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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Hsncock Memorial Services.

NoRRIsTowN, PA, May 2s.-Memorial
services were held over the tomb Of Gen.
Hancock in Montgomery cemetery to-day.
Maxwell Stephenson, the orator of the day,
delivered q speech in which he denounced
the interference of Grand Army Posts with
politics. About 5000 persons were In at
tendance at the Cemetery,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Fol,owsdsHsr Lover to Death

FREDERICK, Nd, May 2s.-Msry, the
nty.one-year-old daughter of Anthony
Gaiser, saloon keeper of this city, died
today from the effects of laudnum, taken
last night with suicidal intent. Her mar
riage with Cicero Danner was appointed
for yesterday, but the young man died q
month ago in Lexington, KY, and Miss
Geiser had been pining ever since.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
sanduslxY heats ZanesyilIe.

Special telegram 10 ne Register.
sANDUsKY, May 2s.-Ssndusky won
from Zsnesville to-day in we'll played
game by the former and decidedly loose
one by the latter team.
Zanesyille's errors were numerous and
costly, while Ssndusky punched her hits
to good advantage and won easily. Game
called at end of eighth inning on account
of rain. Score:
Sandusky .................l l 0 l 0 0 o. G
Zanesville ..n............0 0 0 0 / 0 l. 3
Base hits, Sandusky 8, GAINESVILLE g.;
errors, Sandusky 4, Zinesville II; batter
les, O'Brien and Dillon; Watson, johnson
and Lucas; umpire Simmons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
BoODLER KERR's tRIAL.
A Dramatic Move Said to Be Contem
plated by the Defe nse.

A Dramatic Move Said to Be Contem-
plated by the Defense.
NEW YORK, May 27.-Tbh story float
ing around about the courtroom in the
Kerr trial Yesterday was that when the
prosecution closed its case tile senior coun-
sci for the defendant WOULD get upon his
feet and with flourish Of tIsimpets calcu'
lated to have an immense effect upon the
twelve men in the box wous1, after sneer-
ing at the case made out by Che other side,
say that the defense might be considered
closed also. There was talk week ago of
putting Mr.. Kerr upon the witness stand,
but the general opinion of those who are
not in his confidence, but have followed
the case, is that he will not be witness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
A bad Yrsisht wrseh.

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, May 2s.-At
one o'clock this morning . collision
occurred near Walnut Station, 6fty.foar
miles east Of hero, between . light engine
and an east bound freight. Head Brake.
man Howell, Of the freight, was Instantly
killed. The engineer, fireman and Two
baksmeu on the extra wess sssiously In
jured. The track was torn up for soms
distance. Twelve cars were ditcbed anA
badly smashed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
wnl Bayard Resign?

WASHINGTON, May 2s.-It is again
rumored that Secretary Bayard contem-
plates retiring fIom the Cabinet to assume
the leadership of the minority in the
Senate. The rumor, however, appears to
have no substantial foundation, and Is
surely premature, if not entirely erroneous;
at least such is the information received
from q very reliable source.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
DtsnIsy Heard From. .

LONDON, May 2S.-A letter has ben 10
osived to-day from Msjor Bartslot. dstsd
st Rspsibs, Oct. 2sto. He ststs that soas
deserters from SANKEY'S camp rsscbsd
SipeatiDs after twenty dsyS journey ssd
reported thst Stanley and his party weee
alive and we'll. They vsrs at that tine
we'll supplied with food and clothing apd
In no danger of immediate attack, h
dessrtsfs could givs no nsws sbost 6tss.
lsy's proposed route.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Minneapolis Smallpox Scare.

ST. PAUL, May 2S.-A smallpox scare
pervades this city and large number Of
people have been vaccinated during the
past few days. There have been seven
cases of the disease in West st. Paul and
one OF these patients has died. The city
health department is doing sll in it's pow
er to prevent the spread of the disease.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Middle Weight Fight.

BRAZIL, IND, May 25.-Frank j..
Bloom, champion middle weight of 1udi-
ana, and George Monk, champion middle
weight of Pennsylvania, will spar for q
belt on May 80. for 800 side and door
receipts. No exhibition of the kind has
ever heen held here, and the citizens may
interfere.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
The Big Gun in Position.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 2s.-The big
gun cast at Pittsburg has been placed in
position at the navy yards. A large
number of members of Congress and ladies
have called to see it. The officers Of the
navy yard say they will get the gun ready
for boring, rifling and polishing as soon as
possible, and then there will be public
test Of it. II will be entirely finished some
time in August.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

Earned runs, Lima Z, Wheeling l; two.
base hits, Stephans, Kirby; three. hits,
Hillery, Miller; home runs, Fuller, Rocks;
base on balls, Flanagan 4, Clarkson 2;
struck out, Flanagan 4, Clarkson 6; passed
balls, Stenzel l, Dillon .; wild pitches,
Clarkson /, Flanagan /; umpire, McDer-
mott.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Martinsburg Municipal Election.

MARTINsBURG, w. VA, May 2S.-The
municipal election was hotly contested to
day. c. o. Lambert, Independent Demo
crat, was reelected Mayor over H. T.
Cushwa, the Democratic nominee, by
eight majority. The Republicans elected
four of the five Councilmen. The Council
will stand six Republicans and four DEM
ccrats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
THK STANDARDS GREED.
II Now Coatrols Almost the Eatlrs Lima
OIL Field,

OIL Field.
LIMA, O., May s.-The oil men are In
fever Of excitement here to-day over BE-
ing sold out TO the Standard. Last sum-
mer the producers and lease- holders Of this
field went together, pooled their leases and
received in return certificates Of stock, tho
profits TO be divided pro rata among them.
The company expected TO market their oil
independent Of the Standard and receive Q
larger price for II, bat they have met with
poor success, and good deal Of dlssatisfac.
ton has arisen among them. The big
hoaden Of certificates pooled their isues
and sold ont 70 the Standard. The little
fish being in the minority, they had 10 fol-
low. The Ohio Gil Company controlled
leases Of about 5000 asTes. and were the
principal opposition 10 the Standard In this
field. II being wiped ont le,.vss tho Btan-
dard In complete control OF ths hsld.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Live Stock Tariff Rate,

CHICAGO, May 2s.-The roads between
the Missouri river and Chicago have been
authorized by Chairman Midgley to make
tariff rates on live stock apply to the
thirty-four foot cars, with a proportionate
reduction on cars Of less length, pending
the settlement of the question.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
The Day Of Orsos Past.

NEW York, May 2s.-To-day W. the
last day given the striking jourusynsa
brewers 70 return 10 work BY The brewers.
The men not having done %, sll oonmusi-
cation between thsm and thsir previous
employers has ceased, the brewers having
declared the strike % snded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Miner Crushed to Death.

Special T.!SyraIa % De Register.
CHARLESTON, May 2a.-Jsck Liddle' q
miner at COalburg, who went to work 1t
the mines at 7 o'clock, was found dead in
his bank room two hours later, crushed oy
falling slate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

Kentucky Desires to Entertain Grover.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The Kentucky
Congressional delegation, headed by Sena-
tor Blackburn, accompanied by ex-Gov-
ernor ]. Proctor Knott, Colonel Blanton
Duncan and other distinguished Kentuck-
ians, will call upon President Cleveland
tomorrow morning, and invite him to
visit Kentucky in the early fall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

REPUBLICAN Senators are 10 have a
golden opportunity to rave the country a
few times and give an extra twist to the
much twisted eaudal appsndage Of the
British Lion. To that end they have de
terr1ined to consider the fishery treaty in
open session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Yesterdays Game.
- A. "A. n.s.I

LIMA, O., May 2s.-Whesling had the
game easy to day, but lost in the seventh
inning. With two men out and one run
scored, a fly ball was hit by Rocks, which
Lemons could have caught easily, but he
looked for Otterson to make the catch and
the latter could not get toit. Miller made
a great catch of Stspe's hit that looked
good for q home run. Mcmillan pulled
down line hits from Stencil and Nichols
Stapleton and Brodie fielded 6uely for
Wheeling and Stencil caught we'll. Nc
Dermott umpired q good game. Score:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
DenouncIng Italy's German Alliance.

MARsEILLEs, May 2S.-Four thousand
Frenchmen and Italians met here to-day
and adopted resolutions protesting against
Italy's foreign policy, particularly her alli-
ancs with Germany. Only three French
aud two Italian deputies were present.
The proceedings were conducted in an or
derly manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

Special Telegram TO Us Register.
STEUBENvILLE, o., May 28.-A wind
and rain storm this evening did considers.
BILE damage in this vicinity. Huscroffs
large green houses, two miles west Of here,
were unroofed and the contents badly in
iured. Farm houses and barns were also
partially destroyed and largo number Of
fruit and other trees blown down. Several
houses in the city were damaged. The
telegraph wires In every direction are
dnwn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Hall as Large NJ Walnuts.

Special gtie0ram 10 the Register.
CLARKsBURG, W. Va, May 2s.-A ter
rife hail storm occurred near Wilsonburg
this evening, Damaging fruit trees and
crops fearfully. The stones were a. large
az walnuts,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

Sgscidl II 'sgrdBi 10 he Register.
CHARLESTON, May 25.-Mrs. Robert
Shannon, who resided on Ella, two miles,
was killed by falling tree, yesterday,
during a story. She had gone out 10
gather ia some small chickens, when the
tree fell on her, breaking her neck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

ANDREW G. CURTIN, Pennsylvania 8
war governor, fell asleep in his Washington
residence the other night. The wind blew
out ths ga5 and Mr.. CURTIN was discovered
later on unconscious He will probably
rsnovsr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
nlsx,asek,e Rlass.

BRRLIH, Msy 2s.-Ia fsw days Phaes
BIsmarek wili 20 70 Ffisddskrsbs y ~
main some Tina Hs Win 30 ~ tsn-
mR st Kiaine6. Tbs Ansst best q Bis-
masck svss nads n psW o. sxhibttsse q
ths Nstiooal Gallery. II ~ ssscatsA by
Dondoef and n Of cOloonl dza.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
A Great Steel sternpost.

SAN Francisco, May 2S.-Tbe stern
post of the new cruiser, San Francisco, to
be built by the Union Works, was cast at
the Pacific Steel Works to-day. 1t Is the
largest steel casting ever made on this
coast, and it is said will be the largest
sternpost on any vessel in the navy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
RIvar md Harbor BIN.

WASHINGTON, May 28.-Ths River and
HarbOr bill, as reported by the Senate
committee, appropriates 81, SsS, ,7SS, an
increase of 81, ,7S3, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Signal station at Parkersburg.

Special T.legrdm 20 tie Register.
PARKERsBURG, May % Sergeant Z. j.
Hyatt, of the United States Signal Service
will report here in day or two and estab-
Ish a signal service station.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Tennessee Railroad Completed.

CHATTANOOGA, May 2S.-The Standard
Gauge Head Foremost railroad to the sum-
NIT Of Lookout Mountain was completed
at II o'clock last night, and the first pass
epger train ran up the mountain to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Judge jackson win Stay In the Race.

Judge jackson VIII stay III the haco'
Special TtleSrdnI TO The Rc0iSer.
PARKERsBURe, w. Va, May 2s.-
Judge Munroe Jackson's legion of Demo
cratic friends in this vicinity will not listen
to his withdrawal from the Congressional
race. The Eustace Gibson letter is under
stood here perfectly, and is scarcely
thought worthy of reply. Judge Jackson
is in the race to stay and it looks as though
the Congressional nomination was heading
very strongly his way. Calhoun county
will be Tor Jackson, so says q report pub
lished to-day. Having waited until Eus-
tace Gibson had fret entered the race
against Hogg, Judge Jackson feels that he
is under no obligations to withdraw with
the support promised him. He is going to
give the present incumbent a lively
race.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Ru.,Is. Rss,r,sA o,...d.

sr. PETERSBURG, Nay q. The city q
Lamscand Il tbs sssss = Ersst njsIeing
over the opening Of ths ssw fsilway - u
Caspian Ssa. Saivos q artillery gsstsd
the arrival Of tbs Ant tssia, upsa vbicb
were Gen. Annstsh srd netabas CO.
pany
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

PM SHERIDAN holds out in his brave
battle with death. II is characteristic
of the man. The hero of Winchester
could not surrender to mans dread enemy
without a struggle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
A MOUNTAIN BATTLE.
E.eiassrs Attached BY E.rassA vlrsinla

ABINGDON, Va, Nay 2a-Esgisssn
Of the Tsansssss Steal and Iroa Company,
while surveying in VIE essaty q ths
25th, were attached BY . body Il nea ia
the buahes and two of ths party killed.
A company Of guarda In command q
Cspt Dotsou. employed 10 pretect The e.
gineers. werc driven or and routed. Gfeat
troohle b expected, and The settlers ef he
nsiehborhood warn ths saginesrs 10 leave
The oAuss q ths troahle is
. dispute over Tie poosnSea II he land
which beth ths settlers and u company
claim.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

SINCE BIRDIE has referred to the mat
ter, We b0ps the financial necessities" OF
the Intelligence are not worrying the pro
prietors cf hat Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
A America. oenssI DssA. |.

SAN FgAsCIsco, Nay 2s.--Ths steamer
City Of Sydney, from China, ysstsAday,
brings news cf the death q The 17th Of
April Of J. @. voisht, United States Con
sol at Manila City OF PHILIPPINE Islands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

EX-Gov. HOYT, of Pennsylvania, Is an
other Republican who thinks Mr.. CLEyE'
LAND will succeed himself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Nn Game af ToIadn.

Special TIeorGm TO the Register.
ToLELDo, May 2s.-No game to-day;
grounds wet. A postponed game with
Mansfield will be played tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
opponents.

THE New York World claims TO have
private information that Mr. BLAINE will
not be q candidate. Oh, chestnuts!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

The MILLS bills passage of the House
is slid 70 be certain. RANDALL, SowDEN
and FoRAN are now its only Democratic
opponents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
NEWS AND COMMENT.
TaE WEATHER.

For West Virginia, western Pennsylvania and
Ohio. slightly cooler, followed by warmer,
fair weather. preceded by rain, on the lakes
In force
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Russian Crop, Saved by Rain.

LONDON, May 2s.-The copious rainfall
in Southern Russia has saved the crops and
an abundant harvest is ass1red.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
. %s,snd,r 70 n Throne Murdered.

LONDON, May 2s.-A despatch from
Taugier SAYS that Maranee, pretender to
the throne, and several Of his sdherents
have been killed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

LADIES who value refined complexion
must use Pozzoni's Powder-it produces 9
soft and bsautiful skin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29

THE cold water folks have called their
State convention for July 81 at Parkers-
burg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Rain stni Yallipg.

OMAHA, NEE, Nay S.-Rsports from
different points in the interior Of tbs Ststs
report the hesvisst rsinfsll for ysars.
Many settlers living in cod houses had 10
abandon their houses and sex safety elss-
where. All reports say the rain y stu
falling, with no dgn Of sbstemsnt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
NEWS AGENTS, NOTICE.

News Agents desiring extra copies
of the REGISTER, containing each
days report Of the National Demo
cratic Convention AZ 80. Louis, are re-
M metliately.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Killed by = Failing Tree.

The Lima oil field has been sold out to
the Standard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
Heaviest Tor Years.

QUIscY, LIS, Nay 2S.-Not In Tie
last fifteen yean hes such ninstorn VI.
tied this section Of The country - ths oss
which struck here Last night ThsFs wsrs
two showers, ono In the ssfly paft q ths
night and the other shout 4 O'Clock IN ths
morning. and the amount q watr vhieh
fell ~as u incheA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-05-29
The Standing Up to To-Day.
League and Annexation.

At Philadelphia
Kansas City..........yo o o O o o 0 O.
Base hits, Athletic 13, Kansas City s.;
errors, Athletic l, Kansas City 5; earned
runs, Athletic 8; pitchers, Pagan and
Seward; umpire, Gaffney.
At New York.
New York..............~.... o Q 006 80
Washington .....................0 0 o 0 o. o
Base hits, New York 10, Washington g.;
errors, New York 3, Washington. 8; earned
runs, New York 3; pitchers, Keeie and
Whitney, umpire, Daniels.
At Boston-The Boston. Philadelphia
game was postponed on account Of rain.
At Baltimore
Baltimore. ....... 0 o 2 0 o 0 o o. 8
Cincinnati ..........--O o / 90 o l. 8
Base hits, Baltimore Z, Cincinnati 5; .er-
rors, Baltimore 5, Cincinnati 5; earned
runs, Baltimore 9, Cincinnati 1; pitchers,
Kiiroy and Mullane; umpire, Ferguson.
At Brooklyn
Louisville ..............~.0 l 0 2 0 0 2 0 o. 5
Brooklyn......... 80 g. O
Base hits, Louisville z, Brooklyn II;
errors, Louisville 8, Brooklyn g; earned,
Louisville 9, Brooklyn 3: pitchers, Caruth-
ers and Chamberlain; umpire, Doescher.
Notes.
Rain stopped the games in ell the Tri.
State League towns, yesterday, except at
Lima and Sandusky.
Tne Fultons and "expressmen" at
tempted to play 0 game Of ball at Dew
ew's, Sunday afternoon, but the rain pre-.
vented. But one inning was played, the
score being 4 to in favor Of Fulton.
The Rag Babies and Silver Leafs will
play on the Tunnel Green. Decoration
Day. The batteries will be Fox and Hall
for the Babies, and Jordan and Baker fol
the Silver Leafs.
1t is probable that the Til State League
umpires will 90 out on strike. They have
notified all the clubs and President Nc
Dsrmith that they want 500 per month
and want immediate action taken on thar
demand. As the umpires have all theiI
travelling and hotel expenses paid, 500 Il
O pretty good salary. They will probably
get $75-S5 more than they get at present
Bates ought TO be fired.
Il is expected that about seventy.fve ol
| QUO nuuufcu poopic wiz ~ oNcf W LnucS
vile this evening or tomorrow morning b
witness the Decoration Day games Owe
there between Wheeling and the ZaDes
villes. A half rate fare has been secured
and the tickets will be good on any regulal
train either way. The larger part Of tn
number will leave this evening. A List b
open at Meder's cigar store, containing
many names, but st least as many NOR
have signi6ed their intention of going
who have not signed the list
Il is understood that another scbedul
has been made up by the City Hall Clerk
and the police, which provides that th
game is 70 be played the first day there
no rain and the grounds are In condition
The contestants in the game think Oh
farmers have had enough rain for Will
now, and ss their little ruse of naming th
day on which they were 10 plsy, ha
brought copious rains and given vegetatio
| . grand start, they will jump onto ths fin
nice day that comes along and play thsl
game before the rain clark hes the chaue
to pall the string and drown them out
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-12-13
An lmpor ant Arrest.

Saturdays st. Paul Evening News
contained the following. about
ii former Morris citizen who is well
known to most of our readers:
A very unusual arrest and one that
caused IA very decided ripple IF excite.
ment to flow through official circles
was made to-day. PostoIlice Inspector
Fleming and Depuy United States
Marshals Bracket and Daggrtt
arrested to day AT his office l26 East
Tnird street, E W.Leuntrd, supposed
to be the ST. Paul agent Of the
Louisiana Lottery company, on the
charge of sending ten circulars Of
that lottery through the mails con
tary to the statute mad in Sucn case.
1t was developed that the hesiuess
WAS done under the num- OF III MY
l.. Merchant, but no such man can be
found ami ii was shown that Leonard
had received letters matle, To that
address and that he had circulars
of the lottery company in his posses
sion. 1t is said that the letter carrier
on that route had received tickets in
the way of hush perquisites. and the
name Of Il major is mentioned in con
nectIon with the scheme. The result
of the examination is awaited witt
interest
What the result of the examination
was we have not been able to learn.
The city dailies contained no further
reports of he III tier. Same MorI is
citizens have received copies of the
circular spoken of, from Henry l..
Merchant. and have purchased their
lottery tickets from him.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1888-12-13
How a BOY Began Els Career.

Some five years ago many people
who happened to pass certain news
paper Office might have noticed q
bright faced lad of about IL years of
age, who kept his eye fixed on the en-
trance to the counting room. When
ever any one issued from the office, if
a grown person, the boy would adj
dress him. with an eager glance: Are
you loolzin' for boy, sira'
lie came on duty every morning
early, fresh, bright. cheerful, and ap-
parently undisnlayed by the unbroken
current of noes" that flowed by him.
In a week he disappeared. Last week,
while the writer was chatting with
the manager Of one of the lar
largest wholesale establishments in the
west, bright. active young fellow,
with cheeks full of color and eyes
shining with good nature and eager
ness. came up and handed the man
ager paper. II was the lad who had
stood before the newspaper Office in
search of man who wanted boy.
WHO is that lad1 He seems above
the average"
II picked him off the sidewalk in
front Of a newspaper Office. He is one
of the brightest, quickest and most
faithful Of the boys in this establish
mcnt Some day he will be at the
head Of some big business. He is OF
Irish parentage. and supports a wild
owed mother and brother and sis.
ter. Chicago Globe.