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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-03
For YOU.
1IssoIrTIoN AND co.rAErNrnsnIr.
1esorI.TION AND REORGANIZA-
| D TJON.

rho torn, n the limited partnership
Of j. ]. y. & r cHRisTI,IAe.Hs,o 1 %alc9
soiltti.'u'l1' ,' ~ The city of Richmond. and
,.hi6b vas composed Of J. y. and r. $;
NNtIrpisTTSN as general partners. and
GE6RGE L. CHRISTIAN and ko ,,',.;t,f
$. BOsHER as ISL, sp' en5 Is a therefore dis.
solved. ..-.-..z.
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w ANTED AGENTS FOR NEW SAN
w TVAEY ARTICLE USED IN
EVERY HOME AND OFFICE exclusive
territory. Rig profits COLUMBIA CHEM
ICAL COMPANY. so Sede"ick street.
Chicago. ILL., aIlGWr. su-8t
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AIEIT INCs.

Richmond. Va. April % lS93.
rVHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
I STOCKHOLDERS OF the BAtGH-
MAN STATIONERY COMPANY Will
BE- held az the office Of the company 300
east Main street. on WEDNESDAY,,
MAY 10, 1893. at - o'clock n.
W. T.. TURNER
aD26-wetd Secretary.
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AUCTION sAr.Es-Future Days.
BY Apperson & Pollard.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
Very Attractive and Unusually
Valuable
Business Property
on THE EAST SIDE or GOVERNOR
STREET. BETWEEN MAIN AND
FRANKLIN STREETS,
THAT HANDSOME
Ir0nFrODtSiOroNO.9,
IL THE MAGNIFICENT BLOCK OF BUILD
INGS WITH PURCELL. LADD * CO.
AND JOHN BOWERS.
Ir0nFrOntSiOroN0.9,


By instructions from the owner, who
is a nonresident. we viii sell. by auc-
ton. on the premises. ON
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w ANTED-A WHITE BOY. ABOUT
w fifteen to learn the Wood Engraving
business Noue hut those who mean bus
inaes need apply Address VERNON g..
SCRlNEN. Engraver on Wood, Room -
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York River railroad. my3-ltF
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LARGE FRONT ROOM on second floor
Prefer location Grace between Fourth
and Seventh streets. Address LARGE
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w who operates Remington typewriter;
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
nuNIlo Ar Hor spRINGs.
Fine Artists and other swlndlers Having
Things Their Own Way.

Things Their Own Way.
HoT SPRINGS, ARK, Feb. 20.-There
are three slick bunko artists in Hot
Springs, and during the past five weeks
they have been laying lines for big fish
and succeeded in roping in some big
suckers. Yesterday morning NJ. L.
Lealse, alias Kent, and Henry Hartwell,
alias Winthrow, alias Fitz, and Ii. d..
Greer, alias Hazard, alias Howe, We're
arrested on the charge OF gaming. The
charge was made by an old gentleman,
John Miller, or Mueller, OF Boston, q
man Of considerable means and at tine
head OF large wholesale liquor house.
They were fined and then held on the
charge OF grand larceny.
The old gentleman stated that he met
Leake one week ago to-day. Not long
after Hartwell met him with the old.
time bunco gag, introducing himself by
the name OF Fitz, and led him to the
house occupied by Greer, whore, after
some conversation, cards were pro-
duced and he was invited to play. He
complied and at one time was $40, 900
ahead. Before he left the cottage, how
ever, he signed check for $500. be-
sides having given smaller checks and
s60in cash. hShas since stopped pry.
mGnt OF, ne checks.
Grsar represented himself as an agent
OF the Associated Press, and occupied
two rooms OF a cottage near the Park
Hotel, while his confederates stopped
at the Eastman and the Park Hotels,
where they occupied the best rooms.
During the past two weeks there have
been two other cases in which wealthy
visitors have been victimized. One
gentleman, whose dollars are rated in
the million list, let drop the statement
that he was victim, and said incident
ally at one time in the game he was
$4,000 ahead. Another very wealthy
gentleman on Wednesday was skinned.
The testimony at the hearing will
doubtless develop mountaineering facts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21

During the prevalence OF the Grippe
the past seasons it was noticeable fact
that those who depended upon Dr..
Kings Now Discovery, not only had q
speedy recovery, but escaped all Of the
troublesome after effects Of the malady.
This remedy seems to have a peculiar
power in ei1ecting rapid cures not only
In cases OF La Grippe, but In all Dis;
eases Of Throat Chest and Lungs, and
has cured cases Of Asthma and Hay
Fovor Of long standing. Try II and DO
convinced. 1t won't disappoint. Free
trial bottles at Logan Drug Co.'S Drug
Store.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
HARMoNY AND oFFIoEs.

Cochran aud Gilroy win Surrender to
Cleveland in the Interests of "Har-
mony."
NEW York, Feb. 20-A Washington
special to the Herald says;
"The time has come for Tammany
Hall 10 Withdraw from the state ma.
chine, said Mayor GilrOy to a Tammany
congressman here.
Mayor Gilroy came here ON Friday
with q party OF friends. lie said he
simply made the trip for the sake OF q
change and to secure mucn needed
rest While this was undoubtedly true,
the mayor wanted to get away from the
political atmosphere OF New York and
to the seat OF national politics and think
calmly over the crisis that has been
reached in the condition OF the New
York state Democratic machine" He
also wished to counsel with Bourke
Cochran upon the subject.
Although these two gentlemen are
supposed to have represented two
differing factions in Tammany Hall, il
is known that Gilroy and Cochran have
been OF the same mind in regard to the
position OF Tammany as to national
affairs, Both these gentlemen are said
to firmly believe that is the present
duty of Tammany to cut loose from the
state machine" and hereafter act as a
sort OF arbitrator between the different
factions of the state Democracy.
Mr. Cochran in speaking to his col
leagues in the cloak room OF the house
on Saturday is quoted as saying Tam
many made herself ridiculous enough
before the country by going to the
extremes she did in supporting Hill
through tho workings OF the state ina
chine and it is time that we acted for
ourselves in state affairs and not antag.
onize the incoming administration" y Y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21

InAD catarrh OF tho head and throat
for five years. fused Ely's Cream Balm,
and from tho first application | was 70.
lioved. The sense OF smell, which had
beon lost, was restored after using one
bottle. have found the Balm tho only
satisfactory remedy for catnrrh, and II
has effected cure In my Caso,--H. l.
Meyer, Waverly, N. Y.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
Good News.

No other medicine in tho world was
ever given such a test OF its curative
qualities as 0tto's Cure. Thousands Of
bottles OF this great German remedy
are being distributed free OF charge by
druggists in this country to those
afflicted with consumption, asthma,
Group, severe coughs, pneumonia and
all throat and lung diseases, giving the
people proof that olto's Cure will cure
them, and that it is tho grandest tri.
umph OF medical science. For sale only
by Logan Drug Company. Samples
free. Large bottles SOC 2
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
n Took Troulllc, hut ne Iiol MI

About two or three months ago bur.
chased from you a bottle Of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, put UP In Dos
Moines, Iowa. Such good results were
obtained from It's u9o that enclose
one dollar and ask that you send me
two bottles by expross.--J. A. scRiyEN,
Is y. 10Th St, Now York City. 10 II.
II. Lane, druggist, Peekskill, N. Y, Mr..
scrlven spresldont Of one Of tho largest
shirt factories In New York, aud widely
known in business circles. When
troubled with n cold give this remedy n
trial and, like Mr.. Scrivon, YOU will
want IL when ngain In need OF such Il
medicine. 90 cent bottles for sale by
druggists. nav
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21

Street cars are chartered in Mexico as
Pullman cars are in the United States.
The pricee differ greatly, however, for
it is possible TO rent car in Mexico for
e. 6fl n div
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
ART INSTRUCTION.

An Art Studio, conducted BY Miss Ross "
SWEENEY, WIN be opened In connection Wl
Mrs, llarra School, September H. In the tclll,
building Pencil, Charcoal aud Craypn DnW
Ing, OIL and Water C0lOA aud China Painting
fecoivO special attention Miss sNuonoy hii
been conducting AIT Glasses with marker
6uccoal IN tho east for tho pnll i've ~ NS
years Further Inquiry may be made Of MIS-
ROSE NJ SWEENEY jtj Mnln street OK Ny
rooms on and after Monday, seplcmbor u
aull
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21

Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system, Send
for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
BGy'Sold by druggists, 75C.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21

ports are true, is decidedly conducive,
in very many cases, 10 tho opposite OF
these conditions.
The effect upon Young men and
women is more lamentable still, Single
blessedness, ii sell imposed for con-
acientious reasons, is state OF life
which presents few dangers and which
may open to somea, az cspil a eytrQQEd IN.
airy opportunities ofiiseiainess. Wien,
however, vast masses OF young peoplei
with no inclination toward such a life,
find themselves condemned to it by ar
bitrary laws or rigid social customs, the
results must be bad and only bad for
the individuals themselves and Tor
society at large; AMI chat results OF this
kind are not wanting i'm France Is only
too dreadiully apparent whether you
seek they in certain class OF statistics,
or draw your estimate from what you
see and hear in the large cities al this
nation. But this is q topic quite too
unsavory to be enlarged upon, and, be-
sides, We have undertaken to sketch AZ
this time, not the results OF French
marriage customs, but the customs
themselves.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
CLOTHING, ETC.
UANAMAKER 4 pRowN

WANAMAKER & BROWN.
NV ], W. TERRELL, Agent,
WIZ Opon hisEtorc, corner Main and rwonllolh
hltcet, On Monday morning September a.
loaded down with thoIt FOfOlgn aud Domestic
sample. VI Cloths mud CaWIinOro, Tor Gents
OvotgogA md suits i,r Fall ANA Winter usn
which iAreXgol nnythlnt bcior, In quality aud
price Public viii poNo call aud examine Tor
themselves sel7 s
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
Mrs. M. Stevens Harris School
For You1ag Lal1os
A1ad Children,
1876 AND 1878 MARKET STREET

second annual session begins scptcmborlL
Course OF instruction includes Elomcutay
Engliah, English Classlcs Latin, Higher Ma.he'
mates and Modern Language,
Mrs Hart Is assisted by full corps OF ctieon.
and experienced teachGrs
For circulars and further information, nddron
MRS NJ STEVENS HART.
Aus0 No. IN Main Street
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
EDUCATIONAL
a WORD
To Those who Contemplate Study
ing Shorthand.

You will make GRAVE MISTAKE II yon un lof.
take TO prepare thoroughly for llliug irst-caH
positions as amanuenSls oUTsTDR OF SCHOOL
supplied with oil NECESSARY FACILITIES for THOR
oUGHNEss and with an OLD AND WELL ESTABLISHED
REPUTATION, where you can be thoroughly
drilled In Grammar, Spelling, Punctuation, use
IN Bookkeeping aud 0Glcc Work rs BuslSEB
MIN NOW INQUIRE The REPUTATION Of such q
school Is worth 10 you, IN OBTAINING A sfTUA
TON. tho entire cost Of tuition with private
MAKE THIS MISTAKE Call md 500 Us first
Ru24 WHEELING BUSINESS COLLEGE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
STATE OF ONO, Cry or TOLEDO, / :.
LUCAS COUNTY. 20

FRANK ]. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner Of the firm OF F. ].
CHENEY & Co., doing business in the
City OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum OF oSR HUNDRED DoLbARs for each
and every case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
CURE. FRANK ]. CHENRY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day Of December,
a. d. 1886.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
FRENCH THRIFT.

To this custom must be credited a
large measure Of the proverbial French
thrift. The advent OF girl baby into
tho family marks new era in house.
hold management. This atom OF hu.
mainly. II sho 10 finally to marry, must
have dol, and even thus early do the
thoughtful parents begin to economic
and lay by In order 10 provide this
requisite. Another effect II has on
French life ID TO mako wives TO very
large extent partners with their hus.
bands In business. Tho wife generally
invests her marriage portion in this
way, and having decided ponchanl-
as nearly all French women havo--ior
careful 1nanceering, she generally also
retaina control over her Investment by
means Of legal partnership In other
ways tho effects are less gratifying. The
girl who has an ample dowry at her
command, being prepared to give muCh,
will naturally expect much In return.
She will always demand the equivalent
OF whit her own fortune amounts 10,
and her parents, who really have tho
control OF this matter will often stand
out for much more Hence she is more
likely than not to find herself tied Tor
life to man nearly twice her own age
n sort OF marriage which ls hardly ever
conducive to either happiness or good
morals, and which In France II all TO-,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21
mrs. HARTSSCHOOL.

To accommodate young ladloi who
may wish IA. pursue q course OF study
2 outside OF tho regular school regime.
elective classes or private instruction
will DO provided in English classics
Latin, Modern Languages, Mathematics
and the Natural Sciences. Those Clagoi
will meet at stated hours In tho school
paflor aud Will DO conducted NJ SDcctd
yifes by tho several members OF tho faculty
connected with our school.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1893-02-21

49, A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06

There was silence in the drawing
room for the space of two minutes du9-
ing which Ollin North walked nervous
ly to and fro; then pausing beside Mrs.
Maynard he addressed her in firm. low
tones:
Mrs. Maynard, I have waited now
for two long weeks for the answer that
you have promised me. Do not hesitate
to speak-the worst can be only that
for which my fears have already pre-
pared me. Tell me, Nina, is it yes, or
mop
The whispered monosyllable must
have been satisfactory, for he instantly
added, clasping both her hands in his:
Are you sure of yourself now, dar-
ling? Do you love me, after alp"
Her answer came impulsively, with a
rush of April tears:
81 did not need all the sorrow of the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06
Weather Forecast.

WASHINGTON, D. C. March 6.-For Now Eng
land Fair weather, slightly warmer, followed
by local SHOWS in northern portion, SOUTH
westerly winds; fair weather throughout the
SOuth ern norton
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06
SOMEBODY'S COMING HONE

sSttne, o glorious day, shine clearl
Scatter the clouds with the suns bright ray
Gladdest and best, o day most dcari
somebody's coming home to-day.
Sing, o little brown bird in the tree,
MARBLE your cheeriest roundelay,
Wake all the echoes of woodland glee,
Somebody's coming home to-day.
laugh, o babe on my knee, with joyl
Clap your hands in the merricst way,
9omebody'll come to his baby boy,
Somebody's coming home to-day.
Rtng, bells of my heart, ring outl
Ring all the sadness and gloom awayI
Rir. away loneliness, fear and doubt,
Somebody's coming home to-day.
Ado Simpson Sherwood, in Good Hou Sclzeep
iug
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06

Orc w. WcSt's y rye and Brain Treat rent a
specific for lIystcria, Fl Neur ilgia, Nervous
Preservation caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wake
fulness. Mental Dep, ssi"n s"tI'ninE Of Brain rn
mature O Il Age, and | Female ", aknesses,
caus I'd by oye'-cXcrtion or hrai =. mon his
treatment, 81, fo. s. ny mail. We = Il an &c
81 will send writ, en- gllarau to refund money
II not cured On rant vi issuot only by X. Z
Partron, urugG -, Na'Crhur', Conn
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06

I
Anthony and cleopatra
"Wcll, Ollin!"
"You, Allau?"
These two greetings, the former ut
tered in calm, deliberate tones, the lat
ter in accents of keen amazemcnt,
broke the silence simultaneously; then
the newcomer. with curious blending
of expressions in his countcnance,
stopped forward hastily, and grasping
North's hand continued in the same in
crcdulOuS tones:
"Allan North! Well, by all that's as
tonishing, how came you here?
never should have dreamed of such a
thing! Here in ", and at Mrs. May
nard's! How does it como? What
does it mean? Speak, some one, and cN-
plain this mystery!"
"What does it mcan?" echoed Mrs.
Maynard cXcitcdly, as She looked from
one to the other in growing prrplcXity.
you arc the very samC-and yet not
the same! What strange mystery,
what wonderful coincidence, what un-
fortunate complication can this bc?"
1t is simply, Mrs Maynard" inter
posed Allan with assumed lightness,
1.-THE closing scene of the little comedy
of errors that we have been playing; or
perhaps my brother will be disposed tC
call the piece My Double, and How lie
Undid Me- Cam it be possible, Ollin,'
turning to that gentleman, that yor
have never told Mrs Maynard about
your twin brother, and our remarkable
resemblance to each othCr?"
A quick exclamation fell from Mrs
MaVnurd'S lips us the first inllling of the
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06

Meantime the following note awaited
Ollin North at the Clement house:
HEADQUARTERS IND COM, 4;So p. m.
DEAR NORTH: Your election is now as
sured. Returns not all in yet, but so far as
canvassed indicate overwhelming majority.
Order two dozen extra on ice, and pledge 1idcli-
ty to your new Official duties WARNER"
THE END.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06

brother. May hope that you will sus-
pend Judgment on my course until am
in position to defend it?"
The look of mystihcation dccpcncd in
the faces of his auditors; but, pcrcciving
perfect acquicsccnco in Mrs. May
nard's expression, Ollin forcborc utter
ing the questions that had almost risen
to his lips. Slowly drawing off his
gloves, he looked at his brother for a
moment with n peculiarly close, intent
scrutiny before replying; then he said,
quietly:
so far rs this matter rests between
ourselves, Allan, it can wait, of course.
But now pray tell mo, if 1 may ask.
how did you happen to come to N-?''
Il came on Il professional errand,
Noll. am here as the authorized rep
rcsCntative of Mcssrs. Hunter and
Kctchum, of Now York"
'lIunter and Ketchum? ITow-why-
are you associated with them, Allan?
In what case, pray?"
THE Same in which you arc so deep
ly commemorative Dunl<irlz will case.
He spoke these last words in n sig
niGcant tone, looking scarchingly at his
brother to SEQ what effect they would
produce. His expectation was not full
filled. There was no confusion, no
guilty consciousness in Ollins face u
he answered; only q genuine surprise
ond amusement
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06
Ashton e Clarity,

Plumbers, Steam and Gas Filters, Tin
Roofing, .HotsW Heating especially.
zoe BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06
CLAsPING BOTH HER HANDS IN
CHAPTER Xxx.

CHAPTER Xxx.
Sib.- My kind Antonio,
l can no other answer give but thanks,
And thanks, and ever thanks
Twelfth Night.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06
: M. BUR N s

Licensed disinfecting officer for
cleaning and disinfecting vaults and
cesspools. Disinfectant soc per ct.
B.-ResIdence IS Baxsneld Street.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06
A Little Comedy Of Errors
BY S. S. MORTON.


CHAPTER XIX.
Duke-Stay, stand apart know not which
is which. Comedy of Errors.
Cleo Since my lord
Is Anthony again 1 will be Cleopatra,
Anthony and CLEOPATRA
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1893-03-06
JOSEPH 4. JACKSON, ARCHITECT,

Lilley's Block. Waterbury, Conn,
And ~ West I25thS ST, New York.
Plans and Superintendent for all classes
uildings.
Many years successful experience enables me
to secure. for clients: the .:best results with the
east expenditure.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-07-09
OyERsrEPPED IFS AUTHORITY
Common Council Cannot Dictate Re-
garding improvements.

80 the meeting Of the board n public
works yesterday residents on Ransom
street appeared aud objected 10 the re-
establishment 81 the grade line and
against the use 81 macadan in improv.
ing the street. Alderman Campbell was
present aud said he asked the property
owners on the street 10 meet and decide
what they wanted. The property own
ers did THE. aud be acted ia accordance.
City Attorney Taylor vas called in To
decide whether the council has the
power 10 dictate az % details in street
improvements The reason FOR getting
bis opinion vas that a contract has been
let for paving South Ionia street with
sapless cedar blocks. After the con-
tract was let the common council or
dered the board 20 use common cedar
blocSs The city attorney decided that
the council can Indicate only in gen
eral way how a street shall lie improved.
The laet resolution will therefore be ig
nored. President Letellier said an agent
for common cedar blocks had prevailed
upon the property owners 10 petition Tor
common cedar blocks. and the last reso.
luton pss-sd by the council was passed
Ia accordance with this petition.
An estimate n the cost q improving
West Second street vas submitted.
showing the cost 10 be s6.0Ul.os.