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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-01

~ Ill Iove-oh, yes land making an
absurd young ass of himself, bat that
seemed beyond the comprehension ot
Miss Craig-Alpine altogether.
observation-disclosures disgustingl'
were Miss Craig Alpine's remarks,
jerked forth in little puffs of explosive
steam from under that remorseless aqui-
line nose of hers. 81 will send for Miss
Vansittart Immediately and confront
her with this letter. -
IL hope you will allow me tc
withdraw first" I said, very nervously.
I was a nervous old man, I may say
here.
81 would prefer you to remain, Mr..
Chadwick, was the lofty response. 81
require witness. !"
And that letter, which I have shown
you in confidence
Is written by one of my pupils, for
whose moral conduct I stand sponsor,
sir, to her parents and herself" she
said, lourishing the letter rather wildly
over her head. "It isno question of con-
fdence have these two imprudent and
impairment young persons shown in us,
do you think:'
shrugged my shoulders. I had no re-
ply to the question that was hardly in
appropriate. I had had one or two sug-
gestions to make, but I knew that she
would not listen to any suggestions of
mine. They were unworthy of consider
alton, she thought. All, we'll, possibly
they were.
Miss Vansittart, unconscious Of the
storm impending over her fair young
head, came presently smiling into the
room. When she caught sight of me-
who was evidently we'll known to her
by sight-the delicate face flushed a
bright crimson and the blue eyes SEEM
ed popping out Of the pretty head. Ifelt
all Of a-tremble, as though I had stolen
something-felt like the culprit, too,
was an awful sneak. And yet it was nv
duty maintain it to this day that it
was my duty. Had ever married and
been blessed with son or daughter. I
should have been glad and grateful for
any information that would have helped
me to save and shelter either from so
dangerous impulse.
Eugene Vansittart was very pretty
I had expected that-and was in appear
ance quite young woman already-a
month or two older than Bob, knew
afterward-weak, vain, loving, impul-
sive, thoughtless perhaps, desperate.
Yes, it was as we'll that I had stood in
the way and cried "Stop''
sMiss Vansittart, said the school
mistress, sis that your handwriting? I
ask that question as a mere form and
for the satisfaction of this gentleman.
But did you write that letter.
Poor Eugene, with the color still
burned into her face, took up the letter
with a hand that trembled very much,
glanced at it, laid it down upon the ia
Bile, looked up at me with tears in her
eyes, looked away from the principal
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-01
!. WARWICK MOORE.

ais lanceS wandered right and leftln a
hopeless and maniacal kind of way.
There was a great hustle now, crowd
Of passengers and porters, the platform
thronged with people waiting for the
rain, but there was no Eugene Vansit-
;art.
Once or twice he sprang up and ran to
she booking office. Then he strobe back
20 the place of appointment, fearful that
20 had missed her by SO doing. Finally
he dropped into his seat again, took off
his hat and passed white pocket hand
kerchief across his forehead. The train
whirled in at last from the Midlands.
There was wait of five minutes for re-
freshments, and the throng of humanity
was increased by the passengers who
came leaping out OF the train Robert
White stood on the seat to get a clearer
survey Of the platform, and then his big
dark eyes took stock of me for the first
time He turned very pale, his lower
jaw dropped, and he got slowly down
and subsidized into his seat.
went up to him.
"White, what are you doing here?"
"Waiting--for friend, sir. !"
"Did you expect any one by this
train? don It remember your telling me
anything about it.
''No, sir" he answered hoarsely. 81
did not. "
He was not boy who could tell lie
readily, and he did not attempt to de-
ceive me by hastily connecting story.
He sat and stared gloomily before him,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-01
"Oh, don't take me homer she cried

but 1 saw that he was alive to all the
backward movement around him, to the
people fiocking into the train, to the
hurry and sourry of belated travellers,
to the porters with their heavily laden
barrows, to the man in corduroys, with
the raucous voice, and the big changing
bell. Had Eugenie Vansittart appeared
upon the platform at that juncture am
sure he would have defied me, but she
came not. The bell ceased, the guards
whistle sounded, the resonant shrek of
the engine responded, and the train
glided out of the station. and all the
faces in the carriages which passed us
seemed looking out at the boys despair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-02-01

turn quickly and look In ms direction.
the celebrated Robert White has been
pupil of mine. y
He regards me with a very odd ex-
preston, and feel uncomfortable be-
meath his gaze.
"Yes-exactly, he answers absently.
Suddenly his face Pushes, his eyes
dilate and take life and light into them
selves, and he looks over my head to-
ward the entrance doors.
"she has come, he says, half aloud.
I turn quickly and look in his diTac-
tion. 4 tall. faig haired woman--
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
ABOUT PEOPLE
Daily Chronicle OF the Movements Of Indi-
Viduais.

Viduais.
Special 10 the Register.
New York. August THE following
Wheeling people are at New York notes.
A. NJ. Hamilton, Giisey; A. W. camp
bell. S.utevant; a. and w. GalDralth,
ST. Nicholas; II. p. McGregor' As1of'
Miss Elizabeth Neuhard who has been
attending a house party near tne city
returned home Wednesday.
Mrs. Norris Horkheimer, children and
nurse leave to-day for Lancaster, AT
lantic City and New York TO spend seV-
eral weeks.
Ralph Kline and family returned
nome yesterday from a tn days stay
al Atlantic Cit.
DR.. y. d. NOR son and wife, who have
been spending several months in the
West. have returned to this city and
will locate on the South Side.
Mrs. John Johnson has returned from
Mansfield. o., where she has been visit
Mrs. Richard Chew and daughter,
Nav. and Miss Maggie Morrison ie-t Tor
Pittsburg for a several days visit TO
friends.
Mrs. DR.. J. Schwinn is spending the
hot season with friends at Sardis, 0.
The Misses Louisa and Mary Bishop,
OF The Eighth ward. have returned home
from Baltimore, Nd.
Mr.. John Kapitz. an export agent, mas
departed for a several months visit 10
his relatives in Germany.
Mr.. Anthony HenrichS is on the SICK
list.
Joseph Kaes. Esq. has returned home
from Columbus, Ohio.
Mr.. Joseph Gehr.ng. OF the East End,
IS suffering with typhoid fever.
Mr.. George Power, OF PlttsDurg' Is
visiting friends in this city.
Mr.. Hermann Hoffman,, OF the Nat
iona. Road, left for 81. Louis and other
eastern points yesterday.
MIR. J. NJ. Schenk, of the Beethoven
Singing Society, is on the sick list
The Misses Nora Schrebe and Dora
Fisher. of the South Side. have return
ed from Greggs, w. Va. where they
spent several days with Mrs. Joseph
White.
The Misses Kate and Carrie Erb, who
have been visiting friends at Cleveland,
Ohio. have returned home.
Mrs. J. Aaron, @, South Main street,
is home from an extended trip East.
Nessrs. David Aaron, of Centre
wheeling. and r. Il. Plummer, of the
Island. leave on the thirteenth of this
month for business and pleasure trip
10 New York City and Atlantic City.
Mrs. J. B. Willis and son, Bernard,
left yesterday for a four weeks stay at
FairmonJ. and other places.
Rev. W. A. Prosser. wife and family,
Of Enfield. \. H.. are spending their va
cation with their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Hunuey, Oh South Front street, IS
land.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
SMALL TALh
minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
ilN Iold

Minor Matters of Interest Briefly and Pith
lily Vold
There were twelve cases in Police
Court Yesterday morning.
The Knights of the Mystic Cham
have a picnic nj Mozart Park this after
noon and evening.
The ladies' society OF St. johns con-
gregau0n met last night ana acted on
the death CT Mrs DorOthea Beck, a de-
ceased m mber, Of the South Side.
While chopping wood yesterday
morning, Mrs. August C. Fisher, OF
South Jacob street, had the misfortune
10 chop her left foot, inf:cJing a pan
full wound. Dr.. H. 7. Ford attended.
j. J. Williams was ordered released
from Jail by Judge Hugus yesterday
he having served his sentence, and de-
posed that ne was unable TO pay the
fine Of SO and costs against him.
The Mozart Singing Society at lis
meeting las, night distributed The tick
cts for their p.cn.c on September LIST, at
Mozart Park, and compl ted the ar
rangemeu,s for the celebration of the
Martins Ferry Maennerchor next Tues
day evening.
Walter Contee, a prominent young
colored man of the Second ward. died
yesterday at noon after four days illness
Mr.. Contec came 10 this city from WASH.
ington. d. c., sew II years ago, and ha.
resided here ever since, leaving in his
sudden demise large circle of friend:
in both colored as we'll as white circles.
He was abou, twenty-eight years old.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
CAMP HOLLY.
Yesterdays Weather a Great I'M
provement on Previous Days---The
Governor and Other Prominent
People There.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, August 1t
was much cooler to-day and has been
much more pleasant at Camp Holley'
The soldiers are now all becoming sea-
soned to camp life and its exacting dis
cipline. Company drill and guard
mount were very interesting to-day, and
wire Witnessed by more than seven
thousand people. Governor w. A. Nc
Corkle and staff, Ex-Governor E. w.
Wilson and many other prominent per-
sons Throughout, the State are here and
are the guas,s of Adjutant General Hol-
ley and his camp.
Everything about the camp is in great
activity preparing for special military
exercises tomorrow which has been Cea-
ign2ted as Governors day"
Thare are e.ghly-niGe soldiers report
ed SEX in the camp this evening. Fifty
four were members of Tie first, and tnif-
ty-fve were of the second regiment,
None OF these cases are Of a serious ma
ture, however.
The general review will take place at
six o'clock tomorrow evening.
W. o. Johnson, second lieutenant OF
the nineteenth infantry, L. S. A, ar
rived this evening, and will be here the
remainder OF the encampment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08

Special TO the Register.
New York, August THE following
Wheeling people are at New York hoteiS:
A. N. Hamilton, Ghsey; A. ". camp
bell, Suteyant; \. and w. GalbfaIth'
s.. Nicholas; II. p. McGregor, Astor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
WHEELING PARK.

The finest pleasure resort in the Ohio VAL
ley will be open every day during summer.
Every sunday rain or shine) Concert ny
the Opera House Orchestra at 2:3o p. III.
should il rain, the Concert VIII be given at
the Casino. NJ,
Refreshments, Ice Cream and Meals
served to order at any time.
shady Walks, Flower Beds and Green
Lawns.
The Park Casino ana Terrace
T,,ius will leave ON the Wheeling ana
Elm Grove IL abroad every hour;
hound trip zoe, including admission 10
the PARK. ~
jnc etc, can bc made by calling on or 'iu
dressing 4. Rolf No. 80 Fifteenth street;
The Park or Elm GrOye Motor once; a,I"
for Bowling Parties, telephone f"rh' A'le-
phone Nos. 611-4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08

On and after July 18Th. trains on the
Wheeling and Pi,tsburg division will
leave as follows: Express, 400 a. m.
and 5:45 p. m; daily accommodation.
700 a. m; daily mail, 1:45 p. m. d9ily
except Sunday. No change in arriva- OF
trains in Wheeling.
105. Cincinnati Express leaving Wheel
ing at 11:l0 p. m. will be daily.
Main Line-Moundsville accommoda-
ton will arrive al $50 a. m, and train
Il will arrive a, 7:20 p. m. No other
change.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
3. & O. CHANGE OF TIME

DoclJstader's MinstreIs at Mozart Park
Tonight.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
SUNDAY ROUND TRIP RATES.

Commencing sunday, June 14th, and
continuing each Sunday thereafter I'M
til further notice, the b. q O. Will sell
excursion tickets from Wheeling to all
stations west Of the Ohio river, where
Sunday trains stop. al one fare for the
round trip. limited going and return
ing to date OF sale only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
BENWOOD POLICE
Kept Busy by Several Robberies Occurring
EeCcntiy.

Recently.
For the past week or TWO number Of
burg.aries have been reported from
Benwood and vicinity. which have
somewhat baGled the BenwcOd author
ties.
Some time early yesterday morning a
thief gained an entrance TO the house
of Charles Schad, On South Water
street, and ransackeG the house and
stole several articles OF small value. ~
far as can be learned 10 money was
stolen, which is accounted for by the
thief being frightened away by d nan
passing the house and stopping.
4 IA her exciting encounter confront
cd Edward B!akc3J five O'ciOk yesterday
morning. when he was on his way TO
work. lie encountered q Pole, VINO had
evidently robbed the store of VI. * W..
Deegan. Blake's suspicion was aroUs-
ed AID he grabbed the alleged burglar,
who afterwards proved 10 be a man
named Michael Gruber A struggle en-
sued. and Blake cried for help. A near
by saloonist, who Vas jus, opening up,
responded. and the TWO Gaptured their
man ana escorted him 10 police head
quarters. where he was placed in cell.
Gruber was searched, and a pair OF
shoes was found on his person. IN in
vesttgaticn at Deegan's store revealed
the fact thl. nothing Of any value was
missing.
Grubar il is said. has committed sew
eraI Of the BenwCod robber!es OF recent
ID. ..a.ffa La.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08

YOU should wear our celebrated Tat
brIggan Underwear, SOC, I5c and cl'OO
each. and zoe Half Hose. They are super
iu,. To an Others Coiored shirts, extra
sizes, 90 body, 10 neck ,.,>,S
1921 and 1928 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
MoUNDsvILLE CAMPMEETING.

CHAPLAIN McCA2E will deliver
great war lecture. The Bright Side %
Libby Prison" Friday evening. Aug
u.s. Il, al Moundsville Camp Ground.
t, III q
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
.5eeIin9 3a9isfFr'
Dockstader's MinstreIs at Mozart Park
tonight.
JUST RECEIVED.

Another lot of those elegant Aii-W 90,
5000 Trouserings. Having just increase1'
our capacity weare prepared to h%Ae up
at short notice. ..., .. COWS
Fashionable Tailors and Gents urhlsh-
ers, 1921 and 1928 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
LIGHT FEET

take pleasure n fine carpets. Il almost
makes one light footed to walk over
them. Nothing contributes more to
home comfort than carpets, and all the
latest ideas for home comfort in car
pets. rugs, ma,tings, linoleums, and
oiIcloths are presented in our establish
ment. In buying carpets you'd better
pay three prices for a good thing than
one price for . poor article; the higher
priced good VII last enough longer TO
be the cheaper. Here you get both the
low price and the \ l goods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-08
REAL ESTATE MARKET.
Deeds of Transfer Left for Record at Clerk
Hooks ONCE.

Deed made October 3, 1898. by Mollie
Scatterday and William II. Scatterday,
her husband. to Mary - Rumble, wife
of Harry D. Rumble, for lot No. 26. n
block No. /. ir the old Fair grounds.
Consideration 5000.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
continued on fourth page

We again call yoni attention
to our line of Chest Protectors.
The possession of one of them
may save You dollars and many
days of suffering. We have
them from 30 cents up.
MASSIE'S PHARMACY.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
THE VENEZUELAN DISPUTE ENDED
KING OF SWEDEN SELECTED AS
FIFTH ARBITRATOR.

Terms of Settlement Laid Down by the
United States Have Been Accepted by
Great Britatn-Thc Treaty Covers
Venezuela Only-A Future General
Treaty Of Arbitration Between Eng
land and This Country Will be En-
tered Into. Lator On.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
new PRESIDENT OF The COUNCIL
JAMES r. TERRY WAS ELECTED
WITHOUT OPPOSITION.

James z. Woods Elected to Fill the I'm
expired Term of Mr. Anniversaries
sage of MAJOR Andrews-Reports of
Various Standing and Special Commit
tees-Resolutions of Respect For the
Late Mayor Northumberland
Takes no Action Regarding the Pro,
posed Reduction of the Police Force.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
continued on fourth page
FROM MAYER sCHARwENKA,
Court Pianist to the Emperor OF Austria

C"uft I'Iahist To the Emperor OF Austria
Berlin, June %
Gentlemen: Allow me to say that your
piano is indeed masterpiece. It an
swers every requirement. in regard to tone
and touch as fully as can possibly be cx-
pected OF an instrument constructed AT
this date. In the matter of touch it ex-
ceeds ones expectations. The delicacy
and especially the lightness Of the touch
are positively astounding. | have learn
ed to cherish 1t as trusted friend, to
whom can tell my joys and sorrows, and
one VINO understands my inmost nature.
Wishing the firm of Behr Bros. & Co
the utmost success, remain with great
regard and esteem,
MAYER SCHARWENKA.
Hobbie Piano Co, sole dealers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
IS A FREE WOMAN Once MORE
MRS. CASTLE DISCHARGED FROM
HER PRISON SENTENCE

The Release Was Made Upon Medical
Grounds and 'other Circumstances,
Though What the Latter Were Does
Not Appear in the Order of Release.
The Accused Was Apparently Greatly
Overcome by Her Emotions-Mr. Cas-
tie is Very Grateful.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
VI. c. BARNES,
He Puts Up Prescriptions. =

MPrOfessor Hirschberg, eye specialist. of
New York, is now at our store, and will
remain until Thursday evening. Do
not miss this rare chance of having your
eyes tested freel Van Lear Bros, Salem
avenue and jefferson street.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
pectfuIIy submitted,
X. y. BUCKNER,
y. j. EVANS,
I j. l.. MULLEN,
Il. j. BOSWELL,
III. G. STARKEY.

UnG head of new business it was
voted that walk be placed at once in
front of the Baptist Tabernacle, on Cen
tire avenue n. w; also that n stone cross
ing he made from the north of the south
side of Centre avenue, leading to the tab
ernacle.
James Farrar and Geo. f.. Markley &
Go, were granted license permits to carry
on the plumbing business in this city
The term of the assistant clerk of the
market having expired, Mr.. Wilson mov-
ell that the term Of the assistant clerk be
extended ut the same rate per diem, until
December 81, on the ground that it would
be poor economy to dispose of his services.
The matter was referred to the finance
and public property committees jointly.
Tor report at u future meeting of the
Council. The present incumbent was
continued in service from November |,
until the report of the committee is re-
ceiyed.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
DON'T PAY FOR DIRT

When you order coal We send clean
5pal. Give us Il trial order and see.
EARMAN & 9.LIPPO,
Phone tiS. 10S Salem avenue w.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11

The United States Government reports
show Royal Baking Powder superior to
all others
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-11
Our riands,

Customers, and tho public gem
orally, are invited TO test our
capacity to serve tkam. We are
centrally located. We are we'll
ntocked with wha. you want.
However, should you catch US
short, a phone meaGage, tele-
gram, or special delivery letter
reaches cur Wholesale houses,
costs you nothizg extra, saves
time and gets you what you
want promptly.
The herald., 1896-11-11
GROCERY STORE BURNEDOUT
A Lively Morning Blaze at San Pedro
and PicO Streets
One Building Completely Destroyed and
Another Badly Damaged-Firemen
Hindered by Bursting Hose

1t was just 10 minutes before o'clock
rung in from box "a, situated at Main
and Washington streets, caused by a
blaze at the corner of San Pedro and
Pico streets in the Rock Bottom grocery
store of Weishaar Brothers and the
grocers sundries agency of H. Z. Potts
next door,
The Weishaar brothers occupied a
large two-story frame building owned
by D. D. Griffith and erected only about
four months ago at cost of $4,000. The
ground floor contained the grocery
store, in which a stock valued at $500
was carried, the upstairs rooms being
occupied by the brothers as residence,
A. A. Weishaar living with r. G. Weis-
haar and his family.
Alongside Of their building was a
small one-story frame structure also
owned by Mr.. Griffith and rented to
Potts, who had in it stock of soaps,
woodenware, brooms, etc. He is a
wholesale dealer and carried goods to
the amount of about $500. 1t was in the
small building that the fire originated
in some mysterious manner as yet I'M
explained
The building was securely locked, and
the first intimation of the blaze was
given the Weishaars when pedestrian
pounded at their bedroom door and told
them the store next door was ablaze.
Weishaar looked out of his bedroom
window and saw the whole interior of
Potts store in flames. He hurriedly
routed out his brother and his family
and got them out doors. He was none
too soon for as they were leaving the
flames had burst through the roof and
leaped in through their bedroom win
dow.
Just about this time officer John Len
non saw the blaze from where he was
stationed at Washington gardens, anG
turned in the box. The department,
headed by both chief and assistant. was
quickly on the scene, and in jiffy had
line of hose laid from plug on Maple
avenue. Potts place was too far gone
to save. and the roof of the big building
was ablaze on one side. All efforts were
directed to saving the two story struct-
ure.
The firemen were greatly handicapped
by bursting hose. Three times just us
they got good stream on the flame
the pipe burst and valuable fine was
lost in coupling in another section
When finally a steady stream was OBJ
tanned the fire was controlled in short
time. but not before the whole roof had
burned and the upper story was COM
pletely Quilted. The Weishaars saved
their wagons, buggies, harness. etc.
and some goods, but the loss will foo;
up about as follows:
D. D. Griffith on the small building to-
tally destroyed $400, insured on the two
story structure $1,000 damage. fully COW
cred; Fl. r. Potts on stock $500, partially
insured; Weishaar Brothers on stool,
$500. fully covered; r. G. Weishaar
household goods, a total loss, 5000 or 500
upon which he had $500 insurance.
The cause of the fire is conjectural. and
can only be ascribed to spontaneous
combustion as no one was in or nea.
Potts store and the doors were locked
The blaze started in the interior, back
among pile of brooms and woodenware
and had attained great Roadway before
it was discovered.