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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

months later, after the doctors return
from Germany. He wanted witness to
attest his signature to letter but
did not want witness to see the letter.
DR.. Hissom then said it was a state
ment denying the truth of report
that he and an attorney had girl in
the attorneys Office.
DID he say anything about ,letters?'
Eyes, he said she had written every
day to her mother, and given the let
tiers to him, and he had kept them,
Witness told about going to the
train to meet the doctor on his return
from Germany. He expected 60 assist
in carrying the doctor on cot, as
he thought he would be in very bad
shape
What was peculiar about the doc
tors actions from that time On?'
Before he left for Germany, he
didn't have much to say After his
return, he was very laxative"
Witness told of the elder Hissom
sending for him on one occasion and
his visit to the house, where he found
Officer Bickerton. He stayed until
after the arrival of the night train, as
Hissom expected the doctor home, and
thought he might give him trouble.
Bickerton was there to quiet the Coo
tor down, if he were disposed to make
trouble. This happened about week
before the doctors arrest on the lun-
acy charge.
What precautions were taken to
prevent any trou5le?'
If he came in, we were all to take
hold of him, and hold him down.,
The cross-examination was conduct
ed by Mr.. w. P. Robinson. Witness
did not remember whether his con-
versation with DR.. Hissom took place
in 1897 or $685.
THE first talk with DR.. Hissom
took place in your Office over Auls?"
Yes"
when did you move from there?"
I'm April, 1897"
Then it must have been before that
time that DR.. nissom called at your
office?"
Yes"
Don't you know that six months
after the doctor took that trip, he was
in Germany"
at was along about six months
after that, that he was in my office
again.
Witness admitted that since the last
trial of the case, he had talked to
Howard & Handlan about it, and he
had talked very frequently about it
to j. r. Hissom. The elder Hissom
expected to have to go TO Germany
for the doctor, to bring him home.
Witness said he transacted business
for j. r. Hissom, and had made loan
for him.
What connection did you have with
the effort to put DR.. Hissom in the
asylum"
None"
Didn't you make an afidavit?"
Objection; sustained
You have hau considerable expert
ence in sending people to Che asylum,
have you not?"
Objection; sustained.
lou tried to prevent DR.. Hissom
from voting, didn't you?"
Objection; overruled.
Il told some people l didn't think
he had right to vote. | knew he
WAS going to vote the Democratic
ticket"
Nov, didn't you know he was go
ing to vote the Republican ticket
Objection; sustained.
Witness admitted being a frequent
visitor at the Hissom home. At this
point court adjourned until this morn
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
Queen City Disabled.

The hog chains of the steamer
Queen City, of the Pittsburg and Gin
cinhati packet line, let go while the
boat was near Vanceburg, KY, Sunday
morning, and she had to be taken to
Cincinnati and placed on the ways for
repairs. While the accident is not a
costly one, so far as the amount of
work is concerned, the inconvenience
is considerable. The Queen City will
not be able to resume this week.
Capt. Henderson says if she is not
ready for Saturday another boat will
come through in her place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
Loss Only $4,000.

PITTSBURG, Pa, December 4-The
officials of the Consolidated Coal and
Coke Company reported yesterday
that the company expects to recover
most of the coal which was sunk in
the collision between the Tom Dods-
worth and the Volunteer at Swami
creek, near Huntington, W. Va, Sun
day morning. The steamers are at
work raising the coal from the sunken
craft, and it is estimated that the to-
tai loss IN coal and boats will not be
above $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
Yesterdays Departures.

Parkershurg, Ben Hur.
Parkersburg, II. X. Bedford.
Newport, Jewel.
Cincinnati, keystone State.
Cincinnati. Golden Rod.
Steubenville, r. N. Bayne.
Sistersville, Ruth.
Darlington, Leroy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
Marks From Above.

Pittsburg-River feet = inches, rain
Oil City-River s feet 8 inches, station
airy. Cool. light rain.
Brownsvlle-Rive feet, rising
Greensboro--Riv feet 10 inches, ris-
ing, rain.
Morgantown-River feet 6 inches, ris-
ing, rain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

porate limits on Pike street, when the
street superintendent stopped further
work. So matters will be in allegiance
until after Council meets on next Fri
day night.
This is an enterprise that should be
encouraged, and it is believed that the
company and the city will get together
and that there will be no further de-
lay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
TO-Day's Boats.

Charleston, Kanawha, a. m.
Pittsburg, Urania, I a. m.
Parkersburg, City of Wheeling u m.
Pittsburg, Ben Hur, p. IN.
Steubenville, T. NJ, Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth. $50 D. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
MALE HELP WANTED.

MECHANICS. engineers. electricians fire.
men, etc. A free scholarship in engineer
ing will be awarded to a few well-recom-
mended applicants. AMERICAN SCHOOL
OF CORRESPONDENCE, Boston Mass
nos, Is, de-, 5,9,12 1919
WANTED-Old reliable mercantile house.
extending business, wants manager for
branch office at Wheeling; salary, 81 800
yearly must furnish satisfactory refer
ence and 800 cash. Address Postoffice
Box No. PSI, Philadelphia, Pa. de5ea
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
DIED.

HICkEY-On Monday, December 8, 1900
at $50 p. m, at her home, 2511 Market
street. Mrs. Amora Hickey, in the 66th
year of her age.
Funeral notice hereafter
YOST-At the family residence, near
Darlington, O., Carroll Yost son Of Joel
and Nancy Yost
Funeral at Walton cemetery this
wednesday,, December 5th, at / o'clock
p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
To-Morrow's Packets.

Pittsburg, Lorena, 3 a. m.
Pittsburg, Greenwood, 6 a. m.
Parkersburg, H. K. Bedford II a. m.
Steubenville, I. NJ. Bayne, 2:30 p. m.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
Sistersville, Ruth, $3.50 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

and cheerfulncss soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
fer q child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. If the child urin-
ofes fno rftan IL tbc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

The marks on the wharf at mid
night showed 10 feet and falling very
slowly
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
The PLAINTIFF RESTED
YESTERDAY IN THE SUIT OF HIS
SOM VS.. HISs0M FOR 100000 !
DAMAGES.
EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENSE

Is Now Being Takcn-Plnintfn Ohered
Mass of Dispositions Which Were
Ruled Out by the COurt-The Evil
dence of Anna SandrOck in the
Former Trial Was Read-CrOss Ex-
animation Which Enlfvened Mat
tiers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
GENERAL NOTICES.
MEETING.

~ Annual meeting Of the stockholders
OF the West Virginia Exposition and State
day OF December. A. D. 1900. at the hour
Of 40 D. m. In the rooms of the German
Half Dollar Savings Bank. 1901 Market
street. Wheeling. w. Va. for the purpose
Fof electing a Board Of Directors.
A. REYMANN, Prest.
GEO. HOOK, Secretary. de2toil
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

urine scalds the flesh or if. when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting. depend upon it. the cause of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due TO diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not to habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. II is sold
by druggists, in fifty g.,
cent and one dollar s.::sss::.s
sizes. You may have ssaSF: -
sample bottle by mail az 1880
free. also pamphlet tell Hcme of swaup-RoOs
ing all about it. including many of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer
& Co.. .Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
Marks From ReloM.

JARKERSBURG-Riv Ii feet and
stationary. Raining.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble prcys upon the mind. dis
courages ard lessons ambition; beauty, vigor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
lost

LOST-Leather case containing pearl ros-
airy, Sunday morning Leave at this Of
flee and oblige j. E, B. de5eqdq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
WANTED.

buy showcase Address
w. M, care this office. de5es
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
GLOVES CLEANED FREEl

Mr. B. Montiegel proprietor The Wheel
ing Steam Dye Works, 81 Eleventh St.,
the public generally that with every
ladies' dress or suit. or with each gem
tIenan suit or overcoat that is cleaned
free of charge. de2dqey
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
THE RIVER.

News Notes of Interest Concerning
the Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
From
December Sd TO 3ISt
We Will be Open
at Night.
FRANK STATIONS 1 1's s',..,,
No. 1901 Market ST., Wheeling, W. Va.
AGENTS WANTED.

wANTED-Agents IN every town and city
In the State of West Virginia to sell the
best accident. sick and death benefit pol
icy on the insurance market. A complete
protection embodied IN the one contract
Liberal commissions and exclusive terri
tory to the right men. State experience
and give references when writing for in
formation. l. H. WYCKOFF. General
Agent Room No. 6. Hub Building. Wheel
ing, w Va ocIse&dh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

II. E. Hillman & Co. has the best
assortment in the city in the jewelry
line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

Diamond Cuff Buttons at all prices
at H. E. Hillman & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05
HELP WANTED.

SALESMAN WANTED by oldest firm in
the trade to sell to Physicians in centre
of State. Permanent position. State ex-
phia. de25.9
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-05

Diamond Charms at all prices at H.
E. Hillman & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-27
Louer Court Affirmed

On Saturday last the Supreme Court of
Appeals decided the case of James Find
ley. admir- of S. R. Cunningham. VS..
James L. Cunningham S admr's and heirs,
and affirmed the decree of the Circuit
Court of Berkeley county.
Hon. F. W, Brown. special Judge, rem
dered the decision appealed from and af-
affirmed. The case was of unusual impor-
tance, not ouly on account of the large sum
involved, but because of the novelty of the
question raised. The defense was statute
of limitations. and to avoid it q new prom
ise made by the Administrators OF the de-
cedent before the debt became barred
wasPleaded. The right of personal repze-
sentatives to rene,g debt of the estate
by new promise IN Uriting, while the
debt is yet alive, was neveS before decid-
ed in West Virginia, and the decision
seems to sustain the power. MScsrs
Flick. Westenhaxer & Noll were the at
rorneys for S. S. Cunnlngham's estate.
and Messrs. Ingles & Nadenbousch, and
Messrs. Faulkner & Walker & Woods,
for the Estate of James L. Cunningham,
decd. Amount involved, 5000.
berkeley Democrat
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-27
Mrs. Annie NJ. Forrest.


Mrs. Annie NJ Forrest, widow of Sam
uel Forrest, United States Navy, died
Wednesday morning at her residence on
Congress street N this place. She had
been in i'll health for neav " year, and
her death was the result of general de-
cline. She was daughter of the late
DR.. Thomas H. Anderson, United States
Army, was born IN Georgetown, d, C..
May 5, 1920, and was one of the oldest
residents OF this place, and for many
years she was amember ofZion Episcopal
Church. She was highly esteemed for
her Christian character and her many
charities and was greatly loved by a large
circle of relatives and friends. -Four
daughters survive her-Mrs. c, r. Rich
ardson. wife of DIR. Richardson, of this
place; Mrs. Richard d. Rutherford, of
Council Bluffs, Iowa Mrs. Mont
gomery NJ. Farland, of Omaha. Neb.,
and Miss Frances Forrest. of Boston,
Mass.
Funeral services were held in Zion
Episcopal Church Friday afternoon
Rev. Dallas Tucker, Rev. R S. Coup
land and Bishop Gravatt officiating
after which the remains were laid to rest
ia the beautiful Zion Church graveyard.
The pallbearers were Messrs. Joseph
Trapnell, a. w. Mcdonald, George
Washington, David Howell, Forrest w.
Brown, B. c. Washington, George Por-
terfeld and Gloon B. Moore.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-27
CUSTOM aARMENT nAKINo.

1 wish TO inform my friends and the
public generally that have moved in the
new room now being fitted up for me in
the Hagley building Ia few doors from
Racket store) about April 1st I antici-
pate very large spring trade, and will
use my best efforts to raise and maintain
the standard of custom garment making
to the highest level possible, in order to
counteract the many spurious limitations
of legitimate tailoring that have been
foisted upon the public. AS to my new
samples for the coming season, it is hardly
necessary for me to dwell on them. Ali
| can say is that used the very best
ability and matured experience in select
ing a complete assortment of styles and
qualities. promise you also in the flu.
ture, as in the past, the same courteous
and liberal treatment and last, but not
least aperfect fit. Yours &C.,
c. E. REININGER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-27
WILLIAM W. RoUss.
Corner Stone Laid at f1aIItown.

The corner stone of the new NJ. E.
Church South at Halltown was laid on
Tuesday last, with impressive Masonic
ceremonies.
The following officers of the Grand
Lodge of A. F, & A. Masons of West
Virginia, being members OF Malta Lodge
No. so, and OF Elk Branch Lodge N. 40
took part:
NV NJ W e. RE ,s D. Gibson P G. NJ. Grand
pro tenn.
R. VIC. Mason Hough, Senior Grand War.
i. R. ", J. VIM Russell, Junior Grand War
u. R; w, ", Charles W. Brown. Grand Treasurer
R. W. Charles A. Johnson. Grand Secretary
- R; ". ", W. Fontaine Alexander, Grand Ora
,,- R; ~. W. Rev. H. H. Kennedy. Grand Chaplain
R. W. Gustav D. Brown. Senior Grand
Deacon pro tenn
pro tenn.
r.. W. s. H. Lands, Carrying the Book of
i. W. Charles N. Coleman, Grand Marshal
R. W. s. Lee Phillips, Grand Pursutvan,
R W. William Kahn, Grand Steward pro
:: W. Clarence D. Ely, Grand Steward
R. W. Thos. R. Moore, Grand steward pro
R. W, Marion E. Bolinger. Grand Stew ard
R. W. William Theodore, Grand TIler pro
Enclosed in the stone were, copies
of the SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON, Free Press,
Farmers Advocate and Christian Advo.
cate; and list containing the names of
the Presiding Elder, pastor and junior
pastor, the trustees, the building COM
mittee, the officers and members of Malta
Lodge, the officers of the Special Grand
Lodge taking part, and some coins.
A statement was made by Rev. H. n.
Kennedy that about 81, 100 had been SUBJ
scribed to erection of the church aud work
would be pressed forward to completion
1t was proposed to build frame structure,
but many preferred brick and they would
likely, by increasing their subscription,
have their way. a very pleasing and
substantial plan has been adopted. Mr..
Julius G. Holmes, the architect, is ex-
pected to complete his plans at once and
the work will be put under contract
Rev. DIR. Bond presided in the further
services. He and Rev. F. A. STROLLER
made brief remarks and the services were
closed with prayer and the benediction.
Alter services, many partook of the
bountifuI and delicious dinner prepared
by the ladies of The neighborhood.
Rev. G. Hasel is the popular and ex.
cellent pastor of this work. Messrs. H.
d. Kennedy, George Hasel, G. W. Brown.
j. H. Bishop and F. L. BelIer are the
building committee. Mr. Frank Nichols,
of HalItown, is the treasurer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-27
Fair Postponement

The Fair which the Citizens Fire
Company had intended holding in
December, has been postponed until
February IL. II and l3, the IIth
being the 65th anniversary of the
birthday of Hon. Charles Broadway
Rouss, the millionaire philanthro
pist and generous benefactor of this.
as well as other Fire Departments.
A demonstration such as the Citi-
zens' Company, in connection with
foreign companies which will be in
vited, and are expected to partici
pate in this affair on the IIth, is in
itself enough to insure the success
of the Fair. The object of the Fair
lis to raise funds for the purchase of
uniforms. The membership of the
company has heeu steadily on the
increase through the unCiring euer
gy and get there of the officers in
command.=especially its popular CAP
tain, j. W Russell, aud they deserve
the support OF the community. The
compsny now numbers abont so
members, while they are only eouip.
ed with 90 uniforms, and it is the
duty of the people OF the town to see
that the deficiency is supplied. The
object is good one, and our people
should remember that while onr
Fire Department is strictly a volun
teer one, they are always prompt to
the call of duty in the protection of
our property and if necessary, life.
Rally to the aid of the Citizens boys
and give them such encouragement
in this their worthy appeal that it
may go down in their records as a
good cause well sustained by our
people:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-27
Jones CoyIe.

The marriageof Miss Mary Ethel Coyle
and Mr.. Raleigh II. Jones took place at
six o'clock last Thursday evening at the
the home of the brides parents. near
Ridgewav. TYe ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Mr.. Utter, of the NJ. E.
Church South The bride was attired in
dark blue cloth, trimmed in light blue
silk, and carried bible. Miss Hattie S.
Coyle, of Lee:own, cousin of the bride,
was maid of honor, and was attirek in
grey cloth trimmed in lavender silk. The
best man was Calvin r. Feagans, of
Wheatland, cousin Of the bride. The
ushers were Mr.. William lobe, of Bruce
town, and Mr.. Ed. Coyle, brother of the
bride. The bridesmaids were Misses
Mamie Joues, sister OF the groom, and
Annie Coyle, sister of the bride. The
Parlor was beautifully decorated with
ferns and chvYsauthemums. a reception
was held at the home of the brides pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. ~ Coyle. The
groom is a successful young business man
of Brucetown. where they will make their
future home.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-11-27
Jefferson Circuit Court


Judge Faulkner began the fall
term of the Circuit Court Tuesday
morning The following Is the
| grand jury:
Cruger w. Smith. foreman; John
A. Washington. George linn, d. S.
Hughes, Henry Trostle, Robt. Ever.
hart, j. Fl. Jennings. L. NJ. Porter,
Albert Myers, George w. Osbourn,
NJ. B Baker, Charles Henkle, NJ. NJ.
Moler, George III. Hagley, Albert
Moore, Horace OsbourD.
Judge Faulkner delivered an able
charge to the jury, and called their
attention particularly to violations
of the liquor license law.
The grand jury returned true bills
against the following parties:
Daniel Cook, colored, burglary.
Jubal E. Young, shooting with in
tent to kill.
Sandy Robinson, malicious cut
ting.
Lewis Robinson and VIM. Stew
art. carrying revolver.
Robert Underdonk, charged with
assault, was released without indict
ment.
The grand jury returned the fol
lowing indictments: Vance Burke,
maliciously shooting, VIM. hedges,
selling beer without license; Charles
Jones, arson; Henry Ottey, assault.
In the case against Daniel Cook, in
dicted for burglary, plea of petit
larcency was entered and he was
sent to Jail for five days. Henry
Ottey pleaded guilty and was fined
SIS. The grand jury completed its
business and was discharged. The
prosecuting attorney entered nolle
prosequies in II cases on account of
lack of evidence to convict.
In the civil case of G. F. Wall VS..
Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany a demurrer TO the declaration
was sustained and the declaration
amended. Orders were entered on
a number of other civil cases.
Jubal Young, indicted for mali
ciously shooting Mrs. Taylor Nor
rison last August, was tried by
jury on the question of sanity and
was found by the jury to have been
insane at the time of the shooting.
He was ordered to he committed to
the insane asylum at Weston.
Charles Jones, a colored boy, ID
years old, indicted for the burning
of the hay barracks of Jesse Wood
ward, farmer residing near Sum
NIT Point, in October last, was tried
by jury for an attempt to burn
He was sentenced to the Reform
School until he is 81 years old.
The case against William Lowrey,
charged with an assault, was con
tinued to the next term, and also
that against Charles W. Myers,
charged with the seduction of Olive
L. Vickers.
Vince Burk was put on trial Friday
charged with the shooting of Newton
Hedges during the smallpox reign here.
The prisoner was ably defended by
Messrs, ]. F. Engle and F. L. Bushong.
This was the first appearance of Mr.
Bushong in our court, and he acquitted
himself most handsomely. Verdict of
not guilty.
The civil case of the Shenandoah Mill
ing Company against the Charles Town
Water and Manufacturing Company for
damages for divertiug part of the water
from a stream which furnished the water
for operating the mills was heard on a
plea of the statute of limitation, and ia
ken under advisement by Judge Faux