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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
AN EVENTFUL RUN.
A Car Taken Through Benwood Well
Guarded Yesterday Afternoon.

A Car Taken Through Benwood Well
Guarded Yesterday Afternoon.
The liveliest incidents of the day oc-
CURED at Benwood and it has been
demonstrated that the strike sympa
thizers in the industrial city are quite
numerous. Only one car was taken
through the city and it was guarded
by United States Marshal Thompson,
Deputy Randolph, one special deputy,
Secretary Shirley, and six OF the new
men. 1t was the first car to pass over
the Benwood division of the line since
Saturday and it encountered considera-
BILE difficulty at various points The
car left the barn early in the afternoon
and had clear track before it, until
a point on Marshall street, near the
company's houses, had been reached.
Here the car was compelled to stop on
account of a blockade, which extended
to Schad's crossing, a considerable dis
lance south, and the men got out and
set to work in removing the obStruc-
lions. Large rocks and large logs,
which evidently had been rolled down
from the hill above, lay piled here and
there along the track. While the men
were thus engaged large crowd of
boys gathered about the car and be-
gan hooting and kissing, while a num-
Der of other, boys stationed themselves
along the side of the hill above the old
stone quarry, and hurled stones at the
car in reckless manner. Marshall
Thompson placed number of the
boys under arrest and after giving
each of them a good talking to releas-
ed them. The remarks made by the
crowd showed that they were only af-
ter the new men, and the latter being
quick to detect the fact, became fright
ened and besought some of the depu-
ties to remain in the car, while the
work of removing the distractions was
going on.
The car finally succeeded in get
ting through the blockade and made
the trip through Central Benwood un-
molested. However, on the return
trip along Marshal street, more trou-
BILE was encountered. A crowd of boys
numbering nearly thousand, accord
ing to an estimate, met the car near
Schad's crossing, and followed it to
Boggs' Run. At different points the
men were forced to stop and remove
distractions from the track. Near
Bogg's Run some one threw large
bowlder at the car, but no damage was
done. During their return trip
through Upper Benwood very little
interference was offered. The new
men were called uncomplimentary
names by people all along the line.
Owing to the distractions about two
hours time was required to make the
run.
COL Thompson. Notwithstanding the
gravity of the situation, could not
overlook the humorous side, and laugh
ed heartily as he related his expert
ences to a group of friends. ITS the
first battle I've been in since the war, :"
he remarked facetiously
Marshall Thompson will go to Par
kersburg this morning and will prob
ably report us situation to Judge
Jackson.
AN0f1T THE BARN.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
IN SOCIETY.

Miss Francis J. Wheat very charm
ingly entertained five tables of young
ladies at an afternoon progressive
euchre on Wednesday in honor of her
house guest, Miss Dills, of Parkers-
burg. At the conclusion of the spirited
contests a delectable luncheon was
served. Miss Eta Harper was award
ed the first prize. Miss Martha OFT Sc
cured the lone hand prize.
Last evening at Arion Hall the No
Name Club gave the second of their
series of hops. A very large and fash
ionable crowd of young society people
were present. At midnight an excel
lent luncheon was partaken Of Prof.
killmeyer made the music John H.
Davidson, Russell A Coe. George Hoff-
man and Albert Loefier composed the
committee in charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
A DEPUTY RESIGNS.

Special Deputy United States Mar
shall w. w. Odell, of Parkersburg,
handed his resignation to MarshaI
Thompson at o'clock yesterday even
ing, and gave over his badge and re-
volver. Then he left the barn. His &C
ton was loudly cheered by the crowd.
w. w. Odell, as was exclusively pub
lished in yesterdays Register, was with
the Rough Riders before Santiago. be-
ing a member of the same troop with
Hamilton Fish. When asked the cause
of his actions by reporter he said:
why did l resign? Why because
am union workman myself.
thought I was brought here TO protect
Uncle Sans mails. | am always will
ing to do that, but | won't protect a
Scab"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
RIBBONS.

The confidence born Of great guam
tity and greater diversity exists here.
Try us for match widths in black,
white or any color-for one piece or
ten pieces of a kind--f0r widest or
narr0west-for pIainest or fanciest.
Try US for any ribbon want!
Buying in largest quantities makes
selling at lowest prices easy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
WRONG. WRONG.

Wrong are the petticoats made
without YOKE BANDS. One noted
line in particular. which we control
in Wheeling. is made of plain and
fancy mercerized italian satin, and so
slightly and saIabIe are these that it's
difficult to keep up the assortment,
They have deep yoke bands, are
beautifully be-ruffIed and have that
correct outward swing which capti-
Yates critical buyers. In the new
Cloak Room, along with other choice
ready-t0.Wear articles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14

Three trains, carrying soldiers, pass
ed through Benwood Junction over the
B. & o. road yesterday. The soldiers
on the first train, which went west
, at five o'clock in the morning, were
on their way from Locust Point Md,
to San Francisco, Cal, from which
point they will sail for Manila. On the
other two trains going east at H. 80
O'Clock last night, were soldiers, who
were on their way from Columbus,
Ohio, to Jersey City, and who intend
to sail from the latter place for Cuba.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14

Charles t. Dawson, who ended his
life in Pittsburg. Wednesday morning
as detailed in yesterdays Register. was
well known to the older newspaper
men Of this city, and his sad end was
deeply regretted by them.
Mr.. Dawson was the son OF Rev.
Dawson, of Pennsboro. Richie county
and came to this city more than twenty
years ago to engage in newspaper work,
his nrst efforts being on the Sunday
News. then published ~ Levin Baker
- tn Sun1n1 e1ltfou u ~ 4Gr1neor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
THE LOCAL RECRUITING STATION

THE LOCAL RECRUITING STATION.
Major Hennissee. in charge of the To-
cal recruiting station of the regular
army, has so far secured thirty-five re-
cruits. and has examined about one
hundred men, thus accepting only about
one in three. The Major has seen thir-
ty-fiye years of service, and conse-
quently has had a wide and varied ex-
perience. Under him is Sergeant Schu-
Ter, who has been in the service for fif-
teen years, and who was through the
Santiago campaign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
ALEXANDER,
GOOD SHOES. 1o4e MAIN.

ing Standard, and still later he was
city editor of the Register for short
time, this being twenty years ago.
From this city he went to Pittsburg.
where he worked for twelve or fifteen
years and then drifted out of the sight
of Wheeling newspaper men. Here he
was always genial and companionable,
a bright ''all-around" man, and good
newspaper worker. His sad end came
as a shock to his old friends in this
city.
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NEW MEN LEFT.

Yesterday about eleven of the new
men from Chicago and Philadelphia
severed their connection with the COM
pany and departed for their respective
homes. Two men from Philadelphia,
who were penniless, applied for aid at
the Benwood City Hall and were cared
for by the authorities until last even
ing, when they left for home over the
B. e o. road. Three of the men from
Chicago stated that number of the
men now confined at the barn would
leave in a short time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14


The street car situation yesterday
was much the same as upon other days
since the trouble started.
The. deputy United States marshals,
whose arrival was noted in yesterday
mornings Register, went to the car
barn of the Company early in the
morning and took hold of the situation,
and thenceforth during the day these
representatives of the Federal author
ity rode upon the few cars which were
run. being conspicuous by reason OF
white badges they wore. Only half a
dozen cars were operated during the
day, the service ceasing soon after four
o'clock, and very few nickles were col
lected, as the public refrained from rid
ing. There were some minor disturb
ances, occasioned by boys and young
men, during the afternoon, in the
vicinity of the barns, but these Incl
dents were not especially important.
One deputy marshal resigned during
the day, and about ten of the new men
left the service of the Company No
new men arrived During the day and
evening Chief Clemans and Mayor
Sweeney were in close touch with the
situation, and paid frequent visits to
the South Side. The presence of the
Mayor down about Forty-eighth street
last evening gave rise to a report up
town that there was something serious
going on, but the report was false.
Cars were not sent to Bridgeport until
noon, and only ran there for a short
time in the afternoon. Yesterday
morning the committee appointed at
the meeting of business men, Wednes-
day night, called upon Vice President
B. w. Peterson, and presented copy
of the resolutions adopted. The docu-
ment will doubtless be carefully con-
sidered at the meeting of Directors of
the Company called for Saturday. Sec
rotary Shirley denies that the new men
were brought here under misrepresen-
tation of the situation and ON the con-
trary, says they were fully informed
of the exact state of affairs. The rep
resentatives of the Company state they
can obtain all the new men they need.
There is a rumor in labor circles that
if the Board of Directors does nothing
NJ
munication from the business mems
meeting, labor mass meeting may be
called for the coming week, when the
sentiment of wage earnerS will be fully
shown. This idea has not taken defn-
tie shape, however.
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HELD TO COURT.

Special to the Register
HARRISBURG, W. Va, April Min
ter Jackson Smarr. arrested by post office
inspectors Hooten and Allen and brought
to-day before Commissioner Spates. of the
United States court upon the charge of
robbing the mail between Chenille, Gill
mer county. and huntsville. Braxton
county. was held to await an Indictment
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
Resolutions OF Sympathy.
Wheeling. w. Va. April II. IS

Wheeling, W. Va, April II, 1899
At a special meeting Of Local No
2, of the National Tobacco Workers
Union of America, the following reso-
lutions of sympathy were offered and
were unanimously adopted: Y
Whereas, The employees of the
Wheeling Street Railway Company are
out on a strike because of the refusal
of the company to concede to them Hv-
ing wages and reasonable hours Of
work; and therefore, be it
Resolved, That we recognize the
full justice of the demands of the street
railway employees. and we see that the
principle for which they are strug-
Cling for the above-named demands is
the only safeguard of American insti-
tlrtions against the threatened storm
of popular discomfort; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we endorse the strike
Of the employees of the Wheeling
Street Railway Company, and individu-
ally and collectively pledge our I'M
wavering support to them, and give our
earnest cooperation in every honest
and honorable effort they can make
toward securing a willing or reluctant
concession of their demands by the
railway company.
CHAS. TAYLOR,
EDW. DITTMORE,
LOUIS PARADISE,
ROBERT SMITH,
JAMES PETERS,
Committee
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR.
Wheeling, w. Va, April II, 1899.
Ion. G. w. Atkinson. Governor

Hon. q. w. Atkinson. Governor,
Charleston.
My Dear Sir:-Having wired you
this p. M, giving notice of strike
OF the employees of the Wheeling Street
Car Company, / now write you letter
explanatory. On Friday, April =, at
midnight, all of the employees of that
company, eighty in number, ceased OPP
erations, having given notice for an in
crease of wages from 16 to 20 cents
per hour for nine houxs per day.
The road has practically been at a
standstill until this morning, when the
company succeeded in manning three
cars and running them through part
of the city.
There have been no unlawful demon
STATIONS on the part of the strikers at
any time but at the barns, which are
in Marshall county.
The company have in reserve about
twenty men, who they have brought
from Chicago, and here the small boys
and women throw mud balls and stones
and halloo vile names at the motormen,
as the cars pass by.
The strikers have the sympathy of
the whole community, and thousands
of our citizens are wearing badges say
ing, I'VE will walk There has been
no effort on the part of the strikers in
any way preventing the company from
running their cars. 1t is for the want
of nerve on the part of the management
and this foreign element they have
brought here that they do not.
The police of Wheeling are giving
the company good service, as we'll as
the authorities in Marshall county /
see no reason for alarm. Will keep
you informed as the strike progresses.
With kind regards. ] am, yours truly,
I. Y. BARTON,
State Commissioner of Labor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE.

The Council Committee on Real Es-
ta4.::s.met last evening and audited bills
amounting to $27.46. The Committee
spent some time with City Engineer
White going over the leases of lots
on the city commons, and took action
in a number of matters of this class
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14

Iron Bedsteads, the finest line in the
city. Special prices for Saturday
FREW'S.
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UNCHANGED.
A Few Cars Were Run Yesterday, IN
der the Guard Of Deputy Marshals.

AS ON OTHER DAYS, THE PUBLIC
REFUSED TO RIDE SOME DIS
ORDER IN THE VINCINITY OF
THE BARN DURING THE AT
TERNOON-A COMMUNICATION
FROM LABOR COMMISSIONER
BARTON TO THE GOVERNOR-A
LABOR MASS MEETING TALKED
OF FOR NEXT WEEK THE
EVENTS OF THE DAY DE-
TAILED.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14

Iron Bedsteads. the finest line in the
city. Special prices for Saturday.
FREW'S.
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X Seemingly Strange

fact about Black Crepons is this: The special line at $3.50
outseis all others Come and the patterns
this ustrous line Of silk and Crepons and you will readily
understand why it is very popular.
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Sew our new line of Sideboards.
Special prices on Saturday at F'rew'A
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THE LATE C. T. DAWSON.

Prompt telephone service can only be Sc
cured by calling by number.
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MOVEMENTS OF SOLDIERS.

Call by number If you want prompt tele-
phone service,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14

Please call by number when using your
telephone.
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F,els-Naptha saves the worst
half Of wash-day.
Your grocer returns your
money # you don't like il Sc.
~ : ~
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April 2sth Washington, ID. c.. Excursion

Via. Pennsylvania lines from Wheel
ing; return limit ten days with low
rate side trip privilege. Please ask
Jno G. Tomlinson, ticket agent.
Wheeling, for particulars. 1925
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14

Bed room Suits. Special prices on
Saturday at Frews.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-14

boys The fiottnG consisted II throw
Ing all kinds of objects that would
serve IS missiles every time non
union man would show himself. As
usual the north end OF the barn, where
the nOn-union men are quartered, re-
ceived the whole of the crowds atten-
ton. Several of the large plate glass
windows in the Office were broken. AT
about $3.50 yesterday afternoon dep
uty marshal who was acting as guard
on the rear of car that was running
IN the barn, was struck in the back OF
the head with an egg. No attempt was
made to run cars on the loop after
p. m.
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8
VOOk < CO.
FANCY STRIPED TAFFEThS SLOO YARD.
These new arrivals the progressive thought which
Cheney inject into their famous product Richer in color
pleasing IN designs than any we have yet shown at
ST. 90 yard
Cheney Bros printed Foulards slightly patterns.
This is the time Of year when
Wash Silks
begin squirt Wash Silks shown here to-day differ maei
ally those shown in former prettier better-moe
Diverse They start at 29c don't beyond 5Oc We
suggest these for Ladies' Waists and ChiIdrens Dresses in
particular, although they suited tor other purposes
For instance, Mems Furnishing Department shows notable
line Of summer Shirts with plain plated WASH SILK FRONTS
While Wash Silks
for Confirmation outfits 35c to 98c yard.
Best Plain Tdffefd
Silks 85c yard cheaper than any other stores best
but we think our color range is more complete.
SeneCh0l--
new Black Silk Body gos Londre; finish Peau
de Soie The best examples $1.50 and SITE yard
silk stock here to which this entire would not do justice
would another to tell about the
fabrics with which silks have been blended Here
Silk Dmies, Silk Msrseiles, Silk Organdes Silk
Ginsham ETC. All Of these are to be found in the great Wash
Goods Section which does not contain full pattern goods
carried from last
X Seemingly Strange
m
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THE RACKET.
SHOES.
Ladies' Shoes.

Ladies' $500 Fine Shoes. 20
Ladies Fine Shoes ....91c, sl.ls. $l2. 81 40
Misses Fine Shoes ..........Jec f5c, sc VIC
Baby Shoes. ........4oc, i9c, 1Sc
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Great Clothing Sale.
Ladies' .UnderskirtS.
Shirt Waists.

75c Fine Shirt Waists go
a ~ Etna Shirt Waists .4sc
a * Fine Shirt Waists ................15c
4 "a Fine shirt Waists ............... 800
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CHAS. TAYLOR,
EDW. DITTMORE,
LOUIS PARADISE,
ROBERT SMITH,
JAMES PETERS.
Committee.
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Hosiery.

900 Heavy Bicycle Hose ........iec pa
&c Fine Hose -loc pa
lie Good Seamless Black Hose. =. &c pa
FInwers by the thousand.
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THE SCIENTIFIC OPTIcIAN.
Corner Main and Eleventh Streets.
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Silk Ribbon Sale.
LADIES TAILOR MADE SUITS.

BIS % fine ..-.........-..-..--.-$s.O
$500 fine SUITS ...--.......---.......-.. I'D
1880 fine SUITS. 80
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Ladies' Dress Skirts.
Muslin Underwear
Cheap.
Annual Sale OF Lace Curtains.
Millinery.

sc pair up. See our line.
Corsets one-haIf price.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-25

Exactly what the New York
press hoped to gain by interviewing
the father of Rudyard Kipling on
the American policy Of expansion
it is difficult to understand. OF
the value of his views upon the
the subject Kipling senior seemed
to have a better idea than his
interviewers, for he said he came
from a small country place, and
his opinion probably would not be
of great value here. He held the
proper view. Neither would the
opinion of Kipling's aunt, nor of
his grand-siTe, and for that matter,
the views of Kipling himself are of
doubtful value in this case. As a
poet and master of the language,
he has voiced sentiment and
named an impulse as few other
men could have done. Whether
the sentiment is sound and the
impulse healthful, and whether the
desire to act in accordance with
them is wise, are not things to
consult poets about.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-25

There is a big demand for farm
laborers in Grand valley. The
supply of farm hands who under
stand irrigation is altogether I'M
adequate and many of our exten-
siye farmers and fruit growers are
beginning to wonder where they
will get help for the seasons work
Men out of a job in other parts Of
the state, who know the ordinary
routine of farm work, should turn
their steps toward Grand junction
Grand Valley Sun.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-25
Tt will be brt few years until

It win be brt few years until
Colorado will not only be supplying
enough sugar for home consump-
ton, but will be exporting that
commodity in large quantities, be-
cause it has been shown that the
soil of Colorado possesses in a
greater degree than any other state
the properties required for raising
sugar beets. 1t is matter of much
comment in the eastern states that
the agricultural product of this state
is greater in value than the miner
al output.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-25

The scientific world is wondering
if the new method by which the
energy stored in a quart of liquid
air produces three quarts more is a
great discovery. This is not per-
petual motion, because the heat of
the atmosphere is drawn upon for
its locked-up energy. Atall events,
liquid air is now produced at cost
of twenty-five cents a quart, and
there will be no lack of experiments
with it during the present year.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-25
The announcement has been

The announcement has been
made upon good authority that
Thomas b. Reed, of Maine, has
concluded to retire from congress
and take up his profession as a
member of a law firm in New York
at princely salary. The retire
ment Of the man whom, in his
official capacity, is generally re-
ferred to as the GEAR" or ''dictator, "
will be a great loss to the Republi-
can party, for he was an able fight
er and a good party man. 1t may
be that his Withdrawal from public
life is merely to prepare for an at
tempt to gain the the presidency,
but his unpopularity with the
people and party leaders does not
make him very promising
aspirant.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-25

The Chicago & Alton Railroad
company has increased the wages
of eight hundred section men on
the two divisions between Chicago
and Bloomington and between
Dwight and Peoria fourteen per
cent, and will Immediately double
the force employed. This fact,
together with the authoritative
statement that the Colorado &
Southern will expend third Of a
million dollars in improvements
during the present year, is respect'
fully referred to the attention of
certain calamity howlers.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1899-04-25

The infantile propensites OF GER
tain embryo editors are rendered
very apparent when they fail to
acknowledge and stand by their
statements upon being called to
account for them. Whence cometh
that trembling voice in the dark?
Is he fearful to show himself lest
his political tutor will take occasion
to summarily correct him for his
damaging admissions declarative
of their position relative to fair
trial for the workingmen who have
possibly tfansgressed the law?
Intolerance and bigotry, such as
recently manifested by the editors
of the decrepit News, is the root of
much evil and injustice; but with
such small and declining prestige
as that which they hold, the shafts
of rancof which they hurl from the
darkness will do no damage other
than to disclose the narrowness
Of the authors