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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
SMITHS FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH.
Eccentric Jersey Doctor of IA
Years Beats Ponce De Leon.

Eccentric Jersey Doctor OF A%d
Years Beats Ponce De Leon.
ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. March IA
DIR. Smith, who claims TO be one hun
dred and twenty-three years OF age,
and whose marriage in this city a few
months ago to woman OF forty
caused something of a sensation, has
removed to Egg Harbor City, where he
is diligently pursuing a plan to erect
a sanitarium for those afflicted with
disease. His only cure is the water OF
Union creek, which he claims pos
sesses peculiar medical properties.
DR.. Smith, even during the cold
weather of the last three months, has
been regularly administering this to
his patients who could adapt them
selves to the treatment. II consists or
q daily bath in the waters of the stream
at all seasons.
The danger of contracting cold Is
counteracted by taking what DR.. Smith
calls the elixir of life, which, he says.
has been the means of prolonging his
life nearly century and a quarter.
He is very uncommunicative In regard
to his plans, and apparently wants to
avoid notoriety.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15

At the regular meeting of the Ben
wood Council Tuesday evening, an or
dinance was presented by the Wheel
ing Railway Company providing for
a right to remove their tracks from
Main and McMechen streets to the
hillside, or Marshall street, in order
to connect with the Moundsville line,
which is now under their control. This
ordinance is said to be virtually of
the same nature as the ordinance pre-
sented by the old Moundsville, Ben
wood and Wheeling Railway Com
pany several months ago. 1t simply
asks the right to connect their ines
and pass aong the grounds east of the
railroad, in order to avoid the B. & o.
crossings. The company was repre-
scented by Attorney John J. Coniff, of
Wheeling, who pointed out the danger
of the crossings to travellers over the
line.
A number of the residents of the
town yesterday expressed their disap-
prevail of such change and claim that
the ordinance would be detrimental
to the interests of the merchants
along the two thoroughfares in ques-
ton, for the reason that they would
be deprived of certain transient bus
mess. 1t will be remembered that the
citizens very strongly opposed the or
dinance presented by the old Mounds
vile company on the same grounds,
and that after a spirited contest be-
tween the parties for and against the
change. and considerable Vancouver
ing in the Town Council, it was de-
feated. Many of the citizens also pro-
test against the ordinance because
they consider it would be very incon-
venient to reach the line after it is
placed along the hillside.
At the Council meeting the ordi-
nance was referred to the proper COM
mittee, and how it may be treated will
be watched with interest generally.
The railroad crossings which the COM
pany is DESTROYS of avoiding, it seems,
are at Schad's place and at a point
near the Wheeling steel plant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15

makers are working day and night on
these cloaks so-that their patrons may
be able to wear them at the opening
lof the new theatre tonight
The funeral of Louis Bard occurred
yesterday and was largely attended.
The eight-months-old child Of Jacob
Murray died yesterday of brain fever.
Robert Parrish, of Bethesda, was in
the city yesterday on business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
Other Rrief Notes.

Prof. C. E. ,Carrigan, the principal of
Central school, is being spoken of as
a candidate for State Superintendent
of Schools.
Mrs. Mary Moberly has returned to
her home at Glen Easton, after visit
ing friends here for few days.
1t was Theodore Miner, a nephew of
George W. Hammond, and not Charles
Miner, that figured in the fight in up
per Benwood Monday night.
Miss Leotia Davis, of Main street,
is recovering from a severe attack OF
grip.
1t is announced that James Farmer.
of this place, has withdrawn from the
race for sheriff of Marshall county on
the Republican ticket. 1t is not
known for what reason Mr.. Farmer
has withdrawn his candidacy.
Rev. G. w. Bent, pastor of the M. Il.
church, yesterday received a letter
from Rev. D. c. Denton, of Parkers-
burg. editor of the Methodist Times,
stating that he has just recovered
from a five weeks illness. Rev. Mr..
Denton was formerly pastor OF the
Benwood Methodist Episcopal church,
and has many friends here who wig
be pleased to learn that he has re-
covered from his illness.
The Democratic executive committee
held another meeting at the Mayors
office last evening, and made further
arrangements for the campaign.
The pastor of the M. E. Church, act
ing upon instructions from the official
board of the church. has written to a
number of the State Senators and
Congressman with reference to the
Spalding and Grout bills, and has re-
ceived several very encouraging re-
plies. The Spalding bill prohibits the
sale of intoxicating liquors to soldiers
and the Grout bill the sale of intoXi-
eating liquors around the institutions
controlled by the Federal government.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
A Miner Injured.

William Burdett, aged fifty years, re-
siding in Elm Grove and employed at
the Elm Grove coal mines, was injured
yesterday morning by a fall OF slate.
He was removed to his home and DR..
Ulrich called. The injuries are not
considered to be of serious nature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
News Notes of interest From the
MARSHALL County Town.

Marshall County Town.
Prof. C. E. Carrigan, Prof. NJ. E Cor
man, James Edwards, John w. Leach
and others are taking steps toward
organizing a reading circle in this
city. Those who are interested in
the movement held meeting recently
and made preliminary arrangements
for the organization. A committee
has been appointed to select suitable
quarters for the meetings of the pro-
posed circle and also the cost of the
necessary furniture for such quarters.
This committee is composed of Prof.
German, John W. Leach and Charles
Evans, and it will submit report at a
meeting of the promoters of the move
ment, which will be held at the NJ. E.
church next Sunday. The movement
is receiving much encouragement, and
will no doubt meet with success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
PARDON FOR MOLINEUX?
DIR. Mary Walker Circulating a Peti
tfon in Washington.

WASHINGTON, March 14-Dr
Mary Walker who displayed much in
terest in the Molineux trial and bitter
" denounced the verdict of the jury
which found him guilty. is circulating
a petition to the Governor of New
York for executive clemency for the
condemned man. Introducing her petL
ton to the people. DR.. Walker says.
"a country like ours that could be
aroused as it was from ocean to ocean
on the wrongs of q Dreyfus, viii not
be silent regarding op one of our own
citizens. Roland B. Nolineux, who is
sentencsd 70 be electr6cuted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
PROPOSED CHANGE
AN ORDINANCE PRESENTED

To the Council, Providing for the Re-
moval of the Tracks to the HILL
side to Connect With the Mounds
Vile Line, Which is Under Their
Control-Cftizens Oppose This Orr
dinance as They Did the Old
MoundsvilIe Company's Ordinance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
THE MINOR COURTS.

The case of State VS.. John Norman,
before Justice Fitzpatrick, on the
charge of assault and battery, was dis
missed yesterday. John Walker was
the complainant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
Meeting of Voters.

The chairmen of the Democratic and
Republican executive committees have
called a meeting of all the voters Of
the town, to be held at the Town Hall
next Saturday evening at o'clock.
All the nominees of both parties for
the various municipal offices are cor
daily invited to be present. The OBJ
ject of the meeting could not be
learned last evening. Joseph Mahood
is chairman of the Democratic COM
mittee, and Squire Henry Riddle chair
man Of the Republican committee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15

In Justice Fitzpatrick's court, Max
Beuter. a saloonkeeper of Eleventh
street, near Market, was fined 81 and
costs. A man named Nesting, who is
connected with the place, was fined
S. and costs for assault and battery.
In both instances Daniel Richie was
the complainant. The trouble was oc-
casioned by a controversy between the
three men over the slot machines not
paying when Richie hit the SO mark.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15

Furniture at private sale at busch
House, No. 1923 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
BENW0OD.

Furniture at private sale at busch
House, No. 1923 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
wbeelin9 Ae9ister
SPRING OPENING,

SPRING OPENING.
Fine Tailoring Mt Popular Prices.
Elegant in cut, finish, and work.
manship.
c. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable Tailors
and Fine Furnishers,
1921 and 1873 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15
...WASH SILKS.

New in style, heavier in texture better in quality than
we have ever seen at this price SOC YARD You don't
have that sheer fin1sy silk bit Wash Silk with the
body of taffeta
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15

Before Justice Dunning yesterday
the case of State VS.. Chas. Becker on
the charge of unlawful destruction of
property, was concluded. Nicholas
Miller was the complainant. The de-
PENDANT was fined S. and costs. De-
PENDANTS counsel asked that the fine
be raised to $40 SO that the matter
could be carried into the higher
courts. The request was complied with.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-15

Lizzie BOYLE swore out warrants
against Mollie Becker, charging her
with disorderly conduct and breach of
the peace, before Justice Dunning
Defendant was fined 81 and costs and
required to furnish bond for the period
of ore year.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
CRUELTY ON A TRANSPORT
Dying Officer Tells a story of Terrible
EnhumaDity.

Atlanta, Ga, Aug 2S.-Captain Frank
Crenshaw, of the Twenty ninth volunteer
infantry, died here this morning. Cap
tain Crenshaw saw service in Cuba and
the Philippines, and a wound received in
the battle Of Putol eventually caused his
death Captain Crenshaw, who arrived
in Atlanta a week ago, made an ante
norton statement to his father, in which
he charges outra geous treatment and
neglect on board the transport Sherman
from Manila to San Francisco The
statement was to the effect that after
the vessel left Manila and was on the
high sea, officers OF the stateroom near
Captain Crenshaw's complained that he
Kept them awake by showing his suffer
ing from his wound. He was taken from
the stateroom and, paralyzed in one side,
unable to lift his head and almost I'M
conscious, was placed in a berth down
in the hold Of the ship near the engine
and among the insane men who were
confined there. Captain Crenshaw said
he was unable to holt himself in his
berth and fell out three times while the
ship was riding out storms in the China
sea- He finally bribed hospital steward
with $25 to give him some attention. At
San Francisco, Captain Crenshaw alleg-
ed. treatment was refused him, the sur
geon in charge informing him that II
was impossible because Of limited assist
ance in the hospital. The wounded officer
accompanied by his uncle then started
for Atlanta, and an operation was per-
formed here. The body Of Captain Cren-
shaw Will lie in state at the Capitol IN
til noon tomorrow, when it viii be taken
TO La Grange, Ga. for interment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
SHAH'S THRONE IN JEOPARDY
InsurrectiOnists Make Hay While the
shah Is Away

New York, Aug pa dispatch TO the
Times from Paris says: Your cores
pendent learns from a thoroughly we'll
informed source that a serious insurrec-
ton has broken cut in Persia which may
in all probability cause the shah's visit
to Europe TO be curtailed. The object of
the revolt IS TO dethrone the present shah
whose fondness for western ideas makes
him unpopular TO Persians OF the old
school, and 70 place his brother on the
throne. No details have reached here so
far regarding the extent or success Of
this revolutionary movement, but tele-
gram announcing the fact has just been
handed 10 the shah IN Brussels. The
shah himself IS disposed 70 make Hight
OF the affair which, nevertheless. IS ex-
tremely grave IN view of the unsettled
state Of the far east He has every con
fdence that the precautions IN view II
such a contingency which the grand viz
ser took before his master started on his
European trip viii prove sufficient to
cope with the situation. The insurrec-
ton, however. has been very carefully
planned. for it has taken the shah and
his ministers completely By surprise
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
THE WEATa Z.

Wichita, Kan, Aug. g, 1900.
During the past "a hours, ending at Z
p. m, the highest temperature has been
81, the lowest g., a range of q degrees,
and the mean has been &c, which - 3
degrees warmer than the normal tenn
perature for the day as deduced from
the observations at this station for the
past eleven years, with a moderate
thunderstorm and 81 inch of rain in the
morning, followed by clearing weather
IN the forenoon.
Total rainfall at night and IN morning,
100 inches.
Since the first of the month the aver
age temperature has been So, which is
degrees daily above normal. and the
total rainfall 1.6e inches, which is $50
inches less than the normal
Since the first Of the year the rainfall
has been 1886 inches. which is 25S
inches less than the normal.
FRED L. JOHNSON. Observer.
Washington, Aug 2S.-Forecast for
Wednesday and Thursday:
Kansas-Generally fair Wednesday and
Thursday; southeasterly winds.
Oklahoma and Indian Tsrritory-Fair
and warmer Wednesday,; Thursday fair;
southerly winds
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
NO MAHER-CHOYNSKI FIGHT
Shoynski Falls al and the Horton
Law Does the Rest

New York. Aug. &.-The heavyweight
fight between Peter Maher and Joe
Choynski, which was 20 have taken place
~ the Broadway Athletic cluo tonight
had 70 De declared of on account Of
Choynskrs sickness. Choynski. who has
been training on staten IslanS Tor some
time past, came up "a the city this even
ing and went 20 his room IN the Colon
sGe hotel. next door TO the CLUB house
About O'Clock h had an attack o.
stomach trouble ard physician was
hUrrIe6Iy summoned. The doctor. afte-
examining Choyusl.i, said that he vas to-
tally unfit % take part IN any ring con-
test As soon Is The manager q the
Broadway Athlete c}s5 heard % this ne
declared the bout Of and refunded the
money 70 the few spectators VITO rad a.
ready Vaid for admission. Choyaskd Is
rot seriously afflicted bug II VII b. I'm
possible 10 meet 8iah=r before ire exp.-
ration q the Horton law, which allows
boxing II this state
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
SHIPPERS AND NOTES.

Grace Brothers Of Cheney had a car
OF hogs on Yesterdays market
J. r. Hawthorn OF Benton had a load
Of hogs and some pigs on yesterday
market
John Norris Of Furley was a visitor at
the yards yesterday He reports a good
and very much needed rain at that place
w. r. Dulaney looks as If he might
h7ve been a missionary in China. He
has wounds on various parts Of his face.
The result Of contact with a vicious
horse.
a new man will soon take charge Of
the union freight office at the stock
Yards. He came here from New York,
end his wife. who is a sufferer from
h-o~chits, shows signs of Improvement
alread~
Airs. osenh KoehIer visited the stock
YARDS yesterday. ard she received quite
a hearty welcome there.
The duh hour entertainment at the
stock yards Yesterday was lifting
chair by the lower round
Yesterday was nay-day at the Dold
T9rldnC house. The roll amounted. fon
the week 20 about $1,000
It IS thought that the rain will have
strong tendency towards bringing hogs
to The Wichita market and improving
thinrs generally. Cudahy has not been
buying. on account Of the extremely not
weather. hut has promised to resume af-
Ter Il mCder3tes. The rains being gen
erar viii prove to he 4 heavy strain on
the backbone Of the torrid season. II IS
believed that there will be no more hot
w ather
I INSPECTOR Tilford was full Of GOV yes
Feviay and was Dri5ing himself p great
deal on The magical results OF his rain
making experiments Three weeks ago
ihe killed 2 snake and turned his belly
towards the sun. That viii bring
rain" he said. and Yesterday when men
doubted his experiment he said: 81 told
you II would do It You bet, a dead
snakes belly turned towards the sun viii
make rain every time"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
Grand Circuit Harness Races

Providence, r. L, Aug. 28.-The attend
ance at today's Grand Circuit races was
large the weather fine, the racing excel
lent and the time fast, the average being
a second faster than at Readville last
week II was bad day for the talent.
as only one favorite, Connor in the 2:1O
pace, which was stepped in the fastest
time for the, class on the circuit. Conner
won in straight heats. He stepped the
first mile in 2:0S IA, Riley driving him
out. The second heat was in the fas
time Of 2:04 ga, which made a new mark
for Conner. Riley B was a good second.
Harry o chased the favorfte home in the
final heat in 2:05 fiat The winner made
his mark Of 2:05 IA at Readville, and his
mile today in 2:O4 3-4 stamps him as one
Of the best PAGERS along the line. Alice
Barnes won the unfinished PA trot. car
ried over from yesterday, by taking two
straight heats. Sallie Hook. the favor
ite won the first heat in the 2:25 pace but
a bad break distanced the mare. Evo-
lutte, an outsider, won in one two three
order. Annie Burns. a winner at Read
vile last week, was considered a good
thing by the talent, but wilson's great
mare went up and could not be brought
inside OF the flag. The Ketcham mare
Middleway won the heats, which Is the
first race the bay hos wan this season
Summarizes:
2:14 trot, purse S1,00o-Alice Barnes won
first, third and fourth heats in 2:11 ga,
2:11 1-2, PIP 1-2. Nell Gwynne won sec
ond heat in 2:12 IA. Niger Jock, Iris o,
Oracle Onward, Lasso, Palm Leaf Min
net, King Warlock, Blondie Alkalone
and Lamp Girl also started.
The Roger Williams, 2:25 pace, purse
s2,000-Evolute won second third and
fourth heats IN PIP 1-2, PIP PIP - Sal
lie Hood won first heat in 2:11 ga Rama.
Lady Alright, Mount Clements Boy. P
Fl. Flynn, Grin B, Argo Director, Beauty
Spot and Red Shedd also started
Rhode Island stake 81. 600, 2:S0 trot-Mr.
Middlemay won second, third and fourth
heats in Alb IA, 2:15 1-2, PHI IA Leon
ard Bell won first heat in ZIP IL Eb-
bett. Kalewalba, Belle Curry, Annie
Burns and Peppina also started
Whatser stake. $1,000 2:10 pace-Connor
won three straight heats in 2:OS 1-2, 2:04lk
2:O5. Riley B, Harry o, VIII Leyburn
Island Wilkes, Jr., Johnny Agan and
Phnz also started
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
BULLS TURN CONES
In the Recent Accumulation
of a Short Interest.
RECOVERY Is SH0RT-LIVED
Prices Drop and the Market
Closes LifeleSS.
RECOVERY Is SH0RT-LIVED

New York, Aug. 1.-The accumulation
of short interest during the steady
decline which had continued for rather
more than a week offered an opportunity
today for turn by the bulls against
the bear interest. The demand from
shorts proved sufficient to check the de-
clning tendency which was in evidence
in the early dealings and to bring prices
back to about last nights level. There
the recovery stopped and prices dropped
again in the final dealings, making the
close heavy and lethargic. The market
continued exceedingly narrow and the
volume Of dealings fell below yesterday s
2o0000-share level. The bulls found ma
terial for their brief turn in the railroad
earnings reported for the day, in a re-
versal Of the d.scouraging tenor Of yes
terday's rumors regarding the sugar
trade and in the declaration of a semi
annual dividend OF 2 per cent on pre-
ferred stock Of Chicago. Indianapolis and
Louisville. The bulls made the most OF
the incident and put the preferred stock
up Az points, and the common ~ There
was continued pressure against Sugar IN
the opening dealings, but the stock rail-
lied is on a correction in the European
sugar cables, showing rise instead OF
a decline IN the price Of raw sugars
This was taken to show that American
refners were again in the market as
purchasers Of raw sugar, and to- indi-
cate that the season of active business
for refining would extend beyond the
usual period this year. Rumors were
circulated that in consequence the divi-
dend on Sugar would be increased, but
the demand for Sugar certificates was
satisfied with the covering of the short
interest and the stock closed with a
gain of only 5s. The statement for July
of the Atchison system was also made
the most of by the bulls. Net earnings
increased more than one-third over those
for last year, notwithstanding a slight
increase in operating expenses, com are1
with a decrease in operating expenses
for several months past. This Anthra-
cite Coalers showed some heaviness on
fears Of labor troubles. American Hoop
preferred weakened sharply. but tho
Iron and Steel stocks generally were
pretty steady on the favorable reports Of
the trade outlook. Brooklyn Transit adj
vanced on covering, but eased off at the
last. There were wide movements in a
few individual stocks which were unex-
planned by any news. Closing prices Of
stocks were as follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
COTTON.

New York, Aug. 2s.-Cotton-The fu-
lures market opened steady as to tone,
with prices points higher to / point
lower, and during the morning kept
within narrow bounds, pending rece't t
of the government report The noon bids
were unchanged from the initial quota
tons and the total scope of fluctuations
was but points. After advancing 10
points on the statement, the market-be-
came inactive and irregular and closed
steady, with prices net 20 points higher
on August and to points higher on
other points.
New York, Aug. 2S.-Spot cotton closed
quiet and steady; middling uplands, 9Ac;
middling gulf, 97sc; sales, 1000 bales.
Liverpool, Aug. 28.-Spot cotton bust
ness small; prices irregular; American
middling, 17-32d
New Orleans, Aug. 2s.-Cotton easy;
middling, 92lc.
Galveston, Aug. 2S-Cotton quiet; szsc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29
Che daieta alu "Wednesday gcraa august e.

forces won the first round in the battle
against the friends of Comptroller Coler,
led by Ex-senator Hill. Mr.. Hill and
Mr.. Coler, however do not regard the re-
suit of the primaries as conclusive and
the battle will be fought out in the con
vention- Mr. Croker. however. said the
result is final and that no candidate for
governor from Greater New York can be
nominated
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-08-29

and the sales are to manufacturers who
are in actual need of the wool. Many
are of the opinion that no change VIII
occur to put life in the market for some
time Good lines of fine medium and
fine and fine staple are sold for SOC on
the secured basis, while strictly staple
secured calls for 52G53c. Fleece woo.s
are quiet, with prices nominal. Follow
ing are quotations for leading descrip-
tons:
Territory-Scoured basis, Montana and
wyoming, fine medium and fine, f7d1sc;
secured, SOC; staple, 52053c; Utah, fine
medium and fine. 1sd17c; secured, SOC;
staple, 52@53c; Idaho, fine medium and
fine, 16d17c; secured, 50c; staple, 52T53c
Australian, secured basis-Spot prices,
combing, superhne nominaIly, S1sql21sc;
good, S9S1zc.