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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
WELLSBURG.

WELLSBURG, w, Va. October "a
Mrs. Margaret fisher and Miss Pearl
McFadden, of Steubenville, spent Sun
day the guests of Miss Maud Jones.
Charles Wells, who is employed by
the Bell Telephone Company at Mar
tins Ferry, was visiting friends here
Sunday.
Charles McElroy returned Saturday
from Massillon, O., and spent Sunday
with relatives and friends, leaving 10
day for Warrington. w. Va.
William Schriver, of Brownsville,
Pa. who has been the guest of Earl
Frost the past week, left to-day for a
few days visit with relatives at Beth
any.
]. A. Townsend left this morning
for Wellsville, O., to accept position
with the Bell Telephone Company.
William McElvaine, of Pittsburg,
spent Sunday the guest of friends here.
Mrs. S. George. ST.. and Mrs. Geo.
A. Baxter returned home Saturday from
a visit with Mrs w. T. Schnaufier, of
Marietta, o.
Mrs. Josephine Babb, of Pleasant
Grove, is the guest of her niece, Mrs.
Joseph Townsend.
Jasper A Smith. of New Cumberland,
was business visitor in town to-day.
Major C. B. Scott, of Bethany, was
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
RPnxX0OaI NnfeS.

Hon VIM. E. Raymond will be accord
ed an enthusiastic reception upon the oc-
casion of his visit to the industrial town
tomorrow evening. He will speak in Blue
Ribbon hail. and from all indica tons will
be heard by a large audience of Marshall
county voters.
Mrs. John Newton, of New Martinsville,
is the guest of relatives IN the city
Sam Carpenter returned home last even
ing from Clarksburg, where he attended
the funeral of his brother-in-law, Glen
Smith.
Alex. Hood. of Mt Olivet, was in the
city yesterday, the guest of relatives and
friends. >-
A young child of Timothy O'Brien, of
the Fourth ward, is seriously ILL.,
Ben Kyle, of Moundsville. was in the
city Sunday, circulating among his friends.
DR.. j. N. Alley returned home last even
ing from Vtdeo, Pa, where he was called
few days ago, owing to the serious ill
ness of his sister, Mrs. Ida Grow Mrs.
Groves many friends here will be pleased
to learn that she is recovering.
Misses Mary and Blanche Mccormick,
Of Columbus Ohio, who have been visit
Ing friends in the city, departed yesterday
for Wellsburg, where they win he the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
Held TO THE GRAND JURY.
BENWOOn MAN CHARGED WITH
EMBEZZLING OVER THREE
HUNDRED DOLLARS
FROM THE LOCAL K. OF. P LODGE
While Master of Excheauer OF tne
Organization - Given nearing
Yesterday Before Justice Riddie.
other Benwood News Notes OF i"-
tcreSt.

Peter T. Mercer master of exchequer of
Evening Star Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
of Benwood. was arrested by Marshal
George Furbec at, Moundsvile Sunday af-
ternoon. charged with embezzling the sum
of 1893 20 from the organization and was
given a hearing yesterday before Justice
Henry Riddle. Both sides OF the case W re
thoroughly argued, after which the de-
PENDANT was held under bond Of 500 for
his appearance before the grand jury,
which convenes in March.
The State was represented by Attorney
Holiday, of Moundsv!lle, and the defense
by Attorney William Meighen, OF Mounds
VILE Four witnesses gave testimony for
the State. They were Friend NOVEL; and
DR.. NJ A. Dowler, OF McMechen; Capt.
Paul Reidel and S. NJ. Bell.
One of the witnesses. Mr.. NOVEL;, sub
mitted to the court a detailed report OF
the organizations accounts, showing a
shortage of the amount inserted in the
warrant, and testified that the exchequer,
to whom care of the books was entrusted,
was unable to account for it, MIS- Bell
stated that at the time the shortage was
discovered he was master of finance. He
tApldllttu the u ITO DiAASS - 49,
lodge with that of Mr.. Mercer, and showed
a book of receipts, containing his figures,
over Mr.. MERGERS signature.
The other witnesses for the plaintiff
testified principally in regard to their con-
nection with the lodge.
The defendant claimed that he owed
nothing and that the account was simply
a duplicate one.
After the court rendered the decision as
stated, Mr.. Mercer made arrangements
to furnish the required bond.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
JUDGE MACKEY'S MIND
HAS CHANGED, AGAIN.
Decides That His Wife ix Really In
sane and That He Wants Her In
carcerated.

Decides That His Wife ix Really In
sane and That He Wants Her In
carcerated.
Special to the Register
WASHINGTON, d. c., October 29.-
Judge Thomas ]. Mackey and his wife,
the latter being suspected of insanity
were escorted TO police station about
noon to-day, but no arrest was made.
Mrs. Mackey got off a street car and
ran to house on the south side OF
Massachusetts avenue. crowd col
lected about the house and the husband
finally asked that his wife be arrested
for insanity. When the station was
reached the husband and wife talked
over the matter. They walked outside,
where the police say they kissed and
made up. Later Judge Mackey called
On Sanitary Officer Frank and made
another application for the commit
ment Of his wife to the asylum for the
insane. He declared he would not
change his mind as he did on previous
occasions, but that he will permit the
law TO take its course.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
Case Dismissed.

John Jackman, who was taken into GUS
tody Saturday night by Night Waterman
Curran Of the Lower Benwood mill, and
turned over to the police was given d
hearing yesterday morning before Justice
Riddle on the charge of trespassing. The
case against him was dismissed after he
had been severely reprimanded and adj
vised to stay away from the mill. At the
time OF the arrest he was wandering
through the mill yards with a large sack
over his shoulder, so it is understood, and
acting suspiciously.
1t is learned that Jackman made his es-
cape from the Moundsville Jail a few
months ago, and he will be taken there
to answer for this offense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

guests Of friends before returning to their
latter place by Misses Kate Higgins and
Margaret Brennan, of Main street.
The finance department of the Epworth
League will render musical and literary
programme this evening at the Methodist
church. Rev. George w. Bente will adj
dress the members of the organization.
The local Republican club will meet this
evening at $50 at the city hall, and then
march to McMechen to attend the open
ar Republican meeting there Judge ].
W. Jones, of Chicago, will be the principal
speaker of the evening
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
UNDER AN OLD FRANCHISE
The Baltimore a. Ohio Builds n Track
on First Street. Parkersburg.

Spec1dl 10 the Register
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, October
29.-The Baltimore & Ohio railroad
company took possession Of First
street this morning and inside of an
hour had its track laid for more than
Ehree blocks from a point least of
Avery street to Ann street. The track
is laid in the middle of the street.
Work was begun on the track at 6
O'Clock with two hundred men and in
SO minutes an engine and freight
car had been run over the entire
length of the line. The track was laid
on top Of the brick paving and after
it was completed and in use the
bricks were taken out from under it
and the track lowered and ballasted,
Several years ago the company asked
for the right to lay its track on this
street and it was refused. The city
attorney when consulted to-day states
that the company has no right to the
street although it claims to have
under an old franchise. No action has
been taken by the city authorities to
require the road to undo its work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
PILES CURED WITHOUT THE KNIFE.

itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrud-
ing Piles. No Cure, No Pay. All drug
gists are authorized by the manufac
turers OF Pazo Ointment to refund the
money where 1t fails to cure any case
of piles, no matter of how long stand
ing. Cures ordinary cases in six days,
the worst cases in fourteen days. One
application gives ease and rest. Re-
lieves itching instantly This is a new
discovery and Is the only pile remedy
sold On a positive guarantee, no cure
no pay. Price SOC. If your druggist
don't keep it in stock send us soc in
postage stamps and we will forward
same by mail. Manufactured by
PARIo MEDICINE CO., ST. Louis, Mo-,
Manufacturers of Laxa.Iye Bromo-
Quinine Tablets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Benwood Man Struck by a Baltimore
IL Ohio Passenger Train.

Nicholas Spehar met with a serious ac-
cdent Sunday evening about five o'clock.
He was walking along the B. & o. rail-
road in the vicinity of Boggs' run, and
was struck by passenger train. Spehar
was thrown violently to the ground,
considerably distance from the track, and
had his shoulder blade and collar bone
broken. He also had his head severely
cut.
The unfortunate man was carried to his
home near the Harmony house on Mar
shall street, and DR.. Mcdonald, who was
hastily summoned, rendered the neces-
sary surgical aid. 1t is not feared that
he was injured internally. The attend
ing physician stated last evening that
the injured mans condition was improv-
ing and that he would recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
BIG DEMOCRATIC MEETING
Special to the Register.

Special TO the REGISTER.
ELIZABETH. W. Va. October 90
One of the largest political meetings
ever held in the county was the club
celebration held at Palestine Satur-
day night. Clubs from Pee Wee. Buff
falo, Lynn Camp, Enterprise, Greaves
Run, and Two Runs Joined with the
Palestine club in the celebration
There was a magnificent parade half
a mile in length with $50 horsemen
in line. There was brilliant display
of fire works and enthusiasm was
high. Col. ]. D. Wolverton. of Par
kersburg, was the orator OF the even
ing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
JUDGE JAMES H. BROWN.
A Prominent Public Man in West
Virginia.. Dead of Pneumonia.

Special to the Register
CHARLESTON, w. Va. October %
Judge James H. Brown. for a half
century one of the most prominent
men in public life in West Virginia
died last evening at his home in this
city of pneumonia, aged 81.
He was prominent in the events
which led to the formation of West
Virginia, and was one of the principal
trainers of the States first constitu-
ton. Though a Democrat, he opposed
secession and since the war had been a
Republican. He served several years
in the Legislatures of both States, and
was for eight years member of the
West Virginia Court of Appeals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
SECURED A JUDGMENT
Against the Man Who BuncOed Him.
A Novel Case at CIarksburg.

A, Novel Case at Clarksburg.
Special TO the Register.
CLARKSBURG. w. Va, October 30
An interesting suit was tried before
Squire Riley this morning E. L. Dem
nison, who was buncoed by D. J. Ed
wards, sued to recover the $500 he had
lost, and at the same Time issued an
attachment levying upon the money
taken from Edwards by the police The
court gave Judgment for Dennison, but
reserved its opinion as to validity of the
attachment. Upon the criminal charge
Dennlson was not ready for trial, and
his case was continued until next week.
Authorities are here from other points
looking for Edwards as soon as the
courts here are through with him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
n town to-day circulating among his

in town to-day circulating among his
friends
Mrs. A. Brady returned home Satur-
day from weeks visit with friends in
Bellaire.
Bartlett & Mays musical comedy
company will present "A Woman In
the Case" at Baths Opera House Fri
day night.
Rumors have it that we are to have
two or more weddings this week, one
Wednesday and another Thursday The
young ladies are both very popular,
and their presence will be missed in
the social realm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
PARKERSBURG ENTERPRISE.
Burglary Appears tn Flourish at
Wood County's Metropolis.


Special to the Register
PARKERsBURG. w. Va, October
29.-Three more burglaries occurred
last night. The bottling house Of the
Anheuser-Bu Brewing Co. was en-
tered but no cash had been left in the
place. The money drawer was open
ed but nothing was found The
thieves contented themselves with
taking away lot of bottled beer. ".
0. Holidays store on Court Square
was entered last night. No money
was found there either, as few mer
chants leave money in their places of
business any more, but lot of goods
were taken from the store Two
small boys entered the store of P P.
Amick through the cellar way and
took from the basement a part of a
soda fountain, which they sold to a
junk dealer. The boys were arrested
and one of them confessed. He was
caught later trying to cut his way out
of the city prison with pocket knife.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

We have fine Upright Steinway
Piano. placed with us to sell by a fam.
lily who has left the city. We offer il
at great bargain
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
Marriage Licenses.

County Clerk Robertson yesterday
issued marriage license to Jesse R.
Miller aged q, and Bertha N. Cook
aged "a. both of Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

languor, the appetite fails, sleep does
not refresh, hfe loses its interest, and
nervousness or hysteria may make life
miserable
The preservation of the healthful tone
of the body depends chiefly on keep
ing the blood puEe, and the stomach
and other organs of digestion and
nutrition III a condition of health
When any of the above mentioned
symptoms appear the timely use of
DIR. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery
will restore the body to healthy equi-
poise. 1t purihes the blood, nourishes
the nerves, and restores the deranged
stomach and its allied organs to a condi-
ton OF sound health.
There is no alcohol, whisky or other
sti1nulant contained in "Golden Med
ical Discovery"
II was troubled with very frequent headaches
often accompanied by severe vomiting" writes
Miss Mary Bell Surnnierton. of San Diego, Duval
Co. Texas. Bowels were irregular and my
stomach and liver seemed continually out Of
order. Often l could eat almost nothing for
wentyfour hours at time | was entirely IN
ut for work, and my whole system run down
was advised 10 Try DIR. Pierces Golden Medical
discovery and did so with such satisfactory re-
suits that before finishing the third bottle felt
perfectly able to undertake the duties attending
public school life. ! most heartily advise those
suffering with indigestion, and its attendant
evils to give this great medicine fair trial"
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cleanse
=sdGE 80 and regulate
saeesesssSs ~ and
~ b nows,s, They nsl.
manent benefit and do not react on the
system. One is gentle laxative.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

Remember your increased taN-bil
when you go to vote. Also remem-
Der that with the same crowd in
charge ii VIII grow during the next
ten years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

TO CURE A COLD IL ONE DAY
axe Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. e. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 425c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
FoR sAI.E-REAL ESTATE.
FOR RENT.


ron SALE.
12-roomed dwelling 1000 Chapline street;
rare location for an NJ. ID.
Investment property, 103, 105 and l0I
Thirty-third street; pays l212 per cent
clear. no trouble to handle
Property, 424 Main ST. 81 $50; bargain
Building lots Fifteenth street Between
Wood and McColoch. $50 per front foot:
your last chance.
Splendid lot on South Broadway. 30X130
feet: fine location. Sl,0a0
Surety Bonds Furnished.
Real Estate, Fire Insurance.
&. .. SMITH, NAT. EN-. Bank BIdRs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
MOTTO
OF THE UNITED DEMOCRACY.

Opposition to Criminal Trusts,
to Colonial Policy, and to
foreign entanGlements, MAIN
tenaDce of the dignity of the
American People, and the
honor of the American Flag.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
Condition OF the Treasury.

WASHINGTON. October 29.-To-
days statement of the condition Of the
treasury balances in the general fund
exclusive Of the s15o,0G0, 900 gold re-
serve division CT redemption shows:
Available cash balance, S136, 1852, SIS.
Silver, S6.736099
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

Large Autographs of Hon. Villa IN
jennings bryan and Hon. Adlai
Ewing Stevenson for sale at the Reg
lister Office. Price 10 cents each.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

receiving number Of viii
o the following Scholarships.
receiving the next largest number of votes the
choice.
receiving the third largest number OF votes the third
receiving the
selected a Scholarship
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

The pursuit of en-,
pleasure is often }D&s
as dangerous to \
life as the pur- 3
suit of 4" the bubble
reputation even at
the lannon's mouth"
Late h ours, til e
breathing of a vitiated
a TIN os p Il ere, rich
foods, and irregular
rest, must result in a
depleted Wit ality.
There is a feeling of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
PROPERTY FOR SALE.

No. 2234 Ma!u street; very desirable cor
ner property; brick house, with stable in
the rear. .,,..
Dairy farm. eight acres, up CaidwelEs
run; good house Of six rooms GOOD barn.
lots az pasture: under cheap lease at
bargain ,,, -
No. 23o6 Main street; brick dwelling, nine
rooms: very cheap.
gas and water; lot JNiI35 possession al
once: at Park View, at bargain.
Money to loan on real estate security.
Fire insurance q specially.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30
Each Course in Bound Form.

ach OF these Courses will include instruction and
question fapers and Drawing Plates study
with. and in addition completes SCI of the same PAPERS
handsomely and durably bound in leather including
book OF Furmulas and KEYS the whole work the
course for use as reference books
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-30

including instruction in geometri-
cal drawing. freehand dra wing, his
toric ornament. composition. and
applied design.
This Scholarship includes a Com
plete Designing Outfit. retail price,
800.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-07

A cheap remedy for coughs and
colds is all right, but you want some
thing that will relieve and cure the
more severe and dangerous results OF
throat and lung troubles. What shall
you do? Go to 4 warmer and more
regular climate? Yes, if possible; if
not possible for you, then in either
case take the only remedy that has
been introduced in all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and slim
ulates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but allays inflammation,
causes easy exPectoration, gives a
good nights rest. and cures the pa
tient. Try one bottle. Recommend
ed many years by all druggists in the
woI Id. Sample bottles at 7. II.
Thomas, druggist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-07
ROwI.ISG EKEEZFS.

Bowling, Feb. Mrs. Ed. Covne
visited Mrs. Robert Hutchinson Sat
urdav.
James Curry visited the county seat
Friday.
Sandy Coyne was a caller on Mr.
and Mrs. Sears Sunday.
Mrs. Minor Curtis visited the Pleas
ant Ridge school Friday.
Miss Clara Derrick and her sister.
Pearl. were in Milan Saturday.
Curtis b. Ellis and John Behn. of
Rock Island, visited Mrs. G. b. Ellis
and family Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-07

REV. PETER MCQCEEN, who has
been acting as war correspondent in
the Philippines, says in Leslie's
Weekly: Il saw Lawton wade the
Norzagary river. where other men
were swept away by the current. At
mis- point he had b zen two days with
out food. He bad wet sand wich in
his pocket, and atdown on the bank of
the river to eat his humb fare. That
night | sent him down 4 chicken
which had picked up in my fOraging
tour, and the British consul. who was
with him, told me that he paid the
native full price for it. This shows
that Lawton was very careful in his
dealings with the natives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-07

WILLIAM |, despite that a congress
entirely undeE his control in the sup
pOlt of all his hobbies and un-Ameri
can theories, is in session to hear and
act upon any special message he may
submit, has taken the establishment
of u civil government in the Philip
pines in his own hands. Judge VIII
liam Howard Taft. of the presidents
state, has been selected to 60 over 20
the archipelago and set up the form
of a government which congress may,
after all is determined upon, be priv
legged to pass upon with a view to
giving it the form of legal status.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-07

THE administration. which mas been
forced TO yield its demand for free
trade with Puerto Rico, and which is
on the defensive for the acts of its
secretary of the treasury in connection
with the National City bank of New
York. is confronted with a still more
serious opposition to its pro-EngIish
position, which i more and more
arousing belief in a practical ALI
ance between the two countries. The
unpopularity TT its attitude is unmis-
taxable. At present. there is grow
ing sentiment Of American invention
in favor of the Beers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-07

II the first rally of the newly or
gained democratic club of Galesburg
last night Charles X. Ladd, of Kewanee
admitted his candidacy for the COVER
n0rship on the democratic ticket
Concerning his candidacy Mr.. Ladd
said: As my name has been men
toned in connection with the COVER
norshiP of Illinois, l must speak upon
that subject. My name was proposed
at the time of conlliction Of inter
est~ in the patty in Illinois, 80 when
strongly urged | consented to allow it
to he used. Since that time | have
ucen asked if | still mold to my agree
ment and have said yes. did not
seek the office, and do not want it.
| never asked a man to vote for me
and | never will. But if | am in
trusted with the office of governor |
will do one thing, enforce the laws TO
the best of my ability That is the
only purpose have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-02-07

The president has announced that
attacks on Secretary Gage are intended
for him, and has expressed surprise
that republican senators have given
heed to them. The presidents re-
marks have strangely familiar
sound. They are in substance and
almost in form the same remarks
which preceded the dismissal OF Sec
rotary Alger. Who has forgotten the
famous saying that attacks upon
Gen. Alger are attack on me?" Are
they the regular Mckinley formula
for preparing the mind of the recip-
lent for dismissal? Were they in
tended to make it easy for the secre-
tary TO resign? These are some OF
the questions that Washington is ask
ing itself.