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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
A BOLD JOB
Was the HOId-Up of bartender In
kIeves' Saloon ON Market STREET.

kleves' saloon ON Market STREET.
Shortly before three o'clock yester-
day morning two unknown colored
men entered the saloon of Mrs. Mary
Kleves, No. 1915 Market street. They
presented revolver at the head of
John Carmel, the bartender and gag
ged him, after which they ransacked
the bar and made an unsuccessful at
tempt to break open the slot machine.
They succeeded in getting nothing. The
police are inclined to discredit the
story, because of the statement that
nothing was taken.
Carmel says the men entered and
asked for whiskey They went to a
rear room and talked in an under
tone. CarmePs suspicious were arous-
ed and he went back, after first re-
moving the money from the cash
drawer and hiding it. Carmel was
forced into chair, and tied and gagged
while the men searched for money or
other valuables.
Voices ON the outside of the saloon
frightened the two negroes, and a man
named Riddle and another man, start
ed into the saloon from the front, the
burglars darted out the rear entrance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
games of late. The Belmonts will like

SdueS VI ldle. L he beluOQJS Will ike
ly take away some of their pride.
DR.. Ben Mcconnell of Fairpoint, a
late graduate of osteopathy at the Des
Moines College, was in town yesterday
calling on friends. The Doctor will
probably locate in this vicinity.
DR.. Earl Douglas Holtz will deliver
his famous lecture entitled Grip, Grit
and Gumption" at the West Bridgeport
M e. Church on the evening of July
18th. DIR. Holtz is an eloquent speak
er and very entertaining, and no doubt
he will attract large audience.
R.. A. Bailey has received a sample
suit of the uniform to be made for the
rough rider club which Is to organize
here tonight as an adjunct to the
coming campaign. The promoters of
the club are very anxious to make a
success of this venture but it is hard
work when the party has no enthus-
lasm and this notice is written upon
request by the leaders, who have
our sympathy, and have requested
that their names be withheld. AS
there is nothing like having charity
even for Marks followers, who are
In dire distress, it is hoped they may
get cOrpOral'S guard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
STRIKING MINERS
OF Cumberland, Md, Receive large
Benefits From Miners Across the
River.

OF Cumberland, Md, Receive large
Benefits From Miners Acress the
River.
For two weeks there has been a
committee from the Cumberland, Md.
miners who are on strike, soliciting
aid in sub-district No. 8, across the
river, also including the mines in this
vicinity. The committee was in charge
OF John l.. Davis, and they visited all
OF the locals in the district, and all
contributed literally. The solicitors
We're much gratitied with the treatment
they received from Edw. Boggs, owner
OF the Boggs mines at Barton. They
asked nothing from the operators, and
very few citizens, but they were re-
ceived cordially every place they Wis
tied, and in all they received over
$1,000 in this district Many business
men contributed largely. The COM
mittee left for Cambridge, and will
make that city their headquarters
while they visit that district. The
committee stated that the strikers
would fight on for their rights, and
that they thought they would win in
the end.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
FULTON VOLUNTEERS.
The Fulton Hose CompanysVvfll Have
Big Day at Wheeling Park SAT-
urday. July 18th


a Big Day at Wheeling Park Sat-
urday, July 2Sth.
The Fulton Hose Company will have
a big day at Wheeling Park Saturday,
July 18th. They will have. all kinds
OF entertainment for the public. and
no doubt this volunteer department
will have a large patronage. One OF
the interesting events of theSday will
be the 100-yard foot race between the
Two fast rivals from the Ohio side, the
contestants being Brock Brown, OF
Martins Ferry, and c. w. Alexander,
or Bridgeport. These two RUNNERS
are about equal, and both will go in
TO win. This race will also attract a
large crowd OF Ohio people. The lead
ing feature Of the day will be run
by the worlds champion hose team.
the Independents, of Martins Ferry.
who will run over the regular course,
lay hose and make coupling, and try
to lower their record. This event
should draw a large crowd. asAthe feat
to lower their fast record will be we'll
worth seeing. 1t is hoped the Fulton
boys will have a successful day, as they
are deserving.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11

The engineering corps of tae p. C. &
w. railroad were working on the final
survey and location east of town yes
terday when they came TO the property
OF W. H Maxwell. Mr.. Maxwell is OBJ
posed to railroad on general principles
and objected TO the engineers going up
on his Land. He produced a gun and
tried TO blur them on by shooting In
the air, but they called mis- blum by TAX
ing Deputy Sheriff Cunningham out.
He explained the rights OF Incorporate
ed companies 10 Mr. Maxwell and is
sued sort or Injunction restraining
him from further violence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
HENRY HARPER DEAD.
The Demise of an Old Citizen of
Wheeling at Meriden, Ill.


Wheeling at Meriden, Ill.
A telegram received in this city yes
terday morning conveyed the sad in
telligence of the demise of Mr.. Henry
Harper at the home of his nephew, Mr..
Archie Mcbride, at Meridian, La Sale
county, Illinois, at IL O'Clock yester-
day morning. The direct cause of his
death could not be ascertained, but it
Is supposed it was heart failure, as he
had been afflicted with heart trouble.
Mr.. Harper left the city the first OF
last June in company with lis daugh-
ter, Miss Martha Harper, for Meriden
in search of better health, and up UNI
til few days ago every report indicat-
ed that he was rapidly regaining
strength, so that the news yesterday
morning was sudden shock to his
many friends.
The deceased was about seventy
eight years of age, and was born near
Belfast, Ireland. He came to this coun-
try shortly after his marriage, migrat-
ed to this city, and has been a resi-
dent here ever since He made his
home in the Fifth ward until within
the past few years, when he moved to
the central part OF the city. He was
man of excellent judgment, quiet and
unassuming. and had a host of friends,
who knew his real sterling qualities.
He was a member of the Second Pres
byterian church, and belonged to the
order OF Odd Fellows, which organiza-
ton will have charge of the funeral.
He leaves one daughter, Miss Martha
P. Harper, TO mourn his loss, his wife
having died in 1893. The remains viii
in all probability arrive in the city
tomorrow morning and the services
will be held at the Second Presbyter-
ian church in the afternoon. The in
terment viii take place at Greenwood
cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
IN SOCIETY.

The following announcement was re-
ceived through the mails by friends Of
the bride in this city yesterday:
Mrs. Catherine Clancy
announces the marriage of her daughter
Mollie
to
Mr.. Lynn j. Carskadon,
on Sunday, July the eighth,
in the year nineteen hundred
Clarksburg West Virginia
y Mrs. Carskadon is a niece OF Mr.
p. ]. Gavin, OF this city, and has fire.
quently visited in Wheeling.
Invitations are out for dance party
to be given by the Cotillion club at
Wheeling Park Casino, Friday evening.
Meisters' full orchestra will play.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
Miscellaneous.
CITY OF WHEELING,
WHEELING. W va. July 10 1900

" w ulS w. low.
10 the Honorable Mayor and Council:
Gentlemen:-In compliance with section
nine go of an ordinance entitled AN or
dlnance to keep the disbursements of the
city of Wheeling within the limits of its
revenues, | herewith report to your most
honorable body the amounts expended up
to July 10th, 1900, on behalf of each de-
partment, and on account of contingent
cles, and the difference between such
amounts designated in the appropriation
ordinance as the limit of expenditure for
the year in each department. Also the
amount paid to the Receiver by the Col
lector up to July 10th, 1900
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
A CHILD ENJOYS

the pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when
in need of laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive of bilious, the
most gratifying results follow it's use;
so that it is the best family remedy
known and every family should have a
bottle. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
Mr.. SiIVerman PardOued

A message received in this city yester-
day from Charleston stated that NJ. Sill
verman, who was sentenced in the Ohio
County Criminal Court to one year in
the county Jail for encouraging boys
to steal, was granted a pardon. Sill
Verman had served eight months of his
sentence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
BRIDGEPORT.
Chronicle of Daily Events from the
Town Across the Way.

Chronicle of Daily Events from the
Town Across the Way.
Rudolph Schaffer is visiting friends
In the city.
Miss Silby Malby is visiting friends
In Pittsburg.
Fred McConnaughy left yesterday
for Pittsburg.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
tearing up of Bank street.
Thomas L. Lewis and family have
returned from Columbus
Nathan Holloway is confined to his
home slightly indisposed
George Breidenstein is here from
Mansfield visiting friends.
The c. & p. switch to N. Kuhns ice
house was completed yesterday.
Mrs. JOS Bolen has returned from
a visit with Washington county
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Taylor. of
Marion, Ind, are the guests of Mrs. w.
Howard, of Kirkwood.
William Francis, who has been work.
ing at Bowie & Co.'S drug store. has
resigned his position and will leave to-
day for Columbus, where he has ac-
copied position.
The Belmont ball club will go to
Wellsburg Saturday to play that fast
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11

]. K. Hail. Collector, has paid to A. H
Forgey, Receiver of the City of Wheeling,
the following amounts; 50-cent levy,
$685. 60; 10-cent levy, s., 442 80.
Respectfully submitted
THOS. O'BRIEN, JR.,
City Clerk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11

romeo FOrce CnaHBce
Chief of Police w. M. Clemens report
ed his dismissal of officer Troutwein,
and asked confirmation of the appoint
ment of A. Goehring as patrolman, and
James Hecker as extraman. Mr.. Chew
raised the point that the matter had
never been before the committee, and
1t was therefore improper to act upon
it. A motion to refer to the Police
Committee was adopted.
miscellaneous.
Second ward citizens petitioned for
a cobble or maeadam gutter on Eoff
street Referred to the Board of Pub
lie Works.
Mr.. Ziegler's resolution for repairing
the water fountain at the center mar
ket, was referred to the committee on
Streets, Alleys and Grades.
Fire department bills amounting to
S972.27 were ordered paid; also bills
reported by the committee on Health.
City Clerks Report.
Following was the report Of the City
Clerk:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
THO Bold Burglars.
WE'RE VISITED EARLY YES
TERDAY MORNING.
JEWELRY STORE was ROBBED.

Six Hundred Dollars worth of Goods
Stolen From the DILLON Hancher &
Co-Entrance Effected through the
Rear-TwO ColOred Men Held Up a
bartender in the saloon of Mrs.
Kleves. hut Got Little for Their
Trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11

Branches 81 Council, such granting Of
licenses would be illegal and contrary to.
law. the rules and ordinances OF Council.
and licenses so granted would be illegal
and of no effect.
IS. o. EoYCE,
City tsniicif0r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
the Hanletf uustntIan..

+ The following New York quotations were
received yesterday by Howard Haziett q
Son. National Exchange Bank Building:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11
THE license fight AGAIN
AND THIS TIME THE APPLICANTS
HAD A MAJORITY IN EACH
BRANCH.
CITY SOLICITORS OPINION

Read I'm the First Branch Prevented
the Granting of the Licenses I'm
der a Suspension of the Rules-A
Peculiar Situation in the Second
Branch and a Very Childish Ex-
hibitfOn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11

Grand Concert tonight at Finne-
gan's Summer Garden 2107 Main street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-07-11

The Belmont ball club will go to
Wellsburg Saturday to play that fast
team, which has been winning so many
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-06
CHAPTER Y.
A FOUNDATION OF FACTS.


When the two men were comfortably
settled in the reporters study, Sturgis
produced pipes, tobacco and writing
materials.
"There, now" said he, as he prepared
to write, II begin with what l shall
call the Cab Mystery. The data in this
case are already plentiful andcurious.
shall read as I write, and you can
interrupt for suggestions and crltl-
cisms, as the points occur to you. IN
the first place, the dead man is about
fifty years old, and was employed in
some commercial house or financial in
stitution, PROBABLY bookkeeper, at a
fairly good salary"
''Hold on there, Sturgis," laughed
Thurston. II thought you were going
to build up solid foundation OF facts
before you allowed your imagination
to run riot!"
"Weu?" inquired the reporter, in ap-
parent surprise.
'sWell, the only fact you have men
toned is the approximate age OF the
dead man. The rest is pure assumP-
ton. How can you know anything
certain about his occupation and the
amount of his sa1ary?'
"True; I forgot you had not followed
the steps in the process Of induction.
Here they are: the dead mans sleeves,
on the under side below the elbow,
were worn shiny. This shows that
his occupation is at desk Of some
kind
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-06
ovERsTEPP1NG THE BOUNDS.
He Wanted to Pay the Parson More
But the Rules and Regulations
Were Against Him.

"The first charge I ever held was in
small town in the western part of the
state" said a well-known minister, who
was in a reminiscent mood 1.-The town
was not very large, and my congregation
was very poor and unable to contribute
much toward the support of a minister, so
they made up what they lacked in cash by
holding donation parties now and then dur
ing the year to exc out the small salary that
they paid" says the Detroit Free Press.
90 The first infection of this kind that l
had was called pound donation party, at
which everyone was expected to bring a
pound of something or other. Among the
congregation was member who had more
worldly goods than all the rest put to-
gether, but he had the reputation of being
near and | confess that l looked forward
with some interest to see what he would
bring.
"lmagine my CONSERVATION when I I'M
did his package and found nothing but a
few small potatoes.
II met him the next day and had hard
work to remember that was a minister of
the Gospel and treat him pleasantly. He
said that he wanted to speak to me pri-
vately for moment and drew me aside.
:" Parson,' he said, earnestly, Pm down
right sorry that the rules and regulations
prohibited me from bringing more'n a
pound of them potatoes, but he added,
dropping his voice to a whisper, i gave
you down weight"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-06
SOME QUEER COLLATERAL.
Glass Eyes, Store Teeth and Artificial
Digits as Pledges for
Bar Bill.

Everything carriesits compensation with
it, even glass eye" said j. j. Jaxon, the
stage manager of st. Louis summer garden,
who has an artificial optic, and, being Jolly
fellow, doesn't care who knows it, says the
Republic.
"I'll never forget one night when Lon
Raymond and l and George Denham and
Jack Cheyiot and Phil Branson were at
Uhrig's cave (this was a long, long time ago),
and we We're dry-dry as local option town
after midnight. We were all out of funds
and we, were too lazy to go to the manager
and ask for an advance Of salary; we
thought it would be funnier to stand off the
waiter. Lou called the man over and said:
Am good for round OF drinks?
you'll have to see the boss said the
waiter.
Amt all of us, collectively, good for a
drink :? said George Denham.
You'll have to see the boss said the
waiter.
"'We'll give you security said Lou, and
with that he pulled out his eye and laid it on
the table. The waiter jumped and before he
could recover from his surprise T removed
my eye and placed it alongside of Ray
mond's. Then George Denham took full
set of upper teeth from his mouth and con-
tributed them to the pile Of collateral.
I'm in on this said Jack Cheviot, and
he unscrewed his wooden hand and placed
it on the table with the eyes and teeth.
You can't leave me out, said Phil Bran
son, and after fumbling with his mouth a
while he produced one false tooth.
'The waiter weakened and we had a credit
as long as we cared to ask for it,"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-06

nothing to conceal from the public.
If you will be at the bank tomorrow
morning at nine o'clock, l shall be
pleased to meet you there"
Sturgis nodded his acquiescence.
"Well, gentlemen, here is my
street." continued the banker. Good
evening, good evening"
And he was off.
"Whither are you bound now,
Thurston?" asked the reporter, as the
friends resumed their walk.
:Home and to bed like sensible
fellow" replied the physician.
Don't you do anything of the sort.
Come along with me to my rooms. l
must arrange the data so far COL
lected in the two interesting cases
that have taken up to-day; and in the
cab mystery, at least, you can prob
ably be of assistance to me, II you
will"
every we'll. old man; lead on. am
curious to know what theories you
have adopted in these two cases."
"Theories!" replied Sturgis; II never
adopt theories. I simply ascertain
facts ana arrange them in their proper
sequence, as far as possible. When
this arrangement is successfully &C.
complished, the history of the crime is
practically completed. Detection OF
crime is an exact science. Here, as in
all other sciences, the imagination
has an important part to play, but that
part consists in coordinating and in
terpreting facts. The solid foundation
of facts must invariably come first
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-06
CHAPTER III.-CoN1NuED.

81 beg to suggest remarked Dunlap,
"that the shots heard by the policeman
and his prisoner were not fired from
the inside of the bank"
"That appears quite likely" admitted
Murdock; "but they must at any rate
have been fred in close proximity to
the bank, since the witnesses agree
that they appeared to come from in
side. In that case, whence were they
fired? BY whom? And why? On the
whole, my little puzzle does not seem
to me so i'll chosen. What is your own
opinion, Mr.. Sturgis?"
II quite agree with you that the
problem is probably not so simple as it
seemed at first blush to Sprague.
"Very well. Then doubtless you are
willing to undertake the task of supply
ing whatever data may be required to
complete the chain of evidence against
Quinlan?"
"By no MEANS" replied Sturgis, de-
cidedly.
Indeed? All! well, of course, if Mr..
Sturgis wishes to withdraw his bet"
II do not wish to withdraw my bet,
said Sturgis; II will agree to solve your
problem within 30 days or to forfeit
my stakes; but I cannot undertake to
prove the truth or falsity of any a
priori theory. I have no personal
knowledge of the matter as yet, and
therefore no theory"
"Quite So" observed Murdoch, iron
hoI cninn jfiP
methods. Of course, it may turn out
that it was the policeman who stole the
satchel from Shorty Duff"
'Perhaps," answered Sturgis, imper-
turbably.
Murdoch smiled.
"Well, gentlemen" said he, II &C
cept Mr.. Sturgis' conditions. If you
are willing" he continued, turning to
the reporter, "our host will hold the
stakes and decide the wager"
II, for one, agree with Sprague," said
DR.. Thurston. 81 am disappointed in
the problem. I have seen Sturgis un-
ravel some extremely puzzling tangles
in my day; and each case would not
be hard to find. Why, no longer ago
than this evening, on our way here,
we stumbled upon a most peculiar case
eh-oh!-er-please pass the cognac,
Sprague. I wish had some like it in
my cellar; it is worth its weight in
gold"
DR.. Thurston had met Sturgis' steady
gaze and had understood that, for some
reason or other, the reporter did not
wish him to relate their adventure Of
the afternoon.
Only one person appeared to notice
the abrupt termination of his story.
This was Murdoch, who had looked up
at the speaker with mild curiosity, and
who had also intercepted the reporters
warning glance at his friend. He OBJ
served DR.. Thurston narrowly for a
full minute, appeared to enjoy his
clumsy effort to cover his retreat, and
then quietly slipped his coffee.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-09-06
HOmeseekers' Excursions Via Chi.
CaKO & Eastern Illinois Railroad.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of June,
July and August the Chicago & Eastern Hi
nois Railroad will place on sale Homeseek-
ers' Excursion tickets to various points in
lucky, LOUISIANA, Mississippi, Missouri,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas.
One Fare (plus 5000 for the Round
Trip. Tickets are limited on going trip if-
teen days from date of sale with stop-oyer
privileges in Homeseekers' Territory. Re-
turning tickets are limited twenty-one days
from date of SALE.
Remember that we now have in service a
new wide vestibuled train between Chicago
and Waco and Fl. Worth, Texas, leaving
Chicago daily at l:5O p. NJ. Through Pull
man Sleeping Cars and Free Reclining Chair
Cars. For further particulars call on or ad
dress any agent Chicago g. Eastern Illinois
Railroad or G. L. Stone, G. P. and I. A.,
Chicago.