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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Liouor L,cen.e Applfcants.

Officials in the Office of the City
Clerk state that the blanks have been
filled out by nearly all the applicants
for liquor license who will go before
Council. The fake" hotels are except
ed. 1t is believed in some quarters that
proprietors of fake hotels do not
think there is any hope for them this
year. and that it is the intention to
have other parties apply for license for
the Objectionable resorts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Distribution of Prizes.

The distribution Of prizes in the
Wheeling Bowling League for the work
done in the winter tournament, will
take place tonight at Fette's alleys on
Twenty-ninth street. The proprietor
will serve an oyster supper to the
members of the fraternity. The list
of club prizes and the names of win
published in the Register The tourna-
ment closed last week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09

The Minor Events Of Yesterday Pre-
scented in Condensed Paragraphs.
Yesterday the work OF placing a
new balcony on the Park Hotel was
completed.
Improvements of a slight nature
were started yesterday on the st.
Luke's p. e. church.
Yesterday the B. & o. had force
OF men at work filing in the low
ground between their new platform and
the Caldwell G Peterson building.
"A meeting OF the Ladies' Aid So
ciety OF the First Presbyterian church
was held last night. IN regular month
ly meeting of the Foreign Missionary
Society will be held this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Not Required of Coutny.

1t was stated in the county building
yesterday, in connection with the pro-
posed addition to the quarters of the
county court, that the county is not re-
quired to furnish Office room for either
the Sheriff or Prosecuting Attorney.
Before entering the present building,
both OF these officers had their head
quarters elsewhere, and are said to have
paid rents therefor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Police Matters.

In police court yesterday morning
the case of Anthonv Ganghan, who was
arraigned for wife-beating. The Mayor
decided that the parties were equally
at fault. and made a conditional dis
missal. The usual fines were assessed
in the cases growing out of the Alley
G raids. There were a number Of
DRINKS and disorderlies in which the
usual fines were assessed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Enjoyable Smoker.

The Retail Grocers' Protective Asso-
citation held regular business meeting
at l. o. o. r. hall last night. and after
adjournment there was most enjoy
able smoker. A number of addresses
were made, songs were sung. and sew
eral hours were very pleasantly devot-
ed to social amusements.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Town Charter Fight.

Hon. VIM. p. Hubbard and Col. w.
Nv Arnett, of this city, have been en-
gagged as counsel in the fight which is
being made by some of the towns
which are included in Greater Morgan
town. Seneca, town below the Uni
uously, and some citizens of South Nor
gantown and Greenmont. oppose the
change.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
No lnformation Given.

Officials OF the Empire Coal Mining
Company and their attorneys. were in
consultation at the Mcclure House last
night, but gave out nothing for publ
cation. Prior to the meeting an ofic-
ial of the company intimated that
very important statement might be
made later in the evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Easter monday balls.

There were balls in nearly all the
halls in the city last night. The most
successful were those given by the
Anadora Rod and Gun Club at Turner
hall, and the Monday Night Club at Py-
THAN Castle. No disorder was reported,
in spite of the immense crowds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09

Mrs. Frederick Fox, Of 2617 Jacob
street, an old lady OF the South Side,
fell last evening about 1880 o'clock on
the pavement in front of her home,
breaking her right ankle and bruising
herself severely. She was carried into
the house and surgeon was called.
Mrs. Fox is a very old lady.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Brunswick FfshiuR Climb.

The Brunswick Fishing Club has or
ganized for the season, and has had its
rules printed in neat pamphlet form
for the members. The officers of the
club are as follows, namely: Presi-
dent, Thomas F. Thoner; vice presi
dent, J. M. Ritter; secretary, A. C.
Schneider; treasurer, H. ]. Schneider;
captain, Adolph Schneider.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
work Not Commenced.

Work has. not yet been started upon
the new apartment house which is to
he erected on Fifteenth street for Hon.
T. S. Riley. Mr.. Riley states that the
razing OF the old buildings will not
take place until the weather opens.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
vacation Over.

The regular April moving vaca-
ton" in the public schools ended yes
terday when all the schools re-opened
with average attendance. 1t is the be-
ginning of the spring term, and both
teachers and pupils are in better shape
for the work during the remainder Of
the year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
ExceIsior,s AnniYersary.

Invitations have been sent out for
the celebration of the seventh ami
versary of Excelsior Lodge, A. o. U.
w., which will take place at the Carroll
Club auditorium on the evening of the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
An Island Fire.

An alarm OF fire was turned in yester-
day afternoon from box No. Z, and the
department responded promptly. The
blaze was located in the dwelling on
Kentucky street occupied by William
Mayors. me blaze was extinguished
after about twenty minutes work The
loss will amount to about 800.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
d. & o. Mfd-Winrer Excursions to
Washington and Baltimore.

April 18th the B. & 0. will sell ex-
cursion tickets to Washington and
Baltimore at the low rate of $1,000,
valid for return passage ten days, in
Guiding date of sale For full infor-
nation apply to T. C. Burke, Passenger
and Ticket Agent. Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
HAPPENINGS OF "A DAY
GIVEN IN BRIEF SPACE.

25th inst. The committee in charge
consists OF Messrs. Danl Corcoran,
E. W Elliott and L. Bertschy. A pro-
gramme of music and addresses will be
rendered, and will he followed by re-
freshments and social features.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
LOOK, LOOK. HIS LAST WORDS.
THOMAS Freeman, an Aged Negro,
Dies Under stirring Surround

Special to the Register.
CADIZ, O.. April S-Shouting. praying
and singing with words OF cloouenoe and
meaning seldom heard, Thomas Freeman
highly respected old colored man. blind
ana feeble from old age. passed into etern-
ity here to-day. Mr.. Freeman was at ons
time considered the stoutest man in the
county. He had but little education but
could talk with the most fiowery eioquence
upon all subjects. His last words were,
Look, Look as the sghtless eyes closed
for the last time on earth. He had rela-
tves in Wheeling and vicinity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
TOOK A HIGH TUMBLE.

Two Men Struck by = Train and
Thrown Ninety Feet From a
Bridge.
COATESVTLLE, Pa, April S.-Two
men aged about years, supposed to
be Hebrew peddlers, were struck and
killed by the main line express on the
Pennsylvania railroad to-day as they
were crossing over the high bridge
which spans Brandywine creek. They
were thrown a distance Of ninety feet
to the ground below.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Board of Trade Tonight.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Wheeling Board of Trade will be held
at the rooms in the Hub building this
evening. Action will be taken upon
the amendment providing for repre-
sentation Of adjacent towns on the
Board of Directors. Other business OF
Importance will be under considera-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
WENT TO THE GRAVEYARD
To Commit Suicide-An Aged Mans
Fear of 81 paraIytic stroke.

10 COm1n mt Su1C1uc-An AEeU MHn 3
Fear of u PnraIytic Stroke.
PITTSBURG, Pa, April S.-Dr. Hen
ry Manchester, rs years Of age, prom
inent retired dentist of Allegheny, COM
mitted suicide in the Allegheny ceme-
terry at $50 this evening, by shooting
himself behind the left ear with re-
volver. About a year ago he suffered
a stroke of paralysis, and fear that an
other attack would prove fatal caused
him to take his life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
Fine Team Purchased

Councilman Bailey, of the Sixth ward
purchased spanking team of black
roadsters yesterday from Coffland &
McCloy, the horse dealers. The price
paid is said to have been about S400.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Miss Agnes Rristow Killed Herself
While Insane From Illness.
IsTtA yrER EAIJC Dc Aoril

BEAVER FALLS, Pa, April S.
Miss Agnes Bristow, daughter of the
Rev. T. ]. Bristow, of New Brighton.
in moment of insanity caused by
sickenss this morning jumped into the
Bristow was IS years old and had q
good reputation. Her sister, Mabel, is
a teacher in Porto Rico schools and
her father was formerly pastor of the
Presbyterian church at Somerset, Pa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
WILL ERECT FINE BUILDING.
,ecial TO the Register.

Special to the Register,
PARKERSBURG, w. Va. April s.
Judge J. c. McCluer has sold the lot at
the corner OF Fourth and Juliana streets
10 n S Synder. who will at once erect
store and office building six stories in
height and 50 feet front.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
IN BRIEFEST FORM.

Fried oyster Supper this evening"
at Fette,S Alleys
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
ANOTHER NEW INDUSTRY.

Don't buy a typewriter without see
ing the Bar-Lock. 1922 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09

Fried oyster supper this evening
Mt Fette's Alleys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09
GRANTED A REPRIEVE.
j. Wesley Beatty Given Fourteen
Days i'm Which to Appeal to the

Supreme Court.
Special to the Register.
CHARLESTON. W. Va. April s-Gov.
White has granted a further reprieve of
fourteen days to r. Wesley Beatty, who
was sentenced to be hanged on February
Is. for the murder of his brother-in-law.
David Nine, in Preston county, and whose
sentence was respited by Gov White to
April u. The case will now be taken to
the Supreme Court Of the State on a writ
of error.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-04-09

U. G. v. Society buttons.
Mr.. Martin Thornton has received
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
OIL EXPERIMENT WILL
 BE MADE ON 9TH AVE.
Street Commissioner McCarn Purchases 1000 Gallons and the Streets WHl be Watered Wfhlt Monday Afternoon
 Experiment Worth Trying" Says Mayor 0rennen

raised funds making test of oil killer Fifth avenue, Nineteenth Monday afternoon provided is clear day.
 Street Commissioner McCan will have charge of the test Mayor with commissioner yesterday with the matter He has arranged for the purchase 1000 gallons of oil The oil will first be sprinked would
 T selected Fifth for the test said Mir McCain the oil will perfect locality accessible who witness will that the thorough although inclined believe will But the fact that am skept will energetic in seeing that is properly necessary three blocks which will ceive the oil for least twelve hours"
 discussing yesterday said that with the National Good Roads much favor of it.
 However the here continued the Mayor s largely the dust dries it blown only But experiment well worth trying"
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


 P. schillinger Brewing Company to c. Horton, 5000; lot 5. block 16s, Birming- ham.
 Robinson Manufacturing Company to Mccormack & Ramsay, s21OO; lots and 3, block 91, Birmingham
 D. P. Hale and wife to T. H. Aldrich, s12OO.
 Birmingham Realty Company to L. K. Nesbit. 5000; east half lot B. block 7s5, Birmingham.
 M. A. May and wife to w. H. Chiches- ter, 5000; lots 9. 10. Il. 12 13 and part of IA and 15. block 12N, Smithfield
 S. Rich, ct all, to F. and R. Cerniglia $32Oo; lots 21 and 22, block 1SO, Birming- ham. H. E. Gould and wife to M. Mccormack $1750; see deed for description.
 Fred Wehage to Mrs. A. Widup, $1100 lot IS. J. and A. Strait on survey. P. C.. Smith, ct all, to Joseph Martin $s5O0; part lot l, block 20. Birmingham. Charleston Saving Investment Compan, to Mrs E. Edwards. s6oOO part block PAP Bessemer.
 Deed of trust, executed by Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham to Mercantile Trust Company. securing an issue of s25O, GOO of city hall and school prior lien bonds of 30 years.
 E. R. Sholl. ct al. to J. T. Thornton, s1sOo lot. IA, block POS. Birmingham
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
ARRANGING FOR GOOD
 ROADS CONVENTION
Transportation Committee After One Fare Rate on All
 Railroads.

The committees arranging for the Good Roads Convention of North Alabama to be held in Birmingham on November 20th are busily engaged in their work
 The Arrangement Committee has decid- ed definitely that the demonstration in road making shall be along Avenue A and Twenty-fourth street to Spring Street Avondale, distance of about seventeen blocks. The committee is now having the surveys made and estimates made as to the amount of material required.
 The Transportation Committee of which Coffee E. Jackson Is chairman is endeavor- ing to secure a one-fare rate for the round trip to Birmingham on account of the convention but has not yet made It's report AS soon as this committee reports the work of advertising will begin. It is probable that the railroads will advertise the convention at each station on their roads within radius of one hundred miles of Birmingham.
 The invitation committee, Frank Y. Anderson chairman has not completed the list of persons to whom invitations will be sent. An invitation in form of dodger. or circular letter will be sent broadcast throughout Jefferson and ad- joining counties. advertising the conven- tion. The letter will probably be signed by the mercantile firms of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
PICKPOCKETS ARE
 WORKING THE CITY
LATEST VICTIM IS MACEY COR BETT, WHO WAS ROBBED AND THEN KNOCKED DOWN AT THE UNION PASSENGER STATION.

The police department Is hot on the trail of the gang of pickpockets now working the city. On Monday two were arrested by the police and upon convic- tion were given one year each on the city thaingang.
 Four cases have been reported to the police this week. The latest is that of Indianapolis Saddlery Company of Indian apols. He reports that he was guest of the Hotel TIillman on Monday, and de- posit ed s10O with the clerk. When he was ready to leave Birmingham he secured his money from the clerk of the hotel, and he immediately went to the union passenger station. When he went to board a train, he felt a man place his hands in his pocket containing the money. He immediately dropped the two grips which he had in his hands and made for the man who was trying to rob him. The latter struck Mir Corbett a terrific blow, Knocking him to the floor of the station, and before Corbett could arise, his assaiia1t made way, running up toward First avenue and disappear- ing.
 The special detectives of the depart ment were immediately notified and are working on the case. They think that the man who assaulted MT. Corbett Is pro- fessional crook, and is a follower of one of the circuses that played in Birming ham this week.
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
CONTRACT LET FUR
 SOUTHERN CLUB Building Without Plumbing to
 Cost $30,000 kREBS 6 co. THE BUILDERS Old Structure Will Be Torn Down November 14 and New One
 Completed by July,
 1902.
 
KREBS 6 co. THE BUILDERS

The contract for the erection of the new building for the Southern Club. at Fifth avenue and Twentieth street. was let yesterday to A. J. Krebs & Co. of Birmingham. the bid being sSo,ooo.
 It Is stipulated that the contractors are to have possession of the present club house. which occupies the site of the proposed new building on November IA and that the new building shall be ready tor occupancy by the first day of July 1902. It is estimated that the cost of plumbing will run the cost of the build ing to nearly sS5oOo, leaving $16ooo of the building fund for furniture.
 The architects are wheelock 6 Son of Birmingham, and the plans require these divisions of floor spaces on the first of the two floors: Billiard hall. 27x55 feet; cafe. 1Sx2S feet; ladies' reception room, 1ox17 feet; corridor. Il feet wide; two libraries. 17x25 feet each; iounging room, ssx24 feet: porch in Fifth avenue. 4sxi2 feet; porch in Twentieth street. Ssx12 feet. This is on the first floor. On the second floor will be the following, Ball room. 37xe2 feet; corridor. 1ix5e feet; banquet room. 3sx24 feet: two private dining rooms. 15xl7 feet; pantry, kitchen and serving room.
 The building will be an ornament to Birmingham. and will go far towards adorning Fifth avenue and Twentieth street. VI
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
AND HE GOT THE GIRL
 HE REALLY LOVED

With a woebegone expression on his face. young man appeared at the off, flee of the Probate Judge yesterday and informed Mr. Tarrant. one of the clerks. that he wanted the marriage records changed
 Whats the troubie?" asked MT. Tar rant.
 Well. you see," replied the boy, Some one came here and bought a pair of marriage licenses for me to marry a girl and I don't want her.
 I've can't help that" said Bob Mont gomery. who had come up by that time and the only thing you can do is to get a divorce. It won't cost you more than $25."
 ''Oh, but 1t was all joke" exclaimed the bewildered young man, and this young fellow just bought the license and signed my name for fun. Now, honestly can't you scratch the girls name out?"
 You don't like the girl then?' asked one of the crowd. Maybe you want to marry some other mans girl.''
 With a sheepish look the boy said he did have another girl and wanted to marry her Sunday. As if bright thought had suddenly struck him. he turned to MT. Montgomery and saidi
 ..I-I .. .f. .
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits have been issued from the office of the City Engineer as fol- lows:
 c. R. OBar to erect one-story frame dwelling in Alley J. between Twenty ninth and Thirtieth streets at cost of $2OO. a
 Henry Triple to erect one-story frame dwelling in Alley between Twenty fodfcn and Twenty-fifth streets at cost of $2O0; to erect one-story frame dwelling in Alley D between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-flfth streets at cost of $20O; to erect one-story frame dwelling in alley D at cost of s2oO.
 A. N. Hobson to repair one-story frame dwelling In Seventh alley between Twen- ty-third and Twenty-fourth street at a cost of s225.
The age-herald., 1901-11-08

Cant you scratch that girls name off of the record and put the other girl there? Then will have a pair of license already and the records will be all right
 ''Oh, no, we can't scratch the record said Mir. Tarrant who has an eye to business. but you can return the other license and we will mark it unexecuted and then we can give you a new one for $2'
 But insist that he Is not treating the first girl right interrupted MT. Mont gomery. "5e ought to marry her or get a divorce.''
 "I don't love that girl" tearfully ex- plained the boy, land if my other girl finds out that the license has been is- sued she won't marry me. and so you see I'm in & h-l of fix"
 The crowd of clerks finally relented and told the young man his love affairs would be strengthened out as far as the records were concerneda The boy went away pleased but perplexed. and left part ing injunction that the business be kept out of the newspapers.
 The next morning written across the first license were the words returned un- executed" On the opposite page was the record of license issued to the young man and the girl he really loved.
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
SECOND DAY Or CONFERENCE.
Session Largely Devoted to Adjusting .''i' .''' '' Finances.

saThe second days session of the African ] Methodist Episcopal conference was held yesterday in Pratt City. The annual sermon was delivered Wednesday night by the Rev. William Craig.
 The religious services were conducted yesterday morning by the Rev J. M Goodloe. The session yesterday was largely devoted to the reception and ad- justing of conference finances. The act ual results of the business side of the pastors labors during the year were largely in excess of the reports for 1900
 The spiritual and educational growth of the denomination was encouraging Special effort to advance the denomna- tions educational work In this State is being guided by Bishop Gaines and his cabinet of presiding elders.
 This session Las occasioned the visit to Pratt City of several distinguished min isters from different parts of the denomi- nation and the conferences of the State: Prof. John R. Hawkins, from Kittrell N C., the secretary of education; Prof. H. T. Healing, editor of the Church Re- view; Prof. W. H. Council, president of the Agricultural and Normal college Huntsville, Ala, being among the num- Der.
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
WOMAN ACQUITTED.
Charged With Killing Man By Admin.
 lsterlns knock-out Drops.

Mary Elizabeth Johnson, the negro woman charged with administering knockout drops and causing the death of George Lewis. was acquitted in the Grim inal Court yesterday. The state tried to establish the fact that the woman had given Lewis mixture of beer and fnor- phine for the purpose of robblng him. The solicitor failed to make out strong cage. however, and the defendant was discharged.
 The case of Seller vs. Dimmick Pipe Company Is still on trial in the second division of the City Court. The time was taken ur yesteld day with pieadings.
 Annie Lewis has filed suit against c. H. Nabb for injuries alleged to have been received in an elevator at the Hill man Hotel.
 Robert M. White has filed suit aginst the Schillinger Brewing Company for per- sonal injuries received by being run over by wagon belonging to the said brew ing company.
 Judge A. A. Coleman of the Circuit Court has given notice that there will be no session of his court Monday on ac- count of the election. All witnesses and ju, ors summoned on that cay have been exc used until Tuesday. F
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
PuRchAsE COAL LANps. President Baxter of Tennessee Com pany in Deal Near Knoxville.

special to The Age-rIerald from Knoxville. Tenn. says that Nat Baxter of Nashville and associates have pur- chased several thousand acres of land in the southern portion of Cumberland county. Tenn. It is said that this land Is purchased in anticipation of building spur track from the Tennessee Gen. tral, leaving the main line at either Crab Orchard or Crossvilie
 The intention of the Nashville parties in assuming this property is said to be that they intend to build a roadbed into this great coal and timber properties It is understood that the new spur will be about ten or fiften miles in length and will open some fine tracts of coal and timber lands.
The age-herald., 1901-11-08
STUBBORN BLAZE IN
 M'ANNALLY QUARTERS
H. Q. Maus' Stove Foundry and sev. eraI Negro Cabins Dam-
 aged By Fire.

The H. D. Maus Stove Foundry at No. 5000 Seventh avenue. with six small negro cabins were badly damaged by fire yes terday afternoon at o'clock. The fire originated from the cupalo of the stove works, where run was being made Ap- parently spark iighteu on the negro cabin nearby, and set 1t afire.
 Three of the cabins belonged to Mrs. stinson of woodlawn and the other were the property of Alderman R. P. McAnnai- ly. The amount of the loss could not be ascertained last night.
 The alarm came in over the telephone and was answered by Stations Nos. end l.