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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
DEMOCRATS 1T Elm GROVE
Elect the Mayor and a Solid Demo
cratic Council.
THE RESULT AT CAMERON A TIE.
A CORRECTED LIST OF VOTING
PLACES AT THE COMING CITY
ELECTION-GEN POLITI-
CAL NEWS AND GOSSIP.

The town election came off at Elm
Grove yesterday afternoon, and re-
suited in a Democratic victory, the
party electing its candidate for Mayor
and a solid Democratic Council. The
only Office missed by the Democrats
was that of Recorder, the Republicans
getting it by majority of six votes.
The general result was a good deal of
a surprise to the Republicans, who
forced a political issue a short time
ago, on making the alleged discovery
that they had a majority of eighteen
votes in the town. The vote in detail
was as follows
Mayor-M. A. Madden, D., 100; J. M.
Butler, R., SO.
Recorder-W. R. Chambers, D., 81;
w. Duncan, R., 70.
Council. F. Jones, D., Sc; Frank
Higgs, D., SO; J. S. Bedillion, D., 80;
James Baird, D., 70; 1. G. Raab, D., 50;
Edward Gibson, R., SO; John Hand, R.,
81; Louis Wharton, R., AS; ]. L. KIM
mons, R., Ga; w. c. Smith, r., 6S.
The victory achieved by Mr.. Madden
is particularly satisfactory to the
Democrats of the town, and his cleo
ton is quite a feather in his political
cap. He is sincerely to be congrat-
ulated
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
APPLIED TO THE GOVERNMENT.

Pittsburg Coal Exchange Wants the OBJ
structions in the Channel Removed-Sev-
eral Dangerous Obstructions-Other Riv-
err Items.
Pittsburg, Pa, January 5.-The Pitts
burg Coal Exchange held meeting this
morning at l o'clock, and requested the
government to remove the wrecks OBJ
structing the Ohio channel at Wallory
and Merrill. At the former place there
is sunken fat of coal in the channel
and there is also a sunken barge in the
channel at Merrill. There is at present
a barge stage of water in the Ohio and
no coal shipments can be made until
these distractions are removed. The
pilots must have four feet of water to
spare to get around the sunken fiat at
Wallory. There will not be that much
water, and it is said that it would be
dangerous to go around the obstruc-
tons. 1t is very likely that the govern
ment or the Coal Exchange will have
the distractions removed if the owners
will abandon the wrecks.
The cold weather coming as it has,
has reduced all possibilities of a rise
of more than 20 feet. The river WILL
however, reach good coalboat stage
The marks at Davis Island dam yes
terday showed 9.5 feet and rising. The
upper rivers are rising at nearly every
point above, but not fast
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
THE KINGS DAUGHTERS

field an Important Meeting, Last Evening,
in the Interests OF the Day Nursery.
There was an important meeting of
the City Union of the Kings Daugh-
ters, last evening, in the interest of
the Day Nursery. The attendance was
large, and the meeting was an enthus-
iastic one.
In addition to other action in the in
terests of the Nursery, it was decided
to publish paper during the week be-
fore Easter, to be called the "Woman's
Easter Herald" The publication will
be edited wholly by the ladies, under
the capable direction of Mrs. Robert J.
Reed as editor in chief. The staff will
be announced later.
An executive committee was appoint
ed, consisting of Mrs. w. F. Butler,
Mrs. c. S. Morrison, Mrs. George Ebe-
ling, Miss Lila Little, Miss Mary
Hanke, Miss Virginia Miller, Mrs.
George B. Caldwell, Mrs. John B. Gar
den and Mrs. Harry Mendel.
The ladies also determined to serve
soup at the Nursery every Tuesday and
Thursday, from about quarter before
twelve, noon, until quarter after one,
at five cents per bowl.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
THE BELMONT GRAND JURY.
Nineteen True Bills Returned Yesterday
Afternoon.

Afternoon.
The Belmont county grand jury got
through with their work yesterday and
made the following report: They found
nineteen true bills and ten that were
not There were one hundred and
twelve witnesses examined. Follow
ing are the names of those indicted:
Robert Martin, assault; Joseph Cruce,
assault and battery; Warren Parker,
selling liquor ON election day and cut
ting with intent to wound Thomas
Murphy and John Gallagher, assault;
George Morgan and Lewis Halen, bur-
glary; Henry Doty, burglary and lar
ceny; Robt. Richard, obtaining prop
erty on false pretense; John Sloan, cut
ting with intent to wound; William
Allen, criminal assault; John Pritch-
ard, assault and battery; VIM. Wright,
petit larceny.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
INTERESTING
n. E. whitaker Testifies 4
Cause in Mary

Cause in Mary
A special telegram tonne Baltimore
Sun from Elkton. Nd. published yes
terday, says:
In the case of the contested will of
Mrs. Caroline Naudain, by her hus-
band, Joseph c. Naudain, the husband
to-day testified that. his wife was
stricken with paralysis on March 25,
1891; that she had softening of the
brain and that she had repeated at
tacks until May. 1898, when she re-
ceived the final stroke which caused
her death on August Is last. She was
feeble in body and grew more feeble
in mind as the time passed on. She
did attend to some business with the
aid of others. but was not capable af-
ter 1891 of making valid deed or
contract with judgment and under
standing; that she might make con-
tract with some one to advise her.
He testified also that he knew of
will made in 1892. and that he had
advised her to MIKE it, as she had no
will, and this fact appered to greatly
distress her and aggravate her disease.
He did not know of the contents of the
1892 will and had no knowledge of the
contents of the will made in 1895, upon
which this contest is made nor did he
know when executed or where. He
testified that he had neglected farm
ing in looking after his wife after her
first stroke of paralysis until her death,
and had in that time only been absent
from home two nights, one of which
was when locked up in a jury room
and another while attending Harri-
sons inauguration. He had looked af-
ter her comfort and assisted in nurs-
ing her day and night.
Nelson Z. Whitaker, of Wheeling,
w. Va, brother of the testatrix, tes-
tilted that the most affectionate rela-
tons existed between him and his sis
ter until 1891, when their relations
became somewhat strained because of
some difference of opinion in relation
to the settlement of The George P.
Whitaker estate. After the difference
was healed, in December, 1891, she
consulted him about making a will and
dictated to him the provisions of the
will she wished to make. He made
no suggestion as TO the time of the
payment of the money legacies. At
ter she had dictated the will she asked
him whether she had sufficient estate
to pay the legacies and upon taking
an account ascertained that the estate
was insufficient for that purpose, but
by deferring the time of the money
legacies the accumulated interest would
make good the deficiency He said his
attention was first called by his broth
er, E. S. Whitaker, to the fact that his
sister wanted to consult him about
making a will. E. S. Whitaker was a
beneficiary under the will, but died
last month.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
AN IMPORTANT RULING.

A ruling of interest to banks has
been made by Internal Revenue Com
missioner Scott. 1t is that banks loan
ing money and taking as evidence Of
the debt an uncertifed check for the
amount advanced, the loan being Sc
cured by collateral, must regard such
check as promissory note. The check
must be stamped accordingly. A check
used as a promissory note, the Com
missioner rules, is an acknowledge
ment Of debt. 1t must be stamped
at the rate of two cents for each 500
or fraction thereof.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
LET DEMOCRATS NOMINATE.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Kind1y call the attention of the
Democratic City Executive Committee
to the necessity of placing a Democrat
in nomination to fill the vacancy
which will result after the expiration
of the present Council, caused by the
resignation of W. H. Halter, last even
ing. The First Branch has chosen a
man to fill the vacancy, but that only
holds until the next ensuing election,
which will occur on the 26th inst.
That is the rule in all such vacancies,
and applies to Council as well as to the
State Senate or any other legislative
body having holdover members. The
people have right to decide these lit
tie matters at the first opportunity, and
there Should be two Democrats voted
for for First Branch in the Third ward,
one to fill the full term and the other
the short term of two years. Let the
Committee see to this. VOTER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

permanently beneficial effects and
were satisfied with transient action;
but now that it is generally known
that Syrup of Figs will permanently
overcome habitual constipation, we'll
informed people will not buy other
laXatives. which act for a time, but
finally injure the system. Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
THE CITY VOTING PLACES.

Following is a corrected list of the
voting places ;at the coming city cleo
tom
First ward-Precinct No. /, POS Main
street; No. 2, 422 Main street; No, 8,
Vigilant engine house; No. 4, S37 Mar
ket street.
Second ward-Precinct No. 1, Second
ward market house; No. 2, Chemical
engine house; No. 8, 1868 McCulloch
street; No. 4, 1929 Eoff street.
Third ward-Precinct No. 1, 1915
Market street, second floor; No. 2, Po-
lice Court room; No. 8, 127 Fifteenth
street; no. 4, 1876 Fourteenth street.
Fourth ward-Prec1nct No. 1, Allan
tic engine house; No. 2, Bearley Hall;
No. 8, 1910 Wood street.
Fourth ward-Precinct No. 1, Hook
and Ladder house; No. 2, PAS Main
street; No 3, 2200 Chapline street.
Sixth ward-Precinct No. 1, hose
house; No. 2, 234S Chapline street; No.
8, "a Twenty-sixth street; No. 4, 3525
Eoff street; No. 3, 2744 Eoff street; No.
6, 11S Thirty-first street.
Seventh ward-Precinct No. l, North
east corner South Penn and Ohio; No.
2. corner South York and Virginia
streets; No. 8, Midway club room; No.
4. hose house, Zane street.
Eighth ward-Precinct No l, 3517
Jacob street; No. 2, 3719 Jacob street;
No. 8, 4O34 Jacob street; No. 4, 1905
Jacob street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
ROYAL CLAY co.'s PLANT SOLD.

The Royal Clay Company's plant in
Uhrichsville, Ohio. was sold yesterday
to j. F. Townsend and others of Ak
ron, OHIO, who are interested in the
manufacture of sewer pipe. The price
paid was $4,000 1t is the intention
of the new owners to place the plant
in operation and to manufacture line
Of novelties. The big plant has been
idle ever since the assignment made
by the company, in which a number Of
Wheeling citizens lost heavily. 1t will
be remembered that the plant was
bought in by number of Wheeling
holders of bonds Of the company The
price received for the property at yes
terday's sale means a substantial
profit for these bondholders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
OFFICERS ELECTED L R. K. OF p

The annual election Of officers Of Col.
Bernard Stanley Company, No. q, U.
R. K. of P, took place at their armory
last evening. The following named
we're chosen for the ensuing term:
S. X. c., F. B. Lisby; s. K. L., w. H.
Rose; S. K. H.. Edward Grosscurth;
s. K. R., Ed MUM; S. X. T., Louis
Harttong.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
THE CoLoRED BROTHER.

There is naturally something of d
row in the ranks OF the colored voters
in the Second ward, caused by a num-
Der of things. One is the forcing off of
r. A. Arlington from the names Nsug-
gested by the Republicans OF that ward
for Council candidates, and the other
is Determination to have Alex. Gard
ner supplanted by some other colored
Republican in the event of the election
of Clemans as City Sergeant. AIRING
ton was suggested in good faith as a
Council candidate by the representa-
tive colored voters of the Second ward,
who certainly have a right 10 be repre-
scented in Council. from the fact that
they have substantially made up the
Republican majority there for many
years. He was forced off, however.
and it is freely alleged that one of the
Republican ring said he would rather
lose a thousand dollars than have a
negro go TO Council from that ward
Candidate Clemans is understood to
have given assurance that if elected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
SOME MUSICAL NOTES.

Prof. Hartman and the choir OF the
Second Presbyterian church are pre-
pairing for musical and organ recital
at the church Tuesday evening, Janu-
airy 18th.
The series Of Sunday night entertain
ments by the Beethoven Singing Soc-
ETY. in Egerter hall, will be continued
throughout the winter They will be
given every third Sunday night. To-
morrow evening the Society will be as
sisted by the Grand Opera House or
chestra, and a large attendance is ex-
pected.
The Warrington paper says Of the
recent organ recital there of Paris r.
Myers, of this city:
Too much cannot be said of Mr.. My
ers' mastery playing. HIS rendition
of the classics was faultless and his
modern numbers were beautifully
played The offertory in Eb by Wely,
Caveleria Rusticana by Mascagni, Pill
grims' Chorus and Grand March by
Wagner, were indeed gems. Every
number was played with great feeling
and his technique was wonderful.
The large audience was disappointed
by the unavoidable absence of the boy
soprano, but Mr.. Dillingham; gave two
able solos in his stead
Following Is the programme for tina
fourth concert OF the season by the
Woman's Musical Club. to be given at
A o. Z. w. temple tomorrow after
noon
King .......................''E. bb and Flow
Choral Club.
Mrs. Flora Walliams. Miss Mary
Vardy. Miss Margaret Harvey.
Miss Theresa Phillips.
(a) Chopin ............ Etude, Op. 8, No.
tb) Brsssir. .............. .NOcturne Op. n
Mrs Nellie Warren Holloway.
Dessduer voice. 1....-....+....f'To SeyillA'
Miss Flora StifeI
Pinsuti (voices) Two Pearls Of Love"
Mrs. Flora Williams and Miss MIR
garet Harvey.
Schubert. ...,....-+. Etude No. 4
Mrs Nellie Warren Holloway.
Wagner. .... Bridal Chorus" 'Isohengrin"
Choral Club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
MARKS FROM ABOVE.

Greensboro-River 70 feet inches and
rising slowly. Weather cloudy and cooler.
Warren-RiXer feet inches and sta
tionary. Weather fair and cold.
Pittsburg-River 9 feet inches at the
dam and rising. Cloudy and cool.
SteubenviHe-Rive 10 feet inches and
rising. Weather cloudy and cold.
Dill City-River 6 feet inches and ris-
ing. Weather clear and cold
Brownsvile-River u feet and rising.
Observation-Disclosures Il feet inches and
rising. Weather cloudy and colder
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
TO-DAY'S PAICIKETS

Charleston, Greenwood, $50 a. m.
MatamOras, Lexington, II a. m.
Parkersburg, H. K Bedford, IL a. m
Steubenville. T. M. Bayne, 2:S0 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $50 p. m.
SiStersVille, Ruth, 800 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
TO-DAYHS BOATS

Parkersburg, Ben Hur, II a. m.
Steubenville, T. M. Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $50 p M.
Sistersville, Ruth. $50 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.

Pittsburg, Lorena.
Pittsburg, Greenwood.
Cincinnati, Queen City.
Matamoras Lexington.
Parkersburg, H. K. Bedford.
Steuberville. I. NJ. Bayne.
SiStersVille, Ruth
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
NOTICE
TO ADVERTISERS.

REGISTER advertisers are re-
quested to hand in their adver.
tisements for the SUNDAY
REGISTER if possible, to-day
or. falling this, as early as pos.
sible tomorrow. to insure in.
sertion and attractive display.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

Roger & Gellet. Rejeers & Pinaud's
Perfumes, Powders and Soaps. Toilet
Waters. always in stock at Geiger's
Elite pharmacy, 1884 Main St. opposite
steel bridge. Open all night Regis
tered pharmacist in charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
TO ELECT OFFICERS

At the meeting Of the Ohio Valley
Trades and Labor Assembly to-mor-
row afternoon the body will organize
for the ensuing year. 1t is understood
that the friends of NJ. F. Tighe have
induced him to consent to be a candi-
date for tb idency. 1t is under
stood thai TilI be several candi-
dates for and trustees.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

For Pure and Fresh Drugs, go to
Geiger's Elite pharmacy, 1884 Main St,
opposite steel bridge Open all night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
The marks on the wharf at

The marks on the wharf at midnight
showed 9.S feet and rising.
The Mariner and Little Fred passing
at a. m, the Raymond Hprner pass
ing at 10 a. m, the Coal City passing at
l p. M, the Dick Fulton passing at 2
p. M, and the d. B. Woods passing at
8 p. m. were the towboats up with emp
ties yesterday.
The upper yacht ferry resumed yes
terday after several days of idleness,
occasioned by the ice and damage done
to the ferry company's property by re-
cent high water.
Capt. NJ. B. Davis, of the 81 amer
Ruth. was taken suddenly i'll with the
grip Wednesday. The boat is now in
charge of Capt. John Beales.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06
MARKS FROM BELOW.

Parkersburg-Ohi river Il feet inches
and rising. Little Kanawha rising. Wea-
Point Pieasant-River 1873 feet and ris-
ing. Cloudy
Cincinnati-River POS feet and rising.
Clear
Cairo-River 2O.4 feet and falling. Colder.
Memphis-River 13 feet and falling.
Cloudy and cool.
Louisvile-River rising; s feet inches
in canal; 6 feet inches on falls; 10 feet
below locks. Clear and pleasant.
Elvansville-River ia feet and falling.
Cold and cloudy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

1t is a little singular how few of the
present Republican members of Council
are candidates for reelection. A great
many wished to be renominated, but the
powers that be decided that new men
should make up the majority, and it
was thus ordered. If the Republicans
carry Council the reason for this will
be apparent in the selection of officers
within the gift of Council. Some sur
prises are in store for some people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

Alex. Gardner would remain on the
police force, and this decision is far
from satisfactory to the colored voters
of the ward, who wish another man
selected. and it is said steps are being
taken to demand this.
Some of these days the colored Re-
publicans of the Second will stop fool
ing with the Republican ring crowd,
and will not ask but will demand rep
resentation on the Council ticket, with
a guarantee that the colored candidate
will be elected
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-01-06

Prof. Hartman and the choir of the
Second Presbyterian church are pre-
pairing for musical and organ recital
at the church Tuesday evening, Janu-
airy 18th.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-08
Young WOman'S Peril,

Chester, Pa, Sept. S.-Aliss w.
W. Taylor, young woman OF 922
West seventh street, was standing
at Seventh and Edgmont avenue
on Wednesday, when suddenly she
observed her dress, which was of
tilmsy material, was burning fierce
~. She became greatly excited and
was soon assisted by Officer Wm.
Hammllton, who eXtinguishcd the
flames, not, however, before the
dress was badly damaged. She
was taken into Lees store. on the
corner to avoid the crowd oil pcdcs-
trains, and latter returned home
with borrowed dress.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-08

/ Dominick Bykantouicz, OF No.
1904 Pleasant street, made COM
plant to the Federal authorities
this morning that a counterfeit dol
lar had been passed on him this
morning. About four weeks ago he
was laid off at the morocco factory
of Blumenthal & Co. HIS wife Sc
cured work last week at the Ameri.
can Leather Company's factory. On
Tuesday night she received 81. 90 for
her five days work. Since that time
he has spent 50. 90. This morning
he took the last dollar to grocery
store on Shipley street near Second
and purchased some groceries. He
gave the dollar in payment and &C.
cording to his complaint when the
woman put the dollar in the drawer
she picked up an other and said that
Dominick had given her counter
felt dollar. He denied that he had
given her the spurious coin and
maintained that it was she who
was trying to pass the counterfeit
do! lar. lie lodged complaint with
the police and officer Ward took him
to the Federal building where he
lodged his complaint with Marshal
Short, This afternoon he will place
the matter before United States
Commissioner Smith and then the
case will be fully Investigated.
Bykantouicz stated that when his
wife brought home her wages there
was not dollar in the house. He
is confident that the last dollar was
just as good as the others and that
the dollar given by him in the store
was not the counterfeit one which
was returned to him.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-08
A Schooner LibeIlei.

Deputy United Statos Marsh al James
H. Clark libsllel the schooner James A.
O. Brien ct Delaware City this morning.
q The schooner came here but owing to
there not being sufficient water she could
not get olo:e enoughto the wharf to load
the stone.
The lbellants arc the Brandywine Gran
lite Company and the libel Is for breach Of
c contract. The schooner had been chartered
some.stimo ago to take load Of heavy
stone for the Brandywin Company.
The dcrricks with the heavy blocks
could not reach the schooner. After being
two days In that position tho schooner
left and went South for a load of lumber.
She hns sO7.0OO feet OF lumber aboard for
Philadelphia. He: owners will enter an
appearance in court this afternoon.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-09-08

The Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad has
ordered 80 new locomotives from the Bald
win Locomotive Works, to BIO delivered IN
December and January They are to te
three cylinder, compound consolidation
ongines and when completed will repre-
sent the highest class heavy freight power
ever built in this country bo'h in
pulling capncity and economy of operation
The cylinders are to he Is inches and %
inches in diameter, with 30-lnch stroke.
The total weight of the engine exclusive
of tho tender is to be 476. 0O) pounds. The
drivers arc "a inches in diameter, with u
driving wheel base of Is feet inches and
tenders will have 5000 gallon water caLac.
ity. 8 tons coal capacity and weight l75 0 %
pounds.
The boilers arc to be of tho extended
wagon-top type 65 inches In diameter at
front end The flrebox is to be Al inches
wide and llS inches long, When these
locomotives arc completed the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad will have 1877 freight
engines each exceeding in weight l75, Goa
mounds