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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-11
CITY REAL ESTATE.


n C. BEMIS.
". REAL ESTATE AND LAND AGENT,
3Z4 MONTGOMERY ST
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

The settlement OF the tin plate work.
crs' scale IN the conference that onded
late Thursday night means n resump-
ton Of work ut nearly MI of the plants
next Monday morning. While the scale
was not signed by the executive COM
mItteH In behalf OF the association man
ufneturers no trouble Is looked for on
this score. Yesterday the Amalgama-
ted, officials received word that the
following firms will sign Mt once: Penn
sylvanl9 Tin Plate Company and tho
Pittsburgh Tin Plate Company. OF New
KensIngton; New Castle Tin Plate
Company, Crescent Tin Plate Company,
CambrMsc Tin Plate Company, Mics
Tin Plate Company, LaughlIn's Com
rany, OF Martins Ferry: Cumberland.
Md, company, Gas CITY. Ind. company
Middleton. ky" Company. Montpelier
ana the Great Western company.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
WnEELINs. PARK.

The Finest Pleasure Resort In the Ohio
Valley, Will be open every day during the
summer. 'e r ss'Es.F ssgr.Ss N Sg q y
Every Sunday train or shinr> concert by
the Opern House Orchestra at 2,30 p. III.
shomid II rain the concerts will he given
nj ttir Casino. ~. ss-sa go
(. RcfrrShn,rllts, Ice Cram md Meals
served to order nj any time. isT',
shady Walks, Flower BEDS nnu Green
.Ln,vnX. tftss - &.
The Park Casino and Terrace. 4 =
Trains Will leave OH The Wheeling &
Elm Grove railroad every hour. Round
trip rs cents, Including admission TO The
Park. 20 X t..-s-s.., = 81 t.a.5gst
Arrangements 10 r plcnIcs. Parties, Dane
ing, etc., can he made by calling OH or nd
dressing A. Roll, No. III Fifteenth street,
the Park or Elm Grove motor onirr. and
for Bowling Parties, telephone Park,
Trlrpt,one No, OF IL. i7-t 50
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
FOE A WORTHY OBJECT.
The Picnic Mt tho Fair Grounds shouI
he Wtll Patron.rctt-aihnyg Attrnctt'


The Picnic Mt tho Fair Grounds Should
I,e$wen Patron.re,t-aiany Attractive
FehturcS
The picnic at the State Fair grounds
to-day should be patronl=el by great
crowd. 1t IS given by the several Cath
ole societies OF Wheeling, md the en-
tire proceeds to go to TINT worthy insti-
tuition, the North Wheeling hospital.
The object for which the picnic Is given
will 80 doubt lttract thousands who
would otherwise stay away. The
amusements continue throughout the
day; In fact there Is no lull ut any time.
The societies will serve dinner md sup-
per, and many picnic parties will mr.
range to spend the entire day on the
fair. grounds, '5t
The programme Is as follows:
Morning.
Rail game between the shoe sales
men and the dry goods clerks.
Patriotic u!rs-Grand opera House
orchestra. ts
Reading OF the Declaration OF indie
pendence BY Mayor u. i. Caldwell.
National hSmn-Chorus OF 100 voices
Patriotic nddrcss-Hon. B. B., Dove
rcr.
Observation-Disclosures. 4
Afternoon. 15g
Exhibition trot--Entrles. Mazook. a.
NJ. Hamilton; Hanks. !. G. Dillon; Mn
bel Flood, II. W. McLurc; Kitty b.,
Harry Mendel: Shabona,. Charles n.
Hancher. The horses will be driven by
their owners. The hents are three IN
Ave.
Running race-En,ries, Minnie VIII
son and Gladstone.
Id Independent hose company, OF Mar
tine Ferry, champions OF tho world,
will cndcnvor TO beat the worlds rec
ord for 25O yards, now held by It.
Two-mllo handicap bicycle race M
| teen entries, }s
The champion hose team will 60
against best record for 233 yards.
Tho festivities close with Il magnif-
cent display OF fireworks ut night.
The admission Is fixed at 10 cents;
children under twelve years are adj
mittcd free Dinnor Is OF cents, but
light refreshments OF all kinds Will be
served .E'rt5Et -r.7' -Estsb .s35rlff J.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

Judge PAUL. held a specidl session Of
the circuit court yesterday and render
ed decisions as follows: =
Il Mccoy and Bartlson VS.. ]. B. Car
ncy; plaintiff, rendered application for
special plcas2 which was rejected E'Sz
Edward BeGman vs.. Henry Sckmul-
hnrh; dismissed by agreement Of both
parties.
Appeal OF James Marshall vs. r. G.
O'NcIlI; matter, OF difference settled out
or court The Judgment OF Squire
Fitzpatrick was reversed and annulled,
in the chnnrcry suit of Mary Wolf
VS.. john NN,llf defendant having flled
an application to SGT aside the decree
entered granting plaintiff alimony, the
court refused to set aside the decree.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

pI.o IN t1,,,o sam nnd ry,In iNl,y haas
Your voice Ring out IN o, rolIslug cheer 3 !
yo,, rr I,o "rIv an " hundT m T T
to-day, Y,
H''u y" sn B'"''a "''' 20 h''"' ""u qu''' as
As tho day when yon first pulled the
III llunB tall.N
---s t3i
~ midnight the great anu glorious
Fourth OF July was lishcrcd In amid the
exploding OF Jackson crackers nnn
,.ttl,,. ,, ,,,i,,ia. ~, .,.s,., No.,
.Vot'nh 3" Mh''.Vs' w SPeci"i pau
had been adopted by the citizens OF
Wheeling for tho ringing IN OF Indc-
,ondo,,n A, :, ,no.o ,o,,a, T., ,,;, /,
80 ~" =
docs not Keep inc people from EWING
vent to patriotic feelings at the proper
tilnr. nnd ns usual. ther, wns lots OF
49,. ~, s..,.,'..,,. ~, "a. ~, -,
NOISE atie llEeWot"s sct OH M over INC
city, lust night.
AS carly as 0 u'clcck tho shooting he.
con ,,d 10 N. bo,1. a, ,ho o,,y r,oc,,
90 "'" 80 s''s ' ,.,n,, va W. 80 ~"
ureW hcnrer 70 " N'he holse became
greater, until at last Market street from
Slxtocnt,, ia rwcIfih ytr.et wns n
,,-,S''. -.
Ma"e OF honan cahules' sNy-rochets'
pin wheels and exploding cannon crack
ers, There were larger and louder cam
IN, croc,ar. ,x,,naod ,os, ,tvht Than
NV .'"e"e.' e"p'ouSu .ts' '''s"' '"a '''
ever Detore, ana more OF them.
In front OF Fox's. next door TO the
Opera House. a large crowd collected to
see the balloon go up as advertised at
10 O'Clock. a number OF business cards
were attached to 1t and utter being In
hated heavily she shot up In the air
amid the cheers OF the spectators.
The day viii be generally observed In
the city. All the manufacturing cs-
Establishments will DC closed as will the
wholesale houses and n large number OF
retail houses. Those that don't close for
the day will have d half holiday. clos
Ing Mt noon. Holiday hours viii be OBJ
served at the postoilIce, and all the
banks Will be closed. The city and
county employees will, OF course, OBJ
serve Inlependcnce day as usual and
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
THE VOTES ARE poLLED.
The Prize Awarded In tho iiig Piano Con-
test 10 the Popular PtnEc.


One OF the most interesting and novel
contests ever held IN Wheeling In tho
musical line closed July LIST. In the large
music store of MIlllgnn, Wiikln & Co!
1t was the contest OF the choicest and
best grade pianos sold In Wheeling. This
contest has been going on for only Il few
weeks. and some idea OF the great inter-
est unaffected mny be gained from the
remarkably large number OF votes
which were cagt within that abort space
OF time. The total number OF votes cast
was Elsa Tho piano which carried off
the honors was the Popular Pcase. hav-
Ing received 1905 votes, and the other
two, the Stultz and Bauer and the Krell.
gC3 and 1885, votes respectively. The
name OF each plano was 80 concealed
that It was impossible to tell the make
and every person voted according to his
or her preference as 20 tone and touch.
All three pianos are on exhibition Mt the
wRrerooms OF Mllllgan, Wilkin C Co.,
and according to the generous intention
OF the company the winning piano will
he sold and one-thlrd OF the proceeds
donated 10 the Home for Aged and
Fricndless Women.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Z feet In
Giles and falling. Cloudy.
OIL. C1TY~Rlver foot 2 inches and
falling. Clear and warm,
WARREN-RIvcr foot. Clear and
warm. rs
T GREENsBoRo-RIver 7 feet $ inches
and falling. Cloudy. a u
f PlTTSBURGH-Rlv feet and fall
Ing NJ the dam. Weather clear and
warm.
% STEUBENVILLE-Rivcr 4 feet . in
ches and falling. Clear and warm. Up
Elaine, Virginia. Down-H. X. Bed
ford Catherine Davis.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES { feet In
ches and falling. Cloudy md hot. Up
Liberty. Elaine, Clipper. DOWNFALL
ley Belle, Nancy. Due down-nen Hur.
LIttlc kannwha falling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
AT WHEELING PARK,
Special and Interesting Features Mt this
beautiful Resort.

Special and Interesting Features Mt this
Beautiful Resort.
Tho Fourth would not seem complete
to large number OF WhcclIns's clti-
Zcns without II visit TO the most bcauti-
full and picturesque spot In tho state,
Wheeling park, and rs usual very
lnrgc crowd mny be expected there to-
day. with It's beautiful shade trees
and broad gravel walks, and the Cnsl-
no, the park Is m Ideal place to speud
the day. Many special features win be
offered and dancing will DO INDUCED In
throughout tho day. The Opera llollst,
band will furnish concert mid dancing
music and refreshments Of all kinds will
be sold. The. dancing will tnke place IN
tho Caslno,nnd bowling on tho new al
leys VIII DO another feature.
The Elm Grove motors will run d.
rect TO tho Casino over tho new loop
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

Squire Arkle's officers pulled Maude
Smiths house twice last night. The
first raid was fruitlcss, for there were
no vIaitora. The second was made
about l O'clock this morning and two
women and five men were the victims.
Two OF the men gavo bond OF sEn. for
their appearance at 9 o'clock this If
tcrnonn. and the others went to jail In
default. 1t Is alleged the officers wait
ed outside until the house was flied
With visitors. nfter the first "pull." *
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
THE DAY AT MOZART,
How II will no 0bScrvri-DaylIght Firr.
t.Ni works md Dancing.

IN works mud DnncinE.
At Mozart park the day will be caee-
brated In grand style, and 1t Is eS-
pcctcd that one OF the largest crowds
ever In the park will be there to-day and
this evening. The celebration will be-
gin ut oclock and will be kept up until
midnight, The big feature OF the day
Will BE- the Japanese daylight fireworks,
which the association has secured for
the occasion and It Will undoubtedly be
q grand display. It will begin at 3
O'clock ana Will be conducted by Pro-
fcssor j. II. Burns, Of the Consolidated
Fireworks Company. Tof New fork,who
arrived IN the city last night for the
purpose OF looking after the display.
Besides the big display OF fireworks.
there win be dancing. bowling and
many other a!nuscmcnts.
Special cars will be run from Tenth
street to the incline until midnight, ~.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

a test for oil will be made on the Rob
gcrt HAWTHORN farm. between Warren
Ridge and Short Greek. The well will
he known as the kitty FL" This farm
adjolns the Gerke farm.
The Ohio,Oil Company has leased the
farms Of Henry, Gerte and Mrs. George
Neal, between 1.aureltun and Dillon
vale, and 1t IS understood that 1t will
put down well on thclntter soon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
AFTER SEVERAL YEARS ABSENCE
DIR. Il. l.. Worthcn Has Returned 10 tho
City and Opeurd u Dental ONCE.

DR.. Z. L. Worthen. so well and favor
ably known in this city as dentist, and
who practlccd here for many years prior
m absence OF. five years and opened n
dental parlor and operating room mt No.
30l Peabody Building. where he will en-
gngc IN all branches OF dental surgery
and dental work, and would be pleased
to receive the patronage Of his old
friends and OF the general public.
DR.. Worthcn Is a dentist OF very wide
experience, thoroughly competent In all
branches OF modern operative and me-
chanicnl work, and will guarantee COM
plete satisfaction. ga
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
Along the Landing.

The Virginia leaves tomorrow morn
Ing FOR Cincinnati.
The Liberty takes an excursion out
this morning, starting at s a. m.
The Pittsburgh packets for tomorrow
are Ruth, and the Ben Hur, u. M,
and the Keystone State. 4. m.
The river marks last night at o'clock
Indicated 9 feet inches, and falling
slowly. Temperature warm and stormy.
Trade along the wharf fair.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
Atthe Central Gnrtlen.

Inst night tho Central Garden Club
house presented O. brilliant spectacle MS
seen from tho upper portion OF the city.
Hundreds OF Chinese lanterns were
HtrnnE about the garden and tho club
house was Illuminated throughout In
tlnc style. The club save hop and n
most enjoyable time was hnd by all who
attended Fireworks were set or dur
Ing the night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

CHIPPEWA Lake Picnic Grounds
more popular than ever. Steamer on
the Lake. Address. N. G. Cnrrcl. G. p.
A., Cleveland. I.oran & Wheeling
. Railway, Cleveland, Ohio. for picnic
dates and train arrangements. tuS&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

aud apcriRl trains viii be run MI day.
A'rhc lake which Is fast nearing compile
/, tlon, viii be Interesting to tho visitors.
rho directors VIII leave nothing I'M.
dome. TO mako the day enjoyable TO all
who visit Wheeling pnrk, 1Hs ,.il5 II n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
FOURTH AT BELLAIRE.
The Day will be Generally, Observed
, all 1luslness to SnsDcnU. IftfF

There Will be u general observation OF
the Fourth In Dcllalrc by the manufac-
turtles and business houses, but there
viii be no demonstration except those
that individuals may mike. Many
people will 10 to EDworth park md
others to the Wheeling parks. Tho
hanks and pogtoiTlce win be closed. The
lnttcrwlll be open nm hour and a half In
thu evening, ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

: ARE you suffering from rheumatism?
Thomas Eclectric OIL has cured thou
sands OF the worst cases OF this terrible
disease. II only costs 50 cents TO try It'll
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

YESTERDAYS DEPARTURES.
Pittsburgh. .VIRGINlA, 3 a. m.
Pittsburgh. ELAINE. 10 n m.
PHrknrshurg. Rem HUR. II a. m
Stcubenvlllc.. EE0S TAYLOR, go y. nj.
C!arinrton...L JEWEL. 800 y. M.
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.
Charleston. II. X BEDFORD. G n. m.
MntamorHS ..LEEISGTON, II A. N.
Steuherville.. ENOS TAYLOR, $50 p. m.
clartrgton.. y EWFL, il ?. m.
LIBERTY ION an GXciIrsion), n. N.
BOATS LEAVING TOMORROW.
GAINESVILLE. :. LoREEA. 4 n. M.
Pittsburgh. RUTH: 8 a. N.
Pittsburgh. BEN HUR. s n. m. -
Pittsburgh, KEYSTONE STATE. 8 a. m
Observation-Disclosures. S n. NJ.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

EVERY Saturday ana Sunday cx-
curSioM TO Chippewa Lake. Consult
Cleveland, 10rlin &: Wheeling railway
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
JUST RECEIVED.
JeNeierand Op;ician, Market nj,

&c Another lot OF those elegant 4Ar-Wooi
5000 TrOnsrrinES, tiaringtnst Increased
""r capacity we urc prepared to make up
Mt short notice. fS
- lrs C. HESS & SONS. \
Fashionable TnilorS ami Geiits' Fiirnlsh-
ers, 1891 and 1873 Market Street. q,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

BURNS nrc absolutely painless when
DcWitt's Witch Hazel Snlvn IN prompt
~ applied. This statement Is true.
"a perfect remedy for skin diseases,
cha pped hands and lips, and mover
falls tO.curc IilOs. Charles r. Goethe,
corner Twelfth and Muri,ct {Htreots;
Bowlc & Company. Bridgeport; Pea
body s. Son. DenWool. 4 ,l5F n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

SHORT
'l'2yQl q
ALL-VOOL 50 TO S.
e

Fot Suits in Plaids and Mixtures
fashion, gave US eo!ors and ideas
but good taste had to make correa
selections. Did we make 'em'
Well, so far we've found nothin:
lacking, nothing people don't want
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

WHY, suffer from indigestion? Bur-
dock Blood BittGTs cures Dyspepsia and
MI disorders OF the stomach, liver aud
bowels. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

\ I.ist OF Letters.
q SotlcC.-lI. q. Xnnc. ~
Agents Wanted for Campaign Book. X
In tho Circuit Court OF Ohio County,
West Virginia.. 8,
,,Trnste0s sGlc-Gcorgo u. Caldwell.
Weir Shoes TO Suit tho Weather
Alexander a5 Utg a'E 1fy 4
Everything for tho Tourth-Iason c.
Stamp--rhirtl Page. i
Ilcthnny College. W. tl,lt .a
Store Clostd-Geo. +. stIfcl & Co,-Thlrl
paHC a5H 'lE g. tag
Eighth Page.
Steamer Lexington.
Notice to tho PublIc-Grocers' Associa-
ton
For tho Four,h-c. II. oulmby.
lkodnks-NlcollSA Art store, l2 ii
Rcd Fire and Mckinley Canes-GoetZos
Pharmacy.
Star Foundry-D. Fisher
= "Korrcct shnrcs"-L Y. Blond.
Inwett's Refrigerat ors--ScBbitt & Bro.
Pure SplccE--iluchcl's Grocery House,
For Your plcnic--lI. i. Behrens.
! For Snle--A Small Block Of lIollaire Stcol
Stock and Six Shares OF Aetna-Standard
Iron and Steel Company Stock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

THE Barbcrs' Union hereby notify
the public TINT they will close their
shops Saturday, July ith, at noon, and
keep open Friday until II p. M. In
stead. GEORGE ZIMMER.
President,
r. II. LEWIS, Secretary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

SURE 10 please you---Tappan & Con.
nels Paris Panel Photographs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

THE RAGE-Tappan & Connel's
Paris Panel Photographs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
THE HUB cborurERs AND FunNrsHHns.
Suffering Humanity

a.it O#at
Turn to us for relief. We're doctors
Of comfort, and can prescribe a hun
bred sure cures for that sWeltering feel
ing from our enormous Stoke of warm
weather specifics. The novelties are
numerous, and we've got the best Of
EN- all to ourselves for business, for
vacation, for whatever wear at all.
We are fixed with afXariety that can
supply any man Of any size and any
purse. We have the thin Clothes
! made in regulars, stouts and longs,
same as other weights. Big men will
appreciate this. Their trials and dis
appointments. are at amend. Just give
us a hint and your want is supplied.
Leave it to us and we'll parade the
assortment before you. See our win
dow display---a price on every gar
ment. We can afford to print our
prices and place them before every
body's eyes, because we know they
are the lowest. Call 5on us. We're
ready to rush to the rescue.
( Z y TX (, IT.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

Suits that are equal e7 60 II ell
TO custom made, QhuU " 9l1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04

Serge Goats and Vest in Blue,
R RI,;k,, Steel and S4,OO 70 $500
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
FOURTH or july AT WHEELING
HiHr PARK. gaFgt
RAIN OFT SHINE. SHELTER FoRAII

u E..
RAIN or SHINE. SHELTER FOItAI.I.
Concert by tho Opera lfonso Orchestra
all day. TE
Dancing Mt tho Casino will commence at
Up. M. ,E.. Is. 3 s,a5
The Park will be illuminated In the
evening by electricity. E65a Isl.
Ncfresli n,entS OF all kinhs, including Ice
Cream from the Parks own dairy.
Meals and Lunch served TO order during
the day and evening.
The ELM Grove railroad will run their
trains every hour nnd with Its Increased
facilities will he able to transport thou
sands OF people rapidly and with coni-
fUrt. Et
YOU should yvrnr our celebrated bal.
bricgnn Underwear, soc, 75c AMI 81 90
| each, aud 2jo Half Hose. They are supe-
| rIOr to all others. Colored Shirts, extra
| sizes, 90 body, 10 neck.
nj I. Z. HESS & SONS,
1891 and l3sJ Market Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-07-04
THE FOURTH"
There will be No Special General
Programme In Wheeling.
THE DAY WILL BE OBSERVED
ty tho People acknowledgement Pro.
grnn,mrs Announced n, I,oth thu Paris.
Picnic ri the State Fair Grounds for the
Iienent " Wheeling Hospital VIII Draw
Largely = Two i,ase Hall Gnmes-Ihr
Observance III Neigiboring Towns.

Rise up. Uncle Sam, and again let's hear
Your voice ring out In q rouB,g cheer y
over mountain and hill ma dale. ~
You ,nrG only one hundred and twenty
'.. to-day, ;5 ~
And mn grand and Us great and quito as
Rny '' LE-.aaaG
As INC, day when yon tlrs, pulled the
tt84 llun'S tails t.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-11-06
khot n Burglar.

A desperate battle between Officer
James Kelly, a JohnstGwn policeman, and
a daring burglar Wednesday night of last
week, resulted in the fatal wounding OF
the latter, who is dying at the Memorial
hospital 1t was one of the fiercest at
tacks in the annals of police circles in that
city and was desperate attempt to kill
the officer. The burglar. whose identity
could not be established. was discovered
robbing the residence of Otto Hertzinger,
on Railroad street, and after attempting to
kill Mr. Hertzinger, made his escape rom
the house. Officer Kelly at once gave
chase and overlook the man in dark
alley. Then followed a murderous attack.
The burglar fired two shots at the officer,
but before he coald fire Il third time fell
with a bullet in his brain. Skeleton keys,
a burglars blow pipe, pound of giant
powder, Bull dog reqolver and numerous
burglar tools were found on the man.
The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1896-11-06

W c. DoughertY, telegraph operator
who had worked AT Ashville during the
absence of the regular agent w. Z. Ling
enfeIter. was arrested at Baltimore, Md,
on Saturday and was brought TO jail on
Monday to answer to-a charge of defalca-
tion preferred by the railway company Of
ficiaIs.
i he crook who was shot in the head
Thursday evening in the Ninth ward,
Johnstown. by Policeman Kelly, is still
alive at the Memorial hospital. lie has
not regained consciousness yet. Father j.
z. Tahaney, pastor of St. bartholomew :
Boman Catholic church, at Wilmore, who
was robbed of 500 on Tuesday morning OF
last week. was in Johnstow and went to
the Memorial hospital TO see the man.
He said the wounded man is the person
who called at his parsonage on Monday OF
last week for some thing TO eat and he be-
Iieyes that he is one of the burglars who
cracked his safe that night.
Mrs AH..=Ty WalIack, of Rankin, sub
urb OF Braddock, Pa. was fatally burned
by an explosion of kerosene, while prepar-
ing her husbands supper on Friday night.
The fire was slow, and To hurry things
along she had recourse to the oil can. The
oil ignited and exploded, burning every
stitch of clothing from her person except
the band of her dress encircling the neck.
By the time the neigh6orS reached her,
her entire body was burned TO hard black
crisp. Dr. W II. Gordon SAYS the woman
cannot possibly recover. Mrs. Wallack
has been married less than two months,
and is but Il years of age.
Mr.. James McMillin, one OF the
best known citizens of JOhnStown, died in
that city on Tuesday morning, aged "a
wears. Mr. McMilIin was born in Blairs-
vile. Indiana county, on the 2sth of Nov
ember. 1872 and when a young man learn
ed the tailor trade in his fathers shop in
that place He removed to JOhnStown in
lS47. Ii 1858 he entered the employ of the
Cambria Iron company and his fine bust
ness talent advanced him in the esteem of
the company until he was placed in the
position of a director and for several years
prior to his death was resident director of
that vast corporation. Mr.. McMillin is
survived by one daughter, Melissa, wife OF
Harry Rosensteel. of JohnstOwn, and one
sister. Mrs. p. c. Bolsinger, also of Johns
town. His funeral will take place from
his late residence in Johnstown this (Fri-
day) afternoon.