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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

Again the subject of legislation by
Congress to regulate steamboat traffic
OF the Ohio in food times is being
agitated, and it is understood that pcti-
lions will be circulated for signatures
asking that body for remedial legisla-
ton The matter has been discussed af-
ter every high water, but this time it
has been given great impetus by the
Parkersburg tragedy, in which Capt.
Terry was an innocent victim.
There can be no question that when
the water is above the danger stage,
the waves from steamboats, have caused
considerable damage. During the floot!
of 1884 number of houses and innum-
cradle outbuildings were loosened from
the foundations by the waves from
steamers, causing direct loss to their
owners AS matter of fact, the danger
from this source is generally exagger-
ated, but it cannot be denied that dam
age has been caused, and will be caused.
There has not been a recent food in
which some steamer has not been fired
upon from the shore. Right thinking
citizens will look upon this as a species
of outlawry, but at the same time will
commend the motive which prompts the
deed.
The petitions, 1t is understood, will
urge Congress to enact law to preva1t
steamers from running when a certain
stage of water is reached. 1t is also
understood that suggestions will be
made as to the proper method to ac-
complish this result. 1t will be sng-
gested that the weather bureau will
cause information to be disseminated
through its present channels, so that a
steamboat master will know upon ar
irving at certain landings whether ne
is permitted to proceeu further, or re-
quired to tie up. The river territory
will be divided into sections, If the sug-
gestions are acted upon, and a maxi
mum stage for steamboats, designated
for each section. When this maximum,
or danger, point is reached, vessels will
be required to stop running, penalties
being imposed for failure to do so.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

pROPOsAI.S
FOR FURNISHING BRICK. SEWER
PIPE AND CURLING FOR THE YEAR

FOR FURNISHING BRICK. SEWER
1901
Sealed proposals viii be received by the
Board OF Public Works OF the City OF
Wheeling, w Va. III ~ O'Clock noon.
Monday. May s. 1901, for furnishing PAY
ing brick, sewer pipe and curbiDg during
the year 1901 also for dressing and react
ting old curbing
Specifications can be obtained at the Of
fice OF the Board
Bids must be separate. on brick, sewer
pipe and curbinR, and shall be made en-
printed forms. which win be furnished b.
the clerk
The successful bidders will be required
10 give bonds fer the following amounts
as guarantee for the faithful perform
ance Of their contracts:
For furnishing paving brick, Three
Thousand 1900 )doliars,
For furnishing sewer pipe, One Thous~
and q.oJ9) dollars:
For furnishing cHrbing and dressing and
resetting old curbing One Thousand u.oo1)
Dollars.
A certified check for the sum OF Two
Hundred lZ00) dollars, payable TO tina or
der Of the Board OF Public Works, and
the names Of the sureties offered must
accompany each proposal
The Board reserves the right 70 reject
any or all bids.
Proposals must be marked Proposals
for Brick" or Sewer Pipe or Curb
ing and must be addressed 10
ap2s.z z. 81. my1.zs4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

nember making the best score during
this eeas0n.
The name Of the play written by
Julius Blumenberg, which was produc-
ed at the Star Theater Friday and Sat
nrday evening, will be announced Tues
day The play is one that is far above
the average. and was produced by tai
emit that is far above the best amateur
class. Miss Griffith as leading lady,
was splendid in all her parts. and saiss
Julia McDonough played her part to
perfection. All those playing minor
parts We're very good and was well re-
ceived by the audience. julius Blumen-
berg, the author of the play, portrayed
his part well and in such way that it
showed he was well acquainted with the
points OF the play to be portrayed. Jess
Hopkins. who played the part of the
villain, surprised all by his superb act
ing and portraying tie real situation.
Mr.. Hipkins is an artist worthy OF
much Draisa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29
RAILROAD MATTERS.
MORE INTERESTING GOSSIP ABOUT
THE INrENTION OF THE
GOULDS.
FEATURES OF THE SYSTEM
Which Commend it to Investors Are
Its Seaboard POrts-The Wheeling
4 Lake Erie an Important Link.
A Landslide Yesterday-An Inn
portant Decfsion-Othcr Matters.

The lines that are to be embraced in
the great system which Russell Sage and
the Goulds are trying to consolidate,
are peculiarly situated. The feature of
the system which recommends it most
highly to investors now is its sea-
board ports through which the products
of the territory it drains may be ex-
ported. The Pacific outlet will be made
by an agreement with the Central Pa
cific, but it's outlet to the Atlantic will
not be so easy to arrange.
The Missouri Pacific will go into
Pittsburg over the Wheeling & Lake
Erie in direct opposition to the wish
of the Pennsylvania. 1t must depend
for its outlet to the east upon one of
three lines which are directly controll-
ed by the Pennsylvania people. It is
said in some circles therefore that the
Missouri Pacific will be compelled to
do much of its exporting through New
Orleans, sending the material to that
point via the Iron Mountain and the
Texas & Pacific.
Regarding the outlet to the Atlantic
there has been report that George
Gould is to take Andrew Carnegies
place in giving new line from Pitts
burg to the seaboard. Mr.. Carnegie had
project on foot to parallel one of the
established lines to give his steel plant
a now outlet. Now it is said that hav-
ing no other means of getting to the At
lantic, and being at enmity with the
established routes, he is to undertake
the feat of putting through a new line.
This is most seriously doubted in we'll
informed circles, because it is known
that Mr. Gould hesitated about pur-
chasing the Wheeling & Lake Erie be-
cause he was aware that it would be
conflicting with the interests of lines
already established, ana also contrary
to the spirit Of the community of in
terests. Still his new system demand
ed this eastern spur, and he made the
purchase even at the risk of possible
transgression.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS ron nAuIINe
PAVING , BRICK AND SEWER PIPE

PAVING BRICK AND SEWER PIPE
FOR 1901.
Sealed proposals viii be received by the
Board of Public Works OF the CITY OF
Wheeling. w. Va. until II o'clock noon,
Monday. June 8. 1901 for hauling paving
brick and sewer pipe during the year end.
ing December 3lst 1871, bricks per l. COO
and sewer pipe per ton
Specifications can be obtained ut the Of
fee of the clerk OF the board
The successful bidder, or bidders. will
be required to furnish bond in the sum OF
five hundred 600 dollars as a guarantee
for the faithful performance OF the con-
tract
The Board reserves the right to reject
any all bids
Proposals must be marked proposals
for hauling brick or Proposals for haul
ing sewer pipe" and must be addressed 10
WM. IL. PAUL,
ape. myf.s clerk.
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RESIDENTS AND STRANGERS.
The Movements of People You Know.
md the Coming and Going OF

The Movements of People Ycu Know.
md the Coming and Going OF
Tramsients.
Louis Restau is i'll at his home on the
South Side.
Mrs. r. H. Fry is improving after a
severe illness.
Mrs. ]. c. Miller is i'll at her home on
South Chapline street.
Mrs. Rider is confined to her nome
on South " God street Ill.
Miss Clara Sharp, of Cameron, is the
guest OF North End friends.
Miss Nellie Parsons, of Sistersville,
is the guest of friends here.
John w. Scott has returned from q
visit of several days to Pittsburg.
Nine. Alice Zeno, the well-known
aeronaut, was in the city last week.
Gen. A. H. Beach is in New York city
attending the wedding of relative.
Charles Sumner, O. Marietta, spent
yesterday as the guest of Island friends
Walter Bell, a young attorney of
Pittsburg, is the guest of friends in this
city.
John ]. Coniff has returned from a
visit to Wellsburg upon legal bust
ness.
Mrs. Niebergall, of the South Side,
is s..snIly improved after a severe i'll
ness.
City Clerk Thomas O'Brien, Jr.. and
wife are the guests of relatives in Bal
timore.
Stuart T. Reed, postmaster of Clarks-
burg, was business visitor in the city
Saturday.
Samuel Higgins, OF the South SHE,
is aole to be out after severe attack
of la grippe.
Miss Ruby Higgins. OF the South Side.
Is able to be out after a severe attack
OF tonsilitis.
Mrs. Charles Venaman and son, Of the
South Side, are the guests Of friends In
Steubenville.
Charles Foust has returned 10 his
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MINERS STRIKE.

The Condition of the Strike Was
Although 1t is Thought Some Ac-
ton Was Taken.
AT the headquarters of the mine OFF,
Gals yesterday in Bridgeport found
those present in good spirits and all
had enjoyed the beautiful day and had
been in the open air much of the time.
Although it was Sunday, the officials
were compelled to do some business
which they would have been glad to
have transferred to a week day, but
owing to circumstances they had to
treat those who called in genteel way
and receive their reports, which were
not given out, but which are understood
to be of great importance. Thomas l..
Lewis, vice president OF the National
United Mine Workers, was in confer
ence with the officials for some time.
Mr.. Lewis is an untiring worker and
his equal in such situation would be
hard to find
A Register reporter visited the head
quarters and found the genial State
vice president, d. H. Sullivan, in a
jovial mood, also Elmer Applegarth,
vice president Of sub-district No. 5, and
the interpreter, Michael Ihnat, all in
conference. From their faces one could
readily see that they were not down
hearted. Mr. Sullivan is from Coschoc-
ton, and Mr.. Ihnat from Cambridge,
and Mr. Applegarth from Maynard. ALL
Of the officials have a good joke on
Sullivan, which they will give out in the
near future. 1t is said that gentleman
is not adverse to its publication when
the matter is closed up and a settle
ment reached.
From an unofficial source, it was
learned that an important conference
was held yesterday, but this report was
not confirmed. Reports from all the
mines were that all was quiet and that
the miners were satisfied with the pro-
gress so far.
1t was also reported yesterday that
the former Rose and Morgan mines
would be willing to sign the scale, but
owing to the mix-up with the Empire
Coal Mining Co, the company is at
sea as to who would sign the scale,
and it is also understood that several
other mines are in the same condition,
which complicates matters very much.
1t is still in a muddle and will prob
ably not be cleared up for several days.
On Saturday ID. H. Sullivan and Vice
President Applegarth, of sub-district,
visited the Kuntz mine in Benwood.
which has never been in the organiza-
ton, and requested the miners who are
working to discontinue until the scale
is signed and to join the organization.
The miners promised to consider the re-
quest at meeting at noon to-day. They
requested the officials of the mine to
be present at three o'clock to-day when
tACt "Odfu Give t1C 1CSuIt VI ldSlE COu-
ference, and IL favorable will be or
gained Immediately. Mr.. Lane
Schemp, of Moundsville. Elmer Apple
garth and d. H. Sullivan will await
their decision and be at the mine at
the appointed time and organize them
il they so desire. 1t is understood that
several trades unions are averse to
the miners in this mine working dur
ing the strike.
Mr.. Mike ghnat, the interpreter will
visit the mines along the W. & = z.
to-day. His influence among the for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29
wheeling Time Card.

The traffic officials OF the Wheeling &
Lake Erie are now at work with the
operating officials in figuring out a time
card, which will be presented in about a
week. The road at this time expects to
make an announcement of what service
1t will give for the Pan-American expo
sition. Travelling Passenger Agent Sam
Sherman said Saturday that the road will
hardly venture through car service, but
will aim TO make direct connections with
trains which are running now, and espec-
Tally with the boats of the Cleveland &
Buffalo Transportation Company
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

This evening at the Y. NJ c. A, a pop
ular lecture will be given by Harry Steele
Morrison, the famous boy traveller. Tick
cts are twenty-five cents. The young man
is very entertaining speaker He start
ed out to see the world when he was but
sixteen years of age. With only twenty
five dollars in his pocket, he made a sue
cessful trip abroad, and in the course of
his travels succeeded in interviewing
Queen Victoria, Gladstone. the President
of France, the King of Belgium and 9th.
ers of the worlds great ones. The Young
lecturer tells his story in a most inter
esting way. and he has plenty of adven-
lures to tell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29
GENERAL NOTICE.
STOCKHOLDERS. MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that a general
meeting OF the stockholders of the Sand
Fork Petroleum Company, corporation
created under the laws of the State of
of the company, in the city of Wheeling.
in the State of West Virginia ON the lst
day of May, 1901 at 10 o'clock a. m, and
mat, at such meeting. resolution will be
oHeFed increasing the number and reduce
ing the par value of shares OF stock OF
said Company from one hundred thousand
tlVvoo) shares OF the par value of ten
dollars tSlOl each TO one million u.o00 o00l
shares Of the par value Of one dollar tSll
each, so that the authorized capital be- as
heretofore, one million dollars Isl eco )00)
w. l.. RUSSELL.
l. q. DILLON,
CHAS. N HANCHER
stockholders holding more than one-tenth
of the capital. ap16e&di
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Peach trees upon the Island are in

Peach trees upon the Island are in
blossom.
Che blast furnace at the Belmont
will be started in operation to-day.
The Fourth Street Epworth League
will elect officers at meeting to be held
this evening.
The warm sunshine of the past two
days wiped out many remaining traces
OF the flood.
Three DRINKS and one disorderly
were on the blotter at police headquar-
tiers last night.
The last of the series of winter con-
certs in the Egerter hall was given last
night, and was well attended.
Wheeling lovers of the boxing game
will not be represented at the Meow
ern-Gardner fight in San Francisco this
week.
Jack McClelland, who is expected to
meet Eddie Gardner here before the
middle of May, Will fight Dave Sulli-
van tonight in Louisville.
The funeral of the late Anton Hob
man will take place this morning. Re-
QUEEN mass will be celebrated at st.
will be buried at Mt. Calvary.
There were no services in St. Luke's
P. e. church last evening on account
of there being no gas. Many OF the
members attended ST. Matthews.
The Pink Carriers base ball club de-
feated the Indian Sluggers by the score
OF IS to g. The batteries for the Pink
Carriers were Alburne, Arber and But
Ter.
The old and new Water Boards
will have a conference this morning,
at which all matters in dispute between
them VIII probably be amicably ad-
justed.
Prof. j. NJ. Evans, leader of the
Grand Opera House orchestra, will prob
ably take his entire orchestra to &c lar
Park on Lake Erie, to fill a summer en-
gagement.
The popular belief that rain on Eas-
ter brings rain on the seven succeed
inging Sundays was disproven yes.er-
day, but it was the first clear Sunday
since Easter.
The Pink Carriers base ball club
challenge the Jacky Arthurs for game
next Sunday afternoon on the Forty
first street grounds. If accepted, answer
through this paper.
-Bowlers of the city who are to par
ticipate in the summer tournament at
Mozart Park will assemble upon the
alleys at that place this evening A big
crowd will be present.
The local dairymen's association at
meeting held last Saturday night, de-
cided to reduce the price of milk after
May 1st to six cents quart. This will
be the summer price Of the milk.
On Wednesday evening, in the au-
ditorium of the Third Presbyterian
church, the Rev. R. r. Bigger will de-
liver the third of his series of illus
trated lectures on the life Of Christ.
The fine weather brought out more
people on the streets yesterday than
have appeared upon any Sunday this
year. There was quite an ornate and
interesting display of feminine finery.
The funeral Of James w Johnson,
the well-known and popular barber,
took place yesterday afternoon. chose
who were associated with him in his
calling turned out in body at the flu
neral.
Persons who may have ideas con-
corning a button or simple and inexpep-
sive device of some kind to advertise
Wheeling, should submit their ideas
to Assistant Secretary Adams, of the
Board of Trade.
A special meeting of the Board of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

home in Grafton after visit to friends
on North Market street.
John Fearbringer, of the South Side,
is suffering from a badly mashed hand
received while at work in the mill.
William McCulloch and wife have re-
turned to their home in Clinton after a
visit to Prof and Mrs. McCleland, OF
North Market street.
Henry Grass, the well-known cigar
maker, departed yesterday for Hot
Springs, Ark. He will undergo treat
ment in the Government Hospital for
soldiers. Mr.. Grass was twelve years
OF age when he entered the Union army,
and he served three years as a drum
mer boy.
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They Ate HerrCarn.

SYDNEY. N. S. W., April 2S.-Herr
Mercke, a German millionaire, who was
cruising in his yacht, and Herr Caro-,
his private secretary, were recently
murdered by natives on the island OF
New Britain, "a the northeast coast Of
Ratpa Hefr Cora's body was eaten.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29
A Good Thing

To fall back on when hard times
come is an account in good bank.
Have you one? Start one at once with
the Real Estate Savings Bank, 224
Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. Four per
cent interest paid on deposits. Rules
mailed upon application (monl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29
To Go Into Liauidation

WESTERLY, r. l., April 2s.-The Me-
chanics' Savings Bank, owing to the
doubtful value of some of the banks as
sets, have decided that it is for the best
interests of the depositors that the bank
so into liquidation and action has already
been taken looking to this result Pend
ing the granting of the authority no
money will be received or paid out. This
action came as great surprise to the
town, and great excitement prevails
among the small depositors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29
Work to Commence,

Work will commence this week in ear
nest upon the construction of the North
ern Ohio Valley Railway. This morning
the civil engineers will go over the route
OF the proposed road, and will do the pre-
hminary work. The road will be substau-
tial, and one of the best from a stand
point Of construction, in this section of the
country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

CAPE TOWN, April 2S.-During the
last forty-eight hours sixteen fresh
cases of the bubonic plague have been
ofhcially reported. Eight of these are
Europeans.
Since the outbreak of the disease
there have been 319 cases, of which PIT
have proved fatal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

The undersigned stockholders OF the
west Virginia Savings a Building Assoc
citation, corporation of the state OF West
Virginia, holding together more than one
tenth of the capital stock OF said Assoc
citation. hereby give notice that they have
called and hereby call a general meeting
of the stockholders OF said Association TO
be held on Monday, the 10Th day OF April.
1901. commencing at eight o'clock y. m,
al the office of Caldwell 4 Caldwell attor-
neys at law, No 1926 Chapline street in
the second story of The building OF the
Natural Gas Company OF West Virginia.
in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia. for
the purpose of passing upon a resolution
TO discontinue the business of said Asso-
citation and transact any other business
which may lawfully be done by the stock
holders in general meeting Notice that a
general meeting of the stockholders IN
said Association for said purpose will be
held at said time and place is hereby
given.
CHAS. A. CARENBAUER,
JOS II. BAKER,
Is. GUNDLING,
JOS WElSGERBER,
HENRY FROHME,
HANNAH BROS
NEWTON SMITH
ap15oaws
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

Next Wednesday the change in the pres
idency of the B. & o. railway company
VIII take place. The proximity of the date
has renewed the speculation as TO the
probable new president of the road, and
General Superintendent Thos. Fitzgerald
Is mentioned more frequently than any
BODY else, and it is probable that no Sc
lection would afford a greater degree of
satisfaction among the cities and towns
along the B. & o.
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w. & l., e, Landslide.

A landslide at the east end of the Long
Run tunnel on the W. G. l.. f. road occur
red yesterday morning. The earth had
been loosened by the recent rains. No
damage was done, but trains were de-
layed for several hours while the track
was being cleared.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

Take Notice-Mayor A. r. Sweeney.
Proposals for Hauling Paving Brick and
Sewer Pipe for 1901.
Wanted-Middie Aged Man.
Wanted-Grocery Clerk
Wanted-Baker
Wanted-Ice Cream Maker
Wanted-Giri at 20 Ninth Street.
Notice to the Public-J. c. Hervey.
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A Rate for GIasxvorker..

All the railroads represented in the
Central Passenger Association have con-
CURED In granting q cent-a-mile rate to
slassworkers and their families, between
any two points where factories are To-
Gated. Glassworkers probably move from
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eign element is very strong. He will
stay here for some days.
Some action by the operators is ex-
! pected to take place to-day.
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Report Denied.

ROME, April 2S.-The Italia denies
the assertion made yesterday by the
Patria that Cardinal Mariana Rampolla
pontifical secretary of State, has re-
signed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-29

Some Phenomenal Buying-Stone &
Thomas
Household Linens-Geo. E. Stifel & Co.
There May be a Wedding-McNamee.
Special Sale-John Friedel Co.
New Fabrics-Lou Swabacker.
Shirt Waists-Geo. r. Taylor Co.
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Fifth PAGE.

Restful-Alexander
Last Week of the Colossal Rebuilding
Sale-Geo. NJ Shook & Co.
1t Is Natural-F. W. Banner Co.
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For Rent-Stable.
For Rept-Nicely Furnished Room.
Special Bargains Orion L. Zane.
Real Estate for Sale-L. A. Rolf
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place to place more frequently than any
other class of skilled labor.
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FOR sALE-mrscELLANEous.

FOR SALE-Horse. surrey and harness.
safe for ladies to drive Enquire AZ lis
Fourteenth street. apssdueu
FOR SALE-Salesmen's Trunk subatnr-
TALLY made. with close fitting trays nicely
lined. VIII sell at . discount of e per
cent. Apply or address WEST VA
PRINTING CO. l225 Market St. fe9sstah
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Personal.

LADIES' anoie" develops bust neck
and shoulders quickly; makes women
beautiful. fnfalltble. Prepared cheaply at
home. Formula for 25c IN stamps. THE
NOTSlRA. CO, Box 49,. Baltimore. Md.
ap2Se&da