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The age-herald., 1899-10-13
secretary Rountree kept Husy

Secretary J. A. Rountree has been kept very busy for the last few days He Is re- ceiving all sorts of communications, and each and every one is attended to and swers sent as promptly as they can be reached. The catalogues are still going forth to those interested, and the number who have answered that they will be here with some sort of display or invention is large.
 The various representatives of different counties who have either written or ap- peared at headquarters in person. give ev- cry assurance that the fair is going to be as great as the anucfpations. The rail-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
GRAFTON NOTES.

Special to the Register
GRAFTON, September ga very
quiet wedding took place tonight at
the Episcopal parsonage on the West
Side, Rev. Fish, d. D., officiating. The
contracting parties were Miss Frances
May Good, of the South Side, and Smith
d. DeVed, of the railway mail service,
of Baltimore, Md. After The ceremony
the party were driven TO the home of
the bride, where an elegant repast was
served. The bridal party will leave to-
morrow for Baltimore, where they will
make their future home.
Scott NJ Core. general yardmaster,
has resigned his position, resignation
TO take effect on the 1st of the month.
Mr. Core has been in the employ Of
the company for the past 20 years. d.
w. Martin, of Cumberland. Md. will
succeed Mr. Core. 0. |. Crowley,
wreckmaster, has also resigned, and his
place will be filled by John Smith, of
Newport News, Va.
Jos. d. Clayton has received the ap-
pointment as travelling engineer on the
branch. Mr. Clayton had this place for
several years prior to the B. & o. going
into the hands of receivers. He is
popular among the employees and most
efficient officer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
MINING STOCKS
PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, September 26.-Proft-tak-
ing was the feature Of to-day's grain
markets, and material declines in wheat
arsl corn resulted. Oats closed I'M
changed. December wheat declined &c
and September, &c. Corn closed Zee
lower. Provisions closed at insignifi-
cant changes both ways.
Opening prices in wheat showed prac-
ticaly no change from yesterdays clos
ing figures. Trading was light at first
with the professional element inclined
to sell on the theory of the recent adj
vance reaching its climax, while COM
mission houses had fair buying orders
from the country. Early statistical
news was decidedly bullish and soon
after the opening a marked falling off
in the offerings took place with an in
crease in the demand and a fair adj
vance resulted. Some nervousness was
shown by September shorts and the
spread between September and Deem
Der widened at one time to 1850. Ru-
mors were current of a squeeze in Sep
TENDER and an increase of only 433,-
600 bushels in the contract stocks
tended to increase the uneaSiness of
shorts Nevertheless the professional
element continued to sll and the offer
ings were well absorbed for some time,
the short selling and profit taking Ill
timately weighted down the market, and
in the afternoon prices slowly declined
Minneapolis and Duluth receipts were
929 cars, against 1855 last week, and
1,713 a year ago. Chicago receipts
were 25S cars, eight of contract grade
Primary receipts. 1885, 600 bushels,
compared with 1,727 900 bushels a year
ago. Atlantic port elearances of wheat
and -four aggregated 541, 900 bushels
The seaboard reported SO loads taken
for export. Bradstreets' report on the
worlds isible made the increase 1854
900 bushels. This was much larger
than looked for and the market soon
after it's announcement became heavy
with increased general selling. Liy-
erpool was strong and 2sq5sd higher.
This had considerable influence on the
early strength. December opened a
shade lower at 7SA @733sc. It advane-
ed irregularly to 73Ac, and later declin-
ed to 73c, closing at that price. Sep
TENDER sold between "a and 75Be, and
closed sc lower at 74c.
Corn was quite active. The market
early was strong, principally In sym
patty with wheat. There was plenty
of long corn for sale, holders of Decem-
Der and May especially taking profits.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27


September was offered literally at Csc
by concerns supposed TO be big hclders.
The market was heavy late in the ses-
sion with prices gradually declining
under liberal selling. Receipts were
LIS cars The seabcard demand was
sharp. December ranged from 30c to
30ssc, and closed 1ac lower at soc. Sep
tember ranged from "a to 35c and closed
1ac lower ait 3411c.
Oats in general way followed other
grain markets with a good sized trade.
Early a good advance took place on
good general buying and the later profit
taking which started when other mar
kets turned downward, resulted in a
loss of all the advance. The market
received support from the heavy clear
anceS last week, 100000 bushels, the
largest on record. Receipts, 279 cars.
The cash demand was good and 2OO,-
600 bushels were taken here Tor ship
ment. Provisions in the main were
firm, with fair trade Heavy sales or
lard for export were reported, which
made packers large buyers OF October
product and resulted in steady market
all around There was a disposition to
sell January on the small rallies. Lly-
erpcol reported Sd advance on hams and
bacon.
AT the close January pork was I'M
changed at 1915. January lard, 27ac
higher at $5.55@5.571a, and January
ribs 211ac lower at $50. Estimated re-
ceipts tomorrow:
Wheat, 163 cars; corn, $50 cars;
oats, 223 cars; hogs, $4,000 head.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
HOTEL SOLD.
It Was Built During the Boom Cost
$4,000; Sold for $1,000.

Special to the Register
CHARLES TOWN, w. Va, Septem-
Der 26.-The hotel Powhatan was sold
to-day at public auction to satisfy a
lien due the estate of the late Jas. M.
Ransom apd was purchased by the
Charles Town School and Hotel Com
pany, a corporation recently chartered
here, for $1,000. 1t is the purpose of
the new company to open a school IN
the building in the winter months,
and conduct a hotel in the summer.
The sale was made by special COM
missioner under a decree of the cir
cult court. The hotel was built in
1891, during boom and cost over
$4,000. The Ransom homestead
consisting of a large mansion house
and two acres of land was offered by
the executors but was withdrawn and
will be offered privately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
LIVE STOCK.


CHICAGO, September 26.-The de-
mand for cattle to-day was slow and
while a few choice offerings brought
full prices, most sales were at slight
concessions from former quotations
Good to choice cattle sold at $1,000
Ga; cmmoner grades at S4.25@5.55
Stockers and feeders brought $1,000
500; bulls, COWS and heifers, S150M
SIS; Texas steers, S3.2004.20: rangers,
$3.2505.10, and calves, S400M750.
Prices for hogs were 21ac higher fer
high grades, the demand was good and
offerings were easily disposed Of. Heavy
hogs sold at S415@4.75; mixed lots at
s4.40@4.S0; and light at s4.50@4S5.
Pigs brought $4.00@4.75, and culls, 81 90
@415.
Sheep and lambs were in moderate
demand at fairly steady prices. Sheep
sold at $2.25@4.30 for inferior to choice
droves, western rangers selling at $3.50
@4.15. Lambs sold at $3.2505.50 for
inferior to choice, range fiocks bringing
$4.50@5.15.
Receipts Cattle, $500; hogs. 81
600; sheep, 10000
EAST LIBERTY, Pa, September %.
Cattle steady; extra, S5.70@590:
prime, S5.S0@6.0S; common, $4,000
$50.
Hogs strong: prime mediums, 1850
500; best Workers, $4.90G4.95; light
Workers, $4.S5@4.90; heavy hogs, $3.50
@4.90; pigs, $4.70G4S5, grassers, S4.70
@4S0.
Sheep slow and lower Choice weth-
ers, $43004.40; common, $1.5O02.50;
choice lambs, S5.10@5.25; common to
good, $3.00@5.00.
Veal calves, $7.000725.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
METAL.

NEW YORK, September 26.-1n a
quiet way tin continues to forge stea.1-
lily upward and to-day closed firm al
the advance. Lead showed q better IN
dertone and increased activity. Spelter
went off shade under lack of buyers
and selling pressure, latter growing out
Of unfavorable cables. Lake copper
and pig iron were sadly neglected and
quite featureless. At the close the
Metal Exchange called pig iron war
rants dull and nominal at $500 Lake
copper dull at $3.50. Tin higher, but
quiet, with $3.50 bid and $4,000 asked.
Lead firm, with s4.621a bid and S4.671a
asked. Spelter easy with $3.50 bid and
$3.50 asked. The brokers price for
lead is $40, and for copper, $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
WOOL.

BOSTON, September 26.-Tne wool
market is showing stronger tone and
trade is more active. The bulk Of the
business continues to be confined to ter
ritory woods About 100000 pounds
were sold of this description and some
what higher prices were obtained. For
fine medium and fine territories, scour-
ed, 52@53c were secured, while staple
lots reached 56@58c. Fleece woods are
quiet For washed Xxx and above
Ohio, 31@32c were obtained, and 200
soc for X and above. Following are
quotations: Ohio and Pennsylvania
fleeces, X and above, 10000; Xxx and
Xxx and above, 31032cfi delaine, $50
3315c; No. 1 combing, 33@331ac.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27

San Francisco had no effect, the pro-
missed relief being so remote. The
fact of three days holiday approach
prevailing dullness The weakness
foreign stock markets was an infiu-
ence here only indirectly and SO far
as it was a deterrent to gold imports.
The series of railroad statements
which appeared to-day was a real and
effective prop to the market and I'M
doubtedly induced some good buying
from substantial interests, such as are
not dependent upon borrowed money.
The overnight statement OF st. Paul
for the third week in September,
showing an increase of last years I'M
precedented level of $4,000 led the
list. Even more striking was the
statement for the Atchisons for Aug
ust showing increased income from
operations Of S70S,S93, result in large
part due to the heavy decrease in OPP
Grating expenses. In the case Of the
Erie and Southern railway, in spite
OF liberal increases in operating ex-
penses there was an increase in net
earnings for the former of $221,3
and for the latter OF S1S0,375. Busl-
ness on all the trunk lines was re-
ported on an unprecedented scale.
These facts gave the undertone OF
firmness to the market, the stocks, es-
pecially affected being those whose
reports were published. The days
net declines reached point in only
a few cases. A number Of the indus
trial specialties were at one time l
to 31a points below last night but COW
ering by the shorts worked a partial
rally. Brooklyn Transit continued
very active though American Tobacco
was well sold after an early decline,
a point over yesterday, aEsd closed
with d net gain.
The bond market was dull and prlc-
es were lower Total sales par val
lie $1,320,00O. United States rs adj
vanced &c; old As coupon Ac and the
new As 1sc in the bid price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
DRY GOODS.

NEW YORK, September 26.-The
market for brown cottons is very
strong, advances reported Of 1ac in
standard sheetings and drills Of east
ern makes. courtyard sheetings occa-
sionally &c higher. Coarse colored cot
tons very firm. Bleached cottons with
out change in quotations but against
buyers. No change in prints or print
cloths former irregular. Ginghams
very firm. Mems wear worsted strong.
Dress goods selling well for spring.
Holiday here Friday and Saturday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
a TRAMP KILLED

In Wreck on the Chesapeake & Ohio
Railroad Several Trainmen Hurt.
Special to the Register.
HINTON, w. Va, September 90
Train No. l on the Chesapeake & Ohio
road ran into an open switch and col
lided with a freight train at Green
brier last night. The supposition is
that the switch was maliciously tam
pered with. A tramp named Bob Gar
rison, who was beating his way be-
tween the engine tank and the express
car, was killed. Col. N. August, OF
Richmond, Va, a passenger, had his leg
broken. Engineer Kirby, of this place,
was slightly injured. Both engines, e
mail and an express care were consid-
erably damaged. Mr.. Strand, bag
gage man, of Huntington, was quite
painfully injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Special to the Register
FAIRMONT, w. VA, September &C.
Frank Brown, Baltimore and
Ohio employee, who attends to the sig
nal lamps, stepped down off a signal
post this morning in front of passen-
ger train No. 5. A large cash was cut
i'm his head, causing his death in few
minutes. He leaves a wife and two
children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
FINANCE and IRhlE.

NEW YORK, September 26.-The
Commercial Advertisers London fnan-
cial cablegram says:
The markets here were idle and heavy
to-day on Nc Chamberlain's curt and
emphatic despatch to the Transvaal,
which was interpreted in some quarters
as meaning war.
Americans fluctuated narrowly till
the afternoon, when they sagged stead
lily on interrupted cable SERVE, closing
at the worst.
Spanish As were 81; Tintos 1914; An
Rcondas 1925. Two hundred thousand
pounds of gold was engaged for Egypt
and $4,000 inFrench coin was bought.
Money was in fair demand but small
supply. The bank did a fair business
in discounts.
NEW YORK, September 26.-Money
On call strong at 5000 per cent; last
loan 20 per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 5h@6 per
cent.
Sterling exchange steady with actual
business in bankers bills at $4.S53s@
48512 for demand, and $4,S1& OASIS
for 60 days; posted rates $4.S3 and
A.S61a; commercial bills $483@4S3A.
Silver certificates $4,000.
Do, I'll
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DIT SIIVtI OO74C.
Mexican dollars 47Hc.
Government bonds strong.
State bonds inactive.


Railroad bonds weak.
NEW YORK, September 26.-The
stock market continued dull and list
less in character to-day Several ia
vorable incidents impaired an under
tone Of strength and discouraged op-
erations for a decline, but the soaring
tendency of the money rate discourage
ed all speculative demand on the long
side and the day closed with nearly
all stocks showing losses. The incl
dent which attracted most attention
was the engagement in London of
$1,000,000 in gold for New York.
Prices rose to the highest on this an
nouncement and for a number of
stock reached a level of yesterdays
close. Money however, rose upward
by quick stages to twenty per cent
and hte heayiness of the market was
renewed. The gold engagement in
face of the ffrmness of exchange is
obviously based on the expectation
TAFT the money rate will continue
high until the receipts of the gold
here when the profit of the loaning
rate may make good the loss involved
in the simple Importation. The
course of the local money market to-
day contradicts the assertions made
yesterday that the higher rate was
due to manipulation. The present
and prospective condition of the mon
ey market is undeniably tight RITES
advanced not only here but at other
dcsaestic poir1s both east and west.
New York exchange at other points
SHOWS continued pressure on this
center. The announcement that more
gold is on the way from Australia to
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
~ ~ OHIO RIVER
y 10 Inc RAILROAD co.

Time Table Taking Effect May q. 1899.
Leave 630 a. H. Dally-Accommodation
for Moundsville, Clarlngton, New Mar
finsyille Sistersville. ST Marys, Wav-
erly. Williamstown, Parkersburg and
intermediate points
Leave 500 a. IN. Except Su1day)-Fast
Express for MeIndsvillo, New Martins
vile. Sistersville. st. Marys. Williams
town. Parkers burg, Rayenswood Mill
wood, Mason City, Pt, Pleasant, CALI
poUs. Huntington, kenova, Charleston,
Tfnc}nnati Louisville and all points
South East and West. Plrior car 10
Leave liza a. m. bally-Express for
Moundsville, Fowha san. Darlington,
Proctor. New MartIQsville.. Sistersville,
friendly, St. Marys. Wayerly Williams
town. Parke.sburg. havensweod,
Mason City. PIT Pleasant, Gallipolis,
Huntington, KenoNa, Charleston Ash
land, Russell, Ironton, and intermediate
points south of Parkersburg. Parior
car 10 Parkersburg.
Leave 3:45 D. m. Daily-Accommodation
for Parkersburg and intermediate
Leave ea1is'7si $50 p. m. Except sqnday)-Ex-
press for Sistersyille Friendly st.
Narys Waverly, Williamstown, Park
ersburg. and intermediate points north
of S;stersville.
II 10 a. m. train will leave Wheeling at
= 80 LATE LIE MAY,
CITY Passenger Agent, 1900 Market Street
j "a. TOMLINSON,
Ticket Agent Union Station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27

Oil. North Lima s1.O7; South Lima
and Indiana $1.02.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27

Electric cars Bridgeport to Wheeling,
Bellaire and Martins Ferry.
Consult agents for best routes and low.
est rates to all points.
NJ G.. CARREL,
General Passenger Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
EXPREss COMPANIES.

american OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ................1 4S
United States Observation-Disclosures. 80
Wells Fargo Observation-Disclosures. $50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27
M-CLEVELAND a
PITTSBURG DIVISION.
From Bridgeport

Leave ARRIVE
From Bridgeport to =. M ,. m.
Fort Wayne and Chicago. t4:5sl fS:2S
Canton and Toiedo.......,".. fi:3SI 1898
a. nl.
Alliance and Cleveland...... f4:3S ts.Os
SteubenviIe and Pittsburg 1873 1850
p. m.
steubenville and Wellsvile. is:0ot 1870
Sfeubenyile and Pittshurg.. 1909 ti2:I0
y. m,
Fort wayne and Chicago. fl:l0l f8:25
canton and Crestline. ..... 1910 fi24G
Alliance and Cleveland. ..,. fl;l0l 1885
steubpnville and WellsvilleJ fl10l 1926
Philadelphia and New York flI0l t5.35
a. N.
Toronto and Pittsburg. fl:10l 1910
WeHsvlIle and Pittsburg... '1:l0I .ll:04
baltimore and washington. fllOi f4:5i
a. m.
steubenviue and Wellsvills. t2:d ts:O3
D m.
New York and Washington 1853 1928
Steubenville and Ptttsburg 1883 f5:3
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TAIL way TIME CARD.

arrivals ana departures - 49,.
Ss.ssa saiy sd 1852 Expisnasio0,n1 ana
e ass1saslSs marks: DAILY; gsundav OF
eepted; Ts 1ndsyy excepted; Saturday e ex-
Inns I'm Which is one hour earI fsn t Ssanaard
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-09-27

Articles. open. High. Low. Close.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-24

. A great commotion seems to have
taken place among railway circles
owing to the contemplated through
car service between the Pacific Coast
and Chicago which is operating one
day each week. This is not new de-
parture by any means, ss the Denver
& Rio G rande Railroad Company and
it's, connections have been operating a
through car service between the Pa
cific and Atlantic coast via. Salt Lake
Pueblo, Denver, Kansas City and
Chicago for years, and three days
each, week, viz. every Wednesday;
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are of
the latest Pullman design, and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. A Pullman porter is as
signed to each car. These cara, are
also under the personal supervision
Of Special Excursion agent
whose duty it is to see that passen-
gers are given every comfort and at.
tentiUr. For further information, ap-
ply to any agent, or B. F. Nevins,
General Agent, or to q M. Gushing
Travelling Passenger Agent, d. & r.
G. Il. r., SO West 3rd South st. Sal
Lake City, Utah.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-24
ON A JOCKEYS BADGE.
He WnS Six Feet Tall and Weighed
200 Pounds. hut Hi. Nerve
Was Good.

In one of the newspaper compos:n--
rooms in this city there is typesettinp
machine operator who is n great lover
OF horse racing. A good share of his
wages goes to the bookmakers at the
iccal tracks during the racing season,
although for some reason he never ac-
Tured the poolroom habit. and has al
ways refused to put down let unless
he was there TO see how the dogs ran"
lie is fully six feet tall. and weighs
about 200 pounds. His size suggested
joke TO one of his friends during the
racing season last summer. saws the
New York Sun.
Going TO Sheepshead Bay to-day? ?''
the friend asked.
I'D like to. but if 60 won't have
much left to bet with"
lean give you Jockeys badge" said
the friend.
Gimme it," replied the printer. Gag
"rly. never realizing the ridiculous con-
trast between his size and thn: of even
tAe heavy weight jockeys. Armed with
the Jockeys badge. he presented him
self at the racetrack gate ard showed
his badge. The ticket taker looked at
him in astonishment.
For heavens sake" he finally blurt-
ed out. ''wot do you rde-the ele-
phant?'
"There's one entered in the fifth
race. was the reply. and his nerve so
paralyzed the gatekeeper that he was
admitted.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-24
FEARED THE PRESIDENT.
The Ludicrous Turn Given an Arrest
Made by a Chicago Dep
uty Marshal.

The mode of procedure in arresting
a culprit under the laws OF the United
States is somewhat more complicated
than the ordinary issuance of a warrant
by justice of the peace for violation
OF the city or state laws. says The Chica-
&c fm-s-HeraId. The warrant issued
by thcle Sans law dispensers begins
with this formal caprion: "The Presi-
dent OF the United : ates Of America
TO the Marshal Of the United States for
the Northern District Of Illinois and to
His Deputies. or to Any or Either of
Them" The effect OF these awe-nspir-
ing words on prisoners who are con-
fronted with warrant for the first
time is sometimes startIing-and al
ways effective. Chief Deputy Marshal
Rowe. OF the local office. recently served
papers on defendant and had mex
perience which may he taken as an il.
lustraiion OF the usual effect on Dris-
oners. He found n man for whom he
had been searching several days. and
forthwith produced warran, for his
arrest. He started to read: '''rhe Pres
ident Of the United" when the Dris-
oner. with look Of terror on his face,
stopped him. That's enough" he
said: "if President Mckinley has heard
of my otfense I'm up against it. Take
INT along" Mr. Rowe had no trouble in
taking the terrified prisoner before q
commissioner
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-24

a sure sign of an old cat is that his
tongue always hangs out When young
hc keeps it in his mouth.
Cats are good for exhibition till their
Spncs begin to droop in the middle and
they lcsc color. This occurs when they
arc about eight years old.
1t is impossible to lay down any rules
for feeding pet cats-some people rear
their cats on all sorts of dainties and
Others cling to the theory of simple
foods. ...-.-1.
Cats have varying tastes. In fam
lily OF seven kittens one will be raven
Gus for beetroot, another for cucumber,
another for tomatoes, one will touch
nothing but fish and another wants
nothing but bread and milk. n..
The value Of show cats varies great
deal. The winner OF last years show
in England was priced at $500, and $12S.
is very ordinary price for long hair
cat. Agood cat, systematically shown,
can easily win 500 year in prizes e =
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-24
FILE YOUR BILLS.

BY order Of the Board Of County
Commissioners, all bills against the
County to be acted upon. by the
Board, must be filed on or before the
Saturday Immediately preceding the
Monday upon winch the Board meets,
otherwise the bills will not be acted
upon until the next meeting Of the
Board.
Attest: A. G., DAwLEY
1.' County Clerk.