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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
BEN WOOD.
A Resume of Events from the Mar
she'll County Town.

Miss Cora Edwards has returned
home from pleasant visit with friends
at Warnock's Station, Ohio.
George Dearth, the we'll known en-
ploye of the Riverside mill, was mar
ried to Miss Lille Pastorias at Parkers-
burg last evening. The bride is a pOpu
lar young society lady of the latter city
Mr. and Mrs. Dearth will come to this
city to reside. They have the best
wishes of their many friends.
The Wheeling steel plant will be put
in operation this morning. The entire
department has been idle for the past
few days owing to a break in the ma
chinery The advance of 5 per cent in
wages on an average, which was grant
ed by the company to the employees Sat-
urday night, will go into effect to-day.
Quite a number of people from here
were visitors at the Moundsville camp
grounds during the day.
John Heddleson, an employe of the
Riverside works, while discharging his
duties Saturday night, met with quite
a painful accident. He had the index
finger of his right hand badly mashed.
His injuries were attended at the
Emergency hospital.
MISS Lizzie 1llCle, VI 1OlIdA, 10 luS
guest of Miss Hattie Satterfield, of Main
street.
John and Robert Vance left yesterday
morning for a point down the river,
where they will spend few days in
fishing.
w C. Burris, the druggist, spent yes
terday with relatives in the vicinity OF
St. Clairsville, Ohio.
Miss Ella Albinger and Misses Alice
and Mary Springer spent yesterday at
the Moundsville camp grounds.
Miss Cora Taylor is the guest Of
friends at the Moundsville camp
grounds.
Wa1ar Yost departed yesterday
morning for Atlantic City.
The funeral of Mrs Lafayette Glover
took place from her late residence In
the North End yesterday morning The
remains were taken to Glover's Gap
for interment. The funeral services
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
RAILROAD MATTERS.

CLEVELAND, O., August 2o.-It is an
nounced that the Pennsylvania Company
will take full control of the Cleveland,
Akron and Columbus railroad on Septem-
Der l. and will remove all the offices TO
Pittsburg with the exception of those of
the assistant general passenger and freight
agent.
bus Railroad Company has been incorpo-
rated with a capital stock of 100000. di-
vided equally in common and preferred
stock. The company ir organized to pur-
chase the Columbus Central road, recently
ordered TO be sold on a decree of foreclos-
ure. and to consolidate that property with
the Columbus street railway.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21

the shane of the famous Jay Cooks mas
terful hippodrome races and attractions,
which have caused all the world to look
and wonder. This attraction will be seen
every day and will give exhibitions in the
track before the races begin and between
heats so that there will be none of those
dreadful waits and delays which the ladies
attending the races detest much.
The exhibition consists of Roman stand
ing races chariot races, hurdle races, fancy
riding, ETC., by lady and gentlemen riders
of the most expert ability. We will get to
see an English jockey race with the riders
going at full speed while standing erect
on their thoroughbred mounts. These feat
ures are all new and will prove highly in
teresting and instructive, but they are
nothing compared to the Hippodrome races
to be presented. All else quails before
this star attraction To see four-horse
chariots racing at break-neck speed around
the track will make the ancient sport of
the mobile Roman more realistic than any
historical account could possibly be. 1t is
an attraction that no previous Fair Asso-
citation has attempted to present. The
grand stand and race track will make an
ideal imitation of the Roman Coliseum and
arena where such sport was enjoyed by
the beauty and chivalry of centuries ago.
This attraction in addition to the many
other features, all entirely new, which are
to be introduced during the Exposition,
will serve to draw the largest crowds in
the history of the Association.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
A coNCILIAToRY POLICY.

BERLIN, August 20.-Several of the most
serious and influential papers. including the
National Zeitung and the Frankfort Zeit-
ung printed strong editorials last week on
the relation of Germany with the United
States, vigorously recommending the ac-
ceptance of invitations to the Philadelphia
commercial exhibition. They argue that
while it is true that commercial relations
with the United States might be better,
there is no valid reason to refuse, while
personal Intercourse between the CONNER
cial representatives of the two countries
will probably do much to improve those
relations.
In connection with this matter it is inter-
esting TO note that the government is imi-
tating Philadelphia in planning an imperial
commercial museum of its own.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
AT MOZART PARK.

There was a very large crowd of visitors
az .-ozart Park yesterday, the attraction
being a concert by Meister's band. A pro-
gramme of rare musical selections was rem
dered in quite an artistic manner and was
thoroughly appreciated by adj in attend
ance The exercises for the occasion, in
Guiding marches. medleys and waltZes,
were chronicled in yesterdays issue of the
Register.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
WILL NOT INTERFERE.

BERLIN, August @.-The correspondent
here of rhe Associated Press hears that a
proposition first made in the English press
and also taken UP by a number of papers
here for the publication of some docG-
ments in the hands of the government
calculated to exculpate Dreyfus beyond all
doubt. was seriously preached 10 the En-
peror and lengthily discussed But he
finally concluded that this would not do
and that he must adhere strictly to his sys-
TEN of absolute non-interference. Later
several Of the uninspired exnreEsad the
anme opinion
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
CHARIOT RACES.
Jay Cooks Famous Hippodrome to be
q Feature of the Fair.
ROMAN SPORTS AND PASTIMES
TO BE SHOWN AS THEY ACT
UALLY OCCURRED IN ANCIENT
TIMES - IMMENSE CROWDS
COMING.

AS the time grows
nearer for the open
ing of the West Vir-
GINA State Fair and
Exposition, the in
terest in the big
show takes on addi-
tional proportions,
and the indications
are excellent for the
coming of such a
mass of people to
Wheeling that it will
give the hotel people
all they can co 10
accommodate them.
AS each day rolls
by the management
discovers something
new that will add TO
attract.veness of the
Fair, and already
they have succeeded
in procuring such a
list CT amusements
that no one can visit
the Fair and go
home saying they
are not satisfied.
Beside offering
about $4,000 in pre-
miums and a large
sum for purses for
the races, the Asso-
citation has secured
a side attraction in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21

were largely attended by the condoling
relatives and friends of the deceased.
Miss Daisie Becker and her guests,
Misses Lizzie and Carrie Warnecke and
Tom Springer, of Martins Ferry, spent
yesterday at point east of town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21

Doctors Case & Donighy, Osteopa-
thists, no knife, no drugs. Handle dis
eases drugs do not reach, corner Main
and Tenth streets. Telephone No. 6S3.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
Excursion to Niagara Falls via Pennsyl-
vania Lines.

Thursday, August 31st, S. from Bell
aire, on excursion train at / D. M,
Central time, good returning five days
including date of sale. For further
particulars please address j. A. Ney,
Ticket Agent, Bellaire.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21

Business mems dinner daily at the
Grand Central Hotel Communication
tickets at reduced rates. Try us.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-21
wbrelin9 Re9ister

Dance at Bearley's tonight, 131
Eighteenth street.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
THE GOODBYE KISS.

A kiss, and he took backward look
And her heart grew suddenly lighter.
A trif1e, you say, to color day.
Yet the dull gray morn seemed brighter;
For hearts are such that tender touch
May Danish look of sadness.
A small, slight thing can make US sing.
But a frown will check our gladnesS-
The cheeriest ray along our way
Is the little act of kindness.
And the keenest sting some careless thin g
That was done in moment of blindness.
We can bravely face life in home where
strife
No foothold can discover,
And be lovers still, if we only will.
Though youths bright days are over.
All, sharp az swords cut the unkind words
That are far beyond recalling.
When face lies hid meath coffin lid,
And bitter tears are falling,
We fain would give half the lives we live
To undo our idle scorning.
Then let us not miss the smile and kiss
When we part in the light of morning.
San Francisco Call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
Tramping for Fun.

Not long ago three shabby tramp
musicians played on the terrace of
a hotel in fashionable watering place
in Germany. after which one of them
took up a collection in his hat. A
famous physician who was present
recognized in one of the shabbylook-
ing fellows a former comrade, who
had served with him in the same regi-
nent 80 years ago. Astonished and
panied, he approached the poor fell
low, full of sympathy, but soon he
burst into laughter. The three men
turned out to be high Berlin police
official, sculptor and a doctor, who
had conceived the original idea of
travelling as Bohemian musicians
through all the watering places, to
earn money for monument to
Brahms, the composer, in Berlin.
They slept for three or four pfennigs
per night in lodgings of doubtful char
acter, and had many amusing adxen-
lures. Several times they were ar
rested on suspicion, but the Berlin Of
fetal always got them free--N. Y Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
ITO BE CONTINUED
CHIVALRY AT CHAPULTEPEC.
The True HerOism of a Young Missis-
sippi Soldier in That His
tOric Battle.

The war with Mexico is d part of our
martial history. Taylor and Scott and
Davis and Lee came out of it immortal.
The epic of that great struggle was
the storming of Chapultepec. That
frowuing fortress was the Gibraltar
of Mexico. Its massive walls seemed
impregnable. But American daring
halted at no obstacles, and an intrepid
band of voluD steers was chosen to scale
and assault it.
Among the first of the dauntless few
who braved their way through shot
and shell to the fortress on that dread
ful day was a young Mississippian
handsome as Alcibiades, proud, conf
dent and thrilling with patriotic fer
.vor. He was among the first, if not the
first, to scale the wall, and, sword in
hand, dashed along that storm-swept
rampant in advance of all his fellows
to cut down the waving flag of the
enemy and reap the Immortality of the
deed. He was the first to reach the
flag; his sword was raised, when he
heard swift footsteps behind him. He
paused, turned, and saw his command
ing officer, to whom he was tenderly
attached and deeply obligated.
And then this gallant Mississippian.
without moments hesitation, with
the bow of a Chesterfield, lowered his
sword, and with the point at rest
stood aside while his friend and COM
handing officer cut down the flag of
Mexico and was bulletined for the
laureis of that splendid day.
In the history of battles there was
never more gallant, more chivalric
deed than that. And the real hero of
Chapultepec, MANNED and gray, but
glorious still, sits just before me here
tonight in the person of my noble
and beloved friend, Gen. William S.
Walker, of Atlanta.-From an Address
by John Temple Graves in Atlanta.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

musketeerS also made forward and
fired, and before we had proceeded 20
yards farther it seemed that not fewer
than 100 buccaneers were either slain
or wounded.
This could not last. The enemy was
having it all his own way, and unless
we could turn upon him soon he would
lay US all dead or drive US off the field
A man in front of me swung out and
fell sidewise on the grass. A ball
struck the stock of Mac Ivrach's mus
ket, and as I turned my head to make
sure that Mr.. lynn was safe felt a
sharp, spiteful rap on my own head
piece.
Paul CRADLE was little way on my
right, and he had begun to swear when
a shout went up from those in front
and with great suddenness the whole
command came to halt. I saw three
or four of the captains running out
into the field, and in a moment their
several commands were following
them. and now we were wheeled short
and faced toward the city.
4 sort of growl of relief and satisfac-
ton went round. for at last this play
ing as living targets was over. We
looked to our printing and brought
forward our bandoliers
Keep closet" cried Mr.. lynn in my
ear. This will be the most desperate
business of ALL"
white arms and pieces of eight"
roared Paul CRADLE.
AYE, aye!" shouted man near me-
The trumpets sounded quicker ote,
and we broke into run.
uIopca hatuaar %|Da bo,l.
in front of me and see what sort of place
we were approaching. Five or six little
huts stood out in front, some paddocks
or cattle yards ran along in the rear,
and still back of these was long. low
stone building. The fiat roof of this
was mounted with cannon, and behind
the rails of the paddocls were the
crouching figures of soldiers. 4 troop
of horse was drawn up at the right
of the long building.
We lowered our htads and made
straight forward. Then the enemy's
discharge broke, and men went crash
ing down on all sides Of me. Before the
smoke had lifted we returned the fire
and were Immediately among the little
huts. I threw down my gun and drew
my sword, and fetched glance around
for Mr.. lynn. He was not to be seen.
Mac Ivrach was a few PAGES away, and
through the smoke were some other IA
Iciliar figures. / hesitated, being filed
with lively anxiety concerning the SUI
percargo, and while I delayed the last
of my companions passed on. I glanced
hastily about, not really caring to be
abandoned, and at that moment felt
a sudden and strange shock I per
ceived that I had been hit, and stag
gered toward a hut and leaned against
it. After a little interval, it seemed to
me that I made out the shape of a
human figure breaking through the
smoke. I could see but dimly, but I
thought the man was Pradey.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

as to engirdle the city, but such was
the fervor of the sun that the move
ment was performed slowly, and with
q general mien of IistlessneSs. At last
it was completed, and then a little com
pany was to be seen at short intervals,
with guards walking between, and at
one point Morgan's headquarters, with
a body of two or three score in attend
ance. Mac Ivrach had been summoned
to take his place with the other guards.
leaving Mr.. lynn and me together.
Why this latter arrangement was
made we did not then learn.
About nightfan Mac Ivrach re-
turned, having been relieved, and then
we were told that Phibbert had been
chosen captain in place of Pradey, and
that it was to his good nature that we
owed Mr.. Tym's exemption from guard
duty.
Night finally drew on and the watch
fires of the guards were lighted. The
moon had not yet risen, and the mount
ing flames, driven presently by a wind
from the sea, fiared up with a land
ward slant, and partially obscured
with clouds of smoke the white walls
of the outlying houses. In the direc-
ton of the harbor there was pale
radiance, showing where the ships, and
doubtless the quays, had been set off
with prudent lights. The city itself
was nearly quiet. Now and then dog
parked or a horse could be heard gal
Looping along a hard street, and once a
bell rang and we heard the faint, sweet
sounds of a chant, as it might be the
priests were tunefully asking mercy of
God, but there were few other sounds
through the night than these.
ITO BE CONTINUED
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
SYNOPSIS.

Master Ardick, just reached his majority
and thrown upon his own resources. after
stating his case to one Houthwick, ship
master, is shipped as second mate on the
Industry, bound for Havana. Mr.. lynn,
the Supercargo, describes a sail. The strange
vessel gives chase, but is disabled by the
Industry's guns. In the fray one of the
crew is killed and Houthwick is seen to
fall. The captain is found to be dead, but
the Industry is little damaged. Sellinger,
first mate takes charge and puts into Sid
mouth to secure a new mate. Several days
later. when well out to sea, an English
merchantmen is met, whose captain has
letter addressed to jeremiah Hope, at
Havana. The crew of the vessel tell
strange tales of the buccaneer Morgan,
who is sailing under the kings commits
sion to take Panama. One night a little
later, the English vessel having proceeded
on her course bit of paper Is slipped into
Ardick's hand by one of the sailors. This
is found to be a warning of mutiny plot
headed by Pradey, the new mate. Ardick
conSultS MT. Tym. They resolve to secure
the mate, but Pradey. housekeeping in
the cabin, makes through the door and
arouseS the crew. Capt. Selinger joins
Ardick and Tym. The crew break through
the now barricaded door. but are forced to
retire, having lost seven Of their number.
Finding themselves now too Short-handed
to manage the boat, Pradey decides to scut-
tie and desert the vessel taking his men
off in the only available boat. The captain,
sUpercargo and second mate soon discover
get away just before their vessel sinks.
The next morning a Spaniard draws near
them. The man in the rigging shouts: IF
you would board us, take to your oars. Be
speedy, you will fall short" On board
they sent forward with the crew, be-
ing told they will be sold as slaves on reach
ing Panama. The ships cook they find to
be Mac Ivrach, "frae Clagvarloch,' so a
friend. Four days later the So aniard is
overhauled by buccaneer flying the Eng
fish flag. The three Englishmen and Mac
Ivrach plan to escape to the buccaneer on a
rude raft Sellinger. the last to attempt to
leave the Spaniard, is disabled. Just after
the others put off they see figure dangling
from the yard arm, whom they suppose IS
Capt Sellinger. Hailing the buccaneer. our
three friends find themselves in the hands
of their old mate, Pradey. He treats them
kindly and offers TO do them no harm If
they will but remain quiet concerning the
mutiny he headed The Black Eagle. Pra-
dey's ship, comes to Chagre. Cuba, which
town they find Morgan has taken under the
English flag. From her the Black Eagle
with Morgan's fleet proceeds to Panama.
In the plain before the city Morgan's
force is met by 5000 horse of the Spanish.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18
CHAPTER XIII.-CoNTINUED.

It would be much to my mind if |
could describe with clearness and pre-
cision what followed. Unfortunately
it is beyond my power. 1t was all a
whirl and a maze of figures and the
putting in and breaking of clouds of
smoke, and beyond that little but some
Gathering of swords and guns and
much jostling about. was not in the
front rank, and could only step this
way and that, as my companions ad-
vanced or retreated, and beyond once
discharging my gun did no actual
fighting. 1t was soon over, and l saw
that the enemy had broken.
After them, and take some prison
ers!" Morgan roared.
was Immediately left in little
clear space, with only Mr.. lynn and
Mac Ivrach near at hand. The others
had made dash after the flying Span
iards.
My two companions, like myself,
were unhurt. In this respect they
were more fortunate than 20 or so of
our mates. Nine or ten of these were
killed outright, and the others were
doubled up with pain or sitting about
bloody and bewildered.
The smoke gradually thinned out,
and 1 looked toward the city. I saw
the Spaniards slowly but doggedly re-
treating, stopping at intervals to
wheel and fire desultory voiley. Our
advance men were at their heels, but
did not pursue far, for, having take
five or six prisoners, they let go part
ing shot or two and returned.
Morgan now harangued us briefly,
saying that victory was assuredly
within our reach, and that we had but
to put forth one more effort to secure
it. This speech being we'll received, he
left a guard of 200 with the wounded,
and also to act as a reserve, and led
the rest to the attack. Mr.. lynn, Mac
gvrach and myself were included in
this assaulting party.
We marched directly toward the
eneny, and at once received their fire,
losing ten or twelve in killed and sew
eral wounded. Then. of a sudden, Nor
ing after him, he led us almost at a run
from the road into the meadow. i'm
mediately perceived what he would
do, which was to avoid the forts and
this strong front of the town, and at
tack weaker place. To effect this he
had feigned to make an assault, there
by holding the main force of the enc
my where it was.
It was soft footing. and we ran
rather heavily, but still we were max
ing some progress when the foe
trained their cannon on us, and though
we were ia loose formation they
brought down well-nigh score. Their
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1899-08-18

"True," said I, "that will be wise.
But now what of the fortunes of the
day? 1t would seem that we had won,
but in what sort? Have we taken the
city?"
well, if you will talk" said he, shak-
ing his head, 81 trow you may as well
have the whole story. Aye, we have
beaten the enemy and taken the city.
Nevertheless, Morgan has, for a little,
withdrawn, fearing, as it is said, mines,
poisoned water and other snares. but
I think in reality not desiring to trust
the men. He will be for waiting till
their blood is little cooled and he can
be sure of obedience"
"Well," said 7, a little YEARLY, and
withal my head fetching a pang, "tell
me one other thing and I am content.
How has it gone with Mac Ivrach?"
Not so much as scratched" he an
swered. He was here but little time
ago"
was glad to give over with this, and
lay for awhile quietly. Mr.. Tym sat
down in the door of the hut and began
to care for his arms, and I was on the
verge of falling asleep. Of sudden
there was a far-off noise of shouting.
followed by a long-drawn, agonized
scream.
What" cried, starting up. ''has the
fiends' work begun already?"
at would seem So" he said, with a
sigh. 81 conceive they are putting
some poor creature to the torture.
Doubtless Morgan will have an early
word concerning treasure, and also
seek to learn of traps and snares."
Would that God might blast him and
all his foul crew." I cried, in fiery in
dignation.
Mr.. lynn composed his lips, as though
to assent, but did not answer.
81 smell smoke" I said, after a little.
''WiH they be burning the town."
He stepped to the door of the hut and
looked out.
Nay, think not, yet building here
and there is burning. Aye, one of the
cathedrals is ablaze. I Will try to
learn what it means"
Here ] heard some people hurrying
past, and Mr.. lynn, going a little far
Their out, hailed them.
1 could not distinguish what they
said. but in a moment he returned.
There are no orders for burning,
so it is claimed. yet four or five consid
cradle buildings, including one cathe-