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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16
Events From the Town Across tn
Way.

Evcnts From the Town Across tbs
Way.
A young child of Albert Lilly is quite
sick.
Rev. Father Weigand has returned
from Columbus.
The G. l.. & w. pay car will be over
the line to-day.
Judge Smith, of the Probate Court,
was in town yesterday.
James Alexander, who has been sick
for some time, shows but little improve
ment.
E. P. Rhodes, an old resident, who
has been sick for some time, shows
no improvement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Seals left yes-
terday for Iowa, where they will prob
ably make their future home.
John Donelly, who was shot by e.
sic Gray, in Wheeling, Wednesday af-
ternoon, is getting along as rapidly as
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

May Have Been the Cause of a Nasty
Fire Yesterday Morning in the
East End.
Yesterday morning what might have
ben a very serious fire was averted
by the prompt action of the fire depart
mnt An alarm was turned in shortly
before seven o'clock, which called the
department to the corner of Seven
teenth and Chapline streets. Fire had
broken out in the blacksmith shop OF
Louis, Knierim, on Chapline street. and
when the department arrived flames
were bursting through the front OF the
building. The flames were quickly ex-
tinguished with the following losses:
knierim's loss about $500, uninsured:
Smiths cycle works. $50. uninsured:
Prices paint shop. $500, partly insured.
In Smiths cycle shop several lathes
valued at $4,000 were in line with the
blaze, but escaped with several slight
bfazes. The electric light plant of this
same company was slightly damaged.
The locality is a bad one for fire
to start in as the block is composed
mainly of frame buildings. No cause
can be given for the fire, as it started
away from any gas jets, stoves. etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16


could be expected. 1t is not thought
any of his wounds will be of serious
nature.
Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson died yester-
day morning about four o'clock after
long illness The deceased was 70
years of age and was a lady held in
high esteem by all who knew her. The
remains VIII be shipped to Oneida, III,
for burial.
A burglar broke into the express sta
ton at the c. L. & w. depot Wednes-
day night, but failed to find anything
OF value. A tool chest was also hrok-
en- open and it is supposed that the
thief procured The tools to break open
Tue window of the express office. The
only loser in this case is Mr.. Kenney.
who lost several tools which will
amount to several dollars. No clue as
to who the burglar was has been
found.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

within a Few Days for the Coal
Lands Optioned by Mcssrs. Birch
and Dunlap.
1t is learned from a reliable source
that within the next seven or eight
days the money will paid to owners OF
coal lands in Brooke and Ohio coun-
ties, upon which options were taken
many months ago by Prof. John nj.
Birch, of this city, and w. NJ. Duh
lap, of West Alexander, Pa. 1t is fur
Their said that the disbursements will
take place as soon as the deeds can be
gotten in shape.
1t will be remembered that the two
gentlemen named took options upon
coal properties, and several thousands
of acres of coal lands, and that subse-
quently the Wheeling Consolidated
Coal Company was organized, and fin
anced by a Wall street house. There
have been frequent bitches in the mat
ter, but it is now said to be in excel
lent shape.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

There was very interesting session
OF Council last night at which that body
took step toward preventing the i'm
proper use of beer and money in mu-
nicipal campaigns. A resolution was
introduced in the First Branch by Mr..
NJ. A. Chew. Mr.. w. G. Caldwell could
not see the purport of it, and asked if
it was intended to show up the de-
bauehery OF Council Mr.. Chew
briefly ARGUED in support of the reso-
lutions and they went through, Mr..
Caldwell voting mo-" The resolutions
follow
Whereas, The use of beer and other
lntoxicants or money for the same, by
candidates for Office within the gift Of
our citizens, has become so VIGOROUSLY
dlsgraceful that 1t is calculated to af-
feet the administration of the city's az
fairs; and
Whereas, Persons representing al
legged clubs" and individuals Emporium
ing candidates at their homes, on the
street, or at their places of business, for
beer and other intoxicants, or money
for the same. is a state of affairs cal
culated to affect the character of those
administering the affairs of the city, by
deterring those interested in our city's
welfare from serving our citizens;
therefore be it
Resolved, That the City Solicitor be
instructed to prepare and submit to
Council at its next meeting an amend
ment to the ordinances of the city con-
faiy srner ootI e.
candidate must take before he can quail
ify that he has not given beer, money
for beer or other intoxicants, or con-
sented to others doing 1t for MIN to
secure either. his nomination OF cleo
ton; and further, be it
Resolved, That the City Solicitor also
prepare and submit with the foregoing
an amendment to the ordinance on of
lenses" fixing penalty for persons
soliciting beer, money for beer or other
intoxicants, from candidates or the
friends Of candidates for any office
| within the city's gift.
A Vacancy Filled.
| The First Branch managed to secure
| quorum. The only Democratic mem
Der present was Mr.. Schmidt. Upon
motion of Mr.. Hamilton the body pro-
; ceeded to an election to fill the vacancy
created by the death of Harry w Cart
1 ley, member from the Sixth ward. Mr.
| Chew moved that John w Cummins be
! elected to fill the unexpired term.
Mayor Sweeney entertained the mo-
| ton, out stated that he had been ad-
vised that there is doubt as to the Legal
right of Council to fill vacancy for the
entire unexpired term on account of ar
election intervening. He regarded it a;
a very grave question. There were nc
| other nominations and Mr.. Cummins
| was elected
Bills Paid.
Bills reported with favorable recon
! mendation by committees were ordered
maid &C follows.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16
-<xHEn~----
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE.

To make it apparent to thousands,
who think themselves i'll, that they
are not afflicted with any disease, but
that the system simply needs cleans
ing, is to bring comfort home to their
hearts, as costive condition Is easily
cured by using Syrup Of Figs. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and sold by all druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

that the farmer could sell his stock at
a small margin of an increase. When
the farmer started home with his gro
ceries he found that he was heavy
loser by about twenty-five per cent.
At the Windsor hotel yesterday the
name of W. j. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb,
appeared on the Register, and as the
travelling public arrived they asked the
clerk where Mr.. Bryan was, when he
came, what he was stopping in the city
Tor, and a number of other questions,
but Henry Rowles, the clerk, was evas-
i've for some time At last he stated
that the name in the book was writ
ten by Wheeling drummer and was
only done as a joke. 1t is but just to
say that the signature caused much
comment :
1t is said that the new B. & O. round
house here will bring many new fam
lilies to this city, and at present it is
a well know fact that dwelling houses
are in great demand. The census man
gave his report of this city's population.
but when the citizen stops to think he
will probably think some of those ia
yored ones, in taking this census had
but one object and that was to put in
his time and draw wages, More wages
more time. and accuracy was never
thought of. by the way, the census
takers are members of the county gang
which has raised Bellaire's taxes lac on
the dollar, and yet this clique failed to
raise this city's population But when
at comes to politics. these county offic-
ials well know that pultney. township
has had It's share of Office holders. and
yet not one says word of the fourteen
cent increase for Bellaire taxpayers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16
clerk Robertson's onice

The following deeds were left for
record yesterday:
Deed dated November 18th, 1900, from
David NJ. Alexander and wife to 2. f
Springer, conveying six lots in Greggs-
vile. Consideration, $3.50.
Deed dated November 18th, 1900, from
Margaret ]. Henderson and husband to
Joseph Cruddas, conveying lots 16 and
"A Of Henderson's subdivision. Con-
sideration $125.
One deed of trust was left for rec
ord
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16
Appointments Conffrmed.

The fire committee reported the ap-
pointment by Chief Cline of VIM. Kas-
ley, VIM. Trautwein. Edward Happy
and Samuel Thompson as the force at
the new Fort Henry engine house. The
appointments were confirmed.
City Repositories.
An ordinance was adopted making
the Commercial Bank, Dollar Bank and
Bank of the Ohio Valley repositories.
The ordinance changes the repositories
from Bank of the Ohio Valley and Ex-
change Bank. President Maxwell stated
in both branches that the change was
desired because the city had been favor
ed by certain banks which had adj
vanced money at a lower than the
legal rate of interest There was some
inquiry concerning the change but no
opposition to it.
Miscellaneous.
The petition of Adam Kaltenbach for
a rebate on taxes was referred to the
committee on equalization and appeals
The Third Presbyterian Church asked
rebate of taxes on the property at No.
1921 Jacob street. The request was
granted.
A liquor license was granted to Chas.
Obermann at No. 1901 Jacob street.
As to Natural Gas. IJf
]. wv. Bliss was granted permission
to use natural gas for Illuminating pur-
poses at his home on Twelfth street I'M
til such time as natural gas mains are
laid there.
A similar request was asked by Philip
Reister at No. alley 2. 1t brought
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

County Clerk Richard Robertson
yesterday issued marriage license to
Joseph H. Lyon. aged 26. of Pittsburg.
Pa, and Fannie Greer, aged 81, or
Mayheld, Ky. They were united in
marriage here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16
MONEY WILL BE PAID

Go to Graves store Saturday to the
Junior Kings Daunghters' cake sale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

Mems $3.50 Rubber Boots for s2.0s.
at NcFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

Grand Turkey Supper and Concert
Saturday evening at Morgan Bros, s
saloon, No. 1872 Sixteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

Mems $3.50 High Cut shoe. 70,
$1.9S, at McFadden,s
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4 SLAP AZ THE HGRAFTERS. :
TEE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED

Anent the QuesttOn-J0hn Cummins
Elected to Fill the Unexpired Term
of 1ir. Gartley-First Branch Calls
Halt ON Permits to Use Natural
Gas-Other business Transacted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16
BRIDGEPORT.

Mems S1.2Ji Buckle Arctic Over
shoes for 9Sc., at McFadden's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

Mems $3.50 Felt Boots for 81 .9s. nj
McFadden's.
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INCENDIARIsM

Mems $500 Wool Lined Shoes fol
$1.4S, mt McFadden's.
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Bills Paid.

Bills reported with favorable recon-
mendation by committees were ordered
paid as follows.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-16

May Have Been the Cause of a Nasty
Fire Yesterday Morning in the
E.xA End
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11

"Wednesday and Thursday evenings WINS
we'll patronlzeH II was an excellent
performance.
Matthew Spanton, left for Akron,
Thursday morning, to visit his son.
The school teachers at this end of
the township will hold regular meeting
on Friday evenings during the winter.
Sad news. announcing the death of
Henry Brooke, a prominent Marlboroan,
was received here few days ago. Mr..
Brooke had many friends in this place.
III. G. Ware, of Cleveland, spent a few
days with his folks this week.
The town council held a regular meet
ing at the hall last Saturday evening.
The K. o. T. NJ. lodge at Limaville
is growing and prospering, having
taken in several new members lately.
John S. Dustman has been laid up
for some time with rheumatism in his
hands.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
another new AIR line
Proposed Electric Railroad From
Canton to Harlem Springs.
AN ENGINEER IN THIS CITY.
Informs SteubenviIIe Promoter That
Capitalists Stand Ready With Part
Of the Necessary
Funds.

If all the electric lines which are pro-
jected or in course of promotion, with
a starting point in this city. be con-
structed, the converging lines will give
this city an octopus like appearance.
There are cities much larger than Can
ton that have not as many electric lines
in course of promotion.
The latest air line Is to run from Can
ton to Harlem Springs, in Carroll
county. If such a plan were feasible
IL would parallel the w. & l.. L. railway
would climb the hills toward Harlem
Springs, and from that point Steuben-
vile capitalists are expected to con-
tinue the line to that city.
The Steubenville Gazette publishes q
rumor concerning this electric line, in
which 1t is stated that ]. M. Ferguson,
promoter of the line, has received word
talists are prepared to furnish the nee
ef'sary money for the construction of
the railway. IL Steubenville capitalists
will complete it to their city from Har-
lem Springs. In the latter village, II
is said that about $4,000 can be raised
The story makes excellent reading
matter, but it is not verified. If the
line should be built 1t would be a good
thing for this city. The construction OF
the line from Steubenville to Amster-
dam, up the valley over smoth pike
road. would be comparatively easy, but
from that point to Carrollton it would
wind in a sinuous way through the Car
roll hills. which are so steep, the la
mented Bill Nye one said, that it re-
quires a tar heeIed COW to climb them
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
ONEIDA ITEMS.

Oneida, Dec. 8.
Mrs. James Cullen and son, of Can
ton, was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Philip Summers for a few days this
week.
John V. Riley. of Cleveland. was call
ing on friends In town Monday.
Miss Sara Chaddock, of Magnolia,
Bertha Richards, Malvern; Carl Ruefiy,
Canal Dover; w. d. Lynch, Mineral
City; John Prendergast, Malvern; Prof.
j. M. Wyman and son, and Frank
Piper, of Canton, were guests of Frank
Wyman and family last week.
Irwin Brothers has sold his coal nina
to the Bucher Bros.
James Burtsfield is Ill with typhoid
fever. Miss Jessie Clark has charge
of his school.
Prof. Cicero Hiner. of Canton, spent
few days last week with relatives In
town.
George Walter and friend, Dorothy
Cook. of Canton. .were the guests of his
father, Philip Walter.
Misses Daisy Kelly and Edna Pat
terson, of Carrollton, spent several days
with Mrs. Mary Kelly.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
and a respected woman lies crushed be,

and q respected woman lies crushed be-
heath an agony worse than death.
Yesterday, shortly before noon, two
negroes walked down the road leading
from the historical old lead mines to
the town of Ivanhoe. They stopped at
a house on the place of Capt. John G..
Raper. The house is occupied by Rob-
ert Fisher and family. the young man
being in the employ of Capt. Raper and
his family. One negro stayed in the
road, and the other, Dan Long, by name.
went to the house some distance off.
There Long found Mrs. Fisher alone
and assaulted her in spite of her strug-
giles. Mrs. Fisher was badly choked
and seriously injured.
The two negroes then went on their
way, going toward Invanhoe, four miles
distant. News was quickly telephoned
through the neighborhood and Consta-
BILE II. C. Allen, of Invanhoe, arrested
the two men on suspicion ~and took
them back to Mrs. Fisher. at once
positively identified Long, buSbsaid she
had not seen the other negro.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
.,wILMo1 NEWS.

Wilmot, Dec. 8.
w. o, Reed, of Canton, Miss Gardie
Reed and Miss Lessie V. Carder, Of
Jane Lew, West Virginia, both students
at Mount Union college, and Mr.. and
Mrs. 0. A. Shelter and daughter Fran
ces, of Beach City, were guests a few
days ago at the home of b. f. Reed
and family
A. Hurraw was to Navarro and
Shanesville Thursday.
Miss Fannie Spoerry visiting friends
at Canal Dover.
]. s. Newcomer was visiting in Mil
lersburg the first of the week.
DR.. Joseph l.. Reed and wife, Of
Canton, were in town last week.
w. p. Hobbs has gone to Cleveland TO
work.
Lee Wardell and wife visited the for.
mer's parents at Canal Dover last Sum
: day, 20
, Uly A. Reichenbach has purchased
the Spranlsle property on Winesburg
street. -
2 Squire Reigner and wife. of Canton,
visited Joseph Lentz and wife.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
DEMANDS INTERVIEW.
Dom Paul Kruger Formally Asks to See
Queen WilheImina.

The Hague, Dec. S.--Mr. Kruger for
mally demanded an interview with the
young queen for Monday next. If the
interview Is granted, which is now con-
sidered doubtful grand public recep-
ton will be held by Mr.. Kruger and his
ministers on Thursday.
Crowds have remained all day In
front of the Hotel Indies, where Mr.
Kruger is staying, and the atmosphere
of The Hague is still that of fete. The
Boer president, received today the
presidents. of the parliament and the
well known journalist, DR.. Kuyper.
No interviews with Mr.. Kruger Were
granted on any plea whatsoever. Tel
egrams of congratulation and sympathy
are streaming in from all parts of the
world addressed to the distinguished
visitor. and most of the foreign dip
lomatic corps have called, the japanese
minister being the only exception. be-
sides, of course. the British repre'en-
tative.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
IN SUPREME COURT.
THE B. & o. STRIKE.
Working Men Are Firm In Their Demands
For Former Wages.

Tiffin, Dec. 8.-The strike. inaugu-
rated on the b. & o. extension at Tifnn
is still on. The workingmen are firm
in their demands for the restoration of
their former wages. SLIPS for ten hours
labor.
A special train arrived in Tifin yes
terday from GAINESVILLE. bearing David
Lee. superintendent of the maintenance
of way, and J, II. Speilman, division
engineer, of Garrett, Ind. A confer
ence with the strike leaders was had.
1t did not result favorably for the re-
quest of the floating gang" was grant
ed, while the other gangs were totally
ignored. The result was that none of
the gangs were at work today. Yester-
day big open meeting was held. Com
mittees We're appointed and the strike
took definite organization. Last night
all section men and employees on the
extension from North Baltimore to At
tica were In the strike.
The strikers are orderly and no unruly
acts will be tolerated.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
DIAMOND ROBBERY.
Thieves Make $4,000 Haul In Cleveland
FRIDAY Nluht. l.

Cleveland, Dec. S.-Porch climbers
made a rich haul yesterday evening at
the residence of j. s. Malone. 299 Bolton
avenue. The thieves secured diamond
rings and other property valued at
about $1,000. The family was at dinner
when the theft was committed. The
thieves climbed up the front porch and
secured entrance to Mrs. Malone's bed
room, where the jewelry was secured.
The theft was not discovered until
some time after dinner had been fin
ished. Malone Immediately reported
the burglary to the police, giving also
a minute description of the articles
stolen. So far the police have no clue
to the identity of the thieves.
, The following is a list of the articles
stolen: Diamond ring, valued at 5000;
diamond ring, valued at $3.50; diamond
ring, valued at 800; gold watch. valued
at 5000: sealskin, valued at 5000; and
other jewels, the whole, according to
the police report, being valued at about
S.. 1000
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-12-11
The JURY WAS OUT ONLY 7WoHoURS.
The Plaintiff Had Been Thrown
From a CabOOse While Max
ing a Running Switch.
SHOULDER WAS DlSLOCATED
And Other Injuries We're Sustained---
Much Speculation In Court as to
The Probable Verdict Be-
fore the JuryyRe-
ported.

A verdict for $1,000 was returned by
the jury In the case of John s. Bowers,
VS.. the Pennsylvania Railroad company.
The jury reported at 4:S0 o'clock Friday
evening, after about two hours deli
beration.
While the jury was out there was the
customary speculation among those
waiting about the court room and in
the Railways, and the amount was
variously guessed at from $500 to $1,000.
The injuries for which judgment was
asked were sustained at Alliance. John
s. Bowers, the plaintiff, was thrown
from caboose while the trainmen were
making a running switch. He was pick
ed up and taken to his home in Louis
Vile. He sustained a dislocated shoul-
der and other injuries. One foot was
30 badly wrenched that it still gives him
trouble. He lay in bed for seven weeks
and was not able to work for several
months after. For some time past,
however, he has been able to work.
though he still claims to suffer pain in
the injured foot.
Attorneys Crane and Mcdowell ap-
peared for Bowers and c. c.. Bow, AMI
Attorney Mullins, of Salem, for the
company.