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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-08-13
BENEVOLENT Mr.. wIxHAM.

At a meeting of the Detroit
Ladies' Benevolent Society, held
the other day, 1t vas resolved that a
committee Of four ladies be appoin.
ted to canvass for donations, and in
the course of their perambulations
committee dropped into Mr.. Wix.
hams Office. lie received them as
n gentleman should, and after the
usual formalities one of them be.
gan:
"Mr. Wixham, we are asking hid
for benevolent purposes
"Ah, yes. Bencvolencs is a
bump which should be cultivated.
Are you looking after poor folks ~
eve are"
VERY proper-very proper.
You all have children of your
own ?"
"Oh, yes"
"All of them are well fed, well
clothed and well cared for, are
they 20
eyes, sir"
"That's very proper. presume
their stockings are properly darned,
buttons In their places, and they
say their prayers when they 60 to
bed ? Am ] correct ?"
The women looked ut each other
in sly way, and them at him, and
one of them said
I'VE shall DC happy for any con-
tribution."
"Yes'm, yes'm. You don't
want this contribution for your wn.
families, eh 7"
Ono sir ~ answered four voices
in chorus.
DWELL, / am somewhat inclined
to benevolence. Hardly day
passes that l don't do something
for charity. Here's an old occount
Of $40 against mr.. -, l know
he's hard up ard having close
time to get along, and yesterday l
cancelled the debt"
One Of the ear vassers turned red,
white and blue, and looked out of
the window. That was her hus
band, but Wixham didn't know it.
And yesterday found a poor,
forlorn little boy out here crying
with hunger and cold. lie said his
name. was Tommy -, and he
lived at 35 - street. lie had't
been washed or combed for a week,
and l felt sad for him. | was
going to take him home and feed
him. but he slipped away"
Another woman suddenly looked
out of the window, and her pulse
ran up Co one hundred and twenty
minute, but Wixham was as inno-
cent as lamb of any knowledge
that it was her boy.
"Then yoN won't aid us ?"
queried the spokesman.
:" Oh, yes, certainly l will.
was simply figuring to see how
much / could spare. signed a
note with Mr.. -, last Sail, and
had to pay it yesterday. That
makes me feel rather poor"
The third woman dld't turn red,
but green, but Wixham could't
have possibly known that it was her
husband.
Let's see. Let's see. want
to give you all l can spare. Mr..
- on -- street, owes me four
months house rent, and III give
you an oydcr on htm for twenty
dollars.
The four women rose up. They
rushed in a solid body to the door.
TLeJ went out in a hear. Some
were red and some were pale, and
all mad. They tried to speak, bst
they couldn't, and as they hastened
to get away from each other, Wjx~
nam held up the half written order
and gasped
How very veTy singular |!
Perhaps they thought they couldn't
collect the money" Detroit Free
PrCyS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-08-13

We Have BY fsf
The Best Outfit,
Most Complete stock,
Tho Best sta6d,
DO the Finest Work,
And the Cheapest Work
o. any Office in the county
Give us a ssial and De convinced,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-08-13

The American Land & Title
Register is the name Of a new
monthly journal, published in st.
Paul, Mimi, and devoted to law.
real estate, title tax, mortgage loan
and kindred interests. Among
other features Of the Regfsteris the
publication each month Of the
names Of persons whose heirs arc
entitled TO- valuable real estate
interests in all pasts Of the country.
with a stated reward for the locat-
ing Of such heirs. Also, an index
20 tho personal advertisements.
relating to unsettled estates, miss
ing heirs and legateesy ETC., that
appear in the newspapers through
out the world each month.
The Association, Of which the
Regtster is The organ, has q large
iist Of legal representatives through
cut the nited States and Canada.
who viii 'rausact al business for
tbe Association iu the counties
which they represent.
There is wide field for 70 iour.
nal Of the character, and Judging
Dy TIE appearance Of the initial
fHnher viii prove ucccss.
Subscription price 1900 per year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-08-13

ConsuIt Or. A. l.. Wagner, late
Of Guys Hospital, London, Eng
land, for Surgical diseases Of women
Eye and Ear, and GENERAL Sur,
gerry. Ii@mOrrhoids or Piles cured
with out cutting. rheumatism
Neuralgia and al Nervous Diseases
cured in short time with Electric
Baths. Rooms aud board 70 be had
cheaply. Charges reasonable. Call
TO any part Of the county
Office EGIONy Rreston County,
". Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1891-08-13
DR.. W. SlMOHTON.
DENTIST.

VIII continue TO make his regular visits to
Newburg. RowiesburE. Function and Kingwood
Due notice of his next visit TO each place viii
appear in this paper.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
personal POINTERS.

Dr. Charles E. Smith has returned from his
European trip.
Mrs. c. j. caldwell, River Falls. Wis, is at
the metropolitan.
Prof. B. NJ. Reynolds, of La Crosse, was at
the capitol yesterday.
a. NJ. Webster, Mapleton, called at Supt.
Kiehle's office yesterday.
Emil Mannheimer, of the firm of Mann
heimer Brothers, has gone East.
II. ". Lewis, superintendent of the state
public school at Owatonna, called on Secre-
tary Hart.
Miss NJ. F. Hall. institute instructor. was at
the capitol yesterday. She goes to Austin
next week.
Prof. Innis is to deliver an address before
the Hamline Political Economy club at 1880
o'clock this evening in Masonic hall.
AT the Windsor-W. Johnston, New York;
j. T. Lift San Francisco; Z. II. MOrrissey,
Galesburg, H.; W. II. Law, Eau Claire.
AT the Sherman-J.W. Ellis. Sioux City 10. {;
7. j. Chestnut, Ridgelawn, Mont W. j. Ward.
Chieago; John Willis, Brainerd; james
Casey, New Richmond.
At the Clifton-Clifton Harmon, Licking
ton, Ky; o. NJ. Collins. Chicago; II. L.
Miller, New York; S. E. Sanderson, Boston !;
L. Lucas, Lexington, Ky.
Emil Schmidt, the official Poo Bah of Wa
basha, was i'll the city yesterday lie says in
that city they always make the punishment
fit the crime. which accounts for ats excel
lent moral condition.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28

has, as such, objected to conference
between representatives of The striking
molderS aud the stockholders OF the
works with any view of compromising
differences. Senator c. X. Davis is to
be asked to withhold any recommends
ton for the appointment of Capt. Castle
as postmaSter,a and to recommend no one
for the position who is not friendly to
| organized labor.
The representatives in congress from
the state are 20 be asked to use their in
iuence to have congress TO declare the
first Monday in September as labor day,
and as such legal holiday.
A resolution presented by the dele
gates from the stonecatters' union was
adopted by the assembly. 1t protests
against the employment of convict labor
iii cutting stone for the proposed capitol
| building, at st. Cloud or elsewhere.
A committee from Local Bricklayers'
Association No. l appeared in the as
sembly and asked a conference with
committee from the international brick
layers union with a view of removing
! any prejudice existing between the two
organizations and to settle any differ
aces growing out Of their employment
| OH st. Luke'S hospital erection.
A special meeting of the trades and
evening al Labor hall to confer with a
delegation from the Industrial asSocia-
ton Oh the subject of home industries.
1t is expected that the meeting will de-
yelop much interest in the line Of har-
mOniZing the efforts of the business in
terestS and labor problems. At the re-
quest of the hackmen the assembly
appointed a committee to confer
with Mayor Smith in regard
to the proposed ordinance to pre-
vent hacks from standing on
Sixth street between Robert and Jack
son streets. 1t is understood that the
measure has passed one body of the
common council. The mayor will be
called upon today and asked to use his
influence to defeat the measure.
At the request Of the harnessmakers a
committee was named to confer with
Hardenburg Il Co. and ask that the I'M
ion label be used by the firm.
The committee previously appointed
to wait on Archbishop Ireland in regard
to the letting of contracts in the cree
ton of the proposed Catholic college to
men who will pledge themselves to en-
ploy union laborers was granted further
time.
Under the head of Good of Organ
lied Labor" five associations reported
lrade lalr, eight reported trade as GOOD,
and four dnll. The cooperative paint
shop reported work plenty. Copies of
the Trades and Labor Bulletin are be-
ing distributed gratis. The publication
is neat fOur-page paper.
Industrial Assembly 1899 held All en-
thuSiastic meeting at labor headquar-
tiers. Seven members were added to
the roll, and several propositions for
membership were filed The social hop
was reported is being a fiattering sue
cess, financially and otherwise. The
association rewarded MI Longnechter
with vote of thanks for successful
management of the bali. The associa-
ton, composed almost exclusively Of
young ladies, is in flOurishing condi-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
Last weeks total. **Not included in totals
Winter Excursions.

1.-THE Burlington" has now on sale
excursion tickets, at greatly reduced
rates, to all the principal health and
pleasure resorts of Florida, North and
South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Alabama, louisiana, Texas,
Mexico. California. and TO Hot Springs,
Ark; Las Vegas. New Mexico; Eureka
Springs. Ark; Prescott and Phoenix.
Ariz. Tickets to all these points Will
be good from three to six months from
date Of sale, and with liberal stop-Over
privileges in most cases. The fast time,
sure connections. luxurious accOmmO-
datiOns and unrivaled service of The
Burlington" are we'll known, and make
it the favorite route for tourists. For
tickets, rates, sleeping car accommoda-
tons, and any further information, call
at city ticket office, No. 164 East Third
street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
SALTWATER NEWS.
Washington County Raises Its
Quota for the Worlds Fair.

Quota for the Worlds Fair.
The committee appointed to raise
Washington cOunty's share of the
worlds fair fund has been successful,
and yesterday finished its labors. having
secured $1,000, the amount asked for
from this county. Mr.. L. l.. HOSpes,
the chairman of the committee, stated
while cOnversing with Il GLOBE repre-
sentative yesterday that they had met
with much announcement, and were
satisfied with the result of their efforts.
The committee soliciting subScrip-
tiOnS for stock in the Saltwater Manu-
featuring cOmpany'S concern has Sc
cured subscriptions to the amount of
S17,S50, and is Sanguine of success. The
retention of the factory in this city is of
vast importance, and business men fully
realize the fact.
John Kennedy, an empioye at one Of
Anderson d OBrien's camps near
Spooner, Wis, was brought to the city
yesterday morning, having cut deep
cash in his right foot with an AK, sever
ing the bone near the inStep. He was
attended by DR.. L. c. Clark.
In the probate court yesterday the
executor of the estate of Fred. Nienann,
deceased, reported sale of certain real
Gioulette applied for letters of admins
tratiOn on the estate OF Nancy Giouiette,
deceased.
Congressman }. n. Castle left last
evening for Washington. ID. c., to be
present in the capital city a few days
before congress conveneS. He will
probably not return to Saltwater until
congress adjOurnS in March.
Cold weather has driven many tramps
to this city, and no less than twelve
were liberated from the lookup yester-
day morning, having applied to the po-
lice for lodging the previous evening.
Mrs. ii. Shiel, who died Thursday aft
ernOon from the effects of cancer, will
be buried tomorrow. Deceased was
fifty years of age and native of Ger
many.
Albert Rummel and Ole Shirley were
received at the prison yesterday from
Rice county. The former will serve
two years for assault in the first degree,
and the latter three years for robbery.
Several residents OF this city have
visited the Kelley institute at Dwight,
ILL.,, for treatment, and all have returned
apparently cured.
The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the st. CrOiX Boom corporation is
to be held in this city on the 23rd proX.
Judge Williston returned yesterday
from Red Wing. No cases being ready
for trial. recess was taken until today.
The public schools at Lakeland have
! closed for three weeks, owing to pre-
vailing epidemic of scarlet fever.
Chief Of Police Shortall has returned
from visit to his son at Gull River, in
the northern part of the state.
The Paris Gaiety Girls will appear at
the Grand opera house this evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
A MUSICAL SUCCESS,
The First OF the Beethoven Quar-
tcttc Concert Series.

The First of the Beethoven Quar-
tcttc Concert Series.
The first series Of concerts of the
Beethoven String quartette was given
last evening at WestmOreland hall to a
good-szed audience. The quartette
consists Of Emil Straka. first violin;
Gustave V. G0etzen. second violin;
Louis Mari. viola, and Louis
Mich, cello. and were assisted
by Frau Bruno Fink, of Milwaukee,
The Beethoven Quartette is too well
known to the public to comment upon
farther than 10 say that their selections
were chosen from the best classical com
posers, and delightfully."- played. Frau
Bruno Fink has 4 meZZO-s0pranO voice
of rich quality, nOticeablv in the
lower tones. ana of splendid range.
She first sang "Leibesleid," by Shelley,
and "Vofklied" for an encore. Both
were sweetly sung and won much APP
plauSe. Emil Straka rendered a very
difficult solo on the violin from Wagner,
which the well known violnist, Whit
ney, arranged for himself, called ''Preis-
leld." In the first number on his
second appearance Herr Straka won
much applause in his rendition
OF MozaTt'S mennette quartette,
18th. "Grossvaterchen," by LANCER,
was also played with much
taste. Frau Fink sang "Unterm Ma
Chamberlain, by Holaender, very
sweetly. and mostly in her lower regis
ter, which showed much purity OF tone
and thorough cultivation. For an encore
she sang a sympathetic sang called
The May Song" As finale the quar-
tette gave a quintette serenade by 5.
de LANCE, accompanied by Mrs. Louis
Mich.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
FRAUD is ALLEGED.
An Illinois Mining Company in
Court to Answer.

All 1lllHOlS MINING company IN
Court to Answer.
CHICAGO, Nov. ga bill was filed
in the circuit court today by Sarah,
Edith and Virginia 1. Copeland, and NJ.
n. Lamb. all of Washington, d. c.,
asking the appointment of a receiver
for the American Mining and Smelling
company, an Illinois corporation. Com
plainants say that in October. 1889. they
owned stock In the company of the par
value of 1921, 900. 1t is alleged that
a month later Daniel P. ELS and
G. A. Otis entered into a conspira-
cy to secure all the assets for their own
use. With that end in view, they noti-
fed a part of the stockholders of a
special meeting at which a misleading
statement of the cOmpany's affairs,
showing it heavily involved above its
assets, was made; that the stockholders
were thus induced to turn over TO the
defendants all of the company's prop
eTty, the defendants assuming its in
debtedness. Compliments allege that
this act was in fraud of their RICH is and
ask for the appointment of rec eiver.
The company owns three silver mines at
Leadville. on which it has spent be-
tween 100000 and 100000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
To Old Mexico.

"The Burlington" has now on sale ex.
cursion tickets to principal points In
Mexico at greatly reduced rates. Nc
more interesting country can be selected
for winter journey. The unrivaleG
service and accommodations of 1.-The
Burlington" with two trains each day
to st. Louis, makes it the favorite line.
Tickets will be good for three to six
months from date of sale, and may be
obtained at the ticket office, No. 1874 East
Third street. where any further informa-
ton will be cheerfully furnished.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
UPSET TRIAL JUDGES.
The Supreme Court Elucidaues
knotty Legal Problems.
The supreme court yesterday flied the
following decisions:

State of Minnesota ex rel. Archie o. Powell
ct al, REALTORS VS.. Ramsey County, re-
spondent. Judgment affirmed.
GILFILLAN, G. j.
Under section 5. chapter Z, Charter of
st. Paul, as amended by.chapter Z, Laws
1887, two or more local improvements
may he done under one order and ill.,
cluded in one contract, though both or
all the improvements do not benefit the
same property, and though the contract
be at gross price for all the improve
mentS. When an objection to an as
sessment for local improvement is
that 1T was made under a mistake of
fact, and it is not charged that there
was any fraud or application or an ille-
gal principle of assessment, the obiec-
tor to prevail must show mistake of
fact
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
Sale of BE- er.

State of Minnesota. respondent VS.. Henry
Dick, appellant. Order affirmed
DICKINSON. J.
A motion to set aside an indictment
for defects in the organization OF the
grand jury must be made at the time of
the arraignment, unless the court, for
good cause, allows it to be made su6Se-
quently. Witnesses testifying to the
sale Of beer at drinking saloon where
Intoxicating liquors are sold, may be
understood as meaning the fermented
malt in common use as a beverage.
Proof of the drinking of such beer is
made by force of the statute General
Statutes 1878, chap. 16. sec. H. Drima
facie proof that the same was intOXicat-
ing liquor. Evidence held to justify
the verdict.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
No Time Fixed.

Thomas W. Forbes, respondent VS.. W. NJ.
Bushnell ct al, appellants. Order affirmed.
GILFILLAN, G. j.
Plaintiff and defendant argued that
the former should devote his time and
energy to selling real estate for the lat
ter at specified rates of compensation
"for such time as may be mutually agree
able" Held, that as mo time being
fixed by this agreemenD plaintiff was
not bound by it, except as to what was
actually done under it. subsequent
agreement that defendant should pay
him a different rate for selling partic-
ular piece, if he should succeed in sell
ing it, was upon valid consideration.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
Grand Juries,

State of Minnesota VS.. Conrad Schaumm. ap-
pelllnt. Order reversed. DICKINSON, J.
\ motion to set aside an indictment
for defects in the organization of
the grand jury must be made at the
time of the arraignment, unless for good
cause the court allows it to be made
subsequently. State VS.. Greenman. %
MINI. 200, followed in constituting
the statute requiring the petit jury list,
drawn by the board of county commits
Sioners, to be certified and signed by
the chairman of the board. A deficit in
this particular is cause of challenge to
the panel OF the petit jury drawn from
such list.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
PRICE RESIGNS.
The Corporation Attorney APP
points New Assistant.

Assistant City Attorney Price yester-
day rendered his resignation to Mr..
Lawler, the corporation attorney. MIR.
Price gave as his reasons for resigning
that the affairs OF his private practice
demanded all his attention, and
he could not attend to the
duties OF assistant corporation at
t"rney without neglecting his
own business. Mr.. LaWler accepted
the resignation and filled the vacancy
by appointing John E. Hearn. who
studied law for four years with Mr..
LAWYER, previous 10 that gentleman be-
coming city attorney. Mr.. Hearn is
most brightly spoken of by his associ-
ates, and will doubtless be a valuable
aQulsition to the city attorneys Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
Blaine in PhiIadelDhia.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27.-Secretary
of State Blaine came to this city from
Washington this evening and is quar-
tered at the Stratford hotel. Mr.. Blaine
remained in his room at the hotel all
evening and declined to see reporters,
sending down word that his visit was
upon purely personal business and had
no public interest. The secretary will
return to the capital tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
DIED.

KENNEDY-In Minneapolis Nov. 20, at 3 AS
p. m. at the residence Of her daughter,
Mrs. X. Ferguson, 1927 Bloomington ave-
nue., Frances B.. relict of the late Robert
Kennedy, after a lingering illness, in her
elghtieth year. Funeral from residence
Saturday at 30.
MORRISON-In st. Paul. Thursday, Nov. 26,
ut late residence, corner Case and Clark
streets, Edward Morrison, aged forty-four
years. Funeral from OHalloran & Muir
phys undertaking rooms. 10 West Sixth
street. Sunday. Nov 90, at 2:30 p. NJ. under
the auDices of Court Fairview, No. 51S, In
dependent Order OF Foresters. Members of
/. o. f. invited to attend.
For Funeral Carriages. 81: Hearse 81. No.
2S4 East Ninth ST. E. W. Shirk's Tele
phone. 455-2.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
To California

THE Burlington" with its luxurious
accommodations and unrivaled service.
has now on sale excursion tickets to
California points at greatly reduced
rates. Tickets will be good from three
TO six months from date of sale. with
liberal stop-over privileges. For tickets
aid any further information Apply at
No. 164 East Third street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
TIC the Hot Sprin gs.

This is one Of the greatest winter
health resorts in America. 1.-The Bur
lington," via st. Louis. is the direct and
favOrite line for people from the North
west. 1t has now on sale, at No. 164
East Third street. excursion tickets to
Hot Springs, Ark. at very low rates.
Sleeping car accommodations can be
secured in advance, and any further in
formation at ticket Office as above.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
Premier Nrercier,s Suits.

MONTREAL. P. O., Nov. 27.-Warrants
have been issued by Premier Mercier
for the arrest of Senator Tusse, propri-
etor of La Minerve, and Mr.. Berthiaume.
publisher of La Presse. the organ of
Hon. j. A. Chapleau. secretary of state,
for criminal libel. Mercier says he has
determined on putting an end to the
guerrilla warfare which is being Waged
against him by these papers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28

benefit of Capital Division No. IA, U. R.
K. P. Mr.. Lipman was presented with
beautiful gold-headed cane by the
members of the lodge suitably en-
graved. "The Burglar" will be pre-
scented for the last times this afternoon
ana tonight. Tomorrow night George
w. Monroe and company open in 'Aun
Bridget's Baby" t
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
OPPOSED TO CASTLE.
Organized Labor Taking a Vigor

= 14ON1 11t'OUI ANAI1I.5 ISOE-
oIS Stand on Local Questions.
The trades and labor assembly dealt
with problems with vigorous hand at
last nights meeting. a protest was
drawn up and approved against the ap-
pOintment of Capt. Henry A. Castle as
postmaster of st. Paul, on the ground
that he Is and always has been an en-
envy to organized labor. The protest
recites that he is director of
the West st. Paul stove works and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
No Rule or Statute.

William c. Norton. respondent, VS.. G. A.
Haue get al, appellants Order reversed. q
GILFILLAN, G. j.
In the absence of a rule of court or
statute requiring it. the subscription to
an affidavit by the official is not neces-
Sary.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-28
BANK CLEARINGS.
Showing of Leading Cities for a
Week

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-The following
table, complied by Bradstreet's, gives
the clearing house returns for the week
ended Nov. 26, 1891, and the percentage
of increase or decrease as compared
with the corresponding week last year: