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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

All persons owing city taxes for 1879
Will take notice that I am compelled 10
make settlement with the city and
Board CT Education OF August LIST. Al!
taxes not paid 6y the above date will be
entered on he delinquent list and col
Iected according TO law prescribed by
city ordinances. j. ~ HAL
City Collector.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

L. & O. X. r. Co, Abandons their Old
Passenger Depot - VIII Use their New
Temporary Station Between goth and
CAST streets
Alter July 18th the B. & o. Will aban-
den their old passenger depot and al,
trains will arrive and depart from the
NV temporary station on Water street,
h., veen Twentieth and Twenty
streets. Ticket and Baggage Offices.
waiting roms, etc. have been moved
into the new station.
T. c. BURKE,
Pass. &, Ticket Agt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

Of the CITY there would not be stone
moved on the bridge. The people have
NM their money in that bridge, 1t Is
tbe Dride OF the city. and unless it is
on private property, there should De 10
interference with it.
William Myles-I am not in favor OF
the action Of Council TO disturb the
bridge.
John Ochsenkuhn-The bridge should
not be disturbed.
A Stranger am surprised that the
Council of Wheeling should consider
proposition 10 move q stone OF that
bridge for an instant. Il is one OF the
greatest structures Of the kind in the
United States, and is referred 10 by en-
g.neers and travelling men all over the
country. The city should use every en-
deavor TO preserve il, rather than mar
its beauty.
Business men along Main street en-
doTsed these views. A number of me7-
chants were spoken to about the ma
teg. and while some of them had not
read the proceedings of Council, they
were a unit N cOnd5mning any interfeI-
tHtc Win NIt D44Q5C. Ot-t VI t-i~SO
business men said:
Mr.. Henry wants part of tae east
p5rapet torn down at the south end Of
the bridge, and we will say ne gets il.
That is a precedent. Then the owner
OF the ground across the street from
Mr.. Henry may conclude TO build. and
he Will want the west wall torn down.
Then the B. & o. IS going to erect
new depot, and they may want 4 slice
torn OF the north end, on the west side,
and then the Measrs. Baer may con-
clude they would be conyenieuced by
having the wall in front Of their prop
erty torn down. You can see the re-
suit. The motto of rhe city Ough, TO be:
Hands Off
Another business man said:
"Why didn't Mr.. Henry sci bis build
ing back TWO or three feet? Then The
wall would not have been in his way.
lis building? is only temporary, and as
he built it w.tA his eyes open ne ought
10 get along The b55J way he can
These expressions voice the general
sentiment If Council VIII heed the in
timalCns here given. L viii let The
stone bridge alone. II it don't, there
viii be 4 hornets nest stirred up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30
2e9isfer
JUST RECEIVED.

Another lot OF those elegant An-Nooii
5000 Trouserings. Having just incre&seu
our capacity v.eare prepared to MAKE up
at short notice. e.coN-C
Fashionable Taiiors and Gems L urhish-
ers. 1921 and 1923 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

CERTIFICATE LEFT FOR RECORD
The certificate OF incorporation of the
Hill Oil and Gas Company WIS left for
record q Clerk Hook 5 Office. yes. erday
The incorpCra tors are John A. Hess
Louis j Bayha, c. Mueller. r. L.
Sclubar, and Ferdinand W.n2erter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

YOU should wear our celebrated Bat
briyCan Underwear. soc, 15c and eI'Oo
each. ana = Sc Half Hose. They are super
Tor To all others. ColOred shirts extra
sizes, 80 body, 10 neck. -,.,-,
1921 and 1928 Market Street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

F. W. banner co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

Is the idea for Summer comfort.
1t conveys a suggestion OF care
less ease AMI coolneSS ana an
entire surrender to comfort.
Comfortable rest in hot wealth
er is found in willow ware, and
in willow ware only. It'll
make you feel cool to look at
one of our willow rockers.
You'l quite abandon the no.
ton Of discomfort in the heat
ed term If you provide your
self with our WillOWWare chairs
which present irresistible IN
vltationS to repoSe.
FRIEND & SON.
14,,IeIc 1868 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30

STONE & THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30
UPRIGHT PIANO MUST BE SOLD.

Several months ago we sold fine
Upright Piano to a summer hotel when
has lately been compelled 70 make an
ASSIGNMENT. The piano has been puJ in
our hands for sale, and IT w.ll be sold
g. q ereat sacrifice 10 an immediate Iur-
L W RALNLER co
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-30
SAVE TIE stone BRIDGE.
The Public Violently Opposed to Re-
moving a Stone from the Structure.

If Council Passes. the Pending NO
ton to Allow Part Of the South
east Parapet to be Torn Away
the Courts Will Probably be Ap'
Dealed to by Indignant Citizens
It Would be a Very Bad Prece'
dent to Set.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
SAVED THE HOTEL.
A Brush Fire Threatens n Historic
Building Near Haywards
Park

HAYWARDS, CAL, July 7.-One of the
largest brush fires in the history of Hay
wards started this afternoon at 2 o. clock.
The beautiful public park just below the
hotel is now field of ashes.
When the alarm was sounded nearly all
the town turned out to assist in subduing
the flames.
The fire had gained considerable head
way in the park, but soon f. B. Hooson,
George Oakes, DR.. A. J. Powell and Will
ham Fam breski were fighting the fire near
the cottages adjoining the park.
George Toyne, Haywarcs' patriotic ora
tor, aided by directing the department and
thus saved the adjoining residences.
Particular interest was taken in this fire
for the Haywards Hotel was threatened
and this caused the citizens to work the
harder to protect the historical building,
which was forty years ago brought in sec
ton around Cape Horn.
The citizens had a hard job preventing
the ire from spreading. There were sew
eral burnt hands when the flames were put
out, but the hotel was saved and every
body was satisfied.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
WILL REBUILD At ONCE,
Acheson's Hotel to Be Con.
structed With Many I'm
provements.
Public Librarians Report for tht
Month of June-Meeting of the
RuSkin Club.

BERKELEY, CAL. July THE Ache
son Hotel, which was burned out recently.
is to be rebuilt at once. 1t will be COM
pleted by September 15
The new Acheson, which is to be con.
structed by l. A. Boynton of Berkeley,
will be larger and more artistic struc-
ture than the old one. It will contain
about forty rooms. Part of the old walls
and floors were saved from the flames and
can be used in the new building. The
lower floor will be constructed OF level
with the street and will contain hand
some stone front.
The property is owned by Mrs. Acheson,
widow OF the late John Acheson, who
erected the old structure. The cost of the
improvements to be made will be about
$4,000.
The old Acheson Hotel was one of the
historic buildings in Berkeley. During the
six months preceding the recent confia-
grafton the building was unoccupied, A.
Berg, the last lessee, having given it up
after being raided by Marshai Lloyd for
selling liquor within the 'mile limit"
Librarians Report.
BERKELEY, CAI,, July Librarian
Moore's report to the trustees OF the public
library, for the month OF June, shows the
attendance during the month at the three
branches to have been 6l96 OF this num-
Der 1892 v siled the East Berkeley room,
1852 he Lorin branch and 952 went to the
West Berkeley room. During the month
1861 books were borrowed, II per cent be-
ing works of fiction. Sixty-nine new bor-
rowers' cards were issued, and 131 books
were added TO the library.
Board OF Education.
BERKELEY, CAL, July Bids upon
school furniture for the coming year were
received by the Board of Education last
night from five different furniture-dealers.
The bidders on stationery were: E. P.
Bancroft and ii. d. Kelsey of Berkeley,
and Payot, Upham Company, the Whit.
taker q Ray Company, and Cunningham,
Curtis 81 WEIGH. The bids were referred
to the Committee on Supplies.
The board decided to introduce drawing
In the lower grades OF the school. 1t has
heretofore been taught only in the ninth
grade.
Principal Waterman announced that
Professor Ardley of the art department of
the university has volunteered to render
assistance in the arrangement OF the draw
ing courses.
Discussing John Ruskin.
BERKELEY. CAL, July THE Ruskin
Cluh will meet tomorrow night at the
residence Of Mrs. Grover, on Charming
way. Charles A. Keeler will lead the dis
cnssion, which will deal with the third
chapter OF Ruskin's Sesame and Lilies -
Mckinley League Meets.
BERKELEY, CAL. July THE Nc
Kinley League held a meeting this even
ing and discussed the coming camp mpaign.
The leagues membership roll is rapidly
growing and now contains nearly 200
names.
Interesting News n otes.
A case and half of rancid butter.
shipped from San Francisco to a Berkeley
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
SUSPICIOUS BLAZE,
Burning of a Small Stock of
Wheels That Were Well
Insured.
Fire Marshal Towe and the Police
Making a Careful Inquiry Into
the Matter.

Fire Marshal Towe and Lieutenant of
Police Bennett of the Potrero are investi-
eating mysterious fire that took place on
the corner of Solano and Kentucky streets
on the night of July 8.
The police are strongly of the opinion
that the blaze was of an incendiary origin,
particularly ss the building was on fire
about two weeks previous.
About 11:15 o'clock on the night men,
toned several people on the corner were
startled by flames bursting out of cy-
clery owned by Michael Cusick and John
Patterson, which occupied a small one
story frame building. An alarm was
sounded, and while waiting for the arrival
of the Fire Department bystanders quickly
removed all of the contents of the place.
The flames spread to an adjoining build
ing on the south, and to branch Office OF
one of the daily newspapers on the north.
The cyclery was gutted and the roof de-
stroyed by the time the department ar
rived, and the newspaper Office was also
badly damaged. All of the stock of the
bicycle store was removed to the Potrero
police station, where it still remains.
The police began an investigation of the
case and found that the fire started in the
middle of the building against the south
on the building and contents. The build
ing which is a cheaply constructed affair
is owned by Cusick & Patterson. The
contents, SO far as the investigators can
learn, consisted of some tools. five whole
bicycles and quantity of parts OF bicy-
cles.
1t is said that Cusick & Patterson claim
that they had seventeen bicycles in the
store at the time of the blaze. Charles p.
Gibbons, the adjuster for the Atlas Insur-
ance Company, which carries the $1,000
policy, made an examination of the prem
ises yesterday, but he will probably make
no report uutil after the Fire Marshal and
the police complete their inquiry.
Cusick and Patterson stated to Lieuten-
ant Bennett that at the time of the fire
they were in Stockton, but a lady residing
in the vicinity told the lieutenant that she
saw Patterson in the store between aud 6
o'clock on the day of the blaze.
Fire-Marshal Towe will to-day examine
the owners of the building and a number
of witnesses. They are determined to sift
the matter to the bottom and learn. if nos
sible, how a fire could have started in such
a store-one devoid of any light inflam-
able material
AS stated, this is the second time in two
weeks that the place has been on fire. The
other time the flames were discovered on
the floor, near the counter, but the oiscoy-
cry was made in time to prevent them
from spreading, and at that time the plaze
was attributed to spontaneous combustion
from pile of oily rags.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
DROWNED IN THE
LAKE OF MYSTERY.
Willie Leach Meets the
Fatal Current in
Blair'S Pond.
A WIDOWS ONLY SON.
Was Enjoying a Holiday With
Friends When the Fatality
Occurred.
a VERITABLE DEATH TRAP.
The Warning to Bathers Seems to
Have Been Regarded as an
Invitation.
a vERITABLE DEATH TRAP.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL, |
90S Broadway. July Z.

The lake of mystery near the Blair ranch
in the Piedmont hills has claimed another
victim. William Leach, boy Is years of
age, was drowned this morning while
bathing in the lake.
Young Leach was the only child of q
widowed mother, who is at present en-
ployed as a domestic by James Stanley at
Mission San Jose. The boy lived with the
Arlett family on Brush street and worked
for lithographing firm. Being legal
holiday the lad was visiting in Piedmont,
where he formerly resided.
Leach and some other lads went hunt
ing this morning, and while his compsn-
ion hunted around the lake Willie de-
cided to take a swim. When his COM
panion saw Leach sinking he tried to
throw plank to him, but he could not
reach it. No one else was near and Leach
drowned before assistance could be sum-
moned.
In the center of the lake there is very
cold current, and whenever a swimmer
reaches it he is invariably seized with
cramps The lake is veritable trap and
has claimed more victims during its short
existence than any other sheet of water in
the county.
About eight years ago there was a stone
quarry in the Mills. The workmen were at
their noontide meal when they heard a
great noise. Where blast had just taken
place great body Of water rushed up from
the earth. The men had barely time to
escape, and their tools and wagons were
speedily submerged.
The carts and implements are still al
the bottom of the lake, which has re-
mained permanently. The sheet OF
water is just about an acre in area and
is very deep in the middle. Over where
the spring is supposed to be there is an icy
current and every year since the quarry in
the hills became lake it has claimed some
victims.
There is notice posted near the lake
warning bathers that it is dangerous to go
into the water, but so far the warning
seems to have been regarded in the light of
an invitation.
The body of young Leach has not yet
been recovered, but friends will drag the
lake. The mysterious pond is located to
the right OF the gravity-loop of the Pied.
mont cable road. 1t is about a quarter OF
mile south of the entrance to Blair Park.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
LONG LIFE OF
AN EXPRESSMAN
Death of General Manager
Cooper of Wells
Fargo's.
ILL BUT A FEW HOURS.
For Half a Century He Has
Been Identified With the
Business.
NO RELATIVES IN THE WEST.
He Was a Widower, Had No Chill.
dren and Lived a Very Retired
Private Life.
NO RELATIVES IN THE WEST.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANorsco CALL,

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALI
90S Broadway, July Z.
L. Nd. Cooper, general manager of the
Wells-Fargo Express Company, died early
this morning at his residence, 933 Adeline
street.
Death was quite unexpected, as when
he left his office last Saturday Mr.. Cooper
was in the best of health and spirits. On
Sunday evening he was taken i'll suddenly
and he gradually became worse till death
relieved him, just thirty hours after the
first attack.
From his earliest days Edward Mason
Cooper had been interested IN the express
business and had improved and developed
the service so much that he has often
been spoken of as the pioneer expressmau
Of the country. He was born in New
York State "a years ago. For a long time
be was general manager OF the American
Express Company, with offices at Chicago
and Kansas City, but he resigned to accept
the Western mana cement of Wel!s-Fargo.
When he first came to California he
moved to Oakland and lived here
ever since. After residing here for five
years Mrs. Cooper died. During her resi-
dence here she was prominently identified
with several ph1lantnropic movements
and was very popular. Since her death
Mr.. Cooper resided at the same house
and lived a very quiet life. He took
no part In public affairs other than as a
citizen, and was member of the Pacific
Union Club and the Athenian and Whist
clubs of Oakland.
Until 1893 the deceased was general
superintendent of Wells-Fargo. In that
| year the company was reorganized and he
was made the general manager of the ex-
press department for the coast. lie oc-
cupied this position up to the time of his
| death
The deceased leaves no children and he
is not known to have relative in the
West. He never fully recovered from the
shock he sustained by the death of his
wife. No arrangements will be made for
the funeral until advice is received from
relatives in the East.
Mr.. Cooper was of a very kind disposi-
tion, and all those who worked under him
feel their loss. He never acted on a COM
plant without giving the accused an OPP
portunity to defend himself. By this and
similar actions Mr.. Cooper was looked
upon as q warm friend OF all those who
were under him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
A PUBLIC BENEFAOTOR.
Penny-in-the-Slot Savings Banks In
tended to Foster Frugality.

Penny-in-the-Slot Savings Banks In
tended to Foster Frugality.
Signor Artom has introduced in Italy
the penny-in. the-slot savings bank, plant
ing these receptacles here and there in the
towns and cities in places where the poor
can find ready access to them at all hours
and where they can make their deposits
without any delay or formality The de-
pository is an automatic bank CONSISTING
of a cast iron COX or pillar in which there
are three apertures-one for the reception
OF the coin. which is 10-centime piece:
another for its rejection If it is false or Of
for the deposit is given. When mum ber
of these, not less than five. is collected
they may be exchanged for book OF the
regular savings bank.
These pay interest at the rate of q ner
cent, and the depositors are likewise en-
titled to q share in the profits which the
bank derives from its operations. The
plan had its origin in Padua and has been
extended to Milan and other cities, prom
ising to become popular all over the coun-
try. It has been found powerful incen-
tive to thrift wherever ii has been tried.
Miss Helen Zimmern, who writes about it
in The Leisure Hour, recommends its in
PRODUCTION into England. She says it is
true that they already have the penny
bank there, but that it is hedged round
with restrictions as TO time and place
whereas the penny-in-the- slot depository is
available at any and every hour and can be
put up anywhere. holding out its perpet-
ual invitation 10 frugality and saving.
There is not the least doubt that ii is a
capital thing and would be as useful here
as anywhere else. Whoever follows the
lead of Signor Artom and successfully
promotes its adoption in this country will
be a public benefactor.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
ALLEN WILL NOT RUN,
Urged by the Young Mems Popu.
list Club of Oak
land.
Believes the Best Interests of the
Party Ceu Be Bitter
Served.
OAKLAND, CAL, July THE follow
ing letter is self-explanatory:

OAAA1AN1s NAL-s July line IOllCW-
ing letter is self-exp planatory:
MADISON, Nebr, July 8, 1896.
a A. DeRisOn-DEAR SIR: / am in receipt of
your iayor of the oath ult 1t is very crafty
ing to me to know that my friends in Calitor-
ma are anxious for me to become a candidate
Ior the residential nomination, but cannot
40 So OF course, am sensible TO the honor
tnat the nomination would confer upon me-
out believe the best interests OF the party re-
qulre me nomination OF some other man.
desire to be remembered kindly to all my
friends. have the honor to be very truly
yours, WILLIAM V. AL1FE
MIR. Denison, who is prominent Popu-
list OF Alameda County, wrote to Mr..
Allen urging him to permit the California
delegation to use mis- name. At a recent
meeting OF the Young Mems Peoples
Party CLUB OF this City resolutions were
passed indorsing him and urging his NOM
lnation at the st. Louis convention on the
22d.
A Golden Wedding.
DANVILLE, CAL, July 7.-Rey. and
Mrs. R. S. Symington of this place have
just celebrated their fiftjeth wedding ami
versary, with the assistance OF nearly 3OC
OF their nefghbors and relatives.
Mr.. Symington was the founder of the
Presbyterian church. He has worked
years, faithfully and endeared himself to
the hearts OF all in the surrounding
country. The ceremonies occurred in the
Grangers' Hall and lasted from 3 to II
p NJ. Rev. DR.. Hirschman of San Jose
made the principal address. Rev. Bur-
CESS, the present pastor of the church, fol.
lowed, after which poem written for the
occasion bv J. r. Nolt, of Paso Robles
was read by A. ]. Young.
During the reception which followed re-
ireshments we're served.
Unfortunate Misses Ills.
OAKLAND, CAL, July Miss Clara
Ellis, the young lady who was so myste.
riously shot on Webster street Saturday
night on her return from the Christian
Endeavor picnic, s reported as improving
II is thought that the bullet which struck
her had glanced from the sidewalk, as II
was fiattened and struck no bone to cause
IL to lose its shape.
Miss Bessie Ellis, sister of the injured
girl, was recently in an accident on The
Haywards car on the Twelfth-street dam
and nearly killed. She was just beginning
to get around when her sister met with
her misfortune.
Father Gloria Appointed.
OAKLAND, CAL. July Father Gloria
mas received the appointment to the pull
PIT of st. Joseph's Portuguese Catholic
Shurch, on Chestnut street. in West Oak
land, 10 fill the vacancy made by the death
OF Father Fernandez.
Father Gloria is well known and liked
oy the Portuguese members of the Cath
oiic church throughout the county.
Synagogue to Be Moved.
OAKLAND, CAL. July THE syna-
sogue OF the First Hebrew Congregation,
now situated on the corner of Thirteenth
ano Clay streets, viii soon be moved to a
new and larger site on Twelfth and Castro
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08

streets. Owing to the noise from the
many car lines near the present location
a change has been contemplated for
some time. Owing to the size of the struc-
ture it may have to be moved by sections.
The present site has been sold for 81, 900,
and the new one will cost half that sum.
To Make a Park.
OAKLAND, CAL, July IA. d. Pryal,
chairman OF the agricultural and horti-
cultural exhibit of the Oakland Exhibition,
has issued call for all nurserymen and
the exhibition building tomorrow after
noon.
He is planning to have a neat little park
arranged in the northeast corner of the
block on which the exhibition building
stands. 1t will include running fountain.
Privileges Reduced.
OAKLAND, CAL, July 7.-Sheriff White
has issued orders forbidding prisoners
meeting visitors in the corridors. They
will now visit the Office whenever they
wish to receive their friends.
break. The attention of the Board oi
Supervisors will be called 10 the need OF
either a corrugated iron Or steel netting
for the roof.
Bolce in London.
OAKLAND, CAL, July 7-Harold j.
Bolce, an Oakland boy who engaged in 8
controversy with Professor Howison OF
the State University over philosophical
matters, which resulted in his being de.
MED admission to the professors classes,
is now in London and will edit paper de.
voted TO the interests of South Africa,
where he has been some months.
Acme Clubs Exhibition.
OAKLAND, CAL, July THE Acme
Clubs exhibition, which was to have
taken place on last Saturday night, has
been postponed until Wednesday even.
ing. The programme arranged for will be
faithfully carried out, with the exception
OF the bout between Sharkey and Need
ham.
The San Francisco call., 1896-07-08
FREE TRANSFORMATION.
The Electric Line will Help the Oak
land Exhibition

OAKLAND, CAL. July 7.-At meeting
of the board of directors of the Oakland
Exposition, held last night, many new
applications for space were received by
the superintendent. With these the en-
tries are almost double those at the OPEN
ing of the exposition last year.
The finance Committee reported in favor
of setting aside SIS for prizes in the art
department. The report was adopted.
Secretary A. l.. Stone of the Oakland,
San Leandro and Haywards electric road
notified the board that his line would
haul all exhibits free of charge from the
p2wer-house on this side to their Oakland
depot. 1t was greatfully acknowledged
and the offer will be accepted.