, 0Q6l, bar silver,
Gu II; Mexican dollars, Il 81.
Government bonds easy, State bonds in
active; railroad bonds easy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

Richmond, Va, July IL, 1899.
Sales: Virginia Centuries, 5000 at Sj9s.
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Rid Asked
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NAVAI~sTORE MARKETS.

CHARLESTON, S. c., July Il.-Turpen-
tine--Firm an 39c. sales, ~ casks.
ROsin-F'irm; sales, none; prices un-
changed
SAVANNAH GA. July 1l.-Splrits Tur-
pentine-Firm at 40c.; sales, $50 casks;
receipts, 22l5 casks.
. Rosin-Firm and unchanged; no sales:
receipts. f3i barrels.
WILMINGTON, ~ C.. July il.-Spirits
Turpentine-Firm at 40940 lie; receipts.
los casks.
Rosn-Steady and unchanged; receipts.
400 barrels.
Crude Turpentine-Firm and unchanged,
receipts II barrels.
Tar-Firm at s1.33; receipts. 43 barrels.
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GENERAL MARKETS.

NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET.
NEW YORK. July 11-Flour-Steady:
Minnesota patents, S3SOa$.1O; rye -four
quiet.
COrnmeal-Easy
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Meet your friends at the Meyer Store.
FINANCIAL.

The Meyer Store opens a Dairy Lunch
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

ident NV these Yoonited Stats viii ever
want tn talk it ava frum w."
ST think" rejinedfM Cleveland, 'tthet
livin' next nabur tn me fer awhile will rev.
o%looshunize yure idees if yu are in a re-
septiv fraim NV mind. But tn return tn
the politikal sitooashun. The cards
seemed tn be stockt agin us 1oorin' the
late deel tn defect the ratiikashun NV
the Spanish freely. Aguinaldoo failed tn
perform hiz part at Manila, hiz repre-
sentativ, Agoncillo, run ava frum Wash
ington doOrin' the mite wen he wuZ most
needed, and the Republican insurgents
in the senate wuz not ez noomerus ez VIC
expected"
''Thet is the trubble. Mr.. President
sed I. eve hev all the time bin relyin'
on tn meny things that didn't happen.
Our friend. Mr.. A%guinaldoo, classikally
speekin', bit off more than he Good chaw'
wen he undertook tn drive the Amerikins
out NV Manila. If I hev bin korrectly
informed it wuz Dewey and Otis. hoo
did the drivin', while he only did, the
tryin'."
eyes," sed Mr.. Cleveland, thotfully;
"all our allies in tibet part NV the world
Lev Jared alike. The most NV our Span
ish. trends wuz obliged tn go tn the bot.
tom NV the sea last May and rename
thare, and I sumtimes think tina made a
big mistake wen tina tackled a man tina
coodn't lick. 1t alwaz seems more Stats
manlike, and shows more diplomacy, tn
pitch ontu sumbuddy that WI kin git ava
with without %enkounterin' tn much op-
posishun. I sumtimes feer tibet sum SIGH
tate will overtaik our politikal solgers
hoo are linin' up fer battle in 1900. We
air in bad shaip fer a plched battle. Our
lines air wobbly, our ammoonishun don't
fit the guns, the rank and file air demon
allied, and the most NV our field kom-
Manders kant be trusted tn du mi b,d-
din. Ez tn the kommander-in-chief, mi
clames air dispooted, and infeeriur men
air tryin' tn thrust themselves tn the
frunt, with blud in their ize and q de-
%terminashun to Iced the processhun. Wen
I remark the ingratitood Nv the men hoo
mir givin' ade and kumfort to sich or
ganized foragin' on mi domaine I am dis.
Eusted with our foocher prospecks.
And then the crate man got up and lef:
NE vile a niger let me out NV the house.
EPIZOOT WILKINS.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02
Oh, h Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse of than
ever. Rheumatism is a blood, disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such d~eep-seated diseases.
Anew years ago l was taken with inaamma.
tory Rheumatism, which became SO intense
that l was for weeks unable to walk. I tried
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02
lllOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
W UNION, meets at the Presbyterian church.

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Reading rooms in the associations building
next door north of the engine house. Are open
every week day evening from 7 to 10 O'Clock.
file and the standard magazines. Gospel song
service held every Sunday afternoon at i o'clock.
Music led by the string quartette. Cordial
patronize the rooms and to attend the gospel
service. Strangers in the city especially vel
come.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02
Explosive.

An ambitious young writer HAVING
asked. "What magazine will give me
the highest position quickest?" wa
told. "a powder magazine. if you con
t&bute a fiery article"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

lam a farmer located near Stony Brook, one of the most malarious
districts in this State, and was bothered with malaria for years, at times
SO could not work, and was always very constpated as WELL For
that could dc do nothing but shake: must have taken about a barrel
any permanent benefit. Last fall, in peach time, HAD a most serious
attack OF chls and then commenced to take Ripans Tabules, upon a
friends advice, and the first box made me all right and have never
been without them since. take one Tabule each morning and night
and sometimes when feel more than usually exhausted take three in
a day. They have kept my stomach sweet, my bowels regular and |
nave not had 1.-The the least :S touch Of malaria nor splitting headache since
more refreshed than formerly. don't know how many complains
Ripans Tabules will help, but do know they will cure any one in tie
condition was and would not be without them at any price. /
honestly consider them the cheapest-priced medicine in the world, as
they are also the most beneficial and the most convenient to take.
an twenty-seven years of age and have worked hard all nv life, the
s z E al most farmers, both early an. late and in all kinds OF weather,
fact, my. neighbors have all remarked my improved condition and have
said, Say, John, whatyare you doing to look so healthy ?"
WANrED-A ce ofbad health INT RIPANs viii NJ benefit Thyb anhhp n and noAmsu a
y onegNesr relief Not euw word tPANs on, the package and accepting substitute r PANS.
$ $I ss%% s" | SsS S% s tor Is sissssa's@s ssss s cents as n is sssf s tore s ' Ea sa%s ss% % &c e.ss
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

erici Hem, pastor. Services Sundays, Mass
$50; high mass 10 80; catechism, 300; vespers,
7:30. Mass at the hospital Z 80 a. M. week days.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

Ra1NNEwAUKAN LODGE, No. q. AT. ga.
Of each month. The officers are John A.
Percival, w. NJ; Chas. Baker, S. WE. 7.
Fox, J. w.; S. G. Jones, secretary; K. L..
C1ovo1an0. traa Sllror, N
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

several prominent physi-
clans and took their trent.
maIt faithfully, but'was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con.
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
l suffered agony. l tried
many patent medicines.
but none relieved me.
Upon the q d Woe Of q
friend deci6ed tn trv
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02
SOCIETIES AND CHURCHES.

Church of the Advent, .(Episcopal. Sunday
services at II 90 q. M, and 8:O p. M; Sunday
school at noon. Rev. C. Turner, rector.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

St. Peters church, (Norwegian). Rev. Love.
land. pastor. "
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

The First church of Christ-(Scientist). Ser
vices every Sunday.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

8. 8. 8. Before allowing me to take 1t, how
ever, my guardian, who was . chemist, ana
!yzed the remedy, and pronounced II free Of
taking two bottles, that I continued the rem
edy, andin two months I was CURED completely.
The cure was permanent, for I have never since
had . touch Of Rheumatism though many
nmese exposed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR NJ. TIPPELL.
s711 Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism.
Throw aside'your oils and liniments, as
they a not reach your trouble. Don't
experiment with doctors-their potash
and mercury will add to your disabil-
ity and completely destroy your diges-
,tion.
SFTfSs r, Blood
will cure perfectly and permanently.
It is guaranteed purely vegetable, and
contains no potash, mercury, or other
mineral. Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

nORIC CHAPTER, No. 8, R. A. NJ, meets on
the second and fourth Thursday of each
month. The officers are: c.. w. Greene, E. H.
Fred p, Mann, secretary; R. l.. Cleveland,
treasurer; A. J. Stade, c. of H.; ia. Percival,
P:s.; ~; McClory, r. A. G.; Dr.. "; F; Crewe'
Astleford, Master 1st Vail; E. A. Pierce,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

lllOMANs RELIEF CORPS, meets on the
first and third Friday of each month. The
officers are: Mrs. Isabella Roberts, president;
Mrs. Ada Elliott, senior vice-president; Mrs
Moore. junior vice-president; Mrs. Haley,
chaplain; Mrs. Caruthers, conductors; Mrs
Retta Elliott, treasurer; Mrs. L. b. McGahan.
sentry, Mrs. F. NJ. Dixon, guard; Mrs. Dueli''
assistant guard.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

nYRENE COMMANDERY, X. T., meets on
officers are: A. ]. Stade, E. G.; CIV. Greene,
generalissimo; F. T.. Fox captain general
Frauk b. Prosser, prelate; S. A. Nye, recorder;
S. WI. E. jerks, sword bearer; Peter Haley,
standard bearer; A. w. Schmidt, warden; E. A.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

OLIVE BRANCH, Rebekah Degree, meets on
the first and third Tuesday in each month.
The officers are: Tressa Graham, N. G.; Susie
Smith troaaurnr. .- s --.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, Lodge No. u, meets
\ every Wednesday evening. The officers are
Belyea, ~prelate; Fred Farkas, NJ. A.; T. A.
Maglone, M. E.: George yuergens, NJ. W.; Steve
Branchflower, X. R. s.; Charles Baker, trustee;
representatives to grand lodge, George w.
Jameson, c.. W.. Greene.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

KNIGHTS OF MACCABEEs, meets the first
and third Tuesday in each month. The
officers ares. s. L. Wineman, past commander;
lieutenant commander; Charles Egner, record
keeper Thomas Connolly, finance keeper; John
Henley. sergeant; John Serumgard, master-at-
arms; VIM. Bennett, chaplain; James Stenson,
master -of.guards;, Philip Manseau, sentinel;
John Rabbi. picket,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-02

MYSTIC ENCAMPMENT, No. 8, meets on the
second and fourth Wednesday in each
month. The officers are: A.: A. Mauger, G. p;
John Schultz, L.. p; Isaac Else, scribe; G. s.
TAYLOR, treasurer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-07
PARADE AND PICNIC.
Work of Committee on Over-the-River
Labor Day.

Work of Committee on Oyer-the-River
Labor Day.
The general committee appointed by the
Belmont Central Trades and Labor Union
to arrange for a Labor Day demonstration
and picnic over the river on Saturday, Sep
TENDER I'd, met at Beliaire yesterday.
President James, Secretary Smith and al
most a full committee was present. 1t
was decided to have a parade at Martin S
Ferry on the d,s<e named, and an effort
will be made to make it the largest affair
of the kind ever given in that community.
The labor organizations of Bellaire,
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry will partici-
pate The McSword's Orchard, in the
South End of Martins Ferry, were the
grounds decided upon for holding the
picnic. Amusements of all sorts, including
music, dancing pavillions, riding gallery
&c. will be provided. No privileges will
be sold, and all refreshment stands and
amuesments will be under direct control
of the committees.
One proposal from a popular Bellaire
musical organization was received but
action was deferred until others have an
opportunity to submit bids. Such pro-
posals should be sent to Secretary c. H.
Smith, at Bellaire. The entertainment
programme will likely embrace speeches
by popular orators of the county and State.
These committees We're appointed:
On entertainment-J A. Moore, Robert
Stead Joseph McNabb
On refreshments-Wnl Owens, G. w.
Curtis, A. J. Grouse
The committee adjourned to meet at
Bellaire at 2 o'clock next Sunday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-07
AMUSEMENT PROGRAMME.
Features of the Labor Day Demonstration
Developed by the Committee.

Features of the Labor Day Demonstration
Developed by the Committee.
The general Labor Day committee of
the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor As
sembiy met last evening and continued
the work of preparing for the demonstra-
ton and picnic on August 18th.
Committees reported much interest being
taken in the coming event by locals and
a large number of merchants. manufac-
turers and others have expressed willing
ness to participate in the parade. 1t is
desired that all locals intending to turn
out for the street parade report the fact
to Chief Marshal NJ. f. Tighe as early as
possible.
There will be no dearth of music TO en-
nven the occasion. The Liberty band has
been employed TO furnish concert music,
the Grand Opera House orchestra for the
dancing pavilions, and Typographical
Union No. 20 has secured Meister's. and
the Brewery Workers the Opera House
bands for the parade.
An interesting feature of the amnsements
will be sparring contest between the
Gardner brothers.
The racing programme is as follows:
Running horse race. open-One mile
heats, best two in three Purse. SIS %.
First prize. $40. second. $500: third. 10.
Seven to enter, five TO start Entrance fee
500
Running horse race. open TO butchers
horses only; owned in Ohio. Belmont and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-07

Marshall counties Half mile heats. best
two IN three. Purse. 80 First. Is; second,
IS; third. 10. Five to enter, three to start.
Entrance fee S.
Trotting race. in harness. Open to horses
owned in above naiaed counties; mile heats.
Purse, $50. Five to enter, three to start.
Entrance fee s..
Bicycle race, five mile handicap, one mile
heats-open Entry blanks can be had al
J. C. Stamps and Intelligencer office. En-
tries close August oath.
In the intermission between races there
will be Battle Royal between six
small colored boys.
The barrel contest will be between two
small boys, each standing in barrel in
which position they will have a boxing
match. Prize SO.
Entries for the horse races can be filed
with c. A. Kase.
The committee meets again next Sunday
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-07

The barn on the old Thompson home
stead, about mile and half east of
the city, was entirely destroyed by fire
yesterday afternoon. When the farm
and buildings were sold, the barn be-
came the property of Mr.. c. Rudler, who
opened a saloon in a portion of the res
idence facing on the National Road.
The barn is about midway between the
road and the creek.
Some time between two and three
O'Clock smoke was noticed issuing from
the building, and in an almost incred-
IDLY short space of time the barn was
enveloped in flames. II is an old frame
structure, and as the contents were of
an inflammable nature, it burned like
finder. The fire was intensely hot, and
passengers on the Wheeling and Elm
Grove cars, which were passing at the
time, were compelled to shield their
faces with their hands.
A telephone message was sent to
w neellnS IOr assistance IN 0gntlnS the
flames, and the Atlantic en-
CINE and chemical hose cart
were sent out very promptly.
They arrived, however, when the barn
was entirely destroyed, and their SER
vices were not needed. A load of new
hay was put in the loft about two weeks
ago, and Mr.. Rudler is unable to ac-
count for the origin of the fire upon
any other theory than spontaneous
combustion. There was no fire about
the building.
The horse and carriage were removed
in safety while The building was burn
ing, but three valuable dogs persisted
in the flames. Mr.. Rudler estimates his
loss at about 5000, which is partially
covered by insurance in the German. A
number Of valuable trees were also de-
stroyed by the flames.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-07
OUTING TO-DAY.

The ST. Alphonsus Society and the
Knights of st. George societies of st.
Alphonsus congregation, will unite in
a picnic at Wheeling Park this after
noon and evening. At four o'clock
there Will be an exhibition drill by the
Knights Of St. George of Wheeling,
and Pittsburg. There will be dancing
in the Casino throughout the day. With
fair weather, the outing promises to be
a big success.