davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-03-07
NO ELECTION.
Board of County Commissioners
Deadl6cked Tuesday in
EFFORT TO ELECT OFFICERS
In the Gift of tho Board Two Ballots
lEcrc Taken on one Office After
Which the Board Adjourned = Pre-
vious to This Considerable Routine
Business Was Transacted = The
Record Broken ut Iniirmnry.

Yesterday morning the Ohio county
board of commissioners met and trans
acted routine business. An attempt
made to break the deadlock and elect
the several officials slated for election,
but the deadlock was maintained and
the board adjourned without election.
The following bills were ordered paid:
Court house and jail. $50 50
Elhance ...:.......,....,.......... l,923 ~
Contingent poor fund. .............. J, 421 81
Roads and bridges. go Sc
Iotal j'................ si,6S3 VI
County orders were returned by the
sheriff aggregating $3.50 OF.
Superintendent Mccoy, Of the county
infirmary, reported for the month OF
February inmates as follows, the num-
Der being the largest on record at the
institution: White males. 10. white fe-
males, 40; colored males, 3: colored fe-
males, A; total. 1875. There were two
births and two deaths.
President, McGregor was authorized
to Vote the countys stock at the meet
Ing Of the stockholders of the Pitts
burgh, Wheeling 6; Kentucky Railroad
Company, to be held in Wheeling this
month.
There was petition for road from
the bridge at Twilight. up Middle
Wheeling creek to Gillespy's run,
thence to a point on the Haneytown
pike. The road was claimed to be need
ed for the reason that there are many
farms that can be reached only
through the kindness Of neigbbors.
The matter was referred to the commit
tee on roads and bridges.
Another matter referred to the same
committee was the petition from resi-
dents Of Richland district who want an
even grade on Deans hill, on the
Greggsvllle and Potomac road
The following bonds were approved:
OF D. E. Phillips, Justice Of the peace In
Washington district; Of ]. A. Barr,
constable in Triadelphia district; of w.
c. Keller, surveyor Of road precinct II.
in Richland district.
President McGregor then announced
that the election Of certain Offices In the
SLIT OF the board was in order, where
upon q resolution was offered that the
election be In the following order: Toll
keeper of the Fairmont pike, superlu-
tendents OF the National pike Nos. 2, ]
anu ~ pftolihGSpeio a. 5dteS ANOs. d
and National pike; tolkeeper Bethany
pike; tollkeeper river road: superinten-
dent, matron and engineer OF the In
firmarS, and coroner.
On this resolution. the members vot-
Ing the affirmative were Bowman, Hare,
! Moore, McCurdy and McGregor, all Re-
publicans; those voting in the negative
were Fritz. Gutman and Tyson, Re-
publicans. and Stahnke, Democrat.
McColloch. Democrat. did not vote, thus
enabling the resolution to carry, to 4.
There were two nominations for the
first office mentioned In the resolution
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
OUR RICHMOND
NEWS LETTER
The Worst of the Great Flood
Has Passed.
A THREATENING ICE GORGE
1t Holds Within Its Grip All the
Bridges Across Jnnics River IN the
city Great Daun<c Along tho WIZ
tor Front-Chcsnpenltc ma Uhi0'>
improvements New judge =
Dcath-lntcrcstiuis Case.
A THREATENING ICE GORGE
Especial to Virglnian-Pilot)

Richmond. Va, Feb. 1S.-It Is prob
has passed, but low lying districts of
the city are still i'll danger. There is
no high water, practically, up the river,
but there is an immense gorge here that
is extremely threatening. Ii is extend
ed from the Old Dominion wharves at
the lower end of the city directly across
the river, and is extremely threatening
The ice is packed against this gorge.
and the crush extends up the river for
q distance of over IL mile. Embraced in
its grip are all the bridges across the
river. The ice has nearly crushed
Mayo's bridge, one of the principal
thoroughfares between this city and
Manchester. The pack extends to the
walkway. The horizontal beams sup
porting the structure are broken. Only
the ice is believed to hold the bridge
up. When the ice goes out the bridge
Will go.
The Southern Railway has been try
ing this afternoon to blow out The
Mayo bridge gorge with dynamite. A
great deal of Ice was gotten out of the
way In this manner, but the relief was
only temporary. The gorge at the Old
Dominion wharves, three quarters OF Il
mile lower down, caused the trouble
The water was iii Main street be-
tween Fifteenth and Seventeenth, until
Shortly after noon to-day 1t Is still
on the sidewalks, and all the cellars are
full. The First market has been aban-
doned. all the dealers occupying the
sidewalks on Eighteenth street be-
tween Franklin and Grace.
All wharf property has suffered very
Greatly. The Wharves and Offices of the
Virginia Navigation Company are gone
but the PocahontaS is safe being monr
ed in the dock. The Clyde Line and
Old Dominion wharves are submerged
and their offices and warehouses are
twisted and wrecked. The amount of
freigh destroyed was not very great.
All the steamboat companies had noti-
fled consigneeS to remove the freight IN
the wharvcs and this was generally
done. The merchants on lower Main
street expected the rise ana took thoir
stocks TO upper stories. The damage
10 the property of residents was greater
thing
Immense crowds visited the water
front during the day The scene was
such as they never saw before From
Libby Hill the view was sublime. For
Two miles up the river the ice-feld cx-
tehued. IL looked Ike n scene llustrat-
Ing stories of Arctic exploration.
BIG c. & o. IMPROVEMENTS
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
company Will in n short time begin the
construction of improvements here. the
cost of which will aggregate 5000 900
They Will include an immense steel via
duct across the James. new general Of
ilces, and an extended passenger depot.
Inc plans are now in the offices of the
company here. and only details have
TO be arranged before the work is be-
gun. All the property needed has been
acquired.
A NEW JUDGE.
Governor Tyler to-day received and
accepted the resignation Of Judge Bent
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
BERKELEY.

Rev. NJ. W. Butler. pastor of Main
Street Christian Church, Will preach on
the following subjects to-day: At IL
Witch of E.ndor;" at $50 u. M, THE
Chariots of God
Mrs j. *. Nixon. of lcdenton. n. c..
arrived i'll town yesterday to spend
several days with her mother.
MIR j. p. Bell, who has been confined
at his home. on Liberty street. for
several weeks, is improving.
Mrs. Il. II. Darden is quite sick at
her home. on Washington street.
Mr.. II. l.. West advertises his large
stock of rubber goods. just received,
at low figures. See lad" in this issue.
Mr.. j. II. Proctor is quite sick with
grip at his residence, on Liberty street.
Miss Annie Hill. who has been visit
ing her brother. Mr.. j. Hill, of Mont
liant avenue, for several weeks, left yes
terday for her home, in Elizabeth
City. y. c.
Mrs Berkeley and Mrs. Stark wish to
thank Mr. Frank Tatcm for his liberal
contribution TO the needy during the
past week.
Yesterday afternoon at 4:So o'clock
Mrs. y. T.. Myers died ut her residence.
in South Norfolk, after about three
weeks illness, aged 81 years. She
leaves three children to mourn her loss
The eldest is only 10 years. Her hus-
band. Mr.. Aaron Myers. preceded her
TO a grave. dying about three weeks
ago. Her remains will be sent TO Am
sterdam N Y. this afternoon for inter
mcnt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19

The "1Iome study Circle" costs the
readers of the Nirginian- Pilot absolute
ly nothing but their subscription 10 the
newspaper. The expense of these
courses of instruction Will be met
wholly by the Nirginian- Pilot. The
Home Study Circle" is in no sense n
catch penny scheme. but is In line with
the aim OF this paper 10 bring daily into
the homes of the people. the worlds
brightest and freshest news, the mos,
accurate information regarding cur
rent local and national topics. and the
most carefully prepared educational
help. The Nirginian-Pilot is glad to
do this and 1t is much encouraged by
the widespread interest awakened by
its efforts. Many educators are enthu-
siastic in their communication OF the
courses and have recommended to their
pupils the systematic use of the
Home Study Circle" as supplementary
reading. The courses are also creating
much interest In literary circles and the
literary courses published every Thurs
day and Friday will undoubtedly be
adopted by many of them as a course
OF study.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
PETERSBURG
A Fire at Fords, Dinwiddie
County.
nc"th or Mrs. Emn" v. Isnnd-New
BnnkinE IIouse-Gin 10 the Poor
->trcct Halfway Auspcnsion An
Accident.

Petersburg. Va. February 1S.-The
stable OF Mir. w. T. Stone. near Ford's
depot, in Dinwiddc county, was de-
stroycd by fire few nights ago, with
some feed and about twenty thousand
fee, of lumber, which was stored in
tEa building. How the fire originated
is not known. No foo; tracks could be
seen in the snow anywhere in the vicin
lily of the stable and therefore il is not
thought that the fire could have been
Of inccndary origin. Mr. Stone had the
misfortune to have his stable and other
property burned last February.
DEATH OF MRS. HAND.
Mrs. Emma V. Hand, whose illness
mas pccn announced i'll these columns
died at the residence of her brother-in-
law, MIR. Robert T. Stone on Wythe
street, Thursday night. The deceased
was much beloved by large number
of friends and acquaintance, who will
be sincerely Gricved 10 hear of her de-
mise. She was a consistent member OF
St Paufs Episcopal Church, and was
the presden, of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Society of that church. She was also
president of the Kings Daughters So
cicty of the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, in Blandford.
NEW BANKING HOUSE.
Mr.. w. W. I;obnson. who has the
contract for building the new banking
house of The Petersburg Savings and
insurance Company. stated yesterday
mat as soon as the weather would per-
NIT brick layers would begin work on
the new structure. The building is to
be completed by the 18th of August
next. and Will cost with its equipments
about $50. 900
Il GIFT TO TIE POOR.
Mayor Peasants yesterday morning
received a letter from Mr. j. w. Phil
lips. rendering to the poor of the city
a car load OF Banner coal. provided that
the city would pay The freight on the
same from the mines. The generous
offer was of course accepted. The coal
is expected to reach here in Il day or
so.
BRIEF MENTION.
An effort was made yesterday to Omen
the street railway track which is
blockaded with snow by running a
snow plow over the line. There was
htched to the pillow six horses, but little
was accomplished. IL will. in all like
lihood. be some days before the cars
can run.
The sales of loose tobacco. which
have been discontinued on account of
the very inclcment weather. Will be re-
sumcd next Tuesday at the difernt
warehouses.
Mrs. Susan Williams. who resides in
E;tr!ck. fell from the icy steps of her
home a day or so ago and broke one OF
her ribs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
SUFFOLK ADVERTISEMENTS

w OODARD & ELAN. Insurance
W Agents Suffolk. Va. are soliina. a
policy for one dollar year that pays five
typhoid scarlet or typhus fever. snail
pox. Asiatic cholera. var oloid, diphtheria
or measels. All persons over eighteen
than ten policies sold TO one person.
ja26-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
Stumble For nnn wsntr,er.

Ladies and Children's Footholds. 1,
11s. 2. 10c.
Child's Rubbers. all az, s. s,a, 15c.
Misses Rubbers, all !, l1., 2. zoe
Ladies' Tan Rubbcrs. 81. to 4. zoe.
Ladies Light weight Rubbers, worth
40c.. in sizes 2la and 8, for zoe.
Ladies Storm Rubbers, all sizes. for
Csc.
Mems Tan Rubbers. to 7i:. 25c.
and Coo.
HELLER'S SHOE STORE.
Ga Bank st.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
Suffolk City Hall TheateI,
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20.
LOUIS EREHANY COMPANY.

Ballads. Soul-Stirring Music. concluding
with portions of grand opera martha"
cade.
Biggest advance sale In five years
Caste includes GuHliume Sauolet re-
nowned Belgian and Aques Pringle, a
wonderful young violn,s;c
Prices &c. .35c.. SOC. 75c.. $lco 1t
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19

ley II. Campbell. of the County Court
of Amherst. and appointed Hon. Clar
ence j. Campbell to fill the vacancy.
Judge Campbell has served in the
House of Delegates and resigned his
seat in that body TO accept the judge
ship.
DEATH OF CAPT. G. r. TALCOTT.
Capt George i. Talcott United
States engineer in charge of the James
river Improvement work here. died SUD
denly about twenty minutes TO IL
O'Clock this morning of heart failure.
near Fifth and Louisiana streets in
Fulton.
Captain: Talcott had been engaged oil
the morning i'll overseeing the work q:
loosening up an ice-gorSe near the
point where his death occurred. He
was in company with MIR. Hampton
Curtis and the two had started up
town together. Captain Talcott seemed
in his usual health and spirits and had
Just given directions where he could be
found if needed.
AN INTERESTING CASE.
An Interesting case came UP for ar
gumcnt in the United States Court OF
Appeals to-day. 1t was the case % NJ.
+. Pleasant ct ais, appellant. vs.. South
crn Railway Company. appellee.
Several years ago when the EiCr-
mond and Danville Railroad Company
went into the hands of Il receiver
Judge Goff, sitting in the United States
Circuit Court for the Eastern District
of Virginia. appointed Nj. +. Peasants
and Thomas $. Atkins special master;
i'm the chancery cause of William Z.
Clyde ct ais. VS.. the Richmond and
Dauville Railroad Company ct ais.
Their duties were to hear evidence and
take all necessary accounts and nature
of indebtedness of the company. and
in "a fh1f, IL.
financial condition of the company
QUESTION OF PAY.
At the time of the appointment Judge
Con authorized the special masters to
draw $l25 Der month each from the
company for services. on account, their
full compensation 10 be decided later.
subsequently Judge Goff decided that
the COMPENSATION of the special mas
tiers should be $1,000 per annum each,
including the Sl25 per month. This was
paid except the last eight months. for
which time 4 balance OF $3446.06 was
claimed to he due. This was refused
and Judge Goff decided against the
special masters. Judge Atkins accept
ed the decision of Judge Golf. but MIR.
Peasants appealed 10 the United States
Circuit Court OF Appeals. His appcal
was made in the capacity of special
master. OF course. though it created
considerable comment that the Clerk of
the court should take an appeal from
the decision OF the judge of the same
court.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
TOWN OF SUFFOLK
Funeral of Mr.. John S. Wilson at
SmithfeId.
Gillian Dend-Thrcc Alleged Fol-
ons-Want yhnIeyyiIie Incorpor-
ntcd-syiscrYouns Coutcst.
Especial to Virginian-Pilot.)

Suffolk, Va, Feb. 1S.-One OF the big
gest funerals which Smithleld ever saw
was solemniZed to-day from Christ =.
L. Church. 1t was the final rites over
the remains of the late John Shady
Wilson. who died yesterday, aged A
years. The services were conducted
according TO the ceremony of the
Episcopal Church by the rector Rev.
w. G. Scott. He was assisted by Rev.
]. X. Jolliff. of the Methodist Church.
With military eplendor and civic dig
nifty the remains were followed to the
grave with much sadness. The body
was escorted by the survey Cavalry.
Captain Carter Land. and the Smith
field Light Infantry. Captain Il. s.
Thomas, Jr. The cavalry was mounted
and they made handsome appearance
The interment was in Ivy Hill Gene
terry. These were pail bearers: j. {.
Goodrich. Colonel l.. NJ. Morrison. j. D.
Jordan. T.. H. Cofcr, Willis Morrison
and c. w. Warren. The funeral hap
pened at 1890 p. m.
Among connections of the family
present from IL distance were Mr.. ana
Mrs. G.. l.. Barton, Of Suffolk. ana Mr..
and Mrs. g. G, Jones of Norfolk
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
JUDGE Gorr DISQUALIFIED.

Judge Golf was disqualified from sit
ting in the case ana Judge Simontoh
was unable TO be present on account of
illness. Judges Norris, Brawley and
Waddill sat in the case. which was ar
gued Tor the appellant by c. V. Mere
dIth and bv Wills b. Smith for the
Southern Railway Company. and sub-
mittcd.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19

The courses OF the Virginian- Pilots
Home Study Circle" begin next Sun
day. the Goth of February See an
nouncement page.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
BRIEF MENTION.

The courses OF the Virginian- Pilots
Home Study Circle" begin next Sun
day. the 26th Of February. See am
nouncement page.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19

The courses OF the Virginian- Pilots
Home Study Circle" begin next sun
day. the Goth OF February. See an
nouncement page.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19

felonies. He has just captured and
lodged 4 man accused of attempted
murder. Moses Mcdowell. charged
with shooting one Will Tynes. was cap
tured in Isle OF Wight county
Joseph Perry, alias Bud Perry. was
captured i'll Southall's Lane, Norfolk,
and brought here. He will have to an
swer for attempting to murder John
Baker.
These, with Leroy Smith, an alleged
bicycle thief. will have hearing next
Thursday. before Justices Elcy, Arthur
and Primer.
WANT WIIALEYVILLE INCOR-
PORATED
The people OF Whaleyville have an
idea they want to live in town With
that end in view they are considering
an application for charter Of incor-
poration. The citizens VIII have a
meeting some time soon and consider
details.
FIVE DAYS WITHOUT MAILS.
Smithncld, by reason of the isolation
from railroads and because of Pagan
Creek being frozen. has suffered more
from the recent storm than most towns
OF its size. For five successive days
they had no mail to come in.
KILBY'S MILL DEpONENTs.
The court of election inquiry came to-
gether to-day and did business. They
finished the Opponents at Kilby's Mill
precinct. About eighty-five all told
were examined from that place. Mon
day the court will convene at EbeneZer
and after that al Chuckatuck.
METHODIST BISHOP COMING.
Bishop c. II. Galloway. Jackson
Miss, of the Methodist Church. South
writes that he will be in Suffolk next
Wednesday. He will hold serviccS nj
the Main Street NJ. f.. Church. Bishor
Galloway is Il speaker of great power
and beautiful diction.
NEWS IN PARAGRAPHS.
Mr.. George S. Briggs. of Norfolk. ar.
rived to-day 10 VISIT MS mother, Mrs
j. NJ. Briggs, II Primer street.
Capt.. y. =. Conner. Circuit Clerk, has
nearly recovered from his illness.
Mr.. James Nurney and Miss Virgic
Nurney left to-day for few days visit
To Lawrcnccvillc.
MIR. l.. Peyton Turner. who has re-
sided in Suffolk nearly Il year as banl;
clerk and store cashier, will leave Mon
day to take "a position in Il Spartans-
burg. 5. c.. insurance office.
The Louise Brehany Ballad and
Opera Concert Company will be in Suf-
folk Monday night. It's one of the
strongest musical companies ever here
See advertisement.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
WANT VAUDEVILLE MOOR
POHATED.

The people OF Whaleyville have an
idea they want to live in town. With
that end in view they arc considering
an application for a charter Of incor-
poration. The citizens Will have a
meeting some time soon and consider
details
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
FIVE DAYS WITHOUT MAILS.

Smithfield, by reason of the isolation
from railroads and because of Pagan
Creek being frozen. has suffered more
from the recent storm than most towns
of its size. For five successive days
they had no mail to come in.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
SOMETHING UNEXPLAINED.

Eddie Smith, commercial man from
Durham. y. c., came to Suffolk some
days ago, and before going he lost Il
watch in manner which has not vet
been made public. MI Smith had been
having good time. and his brother.
Oscar Smith. wanted TO look after the
matter. lie learned of the loss of the
watch and notified Sergeant Amcs, who
recovered the time piece to-day. bu,
declines to say how or where 1t is n
gold watch. inscribed PA 10 Eddie
1t Will be forwarded to the owner.
OLD GENTLEMAN GONE.
Mr.. Elisha Rawles is dead, aged s.
years. The end came this morning at
me deceaseds home. near Holland. The
funeral will take place at 1890 o'clock
sunday morning, from Beaver Dam
baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. Mr..
Essen. viii conduc; it,
Mr.. Rawles was one of the best
known citizens in the county. He was
a wcll-liked old Virginia gentleman.
Inc Following children survive: Mrs
VIII Jenkins. Franklin: Mrs. Tany
l)arden. Misses idona and Eva RawIes
John r.. Lafayette and Ryland Rawles
OF Nansemond county.
THREE ALLEGED FELONIEs
Hurricane Branch has begun IN stool,
the county jail with persons arcusn1 nc
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
KILBY's MILL DEpoNENrs.

The court of election inquiry came to-
gether to-day and did business. They
finished the Opponents at Kilby's Mill
precinct. About eighty-five all told
were examined from that place. Mon
day the court will convene at EbeneZer
and after that al Chuckatuck
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-02-19
METHODIST BISHOP COMING.

Bishop c. r. Galloway. Jackson
Miss. of the Methodist Church. South
writes that he will be in Suffolk next
Wednesday. He will hold serviccS nj
the Main Street NJ. f. Church. Bishor
Galloway is speaker of great power
and beautiful diction.
The Coconino sun., 1899-09-23
FLAGSTAFF. ARIZONA.

Thorough courses will be offered in High School, Academic and Normal work. The Normal course will lead to the reception of a Diploma giving the right to teach within Arizona during life.
 The new School is centrally and delightfully."- situated. The climate of Flagstan is almost perfect, conducting in the highest degree toward the health of students. The school building is more than ample in size and has been equipped with all needful furniture and ap- paratus.
 For all information and for circulars address
 PRINCIPAL A. N. TAYLOR,
 FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA.
The Coconino sun., 1899-09-23

Several special trains. carrying the Thirty-second Regiment, from For, Leavenworth, Kas., to San Francisco. en route to the Philippines, passed through Tuesday morning. Dispatches in various newspapers announced that over 100 men deserted the regiment when it received marching orders.
 Mrs. M. Stein of the Chicago Cloak and Suit Store will be at the Hotel Weatherford from September p to 30. Ladies, it will pay you to call and see the most elegant line of ladies' furnish ings ever brought to Flagstaff, consist ing of the latest tailor-made suits, silk waists, skirts and everything in ladies' furnishings.
 Dove, the San Francisco photo- grapher, has opened gallery opposite the Courthouse, and is doing the finest work ever made in this section. If you want fine, artistic work give him call. His prices are very reasonable-$2 per dozen for cabinet photos, and he guar antees all his work. As he is here for short time only, don't overlook him.*
 Mir. c. E. Skinner Of the Imperial Gallery, two doors south of the post office, has come to this country to stay. and will locate in Flagstaff and Wins low. He guarantees all his work and has the finest instruments and cameras that money can buy. He makes groups a speciality and does work that suits the people.
 Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage and wife left Washington Sep tember IS for Flagstaff. They will visit the Grand Canyon of Arizona and return in time to meet the President in Chicago on October 9. They will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward F.. Aver Of Chicago, and the party is ex- pected to arrive tomorrow.
The Coconino sun., 1899-09-23

KOdOl Dyspepsia Cure is scientific compound having the endorsement of eminent physicians and the medical press. It "digests what you eat' and positively cures dyspepsia. M. A. Ket- ron, BlOomingdale, Tenn, says it cured him of indigestion of ten years stand. ing. Pioneer Drug Store.