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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-11-21
To Allen c. Clark, Esq, Secretary

To Allen c. Clark, Esq, Secretary
Equitable Industrial Insurance Co.,
Washington, D. c.:
1t affords me sincere pleasure to ac-
knowledge the prompt payment Of claim
in full on the life of my wife, Mary
Georgelein, through your superintend-
ent, VIM. Brinkman l cannot praise
the company too highly for its prompt
ness and cheerfully recommend the
same to the insuring public.
GEORGE GEORGELEIN,
Benwood, w. Va
November 20, 1899.
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Steamship Tickets.

]. G. TuInlinsen, agent Pennsylvania
lines, No. Eleventh street, is agent
for the North German Lloyd, Cunard,
American, French, Anchor, Red Star,
and White Star lines. See him for
lowest rates.
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OIL MARKET.

OIL CITY, Pa, November 20-Credit
balances $1.5S; certificates closed at
$1.5S bid for cash. Shipments, 107,-
772 barrels; average, S6,9S9 barrels
Runs, 37,473 barrels; average, 1850
barrels.
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FAMILY TROUBLES
Amicably Settled Before Justice Rogers
Yesterday Afternoon.

Melinda Ashbv, before Justice Rogers.
swore out warrants against her step
father James Monnehan. ST., and his SON
James, Jr, charging them with threaten
ing TO kill her. In retaliation the step
father made assault and battery charges
against his step-daughter, and his wife.
Hester Monnehan. The cases were heard
but before a decision was rendered by this
justice the complsinants all moved to dis
miss the cases at their own costs.
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FOR CHRISTMAS.

To our patrons who wish Water Color,
Sepia or crayon Portraits fer the holidays.
We must urge you to place your Order with
before Nov. 26th to insure delivery for
Xmas. TAPPAN & CONNEL,
Photographers, 1871 Main st.
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Mrs. L. H. Morgan was arraigned in
Squire G. S. Greers court, yesterday, on
a warrant sworn out by Mrs. Charles
Mckinney. the charge being assault
and battery, and was fined SIS and costs.
At the request of the defense, the fine
was raised to $40 and costs to give
chance for an appeal.
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a New Scheme Said t. Have Deen Worked
in This Vicinity

a New Scheme Said to Have Deon Worked
in This Vicinity.
Chief of Police Clemans had three
men arrested and brought before him
yesterday afternoon, on suspicion that
they are working, or are about to work
a green goods" swindle. There was
not sufficient evidence to hold the men,
and they were released from custody
and told to leave town.
1t is understood that this trio has
been working new scheme. They
have sort of green goods" club into
which the victim is indicted after pay
ing an entrance fee of $40. He is
promised $1,000 worth of the goods for
$500, and share of the profits in adj
dition. The men are understood to
have been working in Benwood, but
whether or not they succeeded in VIC
timizing anybody is not known.
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IN SOCIETY.

John Ellifritz entertained a party of
his friends at his home in McMechen,
last evening, in honor of his birthday.
Refreshments were served at the usual
hour.
The ladies of Swope Hospital Guild
of St Matthew's p E. church will con-
duct Thanksgiving market in the Sun
day school room of the church on We'd
nesday, November 29th, beginning at 2
o'clock They will have many desir-
able delicacies for the Thanksgiving
dinner for sale at moderate prices.
The proceeds of the sale are to be added
to an endowment fund for bed at the
City Hospital.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Parke Dr.
vision will hold one of their regular
social meetings in the school hall this
evening.
The opening ball of the Mercantile
Club will be given Tuesday evening,
November 28th, instead of Wednesday
evening, the date originally fixed. Ex-
tensive arrangements have been made
for the affair. 1t is in charge OF the
entertainment committee, composed of
David Kraus chairman, Levi Some
born, Leonard c. Heyman, Joseph II.
Baer and Leon B. Stein.
Samuel Ollum was host to quite a
number of his friends at his home on
the Island last evening. During the
early part of the evening various social
amusements attracted the attention of
the guests, and at a seasonable hour an
elegant luncheon was served. The af-
fair was in honor of his birthday.
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BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL,

THE HAzLETT QUOTATIONS.
The following quotations on American
Tin, Federal Steel, Hoop and Tube stocks
were received yesterday by Howard Haz-
lett & Son, National Exchange Bank
Building:
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Tube opened at 934 bid for preferred and
941a asked; 1872 bid for common and 44ls
asked Federal preferred 81.
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YESTERDAYS DEPARTUREe

YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.
Marietta, Urania.
Newport Eloise.
SteubenviHe, T. NJ Bayne.
Darlington, Leroy.
Sistersville, Ruth.
Parkersburg, Ben Hur.
TO-DAY'S BOATS
Marietta, Urania, a. M
Newport, Jewel IL a. m.
Steubenville, T. M. Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p m.
Sistersvllle, Ruth. $50 p. m.
To-MoRRoW's PACKETS.
Marietta, Urania, 5 a. m.
Newport, Eoise II a. m.
Pittsburg, Ben Hur, 2 D. nj.
Steubenville. t. NJ. Rayne. 2:20 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $50 p. m.
Sistersyille, Ruth, $3.50 p. m.
MARKS FROM ABOVE.
STEUBENVILLE-Ri 5 feet 6 inches
and falling. Clear and COOL
MORGANTOWN- River I feet 9 inches
and rising. Clear and cool.
PITTSBURG- River So feet and rising.
Cloudy and cool.
GREENSBORO-Riv s feet inches
an stationary. Cloudy.
BROWNSVILLE-River z feet 3 inches
OIL CTTY-River feet 4 inches and fall
ing Cloudy and cool.
WARREN-River l foot inches. Cloudy
and cool.
MARKS FROM BELOW.
PARkERSBURG-Riv feet inches
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BLANKETS COMFORTS
Everything Good and Cheap here now.
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MARKS FROM BELOW.
PARkERSBURG-R feet 4 inches
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The Ladies' Auxiliary to Parke Dr.
vision will hold one of their regular
social meetings in the school hall this
evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28
GEN. RIOS MAKING
HOSTILE REPORTS.
If He Continues to Send Them He
May Be Called to Account by
General Otis.

Washington. Feb. 9S-Some notice ~
beginning to be taken here of the mark
edly hostile reports that are being cabled
10 Madrid by Colonel Rios. the ranking
Spanish officer at Manila. and IL he per-
sists i'm this he may be called to account
by General Otis, who probably does not
understand what that officer Is doing.
Technically. Rios is a prisoner OF war.
and his actions are subject 10 the COM
plete control OF the United States officers
at Manila. HIS reports. II is said in ofil
cial circles here. have been uniformly
mlsstatements OF facts. or gross dis
tortions Of them. with the plain purpose
OF giving a false impression of the weak
ness of the American position in the
Philippines, perhaps with deliberate
purpose TO Justify some Of the powers to
recognize the belligerency OF the in
surgents. The latter are believed TO be
suffering from the lack OF war supplies
and such a recognition at the hands of
even one OF the nations whose posses
sions border on the China sea would be
of the greatest assistance to their cause
Just why Rios is going to Zamboanga,
as annaunced from Manila. is not known
here, but II is presumed that General
Otis would rct permit any such move
were IL not demanded by the necessity
for preparing the remnant of Spanish
troops In the Philippines for shipment
home TO Europe.
When he evacuated Ilolo, Just In sea-
son TO embarrass the Americans in their
attempt To occupy the place. he took his
garrison down the coast to Zamboanga,
on the island OF Mirdanao. il is sup
posed that when he came up to Manila
himself he left these troops there. and
that he is now going there to ship them
home, for, according TO the reports OF
the war department. the Spanish trans
portation company will have taken
aboard the last of the Spanish troops In
the Philippines before the middle OF next
month.
Touching General Otis position at Ma
nila. 1t Is said at the war department
that the truth il that not for moment
has he had any doubt as to his ability
to maintain his position. though his
lines are so long and thin. the estimate
being that they extend over 20 miles OF
the worst kind Of country that without
cor .derable reinforcement he Is not
able to carry on the aggressive warfare
that he feels the situation demands.
With the approach of the wet season
the necessity inc. Ases for the dispersion
OF the insurgents in the neighborhood
OF Manila. snd this can be done only
wit the aid of reinforcements. 1t Is
ce.iftoteT e-~ re~oral I.awSon'S Dre.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28
Westminster Theatre.

Jermon's Black Crook Extravaganza
attracted two large audiences TO the
Westminster Theatre yesterday an1
and the bill presented was very salts
factory. Most of the artists were new
comers to the house, while the Musec
choruses scenery and electrical effects
were of more than ordinary merit. The
performance commences with a bur-
lesque extravaganza entitled THE
Four O'Clock Club" in which Tom
Leavy and Dan Crimmns. comedians,
Miss Minnie Cline. Rose Gore and Ruth
Everett are the leading lights.
In the olio Tom LeaVy, character
artist sings a budget of new songs that
have the right snap and he scores a
hit.
Dan Crimmins and Rosa Gore In their
original speciality, What Are the Wild
Waves Saying" is as funny as any
thing presented at this place or amuse-
ment during the season.
The Troubadour Four. II. Wixon.
Louis N Powers. James Johnson and
G. H. Shields, are the leading attraction
in the olio, for their selections besides
new are rendered in most pleasing
way. for there is just enough comedy
in their work TO make IL enjoyable.
The next on the bill is Mile. Aimee IN
| a sensational dance.
Miss Minnie Cline and her little coll
| ored assistant are the last in this part
| of the program and they sing rag-time
| songs to beat the band"
The whole concludes with n one-act
burletta. "The Lost Ring" but why 1t
| should be so named, no one but the orl-
| ginators knows. During the run of this
| there are a number OF songs. dances
| and marches and the entire company dc
their best to please and from the very
generous applause accorded them, II
| is evident that they succeeded
The same bill viii be given every az
ternoon and evening during the week
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

at Spy Pond In Arlington. There was
more or less talk on socialism i'm connec-
ton with bills of the two Haverhill mem
bers In the interests of railroad employees
injured in the performance OF their du-
ties, and representatives OF the railway
and railroad corporations made opposi-
tion both TO the form and principle of the
proposed charter for the Massachusetts
Electric Freight company" ON the
question of state supervision of BARRIERS,
the BARRIERS themselves were al variance.
end there were so many who wanted TO
be heard that the hearing was continued
The Chelsea charter amendments for
separating the legislative and executive
branches OF government there were dis
cussed by the committee on cities. Argu-
ments OF counsel were given on the tele-
phone supervision bill. The committee
on agriculture continued its hearings on
the various bills concerning the cattle
commission. The committee on public
charitable institutions postponed It's
hearing on the petition for $4,000 for
Carney hospital for one week, and VIII In
the meantime visit the hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28
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The Theatres.
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Kelth's New Theatre.

There may not be as many specially
advertised stars at Keith's this week
as on other occasions, but the audiences
yesterday enjoyed themselves about as
WELL judging by the laughter and APP
plause. as any the present season. The
program besides being very amusing
has two of the most remarkable aero
battle acts ever seen in this city.
James and Fanny Donovan head the
list of fun makers. Mr.. Donovan Is
funny i'm way all his own. He gives
some Jokes that are decidedly cute and
he has very attractive and inimltable
way OF introducing them. He has some
bright and keenly pointed sayings that
the audience is quick to appreciate. His
quick monologue- wins lots OF approval
and is worthy of IL. Fanny
Donovan proves an excellent fol 10 her
husband and contributes her share cl
the fun making of the comedy act.
The three Slerkel sisters do marvel
lous work They are very pretty Ger
man girls and their acrobatic work is
the best ever given by female perform
ers i'm this city, i'm fact Is better much
better than a good deal of the work
done by male performers who are con-
sidered clever. The young ladies' are
supple almost beyond belief, and every
movement is graceful, while pic
turesuue poses add to the charm Of
their work Their timber hand-springs
and quick bewildering somersaults are
wonderful. A second group of aero
bats is the Arras Trio, consisting of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28
ALLEGED BRIBERY.

Plymouth. Mass. Feb 2S.-John Smith,
chairman OF the Huh selectmen; John
l.. Mitchell. chief of police. and Police
Officer Mitchell OF that town. who were
arrested OH Saturday by Deputy Sheriff
Porter and willard Torrey on capias
issued by the superior court on allega-
tlons that they had been guilty OF bribe
taking. were each arraigned in court yes
terdny Pleas OF not guilty Were en-
tered and trial was assigned for Thurs
day next The Mitchels are charged in
IL counts with receiving money during
June. July and August, from 1894 to 1898,
from Clara G.. Crowley and Richard j.
Lane. John Mitchell. on four counts. is
alleged TO have received money from
Ella Bassett There Is one count against
Smith and John l.. Mitchell, alleging the
receipt Of 800 from James w. Conklin
and Leonidas Palmer The allegations
are that liquor selling and gambling
were allowed 20 exist at Nantasket
Beach i'm the years mentioned in the in
dictments.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28

know before they see the play that Ru-
dolf found IL necessary TO return 10
Ruritania TO protect the honor OF the
Queen, who had sent him a letter
which. while designed for an eternal
farewell vet confessed her love. The
letter having been taken from the mes
senger bearing IL TO Rudolf by Count
Rupert OF HentZau. who proposed TO
deliver 1t to the King Rudolf ani his
friends seek to prevent the scheme ana
save the Queen. In this they are. or
course. successful but Rupert murders
the king and Rudolf again finds himself
received by the people of Ruritania as
their monarch With the real king dead
this time instead OF a prisoner at Zen
da and Count Rupert also dead 1t is
all plain sailing for the young English
man TO take the throne marry the
Queen and accept for the rest OF his
life the personality Of Rudolf V. that
destiny has thrust upon him.Bu again
honor calls a malt and while he Is In
uuandary whether or not 10 1--we he
the servant of Rupert shoots him
down and he dies-whicn unhappy fate
seems to have been designed by the
author as the only way out of a serious
diffculty. IL is safe TO say, however.
that both readers and audiences would
have been better pleased If Rudolf had
not bothered himself so much about the
question OF nOnpT III tnlS lhSthh't anu
had been permitted by his author to
live and rule in peace and happiness
ever afterwards.
The play of Rupert OF Hentzau."
then simply gives us new twists To the
scenes and incidents OF the Prisoner OF
Zenda" but with fewer surprises and
even less OF humor than the former pro-
duction afforded. Indeed, its lack OF
contrasting comedy Is one OF its draw
backs for the audience Is kept keyed To
n high melodramatic pitch from first
scene TO last. As an entertainment 10 IS
weird and tense though the poetic un-
reality OF the story affords a measure
OF relief from the strain OF the situa-
tlons. Mr.. Hackett's quick changes for
the presentation Of the dual role OF the
weak and dissoute King ana the sturdy
and adventurous Englishwan arc cffeC =
tive and curiously interesting They are
calculated 10 delight tho audience more
than any other feature of the play and
Invariably secured deserved applause
for the young actor. Miss Jobyna How
land gave n winsome Interpretation OF
Flavia and the support throughout Is II
n very high order. Scenery and cos
fumes are elaborate.
There will he the usual matinees to-
morrow and Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28
Olympic Theatre.

Manager Spitz made no mistake when
he engaged Hurtig and Seamon's
"Bowery Entertainers for the attrac-
tion at the Olympic Theatre this week,
and II is certainly one of the best shows
OF the season, being full OF snap and
ginger from start to finish, every act
being up to rate. The first part of the
entertainment is an olio, which is
opened by the Nelson Sisters, who do
a singing and dancing speciality which
is full of grace. Andy Lewis and Maud
Elliot, old favorites appear in an act
which is full of vim, the exhibition or
high and low life making great hit.
Pauline Moran is a sprightly soubrette
and her coon" songs made most de-
cided hit.
Dan. Gracey and Ada Burnett are In
deed, as billed. eccentric entertainers,
Mr.. Gracey's makeup" being more
than funny, while Miss Burnett sings
several songs with "a great deal of nerve
and has a pleasing voice. Truly shat
tuck, known as the California night
ingale, IN n vocalist OF merit and she
was warmly applauded, particularly in
her rendering OF the march from "El
"anitnn Perry Ryan Titlu RYAN AMI
Emma Woods make the hit OF the show
and as singers, dancers and comedians
they are immense. The two women as
tough girls from the Bowery have
make ups" that are actistic, TO say
the least Loney Haskell. a clever
monologue comedian, closes the olio,
and does IL we'll
The performance concludes with a
burletta. i'm four scenes. entitled "Slum-
ming" in which the entire company
participates The scenes are a Bowery
concert hall, Chinatown, New York;
Baxter street and the grand ball room
of the Waldorf Astoria Genuine fun,
new songs. graceful dances and the
most absurd situations make the piece
one that delights the audience, while
the scenery and costumes are OF the
best The leading roles are taken by
Truly Shatuck, Winnie Henshaw. Dan.
Gracey and Andy Lewis. while two
genuine Cinnamon take part I'm the
wedding OF the "Chinee and the Coon.
In the last scene Yutakmee. known as
the Indian Princess. appears and as a
vocalist OF the foritura order made a
great hit. She has a clear soprano
voice OF great range and her selections
are from standard operas.
The entire bill is a very good one and
IL should mean crowded houses at tho
Olympic for the balance OF the week.
during which the same performance
will be given every afternoon and even
ing.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-02-28
Roman Stock COMPANY.

A good-sized and very enthusiastic
audience greeted the Roman Stock COM
pany in the very excellent performance
of THE Queens Shilling" at the Tall
ma last evening. The company is play
ing the bright comedy to best possible
advantage. A new and very interesting
feature inaugurated' last evening was
the presentation of the Lady or the
Hair as a curtain raiser by Miss Ann
Fletcher, who so admirably supports
the role OF Mrs. Tompkins ia THE
Queens ShillngP and who gave such
a charming male impersonation in The
Wifes Peril" THE Lady or the Hair
is a sparkling little sketch written by
Miss Fletcher herself. The three char
acters are supported by the author her
self and a very difficult role il is The
scene is laid I'm the studio OF Nerbena
Cecil Boggs, an artist located in the
Latin Quarter of Paris. Miss Boggs is
loved by two men. one Albemarlc Van
RumblebuG, a pennyless artist and
Pierre La Fargo. a rich French artist.
The Frenchmau as Nerbena finally de-
temines is i'm love with her hair.
whilst young Van Bumblebug loves
Narbena for herself. Van Bumblebug
knowing that La Fargo loves the young
lady for her luxuriant growth of sunny
hair clips off the hlrsute adornment
while the lady slumbers. She discover
ing that her hair is gone becomes fran
tic I'm her excitement and takes poison.
The Frenchman calling discovers the
lady lying dead upon the floor, flies be-
fore he is apprehended for possible
murder. and young Van Bumblebug,
calling Immediately after, puts knife
into his own heart.
At one side OF the studio stands a
curtalned couch upon which Nerbena
nj the very outset throws herself. con-
| ccaled from sight. After young Van
| BumbiebuC in his dying agony has
| dragged her from the room she reap
| poars from the concealment OF the cur-
| tained couch and rubbing her eyes de-
clares What horrible, horrible night
/ marel"
The piece calls for the appearance Of
Miss Fletcher as each of the three char
/ acters and she makes the quick change
/ OF entire makeup in "A most interesting
/ manner. Miss Fletcher presented Tho
Lady or the Hair az the Waldorf As
| toria not long ago and the performance
was pronounced a success. She viii
| give IL as 81 curtain raiser through the
| balance OF the run Of THE Queens
| Shilling" Tomorrow evening viii be-
"P. a. a. Night" az the Talma, and
there will be "a large attendance oi
numbers.