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The morning call., 1891-07-12

laire's life at Prospect Cottage took on very
much the aspect of other days. Thanks to
OF her. her mind increased in strength with
her body. Hence Mr.. Hollister found him.
self more and more embarrassed when
Molly pressed him with questions which he
had been forbidden TO answer.
On the afternoon of the 23d he went to
see her for the purpose Of placing certain
sum of money to her credit, and of giving
her statement of her property, which in
the shape of stocks and bonds had been put
in charge of one of the safe deposit COM
panies.
During this interview Mrs. Allaire took
very little interest in She subject of con-
versaton. She hardly listened to what he
was saying. Her every word was John.
Her thoughts were all with him. What!
! no letter yet? She was greatly worried.
How was it that the firm had not even re-
ceved cablegram announ cling the arrival
OF the Dreadnaught in the Indies?
The shipping merchant strove to calm her
by saying that he had Just telegrapbed to
Calcutta, and that he might have reply
any day. However, if he succeeded in turn
ing her thoughts out Of this channel she
threw him into fit of agitation by crying
out:
MIR. HOLSTER there's man that l
haven't spoken of AS yet-the one who saved
me and made such efforts TO save NY child
that sailor"
That sailor?" stammered Hollister.
Yes, that brave man to whom | owe my
life. Has he been rewarded?"
He has. Molly"
And this was fact. 1t had been done.
rs lie in San Diego, Mr.. Hollster?"
NO, my dear Molly, no. l was told that
he had gone to sea again."
And this was also true. After he had
given up work in the Earbor this man had
shipped Oh several vessels, and was at that
time away on voyage.
But anyway you can tell ME what his
name lisp" asked Mrs. Allaire.
His name is Zach French"
Zach French? Oh thanks, Mr.. Hollis
ter" And apparently now that she had
learned the mans name, she dismissed him
from her thoughts.
But, in fact from that day Zach French
was never out of Mollyss mind. From that
moment 1t became impossible for ner TO
disassociate him from the catastrophe which
had been enacted in the bay. She resolved
to find Zach French when he returned 10
port-he had only been gone few weeks.
She would learn OH which vessel he
had shipped No doubt it was one
whose home port was San Diego. His ship
would be back in six months-or a year
and then =. By that time, too, the Dread
naught would be home again, and
John and she would take delight in reward
ing Zach French, in paying this debt OF
gratitude. Yes, John must now soon bring
the Dreadnaught into port and then he
would resign command Of her. they would
part from each other.
And, oh, murmured Molly to herself,
why Is II necessary that our kisses and our
tears should be mingled on that day ?"
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A young woman,s oues..

well-dresSed young lady entered drug
gist II he had any dragons blood A half
hours search of the cObwebbed corners of
the old stock disclosed small portion of
the drug. and the young lady Departed salts
fed. THAT the first time in five years
have had call for dragons blood" re-
marked the druggist after she had disap-
peared. what is it? Well. 1t is yegeta-
bic substance obtained from the fruits of
several small palms in the East Indies.
Many years ago it was in grent demand
among. young women who wished to win
PACK their recreant lovers, burning small
lump of it with certain form 5f ipcanta-
ton. 1t was also used as an astringent, but
Is now almost extinct. That girl has prob
ably heard of it from her grandmother, and
has determined to test its virtues Which
one? Well. that cannot say. Good-b /"
--Philadelphia Record.
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A showman's Parrot.

Robert Hunting, the veteran Snowman,
better known by the familiar name of
Bob" while In Bradford last Friday, con-
fided to few Of his personal friends lit
tie matter pertaining to his own colossal ag-
gregation. 1t Is unnecessary to remark that
in the relation of it he maintained a re-
ligious adherence to truth. His ticket
seller, he said, had parrot which always
sat beside him during his labors, and thus
learned his lingo, which was TO this effect :
..:Stand back now--plenty of time. Take
your turn. Don't crowd"
The parrot, in some unaccountable way,
turned up missing at Dubois, and great
was the grief of the owner. but when they
reached Punxsutawney the attention of one
of the eanvasmen was attracted by large
flock OF crows on the side hill just back of
town. Approaching the spot he discovered
the parrot sitting on a log with his feathers
up trying to defend himself against hun
dred carrion crows and screaming at the
top of his c0ice:
'Stand back now-plenty of time. Take
your turn. Don't crowd."-Bradford Era.
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Eyes. madam"

sYes, madam"
However, isn't 1t possible that there
may be news Of the Golden Gate in a few
months, few weeks?"
"News?'' repeated the employee. No
doubt the San Francisco house to which the
vessel belongs has received news from her
several times already"
Already"
Yes, madam"
several times?"
As she repeated these words Mrs. Allaire
had risen and stood looking the man in the
face as if his words had been unintelligibie
to her.
"Here, madam" said an employee, hold
ing out a journal. Here's copy of the
Shipping Gazette. 1t contains an announce
meDt that the Golden Gate left Liverpool a
week ago."
"a week ago!' murmured Mrs. Allaire,
taking the paper in her trembling hand
"How long has Zach French been gone pr
she asked in voice so little above whis-
per that the man could scarcely catch it.
about eighteen months"
Eighteen months pr
Molly was obliged to support herself by
leaning against the wall. Her heart had
ceased to beat, and there was look of ter
ror in her eyes as they suddenly fell upon a
poster on which was printed the arrivals
and departures of the steam launches for
the summer season. At the head Of this
notice stood the date; March, 1879
To be continued neat Sundau,
Copyright 1891.
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Then it was the failure of one of his
schemes that forced Lew Barker to leave
San Diego?" asked Molly, with her gaze
riveted upon HOLSTER. whose constraint
was only two evident. Mr.. HOLSTER"
she sdded, "speak. don't conceal anything
from me. ! want to know al"
We'll. Molly, | don't want to conceal
from you an unfortunate affair which will
be sure TO reach your ears. Yes, Barker's
matters have OF late been going from bad TO
worse He could not meet his engage
ments, demands were made upon him, and
with arrest staring MIN in the face there was
nothing left him but flight
And Kate went with him ."
mo doubt he forced her to do so. You
know she has no will as against HIS"
Poor Katel Poor Kate!" murmured
Mrs. Allaire. How 1 pity herl Oh, if /
had only been in a position to help hertz
You could have done So" said Hollis
ter. Yes. you could have saved Lew
Barker. not for himself. for he has no claim
upon your sympathy, but for his wife's
sake"
Yes, and I'm sure John would have ap-
proved of the use towhch / would have
thus put our modest little fortune
Andrew HOLSTER took good care not to
add that Mrs. Aliaire's property had been
wasted by Lew Barker. 1t would have been
confession that he had had some legal con-
troll over 1t, and she might have asked how
1t was possible fer so many things to hap
pen In the brief space of two months.
Therefore, Mr.. Hollister merely replied
with a smile:
Don't speak of your modest little for
tune, my dear Molly. 1t is no longer such. -
What do you mean, Mr.. Hollister?" she
g mean that you are a rich woman-a
very rich woman"
"I?"
" Your uncle. Edward Manson. is dead!'
DeadP Why, how long mas been deadP"
HOLSTER came near betraying himself by
giving the exact date of Manson's death,
then two years back, and this would have
revealed the whole truth But Molly was
completely absorbed with the thought that
the death of her uncle and the disappear
ance OF her cousin left her entirely without
any relatives. And when she realized that
by the death of this relative who really ex-
lsted only IN name for her, and who both
she ana John expected would live to green
old age, she was now seized in her own right
| OF fortune OF two millions, there arose In
ner mlnd deep and profound regret that
she should have missed the occasion Of put
ting some OF this money to a good use
Yes, Mr.. HOllisier, | would have helped
poor Kate. | would have saved her from
shame and ruin. Where is she? Where
can she have gone? What is going to be.
come of her?'
MI Holister was obliged to admit that
all attempts TO ascertain the whereabouts
of Barker had failed. Had he taken refuge
In some one of the distant territories of the
United States, or had he not left America
entirely? 1t was all mere guess work.
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you shouldn't be, Molly. There is no

"You shouldn't be, Molly. There is no
reason for it.
"Mr. Hollister. couldn't you send me
some of the shipping journals in which there
are marine reports, l would like to read
)" Certainly. my dear Molly, I'll do so.
However, II there were anything concerning
the Dreadnanght, either that she had been
spoken at sea or had safely reached the
Indies would be the first to know it, and l
would at once -
But it now became necessary to change
the conversation. In the end Mrs Allaire
might have noticed certain hesitation in
the replies made by Mr.. Hoilister. whose
eyes could not bear unf1inchiDgly the steady,
was upon the point of broaching the subject
OF Edward MansOn'S death and the large
fortune which he had left his niece when
Molly put this question:
They tell me that Kate and her husband
have gone travelling. Have they been gone
long?"
No; two or three weeks"
" And they'll be back soon, suppose"
can't say" answered Andrew Hollis
ter: We have not heard from them"
Isn't it known where they went?"
mo, my dear Molly; Lew Barker was
engaged in some important schemes of a
very speculative nature. 1t may have been
necessary tor him to make long trip, very
long"
''And Kate? ."
MIS-. DARKER was, no QOuDl, ODllGeQ TO
accompany her husband. l can't give you
the facts of the case"
Poor Kate" said Mrs. Allaire, "Pm very
fond of her, and shall be very glad to see
her again. 1She is the only relative have
now.'
1t WIS evident that Molly had quite for
gotten Edward Manson and the relationship
which existed between him and her.
How comes it that Kate has never writ
ten to me?' she asked.
My dear Molly, you were very sick
woman at the time Mr.. ana Mrs. Barker left
San Diego
That's so, Mr.. HOLSTER, and what is
the use Of writing when the letter would be
a blank 10 the one receiving it? Dear Kate.
she is to be pitiedi Life must have been
hard for her. I've always DIRE ded that
Lew Barker would became involved in
some crooked transaction. Maybe John
thought So too"
And yet" replied Hollister, mo one
was expecting such an unfortunate termi-
nation"
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Her voice Broke "a sh.d..

Mrs. Edmund Russell. the apostle OF
athletics. has a voice which would break a
lamp-shade.
This remark is not meant to be impolite,
and it ought to be true, for the lady her
self is authority for the statement
cit was In Boston," she said, 81 was
talking with famous voice teacher about
tones and vibrations, and we both sounded
a certain note in unison. We must have
hit the exact unit of vibration of an eight
inch shade. for near where We were stand
ing the crystal globe about a gas-jet
Quivered and snapped. We looked at it and
crack ran quite around it. The sound had
broken it,"
This is rather an unusual incident, GER
tainly. but the principle is familiar enough.
A dog trotting. across a fo0t-bridge can
Of vibration, which. of course, differs with
the length of the bridge,-Detroit Free
Press.
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Wnsfam E. sfmond,.

Simonds &c Burdette of Hartford. He
represented the First District of Con-
Decticut in the Fifty first Congress,
the district consisting of the counties
of Hartford and Tolland. Last fall he was
renominated, but was defeated by Lewis
total vote of 80 SIG. In the last House Mr..
Simonds took a conspicuous part in the
struggle for the passage of the copyright
law. Apparently the Nutmeg State has the
call on the Commissionership of Patents, as
ex Congressman Simonds' predecessor,
Charles e. Mitchell, was also Connecticut
man, and a prominent patent lawyer of
New Britain Conn
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NOT A MILLINERY-SHOP.

The Landlord Was Not a Particular Man,
But He Drew the Line at Dudes.
"Can get something to eat here?" asked
an Eastern man of the proprietor of Mon
tana hotel" The landlord eyed him sus.
piciously.
"Tenderfoot, eh?"
II suppose So"
Eat pie with yer knife?"
No"
Make noise when you drink"
''rry not to-"
''Pick yer teeth with yer fork?'
Certainly not"
Take. off yer hat at the table?"
Yes"
''smaek yer lips when you strike some.
thin gnod?'
NO"
Then you can't eat here. l fed a Teller
last spring that parted his hair in the middle
and had the same brand on his face that
you've got. and he hoodooed my place for a
month. They's half-breed runs a feed
trough farther down the street Guess he'll
take You in--he don't know no better-but,
by gum! rs long as run this ranch it amt
goin' to be no millinery-shop. Day.
stranger. Detroit Free Press.
The morning call., 1891-07-12
WILLIAM E. SIMONDS,

The Connecticut Ex-Congressman to Be
Commissioner of Patents.
1t is announced from Washington that ex-
Congressman William L. Simonds of Con-
aecticut is to be appointed Commissioner of
Patents, vice Charles E. Mitchell, resigned
The ex-Cougressman resides at Canton,
Conn.,, aud is member of the firm of
The morning call., 1891-07-12
THE CAL/FORN/ANS:;
CAPTAIN AND CAPTAINS WIRE.
WRITTEN FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO
BY VERNE.

station. Molly's face seemed as if trans
figured. She rose to her feet, her eyes still
riveted upon this incoming ship.
1t was not the Dreadnaught and she was
harboring no illusion that it was With a
mournfui shake of the head. she murmured
''Jonn-dear John, you'll soon be coming
back: too and | shall be there to receive
you"
Suddenly she plunged her gaze down into
the waters of the bay, which now for the
first time she recognized. A pitiful wall
lister.
Mr.. Hoilister, is that you?" she inquired
tenderly. But my little Walt-my child
my poor dear babe-he is there-yes. l re-
memher-I remember" And with these
words she threw herself upon her knees on
the deck and the tears burst forth tumultu-
misty.
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CHAPTER VIII.

DIFFICULT SITUATION.
Mrs Allaire restored to reason-it was
like person that had risen from the dead.
The very first question which fell from,
Molly's lips was how long she had been out
of her mind.
For two menths," replied DR.. Bromley.
who was EXPECTING the question.
Two months oniyi" she murmured For
1t seemed to her that century had gone nv.
Two monthsi" she continued. John
can't be back yet, for it's only two months
since he sailed. Has he been told that our
poor little babe
Mr.. HOLSTER has written him." answered
DR.. Bromley, interrupting her.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-19

THE Vienna Bread at the Wheeling
Bakery Is made with sweet milk.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-19
Excursion to the National Capital.

On Thursday, January 23d, the B. &
o. r, r. Co.. will run one of those
pleasant midwinter excursions TO Wash
ington, which were so popular year
ago. The time for the excursion is well
chosen, as the National Capital at this
season is at the height OF its political
and social glory. Both houses Of CoL-
gress are in session daily with the gal
| leries always open to visitors. Then,
too, there are the monuments, the
statues, the palatial public buildings.
and the beautiful public squares and
avenues, always interesting sights. The
White House, the Smithsonian Insti-
tute. the National Museum, the Cor
coran Art Gallery, the Botanical Car.
dens and Washington's Monument are
open TO all visitors. Such an opportu-
nifty for a visit to the City OF Magnificent
Distances is rarely presented as this.
The tickets will be good ten days, al
lowing ample time for visiting Alexan-
dria, Mt. Vernon, Richmond, Old Point
Comfort and points OF interest within
easy reach of Washington.
Trains leave Wheeling at 1905, 1855,
3.fJ Il. III, -.oO anu o.-V u. m'' haSHihe
ton, Pa, 6:52, 1920 a. M, 1888 p. m;
Pittsburg, a. m. and 900 p. M; Ben
wood, 1895, 5:25 a. m. and 3 p. m.
Round trip from Wheeling, Washington
and Benwood, $40: from Pittsburg, -.
Correspondingly low rates from other
stations.
Through Pullman Sleeping Car from
Wheeling on 600 o. m and 1905 a. m.
train.
Parlor Cars on day train and Sleeping
Cars on night train from Pittsburg.
For tickets and Parlor or Sleeping
Car accommodations call upon or ad-
dress Agents b. Il o. K. r.
s.lO.l4.l7,2O.2l
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ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements of In.
diyiduals,

dividuals.
II. S. White, of Bolton. was in the city
yesterday.
in the city yesterday,
E. +. Andrews, of Parkersburg, was at
the Mcclure yesterday.
HI. Strouse, of Parkersburg, was q
Behler guest yesterday.
A. j. Stedman and b. Bear, of Ohio, are
at the st. Charles Hotel.
IT. Stephens, of Parkersburg, was a
guest at the Stamm yesterday.
A. Shnn, of School House, w Va. was
a guest at the Behler yesterday.
F.A. Pritchard, of Warrington, was a
guest at the Mcclure yesterday.
George G. Preane, of Steubenville, was
registered at the Stamm yesterday.
Mrs. Taylor, of Washington, Pa, was
registered at the Mcclure yesterday.
Hon. j. T. McGraw, Of Grafton, was a
late arrival at the Mcclure, last night.
The Gilbert Opera Company were at the
Behler yesterday en- route from Wellsburg
to GAINESVILLE.
Uncle Toms Cabin Company stopped al
the st. Charles over Sunday, and go To
Steubenville this morning.
Mrs. John Sheekey has been confined tc
her rooms with typhoid fever, and late last
night was reported very low.
Mrs Thompson, Miss Murdoch and Jonu
II. Murdoch. of Washington, Pa, were
registered at the Windsor last night
Jos. Morgan, c. w. Reynolds and B. Y
Higgins, prominent oil men, of Bradford
Pa, are at the st. Charles, prior to leaving
for Warrington, W. Va.
F. B. Ross, of the firm of I. G.. Dillon 4
Co, returned from Cleveland, yesterday
where he has been taking an opticiaT
course Of lectures on the Errors of Refrao
ton, and the correction of the same by the
use Of glasses, under the celebrated Opt
clan, Dr. Julius King
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Gs," advertisements.
Atlantic Tea Co.
TEA IMPORTERS
AND
COFFEE ROAS7ERS.
Hem ADVERTISEMENTS

We have just completed inyoia-.
The result is very gratifying 10 us y.
so much for its money item yalaea. ,t.
fact that the year just closed ha, u,i.
for us thousands Of customers. shown.
an increase far beyond our mos, ,ar,.
inc expectations. We feel grateful p.
ward every patron for the par, H..
have taken in supporting our homes,
and successful battle against high pr.r..
At various times would-be compe,.o,.
have tried to mislead the public tya~
sorting that we could not possibly.
goods at the prices we advertise. I'll.
persistent display Of jealousy on thor
part has materially strengthened D..
and while we appreciate the Result a.
their conduct, we cannot but pits rIs
spirit that prompts such method, We
fear no competition. We are nor afraid
to advertise prices and the rep4ut..
Of our house is a sufficient guaraa,e
that You will find every article wr .
TO be just what we say it is. aud 90 ,..,
the price we advertise. Victory a'aay,
inspires confidence. We therefor g.
ter the promising year Of Isel w.ti Pea.
newed vlgor with determiuaton %
beat our record OF 1890.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
MRS. sCoTT-sIpDoNs.

The celebrated reader, Mrs. Scott
SiddonS, will be at the Opera House to-
morrow evening in select recital,
which none can afford TO miss. OF the
great reader the Manitoba Free Press
says:
Mrs. Scott-SiddonS was greeted by a
large and highly appreciative audience
in Victoria Hall last evening. They
were charmed with her appearance, her
richness of attire and her rendering of
the eight selections which constituted
the programme. The dramatic recital
lasted for about two hours, and the in-
terest seemed to be increasing up to the
close. The lady's Interpretation of the
sentiments expressed was admirable, and
her pcrSonification OF the various char
acterS was true to life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-19
Railroad Sold.

BY order of the United States Court
the Lake Erie, Alliance and Southern
Railroad, known in this section as the
Berghoiz road, was sold by District
Marshal Wade, at Canton, TO satisfy
the first mortgage bondholders of the
road. A committee representing these
bondhoderS, consisting OF Morton I.
Patton, George w. Powers and Thco. +.
Hicks, of New York, with their cOun-
sci, Geo. c. Austin, of the firm of Tur-
ner, Mcclure & Rolston, also Of New
York, have been pressing the matter
for some time past in the hope that
there might be some kind Of settle
ment. Mr.. Hicks bought the road for
$780, 900. If the new proprietor can
see his way clear to extending the road
eighteen miles to Steubenville, he may
make it a profitable line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-01-19
SMALL TALK.
Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and
PithIly Told.

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly ana
PithIly Told.
The Tentonia Singing Society will give
a masquerade ball at their hall this even
ing.
The first luncheon at the Fort Henry
Club will be served to-day between the
hours of l2 and $3.50.
The Board Of Directors OF the Fire and
Marine Insurance Company have declared
a cash dividend of ) per cent, PAYABLE on
demand.
COUXcu meets tomorrow evening IN
special session. 10 approve the minutes
aud approve the bond OF the keeper oil the
crematory.
The funeral Of Mrs. Fred. Harper, yes
terdav afternoon, from her late residence
on Thirty-third street, was followed Ov .
large concourse of Borrowing friends.
The Committee on Lights and the Board
of Gas Trustees, constituting the ElectrlC
Light Commission, is called TO meet TINS
evening at the City Hall, for organiza
ton.
Mr.. HARRY WHEAT, agent OF the Pa0s'
Brewing Company, recently purchased =
100 foot lot on Thirty-third street, and viii
soon erect large ice houses and storage
rooms.
THE Stockholders of the Wheeling Titl(
and Trust Company are reminded that the
annual meeting for the election OF Direc
tors, etc. etc, takes place this Afternoon
AT o'clock, at Room |, Reilly Block.
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Stole Two Overcoats.

Sneak thieves entered the front door
of the residence of II. Z. Waddell, 924c
Chapline street, about o'clock last
evening and took two overcoats belong
ing to Mr.. Waddell and one belonging
TO his son, Charlie. In the pocket OF
one of the coats was lot of mail for
the Hobbs Glass Company. a part OF
the family were in the dining room at
the time. and the door was heard to
open. The theft was discovered I'M
mediately, and Mr. Waddell notified the
police, who were soon on the trail. The
thieves were seen coming out OF the
house by some gentlemen standing on
the corner, who gave Il description OF
them to the police. Mr.. Waddell says
If he can get his mail he is willing to
loose the coats. He has an idea that
the efforts OF the police will be success
full, as they went to work on the case SC
quickly that it will be hard for the
thieves to escape.
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Cloak Department.

Barcain No. 1.-One Lot NewmarketS 40
SLqS. reduced from - 20 $40.
Bargain 40. 2.-One Lot NewmarSets
atS3.9S reduced from >l0 to SIS.
Bargain No. 3.-One Lot Jackets at
SL9S. worth Sf.OO.
Bargain No. 4.-One Lot Jackets 40 -
former prices $50 20 SO