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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
O EAGER FOR SISTERS RISE.
An Anouymou. Letter Writer Lays Hia-
self Liable 20 ImPrIsonmeat.


A letter writer has been writing letters Tor 9
month past attacking the Jersey City Board OF
rIn..,Lo, "a ,na srn.-int.ndspt NJ pnblio
Eauea''ou " u -
Schools. lie has written uhder ha't = uoIen
aliases. seldom using the same one twice. His
1890 h.,. h..n ai,.c,.d 10 various CITY an
~ - - ., -.
newspapers Of New York and Jersey City. This
-. urJ,,., In rn,lisb frIyhtfu IN ron.
ie''etS "'tt'e' ~ So
template, Indicating that the writer Is very
Ignorant person. They are all written on the
-. tina, -, m.nu,. na,.r md nm the sam.
s""' NV ""' p"N
typewriter. some OF those receiver nave ooo"
in the form OF carbon copies. The paper Is that
vs.J "a COW naror in . nsvsn,per ONCE in this
useu ''o'' p"pe' "PA''
city.
The letters to tho newspapers are all signed
ans .,.,,o.,,on 80 rnd.rn..,h
WIN 'n'.'a.'' y pU' ..sA ~. ,Ss.
them is always a name and address,. the idea
being TO give the impression that IL is the genu-
!. nou. and addr.ss N, The wri,er wbo doesn's
ihe hahe " ~ ~ "
want TO have II published. lie evidently KNOWS
that newspapers never print anonymous cons
-. =. -.l "a To fa,l AT hu aiDn-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
Co, All by asm,. WIN, Nothing by tn. Law

Charles +. Gall has an action on trial before
Justice Barnard Of the Supreme Court to re-
cover $40. 900 for services as private secretary
aud assistant in the business OF his uncle, Joseph
Gall. the o~ptician, for the four years preceding
the latter's death In May. 1886. Joseph Gall left
al estate OF 500. 0o0. The will left the young
man all his property with the exception Of about
81 1000. which was TO go to nephews and nisces.
Calls wife had died on Feb. 90, 1883. and his
by n codicil OF April %. 1884. IL was contested
BY Mrs. Amelia Stieb as common law wife. She
had been Calls servant. and she had two chill
dren who she said were his. The case 10 an au-
thority In the law books. 1t resulted In her
favor, and under the decision the estate would
70 to her and her offspring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
THE NEW MAGAZINE RIFLE.
Col. Ward Reports That Its Accuracy
Diminishes rs tho Range Increases.


Diminishes as the Asage Increases.
wAsurxoror Ian Gillian. Ruosr in Gam
- 80,
erai orders from Sovernors isiano mead
quarters, has published tho report of Col.
Thom.. w.rd dsnar,msnt insnec,or NJ anal,
iinNu ~, u"n'
arms with MS ihdorsemsnI ooi. ward SAY
that the new magazine rife, 80 calibre. has
M, pn,u thi. v.ar bsen tborough,x ,.stad nm.
.os .nN
der service conditions. Inc years prsotics
arm. .oonr.cv aImini.b.s A. an. ,ang. in.
-. - ,N',
creascs. AZ compared Win THO Ola SprinRnoio
rife tho modern weapon 10 found TO DO more
.,,,r.,. a, .hort ,.ns.. ,... an n, mia range.
"N S
and much lesaso At long ranges
Indeed, the results of tho firing At Ions
r.nge.n .svs tbs rsnort .h.xs han an Ala.
'""Se', N
couraging thAt many omoers look upon II as 9
waste of ammunition, and recommend tina,
a,iv ,ho.. w.liny varx hi1h n.r,.,,.g. a,
V"'' 49,
snort ana mld ranges % advanced 10 nring ~
500 and 1000 yards; some advocating that the
=, ooo-v.rd rang. n. .n,,r.,v .iimin.,.a from,
a'ooo.,"i. .euso W e"
Individual practice on account OF It's demoraliz-
com. m nrsss.d Nth THAR ut,.r bs,n,s..ns.s n,
=. wv.
that range.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22

George Roinold OF tho Eldrldge street station
was arraigned before Commissioners Roosevelt
yesterday on Roundsman Patton's complaint for
failing to report q dead rabbit on his post.
Patrolman Patrick +. Quinn Of the same sta
ton was accused by the same roundsman Of
failing to report n dead dog.
Acting Roundsman Mason Of the West Thirty
seventh street station arraigned Patrolman
Lewis Owens for absence from post. Commits
sioner Roosevelt said that u priest had written
70 HIN In behalf OF ths accused policeman. He
clear, IA he did not help himself by getting
people TO write letters for him. Owens ad-
mitted the charge.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22

yid.d that .hs proyisIens ss M. ses shsp nos spyly
employees OF vessels. or railroad train hands, such as
men whose duties require them 10 pass over the from
tier TO reach the terminl Of their RUNS. or TO boatmen
or guides on the Lakes and rivers ON the northern
border OF the United States
sEc. o. That any violation Of the provisions OF SEQ
tons 4 and o OF this act by any alien or citizen shall
be deemed . fnisdsmssnor. punishable by . nae noe
exceeding $500 or by imprisonment for the term Of
not exceeding one year. or by both, such nne and inf
prisonment In the discretion OF the court: provided,
that AL persons con victed OF q violation OF section 4
% this act snail, DO deported 70 the country whence
they came.
sEc. 4. That notwithstanding the provisions Of this
or any other existing law. the Secretary OF the Treas
ury may permit aliens 70 enter this country for the
purpose OF teaching new arts or Industries, under
suoh rules and regulations as he may provide.
BEc. y. That. this act shall not apply to persons ar.
irving In the United states from any port or place In
Cuba during the continuance OF tbs present disorders
there, who have heretofore been Inhabitants OF that
Island.
SIC. .. That any alien who shali. in violation Of this
act or any other existing law, secure entry into the
United states without inspection OF examination. or
through mistake, misrepresentation colluaion. de-
ception. or fraud. may be taken Into custody by the
properly authorized immigration officers within
thirty DAYS after the facts brcome known to them,
and such alien. upon q special inquiry NJ the most
convenient place. conducted according to section 0 OF
the Immigration act of March o, 1893. shaii be dealt
WIEN y pfoyided, BY law Tor alien immlsrsnts upon
&c. 10. That this act shall take effect July l. 1897.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
DELAWARE,s sEHAzoRSHIP.
The Struggle for the Vacant Seat IL Trans
ferred 60 w~ashinGtos.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The struggle for tho
Senatorial seat from the State Of Delaware will
soon be transferred to Washington. This after
noon Mr.. J. Edward Addioks. who claims . title
to the seat, reached Washington with his Gre
dentials. and on tho Same train came Mr.. r. r.
Kenney with q certificate signed by the Gov
ernor. Meanwhile the claim OF MIR. Dupont for
q rehearing IL being considered by the Commit
tee on Privileges and Elections. Mr.. Addicks
feld q long conference with Senator Chandler,
acting Chairman of the, Elections Committee.
and Mr.. Kenney was closeted for some time
with Senator Gray OF Delaware. who was tho
Chairman Of the committee under the Demo-
cratic administration of the Senate.
The manifesto issued by the mepbers OF tho
boiling Legislature Of Delaware, signed by tho
presiding officers OF the two bodies. will be pre-
sented in both branches OF Congress. The man
ifesto appears In the shane OF q petition asking
Congress to Investigate the recent elections In
Delaware.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
John GOOD coraass Attached.

David II. McAlpin obtained yesterday an
attachment for D 1000 against the John Good
Cordage and Machine Company. whose ONCE 10
at 70 South street, fer the amount due with In
terest on Ave notes of the company. The at
tachment was obtained on the ground that II 10
q New Jersey corporation. The sheriff served
Il on the cashier OF tho company, AT the COM
pany's ONCE IL was said the matter was simply
q civil suit, and that n foreign corporation could
DO attached without notice, Tho company. thoy
said. has alwAys paid lite debts. W.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22

He Says He Will Resume Work as Editor
aud Advocate Popuiist Principles.

wAsHISoToS, Jan. 2l.-"I shall adopt tho
old profession after March O." said Senator
PETER to-day. II was elected to the Senate
from an editors desk. and. like my esteemed
friend John ]. Ingalls,. I shall take up my work
where l left of. am editor of the Topeka
Advocate. and through the medium Of that pa
per l will advocate the principle. Of the Popu:
list party. My Efforts VIII DO directed toward
a disposition on the part Of some Of our fellows
to follow Br, an and hia people. l.. for one. am
made a great mistake this year whom we hold
our convention after all tho other great conven:
lions were over. Had we first aud
nominated our man tho Democrats would have
had to come to us; We would not have allowed
ourselves TO 20 to them. as We did this year.
The Populist party 10 n great party, II Is the
party OF the future. and I am willing To do all In
my power to advance tae principles expounded
in our platform OF 1S92-04."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22

BALTIMORE, Jan. 2l.-The Manufacturers
Record publishes u detailed statement showing
the total value OF all exports from Southern
ports for the eleven months ended November,
1890. M compared with the corresponding time
In 1903. The total figures for ls96 are $685.
SIS. 600. 900. The Increase in the value of OK
ports for the period named from the entire
country was 1856. 900. 900. the gain Al South
ern ports being IA little moro than one-half Of
tho tnIni for the country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
Pursuing Qnaeh Doetors.

The County Medical Society 10 after the I'M
registered doctors and the quacks who are prac-
Using medicine without q license In this city.
Since the law providing for the criminal prosecu-
ton OF the quacks was restored in April. 1906,
the society has caused the arrest OF eighty-three
tanned convictions in ffty-ons cases. These
persons have paid $4,000 In hnes and a number
OF them have been sent to jail besides. This le-
gal department OF the society has U large num-
Der OF cases pending.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
PAUL OTIo,s TROUBLES.
Thrown Out OF His House, Arrested Twice.
aud sued for abandonment.

When Paul Otto OF 277 Floyd street, Williams
burgh. married his cousin, Alice. three weeks
ago, his father-law. Adam Otto. permitted the
young Leople to go to housekeeping in his house
at ~ Belvidero street. Eleven days later Otto.
It is alleged, attem pied To strike his wife. He
was elected by his father-in.law. and the nexs
day, on attempting TO enter the house, was ar
rested. On being searched q loadedc% revolver
was found upon him. Tho next day he was
hned $40. On returning 20 his tather-tn-law'
house Otto discovered that al. his effects had
been thrown into the street. He again tried to
get into The house and was arrested and fned IS.
The young bride left her home and Is living
with relatives. On Wednesday she obtained q
warrant for her husbands arrest on q charge OF
abandonment. Otto surrendered himself yes
terday. lie was paroied for q hearing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
Nauon., Convention OF bicycle Worker.

Tho bicycle workers OF this and other cities
have formed a national union, to be known AZ
tho Bicycle Mechanics Union. The new ma
tlonal body. II was announced Yesterday, will
hisdo o ~ - II has a,yentsen local unions win n
mon bership Of about 2,200. w. Il. Rau sch Is
the temporary secretary. Permanent officers,
yention,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
Media, or Honor TO . ur.v. soldier

wAsHIsGToS. Jan. 21.-A medal of honor has
been awarded to Michael Dougherty, late pri-
vate In Company NJ, Thirteenth Pennsylvania
Cavalry. for most distinguished Rallantry In
action at Jefferson, Va. Dot. 12. 1868. This
soldier. at tho head OF his company. dashed
from the enemy, and succeeded In dislodging
them from an unoccup!ed house, which he and
repeated attacks, thus. preventing the enemy
from fanking tho position OF the Union forces.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
Erie. Jsrssy CITY Plans Not Approved.

The Street and Water Commissioners of Jor-
sey City have discovered some Objectionable
features In the plans for the elevation Of tho
Erie Railroad tracks. and will probably not ap-
prove them unless ihey are amended. Tho
examine the plans and point out where changes
could be made which would be beneficial to
the city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
Cotton Gets n Year and n Half for Taking
Back HIS Hiag.

Charles IL. Cotton WAS called up In tho Gem
eral Sessions Court in jersey City yesterday to
DO sentenced for entering and larceny. Cotton
broke into John II. Clark's house In Monticello
avenue to recover q diamond ring he had pre-
sented to Mr.. Clerk's daughter for the PURPOSE
OF giving II to q young woman In Washington,
D. q. besides the diamond ring he carried OF
two. other rings and $l2 In money. Judge
Hudspeth, sentenced him TO the penitentiary for
y year and o half,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
Bu.,a... rreaAiss.

Charles II. Gussman, doing business ~ Guss-
man & Co. butcher and fish dealer on Main
street, Wsst Chester, made an assignment yos-
terdAy TO John w. Bkrtram.
George w. Galinger. assignee OF William
RelmAn. dealer In diamonds and 1ewelry ~
1906. Broadway nled schsduics ysstarday shove
Ing llAbiiliiss xeS,s5a 9opinAAt AAsots Soes0sA,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
$4,000 for the Loss OF a Log.

Bernard Keegan secured q verdict In the
United States Court In Brooklyn yesterday OF
81. 900 against the Central Railroad Company
OF New Jersey for the loss OF q leg while coup
ling cars In the yard Of the company. II was
the third trial OF the case. The first verdict was
Sib, 900 and the second $50, 900. and both were
Set aside d excessive
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22
sIa,Iso.o 900 for Pensions.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.-Secretary Francis has
called upon the Secretary OF the Treasury for
S 1880, 900 for quarterly payment OF pensions
at agencies, as follows: Topeka, Kan, So $780,
600; Philadelphia, sl.O75, 900; New York city,
Tenn. 81. 500. 900; indianapolis, 81, 700, 900.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22

Pure soap Is as necessary 10 sa
health a. pure food. Use Wood =
ssry,s Facial Soar I. Z pure ~
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22

Your druggist has it. or can get it if
you insist. There is no substitute.
Pocket Inhaler Outfit at druggists, OF by
mail, $500. Extra bottles Inhalant,
50 cents. Hyomei Balm, IS cents.
Pamphlets free. Cordial welcome and free advtcs
you will write or call on
r.. IT. BOOTH,
RI EAST roth ST.. N. y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-01-22

Surgeon. General Tryon was to-day promoted
to the Highest rank Of the naval medical corps,
nlllng the Vacancy caused by the retirement OF
Medical Director Henry NJ. Wells.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28
RAILROAD NEWS.
Items of Interest From the Yards and
Depots

Albert Sheehan, B. & o. passenger
conductor, is off duty taking his vaca-
ton.
Capt. Cochran, B. & o. passenger con-
ductor, is off duty on account of sickness.
MIR. E. P. Mobley, engineer of mainte-
nance Of way for the B. & o., was an ar
rival in the city last evening.
Benjamin Gorsuch, a B. e o. passenger
conductor, is again on duty after several
days illness.
Capt Maddox, B. & o. extra passen-
ger conductor, came in on No. II last
evening by reason of the regular man be-
ing off duty.
Mr.. Ashby, assistant chief engineer of
maintenance of way, with Office at Balti-
more, arrived in the city last evening in
the private car Chesapeake.
e John Lemons is running B. & 0. engine
81 this week in place of w. J. Duffy, who
is off duty.
The wife Of Coleman Whalen, B. & o.
trackman at Moundsville, was buried at
the Cameron cemetery yesterday after
noon. Deceased was Sc years of age.
Several of the B. & O. employees at Ben
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28
The Machine
Rounding Measure
To the Editor of the REGISTER.

TO the Editor of the REGISTER.
Sir: Tuesdays morning InteIli
gencer Mr.. Forgey corrected some Of
the erroneous and misleading points in
his Monday letter. | did not answer
him, in the hope that in this morn
lng's Intelligencer he would correct the
remainder of his epistle. and come
down to a straightforward discussion
OF the merits of the refunding ordin-
ance Gf it has any merritt. | find an
other letter from him, but it's burden
is complaint against me, and he dis
tlnctly refuses, as far as | am able to
judge, to discuss the matter for public
information. In fact, he enters a
complaint at the outset because l write
over nom-de-plume. | do this. Mr..
Forgey, because l desire no personal
controversy with you; | would prefer
TO be wholly impersonal. Whether
am Tom, Dick or Harry makes no diff
ference to any one interested. l may
remark, in the same connection, that
am not an expert accountant, have no
access to the books OF the city, and
have not the benefit of the advice of
city officials generally. l am but
plain, ordinary citizen, who, so far.
f.NS oSeA ~ SOUu III INC rebuilding
scheme, but on the contrary recognize
1T as political device, gotten up for
political purposes, and put through
Council in that spirit by the solid vote
81 the Republican strength in Coun-
gu. | invite the attention of the pub
Tic particularly to this fact. And in
dong this, | wish also to say that if
This ordinance is rejected by the peo-
pie, as | hope and believe it will be,
the Republican city administration will
be compelled to tell the people that
with all their protestations OF reform
and assurances of their determination
and ability to give the city better
administration of it's fiscal affairs, they
have become hopelessly involved, and
cannot possibly further continue bust
ness at the old stand in the old way.
MIR. Forgey is fully aware of the des-
perate situation which three years of
Republican rule has brought the city
to, even after having imposed $4,000
OF extra taxation in 1895, and the aver
age Republican Councilman knows
there is mo salvation for the admins
tration unless relief is found through
the reflnding ordinance or some other
n'aasn1 which will give them more
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28

wood Junction, will have a grand ball at
McMechen on next Friday night. Kill
meyer will furnish the music for the at
fair
The B. & o. company cut off several of
their employees at the Grafton shops last
week. The expense list is reduced almost
every month at that place and it would
not be surprising to see the shops abolish
ed in the near future.
The local freight agents meet again
next wee *. No important business is on
the books SO far.
The local B. & o. yard masters of this
vicinity met this week at Benwood juno
ton and compared notes for the past ten
days. 1t is the intention 10 have a meet
ing every week hereafter, and everything
win be arranged so that every yard man
will be enabled 10 handle his trains with
out any inconvenience whatever.
Several of the b. & .. fourth division
engines have been transferred to the Par
kersburg branch, on account of the
heavy freight traffic
1t is given out that w. S. Cordel we'll
known B. & 0 freight engineer, will soon
be appointed postmaster at McMechen.
Mr. Cordeil is a prominent Republican
and his selection greatly pleases the rail-
road men, as it has been some time since
he has been able to fill his position on the
road.
The Moundsville and Benwood street
car line is having trouble this week on
account of machinery at the power house
breaking down. Several places in the
track are also very rough and the manage
ment should take a trip oven the line
and apply the proper remedy.
B. Sc O. engine No. 996 has been taken
back to the Central Ohio division, after
being used as Cameron helper for sew
eral weeks past.
The pay car on the Ohio River road is
due TO arrive in the city this week.
Ingle Malone and Mr. Maloy, two B. &
o. road supervisors, were in the city last
evening.
The Ohio River railroad, it is said will
change their schedule some time next
month. The changes are not announced
as yet, BUTT is understood that several OF
the trains will arrive and depart on diff
ferent time.
The Ohio River company is still work
ing hard on their new bridge at Mounds
vile. The work is very tedious and il
will be some time before the contract is
finished.
John Garvey, B. G. o. engineer, is now
employed on one of the Cameron helpers
John Sheats and daughter, of Grafton
We're in the city yesterday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28
CoMMISsl0gER's NOTICE.
7 diIN u. = VNNNE ttIINt WHIT -
VS..
David f. Handiey and others.


BY virtue of an order entered in the
above entitled cause by the Circuit Court
Of Ohio County, West Virginia, on the 9th
day of October, 1897, it is referred 10 tho
undersigned commissioner to ascertain
and report to the Court;
LIST. The assets of the partnership which
came into the hands or the receivers in
this cause.
I'd. The debts owing by the said part
nership at the time of the appointment OF
said receivers.
3D. The assets of the said partnership
of every kind, including those which have
come into the hands of the receivers since
them appointment, and what they have
done Herewith.
4th The monies collected by the said
receivers, and how they have disposed
thereof; so far as they have collected
monies.
5th How distribution of the said monies
ready for distribution should be made.
9Th. Said comm ssioners shall state, set
tie and adjust the accounts between the
said partnership and the estate of the de-
ceased partner, j. w. Blatchley, as wei
also as the accounts between the sur
viving partners as between themselves.
as well as between them respectively and
the estate of the said Blatcniey.
7th Any other matter he may deem per-
tinent. or any party in interest may re-
quire.
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has fixed upon Friday. tho 18th
day of November. 1897, at 8 O'Clock a, m,
as the time. and his office. No. 1flI Chap
line street, Wheeling, w, Va. as the place
at which he would proceed to ascertain
the several matters in said order OF refer
ence required
Given under my hand this 18th day Of
October, 1897.
GEO e. BOYD.
Commissioner.
WHITE & ALLEN and NJ. Il, DRYDEN.
oct14oawt Solicitors
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28

to carry on the struggle until their
purpose is accomplished. They will
listen to no proposition acknowledging
Spanish authority. l am speaking for
men who are fully resolved to give up
their lives, if need be, for their coun-
try's freedoms The Cubans will never
accept autonomy. The Cuban problem
must be settled this time once for
ALL
A mass meeting of Cubans will be
held in New York soon to voice oppo-
sition to the Spanish proposals and de-
clare for independence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28
FINANCIERING.

!, Customer Cat small book store)-Say,
I've got nine children and they all
need school books. / can't afford to
pay the cash down, but if you can wait
few days
Book-seller-You keep The little shoe
store around the corner, don't ycu?
Yes
well, I've got niue children, and
they all need shoes. Order ,/all the
books you want. I'll run the risk CT
your getting ahead of me. '-Chicago
Tribune.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-28
WILL NOT COMPROMISE.
Nothing Short of Absolute Freedom Will
Be Accepted by Cubans.

Nothing Short of Absolute Freedom Will
Be Accepted by Cubans.
New York, October 27.-Thomas Es-
trada Palma, the Cuban delegate to the
United States, when asked his opinion
of the Cuban reforms proposed by the
Spanish ministry, said: "As the rep
resentative of the Cuban provisional
government l am in position TO state
most emphatically that the Cubans in
arms will enter into no compromise
with Spain. Cubans are fighting for
absolute independence and they will
entertain no peace proposals from the
Spanish Government based on any
thing but absolute independence. The
Cuban patriots are firmly determined