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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
FIRST BRANCH.
'OND BRANCH

The majoritieS given were ISL for
Sweeney; 81 for Paul and AZ for Ritz,
all Democrats. Think of giving Korn
l majority! 1t is absurd. When the
swearing of Councilmen took place the
Republicans Immediately had their
First ward men Chew, Scheele and Fox
sworn. The Democrats had to stand
to one side. The lawyer who represent
ed the First ward Democrats was ex-
cluded from the floor of Council by
motion and the First ward Republi-
cans, without further ceremony, were
declared elected
"The Democrats moved for recount.
and the request was granted 90
mean to say committee was named,
composed of August Marchner and John
w. Kindelberger, both Republicans. and
A. Korn, Democrat. The appointment
was very satisfactory to the Republican
side owing to an understanding that
the Republican members of the com
mittee were never TO meet and recount
the votes The minutes will show that
Councilman Korn was present at each
designated meeting, but MessrS March
ner and Kindelberger failed to put in
their appearance The votes were new
er recounted and the Council by this ac-
ton gave the Republicans the major
ity on joint ballot, thus saving the city
hall ring from being ousted from Of
fee. The Council should have been
Democratic if honesty had prevailed 4"
Hnse House Deal.
Il am opposed to foppers and the
Republican party is no proper place for
them. You will observe the recommen-
dations of Fire Chief Robert Kline at
the next Council meeting in reference to
the appointment of three new men for
the Fort Henry Hose Company. of
East McCulloch street. One man win
be Democrat and notherJ an exrpoliae
officer, and there are graveareasons for
appointing them which | may expose
at some future time. AS to the third
man as yet | have not learned his
name. When these appointments are
read before Council explanations NAV
be asked for. Ex-Fire Chief Klevis
lost his place on account of employing
Democrat. History mayl.re peat lit
self"
To the Pen.
The transactions in the CITY hall
championed by the ringsters are car
ried through OF late in very careless
open and above board way. fearing no
body. | will say there are men to-day
profiting by the gambling in this city.
For instance, fair week. the gambling
fraternity lived IN clover. Chuck
luck" and other games going on in many
saloons, not in the rear rooms. but in
the saloon proper something UMPIRE
cedented. The man at city hall. COM
monty known as the middle man. the
handout' is the man that conducts all
| Doodle affairs and his place is not here
in respectable community. but in the
peuitentiary. at Moundsville
You ask me 10 allow the use of nv
pame in connection with this interview
No | will not permit it to go into print
you may simply say that am at leas,
/ one honest Republican Councilman.
If were to allow my name to go into
print / would be pestered beyond en-.
durance by politicians. who would en-.
/. deavor to bring pressure to bear upor
me and bring about silence. It would
| ruin my business
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
Real Estate Transfers.

The following deeds IN fee we're left
for record yesterday in Clerk Robert
sons office:
Deed dated September 18th 1900.
from w. B. Hicks and wife 20 Jesse
McCausland. conveying lot No. 2.
square in Gilchrist's addition to the
Island. Consideration So,
Deed dated September 18th, 1900.
from W. B. Hicks and wife to Jesse
McCausland, conveying a part of the
Woods farm. Consideration $4,000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
ShopIIfter Caught.

arrested by Officer Sam Wells for lifting
Stifel & Co. One pattern was worth 81
and the other s.. He was fined by
Squire Rogers $40 and costs. and in de-
fault Of payment was committed TO fail.
bnt on the payment Of the fine by his
wife ne was released
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
DR.. GREER'S CHURCH. ~
In New York Receives n Gift of q
100000 Dispensary

The New York papers contain ac-
counts OF the gift to ST. Bartholomew
church in that city, of six story and
basement medical dispenssry and clinic
to be erected at an estimated cost of
$500 900. 1t is to be a diSpensary and
clinic and not hospital Patients will
not be permitted to remain longer than
thirty-six hours and only minor OBJ
erations will be performed.
The Rev. David W. Greer, who is
the rector of St Bartholemew's church.
was formerly of this city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16

Roy Owens was arrested on a charge
OF stealing shoes at the fair grounds.
In the hearing yesterday his guilt was
proven, and he was fined $40 and costs.
In default Of payment. he was sent to
Jail for twenty days.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
.Ju.tIce FItxpatrtcI.,s court.

Sam Broberman was fined 81 and
costs yesterday on a charge Of profane
and abusive language. preferred by J.
Goldman
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
CRUSHED BY A ROPE.

Special 10 TIC FtegISrer.
CADIZ, O., September 15.-Jesse
Finnicum, who was crushed between
the rope and bull wheel at an oil well
on his farm near JsEett, this county,
died to-day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
ID. d o. Excursion TO PfttsbuSg Ex-
nnnfflon

Thursdays, September 9Th, 18th, 10Th
and 9th, the B. & o. will sell excursion
tickets 70 Pittsburg and return al rate
OF 1925. including one admission TO
the Exposition, good returning three
days. including date OF sale.
On Saturday. September 22nd. tickets
will be sold for s1.75, including one
admission, good returning only on date
Of s&le.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
.Resister

FALL OPENING-FINE TAILORING.
Your attention invited to our large
and handsome line of Foreign and
Domestic WOOlcns. Elegant in fit,
finish and Workmanship. Price
G. HESS AZ SONS,
Tailors and Fine Fur
nishers, 1921 and 1928 Market ST.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16
IN THE soUTREs' COURTS.
Justice Rogers Court.

Justice Rogers Court
A warrant was sworn out by Jerry
Miles before Squire Rogers yesterday
for his son, Andrew Miles, charging
him with drunkenness. He was com
mitted to jail and will be given a hear
ing Monday.
A warrant was sworn out by Sam
Broyerman for Goldman. both Polish
Jews. The hearing will take place
Monday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16

Fritz Rableus was fined $40 and costs
yesterday IN Squire Rogers court on
the charge OF beating horse 10 death.
twenty-five witnesses were examined
in the case Friday. but the verdict was
not rendered until yesterday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16

Wheeling Park, this afternoon
and evening, Concert, Opera House
Hand.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16

Monday Night Club dance at Pythian
Castle, Monday, September 18th.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-16

wheeling Park, this afternoon
and evening. Concert, opera House
HnnI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
A VETERAN ATHLETE.
Incidents In the Career of Gather
BIZ" Curtis.

Tncidents In the Career of Gather
Bill" Curtis.
The late William 3. Curtis was the
founder OF the Fresh Air club, and he
met his death upon one OF its regular
outings. Every summer members of
the club make three weeks tour
through the White mountains. This
time when they left, a few days ago.
Mr.. Curtis was accompanied by Allen
Ormsby, Fred Ilgen, \. Hennen and
Professor Parker. They were to have
been Joined at Fabyans by 10 or IL
members of the Appalachian club of
Boston. 1t was to be n joint tour.
William B. Curtis was an editor of
The Spirit OF the Times. He was
looked upon as the father of American
athletics. says the New York Herald.
He founded the New York Athletic
club in 1868 and the Fresh Air club in
1878. In his youth he was a famous
athlete. Some OF his records have
never been broken. He had a record
for the 300 yard sprint race, for the
hammer throw and some sculling rec
ords. On one occasion he lifted nearly
two tons. Others of his feats of mus
cular strength were quite as remark
able.
DE was an active competitor, in ath-
Ietic sports until 1882 and won races
from scratch in 60 yards, 100 yards,
200 yards. One-quarter mile running,
100 yard hurdle, one mile walk, run
ming high jump, running broad jump,
throwing hammer and Sc pound weight,
tug OF war: throwing. at single SOULS,
double SOULS, pair Dared, four cared
and six cared: swimming, 100 yards
and 200 yards; skating. one-half mile
and mile, and all round gymnastic com
petitions. He won championships and
established best on records at 60 and
100 yards running, throwing hammer
and so pound weight, tug of war: row.
ing single scull, double scull and four
cared; lifting heavy weight and put
ting up dumbbeIls.
He was referee OF the New York
Athletic club from the foundation OF
the club and for % years refereed the
games of the Interscholastic associa-
ton. He was referee OF the Yale and
Harvard games for Is years In 1858
Mr.. Curtis made lift in harness of
3. 239 pounds. the most remarkable per-
Torrance OF the kind on record. with
BooSlOAG CANCINloh Va - w
dy's lift OF 3,242 pounds at Lynn,
Mass. in 1892.
Mr.. Curtis was born at Salisbury,
VT. Jan. IL, 1887. In those days anna
teur athletics were unknown The
lowest weight OF Mr.. Curtis was when
training for rowing. les pounds, and
his heaviest weight in training for
gymnastics 1S4 pounds. One OF his
peculiarities was to never wear an
overcoat, even In midwinter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
New G6 Bill Seriea

new So bill, designed some time
ago, WIS first placed in circulation by
the treasury department in Washing
ton the other day. says the St Louis
Globe democrat. The first of the bills
was printed recently, and it is said to
be the most artistic OF any design of
our paper money. The face of the bill
bears the portrait of the typical Ameri-
can Indian Of other days. On one side
OF this portrait is the blue seal OF the
treasury and on the other a big let
ter and the word Ave" These are
printed in blue. The figure 3 is re-
peated over the bill. On the front of
the obligation IL is found in each cor
ner. The back OF the bill contains con-
siderable scrollwork. two large open
spaces and the usual lettering. 81 -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
KEEN SUFFERING IN INDIA.
Natives Sell the Wood OF the Roofs
of Their Homes Before Yielding.

Natives Sell the Wood OF the Roofs
of Their Homes Before Yielding.
Descriptions OF the conditions exist
ing in the famine stricken part OF India
indicate an appalling state Of affairs
Thomas A. Bailey, writing from Bonn
bay, describes a trip which he took
through the Gujerat district, in west
ern India, some time ago, says the New
York Tribune. He says:
MY visits included Surat, Armada
bad, Prantej, Anand and Breach, each
separated from the other by at least
three to four hours train journey. The
Journey to Surat was by night, but
part Of the journey to Ahmadabad was
IN the morning, and for an hour or so
before reaching IL one saw clear signs
OF Astounding restitution; the fields
were bare and brown, and the appear
ance of the people at the small stations
by the way and on the road as we
passed betokened widespread suf-
fering. Here and there might be seen
little groups in rags. huddled together
in a detected, despairing condition.
while sometimes might be seen jackals
and vultures apparently on the search
for some fallen victim, either human
being or animal. The city of Armada
bad itself bore clear traces OF want
and misery. At the railway station we
were soon surrounded by beggars pit
eously appealing for help; but, while
one knows that most of these are only
following their lifelong vocation, still
there We're not wanting signs of hard
times.
Il noticed a long line OF men, women
and children moving slowly along,
carrying on their heads various shap-
ed bundles and brass vessels, etc. I
inquired who they were and was in
formed they were the occupants Of
some village who, having held out rs
long rs they could by the sale of all
their possessions, were at last obliged
to abandon their village and make for
the relief works. So destitute do these
people become before they give in that
"a missionary told mel they actually
draw out the wood from the roofs of
their houses and sell II. At Prantei,
which is about four hours journey
from Ahmadabad. there are relief
works, where the people are employed
in making or deepening a large water
tank. / think l remember hearing
there were about 5000 people employ
ed here.
'The largest relief works in this part
Of the country are at Breach. which
was the last place 1 visited. Until re-
Gently $4,000 people were employed
here, but now there are only $1,000 as
new works have been opened up across
the river, and nearly half the en-
ployees were drafted there. The relief
work here is making a large tank 1000
feet long by 1000 broad. The probable
usefulness is questioned by many,
while the need of better roads is being
urged as a suitable employment. The
government is doing magnificently in
its endeavors to save life and alleviate
suffering, but it is sad to think that its
best efforts are sometimes frustrated
by some native officials, who are utter
ly callous OF their fellow countrymen's
sufferings and only seek to make q
harvest for their own pockets"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
NOW A CATERPILLAR TRUST.
Fifteen Cents . Bucket For the
"Beasties" to Convert Into OIL.

"BeastIes" to Convert Into OIL.
The state forestry department is re-
sponsible for the latest trust. the cater
pillar trust. The furry little creature
is doomed. 1t is going to the slaughter
by the tens Of thousands, and its apoth-
costs will be the latest thing in oil.
The caterpillar in the vicinity of Sar-
atoga has proved itself so destructive
that it has provoked special investi-
CATION by the forestry department
Trees were suffering to an extent that
called for active measures. The cater
pillar was tried and sentenced to ex-
tinctiOn, and the authorities put their
heads together TO devise a method. The
result was a determination to turn the
caterpillar into oil, for which purpose a
special process has been discovered,
says the New York World.
A special proclamation was accord
ingly issued Offering 10 cents for every
bucket of caterpIllars. Men. women
and children at the summer resorts
have gone into the new industry. Cat
erpillars are being stripped from every
bush and shrub, and carloads of the
striped "beasties" are daily taken out
of town and converted into boiling oil.
1t is said that the crushing of cater
pillars on railroad tracks first suggest
ed their utilization as lubricant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
ECCENTRIC PILOTS GRAVE.
Remains RepOsed For Years Within
Sound of His Steamboats, whistle.

Remains Reposed For Years Within
Sound of His steamboats, whistle.
The filing of a final report in the d.
vision of the estate of the late Captain
Frank McHarry recalls the many Incl
dents of an interesting nature in con-
nection with this remarkable old river
man. Captain McHarry's remains were
recently taken up from what is doubt
less the most peculiar sepulcher in In
diana and reinterred at Cave Hill GEM
etery, in New Albany, Ind.
Although Captain McHarry died 40
years ago, the body has since that
time, in accordance with his request,
repOSed in Il cave on one of his farms,
overlooking the Ohio river, says the
Chicago Inter Ocean. The deceased
was on the river in the palmy days Of
steamboating. To him there was no
sweeter music than the whistle of his
steamer. He spent his time on shore
on his farm, several miles below New
Albany, on the Indiana side.
1t was a peculiar within of the veter-
an pilot that after he was dead he
would still be able to hear the whistle
of his steamer as it passed down the
river. To make sure he stipulated that
he should be buried in the cave on his
farm, located on a promontory, over
looking the river for miles. A hand
some staff was erected to mark the
spot, and this could be plainly seen for
miles and was known to all river men.
The sepulcher was arranged according
to his directions. For a long time 1t
was the custom for the steamers to sa-
lutte the old commander. and the sepul-
cher was rarely ever sighted without
the old mans name being mentioned.
Though the remains are now gone,
there are many steamers which yet
whistle salute to the memory of the
old captain each tice they pass.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
ODD TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
Methods of an Organization In Great
Bend, Kan.

Methods of an Organization In Great
Bend, Kan.
A peculiar society, having as its OBJ
ject the suppression of the liquor
traffic, has been organized in Great
Bend, says the Kansas City Times.
The organization is composed of the
society young women OF the town
and is called the d. D. NJ B. club. The
initials stand for Don't Drink, My
Boy The girls stand on guard all
day long, each day at time, taking
note of those who patronize the sa-
looms. a complete record is kept Of
those with whom they are personally
acquainted. but the club is especially
directed toward suppressing the evil
among the young men of the town.
Meetings are held once a week to ex-
change information which they have
secured.
On first offense-that Is, the first dis
covered offense-a card is sent to the
young man. informing him that he has
been seen entering a certain saloon at
a certain hour on a certain day, and IL
the ofrense is repeated he can consider
himself ostracized by the good society
Of Great Bend. The club members are
pledged never to tell an outsider the
name OF the offender, but If the offense
is repeated they make his name public
In little pamphlet called The Monthly
Bar Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
RAPIDS OF THE DNIEPER.
Enslishmen VIII Try to Make the
River NayigabIe.

EnGlts hmen VIII Try TO make tAe
River Navigable.
In its volume Of water the Dnieper
river of Russia is the third largest in
Europe. About 1900, 900 souls inhab-
it its basin and in its navigation it Is
one of the marvels OF the world Its
value however, as a highway Of COM
merce is diminished by the rapids that
at several points transform its placid
surface into boiling cataracts. These
rapids are all in the lower third Of the
river.
Along one stretch the Dnieper falls
over Go feet in ten miles. Below this
place are q series of granite rocks
forming a barrier across the stream.
In summer the water is scarcely more
than five feet deep above them and
the entire descent in q distance of 46
miles is 151 feet. There are no actual
falls in this stretch and many stout.
small boats run the rapids, but none of
them can return up the river and all
the boat carrying cargoes down to the
Black sea are broken up either at
Kherson or elsewhere and sold for
building purposes. Several attempts
have been made to canalize the OBJ
structed part of the river, but none has
yet succeeded.
An English company has received 4
concession from the Russian govern
ment to undertake the colossal enter
prise of rendering the river navigable,
says the New York Sun. The govern
ment has given to the company the
right to use the water power for so
years with guarantee of per cent
interest on the capital invested. The
company proposes to build enormous
dams at various points, and thus Sc
cure such depth of water as will cause
the rapids to disappear. 1t is expected
that the water impounded behind the
dams will supply water power which
will be utilized for Industrial purposes.
The enterprise is a very large one,
but the Enghshmen are confident that
they can carry it through with success.
If through their efforts the whole
course of the great river becomes avail
able for traffic, the result will be i'm
portant for the commercial develop
ment of southwestern Russia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

The most fatal sign of the decadence
of China is embodied in the fact that
the empress dOwager is devoted to
archery, says the St Louis Star. It's
the repeating rife and the Calling gun
that's needed today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02

arrival departure. tDaEy. except Sun
9Dany except Saturday. ALI Others daily. Tel
ephone 1893
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
True In Al Walk.

As the Sac and Fox Indians are to
be paid $4,000 they viii begin a ghost
dance, says the St Louis Post-Dis-
patch Among modern red men the
ghost must walk before it can dance. !,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
Executor's Notice.
Estate of Frederick Rix, deceased.

The under.igned having been appointed
ment of Frederick Rix, late OF the
county Of Rock Island. state of Illinois,
appear before the county court of Rock
IsiAnd county. At the county court room. In
the city of Rock Island. at the September term
on the first Monday In September next. 81
which time all persons having claims against
said estate are notified and requested TO at
tend. for the purpose of having the same sd-
tusted-
All persons indebted 20 said estate are
the undersigned
Gated this 2Sth day Of June. A. d. 1900
a. n. LADDERS, Executor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
TRAIN

Trains marked daily: all other trains d ally
except Sunday. The s:45 D. N. tram carries
through sleeper TO St Louis, arriving there
7:25 a N.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-08-02
A winning Card.

The pastor OF the church has beef
trying to boss the choir for six weeks
but they have won"
what did they dor
Got his wife to 5oin."-Harpers b
Ear.
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Run on cs.ms.,,.in.. Cough Remedy

Manager Martin. OF the Pierson
drug store, informs us that he IS
having great run on Chamber
laig's Cough Remedy. He sells
fiye bottles of that medicine to one
OF any other kind. and it gives
great satisfaction. In these days
OF Ia grippe there is nothing like
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to
stop the cough, heal up the sore
throat and lungs and give relief IN
very short time. The sales are
growing. and all who Try it are
pleased with its prompt action. -
South Chicago Daily Calumet.
For sale at the arcade Pharmacy.