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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-07

press cart coming UP the hill. Hold
on, there's a fellow | know. He'll take
US in-he's first-class. Mr.. B." he
called, ''can you give us a lift?"
Certainly" and the good-natured
eXpressman drew up for the children.
Going to Evergreens? Why, I'm TAX
ing a basket of plants there-I'll take
you right along"
And so, much earlier than they eX-
pected. Jack and Polly had decorate
the old soldiers grave. The brown
paper was carefully pinned down with
the long wire hairpins, Polly kissing
each one before she used it-how often
mother" had used them to fasten up
the long brown hair of which the chill
placed at the foot, the roses at the
head, and the children stood, well salts
fled with the results.
NOW, let's go and see some of the
other decorations" said Jack, land then
We'll come back again" So they wan
dered from place to place. 1t was the
poorest part of BIS poorest GEM
eIery, yet Inere were some handsome
gravestones, and many carefully kept
plots. The children much enjoyed see
ing the flowers, but agreed that our
grave" was the best of all.
THE soldiers have covered every bit
of the grave" said tall girl in dis
appointed tone. 81 like them to re-
member grandpa, but-there is moth
ing for us to do, and we have so many
flowers"
II have an idea," said Aunt Mary.
who always had delightful ideas, if
anyone needed cheering. Lets drive
over to Evergreens; there may be
some graves there that we can deco
rate; it is what dear grandpa would
wish. You remember he often said;
we officers get the glory, but the pri-
Yates did the work.
That's splendid plan; We'll start
at once"
II was long drive, through miser-
able streets; but May and her aunt
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-07

- Let the song of the
North echo back from the South for
the love that is truest and best!
Twin wreaths for the tombs of our Grant
and our Lee, one anthem for Jackson
and Meade.
And the flag above you is the banner for
income people in name and in deed!
Clasp hands DER the graves where our
laureled ones lie-clasp hands Ger the
Gray and the Blue;
To-day we are brothers and bound by tie
that the years shall but serve to re-
new:
BY the side of the Northman who peace
fully sleeps where tropical odors are
shed
A son of the South his companionship
keeps-one flag DER the two heroes
spread
Weave tokens of love for the heroes in
blue; weave wreaths for the heroes in
gray;
Clasp brotherly hands DER the graves that
are new-for the love that is ours to-
day:
A trinity given to bless, to unite-three
glorious records TO keep,
And a kinship that never a grievance shall
sever renewed where the brave are
asleep!
Spread flowers to-day Ger the Blue and the
Gray-spread wreaths where our he
roes rest;
Let the song of the North echo back from
the South for the love that is truest
and best
Irvine wreaths for the tombs of our Grant
and our Lee, one hymn for your father
and mine!
o the flag you adore is the banner for me
and its folds our dead brothers en-
Irvine.
S. E. Kiser in Chicago Times-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-07

were used to such neighborhoods In
their visits of charity. As soon as they
entered Evergreens each watched for
some soldiers grave.
"Oh, aunty, there's one. 1 see a
flag! Two of them! John, Johnl
Stop! What queer thing! What is
ito" and Mary knelt by the children's
"headstone.' 'Aunty, Auntyl the
flowers-quickly!" said the impulsive
girl, her eyes overlooking. "Oh. if l
could only find Polly and Jack Kerr!'
Aunt Mary came with lilies and
heliotrope, hyacinths and geraniums
Mary would not have one other rose
beside the lovely ones the children
had laid there. Smilax was carefully
wreathed about the headstone," and
then Mary rose. only half satisfied.
"'Forty-two Charles street, think
we might call there, aunty.''
Not to-day, dear. we are too late
already. We must hurry home"
I'm afraid we've lost the way"
mo. there's the big cross grandpa
is just near there. 1 always know our
grave by that. But l don't remem-
Der any other grave that was dec'rat-
ed. Polly"
Jack could say no more, and. Polly
catching sight of the wreath of flow,
ers and smilaX frame at the same
moment, the children knelt, speech
less with anazemapt
''Do you think it was angels?''
asked Polly, in an awe-struck voice.
NO." said Jack, sturdily; lit was
this headstone that did it, Polly!
Somebody read that"
That was the proudest moment of
Jacks life. Polly nodded her head,
acquiescently, still too awe-struck for
words.
And by next year we must have a
real one!"
But the eddication!"
well do it ALL" said the boy, with
a new confidence in his powers. Now
let's take a few of these home to re-
member the day by
They took a bit of heliotrope, a
hyacinth and spray of smilax, and
walked, with no sense of WEAKNESS.
so exalted were they by what they
had found. back to the rooms which
had been grandpa's and mothers, one
of which they had managed to keep
by toll almost incredible in such mere
children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
pARKE DIVISION

Ancient Order of H~ibernians Gave
an Entertainment Last Night.
Parke Division and Ladies' Auxil-
larry of the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans last night gave their annual st.
Patrick's Day celebration, which took
the form of an entertainment at the
Carroll Club Auditorium. A large
audience was present, and the affair
proved enjoyable and successful in
every sense of the word. The general
committee in charge, whose names
were published in the Sunday Register,
deserve great credit for their efforts to
make the affair a success.
The programme for the evening was
diversified. The opening overture by
the Opera House orchestra, was a med
ley of Irish airs. Then Father G. A.
Mulhearn, of Martins Ferry, deliver
ed a very interesting descriptive lee
ture on Round About Old Ireland"
1t was splendidly illustrated with one
hundred stereoptican views of scenes
in the picturesque Emerald Isle. This
was one of the most interesting feat
ures of the affair. While the lecture
was in progress the three famous Irish
ballads Come Back to Erin" 'The
Meeting of the Waters" and "Killar-
ney." were sung by Misses Emma Con-
nelly, Cora Matthews, Blanche Smouse,
Mrs. James T. Higgins, and Miss
Mamie Owens.
The programme closed with the
one act farce THAT Rascal Pat" pre-
scented in an admirable manner by a
cast including Vincent Owens, Leo.
kletzley, John Callahan, Misses Anna
Henry and Ella Murray. Light re-
freshments were served by the ladies
OF the Auxiliary, in the dining room,
after which there was a promenade in
the hall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
INTELLIGENCER sC0oP(O
Reported the Tragic Death of a
Wheeling Man. Who Was Alive
and Well Twelve Hours Later.

Reported the Tragic Death of a
Wheeling Man. Who Was Alive
and Well Twelve Hours Later.
The Intelligencer yesterday morn
ing contained a thrilling story about
the tragic death of Walter Balzell, of
this city, who was alleged to have
fallen from B. & o. bumpers and been
cut in twain. To spread the story
out, a few details were manufactured
in the Intelligencer sanctum. The
whole made a very good item, but it
was unfortunately lacking in the es-
sential element of truth. Balzell is
we'll known here. He is a barber by
trade, and has also worked as a waiter
at Held's, the White Front, and other
restaurants.
The evening paper had two men at
work upon the assignment, and there
was evidently no comparison of notes,
as one verified the report of the kill
ing, and the other denied it, both
statements being published, but upon
different pages.
A report of Balzell's death reached
the Register Office Sunday night, and
a reporter endeavored to verify it
In tracing it to it's source, a gentle
man was found who stated positively
that he saw Balzell in Pittsburg sew
eral hours after he was alleged to have
been killed. Yesterday Mr.. Will Hare,
Of Hare & Sons, plumbers, stated
at the Register office that he saw Bal
zell at the B. & O. depot in Pittsburg
Sunday night, and talked to him. He
was well acquainted with him, and
says he could not have been mistaken.
He is positive that Balzell was all to-
gether, and not cut in twain. Mr..
Hare states that if he had heard of
Balzell's death in the morning, he
would have talked to him about it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
A Serious Annoyance.

There is much complaint about the
failure to dispatch the Wheeling pa
per mail promptly along the line of
the Ohio River Railroad. The Regis
ter has complaints from points be-
tween Parkersburg and Wheeling and
also from PIT. Pleasant and Spencer.
Spencer complains bitterly about the
train schedule between that place and
the Ohio River road. The postal
authorities promise to look into the
trouble and remedy the irregularities
as soon as possible. The train sehed-
ule complained Of will not be correct
ed unless the Spencer people complain
to the Ohio River Railroad authori-
ties, and such complaint should be
made promptly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
yew York Concert Company.

Seats will be reserved this morning
at the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton building for the entertainment
Thursday night by the New York Con-
.-ert Company. The company Is ma'ie
up OF an excellent quartette and q SUI
rerior elocutio1ist. Miss Nichols ,e-
pertoire contains up-to-date skstcnes
-inicrsnersed with dialect numbers Civ
en- with the most perfect interpreta-
ton. The Saginaw Michigan Herald
says: Miss Nellie Nichols gave COM
plete satisfaction. Her selections
range from pathos to humor. She was
encored at each appearance, and re-
ceiyed a double encore on the last
number. She made a decided hit"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20

Preaching services are being held
every evening of this week except Sat
urday, at a quarter before eight o'clock
preparatory to the administration of
the Lords Supper on next Sabbath.
The Rev. Charles H. Mcdonald, of
Wellsburg, preached a most suitable
sermon last evening, and he is TO
preach again this evening. All the
members of the congregation and the
public are invited to these services.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
MINERS RELIEF FUND.

The contributions to the Register
relief fund for the families of victims
of the Red Ash mine near Thurmond,
w. Va, are not coming in as rapidly
as they should in such a deserving
cause. The laboring people, who are
themselves subjected to dangers while
engaged in their daily occupations, are
becoming interested in the matter.
The Whitaker mill employees made a
handsome contribution, and yesterday
Brewery workers Union No. 53 made
a donation of So. The Register ac-
knowledges receipt Of the following
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
Uncle Josh Spruceby.

Uncle Josh Spruceby.
The theatre-going public will hail
with delight the good news that u
old friend, Uncle Josh Spruceby" is
to visit us soon. This company, which
has made an exceptionally strong I'M
preston wherever it has appeared. has
many friends here who will await their
coming with interest. The organiza-
ton this year is better than ever all
the old favorites being retained and
capable new ones added, and now
takes rank with the best dramatic
companies touring the country. The
play is one of those homely New Eng
land dramas with a beautiful story
running through it. Comedy, pathos
and sensation abound. Strict atten-
ton has been paid to detail and a full
new set of scenery has been painted
fora this season. Undoubtedly a big
crowd will attend to welcome Sally"
"Dutchy," "Out O. Sight" the Hay
seed" band and old Uncle Josh" HIM
SELF No theatrical season is complete
without the joys afforded by Uncle
JOSH and his fellow "Reubens." The
elegant orchestra SO long a feature of
this company, is still retained and as
usually is still a source of delight.
Grand last half of this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
Peck's Bad Boy.

Peck's Bad Boy.
The best production which this pop
ular farce has ever received in Wheel
mug, was given to a crowded house
at the Grand last night. The piece
has been entirely reconstructed, and
bright and pleasing specialties have
been substituted for the dull lines
which were eliminated. The principal
roles, the bad boy, his pa and ma, his
best girl and the country grocer,
were in very capable hands. The
ladies in the cast were not only at
tractive, but all sang and danced
themselves into the good graces of the
audience. The performance is a
laughing hit, and a big audience will
no doubt witness it's repetition to-
night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
Marks From below.

Parkersburg-ohio river IL feet and ris-
ing; cloudy.
The Jewel leaves the wharf every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday al
IL a. m. for Newport, Ohio. Fare ESQ.
The marks on the wharf at midnight
showed s feet 4 inches and rising.
without there is a continued rain,
no big stage of water is expected on
this rise.
The keystone State leaves this
morning at s o'clock for Cincinnati.
The Mardi Gras excursionists will
arrive in this city early this morning
on the Queen City.
The old bell that used to do duty on
the steamer Guiding Star, which was
some years ago cut down by ice in
the lower Ohio river, is doing duty at
Louisville at the works of a f~ertiliz-
ing plant.
At Louisville the local steamboat
inspectors have given warning that
licensed officers will not be per-
mitted to drink while on or ofGrfutyr
and for the first offense suclf officers
license will be revoked.
The big shipments of steel rails
being made south by the Monongahela
River Consolidated Coal and Coke
Company are for southern railroads.
Some Of these rails will be used To
construct new roads in the Carolinas.
1t shows that great improvements are
being made in some sections of the
south. Ten thousand tons have al
ready been delivered this season and
a like amount is now being loaded for
shipment.
1t is now almost certain that the
sand bar in front of Memphis will be
converted into a wharf. It's frontage
will be Strengthened and revetted and
the holes or lagoons behind the oar
will be filled in. BY work on the Ar
kansas side OF the river, which Will
maintain Hopefeld Point. a further
accretion will be prevented from form.
ing in front If Memphis. In this way
the wharf, which Is to be constructed
On the bar, will be a permanent one
and in nearly every respect as good as
the old levee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
A Complaint.

To the Editor of the Register.
Sir:-Apropos of the break of the
water main on Chapline street, Sunday
l would like to ask what right the
Water Board was to infict upon the
people who pay a water tax to the city
the serious inconvenience of being
nineteen hours without water-when
there could be no possible reason why
the break could not have received i'm
mediate attention. This obsolete way
of running various city matters regard
less of the rights and needs of the
people is objectionable, and If any
body has the right to control the Water
Board, a suffering public would sug-
gest that they be whipped into line,
and compelled to do their duty in an
up-to-date way.
ONE OF THE SUFFERERS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
A Sad Funeral.

The funeral of Harold, the bright
young son of Mr., and Mrs. w. j. Arm
strong. took place yesterday afternoon
from the residence of the parents on
Mccullough street. The services at
the house were largely attended by
sorrowing friends. The Rev. DR.. j. L.
Sooy. pastor of the Fourth Street NJ.
E. church made a few remarks over
the remains of the boy, who was a
member Of the Fourth Street Sunday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20

The County Commissioners met yes
terday morning as a County Board of
| Equalization and Appeals and put in
a full day in considering petitions
from Washington district.
The sessions were held behind clos
| ed doors, and all information as to the
| action taken was refused, although it
was a proceeding of a public body,
in which the people are deeply concern
ed. Not ever individual petitioners
called knew what disposition was made
of their cases.
The only persons present at the ses-
sions aside from the members of the
Board were Clerk Moffat and Assessor
Helmbright. The petitioners from
Washington made their headquarters
in the outer Office, and were called in
one at a time, either in person or by
counsel, and made their statement and
were questioned as. to the facts in
their respective cases. When the Board
had acquired all the information de-
sired the petitioners were dismissed,
and, it is presumed, action was taken.
The papers were then endorsed and FL
ed, and the next case taken up. A
Register reporter attempted to ascer-
tain what was going on, but was very
politely yet firmly told that all infor-
~,o4i1r 80 - oa%;1- to1you uroyld no
withheld until the county had been
completely covered by the Board. Late
in the afternoon it was found that a
number of Washington petitioners had
not appeared, and the consideration of
the remainder of that district was de-
ferred.
About half-past five o'clock, as neal
ly as can be as~certained, a halt was
called in the proceedings, and there
was a general discussion as to the
propriety of proceeding in advance of
action by the State Board. This was
in the nature Of a sober second thought
but the idea finally prevailed, and
without finishing Washington district
the Board adjourned until after the
| session of the State Board, at Charles
ton. This body is called to meet
April End, and will probably be in SEES
sion for a week or ten days. 1t is
| confidently expected that there will be
a horizontal reduction in this county,
of perhaps 10 or Is per cent, and af-
ter that has been made-if it is-the
local Board of Equalization and APP
peals can proceed with a better under
standing of the situation.
Whether the action taken on Wash
ington-district petitions yesterday will
stand or not, could not be ascertained
last evening. They will probably be
laid aside until after the State Board
session, and then reviewed in the
light of the action of that body.
An effort was made last night to as
certain just what was done in individ-
ual cases yesterday, but the disclosure
was simply that some petitions had
been rejected. some allowed in full
and some in part. Details were abso-
lutely withheld.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20

Frequent rehearsals for the pro-
duction OF Aurora" at the Opera
House Thursday night. have brought
the cast up to a point of efficiency in
their respective parts which insures an
excellent performance. Misses and
masters from the best known society
families will participate in the marches
and dances. The reserved seat sale
opens at the box Office at . o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
X of p ceIehrafian

Last evening at Benwood the Lone
Star Lodge. X. Of P, entertained
knights from visiting lodges and COM
manderies. At the conclusion of the
ceremonies at the lodge room. the
knights adjourned to the City Hall.
where a banquet was served All the
lodges and Uniform Rank companies
in the vicinity were represented.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
Circuit Court.

Before Judge Melvin, yesterday, in
the case of Frick q Lindsay Company
v. General Engineering Company. ct
al. there was an order OF distribution.
In the case OF the Syracuse Chilled
Plow Company V. r. K Giffen. there
was an order OF sale for certain Wetzel
county property.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
THE CAUSE OF IT.

school, and the choir of the church
rendered several selections. The floral
tributes were numerous and handsome.
At the conclusion of the services the
remains were laid at rest in Peninsula
cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
Piano Moving.

If you have a piano you value and
intend having it moved this spring, let
us it for you. Both of u truck
men have been with us fourteen years
and know how to move pianos care
fully. Our prices are no higher than
others. F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
To-Day's Boats.

Pittsburg, Queen City, I a. m.
Cincinnati Keystone State, 5 a. m.
Newport. Jewel, II a m.
Parkersburg, II. X. Bedford, 1870 a.. m.
St~eubenvilie. T. NJ. Bayne. 2:N D. M.
Darlington, Leroy, $3.50 p. m.
S.stersVille. Ruth. $50 D. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
Marks From Ahove.

P!ttsburg-Rdver 81 feet and rising; rain
ing.
Warren-River 2 feet: light rain.
oil City-River . feet 6 inches and falling.
warm and rain.
Morgantown-River 10 feet 2 inches and
rising; cloudy and warm.
Standardization Z feet 5 inches and
falling; cloudy and cold.
Greensboro-River 10 feet and risingi
warmer and cloudy.
Brownsville-RIver I feet 8 inches and ris-
ing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
THE RIVER.
Ye.terday,s Departures.

1eHfSruHys DeRMrture1e
Marietta, Eoise.
Steubenville. T. NJ. Bayne.
Darlington. Leroy.
Sistersville, Ruth.
Parkersburg, Ben Hur.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
To-Morrow's Packets.

Charleston, Kanawha,. $50 a. n.
Marietta, Eloise, IL a. m.
Pittsburg. Ben Hur, 2 p, M.
Steubenville. T. NJ. .Bayne. $50 p. N.
Darlington, Leroy, $50 p. m.
Sstersville, Ruth, $50 p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deeds of Transfers Admitted to Rec
ord In Clerk RobertsOp's Once.

ord In tIerk HObtFNHUH Vmctt
Deed made February IL. 1900, by the
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal Rail-
road Company and G. o. Brewster, re-
receiver, to Joseph Whitehouse, for
part of lot No. 8, in square No. 20. at
Jacob and T~wenty-eighth street. Con-
s~ideration. $1,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20

We have the largest and most com
pletely equipped tuning and repairing
department this side of New York.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-night,
"Peck's Bad Boy: last half of week,
Uncle Josh Spruceby."
OPERA HOUSE-Friday and Saturday
and matinee, Howe's moving pictures.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
BOARD GIVES Up
FULL DAY ON WASHINGTON
PUT IN YESTERDAY, AND THEN AD-
sJ0URNED UNTIL STATE
BOARD MEETS.

he Latter Body VIII Convene at
Charleston April 2d-Yesterday's
Session Was Held Behind Closed
Doors, and That Was to Have
Been the Programme Until the
County Had Been Completely Cow
ered-Over Two Hundred Petit
tiOns Now In.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL.
The HaxIert Quotations.

received yesterday by Howard Hazlett &
Son, National Exchange a Building:
March 18th 1000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20
w. r.. white & Co. Quotations.

The following quotations are furnished
by w. r. White & Co, National Exchange
Bank Building:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-03-20

Parkersburg-ohio river IL feet and ris-
ing; cloudy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-20
RherrnatiSm and BaCkaChe

Bright's Kidney Pills are the only
kidney medicine that positively cure
arising from disordered kidneys poor
nerves and a THU watery condition o
the blood, such as rheumatism, back
ache, weak back, diabetes. discolored
urine and all kidney troubles. Every
box warrented, twenty-five cents per
box. F.. Beardsley.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-09-20
PILES! PILES! PILES!

bleeding or itching piles where all other
ointments have failed. it absords the
tumors, allays the itching at once. acts
like a poultice and gives instant relief
Boro- Carbol Salve is prepared express
ly for piles, letter, eczema and all skin
diseases, Every box warranted, % cts
per box. f. Beardsley.