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The evening world., 1894-02-23
CAN'T ENGAGE ELEANOR"
Mr.. PrOctor's "~Personal" TO n
Stage Struck Young Woman.

The following personal appeared IN
a morning newspaper to-day.
Eleanor: Cannot give you an engagement with
out the consent Of your parents. r. +. I.
1t was inserted by Mr.. Proctor, OF
Proctor's Theatre. but who Eleanor Is
he does not know. She IL n young,
stylishly dressed, good = looking blonde,
who. accompanied by a pug dog, has
haunted his theatre for some time. She
says she Is "A vocalist of rare merit and
wants an engagement at 800 a week.
Last Tuesday she wrote Mr.. Proctor
telling him that he positively must en-
gage her to appear at his theatre, and
declining 10 give her name or address.
as 1t would break up her home II her
parents knew she was going on the
stage. She wanted him to reply through
the medium OF "A personal.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
CURIOUS HALF DOLLAR.
Fart of the silver cut Out am,
Lead Sabstltuted.

Paul Hahlweg. of 1875 Third avenue,
Brooklyn, exhibited a very curious coin
to his friends to-day. 1t was a spurious
half dollar. When laid down upon a
table. head down, 1t looked perfectly
good. and is was from hat point of
view. There was no difference in weight
between II and the genuine half dollar.
n when thrown down II rang out clear
and sound.
When the Liberty head was Closely
observed. however, II was seen that
that part of the coin had been neatly
cut out and lead substituted. The fraud
was not apparent until the head OF the
coin was Viewed.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
MRS. ROSS HAS NEW COUNSEL
She Has Sued Her Husband for
AbsOIutc Divorce.

Justice Patterson In the Supreme Court
to-day substituted Slawson & Rowe. OF
lSG Remsen street. brooklyn. for At
torney Thomas J. Farrell, OF 26l Broad.
way. at the request OF the latter, as
counse in the suit for divorce brought
on statutory grounds by Emma May
Ross against ,Igmes VI. Ross.
The parties TO the suit. which was
commenced in August. 1893. reside In
Brooklyn. The defendant has not Lived
with his wife for several years, and IL
said t. be under Indictment or several
counts,
The evening world., 1894-02-23
SPANISH COUPLE ELOPES.
4 Married Cignr-Naiser Runs Away
with Hts Employers Daughter.

A sensation vas caused to-day In the
Spanish colony by the announcement OF
the elopement OF Annie, the pretty
young daughter OF Ramon Lopez. n
prosperous cigar manufactured Of
IL Cedar street. with Antonio Barrios.
an employee in the factory.
Barrios Is n married man. and his wife
Is now in the Flatbush Hospital. where
she gave birth to a child a few days
ago.
Miss Lopez was employed as book
Keeper In her fathers factory, and IL
described as Il very handsome and ac-
complished young woman. She and
Barrios disappeared simultaneously a
week Monday, and they have been
located I'm Toronto.
Mr.. Lopez declares he will make no
effort to bring his daughter back.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
TROOPS READY IN BOSTON.
They Can He Mnssed at the state
House in Twenty Minutes.
(Dy Associated Pre-

BOSTON. Feb. GA morning papet
to-day states that extensive prepara-'
lions have been made by officers Of the
militia to. be ready to uppress any fur
Their demonstration of thu unemployed
that might end In riot.
The article says: There have been
25 1000 rounds. of ball cartridges stored N.
one OF the armories. and the names md
OF companies in Char;estown n IN,
other parts of the city have been listed
with the telephone connections. SO that
in twenty minutes the troops can b
massed at the State House." !
The evening world., 1894-02-23
TO INDICATE ITSELF.
Board OF Public Works VIII Call
u Public Meeting.

NEWARK, y. j., Feb. 23.-The Board
OF Public Works this morning decided to
hold . public meeting to place the entire
affair regarding the purchase OF a
reservoir size before the people. The
land worth 5000 was bought for $4,000.
and the have demanded that
the transaction be made public.
The evening world., 1894-02-23

RURLISGTON. y. J, Fob, 25.-William Mes.
sick, an employee In Rubell's livery stable, in
Columbus. who was kicked In the groin by a Vie
lous horse several DAYS ago, died to-day.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
WHEN POLITICS RULE.
nr""kiyn School Teachers Have
Little Chance of Promotion

Little Chance of Promotion.
foHtics In the Brooklyn Board of
HoHcation has for the past few years
prevented school teachers and other en-
ptoyees from receiving the proper recog-
hilon due TO long and faithful service.
Inc quarrel which is going on now
Se'"een John Delmar. n of the Kings
GGounty leaders of Democracy. M DR..
nehry {. Mclean, OF the Board of Edu-
Ha1%m, has prevented the promised pro-
luton OF Miss Mary Leister. who for
ne past twenty years has taught In
fInllc School No. 80.
MISS Lester recently applied to the
Local Committee for promotion. She
Ms supported by John belmar and Rev.
MSiFlil- Boyd. -0. .
When Or. Mclean heard that his
i.rltE Delmar was interested In Miss
wwTT.SIer ne began to successfully pull
us ana prevented her promotion.
'tilllar trouble wa caused at No. 20
pn1eM years age when Miss Morris,
rrrnrlpaII was forced TO resign on ac-
count Of politics.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
silver Question Tn India.
By Associated Press.)

CALCUTTA. Feb. 23.-The Bengal
Chamber OF Commerce to-day adopted.
by a vote OF 50 to l6. a resolution to tbs
effect that the mints should not be rex
opened. A feature Of the silver question
In India is the abnormal movement OF
all produce towards the ports, the object
being to raise one in Europe upon
the products so forwarded!
The evening world., 1894-02-23
EMMA COOK IN COURT.
Alleged Keeper of "a DisOrderly
House VALVES Examination.

Emma Cook. whose alleged swell
disorderly house, 2a Lexington avenue.
was ra!ded last Wednesday. this after
noon waived examination In the Jeffer-
son Market Court.
She was again placed under $500 bail.
her bondsman this time being w. II.
jones. of "l6 East Twenty-third street.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
CONVICT KILLS A DEPUTY.
Shoots Him Ia II Gcorgin Jail-Flvc
Prisoners Escape.

BROWNSVILLE. Ga. Feb. % .-Deputy
Sheriff Tom Singletary died last night
of n pistol shot wound inflicted by
Henry Spencer, a convict murderer.
Sirgletary was in charge of the jail, and
at supper time went In to see about the
feeding of the prisoners. As he did so
one of the prisoners ordered him to hold
up his hands. whereupon Slngletary
felled him with an anchor bar.
Spencer grabbed the Sheriff's pistol,
and turning 1t upon him shot him twice
In the head. The five prisoners then
escaped. A posse with guns and dogs
went in pursuit of the men, who are
likely to be lynched Il caught.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
LANG JUMPED HIS BAIL.
Didn't Appear To lie Tried for Keep
Ing II DtsOrdcrly House.

When the case OF Charles Lang,
charged with keeping "A disorderly house
at 20S East Thirteenth street. was called
In ,..e Court of Special Sessions this af-
ternoon Lang did not respond and there
fore forfeited his bond of 500. The
house at 20S East Thirteenth street is
said to be owned by Steve Brodie.
Lang's wife, II IL said. also Jumped her
bail on a similar charge about three
months ago.
The evening world., 1894-02-23

Wy NbsUIHItU TTtFHT
ANDERSON. Ind. Feb. 23.-The farmers OF the
Indiana gas belt have organized detective asso-
Citations for the apprehension OF criminals, The
organization has a membership OF nearly 100,
with Deputy Sheriff G. II. Cooling at their head.
Farms nave been ~plundered by bands Of thieves
and this society will undertake to hunt them
down. The organization has secured two Southern
bioodhounds. one Of which successfully trailed a
criminal OF Pendleton. Ind.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
YOUNG KEARNEY RELEASED.
He Snys HIS Arrest Was Due 10 u
Observation-Disclosures.

Young Richard Kearney. who was ar
rested Wednesday night on complaint OF
George Il. Kip. manager OF a clothing
house. on u charge OF obtaining clothes
valued at $50 on false representations,
was released this morning on bail. II IL
likely that the case will be settled out
OF court,
kcarney lain the arrest was unwar-
ranted. He says he never heard from
the firm. and the failure to pay the bill
when II was presented 10 his mother was
due to "A misunderstanding
The evening world., 1894-02-23
TO GET TWO -H0RSE TRUCKS.
Commissioner Andrews viii Dis
pense with One-Horsc Ash-Carts.


pense with One-Horsc Ash-Carts.
STRENGTHENING Commissioner Andrews
has decided to do away with the one
horse ash carts at present In use and
substitute for them i~rOn-covered two
horse trucks.
He made an experiment with one OF
the new trucks at the Seventeenth street
stable this morning. and says the result
satisfied him that the covered vehicle Is
Tar superior In every respect to the open
cart.
The truck viii hold two and a half
times as much az a cart. and the cover
on II VIII prevent foul odors from gar
bage permeRting the air and the splitting
or the material collected or it's dlstribu-
ton by the wind. The cost OF u truck
Is greater than that of a cart. but Mr..
Andrews figures on an actual ga wing in
the end. as one-horse and the labor of
one man Will he saved on every two
trucks. TWO trucks are equal to five
carts and only four horses and four
men VIII be needed on two trucks.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
THE BURGLAR WAS A WOMAN.
Nnrk Of Her Shoe, Found in the
p . snow.

' NEWARK, n. j., Feb. 23.-From the
mark OF a shoe In the snow outside of
the rear window OF 90 Summer avenue,
Newark, 1t has been ascertained that the
burglar who broke into the home OF the
Buchanan family there yesterday after
noon is a woman. She got away with $50.
Entrance was effected through n rear
window. The police have arrested one
woman, but although her shoe fitted the
mark. she was let go. for the stolen
money was not found upon her.
The evening world., 1894-02-23

Mrs. LanEio" hal her dramatic club
give an exhibition Of its powers before
i regular manager"
For %hu.?"
so that he might decide what play
should Ice given
"Ntha dii he decide on?"
The Black Crook with Mrs. Lang
don n the tito role
The evening world., 1894-02-23
kentucky Politician shot.

CAMPRELLsBrRG, Ky. Feb. 23.-J. c. Carroll
shot and fatally wounded A H.. Hustler yesterday
In CRrrCiI's store. on Main street. The fight was the
result OF an old quarrel. Buster is a prominent
Republican politician and served four years as
United StAtes Sturekeepcr under Col. Scott. Car
roll IS also a %promiHcnt Republican and Grand
Army man.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
ALL PLEADED GUILTY.
No Gases to Try. So Judge MARITIME
DIschargeL Jury.

Judge MARITIME. who is sitting in Part
I. OF General Sessions. told the jury
that a very peculiar circumstance com
PEELED him TO discharge them until Mon
day. All the prisoners on his calendar
had pleaded guilty, and he had no case
for them to try.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
NO DEMOCRATIC COUNSEL.
Only Republican Lawyers 10 Help
investigate Election Frauds.
(Dy Associated Press.)

Wy N~o'la't ITebsJ
ALBANY, Feb. 3.-The Republican
state Senators in conference have de-
cided not to, engage Democratic counsel.
as well as Republican, to aid in the In
v~est.gatian of alleged election frauds
in cities OF the State.
The Democrats, O'Sullivan and Guy.
Will refuse to serve or the Committee,
and Senator O'Sullivan will present u me
mortal to the Senate presenting their
case n protesting against such n
course. r
The evening world., 1894-02-23
PRISONER HARRIS A SUICIDE.
Hanged Himself In a Cell at the
Trenton state Prison.

TRENTON. n. j., Feb. 23.-Edward
Harris, n colored prisoner in the State
prison at this place. committed suicide
this morning by hanging himself. He
took the sheet Off his bed, n making
a rope of 1t. placed one end around his
neck and the other to the top OF his
cell. He was found dead in his cell by
a keeper, who was making his rounls.
Harris two years ago was sentenced
to fifteen years In the prison for as
sault.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
LAWYER BANGS RETIRES.
The Firm of Bangs. Stetson, Trac,
& NacVeiEh ReOrganixed.

1t was to-day that the law
firms OF Bangs, Stetson. Tracy & Mac
Veagh has been dissolved, Mr.. Francis
S. Bangs having retired.
The firm has been r~eorganized under
the name of Stetson, Tracy, Jennings e.
Russell.
President Cleveland was a member of
the old firm until his reelection to the
presidency. His sign was only removed
from the door to-day.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
MitchrIIs Cnsc 10 lie Tried Ney,
Wednesday,

The case n DNtsativc Mitchell. whose nine deys'
.atssnC" from the Elizabeth street station has not
rocu explained. although he is now at his home.
has r,r ,ct hem disposed ~. The case will he
rraIlv brought before the Police Commissioners
next Wednesday.
The evening world., 1894-02-23
Not Enough.


Pike-Thes" tests OF the new battle
ships are all right az far as they go. but
they don't go far enough.
Dyke-What would you like to have
done?
pike Well. II they'd FIRE at the latest
ships with the latest guns. we'd have
some Idea OF what they could stand,
The evening world., 1894-02-23
Deposcd Pnrson Won't Give Tn.

LANSING. la. Feb. e1-R.v. J. " Stark. m.
lately deposed minister Of ZoImoa PRESBYTERIAN
Church. NJ Waukon, has rersmtorilly refused
IN surrender his pulpit. ana Rev, J. II. Drake,
appoint q by the Prcsbstery 10 take his place. 70
turns TO Dubuque Il. day 10 await a judicial tnt-
Element o. the ani!r at the Ap:il term O.
FNuFt
The evening world., 1894-02-23
KILLED A HERD OF BUFFALO.
Hunters Invade YcIIowrtone Park
md Are Arrested. i.
fBy Associated Pres

BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 2.-News has been
received here that a party OF hunters has
slaughtered an entire herd OF buffalo Ia,
Yellowstone Park. The animals were
chased into deep snow n shot down.
The object was to secure the headn,
which command a high price. 2
As the hunters wer preparing to bring
way the heads they wer arrested by .
mpan OF soldiers and placed in the
guard-house at Mammoth Springs. Capt.
Anderson is awaiting instructions. :
The evening world., 1894-02-23

John Hauish's suit aRains, Louis Cort tn re.
ro.er damages for a dog ,bilo came 10 trial to-day
before Justice ConInn md a Jury, in Part II. Of
the CITY Court Of NeS York Messrs Alfred and
charles Slerkl-r were the attorneys for Mr.. Hat
'icN. RDcsrh a Fenn"l represented the defendant.
The jury rendered . verdict In favor OF Mr.. Hat
NJ b for NlhM-
The evening world., 1894-02-23
4 just Man.


Belle-Why have you gwen my little
brother a package OF those nasty, cheap,
strong cigarettes?
Suitor-Because he hangs around the
parlor all the time ! am calling 90 you.
~ DC Just ,makes me sick
The evening world., 1894-02-23
STRIKING WEAVERS ELATED.
other Firms Expected to Follow
s%teinhnrt's Lead.

The striking silk weavers claim the
efforts OF the manufacturers to secure
labor from outside the city rave failed
In every Instance.
The firm Of f. ]. Steinhart, Of West
Fiftieth street. has given up the fight
and has taken back all their former EN-
ployees at the scale Of wag demand
ed. The other strikers are greatly elat-
ed by this. and predict speedy victory.
The evening world., 1894-02-23

Deputy Commissioner Of Public Works Maurice
r. Holahan to-day received a letter from Com
missioner DAILY stating that the treatmen he was
receiving at Hot Springs was proving very bene-
hclal. He had gained eleven pounds In two
weeks. he wrote. He and Mrs. DAILY and Law
renee and Mis-. Delmour expect TO return about
The evening world., 1894-02-23
Held for Passing Had Checks.

NEWARK y. y. Feb. % William p. Barnes,
who was arrested In Newark yesterday for passing
worthless checks was held for the Grand jury by
Justice Kalisch this morning,
The evening world., 1894-02-23

CPy Associated Press.l

%ARTFOR Conn.. Feb. % Tic General
Hughes lies seriously III to day as a result NJ a
severe chill during the conservation Of bishop
Tternsy here Yesterday. lie Is over eighty years
old, and has held his ecclesiastical once over
forty years.
The evening world., 1894-02-23

Wlggs-Do y>u regard Mrs, White
Wings as a professional or amateur ac-
tress :?
Futlites-Most decidedly an amateur;
I don't understand hat she has even ap-
piled for q divorce. -
The evening world., 1894-02-23

hour. May selling at chicago at 81 cents.
and May wheat here pushing up to
g. S-i cents. A good deal OF wheat
changed hands al the way UP Oh the
The evening world., 1894-02-23
Mining stocks.

The following are the closing quota.
tons OF mining stocks at the Consoli.
dated Exchange to-day:
MA A.k.h MIA h.t.t
The evening world., 1894-02-23
An Angel In DIsxuiae.

Uron Judse)
Quericus-so the doctor saved his life7
Cynlcus-His poverty. rather. I should
say: He was too poor 70 have the pre-
seriptions hlled
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27

SAN FRANCISCO July "a General Su-
peflntendent J. A. Fillmore returned
from Sacramento last evening. He
said that the situation had quieted
down and did not demand his presence
any longer, He had accomplished
the object of his mission. The blockade
had been broken and the strike had
died natural death, "'rhe striks il
over" he said. 1T does not make
any difference now whether it is called
OF not. We have all the men we
want, and the strikers can hold to-
gether as long as they please without
affecting US in the least. We don't
need their services any longer. That
Is not to say that none of the strikers
will be taken back. There are few
who will be given their positions
gain. but we will take our time about
it. The company has not receded from
the position assumed at the beginning
of the trouble. Not a solitary man
who has taken an active part In the
strike will ever 60 back to work for
the company again. Everything is
quiet at every point on the system.
! appehend no further trouble,n
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27


Harrisburg is again brought into
notice by stabbing afIray that occur
red near there last Monday. The par
ticuars in the case are about as follows:
Some time ago Avarilla Warner began
a suit for divorce against her husband,
Seldom Warner The case is now
pending and they are living separate.
Mr.. Warner has two llephews, Vernon
and Chas. s. Warner, brothers. In
the divorce matter Warner took Mrs.
Warmers side, while Chas. Warner
toak Sedan Warmers side. AS result
had blood existed between the brothers
and Charles went to the home of Mrs.
Warner TO give Vernon a thrashing.
Charles being the larger, Vernon drew
his knife and stabbed him. He then
went to the city and gave himself up.
He was bound over in the sum of $500
for assault to await the action of the
grand jury. He furnished bonds and
was released.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27
our Mail service.

There Is no strike here in Lebanon
but the mail has been delayed. The
government has discontinued the
service of the mail carrier from the
depot to the office and insists upon the
railroad delivering the mail to the
postmaster at his office. Mr.. Renpett,
the agent, delivered it one day but as
he cannot get off till after the train
leaves, the mail has to lay at the depot
from half hour to an hour after II an
riyes before it gets to the office, and it
leaves the office nearly half hour be.
fore the trains arrive. Postmaster
Chas Smith has been kind enough for
the past few days to go after the mail
as soon as it arrives but 1t is only an
accommodation that he does it. Some,
thing should be done at once
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27
TEACHERS ASp EpucAroRs.

The County Institute II Linn county
win convene in the public school
building at Albany Monday July 30th,
and continue until Aug. Sth. Unusu.
nlly strong interest IL expressed among
the teachers Of Linn county this year,
and the coming institute will bring the
greatest revival Of educational work
We have yet experienced. An ample
corps Of able intructors have been Sc.
cured and regular classes in all school
work will be organized, giyiug all
teachers an opportunity TO take active
part. Every teacher Is coming pre-.
pared to work, bringing all textbooks
notebooks, pencils, etc.
The institute will merge into the
Third Judicial District Institute, in
cluding Linn, Marion, Polk, Yamhill,
and Tillamook counties. The live
teachers from the entire district will
be present, and in their behalf 1t is
expected the railroads will give re-
duoed rates. Free lectures have been
secured and the entire institute will be
an intellectual treat to all interested in
educational progress.
Times are hard, money is scarce, We
are aware Of this, and In view of this
fact the people and hotels Of Albany
feel n liberal disposition toward the
teachers. All will make very reascna-
bic rates for boarding and lodging. No
active, energetic teacher can afford to
stay away. Come out everybody; ex-
change ideas; come in contact with the
strongest workers; imbibe new life and
energy and 20 back to your schools,
next fall to do more than you have
ever done before. Forward, upward,
Is The watchword Of this age. Let the
teacher lead the advance.
New occasions make new duties,
Time makes ancient good uncouth,
They must upward still and onward
Who would keep abreast of truth"
/ G. II. W.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27
Roll OF Honor

The following are the names of pu-
pills with name on the roll Of honor for
last month in Dist, 81: Paul Spring,
ClaTde Lewis, Harry Page, Netlie De
Boise, Ralph Page, Those who visited
the school during the month were:
The Misses Arta Lewis, Maggie Rein
hart, Louise Ware, Bertha Ludwik,
Tessie Weddle, Stella DeBoise, the
Mrs. Emma Powers, Nettie Page,
Elizabeth Lewis, Alice Stitt, Messrs
Jerome skelton, W, w, Wadsworth,
Steward Lewis, Willie Mckinney
Miller Page aud ]. H, Reinhart.
W. j. GRIMES. Teacher.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27
bicycle Race. at Independence,

Chas. NJ. Anderson, Of the EXPRESS
force, went to Independence last Fri
day to be present at the bicycle races
to be held there Saturday. There
were to have been three races, a novice
race, $35 gold medal; one mile amateur
race, Glass A, S35 gold medal, and a
two mile amateur, Class A, $50 gold
medal. Three Salem men entered
the novice race and II was run, being
won in 2:54. There were no prizes
there aud when the one mile amateur
race was called, the riders wanted q
guarantee that they would get the
prizes, but nobody would guarantee.
It was afterwards learned that the
medals were nothing but silver, gold
plated, instead Of solid gold. Hewitt,
Frazier, and Howe, Of Portland, and
Sears, of Albany, the fastest men in
the state, were present and ready to
| ride,
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27

Mr.. Jas. J, Charlton formerly of
this county, writing to Nutting Of the
Democrat, from Denver Colorado, says
the climate there seems to be the best
possible for his needs, and sois probably
a fixture there. He expects to begin
practicing his profession the lst Of Sept,
having put off active work until then
by advice Of his physician. He says
"'rhere has not been lack of interest
and excitement since ! came here in
early May. Cripple Creek, Coxeyites,
the Turnsey incident, the convention
Of republican leagues, local matters
Of Importance and several standing
armies have kept matters lively" How
ever he says Colorado is all right, and
Denver is delightful. The letter was
mailed June 20, being over three week
on the way, where il usually takes only
thaee days.
The Lebanon express. (Lebanon, Linn County, Or.) 1887-1898, 1894-07-27

Safety Lodge No. l3, A. o. U. W.,
gave farewell reception last evening
to DR.. Mackey. During the evening
he was presented with q beautiful
Past Grand Masters badge by the
members Of the lodge, the presenta.
tion speech being made by J. r. Wyatt
in few very appropriate remarks.
DR.. Maekey responded very fittingly.
After the exercises were over the
members were invited down stairs
where the Degree Of Honor held full
sway. They had prepared splendid
collation. of Ice cream and cake and
every one was invited to partake. The
program was splendidly arranged and
faultlessly carried out. The doctor
leaves this city with the best wishes
Of the order and Of many other friends.
Herald.