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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
MAY FETE
At Mt. DE Chantal Last Evening The
Growing of the Queen.

The May fete at Mt. de Chantal Acad-
envy last evening was an unusually brill
liant affair. The coronation ceremony
took place in the spacious Music Hall,
which was handsomely decorated for the
occasion with beautiful ferns and flowers.
The Vicar General of the diocese, the
Rev. d. O'Connor, of Clarksburg, holding
the place of the Rt. Rev. Bishop, crowned
the queen of the day, Miss Mary Bourne
Mc1enry, of Cumberland Nd.
An address in verse and a response from
the queen was next in order Several
dances followed the address, among which
were the flower dance, a fancy gavotte,
and tambourine dance by eleven young
ladies.
After benediction in the chapel, all of
the company assembled on the front lawn
and twenty-eight young ladies danced
with grace and spirit the garland and May
pole dance in double circles. Later a de-
licious supper was served, and the rest
of the evening the Opera House orchestra
discoursed delightful music.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

Charlss 4. Watkins Tsudsrsd Ri
Resignation, Last Evening,

md COUNCIL ACCEPTED IT WITH
REGRET, AND THEN PRESENT
ED THE REPUBLICAN OFFICIAL
WITH A TEA AND COFFEE SET,
IN SILVER, ACCOMPANIED BY
KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS
WEIGHERS ELECTED AND TWO
COUNCILMEN RESIGNED - AN
ORDINANCE TO BE DRAWN AU-
THORIZING COMMERCIAL ELEC-
TRIO LIGHTING.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
Geo. NJ. Shook & co.

session was quite a long one and a
number of important matters were up
for consideration. The usual number
of bills were ordered to be paid. A
communication from the B., NJ & w.
Company, in reply to the demands of
Council that the company comply with
the requirements of the ordinance, by
which they are governed, was read
and rejected. The telephone question
was brought up and there was a lively
discussion among the members. The
representatives of the Bell Telephone
Company were present to offer con-
cessions and members Of the new In
dependent Telephone Company were
also present to explain the profitable
ty and value of their proposed system.
No action was taken in the matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
a VERY HAPPY OCCASION.

Before the joint session dissolved,
President Maxwell. of the Second
Branch, paid a deserved tribute to the
retiring City Clerk, saying he had been
the friend of Democrat and Republican
alike. He had been efficient, honest,
capable, industrious and altogether a
model official. Mr.. Maxwell went on in
this just strain for some time, and
finally said there was occasion for
something more than mere words, and
there was something about the build
ing, if only produced, which would more
attest the feelings of the members. At
this point Janitor Edele entered the
chamber with several large bundles,
and proceeded to display upon the re-
porters' tables handsome silver tea
set of four pices and dozen silver
knives, forks and spoons.
Mr. Watkins was so overwhelmed by
surprise he could not respond to the
presentation speech, and Clerk-elect
OBrien responded for him most elo-
quently, making one of the happiest
addresses imaginable, and when he con-
cluded he was greeted with round of
applause all around the crowded cham
Der.
After the adjournment the members
crowded about the retiring Clerk to
shake him by the hand, and to express
their sorrow at losing him. and Mr..
Watkins held quite a reception.
The present so Unexpectedly yet hap
PLY bestowed was purchased by COM
mittee from Jacob w. Grubb
MISCELLANEOUS.
The recent appointments by Chief
Cline, of the Fire Department, were
approved.
A resolution, recommended by the
Fire Committee, was adopted, asking
the Water Board to lay a larger pipe
on Coal street, from Third to the RAJ
vine, and also on the east end OF
Twenty ninth street.
Liquor licenses were granted c. l..
Biery, No. 100 Wood street, and
Thomas Mclaughlin, No. 2601 Chap
line street.
A petition from HI. ]. Leasure, owner
of lot No. 8, on the east side of the
B. & o. track, between Forty third and
Fourty-fourth streets, asking for bet
ter drainage, was referred to the B. P.
w.
A petition from citizens of the Is
land for a sewer in Alley AZ, was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
A petition from Mrs. Capt. Dillon
for the paving of an alley, went to FL
nance.
A resolution by Ross T. Chew, call
ing for detailed statements of expen-
ditures from the City Water Board on
the second and fourth Tuesdays of each
month, was read and adopted
Mr. Fox offered resolution instruct
ing the City Engineer to investigate
the fill being made by the Panhandle
Railway Company, north of Eighth
street, and it was adopted.
In the First Branch, Mr.. Horkheimer
rendered his resignation. 1t was ac-
cepted and Mr.. Hermann Schockey
was chosen to fill the vacancy
In the Second Branch President
Maxwell appeared. just before the
opening of the joint session.
In the Second Branch, Walter Wor1s
rendered his resignation. 1t was ac-
copied and Philip Maurer was unani-
mously elected to fill the vacancy.
He goes on the committees on which
Mr. Worls had place.
In the First Branch after the Joint ses-
sion, Clerk O'Brien resigned his posi-
ton III that body and as clerk of COM
mittees, and Walter Worls was chosen
to fill the place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
Millinery Display.

We will have display of Summer
Millinery on Wednesday and continue
the remainder of the week. Ali pat
terms will be sold at 25 per cent dis
count. This is your opportunity for
buying beautiful hat and saving mon
ey. NINE. SHIDELL.
1870 Main ST., Successor to A. L. Rice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

The telegraphic and local publica-
tons made by the Register yesterday,
as to Baltimore and Ohio Railway
movements, were read with great in
terest by all classes of citizens, but
particularly by business men and mem
bers of Council, and especially those
officials who had previously been APP
preached by representatives of the
Company, and who expect to take part
in the coming conference on the 18th
inst.
The Registers special telegram from
New York City. outlining Baltimore
and Ohio rumors current there, fit in
exactly with the local developments
and surmises, and it was generally
conceded by those keeping up with the
situation that something of more than
usual importance was in the wind.
1t was not expected that the Railroad
Companyis officials would thus early
commit themselves to specific details,
for various reasons, but it was thought
well to make an effort in the direction
of obtaining something from one high
in authority in the Company, and ac-
cordingly representative of this paper
in Baltimore yesterday sought and OBJ
tanned an interview with Receiver
John X. Cowen. The Receiver was in
terrogated generally about the stu
alton here and hereabouts, and in re-
ply said:
THE Improvements to be made at
Wheeling do not includesthe building
of a new bridge across the Ohio river.
What is under consideration is the
building of a new station at Wheel
ing. Nothing definite had been de-
cided, but it is quite likely that the
new station will be built in the near
future. The building will be hand
some one, and make a station COM
mensurate with the Importance of the
city. For years the present station
has been regarded as poor apology
for a railroad depot, but the lack of
cash previous to the receivership and
reorganization prohibited the improve
ment desired. AS reorganized the
Railroad Company will have millions
of dollars to go into permanent i'm
provements, and the stations through
out the system will be touched up or
rebuilt where necessary"
Referring to the needs at Wheeling,
Mr.. Cowen laughingly said:
SIT is wonder we have not been
indicted for maintaining such a sta
ton"
This is important-as far as it goes.
The trouble is, it does not go very far.
OF course, in the fullness of time,
Wheeling will have a new B. & o.
station. But more important things
are, apparently, in the wind, and the
city of Wheeling, through its officials
and business and manufacturing ele-
ments, stands ready to do what it can
for the B. & o. and ease the way to
such Improvements as will enhance
the Importance of the community as
railroad centre and at the same time
advance the material interests of the
Company. This statement is based
upon many conversations with Coun-
cilmen and prominent citizens during
the past few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

In the First Branch Mr. Strobe offer
ed resolution directing the Commit
tee on Ordinances to prepare an ordi-
nance authorizing the Gas Board to
manufacture and sell electricity for
commercial purposes, for light, heat
and power. 1t was adopted, and goes
to Ordinances
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
When Nature

Needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect rene
dies only when needed. The best and
most Simple and gentle remedy is the
Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
A PROTEST.

A communication from the Water
Board protested against the proposed
location of the new reduction plant, at
point half way between the present
crematory and the reservoir, and
strongly held that the result would
have deleterious effect upon the water
supply, and entered an earnest pro-
test" 1t was referred to Water Works
and Health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

In the First Branch an ordinance was
presented purporting to be an ordi-
nance granting franchise to the ma
tionaP Electric Light Company. II
was a printed copy OF the Consumers
Electric Light Company, with the
word Consumers" stricken out with a
pen, wherever it occurred, and ma
tionaP' written in. 1t went to Ordi-
nanceS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

Thos. Kahn, charged with stealing a
set OF silver spoons from Harvey Carl
ton. driver for Burns & Church, was
held for the grand jury by Justice
Haberfield yesterday. The papers were
originally made out by Justice Rogers,
but as he was called out of the city the
case was turned over to Justice Haber-
field.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
JUSTICE COURT ITEMS.

Mrs. Anna B. Clark swore out a war
rant before Justice Larue against Pat
rick Murphy on the charge of jumping
board bill. The affair, however, was
patched up after judgment had been
rendered against the defendant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
A LONG SESSION.

The City Council, at Benwood, met
In regular session last evening with a
full attendance of the members. The
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

In the case of State VS.. J. w. Will
Hanson, on the charge of breaking the
peace by B. Jacobs, before Justice Dun
ming. yesterday, decision was render
ed for the defendant
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

P. Kennedy's addition to Park View
is just the place to make you an ideal
country home Auction sale of SO choice
building lots, May 18th, at 10 a. m. and
2 p. m. on the ground Lunch served
at noon. T1EO. w. FINK & CO.,
1903 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

William Bellville, of the South Side
appeared before Justice Haberfield yes
terday and confessed to assaulting a
neighbor. He was fined S. and costs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
FINANCIAL.
City Clerk Watkins submitted his
regular financial statement, as follows:
s157.22S 81 slo9.5i9 Ct $47,67'

$157 22S 81 $l09. 5i9 67 $4l,blS 81
Collector Hall has paid to Receiver
Forgey tax collections as follows: Fifty
cent levy, $13,053.11; ten cent levy,
$2.373.87
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

Washington, May 9.-Treasury state
ment: Available cash balance, $780,, 1884,
1863; gold reserve, $241 ,211, SIT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

! esterdays Publication by Tho Rsgis.
ter Excited Much Interest.

A GENERAL BELIEF THAT SOON
Err OR LATER THE COMPANY
WILL BUILD A NEW AND
SHORTER LINE FROM THE
OHIO RIVER WEST-AN INTER
VIEW HAD YESTERDAY BY A
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
REGISTER WITH RECEIVER
COWEN, WHO CONFINED HIS
TALK, ALPHABETICALLY, TO
DEPOT MATTERS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

Carpet beating &c per yard. Family
washing. LUTZ BROS
phone 412. 1504-I506 Market St
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
BELLAIRE COUNCIL.

An interesting meeting was held by
the City Council, at Bellaire, last even
ing. A franchise was granted to l..
Garnish, of New York, for the furnish
ing of electric lights to the city at
much cheaper rate than the price being
paid at present. The franchise was
granted on the condition that each arc
light IS to be furnished for So per
month and incandescent lights at cor
respondingly lower rate; that the city
be allowed to use one arcI light and
one hundred incandescent lights free
or charge, and that work on the new
plant be commenced on July 1st and
completed in September. The reduc-
ton in the rate will amount to $35.
The request of the firemen that each
company be paid SIS per month was
referred TO special committee of five.
The Peter Hughes lot and the Mrs.
Scharnholdt lot, at the rear of the city
building, were purchased, the former
for $3.50 and the latter for $500. The
additional ground is to be used for the
erection of new city building.
The request of the police for a salary
OF $50 per month, meaning an increase
of SIS, was received as a joke and no
action was taken in the matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

Ten Photos for 10 cents at Brink
meier's Studio, 1741 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
Ladies' Dress Skirts.
Ladies' Shirt Waists.

Elegant Shirt Waists ...................5 0c
silk Waists ......"........s2.25. $3.50. $500
Silk Ribbons.
Sash Ribbons.
Neck Ribbons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
CITY CLERKS RESIGNATION.

City Clerk Watkins offered his resig-
nation, in the following language:
Wheeling, w. Va, May 9, 1899.
TO His Honor the Mayor and the
Council Of the City of Wheeling:
"Gentlemen:-Having made definite
arrangements to engage in mercantile
pursuits, hereby tender my resigna-
ton of the office of City Clerk, to take
effect as soon as my successor is elected
and qualified
Before retiring, I desire to extend
my thanks to the citizens of Wheeling
generally for the confidence reposed in
me, having twice been elected to this
office, ard to the Mayor, members of
Council and other city officials for the
courtesies shown me while in the city's
service.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
SPECIAL THIS WEEK.

This week we will give % per cent. dis
count on our entire stock OF Dfanondg
and Watches. This means that won viii
nave over 900 worth of diamonds and
watches TO select from and get % per cent
off our regular prices. A 5000 diamond
or watch viii cost you $40 % AT this saIa
a saving of 5000 TO you. We nave dia.
ynonds from S. 90 10 $500 90 each ladies' and
gents watches from $500 to sI25 % exsch
and we give you 20 per cent. discount of
regular prices.
New style Shirt Waist Sets at % per
cent on regular prices
Rogers Best Silver Knives and Forks.
50 10 per dozen
Sterling Silver Ring Bracelets, the best
s. ~ quality ar S. cents each
We are giving SPECIAL bargains in over
$4,000 worm OF diamonds, watches and
silyerware this week
SHEFF Bros,
Corner Main and Eleventh Streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
Yours respectfully,

z. II. WATKINS,
City Clerk"
Mr.. Fox moved to accept, and in do
ing so, said he did it with the greatest
regret, as every member would feel
with him that the city had lost the
services of a faithful officer.
Mr.. Long offered vote of thanks to
the City Clerk, and it was unanimously
adopted, and they will be spread upon
the minutes, on motion by McMechen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

The big suburban auction lot sale
of P. Kennedy addition to Park View
is Thursday, May 11th, at 10 a. m. and
p. m. on the ground. Lunch served
at noon. THEO. w. FINK & CO.,
1903 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
UNI BRELLAS.

75c Fine Silk Umbrellas .............. &c.
$50 Fine Gloria Umbrellas ............. gSc.
81 90 Fine Silk Umbrellas. ...............s1 Is
s.. 90 Fine Silk Umbrellas. 81 30
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
PARASOLS.
Yankee Notion Sale.

CIark's o. y. r. Thread. ............3c spool
No Table Olcloth.. .1Dc yard
Is bars Of Racket Star Soap. ........... 29c.
10 bars Of White Floating Soap........ 25c.
Fine Toilet Soaps 20 at.............. &c bar.
Lot OF Fine Toilet Soap 10 bars for Sc.
Lot of Ladies' 25c Pocket Books ...... l9c.
Silk Thread ...-.-.....-. ....s...,..4c spool.
Sc dozen for Button Hole SILK.
sc dozen for Good MhalehOnes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
A.F.C. and Other

Ginghams in the new porcelain
blue stripes and other colorings
---good Washers---quick sellers;
1Oc yd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
THE RACKET.
MILLINERY.
Ladies' Fine Sailors.

Elegant trimmed Hats.. Csc 81. 25 to 81 so
Fine Flowers. Fine Feathers
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10

TQMIMno for the above Laces Embrodees AL
!isllTllVUO Ribbons which have every conceivable STYLE
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-10
Bills were ordered paid as follows:
PROBABLY A JOKE.

Total ...........................$
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-22
Abou. Men Who Are X nown.

~SNS NA0h AO are Known.
General Wheeler, according to a
Washington friend, recently ran race
On foot against man awheeL OF
course he lost, but he gave proof
that he was not succumbing to old
age.
Not long ago charming Washington
woman called on Secretary Long and
urged the appointment Of distant rel
alive as marine lieutenant. Mr.. Long
promised to do SO, but absent-minded-
ly put her name on the list instead of
the candidates. The society woman
was astonished few days later to re-
ceive from the department letter di-
recting her to appear at the Office of
General Haywood, commander Of the
marine corps, and undergo the neces-
sary physical examination.
Thirty years ago Henry G. Prick
was a poor bookkeeper in flour mill
in Fayette county, Pennsylvania. He
made his start in business by the pur-
chase of small interest in a coal
mine near his home. The business
grew steadily. In 1873, at the time
of the panic, he was only "a years old.
The panic enabled him to acquire the
whole plant, and then he began to
spread. He bought everything he
could in the way Of coal land, and
when the reaction came he found him
self enormously wealthy. AT 40 he
was master of the coal trade.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-22
sALurEs OF RULERS.

Nicholas of Russia shakes hands with
no one but fellow-monarch. Relatives
he kisses on the forehead.
Every one who comes to see the king
of Italy finds a handshake and hearty
greeting if the king likes him. Hum.
bert is democratic king.
Under no circumstances will Franz
Josef of Austria shake hands with any
body except brother sovereigns. A nod
and kindly smile is all he ever youch-
safes the most distinguished of his sub.
| jects.
sweden's king does not like official
Handwriting and rarely gives one OF his
ministers his hand. When he is off the
throne and free to be himself he is diff
ferent. however, and shakes hands as
heartily as one Of his own subjects.
Only with relatives will Queen Vic
toria shake hands. Outside her own
family she occasionally gives her hand
to be kissed. The prince Of Wales, on
the contrary, likes to shake hands, and
always offers his hand to the person
who is introduced to him.
Emperor William is one of the two
European monarchs who delights in n
hearty handshake. He has strong grip
and the person honored by him with a
clasp of the hand is apt to remember
the dignity thrust upon him. William
usually kisses royal friends. When he
visits or is visited by monarch he
kisses him three times on ench cheek.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-22
DaHodils,

Among the spring flowers none is 80
welcome as the daffodil, that with its
rich yellow and green makes a vivid
spot at the corner flower stands. The
ancient Greeks held these blooms in
high esteem and crown of the golden
blossoms woven in honor of the gods
was placed upon the heads of the
dead.
1t was said that Prosperpine was
gathering daffodils when she was car
ried off by Pluto, and for that reason
this gay flower became the symbol of
death. Homer spoke Ill of it and de-
clared stupor, madness and death were
Its attributes.
Daffodil is q corruption of affodilly,
which Is derived from Asphodelus. Its
other name is narcissus and the legend
Of the latter name is we'll known-how
Narcissus, for whom a nymph died,
was punished by seeing his own face
in a pool Of water and becoming so
infatuated with it that he was SPELL
found to the spot till he pined away
and died and was changed into the
flower that bears his name to-day.
The old poets were fond of the DAFT
fodil. Wordsworth's verses are fimil-
lar to most people and HerrIck's songs
testify to the attention that has been
paid to this pretty blossom.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-08-22
Peculiar Hours.

A Baku oil reiners daily routine
would soon reduce a Chicago business
man to state of hopeless idiocy, says
writer in the June Pail Mall Maya
zine, describing ''Baku and Its Oil
Springs" He rises at 8 a. M, swal-
lows cup of coffee and hurries to the
"shop," where he busies himself till 9
o'clock. Then follows copious de-
jeuner la franchise and couple of
hours siesta. AT dark he leaves his
couch again and betakes himself to
the club, where cards and billiards are
pursued with ferocity till 10 p. M,
Which is the Baku dinner hour. The
meal is taken at the club, and after
ward play is resumed till late in the
small hours.