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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
AMUSEME NTS.

The Wilbur kirwin Opera Company
began five nights engagement ut the
Academy of Music last night. present
ing Stahls comic opera. Said Tasha."
Miss Kirwin, as Serena. appeared to eX-
celient advantage and received fire.
Quent and hearty applause. The come
dians of the company, Messrs. Harvey
and Muzzy, -exeeedingly- cleuer,
and came in for large share of APP
plause. The chorus is large and we'll
drilled, and composed of young and
pretty girls. The chrysanthemum
march. Baby Beatrice. in coon songs
and dances. and Mr.. Ed. Reader in H.
Illustrated songs, were worthy of the
hearty reception accorded them.
Taken as whole the performance Is
excellent and the company fully sus-
tanned It's reputation of the past eigh-
teen seasons of giving more for the
money than any organization OF the
kind on the road. Owing to the illness
of the leading tenor, Mr. Harold Cor
don, "The Queens Lace Handkerchief"
will be presented tonight. instead of
Carmen" Thursday matinee 1.-THE
Queens Lace Handkerchief" will be re-
ated; Thursday night, THE Black
Hussar"; Friday. THE Two Vaga-
bonds; Saturday matinee "Chimes OF
Normandy" and. Saturday night, Car
men,"
THE LITTLE MINISTER"
Mr.. Charles Frohman's greatest sue
cess, The Little Minister Is an
nounced to be presented at the .\cnde-
my of Music next Tuesday night jan
uary 10th, for one performance only.
This play has been one of the great
successes in New York, where it was
seen for 300 performances. with theatres
packed to the doors. The dramatization
has been made by Mr.. j. NJ Barrie,
who Is also the author of the book,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
DIXON LOSES CHAMPIONSHIP
Continued from Page 1

again from terrific blows. Dixon was
up IN I'VE seconds and staggered to the
centre OF the ring. Terry went after
MN reientlessly, planting left and right
hooks on the jaw and George dropped
To the floor.
GAME TO THE LAST.
Dixon took the full count. getting I'm
on the tenth second Terry was ready
Tor him and under-body blows the
cham pian=Ment-dn n galr4=t3,- t-ti,t.==
count once more. 1t looked homeless
Tor DIXON, but he was game to the
core, and got up to face certain de-
feat. He tried to get away, but his
legs failed, and Terry closed in quickly
ana sent his left and right to the BODY
Dixon clinched. but was again forced
10 the iioor with fearful right on the
body. Once more he struggled TO his
ieet and Terry went to him with the
LETT and right, and Dixon fell twice
lie got up only to go down for the
eighth time, and he was unable to
Withstand, although he tried to clinch
Tor safety. 1t was all over
but the shouting with Dixon. and
when only .onc second Of the round had
to expire Tom O'Rourke threw up the
sponge and saved Dixon from a
Knockout. while ut the same time he
transferred the featherweight cham
ponship to McGovern. Dixon having
held 1T for the last eight years.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
North Carolina Masona.
(By Telegraph to virginian-Pllot.

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pllot.)
Raleigh, n. c., Jan. 9.-The one hun
drcd and thirteenth annual communi-
cation OF the Grand Lodge Of MIasons
In North Carolina convened I'm this
city tonight ut s o'clock. Prominent
Masons from every section of the State
have been arriving oil day and the at
tendance is unusually large.
The Grand Lodge will be in session
until Thursday evening. Grand Master
r. j. Noble, presiding.
The report OF the grand secretary
shows that there are now 81 lodges in
the State. with a total membership of
1850. an increase OF 406 over last year.
During the year three new lodges have
been instituted and three old lodges
revived. The total receipts for tho year
have been S6.35o.70.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
BIG FINE FOR SPRUELL
The Negro Who Assaulted MIR.
Thomas Smith Last Week.
spir" OF improvements Incren,tnx-
Cnsc Against &. T.. Hand, wife aud
50" sont on TO the Grand jury
Want BOND Iimitftxrd ut $500 o

David Spruell. the colored employee
nj the Il. IL. Barnes box factory, who
assaulted MIR. Thomas Smith one of the
assistant foremen, which assault came
near ending in a race riot on a small
scale. was before Justice Tillotson. of
me county. Monday evening and fined
SOU and costs of court. Spruell took
an appeal to the County Court.
ON THE MOVIE.
inc spirit of Improvement is bccom-
ing manifest in every portion of the
town. While improvements are In pro
Sress In one section the citizens i'm
another section become very anxious
ABOUT the streets on which they live.
ana their anxiety soon leads TO u re-
quest TO the Street Committee 10 ex-
tend the line of improvements their
way.
Streets to be improved RICH. away
are Main street, from Liberty to the
Tunis Lumber Conpany's mill. with
board sidewalks: Virginia street. from
Main to the Gunner Company's mill.
and Pine street 10 be paved and gut
Tered from Chestnut to Liberty Mont
liant avenue. from Boyds machine
shop TO Thomas railway. was ccrn-
pleted yesterday with n board walk.
y number Of accidents have occur
N'N'' ii'ii' tHt NdTcIcSS use ~
air rifles by small boys on the streets.
y number OF complaints are being
made relative to the matter by citi-
zens whose children have been used
as targets while eli route from school.
SENT TO THE GRAND JURY.
Before Magistrate IT. C. Humphries
yesterday the case of the Common
wealth vs.. G. p. Hand. wife and son.
was tried. They We're charged with as
Isaulting. with intent to MAIN with club
and gun. G.. d. DcBaun.
The particulars in the case are rs fol-
lows: Mr.. DeBaun. n property holder
near Providence. In the county. leased
to Mr.. Hand a small plantation. in 1897.
for certain number OF years at 500
per year. The tenant paid for the
first year In advance. Since that time
the tenant refused either to pay rent or
move off tho premises. 1t is said, claim
Ing that the landlord did not comply
with his contract. Mr.. DcBaun visited
his house several times, he claims. Ia
have some understanding with the ten
ant. and the last time, which was on
the 9th instant. the fracas occurred
MeSsrs. George G. Martin, George D.
Parker. Jr. and L. Il. Allen appeared
for the prosecution, and Mr.. j. F.. Cole
OF Norfolk. was for the defence. The
case was sent on to the grand jury.
y very important act of the Council
was overlooked in reporting the pro-
ceedings Monday night. Mr.. Jncocks
made 4 motion to reconsider n former
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10

Mrs. wager. who was in bad health,
was placed on the train at stanton,
Va. on December .. apparently we'll in
mind. Her destination was Richmond,
where she was to receive treatment
Soon after reaching Richmond Mrs.
Wager disappeared. and until Monday
all efforts to locate her had proved
futile. Mrs. Wager remembers nothing
that transpircd after the day she was
nut on the train by her husband at
Stanton. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
MRS. WAGER FOUND.
NOW AT HOME IN ROCKINGHAM
COUNTY.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Piot)
Roanoke, Va. Jan. "a telegram
was received in this city to-day stating
that Mrs. Otis JOY Wager. who disap-
peared from Richmond several weeks
ago under such mysterious circum-
stances. had been found at Scranton,
Pa. and returned To her home. in
Rockingham county. The finding of
Mrs. Wager was the result of the
thorough advertisement given her by
Detective Baldwin. of this city, aided
by the press
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
Farmer Killed and Robbed.

(By Telegraph to Virginian- Pilot)
Charlotte. y. c., Jan. 9-Mage Smith.
m Arson county farmer. was killed
and robbed near Wadesboro. n. c..
last night. The instrument used was a
pick. Two negroes were arrested for
the crime.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
Reform for Roanoke.

(By Telegraph to Virginia. Pilot.)
Roanoke. Va. Jan. 9.-Counc:lman IT.
NJ. Darnali introduced a resolution at a
meeting of the City Council tonight to
prohibit the wearing OF hats by either
sex at theaters and other places OF
amusement
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10

yves s.renEh while you sleep No wreekinr Snr,
5000 cured in ,sss Write for book today. answer ain
een personally; or the Belt can DO examined nay Office
Dr.. z. b sANQEG, .stsaaupy, Nam YsrsSS,,yi
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10

ty of Warwick and to provide charter
therefor. approved January 18th. 1896.
INCORPORATION on pHnERI1S
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
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strong Assertions as to just What
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10

Rive you read my lille book.
|" Three Glasses Of Men". II
not. write for same. Its .enr
IN plain sealed envelope free
upon request. and emboJies tho
truths J have learned from 10
Year,, experience. IL tells Of
my famous DR.. SANDEN
ELECTRIC BELT. with eiecS
tUe susPensory. the worlds
greatest home self.,re1tmenr
Tor all results Of youthful errors!
etc. such :, Drains. L.oi,es
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10

In the Senate the bill to incorporate
the town of Phoebus was reported ia
vorably by the Committee on Counties,
Cities and Towns.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10

r ARGE NICE ROOMS FOR REN,r A y,
~ corner of Berkeley avenue and Chest-
nut street. Apply TO DIR. G.. w. Wal
LACE deoe-tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-10
BERKELEY ApvTs.

NJ MULTIPLICATION BY MAN Ey-
w peitencei in clerical work Sirst
S.asS reference. Address CLERK, chr,
N!rg!nan-P Pilot. Norfolk Va II
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
Special Decoration Day Programme.
Another Tuesday-Some interest
ing Addresses-The German Enter
tainment

Special Decoration Day Programme.
Another Tuesday-Some Interest,"
ing Addresses-The German Enter
tafnment.
When Prof H. B. Work was informed
yesterday morning that the G. A. R. Dec
Grafton Day committee would visit the
High School that afternoon, he was some
what surprised. as the Decoration Day
programme had been prepared for Tues
day. But on such short notice he prepared
the following interesting programme:
Music. America ........-.........Sc School
Reading, Dirge for a Soldier .........
Kathryn Meyer
Music. o. Zion, that Bringest Good
Ildlngs ;.-.-,,;........ SCHOOL
Blue and Gray-Solo, Clara Fette
Chorus OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. School
Supt. Anderson then addresses the pu-
pills. He spoke of the Discovery of Amer
lea, of settlement. of the Revolution. and
Civil War. that it was fitting that we
spread flowers on the graves of the dead.
but it was more fitting that we pay trio-
ute to the living. He then introduced Mr.
Robertson. the speaker of the G. A. r.
committee, who spoke as follows:
All Americans have certain duties that
they owe TO their flag. A citizen does not
appreciate the flag as soldier who has
fought for it. A soldier does not appre-
ciate it as one who has been deprived of
its protecting folds for a time. In 1864,
late in November. he was captured by the
Confederate soldiers and taken to Rich
mond, where he was placed in Libby
prison. He spent the last winter of the
war there, and when released in the win
ter of 1865 was so emaciated that he could
not walk; he was carried down TO the
boat and placed in the boiler room Hear
ing a commotion overhead, and having
been somewhat revived by the heat he
was able to climb on deck The first thing
that he saw was the American flag float
ing from the top of its pole. The emotion
that l felt at that sight l never expect
TO feel again till l stand before God.
He made a comparison of the number
of killed in that war with other wars.
More men were killed in four years than
in all the wars of Europe for three-quar-
tiers of a century. In Hancocks division
more men were killed than Shafter had in
Cuba in the late war"
Music, Star Spanglel Banner, ........ School
Lincoln's Speech at the Dedication of
burg ..................E Edward Westwood
Music, Hallowed Memories. ......... School
At two o'clock Tuesday afternoon the
decoration day programme, published in
yesterdays Register, will be given at
the High School. Prof. Work invites the
public to be present.
The Society work of the different rooms
in the High School was postponed till
June Sth on account of yesterdays pro-
gramme.
The German entertainment of the High
School and Clay school was enjoyed by
the friends of the High School at that
building last night. The programme APP
peared in a previous issue of the Register.
Among the visitors present yesterday
We're Messrs. Richard Robertson. James
A. Henry, John ]. Myles John McDer-
mott and Robert NJ. Williamson.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
FOUGHT WITH A MANIAC.
Exciting Experience of the Superin-
tendent of the Jefferson County
Infrmary-Was Severely Injured

Exciting Experience of the Superin-
tendent of the Jefferson County
Infirmary-Was Severely Injured.
Supt. NJ. F. call, of the Jefferson
County Infrmary, near Wintersville,
had thrilling hand to hand struggle
for his life with Joe Yockey, a raw
ing maniac, who has been an inmate
of that institution for a short time.
Yockey, who has always been consid-
cred harmless, suddenly went raving
mad, and getting possession of shov-
ell, attempted to release the inmates of
the insane ward. When Call attempt
ed to take the shovel from the infu-
rated man he turned upon him and
tried to beat his brains out.
After fierce fight in the narrow
corridor the superintendent wrested
the shovel from Yockey, when an
other inmate handed him a section of
heavy rubber hose, with which he re.
newed his onslaught on Call, but was
finally subdued and locked in the dun
geon. Mr.. Call was severely injured
about the head and had an arm frac-
tured in the struggle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
while Collier at the Park.

a theatrical event of more than
usual interest is the advent of Willie
Collier, the comedian, who is announc-
ed to appear at the Wheeling Park
Casino May 31st and June LIST, at the
Elks' benefit. The success with which
this actor has met in the past ten years
is remarkable, and that he now stands
among the highest in his profession is
due entirely to his own persistent eff
forts and his remarkable histrionic
ability In addition to being a singu-
larly glitter comedian, Mr.. Collier is an
adept at playwriting, and his latest
effort is pronounced as one of the fun
niest farces that has ever been seen on
the American stage. 1t is entitled Mr..
Smooth" 1t is needless 10 add that
in the title role Mr.. Collier is most
happily suited. The company sur
rounding him is composed of sterling
actors of well known ability. and the
production will be one of the most
complete and elaborate that has ever
been seen in this city. Mr.. Collier has
just finished a brilliant engagement al
the Grand Opera House in Chicago,
where the critics and the public were
unanimous in pronouncing it one Of
the most enjoyable theatrical events of
the present year. Seats now on sale at
J. w. Grubb's jewelry story.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
Tramps Sent TO jail.

Special to the Register.
FAIRMONT, w. Va, May 25.-.The
people of this city have been greatly
annoyed for months past by band of
tramps. that have made this Ilace a
rendezvous. Last evening twelve were
arrested by the sheriff, his deputies
and police for refusing to get off b. &
0. premises when requested TO do SO.
The cases were heard before Squire
Bennington to-day and each was fined
$40. They were again remanded TO
Jail.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26

NEW TUBE MILL

Will Be Erected in BenwOod BY the
Wheeling Steel and Iron Company.
Excellent Authority.
A prominent citizen who is very
close to the management of the Wheel
ing Steel and Iron Company, and in a
position to know whereof he speaks,
insists that the company intends to
erect a tube mill in connection with its
Benwood plant.
Under its efficient and conservative
management the Wheeling Steel and
Iron Company is growing in value and
importance, and it will not be long I'M
til the institution will occupy the same
position in this community as the
Riverside Iron Works before it was
absorbed by the trust
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26

Twelfth Annual Convention National
Educational Association, Charles
ton, $. C., July 18th TO 18th, 1000.
Low Excursion Mates Via the Hall
timore a Ohio Railroad.
On July Sd, 9Th. 9Th and Sth the
Baltimore G. Ohio Railroad Company
will sell excursion tickets to Charles
ton, S. c., for this occasion, at rate of
one fare, plus 5000 for the round trip.
Special reduced fares will be made
for tickets via diverse routes.
Excursion tickets will be good for
return until September /. 1900.
For further information call on or
address nearest 3. & o. ticket agent,
or b. n. Austin. General Passenger
Agent, Chicago, Ill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
THREE NEW v. Il. /. TRAINS |
TO BE INAUGURATED ON THE
ROAD NEXT WEEK.
TRAINS TO BE EXHIBITED HERE
For the Inspection of the Public.
New Buffet Car Service to BE In
cluded-Three Trains Cost Over a
Hundred Thousand Dollars-A
"Tip" on the Terminal Sale.

In line with the very extensive i'm
provements to road bed and rolling
stock of the Wheeling & Lake Erie, a
new passenger train service is to be
added during the following week
Three handsome new trains, each of
three cars, will be provided for patrons
of the road. They were built by the
Barney & Smith Company, of Dayton,
Ohio, and have already been delivered
to the company. The cost of the three
trains was 100000.
The new train service will embrace
buffet cars, which will be placed in
operation on May Doth. Each COM
plete train will consist of a ladies
coach, combination car and buffet car.
The buffet car will be handsomely up
holstered and splendidly equipped
Lunches served in it will be charged
for at moderate rates, which it is un-
derstood will be considerably less than
the customary Pullman buffet car
rates.
One of the trains will be on exhibit
ton at the Terminal depot in this city
from seven until ten o'clock next
Tuesday evening, May goth, and Off
Gals of the road cordially invite the
general public to call and inspect the
train. In the buffet car light lunch
con will be served to visitors free Of
charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26

The c., L & W. Ry. are making spe-
cial low round trip rates 10 Chippewa
Lake this year. Tickets on sale every
Saturday. Good returning following
Monday.
For particulars. apply at City Ticket
ONCE, corner Twelfth and Market
streets. Telephone 81.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
BENW0OD.

Sunday Services in the Churches.
Riverside Workman Painfully
Hurt-O.ier News Notes of Interest.
A Painful Accident.
Alex. Muster, the well-known car
penter of the Riverside mill, was very
painfully injured by an accident while
at work in the steel department yster-
day afternoon. He was struck by a
casting and sustained bad cut on the
head. The cash bled profusely and
required nine stitches His injuries were
dressed by a physician from the Emer-
gency hospital. He revived considerably
from the shock of the accident after
receiving medical aid, but will be un-
able to attend to his duties for a
few days at least.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
Clerk Robertson,s Office.

One deed of trust was left for record
yesterday.
Deed dated May 22d 1900, from Char
lotte NJ. Brady. ct al, to Charles Calda-
baugh and John Caldabaugh, convey
ing north half of lot No. l, square 81.
Consideration. S2S0.15.
Deed dated October 3, 1899, from
Frank G. Caldwell to Union Stock
Yards, conveying personal property
Consideration, s2S.40.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
STATE B. P. w.

Hearing Representatives of the
Haiiroads-An Increase Asked
For.
Special to the Register
CHARLESTON. w. Va, May 25.-
Counsel for the Kanawha & Michigan
railroad to-day protested before the
board of public works against its being
assessed for the bridge across the Ohio
river at PIT. Pleasant, which it was
stated is leased by the road and hot
owned by it. The railroad is at pres
ent assessed s125,00o for the bridge.
The Charleston Street Railway Com
pany asked for an increase in its as
sessment from 5000 to 5000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26

The chances are that you eat bread
Most people do. When you want good
bread; when it is too hot to bake:
when it is too cold to bake: in fact all
the time use WHEELING BAKERY
BREAD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
Decoration Day Excursions-yery
Low Rates-Via the Baltimore an =
0hin RuiIrnnd.

On May % and 80 the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will sell low
rate excursion tickets to points within
a radius of $50 miles from selling sta
ton. Tickets will be good for return
until May 81, 1900
For further information call on or
address nearest Baltimore and Ohio
Ticket Agent or B. n Austin. General
Passenger Agent, Chicago. III.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26
mberlin9 Re9ister
FINE TAILORING,
POPULAR PRICES,
Excellence in Fit, Finish and
w craftsmanship.
c. HESS d SONS.
Fashionable Tail0rs
and Fine Furnishers,
1321-I323 Market street.

Concert at Wheeling Park to-
morrow afternoon and evening by
Opera House Military Band and
Knoll and Mcneil, cornetists. After
noon concert begins at 2;30. Even
ing at - O'Clock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26

Services will be conducted to-mor-
row morning at the NJ. Z. Church I'M
der the conduct of the pastor Rev. G.
w. Berte. He will preach in the morn
ing upon the theme, THE Measure of
Our Success as a Church" and in the
evening upon the subject, Things for
Us, and Things Against Us" There
will be Sunday school at the usual
hour. The regular meeting of the Ep-
worth League in the evening will be
a charge of Miss Alice Orwin and the
topic, Have Patience" will be intro
duced and discussed.
Rev. Father Weringer will conduct
mass at a. m. and 10 a. NJ and yes
pers and benediction at 1880 p m. at
st. Johns Catholic Church tomorrow.
Sabbath school will convene at 8 a m.
There will be no services tomorrow
morning and evening at St. Matthew'S
Lutheran Church, owing to the inn
provements being made to the edifce.
Sunday school will be held in the
morning. There will also be Sunday
school at the Lutheran missions in
upper Benwood and McMechen at
o'clock in the afternoon. Song and
praise services will be held at the
McMechen Mission at p. m.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26

Have you ever noticed what a salts
faction it is when the bread you eat Is
good? Always ask for WHEELING
BAKERY BREAD. The finest, sweet
est, purest bread ever made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-26

Let me give you a quiet tip" said
a gentleman who is in position to
know whereof he speaks to Register
reporter yesterday your paper was
correct in stating that the Pennsylva-
MIA Company secures the Terminal
property, but under an agreement with
the Wheeling & Lake Erie by the terms
of which the W. & L. e. will continue
to use the Terminal facilities in this
city"
The sale of the Terminal to Kuhn
Loeb & Co. has been confirmed by the
Federal Courts of West Virginia and
Ohio. The deed of transfer has not
yet been left for record at the Office of
Clerk Robertson.