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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-16

The industrial town OF Benwood Is
now experiencing boom that is in
striking. contrast with the business de-
preston Of the past six months The
mills nre all working in full and every
line of business is picking up. a prom
inent Main street business man stated
to the Intelligencer reporter that never
before in the history of his business had
there been such plethora Of travelling
men at his place Yesterday over twen-
ty-flve statesmen had called at his place
Of business. the greatest number in the
history Of his store. Commercial men
galore are pouring into the city and
they are selling their wares. too. The
spirit OF contentment pervadea the en-
tire city and the satisfaction over the
election of William Mckinley knows no
bounds. There will be four years Of
prosperity and the denizrns of Ben
wood are satisfied that they are to ex-
perience an era OF. prosperity never be-
fore known in the city of mills.
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Moundsville Briefs

The ladies Of the Christian church
will give missionary entertainment
and socia! in the auditorium of their
church tomorrow evening.
a marriage license was issued yester-
day to Frank Hackett. aged thirty
three, and Lou Hall.aGed twenty-three.
both of Benwood.
Mrs. Hugh Gugton. of Allegheny. Pa.
is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. !.
II. Fountain. OF Western avenue. =
Matthias w. Fair. janitor. Mt the court
house, has received an Increase in his
pension Of 81 per month.
There will be civil service examina-
ton here December 10, for positions as
clerks and carriers.
The trial jury was discharged for the
Term yesterday. Court will be in ses-
sion next Saturday
Charles Jones, of Roberts Ridge.
vas transacting business here yester-
lay.
Senator S. w. Mathews, who has
ceen Ill for several days. is much bet
.eT.
DIR. o. C. Wilson. of Woodland. was
calling on friends here last evening.
]. Houston Brantner. OF the. Art Stu
do, was In Cameron yesterday.
]. r. Roseberry, of Banwood, was
here yesterday. on business.
Amos Chambers, OF Cameron. was
here yesterday, on business. -~t.s,A
Col. ]. Z. Hooten Is in Cumberland.
Nd, on legal business.
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The brotherhood Of Locomotive EnEi-
neers will give n dance at the Opera
House this evening. Meister's, orches-
ira will furnish the music.
The supper and social which was to
have been given at St Anthony's
church, Monday evening. has been post
poned until November 81.
Contractor Kinney has finished the
stone work for the new Cleveland. Lo-
rain & Wheeling railroad bridge across
the creek.
The ladies' of the Kirl1wood NJ. l..
church are arranging to give turkey
supper Mt the church on the evening OF
December 6.
Miss Mary O'Ncil. OF Darlington. is
the guest for few days. of Miss Nor
ma Muhlemnn, In Kirliwood. So
Miss Nellie MatchIson. OF Toronto, is
the guest Of friends and relatives In
kirkwood. E..4.lh,,
Probate Judge Smith, Of, St. Glars
vile. was In the city on business ycster-
day. ~ ".r
The Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling
pay car will be along to-day. ne
Father Wcisand has returned from n
I Row days stay ut Columbus. 'Nfot,st
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Dellaire Briefs.

There is loud. Ions and vigorous
kicking about no heat In the street cars
these days. Some OF the folks would
build n rivul linn II they could Just now.
II seems like mn imposition on the pub
lie not to have heat this kind OF wealth
or. ~ uFa
The Century Glass Company IL ship
ping car load lots Of their new globes
these days to several of the large cen
terra, and arc establishing n reputation
for fine goods that means much for
the future.
!. The county commissioners will grant
n franchise for nm electric railway
Along the National pike, at their scs-
sion next Monday, Tho terms and con-
d!tlonn have been agreed upon,
r. A. Rodcfcr win proceed with tho
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improvement at Wellsbure.

It is reported on what is believed to be
the best OF authority. and while not Of
flcially confirmed, there is no reason to
doubt the statement, that the Pitts
burgh, Wheeling & Kentucky railway
company contemplates the erection Of
new passenger and freight stations ut
Wellsburg. One report Is that a new
building will be erected on the site Of
the present station, while another has it
that both passenger and freight sta
lions will be built at Fleet street, the
passenger on the west side of the rail-
road tracks, and the freight on the east.
While the companys plans have not
been fully matured, it may be conf
IDENTIFY asserted that the Improvement,
which are badly, needed. owing to the
great increase in railroad business at
iWellsburg. will be put under way early
in the new year, and that they will be
entirely satisfactory to the company's
patrons and the public generally.
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Martins Ferry, Briefs,

Tho ministers OF this city urc request :
cd TO meet this morning at the office OF
George W. Rccce, TO arrange for union
Thanksgiving services. 05. sa'. D.
The members OF LINCOLN Circle Will
meet this evening ut the residence OF
the president. and all mcmbcrsiar re-
qucstcd to be present.
The NJ. a. Hanna club will meet Mt
Mechanics hall, Saturday evening, and
all members are requested to be pres
ent. ..sI..
james Tannchil. sr., has gone. to Hol.
lidaysburg, whore he has accepted II
position In the mill at that plncu.t
Jnmrs CPnddy'D Leonard was fined
81 and costs yesterday, by the mayor on
n chnrgc OF drunkenness. l's
Hon. C.. Il. Wccms. OF st. Clnirsvlic,
was IN the city yesterday, on business,
7. llusklns went TO Enst Liverpool
yesterday. TO visit relatives. n" }.-
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sHARKEY AND RuHLIN.
Both Taken on for Fights BY the
: Champion, "Jimn Jeffries.

Champion, "Jim" Jeffries. u.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-James ]. JET
fries, of California. to-day signed ar
,clcs Of agreement for fights with both
Gus Rubin. of Akron, Ohio, and Tom
sharkey, of Ireland. According to the
stIpuiatons the, bout with Rubin Is to
take place first. The terms OF Jeffrles'
signed agreement were forwarded by
wire 10 Rubin to Mshanoy City, Pa,
and pily Madden soon after notified
his agent in this city. that s2,5OO had
been scnt to Al Smith on behalf Of
Rubin to cover the champions money.
The Jeffrles-R agreement calls
for twenty-five round contest before
the club offering the best Inducements,
on or about June 1, 1901, the exact date
10 be named when the club articles are
signed. Practically the agreement calls
for fight to n finish. Should the con-
test take place in u state or city legal
Izlng only limited round contests, then
ut the end Of the twenty-nfth round II
the referee is'not able to render a deci-
sion, he shall be permitted to extend
the contest five rounds at time ,indefi-
nitely, until he is able to decide the
winner. IL the contest takes places In
the state of Nevada the bout shall be
to finish. The contests shall be gov
erned by the. Marquis of Quecnsbury
rules and the men shall be permitted to
fight with one hand free. each protect
Ing himself at theEbreakaway. but they
are to break ct the command Of the
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Improvement of his glass plant. an
amicable adjustment OF the differences
with the railroad company that enjoin-
ed him. baving been reached.
The meeting Of the Gravel Hill Lit
erary and Social Club ut the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Cummins last night,
was pleasant and profitable one.
Squire Morrell assessed Thomas Doty
$40 and costs for getting so drunk he
didn't know whether he assaulted Sam
uel Workman or not. He paid.
1t is now announced that there will
he several hundred witnesses before
the grand jury and that they will not
get through this week.
The new census gives Belmont county
n population OF COSTS: jefferson. ii.35T:
Harrison. 2O,4SG; Carroll, 1851; Mon
roe. 27,03l.
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Thomas B. Grimes Dead.

Thomas Benton Grimes, well known
citizen Of Wellsburgh, died suddenly at
2:S0 yesterday afternoon, at his home
in the Third ward. He had been III for
about n week. but no serious results
were unprecedented. He was about fifty
years of age, and leaves n widow and
one son, also one brother in California.
He was n son Of T. P. Grimes, In his
day one Of the leading citizens OF
Brooke county and the originator OF
the variety of apple which bears the
name Grimes Golden Pippin."
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Carroll Club League.
the family residence on Marshall street

the family residence on Marshall street,
Wednesday evening. ;s.r.s ~
The wedding of''Miss Lou Hall and
Mr.. Frank Hackett, both prominent
young people of this place, is an
nounced for the near future.
Mrs. ]. C. Taylor has returned from
Barracksvllle. where she attended the
funeral of her father.
Pete Beck. formerly Of this place, has
accepted position with Trimble &
Lutz. of Wheeling.
Allie Chapman and Lou Carney spent
yesterday hunting in the vicinity OF Lit
tie Grave creek. ~ -. II !,
A. small child of William Drum, Of
Marshall street. is suffering from an
illness.
C. E. Jackson. of Moundsville. was
business caller In the city yesterday. !.
]. T. Roseberry was in Moundsvillc
on business yesterday.
Mrs. Paul Metzenthln is III at her
home on Water street.
Miss Lizzie Little, OF Waterfstreet, Is
slightly indisposed.
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Pleased With Rev. Joes.

That the Methodist Episcopal congre-
cation at Wellsburg is pleased with its
new pastor, Rev. j. F. Jose, Is evil
denced by the fact that the board Of
stewards has fixed his salary for the
coming year at an advance OF 800 over
that previously paid. 1t Is now 5000,
with parsonage the rental value Of
which is estimated at $3.50. Mr.. Jose
has taken hold Of the work In q manner
mat assures q successful pastorate.
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FEELING sNoYEMBER is 1900

OF James ]. Corbett to articles Of
agreement calling for a six round bout
between the x-Championa and Cham
rploh Jeffries. It is planned to pull the
match off here January is, for 50 per
cent of, the gate receipts, the winner to
take Is and the loser q: per cent. Cor
sbett posted $1,000 with Houseman as n
forfeit. The articles We're forwarded
10 William A.. Brady. Jeffrles' manager.
this afternoon. n
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]. L. supler Dies Suddenly

Mr.. J. L. Supler. one OF Moundsville's
merchants and most prominent citizens.
died suddenly yesterday morning, Of
heart disease. He had had an attack OF
heart trouble last Friday, but had suf-
nciently recovered TO return to his
business. Mr.. Supler was born in
Greene county. Pa. in October, 1871.
He moved to MoundsvIlle In 1891, where
he has since been engaged In mercantile
business. The funeral arrangements
had not been made last evening.
Funeral of Mrs. Gallagher.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gallagher
took place from the residence of her
sister. Mrs. Reed Fordyce. on McMech-
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lingsworth, OF Belmont county. who snt
in the Cramblett murder case during
the recent trial:
1.-THE jury IN the Cramblett case was
evidently greatly assisted in making up
its verdict by the clear and logical re-
view of the case on the part OF the
court. which Is said to have been one O..
the ablest ever delivered In this county.
The charge was In keeping with the
conduct OF the trial clear through,
which was dignitied. able and impartial.
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Pleasant Affair,

The reception rendered their many
friends last evening. by Misses Alice
and Ruth McCleary and Ivn Mskell.
at the McCleary residence. on Vine
street. In Martins Ferry, was one of the
pleasant society events of the season
among, the young people of that city.
About fifty guests were present and
the evening was enjoyably spent Mt
cards and dancing. Splendid refresh
mcnts were served during the evening,
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Anthony-Morris Wedding.

The marriage Of Miss Cleod Anthony.
the handsome and accomplished daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Anthony. OF
Martins Ferry, to Mr.. Lee Morris. OF
that city. is announced TO luke place
during the holidays. The ceremony Will
be performed at tho First Methodist
Episcopal church. by Rev. Wilson. af-
ter which d reception Will be given by
the brides parents, Mt their residence
on South broadway. ~
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Express Office Entered.

At an early hour yesterday morning
burglars entered the United States en-
press Office at bridgeport, but were un-
successful In securing anything OF
value. An entrance was gaincd by pry-
Ing open one OF the windows, a small
snfe. Weighing about $50 pounds, was
taken, In which Il Is Thought the men
expected to find money, but II contain
ed only an old revolver The police OF
Bridgeport are investigating the case.
and come arrests may shortly be made.
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Browns Deputy-WhoP

Speculation is rife as to who will be
the deputy under Sheriff-elect John NJ.
Brown. OF Brooke COUNTY. 1t Is not
probable any appointment will be made
FOR some months. as while the new
sherifi's term begins on January /. he
: has little or nothing to do until July l..
as the collection and disbursement of
. the 1900 taxes remains In the hands OF
the old sheriff.
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The National Glass Company's plant
at Martins Ferry and also the Laugh
lin tin mill. were compelled to shut
down yesterday, on account OF the
shortage of GAS. The cause as explain
ed by the gas company. Is due to the
great demand accustomed by the pres
ent cold spell. Another well Will be
connected TO the main as soon as posi-
blp o.
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Tom Baron Suspended.

'''n g. Baron. who has been police
Inspector Mt Columbus for some time.
""l VINO was doing well, seems 20 have
~ L' ~ INTO trap act for him by some
Guy, md was suspended, pending an In
iie:SNtIEttlnn. Tom formerly lived at
ihsllatre. and hIs friends viii regret to
"alh NJ his downfall. or that he was
N'uTht mapping by enemies.
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Bellnire's Tax Rate.

Inc tax about the tax rate OF 50 GO on
each 500 valuation in Bcllairc has
brought out the information that four
teen Of the sixteen cents increase over
last year was put on by local boards,
me city council. school board and town
snip officers. The rate last year was
)? u. and the tendency is TO 20 still
higher. The new valuation Is not as
sessrt this year. but by the time II IL
me tax rate will be even higher than IL
Is no" unless the signs OF the times
mean nothing.
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BOWLING.
Wheeling League.

en- street. Benwood, at 9 o'clock yester-
day morning. The remains were taken
to ST. Johns Catholic church. where, in
the presence Of. n large concourse Of
sorrowing friends and relatives, re-
QUEEN mass was celebrated. Interment
followed at Mt. Calvary. Eai.
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Tho Seamons Again.

S'ar% S"amOn. of Bellaire, has filed n
,-' against John w. Seamon. asking
:" Il divorce, ana the papers were
Se,yeu yesterday. She alleges nom
TT1Hsp'h and various other thinga.
i i"ssG People are the family whose
~ a,STts s,'"r figured In Il Cinnamon muss
a. "i'cIIng come months ago.
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Verdict for Plaintiff.

In the noted ejectment case of Akin
son VS.. Winters. OF Sand Hill, Marshall
county, which has been on trial nll
week at Moundsville, ended yesterday,
the jury bringing in 4 verdict for the
plaintiff. Notice OF application for n
new trial was given. and arguments
will be made next Saturday.
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First Street Paving,

The excavntlng on First street, in
Martins Ferry, for the paving Is pro-
crossing rapidly and the work OF laying
the brick will commence soon. The
brick arc on the ground and the work
Will be pushed to completion as rapidly
MS possible.
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Lecture Mt Mt. Zion Church

Rev. Williams. of Akron Ohio, will
deliver one of his famous chalk talks
at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. ut
Bridgeport, this evening. Rev. Will
Jams comes most highly recommended
and win certainly draw n large audi
guCp |s..a. a..a .#.... .|... l.HE
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line of Inc next munIclnnl ncht al

line Of the next municipal fight at
Wellsburg. which does not occur until
April. Both mayor and marshal are to
be chosen at that time. and already as
pirants for both offices are mentioned.
While Wellsburs Is Republican city
by two to one. yet 1t has elected 4
Democratic marshal for four successive
terms, and strong effort is to be
made to break the "hoo-doo" at the
coming election. -
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INC nnall hunters generally report
"''@ "Lntt and plenty Of birds this sea-
,sn, , THIS has been n busy week with
moum. nut as the legal time IL short
'''S 90 not Ike 10 lose dny.
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New MACHINERY Arrives.

The new pump for the water works
station at Martins Ferry. arrived yes
terday, and Will be placed in position
MS soon as the foundation Is completed,
which will probably be within n week,
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ents. Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Haynes, on
North Fourth street. in Martins Ferry,
About ten couples of young people were
present and n most enjoyable evening
was spent by all. Refreshments were
served at seasonable hour
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...FOR RENT....

Tenth and Main SITS.

Desirable residence ut Elm Grove. all
modern convcnicnccs OF gas, electric
light and water. alg-i
A. busch property:
No. 10 Seventeenth street, . rooms-S.
No. 1851 Chaplinc street. . rooms-A
No. 80 Sixteenth street, cellar-SlQ.
No 10 Virginia strcot-Sl0.
Blacksmith shop on Market street. north
OF Twenty.iourth street.
Building ON alley In rear of Germania
Half Dollar Savings Bank.
f FOR SALE. si
Store and dwelling on Eighteenth street.
Two six-roomcd houses, Moundsvllle, w.
Chcnpcst 10. In Bcvcdero addition; lays
well: fronts on two streets and on alloy:
price SIPS
gain for 30 days.
No. Il23 Charles street.
No. q Maryland street.
No. 20 Fifth street.
Ground CO feet square on Eighteenth st.
G-roomed house on Main street.
No. ~ Sixteenth street. store room.
10 rooms and cellar will be sold cheap II
sold In the next % days.
store room and five rooms, brick build
Ing, a good location. with an old us-
tabllshcd trade.
Lot on South Front st-cct
No. o. Main street.
No. AZ Main street.
No, 60 North Front street. -,''r
No. - Sixteenth street, store room md 10
rooms.
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Wellsburc's Election.

Scarcely has the smoke of Novem-
oer's political battle cleared away be-
!2re skiLmish firing is heard along the
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Judge Hollinpswnrth.

a., nc Stqnbrnville lTcrnld-stur pays
' compliment 10 Judge J. ". uol-
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/ |: Field Of s,Ipol Is. /
I !. i sS.:sss

* y y "
referee Five ounce gloves are called
for. The winner is to take the entire
purse md oil the receipts, privileges
and other money accruIng from the
contest II either man be beaten be-
tween now and the time Of the battle.
the match can be declared of by the
man who remains unbeaten. s.
There is only one condition in the
agreement and that is that Jefrrles re-
serves the right to meet Bob Fitzsim-
mons before the match with Rubin,
providing this can be arranged on or
before April ], 1901. a match with FItz-
simmons may necessitate q postpone
ment Of the bout. 4, =
Il In the signed agreement which JEFF
fries to-day sent to Tom sharkey for
his signature. the fight is to be on tho
same terms as the Jenries- Rubin con-
test. The date for the match is set for
on or before July l, 1901. Jefrrles re-
serves the right to meet both Fltzsim-
mons and Rubin before the match with
him, provided the match with Fltzsim-
mons comes OFF on or before June l.,
1901. &,
The Jsffries-Ruhlin bout Will, prob
ably call for a postponement Of the
Jeffries-sharkey conetst to a,later date
than that mentioned in the agreement;
q second postponement would be neces-
ssry in case of bout. with Fitzsim-
mons unless Jeffries should be defeated.
Corbett and Jeffries.3
CHICAGO, Nov. 15.-Lou NJ: House,
man. ymatch-maker Of Tattersalls, Ath-
'.letic club. to-day secured the signature
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Statesmen WANTED. .

StALESMEN WANTED TO SELL OUR
- goods by sample to wholesale, and re-
tail trade. We are the largest and only
manufacturers In our line In the world.
Liberal salary paid. Address CAMDEN
MFG. CO., Savannah. Ga. s3s OcG.wS3
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"a iEFg
WANTED.
AGENTS WANTED.

ZIG PROFITS EIANnLlNG LATEST
ID improved gasoline amp; sells nj
sight; beats electricity; cheaper than lsero.
sene: retail 500 up; i different styles;
exclusive territory. STANDARD LAM
CO., Manufacturers, Chicago! i.4at nos
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Musee League

Scorers-Nolte and Prettyman. y
Notwithstanding VS.. Big Show.
Musee League. 81
In the Musee League last night the
Wheelings took three straight. from the
plnrk Cnfy Score. aE9sh Hs4ah RIO p tat E-| D.
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4. Corbett and Jeffries.
CHICAGO, Nov. 15.-Lou NJ: House,
man. matchmaker of Tattersalls, Ath-
letic club. to-day secured the signature