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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
IN A REAL WAR.
Subject of Celebrating His
toric Battles.

1t was at the breakfast table that Mr..
Scott Lindsay, a veteran of the real
war, read something about the ami
versary of the battle of San Juan and
began to breathe heavily through his
nose.
"Great grief, mother!" he exclaimed,
looking across the table at his wife.
Here's somethin' that'd make old Gen.
Sherman turn over in his grave. They're
goin to celebrate the anniversary of
the battle of San Jewan. Thundera-
ton! The battle of San Jewan! Bat
tie! Gosh, all fishhooks! Battle! Say,
if the old boys that 'uz with the Army O.
the Tennessee ever started in to cele
brate the anniversary of every burned
little popgun sllirmish like that battle
O. San Jewan we wouldn't do nothin'
hut celebrate, day in and day out, from
one years end to another. We'd have
to get up in the night and annyverser-
ate. Battle! Battle nothin'! Wy,
around Nicksburg there we used to roll
out in the mornin' an fight three or
four O them battles just to whet our
appetites. We didn't call 'em battles,
though. We knew the difference be-
tween battle and strawberry festi-
val. | went out rabbit shootin' several
times last winter, you may rickollect.
Well, | didn't never come back and say
I'd been in any battle, did II"
"Oh, well, father, you must make
some allowances" said Mrs. Lindsay.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
THE MEDDLING HABIT.
Are eMOthers-in-Law as Much Addicted
to 1t rs They Are Generally
Said to Be.

From time immemorial the mother.
in-law has been an object of reproach,
says the American Queen. 1t is in
frequent that one pauses to inquire
where, why or how she first earned her
unenviable reputation as Il disagreeable
and Objectionable person, and we fear
the inquiry would be futile and profit
less.
How many of the mothers-in-law of
our immediate acquaintance deserve
the reputation with which they are uni
versally accredited? Their chief fault
(Which varies, according to all t-adi-
tion) is their persistent inclination to
steer and rule the private and domestic
affairs of their married sons and
daughters. That this meddlesome spir-
it exists, and in many instances is car
ried too far, nobody can deny-in-
stances are constantly exhibited, usual
ly more glaring in the early stages of
young married life.
OF course, the explanation of this is
natural and eXcusable. The mother,
who for years has been in close SYM
pathy with the son or daughter, and has
known and gratified each wish and de-
sire instantly, is suddenly called upon
to give up every claim. This is su-
perhuman task, and it is not remark
able that for the first few months she
finds it an impossible one. 1t is given
to but few women to keep eyes and
ears and mouth shut when they want
most to open them.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
NEW NECK FANcIEs.
The Princess, the Loie Fuller and
Twentieth Century Among the
Latest Novelties.

Fancy neck trimmings play such 40
important part in summer neckwear
that the designers must needs keep con-
tinually at work to supply the demand.
Three new fancies are shown in the
"Princess," the "Loie Fuller" and the
"Twentieth Century" with an i'm
proved edition of the broad puff tie,
making the fourth.
The "Princess" is prim little affair
consisting of plain band of stiff goods
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
True Courteay An ChIldrep.

The trend of the home training shows
itself carly in child's life, and often
by single small acts it is made evident
that the principles of courtesy are in
culcated. The expression of thought
fulness on the part of young member
of the family for the comfort of guest
is always a pleasant sight, and does
more honor to the mother than costly
fur r-ishing.-Housewife
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
Exauisite sachet Perfume,

Lavender bowers, one ounce; pu!yer-
lied orris, two drachms; bruised rose
mary leaves, one-half ounce; musk, five
grains; altar OF roses, five drops. Mix
well, sew up in small, flat muslin bags
and cover them with fancy silk or tint
ed lawn.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
About Even.

Customer-Say, do you know you
gave me a bad quarter of an hour with
that imitation mineral water drank
here yesterday?
Druggist-Did I? Well, yau gave me
bad quarter of dollar. guess vel
call it square.-Chicago Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
Ana the Moon WIN Como Back.

Prof. Darwin, of Cambridge, prophe-
sizes that the moon will ultimately re.
turn to the earth, whence it was cast
of in the remote past.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
was a ConacientIous Patient.

snow, don't fail TO take my advice"
said DR.. Pillbox to the sick Mr.. Rafferty,.
"Shure L won't, docthur," Mike re-
piled. Before er afther males ?"--Kan-
sas City Independent.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1899-07-29
STREET CAR EPISODE.
Two Sweet Little Chicago Girls
Crown n CrAppled Child with
Wreath of wild Flowers.

On a street car coming in from the
western limits of the city on Saturday
afternoon last were two little girls who
had spent the day in the woods ard
among the wild flowers. The picture of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

The Moundsville, Benwood and
Wheeling electric line expect to have
all their open cars in service by the
first OF the month A set of new
wheels have been ordered for the cars,
which should have arrived at the power
house several days ago. The company,
however, will not be delayed much
longer than a week, and will have all
the summer cars in first class condi-
ton when they appear on tie line.
The Wheeling and Elm Grove Company
also have a number of their open cars
ready for the road, and in a few days
will have more cars in service. This
will give employment to more men,
and several have been taken in by
the company the past week or SO to
learn the road. On the Wheeling line
nothing was learned as to when they
will have their summer cars in service.
It will probably be some time yet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
! SPARKS FROM THE RAN.

R. L. Helm, B. & o. supervisor OF
bridges and watering stations, was an
arrival in the city yesterday
Travelling Passenger Agent ]. T. Lane
of the b. & o. leaves tomorrow on
business trip to Terra Alta
]. S. Smith. assistant trainmaster OF
the B. & O., was an arrival in the city
yesterday.
William Bryan. B. & O. baggage mas
ter at Moundsville, is suffering from
an attack of the mumps.
The last excursion to Washington,
d. c., will be run on next Thursday by
the Pan Handle Company. The rate
will be $40 for the round trip. Tickets
good twelve days.
Miss Anna Pendergast returned to
her home at McMechen yesterday after
visit to relatives at Littleton.
, Ingle Malone, road supervisor OF the
B. & O., was in the city yesterday.
Miss Edna Walker. daughter of the
well-known b. &. o. passenger con-
ductor at Fairmont, was an arrival In
the city yesterday.
Two of the B. & o. dining cars which
form a part of the Royal Limited"
were in the city yesterday. Both cars
were lately built by the Pullman Com
pany and are the finest in the world.
The B. e. O. will sell excursion tick
cts to Terra Alta, w. Va, tomorrow;
also, on the 25th and 26th of the month
on account of the G. A. Il. encampment
Tickets are on sale at the city passen-
ger depot.
Accident tickets in the Travellers In
sllrancei Company of Hartford, Conn.,,
are now on sale at the Ohio River city
ticket Office, in the Mcclure House
block.
The Wheeling & Lake Erie Company
has just completed building new
freight house at Scio, o.
O. r. Wood, travelling passenger
agent of the c.. l.. & W., is home from
a trip out along his line.
E. P. Mobley, engineer OF mainte-
nance of way for the B. & O. Parkers-
burg and Wheeling divisions, was In
the city yesterday.
The Wheeling & Lake Erie Company
will run a big excursion from Canton,
O., to the Scio oil fields to-day. The
excursion is under the auspices OF the
West End Outing Club, OF the first
named city, but Mr.. Sam Sherman, pas
senger agent of the company, Is the
prime mover of 1t.
The B. & o. is making some improve
ments between Benwood and Wheeling
by putting in new switches at many
places.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
NEW B. & o. SCHEDULE.

The new schedule on the Baltimore &
Ohio road is expected to go into effect
on the 7th of May. A meeting of the
officials was held in Baltimore several
days ago. but no information was
given to the public as to the result of
the conference. However, it is not
thought that any important changes
will be made in this territory. Out of
Pittsburg it is said that through train
No. 5, which runs between New York
and Chicago, will be changed. Other
trains are spoken of TO figure in the
new book, but it will be some time this
week before it will be definitely known
what will be done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
Resolutions Of sympathy.

Silver Wave Castle No. IL, A. 0. K.
of NJ. c., at meeting held Saturday,
unanimously adopted the following:
Whereas, The members of the Street
Car Employees Union No. 103 are on a
strike for living wage, and for the
recognition withheld from them by the
company and its agent, Mr.. Shirley,
whom we are informed is not an Amer
lean citizen; therefore, be it
Resolved, That we earnestly COM
mend Local Union No. 103 in its just
fight, and pledge our support; that we
bind ourselves to withdraw our pat
ronage from the road, and all its stock
holders, pending settlement of the
strike; believing that the loss of the
strike would be one more step toward
that fearful condition of affairs which
is threatened, when money shall rule
to the exclusion of brains and charac-
ter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
VIEWS ON EXPANSION

Expressed by tho Rev. c, NJ. Oliphant at the
First Christian Church.
The Rev. c. M. Oliphant, as prelude
to his sermon of last. evening at the
First Christian Church, expressed a
very interesting opinion relative to the
question: of territorial expansion, which
is attracting so much public attention
at this time
The reverend speaker took the posi-
ton that it is not a party question,
inasmuch as party leaders are divided.
and men of all political beliefs are in
tereSted in it. 1t is a political and
humane question. The point is-shall
we, as a nation, take under our care
other people and other territory, and is
it not humane thing to do that?
Americas victories in the recent war
with Spain, carried with them certain
grave responsibilities. They were not
achieved simply for glory. There was
a higher purpose. This nation engaged
in a war to rescue an oppressed people,
and should not shirk the responsibility
which yet remains. The self-imposed
task was not completed when the enc
my was deprived of it's control of the
islands which are now being cared for
by the American soldiers.
Our superior facilities as a nation,
make us debtors to less favored coun-
tries. We should help them. 1t is our
duty to lift them to higher plane of
enlightenment, of liberty We lose
nothing by extending this assistance.
We are gamers thereby. Jesus said:
3'He that loseth his life shall find it
again. That principle is true of ma
tons, as well as of individuals. The
benign influences going out from the
American nation in behalf of others,
will return to it in ten-fold compen-
sations All this does not imply that
the people of these islands should be
given the right to vote.
If we do not take care of these peo-
pie, the heathen around them will gain
control over them. The greatness of
American institutions should make it
self felt on those people, and our light
should go out to those who sit in dark
ness If the United States gains final
control over these people, the gospel of
Jesus Christ will reach them, and mold
their lives. For this reason, the speak
er said he was especially a believer in
the expansion idea.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
THE HALF HOLIDAY.

The local freight agents association
will hold their next meeting on the
9Th of May. At that time some action
will be taken in regard to the Saturday
half holiday. Last year the agents
granted it from June to September, and
it is expected that the same course
will be pursued this time. The clerks
at the offices in this city have to work
considerable overtime for which they
receive no compensation, and it is no
more than right that they get the half
holiday. In case the agents take ia
vorable action the majority of the
wholesale houses will be closed also,
and large list of men will be greatly
benefited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
a nEspgyED PROMOTION.

Taking effect the first of May, w. E.
Porterfield, who has been general agent
and yardmaster for the B. & o. at Chi
cago Junction, will be general yard
master for the same company at Chi
cago, Ills. This promotion is one that
is we'll merited by MIR. Porterfield, who
will also receive very substantial in
crease in his salary. For several years
he was assistant general yardmaster
at Benwood Junction, but being such a
valuable man the company has promo
ted him until he is at the top of the
list. Mr.. Porterfeld's home is at Nc
Mechen, but he will likely move his
family to Chicago when he takes charge
of his new position.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
BEN WOOD
News Notes of Interest From the
City of Mills.

George Lebanon, of Darlington, Ohio,
engineer on the steamer Leroy. has
returned to his home after having been
the guest of Charles Grimm, of this
city.
The BenwOod club and the j. j.
Maule's team, of Bellaire, crossed bats
on the Riverside grounds yesterday af-
ternoon- The contestants disagreed
during the ninth inning, when the score
stood IL to Ii and the umpire promptly
stopped the game.
Mrs. Ella Finicun, of Huntsville, Pa,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles
Grimm, of this city.
There are no cases on the docket for
this mornings police court.
The cars we're run through the city
yesterday on schedule time, but were
patronized by very few people.
The work of putting another story to
Paul Reiders building on Main street
is nearing completion.
Matthew Lamp, of the Fourth ward
is able to be out again, after having
been confined to the North Wheeling
hospital for some weeks with typhoid
fever
Mrs. Smith, of Homestead, Pa, who
has been visiting ner sister, MRS. JOnn
Newton, of Main street, returned to her
home yesterday.
Mrs. Patrick Havey, of Sixth street
is the guest of her son, Patrick Havey,
Jr., at Proctor.
Mrs. B. F. Peabody. of Glendale,
spent Saturday in the city as the guest
of relatives.
Next Wednesday afternoon at three
o'clock, at st. Johns Church, the rec
tor, Rev. Father H. p. McMenamin, will
perform two wedding ceremonies, in
which the contracting parties will re-
spectively be Mr.. George Speidel, an
employee at the La Belle mill. and Mrs.
Ella Higgins. and jeremiah O'Brien, an
employee of the Wheeling iron and steel
works, and Miss Sophia Peter, Of Sew
enth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
EXCURSION TO CANTON. O

Next Sunday the Wheeling & Lake
Erie Company will run an excursion to
Canton, O., at the low rate of 81 for
the round trip. Train leaves this city
at $50 a. m. and returning leaves Can
ton at 6:44 p. m. The occasion is the
opening of Myers Lake, where the Can
ton base ball team will play the Wheel
ing Interstate Ball Club on this date.
This summer resort is owned exclu-
sively by the Reymann Brewing Com,
pany this year, and the attractions will
be many. Quite a large crowd from
this city will very likely accompany the
base ball club on this excursion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
B. & o. CHECKS.

With the month of April the B. C o.
Company will pay it's employees by
check. These checks will be sent to the
agents at the various points, and are
worth the face value. The company
has issued circular calling the atten-
ton of the employees to this fact and
also giving a list of the banks in the
various towns along the line where the
checks will be cashed. In Wheeling
the City Bank is named. This bank
has all along been one of the deposit
tory institutions of the company, and
employees will have no trouble getting
their money there. Parties holding
these checks can tender them to the
company in payment of tickets, or they
will be received in payment for freight.
Just how popular this new move will
prove is not known. but many of the
employees prefer the old way.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
THE HEAVIEST B. & o. TRAIN.

When the receivers of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad began the nav famous
series of improvements of the physical
construction of the entire system their
object was to increase both the train
load and the number of revenue tons
per mile and at the same time reduce
the cost of transportation. Much has
been done, and by the lowering OF
grades. elimination of curves, laying OF
new steel rails and the purchase of
heavy motive power they have very
materially added TO the number Of cars
per train
But it was not until the 18th of
March last that a demonstration was
made OF what might be expected Of the
new Baltimore & Ohio railroad. Enough
new 50-ton capacity steel cars had been
delivered to give the operating depart
ment a chance to experiment. Fifty
steel cars, each weighing $4,000 pounds.
were loaded with an average OF $4,000
pounds of coal. To them was coupled
a new 22x2S inch consolidation iocomo-
tive weighing 168.700 pounds and hav-
ing 54-inch driving wheels.
The start was made from Cumber-
land, Nd, aad the destination was
Brunswick, Nd, on the second divi-
sion. In his report General Superin-
tendent Fitzgerald says the train was
pulled with comparative ease, and that
the class of engines used will be able
to handle so cars of 50 tons capacity
each on that division without trouble.
Hithart0 tho train load on thar divi-
sion has been as units q 63z tDns
|eoch ~ ,n5k = - fnnG II /n znnH e6nf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
ALEXANDER,
GOOD SHOES,
lO4o MAIN STREET.

increase over that of five years ago.
The 50-car train was computed as con-
tanning 4S7 units. or 6.45S, 100 pounds
gross. The net weight or coal In the
train was 5,75S,l00 pounds.
1t was by far the heaviest. train ever
handled over the line, and demonstrate
ed that heavy power. modern equip
ment with safety appliances, and a
good track mean more revenue tons per
mile and a decreased cost of transport
tation
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

take on every trip bottle of Syrup OF
Figs, as it acts most pleasantly and ef-
fectually on the kidneys, liver and bow
els, preventing fevers. headaches and
other forms of sickness. For sale in so
cent bottles by all leading druggists.
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

The Ohio Valley Trades and Labor
Assembly take this method of public
ly expressing it's deep and sincere
thanks to the public in general for its
generous action in upholding the fair
and Just demands OF the employees OF
the Wheeling Street Railway Company
for living wage. and would earnestly
ask at your hands a continuation of the
same by refraining from riding on ths
cars of said company until they con.
cede TO the requests OF their employees.
OHIO VALLEY TRADES AND LABOR
ASSEMBLY.
Wheeling, April %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
BODY IDENTIFIED.
The FIoater Caught ut MoundsviiIe was .
Marietta Man.


A few days ago the Register an
nounced the discovery of the body OF
an unknown drowned man in the river
at Moundsville. The identity OF the
man was not discovered until yester-
day, when a son OF Peter Beuline. OF
Marietta, identified the watch and
other articles found on the dead mans
person as the property OF his father.
He made arrangements for shipping
the remains to Marietta for interment.
Beuline was passenger on the pack
ct Virginia on his way from Marietta
to visit son in Bellaire. He took deck
passage. The boat stopped to coal and
the guard rails were not returned to
their place. AS result Beuline fell
into the water and was drowned. The
date of the unfortunate affair was
March I'd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
MARKS FROM ABOVE,

Pittsburg- River S feet and falling.
Warm and cloudy
Morgantown-River 10 feet and station
ary Clear and warm
airy.
Steubenville River 81 feet and falling.
Clear and warmer
Oil CEy-River 2 feet inches and fall
ing. Clear and warm.
Warren-River feet Clear and warm.
Greensboro-River 5 feet and stationary.
Fair and warm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
Second Sight.

when you feel that you have tried
everything and sve[ g. consult US. A
sra henefifted patients at our office. ~
30 you have headache? Do your eve.
-.ser1 DO they smart or burn9 Dgs.
re urfn. run together when read1ng3
rss, A. il scum before the eyes7 *
things appear double or mixed up? Have
fsces the light pain them? For afsv
trosIhie OF your eyes consult us Duriny
the month we devote much time to chli
rrfces lone reason for our popularity
make q careful examination free OF
charre The best proof Of our success Il
the number q recommendations from our
old patents
prof. II. Shelf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

Last evening the marks on the land
ing indicated stage of feet 2 inches
falling.
The steamer Leroy carried large
number Of excursionists on it's trip be-
tween the wharf and Sistersville yes
terday. The other packets in and out
yesterday carried large numbers OF
travellers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

fE have said fright smart"
about Wei leather for tho
past week. We have more
70 tell you when we show you
the shoes made from it. It is
just as good in = mans shoe as
in . woman's, and equally good
in tan colors. Made to FIT, as
our shoes are, it is the ideal
Summer footwear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

Excursion to Terra Alta. Account @. A. r.
state Fnczm pment.
April "a. % and 26 the b. & o. will
sell excursion tickets to Terra Alta and
return at rate OF one fare for the round
trip, valid for return passage until
April Goth, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

Mems Summer $3.50 Wei Kid Shoes. black
or tan for .9S at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

Mems "Union Made Solid Leather shoes
for &1.25 at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

Special to the Register
Charleston, w. Va, April 23.-Dan
E. Blake, secretary of the Big Kama
wha River Packet Company, died to-
night of spinal meningitis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24
TO-MORROW,S DEPARTURES.

Pittsburg. Virginia, a. M.
New Matamoras, Lexington. II q. m.
Parkersburg, III. K. Bedford, II a. m.
Newport. Jewell, II a. M
Steubenville, T. NJ Bayne, $50 p. M
Darlington. Leroy, $3.50 p. M.
SiStersYiIle. Ruth. $50 b. N.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

Boys S1.75 Solid Leather Cant Rip
Shoes for $1.25 at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

81 so Bicycle Shoes. Mems or Boys sizes
for CSC at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

MARKS FROM BELOW.
Parkersburg- River feet and falling.
Cloudy; mercury "a.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-24

wANTED-MEMBERs OF SECRET So
cieties to call at West Va. Printing Co.,
No. 1925 and 1927 Market Street. and ex-
anime samples OF Address Cards.