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New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
BOWLING.

SOUTH BROOKLYN wHEELMEN WIN.
The South Brooklyn wheelmen won two games
in the Associated Cycling Clubs OF Long Island
tournament at the Elephant Club alleys on Sat
lrday night. The
FIRST GAME.
Amphion wheelmen-Kopler 1877; steitz. 1le; wandsn,
140; g steitz. 154; G. Kopler. 100: total $50.
Red Hook whselmen-Pag 14T; johnson. III; Halbos
i4i: Hasson, 1885, Witthen l23: total Gas.
SECOND GAME
Red Hook Wheemen-Page. IO6 johnson, lO4; Halboa
iO6; Hassen, 2ii Wittben l26; total 653.
South Brooklyn Wheelmen-Hamton i2s: Emo l2a.
etoutenburg 49, Brockwadt 1872 Henry i29 total 69a
THIRD GAME
South BROOKLYN Observation-Disclosures. III: Emo le2.
stoutenbug n6; Brockwaldt 1871 Henry 126: total esq
Amphion Wheelmen--Kopler lat: Steitz 14St WAnd.u
I25: o. 5teit1. io6; @. Koplsr. 1so; total COZ.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
IN HONOR OF GAMBETTA.

REPUBLICAN DEMONSTRATION IN THE FRENCH
CAPITAL
Paris Ian There was an imposing Repub-
1can demonstration to-day, on the occasion OF
the annual pilgrimage to Gambetta's monu-
nent at Vile d'Avray, a suburb of Paris De-
spite the incement weather an enormous crowd
was in attendance. The Premier. NJ Waldeck-
Rousseau. and the Minister OF War, the Marquis
de Ga!nffet, sent representatives.
Senator Theodore Cazot delivered the prin-
cipal speech, appealing in the name Of Gam
betta for union and concord, of which France
never stood mo e in need than she does to-
day"
The meeting voted an address of congratula-
ton to the Premier upon his campaign in de-
fence of the republic
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
ELopERg PURSUED AND CAUGHT.

Paterson, N J., Jan. THE police Of this city
this afternoon arrested clipping couple just as
they reached what they supposed was SAFE
haven They had been furiously chased for miles
aver the country roads and escaped into Plain
feld but the telephone quicker than they. and
fhe noice were waiting for them Mabe Ford,
fifteen years old daughter Of Mrs. Wnhelmina
Ford of Liberty Corners, Somerset County. is the
<vouId he bride. Her companion is George How
eli twenty years old, also OF Liberty Corners.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
HARNESS RACING.

LOUISVILLE STAKE MUST BE CONTESTED ON
LEXINGTON TRACK, 1T is SAID.
Lexington, KY, Jan. (speciaD.-It is denied here
that the Louisville prize stake worth $4,000 can
be retransferred to Louisville should the Louis
Vile Trottng Associa ton decide to hold another
meeting. When the stake turned to the
Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders Association
here it done Internationally, and Secretary
Wilson says the race will come of the Lexing-
ton track.
Major P P. Johnston, president OF the National
Trotting Association. has gone TO New York where
he has been summoned to attend conference be-
tween the officers of the two governing bodies of
the trotting turf, the American and the National
Trotting associations. 1t is believed that the off,
GERS of these associations desire more thorough
understanding of their relations.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
THE SPECIAL LATHAM-PETT1TT MATCH

A special match of court tennis was recently
played between Peter Latham, of England the
worlds champion. and Thomas Pettitt the Amer
lean champion In previous meetings between
these noted rivals Latham had shade the better
OF the contest even terms and this time he con-
ceded half fifteen to his opponent. Despite this the
worlds champion won the match In three straight
SETS follows: 6-3. 60, 60. Although having a
nominal advantage in the official handicap Pettitt
much embarrassed by weak ankle which he
injured some weeks ago. and which has affected
his play since.
The American champion the toss but
Latham smothered his service and took the first
two games. Pettitt took the third and Latham re-
tlliated. and the pair competed practically even
until the scorer called, Three all!' Latham
went ahead and out the set. 6-3 In the sec
ond set Latham took the first game out of hand
PettItt capturing the next by neat stroke to the
winning gallery. Latham took the third game
after prolonged contest, and the fourth went to
Pettitt, who at this stage was playing in much i'm
proved form.
From then on 1t was a remarkably even and
scientific contest but the set finally went to
Despite the gallant efforts of the American cham
pion in the third set, Latham maintained his ad-
of the match by three straights to love-
In the match. which was witnessed by a large
gathering Of devotees of the game, Latham showed
all the characteristics which have placed him at
the head OF the court tennis world player. His
backhand strokes for which he was famous were
brought into play repeatedly, with signal results
and his victory was we'll earned. Petttt is still
sorr 4I ms S Dese % M b' us showed up
the winning hazards were heartily applauded.
The experts started last evening at o'clock for
attention at the Racquet and Tennis Club here in
the last week will be repeated When the tourna-
to Tuxedo where the formal opening of the new
tennis and racquet court will take place.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

who defeated Douglas at the recent Atlantic City
tournament. is now in Florida. where he is taking
part in the tournaments of the Florida East Coast
Golf Club. A. w. Black. also of the Lakewood
Golf Club, accompanies him.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
MExIcAN VAR VETERANS ASSOCIATION.

Lexington. KY. Jan. : (SpeciaD.-The COMMITTEES
selected at Indianapolis last year fix time and
place for the meeting Of the Mexican War
Veterans National Association has named Gin
cinnati the place and September Il the date
Among the cities wanting the meeting were New
York Buffalo. Detroit and Saratoga
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

George w. Quintard, secretary of the Laurence
Harbor Country Club. announces the annual meet
ing of the club Thursday at p. m. at the club
house. at Laurence Harbor.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08
the end Of well contested brush. e C. walker
drove Cartridge. jr.. 21ht-


AIbatross 21sat the "guidsIess wonder" uas
driven by his owner. John Flynn 70 a road wagon
having only three wheels Albatross Is the chest
nut pacing stallion that goes without harness or
driver and that breathes through a silver tube
Taken altogether. Flynn's turnout was something
OF freak Among the other men and horses seen
on the driveway were J. C. Baisiey with the bav
mare Hazel. 2ZIA; DR.. Renney with the black team
PAGER Mary Ann, 2-2)'t George W. GrOte with lie
bay trotter James l.. 20313, Melville C.. BOvnton
r. Eckerson with Dana Wilkes; Alexander Frank
enstein with the gray PAGER Belmont 209Is. II i
Leonard with the chestnut trotter Sly: Luke 4
Burke with the black trotter West Wilkes 213ls.
J. P. Batter with the gray tro.ter CLAYTON 2151z.
Frederick Detz with the bay mare Miss C}verrr1'
23si5; Captain W. H. Boyce with the bav mare
Emma NJ by Combat. and " C. Flovd- Torea v19r5
the bay trotter Magma Medium. 220l.
in the horse talk which followed the r,ae.i,z -
the Road Horse Association at the Hotel C,a5inac
last Wednesday night discussion arose as to ths
relative merits OF Richard Croker's chestnut mara
Kentucky Union. by Aberdeen and Charles Wei
lands bay Queen Wilkes By Lexington
Wilkes. Mr.. Croker's road mare has record OF
2O7A. while the other has record at all; vet d
Lamar offered - wager any part OF $500 that
Queen Wilkes could beat Kentucky Union down
the road When reminded that match races
was ready 70 take the trotte-s the Empire CITY
track and decide the question there
Colonel J. A. S. Reed the Chicago horsen1an who
recently sold John Fl. Shuts the champion OF
two-year-old PAGERS, Directly. 203it died IN Chi
cago few days ago He was a prominent rail-
road man. and was a familiar figure on the Grand
Circuit his intimate friend. Monroe Sails
bury. had Flying Jib 2o4; Alix. 2.03Ss: Directum.
z:05I4; AzOre. 20i94 and other star trOtteTs and
PAGERS
New-York tribune., 1900-01-08

The ideal weather yesterday appreciated by
wheelmen, and the good roads were thronged with
riders in the afternoon. 1t like day in the
spring. The macadamIzed roads were in excellent
condition-hard. dry and fast. A number of riders
were seen in Prospect Park and on the cycle path.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15

missed one of the finest treats of their
lives.
Mr.. Cowgirl, who attended the winter
term of college here, left thursday to
spend the summer with his father and b.. o.
ther in Washington, d. c.
The old shop next to Mr.. John Martin s
blacksmith shop is being torn down We
are sure its DOWNFALL will add tc the ap-
pearance of tie Gown.
Mr.. Lynn Rodgers was visitor in Beth
any Thursday.
Miss Estella Swaney was on the sick list
the first of the week.
Mr.. Ora Carman, president of the Fair
Associa tion, was in town this week.
Mr.. Abraham Cox, the oil man, visited
Bethany on Thursday on business.
Mr.. Cheek. of New Cumberland, who will
play on the ball team, came Thursday.
President Kersey returned home Friday
from trip to the South in the interest of
the college. He seems to meet with sue
cess wherever he goes. and the friends of
the college are glad of it.
Mr.. Galiard Lewis left Friday for Wash
ington, Pa, to spend Easter with his pa
rents.
Miss Lora Scott left Saturday for
weeks visit with his parents at Somerset,
Pa.
Miss Eva Allen left Saturday to spend
Easter at her home at Charleroi, Pa.
Mr.. I. c. Wright, of Wellsburg, was in
Bethany Friday.
Miss Cora Hukill one of last years pub
lie school teachers, entered the spring term
at the college Wednesday
Mr.. II. H. Rizer left Wednesday for I'm
iontown, Pa, where he will spend the sum-
mer.
Miss Mary Atkinson visited friends in
town on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lauck, of Wells
burg, spent Sunday with Mr. Simon
Lauck.
Bethany citizens are always willing to
add their share when mems lives are at
stake. They have raised $32.46 for the In
dia famine fund, thirty dollars of which
has been sent out. The rest will be sent
as soon as collected.
Messrs, Alfred Paul and brother also
two men from New York, were out looking
ever the road for the electric car
The oratorial contest came off as was
billed, on Friday evening. The judges
were Mr.. c. E. Wilbur, of Bellview, Pa;
Mr.. Mitchell, of Martins Ferry, and Mr..
Jose, of Wellsburg. The decision was,
George Waddle, first place; V. H. Miller,
secand: p. B. Cochran, third, and Mr.. J. ].
Taylor fourth. The speeches were all good,
but only man could have first place
Mr.. and Mrs. Citizens, Misses Hogg and
Charnock Messrs. Charnock and Hogg,
all of Wellsburg, attended the oratorical
contest at the college Friday evening
Mr.. ]. ]. Taylor Will preach at New
Cumberland Sunday
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RAVENSW0OD.

RAVENSWOOD, W. Va, April IA
Mrs. Z. H. Flynn, of Spencer, has been
spending the past week here visits
her mother and sisters.
The milliners of town all had their
openings Wednesday, attracting crowds
of lady buyers.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Mcintosh, Mr..
and Mrs. E. c. Smith and son, Clerc,
were Parkersburg visitors Monday
Miss Chloris McClaskey, who is i'll
with typhoid fever, is somewhat bet
ter.
Mrs Perry Stone and daughter, Eva,
of Spencer, were here the past week
attending Presbytery.
DR.. |. T. Prickett visited Parkers-
burg Tuesday.
w. S. Chapman. of the Queen City,
spent a few hours here Monday with
his brother-in-law. F. F. Mcintosh.
The tackle holding the gang-plank
of the City of Pittsburg broke just as
she was leaving the quay here Sunday
evening. on her trip up the river. The
gang-plank fell heavily into the water,
but no one was injured. The boat
was delayed a half hour repairing
damages to the tackle before the plank
could be hauled aboard
Capt. Frank Cooper. who has an ar
tistic sense and skill, is decorating the
walls of his home with Muralo, max
ing quite handsome interior to his
very pretty home.
The members of the junior class in
physical culture, who have been train
ing under Miss Daisy Robinson, a
skilled teacher, gave an exhibition
drill land contest Wednesday evening.
Each member did most excellent work
and showed great progress in agility
and grace.
Prof. Harry B. Hoyt, of Marietta
College, spent Sunday with his sisters
here.
An interesting and enjoyable session
of the Parkersburg Preshytery was
held here Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week Some thirty members were
in attendance.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15
SISTERSvILLE.

sGSTERSNIIsI1E. w. Va. April IA
The trial of Alma Bowen for the murder Of
Harry Deiibaugh in this city a little over
year ago, is going on before the Circuit
Court at Middlebourne to-day, and I will
likely be continued for seme time, as
there are quite a number OF, witnesses in
attendance. The trial is attracting con-
siderable attention in this city, as both the
murderess and her victim were well known
here.
Mr.. e. Wells, one of the most promi-
nent business men of the city. who has
been on tour of the Southwestern states
and Mexico for some months, accompa-
MED by his charming and accomplished
daughter. Miss Blanche. returned to the
city yesterday. They were absent from the
city for about six months, and most OF
the time was spent in Texas. where Mr..
Wells has a large ranch.
Rt. Rev W. l. Grovitt, bishop eosdjutor
of the Episcopal Church OF West Virginia,
was in the city a couple of days during
the week and preached Thursday and FRI
day nights in the local church. He was
assisted in the services by Rev r. A.
Brooking. pastor Of the church at New
Martinsvlle.
AT the home of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph 4.
Kennedy. in Mckinley street, Thursday
evening, Miss Marie Lawson, of South
Wells street, and Mr. Alex. Boyd. book
keeper for the National Supply Company,
were united in the holy bonds Of matri-
mony. The wedding was quiet home af-
fair. and only the Immediate friends OF the
young couple were present, After the con-
gratulatons had been showered on the
young couple and a substantial luncheon
disposed az. they left for their handsome
home in Williams place, provided before
hand by the groom, and will go 10 house
Keeping at once. They have the best
wishes OF a large number of friends.
DIR. j. T. Means, of Charles and Wells
streets, who has been in Baltimore. where
he was attending lectures for couple Of
months, has returntd to the city.
The next attraction at the New Audi
torium will be Han Gaines "The Chris
tian, which viii appear on Monday even
ing. Manager Il. J. Thompson is making
every effort TO make it the banner the
atrical event of the season. TIE sale OF
seats is extremely large and there will he
a large additional sale, as there will be
theatrical parties both from New Martins
vile and ST. Marys
Thursday evening at the Presbyterian
parsonage, Mr.. John c. Shay. a machinist
in the employ of the Carter oil Company.
and Mrs. Rita Stapleton were married by
Rev. I. A. Anderson. They will make
their future home on Georgia street in
this city.
Mrs. 2. A. Shanor. who has been con-
fined to her room with a severe attack OF
neuralgia for a week is convalesclnE and
win be able to be about in a short time.
II. d. Applebey. accompanied by his
charming daughter. were the guests OF
friends In Wheeling yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Lloyd smythe newly
married couple, arrived IN the city yes
terday from Titusvlle. Pa, whore they
were married. They will live here in the
future.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15
HANNIBAL.

HANNIBAL, O., April Al L..
Muhleman spent Sunday with his farli-
ly in town
w. b. O'Neill. of Marietta, O.. was
on our streets Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Misses Eva Hoskinson and Ella
kaufman were at Wheeling Thursday.
Mrs. j. II. O'Neill and Miss Mary
Bare were at New Martinsville Tues
day, attending the millinery opening of
Mrs. 5. NJ Snodgrass.
Mrs. James Richie left Sunday for
Xenia. O.. after spending the winter
with her mother. Mrs. Mary NoIl.
Capt j. G. Muhleman was business
visitor at Wheeling Tuesday.
Invitations were issued Tuesday by
Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Youssy for the
marriage of their daughter, Miss Lydia
to Mr.. John A. Fraley on Wednesday,
April 18th.
Frank Lloyd left Tuesday for Mar
ietta c., where he has position in
the ice plant at that place.
Will Noll. of Sistersville. was in
town Sunday, the guest OF relatives.
J. F. Neuenschwander was a business
caller in Wheeling Friday
the Queen City for Williamstown. w.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15
WHEELING REGISTER. SUN DAY, APRIL Is, 1890

| ty Court from proceeding with the new
court house, has not been determined
at this writing by Judge Farr, but ow-
ing to decision Oh the Supreme Court
on the question at issue, it is thought
that an injunction will be granted and
that work may be suspended for short
time. After the collection OF the levy
for this year this trouble will be re-
moved. as there will be ample funds
to build court house and for all 9TH
er pressing necessities.
Misses Jane and Lib Enlow and
Miss Belle Burrows were calling at
Wheeling the first of this week.
Much praise is being given the ]. J..
Glenfield construction Company for
the manner in which they are con-
structing the foundation for the w. E.
Culp residence.
| G. Leap extended First street in
Brooklyn, and the new street in the
addition is known as Urban.
w. ]. Alexander, civil engineer, has
just completed record plat of Brook
|'lyn.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Mayors were call
ing on Wheeling friends the first of the
week.
G. w. Barrick is confined to his
room of sickness, the character of
which is unknown to reporter
Professor Anderson, of Buchannon,
will open writing school in the High
School building Monday night.
DR.. c. A. Ward will be at his dental
rooms on North street Monday, and
will remain two weeks.
Samuel Elder, OF Woodsfeld, was
called here Thursday by reason of the
serious illness of his infant child,
which is here with Mrs. Elder, who is
on visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Benz. WEIGH, of Union street.
Henry Klingensmith, of Scio, is AS
sistant in A. c. Ruby's office,
The Members of the Magnolia Club
will visit Sistersville Monday evening.
and enjoy the Christian" at the New
Auditorium.
Miss Alice Ashcraft, of Hundred. w.
Va, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. w.
E. Map.
P. d. Morris was before one of the
Wheeling Judges THURSDAY to obtain
an injunction restraining the sale of
certain real estate by Med. Snod-
grass, trustee.
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calling on friends in town few days

calling on friends in town a few days
this week
Mrs. D. H. Miiligan went to Phila
delphia on Thursday TO visit her boys,
Charlie and kennon Nichols, who are
attending Swathmore College.
Mrs. Clark Thompson and Miss Bess
Quicker, who have been visiting with
relatives here for some time past, re-
Pa. on Monday.
Miss Anna Shairer, of Wheeling. has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. ]. b.
Meyer, this week.
Miss Nellie Tallman, of Bellaire,
spent a few days with friends here
this week
Mrs. Eva Bewley, of Cadiz. was here
this week visiting with friends.
H. T. Shepherd spent a couple of
days this week at Lorain, Ohio, visit
ing his two sons, who are employed
there.
A. w. Kennon started on Wednes-
day for Denver, Colorado, on legal
business.
Mrs. ]. S. Secrest and son, George,
of Bridgeport, visited with the family
of Sheriff Foreman the fore part OF this
week.
Miss Emma Woodway entertained
number of friends at her home in the
West End on Thursday evening.
About fifteen couples of our young
folks danced at the Court House hall
on Thursday evening.
Marriage licenses issued by the Pro-
bate Judge since last report: Martin
L. Baily, of Whitney, and Alice NJ.
Phillips, of Shadyside: Earl Neon
naughy and Lucy Hill, both of Bridge
port; Ross j. Colts and Dora Criswell,
both of Bellaire; Thomas ]. Hinton
and Myrtle T. Heller. both of West
Wheeling; Robert T. Purcell and
Laura E. Hoffman, both of Bellaire;
Presley NJ Ault, of McClainsyille, and
Hannah Nalley, of Steele; John W.
Diday, of GAINESVILLE and Myrtle A.
Piper, of Warnock: Fred Bishop, of
Monroe county, and Amy Riley, of
Businessburg.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-04-15
MARIETTA.

MARIETTA, O., April 14-Mrs. H. H
Fink, of Beverly, was in Marietta during
the week, the guest of the Misses Sarah
and Mary Clark
Mr.. Edgar Langenberg, of Beverly, is
a guest at the home of Mr.. NJ. NJ. Rose.
Mrs. p. NJ. Roe has returned to her
home in Parkersburg after a visit here
with her sister, Miss Henrietta Hawkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Best left, Thurs
day afternoon for Columbus, where they
will spend several days visiting friends.
Mrs. George Wyvill has returned home
from Wellsville, N. Y, where she has been
visiting friends and relatives for the past
two weeks.
Miss Mary Heintz came home from SIS
tersville, w. Va, Wednesday, and has
been visiting her parents on Montgomery
street.
Col ]. Peyson Bradley, of Boston, Mass,
president of the Boston Oil Company, is
in Marietta looking after his extensive
interests in this field.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.W. Dyar will entertain
the Miskingum Club next Saturday even
ing, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. f. E.
Wittlig.
Miss Clara Brown left Thursday morning
for Washington. D. c., where she will
spend a few weeks visiting her brother,
Capt. A H. Brown.
Mrs. r. Gregory has returned to her
home at McKeesport Pa, after a pleasant
visit Of a few weeks with friends in Mari
eta.
DR.. Arthur NJ. Smith has arrived home
from Cincinnati, where he has been en-
gagged in hospital work for the past eigh-
teen months, and VIII locate here perna-
nently.
Mrs. Frances King, of Columbus. and
Mrs. Ida Kilen, of Springfield, O., were
guests during the week, of Mrs VIII
King
Mrs. w. G. Way has returned home from
visit with friends and relatives in Column
bus.
Mrs. w c, Elliott is home from
months visit at New Matamoras
Miss Anna Ingram, of Waverly. is an
Easter guest of friends and relatives in
Marietta.
Messrs. Arch. r. Smith. of sistersviue.
w. Va, and B, F. Smith, of Pittsburg,
were visitors here during the week
Mrs Donald P. Hart left, Wednesday.
for Boston. Mass. She was accompanied
as far as New York by Miss Rachel Dale.
Among the West Virginia people who
were in Marie'ta during the week attend
ing the meeting of the Ohio Rebekah AS
smbly were Mrs. L. A. Hoffman. Mrs NJ
0. Springer, Mrs j. c. Conner and Mrs F.
w. Porterfield. of Wheeling, and Mrs. w.
]. Alexander, of New Martinsville
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Barthalow have re-
turned home to Columbus, after visit of
a few days IN this city with Mr.. and Mrs
George Blake and Mr. and Mrs c. L Nc
Ilyar.
Miss Grace Booth left Tuesday morning
to spend few days visiting friends in
Beverly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde B. Johnston. of St
Marys. w. Va. were recently guests of
friends in Marietta.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Wilbur and Mr.. and Mrs
c. Mcclure. of Wheeling, ". Va, were
visitors in the city during the week.
Miss Lucy McMasters left Tuesday
morning for Charleston, W Va, where
she will spend some time with friends and
relatives