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The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02
beauty Is Blood peep.

Clean blood means a clean skin. NJ
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
bansh pimples, boils, blotches, backheads
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
eists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c. Soc.
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02
Unclaimed Letters.

The following is list OF letters in the Post
Office Van Buren,. Ark. remaining uncalled
for and advertised December q 1899
Arnold. Nanny Hicks, Sherman
Beder, Jno A Jeans, Jno
Banks. Emma KOesler, J
Bowman, 4 Lockhart. J
Clark Ollie Manter. X
Coleman, Elizabeth Moore, Homer
Decker, Bert Meardeth WO
Fobbs, 5 G Mila, Nelson
Griffith. Lucritia Mathes. Guss
Haycraft, J Vance Mrs Will
Winfrey Sandy
Parties calling for above will please say ad
vertised aud give date. fee Of one cent viii
be charged on all advertised letters.
J. 4. JARVIS. T. NJ.
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02
Via Mo. Pacific.

Reduced one way second class rates to Cali
fornia.points Portland Oregon Seattle Washing
ton and intermediate points. Call at IroI
Mountain R'y Ticket office.
A. HAYS. Agt
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02

One of our visitors On Satur-
day gave us the following item
that is vouched for as an actual
occurrence. Our visitor says
that a parson in town not far
from here was trying to get q
new hymn book introduced into
his congregation and arranged
with his clerk to give out the no.
tice Immediately after the SER
mon. The clerk, however, had
another announcement which he
thought it necessary to make,
and began with, " All who have
children they wish baptised are
requested TO send in their names
to the clerk" The clergyman
who was deaf, assumed that the
clerk was giving out the hymn
book notice and Immediately rose
and said: "And l would add,
for the benefit of those who
haven't any, that they may be OBJ
tanned in the vestry any day from
8 to 4 O'Clock, the ordinary little
ones at quarter each and special
ones with red backs at fifty
cents each."-Ex.
Success in growing peaches de-
mands frequent examinations in
search of bOrers which are found
Just below the surface of the
ground. We scratch them out
with an old butcher-knife.
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02
CASToT TI Z "A.
,..,..h, , The Kind You Have Always BOugh
''':; '':;:''' :; ''' GM,,;'z.:;0;;'z5zx ;, 4; ! &

Miss Lei Hawkins came up from
Galloway college, Searcy, Monday TO
spend week at home.
A fire alarm last Saturday night was
caused by the burning-out of fiue at
the residence of d. H. Miller.
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02
IfYou Want...

to Buy, Sell, or Exchange Land .
or Town Property, give me mum :
bers, Improvements and price
cash or time. If you want to
purchase let me know what you
want. | will sell on reasona bl G
commission.
VIM. L. TAYLOR.
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02

See the Frisco Line for cheap tickets
to Pacific Coast points California,
Oregon and Washington.
P. w. FURRY, Agt.
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-02

"FRIsCo LINE" (sT. L. &s.F1
GOING NORTH.
No. 2. man lis a. M
No. 4. Springfield Passenger l2.45 n m
No. O. St Louis Limited 6;l3 .. m
No. 4o Local frelght $40 a. m.
GOING SOUTH.
No. ]. Mail 3:07 a. M
No. :. Fort smith Passenger 2:l0 p. m
No. s. Texas Limited 10:1S a. m
No. 80. Local Freight 6:35 D. m.
Trains 30 and 40 run daily except Sunday, bal.
ance run daily.
all through trains. Through tickets on sale to
all points.
For full information call upon or address
=. W. FURRY, Tkt. Agt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Cxar and CxArina Displs1ssd VI Prot.
sfeugeFs Panphlet.
Berlin, May 1.-THE Lokal Anzeiger
to-day prints an interview with Will
lam T. Stead, who recently interviewed
the Gar for the second time, in which
the newspaper man is quoted is saying
that the Car read with much pain the
pamphlet of Prof. Stengel, of the
Munich University. one of the German
delegates to the peace conference, who
defended war and declared that eternal
peace ought not to be the aim of cul-
ture. The Czarina, it appears, also
greatly regretted that the Cars idea
had found such an unfriendly echo in
the German home"
Throughout Russia, official circles, it
is said, Mr.. Stead found a conviction
that Prof. Stengel's appointment meant
a slight to Russia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
wETZEL CIRCUIT COURT.
Hon. G. w. Farr Opens His First Term in
That County.


Hon. G. W. Farr Opens His First Term in
That County.
Special to the Register.
New Martinsville, W. Va, May H.
Circuit Court opened yesterday, with
Judge G. w. Farr on the bench. This
is Judge Fairs first term in this coun-
ty, and he has made very favorable
impression on the members of the bar.
Among the foreign attorneys attending
is Judge Thayer Melvin and A. Cald-
WE'LL of Wheeling; u n Arnett, of
Fairmont, and bud" Snodgrass, of
Burton. The grand jury reported
number of indictments, one being
against Mike Moore. charged with kill
ing Ney in the month of February, at
Smithfield, this county. Mr.. Moore
was brought into court and his coun-
sci, ]. W. and Lloyd McIntire, moved
to quash the indictment, which motion
the court overruled and a Flea Of not
guilty was entered, and the trial set
for May oath. The evidence before the
justice showed that Ney went to
saloon where Moore was in charge dur
ing the absence of the proprietor at
dinner, and started to go behind the
counter. Moore told him to stay out;
that fight began and that Moore shot
him while Ney was striking at him
with Ratchet. A large number of
witnesses have been ordered subpoena
ed and the trial will last for some
days. The grand jury has not COM
pleted its work yet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
BRIDGEPORT,

Ever since the action of Council in
Kirkwood, many residents of the town
have been wondering what reason
coudd be assigned for such a move.
AS yet none has been assigned by that
body. 1t is alleged in order to make
$4,000 foot the cost they wanted to re-
duce the width Of these streets in
question, thus making less paving for
the city to do. This, it can be easily
seen, will make the sidewalks wider
and throw extra cost on the property
owners by having larger sidewalks to
pave.
1t is said that one well-known resid-
ent of the town, who is contemplating
the erection of residence in Kirk
wood, does not know whether to face
it on the alley or the street, if it is
made narrower
Mrs. James Mccullough left yester-
day morning for Beallsville, to attend
the funeral of young daughter of
ly of this place.
Marshal Thompson is the proud
owner of fine driving horse he pur-
chased Tuesday from Cadiz parties.
A dance for the benefit of John
Berry will be given in Donley's hall
the last of the month.
The curbstone is being rapidly dis
tributed about the various streets in
town.
The strike of the boys at the Crystal
glass house has about ended. 1t was
thought everything had been settled
Tuesday afternoon, but some of the
boys could not see it that way. Ten of
the shops were at work yesterday, and
it is generally supposed that the plant
will be working in full before the End
of the week.
Mrs. Jane Cowan, of Cincinnati left
for home yesterday after a couple of
weeks visit with friends and relatives
here.
The Republican Central Committee
will meet tomorrow evening to make
arrangements for holding the primar-
les for election of delegates to the
county convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. Goodwin, of East
Liverpool, returned home yesterday
after visit with Mrs. Goodwin's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Medill.
number of young people of this
place are arranging to give a select
dance in the Opera House on next
Tuesday evening.
The opposition existing between the
owners of the wagons hauling people
to Wheeling is attracting a great deal
of attention.
James Arrick, OF Blaine. was in town
yesterday on business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
ANOTHER HEAVY STORM.

Cleveland, Ohio, May 17.-Another
bad storm swept over Northern Ohio
this afternoon, being accompanied by
high winds, hail and heavy rainfall.
At Norwalk and Bucyrus the rainfall
was four inches. The fall of hail was
heavy, trees were blown down, win
dows broken and havoc was caused
among telegraph and telephone wires.
At Upper Sandusky several houses
were unroofed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
EVIDENCE SUBMITTED.

Harrisburg, Pa, May 17.-Represent-
atives Fow and Voorhees,, members of
the committee appointed by the House
of Representative at the recent ses-
sion to prosecute those persons charged
with bribery in connection with the
contest for United States Senator, and
the McCarrell jury hill, submitted to
District Attorney Millar to-day the evil
dence taken by the legislative COM
mittee and a certified copy of the House
resolution for the prosecution.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

They are taxing franchises in New
York State Other states will do the
same. Real estate owners have been
growing FESTIVE under the increased
burdens of heavy taxation in the larger
cities, and the law to tax franchises is
the outgrowth of this complaint. The
city tenant has in most cases been
made to bear a great part of the bur-
den, which should have been placed on
the broad shoulders of the corporations
owning valuable city franchises.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

posed by d few Councilmen to as the
same thing, upon the specious plea that
certain expenditures should be made,
and that there is really no difference
between drawing city order and pay
ing interest upon it and issuing a bond.
In reality there is a vast difference.
In the first place city order Is debt,
and the city has no shadow OF right to
contract debt without the consent of
the people. In the second place, if the
city has right to issue $1,000 of orders
for one department, in excess OF hon.
estly estimated revenues, it has an
equal right to issue 100000 of orders
for any and all departments. This
game once started and officially recOg-
nized, has no legitimate end, the statu
tory requirement as to city debt is alb
rogated, the restraining ordinance, so
often violated, is virtually repealed,
and the city government will be cut
loose upon a sea of extravaganza, with
out either pilot or helm. The whole
idea is bad, and leads to more bond is
sues and increased taxation and ex-
travagance.
The Finance Committee would do
well to weigh these things before
taking action this evening. Economy
and care will pay best in the long run,
even though there may be some tenn
porary embarrassment. These sugges-
lions are made without prejudice or
politics, but from a sincere desire to
subsewe the best interests of the city
and the citizens thereof, and in the
hope that Councilmen will we'll weigh
all the elements in the situation before
action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
NOTICE TO NEWS AGENTS.

On and after Sunday, May 14th. the
B. & o. will run train out Of Wheel
ing at seven o'clock, same as week
days. The second edition Of the Sum
day Register will be sent out on this
train. All news agents desiring the
second edition of the Sunday Register
will Immediately advise the Office of
publication the number desired.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
NO INCREASED TAXATION.

The Council Committee on Finance
meets this evening to consider and ad-
just the existing Differences between
estimated receipts for the year and the
. expenditures asked for by the various
departments and committees.
The Committee should bear in mind
that increased taxation will not be ap-
proved or tolerated by the people.
They are slowly recovering from a
period of depression and small earn
ings, extending over six years. Many
are still in debt as a result of the hard
times, and the burden of taxation al
ways fails most heavily upon those of
moderate means, whose assets are in
plain sight.
1t is an open secret that many hun
dreds of thousands of dollars of pro-
perty belonging to certain individuals
collectively and singly escapes taxa
ton entirely, through methods very
well understood. If it is absolutely
essential that the city's annual in
come should be increased why not
take steps to place at least a portion of
this property on the tax lists? That
would help out little through in
creased revenues legitimately and
justly derived, and a little economy
would help out on the other end, and
with some pruning of estimates here
and there both ends could be made to
meet.
Another hint to the Committee may
be in order, and that is, in the prelim-
mary estimate of receipts, the items of
receipts from taxation and licenses
were placed at too low a figure. The
Register is reliably Informed that the
receipts from tne fifty cent levy, this
year, will be as large or larger than
last year, and that several thousand
dollars can be added to the estimate
from licenses with perfect propriety.
There is only a little over $1,000 diff
ference between estimated receipts and
estimated expenditures, the latter not
having been cut a dollar as yet.
Without "kiting" the receipts can pro-
badly be increased $4,000, and expendi-
lures can certainly be cut as much,
this even including the proposed new
workhouse, the propriety of which is,
at least, doubtful. Cutting that item
off, the task of equalizing matters
would appear to be comparatively easy.
AS regards the proposition to skite"
estimated receipts and issue city or
ders for any deficiency in the city reve-
nueS, thereby creating a floating debt
without the consent of the people, the
idea is distinctly bad To be sure it
has often been done, and it is equally
certain that in the ordinary course of
business the efty must often issue or
ders when there is no cash on hand.
But these orders in no instance should
be in excess of actual cash REGENTS
plus what is honestly expected to come
in. The city has had some experience
IN this "kiting" business, and taxpay-
ers have paid roundly for it, That
particular door was opened prior to
1855, and as a result the city found
herself confronted with more than
100000 of outstanding orders, and a
loan had to be made to take them up,
the interest upon which, before fully
paid, will amount to double the orig
NAL amount. It is now grayely pro-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
Persistent advertising
Brings Success.
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Remit by check, money order or regis
tered letter. The government will not
be responsible for money enclosed in
an ordinary envelope and sent through
the mails. The postal authorities warn
the public against using the mails for
the transmission of money except in
the way described above.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
OIL MARKET.

Oil City, Pa, May 17.-Credit bal
ances, $1.13; certificates, $1.121s bid
for cash. Shipments, 7O,461 bbls.; av-
erage, 10000. Runs, $4,000; average,
$500.
New York, May 17-Standard Oil
closed s4.75@4.77 ex-dividend.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
GENERAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING

NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING
~ OF CREDITORS.
United States Of America, District of
West Virginia, SIS.
In the United States District Court in and
for said district
In the matter of Abraham Brooks and
Jacob Brooks, partners, under the firm
name of Brooks Brothers, Bankrupts.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
To the creditors of Abraham Brooks and
Jacob Brooks of Wheeling, in the coun-
ty of Ohio, and district aforesaid, bank
rupts:
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th
day of May, A. d. 1899, the said Abraham
Brooks and Jacob Brooks were duly adj
Indicated bankrupts; and that the first
meeting of their creditors will be held at
the office of Frank c. Cox, in Wheeling,
West Virginia, on the 9th day of May
A. d. 1899, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon,
at which time the SAID creditors may at
tend. prove their claims. appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
FRANK C. cox,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
May 18th. 1899.
MELVIN & EWING, Attorneys. mall, IS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
ATTACKED A POLICEMAN.

Chicago, May 17.-Policeman John
Baganski, of the Maxwell street police
station, was attacked this afternoon by
a crowd of Italians opposite the Polk
street school, between Halstead and
Desplaines, and in defending himself
he shot and killed one OF the crowd and
wounded two others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

The storms have been general within
a radius of one to two hundred miles
from Wheeling. Near Clarksburg the
hail and lightning did much damage.
Hicks, the weatoher man, predicted
that there would be severe electrical
disturbances in the Ohio Valley and
lake regions from the fifteenth to the
nineteenth of May.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
REQUISITION ISSUED.

Special to the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, May 1.-THE
Governor has issued reqUisition on
Ringo, a noted criminal, who has COM
mitted number of crimes in several
States. He is in prison at Kankakee,
and officers will start for him to-
morrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Special to the Register.
Cumberland, Md, May 17.-Jesse.
aged six. son of Jonathan Hiser. of
Petersburg, W. Va, was brought here
to-day to undergo an operation for a
peculiar accident. He was shooting a
stick with pin in the end through a
blow gun. In drawing his breath for
a hard blow he sucked the stick down
his throat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
MARRIED AT HARRISBURG.

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG, W. Va, May Ito
night at the Episcopal church the mar
riage of Mr.. Charles 0. Findiey to Miss
Flora Raymond was solemnized, the Rev
Thomas w Cooke officiating. The couple
left on No. for Eastern cities
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Nearly all the city officials bought
gold bricks yesterday, and yet they
laugh at their country cousin, who
buys a gold brick" now and then,
wondering why he don't borrow or beg
newspaper
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
A PLEA.

"So!" exclaimed the Ohio Judge scorn-
fully, you are the sort of a man who
would try to get a divorce from your wife
simply because she had an artificial opt C..
1T wasn't that. your honor" said the
man dehantly. she made life burden
to me asking me if her eye was on
straight Washington Star.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

The Knockers Society,"" of Wheel
ing, received several knockout blows
during the past few days. The
Wheeling base ball team delivered the
well-deserved punishment. 1t is said
Wheeling contains more "kickers" to
the population than any other city on
the face of the globe
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Sunday, May 21st, via Wheeling &
Lake Erie. Fare only $1.00 round trip.
Formal opening of Myers Lake; many
special features, including free concert
by the famous G. A. R. Band of 40 mu-
sicians. Train leaves Wheeling 63 a.
M, city time, giving over hours in
Canton. Plenty of coaches will be
furnished and will run through with
out change.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
SALOON MEN.
At Petersburg, Caught Up by the Govern
ment Revenue Officials.

Special 10 the Reg.sttr.
Parkersburg, w. Va, May 17.-Gov-
eminent officials appeared suddenly in
farkersburg to-day and inspected the
saloons and liquor houses. Many of
the saloons were found violating the
law, no stamps being upon kegs of beer
in their possession, and penalties rang
ing from five to fifty dollars were as
sessed against them. The saloon men
claim the stamps were removed by the
ice thawing and washing them off the
kegs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Clarksburg is enjoying an electric
light franchise fight. However, it is
unlike Wheeling, since the contest is
between two corporations. The town
is not in it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

There's nothing too good for
Dewey" Mayor Van Wyck suggestos
an appropriation by the city of New
York of $15O,O0O to defray the expenses
of entertaining the victorious admiral
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

There is a grand effort to get every
thing into trust. The air we breathe
and the water we drink are next on
the list. Then the beer man will be
happy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

1t is said Martins Ferry furnishes
electric light cheaper than Wheeling
can furnish gas for the same purposes.
Here is food for thought for the Gas
Board
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Governor Atllinson'S pardon ma
chine needs attention. He has not
granted pardon for whole week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
DIED..

ARNOLD-At ReaEsvine. Ohio. On Tues
day, May 18th. at noon, Alice Marie Ar
mold only child of ]. H. and Kate NJ. Ar
mold (nee Baggs). aged years, months
and days.
Funeral this. Thursday afternoon, at
o'clock Interment Beallsvile, Ohio.
CARIE-At the home of his parents
Neatherwood), Oh Tuesday, May 18th,
1899, at 2:30 O'Clock a. M, William j.
Carrie, aged IS years.
Funeral services at Vance Memorial
church, Thursday afternoon at 2:2O clock
Friends of the family respectfully invited
TO attend. Interment at Greenwood GEM
etery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Economy in the conduct of the city
government is as much out of place
nowadays as modesty in an advertise
ment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

The ice-men are playing a game of
freeze out on each other. 1t is their
business. Can you blame them?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

The Mayor says certain councilmen
are opposed to refunding the city debt
so as to save $4,000 per year. Ger
tainly; they want to spend $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

The blushing graduate with essay on
"Woman's sphere in the world" &C.,
will soon be with us. And how we
all enjoy the graduating season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
AGAINST WoMAN's STTFFRAcE

Hartford, Conn. May 1.-THE Senate
to-day voted II to 9 to reject the meas
ure providing for woman suffrage,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

Buy ten bars, if you like,
OF Fels-Naptha soap; pay soc.
Your grocer returns the 5oc,
if you are not richer and hap.
pier.
Tsls & Co, makers. Philadelphia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18
TO FLATTEN A SPIKE.

Albert Obi, a Lad of II, Caused Frightful
Railroad Wreck.
Pottsville, Pa, May 17.-Albert Oil,
lad II years of age, living near the
Spot, was arrested and held without
bail to-day by the authorities of Tam
aqua, charged with putting spikes on
the rail which caused an accident ON
the Little Schuylkill branch of the
Philadelphia & Reading railway yes
terday at Zehner's, whereby one man
was killed and several were injured.
Oil admitted the charge. His excuse
for placing the spike on the rail was
that he wanted to f1atten it.
Jardinier'S at 10 cents each. WEDG-
WOOD, 1908 Main street.
Jardinier's at 10 cents each. WEDG-
WOOD, 1908 Main street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

WANTED-Agents, Catholic. for a special
article. Apply $50 Market street. my16et
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-05-18

There can be no objection from
either side to arbitration.