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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

The Herald Of yesterday contained
proof that Steve Elkins, Mr.. Harrison's
Secretary of War, had served in the
Confederate army and prediction
that he would find it convenient to be
absent from the capital this week dur
ing the reunion of the Grand Army Of
the Republic. Last evenings dis
patches announced the fact that Secre-
tary Elkins was i'll. He'll not be there.
Chicago Herald.
The charge direct is made that Mr..
Elkins' ILLNESS, which was bulletined
all over the country, but which it has
been SO difficult to obtain accurate in
formation about, although nearly every
prominent paper wired to this city and
to their Washington correspondents for
particulars, was not illness at all, but a
preconcerted excuse for the absence Of
the Secretary of War from the En-
campment of the Grand Army of the
Republic at Washington.
The Registers columns are open to
Mr.. Elkins for denial of this accusa-
ton. The following letters from Judge
Downs, of New Mexico, Stephen B.
Elkins' late place Of residence were
written to President Harrison after the
news Of his appointment of Elkins as
Secretary of War:
SANTA FE, N. NJ, Dec II, 1891.
TO benjamin Harrison, President Of the
limited States, Washington, ID. c.:
Your appointment of S. B. Elkins,
who had neither the physical nor NOR
al courage TO be on either side Of the
late war. is an insult to every Confed-
ate soldier. His conduct has been
such rs to bring reproach and shame
ON the Republican party.
FRANCIS Downs.
OF First Wisconsin Battery and Forty
ninth Wisconsin Infantry.
SANTA FE, N. NJ, Dec. IS, 1891.
To Hon. J. W. Rusk, Washington, D. c.:
Appointment Of Elkins, who was
false to both sides in the late war, is
an insult to every Federaland Confed-
crate soldier. Confirmation seals the
fate Of the Republican party in next
election, especially in Wisconsin and
Minnesota, among the veterans.
FRANCIS Downs.
OF First Wisconsin Battery and Forty
ninth Wisconsin Infantry.
Judge Brown has just arrived in
to attend the G. A. R. en-
campment, but neither Mr.. Elkins, nor
the President will be there to meet
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WERE you, MY Roy.

wouldn't be ashamed to do right
anywhere. would not do anything
that I would not be willing for every
body to know.
| wouldn't conclude that / knew
more than my father before | had
been fifty miles from home.
| wouldn't go into the company Of
boys who use bad language.
| wouldn't get in the sullzs and pout
whenever / couldn't Lave my own way
about anything.
| wouldn't let any other boys get
ahead of me in my studies.
| wouldn't abuse little boys who had
no big brother for me to be afraid Of.
| would learn to be polite to every
body.
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Orfcir of tla, Name America.

M. Jules Maroon, of the Paris Geo
graphical Society, has lately spent great
deal OF time in ma ing researches into
the origin of the name % America" The
popular notion that America was SO called
from the Christian name of Amerigo Yes
pucci is, he says, wholly unfounded, the
name really being taken from &C Amerri-
que," the Indian name of the mountains
between Juigalpa and Libertad, in the
provinces OF Chontales, which separate
Lake Nicaragua from the Mosquito coast.
The name in the Maya language signi-
fies " the windy country" or =" the coun-
try where the wind blows always" The
Christian name of Vespucci was Alberico
in Italian and Spanish, and Albericus in
Latin, but it is subject to great number
of variations, and consequently M. Mar
con suggests that the name Amerigo is
an adaptation of Amerrique, added to
Vespucci's name to distinguish it (Amer-
riuue being a name already known
and applied to the New World) in
the same way as we say now "Chi-
nese Gordon +" to distinguish this par
ticular Gordon by suggesting one of his
heroic feats. Vespucci's claim to the dis
covery of America is put out of court by
the fact that he was in Seville when CO.
lumbus made his voyage. He did, how
ever, make two or three voyages to the
New World later on, and being a vain
man and acquainted with map makers, he
would be nothing loath to see his name
aasuclateu W IL. TIE vague splendors OF
the ne.F -Pearson's Weekly.
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him, though the Presidents excuse
Mrs. Harrison's severe illness-will be
accepted by every one. But Mr.. FL
kins is not i'll and our Chicago con-
temporary thinks il strange that the
Secretary of War, whose office is high
err than that of the Commanding GEN
eral should absent himself from a ma
tional and so notable gathering as
that now at the national capital.
Wheeling Register.
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DEMOCRATIC SPEAKING.

Hon. James M. Beck, Of Philadel-
phia, will speak in the Martin Street
Opera House tomorrow Friday,) night
at 1880 o'clock. Every democrat and
every fellow who is not quite sure how
he will vote ought to be there. 1t may
even be Of interest to immovable re-
publicans to look in and hear how logi-
cal and forcible democratic arguments
can be quite forcible enough, in fact,
to carry the day in November next.
Ladies arc cordially invited.
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INSPECTORS APPOINTED.

Judge E. Boyd Faulkner has APP
pointed DR.. Jas. McSherry. L. l.. Hoff-
man and John Kennedy, inspectors to
make thorough examination of the
jail and report as to its sanitary con-
dition and whether the Jailer has dur
ing the last twelve months faithfully
performed his duty as required of him
under the 10th sec. of chap. Al, code
of West Virginia.
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CREDIT TO MARTINSBURG.
Point Pleasant Register.

We are in receipt of the anniversary
number of the Martinsburg daily
WORLD, printed as trade edition Of
sixteen pages. 1t contained portraits
of many of the leading citizens of that
enterprising city, as well as engravings
of the public buildings of the place,
also of many Of the private residences.
1t was splendid piece Of typograph-
ical art, and is credit to Martinsburg
and the enterprising publisher Of the
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
AN OPEN LETTER.
LAUDABLE METHODS OF THAT HAG
ERSTOWN ASSOCIATION.
THE WORLD COMMENDED IN ITS
FEFoRrs TO PROTECT THE IN
TEREsTs OF ITS PATRONS,
The following letter is self-explain-

The following letter is self-explain-
ing:
Brunswick, Nd, Sept. l6, 1892.
Friend Aler:
Allow me to congratulate YOU on
your TRADE in THE WORLD against the
National Loan and Building Associa-
ton, Of Hagerstown.
We took an order from this same
company, and did $3.50 worth of
work last May, and they refuse to pay
for it. saying that Mr.. ID. M. Duty,
their General Manager of Agents, had
no authority to give the order.
We have interviewed several respon-
sible Binding Association officers and
they informed us that the Association
was responsible for the bill, while they
in return hold their Manager Of Agents
responsible to the company. We are
not supposed to know Mr.. Duty in the
contract, nor do we propose to hold him
responsible. The Manager of Agents is
supposed to have the power to order
all printing necessary to manage his
department, and we have little faith
in company that will not live up to
their rules. Furthermore, the work was
delivered at their office in Hagerstown
and received by them and number
of the pamphlets used, as they were
distributed around in Hagerstown and
Frederick. There is evidently some
loose management somewhere.
Respectfully,
+. C. UNGER,
Of The Herald.
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A BRILLIANT ADDRESS.

Stuart Walker Esq, yesterday af-
teinoon delivered at the Inwood fair
what is pronounced by all who were
fortunate enough to hear it, most
brilliant address. His subject was
Americans for the American Consti-
tuition" and the theme was handled
most mastery He, with Hon. Jas.
NJ. Beck, speaks at Charlestown this
evening.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

1t is likely that the stormy weather
of fall will soon set in, and out door
pleasures be abandoned. A few more
county fairs, pic MICS and excursions,
and they too will be over for another
year. 1t is high time that people should
settle down to business, for there have
been more pic MICS and excursions the
past summer than ever before known
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DIABOLICAL.
Red Pepper Thrown Into the Eyes of the
Turnkey.

Red Pepper Thrown Into the Eyes of the
Turnkey.
PARKERsBURG, Sept. 22.-The in
mates of the county Jail made most
desperate bat futile attempt to escape
Monday night.
Some cowardly prisones threw a
strong red pepper mixture in Turnkey
Ben Halls eyes and face with the in
tention of binding and overcoming
him and then making an escape.
With raise presence of mind Hall
pushed the iron door closed and snap
ped the lock before he fell, thus baf-
fling a desperate and we'll arranged
plan of escape.
Hall was badly hurt. The stuff
went into his eyes and was also inhal-
ed. His agonies were something ter
rible to witness. He shrieked with
pain and it required the combined
efforts of eight men to hold him on the
floor.
Never has there been such desper-
ate attempt made to break out of the
Wood county Jail. 1t was well plan
ned was only rare luck that the scheme
was not successful.
At the Investigation In open court
it was brought out that W ard Clouston,
felony, had furnished the pepper and
ordered another prisoner to throw it in
Halls face
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
To BOOM CHERRY RUN.

b. & 0. emigrant and land agent
Richards will be at Cherry Run this
week to meet party of capitalists
who are looking over the grounds with
a view of purchasing land and start
ing town at Cherry Run. 1t is I'M
officially stated that repair shops will
locate at at Cherry Run and work will
begin in a few months.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
ENTERPRIsING.


THE WORLD, the Martinsburg daily,
is just one year old, and it comes to us
in an illustrated sixteen page edition
brim full of information about Mar
tinsburg, its industries and its leading
men. We notice what seems a lack Of
gallantry, or something of the sort I;
the paper makes no mention Of Mar
tinsburg's excellent and interesting
ladies. Aside from this it seems al
most model boom number. Success
to it.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
CIRCUIT COURT.

Circuit Court met yesterday morning
at ten o'clock.
Hon. Geo. Feidt was elected special
Judge and disposed of number of
cases in which Judge Faulkner was
interested. The Jury was Wednesday
discharge until this morning.
DEGREES were entered in the follow
ing cases:
Peoples National Bank, etc.. VS. n.
G. Nadenbousch, etc.
Henry Seibert, executor, VS. Henry
Moore, etc.
Nellie G. Bowers, ETC., VS. Nellie G..
Bowers's admir-, etc.
Levi Brannan VS. Rob't p. Brannan.
Susan Fl. Small, etc. VS. Emma G..
Guilliams. etc.
G.. A. Whitmore, ETC., VS. Anna Belle
Bear, etc.
Mary. L. Marshall, etc. VS. Sarah E.
Downs. etc
To-day proceedings.-State VS. Mich
olas Smith, misdemeanor: plead guilty
and sentenced to four months hard
labor in Jail.
State VS. Jno. Bowers, misdemeanor;
plead guilty and fined S25.
State VS.. Geo. Volgamot, a nolle
PROSE- qm entered.
State VS.. Bernie Scott. plead not
guilty. Remanded to jail for future
trial.
Court adjourned until Saturday
morning. The cases of Chas. Hoff-
man and Edgar Lee Arvin have been
set for Monday and Wednesday re-
spectively.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

WE HAVE secured Miss j. T. Hopes of Bal
w timore city to take charge of our Mill
merry Department this season. Miss Hopes
came TO us very highly recommended having
had varied experience and having served the
most fashionable milliner trade of Baltimore
city. We have every reason to be gratifed at
as our experience in this line has considerably
Increased we intend this season to add largely
To our stock OF millinery and develop this de-
partment as much as possible. Miss Hopes
Will arrive here on Thursday with our entire
new stock OF millinery and will have it marked
ana on SAFE by sept 18Th. EnatERI 6 FsEgy.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
REQUESTED 10 SPEAK.

y. $. G. Pitzer Esq, is in receipt of
letter from the West Virginia Repub.
lican State Committee, inquiring how
many speeches he can make for the
committee this campaign, etc.
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rRAyELED A. 4 DETECTryr.

Detective Sloan on Monday evening
arrested upon information telegraphed
him, two pickpockets and took them to
Washington and turned them over to
the proper authorities One G.. A. r.
man reported losing $500, and another
1872. The fellow who had the 5000 got
off the train at Hancock station and
made good his escape. On the person
of the one who said he was detective
was found check for 800 There
were four in the gang, two leaving the
train before it arrived at Martinsburg.
Detective Sloan is to be highly COM
mended for his work.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
WANTEn.

All the democrats of the city to at
tend the meeting of the Cleveland and
Stevenson Club tonight. A ringing
and eloquent speech by an orator of
renown will delight and instruct you.
Come.
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CALLED ny A COMMITTEE.

Revs. J. w. Ridenour and j. b.
Chamberlain. Of the United Brethren
church, have been called to Annville,
Pa, to attend a meeting Of the execu-
tive committee Of Lebanon College,
Both, however, could not be absent
so Rev. Ridenour has answered the
call.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

On Monday daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jos. H. Shaffer aged IL months
and 20 days. The funer took place
yesterday morning. Interment was
made in Norborne Cemetery.
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sERENApEp.

Jones' Spring Band stopped in town
this morning for short time on their
way to the Inwood fair. Before de-
parting they rendered serenade which
was greatly enjoyed.
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See a "A Pair of Kids tonight.
As ERROR.

In the list of Republican delegates
as reported by one Of the secretaries
r. b. Burr, Jr., was elected instead
Of w. f. Burr, and Geo. Izatt instead
Of +. s. Celtic.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED.
Gerardstown Times.

The Martinsburg WORLD celebrated
ITS first anniversary by issuing an edi-
ton Of 16 pages, illustrated with
map of the city, numerous portraits Of
prominent citizens, cuts of buildings,
&c. The push and ability Of the pub
Usher has placed his paper in the front
rank.
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WHAT DO YOU WANT?
One Dime Places it in Two Lines
Before Five Thousand Readers.
situat- ons, Help Wanted, For Sale, For
Rent, Lost, Found, strayed or Stolen. To
Buy, SefitDr Exchange--whateverY Your
Want, Make 1t Known In This Column.

1.-THE great increase in the local cir
culation of THE WORLD makes this
column the BEST AND CHEAPEST adver-
Using medium in this section. 1t is
read by over 5000 people every even
ing. One dime pays for two line ad-
vertisement for one insertion. Subse-
quent insertions can be had at "a cts.
per line. Special rates by the month
or year. All copy must be in by p.
m. daily. A postal card mailed by
noon at any point within the collective
district, will reach this column in time
for the edition of that day. Cards fur
nished free at this Office or its branches. ]
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23
DIED IN CUMBERLAND.

Miss Nora Cook, formerly of Mar
tinsburg, died in Cumberland Tuesday
evening of Typhoid Fever.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

SEASONABLE THINGS AND WHERE TO GET
- THEM.-We would like to say few words
70 supply the wants and demands of our grow
iiIg trade, for all kinds, grades and textures of
olack dress material for the fall of '92. Whilst
ms fall we have taken unusual pains and put
iiorth our best energeties in making choice Sc
ttectlons and securing the latest styies and tex
nave not been in vain for we can offer you
many special inducements and give you some
r rare bargains in Black Silks, Kenriettes Cash
a@ eres; Serges, Broadcloths, Ores DeLyon, Llss-
aye, Mecahique, Crapon. Percidierrells, etc. We
Would be pleased to show you our large assort-
INT OF these goods, and also great variety of
''"nihlng, which have just come out this season
Respectfully.
EMMERT L FIERY.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

HAVING anticipated large trade this winter
Ii on underwear we bought with that idea in
our mind and have double the stock weever had
before at prices that are down even lower than
the lowest just think of good ladies vest for
25c EMMERT a. FIERY's
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

ELEGANT French China Tea Sets, Sc pieces,
~ $1,000 worth $500, at d. M. KILMER'S,
on King street.
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NANTED.-To sell, desirable Suburban
w Building Lot easy terms, must be
chance to secure cheap home. x POOLE,
9-14-1m. Attorney
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

M EMS SHIRT SALE.-500 mems working shirts
vi worth 90 cents now % cents.
- 800 Boys working shirts worth 30 cents now
20 cents
=. 300 boys waist percale worth DO cents now
% cents
$50 ladies blouse waists worth so cents now 80
cents at C. p. HERRING Net Spot Cash House.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

DOR SALE A large writing table in good
condition. Has two large drawers, and
would suit nicely for business. Apply at this
Office 6-2S-tf
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

V'RUNK SALE.-Great Slaughter Sale of
L Trunks, think of good Trunks only S1.9S at
Z. p. HERRINGS Cash House.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

A HANDSOME line of Mems Fine Dress Shoes
N in the latest styles and shapes at
FIERY's SHOE STORE.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

ICE CREAM and Berry Sets, in both China
4 and Glass, from IS cents to 1896 at d. M
KILMER'S, ON King street.
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DlCk-NICK-NOTIS.-Yo You can buy silk mitts
i worth % cents for Is cents.
You can buy straw sailors worth 25 cents for
Is cents.
You can buy ladies vests worth IS cents for
81 cents at c. P. HEARINGS Great Cash House.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

M EN- may come and men may go, bat those
vl who once go to BROWNS Oyster Parlers
are sure to come again.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

1000 YARDS Indigo Blue Prints 81 others ask
- &c. YELLOW FRONT.
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zoo PAIRS Mems Suspenders for &c, others ask
y Csc YELLOW FRONT.
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I 0yELY Austrian China Tea Sets, Sc pieces,
u $500, worth $1,000, at d. NJ. KILMER'S,
on King street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

N0W is YOUR CHANCE to get first class
IN Children's School Shoes at FIERY's SHOE
SToRE-Every pair guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

'NHosE Big Bananas at BROWNS are right at
L the front
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

SPECIAL OFFER on Ladies' Ribbed Under
- wear Our soc. Vest for CSC.
YELLOW FRONT. YELLOW FRONT.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

GOOD CARPETl Good Carpet Only 10c yard
VI our neighbors ask 2sc. YELLOW FRONT.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

HEADQUARTERS for Pillsbury Best
III Flour. VIII sell at lowest prices Money
can be saved by buying from me. A. J. shy
DER, Agent. Stem.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

INNE RESIDENCE FOR sALE-A Story
T. Brick, well located-price $4,000. 90 cash,
balance to suit purchaser. This is a bargain.
x POOLE, Attorney. 9I4-lm-
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TOR SALE.-A house containing six rooms and
shed kitchen, ana lot 51s 200 feet Half
of lot is vacant. Located on West John street.
Terms cash. NJ. j. COURTANEY. 92-tf.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

A RE you going to Knit new Sack for your
N baby Shoulder Cape for your self this
fall? If SO, be sure to go to DANIEL MATTHAEI
to buy your Wool and Zephyrs for they have the
best and cheapest yarn in town in all colors
q1Slw-
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

AT a BARGAIN.--A handsome c. Clarinet
N concert pitch--good as new at Joe Mess
mans
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

r osT-A Lady's Gold Watch between B. & o.
IL Depot and c. v. Freight Depot, containing
initials IN. II. b. Finder will be literally re-
warded by returning to this office. 919-1w.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

E,OR Novelties in China, Glass, White Granite,
T. Opal, Barbadine and Earthern Wares, go
to d. NJ. KILMER'S big Queensware Store, on
King street.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

200 WHITE Blankets regular So goods for 81.
, YELLOW FRONT. YELLOW FRONT.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

NOR SALECHEAP-A fine clarinet, concert
/ pitch, ingood condition at
JOE MEssNAx's
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yTNHE ladies of Martinsburg are respectfully in
| formed that they can get Oysters fresh
every day at LOUIS BROWNS oyster Parlors.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

BEAUTIFUL English Print Tea Sets, A pieces,
ID only $500, worth $500, at ID. NJ. KILNER'S
on King street
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OYSTERS in every style at LOUIS BROWNS
~ Oyster Parlors
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1892-09-23

no YOU Know you can get heavy Canton
~ Flannel for 4fc yard at YELLOW FRONT
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A HANDSOME LINE of Misses high cut
n Spring Heel Shoes at FIERY's SHOE STORE.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-08-03
STOLE THE EVIDENCE.
Masked Men Rob a Doctors OF.
flee at Spokane.
CHINESE RE-ENTER TACOMA
They VIII Probably Be Attacked-A
Hunter Shoots His Comfade
1t Cheney.

SPOKANE, Ang. 2. -(Special.1 - Three
masked men entered the Office OF DR.. e.
Olmstead at noon today and bound and
gagged Charles Parker, the negro Office
boy, tying him to the radiator. They then
forced open desk and distracted there
from valuable papers; then left quietly.
Half an hour later the doctor returned
and found the boy unable to move. He
Immediately gave the alarm, but too late
to catch the robbers.
There is q story behind the robbery.
Olmstead is interested in the Post Falls
Single Company and charged other men,
bers with crookedness. Sending an ex-
pert to Post Falls he had the books
and papers brought to Spokane. The
books were locked in safe at the Hotel
Spokane. but the papers were put in desk
in the Office. It was to secure these that
the robbery was committed. The papers
were stolen to prevent the true manner OF
business Of the company from becoming
known. The books are reported out Of
balance for a considerable sum. There is
no clue to the perpetrators of the deed.
This method of obtaining property seems to
be much in vogue in spokane, as Secretary of
State Allen Weir, who recently had the books OF
an insurance company stolen from him in the
same way, can teatify.l