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Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10
Lor-JUMPERs' EXCITEMENT.
A Decision by Secretary Noble Create
Pandemonium in Oklahoma.

A Decision by Secretary Noble Creates
Pandemonium in Oklahoma.
GUTHRIE, 0. T., Feb. 9.-The past forty
eight hours have witnessed scenes of
wild excitement at Ell Reno which out
rival anything ever seen in the territory.
That town is built upon the claim OF
Major Freeman. All the residents of
the town have bought lots of
him, SO when Secretary Noble de-
cided last Saturday that Freeman's
title to the claim was void, it left every
piece of property in town at the mercy
of vandals. News of the decision
reached Ell Reno yesterday, when the
town went wild. First, loafers began
| jumping lots; then others followed, and
soon all business was suspended. The
court officers joined the mob, which by
nightfall became unruly. Governor
Seay telegraphed the sheriff and other
officers to disperse the crowd, but
they did nothing. Today affairs
| took more serious turn. Houses
were broken into, people were driven
from their homes and everything pos
slble done by the excited mob to drive
the orderly element out and give the
jumpers possession of all the property
in the town. Many citizens telegraphed
Governor Seay. United States Marshal
Grimes has ordered all the deputies to
the scene to protect the people, and
Secretary Noble has been wired as to the
condition of affairs, and doubtless will
have troops ordered from Fort Reno to
proceed to the scene of the disorder.
Feeling at Ell Reno runs very high tonight
and trouble is likely to occur any mo-
ment, as the lot jumpers have been
joined by the worst element from all
over the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10
A MISSION OF MERCY.
The Steamer Missouri to Transport
Food to the Russians.


BALTIMORE, Fob. 9.-The Atlantic
Transport line steamer Missouri will
sail from New York March 18th on a
mission of mercy to Liebau on the Bal
tic sea, in northern Russia. President
Barker of the Atlantic transport line
offered the steamer today to w. @. Edgar,
manager of the Northwestern Miller, to
carry 1000 tons OF food which have been
collected for the famine sufferers OF
Russia. Late in the afternoon Baker
received telegram from Edgar accept
ing the offer, which is equivalent to q
contribution of $4,000. The Missouri
will be commanded by Captain Gatz,
who was her chief officer at the time Of
the Denmark's rescue.
Everything in connection with the
Missouri's trip will be free. Thomas
Hogan & Sons, stevedores have applied
for permission to load the ship at
their own expense. The Berwing-
White Coal Mining company,
of New York, have offered
to coal the ship for her trip. The New
York warehouses will store the supplies
until ready for shipment. No wharfage
charges will be made. The New York
Central railway will collect food and
deliver it in New York, and underwriters
are now considering whether they can
insure it without cost.
The 1000 tons of -four will not much
more than half fill the Missouri, as she
has carrying capacity of $500 tons.
All that may be received in addition up
to the time of sailing, in addition to
that already on hand, will be sent over
in her.
New YORK, Feb. 9.-The chamber OF
commerce has received altogether $S0l1
for the fund being raised for the famine
sufferers in Russia. The following
answer was received from Smith, Amer
ican minister at St. Petersburg:
Money sent by special committee
under the presidency of tine czarowitch
will be properly applied. Breadstuffs
shipped to the open port of Liebau will
be sent by the government to the famine
provinces. Would advise such ship
ments, which should be sent as prompt
ly as possible. Time is important"
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10
Lanarie,s Trial.

MERGED, CAL, Feb. 9.-Julian Lama
RE, charged with stealing calf, is be-
ing tried in the superior court. A jury
was secured yesterday. The testimony
today showed that Lamarie had killed a
calf of ]. J. Stevenson, which had been
driven into Lamarie's pasture by pre-
arranged plan OF detectives, in order to
get Lamarie to kill the calf, 80 as to
have hold upon him criminally. The
defense has offered no evidence. Three
other cases of similar nature are pend
ing in the superior court against Lama
rie, the trial of which will follow. Much
interest is taken in the cases, which are
being pushed by the land and cattle
king, Henry Miller.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10
THE NEW YORK HOLOCAUST.
Four More Bodies Taken From the
Ruins of the Hotel ROYAL.


New YORK, Feb. 9.-At 8. O'Clock this
morning the whole force of men at work
on the ruins of the Hotel Royal COM
menced to clear away the debris in the
cellar under what was the dining room
and near the elevator shaft and staircase.
Three hours later the sixteenth body
was unearthed. All three bodies found
this morning were those of women, but
none of them were identified.
One body was identified this morning.
1t was No. 6, and was recognized as Miss
Sarah Blake of Sheldonville, Mass.
AT 2 O'Clock there was found the body
of woman, with a shawl wrapped
around her.
This afternoon the workmen found a
foot near the spot where the seventh
body was taken out. Later the dia-
monds of Mrs. Van Norden were dis
covered in silver casket. At late
hour tonight no more bodies had been
discovered.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10
Anti-ontion Hearings.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The views of
the New York Produce exchange in re-
gard to the proposed legislation against
the sale of options, were presented to
the house committee on agriculture to-
day by Henry B. Neilland, who read the
protest of the exchange against it's pass
age. The exchange approved section
one OF the measure, defining options,
but not the other sections He declared
that the remedy proposed by the bill
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10
A Tariff Is a Tax.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Representative
Mike OF Illinois today introduced a series
OF resolutions which have secured the
approval of number of his Democratic
colleagues, declaring that tariff is a
tax, and calling upon the ways and
means committee to report as speedily
as possible bills enlarging the free list
and reducing the compensatory dut;Ss
in accordance with theN pledges - the
party to the people, any e>>-essdency in
revenues to covered by a graduated in
come tax.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10

make additions that will than treble the original space
large force of mechanics is work building bal
comics, shelves and tables days most complete
and best lighted Chdens Department Pacific Coast will
be open for your inspection.
The department will be situated between the
first and second foors and will view of our
mammoth establishment 1t will be large roomy, finely
appointed and filled with productions of the best
makers of Juvenile Clothing N world
To the ladies of Los Angeles surrounding country
extend cordial invitation to them we owe this
magnificent nothing will be spared depart
ment pleasant and attractive we are closing
out fall and winter suits great reductions apiece suits
that $780, $5 Sizes 3pece that were
$780, $500; Sizes IS. All fall and winter
weights in the proportion.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10
Overman's Explanation.

CLEVELAND, o., Feb. 9.-Major Over.
man himself went on the stand this
afternoon. He briefly stated that his
explanation for not turning certain
sums of money over to the government
as soon as received was that he had
credited them to his petty cash account
and paid them out in liquidation oi
small bills for which no appropriation
was authorized.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10

for illegitinnate methods of trading in
futures, would involve in ruin the en-
tire system under which the legitimate
business of the various exchanges was
prosecuted.
Los Angeles herald., 1892-02-10

Good values in Fine Tailoring a Perfect
Fit, and a large New Stock at 125 w.
Third street. H. A. Getz.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
Famous ships old Age.

1t is not generally known that the
Chesapeake, famous for her historic en-
counter with the British ship, the Shan
non, in 1913, is in existence to-day, as
sound and staunch as the day she was
launched, but is used in the inglorious
capacity of -four mill, and is making
money for hearty Hampshire miller in
the little parish of Wickham.
After her capture by Sir Philip B. v
Broke she was taken to England in l0-
II, and in 1920 her timbers were sold to
John Prior, miller, of Wickham, Hants.
Mr., Prior pulled down his old mill at
Wickham and erected new one from
the Chesapeake timberS, which he found
admirably adapted for the purpose,
The deck beams were thirty-two feet
lorg and eighteen inches square, and
were placed unaltered horizontally in the
mill. The purlins of The deck were
about twelve feet long, and served with
out alteration for joists.
Many of these timbers yet have the
marks of the Shannon's grapeshot, and
in some places the shot are still to be
seen deeply embedded in the pitcf
pine. The metamOrphosis of
sanguinary man-Of-war into a peeceful
life-sustaining -four mill is another evi
dence of the progress of civilization anC
the general amnesty and increasing gooC
will between the two nations.
1t is, perhaps, as near an approach t'
the scriptural prophecy that spears an(
swords shall be beaten into plows anC
pruning hooks as the conditions of mod
ern civilization will allow.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
Cheering Thackeray

Mrs. Ritchie, Thackeray's daughter,
who has been giving in Mdcmillan's Nag
azine some interesting reccOllections of
literary life, says that she has dim but
most delightful remembrance of party
at the house of Dickens, when his chill
dren and she herself we're very little
She recalls her admiration of the white
satin shoes and long white sashes worn
by the Dickens girls, and the fact that
her own sash was bright plaid of red
and blue, a combination which she "could
not bear" The evening passed happily,
radiantly, and at its close came an incl
dent which brings tears to the eyes OF
those who love and reverence the satiri-
cal but always warm hearted novelist.
Only this do | remember very clearly,
that we had danced and supped, and
danced again, and that we were all stand
ing in hall lighted and hung with
punches of Christmas green, and as l
have said, everything seemed altogether
magnificent and important, more mag
nifcent and important every minute, for
as the evening went on, more and more
people kept arriving.
The hall was crowded, and the broad
stair case was lined with little boys
thousands of little boys, whose heads,
arms and legs were waving about togeth-
er. They were making a great noise' and
talking and shouting, and the eldest son
of the house seemed to be marshalling
them.
Presently, their noise became a cheer,
and then another, and looked up, and
! saw that our own father had come TO
fetch us, and that his white head was
there above the others.
Then came third final, ringing cheer,
and some one went up to hint was
Mr.. Dickens himself-and laughed, and
said, quickly, "That is for you !"
My father, surprised, pleased, touched,
settled his spectacles, and nodded grave
ly to the boys.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
killing Then, Didn't Matter.

In DR.. Peters book telling how he
fought his way in Afr.ca he narrates a
curious story of the killing of two natives
by Lieut.. Tiedeman not far from Victo-
ria Nyanza. The white expedition had
been received with much hospitality by
Wachore, an important sultan, who III
vited Peters and Tiedeman to his audi
ence hall, where, surrounded by his chiefs
and women, he received them. To i'm
press his guests with his power he had on
hand a large collection of the weapons
used by his warriors, including consid-
cradle number Of rifles and other guns,
Among them was Martini rifle, which
Wachore handed to Peters TO examine,
Peters, after examining the weapon, turn
ed it over to Tiedeman, who discharged
it accidentally. The ball passed through
the head of one of the men in attendance,
killing him instantly, and struck the
throat of man who was behind him and
wounded him so severely that he bled to
death in a few minutes.
Peters endeavored to apologize for the
fearful accident.
"My friend" he said, "is overwhelmed
with grief. He did not know The gun
was loaded and he was not even trying
to fire it. | think he is not to blame. .
The sultan, much to the surprise Of
the white man, burst out laughing. "Oh, II
is nothing" he said, they're only slaves
1t is no matter, whatever Besides it wa:
not your friend, but the gun was tC
blame. Your friend has done nothing
wrong at ALL"
The women echoed the words Of theiI
master. They said it was nothing, and
they tried to make merry, although Pc
tiers thought their laughter was little
forced. Some men bore the bodies out
of the hall. They sprinkled sand ovel
the pools Of blood and brought in another
bucketful of banana wine, with which
the king and his guests regaled them
selves after the tragical spectacle. Pc
ters said it was a good deal like the ac
cidental breaking of a vase by guest il
European drawing room and the hos
and hostess endeavoring to relieve em
barrassment and asserting that the Incl
dent was Of no consequence.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
POETR Y.
AT MOONRISE.

How hushed and quiet the gaunt poplars
spring
Beside the lake,
Where the song-weary thrush, head under
wing,
Is rfkstling half-awake
The warm gray lights of evening linger there
Or gently pass
Along the dapped water, and the air 80
No voice nor music has.
Low on the nights marge yonder, big moon,
Cleaving the blue,
Comes up and silvers the broad shades which
soon
The bats fit darkly THROUGH
And visions. born of fancy and the night,
Glide to and fro
Move with dream-feet amid the solemn light,
And softly come and go.
Across the moor-else silen; over earth
And skys wide range
Steals the low laughter of two lovers mirth /;
How sweet it sounds, yet strange
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

Bishop Coke, in his lecture at the
Young Mems Christian Association, told
this story: "When / was rector Of a
church in Baltimore / used to see dear
old lady in the garb Of Quaker very
often in the congregation Of the church.
One Of the wardens said to me Mrs. -
is great friend of yours
az am glad to hear it, said.
"'Yes,' said the warden. She said to
me, 81 love TO hear your pastor preach,
but | should like him so much better if
hetlid not receive money for it. -
"'But, said the warden, he pays $780,
900 a year for the privilege Of preaching
to US
"Does he indeed and how so2' ask
ed the old lady.
"WelI, we both were educated at the
same time-we are about Of an age-and
l earn $4,000 year at my profession,
while he only receives $1,000
al tell thee said the dear old Quak-
er, Il shall always hear him hereafter with
a great deal more pleasure"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

'eNow, Samuel" said his doting mother,
"you are going to see one Of the incest girls
tonight you ever met, and ! want you to
make a good impression. Now, the way to
do that is to show appreciation. As some
one says, BE good listener Now, don't
You forget it."
81 won't, mother" answered the dutiful
Samuel.
At another house, the one 70 which Sam
uel's feet were tending, loving aunt was
saying to her visiting niece;
''Now, sam comes, don't you rattle on
as if you hadn't any brains. Just you keep
quiet and let him do the talking. He'll
like you all the better for it."
And to this day those match making
women can't understand why those two
young folks despise each other"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

As he stood before Justice Lyon at the
armory this morning, relating the incidents
of a trivial assault case, Charles Stevens
proved to be an interesting character.
According to his own unconfrmed state
ment Stevens is a native Zulu, and for four
teen years served as a soldier under the Eng
lish flag.
The effect was dramatic as he described
the manner in which the Zulu soldiers
fought with spears and arrows. He made
the announcement that he was member Of
the company of Zulus that riddled the body
of the Young Prince Napoleon, leaving him
dead with fourteen arrows and spears in his
body.
Frankly the negro, who speaks with pecu-
liar twang, acknowledged that an arrow
projected by him may have assisted in caus-
ing the death of the Prince, and he became
quite excited as he declared that no man
loyal to Zululaud and the English flag
would be harmed in that country, but that
death was the invariable penalty for disloy-
atty.
On the side ofthe mans head is a round
bald spot, which he explains is the result OF
too close communication with cannon ball.
At no other time had he ever been injured
until assaulted by his landlord last night
while engaged in a dispute over room rent.
He confessed to using language that would
not be permitted in his native land, and
said that death would result from the ap-
plication Of such ephithets in Zululand.-
Stevens is A laborer and has lived in Chica-
20 since Chicago Ners
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

Mrs. Charles P. Matthaei and her daugh-
ter, Miss Katie, are expected home in a
short while from Germany where they have
sciourned for the last couple Of years. Miss
Katie has just graduated from the National
Conservatory of Music at Leipzig.-Nar-
tinsbnra Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

The American Bible Society is taking ad-
vantage of modern science to enter new
fields of usefulness. Photo engraved plates
for the printing of the scriptures in Zulu
and the language of the Gilbert Islands are
being made. This makes five foreign Ian
guages that the society will be printing this
vaar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15


He was sitting on the platform at the
railway station in a deep study, while
two men stood near him watching. He
had sat thus for ten minutes when hus-
Ting individual swooped down on him.
"You are looking sad this morning."
he said.
The sitter lifted his face, but said moth
ing.
"Pve got something here that is just
the thing you want" continued the hus-
tier. at is little volume, price only
% cents, OH Love, Courtship and Mar
riage 1t explains how maidens may
become happy wives and bachelors hap
py husbands in brief space of time
Also contains complete directions for de-
claring intentions, accepting VOWS and
retaining affections, both before and after
marriage"
The man on the truck shook his head
sadly.
at ALSO" went on the hustler, "in-
cludes treatise on the etiquette Of mar
riage, describing the invitations, the
dresses, the ceremony and the proper be.
havior of bride and groom. 1t also tells
plainly how to begin courting, the way
to get over bashfulness, the way to write
a love letter, the way to easily win o
girls consent, the way to pop the ques
ton, the way to accept or decline an Of
fer, the way to make yourself agreeable
during an engagement and the way you
should act and the things you should dc
at wedding. This is just the book thai
has long been wanted. 1t speaks il
plain, honest words"
The man on the truck spoke.
"Im very sorry" he said in earnes
tones, "that | must decline to purchase
your book But really have no use foi
it at present, as am on the way TO the
penitentiary to serve ten-year sentence
for compound bigamy. you will cal
around"
II was the hustler's turn now, and The
way he made himself scarce beggars de
scription.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

Mr.. Stuart W. Walker, it is said, will be
a candidate for tie nomination for delegate
at-large from rkeley county to the State
legislature. Mr. Walker is an intelligent
and energetic young man and would make
a good legislator -Mar. Statesman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

At some hospitals almost the only gargle
used for sore throat is hot salt water.
If troubled with headache, try the stimuli
taneuos application of hot water to the feet
and back of the neck.
A tablespoonful of powdered alum sprin-
kled in a barrel of water will precipitate ell
impure matter to the bottom.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15

Hon. J. n. Camden was in the city yes
terday. He left on the afternoon train. He
reports that he has just completed negotia-
tions for quarters for the West Virgins
delegation to the Chicago Convention al
the Palmer House. Their headquarters will
be adjoining the Maryland delegation
Wheeling Register.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
Ntirgiuia FREE gress.
W. W.B. GALLAHER, Editor.
CharLcsto,On, Jefferson County. Vest Va
June 10, 1892.
For Music Lovers.

Brainards Musical World for June con-
tains fine portrait and interesting sketch
of Crouch, the author of the famous old
song, kathleen Mavourneen, 4" and large
amount of other choice reading matter. 1t
also contains kathleen Mavourneen" for
piano by Richards; "Berceuse," (Cradle
Song for piano. by Renard and "The Wa
ter Lily" arranged for plane by Otto Dres-
sci. Besides these three piano pieces it
contains the latest popular success, "Song
of the Nightingale" as sung by Marie
Tempest in "Tyrolean." The music in this
number is alone 5000 Mailed postpaid
for 10 cents in stamps, or three back mum
bers mailed for % cents. Published month
ly at $3.50 per year.
The Musicians Guide Spring Edition
1892 contains, besides 2l2 pages of musical
information, biographies of $50 musicians,
with % portraits, Teachers Guide" and
other valuable features, three new songs
"My Kathleen's Coming Back" Last
Night" and "That is Love-" and the two
piano pieces, Sounds from the Ball
room" and "Stolen Kisses" s"-Gavotte Mail
ed free for eight two cent stamps, or the
World and Guide, containing the above
nine songs and pieces, mailed for twelve
two cent stamps. Address, The S. Brain
ards Sons Co.. Chicago, III.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
Half Fare to Chicago.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad an-
nounces the sale of round-trip tickets from
all stations to Chicago, June l6 to 20 inclu-
sive, at rate of one fare for the round trip,
on the occasion of the National Democratic
Convention, on June 81. Tickets will be
valid for return journey until July s inclu-
sive
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1892-06-15
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