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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
New Orleans Boats

PITTEBURG, Pa, February 25.-
Four OF the big Pitsburg towboats,
bound from New Orleans to Pittsburg
with large fleets of empties, have been
forced to hunt safe harbors on the
lower Ohio river, on account of cold
weather and ice. The Defender ar
rived yesterday at Louisville and was
compelled to tie UP in the canal. The
w. w. O'Neil is safe at Dekoven, and
the new ]. B. Finley, about which so
much has been said lately, in refer
ence to her great run up the Mississ-
ippi river, is in the mouth of Greene
river, which is an excellent harbor.
The Joseph B.. Williams, which was
travelling close on the course of the
Finley, was compelled to go to the
bank at Shawneetown. There are
scores of empty craft all through the
south waiting to be brought to Pitts
burg, and especially at Cincinnati.
Nothing, however, can be accomplish
ed until there is a break up in the
streams and rivermen are of the opin-
ion that a rise is only a question OF
a few days time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

Democratic members of Council are
in possession of positive Information
that efforts have been made, by offers
of money, to induce Democratic mem
bers to betray their colleagues. TiWo
members from the Fifth ward have
been approached with offers of large
sums of money to vote with the Re
publicans. One member from the
First ward, and a member from the
Fourth have also been offered brides,
the latter early in the fight by a man
who is seeking an office within the
gift of Council.
These statements are made upon
evidence, and not heresay. They re-
veal a d%eplorable condition Of affairs
in municipal politics, and emphasize
the necessity for the utmost vigilance.
The Democratic members CT Coun-
Gil will be present tonight, this being
the night for a regular meeting OF that
body, prepared to transact general
business. In the event of a lack OF
quorum they will make the proper
record in order to be prepared to ap-
ply to the Circuit Court for a writ OF
mandamus to compel the First
Branch to go into joint session.
The form of oath taken by the
Democrats and their insurgent allies,
as published in the Register yesterday.
caused considerable discussion
throughout the city. lit was the gen.
eral opinion that no Democrat or in
surgent Republican, even upon the
violent suposition that they contem-
plated such a course, would disregard
his solemn oath and subject himself
to the imputation that he had accept
ed a money consideration for so doing.
The following card is apropo5:
To the Editor OF the Register.
Sir:-An anonymous writer in the
News of yesterday undertakes to belit-
tie the oath taken by the Democratic
members of Council and the three in
surgents, and intimates that it would
be no grave offense to break it. This
oath was taken by each and all the
members whose ame were signed to
it, with a full understanding CT its
purpose and intent, as being such an
oath as one would take in court, the
breaking of which would ~disqualify
him either as a witness or a juror.
The author evidently has a very light
appreciation of what an oath Should
be, when he would undertake to per-
suade gentleman to break a solemn
obligation.
ONE WHO TOOK THE OATH.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
THE RIVER.


News Notes Of interest Generating
the ohio and Its Tributaries.
The marks on the wharf at mid
night recorded s feet 7 inches and
stationary.
The river is said to be nearly gorged
solid at the Bellaire coal works.
The gorge which formed against the
Terminal bridge extends a consider
able distance north.
The gorges at Walkers, above, and
at st. Marys, below, are still holding.
A number of people crossed on the
ice at West Wheeling yesterday.
Captain Crockard had the ice cut
away from the wharf boat and extra
lines put out and all is prepared for
the breakup when it comes.
Captain Crockard has taken advan-
tage of the suspension of navigation
and is having a new guard placed
upon the river side of the wharf boat.
The supply of river coal at Cincin-
natl is becoming very small. The price
remains at 7h cents a bushel when
bought by the barge load.
The Smiley Towboat Co. has pur-
chased the Katherine Davis from
Capt. Steve Davis, OF Marietta.
The crew of the Keystone State are
very proud of their orchestra, which
is under the direction Of Homer Tay-
lor.
About %, 1000, 600 bushels of coal is
loaded at Pittsburg ready for shipment
south.
Capt. Jesse b. Hughes, one of the
ny1nf1 "a ~ =
letter that his boat, the Wicket, is
tied up in the Big Sandy river.
Capt. Gordon Greene, of the Green
wood, has presented Harbor rs Mas
tiers and Pilots with a number of pho
togral2hs he has taken at various
points along the Ohio river.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

Charles Rosser, demurrer to the an
swer of defendant sustained.
Mary C. Anderson against Augusta
Kline, demurrer of defendant to the
petition of plaintiff oyerruled.
John Seidwitz against village of
Bridgeport, Injunction dissolved at
costs of plaintiff.
Geo. A. Greer, ct al, against Bridge
port. same entry.
Rebecca c. Higgins against village
of Bridgeport, injunction modified,
allowing the city TO make the i'm
provement to the south line of plain
tiff's property and made perpetual
from proceeding any farther back with
the improvement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
Bridge Plans on Exhibition.

RTTTSBURG, February 25.-The
plans of the proposed bridge to be
built across the Ohio river at Ironton,
O., are on exhibition at the Office of
Maj. Chas. F. Powell, and will be
there for several days. A number CT
pilots viewed the plans to-day. A
board Of United States engineers will
meet at Ircnton or Ashland in aboug
ten days to take testimony for the
war department bearing on the cree
ton OF the bridge. 1t is said that the
riyermen will offer no objection to
the erection of the bridge, providing
that the channel span is made wide
enough to meet the requirements of
navigation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
THE GREAT STEEL COMBINE.

Some Figures of Surprising Interest
to Local Stockholders and Inves-
tors.
The local investing and speculative
element was greatly interested yester-
day in the details of the immense
Morgan steel combine, capitalized at
S1,100, 900 900, the essential facts con-
corning which have been heretofore
printed in the Register, and there was
great anxiety to know the basis upon
which the stocks OF the various minor
corporations involved would probably
be taken owe by the new corporation.
Mr.. Howard iHazlett devoted some
time and thought to this proposition
yesterday, and with the par value and
current market value OF the various
stocks compared with the National
Steel valuation on it's preferred stock
in the new combination, as reported,
as his basis, by simple rule
of three arrived at the following fig
ures. which may be accepted as APP
proximately correct:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
COURT OBJ COMMON PLEAS
OF Belmont County Rendered the Fol-
lowing Decisions Yesterday.

lowing Decisions Yesterday.
Judge Hollingsworth announced
the following decisions yesterday that
were submitted to him during this
term Of court. they are as follows:
Alex Linn against Frank Hissrich,
appeal by defendant from judgment Of
T. c. Mercer, Colerain township, judg-
ment Of justice reversed.
Village of Flushing against j. ".
Webster. appeal by defendant from the
mayor of Flushing, filming defendant
for the illegal sale of liquor in a local
option village. The appeal dismissed
for want of jurisdiction by court of
Common Pleas, the finding of the
mayor in the case Is held to be final.
Village of Flushing against James S.
Bethel. same entry as in the Webster
case.
Howard Green against the city Of
Martins Ferry. judgment of the mayor
reversed.
John A. Gallaher, receiver. against
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
MOUNDSVILLE.
Events Yesterday in the Marshal
Connt3 Town.

Events Yesterday in the Marshall
Co1n,3 Town.
Mrs. A. Stubty, of the Orchard" is
seriously i'll.
]. Gray Shaw was 1t Glen Easton
on business yesterday.
Miss q. Adams, of McConnellsville.
Ohio, is the guest of relatives here.
j. ". Burchinal, who has been SER
iously i'll for the past week, is now
improving slowly.
M. III. Showacre mas removed from
Glendale to his new residence on East
ern Seventh street.
The ballot commissioners met last
evening and prepared the ballots for
the coming election.
Miss Minnie Hood, of Cedar avenu
has returned from a visit to relatives
in W~oodsield, Ohio.
Walter Schumacher has gone to
G~raysville, Ohio. where he has secured
a position in a bakery.
Rev. Charles A. Mulhearn. of Mar
tins Ferry. will conduct services in
the Catholic church here this evening.
Henry Gehring sold his dry goods
store to A. L. Francis on Saturday
evening. The price paid for the build
ing and stock vas s11. 600. 1t is said
that Mr.. Gehring has since bought
the stock back yesterday.
a lively scrap occurred in the rear
of a down town saloon Sunday after
Dor Warrants were issued for the
participants and their trial set for last
evening. 1t was reported that the
principal actor left town rather hastily
Sunday evening.
Miss Bessie Woodburn. who had
been suffering with consumption for
several months died al the home of
her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth Woodburn.
yesterday morning. She was about
twenty-five years of age. The funeral
services will be held from her late
home tomorrow afternoon.
Hudson Derrah, a young citizen
from the classic lands of Fish creek.
was here Sunday and in some way sue
ceeded in getting so drunk that Oficer
Stillwell was obliged to lodge him
with Jailer Conner. Yesterday morn
ing Mayor Parkinson fined him IS
and costs. which is the usual price
of a Sundy drunk.
The County Court will be in session
to-day to take action in the matter Of
establishing a County Board of Health
and a hospital for the treatment of
contagious diseases The matter CT
granting telephone companies the
right of way V e the public roads
viii also be acted upon. There will be
several applications made for liquor
Licences.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
Mid-Winter Excursions &c Washing
ton and Baltimorc-Very Low
Rates-Baitimore and Ohio IL. II.

On February 7 and April II, 1901.
tAe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will
run popular Mid-Winter excursions
from Wheeling, w. Va. to Washington
and Baltimore at very low rates for
the round trip. allowing ten-day limit
on tickets including date Of sale.
Splendid trains, through coaches,
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars.
Do not miss these splendid opportu-
mites to visit the National Capital
during the session of Congress. For
tickets, time of trains and full infor-
nation call on or address T. C. Burke,
Passenger and Ticket Agent. (tu)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
The Clearing House.


The funeral of Mrs. Albertina Lott,
widow of the late Christian Lott, took
place yesterday morning at $3.50
O'Clock from the family residence on
South Market street. Requiem mass
was held for the deceased at the st.
Alphonsus church at ten O'Clock and
the interment was at Mt. Calvary
cemetery. The services were largely
attended. A special motor on the w.
& l.. E. road conveyed quite a num-
Der of the friends to the services at
the grave.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

The Directors of the Board of Trade
will meet tonight, for the considera-
lions of important business.
Secretary Thompson yesterday re-
ceived from Congressman Dovener a
consignment of more or less valuable
government reports and publications.
embracing about one hundred volumes.
The building committee Of The
Board of Trade Company failed to Sc
cure a quorum yesterday afternoon,
and the awarding of the contract for
razing the old court house was de-
ferred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

Mr.. H. w. Rogers stated yesterday
that Ernest Stevens, the Columbus
medium, has not accepted his invita-
tion TO meet him in the presence Of
fair-minded, disinterested parties, to
give an exhibition of his alleged oc-
cult powers. Mr.. Rogers calls atten-
ton to the fact that no s%piritualistic
medium has yet attempted to take the
$3.50 offered for a genuine supernat-
ural manifestation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
DIED.

SCHENERLEIN-on Sunday, February
2th. 1901, at $40 a. M, Catherine Louisa,
youngest daughter of C.. Ed. and Amelia
NJ. Schenerlein, aged 2 years, . months
and II days.
Funeral from residence of parents, No.
20 Zane street, on Tuesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. Friends of the family invited to
attend. Interment private at Peninsula
cemetery.
RICE-Saturday, February 23d. 1901. at
his late residence, No. SO Eighteenth
street. JAWS j. Rice, in the 4lst year OF
his age.
Funeral from his late residence Wednes-
day, February 9th. at 2 o'clock. Services
at Zane Street NJ. Z. church at 2:30 o'clock.
Friends of the family are respectfully in
vited TO attend. I%nter1nent private at Mt.
Zion cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
Marks From Above.

Pittsburg-River SO feet and falling.
Greensboro-River I feet 4 inches and
falling. Warm and threatening.
Brownsville-River closed.
Steubenville-River 3 feet IL inches and
falling. Cloudy and cold. The gorge at
Alikannah broke and run down.
OIL Cfty-Riyer 2 feet and stationary.
Cloudy and milGer.
Morgantown-River feet 6 inches;
closed. Clear and warmer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
returns given.

by the same rule, according to the
press dispatches. American Steel and
Wire preferred would command 1171a
and common 102; and Federal Steel
preferred 10 and common 104. Both
investment and speculative holders
will thus realize a handsome profit
through the gigantic deal just consul
mated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
ATTEMPTS H BRIBERY
HAVE BEEN MADE IN BEHALF OF
REPUBLICANS CANDIDATES
FOR OFFICE.
TIE DEMOCRATS HAVE PROOF

OF Several Efforts to Tamper With
Democratic Members of
Democrats VIII be Ready to Trans-
act Business This Evening-A Card
From "One Who Took the Oath"
The Situation Generally.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

Parkersburg-Ohio river 4 feet 3 inches
n falling. Navigation completely sus-
pended. The Little Kanawha is frozen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
IN SOCIETY.


Handsomely engraved invitations
have been received in this city for the
reception and ball to be given in
honor of the Inauguration of Cover
nor-elect Albert Blakesley White on
the evening of Monday, March 4th,
at the capitol at Charleston. The
hours OF receiving will be from half
past eight until half-past ten o'clock.
Following are the committees in
charge:
Receiving
Gov. and Mrs. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Atkinson. M. a. Kendall.
w. NJ; .. Dawson, ]. r. Trotter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. NJ. La Toilette, 4. T. Rucker.
Inaugural Ball
Douglass f. Hughes, Joseph W. Sherr.
chairman. Joseph H. Gaines,
Frank NJ. Thomas. Frank A. Thayer,
Harry l., Boggs. H. Delbert RrEpmel,
Samuel b. Avis, David w. Patterson,
Curtis E. Dowley. Artemrs D. Mead,
Philip Heber NoyeS, Ivory G. Jordan.
Obediah A. Petty. {. c. Lewis, Jr.
invitation
Joseph Waiter Sherr, Frank NJ. Thomas,
chairman, Samuel B. Avis,
Joseph Holt Gaines, William G. Mathews,
Jonn BAKER NHlte, WlHlam II. linton.
Executive
Gov. G.. w. Atkin-Charles B. K%efauver.
son. chairman. Edwin l.. Boggs.
W. NJ. o. Dawson, James Kelsey Hall,
E. William S%taunton, Charles T. Elliott.
The Misses Annie and Mary West
very pleasantly entertained at their
home in Tiltonville. Social games
were a pleasing feature of the even
ing and at a seasonable hour refresh
ments We're served. A pleasant time
was mad by all present.
a very well attended musicale was
given last evening at the Thomson NJ.
E. church on the Island.
The Monday evening German was
rendered a dance party last evening
at the Arion club house by Prof. Del
brugge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

Totals ........ lilo 115S 1896 1918
Umpire, Meyers; scorers, Vogler and
SarVer.
Tonight: A. A. Rooters vs.. Rough Rid
ers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
Carroll Club League.

This is the first time the Crickets have
been defeated in this league. They had no
banquet last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
THE HUMANE SOCIETY
HELD A SPECIAL MEETING LAST
EVENING AND TRANSACTED
ROUTINE BUSINESS.
THE THREE BILLS DISCUSSED

THAT Were Suggested by the West
virginia Society and Part by the
Legislature Mt Its Last Session-A
Summary of the Bilis-Summary of
the Session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
PERSONAL.

AN INTELLIGENT young lady of 81. has
SiS,G01 and nice home, will devot life "a
a kind and true husband. Address u Joy
Bldg, Syracuse. N. Y. fe2oeq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
Observation-Disclosures
Sporting. !
BOWLING.

Totals -. ...... $50 $40 500 2697
Umpire, Barty; scorers, Hannah n
Daley.
Tonight: Blue Ribbons VS.. Musee Colts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
MALE HELP

WANTEDATwelve boys with drums TO
report to ALBERT MTCEIELS, 29i9 Wood
street, at Z O'Clock p. M, any evening on
or before March Sth. fe26cr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
Statesmen


WANTED-A boot n shoe salesman for
West Virginia. One who has had exper-
fence on the road and can at this time
ready April for the fall trade. Address,
giving references. annual sales, terms,
etc, DIXON. BARTLETT CO, Manufac-
tuners and Jobbers, Baltimore. fe24dqer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

The Indians defeated the Ideals three
straight last night, by the following
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26

WANTED-An intelligent business man e
represent an Incorporated Company; mus
deposit 500 cash; good salary and commits
sion paid. Address r, Box SIS, PhilGdel-
phia, Pa fe25eq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-26
AGENTS WANTED

MALE AND FEMALE AGENTS to sci
household necessities. Address p. o. Boz
Gi5, Baltimore, Md. fe22es
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
A lust TRIBUTE

Writing of the late presidents record
While hope of recovery still inspired the
nation, the editor of the Spirit Lake
Beacon pays this fine tribute to his
statesmanship:
The administration of President Nc
kinley has been unique. With perhaps
a; single exception no other president
has been confronted by responsibilities
80 full of peril, so fraught with posi-
bility, so big with opportunity. Thru
troubled waters he has steered the ship
of state with unfailing nerve and with
unerring skill. Looking to ultimate re-
suits and to the larger interests of man
kind rather than 10 temporary expedi-
8ent and narrow advantage he has
shaped the policies of his country in this
transition period to the satisfaction of
his generation and the admiration of
those who shall review these events in
the calm light of history. With dignity.
courage and rare discretion Washington
led his people into the larger national
life involved in liberty and self govern
ment Above the turbulence and tur-
mol of sectional passion and prejudice
Lincoln arose TO the sublime emecgen-
cy of reuniting the divided and distract
ed people of the union. In the third
great crisis in our national life, by the
exercise of rare constructive states
manship and the impulses of great
heart, Mckinley pilots his people into
the calm waters of established suprem-
aey and Wen into the harbor of broad
humanitarian and perpetual peace"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
BUSINESS FEATURES.

Business was slightly checked in the
nation by an assasin's bullet, as noted
by Dun, but conditions are not mater
tally changed and activity will continue
to be notable feature.
In Chicago mercantile collectors are
satisfactory and active buying pervades
all lines of merchandise. Buyers from
the interior have been present in large
numbers and have been literally dis
posed in choice of selections in dry
goods, suits, clothing and boots and
shoes. Distribution of goods is excep-
tionally heavy. Railroad men claim
they never before handled so much
west-bound merchandise. Leading job
bers figure their sales al this period in
excess of year ago.
Boston reports that general business
continues active, with retailers and Job
bers reporting liberal sales of fall mer-
chandise. the month so far being one OF
the best on record. There is a confident
feeling with merchants and few dis
turbing elements in the mercantile OF
industrial situation. Reports from out
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16
NEW PREslpENT...oLD POLICY.

The nation turned tearfully from the
dying couch of the stricken president
TO look hopefully 30 the ycang and Wig
crous statesman who succeeds him for
some token of his purpose, and il Was
not disappointed When. after taking
the oath of office Theodore Roosevelt
declared he would continue all the poll
cies inaugurated by William Mckinley
for the good of the country, there was
a feeling of supreme. satisfaction and
safety among the people. for these poll
cies have but recently received the en-
phatic Endorsement OF the voters of the
ration. The further fact. also that he
has asked the members Of the cabinet to
continue in the positions. is indicative
conditions. What may occur in the flu
ture will be in the ordinary course of
events. 1t Will not be strange if cabinet
changes occur. for it is noteworthy thar
IN less than five brief years only three
OF McKinleys original cabinet remain.
Then, too, it would not be strange that
a new president with a different per-
sonality. should find new advisers and
helpers in time more congenial TO his
temperament Such changes d. not
necessarily mean new or different poll
cies. Nor Will ii be strange in the
course of events and in the development
of new situations in national life, if
President Roosevelt shall vary from the
exact course Mckinney might pursue.
He will be guided by firm purpose to
promote the public welfare. His rug
ged honesty Of purpose and his I'M
fiinehing integrity have been SO well
tested in high official positions that
they are a guaranty of a course that
will place his administration upon the
highest plane. He has been tried and
found true. The country reposes the
helm of state in his hands with the
greatest of confidence.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-09-16

get business in Old Mexico than in
Texas.
Credits are better down there than
here. In this country 95 per cent of the
merchants fail: there 5 per cent fail. The
reason would assign for this is that
the avenues are not so crowded.
But one must know the Spanish Ian
guage il he tries for business down
there. Practically all the trade is in
Spanish. Moreover. it is not a one price
country. A man to do business there
must have several prices. They like to
Jew and haggle over price. The papers
are also Spanish.
In the dry goods line the French peo-
PIE have the business. If but knew the
dry goods business i would surely rep
resent some jobbing house from this city
i'll that territory. A good salesman,
speaking Spanish, can get business. 1t
is also a ripe market for the sale of our
boots and shoes. Clothing would be q
hard line to sell The rich have their
clothes made and the rest wear different
cuts from ours.
1T is a matter of surprise to me that
more young men do not learn the Span
ish language and go into that country
after business. The getting of trade is
going to be easier right along. Jobbing
houses and manufacturers of this coun-
try may be satisfied that they can get
business in both Mexico and Central
America if they try for It,"