GEO. M. SNOOK A CO.
19c Yard
For Imported Lappet Organdies that have sold
here and are still selling elsewhere at 30c, 3>c
and 40c yard. The importer, whose season is
over, still had 6,000 pieces to sell and we se
lected from his great line 0/ samples about 50
pieces of the best styles in the collection. They
are the most beautiful of the ’97 Wash Fabrics
and are certain to have a | „^^A
remarkable run at. |y£
Our Last Adv.
Told about some of the remarkable (this word
is properly placed) reductions at which we were
selling SILKS and DRESS GOODS this week.
The week is not over yet, but some styles—the
very ones you want perhaps—are being cut in a
most vigorous fashion. Better come to-day
and see about it.
M.ss Bowen, of New York, is stationed at the
of our main room. Stop and permit her to tell
about the “Alpha Ventilating Dress Shields.”
GEO.rt,SNOOK & CO.
BELLS:
CRAKES,
GRIPS,
OIL.
BICYCLES!
TIRES. I
REPAIR KITS, i
SHEET RUBBER,
SUNDRIES GENERALLY.
1210 MAIN STREET.
d '
inrant and Cafe,
y. at and cosy, Padiea
! r ors attached. Price*
-.ants' Pinner daily. 30c.
to tempt the palate.
*
e. BRUBAKER.
Proprietor.
“SWEET GIRL GRADUATES.”
We have an unusually large stock of
PRESENTATION BOOKS.
suitable for boys and girls graduating.
Various novelties in leather and Celluloid
bindings. Prices range from 30c to $5.00
for the better class of books and authors.
Cheaper ones if desired.
5,000 ;o 6.'X>0 volumes to select from.
Liberal discounts to all cash buyers.
STANTON’S CLSS.
Webster Springs.
The onlv Salt Sulphur Water. A natural
rcn lv tor Catarrh of the Stomach, Liver
and Kidney Troubles.
-THE
New Webster Springs Hotel
Will open to the public June 15, 1S97.
WEBSTER SPRINGS CO.,
Webster Springs. W. Va.
THE LEADER. _ ...
A FEW OF THE ITEMS
That keep this store continually busy. Hundreds more
which every shrewd buyer should take advantage of.
Gents’ >1.00 and £1.25 Percale Shirts, soiled, on sale
it dUC.
Gents’ and Boys’ 29c, 39c and 50c Sweaters, on sale
u 15c.
k iglish Gloria Umbrellas, natural w'ood sticks and silk
'Sel. oil sale at 50c.
I ne 98c Percale Waists, made in latest style, with de
.urhed collar, on sale at 50c.
p.»Dimity Waists, another lot just in and on sale at 89c.
II .vs’ colored Lawn Blouse Waists, trimmed in beauti
.. embroidery, £1.25 value, on sale at 89c.
K v? white and colored Blouses on sale at 50c.
Trimmed Percale W rappers at 78c.
Trimmed Muslin Gowns at 50c.
Trimmed Muslin Skirts at 50c.
Trimmed Muslin Drawers at 25c.
Trimmed Muslin Slips at 25c.
l;*c Beautiful Lawns at 10c yard,
t T>red Lawns for lining at 10c yard.
: mnants—Plain White American Nainsook on sale at
i'V yard.
>:i rt lengths of 12 l-2c Siersuckers 8c yard.
>1.50 Bed Spreads at $1,00.
TV Hemstitched Sheets at 50c.
V)iHj Tapestry < urtains at $2.98 pair.
>4.00 Lace Curtains at $1.98 pair.
>2.( *0 Lace Curtains at $1.00 pair.
TV and $1 Irish Point Ends at 29c each. __
- double knee Hose, 5 to 8 1-2, at 12 l-2e pair.
2-V Silk Taped Vests at 12 l-2c each.
T V silk Vests at 50c each.
Cents’ 50c Balbriggan l nderwear at 75c suit.
'5.00 Linen Skirts at $1.49.
>5.00 Linen Suits at $2.98.
Certs’ 50c Neckwear, choice at 25c.
I. nlies* Silk l ies on sale at 10c. Belt? at 25c, worth 50c.
u-gains in Fancy Ribbons.
See the line of AA aist Silks at 29c yard.
>5.(0 Silk AYaists $2.98.
>2.25 Shepherd’s Plaid Skirts 98c.
•>\50 Gro Grain Silk Skirts $4.95.
1020-1024 Main Street.
I I
Lively Discussion Over a Rule Intro
duced By Col. Miller,
Aiming to Prevent Members from
Having Pecuniary Interest in Any
Contracts or Dealings of the
Board — The Insurance Agents
Mak9 a Request—Reports of Em
ployes of the Board—Other Mat
ters.
There, was a fair attendance at the
regular monthly meeting of the Board
of Education, which was held last
night.
The committee on accounts submit
ted bills aggregating $209.70, which
were ordered paid. Bills of $102.74,
submitted by the Public Library com
mittee, was also ordered paid, and the
committee was authorized to pur
chase books to the amount of $50.05.
Mrs. C. M. Crawford and Miss Nettie
Wilde were appointed first and second
assistant librarians, at salaries of $45
and $30 a month respectively. Harry
Philips was reappointed janitor, at a
salary of $40 a month.
The report of the committee on
finance was read and approved.
A communication was read from the
Secretary, stating that at a meeting of
the principals, it was decided to give a
union entertainment on June 23d, pro
vided the sanction of the board could
be secured. Prof. Anderson took the
floor, and stated the objects of the en
tertainment. It was proposed to secure
the Opera House for three nights, the
Union entertainment on Wednesday,
public schools Thursday, and Lincoln
school Friday. It would not interfere
with school work, and would add to the
interest in the schools, besides provid
ing money to defray the expense of
making a proper educational exhibit
at. the coming State Fair. Dr. Birney
stated that the real object was to get
money for the State Fair exhibit, and
as he had heard complaints from teach
ers concerning the matter, he moved as
a substitute that the board appropriate
$50 for making a proper exhibit at the
State Fair. The substitute was lost,
and the request of the Superintendent
j granted.
The Johnson Electric Service Com
pany, of Pittsburg, presented a “dun
for the thermostat service introduced
at Madison school, which was referred
to the committee on buildings and
grounds.
The communication from the local
insurance agents was read, asking that
the insurance on school property be
distributed among home companies
and local agents. A motion to lay on
the table was lost. Mr. Stanton moved
to refer to the committee on buildings
and grounds, with instructions to
place insurance to the best advantage.
He thought the companies doing busi
ness in this city through agents, were
entitled to some consideration, as they
pay taxes on the business they do
in this city. The fact developed dur
ing the debate that the board carries
policies to the amount of $204,000. It
was suggested to give each home com
pany $2,500, and divide the remainder
among the 65 companies represented
! in this city. Refered to committee.
The report of the librarian for the
month of April, showed a total circu
lation of 4,532, of which number 3,984
were works of fiction; average daily
circulation 197; circulation in reading
room 1.019; received from fines $5.
From the regular monthly report of
fiupt. W. H. Anderson, the following
abstract is taken: Enrollment for the
month. Washington 571, Madison 717,
Clay 557, 1'nion 493. Center 462. Web
ster 680. Ritchie 919, Lincoln ISO. to
tal 4,579; percentage of attendance.
! Washington, Cnion. Centre, Ritchie
and Lincoln 93. Madison 97. Clay and
Webster 92. city 93; cases of tardiness,
teachers 16, pupils 295; pupils perfect
in attendance 1,452; paid for instruc
tion $6,206.
In fife German department, the en
rollment for the month was 460: num
ber of classes 71; pupils of German
parentage 249; not of German parent
age 211: paid for instruction $195.
Col. Miller called up the resolution,
offered at the previous meeting,
amending the rules to prevent members
of the board from having pecuniary
interest in any contract or office under
the board. He called attention to the
State law' bearing on the question, and
pointed out the danger of ring control
of the board. He said there are now
three members of the board who ha\o
dealings with it. and he said there was
nothing to prevent other members
from becoming special agents for con
cerns which desired to contract with
the board. He dwelt upon the evil
which might result, and stated that in
his opinion, the honor and digmf> o
the board demanded the adoption of
the amendment. If members wanted
to transact business with the boaid,
thev should resign.
Col Miller moved to suspend the rules.
In order to take up the new rule sub
mitted by him. The motion was adopted.
The clerk read the rule submitted by
Col Miller, and Mr. Stanton took the
floor to make a vigorous attack upon the
amendment. He said he regarded It as a
direct reflection upon certain »
the Board, and it would be so construed by
the public. He thought if any charge.-,
were to be made against any member,
thev should be made openly, and not by
insinuation. He argued that the adop
tion of the rule would place a temptation
upon some persons to practice deception
in bidding, etc. He had known instances
He argued further, that the effect of
the rule would be to prevent any person
from being a member of the Board who
happened to be a stockholder In a bar.K.
an insurance company, etc.
Col. Miller said that the rule he offered
was copied from the State law of Ohio
and is in force generally. He showed that
It is also the law of this State Mr.
n *bl< opposed the amendment, and Mr.
Bowers and Mr. Maxwell favored it
The discussion became very heated at
times, especially between Mr. Stanton and
Col. Miller, but members refrained fiom
indulging in personalities.
Members who favored the amendment
laid stress upon the fact that it is the
law of the State. Mr. Stanton did not
agree with this statement, end asked
why if it were true, the language of
the ’constitution was r.ot inserted. Mr.
Milligan profptly moved as a substitute
for t,0i Miller's amendment, the fol.ow
ing. frof Article 12. Section 9. of the Con
stitution of West Virginia:
-No member shall be interested in the
«ale proceeds or profit of any book or
thing used, or to be us. d then In. un
der such penalties as may be prescribed
hv law: provided, that nothing herein
shall be construed to apply to any work
written, or thing invented, by such per
son.
Tho ay<*s and noos were called upon the
substitute, resulting: ayes 10, r.oes 6. The
chair ruled that the substitute was lost,
having failed to secure a majority of all
the Board. The question recurred upon
the rule offered by Col. Miller, as fol
lows:
"No member of the Board of Education
shall have any pecuniary interest, either
direct or indirect, in any contract or
dealing of the Board, or be employed in
any manner for compensation by the
Board.”
Before a vole was reached, Col. Miller
stated that if he could secure consent of
the Board, ho would change his vote on
the Milligan substitute. The vote was re
considered, and the substitute adopted by
a vote of 14 to 1.
Mr. Maxwell offered ar. amendment to
the rules, changing Sunday hours at the
library from 10 a. m. to S p. m.
Dr. Jepson took the. floor and offered as
amendments to the rules, all the changes
which were made by the Committee on
Rules, which were defeated at the last
meeting of the Board.
The amendments lie over until the next
mooting.
The clerk read a communication from
the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor As
sembly, asking th.at the high school ques
tion be referred to a vote of the people.
After transacting unimportant routine
business, the Board adjourned.
The Linsly Class of '97 Made Merry at
theMcLure Last Night.
They Discussed an Excellent Ban
quet, Which Was Followed by a
Season of Speechmaking — The
Tcasts and Responses — Sere
nades Followed the Eanquet.
Ladies’ Day at the Carroll Club.
Other Society Matters.
The class of '!'7 of the Llnsly Institute
held the traditional banquet at the Mc
Lure House last night, and crowded as
much wholesome merriment into a tew
hours as their seniors might in as many
weeks. They assembled in the parlors
about eight o'clock, and an hour later en
tered the dining hall, where a sumptuous
spread awaited them. The menu fol
lows:
Salted Olives.
Green Turtle Soup.
Baked Blue Fish, a la Jounillo.
Saratoga Chips.
Sweet Brea-1 Patties, with Green Peas.
Sliced Cucumbers.
Pilot of Beef larded with Asparagus.
Mushrooms. Soft Shell Crabs on Toast.
Sllct-d Tomatoes.
Pried Spring Chicken.
New Potatoes, in Cream.
Strawberry Short Cake.
Vanilla lee Cream.
Cake. ffoqu- for; Cheese.
Reception Wafers.
i. onet.
Mr. Stcenrod gracefully presided as
toastmaster, and performed his duties in
a pleasing manner. “Linsty” was the
theme assigned Mr. Frank, and he han
dled it very creditably. Mr. E. I). Hork
heimer responded to “Our Class.” a very
humorous effort. Mr. C. J. Killinyer’s
subject was “Field Day,” and he dis
cussed it in a very pleasing way, being
several times interrupted by applause.
Other toasts were responded to by J. Gil
lespy, Bt Horkhelmer, and Messrs. Hork
heimer, Otto. Milligan and Werder.
After the banquet the hoys assembled
in front of the hotel and gave their class
yells, after which they serenaded the
teachers and were royally treated.
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Yesterday was observed as ladles’ day
at the Carroll Club. There was a large
throng of members and their lady friends
throughout the evening, and although
entirely informal. It was one of the most
thoroughly enjoyable social affairs given
at the club for some time. A committee
of ladles served Ices, cake, coffee and
sandwiches throughout the evening. At
eight o’clock the guests assembled in the
new auditorium, where an exhibition drill
was given by the Kr.ights of St. George,
under command of Capt. Geo. J. Mathi
son. The Knights a few years ago were,
on- of the crack military organizations
of the Slate, and although drills have
not been frequent, their exhibitions last
night proved that they are very proficient
In military tactics. Every Thursday
hereafter will be observed as ladles’ day
at the club, and there will be a special
feature each week.
NURSING "MOTHERS
derive the greatest benefit from tak
ing Anheuser-Busch’s Malt-Nutrine.
It helps them and gives their children
a healthy start in life. At all drug
gists. __
MADAME GENEVIEVE CLARK
WILSON.
The Oratorio Society are exceedingly
fortunate in their selection of Mi£.
Genevieve Clark Wilson as the so
prano for their grand rendition of Men
delssohn's "St. Paul,” to be given at
the Casino May 28th.
Mrs. Wilson, besides being a very
beautiful and attractive woman, pos
sesses a high, sweet voire, which is as
clear as a bell, and each word she
sings is understood in every part of
the house. She has made a special
study of oratorio work, and lias achiev
ed great success in tins line, heing in
constant demand all over the country.
With Mrs. Wilson as the soprano.
Mrs. Whitaker as the contralto, and
Messrs. McKinley and Dufft as the
tenor and bass, the Oratorio Society
have secured an unrivalled quartette
for their concert. _ . t
A steer which is pronounced by
competent judges to be the finest spec
imen ever brought to this city, has
been on exhibition for se\eial days at
Goodhue & Co. s stock yards on Tent a
street. It is a beauty, and has been
admired by hundreds of butchers and
others. It may be seen at the stock
yards to-day.
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r> ^ for doors and windows.
Screens Superior grade of wire.
W. A. WILSON & SON. I
LOW RATES TO TOLEDO.
On account of the State meeting of
Uniform Rank. Knights of Py- hms. the
Wheeling and Lake Lite Railway will
sell excursion tickets to Toledo on May
»4th and 25th at rate of one fare for the
round trip good for return to and in
Kn* Miy 28th. 1897. For partieu
lv«- rail on R- E. Lawrence. General
Agent V, City Rank Building. Tele
phoned. or at Depot. Eighteenth and
Market streets.
Notice to the Public.
Philip Cohnheim is no longer employed
In any capacity whatever by The Wheel
ing Register or The West Virginia Print
ing Company.
We hereby notify our patrons and
friends that he is not authorized to col
lect any money or transact any business
of any character ior us.
The Wheeling Register.
Toe West Virginia Printing Company.
Wheeling, W. Va., May iS, 1897.
The Benefit Entertainment Settled
Upon.
A Presentation of Gibson Pic
tures—Miniatures, One Act Com
edy and Dancing' in Wheeling
Park Casino, Thursday June 3.
An interesting meeting of the “En
tertainment Committee” cf the City
Hospital board was held at Burst's,
and details of the coming benefit ar
ranged. The committee is composed of
the following named ladies: Mrs.
Robert Jeffrey Reed, Mrs. Howard
Hazlett, Mrs. Charles Killmyer, Mrs.
Charles Howard Simpson. Mrs. B.
Walker Peterson, Mrs. George Wise,
Mrs. T. C. Moffat. Mrs. Franzell, Mrs.
Julius Pollock. Mrs. John F. Merriman,
and Miss Jennie Bailey. In the absence
of the chairman. Mrs. Robert J. Reed,
who is at present, and will be for some
time to come the house guest of Gover
nor G. W. Atkinson. Mrs. Merriman
was chosen temporary chairman, and
will continue to act until after the pro
nosed benefit, to be given in Wheeling
Park Casino on Thursday evening,
June 3.
The entertainment will be made with a
presentation of eleven or twelve of
Charles Dana Gibson's best known
drawings by the belles and beaux of
Wheeling's fashionable society, five
miniatures by five of Wheeling's rep
resentative types of beauty, a one-act
comedy by local claimants for histrionic
laurels. The enjoyment of participa
tion. as well as “on-lookers” will be
afforded all. for dancing is programmed
for the remaining hours. AI! the
pleasures, being given for the sake of a
deserving institution, a large crowd
should and no doubt will take advan
tage of the inducements.
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rjThe great Money Saving hale at Stiftl
X Co. '8. See ail.
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AMONG THE HOTELS.
The Strangers Who Reached tho City
Yesterdav.
Stamm—J. X. Shackelford. Glonvllie.
Windsor—F. R. Stewart. Mannington; A.
T. Smith, Friendly.
McLure—G. B. West and H. G. Work.
Sistersvllle; J. Car! Vance. Clarksburg.
St. Charles—C. II. Burdette and wife.
Cambridge. O.; James Reynolds and Ed
ward Rtynolds, Xcw York.
Howell—John Carrington. Waverly;
John Donovan and wife, Grafton; Miss
Emma Harkinson, Fairmont.
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There are I’argaius for the thousands.
See Stifel & Co.’s ad.
Bicycle sundries are sold by T. A.
Hoge & Co., cheaper than any house in
the city. Sterling Bicycle, the best
wheel in the world, “built like a
watch,” is also sold by them.
T. A. HOGS & CO..
1068 Market Street.
SATURDAY.
too dozen Men's Socks In lilark and
llulhriggiin. worth *S(' for ISr lit
I,. S. GOOD & CO.’S.
SECOND SIGHT.
■\Vlvn you feel vou have tried everything
and ev ryon . consult us. A daily oocur
n ncc is th surprise shown, by benefited
ivt timts at otir office.
bo vou have headache? Do your eyes
w iter'’ D<> they burn or smart? Docs
nrim run together when reading? Feel :■«
f ccum before your eyes? Do things np
n ir double or mixed up? Have a desire
to rub the eyes, twitching? Do you have
w.ak ey. -? Does the light pain them?
For any" trouble of your eyes consult us.
During this month we devote much time
to children's eyes. We make glasses at
popular prices tone reason of our popular
make a careful examination fro- of
charge The best proof of our success is
the number of recommendations from our
old patients.
PROF. SHEFF,
r Scientific Optician.
Corner Main and Eleventh Streets. I
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
GREEN SHOES
• ARE THE
SUMMER NOVELTY!
Not a grass green or a
faded washed out color,
but a rich Olive Green
that will harmonize with
artistic costumes and Na
ture's summer attire.
Shapes New.^^^Sizes to Fit,
ALEXANDER,
Shoe Seller. 1049 Main Street
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FAST TIME MADE
By the Pleasant Valley Fire IDepartmeut,
at l.Mtit Evening’* Test.
The new hose reel of the Pleasant
Valley fire Department was tested
last evening in the presence of a large
number of people from the surounding
country. The test was made on the
level and straight stretch of track be
; tween Bloch's and “Chicken-neck"
hill, and the firemen ran three hundred
yards, laid two hundred feet of hose
and had water on in two minutes and
I six seconds.
Previous to the test there was a
parade along the pike, headed by a
band.
Ther<* are Bargains for the thousands.
See Stltel & Co.’s ad.
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the nimble japs.
Everybody Is Pleased at Their Per for.
iuance.
Last night another good sized audi
ence saw the performance of the Okabe
Imperial Japanese troupe at the Wheel
ing Park Casino. The entertainment,
as usual, was varied and picturesqe anti
was received with the greatest enthus
iasm. Little Matsu is still the favorite
with the audience and got an ovation
every time that he made his appear
ance. The whole company is indeed .
beyond criticism, and everyone agrees
that they are the beet Wheeling ever
had. To-night they will give another
performance, the special motor leav
ing at 7:30 o’clock. To-morrow after
noon a matinee will ho held.
j: This Is. ;
l The Season
l> „ j
When Ladies want ;
jj the most stylish Low "j
r Shoes that can be J
made; and that de- <
scribes the kind we 4
have in our <
[ New Spring Stock, ;
I We have Ladies Shoes <
as graceful as a spray <
of spring flowers, and ‘
the prices.... *
I $1 to $3. j
; 0'Kane&Co„
1113 MAIN ST.
BOOTS AND SHOES-LOCKE’S.
IT COSTS VERY LITTLE
TO BE COMFORTABLE.
If vour feet hurt, nnd they very often do these hot days, it*w Ox
I'Olti) TIES you ought to huve; iu fact, Mt sT nave if you would
lie comfortable.
<M fin Is n verv low price for the comfort you get out «if n pair of.
vJjl.UU our Ladies’ Dongola Hand Turn Oxford, chocolate or bluck.
<M OC Buvs onu a grade better. Wine, chocolate and black.
$I.Z3 49191 ad
Efl Well, at this price we have a fiuo Vici Kid Oxfork, black,
)l.3U wine uud chocolate. All tiie new lasts and styles,
J. H. LOCKE SHOE CO.
_- — - — ——
G. MENDEL & CO. _ _
TMER CAR * LOAD
Of those desirable Cane Seat. Oak Chairs, we were selling some time ago at
&Sc, has arrived, been placed on sale, and we are ready again to All orders.
& Sj 9 -A ®-s0-fCa-jSS—rfc-®
Only 98c.
Solid Oak,
Polish Finish,.
Brace Arm,
Cane Seat,
, Large Size,
Well Constructed.
We are still selling Oak Step 0| |Q
Ladder Chairs at • • • OlilJ
NOYELTIES IN FOREST GREEN FURNITURE
ARRIVING DAILY.
Uf
CS*. Mendel «£& Co.,
1124 MAIN STREET.
r Stop in and see something new in Fu rniture-a lull *ize Bath Tub that fold*
up into a Chiffonier.
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