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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31
A SERIES OF FIRES.
The Atlantic Tea Company Blaze
Followed by Several
IN HUNTERS BIG SPICE FACTORY
Gas EKplodes Three Times aud Causes
Bad Results-A Blaze last Night in
tho Wheeling Beef company's Plant,
on the South sIde-The Department
Kept Busy.

The city FIRE department, under Chief
Healy's new administrator. has been
kept pretty busy. The FIRE in Heuder-
son & McCann's store Saturday morn
ing was not put out until nearly day.
light, and by that time the members OF
the department almost all Of them had
a crust Of ice frozen all over them. The
work OF gathering up the frozen hose
was hard job. as many sections were
buried in the ice.
The large new building was pretty
thoroughly Quilted, and the stock prae-
t!cally ruined. The loss on building.
machinery, fixtures and stock will az.
gregate about $4,000, on which there
was $4,000 insurance. $40, 200 Of this
being on stock, fixtures and machinery,
and the remainder on the building.
The Jefferson is the only city company
holding . policy. it being caught Tor
$1,000.
The firemen were called back to the
place about 1880 a. M, the flames having
again broken out Little additional
damage was done.
Several Of the members Of the depart.
ment had fingers frozen or suffered
otherwise from the exposure, and Chief
Healy, who was already under the
weather, was severe sufferer, but was
out at other fires which followed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31
SEVERAL GAS EXPLOSIONS

Occur In Hunters Spice Factory-A Mar.
row Escape.
At an early hour Saturday morning
the department was again called out by
fire in J. W. Hunters spice factory
aud coffee roasting establishment, on
Main street Just south OF the creek.
About 7 o'clock IN the morning John
Wherry, the engineer at the establish
ment went down into the cellar with a
torch to turn on the water, which had
been shut of the night before. on &C
count OF the excessively cold weather.
As soon as he entered the cellar there
was an explosion OF gas. which had &C.
cumulated in the cellar during the
night, and Mr.. Wherry was knocked
down and his hair and beard burned,
he making a very narrow escape. At
the moment Of the explosion John
Bolinger, another enploye OF the estab'
lishment, was in the office on the first
floor, engaged in starting fire in the
stove. The force OF the explosion ripped
the floor, out OF shape, blew open the
front doora and upset Mr.. Bolinger and
bucket OF coal he had in his hand.
He escaped with slight bruises.
The explosion made considerable
noise. The department arrived prompt
ly and soon had the blaze out. Later in
the day there were two similar eSplo-
sions in the same building, but as the
people were at work, less damage was
done. The loss will probably reach
$500. :,
1t is thought tho snow and ice had
covered a manhole on gas escape so
that the gas accumulated and seeped
along the pipes into Hunters cellar.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31
LEWIS JONES DEAD.
An Old and Prominent Citizen Passed
away SATURDAY.

An Old and Prominent Citizen Passed
away SATURDAY.
Saturday morning Mr. Lewis Jones
died at his home on the north end OF
the Island, aged nearly seventy years.
He had been SO il. for two months that
his death was considered q mere matter
Of time. His demise. nevertheless,
causes general regret.
Mr.. Jones was a native Of Wales,
where be was born in 1924 lie came
to this country while young, aud early
made his home in Wheeling. where by
far the greater portion OF his long. use.
ful aud honorable life was spent. lie
early became identified with the iron
industry of the upper Ohio valley, and
rapidly acquired a thorough knowledge
OF almost every branch OF the business.
In practical matters, as well as
in general business affairs, Mr..
Jones' advice was widely sought
and often followed. and here, in Pitts
burgh and in Birmingham, Ala, where
be was Interested in mills for several
years, he was esteemed an authority.
For series OF years Mr.. Jones was
manager OF the IEtna mill, now a por-
ton Of the Etna-Standard, and when
he severed his connection with shat
corporation ne went to Birmingham,
Ala, where he was a prime mover in
the construction and operation OF an
extensive plant. He did not remain
there long, however, but returned to
Wheeling. He has since been MEM
Der OF the real estate firm oil Jones x
Williams. He was very active in organ.
izing the Island Ferry Company, and
was its president. He had held several
positions OF trust, being once member
OF council, and for qpite period a
deputy sheriff and keeper Of the county
Jail.
of Wheeling lost one Of their Oldest
members, he having been made Mae
ter Mason during the year 1853, in Ohio
Lodge No. !, and knighted in Wheeling
CommanderyN No. during the year 1864,
and in consequence of his long connec-
ton with the Masonic fraternity and
his desire TO be buried by the com.
mandery, it is hoped by the officers that
every knight who possibly can will
turn out to his funeral this afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31

force. When discovered the frame
work Of the office was blazing iuriously,
and very few minutes would have suf-
feed for a very dangerous fire that
might have communicated to neighbor-
ing property.
A large crowd was attracted to the
scene, the streets in the neiGhborhood
being packed with people. Manager
Rshm said last night that the loss would
not amount to over 500, fully insured.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31
DRESS Gooos-J. S. 2. d co.
SPECIAL SALE OF
Dress Goods!
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

Double width ALI Wool
Dress Goods, in plain coIors
and novelties, this seasons
styles, at IS, 80 and 43c a
yard. Hundreds of styles to
select from.
All our finer Dress Goods, in
black and coIors, at reduced
prices.
PriestIy Silk Warp Henriet.
tas marked down for this sale.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31
NEARLY A BAD FIRE.
The Wheeling Beef Company's Plnut snf-
fers From Fire.

IerH FrOHl TIEe'
Last night at $3.50 o'clock an alarm
called the fire department to the corner
of Water and Twentieth streets, South
Side, where what looked like nasty
blaze had good start in the building
occupied by the Wheeling Beef Com
pauy. The department got down to
work in very quick time and soon bad
tho blaze extinguished. The cause OF
the fire was a natural gas stove in the
Office on the ground floor, which became
red.hot in the absence OF the office
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31

The Christmas cantata, as given by
the sunday schools OF the First Baptist
Church, Christmas night will be re-
peated Tuesday evening, January ].
Come, Admission 10 cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31

SALT RHEUM with its intense itching,
dry, hot skin is cured by Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, because it purifies the blood. 8
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31
DIED.

SMITH Brewing Co.'s ale is the best.
AK for il ALWAYS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-31

DIED.
ToSFs-At his residence. % North York street.
on Saturday, December g. 1891. at SS
O'Clock a. NJ, LEWIS JONES, in his 10Th year.
Funeral from his late residence this (MondayJ
afternoon at 2:so o'clock. lntermcnt at
Greenwood Cemetery. Friends invited. No
fowerA
AcSEw-on Sunday. December 30. lsoI. at $50
A. m, BERTHA NJ. wife OF r S. Agnew' i'll
the 5lst year OF her age.
Funeral from her Int rnsidence, SI?5 EoG street,
Tuesday afternoon at O'Clock. lnterment
atML Zion Cemetery. Friends OF the family
arc invited to attend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
THE "NELLfE TREE" PLATE COVE.
ROMANTIC STORY CONNECTED WITH ONE OF
PROSPECT PARK's sTATELY ELMs.

ROMANTIC STORY CONNECTED WITH one OF
PROSPECT PARKS STATELY Films
People who are accustomed to visiting Prospect
Park. well the officials and employs Of
Brookyn's great pleasure ground. are wondering
what has become Of the little silver plate which
marked tall and graceful elm tree in a small
valley on the Flatbush-ave side OF the East Drive
The plate bore the name Nellie" ana there
is "A romantic story connected with II. The tire"
itself is ore OF the landmarks IN the Park, and
the driveway which passes 1t runs through what
is known Battle Pass. During the summer time
IL Is one OF the most beautiful trees In the Park
and thousands have admired It's graceful foliage
and for many years attention has been attracted
TO the tree by the plate which 1t bore.
Tho name referred 10 Miss Nellie Howard who
years reigning society belle on
Columbia Heights Her friends and admirers wer"
counted by hundreds and her accomplishments and
beauty made her a leader In social circles. Her
father was a member OF the firm Of Howard.
Sanger & Co. and Mrs. Howard and Nellie were
in the habit Of taking long drives IN the Park
when she girl. but she never passed. the
tree without speaking OF and adniring it's beauty.
older, and almost every bright day in SUMMER
and spending a few minutes beneath is spreading
branches When Nellie went to europe about ten
years ago she visited all the capitals OF the Old
World but In all the interesting sights she saw
in all her new experiences. she. did not forget
the stately elm N Prospect Park and In every
letter to her mother made inquiries about it,.
When she was about return home she was
stricken with fever while in Rome and even during
her illness her thoughts were constantly with her
stately and silent friend In the Park. and her last
words her companions were about the haIpy
hours she had spent under It's branches. Nelies
death greatly shocked her family and friends ~
Brooklyn but her heartbroken mother felt herself
drawn more and more to the old elm In the Park.
until she became convinced ,h Pat the sE Of her
finally led her to apply TO the Park Commissioners
for permission no set plate in the tree. This per-
mission was granted. and In "A short time the plate
placed In position. and the elm has ever since
been known by the name Of the Nellie Tree
This belief OF the afcctonate mother was a great
solace her. and AT frequent intervals she jour
neyed the tree. where she believed her daugh-
ter's spirit had found resting place. and passed a
silent hour under the branches her departed loved
one thought so much Of
Now the plate has gone and no one connected
with the Park s able to give any solution OF The
mystery OF It's disappearance. The general opinion,
however. ~ that the nails which held II 10 the tree
had become loosenci by the combined influences OF
the weather and the growth OF the tree. ana IN"
plate dropped of has been carried away by
some one who neglected TO return III tc the proper
authorities OF the Park.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
he CLAIMED EVERYTHING IN SIGHT.
TIE CONDUCTOR on a BRIDGE CAR APPRo-
PIRATES DINE FOUND BY A PASSENGER

TIL; CONDUCTOR on A BRIDGE CAR APPRO-
PIRATES A DIME FOUND BY A PASSENGER.
Time; About O'Clock on a recent afternoon
Scene: The rear car OF a Brooklyn Bridge train
Dramats personae: Six eight passengers scat
tered through the car. and the conductor standing
on the platform. Rear doors Of the car open
Some passengers reading. Others gazing idly about
Suddenly of the passengers. evidently an
artisan. has his attention attracted by something
lying under the seat the opposite side OF the
The next moment he Is down his knees,
reaching frantically under the seat. lie energies
'omewhat dusty. but triumphant, holding a ten
cent piece between his thumb and finger. lie
gances around with air of satisfaction and gives
expression TO his delight in exclamation audible
on'y at the distance of few feet. The movement
ard its result have not escaped the attention Of the
trainman on the rear platform lie Is Instantly
on the alert. and as he sees the trophy
decides that 1t is time for him to take a hand in
That ought TO go the conductor" he cries
out.
Amusement
The passengers who have been reading drop their
papers and everybody in the car becomes intent
on what is taking place.
You have no right TO take anything ont Of the
car" answers the conductor, with the air or man
who owns everything in sight
The artisan pauses in the act OF putting the dime
In his pocket The manner OF the conductor leaves
no room for doubt that he IS In earnest tn" other
hesitaes a moment
Wei. take IT," he says doggedly: and the con-
ductor steps eagerly forward The coin is dropped
IN his outstretched hand. and az he returns to me
Platform he transfers IL TO his pocket ana rebnttons
nus coat with an air OF triumph. The expression or
MS counienance indicates that he Is hrm.y OF me
opinion that ne has come into possession OF ms
The discovercr OF the treasure irove makes mo no
EFFORT 10 conceal his disgust: Here ano.hei tnet
you can take along with It,. he Calls OUT, surfing
the action 10 the word and taking second ten
cent piece from his waistcoat pocket. ,
Inc conductor looks grim ana determined anu
'onchsafes answer. -, -
Il found . bill the other day says me pas
eengsr; perhaps you think you ought 10 nave "'''
too"
. We'll, hand II over" answers .he conductor WIN
lhe manner Of who is In corner anu mus
FAY something.
The mex, time this passenger secs coin under
car seat II II safe to say That ne ~iII p.ch - ~, ~
IN an administrative manner and drop IL mo ni'
POCKET without any fourth Of runpcts IN we Dr.
ence OF his fellow and the conductor III
Charge Of the car As for his fellow pa sse myers
they had Difficulty in making up their MINIS
as 10 the real character of the conductor unlct
Whose they crossed the Bridge that afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
THEOUN EOUN BY 4 CABLE CAR.
MRS r I. ARNoLD's EXPERIENCE IN BROADWAY
DASHED UNDER THE HooFS or CARRIAGE
HOKsrs-POTH CAR AND CARRIAGE
SPED ON WITHOUT STOPPING.
SPED oN wITHor'

TT, following was published "a personal yes
terlay:
BROADWAY. At ChamOers-st.. FRIDAY aiNlnoooII,
CIR for,, lady un Ter carriage horses. ia'ormltoA
49, - the owner OF c.rr,lge gratefully appreciated
ARNOLD. 10 broadway.
= T.. Arnold No 20 West Forty-Afth-s... was
s..n a, his Office No ll5 broadway. and said that
on Friday afternoon. his wife came up chamoers-st.
from ,h, Eas, Side intending to 20 up Broadway
vhich nassed wi.hou. paying the slightest heed to
hor or 10 others Hho stood there r'ady 10 ta
In. first car which would stop. Mrs. Arhoil naiIei
~. fhlrl car. which instead Of stopping, kho'hru
n,r DOWN throwing hor under the hoots OF par
~ horses attached 10 what appeared 10 be piNiu
rl,v.yance Fortunately she was not u!HiPl'si
upon brt she received serious bruises ana - st.,
f.rin, ,r,i shock Neither the car nor the carriage
sf0u;ai for one moment u learn ."nat injury na'
y. an done AM he policeman on duty-wnos" hurl-
he~ Mrs ArnolI remembered was either 9b- or ';o-
n, A.. NJ arrest nor an he secure any Information
hy which either the cripman or the driver oil the
carriage could be identhed ,--,,.. r..
III Arn,d has Informed that Metropolltan re &c
,t,r ro.rDony that he would hol II responsloIe lOE
M. injuries sustained by mis- wife
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28

THE 10TH ANNIVEHsARY OF THE POETS BIRTH
TO RE CELEBRATED BY THE BROOK
IYN INETITTTE.

TO RE CELEBRATED by THE BROOK
IYN INSTITUTE
one OF the important Brooklyn institute meetings
Of the year will be held next Saturday evening.
November Will be the anniversary OF the birth or
William Cullen Bryant and In accordance with the
ancient saving, Let praise famous men,. the
Brooklyn Institute will ho.d celebration. IL IL a
circumstance worthy OF note. the Rev. John W.
Chadwick pointed in his recent sermon on Dr.
Holmes. that II Holmes h1d lived less than a month
longer century OF American poets Gould hay" been
rounded out-a century. that Is. between bryants
birtn and Holiness death-and the poets embracing
the group % six who must always be classed to-
gether the other four being Of course, Emerson.
Longfeow, Whittier and Lowell.
This Is not the only celebration OF Bryants birth
in this hundredth year after that event. celebra-
ton was held last Angus; al his birthplace in Cum
m!ngton. Mass. which attended by many we'll
known people in the literary word. That date was
chosen rather than the actual anniversary because
II would have been hazardous thing to undertake
place as Cummington In the first week OF November
4 pleasant August day was selected Instead, and
large pumber OF people assembled from the sur
rounding country and from more distant places The
exercises were he'd out Of doors Among the speak
ers were Parke Goodwin and the Rev Mr.. Chad
wick. both of whom are TO take part In the exer-
ing figure however. was a venerable brother OF the
poet. who read poem written for the occasion
Mr. M the an
was published in "Harpers Magazine" for Sepiem-
Der. 80
be delivered by Mr. Goodwin, Bryant's son-ln-law.
who is peculiarly qualified for tina, duty. Mr. Chad
wick has written hymn for the occasion which he
reoested 10 Join in singing at least one OF Bryan,s
hymns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
THE INTERESTING zSCHILLE COLLECTION

Tiffany g. Co. Union Square. have piacsa on eN
bi,,i,ion for limited period the famous Hsrnille
collection OF antique arnor. weapons. knives. forks
euo,ns ard various other implements. IL WAS
brought to this country for the Worries FAR, put
IL now for the first time adequately arranged LOT
inspection one visit can hardly do justice 10 H.
Richard Zschille who founded the collection is
native OF Georsenhan. in Saxony, land rlch IN
,ntiuuorian treasures its very capital the pays dh
rocoro IN such environment such a Vr'uos'
had every opportunity for gathering together
thincs not only authentic but perfect IN their kinh
and IN some cases unique. There are Few early
G,eck -;,c.incrs that remind one 81 the Schhemah
treasures from Niycsrae; Etruscan and early roman
rms hoods and josses that date from the time
,yhcn falconry was an actually There are 'he
harouobu- the habcrt the dirk and 100 others more
common In the pages Of Mallory or Scott thah III
the ,hops OF modern New-York. one iateresuhs
section IL devoted - exemp.fyng the evolution oil
IN. blt and ;he spur None OF the arnor comes
Within several centuries OF our time The tapie
Inducements arc recent, ana the to'hs' tne
latest invention the newest OF all RMS seems oi.s
n,urnl when il ~ known that they were not III
trniucrl into England generally TIL the seVrh,
te,nth century and II one Is u believe Dieh,'. ara
Nr 'rollope not into this country III sun mort
,.ccnt lute There ~ carving knfe WIN Whlch
tnunt R,oul dc SCISSORS carved at French ch"-
,,au In the thirteenth century, when was tne
nring 20 many widely separated per'ois me co'ie'
Ton at Tinanys has not only an antniuntinh, ou.
,n ,thnographc interest for the student as wen US
for the merely curious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
AT THE BROOKLYN THEA TRES.

William Gillettes new comedy. TOO Much john
SON. Will be presented this week at the Columbla
iheatre Mr.. Gillette will take the title part lie
Is well known to eatregoers by his popular plays
Inc Private Secretary" The Professor. Held
oy The Enemy" and "Mr WLkinson's widows
Inc new piece has odd name. but It Is said TO be
appropriate. The idea OF II was derived from
french piece. 'Tomassin Plantation" and two OF
me scenes are on a Cuban plantation. In the COM
pshy with Mr. Gillette are Maud Haslam. Kate
meek. Marie Greenwall Miller Kent, c. b. Bell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
rur s,vcriJP ESTATE TO BE DIVIDED.

william Sinclair. the millionaire. who ded last
suu,,,or In Baltimore. and for the partition or
whose estate In Brooklyn proceedings have been
bcg1In. secured i divorce eighteen years ago from
his arst wife and she has since died Under the
laws Of Mary land his second wife. Mrs Phoebe ,.
ci~clatr and cx-Mayor Davidson, OF Baltimore
NJ lent Of the Baltimore Trust and Guarantee
Company, have been appointed administrators. me
i,r,ntIvn suit is TO partition property worth less
tban $40 900 The bulk Of Mr.. Sihcairs estate WIS
i'm personal property.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
BOsrON ARCHITECT ASSIGNS.

Roston. oct H-Clarence H. Blackail. architect.
No H. Music Hall Building has filed petition In
insolvency He owes $4,000. OF when up"aru Oh
,2,o 900 Is secured by mortgage real estate The
chcdule OF assets filed does not go into particulars
hut gives the information that they consist OF
causes In action OF little value" Mr.. Blackail has
been builder as well as architect, ana has
also handled real estate 10 some extent. The num-
bar OF creditors Is not large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28

Ralph Delmore. Robert Hickman Thomas Erison
Ben Hendricks and Cecil Lone.
The attraction at the Amphion Theatre this week
Will be Fanny Ricc's latest success Miss Innocence
Abroad In the role of Molly Flower. Miss Rice
has corgenal part to Play. and her company has
been selected with the view TO adequately iii the
characters assigned. Miss Rice Will enlven the per
Torrance with number Of her own eccentric ard
gro:esque characterZations. and will introduce her
la test vocal hits and character mpersonations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28
plLN AND TIE FRTIT TRiDE.

The rainy weather OF the last few days mas pceh
Severely felt In the fruit trade. the business OF
the retail fruit stores having been greatly reduced
and tina, OF the outdoor stands and Iush-'af.
vendors almost totally suspended TINS mas cauSe"
yrootlv diminished demands on the "holeSa'ets
whose stocks OF fully ripe fruit have been iars1ns
srni. ed hv decay. which has also brought Eeh
lively lar,c losses upon the fruit retailers Vi al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-10-28

Nine Mebl is 20 far recovered from ner
illness that the management feel justified IA an
nouncing that she will sing tonight IT the second
Sunday night concert In th~ metropolitan 'prr"
House AZ which Mr.. SeiIl and bis orchestra Will
alan be heard The uroerarafne ~ a. follow:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-19
The Good Roads Increment.

New Jersey shows more fruits of the
impulse for better roads than other
states, though probably no state i'll the
north ut least has wholly escaped the
influence of this movement The great
and growing army Of wheelmen are al
ways Jealous and active agents for i'm
proved roads. and though their interest
may bo personal the whole public bene-
fits by their labors The farmers and
market gardeners have the greatest and
most immediate interest in good roads
Their loss through bad roads is esti-
mated ut $1,000, 900 year in the coun-
try. III n general way they realize this
i'll part but are not sufficiently convinc-
cd to be willing TO run tho risk of hay
ing their taxes increased This is the
great bugbear Of the farmers, and the
good roads movement will not secure
their approval except by some of the
plans which secure tho roads without
adding appreciably to tho annual taxes
of the farming class. -Philadelphia
Press.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-08-19
A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

d. w. FULLER, OF CanajoharIe, N. Y
says that no always keeps DIR Kings
Now Discovery In his house and his
family has always found tho very best
results follow It's use; that no would not
DO without 1t, IL procurable. G. A.
Dykeman, druggist, Catskill, N. Y,
says that DR.. Kings New Discovery Is
undoubtedly tho best cough remedy;
that he has used it in his family for
eight years. and 1t has never failed to
do all that is claimed for 1t. Why not
try remedy so long tried and tested?
Trial bottle free at Christian & Barbees
drug store. Regular size so cents and 81.