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The morning call., 1891-09-14

Vestrymen and Wardens were elected.
Messfs. Seeger and Greene filled the latter
Offices for long time and Messrs. Williams
II was not until nearly two months after
ward, January II, 1858, that the Sunday
school was formed On this day, too, the
first services in the new church by reg
gularly ordained minister were held, Rev.
Benjamin Akerly officiating.
Among other clergy who Officisted during
the early days of the church. when it was
too poor to pay any salary. and who assisted
the assistant rector. Mr. Chittenden. were
Rev. F. C. Ever. Rev. F. c. Thrall, Rev.
Dr. Sheppard. Rev. Dr. Van Mehr, and
many others long since dead, but who were
famous pulpit orators in the olden times.
On july is. 1858, the church administered
the first communion, Rev. DR.. Ever offieiat-
ing
The morning call., 1891-09-14
The Fire Bell.

The alarm from Box 63 at :25 o'clock yes.
terday morning was fer fire In the build
ing occupied by the West Coast Furniture
Company at Fourth and Brannan streets
The fire was discovered in the dry-room, bul
was soon extinguished, the damage being
S20O. The cause is unknown.
The alarm turned in at $40 o'clock yes.
terday forenoon from Box Is turned out to
be false one.
At 1045 yesterday forenoon an alarm was
rung In from Box 29i. and was for fire in
the lodging house of Moon Wah Suey Mt $50
Clay street. The fire was caused by sparks
from furnace. Thr damage was nominal.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
LABOR NOTES.
Union Bakers Boycott an Oakland
Employer.

Bakers Union, No. 81, has another con-
flict OH its hands. Some weeks since one of
the largest employers of their craft in Oak
land came to the conclusion that he could
get along without union jOurneymeD. and
commenced to get rid OF those he had on
hand. The union objected strenuousiy to
this course of proceeding, and yesterday
levied boycott upon the store, which they
will ask the Alameda Council of Trades to
The morning call., 1891-09-14
His Head Cut Onen.

w. C. Davis, who stated that lie resided
at 800 O'Farrell street, called at the Receiv-
ing Hospital last night to be treated for
scalp wound about four inches long In
explaining how the injury was done he said
he called upon Il man named Ryan, who is
servant in house on Pine and Hyde streets.
The two quarrelcd, and Davis claims Ryan
struck him over the head with chair. He
said he wonld swear out a warrant to-day
fnr Rvanfs arrest
The morning call., 1891-09-14
The shnemaksrs, Strike.

The Executive Committee of the Feder-
ated Trades will visit the United Worrying
mems factory this morning to induce the
owners to accede to the terms Of the White
Labor League. 1t is believed by the union
men that their mission will be failure and
that boycott will be declared at the next
meeting of the council
The morning call., 1891-09-14
Dissatisfied Pressmen.

At their next meeting the pressmen will
decide whether they will continue TO exist
as a branch of the Typographical Union or
form a separate organization. They state
that if they Withdraw all the .pressmen on
the Coast will follow their example. One
of the alleged reasons for their dissatisfac-
iion is that union printers work in offices
Mhers bows are employed as pressInen.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
Enll,s.Head Rrealfa.t.

About $50 people were present yesterday
at the bnlPs-head breakfast given by the
IroquOis Club at Bootz' Park in Ocean
View. Very few invited guests were in
attendance, those on hand being almost en-
tirely club members. A most enjoyable
day was spent.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
Tnbled IndefiniteIr.

J. j. Fitzpatrick of the Committee on
Water works of. the Park Lane Improve
ment Club, writes that at the last meeting
OF that organization it was voted to table in
defint tsly the whole matter Of Clark's
Water-works
The morning call., 1891-09-14

Never before did l realize the sufferings of
the poor in the crowded city during hot
summer When the morniag light came at
last we hastened away with the little fellow
to the seashore, but it was too late The
CITY heat nal done its work. and the next
day he died. ."-Philadelphia Record.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
UphoIsterers. High Jinks.

The Upholsterers' Union has finished the
work of organizing branches in all the i'm
portant towns Of the State. and is preparing
Tor thigh jtnks." to which the newly made
Members viii be invited.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
Late Arrix.Is

The steamers Gipsy from Santa Cruz and
Newport from Eel River arrived In port last
night.
The morning call., 1891-09-14
ON AN ETERNAL JOURNEY.
Apprsr OF THE ENGINEER

Last night Robert Sherman, the engineer
Of the train which passed over the body of
Kerlin, was arrested by Officer MahonY and
charged with manslaughter. lie was re-
leased on his own recognizance by order Of
.Captain Douglas,
The morning call., 1891-09-14
HOWARD PRESRYTERIAN CHURCH.

Mission street. near Third. Grand Concert. Mon
day. Sept 14th. by the COlored Jubilee Sextet Club
First appearance IN San Francisco. They appear rs
they did on the Cotton Fields of the South. Adm's
sion zoe. sells 2t
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28

The night came and the theater was
packed. | could see through the peep
holes in the curtain that my plot would
be Il success, as every other man IL the
front row had his collar up about his
ears aud was looking wocfully solemn
aud painfully nervous.
The curtain went up, about the mid
die Of my act my cue came and ran Oh
the stage.
Instantly like so many jacks in box
ten men popped UP in front on the or
chestra rail, and, still Us statues, stood
staring intently toward The flies.
had let The other members Of the
company into my plot and hey were 80
conyulscG that the audience saw at once
that something extraordinary was 60
ing on.
!, dawacd on them at last and such
s1ricks Of uncomfortable mirth | lave
never houtd H. all ny life.
The poor victims lo3kcd at one anoth-
or agha>t for moment and then filed
sadly up ne aisle with demeanOr thet
would have made their FORTUNES as a.
sistsnts To az undertaken
MAIZE TEMPEST.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28

big head, I am prone to confess that |
was sufficiently inflated by the evident
impression l had created, to feel that |
was simply wasting my talents. We
were making tour Of tho provinces,
and | felt certain that Lendon twas my
spot" as your coal sellers used to say.
| mention this merely as an explanation
Of Il piece of heartleSSnesS on my part
towards the poor JohDnies above men
toned who deserved better treatment
at the hands Of one whom they daily de-
clared, by post, to worship, 10 adore.
But, 10 the incident. With the assist
ance of my maid, shrewd young cock
ney, had gotten list of real names
and addresses of about a dozen Of my
most persistent admirers, and TO each
one | wrote note in which pretended
to have become softencd by his evident
and dclicatciy expressed affection for
me and declared that under certain con-
ditions | would consent to an interview.
II naturally desire to see what You
are like" | wrote, land if you will
stand up in your seat in the front row
just after my entrance on Friday night
perfectly still for moment or two with
your overcoat closely buttoned up and
your eyes cast carelesSly toward the
ceiling | can easily distinguish you and
will promptly inform you of the YER
diet"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28

their invitations. OF course all actresses
have had the same experience, but |
find mine have been vastly amusing
sometimes. For instance, one day re-
ceived note from one o. these Washers
saving that he had made up his mind
that he must meet ne, and that If |
would let him call for me after the the
alter he would give me the best supper
the city afforded. II approved of this
plan would please wear bunch Of VIC
lets on nv dress during that evenings
performance.
H. was when | was playing in the
An second act, ! came on attcnICu nT
sjy voupg ladies. These girls | had pre-
vioisjv taken into my confidence so
when we appeared on the scene we we're
NIL declcd alike in viOlcts. We also
looked down Immediately 10 whore the
fellow said he would be- seated with
bnnch Of violets in his buttonhoie ana
sure enough there he was, li'tio insig-
misunderstanding dry goods clccN-ii ever
there was one, rs his whole appearance
sicpiiied his trade. The young ladies'
and myself glanced at each other with
SUPPRESSED smiles when one OF them
suddenly took step forward, and pull
inn ONT her arms as II she was meaSur-
ing ribbon, said, just loud enough to be
heard in the first row where ne SAT:
zone yard, two yards; CASH -
Convulsed with laughter, | walked Gil
into one of the wings for Il second
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
FITTING TROUSERS

A piece of i'll luck on the part OF one
of my company furnished the most In
tensely amusing situation | ever saw
And laugh now at the remembrance
OF II.
was playing zone of Our Girls" at
the Lyceurn at the time and Mr.. Pigott
who was in the company found at the
last moment that the stupid tailor nad
neglected to return his evening suit
which lie had sent TO be pressed.
A hurried canvass of his fellow ac-
tors wardrobe disclosed the depressing
fact that there was only one available
swallow tail and that one about Tour
sizes too small.
There was no time to daily, however,
for the "stage" was waiting, so he
dopned the suit and came on, LOOKING
like an overdone lobster. The trousers
were not only miles too short, out were
/ so tight that the white lining OF the slde
pockets was plain to be seen.
In the scene it was necessary that he
! should sit beside me on low sofa and
when invited him to do so the audi
ence began to litter. Once, twice, three
times he tried il. but it was no go. And
then. after a look of plaintive appeal at
me. who was absolutely convulsed, he
stuck one leg out straight in front OF
him and simply fell back on TO the
divan. Something popped as he did so,
and don't believe that all the king
horses and all the kings men could
have made him get up again until that
curtain went down.
HELEN DAUvRAY.
MARIE TEMPEs, AND HER JACK IN TIE
BON JOHNNIEs.
A half score OF Anticipated Johnnie;
furnished the material for the mos
Imaginable incident OF my stage career
was singing the principal role IN
comic opera called "Fleur de Lys,' ant
as have not been long on the stage
was convinced from the applause ant
flowers l received every night that
had actually made hit. While neye
a sufferer from what is nowadays calie'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE.

Last Monday evening Wheeling City
Commandery Nc. made its first appear
ance il public with their new uniforms, to
paw tribute to Past Supreme Chief Irving
", Kelley The members assembled at
80 and az -, headed by the Opera House
band. marched to the MeLUre House,
where a carriage was in waiting 10 bear
the distinguished gentlemen to Central
Castle No. l. The carriage contained Past
Supreme Chief Kelley, Col James I. Nc
Gee, of Lieutenant General Stills staff,
and Grand Master Of Records 5. y,
Hirch. The procession started promptly
NJ eight o'clock and marched through
the principal streets and then
hence TO Central Castle No !,
Castle Hall, where large number of Sir
Knights were in waiting to receive their
Supreme Officer Brother Kelley exem-
plihed the secret work Of the degree and
made very interesting address to mem
hers OF the order Brother Belley's pres
ence in the city has most assuredly given
the order q fresh start. Wheeling city
Castle No. instructed five new candidates
in the pilgrims degree and three in the
Knights degree. Garfield Castle No 3
Central Castle No and Crescent No. 1
are all doing well and are working like
beavers to increase their membership.
Taking everything in consideration the
Golden Eagles are holding their own with
any benevolent organization IN the country
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
MASONRY.

\ fair representation OF the TCmplars Of
our city attended the evening services last
Sabbath, at Four;h-strcet Nj y. church, 10
listen 10 the service delivered by Rev. Sir
Knight Gushing, on "lemplarism" His
remarks we're very entertaining.
On Tuesday evening we spent a very
pleasant eve with No. >, at Wells5urg. We
were greeted VITA q large number of the
brethren Of the lodge. Although tho Ma
sons retreat was, tiguradvolv to speak,
Ike untO q bake oven when the cakes Of
wheat are inserted therein, bat
as we were only good men u 20
cether we came ont without scorch-
ing. Although our Chinese laundry
cook more ike it was in the wash than en-
comprising orr bodies. We we're glad to
see cur co0d Brother Curtis, the Sheriff, 50
AZ the head OF the lodge and 20 observe the
interest n puts forth in his lodge for its
welfare. He has GOOD helper in Brother
"Doc" Mcdonnell, Of No. -. who usually
attends the ledge meetings and IS one of the
bright, enthusiastic Masons Of the First
District, and who is not 4 bad tG.list either,
For he can dciina2tc the MasOu's spheres,
ard can take 4 lie interest in endeav0ring
to md ont what lc2thered sphere also con-
;ains.
On Monday evening, Wheeling Comman-
Gary No. /, met ana Lad what some people
call "houSe warming" bul we would pre-
fer % call il by the common phraze. "a red
not roast" ! imagioe ! hear Sir Adams
and such other slim fellows saying, "Gosn.
amt it hot Sat the Knights Of Wheel
inc are not only valiant, but they are gal
liant, and they stuck 10 hSr arn worked The
Red Cross Order IL a splendid manner:
from reports we hear that some Of the new
officers excelled themselves on that. their
first attempt. Press on. valiant Knights,
fer the prize which is Just before your
e.es. end you'll not have 10 reach for it
much farmer, foy we know there IS upon it
the eye Of our gallant Warden who travelled
over the burning sands tc obtain the prize
in the promised land.
On Thursday evening Nelson Lodge met
-, ,...,--f..,. ..., %, nm
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
KNIGHTS oF HONOR.

Alpha. although she has passed her four
teeuth mile stone, is rather u youngster
ve:. No one can doubt the assertion II
they would see Brothers Bcall, Bo,sford,
Y. A. Hall add others id the lodge room,
when the good Of the Order Is called up:
Honor. that many who know better would
suppose they we're che youngest initiates.
But we know they are not, for we know
when their birthdays come around, and
they give themselves away by telling their
ages BY the way, the Knights Of honor
is GOOD thing after all Just think, in
fourteen years, only D knights have died,
and those - only paid into the treasurer an
average of Sl5I2G, or a total OF 1871 y;
while their families after death, received
1000; what a splendid legacy for those
- families.
The lodge viii have one Of its interest
ing meetings the coming week, and lnsta!a'
ton occurs at that time.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
II'l 0'G0B1ll-]I4H0A
a. w,s LgACyE rs FARulNENt At
NINETY.
C 2a, Cs-s.- G, 8narkae.s san-As
E4ey livsaD,s ID AL Parts Of &C.
us NlM 5000.


r. H., onH'i. press last week the death
......rr..i oftle O'Gorman-Mahon,
r..c..eor lti>h member OF farii@-
r..r
-.. 4corm.u-AIaloa occupied the
r .... .o>..3c et being tse Oldest man
r. -.. -.,.ur House o. Common, and,
say, notwithstanding mis-
.r.. ..>t,e posSess0c of Che graudcst
r...t.r.. IaH, symmstricaliy built,
ra,au arrow, his splendid frame
v.- ..r .u-.j oy massive head, q
i..r,.r.. .r's-oc5atic face, long
~ ..i bearded. white with the
....- uirety years. Up 70 quite re-
Gently -e carried thc burden OF his years
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
NATIONAL UNION.

The Senate Of the National Union held
its annual meeting at Milwaukee, Wis,
June 1919. The reports of the officers
show the order to be in a very prosperous
condition. The membership is more than
$4,000. Messrs. Ewing and Crago, Sena-
tors from West Virginia, still retain their
places on the Committees on Law and
Finance. This is quite q compliment to
them. as West Virginia has more than her
quota of members in the national body.
5. G.. Green. Esq, is the representative
from West Virginia. There will be an ei-
fort all along the line during the coming
wear to increase the membership in West
Virginia.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
MRS. LAvGrEY Is WARNED.

at was while playing Anthony and
Cleopatra at the Princess Theater, Lon
don. that this incident happened to me.
In the last act, as You know, am sur
prised by several Roman guards who
come through q window at the back,
steal softly downstairs and take me,
Cleopatra, CHAIRMAN and Iras prisoners.
One evening during this scene lad In
the gallery, evidently much excited
called out loudly: Look out, Missus.
The swaddies are coming down stairs.
As YOU may imagine it quite upset both
myself and the house for the rest OF the
evening"
Mrs. Langtry relates the above as one
of her most amusing experiences.
ADELE PORTER.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28

NV mother had expressly forbidden
tbnr 70 cone to the thc2ter, but one
night. after being sent to bed, they let
themselves out OF the window ana
spee0ily made their way to where was
Eetwecn the first and second acts
word was brought 10 me by one of the
nmDloyes that two little boys were out
eide and demanded admittance by in
sistinc that they were Miss Posts broth
orc Much amused. sent ont word TO
admit them and charge the seat TO me,
which the manager did, and the de-
lighted boys were sent up In the gar
lery.
costumes | actually forgot all about
tbeir coming. and waited calmly for my
enc TO 90 on again. As ] stepped on the
stare from the left wing and walked to-
word the center, imagine my horror
when a chorus of two childish voices
reached my astonish.d ears: $50 it,
Lii: you're looking great; your dress Is
bcaut," they cried.
Chargrined and angry l went through
with my solo some way, ! shall never
know how. Every body on the stage was
ronvulsed with laughter, the audience
glanced up at the gallery with muci
amusement and curiosity and | felt a'
though ! could have stransled the chill
drcn with a good grace.
When came out of the theater they
had already gone, so | went nome IN
wardlv vow;ng vengeance, but whel
they came do IN to breakfast the mex
morning and rushed up to me saving
I'VE were awful proud Of you last night
ILL.," hadn't the heart to demand pun
i,hmcnt for the little offenders.
LILLE Posi-.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
The SECRET SOCIETIES.
SHIELD OF HONOR.

Zane Lodge No. is the most prosperous
lodge IL this city, having made an incrtase
in membership Of over 800 per cent within
the last six months. and applications are
coming in 50 rapidly. that if they continue
at the present rate, Zane Lodge will be the
strongest organization in this State. Sister
Lodges in this city are also doing noble
work aud are making strenuous efforts to
keep apace with the increase Of Zane Lodge
No l. livery meeting n!ght eight or ten
new applications are received and all OF
them are men Of honor.
The election Ui officers for the ensuing
term took place last Friday evening, anc
resulted as follows
:. NJ, f. II. Metzuer.
W. NJ, J. NJ. Richardson.
Chaplain Samuel Shields.
Conductor Joseph Eeates.
Trustees, c. Is. Smith and Thomas c..
Maybury.
Zane Lodge is determined, through its
d. ID : NJ. IL j. FelbcT, 10 plant the flag
OF the order in every town OF our great
mountain State, an when accomplished DO
like Alexander the Great sit down ana cry
because there is no more pieces in West
Virginia 20 institute the order
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
1. O. o. F.

Next Wednesday night Wildey Lodge
No . 70. o. F. Daughters Of Rebekah:
viii hold It's first meeting for the term and
will confer the degree on several cano!-
6ates and also install the following ofli-
GERS. which were elected at the last meet
inc: \. G.. Mrs Mary Springer; V; o.,
Mrs. Annie Hoffman,; Secretary, Mrs.
Minnie Shorts; Treasurer, Mrs. Mary
Reddan. United Lodge No. % OF Ben
wood Will pay Wildey Lodge visit on
this night and as the meeting IS called Tor
$50 il Is hoped all members VIII De on
time. as a grand, good time Is anticipated
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28

for the reason that the great O'Gorman
was then upon his death bed.
His seat in Parliament for County
Carlow will be contested by Edmund
Dryer Gray, grandson Of Sir John Cray,
gallant young gentleman OF fortune
and position and a most devoted adhcr-
ent Of Parnell His election will de-
priye Mr.. Henry Harrison, N. p. who
Is at present in. this country, Of the
honor of being called the youngest mem
Der of the British House Of Commons.
Mr.. Gray has but recently attained his
majority.
THOMAS ST. JOHN GAFFNEY.
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ruE o'0oH'iAN-AAdoN' VI. f''
with .he agility aaj v.yecity 0f young
...l. ni, commanding military carriage
.t-.crirr the elimination of all Nor
lid mind lose any 0i i-s former vigOr,
and until he was stricken with his last
Mines. he was most assiduous ia his at
i.-...e. .ar the House.
I.. .iorranbv would make very inter
.-...- r.sdine. but In Tie brief space Of
.N.1.per article 10 will suffice 20 re-
..- .ame VI ta. more remarkable incl
dents associated with his name.
Jaucs Patric OGormca Mahoa, N.
p. f.r County l.r9w. commonly known
.. .7.e OGoruau-Mahon, was born
r, .ra County G re in the year l>'2.
.f. father Was PatricS Nah0n. who
....'- uerr I'm tle rebellion of SOS. and
fro,a IBIS no-aer, thc only child OF The
l.G0rlan. 'lheritci "a ti-'e peculiar
ruty to lhe Irish and Scotch Snd much
AMOR. valued and bOu0-.d by -hem than
tlc e0ro1c- ui Dukc or g Marquis.
T.ere are rot many other families dis
du-ulshcd 1y The definite article in
ireland. The 0'Doaohue" OF the
o.as "Iha Otraoy, "Ihe Mae
Duuott,' The q Nelii, ana
oU'y tle ou.y survivors now from the
good o.o tme, whom iAeif ancestors
.ctn 9trt COB pre-CAtlstiin times We're
clie.l.s OF their CLANS. reese gen
teu.l .re addressed Simply W tAe'r
ID
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28

NY FIRST professional engagement was
in san Francisco. where my home is. |
was singing tie part of Josephine in
Pinafore, and ny two lttle rrothcrS,
AGED ten and twelve. were exceedingly
anxious to see me Oh the stage.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
X OPP.

Germania No. :, X OF P, elected the fol
lowing officers last Wednesday evening;
TIC. { Seibke; c. c., J. r. Staufe; Y. Z,
O. Gigold; T, John Neuhardt:: K. R. s.
4. q. Wagner; NJ. OF F., W. kobsc6 NJ;
mt A. 5. Bake; Representative to Grand
Lodge, A. c. Wagner; Alternate >
Rid6l.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
LiLLIAN EUs.ELL MASiIES 4 DRY GOOU
CTTRK

Ever since | went on the stage have
been bothered To Death with love letters
from strange men. who wrote they
wished to meet me; invited me TO sup
per; asked if they might call, and some
times suggested that give them some
sign from the stage, after they had de-
scr!bed themselves thoroughly, 50 they
might know had consented to accept
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-06-28
LADIES

Many Persons ere broken
down frorn ove-worl: CT household cares
Browns Iron BitterS RebulGs the
system. aida digestion, removes cIeeSs oi 0iie'
and cprcs malaria Get the Senu1Ae'