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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
PARADE OF KNIGHTS.
The Finest Turnout Ever Seen at Biennial
Encampment.


Cleveland, Ohio, August 26.-The
Knights OF Py1hias parade yesterday
afternoon was pronounced the finest
ever given at a biennial encampment.
Certainly it was the greatest parade Of
the kind ever seen in this city. The
procession moved at O'Clock. The line
o. march was about five miles long, and
the streets throughout that distance
were packed with people. There were
4,500 men IN line, with Lafayette divis-
ion No. /, of Lafayette, Ind, the first dl-
vision of the uniform rank organized
in the United States, in the lead. There
were q bands and 452 pieces, and a
number of floats, symbolic of the prin-
ciples Of the order, lent beauty. to the
pageant. The members Of the uniform
rank. of course, appeared in their uni
forms. but there were hundreds of the
marching knights in white duck SUITS
and carrying white sun umbrellas. Inc
procession was an hour and fifteen min
utes in passing a given point.
At the meeting o. the Pyth-an Sister
hood the reports of the officers were
submitted. They showed that the or
der was in good condition financially
and numerically. The membership IS
placed at between $4,000 and 10000, and
is reported to be growing steadily. Tn
Rathbone Sisters will have the-r first
meeting to-day. Last night they gave
a reception. They claim that theiT
membership is increasing and that Il
has now reached a total OF 3S 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
ARKERSBURG AGAIN EXCITED
BY the Strange Actions of Big Negro
Goes About Peeping Into Windows and
Trying to Enter Residences.


Trying to Enter Residences.
Special to the Register
Parkersburg, w. Va, August 90
Another negro is creating excitement
among the residents OF the central por-
ton OF this city, and the people are in
state of terror.
Last evening the fellow was seen
peeping in the window of Mrs. Charles
R,tton's home She reached the door
just in time to see big negro jumping
the fence. Several people saw the same
man lettering in the alley near there.
At r. Skidmore's residence the family
was disturbed by a negro proving
about the premises and looking n the
windows. The vicinity is but a short
distance from where the brutal assault
on Mrs. Roberts occurred some days
ago. and but a short distance from
where the little Wetherell girl was so
brutally assaulted last winter
A negro attempted TO enter the home Of
Mr. Charles Bekurs, on Anne street,
this evening, but was frightened away.
He is thought to be the same man and
ATTEMPTED 10 enter the kitchen window
where Mrs Bekurs was sitting
Two arrests were made tonight and
the suspects were taken before Mrs.
Bekurs, but she could not identify either
Of them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
GREAT INTEREST
Manifested in the Money Question at
ParkerSburg--A Gold Bug Drum
mer Routed 80 Silver Sentiment
Strong.

Special 10 the Register.
Parkersburg. w Va, August "a
rema. kable manifestation OF th5 feel
ing of the people over the silver ques-
lion was displayed here tonight. Two
drummers, J. w. Ober, of New York,
and Horace S. Dil,er, OF Chicago, n
gagged in arguing the question in front
cf the Jackson Hotel. The crowd wh.ch
gathered soon bockaded the streets un-
til the police broke it up. 1t then ad-
iourned to the Court House, where the
debate was continued until II o'clock,
and only stopped when the authorities
turned out the lights.
The crowd numbered probably 900.
The debate was interrupted frequently
bv loud cheers when good points were
scored by Ober, the silver advocate.
The sentiment Of the crowd was large
" in favor of silver. After the meeting
finally broke up, the crowd gathered in
groups and kept up the discussion un-
Ill long after midnight
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle of the Movements Of Indi

Daily Chronicle of the Movements of Indi-
Vidual-.
Mr.. John c. Stroebel and daughter
are in Pttsburg.
Mrs. Fred Zimmerman, Of the South
Side, is very ILL.,
= f. c. DARBY Is sick at his rooms in
the Natioaal hol2l.
Miss $ C. A. Murphy and Maggie Ma
loney will leave fer the Eas, to-day.
Mrs. Stoker. Of South Chapline street.
Is visiting friends at Washington Pa.
t. II. c Richards and W. c Meyers are
%aking in ne X Of p conclaye at CleYe-
lanG
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Neidel. who
have been visiting friends in this city,
have returned to Short Creek.
Mrs. j. F. Thompson, Of Anderson,
Ind. is visiting at the residence OF c.
D. Thompson, 1882 Chaplne street.
Mrs. c. H. Watkins, Jr., and Miss
Edna watkins, CT the Island, have re-
turned from a several weeks visit to
friends in Beaver and Pittsburgh.
Miss Mary Church, charming Young
lady Of North Market street, is visiting
friends n West Alexander
Miss Mamie Jones. popular young
lady Of North Main street. has returned
home from a pleasant visit TO Capt Otto
Camp, az Windsor, and reports a good
time.
Rev. DR.. Bond, of Martins Ferry, O.,
lef, Yesterday noon over the O. R. r. r.
for Ravenswood. to join his VIE. VINO
has been visiting their daughter. Mrs.
E. Wells. He will return Saturday 50
as TO fill his pulpit in the Bap,is, church
as usual Sunday morning and evening.
Mr. Ralph Heyman returned home
several days ago from a three weeks
visit to Atlantic City and New York.
George A. Lutz, Of Chicago. is spend
ing his vacation with his unci and
aunts. Geo. W. Lutz. William and John
Lutz and Mrs. George Hook. Mr.. Lutz
IS a son Of Charles p. Lutz. formerly o.
Wheeling. n0W in a banking house at
Chicago. Mr.. George a. Lutz is a. pres
ent with a wholesale railroad iron sup
ply house as one Of It's clerks. Ee will
spend two weeks in Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
FUSION ARRANGED.

All McKinIey's Opponmcuts m ni'''sA"
Under one Banner.
DAY CITY, Mich, Ausa 25.-IAe
conferees appointed 5y .ae ..le cone
ventions yesterday reached .n a-I
menr at II o'clock this morning.
decided that The name IL ... a'ai o-
The ticket should be he .".'..'
Peoples Union Silver party, .-a .-
Populists should be accarteI .a.. '
tors and TO have ue aom.ba .'- -''
Auditor General.
The three convention Will " -
'ioint convention TO nominate
ticket. the Popuiis,s and -i''.
ge,her TO have q r'1r H '.'-
TO that of the Demo"r-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES

OF Pennsylvania Elect Officers ana sei'ct
vukesbarre as the Next Meeting Piace'0
Erie. Pa, August pa; the eighth
annual convention of the Pennsylyanla
Democratic societies Chairman Chaun-
cey F. Black delivered his address ne 5
said that Bryan would De eIec'eu anu
tbot IN him the people at large see only
tbe direct descendant Of the great JET
farson fn After the address Of Mr.. Black
tbe election Of officers was held, which
resulted as follows; NIL,
For President, Chauncey F. Black;
Secretary. John D. Worman; Treasurer
John d. Larkin, of Plttsburg' Dee
gates to the national convention at D.
Louis. and alternaJes, were also elected.
Wrkesbarre was chosen as the place
Of meeting for the next annual conyen-
ton. Resolutions We're adopted indors-
ing the nomination Of Bryan and Sew
ali and favoring the Chicago platform.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
SATISFACTORY FUSION.

Springfield. O.. August 26.-Al the
mor2inS the Popullsts and Democrats
were in conference. Three hundred del
egates arrived by s O'Clock, and when
informed Of the action Of the Democrat
ic Executive Committee and PopuiiSts
agreeing 10 fuse on Supreme Judge and
Dairy and Food Commissioner. seemed
satisfied.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
AN ELOPEMENT SPOILED.

A Young Couple Arrested at Morgantown
ON the Request OF the Girls Father.
Special to the Register.
MorgantOwn, w. Va, August 90
Charles Higgins, aged 1S, and Isa Cley-
enger, aged Is, Of Whitley, we're arrest
cd on the afternoon south-bound train
on a telegram from the girls father. The
young couple were making for Oakland,
Md. where they proposed to get mar
risd. They were considerably scared
when the officers placed them under ar
rest. They were not placed in Jail, but
were taken to a hotel until the arrival
Of the girls father, who is expected TO-
night. Both belong to good families.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
FRANK 5. BLACK.

Saratoga. y. y. August 26.-When
the Republican State convention met
again this morning, TWO more ballots
on Governor were taken. and Frank 5.
Black. of Troy. was nominated on the
second.
Timothy L. Woodruff. Of Brooklyn.
was nom mated for Lieutenant Governor
on the first ballot
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27

New York. August 26.-An assign
ment was made to-day by The dry goods
house of Hilton, Hughes & Co.. success
sors to a. T. S,ewar, 4 Co. No state
ment was made as to assets or liabni-
ties. All tae windows show drawn
blinds in the big building. wa.ch takes
in the whole block surrounded by
Ninth and Tenth streets and Fourteenth
avenue and Broadway ANA the closed
house, which for so many years has
presented a scene Of bus gave a DESC
lac air to that part OF Broadway.
After the close OF business in the
house last nigh, there Was conference
between Mr.. Hilton and ,le managers
Of his various departments. The books
were gone over carefully ana tle exact
status OF the firm was presented. The
conference lasted until .a.a. and at IN
early hour this morning u.I- came the
decision that the nous must close It's
doors. Accordingly w4ea Tie employees
hurried up 10 the building ,a ay found at
each door this notice:
"All employs are notified ,aat their
services are no longer required and that
they will be paid in full 60 and .nclud-
ing tbs day. The sore g... be closed
until further nodce.
HILTON, HUGHES * CO.,
GEO. NJ. WRIGHT. ASS gnce."
There were many gia,e ;4ces among
the former employees o- ,la nlm when
the notice was read through. Many
said it was no surpr.s 80 t.em-chat it
was simply the conf ua,ion Of rumOr
heard months ago.
Mr. Wright was not al his Office when
tle reporters Gale this nom ng. In
his absence, ciela ansWg.s sd qu slOns.
The trouble va caused ay ,ue str!I-
gency in the money mAAo,,' ne aant.
Il, was found, in justice 10 "a cred.,0.s5
that this was &c way OF liquids,
ing The affairs Of ,ltu hrm. T. s iLt-
possible 10 make any s'-.emcnt al pres-
,nt. One )w.I Boz issued later N 10
day. More tnaI tIJt, / an nc, ~ j5-'
erty 10 say.
Ths following statement which b.4'
been prepared by assignee George h.
Wright, was given on, 1.er:
Parties in n,e1,s, became s3tisf.e1l
thaL the business was not making aI
profit. 1t was therefore determined nl
close IL. l. vas q. his, supposed ihaEl
this could be don by ordinary clos rs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
GONE TO CHICAGO.
Chairman Faulkner and Chairman stevens
to ConsuIt with Chairman Jones.

. WASHINGTON, Angus, 26.-Chair-
man Faulkner. of the Democratic Con
,5rassionaI Committee. and Acting Chair
man Stevens, of the Silver NatlonaI
Committee. left here al 10 O'CLOCK 'niS MS
morning for Chicago, where thsy WI
confer with Chairman Jones ana o'aeF
leaders. Mr.. Faulkner said the trip was
for the purpose OF going over the endre
tcone Of campaign work. He expects
10 raturn on Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
RHODE ISLAND DEMOCRATS
Select Electors, Indorse Bryan and Sewail
and the Platform, and Adjourn.

Providence. r. l., August 26.-The
Democratic State Convention for the Sc
lection Of Presidential Electors was held
in Music Hall here to-day. EX-State
Senator George T. Brown was made
chairman. The committee on resolu-
tons reported the following:
Resolved. That the Democratic con-
vent.on of Rhode Island support the
platform adopted at the Chicago con-
vention and commend Bryan and Sew
all to the people of the State After
choosing electors the convention ad-
iOurned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
N'EINLEYS FORMAL LETTER,
Accepting the Republican Presidential
Nomination.

A Long Winded Bunch Of Meaning
less Platitudes-The Gold Bugs
Stock Arguments Rehashed In
Old and Threadbare Language.
Procla ms the Inability Of This
Country to Maintain and Inde-
pendent Financial Policy Sub
servient TO Foreign Dictation and
Plastic in the Hands Of Foreign
Gold Bugs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
NO POLITICAL. CONTRIBUTIONS.

NO POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Washington, August 26.-The Civil
Service Commission has issued an or
der 10 federal office holders warning all
employes against seeking or making
contributions for campaign purposes.
The order is sweeping n its character
and effects al branches OF the govern
ment service. V.o,ators Of the law viii
be prosecuted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
FUSION IN HARRISON.
Democrats and Populists VIII Havea Com
mon County Ticket in the Field.

mon County Ticket III tne fieiu'
Special to the Register.
Clarksburg, w. Va, August 26.-The
Democratic county convention was held
in this city to-day. over which John w.
Davis presided. They nominated }. T..
Boggess clerk circuit court; j. w. Colf-
man, clerk county court; J. f. Allen,
House OF Delegates; C. A. Short. COM
missioner county court; J. y. Wilkinson,
county surveyor; and Ed. Robinson, as
tessor, upper district, and thsy endorsed
these candidates on the Popuist ticket:
Enoch Post for sheriff; Hugh Martin for
prosecuting attorney; w. w. Bishop FOR
assessor, lower district; Henry Me-
George for House of Delegats. Owing
TO this fusion it is believed the ticket
will be elected.
Col. Arnett made an able speech,
which was highly appreciated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
DROWNED IN KANAWHA.
A Young Lady From st. Paul Loses Hel
Life While Visiting at Charleston.

Life While Visiting at Charleston.
Special TO the Register.
Charleston, w. Va, August 26.-Last
night while the tOwboat Ella Layman
was taking an excursion barge, loaded
with church people, up the Kanawha
river. and when near BrOwnstown, the
head of the barge dipped and the ladies'
rushed back toward the boat and IN
jumping from the barge to the boat
Mss Annie Bale Watson, aged is, who
resides at St. Paul. Mimi, and who was
visiting in this city, fell between the
barge and boat and was drowned Inc
body has not yet been recovered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
PAUL J. SoRG RENCMINATED.

Hamilton. O.. August 26.-Paul ].
Sorg congressman from the Third dis
,r;cf was renomina,ei by the Demo-
cratic convention to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
JENNINGS.
Snec,al 10 the Register.

Grafton. W. Va August 26.-This
morning at six o'clock Mr. Thomas
Ice and Miss Rose Jennings were
married at the Catholic church by
Fa.ber MeEligott. Only . few invited
Guests were present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
KILLED BY A TRAIN.

Spec.al to the Register.
Charleston. W. Va, August 26.-W.
e smith of Huntington. fell under a
Chesapeake & Ohio freight train at this
no!nr his afternoon and was fatally in
iurCl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
-,-,,rr1>-, L,IRN PATIS-

Denver. August 26.-At noon to-day
tbs failure of the Knight q Atmore
Clothing Company, one OF the Oldest
firms n Denver. was announced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
HEADQUARTERS ESTABLISHED.

Special 70 the Register.
Parkersburg. W. Va, August 26.-The
beadouarters of the Populist State Ex-
ecutive Committee has been established
here in the Hotel Blennerhassett. and
G +. Spence. of Charleston, treasurer OF
+he committee is in charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
or,ODr ISLAND G-OLDITES.

Providence. r. l., August 26.-The
convention Of gold standard Democrats
oS Rhode Island. to-day, after selection
Of delegates to indianapolis, adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27

a
lists.
Special 20 the Register.
Ashland. Ky, August 26.-The tenth
annual reunion cf the old soldiers of
Northeastern Kentucky opened al Cen
trail Park this afternoon 10 continue
.are2 days and wind up with a grand
barbecue. at which such Republican
speakers as Gov. Bradley, Judge George
Denny. John W. Yerkes. Lieut-Gov.
NorJhngjon and John w. Langley, Of
Kentucky. Lucian J. Fen,on and Charley
Grosveuor. Of Ohio. and George W. At
kinson. os West Virginia, are expected
20 talk finance and tariff. The Demo-
cratic members Of the veterans asSocia-
tion who favor free silver have split of
90 themselves. and separate camp fires
are IN evidence tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
POWDER MILL EXPLOSION.
The Dry-House Was Blown Up and Two
Men Were Killed

Men Were Killed
Xenia. O.. August 2G.-The dry house
of the Niam: powder works, five mics
north Of Xenia. was blown up this
morning shaking the country for miles
around. and killing Frank Elch' pow
der boss. and Silas Higgins engineer
u several eIe thousand pounds of powder
exploded. and the loss 10 the company
will be large.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
A BIG DRY GOODS FAILURE.
The Great New York Store Of Hilton
Hughes & Go. Closed.

After a Conference Between Mr..
Hilton and His Managers 1t was
Decided to Close Up the Business
and an Assignment was Made TO
George NJ. Wright.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
SPLIT ON POLITICS.

Kentucky Soldiers Reunion. at Ashland TO
BE Addressed by Gold Bug PrOctectioh-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27
rH7.E CITIES IN TWO STATES
-. Enormous Crowds to Greet
Candidate Bryan.

and Rochester, New
-- wild in Their Enthusi-
.s Man Who EmbOdies
ic. Free Silver Sen
Great Mass o. Plain
-r VIII Dictate the
. aeey From Now On
--ex IF the Days Dem =
cue in the Evening
-arif Ridden, Gold
state Of Pennsyl-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-27

Canton, O., August 26.-Major Nc
Kinleys letter of acceptance was issued
fo-day. Il is in part as follows:
a.Cnn.n.. A...-.-.-.. D..
The evening times., 1896-09-24
BETWEEN THE BASES.

McAleer is forming habit of hitting the
bali at the proper time.
Providence seems TO nave walk-over
In the Steinert Cup series.
Worcester may have a chance in the East
ern League il it can pay So 900 for a
franchise. .
Baltimore is the only city in the Leagu
where the Cincinnatis have not won a game
this season.
Ninety runs were scored by the Pittsburgs
and fit flour by the Louisvilles in the series
between the two clubs.
The Baltinores' record against the West
ern teams this season is fort y-nine victories
and twenty -one defeats.
Manager Hanlon has signed Coogan, who
was the maiDstay pitcher of the Paterson
Club of the Atlantic League.
The first three games of the Temple Cup
series viii be played at Baltimore next Mon
day, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Lave Cross asserts that the best way to
pronounce Lajoie is to think OF the awk-
ward squad drill cry, "Asyouare."
LaChance will hardly displace Anderson
on first base for Brooklyn; at least. not as
long as the latter keeps UP his present gait.
In the series between the Cbicagos and
st. Louis 80 runs We're scored. of which
seventy-n nine went to the credit of Anson's
men.
There is some soren ess among the Colts as
to tile way kittridge acted in he East. Kits
arm was bitten by some insect and swelled
till lie had to lay off. The arm seems 10 have
The evening times., 1896-09-24
SIGNED SENATORS TODAY
MagEate Wagner Has Little Trouble
to Get the Signatures.
Mr.. Schmelz VIII Again Manage the
Team Next iear-Only Three Have
Not Yet Put Down Their Names

Mr. Wagner was Il busy naEnate this
morning. He was first clos cted With
MauaEer SchmelZ and what was said is
not known, hut the business transacted
was The signing of a contract by ;hc pres
10 Mr.. SohnIeiz, Mir Wagner Is following
out i policy he was taught by his father
not Ia turn aside a faithful emplovc.
Mr.. Sc',mclz has been a studious man in
his way, and has rendered the Washington
ball club good service. He stood his GROUND
uufllnchingly when there was Clamor
an!ongtlcpatronS OF the game for hisrclease
aud II must DE said 10 lis credit that by
perseverance, in which he was given willing
add by ttcpiayers, he has given the cUuntry's
capital a firSt-class ba schall club The
rumpuS in midscason looked disastrous
for u while, hut The better Judgment Of all
iaDS prevailed, and the prejudice against
Mr.. Sclnclz has been driven away by the
enthusiasm for the Senators.
After Mr.. Wagner had concluded with his
mana ger, he he Id private consultations with
the pid ycrs. He experienced no difficulty
have affixed their names to contracts for
1897. The trio who have not yet signed
VIII in all proba bility come o a IL ereemcnt
before the sun goes down this evening
Treasurer Wagner is 10 be congratulated
In having no trouble in re-signing That
fact is evidence that the Senators are
satisfied with the management, and the
best spirit prevails among all concerned.
This is as it should be, and If il continues
next season. who Will not say sc God boys"
The evening times., 1896-09-24

stirs up players and spectators alike. 1t
Is the abuse OF the practice that has
called down the opposition Of some or the
uuGulS, hut that can be remedied. There
is not so much loud, noisy, sensclcss
coaching this year as there was last, bC-
cause some of the UmpiTes have had tie
nerve To nip 1T wherever tried. Any dis
graceful scenes arising as the result of
coaching are the fault mainly, Of the UNI
pires, but to do away with it altogether
would put the game on par with cricsst,
Croquet, aud other sensational sports
Boston Herald
You can talk about Your batters," =" says
Tim DonahGe, but | don't think there has
ever been another such Slugger as Dclahan.
ty. He never fans out, and lie hits the ban
anywhere the pitcher tries to send il.
As il comes i'll lie changes his gnp ON tile
bat to suit the occasion. and SO, whether
the ball comes faStor slow, near or far, he is
prepared to kill it. He hit Terry in the
ankle with one of those low drives OF his
in one of our games. The bail bounced
straight up in the air and SccIpSd TO stay up
Il week while Terry was dancing around
and Del was chasing over the bssrs- Those
low hits are Del'S speCialty.l never saw
anyone else who could send a bah along
the ground that way. One OF them upset
Mccormick, and, after striking his glove,
went clear to The brick wall for two base.
And field, Why. that fellow comes in on
hard hits and stops til EN- if he has 20 throw
himself in front of them. You can't get over
a single on a hit into his territory"
/; seems to have escaped the attention
of Ed Cranes bioCraphers that there WIS
a romance in the giant pitchor's life and
that the romance was located right here
in Chicago. Several years ago Crane, then
a member of the New York team, m,'
a pretty Chicago girl, living IN The West
Side She was engaged to i wealthy con
tractor. who had even furnished home
and made every arrangement for the
wedding Crane, nevertheless, laih siege
20 the girl, and she eioped with hun
few days before the time set Tor her
marriage Crane had now every incentive
to sober down. Youth, strength, and
natural ability were in his favor. and be
could have regained his rank rs one of
the great pitchers of the country. But the
liquor habit had too strong grasp, and
when Crane died last Sunday his wife was
back with her people in Chicago. The big
fellow had been absolutely unable to
support her for several months before the
end came.-Chiclgo News.