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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-24
COnfirma ton OF the Wreck Of the Paul
Jones

New Orleans, La. January N.-Law-
renee Jones, owner of the ill-fated
launch Paul Jones, and ex-Mayor Tag
CART, of Indianapolis, father of Miss
Taggart. arrived in the city tonight.
They have received word of more
wreckage picked up. such as pillows
and cushions belonging to the yacht.
and are firmly convinced of the vessels
loss with all on board. They will re-
main here few days to hear reports
from the numerous searching parties
ut.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-01-24
THELEGISLATURE.
Undoing the Work Of the Republican and
PopuIist Legislatures.
A NUMBER OF BILLSINTRODUCED

Restoring Prior
the North Carroll Regiments in Confederate Army
Requiring Bank Officers to Give Bond..A Dis
pensary Bill for Webser.Another
Weapons
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
BRIDGEPORT.
Chronicle of Minor Happenings in the
Town Across the Way.

Hon. David Wagner will celebrate
the seventy-fourth anniversary of his
birth to-day, at his home in West
Wheeling. Among those from out OF
town who will be present, are Mr.. and
Mrs. Robt. Hodgens, and Mr. and Mrs.
Jas. Hodges. of Portland, and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. H. Ewing, Of Yorkville.
Miss Sadie McKisson, who has been
the guest of Miss Lulu Bratton, has re-
turned to GAINESVILLE
Mrs. S. B. Cole and daughter have
returned to Rich Hill, Mo-, after a vjsit
with the family of ]. c. Dent
Rev. j. A. Donahey and John T.
Scott left this morning to attend the
Ohio Synod at Springfield.
A reception was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Franzell last evening at
the home of Miss Franzelrs parents.
Prof. and Mrs. Jas. Duncan.
Frank Osborn, the magician, is in
town.
Veesey Poole was given 81 and costs
for drunkenness by Mayor Neininger.
The paving on Howard street, Kirk
wood, will be finished to-day.
The retaining wall on Lincoln av-
enue is rapidly nearing completion.
A girl baby has arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Church.
Rein Henry left this morning for
the Sandusky Soldiers Home, after
spending a furlough here with old
friends.
The C. & p pay car was in town
yesterday.
Chester Franzell leaves this morn
ing on a business trip to Peoria, Ill.
Ham Glass, a staunch Democrat OF
Flushing, was in town yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

Frank Martin, mulatto coal miner
about 40 years of age, was almost in
stantly killed early yesterday morning
at the Elm Grove coal works.
The death was caused by an explos-
ion of gas in the mine. Martin had
been employed in the mine for many
years. 1t was his custom to enter be-
fore the other men every morning, and
to touch off the gas which accumulated,
to insure the safety of the miners, and
to clear the atmosphere. The fans in
the mine had not been working since
last Friday, fact with which he was
presumably unacquainted. He was
thoroughly familiar with the bank,
having worked in it ever since he
was ten years of age, in various ca
pacities.
Martin entered the mine and touched
off the gas in the face entry, several
hundred yards from the mouth of the
mine. The explosion followed instant
ly, the amount of damp collected
having been much greater than he
supposed.
The report was heard throughout
the mine, and it was filled with smoke.
John Costello, the mine boss, and Will
liam Dennis and Ed Eikey were at
work in another entry nearby. The
smoke was so thick as to prevent them
from going to the rescue, and they also
feared another explosion. Dennis fin
ally went in and found the unfortunate
victim lying on his stomach, with his
face buried in his hands Life was ex-
tinet. Death must have been almost
instantaneous, and resulted from suf-
location. His hands were cooked, and
his face Deadly burned. His mouth and
eyes were open.
The fans were worked faster, and
every effort used to clear the
atmosphere of the smoke. The
dead man was taken to an
undertaking establishment, and the
body prepared for burial. The
funeral will take place to-day Ser
vices will be conducted at the Episco-
pal Church, and the remains will be
buried in Stone Church cemetery.
Martin was steady workman, and
was one of the best known men in
Elm Grove, where he lived since child
hood. He is survived by his wife, but
had no children. His mother, two sis
tiers, and a brother, live on Peters Run.
Coroner Schultze was notified and held
an inquest over the remains, returning
a verdict in accordance with the facts
as narrated above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
CLERK RoBERTsoNs OFFICE.
Two deeds of trust we're left for re

Two deeds of trust were left for rec
ord.
Deed was left for record dated Sept
IL. 1899, from Jas. H. Riddle and wife
to Chas. Eisennach. conveying lots in
Edgington. Consideration $1,000.
Deed dated August 10th, 1898, from
Robert S. McNichol and wife to Clara
McNichol and Mrs Laura Herbert. con-
veying property on Wheeling Island.
Consideration 500 and love and affec-
ton.
Deed dated October 9th. 1899. from
Chas. Klien and wife to Magnus Butt
Ter. conveying property on Fifth street.
Consideration $1,000.
Deed dated October It'll, 1899, from
Chas. Landmyer and wife TO Jessie
May Bogard, conveying so feet OF
land to Natmore Reed in Kings addi-
ton. Consideration 500.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
BEN WOOD.
Resume of Events From the Marshall
County Town.

Mr.. and Mrs. Orwell Gates have re-
turned from visit with relatives at
Powhatan, Ohio.
Miss Mary Gately has returned home
from a pleasant visit with friends at
Pittsburg.
Thomas Lewis, of Moundsville, was
the guest of friends here yesterday.
Rev. Paul Metzenthin returned home
from Washington, Pa, Sunday even
ing, and departed last evening for
Parkersburg, to attend a meeting of
the West tern Conference of the Pitts
burg Synod of the German Lutheran
Churches.
At the M. E. Church last evening
the general entertainment committee
held meeting and made preliminary
arrangements for the coming bazaar
under the auspices of the congregation.
Contractor Gatewood is making re-
pairs to the Lindsey property on Main
street.
Fred Ebert, of Paw Paw Ridge, was
a visitor in town yesterday.
Leonard Gockstetter gave a delight
full stag party at his home on Bogg's
Run Sunday afternoon Various sorts
of social amusements were provided
for the occasion and the guests present
spent most delightful time An APP
petizing luncheon was served.
w. V. Champney, of Cincinnati, O.,
was here yesterday on business.
The local foot ball team under the
management of Joe Slippner is doing
some excellent practice work on the
loop, and will be in good condition for
a game with the La Belle team next
Saturday. The contest will very likely
be on the local grounds.
Another large consignment of bricks
have arrived for the Riverside coke
ovens
The new Emerine residence building
in Pearl Town out the run, will be
completed very shortly.
Larry Glispie, an employee of the
Allen House, had his head painfully
cut in an accident few nights ago.
An infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
ion Krebs of the North End, died of
bronchitis on Sunday, and the remains
were laid to rest in Mt Zion cemetery
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
MRS. NoLTEs oBsEQUIEs.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Kate
Nolte, wife Of August Nolte, took place
from the family residence, No. 3646
Chapline street, yesterday afternoon at
100 o'clock. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. P. ]. Hob, pastor of the
lions Lutheran church, of which the
dead was a devoted member. The re-
mains were conveyed to Mt. Zion GEM
etery for interment. The pail bearers
were Messrs Charles Sonderman, Aug
ust Fette, Albert Wheeler Henry Roth
ermund, William Floto and Frederick
Wentzel. The funeral ceremonies were
attended by the relatives and many
friends of the deceased. There were
some beautiful floral tributes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
MARTINS FERRY.
Local lettings From the Busy In.
dustrial Centre.

The attorneys of the city and others
interested in the mock trial to be given
at the Opera ouse for the benefit of the
flremen Saturday night, met at the Of
nee OF Solicitor Geo. Cooke last even
ing. The programme for the evening
will be in two parts. Part 1 will con-
sist of an arraignment of prisoners in
up-to-date Criminal Court style and
part 2 will comprise two trials. The
first will be a breach of promise suit
in which H. G. Pratt and ]. c. Gray
will appear for plaintiff and ]. S. Coch-
ran and T. w. Shreve for the defense.
The other attorneys will arrange a
second case and details for which will
be completed at a meeting to be held
Wednesday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
ARCHBISHOP J. J. KAHN HERE.

John j. Kain, Archbishop of St
Louis, and formerly bishop of Wheel
ing, was in the city for a few hours
yesterday, en- route to the annual meet
ing of the Roman Catholic Archbish-
ops of the United States, which is to
be held in Washington. D. c. He was
a guest at the Episcopal residence,
and also visited the Rev. Joseph Null
len, of St. Mary's Parish, and Mt de
Chantal Academy. He departed for
Washington yesterday afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

Oct 9th and 10th the B. & o. will sell
exucrsion tickets to Morgantown and
return at rate of $3.15, good returning
until Oct 18th, inclusive
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

shows up exceedingly well.
Chas. Kronyeager was fined s. and
costs by Mayor Shipman yesterday for
using indecent language. Jacob Rem
ner was given $40 and costs and five
days on the same charge. Lee Given
was assessed 81 and costs for a Sun
day drunk.
In Common Pleas Court yesterday
arguments were submitted on a mo-
ton to strike out the petition in the
case of Stidd VS.. Hoge. The Court re-
served decision
Albert Belts was yesterday granted
a divorce from Anna D. Belts. The
divorce suit Of Sadie Chisser vs.. VIM.
Chisser. was taken under advfsement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
CIRCUIT COURT.

In the Circuit Court, Judge Melvin
an order was entered confirming sale
of property in the case of Bertha D. Col
her VS.. Ada d. Collier ct al.
In the Louis F. Reidie guardian OF
Sara Mclaughlin VS.. Sara Mclaughlin
ct al, G. P. Flick was appointed guar.
dian ad item for infant children, and
case set for hearing on October 21st.
Tie Pipes will case will be resumed
before Judge Harvey this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

Holds Its Quartsrly session At stsubenviile
To-Day

The Eastern Ohio Medical Society meets
at Steubenville to-oay. and the following
programme has been prepared for consid.
Grafton:
The Early Diagnosis Of Idiocy, with
report or case j. p. West
Intestinal Antisepsis. DR.. T. f. Purviance
How 10 Check Hemorrhage in Typhoid
reyer; -; 1890. ..,.Dr. A. I. Noon
.......Dr. d. ~ Kinsman Columbus. o.
Static Electricity in the Treatment OF
Sciatic Neuralgia. DR.. ]. S. Mcclellan
Shall We help to form State -Politico-
Medico' organizations DR.. j. C. NJ. Floyd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

September 18th. October srd and 18th.
to principal points in the far West.
Northwest, South, and South West. at
low rates. Tickets valid for return
passage q days from date of sale. For
full information apply to 7. c. Burke,
Passenger and Ticket agent. Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
EXPLOSION IN A MINE
Caused the Almost Instant Ddath Of an
Elm Grove Miner,

WHO HAD BEEN EMPLOYED IN
THE SAME BANK FOR MANY
YEARS-HE TOUCHED OFF THE
GAS IN THE FACE ENTRY, AND
THE EXPLOSION DID A GREAT
DEAL OF DAMAGE BESIDES
KILLING THE UNFORTUNATE
MAN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

Via Wheeling and Lake Erie and
D. & c. line steamers, Thursday. Oct
18th; fare $500 round trip, tickets good
Is days. Train leaves $50 a. m. civ
time. Hunting season in Michigan
now open. Phone 924 for information
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

The members of the Jas. T. MCGEE
Co. No. 20, y. r. K. of p, are request
ed to report at Battalion headquarters
at Windsor Hotel, this Tuesday after
noon at O'Clock sharp, In full dress
uniform
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
LOU SWABACKER.
Mbtelin9 Re9ister
FALL. STOCK. FINE TAILORING.

FALL STOCK, FINE TAILORING.
We are Now in Receipt OF our entire line
of Fall WOolens embracing every variety
of new Designs and many exclusive novel
ties of which We are Sole Agents. The
Fashionable cut, and Stylish Get-up of our
Garments Recommend Themselves. Prices
Reasonable. G. HESS & SONS,
fashionable Tailors
and Fine Furnishers
1921 and 1923 Marked Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10

VIM. Cooper, one of the Oldest citi-
zens of Pease township, died yesterday
morning at his home on Scotch Ridge.
He was 50 years of age, and has lived
for more than 20 years on the farm on
which he died. He will be buried this
afternoon in the family burying
ground
Secretary Smith and Director Ed.
Muhleman, of the West Virginia Glass
Company, went up to Pittsburg yes
terday with the necessary papers to
transfer the property of their company
to the glass combine if the latter comes
up with their cash.
Eleven rooms OF the public schools
have been closed as a precautionary
measure in the matter of diphtheria.
There have been no new cases re-
ported, but on the contrary there is a
smaller number with the disease, there
being but three cases under quaran-
tine. None of the cases 50 far report
ed can be traced to exposure in the
schools.
All the lumber of the Laughlin
Shovel Works has arrived. Jno. G.
Hayne viii have charge of all the
wood work about the building.
The first ball of the season was given
by the Maenerchcr Society last even
i ing in its hall on Washington street.
Will A. Miller has accepted a posi-
ton as advance agent for theatrical
company and left last night for In
dianapolis, from which place he starts
out.
The net receipts of the Labor Day
picnic of the Belmont Trades Union
aggregated nearly $3.50. or about so
more than was realized by the Labor
picnic given by the Wheeling Trades
Assembly.
The original Nashville Students COM
bined with Gideon's Big Minstrel CIR
nival will show at the Star theatre this
evening" The advance sale Ct seats
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-10
c. d. KYLE

Dealer in Grain, Hay, Feed, Seeds, Farm
Implements, Feed Cutters, Pumps and
Fan Mills No. 1854 Market street,
Wheeling, W. Va. Office phone 532;
residence phone 954
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

pied groups who melted away as she adj
vanced. Only one man met her curious
eyeS-the englnecr-yet she missed the usual
critical smile with which he was wont to
greet her and he gave her bow of such
profound respect and gravity that for the
first time she felt really uneasy. Was there
something wrong with her hat? Ihat
dreadful fateful hat. Was it too conspicu-
Gus? Did he think it was vulgar? She was
ager to cross the street on the next block,
where there were large plate glass Win
dows which she and Piney-if Piney We're
only with her now!-had often used as
mirrors. But there was a great crowd on
the next block, and it was congregated
around the bank-her fathers bank! "A
vague terror, she knew not what, now be-
gan to creep over her. She would nave
turned into side street, but mingled with
her fear was a resolution not to show it
not to even think of ito combat 1t as she
had the horrid laugh of the Scamp girls
and she kept her way with beating heart
but erect head, without looking across the
street. There was another crowd before
the newspaper office-also on the other SIDE
and a bulletin board, but she would not
try to read it. Only one idea was In her
mind to reach her own home before any
one should meet or speak with her. For
the last Ineligible sound that had reached
her was the laugh of the Scamp girls and
this was still ringing in her ears, seeming
to voice the hidden strangeness OF all she
saw and stirring her, as that had. with
childish indignation. She kept on with UNI
moved face however, and at last turned
into the planked side terrace-a part OF her
farmers munificence-and reached the SYM
metrical garden beds and graVeled walk.
She ran up the steps of the Veranda ana
entered the drawing room through the open
French window. CHANGING around the IA
,nijiar room at her fathers closed desk, at
the open piano with the piece of music she
had been practicing that morning the whole
walk seemed only a foolish dream that had
fr;ehtened her She was Cissy Trixit, the
daughter of the richest man in the town!
This was her fathers house-the wonder of
Canada city! 1900,
without waiting for the servant to answer
It She stepped out on the veranda and saw
q how whom she recognized as a waiter at
The hotel kept by Plineys father. He was
boIding a note in his hand and staring in
tently at the house and garden. Seeing
Cjssv. he transferred his stare to her.
SCRATCHING the note from him she tore it
omen and read in Piney's well-known
scrawl: Dad won't let me come to 20
now, DEAR but I'll try to slip out late to-
night" Why should she want to come? She
had said nothing about coming now-and
why should her father prevent her? Cissy
crushed the note between her fingers and
faced the boy.
What are you staring at-i(iot?"
The boy grinned hysteric lilly, a little
frightened at Ctssy's straigL tened brows
and swapping eyes.
Get away-there's no answlr"
The boy ran off and Cissy returned to
the drawing room Then 1t oct urred to her
that the servant had not answered the bell
She rang again furiously. There was no re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

QUICK glance at the absorbed figure on the
yeranda and stepped before the desk She
Htted the Key to the drawer and opened it
rapidly but noiselessly. There Law the en-
velope, and among other tieketed papers a
small roll of greenbacks-such as her father
often kept there. 1t was his money: she
qIu not scFupie TO take it with the envelope.
Handing the latter to the Chinaman, who
made 1t instantly disappear up his sleeve
IKE conJurer's act, she signed him TO
fellow her into the hall
Who gave you that note All Fer, She
whispered, breathIessly
'Chinaman."
Who gave it to him?"
''Chinaman."
And 10 him?''
Nollee Chinaman.''
Another Chnaman?"
gang sunny as
mans hand to another?"
Alice same
why didn't the first Chinaman Who on.
1t bring 1t here?' o eot
pose Melkan man want to catchee
l E, He spotty Chinaman He fo!lee
Chinaman. Chinaman passee letteI nayt
bb nm ma he no get Melikan man no
way?' eA 'iie Same
"Allee same"
m And who will you give it to now?"
Alice same man blingee me Iettel Hon
L1-who makee washee" 'D
An idea struck Cissy which made bar
heart jump and her cheeks flame. All Nc
gazed at her with an infantile smile Of ad-
miration. VI ''u
How far did that letter Gomez" she ash
ed with eager, questioning eyes
Lettee me see him. said All Fee
Cissy handed him the missive: he exam
med closely some half dozen Chinese
characters that were scrawled along the
!ergth of the outer fold and which she had
rnocently supposed We're a part of the
markings of the rice paper on which the
note was written. "
Heap Chinaman velly much walkea-
lohgee way! S'pose you look" He pointed
through the open front door to the prosper
beyond. 1t was familiar one to Cissy-fhe
long canada, the crest on crest of serried
pines, and beyond the dim snow line An
yes brown finger seemed to linger there
In the snow, she whispered, her cheek
whitening Ike that dim line but her eyes
sparkling like the sunshine over it.
. Alice same, JOHN" said All Fee pIain.
"Ah Fe," whispered cissy, take me with
you to Hop liz "-'i
No good" said All Fe stofidly. "Hon
Ii ne givee this'-he indicated the enyeIone
IN his sleeve-''to next Chinan.an. He no
go. Spose you go with me, Hop LiNvou
no. makee nothing-allee same dam fooIee,1
Dor i'e 'iiere.
The young girl was Irresistible, All Ee.s
face relaxed: All Htee! he said, with a
resigned smile. "'A
You wait here a moment" said Cissy
Frightening. She flew up the staircase. In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-30

Spouse. She called down the basement stair
case and heard only the echo of her voice
in the depths. How still the house was!
Were they all Observation-Disclosures cook
the Chinaman and 1the gardener? She ran
down into the Kitchen che back door was
open, the fires were burning. dishes were
upon the table, but; the kitchen was empty.
Upon the floor lay a damp copy of the
extra She picked it up quickly. Five
black headlines stared her in the face:
Enormous Defalcation!T "Montagu Trixit
Abscondedr' 100000 AHssing!' Run on
the Bank"
She threw the paper through the open
door as she would have hurled back the
accusation from living lips. Then, in a re-
vulsion of feeling, lest any one should find
her there, she ran upstairs and locked her
self in her own room.
So that was what it all meant. An
from the laugh of the Scamp girls to the
turning away of the townspeople as she
went by. Her father was a thief, who had
stolen money from the bank and run away,
leaving her acne to bear it, No. 1t was all
a LEA wicked. jealous lie! A foolish lie
Tor how could he steal money from. his own
bank? Cissy knew very little of her father
perhaps that was why she believed in
him. She knew still less of business, but
she knew that he did. She had often heard
them say it-perhaps the very ones who
now ca led him names. He, who had made
Canada city what it was! He, whom
Wlndibrook said only today had. like Moses,
touched the rocks of the Canada with his
iiiiSiC "alIt OI tllldIte ana streams OF puD-
lie credit and prosperity had gushed from
1t! She would never speak to them again.
She would shut herself up here, dismiss all
the servants but the Chinaman, and wait
until her father returned
There was knock and the entreating
voice OF Norah. the cook, outside the door.
Clssy unlocked it and flung it open indig-
nantly.
'Ah! It's yourself. miss. and l never
knew We KEN back till l met that gossoon
OF hotel waiter in the street." said the
painting servant; sure it was only an hour
ago while l was at me woorrck in the
kitchen, and Jim PUSHES in and seq: For
the love of God. If liver We want to see a
blessed clint of the money We put in the
masther's bank. off wild We now and draw
it out, for theresa run on the BAN" -
1T was an Infamous lie" said Cissy
fiercely.
Sure, miss. how was Oh to know? And
if the masther has gone away its ownly
takin' me money from the other divils
down thare that's DRAWN it out and divid-
in it betwiXt and between them"
Cissy had a very vague idea of what a
run on the bank meant but Norah's
logic seemed to satisfy her feminine reason.
She softened a little
Mr.. Windibrook is in the parior, miss.
and a jptleman on the veranda con-
tinued Norah, encouraged
Cissy started. TN come down. she said
briefly. T.
Mr.. Windibrook was waiting beside the
piano with his soft hat in one hand and a
large white handkerchief in the other He
had confidently expected to find Cissy in
tears and was ready with boisterous con-