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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-11

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ance. Miss Tanner has said but
only little about the affair since il
haPpend, ana has made no aecusa.
tions Whatever.
JHE ARGUS representative was
accompanied by Emory p. Abr bt.
who took photographs OF the
grounds for The ARGUs. He ob-
tanned view OF the place where
Miss Tanner was standing whea
shot; a
VIEW or THE TREE
by which the man stood when he
fired the shot: also good picture
OF Mr.. Tanner. These photographs
can be seen at The AaGUs Office.
and we hope to be able to publish
pictures Of the young hdy and the
scenes M our paper next week. Mr..
amer, his sons, daughters. Mr..
Wm. G. Tanner and all the house
hold took special pains to give ms
all the Information they could, and
we desire 10 thank them Tor their
kindness.
On Tuesday mornino, Iwo 81 tho
Nice BOYS (Cbal and WyIiA an6
Ed Anderson. all va1ng ALLOW,
we're placed uaaer arrest Th-y
were taken before Squire S. n.
Taylor and given a hearing. The
bows were promptlv Dismissed Ly
the Squire. for there was not the
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the Tanner neighborhood and an
nounced that
HE WAS Drrrcr,u,
cont % -.
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co,noJ Wv" m'" ~ ioi my s,aG " WEI
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fov O,H."1 jn pe uo"n ,r one OF the'r
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sentative on @eN NJ Il hib AnGUS repre-
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had tbam oha, "o 0u WS u'teG'''e
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lad CUT SUCH a FIGURE
IN Morgantown aud was drummed
out si town by the Students We
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-11

Down at Charleston the other
day at the munIcipal election, the
Democrats swept the town and
elected their entire city ticket. Last
fall the city went Republican by
about 800 majority. From other
places throughout the country
comes similar reports of Democratic
victory in places that went Mark
Hanna IN November.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-11

The big prize fight ont in Ne
vada is attracting more attention
than the new President or tho com
ing session Of Congress. Jim Cor
bett and Bob Fitzsimmons are in
training at Carson City for the
great battle which comes off next
Wednesday. The fight Is for $lO.-
90 and the championship Of the
world. Betting is about even.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-11

Brs. Henry Ward Bescher, wife
Of the eminent preacher, died Non.
day Of this week, March 8ih, at her
home in Stanford, Conn. Her
maiden name was Eunico Buliard,
and sho was daughter OF Dr..
Ballard, Of Suttoa, Mass. Sho was
born in 1913, and was therefore 81
years OF age. Her death occurred
oa the tenth aua.versary Of that Of
Der famous husband.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-11

There was a terrible railroad ac-
cideHt on the 3. & o. at Loyeland.
Ohio, LAST Friday, ia which quite
~ number Of passengers we're Sc
yerely Injured. Among the latter
was Poyton B. Dobbin, Cashier Of
the Dollar Saving Bank, Of Wheel.
ing, and lately appointed on Gov.
Atkinson's staff. Mr.. Dobbin died
that day from his Injuries and was
brought TO Wheeling for burial.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-03-11
TRUSTEES SALE
$1,000 Or
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
And
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The Glib Day Of ADril. 1897.

10 r'lr nance = q dcei Of assirnmont. exc
tul'i ~ Jane. y. ". own for The benefit q ain
hs clclli UT- the UIdcr-ig ed trustees will ~,
The herald., 1897-03-25
PERSONALS

S. F. Sears of Boston is at the West
minister.
Henry ]. Rogers of San Francisco is
at the Hollenbeck.
r. G. Bonestell of the California Jew
elry company, is at the Hollenbeck.
Sir William and Lady Booker of Lon
don have apartments at the Van Nuys.
Cave j. Couts, a we'll known mining
man of San Diego, is al the Hollenbeck.
Mrs. Leopold Morse of Boston. wife
of Congressman Morse of Massachu-
setts arrived on the Sunset limited last
night and are at the Westminster.
A. ]. Moore and Leroy Taylor of New
York are a the Holler beck. They own
a large S-ange grove at Corona, and are
looking after their interests there.
r. M. Mcmillan, w. Mccall and w.
X. Moffatt three young gentlemen from
Scotland who are touring the western
continent, arrived on the Sunset limited
last night and are the Westminster.
r. G. Iolnn. publisher Of Dunn & Co.'S
commercial agency, is again a the Van
Nuys, after two weeks absence, which
was spent at Santa Barbara. He is ac-
companied by his wife and Mrs. W. A.
Rucker of New York.
The Hindu theosophist, the Brahma-
charm. has returned from a two weeks
retreat in Santa Monica canyon, where
he has been in absolute seclusion. He
begins another course of lectures a the
Masonic temple on Sunday evening.
The following are late arrivals at the
Redondo hotel: Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Watson. San Francisco; Mrs. w. Ker-
shaw. Germantown, Pa; F. Won Guy
smilch, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs NJ. Dods-
wertt, Azusa;; Mrs. C. w. Leffingwell,
MISS Hortense Leffingwell, Miss Ger
trude Leffingwell, Knoxville. III.
The herald., 1897-03-25
sTUART'S BAG OF GOLD
Lost a Valuable Valise Which Was
Found by a Hack Driver

A story was current yesterday that
Dan Stuart, the prize fight promoter
who left the city Tuesday evening after
flying visit, had while here lost a
valise containing $1,000 in gold coin
which had been recovered and sent to
him at Dallas. Tex. Owing to a misun-
derstanding Stuart was late in leaving
the Hollenbeck hotel, where he had been
stopping, and went to the depot in a
hack driven by William McGehon.
Stuart had a number of traps, includ-
ing a small valise, in which was no less
a sum than $1,000 in gold. When he
reached the depot Stuart told the hotel
runner TO take the valise and traps into
the Pullman and went to attend to hav-
ing his baggage checked. The runner
loaded his arms with the heavier bags,
and forgot all about the little valise con-
tanning the gold, and went away leaving
this lying on the seat in the hack. Stuart,
supposing that his money and all had
been put on the train boarded the cars
for home.
McGehon noticed the little satchel
when he closed the door of his vehicle
and picked 1t up. From its weight he
felt sure its contents must be valuable.
so returned ii to the hotel, as the train
had already gone. Stuart discovered his
loss during the night, for he telegraphed
the hotel men, who replied assuring him
that his money was all right and would
be Immediately forwarded by express.
The herald., 1897-03-25

over the main entrance, upon which
blossomed thousands of carnations up
on a smi,aX background. The effects OF
the smilaX and carnations were repeated
down each aisle ard through each de-
partment iE long wreaths and garlanda
that outlined the beautiful goods dis
played on every side. Thousands of car
nations and lavish smilax backgrounds
were used, with hundreds of japanese
lanterns that hung at every available
point, and added immensely to the
decorative effects.
FASHIONABLE DRESS GOODS.
The new dress goods displayed last
night found hosts of admirers. There
were many odd devices and patterns,
suggesting broad wave marks and sub
marine vegetation. The black goods at
tracted first attention; beautiful bead
ed fish net, figured wool grenadines, silk
ard wool mohair, hop sacking, and also
beautiful chargeable MORE and taffeta
silks, not only in black, but in the new
heliotrope, cerise and other fashionable
colors, were displayed. Silks are this
season characterized by softness; the
MORE antiques, hitherto able to stand
alone" are now very flexible. All the
wool filing in the MORE velours, poplns,
bengalinea and the new taffetas are soft.
and some Of them exceedingly lustrous,
while many of the changeabe watered
silks bear invisible stripes and plaids.
Bengalines were shown both plain and
brocaded. Many of the brocades dis
played beautiful irregular designs, ara
besques, zigzag lines and watered eff
fects.
Grenadne canvas figures were among
.he woolen novelties. In some of the
black grenadines, red. blue or other COL
ored threads were twisted and knotted
in ard out Of the canvas meshes.
The two-toned etamine was shown in
many stylish weaves. One beautiful
novelty displayed was the sanglier cloth.
an open fluffy canvas weave. with an
under surface of contrasting color. vi
olet, or red, or blue. breaking through
black surface, the two-toned effects be-
ing especially new and harmonious.
In the foulards scrolls, satin bars and
plaid effects were shown in high colors.
MILLINERY
All the spring creations in millinery
displayed high colors. Lace, tulle and
all sorts of diaphanous textiles are used
this season, very fancy and very bright
hued. Many of the hats shown had high
contrasts between crown and brim. One
pattern hat was of black fancy straw
with shaded pink roses filling in the
crown, black tulle draped full over the
brim ard at the side black para disc al
grette was sustained by a chou of tulle.
Another striking pattern bonnet was
of cerise chiffon entirely covered with
ripe cherries.
Uncommonly smart was one with
spangled and jeweled crown. with erect
loops of cardinal taffeta ribbon caught
with Rhine stones. Two full black and
white aigrettes were on the left side.
Against the right side were masses of
pink roses. There were Leghorn picture
hats and fancy corn straws and Nile
green tulle and many very beautiful
combinations, most profusely trimmed
The herald., 1897-03-25
ped and most modern telephone system
IN fha wo-ld ~
LOUIS F. vETTER.

LOC1S r. NEIIEh.
Louis F. Vetter secretary of the new
company, expressed his views to Her
aid reporter as follows:
Il must confess that am totally sur
prised at the attitude of the city cour-
ell regarding the granting of fran
chise to the Home Telephone company.
THE men comprising the Home Tele-
phone company are among our leading
and most successful citizens, and they
have launched thiZ enterprise after a
careful ard intelligent investigation.
Il heartily agree that the pole and
overhead wire nuisance has become al
most unbearable in this city, but l also
contend that when literal enforcement
of an ordinance compelling an absolute
riddance of same has the effect of
throttling a new enterprise contem-
plating the expenditure of some $5OO,OOO
and regulat ting the conduct of cinch
monopoly by competition in rates and
services, the agitation is ill-timed.
TT seems to me that ii would be bet
ter to begin in the matter on more mod
crate lines, as suggested in our applica-
tion for franchise, wherein we only ask
permissiop to erect six poles within the
curbstone boundaries of any one block.
We require these poles for coming up out
of the ground from our conduit system
for distributing to customers, and not
for strirging wires along the streets.
If the city blocks were provided with al
leys we would notusk for any pole privi-
leges on the streets. Or If the streets
were lined with buildings having base
merts 1t would be different. To illus
trate: The eastern side of Broadway,
between First and Second streets, af-
fords territory for some thirty phones,
vet there is not a basement available for
the rStalla tion of an instrument; sup
posing the Home Telephone company
is required to remain under ground; the
difference in facility and expense of wiz
ing for telephone would be that of
burrowing underground and overcom-
ing objections of property owners as
against the Sunset company's simply
having to run a wire from the top of
pole"
In my opinion. the pole and wire
nuisance will become more aggravated
than it is at present before it will be
made better, and it is not fair, in the
meantime. to discriminate in favor of an
existing monopoly
I'm our canvass for telephone sub
5cribers, we have obtained better idea
Of the situation than can be claimed by
those who are less interested, and we
make bold to state that there is cry
ing necessity for cheaper and improved
service.
There is great movement in the di-
rection of independent telephone COM
panies throughout the country, and
careful noting of information that
reaches us from all sources is convinc-
ing to the end that competition in this
important branch of public service is
productive of good results to commun-
ty enjoying the same.
Finally, / want to say. as man who
;,,fo nf n
,ughly at heart, that do not think that
It the present time, when we appear to
De on the eve of a great era of prosper
ty and the consummation of immense
any obstacle should be
placed in the way of progress.'
The herald., 1897-03-25
THE EFFECTIVE DECORATIONS
GRAND DISPLAY OF ALL LINES
OF GOODS
Novelties in ALI Departments--Bea
tiful Presents Given Today--Mu-
sic by 9TH Regiment Band

The brilliant and quite spectacular
opening at the Peoples store last night
drew an immense crowd, rendering
Spring street almost impossible for a
block or more The brilliantly lighted
windows were arranged with an eye to
the most pronounced effects, and were
in sharp contrast of color and design.
The breath of spring made itself felt
In the windows by lavender and white.
with just a suggestion of a black back
ground This window was devoted en-
tirely to footwear, and the satin shoon"
attracted hosts of passers by.
But the window devoted to millinery
displayed touch of art seldom seen
in street displays. 1t was cerise win
dow, and shaded from deep red up to
the palest cloudy pink and back again,
running through every tone of the gamut
in it's harmonies.
The first color of the season was red,
and red it still stays All the color ef-
fects of this new and beautiful cerise
were shown in pattern hats; hats in
chiffon. in mousseline de sole, hats of
picture sque red straws, unusually wide,
prodigal with flowers. reminding one of
old English engravings and of midsum
mer holidays
But after one passed the windows and
entered the grand store one quite forgot
the beautiful frontispiece in the blaze
OF electric lights and profuse flower dec
grafton.
An immense flower bell was suspended
The herald., 1897-03-25
and with fine display of color effects
NOTIONS

NOllON0
Bolero, bodices and other accessories
fashioned from renaissance lace were
displayed. Net top, point Venice, point
applique, Valenciennes and Mechlin laces
were among the novelties much admired.
There were silk and linen batiste em-
broideries, fine null embroideries and
fancy stock collars, in sheer linen, or in
chiffon, with ribbon in folds or loops, or
made with gauffered frills, all new and
chic, and very attractive.
Large and small dotted wells in cerise
or the new heliotrope dots were among
the spring novelties.
There were all sorts of fancy ruche
collars. made of rows and rows of NOUS
seline de soire or chiffon or taffeta silk.
The round or square capes in these fieecy
fabrics are very becoming to all styles
PARASOLS
The parasols were simply dreams. One
in rich yellow silk had deep black chiffon
pleated ruffies, with beaded fans of black
chiffon ornamenting the brim Another
was deep heliotrope, and still another
in pale blue with white chiffon ruffles
looked like an inverted morning glory.
CLOAKS AND SUITS
Charming English Melton jackets were
in this department-single breasted. roll
ing collars. box fronts. One in green
Kersey. double breasted, with carved
buttons was much admired. Green Eng
lish Meltons were also displayed. Some
pretty suits in cloth with slashed col
lars, handsomely embroidered and braid
ed, were among the new styles. Many of
the skirts were trimmed in fancy braids,
cuffs and collars of velvet, silk-lined
jackets and the new sleeves gave many
new ideas to the uninitiated in the con-
slant changes made by fashion. While
the crowd admired the goods the Seventh
regiment band discoursed sweet music,
both inspiring and delightful
Many beautiful presents were given
away, as is the custom at the openings
in this establishment.
The herald., 1897-03-25
Schweng-Franco

At s O'Clock yesterday afternoon. at
the residence of the brides mother, Mrs.
Lima Franco, $500 West Seventh street,
Miss Louise Franco and Mr.. John r..
Schweng were married. Rev. G. Run
KEEL officiating. Miss Ella Robbins was
the maid OF honor, and the other maids
were Misses Eva Lachman and Clara
French. Mr.. Fred c. Franco, brother Of
the bride, was the groom's chief aid, the
assistants being his cwn brother. q.
Schwelg, and A. Mas.
The house decorations. which were
very lavish and beautiful were of white
and green. In the bay-window of the
front drawing room was large mar
riage bell, made of white hyacinths and
double white violets. In the double
doors leading into the next room hung
double heart, one made of white, the
other of pale pink blossoms Bands of
white ribbon, wound with strands of
smilax. were festooned in both rooms
from center chandeliers to ceiling cor
ners, and Gala lilies were bound 70 the
chandeliers with the same delicate
green. The lace curtains in all the rooms
were also decorated with a feathery
tracery of smilax, and fronds of maiden
hair ferns and wild brakes were outlined
against the walls in wide frieze.
The bride was gowned in rich white
silk, and her maids were in cream and
yellow.
The presents were numerous and
handsome.
AT the conclusion of the ceremony
the bridal party sat down to an elab-
crate dinner, when the brides health
was drunk with appropriate toasts made
by Rev. Mr. Runkel. Judge Gottschalk
and Fred c. Franco. A reception fol-
lowed the dinner at o'clock, when over
100 friends and acquaintances offered
their congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs.
Schweng. Arends orchestra furnished
music during the ceremony, dinner and
reception. Those present at the dinner
were Mrs Lima Franco. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schweng. Mr. and Mrs. John T..
Schweng. Judge and Mrs. Louis Colts
chalk, Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Sweet, Mr..
and Mrs. Brandt, Mr.. and Mrs. Haman,
Mines. Liebert, Lachman, D. U. Shane.
Knecht, Cohn, H. j. Whitley, Misses
May Schweng. Ella Robbins, Eva Lach-
man, Clara French, Dorm and Grace
Whitley, Messrs. Albert Schweng. God
frey Schweng. Fred C. Franco, Ross
Whitley, Mas, DR.. French and Master
Cohn.
The herald., 1897-03-25
Fisk-Craig

At the residence of the brides parents
in Court Circle, at II o'clock yesterday
Rev. DR.. ]. K. Fowler united in mar
riage Charles H. Fisk and Miss Margaret
l.. Craig. in the presence of a limited
company of relatives and friends.
A generous wedding collation. followed
the congratula tions. after which the
bridal couple started for few days out
ing al Mount Lowe. Mr.. Fisk has been
a resident of this city several years and
has established an enviable reputation
for industry and integrity. He has been
for some time night clerk at the South
ern Pacific depot. He is the second
young man to find coveted life partner
in this home within a few months. Mr.
and Mrs Fisk are to be at home at 955
Court Circle
The herald., 1897-03-25
PIGEON THIEVES CONVICTED
Two Boys Who Stole a Lot of Valu
able Fancy Birds

For the theft of nine homing pigeons,
of the value of s25 from the loft of John
Zens, of 526 Banning street John Cum
ningham. colored boy about 16 years
old, and Mike Miller. white lad a
year or two-younger, were yesterday af-
ternoon on trial in the police court. Gun
ningham was captured on Tuesday af-
ternoon and confessed that he had stolen
the birds. being aided by the Miller boy.
The latter was accordingly arrested
yesterday morning at his home on First
street by Officer Long.
When arraigned in court Cunningham
entered a plea of guilty, but Miller de-
MED his guilt and stood trial. ii was,
however, shown by the testimony that
he had located the pigeons and told
Cunningham where the loft was sit
uated. While the negro boy was inside
stealing the birds Mike stayed on the
The herald., 1897-03-25

last. why, at Chamberlain, 8. D., no
mail was received for ten days, when the
postmaster-general was appealed to and
stages were put In use to carry the
mails"
Mr.. Udell Is on his way to Central
California on visit to brother whom
he has not seen for seventeen years.
The remains of Joel West. who died
at the Sisters hospital on Tuesday night.
will be forwarded to Burlington, Ia,
by Mrs. West. A stop of one day will be
made in the latter city so as to give
the large number of the Burlington rail-
road employees there an opportunity to
view the remains. This Is in accordance
with q telegram received yesterday.
On the following day the interment will
take place at Quincy. Ill The deceased
has been in the employ Of the Burling-
ton system since 1885, and at the time of
headquarters at Galesburg, Ill. He car
ried quite a large life insurance in favor
of his wife.
j. P. Maxwell. a railroad and bridge
contractor of many years experience, or
st. Louis, is a recent arrival in Los An
geles. Mr.. Maxwell assisted IN the con-
struction of the famous Eads bridge over
the Mississippi river and also ha0 sub
contract on the Erie canal 1t is re-
ported that his visit to Southern Call
fornia Is for the purpose of making a
bid on the work of the San Pedro har-
Dor. 1t is definitely known, however,
that there are representatives of four
large eastern construction companies
now in this city who are Preparing 10
subrnit bids for the work on the barber
VIXEN the proper time arrives
The herald., 1897-03-25
Akev-Skinner

In her own charming home, 769 Gen.
trail avenue, at o'clock yesterday after
noon, Mrs. Lois Skinner and Mr.. w. B.
Akey were married, the Rev. DR.. War
rem F. Day officiating. The simple but
very artistic decorations were of carna-
tions roses, smilax and Gala Hllies. with
their own leaves. There was large
number of beautiful and expensive pres
ents.
The bride was very lovely in a hello
trope poplin gown, with effective gar
niture Of white lace.
A yer quiet and unostentatious we'd
ding it was. but none the less impress
sive and beautiful
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs G. w.
Kendall, Mr.. and Mrs j. v. Akey. Mines.
Marcus White, Robert Nelson, j. H.
Forbes and C. M. Hanna, Misses Alice
Judson, Grace Kendall. Helen Nelson,
Messrs. Richard Nelson, Roy Nelson
and Frank Skinner.
The herald., 1897-03-25
AT THE THEATERS

The sale of seats at the Los Angeles
theater opens this morning for 1.-The
Founding" in which Cissy Fitzgerald
will appear next Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings.
Harry Corson Clarke is drawing big
houses at the Burbank in "All the Com
forts of Home" The piece is now going
quite smoothly, and is well worth a visit
from those who want good laugh
The swimming tank performance at
the Orpheum divides the honors with
the vaudeville numbers that go before
The herald., 1897-03-25

fence outside and watched. They got
eleven birds altogether, which were di-
vided between them. Two of them had
been sold to unknown parties but the
remainder were produced in court in
the cage in which they were brought to
a commission store and offered for sale.
Zens positively identified his birds and
even offered to release them from the
courtroom windows, guaranteeing that
within an hour they would an be found
at home in his loft. At the conclusion
of the testimony both boys were re-
manded and will come up this afternoon
at l 30 for passing of sentence.
The herald., 1897-03-25
Free Methodists

The Los Angeles district of the Free
Methodist church will hold Sabbath
school convention at their church on
East Sixth street near Crocker COM
mencing today at 10 a. m. There will
also be an afternoon session and even
ing sessions commencing at and 1880
p. m. The Ministerial association con-
venes at 3 a. m. tomorrow. An interest
ing program is arranged for both. Min
listers and delegates will be in atten-
dance from all the churches in the dis