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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
STOLE TO GET EVEN

William Johnson. of Glenn's Run, was
sent to Jail yesterday by Squire Fitz-
patrick for thirty days for stealing a
coat and vest from John Kreiter, who
also lives on the run. Johnson says
that another party who went to the
navy stole his coat and that he stole
Kreiter's coat and vest to keep even,
and followed the other party 10 the
navy. He was not successful in get
ting admitted and returned to Wheel
ing on circus day only to be nabbed and
fall into the laws clutches.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
THE GREEK FLEET IS ACTIVE.


committee. has received a letter from Mrs.
Mary Grant Cramer, sister Of Cen.
Grant, in which she says she will be happy
If he will use her name in connection with
the appeals for the American national fund
in aid of the Greek Red Cross. Mr.. Nlasto
says a movement is on foot among the
clergymen of New York. Brooklyn and
Philadelphia to aid the Greek cause. and
that an appeal will b. Rad from many
pulpits Sunday. The Greeks departing to-
day by the Gascogne viii number about 400.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
FOREST FIRES RAGING.
Valuable Hardwood Timber Land Burned
Over in Wayne County.

Ceredo, w. Va, May For three
days. up till last night, forest fires have
worked severe destruction to the forests
on the side of Mount Union and in the
vicinity of Camp Creek. The fires
burned over at least five square miles,
and destroyed thousands of dollars
worth of fine hardwood timber. The
rains Of last night put the fire out, eX-
cept on the south side Of the mountain,
where the wind had a full sweep. 1t IS
thought the worst of the danger is over.
The blaze was started by the campfires
of a party Of fishermen on Camp Creek.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02

There was large attendance. last
night. AT the smoker given by the mem
bers Of Upchurch Lodge. \. o. L. W.
The programme was very interesting
one. Brothers c. F. BranGfass and W. o.
McCuskey were down for addresses. but
were unable 70 be present.
The Y. NJ c. \. Guitar and Mandolin
Club played AT a concert given at the
Martins Ferry n. E. church on Friday
evening.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
TIME TO INTERVENE.

PARIS. May AL the powers have
agreed that the moment is opportune to
intervene between Greece and Turkey.
They are now discussing the conditions of
such intervention and appear about to
reach an understanding.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
LOOKING TO PEACE.
The Marquis of Salisbury Suggests That
Conference BE Held in Paris.

LONDON. May 1T is semi-oilicially
announced that the Marquis Of Salisbury
has proposed to the powers that a confer
encs be soon held in Paris to discuss meas
ures with view to ending the war between
Turkey and Greece. The powers, it is fur
Their stated, are discussing the proposal
but its acceptance is regarded as doubtful.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02

spent a few days at his home here this
week.
Miss Carrie Hubacher, of Sardis was
the guest of friends here this week.
John Habermehl was at Wheeling
FRIDAY
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
LOOKS RATHER RLUE.

PARIS. May 1.-Telegrams received from
Athens state that the now ministry ac-
knowledges that it Will be impossible for
Greece TO continue the war with an empty
purse and with discouraged troops.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
A PECULIAR ACCIDENT
James Brown Killed by the BreaI.,.
S2Wmin Belt.

SzWmih Belt.
Special to the Register.
Lewisburg, w. Va, May l.-A-
sawmill, in Ronick's valley
Brown, thirty-two years cla r
with three children, was killed
culiar accident. He was frire
mill, and had placed the posa
in the ground, while he chors
wood for the boiler furnace. W
was thus engaged, the belt
struck the upright poker with
force, knocking it against B.o
crushing his skull and killi1-
stantly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
AN OLD GRUDGE

ELKTON. Ky. May This afternoon
Jeff Morrow shot and killed DIT c. p. Lee.
He also wounded Ben Lee, brother. An
old grUdge.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
rnrr1.s ,1A1,r -ANnrnER -ATTACK.

GREEKS MAKE ANOTHER ATTACK.
ATHENS, May 2.-1:2O a. ma dispatch
from Arta says that 5000 Greeks, under
Col Bairartaris, are again attacking Pen
tepigadia.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-05-02
IMPORTED
JAPANESE MATIIy,
ARE JUSTLY PRlZll

The largest and finest line IT,.
goods are now offered in C
stock Of carpets and floor cc.
every kind. The designs are l..
led and unique. So much ncr
never crowded into the sam.
fore. Please your eyes and er..H.
taste By an early inspectIu .
would give your house ueW s"...
ness. japanese matthias have
substitute, japanese ma-t.L2s
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

a Man Disappears From Home and Finds
Himsslf In Chlsago.
George Donaldson, grocer, Of Frankfort,
KY, and brother Of John Donaldson,
Jim Corbett's former manager, fell on
Tho Ice last winter, sustaiped conclusion
of tbs brain and never entirely recovered
himself.
Three months ago. while evidently up-
bals0oed mentally, he disappeared from
homo. There were many reasons 10 be-
lisvs he had committed suicide, and the
river was searched for his body.
One day recently his daughter received
q letter from Donaldson, who wrote from
Chicago. He said that he had found HIM
self there . short time ago, without know
Ing just how he came to be there; that he
was conscious Of having been tFamping
around the country for long time, and
muse have been over considerable terri
tority, a. be had evidence that he had been
70 Milwaukee.
There are evidences that Donaldson is
still mentally unbalanced, a. he wrote
from no particular number or address.
end IN effort to locate him, with tho aid
Of The Odd Fellows In that city, will be
made.-Ctnoinnati Enquirer.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

a Prominent Citizen Of New Orleans De-
mics That It Hns Been Stamped Out.

a Prominent Citizen Of New Orleans De-
mics That IL Hns Been Stamped Out.
"Chief Easter says the Malta Is wiped
ont Of New Orleans" said Mr.. Ernest
Robinson of the Crescent City recently.
"The chief is doubtless sincere In his state
ment, but there was never a greater mis-
take made. The Malta Is alive and Is AS
aggressive as ever. It exists today in as
6ourishing q condition as ever, and when
tho occasion arises IL will be heard from.
"It Is ss strong as the society Of Chinese
and Is as farreaching In Its
influences. witnessed the scenes in Jack
son square and at the jail which followed
the murder Of brave Dave Hennessy, the
predecessor Of Easter, but the Malta was
not taught a lesson by that wholesale
slaughter. There are as many Italians in
New Orleans today with those deadly
sawed of shotguns as were thero in Hen
nessy's time, and they are only waiting
provocation to break loose again. It is
impossible to stamp out the Mafia. 1t will
live as long as Italy does. ."-Washington
Post
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

Half dozen English spsrrows flew into
the wild fowl Enclosure In Central park.
New York, one day recently and began
pecking at some grain set out for tho white
,rane's use. The cranes long and slender
neck shot out, and 1uttering sparrow
was Rrasped In Its bill. while the others
Dew away In alarm. A herring gull ran
10 the crane, seizcd tho sparrow, elevated
Its head and gulped down the live bird
nth evident satisfaction. Then IL went
10 tho basin, took two sups Of water and
scanned the skies To see II there were any
moro too trustful birds In sight.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

At recent justice court day nc Center
lille, Ga, local attorney was defending
: civil suit. He long and eloquently held
orth In tho interest Of his client. Tho
lay seemed his, but the attorney for tho
plaintin worked up coup do grace on
ais brother lawyer. Seeing eloquenoe
would be of no avail, no did not try 10, but
mng song 90 tho jury and 20 worked on
heir feelings az to win the verdict. Tai
bottom (0o. New Era.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14
Flaws In the Tariff Bill.

II heard this morning." said one con-
gresham to another one day recently,
THAT the majority members of the com
mittee on finance had already discovered
that they were not infallible and had de-
cided to modify good many Of the amend
ments they proposed to the Dingley bill
several weeks ago."
Eyes, heard the same thing" replied
the other. II understand they have al
ready found that 70 or moro of their
amendments will have to be changed and
the provisions Of the original bill restored
In many cases. was also informed that
the explanation offered In number Of
oasos was that they had acted on incorrect
or insufficient information, and that In a
number Of other cases tho typewriter had
made mistakes In transcribing the amend
ments. am sure hope that the type
writer will be more careful hereafter, and
I am glad the mistakes were discovered
before It was too late. Cor. New York
Tribune
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14
Caught BY . Turtle.

While some boys named Jones were fol-
towing q seine In the canal at Waverly, o.,
an immense mud turtle, weighing sornc
10 pounds, fastened itself to tho toes Of
ihe boy except for the assistance Of n cou-
pie Of men. Boy and turtle worv finally
ragged TO shore, where the head Of the
lattcr had TO be cut of just behind tho
laws bsfors its grip could be loosoned In
he slightest degree. Tho boys toes were
rrribly bitten, and the pain and fright al
most mado him crazy.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14
Shower Of Comns.

There was collision In upper Third
avenue, New York, between north bound
Shble car Of the Third avenue line and n
truck belonging to the New York and
Brooklyn Casket company, driven by
Thomas German Of 200 East Sixty fifth
street. German was thrown 10 the ground,
and collins were scattered about the street.
The driver was removed to the Presbyteri-
IN hospital. Anthony winkler Of 4<2
East Houston street, the gripman, was
arrested. but was released In court.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14
His Plea For Divorce Singular One.

A man in town just outside Boston's
suburbs is about to bring suit for divorce
against his wife upon novel grounds. They
have been married only three months.
The wife In the case is an attractive wom-
an, but she was courted and won by her
husband largely on account OF her luxuri-
ant and beautiful hair. His compliments
we're showered upon her hair profusely be-
fore and after marriage. Now he has dis
covered that all but few struggling
threads of that hair were purchased in q
switch. 1t is said that he made the dis-
covery about week ago and has not been
living with his wife since. Boston Rec
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

0ovsrsmsDt Departments.
Tho commissioner OF patents, General
Benjamin Butterworth, Innde a number
Of promotions recently. Among the clerks
advanced WINS % woman who called upon
him shortly after she had learned Of her
good fortune.
"Mr Commissioner, she said, there
n woman who sits alongside Of mo In
tho ofIioo whose necessities are much great
Or thnn mine. She IL % splendid clerk, and
In now supporting her sick sister and child.
Her brother, who previously assisted them,
died short time ago. The lines Of bor
life arc drawn In much harder places just
now than are those Of mine. want 70
ask favor Of you"
Major Butterwmth naturally expected
that tho other promotion would be asked
for, and b0 knew there was no opportunity
10 make II, at least In the near future.
But hts visitor continued: II want 70 ask
II you will not let this other woman have
my promotion and allow her 10 draw the
incressed salary until she II placed In bet
ter circumstances. When that timc comes,
psrhsps we may change about again"
Major Butterworth was dumfouDded.
Ever since ho has bsen commissioner Of
patents be has listened TO the importuni-
ties q cleSks In his Office seeking promo
ti0D. He had never before heard OF clerk
Who wanted promotion for some one olse.
He looked at hs visitor and wondered
whether he was dreaming.
II very seriously fear" he remarked 10
his caller, that you will shortly DO trans
htsd 70 sope other sphere. have heard
Of such things, but ] did not know that
they happened In this generation. OF
course your request ID granted" The Wis
itor smiled gratefully and isft the room.
6bs was reduced 70 her old place, and the
fellow clerk whose necessities she regarded
- creator than hers received the promotion
intsndsd for hey. Washington Post
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

A man was up before Buffalo Judge
recently for stealing coal. The railroad
detective said he caught the fellow in q
coal car, but the man said thas he was
only sleeping there because his wife had
locked him out and he had no money to
60 to hotel. pretty hard bed, wasn't
its'' asked the judge. "Oh, no, SIR" he
answered. cit was soft COAL" And the
judge was SO struck with the joke that no
let him go.-Buffalo Enquirer.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

In ono Of the rooms at the new Corcoran
Art gallery portraits Of Major Mckinley,
Pope Leo XIII and Andrew Carnegie are
hung on line together. All three are by
a famous artist, and they attract much at
tention. A prominent senator's wife was
escorting a visitor from distance through
the gallery recently, when, as they started
to go out, she remembered this room and
halted.
"You haven't seen the three P's," she
explained, and started back with her
guest. Reaching tho room she pointed to
the portraits and remarked on their ex-
oellenoe.
"The three P's," repeated tho visitor.
II don't understand. Oh, you mean the
three portraits.
'Of course not, said the senator's wife.
Don't you seei The president, tho pope
and tho plutocrat. New York Tribune.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14
svsnderbns" ON Her skirt.

An elderly woman, presumably scrv-
snt st one time engaged In one OF the
Vanderbilt families, became III In front Of
Tho Newsbovs' Lodging house, New York,
mc afternoon recently, and before an am
,ulanos from the Flower hospital arrived
Tho was dead. Tho woman was we'll
iressod. A tag inside her skirt was
marked Mrs. Vanderbilt. /" with tho Dame
Paris maker Of the garment
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14
Deoadencs Of the Cracker In Florida

Decadencc Of the Cracker In Florida
A Florida man was recently quoted In
the Washington Post m giving expression
to tho following opinion:
lone of the best signs of the times In
Florida II the rapidly waning influence Of
the crscker. Tho cracker IL long haired,
snllow oomplexioncd, frccklc faced native
Of the ono 'sallus' type, whose principal
occupation 10 whiting on dry goods boxes
and expeotorating tobacco Juice.
LET US thank the Lord that tho domina-
tion Of the orncker In about over lie has
ruled the dostinics Of tho stn tc long enough,
and, bcins ignorant, prcjudiccd and unpro-
gressIvc, his sway was for the general dstri-
mcnt."
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

Great Samson in the Scilly islands Is be-
ing strongly fortifed> by the British gov
ernment under the pretext that Soilly Is
to be "a coaling station.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

Mainz has decided to celebrate the birth
Of Gutenberg, on Midsummer day, 1900,
In order not to interfere with Leipsic's 8
celebration of the same event In 1899.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

Tho board of aldermen of Boston has
IHcndod the ordinsnoe providing for tho
ncensinR Of theaters by making tho wear
isG Of hats or other hcadgcar by any one
IN tho audience sufficient causs for tho
pvocation Of 3 theatsr liosDse.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

Father Agostino di Montefeltro, Fren-
ciscan preacher, has aroused clerical Italy
by publicly praying for King Humbert
during the Lenten services In the Frasoatl
cathedral.
An extraordinarily severe sentence was
imposed recently on q lawyer convicted of
forgery, conspiracy and perjury mt Liver
pool, by Mr.. Justice Wills. The mnn, who
In 30 years Of age, was sentenced to penal
servitude for life.
Speaker Gully Of tho British house of
commons recently cast his deciding vote
Tor the first time since assuming Office.
there being tic vote for the second read
Ing of ON unimportant bill.
The members of tho Old South Historic
Al society Of Boston will make pilgrim
ago TO the home of Whittier on June 20.
Judge Harper 8. Cunningham, tho new
sttorncy general of Oklahoma, was tho
organizer of tho Territorial Bar associa-
lion I'm that territory, and has been It's
president from the flrst.
The Papyrus club Of Boston has given
n 900 10 tho Boston Public library I'm
momory Of tho latc John Boyle O'Reiliy,
lhe income 10 DO used In buying books for
The library.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-06-14

Samuel Maxim, brother Of tho famous
Hiram, inventor of guns, lives In tho lit
tie village of Wayne, Kennebcc county,
Me-, and Is himself an inventor.
The herald., 1897-12-09
LEGAL NOTICES
Proposals for Supplies for the Whit.
tier State School

IN PURSUANCE OF THE ACTION OF
State school, sealed proposals Will be re-
at his otiice in Whittier. Los Angeles coun-
YH H. u o'clock 9os mi Ss
following supplies to the said school for
the year 1898; said supplies to be Of Call.
fornia manufacture or production. where
price and quality are equal. and to con"
sist Of:
l-Coffee,. tea. syrup. rice. etc.
2ECanned goods. ;,
S-Groceries. -.
4-Butter, eggs. cheese. yeast. milk.
CFlour. meal. barley. bran. m!ddlingss
etc.
eBeans. potatoes. vegetables. eto
f-Beef. mutton. sausage.
s-Lard; tallow. ham. bacon, etc.
@Bensine. gasoline, coal oil.
10-Crude oil. wood. coal.
1l-Cloth. blankets. etc. t, .
1LCrockery and glassware.
1eLeather and shoe findings.
l4-Brooms and brushes.
15-Caps. hats. suspenders. and rubber
q 16-Ice. .go. 20.
l7-Drugs. .,s 500.
1S-Stationery.
aO-Photographic supplies.
21-Electric supplies.
All parties or firms dSsring TO bid win
School. Whittier. Cal. for terms and spec
ifcations and blank forms.
In order to preserve uniformity and to
to receive no bids unless made upon blank
forms furnished by the superintendent
The number Of class bid should be plain-
ly marked on outside Of envelope contain.
Ing bid.
The right Is reserved to reject any or all
proposals or to waive any informalities
therein.
President.
WIN. r. ROWLAND,
WALTER L1NDLEY,
The herald., 1897-12-09

TO OUR EASTERN FRIENDS
II you contemplate locating In our city.
now or at some future time, we cordially
invite you to visit our
LONE STAR TRACT
The location Is high and slightly. COM
manding a fine view Of mountain and
valley, while the water Is as pure as
Distilled Mountain Dew
This tract possesses all the elements
of the most fastidious location in the
city, and here you can. for the present,
be owner Of a choice lot
For Only 500
So favorably located elsewhere would
cost you three times the money.
Call and be convinced.
CLARK & BRYAN,
9 127 w. Third st.
The herald., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE
If you are feeling badly or run down,
Just drop in the office Of Clark & Bryan,
127 w. Third ST., and get drink Of pure
mountain water. with which our LONE
STAR TRACT is supplied. and you will
find your health and good feelings soon
restored. Try it. and when the cure is
effected, go out and see the tract, at the
corner of Hoover and Pico, and secure
one of those fine lots for only $780, Apply
at once. else the opportunity won't hold
good for long. Over 30 lots sold the first
week.
CLARK & BRYAN,
9 17 w. Third st.
The herald., 1897-12-09

FOR sALE-ss5o BUYS EITHER OF TWO
lots in Knob Hill tract on Sherman st.
all street improvements, including sew
err In and paid for; both Of these nice
lots can be bought for $3.50; they are
worth $1,000 each.
LEONARD MERRILL,
0 240 Bradbury block.
The herald., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE
The harbor question is finally settled.
and the destiny of our city is assured.
The price of realty is sure to advance
and that rapidly, and why not you reap
the benefit Of the upland tide and buy
lot In the Lone Star tract, where you will
soon double your money on the present
low price.
CLARK & BRYAN,
8 ~ 127 w. Third st.
The herald., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE@LAND, IN PARCELS TO
suit at Colegrove. q near suburb of Los
Angeles. on Santa Monica electric road
COLE & COLE. Attorney. 2S2 N. Main
st., Los Angeles. Il
The herald., 1897-12-09
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FIVE CENTS 4 LINE
FOR SALE
good business; must be sold inside Of 4
days, on account Of owner going away:
there are good buggies. surries, harness
es, office furniture. and everything COM
plete: this Is money-maker, and must
be sold; come in and see this.
VAN VRANKEN & RUNELS,
S-9-10-13 114h 8. Broadway.
FOR SALE--WE ARE SOLE AGENT
for the Temescal Water company s
bonds; they are as good as gold: come
in and see US about them. T. FARLEY,
30 E. Colorado ST., Pasadena, Cal. 6-7-9
1. D. BARNARD, 103 8. BROADWAY,
will sell out your business. II
The herald., 1897-12-09
CITY LOTS

FOR SALE.
Go out and see those elegant lots in
the Lone Star Tract, corner Hoover and
Pico, where after many months OF labor
we are pleased to call your attention to
the finest tract ever put upon the market
in this city; and il you don't pronounce
1t the most beautiful property. the most
charming view and the most exhilarating
altitude you ever saw, we will admit that
our experience as real estate men goes
for naught. Considering the price OF lots
and the advantages Of the purest water
in the city, nothing like 1t has ever been
put on this market.
Only 5000 lot. and the water is alone
worth the price
See us for many more merits OF this
elegant tract.
CLARK & BRYAN.
127 W. Third St
The herald., 1897-12-09
BOOKS

FIVE CENTS A LINE
hooks OF ALL KINDS BOUGHT. SOLD
and exchanged. JONES' BOOK STORE,
226 and 228 w. First st. If
The herald., 1897-12-09

FOR SALE.
The Best Water In the State
The Finest View in the City
Prices That Cannot be Equaled-
In fact, there Is no superior location In
the city than our
LONE STAR TRACT
Considering the price Of the lots, with
the many advantages of this tract, we
are giving you more for your money than
you can get elsewhere In the city.
CLARK & BRYAN,
8 127 w. Third st.
The herald., 1897-12-09
WANTED-TO PURCHASE
FIVE CENTS A LINE

FIVE CENIS a
WANTED-TO PURCHASE
SIS, 900 to $50, ,00O-Business property. The
BARR REALTY COMPANY has a Gus
toner who is desirous of purchasing well
located business property on Main,
Spring or Broadway, ranging in price
according to improvements, from s15.0 .00C
to $4,000. He will pay one-half cash and
balance in well-located residence prop
critics. Kindly call and leave particu-
lars.
THE BARR REALTY COMPANY,
Room 23O Wilcox Building. 10
5000 to S100CWe have another Gus
toner who wants a f1rst-class residence
worth from 5000 to $1,000; will pay part
cash and for the balance put In a we'll
rented residence, valued at $500; the pur-
chaser is ready for prompt action.
THE BARR REALTY COMPANY,
Room 230 Wilcox Building. 10
The herald., 1897-12-09
WANTED-PARTNERS

FIVE CENTS A LINE
WANTED-PARTNER TO TAKE ONE-
half intenest in general merchandise
store at Chatsworth Park, doing good
business $1,000 Call on or address CHAF-
FIN, Chatswood Park. TU-TH-SU