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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
THE SOCIAL MAZE.
What Is Going On In Social Way About
Town.


The Wheeling Opera House orchestra
will furnish the music for the Bellaire
graduating class commencement on
June Is.
Mrs. NJ. Stevens Hart informally en-
tertained her pupils on Saturday even
ing at her home on North Main street,
and all passed very pleasant evening.
A phantom party in the near future
In honor of some of the younger ones at
the house is said to be on the pro-
gramme at Mrs. Senseney's on North
Main Street.
The Alphas will give the first OF a
series Of summer hops at the Park
tonight. Mayors orchestra will play,
and a large crowd will no doubt attend.
A special motor will return at two
o'clock.
John Dolan, proprietor Of the Point
House, at Roney's Point, entertained
some OF his South Side and Benwood
friends Saturday night, They went
out In two big wagons, and returned
early Sunday morning.
Sunday Mr.. C. Clarke, Of Baltimore,
Md, and Miss Maud Wooster, Of this
city, were married by Rev. Hess. Mr..
John Shorts, the brides uncle, and Mr..
f. Albinger and Miss Rose Shorts were
the attendants. Quite a number OF the
friends and relatives Of the couple wit
messed the ceremony.
AT nine o'clock mass at St. AlphonsuS
Church this morning will occur the
wedding Of Mr.. viii Burke, junior
member of the firm Of Schrainm &
Burke, and Miss Ida Bach, daughter
Of Mr.. Bernard Bach, the Twentieth
street carriage manufacturer. A recep-
tion will be held at Arion hall tonight.
Mr.. Louis Schwalb, enjoyablY enter
tertained surprise party Of some thirty
or forty couples on Sunday evening. 1t
was in the nature OF farewell party,
consisting OF relatives and friends who
were bidding him adieu prior to his de-
parture for Europe. He leaves here on
the l4th and sails on the 10Th per
steamer Traver.
TICKETS for the Mrs. Eva Seely con-
cert will be on sale at +. w. Banner IL
Cos this morning at S O'Clock. No
extra charge for reserved seats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
The Deserving Never Get There.

ALBANY, n. Y, May lion Satur-
day the terribly mangled remains OF a
young man were found on the Hudson
tracks a few miles west OF Schenectady.
A letter in his pocket indicated there
was romancein his trip. 1t was dated
Hermann, Mo-, and addressed to Samuel
Bright. 1t was signed A. Wendell, and
stated that though Bright was poor he
could have the hand Of the writer's
daughter, as he had enough money for
all. Bright was evidently killed by fall
ing from train, while making his way
to the object OF his affections.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
auIre Davis Court.

An Italian by the name OF James
Filio was arrested yesterday morning
on complaint of Andrew Marine,
charged with attempted rape. officer
Scally took him before Justice Davis,
who sent him to Jail in default OF $500
bond for his appearance at the next
term of court. Marine charges Filio
with seizing Lizzie, his twelve-year-old
daughter, while she was doing some
work in his room. Li1zie's screams at
tracted the attention Of her mother,
who appeared upon the scene in time to
Illustrate him in his purpose.
John Tappan and Jennie, his wife,
were charged by A. b. Hill with breach
of the peace. Each was fined 81 and
costs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
Circuit Court.

In Part One of the Circuit Court on
the law side yesterday. Judge PAUL
entered an order 10 the effect that tif-
teen days having elapsed since the first
day OF the term, executions may issue
upon all judgments and DEGREES entered
during the term after ten days from
their respective dates.
The case Of Edward Blaney VS.. Will
lam Rice in asSumpSit, by consent OF
both parties, was continued. The same
disposition OF the case of James Hyatt's
administrator VS.. the P, c. & 5. L..
Railway Company was made.
On the Chancery side, in the case OF
Geo. E. Boyd vs.. Adam Alderman ct.
al, the death of the defendant was sug-
geSted by the complainant, and it was
ordered that writ of Scire facias be is
sued against Fredericka Alderman, ad-
miniStratrix, and others, and Geo. +.
Boyd was made the guardian ad Item
of the infant children of the said Adam
Alderman. The writ is returnable
May %.
In the case of Mary Z. Thornburg,
guardian VS.. Elmer f. ThOrnburg and
others, proper notice to take dispositions
not being given, the case was continued
until May Is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Preparations for the Conclave In This City
Tomorrow and Thursday.

Reports received from the Knights
Tenn lar in all the cities throughout the
State, indicate that they will send larg-
err delegations, than at first expected.
Many Of the visiting Knights will be ac-
companied by their ladies. Parkersburg
will send thirty knights and twenty la
dies. accompanied by the City Band, OF
twelve pieces. They will arrive about
noon to-day, and will be Quartered at
the Hotel Windsor. The Bellaire
Knights had a meeting last night, and
mdae preparations to take part in the
COnclaye.
One of the features of to-morrow's
celebration will be the grand parade for
inspection, which will move promptly
at noon. 1t is probable that business
men and citizens generally along the
route of march will decorate their
houses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
.AMUSE MENTS.
ALONE IN LONDON.

A fine audience assembled at the
Grand last night to see VIM. De Shet-
ley'S great melo-drama, "Alone in Lon
dem" The company is frst-class
throughout, and gave a splendid per-
Torrance. The scenery was fine, and
the audience were we'll entertained from
the rise to the fall OF the curtain on the
last act They appear again this even
ing for the last time, and the company
gave such good satisfaction last night
that the Grand is sure to be crowded to-
night. Seats at Weir's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

You must not forget that aside from
obtaining an elegant piano at the rate
OF one dollar week, the +. w. Banner
& Co. Piano Club furnishes its members
with fine Krakauer for $3.50, which
cannot be bought at retail for less than
S425. There are other equally import
ant advantages that will be to your in
terest to know. Send for a prospectus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements OF In
dividuals.

I 0AttOuAics
/ j. G.. Anderson and wife left yesterday
for New York.
Louis Coleman and wife are in Cincin-
natl for a brief visit.
Mrs. VIM. Ellingham, has returned from
Holidays Cove.
J. Bently Booker, of Washington, Pa.
was in the city yesterday.
+. w. Warnecke, OF Pittsburg, stopped
at the Hotel Windsor yesterday.
Miss Maggie Giblen, Of the South Side,
is convalescent after a severe illness.
J.K. Botsford, Esq, was On the street
yesterday, after protracted illness.
Thomas Heath and family. of South Eoff
street, moved yesterday to Peoria, Ill.
G. S. Biggs is a candidate for Superin-
tendent of Free Schools of Ohio county
John T. Lane and E. D. Smith, passen-
ger agents, are stopping at the Mcclure.
j. L. Jones and w. II Charters, of Wash
ington, Pa, were at the Stamm yesterday.
in. Cunningham and daughter, Of Man
nington, stopped at the Stamm yesterday.
John Davies will leave this morning on a
business trip for the Vance Shoe Com
panp.
T. M. Calvert and Philip Deitz. of Man
nington, were guests Of the Behler yester-
day.
Jacob Koortz and j. P. Chapline, of New
Martinsville, stopped at the Behler yester-
day.
Jack Glasscock came down from Pitts
burg yesterday to see his family on the
Island.
Mrs. NJ. A. Brast and daughter, Of New
Martinsville, were guests of the Behler
yesterday.
A. Allen Howell and Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
w. Oglebay, of Cleveland, were among the
arrivals at the Mcclure yesterday.
Mrs. Amanda Gibson, of North Main
street, has returned from visit with her
daughter Mrs. Jenkins, in Philadelphia.
Joseph Seybold, of the Bank of Wheel
ing, was at his post yesterday for the first
time after a protracted attrack of pneumo-
MIA
w. E. Parker, of Arma, and j. J. Moore,
of Jacks run, were among the West Vir-
ginians registered at the Stamm yester-
day.
Mrs. J. A. Spangler. of West Wheeling
street, went to Wheeling to make visit OF
several days with friends there Washing
ton, Pa, Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Jones, of Cameron,
returned home yesterday, after a two
weeks visit with Mr.. and Mrs j. 3. Hicks,
on Sixteenth street
Robert Gibson, cashier of the American
National Bank, of Pueblo, Col, is in the
city visiting his mother, Mrs. Amanda
Gibson, on North Main street
Mrs. r. G. knight, of Cleveland, is stop
ping at the Mcclure. Mrs. knight is here
for the purpose of finding the body Of her
husband, who was drowned in the creek
some time ago, if possible.
Rev. DIR. w. H. Cooke, of the Second
Presbyterian Church, with a committee of
the Presbytery of Washington, will go to
Wellsburg to-day to install the new Presby-
terian minister at $50 p. m.
Thomas Smith and wife, of Warrington,
accompanied by two of their little grand
children, were in the city Sunday and yes
terday, leaving for home on thee 80 o'clock
B. & o. train yesterday evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
Election Omcers.

The uniform rank German Knights OF
St. George, Of st. AlphOnsus' Church,
elected the following officers to serve
the ensuing term, at their meeting last
night:
Captain, Henry Barth.
First Lieutenant, VIM. Miller.
Second Lieutenant, John Korn.
Secretary and Treasurer, Anton Mi
chael. =
Sergeant, VIM. Hamm.
Standard Bearer, John Helldoerfer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
Have Come to STAY.

Ladies' Cloth Top Shoes are no exper-
iment. They are THE shoes for this sea-
son. We are not getting novelty prices
for them, but selling you tirst-class,
reliable shoe, Dongola, Fox, All-Wool
Top, Plain or Patent Leather Tip, for
50. 90. J. H. LOCKE & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
Ponnlar Goods.

Ladies' DoDgola Hand Turns, $3.50.
Ladies' Dongola Flexible Sole, $500.
Ladies' Dongola Button Flexible;
$3.50.
Ladies' Oxford Ties, Plain and Patent
Leather, Tipped, Opera, and Common
Sense, S1.O0.
The largest stock and greatest variety
in Wheeling to select from.
J. II. LOCKE & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

The following statement from Mr.. w. B.
Denny, well known dairyman of Lexing-
ton, Ohio, will be of interest to persons
troubled with Rheumatism. He says: II
have used Chamberlain's Pain Balm for
nearly two years, four bottles in all, and
there is nothing have ever used that gave
me as much relief for rheumatism. We al
ways keep bottle of it in the house." For
sale by w. W. Irwin, G. r. Goethe, c..
Schnepf, j. Klari, M. w. Henrici, w. c..
Armbrecht, c.. Menkemiller, w. E. Viii.
liams, John Coleman, S. L. Brice and
Bowie & Co., Bridgeport, Ohio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
de Was Executed, Anyhow

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May 11.-John
Penton, wanted in Covington county,
Ala, for murder, was arrested Saturday
night in Milton, Fla. His arrest was
resisted, and in the melee he was killed.
Two Of the arresting party were
wounded, and two OF Penton's friends.
Cheatham, who had charge of the ar
resting party, was arrested on charge
of numbering Penton, but was released.
He was also wounded. About 200 shots
were fired in all. Penton was under
life sentence for murder, and escaped.
He has been defying arrest for a year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
Members of Geological Survey Arrive.

DIR. William Hallock and F. A.
Newell, members Of the United States
Geological Survey, arrived in the city
from Washington yesterday morning.
In the afternoon in company with Sec
rotary ]. c. Brady, of the Wheeling
Development Company, they drove out
to the Boggs' run well, and made an ex-
animation. They will return to Wash
ingtOn this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
THE NEWS OF THg DAY.
A Generous gift.

Miss Frederick Oesterling yesterday
presented the Board of Lady Managers
OF Altenheim, with a handsome upright
KrakauB piano, from Banners music
store. The instrument is a magnificent
one, and will be mUch appreciated by
the inmates Of that institution. The
members Of the Board are very thank
full for the handsome addition to the
equipment of Altenheim.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

OpenpQ packed de-
ohtfl NEW
SPRING yourself children don't fail to give call BE-
GOds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

WHEN you desire pleasant physic, one
that will cleanse the system and regulate
the liver and bowels, try st. Patrick's
Pills. They are the best and cost no more
than any other kind. For sale by w. w.
Irwin, G. r. Goethe, c. Schnepf, J. Klari,
NJ. w. Henricci, W. c. Armbrecht, G.
Menkemiller, W. E. Williams, John Cole
man and S. L. Brice, and by Bowie & Co.,
Bridgeport.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

Monroe Rawlings, Of Union county, Ar
kansas, was shot in ambush last night. A
colored attorney from New Orleans has
been arrested charged with the crime.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

Three men were killed and thirteen in
jured in collision of trains near shepherd,
Mich, Yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

WIANTED-TwO GOOD MEN FOR WHEEL
w ing and one in each town IN this State to
represent a progressive and popular Life Insur-
ance Company. Apply to THOS. G. JENKINS.
1916 Market street, Wheeling. myl0dAeh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

"ANTED-TwO GOOD STONEMASONS
w and three good Carpenters. Apply to
HIRAM TEATEk, corner Thirty-sixth and
Jacob streets. my10dqer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

DOR SALE-FORTY LOTS AT BENWOOD
Il Junction, just opposite the new shops that
are to be built; 80 feet above "a flood. New
plat Call at Wheeling Hat Bleachery, 1918
Main street, or address r. II. PARKER, city.
myl0dqeu
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

INOR SALE CHEAP - TWO STONEMETZ
~ Folders Good AS new. Will fold eight
make room for web perfecting press. Address
REGISTER, Wheeling w. Va. my9h
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WTANTED-SEWING GIRLSAND ONE AP-
w prentice, at MISS O'LEARY'S, 1l3S Main
street. myl0aead
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NIANTED-MEN OF GOOD ADDRESS FOR
w out door work. Address ~" this office.
my9u
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TICKETS for the Mrs. Eva Seely con-
cert will be on sale at +. w. Banner IL
Co.'S this morning at S o'clock. No
extra charge for reserved seats.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

EOR SALECHEAP-TwOB BEDROOM SETS,
IL TIA Chapline Street. my8s
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12

INOR RENT-ROOMS SUITABLE FOR OF
II fees or sleeping apartments, in Mutual
Savings Bank Building. For terms, etc, ap-
ply to ALEX. MITCHELL, Treasurer, or w. G.
WILKINSON, Secretary. mal2ae&d
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-05-12
5tstu ADVERTISEMENTS.

dor SALE-ONE HORSE, AGED SYEARS.
II safe and gentle; and one covered spring
wagon, In good order. Will sell cheap En-
quire at DAVIS Livery Stable, 1875 and 1888
Market Street. mal2o
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Read a Few of Our Prices.
MEMS SUITS.
MEMS PANTS.

These Suits are good value and well worth
don bile the
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16
FRASZKI.

DOBRI LEKARZ.
Lekarz: Czy dis panu lie,
piej:
Glory: Ach, panic doktorz'
coraz MI gorzej.
Lekarz: A czy dawno pan tax
choruJe?
Chory: Cd kiedy mnie pan
doktor zaczaf leczyc.
Sedzla: Vice %oskarzony
usl}owaies spiacemu Maciejow'
Sojcle ukrasc LEGACY obok pakanek
O skarzony: Co to jest
ukras6? Znalaz}em lezacego cz}c-
wleka i pakunek. Pakunek pod
alos}em, a cz}owieka zostawltcm
lezaczgo.
HAGODZaCE OKOL1CzNosC1.
S g d a: przyznaje esq vice,
re ukradfes gospodarzwl re sklepu
5 butelek wilma, czy mozesz podac
jake 4agodzace okolicznosci?
o skarzony: TAX jest,
prosze przeswletnego sadu.
S edzia a: A jake:
Oskarzony: Re tego
kwasnego wilma pic ME by}o MOI
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16

z ubrah ]znoszonych roh Gu
klein rowe paro"a 1arb'''
MIA Wanona Steam Dye Work.
PREY czwartel rlicy. nieIaleko
wego gmacha pocztowego.-Farb'
ia tam , reparuja "a tame pien'"
DE talk odziez meska, lax dam
ska.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16
RODACY!

Robiac zakupna
ma jesiei i zine, po-
pierajcie przede-
w%szystkiem takich
kupc6w. kt6rzy ma
sza polska gazette po-
pieraja.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16

czajac Winone, prosl tych swolch
polsklch dfu7nik6w, kt6rzy W jego
oczach i W obliczu Boga chca
uchodzlc "a sprawledliwych, ably
7eszcze pred 20 PazdziernlSa mu
dug oddali. - Czyste sumlenie
przeclez milsze powlnno bye kaz-
demu, nlz nieuczcIwie nabyty to-
var.
Polska X m PAM a
handlowa (The. Polish Stock Coz
, obraia ma daisy rok nastepuja-
cych urzednikow: Jozef Jereczek
zarzadca, Jendrzej JeAewski pre-
zydsnt, Franc. Pafubicki vice-pre-
zydent, w. Kupferschmit, sekre.
tarz, Jan Jereczek kasyer;; trzej
d~yrektorowi ma 3 lata: August
Miloch, Franc!szek Fa}ubicki i
Teofill G1ucha1fa.
Mona sic maple dobrego piwa a
prey tenn darmo zjesc smaczny
lunch u Braci Griesel, PREY Sien-
pym rynkn.
BaczuosC! Chcao kuplc buty
lub trzewiki wstapcie do p. Hef-
mer H.: Lee, 81 West 3 Str. =
Jest tam polski klerk p: Franci-
seek Clem h 8 k j.
Prezenta p. Pereutki to
ME zadna oblecanka = cacanka,
lecz fakt i lstotnle drogocenne re-
cry. Sami, zakupiwszy W jego han
dlu "a 3 dolary towaru, otrzyma-
llsmy prezent wart dolara.
WINONA ~SAVINGSBANK
-Winohskl Bank Oszczednosci
wypo5ycza rieniadze ma ME
ruchomosci i hipoteki.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16
WIADOMOSCI
MIEJSCOW e.

w PILE Braci Youmaps W po'
nledzialck ma rowo rozpocZefa sic
robota.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16

Ma wyprze d az Flelsch-
mana przyby}o W mlnlona sobote
wieczorem lyle ludzi, re ME mogli
sic wcale W handlu pomleScit.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16

Wlele robotnikow obecnie "a
ietych Jest W naszem miescie PREY
zaprowadzaniu kanalizacyi W gf6-
wnych ulicaoh miasta.
Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1886-1893, 1891-10-16

KS. Hieronim Cieszyhski WYE.
chal w srode. IA Pazdziernika,
ma stafa swoja misya do Blue Earth
O;tv, poczta Fnrmont, MINI. -
Poda]ac to nctatke many sob'e
zarazem obowiazek sprostowac Pc
wien wazny punkt " dawniejszej
wzmlance o rs. Cieszyhskim, t. j.,
4e ME liczy OF lat "A, lecz 40.
Urodz,f sic W dzioh sw. HieroAi-
ma 1851 r. we wsi Skwierawch,
parafii Lipuskiej, ma Kaszubach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-16
FOR SALE-LOTS.


west section. adjoins the beautiful site Of the srea
Amers an university terminus Of Massachusetts, ave
Of %oodss Inn and he Duncan
THE UNIVERSITY PROJECT Is SURE
OF spleniid consummstion. $1,000. 90 viii be ex
oo feet siresdy sod Nass ap 81 promsn
VISIT TaE HGafRf iEfs kSD GLADDEN.
bs eye sy one q the finest views in al the eastern
miles incnns the Blue Riae Mountains he 70 as
sFsT I5i %M sn fo
The property It speaks for itself j. is the cuiminat
ss nj tns ss
# ST INT c1rYs
ec,aanas sspia and more inuence n hsn a
NEsHES H fff4i SY %sPERs TODAY THE
Opportunities to those de.rons of safely investing
small amounts Ask your broser how much property
s 20 %yg Gu ARE f BTN
Io their iui width. Improvements 90 right along
sci g ERECTION
1900 ~ s So PER SIl 'Gen ee ~as
FOL- FLATS. INFoRMATfoS, &c., Gail TpoN
no NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY
By pgresssng lots in that not i'm
advancing values.
LOCATE YOUR HOME,
PLACE YOUR INVESTMENTS,
DO YOUR SPECULATING
In the new and beautiful subdivision of
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Barton Walkers addition to Brooklsnd. where you
can get favorable terms and city Improvement
VISIT THE HEIGHTS
GO UP TIE TOWER AND EXAMINE THE PROP
ERTY.
TICKETS AT &C PER QUARTER.
METROPOLITAN BRANCH b. a o. RR
ELECTRIC CARS EVERY IL MINUTES,
At city rates Of fare,
Unquahhedly the best for the money Of any subdi.
vision On the market.
GET IN NOW Al THE Low PRICES.
Plats, lnforllation. &c, from kEDFORD W
MaLKEk son. zoos + st.. or OF H. BARTON.
ls.)l y ST. sAl 6-l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-16

Roads Improvement Association, an enthusiast
TIC wheeiman and bright lawyer. His means
are ample enough 20 give him some spare time
rom his Law work TO devote 10 the interests Of
highways but who should push each pedal with
prayer Of thanks for Potter's efforts in his
personal behalf.
PREsrpESr pUNSs REPORT.
The reading Of this report occupied over half
an hour. and the president. relinquishing the
chair to Vice President Bidwel. read his annual
contribution to the official literature of the
league After q review Of the work Of the year,
winch showed a large amount Of careful sc
;n,ny N, Mr.. Dunn went a, some length
the road improvement committee and other
members OF the league in certain states He
urged the pushing of the scheme for the crea-
TOR OF a national highway commission bv Con-
gress He thought that an initial movement
should be made with the re-establishment Of
the Old historic high road between New York
ana Boston as Its object. He called attention
70 the remarkable activity in the
oicychng sport, and said that il showed
most healthy condition in the ranks
OF amateur wheelmen. He then went on TO
uwe!l on the recent conference between
the Law. and the AA.U. IN regard TO the es-
.aphsnment OF new rules for racing expenses
ana added that he had recommended TO the
racing board that no action be taken on the
r. ~, VIC recent suspensions until the A
U. shall have adopted the new rules.
SOME IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS
The president urged that the scope Of the
work OF the hotel committee be increased. He
also recommended that two agents be appointed
to make a complete census Of the wheelmen OF
the country. Among his other recommendation
were the following: That special committee
on legislation be created to take in hand ali
matters with reference to this matter: that the
new book on road improvement prepared bv
Chairman Potter be published: that some
steps be taken to secure a more complete har-
mony between the l.. A. W. and the Canadian
wheeimen; that there be a closer scrutiny of the
accounts of some of the smaller divisions. and
some means Of giving league clubs additional
privileges
The report was enthusiastically received. and
on motion OF Mr.. Luscomb of New York the
recommendation as to a committee on legisla-
ton was adopted.
THE RACING BOARDS REPORT
The appearance of Mr.. Chas S. Daval. the
Chairman of the racing board, at the head Of
the room when the report of the board was
called for. was the signal for tumultuous an
piause The report was a brief statement Of
the suspensions. reinstatements and records of
the past year. Mr.. Brewster, chairman of the
committee on transportation. begged indul-
gence, as he had left his report at home and
would have to ask leave to print
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-16
Incendiary Fire In virxinis,

This morning about $50 O'Clock there VA
a big blaze in Virginia about half mile from
the Long bridge that illuminated the river for
some distance. The light was from the barn
on the truck garden Of Harrison Green, Q proc
porous colored man. Mr.. Green lives in .
brick house that stands short distance from the
railroad. and In that house his family has lived
Tor number OF years. During the food
more than year ago the gardeners place was
damaged to considerable extent, but that
damage he'd been repaired, and Mr.. Green was
getting along nicely until this morning, when
the barn was burned.
The stable was completely Destroyed, and four
Of the eight valuable horses which were In il ct
the time Of the fire were burned to death.
There was no insurance. The cause of the Ere
is unknown. but is supposed TO be the work Of
incendiaries.