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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-02
SHE'S A SLICK ONE.
UnEnvory Record OF the Woman Who
Tried 10 BIackmaIl DR.. Brown.

BOSTON, Jan. I.-Furthcr investlga-
ton into the case OF Mrs. Davidson, OF
San Francisco. charged with wrong
doing by Rev. Charles o. Brown, Of
that city. brings to light the fact that
Mrs. Davidson did once live in Boston
and that she had an interesting career
in which she managed TO get consider
abb. money from one person before she
left the city. In 1850 and 81, Mrs, Day.
idson was a member Of Rev. Nehemiah
Boynton's congregation at the Union
church on Columbus avenue, and later
became q prominent member OF Tre-
mont Temple congregation. At that
time she was pcddling starch, and by
her eIoquence she sold large stock
with a good profit and made many
friends, among whom was Mrs. Sarah
]. Stevens, an old lady, about eighty
years OF age, who became deeply inter-
estcd In Mrs. Davidson and her alleged
religious work.
Mrs. Stevens had considerable money
invested in bonds and when they were
call4d in and paid, Mrs. Davidson
Learned OF the amount OF ready cash
held by her friend and persuaded Mrs.
Stevens to loan her $500 on Or note at
per cent to enable Mrs. Davidson TO
start in the dressmaking business.
The note was payable In ten years.
Soon afterwards, wanting more money,
she persuaded Mrs. Stevens to loan
$1,000 more, also on ten years note,
but this time at per cent.
Mrs. Davidson went to Chicago In
1898, and from there TO San Francisco.
Her payments OF the interest on the
notes. 1t Is said. have been few and far
between.
In connection with her dealings with
Mrs. Stevens and appeals for remit
tances, she has written very flov'ery
letters. The following Is an abstract
OF one OF them:
"Of course I can not be unmidful OF
my obligations TO dear Mrs. Stevens
how would love 20 come In this after
noon and bring some ripe Strawberries
so plentiful In the market here and
new oranges and fresh flowers. The
weather IS cooler to-day than usual,
but like many OF our days in June way
back east. Still love the east best.
with It's snow and cold winters, because
] love the people best there There Is
so much evil here and excitement TO
distract the mind. ] will enclose $50
and to make things US ! once spoke
OF doing, | will send you more next
month, and with Gods help may I
prove my gratitude to the dear. loving
friend as well as 10 our Heavenly
Father. who helped me in my hour Of
need.
Ny love God knows is in my heart
for you and begs to express itself ac-
coriing to the means OF His Grace, who
will bless you for your kindness to me.
MRS. MARY A. DAVIDSON"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-01-02
GRAVE SITUATION.
Another Street Car Strike at Philadelphia
Very Probable.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Jan. 2.-At an
early hour this morning the situation Of
affairs In the street car trouble was very
grave. The employees were then in ex-
ecutIve session with their leaders and
various committees and It was evident
from the atmosphere Of things that n
second strike could be easily precipi-
tated. The matter under discussion
was the result OF n conference held
earlier in the night by n subcommittee
OF the employees and General Manager
Beotem, OF the Union Traction Com
pany. This meeting lasted three hours
and at Its conclusion the inspect OF
affairs was favorable for an adjustment
Of the dlAlculties.
In answer TO questions tho men snid
they came rs employees OF the company,
but do not deny their membership TO
tho Amnlgamntcd Association OF Rail-
way workers, which has been the Stun
bling block throughout, An earnest
discussion then followed on the propo-
sitIon made by the company last Mon
day night, asking the men to. agree
that all differences are adjusted II the
200 imported motormen and conductors
were put at the foot OF the extra" list.
and the old men given their former
runs.
At midnight mass meeting OF tho
workers was In session nt Harmonic
hall, awaiting reports TO them OF the
result OF the conference with the GeRCr-
al manager.
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Feeling In Holland.

LONDON, Jan. IA dispatch from
the Hague to the Times says that the
Rotterdam Cournnt regards DR.. Jami-
sons action In the TransvnRl as most
fragrant example OF British arrogance.
1t admits that Holland can do nothing
for the Beers and fears that England
will seize the opportunity TO wipe out
the stain on the MaJubahlll incident. 1t
also expresses the hope that Germany
will come to the rescue.
The Berlin correspondent of the
Times says: "The crisis is clearly en-
dangerIuE the Anglo German relations.
Public opinion is excited and angry.
and without doubt the government will
Interfere because relations have grad
uaIly arisen between the Transvnnl and
Germany. which have assumed. in the
public mind. almost the shape OF NOR
al protccborate by Germany over the
TF.lO4vnnl"
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DENOUNCED mi GERMANY.
Tho Invasion OF the TransvHHl by tho
Brttiah Strongly Criticized.


BERLIN. Jan. 1.-The news OF the IN
vasIen OF the Tronsvanl republic by an
armed British force has created q de-
cided sensation here.
The Kreuse Zeitung, commenting on
the news says: Everywhere the same
greed and bad faith. To-day It Is Atrl'
ca, yesterday II was South America
In discussing tho Invasion OF inc
Transyaal by DR.. JnmisOn and the
forces OF the British South African
Company, all the newspapers here de-
clare that his action constitutes q seri-
Gus and uujustifinble breach OF the
peace against which Germany must
protest. 81.
The National Zeitung remarks that
German interests demand the mainten-
ance OF the independence OF the South
African republic, and IL expects that the
government will vigorously defend ana
come to President KruGer's aid in case
OF necessity.
The Vossische Zeitung says:
"The action OF DR.. Jam!son cannot be
tolerated. It is the duty Of the German
government TO Immediately take ener-
getic steps TO protect endangered Ger
man interests and at the same time
those OF our kinsmen, the Beers. II Is
Impossible TO protest too strongly
against this act Of violence upon the
part OF the British"
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DR.. Jameson has shown considerable
executive ability and has proved that
he Is not lacking In the kind Of strate-
gic skill which has made more than
one British chartered company acquire
vast cxpanses OF territory at little cX-
pense, although In some instances with
considerable bloodshed and duplicity
When the British chartered company
engaged in its little war against the
unfortunate King Lobehgula OF Mata-
beleiand, DR.. Jameson was tho prime
mover In all the successful operations
which first brought about the Matn,
belle war and eventually the practical
annexation OF that vast territory TO
Grnnt Ilritaln
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A SHERIFF ROBBED.
Masked %rn Hind Him ami Take IS 900
From TITS SRGr.

ELLGSVILLE. Miss, Jan. Last
night when Sheriff d. Il. Dnvall was
leaving his Office three masked men COW
crcd him with rcvolvcra and told him
So Eiyc up his life or his money. that
they preferred the money nnd Demand
cd that he open the sufe. The sheriff
Envt them the keys. They opened the
safe and took about $4,000 belonging
10 The county. The robbers tied the
locked the Office door behind them. II
wnH several hours after the robbery be-
fore member of the shcrln's family
went in search of him and found him
locked in his office, the key being left
IN the door.
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GOLD IN VIRGINIA.
Buckingham County Fields to be Devei-
opod by n Syndicate OF Capitalists.

Buckingham County Fields TO be Deyei-
opod by Syndicate of Capitalists.
BALTIMORE, Nd. Jan. LA private
dispatch states that N. K. FaLrhank,
the millionaire lard redner of Chicago,
E, *, Willard and T. d. Hooper, bank
ers OF New York: Gen. T. II. Logan, OF
Richmond, Va, and others, have or
gnnized ut Richmond, the Piedmont
Gold Belt Chartered Company. with a
capital stock OF S2.OOO,O00. for the ppr-
pose OF developing on very extensive
scale large gold mining properties COW
ering several thousand acres In Buck
inGhnm county. Va.
Investigations Of experts and analy-
sis Of the ores, It IS claimed. show thas
tho average of these ores gives much
better percentage OF gold than either
the South African or the Cripple Creek
districts
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Notn New Thing,

LONDON. Jan. 1.-The Times in IN
editorial says that Colonial Secretary
Chamberlain's censurc OF Or. Jane
son for the invasion OF the Transvaal,
in the absence OF the man who has un-
denIably rendered great and distin-
gulshcd services to his country, is some
what precipltate.
The Belfast Evening Telegraph pub
fishes private letter from Buluwayo'
South Africa, dated November !. stat
ing that there was tnlk there even at
that time OF the English SELLING the
Transvaal and that the chartered South
African Company's troops had gone
south for that purpose, under secret or
dcrs, with ten guns and many wagons.
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Antwcw-EcnsnGton, New York.
London Minnesota, baltimore.
Southampton Paris, New York.
GLASGOW -Hcstin, Baltimore,
Avonmouth-Whit Cross Baltimore.
Philadelphia WcehawiLen (Rrl, AVon-
Washington,
New York-Flnancc. Colon; Seneca,
Noru Cruz, etc; Francisco, Hull; Po-
tomac, London. Bellido. MatnnEaS, etc:
Muricl. St kits, otc., via Philadelphia;
Ntmeria, TamPIce. etc.
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DEDHAAf. Mass, Jan. 1.-The Epis-
copal church here was the scene OF a
brilliant wedding at noon to-day,wher
Mr.. Cullen Van Rsnassaler Cogswell.
OF New York. was married TO Miss Eu-
etnIe Nlckcrsnn, daughter Of the late
millionaire. Albert w. Eickerson. The
groom Is 4 member Of one OF New
YOrk's Oldest families. Rev. Percy
Brown, OF RoXbury, oillcIated
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EMANCIPATION DAY.
The Negroes "Fourth orJniy" will he on
New Years Day.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. Ia large
meeting Of representative coiorcd men
OF the south was held here tonight with
n view to adding national day OF celc-
Lratlon Of the emancipation proCllma-
tlcn. Hon. John NJ. Langst0n. the lead
or ~ his race In spirited address,
favored Ianunryl. Prot, j. Il, Knox, OF
Little Rock. md prof John Il. Rutiln, Of
Memphis. also spoke In favor OF That
day. Resolutions were unanimously
adoptcd making January the day OF
celebrating the ncgo'a gift OF freedom,
a committee Is to be appointed conBlut-
ing OF three representatives from each
state and territory TO select place OF
meeting for tn" national "rnnolpatlon
celebration on January /, 1897.
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THE WORST OF IT
Is the bitterness Between English and
GcrInans In the TransvhRl.

JOHANNESBURG. Transvaal, Jan.
l.-Gernan spectators here have cir
culated a petition to President Kruger
assuring him of loyal support, but only
twenty signatures wGre obtained. Thls
action has created an exceedingly bit
ter feeling against the Germans.
At a mass-meeting OF Australians
here the chairman proposed to raise
mounted and foot companies. The at
tendance Mt the meeting sang God
Save the Queen" and Rule Britain
MIA" Feeling has been greatly stirred
by the appearance OF n number OF Boers
riding about the street
Al the Standard theatre on Saturday
night. during the performance OF 9th
clio To n crowded house, the band play
cd q German volkslid. The music was
drowned by Continuous torrent OF
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ALTON, Ills, Jan. IA letter rcrriv-
ed laat night from W. J., Snchtlobon by
his father bore the tldingG that two
more Of Inc Kurda. arrested and on
trial for the murder OF i. q. Lcnz. tho
Pittsburgh whCclman, have escaped,
aud that In the preacnt unsettled state
Of pnuirg nt Brzoum and throughout
Armrnln pursuit would bo useless, u
seems that In 10 far ua itn object Of
ayengInE the death OF l.onz was con.
ccrncl. Snchtlebcn'S mission has proven
m nLtcr fnllurG
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party and engaged IN conversation with
the pretty women who were assisting In
the reception.
Following the diplomats came the
members OF the United States supreme
court, headed by Chief Justice Fuller,
the Judges OF the court Of claims, OF the
court OF appeals and the supreme court
OF the District OF Columbia.
The senators and representatives and
delegates In Congress were next In line,
not very many In number, but including
most OF the men OF national renown.
Speaker Reeds tall figure looming
above the others who rnther inpatient
ly waited in the cold entry.
The order OF reception from this point
was not very closely observed. and SEN
ators, members OF Congress, judicial Of
ilcers, commissioners and other officials
fell into line us they happened TO reach
the portals OF the white house.
At ll:40 the officers OF the army sta
toned in Washington appeared In n
body. in full dress uniform. headed by
Major General Miles, with his personal
stan, and In their rear came the officers
OF the navy. led by Commodores Mat
thews, Phythian and Melville, and in
their turn the officers OF the national
guard OF the District OF Columbia. with
General ordway at their head.
Tho regents OF the Smithsonian lnstt-
tuition, the civil service and Interstate
commerce commissions, the assistant
secretaries OF the various executive de-
pHrtments and bureau chiefs came
along IN rather loose order and with
the @. A. t., Loyal Legion and veteran
organizations wound up the Official con-
tingcnt, and preceded the general pub
lie which had gathered several thou
sand strong on the sidewalks. waiting
patiently for hours their opportunity
to grasp the hands OF President and
Mrs. Cleveland.
An Attractive Feature.
The most attractive feature Of the
great reception was the one In the vast
cast room The daylight was excluded
by heavy curtains and the room was
flooded with soft light from the great
hemispheres OF opal glass In the CELL
ing. which lit up in most attractive
style the toilets OF the ladies' and the
splendid uniforms OF the diplomatic
corps and OF the army and navy on
GERS. As the general public began to
enter the house, however, this scene
dissolved. and soon the room was filled
with vast throng. curiously viewing
the decorations and discussing the ap-
pearance OF the presidential party and
other features OF the New Years re-
ception. The Marine band, meanwhile.
had turned It's strains into lively air
calculated to set feet stepping nimbly
along, the line Quickened Its move-
ments and BY o'clock the reception
was over.
The members OF the diplomatic corps
quilted the house Just before noon to
partRke OF breakfast set for them at
the residence OF Secretary olney.
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THE TRANSVAAL.
The Invasion by British Troops
Strongly Denounced.
THE GOVERNMENT REPUDIATES
The Strange Conduct of DIR. Jami.
son and Recalls Him.
BUT IT MAY BE TOO LATE.

As Jamison Has Started OH the March
Against the BoerS, and Has Cut the TeIe-
graph wIrrs Behind IIim-GermAny
Indignnnt-The Bocrs will be Sustained.
Another Evidence Of BrItIsii Aggression
and Greed, sut Lord Chamberlain
Seems TO See Trouble Ahead.
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WAS GORGEOUS.
The New Years Reception at the
Presidential Mansion.
THE BRILLIANT ASSEMBLAGE
Comprised of the Diplomats, War
riors and Statesmen
AT THE CAPITAL OF THE NATION,

And Thousands OF Beautlral Women.
Long List or Society Bellies Assist tho
President and Mrs. Cleveland to Receive
the Grsetings or All Glasses from the
Highest to the Humblest-cOstames of
the Cabinet Ladies and brilliant Uni-
form, Make Dazzling Scene.
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FRANKFORT, KY. Jan. i.-Gever-
nor Bradley to-day Issued proelama-
ton Offering $500 reward for the con-
victlon OF any or all OF the parties par
ticIpatlng In the burning OF Mrs. T. ].
west and the murder OF ". A Devere,ot
Marion CnMntN.
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THE RAILROADS.
Annual Report OF Interstate
Commerce Commission
MAINLY OF ROUTINE MATTERS,

But Contains Some Interesting Statistics.
Ticket BrokinE Strongly Condemned as
"EssentInIIy I.awIess''-Deaths by AecI-
dent DECREASING by Reason ofthe Uss or
Safety AppIInnoss-other Matters OF In
terest to the Railway Public.
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For West Virginia, fair; warmer:
southwcstcrly winds.
For ohio and Western Pennsylvania,
warmer, southcrly winds.
TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY
as furnished 10y g. Schuopf druEElst. cor
rrr Market AMI FOurt1enth streets:
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-30
REV. GEISTWEIT,S FAREWELL.
Large Audiences Listen to the
Dfvine,s Closing Sermons.

Large Audiences Listen to the
Divine,s Closing Sermons.
Services at Emmanuel Baptist church yes
terday were in the nature of farewell, be-
ing the last to be preached in this city by
Rev. William II. Geistweit The house was
filed both morning and evening, no less
than 1,200 people hearing his closing words
last night. After fve years of work at
Emmanuel church, Mr.. Geistweit leaves Min
neapolis for Galesburg, ILL.,, where he takes
up the pastorate Of the First Baptist church.
His work has been successful, and he leaves
a host Of friends in this city. Nearly 200
additions have been made to the church
since his taking charge. Finances have
nothing to do with the change but Ill health
requires change Of climate and scene. Mr..
Gestweit has recently travelled in the South,
and goes to Golesburg as a place suited to
his needs.
The services Of last evening were begun
by the immersion Of twelve persons. The
address was not intended as q set sermon,
but was full Of feeling and affected his au-
dience. The speaker began by referring to
the many kind words that had been said to
him in reference to his work in I'm
manuel church, and hoped that the facts
warranted them. He spoke to the young
people from the text, BE thou faithful until
death and will give you crown of life."
Il am reminded that 1 may never have
the opportunity of preaching to you again,
or you of seeing me again. And l shall
speak as though my words were to be the
last. In the work Of the ministry, I have
held myself responsible to no one but God"
A farewell reception will be held this even
ing in the parlors of the church, to which
everybody is invited.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-30
NEW SWEDISH UNIVERSALIST
DIVINE Is FORMALLY Or
DAINED.
REV. GEISTWEIT'S FAREWELL
LARGE AUDIENCES LISTEN TO THE
ELOQUENT PREACHERS CLOS
ING SERMONS
TEMPERANCE SUNDAY WORKERS
Notable Meeting at the Hennepin
Avenue Church-Min City
News.

Yesterday afternoon at the Church
of the Redeemer Lars Eriksson was
ordained into the work Of the minis
try of the Universalist church The
ordination service was opened by Rev.
Tillinghast, of Anoka. Rev. Marion
D. Shutter preached the ordination
sermon, and Rev. j. M. Atwood, Of
Tuttle Universalist church, extended
the right hand of fellowship on behalf
of the Ministerial Association of Min
nesota.
Mr.. Eriksson was born at Dalarne,
Sweden, Oct. "a, 1S47; graduated from
the Upsala Royal seminary, and upon
the request of Prof. John Ordway,
came to this country in 1884 Mr. Eriks-
son was at that time editing a sloyd
journal in Sweden, and it was this
that attracted the attention Of Prof.
Ordway, who prevailed upon him to
come here in the interest of that in
dustry. He first came to Minneapolis,
and after a stay Of about four years
here, accepted an offer from Boston,
as instructor in sloyd In the public
schools. After occupying that position
for two and a half years, he returned
to Minneapolis, where he has taught
sloyd to the st. Marks boys club,
and to class that is supported by the
ladies Of the First Unitarian church.
Mr.. Eriksson has served the Swedish
Universalist church since the reSigna-
ton of Rev A. Dallgren some two
years ago. He will return to Sweden
for a three months visit the latter
part Of next month.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-30
TALKED TO ooLoRED KNIGHTS.
Rev. Hill Oficiates at Special Ser
vices for Pythfans

Rev. Hill Oficiates at Special Ser
vices for Pythians.
There were special services held last even
Ing at Bethesda Baptist church, the occasion
teing the seventh anniversary of Nat Turner
Lodge, X. of p. The sermon for the occasion
was preached by Rev. B. B. Hill, the pastor
OF the church. He chose for his text, THE
Worlds Need of Men,
There Is need of a close fellowship among
the Afro-American citizens. The time has
come when we must find common ground 4;
where we must stand, both in church and
secular organizations. In our church rela-
uons we must be Influenced more by Chris
tianity than by sectariansm. This will fol-
low the unity Of the latent forces for a fuller
cooperation In church, society and Industrial
pursuits. To accomplish this there must be
realization of individual responsibility. 'Ye
have been bought with a price not We own.
Your principals Of friendship, charity and
benevolence, they teach purity of life and
thought. l find that on account of your color
you are not allowed to join the lodges of the
whites. This I take to be to your interest.
Everything you achieve is monument to the
colcred race
The speaker here paid a tribute to Nat
Turner, after whom the lodge is named; then
SPOKE of the necessity of educating themselves
to an intellectual and moral position; rise
above their prejudices and learn the things
that lead forward and upward.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-03-30
GOOD HEALTH.
Constant, Unceasing Grooming Is the
Price of Enduring Charms.


The question of how to preserve a
youthful appearance and improve, or
at least keep unimpaired, such charms
as nature has granted is answered by
an actress, one of a profession which
probably has the most practical knowl-
edge Of the matter. She says: AN
actress keeps younger than domestic
woman because she doesn't worry.
Worry is death and destruction to a
woman's good looks. Then an actress
recognizes the business valde of her
appearance and is willing TO go to any
personal inconvenience to preserve or
improve her charms. If the woman
happily situated in domestic life loses
her beauty, it makes no difference for
her husband or her family love her
just the same. But it is not so in our
line of life. A certain degree of good
looks is absolutely essential to success.
If find myself getting too thin, i'm
mediately set to work to fatten up, and
If I verge on the other extreme I deny
myself everything that tends to pro-
duce flesh, no matter how much I may
crave for 1t.
Constant, unceasing grooming, how
ever, Is something of bore, although
one may be gratified at the results 1t
takes me all day Sunday to get myself
in shape for the weeks work-that Is.
when I'm working steadily Ones hair
must be shampooed, ones nails mani
cured, ones feet chiropicured-if there
Is such term-and hundred and one
things attended to when one would
much rather loll around and rest in
the freedom of sack and skirt. I de-
vote an hour each day to a bath
which, 1 suppose, is more than the
| average woman does, and that of itself
Is great reviver, not to mention the
solid ten hours sleep which 1 invari-
ably take" Truly to be beautiful one
must suffer-"