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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY.
Five Thousand Men in Cleveland VIII De-
mand 1t May 1st

Five Thousand Wen IN Cie''i''"
mand 1t May 1st
Cleveland, Ohio, April 1t Is estl-
mated that 5000 men belonging to the
Building Trades Unions in this city WI VIII
demand an eight-hour day May !. Inc
carpenters union has already sent Out
letters to all contractors, stating that
the time has come for shortening the
hours of labor and asking their CO.
oneration in the movement. Several
contractors have signifed their will
Iingness to grant the eght-hour day.
provided the demand is not made Tor
more pay. They will not demand any
increase Of wages, believing that better
nav will naturally follow later.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
OUTLAWS CAPTURED.

COFFBYvILLE. KAs., April Two
depty l. S. marshals have captured a gang
of five outlaws southwest Of this city af-
ter hot fight. in which Oliver Rocks,
one of the desperadoes, was morally
wounded Rocks horse was shot from
under him and he was wounded before he
would give up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
TWO SHOOTING AFFRAYs.

Chicago, April I'm fight at the
polls to-day Frank Martin shot Bull
Hickey through the wrist. Another
shooting affray occurred at twentieth
and State streets, J. II. Ransom color
ed) The bullet missed its mark.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
BIG FIRE AT YoNKERs.

New York. April Fourteen build
ings in the business section of Yonkers
were burned to-day. The total loss
amounts to about 100000 on buildings
and stocks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
sIsTBRsVILLE, W. VA, April l.
Word was received here late this evening
to the effect that the Carter Oil Co.'S well
on the White farm. reached the sand this
evening and started off at 80 barrels an
hour.
This well is located only a short distnace
northeast of the dry hole recently drilled
by the same company on the Stoneking
farm and shows the territory to be spot
ted, as did the well drilled by Shay &
McMullin on the smith-Hoge tract OF
land which was located near dry hole,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
..a5 0F The SITUATION,
a the New York Worlds
Views. Demands

nadon of Grover Cleve-
President of the United
-r1s World Claims He is
,-ral Person to Oppose
v-The World for Once
,.s Sincere in Its POhti-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
THE WOMEN WON.

Mrs. c. A. Curtis Elected Mayor of Cimma-
ron, Kansas. Over Dr. Lawrence. q.
Cimaron, Kas, April THE women
we're victorious in the elections here
Mrs. c. A. Curtis being elected mayor
by a small majority over DR.. Lawrence
The election board is composed wholly
of women, who are out in full force
Mrs. Curtis is over sixty years of age
She is a woman Of good bushes ability
and is quite wealthy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
IN SPOTTED TERRITORY.
The Carter Oil Company Gets Seven
Hundred Barrel Well

On the White Farm, Northeast Of
the Dry Hole Recently Drilled on
the Stoneking Farm-The Well
Begins at 80 Barrels an Hour at
the Top Of the Sand-Other OH
News and Gossip.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-08
Special to the Register.

land, which was located near uly HOiS'
Special to the Register.
Sistersvine, w. Va, April THE
Wick pool has furnished another good
well, located a little TO the south OF the
wells previously drilled in that sec
tion. 1t belongs to the Kanawha Oil
Company and is about 300 feet south OF
the well drilled on theAnthony Smith
farm. and is now doing better than
twenty barrels an hour.
The Pitts No. I. which was drilled in
by Guffy & Co. few days ago, is hold
ing up at a 15-barrel-an-hour gait, ac-
cording to information received from
the field late this afternoon.
The same companys No. 2. on the
same farm, is expected to reach the pay
some time this evening. They have
very strong pressure Of gas yet, togeth-
er with a little oil, much the same show
ing as No l made at the same depth.
The Victor Oil COmpany's well on the
Joseph Spencer farm is making in the
neighborhood of 20 barrels day.
It is understood here to-day that the
Tarvey Oil Company, of Chicago, have
taken up a large block Of territory To-
Gated between the Whisky Run pool
and the Cairo oil fields, have made four
locations upon the same and will COM
mence drilling in the near future. As
these wells will be over three miles
from defined territory, they will be
watched with considerable interest.
The 615 casing has been put in the
well being drilled by the Mountain
State Gas Company, near the jug
Handle" on Middle Island Creek.
The well drilled by Gartian & Hays
on the DR.. Clark farm about six miles
east of this city, will be abandoned.
The well has been drilled through the
Big Injun sand without even a fair
show OF oil and with but little gas.
Ashland. KY. April THE reported
oil strike at the forks of Marrowbone
creek in Martin county, has resolved
into the indications only of a possible
paving find. The well was begun some
weeks ago by Reese e Shaw, of Lima,
O.. but had been slow of progress. When
at the depth of 400 feet they struck
the first promising sand it was decided
10 secure new tools ere going further.
In the interval of waiting for the ar
rival of the new tools the well filled
five hundred feet with oil and began
gassing at a lively rate, forcing some
of the oil out. This latter feature give
rise to the rumored gusher. When the
new tools were put in the hole they
stuck. being larger than the old ones
and in that condition the well stands
to-day. 1t will be sunk deeper just as
soon as the tools are released.
Oil City. Pa, April Credit bal
ances 81 %: certificates opened 81. %;
highest 81 .25; lowest $1.19; closed at
s1-19. No sales or clearances; ship
ments 94,223 barrels; runs 1O4,94S bar
rels.
New York. April Petroleum weak;
closed at 81 1.20 bid.
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STEAMSHIP ARRIVALS.
New York. April Arrived: Steam
er Friesland, Antwerp.
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- o 55 aId1rmen. he Republiean
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
WlPEp our eY peArH.
Two Famous OrEAnbuiiders Die In New
York Inside of Three Days


Two Famous OrgaHbundsr. Die In New
York Inside Of Three Days
INV YoRK, March 10 The firm ~
George Jardine d Son. orgAnbuilders.
has been wiped out by death in the
short space Of three days I; was com.
posed Of Joseph p. Jariine. the senior
mcuuOer. and Edward G.. Jardine, 81
Joseph p Jardine died friday. En-.
wAri G.. Jardine, sr.. died last night
Both men expired at their home In this
city.
Joioph p. Jardine was born At Lon.
con in 1892 aud was brought to this
country when he was years old. he
vas engaged for many years with the
banking firm Of Shaffer & Co.
The firm Of George Jariine & son
built many Of the most famous organs
In America
Mr.. Jard.ne had q long and honor.
able military career He was one OF
the organizers Of the Twenty.second
regiment and enlisted in Company u
Sept L.. 1861. He served with his
regiment during the war and sfter.
wards became corporal. FIRST lieutenA =
and finally captain. He held the record
for longest consecutive service in the
regiment AZ the time Of his death he
was commander Of James Monroe post,
No COZ. Grand Army Of the Republic,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
Mr.. Thomas Dunn.

Mr.. Thomas Dunn died At the
home Of Mr.. John Daily yesterday
morning at $50 o'clock from the
effects Of rheumatism. from which
he had heen sniferer many
years. Mr.. Dunn was about fifty
eight years of age and had lived
in Bryan a long tine. He enjoy
ed the confidence and esteem Of
everybody, and was en,erprising
and liberal. His generosity found
expression In the fact that charity
never appealed to him in vain,
aud indeed no worthy cause passed
him unheoded. Mr.. Dunn came
10 the United States in the stirling
days Of 40. He subsequently, spent
q number OF years in lucretive
steamboat traffic on the Mississip-
pi river. making his home in New
Orleans, where he still has many
friends who will deeply regret TO
learn otehis death He was a ma.
tive Of ireland.
Mr.. Dunn was a practical Cath
olic and unmarried. The funeral
will take place this morning at 10
o'clock from St. Joseph's church.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
BACK WITHOUT RICHES
Miss Seibels Returns to Amer
lea Empty Handed.
OUT OF TWO ESTATES GOT EoTHlS

She Relieved she Was an Hslress 10
the selbeis E,tate In Germany snd
the Temple Estate In England 40
One wouid Hear Hsr story-ssh-
tsnccd Co the workhouse.
BALTIMORE. March l6.-Among the
2sS steerage passengers who landed At
Baltimore today from the North Ger.
man Lloyd steamer Wilhelm At Locust
Point was Miss Cornelia Scibels who're
turns 10 America after hunting fortunes
In Germany and England 10 which she
believes she Is heir.
Miss seibeis is "a years old and was
born near Edgefeld Courthouse, n. 9
Some time ago she read Of the death OF
Mrs Seibels IN Eberfeldt. Germany.
who was said % have left $50. 900. 900 ~
relatives. some Of whom lived In the
United States.
Her father. Miss seibels stated. came
10 the United States three years after
the close Of the Revolutionary war. set.
tied In the Carolinas and married. Miss
Seibels said 'hero are several more mil.
hons due her from the Temple estate in
England. Her mother. she says, was
Marion Sarah Temple. daughter Of
William Temple. from whose family In
England another great fortune is said
10 he awaiting the heirs
Eleven weeks ago Mi. seibels said
she left New York on North German
Lloyd steamer with a view OF pressing
her claims % the two fortunes. Land.
ing In Bremen she proceeded to Eber.
ieldt where she sought the service Of a
lawyer No one assisted her and her
| persistence even did not enlist enough
information 10 satisfy her a. % Oh.
chances Of securing the soibols for
tunes.
Intending 10 return 10 Germany later
and make a final effort In her own BE-
half, Miss Soibels decided 10 20 to Eng
land aud there get legal assistance n
obtaining solo oi the millions Of Oh,
Temple estate. which were. she thought
only awaiting her presence and proof
before having them handed 70 her. En-
tering London all alone she reached On,
city by rail. landing Al Victoria station
Afterwards, she says. she was arrested
and no argument that she could u.s.
would make the London justice. befor,
whom she was taKen, believe that sh,
was an hcircs to the millions in thr
Temple estate.
Thirty days In the workhouse.
said Miss seihels. twas the justic'
meted out TO the. could not get law
yer 10 take mp my case, 90. after serv
ing my sentence, set my face iowar,
Germany again. where ! hoped nigh
have better luck"
Again on going 10 Bremen. she says
she found no one willing 90 assist her
and finally decided 10 return 20 thi
country. She said she was going to he
niece, Mrs. WAllie Stra,ham. in Allan
IA, Ga Before starting on her fortun
hunt she lived At Jackson. Miss. sh
says that the late Justice l.. Q c. la
mar Of Mississippi was her cousin.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

CREEpE. Colo, March i6-Gruai rx
oitement prevailed In Creede Sunday,
caused by Anton. Frank aud O. II.
Mayatt bringing several samples Of orr
containing large faxes Of fres milling
gold. An assay showed si6 SO.lOC
ounces or si926 In gold to tho ton. NJ
information can DO obtained AZ 60 the
whereabouts Of the claim from which Il
was taken except that Il is within thres
miles Of CT 'ede and that tho vein il e
inches wide This has always been re,
gariod a. a purely silver district hereto
form
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

death While he was conaed there he
killed a jAilor. For this he was also
tried and sentenced 10 death His law.
yer. William NJ CrAvens. appealed
both cases 10 the United States supreme
court. On Dsc 90 last the court af.
hrmed the first case and IL il for the
crime covered in that case that Bill is
TO hang. The second case has not yet
been taken up. aud II the man is hanged
before IL is reached his death will be
fucgested 20 the court and the case
ahaied. Cherokee Bill. or Crawford
Goidsby. as he il known by the supreme
cour has acquired the distinction OF
being the only man tina, ever hsd two
death sentences appealed 20 the United
States supreme court at the same time.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
The Bishops Visit.

The usual services were held at
St. Anrew's Episcopal church yes
terday including sermon by
Bishop George II. Kinsolving,
who selected a highly appropriate
text for a confirmation service
from the 10th chapter Of st. Luke:
That on the ground are they
which in an honest and good
heart, having heard the word,
keep it aud bring forth fruit with
patience. Patient discharge of
duty and gradual growth IN God.
illness was the central truth in the
discourse, after which 81 appea!
lor sincerity was made TO the con.
firmation class from the 9th and
lO,h verses Of st. Paul letter To
the PHILIPPIANS: "This / pray that
YOU may be sincere" D." Those con.
lirmed were Miss Parker, Miss
Miss Winifred Parker, little Miss.
es Marguerite and Atwood Read.
ing, George Smith and Henry
Hutson.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
To tho oolaIsla. Of Alaska.

SAS FRkNCsco, March ld.-rho
steamer Uuntilla sailed last night fo
Victoria and Puget Sound ports. carry.
ing away 700 miners with outfits foi
tho goldhelds Of Alaska Many Of
them are going % Cooks inlet while
others win brave a north winter aud at.
tempt 60 cross the ice from Dyea inlo,
to she Yukon. Tho fame Of Forty Mfs
creek has gone abroad and the majority
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

NEw YORK. March iG.-Tho rcorgani.
zasion plan Of tho Northern Pacific
company has been completed and cir
cular in connection Herewith appear
IN this mornings papers In this city Ia
the form OF an advertisement over thi
signature Of J. p Morgan q Co OF
PhilSdelphiA. and the Deutsche bAnE
OF Berlin
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

one l. Dead and rive Others Are said
20 De Dying.
CRAIG. No. March iG.-The family
o. W. b. Taylor. a wealthy farmer,
was mys,eriously poisoned here saiur.
day. The drug is supposed TO have
been introduced into coffee. though by
whom and for what purpose is a mys.
terry.
w. b Taylor is dead and his three
sons, one Of their wives and Taylor
Criman, cousin. are dying Il is m.
mored that a near relative Of the family
administered the poison. Thebo is much
excitement.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

LONDON, March i6.-The Times says
that Sir Michael Hicks. Beach. chancel.
.or Of the exohequer, has explained that
he only spoke for himself, and that Il
did not pledge the gOvornment when he
pledged himself q the monomsfallists
70 accept the monometallic amendment
Of Mr.. Mclean 70 Mr.. Whitney's b.
metallic motion.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

ToLKDo. Aarch i0.-Dr. Chas. Mass
backeT, prominent young physician Of
this city, was found dead In his bath.
room Sunday with a bullethole in his
head and under the most mysterious
circumstances. he was found lying in
the bathtub aud the revolver was found
at the farthest corner Of the room. His
relatives are Of the opinion that he did
not commit suicide and the police are
az q loss % account for his death.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

Yankee Doodle may boast that
the Aurora Borealis is only the re-
aection Of the fires Of her furnaces
and factories, butihc shooting stars
are ouly the shadows Of the race
horses ofTennessee and Kentucky.
and the milky-way is but the pics,
ure on the sky Of the rice aud cot,
ton fields Of Dixie. bob Taylo,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

LEASDER, Wy. March ia dis.
patch from the shoshone agency reports
tha, James Washaki. who was shot by
the halfbreed, VIII LamoreauK, is In a
dying condition should Washad die
the Indians will avonge him by making
war on the Sioux halfbreeds who are
on the reservation.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

OMAHA, March i6.-An Sunday snow
fell in Nebraska No section has been
neglected though In the western coun.
ties it has been heaviest Il averages
from TO 90 inches in depth Railroad
trains are slightly delayed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
CLIFFoRD's MINsTRELs.

Clilord's Minstrels, twenty in
number, travelling in their own
special car, will appear at the
opera house tonight in new songs.
dances and speeialiies.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

LONDON. March i6 6-rhe British
steamer Matadi. which sailed from
Siorre Leone Feb 8. has been totally de.
stroyed NJ Bona by an explosion Of gun
powder Some Of her passengers aud
crew were saved. but many are missing.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

KANSAS CRY. March ITO escape
arrest for em0ezzlement Of government
funds, Frank Naples. postmaster for
this city, committed suicide yesterday
IN his own cesidenoe. On Thursday
last two postoiiice inspectors arrived
Asre aud began an investigation Of the
sfhce and found tg2O0 has been used By
F.wfaa
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

ST. Louis. March l6.-Waltor Sharp.
p years old. was mysteriously shot and
KILLED sunday morning while ON his
way home. The only clew 10 the mur-
dercr IA a hat left behind bearing the
initials III. b."
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
south chleaFo Po.,orloo nurn.a.

CHICAGO, March i6-rho postoiiice
located At South Chicago. with all the
mail 90 be delivered today, office fixtures
and stamps, burned yesterday after.
noon The loss ON the building aud
fixtures is $4,000, An ovcrheated fur.
mace caused the fire.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
WIN n.rln 20 Nov. "wednesday.

NEw York, March 10 "A dispatch &c
The Herald from Cairo. Egypt says the
first troops % leave for the Dongola ex.
podinon will 80 on Wednesday II the
transport vessels are ready.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

Gen. sloodari. who is without doubt
the bes, posted Mason Ia the state Of
Texas, will deliver lecture on the
Aims, Purposes and Advantages Of
the Order Of the Eastern STAR on
rhursday night, at the Masonic han.
an are Invited.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

ST PAU. March l6-P. II. Kelley.
one OF tho best known merchants ana
leading Democratic politicians In the
state. has made personal assignment
20 J. F. Mayer Of Mankato, MINI. A..
sets are said to be SliO, 900 and habili.
ties SEQ. coo.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
SEED. SEED SEED

Just received a carload Of the cele-
braied white pearl aud golden beauty
seed corn; also large stock Of amber
and orange sorghum seed, large Ger.
man millct, etc. Call on me.
Phone 81. limo +. 4. Castles.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
EruIl ana vsrsl.bIs. p.nar.a.

DALLAS, March i6.-Dispatches re.
ceived here indicate that tho freeze and
heavy frost SUNDAY night have cone
much damage 60 fruit ami gardens In
north and rihw,st rexAs
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

Thirty days earlier than our native
corn, and will mature before the drouth
comes. also have Large German Nil.
let, sorghum seed and all kinds of
grain. Phone So. CT. Moore.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
FnR SAFE

Mrs. Fulkerson's residence In the
stern part OF town.
". j. Allen Mycr' residence ON the
Yer East Of the Chistian church,
Dick Jones & Co., at once for par
rs.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

lie win ne aan.,d At Fort smith
Tomorrow.

Fonr SMITH. Arl.. March i6.-As in
dicated Ia Washington dispatches the
fate OF Cherokee Bill Is sealed aud he
will hang on 81. Psiriok'a day.
In 1895 Cherokee Bill and Verdigris
lrilled an old citizen Of this place and
fscEed the town Of Lenapah. !. T.
iNnrokee Bill during this raid killed
I lest Melton. Bill was arrested and
as,. a up at Fort Smith and IN du'
timo was convicted and sentenced 4
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

LONDON, March l6 "A dispatah C
The Times fronf Caps Town SAYS the
government hak found arms stored in
the De Beers mines. but no machins
Cuna
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

,4.0 Astin continues to prove
-. Bryan by his works. lie
49,, ~ rsd OF Capt. J. $. Fowlkes
.,Soya ional bank building; con-
soo unQ0o. This makes $780,
,,,, huR Asiin has invested in
A.. ue,p the same block with.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17


GN
Corn --hele'i MIXED bulls. ishl 4. &c e,f
trom WaEgn. 20 bulls sheliad. sla.i s,esea
cArlotA Z O. b, couutry points. slast. car. Is
Oats -lst-oo uuik from wa,on. c,rl,t.
b., country roints itnls
hacan Short clear standard. az .h,,.
clear extra, -; small clear stan4ar1 n,it.s
- mort clear eNtra. aaliel 9. ssiiah IL.
nes = standard surarcnred hama "A y.
aFvfase. 70; @sa Va hroakiast baooa' ~.
Building nurna =, Chicago.
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE Psnrls..
Pierce building, At e5.05 Claiborn plscs
aud occupied BY II. A. Kelnt shir,
eaanniacturar' !, and Marshan, Field 4.
20. . shirt factory. burned. los. s,s
900. f'e'
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

Ps, ! have everything new and
spring and summer dress goods
~ lld be found In the New York
gi G. II. Wyse.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

DAllas March w.-choics shipping aesrs.
ssStbsOi
hgfs-fAckinehouse quotes; 80 to as "a
Stst- car.oad lots. wagon. d IS tnps
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

GEoRaErowS. Ky. March i6.-Th
Louisville, Evansville and st. Louis
tunnel. 800 feet in length. caught als
early this morning and the entire wood.
work has burned out Il viii take sev.
eral days 10 clear away the debris. and
through freight traffic has been entirely
abandoned until the tunnel is ready foE
use Passenger traffic win BE- resumed
before the tunnel is cleared ~ trans
ferring the passengers and the baggage.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

1T LouIs March ie-c Cattle steady. Tora.
siesr ttoe.1 ". grass anl fed
sheep strouE, southerns s4slnfn.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17
wen Knswn Jeurnall., p..a.

ST PAUL, March l6--Carl Neuhesen.
= well known journalist, died here after
several weeks illness He was J6 years
old aud was u member Of q noble Ger.
man family. he has been active ever
since boyhood in journalism, having
worked in Mhsaling, West Va. Toledo.
o., aad ST. Paul
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-17

OF miningmen seem 20 30 on tue opiuIun
that once they are AZ that goal their for.
tunes are made.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1896-09-17
How Edison Learned to Tell Stories.

''It seemed like waste Of time. said
gentleman who passed an evening
with Mr.. Edison. in Norwalk, o., re-
Gently, ito hear Mr.. Edison rolling of
story after story, and demanding Of all
his acquaintances to tell him more,
when we knew how much information
we might have received from him. l
finally asked him how he got to be such
story teller. We'll, he replied, when |
was quite young man was telegraph
operator during the war. was station
ed at st. Louis. which was sort OF dis
tributing point for large district, and
when we would get our batch Of stuff on
and we still had several hours to put in,
I used to get pretty tired. Then we
would begin to call up the operator at
the other end Of the line and gossip with
him. always liked stories, and Il Chi.
cago had q good one, he would wire il
to me. Then l would send that of tc
Louisville and New York and Cincin
natl, and hear them laugh over it by
wiring back, "Ha, ha, over the wire
In this way we would get all the bes
stories there were going, and we woult
always write them out for the day men
It got to be sort Of passion afte
awhile, and has stuck to me ever since.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.