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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
OPPOSE SEATING ROBERTS
Wheeling Ministers Present q Protest
to Capt. DOVener
AGAINST THE SEATING OF ROB
ERTS, THE POLYGAMOUS CON-
GRESHAM ELECTED IN UTAH.
THE CAPTAIN PROMISED TO DO
ALL IN HIS POWER TO CARRY
OUT THEIR WISHES.

Congressman B. b. Dovener was
treated to a surprise party at the Nc
Lure House last night when he was
waited upon by delegation which en-
braced about all the Protestant minis
tiers in Wheeling.
The clergymen, twenty-seven in
number, walked into the hotel about
7:30 O'Clock, and receiving an afirma-
tive reply to their inquiry as to wheth-
er Capt. Dovener was at home, assem-
bled in the parlo.. Capt. Dovener was
communicated with and few mo-
ments later met the clergymen.
Their spokesman, in few words, ex-
pressed their sympathy with the moves
ment against the seating of Mr.. Rob-
erts, Congress sman-elect from Utah, on
the ground that he is a polygamist,
with several wives living. He made
plain the attitude of the church in the
matter and asked Congressman Dow
ener to use his vote and influence to
prevent Mr.. Roberts from taking his
seat in the national legislative body.
Capt. Dovener replied that he was in
sympathy with the movement and I'M
alterably opposed to seating Mr.. Rob-
erts. He promised to do all in his
power to carry out the wishes of the
clergymen, which were in line with his
own views. He called their attention,
however, to the fact that there may be
some legal obstacles, in which event
he pointed out that he would be power
less.
AT Sunday evening services at one of
the Island churches a discourse was de-
livered by a visiting clergyman on the
subject of seating Congressman Rob-
erts, and the speaker stated that he de-
sired to secure 1000 signatures in
Wheeling to a petition to Congress
against the Utah polygamist.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
BRIDGEPORT.
Chronicle of Daily Events in the
Town Across the Way.

The streets are in deplorable con-
dition, and the city council should take
some action to have some of the main
streets cleaned, such as Bank and Pike,
where the main travel is.
The case of Harvey M. Clark, late
cashier of the First National Bank, IS
set for hearing before the United
States Court for the December term.
The c., l.. & w. pay car was here
yesterday.
Miss Lottie is visiting friends in,
Toledo.
Alex. Lyle, of West Wheeling, is still
very sick and shows no sign of improv-
ing.
For the hot turkey supper at the First
Presbyterian church Thursday evening,
over forty turkeys have been bought
Miss May Neff, of Kirkwood, is quite
sick.
Mrs. Everly South, who has been
sick for several days, was reported not
quite so we'll last evening.
County Clerk Lawson Emerson was
in the city yesterday.
A deputy sheriff Of Butler county is
in the city on business.
The electric light plant officials think
they will soon be in good shape and
not inconvenience their patrons any
more, and when the improvements are
finished their service will be much bet
ter than before.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
SURVEY
Of the Proposed Mt. Pleasant and
Bridgeport Electric Railway is
Proceeding Rapidly---Much Inter
est Shown.

The proposed trolley line from
Bridgeport to Mt. Pleasant shows, by
the action of its promoters. that it is to
be a go. The survey for the line has
reached Reid's nursery, about two and
a half miles west OF Bridgeport, where
the surveyors rested last evening
This line has been talked of for many
months past, and was first supposed to
connect with Cadiz and to reach the
river front at Martins Ferry, but the
latter city seemed to show no desire
for the line.
There has been much interest taken
by the residents along the proposed
line. One Of the chief agitators Is the
well known gentleman, Mr.. Jacob
Maule. of Colerain, who has quite an
influence in that section, and his eff
forts has aroused a number OF the
people to take personal interest in
this line, which will be a benefit and
advantage to all.
A petition to the County Commits
sioners is being freely circulated to
give this company right to cross the
pike at certain places, and it might be
stated it is being unanimously signed.
Citizens should take an interest In this
line, as it will be great benefit In the
way of trade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
A NEW CLUE
To the Gosnell Murder Upon Which
it is Said Detectives Have Been
MISUNDERSTANDING Hearing
of Cramblett.

The preliminary hearing of Quincy
Cramblett, who has been in custody
charged with the Gosnell murder in Mt.
Pleasant, will take place at noon to-
day, having been postponed from Mon
day. 1t is understood that Cramblett,
who has borne an excellent reputation
in the community, will establish an
alibi by his father and mother, both Of
whom are expected to swear that he
was at home every hour of the night
upon which the murder was committed.
Cramblett's friends express the great
est confidence in him, and expect him
to be released after to-dayis hearing.
A new clue to the murner of Gosnell
was heard last evening, and while it
may have no solid foundation, it may
bring to light the party in Martins
Ferry who has been INDUCING in 50
much talk of the murder, but who dur
ing the last few days has become quiet
and shows a disposition to become very
nervous when questioned.
On the day following the murder he
is said to have talked freely about hav-
ing at one time bored out the old army
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22

half Of good citizenship? As look
upon the social and political trend I
often have occasion to stand appalled,.
What are we in this great world TOR,
either from social or political stand
point? It seems to me that it is part
Of each generation to hand down its in
heritance to the succeeding generation
in a better condition than when 1t was
received.
This matter is for us here at home.
So for the good reasons and purposes OF
this movement to better the conditions
of our community I am heartily in
favor of 1t.
1T seems to me at it's very founda-
ton as a work of formation. / have
heard it said it is movement for re-
formation. ] would rather think of it
as movement for formation than re-
formation. 1t ought to be a starting
point from which the ideas of good citi-
zenship are to go out to the men and
women of our community. 1t IS also a
campaign of education, as | have
heard it. 1t is an educational move
ment, but l do not believe that men are
wholly saved by education. Men of
SAOuSit anu ttStiOA olO lAiC AhSAA VAO
ought to take hold of this movement.
Now what is to be accomplished by
this movement? 1t is to make good
citizens, in a social sense and moral
sense. One of the best preparations for
a man to become a good citizen in the
kingdom to come is to be good cltl-
zen in the community here.
There is great deal of lawless-
ness" he continued, among the people
and those who have the power to en-
force the laws. The officers of our cities
are given to extravaganza. The public
money costs them nothing and they do
not seem to care how they expend it.
This movement therefore ought to aim
for economy. 1t ought also to aim for
the intelligence of the people. Educa-
ton aims to cultivate in men all that
is capable of being cultivated. The
movement ought to aim at a restoration
of home. The children attending
school reflect a great deal upon the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
THOUGHTFUL ADDRESSES
s, Sy Prof. q. B. Work and the Rev.
Samuel SChwarm
AT THE UNION MEETING HELD AT
,THE FOURTH STREET M. E.
CHURCH LAST EvENTNG-BOTH
MINISTER'S SPOKE OF WHAT
is REQUIRED IN THE PRESENT
MOVEMENT.

The union meeting at the Fourth
Street NJ. E. church, last evening, was
attended by large congregation.
The meeting was conducted by Rev.
Jacob Birmingham, rector of st. Luke's
Protestant Episcopal church, assisted
by other ministers. During the even
ing number of appropriate hymns
were rendered and two addresses were
made in the interest of good citizen
ship, one by Prof. H. B. Work, princi-
pal Of the High School, and the other
by Rev. Samuel Schwarm, pastor of
the First Evangelical Lutheran church.
The thoughtful remarks of both min
listers in support of the present move
ment of the local Ministerial Associa
ton were very attentiveiy listened to
by those present.
After prayer by the Rev. G. Bleak
ley, pastor of the Wesley NJ E. church,
Prof. Work was introduced to the con-
gregation.
After saying that it afforded him con-
siderable pleasure to speak of the move
ment in which the people are interested,
Prof. Work said 1T is a movment in
which l am deeply interested. The
meetings of this kind which have been
held here during the past week or SO
meets my hearty approval What does
good citizenship mean? What must be
done to further the movement in be-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22

rife that committed the deed, and also
stated that man called him up out q
bed the night OF the murder, asking the
quickest route to Wheeling The Mar
tins Ferry gentleman said this was
the man, and 1t is stated upon good
authority that several detectives are
working upon this clue, and that he
himself may vet be brought up to tell
what he knows about the case.
Some credibility is given his story.
He says it has. been some time since
he bored out the gun. He also stated
that this party had sworn that he
would kill Gosnell, and when he did it
he would do it well. This is a story
that has been kept in the background,
it is said. by river front parties, but has
at last come out, and il it has any
worth it certainly should be developed
and at least should be investigated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
DUNCAN c. ROSS HERE.

Duncan C. Ross, champion all-round
athlete of the world, arrived here this
on his way to New York.
He has accepted a challenge from Ser
geant o. Davis, late of the Second Unit
ed States cavalry, for a mounted sword
combat. He has sent a challenge to
Genevoso Pavise, at Pittsburg, and if
he accepts Ross will meet them both
the same day. The combat may be con-
tested at Wheeling Park, or arrange
ments made to have it in conjunction
with the foot ball game on Thanks
giving Day. Should this be decided,
Ross will issue a challenge to some OF
the crack West Virginia swordsmen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
TO SEE DEW Ely.
The Delegation of Wheeling Citi-
zens Will Leave for Washington
To-Day---A Meeting Held Last
Night.

A meeting of the committee of citi-
zens appointed in the matter of in
viting Admiral George Dewey to this
city next February was held last night
in the Office of r. NJ. Garvin, Esq, on
Chapline street. The full committee
was present, nsisting of o. c. Dewey,
Col. Robert White, T. M. Garvin, Judge
G. l.. Cranmer, John Frew, c. H.
fancy, R. M. Archer, Alex. Updegraff,
H. C. Ogden, C. W. Brockunier, C. w.
F'ranzheim, H. P. McGregor, Hullihen
Quarter, R. M. Baird, John Water
house and Mayor A. I. Sweeney.
Judge Cranmer was selected as
spokesman for the committee. The
Riggs House was chosen as headquar
tiers for the Wheeling delegation in
Washington, D. c., and it was decided
to send the jardiniere which is to be
presented as a wedding present to the
Admiral and his wife to the hotel.
B. & o. Ticket Agent t. G. Burke ar
ranged to furnish transportation to the
committee and sleeper accommodations.
The committee will leave at 500
o'clock this evening over the B. & o.,
going by way of Pittsburg. So far as
could be learned last night the party
will be composed of Judge Cranmer,
Alex. Updegraff, John Waterhou5e,
John Frew, DR.. Reed Baird, r. M.
Archer, Mayor A. T. Sweeney and G.
w. Brockunier. The committee will
call on Admiral Dewey at ten o'clock
Thursday morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22

day morning. He was formerly en-
ployed as a brakeman on the B. & o.
road.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
Biq Sale of Mems Fine Suits.
MEMS PANTS.
Ladies' Dress Skirts.
Ladies' Shirt Waists.

Fine Winter Waists at only ..,.......... t3c.
Fine Flannel Waists ..............:. l5c, ssc;
$3.50 Fine Waists at only ..........sl 20 l.3
fine Coilarettes .....................N.5 up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
ELLIS METz's FUNERAL.

The funeral of Ellis Metz took place
from his late residence in McMechen
yesterday afternoon and was attended
by the relatives and many friends OF
the deceased. The remains were taken
to the McMechen cemetery for inter-
INIT. The local lodge of the Brother
hood Of Railway Trainmen, of which
organization Mr.. Metz was member,
attended the obsequies in a body. Mr..
Metz, who was employed as brake
man in the yard of the Wheeling iron
and steel plant, at Benwood, died from
the effect of injuries which he received
in an accident while at work last Sun
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
THEY WILL KICK.

The Council Committee on Health is
called to meet tonight at 1880 O'Clock.
The committee will be called upon to
listen to protest from a committee of
Eighth ward citizens, against the Nei-
bergall slaughter house, which they al
lege to be nuisance. 1t is likely that
both sides will be heard, and the pro-
ceedings are apt to be interesting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
GOT TWENTY DAYS

Donda Jones. colored, was given
twenty days in jail yesterday by Jus
tiee Fitzpatrick, in default of fine of
SIS and costs imposed on the charge of
an assault and battery committed on
Clarence Patterson, a negro.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
REVIVAL MEETING.

A series of Gospel meetings are be-
ing held at the Bethel mission, on
Twentieth street, by Rev. B. d. Eden,
ex-pastor of the Glavel Street church.
of McMechen, w. Va. The subject for
tonight viii be, ME Sinner"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-22
MILLINERY.
NOTIONS.

BLANKETS! COMFoRTSl
Everything Good and Cheap here now.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21

The oldest parrot in the United
Kingdom belongs to the princess Of
Wales. He first came into repute in
1888 when Pitt bought him. and Il
years afterward became the property
of George III He answers TO the
name of Ducky, and in spite of having
seen nearly two centuries out is as
sharp and amusing as ever.
Il is not often that one hears of par
otS being sold for the purpose of nd
vertising, but a few years ago u
whisky firm brought in a whole cargo
of these birds for the benefit Of their
trade. There was Il condition. how
ever, made 10y the buyer to the effect
that the birds must first of all be
taught to cry, buy IS whisky"
The parrots soon learned their sim
pie lesson, and having been placed in
nicely gilded cages we're removed 10
various public houses
The French war Office used to pos
sesS an old parrot named Jaequot who
witnessed three changes in that coun-
try'S dynasty-a republic eiectins
Louis Philippe, the empire replacing
the republic. and another republic
coming into power again But Jac'
quot was very loyal, and never altered
his cry of "Yiye lie roi." lie died in
1879.
4 short time ago at Allahabad, in
India. Pollyw was the means Of saving
house from the terror of the burglar
The thief had obtained entrance
through the bathroom where the par
rot was Gagged, and is it was dark
knocked against the cage whcreUpnn
Polly instantly screamed In her loud
est voice, Quick quick, call the doe
tor. Polly's sick call the doctor. This
was too much for the burglar, VINO
promptly made his escape.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21
MINERAL WISCONSIN, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER

that we have. In fact, John p. would
array the Republican party as a mill
tary party and military party as
likely to defend the army even to the
extent Of such iniustices as are now
being practiced upon Dreyfus
John p. says we shall bear much
more Of militarism and Dreyfusism
between now and the next presiden-
tial election. No doubt we will if
such political blatherskites as John
p. Altgeld are let loose on suffering
public. No doubt all the iniquities
OF the world will be laid at the door
of the Republican party, if John y.
Altgeids Of the country can find the
slightest far-fetched excuse for it.
1t is unfortunate fol- them that the
braying of Balaam's ass took place
so long before the Republican party
was organized.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21
THE PAY OF AUTHORS.
Their Calling Has Pleasant Features l.,
Guiding Perfect Freedom.

The pay of authors their privilege,
the charms of the literary life-tbis
well-threshed theme is attacked again
in recent lumber of the Idler. m.
freedom Of the profession is what
most enchants Robert Barr: lie
writes:
In the first place let us consider tba
advantages Of the literary profession.
An aurlor, even if only REASONABLY
successful, can live where he please,
He is free from the cOmpulsion of
being that dreadful city pendulum
with its swing into town every morn.
ing and its swing back to the suburbs
every evening-the business man
Other Britons, who are not authors
sing hilariously that they never. never
never shall be slaves, and next morn.
ing resume their slavery; up by tho
9:1o and down by the 800 if they ara
prosperous; earlier and later if they
are not Poor devilsl Is the million.
aire adequately remunerated? saw
he is not if he is to go to his place Of
business every day. But an author
may live as far away as the South Sea
islands and carry ON successful deaf
ingS with his wares in the markets NJ
-! London and New York
CUTLER Couch grows enthusiastic on
the same subject:
My calling ties me to no office stool
makes me no mans slave. compels me-
to no action that my soul condemns
II sets me free from town life which
! loathe, and allows me to breathe
clean air, 70 exercise limbs as well as
brain, to tread good turf. and wake un
every morning TO the sound and smell
Of the sea, and that wide prospect
which. to my eyes is the dearest on
earth. All happiness mus be pur-
CHASED with a price though people
seldom recognize this, and part Of the
price is that living thus, a man can
never amass fortune. But as it is
extremely unlikely that | could have
done this in any pursuit | may claim
to have the better Of the bargain.
But we have TO 20 back to Thack-
cray to get the genuine article. For
example:
"Ah. how wonderful ways ana
means are, When | think how this
very line this very word which am
writing represents money, | am lost in
a respectful aStonishment \ man
takes his own case. as he says his own
prayers on behalf of himself and his
family. | am paid, we win say for the
sake OF Illustration. NJ the rate of six,
pence per line With the words. An.
how wonderful" TO the words per
line can buy Il loaf, a piece Of but
ter, a jug Of milk, a modicum Of tea
actually enough to make breakfast
for the family, and the servants of the
house. ana the charwoman. their ser.
wants. can shake up the tea leaves
with a fresh supply of water sop the
crustS. and get meal tant bicn que
NAL. Wife, children, guests. >cry-
ants, charwoman. we are all actually
making a meal off Philip Firnms
bones, as it were
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21
a NEW ISSUE

Oshkosh Northwestern
The latest outrage is the attempt
of one John +. Altgeld, counsel for
anarchists and once governor of mi
uois blythe grace political insanity.
TO turn the verdict i'm the Dreylus
case % the advantage 81 the Demo-
cratic party in this country. This
crazy socialist and riot breeder pro.
poses 20 make il an issue against the
Republican party. II John r. Alt
colds notions prevail the first thing
we know the Republican party will
be charged with the responsibility
Of convictiug nreyfus, a, it is already
charged With being responsible for
trusts. The notorious John Z. de-
clares that the Democrats can make
a big handle 81 Inc Dreyfus case bv
pointing with pride" 10 the danger
which threatens this country from a
large standing army, aud asserting
that the Republican party is respon-
sibile for the larger standing army
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21

how many were professional pugil'
lists?
We are not sure that the Nag car
be dishonored by being taken into a
ring. We suspect it can only be
dishonored by the dishonorable acts
OF the people who are born its guar
dians-by the carrying Of it in un-
holy war, or causing it 10 wave over
slaves without freeing them, for eX-
amples. But if it can be dishonored
IN other ways, it is dishonored when
it is made the private ensign Of a
man who fights another man for
money.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21

THUS early, all signs in the state
point to an open winter. The husks
on the corn are thinner than usual
and this is taken as a sure indica-
ton of warm weather until late In
the first approach of cold weather
have begun repairing their nests
built this spring showing they will
stay I'm this region until late in the
fail. The fur Of the chipmunk and
squirrel, which is heavy just previous
to hard winter, is found to be thin
Many farmers place great reliance
upon these signs, which have been
handed down from father 10 son.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21
DISCARDED LEADERS.

ST. Loui. Globe Democrat
Four years ago it was clear that
the Democratic party was hopeless
| ly beaten before the people. 1t had
lost elections continuously by i'm
mense maiorities. For the first time
in forty years the party had been in
trusted with fun control of the gov
eminent aud had proved disastrously
! unequal to the task. Burdened with
a frightful record of incompetency
aud folly, the Democratic party drift
ed into the year of 1896, knowing that
! -. =, 49, .uttaeIy I'D laaraditAd, aud that
oa!y by startling overturu of some
kind could it hope for igltiUg
chance IN the presidentialcampaign.
Some of the minor leaders saw an
| opportunity To combine the South
and a part OF the West for debas-d
money. and at the same time arrange
"A fusion with the Populists who, Ia
the election of 1892, had cast over
! 100000 votes and obtained twenty
two electors. rms programme, a
practical revolution OF the party
was carried into effect by the Chi
cago convention. Recognized lead
crs were thrown aside without the
slightest ceremony, and the historic
principles of the party shared the
same fate.
Seldom IN any country or in any
age have the prominent men of po-
luicaI organization been thrust to
the rear in 50 summary "a manner.
The men now i'm charge orthp Demo-
cratic national machinery were com
parativriy unknown four wears ago.
Few persons outside of Nebraska had
ever heard Of Bryan Ho marks the
extent to which the Democratic party
has been transformed. Ia the East
the old leaders are without standing
or weight. Even trimmer like Hin
counts for nothing. In Kentucky
Goebel. the man with cheating
election law. has taken the place o
Carlisle and Lindsay. I'm Ohio NJ
Lean, the man with a harI directs
the movements of the party. In
Massachusetts. George Fred Will
iams. fIimsv orator. man In love
with his own voice. has more yeight
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21
For Sale-h Frame Dwelling

Containing five rooms, larg,
wood house and summer kitchen, &
good cisteru and two lots. For term,
of sale see Hiram Smith on the plac,
SSml or j. b. REYNOLDS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21
Shropshire Sheep for Sale.

Chas. Collard Of Edmund. Wis.
has 10 one and twu-year-old Shrop-
shire Rams and l6o Shrops ire Ewes
for sale. s7s5
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21

JAPAN sends 10 this cuuntry tor
paper mill machinery, though the
Japs made paper thousands Of years
ago. American iuyentiveness Is
marching on all over the world.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1899-09-21

The course which an earthquahe
runs is usually very rapid. The rumh.
ling earth-sound travels ut the rate e.
about 10000 to 1000 feet per second
and the earth wave. on an average.
about 1000 feet in the same space =
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