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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09
GREEN GOODS Sl|HD[l.
B. +. Beans is On Trial in the Ohio
County Criminal Court

FOR DEFRAUDING MIKE AGNIC
OUT OF A LARGE sum OF MON
EY-THE CASE WILL BE GIVEN
TO THE JURY TO-DAY OTHER
BUSINESS IN THIS COURT-THE
COLTS CASE - YESTERDAYS
SESSION OF THE STATE SU-
PREME COURT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09
SIDE LIGHTS.

It was field day for the county on
GERS and their deputies. They were all
there from Infirmary Director Geo.
Barnes down to County Clerk Elmer
son and from Probate Judge Smith up
to Jailer Cowen. They came in squads
and Dlatoons and one party remarked
there were not enough county officials
left at the Court House to record an oil
lease or issue nuptial permit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

The Pease township delegation,
headed by w. H. Riley, was faithful
to its favorite, J. S. Cochran. but it
could it would have been.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

The Warren delegation threw bou-
queJs to all the candidates. but acci-
dentally(?) dropped upon Armstrong
at an opportune ballot. The sun-kissed
delegates played the innocent cleverly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09
Buffalo and Return

June 18th and 18th the B. & o. will
sell excursion tickets to Buffalo and
return at rate of $500. valid for re-
turn passage until June 18th, subject
to an extension of limit until July I'd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09
GEO. M. SHOOK 6 CO,

rugating works were organized yester-
day into Local No. ~, A. F. of l.. The
local will elect delegates to the Trades
Assembly at a meeting to be held
shortly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Judge Cochran couldn't throw his
delegates to Ayers, so he thought it
wise under the circumstances to keep
them for himself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Ayers and Cochran will no doubt be
confirmed in the "13" hoodoo.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09
COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.

The Belmont County Central Com
mittee organized yesterday by electlng
Clark L. E. Emerson chairman and w.
w. Cowen secretary. This insures the
headquarters remaining at st. Glars
vile. The vote stood five for Tom Nc
Cough, of Bridgeport, and thirty four
for Emerson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

The Foraker people in the convention
weren't exactly the whole cheese, but
they were very significant slice of it..
And the Martins Ferry boss didn't ask
them to declare" themselves either.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

T. c. Mercer, Esq, gave the Colerain
vote to Cochran as long as there was
any chance for him, and then went to
Ayers. There are others who would
have wanted to do likewise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

If they hadn't, figuratively speak
ing, knocked down and dragged out
Cal. Gray, of Martins Ferry. there
might have been a different story to
tell. Ayers might have gotten his 9TH
er two votes on the 9th ballot.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

ial and whole-souled. and possessed
the faculty of gaining the confidence
and esteem of all with whom he was
thrown in contact. He was Mason,
and was a member of Wheeling Typo
graphical Union No. 20. This organ
ization IS called to meet in special
session this afternoon to make ar
rangements for attending his funeral.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09
Special This Week..

This week we viii give 20 per cent dis
count on our entire stock Of Diamonds
and Watches. This means that you Will
have over IS. go worth of diamonds and
watches 10 select from and get ID rer
cent of our regular prices A 5000 dla-
mond or watch viii ccst you 1900 al this
diamonds from $50 10 10000 each, Ia
dies and gents watches from $50 10
Si2500 each, and we give you % per cent
d scount off regular prices
New style Shirt Waist Sets at % Der
cent off regular prices
Rogers best Silver Knives and Forks
s. 10 per dozen
Sterling Silver Ring Bracelets. the best
quality. al 81 cents each
We are giving special bargains II, over
$4,000 worth OF diamonds watches ara
silverware tins week
Shelf Bros.
Corner Main and Eleventh Streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Somebody said something about
Frank Archer, but his friends say he
wouldn't do a thing like that.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Children like good things. That Is
why they eat so much Wheeling Bak-
cry Bread.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Chairman Howard lauded the anti
trust plank in the Ohio Republican
platform and the issues of the Amer
ican-Spank-o war. He didn't get down
to embalmed beef and canned goods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

No complaining when Wheeling Bak-
cry Bread is on the table. Always ask
for the tin seal bread.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

The ring may still be said to be in
full force and effect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Prosecutor G. l.. Weems was the only
county official absent. 1t is said he is
too busy these days musing his Con-
gressional boomlet to trifle with peanut
politics.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Squire James Cope, of Colerain, was
on hand with his pleasant smile and
hearty handshake. The Squire de-
serves something from his party and
may get if he understands how to
pitch rings
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

You could live on bread baked by
Wheeling Bakery
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Their Convention to Name . County
Ticket ii Session Yesterday.

H. S. ARMSTRONG, OF BELLAIRE.
WINS CONTEST FOR PROSECU-
TOR ON THE THIRTEENTH
BALLOT - POLITICIANS HAD
THE CONVENTION WELL IN
HAND SIDE LIGHTS Senate
RIAL DELEGATES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

CoRRUGATORS ORGANIZED.
The employees of the Wheeling Cor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

Which begins to-day, will positively eclipse
every previous Underwear Sale. 1t will be
june's Greatest Trade event. Our output during
these special offerings is something enormous,
and this particular sale has been prepared for
on scale even more extensive than usual.
Ladies buy our Muslin and Cambria Underwear
freely. without fear. as it is "N0N-SWEAT-
SHOP" It is moreover made by the foremost
factories in the United States-a fact insurng
at once
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-09

e<AAo pAot0OAAo anu OiAO POI 4NA1oA hSa
there were not enough county officials
left at the Court House to record an oil
lease or issue a nuptial permit.
If they hadn't, iguratively speak
ing, knocked down and dragged out
Cal. Gray, of Martins Ferry, there
might have been a different story to
tell. Ayers might have gotten his 9TH
er two votes on the 9th ballot.
The Pease township delegation,
headed by w. H. Riley. was faithful
to its fatorite. J. S. Cochran. but it
couldn't be thrown to Ayers. Ii it
could it would have been.
The Warren delegation threw bou-
queIs to all the candidates. but acct
dentally(?) dropped upon Armstrong
at an opportune ballot The sun-kissed
delegates played the innocent cleverly.
Ayers and Cochran will no doubt be
confirmed in the 49, hoodoo.
Judge Cochran couldn't throw his
delegates to Ayers, so he thought 1t
wise under the circumstances to keep
them for himself.
The Foraker people in the convention
weren't exactly the whole cheese, but
they were a very significant slice of 1t.
And the Martins Ferry boss didn't ask
them to declare themselves either.
Prosecutor G. l.. Weems was the only
county official absent. 1t is said he is
too busy these days musing his Con-
gressional boomlet to trife with peanut
politics.
The ring may still be said to be in
full force and effect.
Somebody said something about
Frank Archer, but his friends say he
wouldn't do a thing like that.
T. c. Mercer, Esq, gave the Colerain
vote to Cochran as long as there was
any chance for him, and then went to
Ayers. There are others who would
have wanted to do likewise.
Chairman Howard lauded the anti
trust plank in the Ohio Republican
platform and the issues of the Amer
ican-Spank-o war. He didn't get down
to embalmed beef and canned goods.
Squire James Cope, of Colerain, was
on hand with his pleasant smile and
hearty handshake. The Squire de-
serves something from his party and
may get if he understands how to
+aI, ri 1oSp
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

MONDAY. March 18Th, Designated AZ
the Time for Holding the City Prf-
mary Election Under the New CITY
Chartcr-The Rules for Holding the
Election Agreed Upon-PolIfng Places
De.fonated and inspectors Appointed
Pursuant to the call Of Colonel Thos.
w. Strange, chairman, the city demo-
cratic executive committee met last
night at $3.50 o'clock at Colonel
Strange's office, on Third and Princess
streets, for the purpose of calling and
making arrangements for the demo-
cratic primary election to be held next
month under the new city charter.
Chairman Strange presided and MI.
W. A. Wright, the secretary, was pres
emit in that capacity.
The act Of the General Assembly
amending the city charter was read by
the secretary and the same was tnor-
oughly discussed.
Tt was decided to hold the primary
election on Monday, March l3tn, Irom
z a. m. till z p. M, rules for holding
the same were agreed upon, b polling
places were designated, and the IN
snectors Of election were appointed.
The rules for holding the election,
the names of the inspectors Of election
and the polling places designated, Will
be found in an official notice which ap-
pears in the advertising columns OF
The Messenger this morning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
Mr. J.. A. Fore to 20 to Charlotte

Mr.. j. A. Fore has resigned as Sec
rotary and treasurer of the Fore and
Foster Door, Sash and Blind Manufac-
turing Company, to take an Interest
in and become secretary and treasurer
and general manager Of the Carolina
Manufacturing CompanS of Charlotte.
Mr.. Fore will leave for Charlotte in a
few days but his family will not go to
that city for the present.
The Carolina Manufacturing Compa-
ny is a strong joint stock company and
is doing a fine business. 1t also man
ufactures doors, sash and blinds and
does a general wood work business.
Mr.. Fore has had twenty-five years
experience in the business n the
Charlotte company is fortunate in Sc
curing a man of practical experience
and full knowledge of the line if bust
ness in which it engages. He is a
gentleman and good citizen and
Wilmington regrets to give him up.
Charlotte is the gamer by his removal
to that city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
SMALLPOX IN B~RINKLEY
Carried There by the Victim Discover
ed in this City

1t has been officially reported that
there are now five cases of smallpox
at Brinkley, about seventeen miles
from this city on the Wilmington, Co.
1umbia and Augusta railroad. The
disease, it is said, was carried there
by the young white sailor, George
Hysner, who was released Friday from
our pest house. So it can readily be
seer that Wilmington had quite a mar
row escape and owes much to the alert
ness and prompt action of the health
department. 1t will be remembered
that Hysner arrived in the city one
night a few weeks ago with the dis
ease then upon him, and the next
morning he was discovered by an Off
cial of the health department and
promptly isolated and successful
means at once taken to prevent the
malady becoming contagious.
According to Hysner's own statement
he must have spread the disease in
Brinkley. He says, unknowingly he
associated with a smallpox patient in
Virginia, and then went to Brinkley,
where he stayed several days. While
there the tell-tale eruption made its
appearance on him.
Hysner is still in this city, but is
perfectly well, having undergone a
most thorough treatment.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
Former wflmfnetonian WEEDS

Mr.. Magnus B.. Shrier, who up to
a few years ago made Wilmington his
home, has taken unto himself a wife,
as the following article from The
Alexandria Va.) Gazette will ex-
plain:
"Mr. Magnus B. Shrier, Of Green's
boro, N. c., and Miss Minnie Bend
helm, daughter of Mr.. D. Benheim,
of this city, were married in Odd Eel
lows Hall, on North Columbia street,
last night. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rabbi Stern, of Washing
ton. The bride was becomingly at
tired in white silk, with lace veil and
carried bride roses. She entered the
hall on the arm of her father, and was
met at the altar by the groom. The
groom was attended by his cousin
Jacob Shrier and Miss Shrier acted as
maid of honor. The ushers were j.
3. Shrier, J. Dreyfus, Aleck Kauf-
mann, F. Bendheim, Sol. Myer and L.
Ruben. After the ceremony an elabo-
rate reception was held and dancing
was kept up until a late hour. Guests
were present from Greensboro, Wash
ington, Cleveland, Baltimore and else
where. Mr.. and Mrs. Shrir will reside
in Greensboro"
The Messenger joins Mr.. Shrier's
numerous friends in this city in show
ering congratulations. The groom is a
nephew Of our townsmen, Messrs. A.
and I .Shrier.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
THE SEASIDE.
Getting Ready for the Coming Season
at Wfightsville Beach-The Railroad
to be neutrality-suspicious. at the
SeashOre Hotel

Capt. Oscar Grant, superintendent of
the Wilmington S%eacoast railroad,
tells us that he is getting things ready
for the coming summer season at
Wrightsville Beach. He is repairing
the t~restles over the sound and the
banks channel, and tomorrow will COM
mence the construction of the railroad
track which is to be extended a half
mile up the beach, north of Mr.. Sol
Bears cottage. He expects to have the
track laid in two weeks.
AS soon as the new track is laid, ma
terial can be hauled for several cot
tages which are in contemplation. Mr..
Ernest Williams will build a cottage
next north of Mr.. Sam Bears cottage,
and probably Messrs. G. w. Worth
and A. G.. Ricaud will also build. They
nave bought lots, at any rate.
Capt. Grant tells us also that to-
morrow he will level off the grounds
between the railroad track and the
Seashore Hotel and turf it, and lay Of
walks and cover them with the chip
shells washed up on the beach. The
cotagers are also getting ready to put
their summer homes in order, and no
doubt there will be other improvements
in addition to those we have mentioned
above and the new hotel and bath
houses at Ocean View spoken about a
few days ago.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

The Contested Election Case Came mp
Yesterday on Proceedings 90 Take n
Dispositions OF Wftness-The Exam
ination Postponed Till Tomorrow
Yesterday morning was appointed
for the taking Of the dispositions OF
several witnesses in the matter of Col
onel Oliver II. Dockery, republican, of
Richmond county, who is contesting
the seat Of tie Hon. John d. Bellamy,
Of this city, who wa elected last No
vember to a seat in the Fifty-sixth
congress from this, the Sixth congress
sional district. The examination was
to have been held in the United States
court room, but Assistant United
States District Attorney Oscar j.
Spears, counsel for Colonel Dockery,
asked for a postponement till 2:3O
O'Clock p. M, So he could confer with
his witnesses.
At 3 o'clock p. m. the case came up
| again with Mr.. Wallace, presiding.
Congressman-elect Bellamy was
| present with three of his counsel, the
Hon. Frank Mcneil, Colonel Thomas
w. Strange, and George l.. Peschau,
| Esq. Colonel Dockery was not present
| and was only represented by Mr.
Spears. Miss Estelle Shrier was in at
tendance as stenographer.
Mr.. Peschau asked that Mr.. George
| H. Howell, a notary public, be allowed
to sit with Mr.. Wallace in this matter,
| and Mr.. Wallace readily consented.
Mr.. Spears said the examination
would be facilitated by postponing the
proceedings till Monday morning.
! MI. Mcneil said he and his asso-
ciates would prefer, before giving their
| consent, to confer with MI. Bellamy's
| other counsel, Junius Davis, Esq, who
| was expected in court any minute.
Finally all the counsel consented to
| postpone the proceedings till Monday
morning at $50 o'clock, to which hour
an adjournment was taken.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

Dispositions Taken I'm the:Bankrupt
Case


Case
The dispositions of several witnesses
in the case Of the Carolina Cooperage
Company, of this city, bankrupt, were
taken yesterday by George H. Howell,
Jr., Esq, acting commissioner. The
taking of dispositions is made necessary
by p%etitioning creditors.
The testimony of Messrs. Preston
Cumming and l.. A. Weeden was tken,
and an examination of Mr.. r. M. MINI
mocks was in progress when the hear
ing took a recess until 8 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
Iredell Meares, Esq, was present
representing J. E. Tyner, who was
granted a judgment against the Coop
erage Company at the last session or
the superior court, and who then OBJ
tanned an execution against the COM
pany. Frank Mcneil, Esq, and Con-
gresham John D. Bellamy were in at
tendance representing the petitioning
creditors, other than Tyner.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
They are Coming 10 the Front

Interest in the city election increases
as the days pass by, and candidates are
coming to the front in a troop. The
following have been placed. in nomina-
ton, or have announced themselves as
candidates, subjected to the democratic
primary election, to be held next
month under the new charter, viz:
For Mayor-A. M. Waddell.
For City Clerk and Treasurer-B. F.
King, w. H. Northrop, Jr., and Josh
T. James.
For Chief Of Police-E. G. Parmele,
r. B. Glove, and Captain John Barry.
For City Attorney-Colonel Thos.
w. Strange.
1t was stated a day or two ago that
Mr.. E. Piner would himself
as a candidate for chief OF police, but
he authorizes US to state that after
reconsidering the matter he will not
run.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

Ex-O6icef Of the Law aud q Se1 Cap
ain Upon Tr1al-Former E~xoneFated
and the Latter In the Soup
Three cases tried by Justice MCGOWAN
yesterday afternoon were Of a decided
~ interesting nature, as the defendant
in two of the cases was an ex-ofdcer
of the law and the other a well known
white character. All three cases were
related one to the other, and consum-
ed considerable time in trial. The ex-
officer of the law, Mr.. Tony Swain,
who has also filled the position OF
nurse at the pest house. was clearly
exc1erated and the two cases against
him dismissed, but the other defend
ant, Captain E. H. Lewis, as he is
term of the criminal court.
Mr.. Swain was charged with robbery
and an assault upon Lewis with a pis-
toll, while Lewis was charged with as
| saulting Swain with an iron bar. The
story of the alleged offences. as devel-
oped by the testimony of a number of
witnesses, was as follows:
Last January Swain, who at the
time was a policeman, went aboard
Lewis boat upon invitation. Later,
a fuss ensued between the W and the
latter picked up a heavy iron bar to
strike the former, who drew his pistol
| and made him drop his weapon. Lewis
then grabbed Swain by the throat and
was knocked down.
Lewis claimed that Swain, while
covering him with a revolver, robbed
him of fifty cents, but his allegation
was fatty declared false by his own
wife and several others who witnessed
the alteration.
Justice MCGOWAN held that Mr.
Swain acted only in self-defence when
Lewis attempted to assault him, and
| that the story of the robbery was to-
tally untrue.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
After the Grip-Whata

You thought you had the best of
the grip n you determined to wear
it off; but somehow it does not wear
off as you expected. You pass restless,
~sleepless nights and get up in the
morning feeling more exhausted then
e you retired. You are irritable
and " and have no appetite for
your food. You go about in a l~istless,
~halfhearted sort of way, and every
thing o undertake to do seems to
go wrong. Do you know that you are
on the verge of prostration?
You need help; and you need it more
now tina you did when the grip was
at it's worst.
DR.. Miles Nervine is the best medi-
cine you a get to build up your shat
tered nerves and restore your vast
ing strength. It invariably insures
sound sleep and gives the overstrung
nerves their natural rest. 1t makes the
appetite keen, facilitates the digestion.
gives healthful vitality to the nerves
and restores health.
II was nervous, restless, irritable
and altogether out of sorts. 1t was i'm
became SO yea and Exhausted that 1
could not leave my bed. Finally I
commenced taking DR.. Miles Nervine
and / began to improve from the first
dose. In a short time my health was
completely restored"
MRS. DOW .HEAGLE,
Sing Sing, N. 7.
A trial package of DR.. Miles favor
lite treatment for the grip, consisting
of DR.. Miles Neryine, DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills and DR.. Miles Nerve and
Liver Pills. will be sent absolutely
free of cost to any person sending
name and address On a postal card.
requesting the samples, and mention
ing the name of this paper. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co.. Elkhart, Ind.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28
BURNED ON THE WAVES
Tug Anna Consumed by Flames Early
Last Night

The steam tug Anna, which has rode
the waves of old Cape Fear river for
many years, was burned last night.
How the fire originated is not known,
no n being on board at the time, but
an explosion was heard aboard just
before the flames burst forth.
Yesterday afternoon the Anna was
given berth in the dock at Ann street,
and her crew, as usual, went ashore for
the night. Shortly before 8 o'clock the
Waterman on the naval stores yard Of
Messrs. Robinson liking discovered
that the tug was on fire, and an alarm
was sent in from boz AZ, Front and
Orange streets. The fire department
responded promptly, but before they
arrived the burning tug was cut loose
fro her mooring and went drifting out
in the stream. The department, how
ever, laid hoe and stood prepared to
meet any emergency, while Captain
Chas. Schnibben, chief, went aboard
another craft neal by and went out to
The tug. In the meantime the tug
Marion, Captain Edgar Williams,
SIedmeu up anu soon ndQ SeVeral
streams Of water on the burning boat.
The tug was then made fast to the Ma
rion and towed over to the other side
of the rver, where she was tied up and
flooded with water until the flames
were suppressed.
The tug Anna was the property of
MI. Charles VESSEL, and was built in
this port about six years ago.
The fire department was unable to
render assistance to the burning tug.
This is the first time they haven't been
able to tender aid for first time in their
existence, and this time it was net their
fault. In fact, the fire was so frighten-
ed over their approach that it took
water" Tha is it ran, going out into
the stream.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-02-28

The Fayetteville Observer of Febru-
airy Oath says:
Messrs. Claude Haigh, Jesse Welsh
ger, J.. NJ. Clark, Jr., and Irwin Shep-
herd have accepted positions in the
Atlantic Coast Line shops at Florence.
Mr.. w. G. Moore will go to Will
mington next week to accept a position
in the Office of Mr.. Symington, superin-
tendent of motive power of the At
lantic Coast Line.
Mr.. Tom Moore has two positions
offered him, one in the Atlantic Coast
Lines purchasing agents Office at
Wilmington, OF Atlantic Coast Line
division storekeeper at Florence.
Mr.. Albert Worth leaves tonight for
Norfolk to accept a position in the au-
ditor's Office of the Norfolk and Caro-
lima. Albert is one of our most popu-
lar young men and we wish him good
luck.