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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
WORK OF HIGEWhYMEN.
They Held Up Young Man of Mar
tins Ferry, But He Succeeded in
Getting Away With the Money in
His Pocket.

They Held Up n Young Man of Mar
tins Ferry, But He Succeeded in
Getting Away with the Money in
His Pocket.
A bold and daring hold-up occurred
out the Bridgeport pike last evening
about half past seven o'clock, near
Brookside, on bridge Mr.. Clarence
E. Erwin, solicitor for r. C. Mont
gomery's grocery, on Broadway street,
Martins Ferry, had finished his work
in Kirkwood and was on his way out
the pike to solicit some orders, and
While driving near Emerine's run his
horse was stopped and a man placed
a revolver against his temples and
ordered him out of the rig.
The young man stepped out of the
surrey, with the gun still placed a.,
his head. When he was out of the rig
the man said; you are Montgomery 8
clerk" Erwin answered, Eyes" and
lie man said: Give US your cash"
The boy told him he had five dollars
of his own money he could have but
that he would not give up his firms
money, but the man said: "All or
none" and took hold of Erwin by the
arms and held him. Just at this time
another man came from behind a
stone pile. Erwin, seeing this, broke
loose from the man and started to
run, but the man dealt him a terrific
blow over the kidneys and he stated
that he coud only run a short distance
and fell and when he came to him
self he was near the fence on the side
Of the road and had all his cash.
He got up and noticed his horse and
surrey gone, but knowing that the
horse knew the next stop, he walked
on out to Rheims and found his horse
and related his story to Mr.. Rheim,
who accompanied him back to Bridge
port, where the police were notified.
They Immediately went to work on the
case. The man who held him up was
about five feet eight, light complexion,
dark hair, and heavy black mustache.
Erwin showed his pluck. but suffered
much from the blow he received.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
BRIDGEPORT.

News Notes of Interest From the
Town Across the River.
Nathan Holloway and wife are Wis
iting friends in Wellsyille.
The skating on the back river still
draws large crowds during the day.
Miss Helen Barrett will be hostess
to number of friends Friday evening.
Mrs. Edward Alexander, of Washing
ton, Pa, is the guest of Mrs. Maggie
Clark.
The young men who are forming a
club met last evening to further discuss
their plans and appoint committees to
further arrange for the organization.
1t is rumored that r. r. Barrett,
cashier of the Dollar bank, has resign
ed. Mr.. Barrett has been an efficient
and obliging cashier, and his many
friends will he sorry to see him leave
this popular bank.
The fire department was called 10
Kirkwood last evening on false alarm
and caused much excitement 1t was
learned afterwards that the call was
a joke perpetrated on the boys, to see
what time they could make.
1t is reported that two men living
on the Cadiz pike had quite fight one
day last week, on account of one man
paying too much attention TO the
others wife, also that husband liv-
ing on Pike street severely arraigned
his wife for being too intimate with
another man.
The most important musical event in
the history of Bridgeport will occur at
the Kirkwood Presbyterian church
Thursday evening. February 81, when
Paris r. Myers and his entire trained
choir of sixty male voices will sing
the magnificent oratorio THE Cruel
fixion, which abounds in some of the
most sublime and thrilling choruses,
Quartettes. huettes and solos ever writ
ten. In addition to this there win be
= number bf the choicest organ selac-
tons by tte best masters. The organ,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
CAPT w. w. WICKHAM DEAD.
A Well Known and Popular Ohio
RIrex. Con, Il I Lot

A Well known and Popular Ohio
River Conductor Passed Away.
AT the family residence, No 934 Main
street, at five o'clock yesterday morn
ing, Capt. w ". Wickham passed
away after an illness of several weeks
at the age of 50 years. He was a pas
senger conductor on the Ohio River
railroad for many years, and his tall
form and robust frame made him a
conspicuous figure to patrons of that
road. He was connected with the road
fer more than seventeen years and was
held in high esteem by officials of the
road, by his associates, and by the
travelling public. He was the oldest
man in active service on the Ohio River
road.
Capt. Wickham's illness was not re-
garded as serious until few days ago,
since which time he has been gradually
sinking. Arrangements for the funeral
have been made. Services will be con-
Quoted at the house at SIS o'clock
Wednesday morning. and the remains
will be shipped to Athens for burial.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
Follen is being congratulated on his
ability of buying well-bred dogs.

Follen is being congratulated on his
ability of buying well-bred dogs
William Crozier's remains were
brought to this city yesterday and
conveyed to the home of his daugh-
ter on Brooks Run. The funeral will
take place to-day. Mr.. Crozier had
lived in this vicinity a number Of
years, and was highly respected by
all who knew him.
The D. O. K KS, at Armory hall
last evening introduced about twenty
five new members into the mysteries of
the order, and almost all Of the mem
ibers of the order were present, includ-
ing members from Martins Ferry,
Wheeling and Bridgeport, and a most
enjoyable time was had by all. After
the degree work an excellent banquet
was served.
d. Steck, the well-known B. & O..
brakeman, died Sunday at Newark, o.,
after an illness of two days with pneu-
monia. He had a wide circle of friends
and his death will be much deplored
by his fellow workmen. He leaves a
wife and several children, who have
the sympathy of the community in
their bereavement The remains will
be brought to his late home at George
town this evening, and the funeral
will take place to-day Another sad
incident in his death is that on Sat
urday the mother of the deceased came
out from her home to wave to her son
as he passed by, but unfortunately she
slipped and fell, her head striking on
an old powder can, and cutting cash
in her forehead, which required five
stitches. Mrs. Work is an old lady,
and with the fall, coupled with the in
formation of the death Of her son,
on the same evening of the accident,
was extremely hard on the woman, but
her many kind friends trust she will
soon recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County METROPOLIS.

News Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County Metrooolis.
r. M. Gilleland is in Washington
City on business.
Squire F. S. Mason is suffering from
an attack Of the grip.
Robert Parish was, business visitor
in the city yesterday.
Owen Meahn is reported sick at his
home west of the city.
Hon. C. l.. Weems was in the city
last evening on legal business.
C. w. Armstrong, of Armstrong;
Mills, was in the city yesterday.
Abe. Holt, formerly of this city, but
now of Lockland, o., is the guest of
friends here.
The Young Mems club are making
elaborate arrangements for their ban
quet Friday night.
The Bellaire lodge of Odd Fellows
will have eight candidates for the
third degree tonight.
Harry Archer, son of Senator Archer,
who has been quite sick with pneumo-
MIA, is reported much improved.
DR.. w. C. Neff was reported as show
ing no improvement yesterday, and
his condition is very critical.
The Kilmet Hearne company played
TO large audience at the Columbia
last evening, and pleased the audi
ence.
Council held special meeting last
evening land it was thought tbs new
ferry boat franchise would come up,
but it was laid over and no action was
taken regarding the matter.
The B. z. and c. railroad COM
menced laying track on Twenty-fifth
street yesterday, but were stopped by
the street commissioner. The COM
pany had not asked for the privilege.
The annual masquerade ball given
by the Turner'S last evening was large
ly attended, and an enjoyable time
was had. A fine hat was given to the
most comically dressed man, and an
elegant ring to the finest dressed lady.
Miss Mabel Lichtenburger entertain
ed the Country Club last evening at
her home on Tallman avenue. The
evening was enjoyably spent in play
ing progressive pedro. During the
evening excellent refreshments were
served.
James Follen has just received four
fine fox terrier dogs, all being prize
winners One Of them won first prize
at New York year ago. The dogs are
attractipg much atte9tloR. and M
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
The story Denied.

BERLIN. Feb. 1S.-Despatches re-
ceived here from Lisbon assert that
during the recent meeting in London
of King Edward Emperor William and
King Charles, an arrangement was eff
fected between Great Britain, Germany
and Portugal, regarding the future OF
South Africa. In official circles in Ber-
lin all such statements are said to be
entirely without foundation and the
Berliner Neueste Nachrichten, in an
inspired article this evening, also de-
MES them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
DESPERATE BURGLAR.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. 1S,-One of
the most daring robberies that has
occurred in this section in years was
committed at Rocky Hill, near this
city this morning. The burglars
forced an entrance into Williamson &
Griggs' general merchandise store and
wrecked the safe with dynamite. The
explosion shook the entire village. The
men then set fire to the store and
escaped amid the excitement. There
was several hundred dollars in the
safe, which it is. believed the burg
lars secured. The store building and
contents, valued at $4,000, were de-
StroYed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
MAURICE THOMPSON BURIED.

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind, February
1S.-Maurlce Thompson, the author,
who died Friday night, was buried to-
day in Oak Hill cemetery, this city.
Hundreds of friends and admirers were
present, while many handsome floral
tributes filled the rooms of the late
authors home.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
C)UNCLMAN|C MIDDLE
WILL NO DOUBT TERMINATE IN A
VICTORY FOR THE DEM
OCRATS
WITH AID OF THE INSURGENTS.
Report That b Call for Special
Meeting Was Prepared, But Was
Deferred on Account of the Death
of MIR. MilIiGan-The Situation is
Still Badly Mixed.

1t was reported yesterday that call
for special meeting of Council for
this evening had been prepared, but
that the news of the death of r. NJ
Milligan caused it to be postponed in
definitely. The death of Mr.. Milligan
occasioned expressions of sincere re-
greet among members of Council, with
out regard to their political affilia
tons. His knowledge of parliament
tary law, and his close study of mu-
nicipal affairs made him valuable
member Of the Second Branch.
Mr.. Milligan's unexpected and rather
sudden death affects the situation in
Council, inasmuch as it creates va
cancy in the Second Branch. AS the
Democrats are now in the majority,
they will, as matter Of course choose
q Democrat to succeed Mr.. Milligan.
MIR. William Ellingham received the
highest vote on the Democratic ticket
in the Second ward, and as he was to
qualify In the event that Mr.. Maurer
was declared ineligible, it is likely that
he will succeed Mr.. Milligan. This
will make the political complexion of
the Second Branch, Is Democrats and
13 Republicans
The Republicans will still have
majority of two on joint ballot. The
insurgent Republicans, Messrs. Chew,
St. Myers and Marshall will vote with
the Democrats in filling the offices,
however, and their votes will give the
Democrats a majority of four on joint
ballot. If Mr. Burke votes with the
Republicans upon all offices, which is
very improbable, the Democratic ma
jority will be cut down to two.
In the event-which is highly i'm
probable-that Mr. Bailey votes with
the Republicans, Council will be a tie
politically, and the Mayor, as the pre-
siding officer in the joint session, will
cast the deciding vote for the Demo-
Gratis. If Mr.. Bailey remains absent
from the meeting at which the cleo
tons take place, which is all that the
Republicans claim he will do, the DEM
ocrats will still have majority of one.
1t does not appear, unless there are
further breaks from one side or an
other, that the Republicans can be
successful.
Mr.. Burke is out of the city, and is
not expected to return this week. Mr..
Bailey is also out of the city, and it is
said that he is in Toledo. With Mr..
Bailey absent, there could be no cleo
ton to fill the vacancy in the Second
Branch, except by McGregor ruling
that the President has two votes If
elections were to be made with these
two Democratic members absent, the
Democrats would have majority OF
one on joint ballot with Mr.. Milligan's
seat vacant.
Some Republicans who are unwilling
to surrender even when defeated, are
advising the Republican members of
the First Branch to refuse to go into
joint session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
To build a Refinery.

Special to the Register.
CLARKSBURG. W. va. February 1s.-
The Provident Oil Refining Co, of Phil
adelphia. has an option on fifteen acres
of land at North View. a suburb. as site
for a location for a large refinery. Appli-
cation has been made to the Baltimore &
Ohio for q ten-year contract regulating
freight rates for the refined product to
the seab0ard and western markets. II
the company is successful in this regard
the plant will be located here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
Information wanted.

Mr. Malley, of No. 131 Lenox street,
Boston, asks the Register for inforna-
ton of the Malley family, coming to
this country from Newcastle-on-Tyn
England.
Austin and Martin Malley, of No.
2317 Eoff street, city, may be able to
supply the desired data. and should
write to the above address in Boston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
MARRIAGE LICENSE SECURED.

CINCINNATI, O., Feb 1S.--Count
Alderbert lie Chambrun to-day secured
a license to marry Miss Clara E. Long
worth, of this city He gave his age as
n and his occupation as an officer in
the French army. Archbishop Ireland
will officiate at the ceremony, which
will take place tomorrow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
A LETTER FROM KRUGER

To King Edward Said to Have been
written, Asking Confederation OF
the War.
LONDON, February 1S.-There is an
unconfirmed rumor here to-day that
President Kruger has drafted a per-
sonal letter to King Edward, setting
forth the Boer case and asking for his
maiesty's consideration.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.


Dead. Aged 103-
SUSoUEIIANNA Pa. February fs-
August Schroeder. a native Of Germany,
died at Sherman to-day, aged io3 years.
Shot by Highwnymen-
PITTSBURG, Pa. February I'm.
Hecko. of this city. was shot dead while
defending himself from being robbed BY
three negro highwaymen, at McKee's
Rocks, near here. shortly after midnight.
Two negroes are being held on guspicion.
kabe HeImfcIS Confirmed
WASHINGTON February 1s.-The Sem
ate to-day confirmed the nomination OF
Kabe Helmick to be postmaster at Taofn-
as, ". Va.
No New Feature
WASHINGTON, February 1s.--It is said
al the State Department that there is abb
solutelv no new feature IN the Danish
West Indian matter.
Back In fown--
LONDON. February ts-Sing Edward
and Queen Alexandra have returned TO
town
was No Disorder
MADRID. February ls-The carnival
fetes ia the provinces have passed OF
without disorder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
OIL NEWS.

Special to The Register.
CADIZ, Ohio, February 1S.-The latest
new oil development in Harrison county
is a strip of land beginning two miles east
of Scio and extending east beyond Rum
ley Crossing. on the Pan Handle and
Wheeling q Lake Erie railroads. During
The past week two test wells have been
completed, and some handsome bonuses
paid Preston & Cupler's well on the VIII
liam Kummel farm on this strip, is said
to be good for twenty barrels.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
The Removal sale

at the Schwertfeger Harness Store, 1146
Main street, is doing so well, l have
decided to continue it another week.
Everything in Trunks, Satchels, Blan-
kets, Robes, etc, goes. After March 1st
look for new goods at SO Twelfth st.
]. d. VERNON, Prop.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
IN A FIT OF JEALOUS RAGE
Charles f. Bent Killed His Wife and
Then Committed Suicide.

ST LOUIS. February 1S.-In fit OF
jealous rage to-day. Charles F. Bent, OF
1924 Laclede avenue. killed his wife
and then committed suicide Bent
went about the crime with great de-
liberation. After fatally wounding his
WIFE, he knelt before mirror and
carefully blew out his own brains.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
Special to the Register.

PITTSBURG, Pa, February 1s.-Near
ter Oil Co has completed it's No 5. on
the Frank Harmon farm and has pro-
Queer that is good for - barrels day
from the Big Injun sand.
In the same development 5. Galley Sc
Co. have drilled their No. 3 on the Abner
Byers farm into the Keener sand and have
a show for a 50-barrel producer from that
formation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19

Following are yesterdays figures of
transactions at the clearing house:
Exchanges 49,. ................s $40 SGT 30
Balances ......... ................-. % $50 81
The exchanges are a little smaller than
for the opening day last week but the
decrease is not material, and the total
shows that the normal volume OF bust
ness thus recorded is in the neighborhood
of S125.0o0 or sl39e0o per day. The record
is d good one, pity it's we did not start
making it years ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
THREATENED 10 SURRENDER.
General DeWet's Soldiers Objected to
Indiscriminate FIoggfng.

LONDON. February 1S.-A corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail who is with
the British column pursuing Gen. De-
Wet. says:
Gen. DeWet has failed to reach his
objective, having been headed OFF in
turn from Strydenherg and Hopetown
respectively, So and 55 miles from the
scene of Fridays fight.
Last night a meeting of Burghers
was held in Gen. DeWet's camp to pro-
test against the indiscriminate logging
Of men. and half the force threatened
to surrender. Eventually the malcon-
tents decided to fight independently"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19

which is one of the best in this local
ity has just been completely over
hauled and put in perfect order, SO
that the instrumental part of the pro-
gramme will be rare treat That
Bridgeport people appreciate good
music is evidenced by the brisk de-
mand for tickets. The committee are
assured of crowded house.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19

Marriage licenses were issued to the
following by Clerk Robertson:
Fred. Wliller, aged p, of Mango
Junction. O., and LA Walker, aged Il.
OF Wheeling
Richard Thomas, aged 81. colored,
and Anna May Patterson, aged Il, of
Washington, Pa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
Special TO the Register.

PARkERSBURG, ". Va, February IS.
The most encouraging news that has
time is that OF the new well on the Noah
Ogdin farm in the old Ogdin field. which
was drilled in Saturday. 1t is in the Big
flowed over the top of the derrick. II is
owned by Meade & Brown. and gives
promise Of becoming big producer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19

Council has been called to meet this
evening at 1880 o'clock to take action
upon the death of Frank M. Milligan,
a member of the Second Branch, which
occurred last evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
Oil Market.

NEW YORK, February 1S.-Standard oil
stock. 7g9aS00. ex- dividend.
4 OIL CITY. Pa, February 1S.-credit ball
ances. SIS. certificates. no bid. Ship
ments. 1885 bbis; average, Ssh bbls.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. February 1S-For Ohio
and West yIrginIa-Fair Tuesday and
Wednesday: colder Tuesday; fresh to brisk
northwexterly winds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-19

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form produce Of ei
h n lew example being the setting sgmn
o. is be define wang n
lao eof school
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-24
MUNCIE'S NEW WELL.
Dcnie that IL Is a Gusher at ALL
The Pressure.

y letter from a gas expert at Muncie re-
ceived in this city yesterday states that the
report of the 1900, Oo0-feet-a-day gusher on
the Anthony lands, adjoining the fair
grounds at Muncie. within a mile of the
city, was overdrawn; that the well has only
Il pressure OF about f~orty-ive pounds at it's
casing head when onine If allowed an
open flow, he says, IL would not show a
f~our-ounce pressure. and II Is doubtful al
the output will take care of more than a
dozen houses at the present time, and would
not take care of even that many IN thirty
days from the completion OF the well. This
well is one belonging TO the Economy Gas
Company.
The gas companies claim that the amount
of gas being wasted by the percentage Of
consumers in the gas field would AFFORD a
reasonable supply for those who DO not now
get enough. Along with the meters the gas
companies are urging the use OF proper
economical stoves as the only route to "A
reasonable supply and at no greater cost TO
the consumer than now by paying full rates
for poor service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-24
BUY HOMES ON PAYMENTS
SMALL RESIDENCE PROPERTIES ARE
IN LARGE DEMAND.
Descriptions of Representative Sales
of the week-RecOrds OF Trans
fers and

The real-estate market during last week
was moderately active and was satisfactory
10 the dealers. The demand continues TO
be for small residence properties ranging IN
price from $1,000 TO 5000 on payments.
Residence lots are also speculative invest
ments for real-estate men, and are being
sold on the payment plan. Tbs total num-
Der Of transfers during the week was LID.
and the total consideration S24s,370.O1.
Xxx
John T.. Edwards yesterday sold through
the Bryant agency his residence at 300
North Pennsylvania street for $3.50. The
consideration was low, as the residence is
modern. with ten rooms. bath and furnace
heat. David {. Bryant was the purchaser.
XXX
Edgar Fl. Wilson has purchased from l..
y. Richie a lot at the corner of Alabama
and Nineteenth streets for $500. He will
put q three-stOry building on the lot, the
first floor 10 be in stOreroOms and the sec
ond and third stories TO be divided into
living apartments.
Joshua g. Notion has sold through the
Spann agency his sixty-acre farm, east of
Belmont avenue and north of Morris street,
on the west side of White river, to Charles
W. Bridges for $4,000.
XXX
Amanda \. Jacobs, as trustee, yesterday
sold To Leonard J. Hackney a house and
lot on North Delaware street, near Twelfth
street, for $4,000.
x < <
r. G. Huston has sold TO James NJ. Nc
IntOsh several pieces Of farm land in Perry
and Center townships for $1,000.
< < x
l. :. Woodbridge has sold his property
on North Illinois street. near Thirty-sec-
Ondstreet, TO y. G. Kynett for $500.
< <
Amos F. Shower has purchased Of Geo.
w SchodcId "a residence property on villa
avenue, near WOOdlawn avenue, for $500.
< Z <
Mary y. Stewart has transferred to Mar
tina y. Stewart a house and lot in Mafott
Park addition for $500.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-24


Passenger and freight. Repairs and supplies.
REEDY x CO.. 'Phones-New $40: old 22ss2
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REAL EsTATE-Bcautlful Meridian street
residence. near Twenty-third street: modern
throughout: 81. Zee: this IL a real snap. BENZ
+. CLINE. 14 East Market street.