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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-04-02

to that effect, "and we will be with you
TO the end"
A few days later and the firm told the
sprightly Mrs. King that the establish
ment OF Lyon & Healy needed TO De
graced by her continued absence. As
soon as she was discharged Mrs. King
few TO her friend and advisor, Babcock.
He and Loomis at once sought an inter
view with the firm.
Mrs. Pomeroy is a blackmailer," said
they.
We don't believe it, replied Manager
Drummond.
"Come over TO Mr.. Pinkerton's Office
and We will give you undou6ted PROOF
that such is the fact, and that you dld
an Injustice in dlscharging Mrs. King.
"Please oblige US by leaving the house,
and when you come this way again
ablige US by not stopping"
And they went.
MAKING GOOD THE BLUFF.
After that Mrs. Pomeroy was disposed
to drop the matter, but not so her tor
menters. The Congressman had to
make his bluff good to preserve his
household and political fame intact.
The next move came March 2l. On
that day Mrs. Pomeroy received let
ter which, Attorney Hardy says, un-
doubtedly came from Pinkerton's office.
The inclosure was clipping from
Washington newspaper of q special ar
ticle from Columbus, Ohio. Under fam
ing headlines of Trapped the Black
mailer, Arrest OF the Sender of Series
Of Vile Anonymous Letters" etc, the
article told OF an unsuccessful attempt to
blackmail DR.. J. w. Means, of Column
bus.
''That article" said Attorney Hardy,
was OF course, intended to frighten
Mrs. Pomeroy, and to make her believe
that a similar fate awaited her. / have
no doubt that IL came from Pinkerton's
office, or possibly from Babcock. There
are some features OF this case which
cannot be made public until the trial,
but what 1 have told you is only the
least sensational part. 1t is, in my
opinion, the most outrageous conspi;
racy | ever heard OF TO blacken q
woman's character to save that OF a
politician"
Banker Loomis has been in the city
several days planning new moves to
pull the Congressman out OF the ire,
and the suit was hastily begun in order
10 get service on him while in the city.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-04-02
Morgantown Glass Works Chartered.

9pecidl IeLs0rdnIt0 rlS Su1ddy he0tstsr.
CHARLESTON, w. VA, April 1.-The
Secretary OF State yesterday issued a
certificate OF incorporation to the Nor
gantown Glass Company, Of Morgan
town, w. Va, with a capital Of $4,000.
The privilege OF increasing the capital
stock TO $50, 600 in all is allowed. The
shares are $50 each and are held by
John ]. Walsh, of Welsburg, w. Va;
E. NJ. Grant, r. E. Frast, Geo. c. Stur-
giss and 1. c. White, Of Morgantown,
w Va.
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TnE WEATHER

Six thousang alIens have landed IN New
York within nkwenty-four hours
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The morning call., 1893-02-06

K. h. GRAYsOS, Secretary.
Csi. isz4 ID
The morning call., 1893-02-06
American Legion of Honor.

The monthly statement dated February
/. contains death losses amounting TO S218-
600, of which California has two for SO COO.
Grand Commander Mansfield and Grand
Vice FHben have been visiting tie various
city councils at their installation of officers.
They report them all in good condition.
Grand Secretary Burton has been absent
for two weeks. during which time he visited
the councils at Stockton and Fresno. At
the latter place he called special meeting
to elect and install officers. At this meeting
fifteen new members were proposed as The
result Of this visit. putting the council upon
a good footing.
A movement is being made for a general
meeting of all the councils Of this city and
Alameda County to which the public Will
be invited.
a CIRCULAR containing a list of premiums
for securing new members for 1898 has been
issued by the grand commander and mailed
to each member. The list holds out atrac-
tive inducements to workers.
About 7000 members were admitted into
the ORDER during 1892.
Golden Star Council No. 54S held a meet
ing of special interest last Thursday, being
the occasion of a report and brief i'm
promptu obituary remarks on the sudden
death OF its late collector, l.. j. Levingston.
The attendance was large. and the various
remarks relating to the late companion were
highly appreciated. Grand Secretary C. O.
Burton was present and made a brief ad-
dress. The new collector was installed by
Deputy L. w Disbron assisted by DR.. W.
r. G.. Samuels.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
Labor Strikes i'm China.


engineering MaRdLiue.
There Is an impression in America that
strikes are unknown in China. My ex-
perience is quite TO the contrary. The
Chinese have invented the mariners COM
pass, gunpowder and strikes, but the only
fully is the art OF striking. Whenever they
want anything they ask for it by an
nouncing a strike. [ did not appreciate
at first the Importance OF their feast day,
and when tile first one came round they
not only struck, but 200 OF them came up
ana mobbed my house. No violence was
attempted, but the interchange Of views
was like the chattering Of 10000 monkeys.
j yielded The miners would strike X they
did not like their shift boss, if they had a
bad dinner in the company kitchen, strike
for any reason.
Once, when mine, mill and furnace were
In full blast, the miners all struck for some
insignificant cause. Tired of expostulation,
1 sent for the head men and told them
gravely that had no objection to the strike
II the men wished it, but the mill and fur
mace could not stop. They had to go right on,
and it was very costly 10 keep them at work
without ore. | said that did not think it was
right to make the company pay the loss, and
that should fine the workmen three days
pay Tor every day they were off duty. There
was great hubbub The miners came TO
know II what the head man told them was
true, They went to work tie next day, and
striking was free in that mine ever after,
but each man paid for his own fun. In the
end, however, they devised more potent
mode of warfare. The went into the mine
with delightful regularity. They put in
their time, but did did not put out their ore,
and our product fell off 70 per cent.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
Knights of Honor.

Three assessments are levied for Febru-
airy. The call contains a list of 100
deaths. six being from California, out Of
which number three losses have already
been paid, and the remaining three will be
paid in few days.
The grand dictator visited Saxon Lodge
last Tuesday evening and American Lodge
on Thursday evening.
CarQunez Lodge at Crockett win hold q
public meeting next Saturday evening. at
which several Of the grand officers viii be
present.
Liberty Lodge has appointed a committee
to arran &c for public meeting to be held
some time during the present month. At
the last session it received a petition for
membership.
Saxon Lodge win confer the degree on
four candidates at It's session next Tuesday
evening.
Tahoe Lodge at West Berkeley has sew
eral candidates to initiate atitS next session.
Fortuna Lodge was visited by Grand Re-
porter Curry last Thursday evening. Sew
eral petitions for mem bership were received
A the conclusion Of the lodge session the
members proceeded to America lodge and
paid that subordinate a fraternal visit,
where speeches and songs were INDUCED in
and very pleasant hour spent.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
DRIVING SNAKES TO SUICIDE.
How Western Cuckoos Force Rattlers
TO Fatally Poison Themselves.

~. Louis Republic.
Otnith0logists and everyday bird fancers
in general, although not usually given the
credit for relating true Waltonian pisca-
tOrial narEatives, VOW and declare that the
''roadrunner," western species of cuckoo,
forces the rattlesnake 10 commit suicide by
biting himself. The modus operandi Of this
knowing bird is described as follows: He
rerambuates around till ne finds his snake
ship enjoying quiet snOOZe. After Iully
satisfying himself that the RATHER is really
and truly sleeping the mischief-loying road
runner sets about gathering prckiy pears
and other specimens Of cacti.
These th0rnY vegetables are carefully ar
ranged in circle around the snake, who
little Tecks of the trouble brewing" When
everything Is readiness the bird arOuSeS the
sleeping reptile with a coarse shrek. The
serpent throws himself in the attitude Of
defense, and in doing so pricks his SILKY
coat in score or more OF places on the cacti
barrier II is true case of tout Of the
frying pan into the fire. as every move he
makes adds to his torrents. Finally, so
the ornithOlogists say, the snake bites him
self as last means OF freeing himself from
such unbearable irritation. He dies, of
course lat least the aforementioned orni-
biologists so declare). and the rOadrunner,
which must certainly have enough brains
for two heads, cackleS with delight when he
mics has succumbed. The snake being now
dead as direct result Of the brd's cute
ness. the pathological part of the story is
ended
Now the herpetoloeist has his say. (By
the way the herpetocgist Is person who IS
supposed TO know all about snakes, even of
the private affairs OF the sea-serpent) The
editor of Notes for the Curious is easily
"gulled"; he believes all sorts OF queer sto-
ries, and prides himself in the belief that ne
still has capacity for believing thousands OF
Mulhattonic yarns that may yet "be spun"
but the story OF the snakes ability 10 poison
himself was too much. To make n long
story short, / wrote to the expert herpetolo-
gist, DR.. Arthur Stradlng, who had pre-
viOusy given his opinion, as follows: 'To
what extent a poisonous serpenpS bite is
nOxiops to Itself is doubtful. Prob
ably il inflicts mechanical injury only ur0n
its own body. | have seen cobraS
bite and shake each other Ike dogs over
disputed rats, and | recollect jabola being
badly worsted by a puff adder under like
circumstances, the result in both cases
being a simple swelling and slight infam-
nation Of few hours duration" He also
speaks OF owning large rattlesnake that
once severely acerated its flesh with It's
fangs without the wound exhibiting the
least sign of having been poisoned.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
KnioI,ts and Ladies' of Honor.

Magnolia Lodge will hereafter meet on
the first and third Wednesdays and Empire
Lodge on the second and fourth Wednes-
days When the fifth "Wednesday occurs
the lodges will hold Joint meeting. and by
this means the interests of TIE two lodges
will be more closely woven as we'll as being
very pleasant arrangement.
Oakland Lodge can boast of having a
larger membership than ever before. 1t
has set aside one meeting night in the month
for the entertainment of lis friends.
The executive committee for the arrnge-
ment Of some form of entertainment during
the session of the Grand Lodge will hold
meeting in the hall of Bay City Lodge next
Monday evening.
Martha Lodge members are very busy
completing their work for the annual mas
Querade ball.
The valentine party of Excelsior Lodge,
given last Thursday evening. was another
one of the successes OF this lodge. A large
crowd was present. and the distribution of
the artistic valentines added to the even
ing's plea sure.
Three assessments for February! The
members, however, receive the announce
ment uncom plainingly, for it Is the first
time in year that an extra assessment has
been levied in this order.
A competitive drill by some of the nte-
rior teams is in contemplation for the next
session of the Grand Lodge.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
Improyed Order of Red Men.

The interest has been so great during the
past two weeks, since the new adoption
ritual went into force. that the councils
have been extra we'll attended. In many
ms tances Grand Sachem George w. LOWE
has been the instructor in the new floor
work. which is beautiful and interesting,
and those who fail to witness it will re-
greet it.
The great sachem will soon take the trail
to all Of tbs different tribes, accompanied
BY the G. G, of r., and they will put this
beautiful work in operation throughout the
reservation.
There was n large attendance at Man.
zanta No. 4 last Wednesday. Nearly all
the great CHI efs were present, besides repre-
sentatiyes from every tribe in the vicinity.
Osceola No. II had large gathering at
its adoption of four palefaces last sleep.
Tecumseh No. 81 had an adoption under
the new ritual and floor work, which was
very credtable. The G. c. of X. was
present.
White Eagle No. y is actually engaged !;
every sleep it has work of some kind. Last
sleep there was a fine adoption. The MEM
bers are enthusiastic and bound to succeed
in the work.
Miantonomah No. had rehearsal OF the
new floor work, under the supervision Of
Deputy William j. Smith, which was well
done.
Winnemucca No. 81 also had an adoption
last sleep. There was a large attendance
on the occasion.
The morning call., 1893-02-06

Grand Oyerseer Booth will visit this week
Germania Lodge of Los Angeles Monday,
San Pedro Tuesday, Los Angeles No. 55
Wedne sday, the Degree of Honor Lodge in
said city on Thursday, East Los Angeles on
Friday, and Wilmington on Saturday next.
Next week he will be at Hueneme, Los Ala
mos, Santa Barbara and San Fernando.
His visits have been of great benefit to the
order.
December shows decided gain for the
fraternity in this State. The faithful work
of the past few months is telling.
Deputy Alderman OF Colusa reports n
good time at the installation there. A band
concert, under the supervision of Professor
Everhardt, instrumental music by Miss Daily
aud her class, cornet solos by Miss Elda Nc
Eroy, with violin selections by Miss Celia
Clark and Miss Prudle Gillespie made an ex-
quisite programme.
Oak Leaf No. 80 gave welcome home
last Monday evening to Grand Recorder
Hirshberg, who has been East representing
California before the supreme lodge relief
board Addresses were made by Rev. A.
G. Bane, =. G. NJ. W, Deputy McComb.
Past Master Nolan, Master Workman Hale
and by Mrs Markell OF Ivy Lodge ID. OF a.,
which was present n large numbers. IL was
II pleasant recognition Of a faithful official
and persistent worker.
California Lodge had good time the fol-
lowing evening. Ivy Lodge was also present
with it and so were the gallant boys of
Triumph Legion, Select Knights. Good
things were said and the evening was 10y
Gus one.
Last Wednesday evening a special car
with sixty Workmen aud their wives ex-
The morning call., 1893-02-06
A Useful Mineral.
New York sun.


The extensive introduction Of the pecu-
liar mineral known as lithocarbon is said to
be probable. 1t is claimed that it makes a
perfect insulator, that as paint it i'll re-
sist heat or gases of any kind. that 1t is CAP
able OF being rolled into tissue free from
odOr. and that IL is practically indestruct-
ible when employed in the production Of
mackintoshes, canvas betting, waterproof
tents, etc. Further. it possesses peculiar
powers, such as enable it TO enter
and fill the pores of iron and steel. rem
dering those metals impervious to acids !;
common leather is rendered waterproof by
it.; by application to wood pulp. transfor-
nation OF that material Is effected into sub
stance that looks and acts like ebony or
horn; and the saturation Of ships plates
with hot ithocarbon is declared to Illustrate
the attack Of barnaces, and the plate Will
neither rust nor foul; and piece Of sheet
iron covered with lithocarbon japan is
stated TO have been subject 10 actual heat
OF AIS degrees +. without crack or blister,
remaining so tenacious that the iron could
be bent at any angle without disturbing the
glossy surface. Again, Tor vanishing rail-
way and private carriages, painting iron
bridges. roofs. steamships. houses, etc. this
material is an insulator. and Is SAID net 10
crack or blister under any known atnos-
pherlc temperature.
The morning call., 1893-02-06

cursi0ned TO Folsom and attended the
public installation there. Depnty Harlow
oflelated, and made an opening speech,
after which George b. KatzensteiH. G. NJ.
w, delivered an able address. A generous
banquet was rendered the guests by the
Folsomites, and all were merry and happy.
Friendship 179 OF this city has taken a
new start Its meetlngs-are we'll attended.
interesting aid attractive, and limitations
and applications regular items OF the even
incs.
Grand Master Workman KafZensteip, as
sisted by Mrs. Frank S. Poland. instituted
SPLENDID lodge Of the Degree of Honor at
Vacayile last week. Deputy Theodore
Ryhlner of this locality is "A perseyering
worker, and 10 his energy can be attributed
much Of the increase lately manifested I'D
that locality.
The Oakland bership were so pleased
with sermon preached some time ago oy
Rev. A. c.. Bane, 2. G. NJ. W.. that they
have formally invited him to give them an
other of the same sort.
Deputy Rahmstorff of Byron does not
mind rain, but went just the same and In
stalled the lodges Of his district, including
walk oil SIX miles through the mud.
Ancient Order of Foresters.
The A. o. F. Board of Deputies will
meet this evening for election of officers for
1893.
Bohemia Circle was instituted Thursday
evening with seventy charter members.
Social Circle was the sponsor.
Minerva Circle held plimentary
party last Friday evening.
Franklin Circle initiated one and re-
ceived two applications at its last meeting.
Court Twin Peaks initiated fourteen can-
didates at its last meeting. High Court
Treasurer }. Burgman was present.
Mrs. Flynn, S. S. c. p, visited Yosemite
The board Of deputies, C. o. F. organized
last Saturday, with Mrs. l.. NJ. Hardenburg
as president and Miss Vira McNOrton
secretary.
Estrela Circle, San Rafael. held a snc-
cessful .bonbon party last Thursday even
ing.
Ii. Beaver. II. c. R., will officially visit
MenlO Park and Sausalito courts during the
month.
The Companions of the Forest have or
gained five circles in California since the
1st of December.
John Falconer. P. s., visited Star of the
West at its last meeting.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
Order of Chosen Friends.

One Of the largest and best meetings of
the order ever known in California was re-
Gently held by Star Council No. 90 at Eure-
ka. II. W. Hutton, G. c., who initiated a
candidate and installed the officers of the
council tie previous evening. was present
and delivered an able and eloquent address
on the origin, purposes and growth Of the
order. Most of tha county officials, who
are also members of the council, were pres
ent A bountiful banquet was provided,
and at the close of the meeting ii was con.
coded by the guests that one OF Eureka's
hest fraterDal bodies was Star Council No.
90 and that no order ever sent worthier
representative there than the grand c0uu-
cilnr.
The grand councillor installed the Off
GERS of PEGHix Council No. 152 and alsO
visited Concord and Washington councils.
Woodland Council No. q recently gave
public reception 10 II. w. Hutton, g. c.,
and Annie Z. Evans. G. r. The officers
were Installed in public by the &. G.,
assisted by the G. r. and after d literary
entertainment and address by the grand
councillor, the council presented him with
magnificent gOld-headed ebony cane, suit
ably Inscribed, as token OF its apprecia-
ton OF his efforts in behalf of the order.
As soon as the weather is settled several
organizers will he commissioned to institute
new councils throughout thu State.
Watsonvlle Council No. 1914 had public
installation and open meeting. The grand
councillor installed the officers and enter
tanned the members and friends with one Of
his characteristic addresses on frateTnal CO.
operative protection.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
FRATERNAL INDEX.
The Cause Marches Stead
lily Forward.
ANOTHER WEEK OF BUSINESS.
Activity of the American Foresters.
Legion of Honor Premiums.
Miscellaneous, Etc.
Official Assessment Table.
Official Assessment Table.
Masonic.

Mother Kilwinning, the oldest Scottish
lodge, has taken new departure-it has
commenced to work the Mark degree,
which is often given in craft lodges in Sect
land.
A lecture published in the Australian
Keystone by John Gaggin. asserts that a
species of Masonry exists among the cannI-
balls of the Fiji Islands, and he had visited
their lodges.
The Catholic congregations at Pressburg,
Hungary, adopted a resolution expelling all
members who are Free Masons, and pro-
hibting and excluding all Free MasOns
from their organization. An appeal was
taken from their decision to the Cardinal
Prince, PTmas Simor, and the highest
clerical authority in Hungary sustained the
appeal and invaHdated the measure.
The one hundred and fitieth annual COM
muncatiOn Of the Grand Lodge of Virginia
was held at Richmond last month
Old Colony Lodge of bingham. Mass,
celebrated its hundredth anniversary De-
cember 8.
The morning call., 1893-02-06
Good TempIarS.

The Bands ofiHOpe have been having large
public reunions On the 29th ult, at the
Congregational church, the children were
out in large numbers and many grown
people with them. Il. F. Shedd presided.
a good programme of Tecitations and music
was given by members Of the various bands,
and an excellent exposition Of the effects OF
liquor upon the system. illustrated with
charts, given by Silas A. White.
The Berkeley Band of Hope installed its
officers publicly at the Trinity Methodist
Church in the presence OF large audience.
a juvenile chamber for the older children
will be Instituted this evening at Mozart
Hall, Market street
Grand Tempiar Hoag and Grand Secre-
tary Netherton will visit International
Lodge this evening at the same hail.
international had a rainbow reunion last
Monday night and a good time.
Fountain Lodge Of Oakland expects COM
pauy tonight.
The morning call., 1893-02-06

Mrs. II. Walker and Miss G. Foss. Last
Monday evening these officers were in San
Diego and reorganizei Point Iona Circle
No. 107.
Court Dixon No. $3.50 was instituted with
fifty charter members on January 10. in
Dixon. BY John j. Cordy, g. c. r. assisted
by c. II. Bremer. G. Sec. and large dele
cation Of members from Sacramento.
Woodland. Winters and Vacaville. Tie
following were installed as Ulcers: j. b
d lie, j. B. c. r.; J. d. Grady, c. r. A j.
HnleD. 5. G. r; b. F. Newly, Treas; E.
Freund. Fin. Sec; II. A. Miller. Rec. Sec ;
q. Jansen, S. W; f. Fitzpatrick, j. w :;
j.. ii. stephens. S. B.; j. l.. Maggie j. B. :
l. w. Norman. E. e. Eames and Ii.
schooner, trustees; DR.. r. l.. ReirSon,
physician; III. II. DnpreY orEanist
The morning call., 1893-02-06
Ancient Order OF Eoresters of America

Court Alum Rock No S24S was Instituted
on last Wednesday evening in San Jose,
with thirty-jve charter members, by C. ii.
Bremen. grand secretary, assisted by Henry
Ryan, q. S. c. r.; g. W. Bayreuther, 6. S.
w; Deputies A. Froment. Otto Guy, l..
Kragep. j. p. Burkett. the officers and
members of Court Santa Clara and other
members Of the order The following were
installed as officers ID. +. Durham, j. =.
c. r.: L. 4. Smith. c. r.; Jacob Becker
S. c. r. F; G. A. Koerher, financial secretary !;
j. Il. Carey. recording secretary; E. Bour-
enihon, treasurer; l.. HeintZeD, ). W; j..
w. Trenier. j. W.; o. l.. Gray. s. B.; A
SAKE. J, B.; DR.. FELTON,. Frank Eey and
Lewis Rhoes, trustees; DIR. FELTON,, phYsi-
clan; J. b. Carey, organist.
The returns just forwarded by the grand
secretary to the supreme secretary of the
order show that in the State of California.
on the 1st of last January, there were 104
courts with a membership of 1882; that
S7f, $3.50 81 had been paid out during the
year 1892 for the relief of sick members and
for the burial of the dead, and that there
was balance of SS9, 723 As IN the funds OF
the various courts.
John j. Cordy, G. C. r.. is expected home
next week. Since his absence from this
city he has visited Court Y osemite in Fresno.
Court Hanford, Court LemOore, Court
Tulare, Court Rio Bravo in Bakersfield
Courts Los Angeles Olive. Fremont, East
Side and Sunset in Los Angeles, Court Ex-
celsior in Santa Ans, Court San Diego,
Court Castle Rock in Santa Barbara and
Court Star of San Luis Obispo He will
Immediately after his arrival begin another
series OF visltations in this city and vicinity.
Mrs. b. A. Carah, g. c. c., and Miss a.
ID. Bremen, A. q. s., returned from the
southern part Of the State last Friday. Dur
Ing their stay in Los Angeles they visited
Los Angeles. Angelina and Laurel circles.
and were accompanied on their visits by
Mrs. J. j. Cordy, deputy at large. Mrs. I'll.
NJ. Downey, grand marshal and Deputies