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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
EASILY DONE .

She-N'hat a beautiful name you
have, Mr. Montrose.
He-Yon like it, my lady. Take it.
Detroit Free Press.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
A TRUST

scale wfscn WI
Capitalization is
future. According
gossip, the followiS
mentioned as likely y
identity into one collSS
STANDARD Oil Com
States Leather CompaS
Sugar Refining COmpa
Lead Company. United 81
Company, American Tobac
American Spirits Manufacc
pany, American Cotton DIN
New York, Chicago q Bay 81
Company; total capital, $685., 900
TO this amount Of capital
must be added the various sums
scented by bonds Of the above GOV
MES, together with the appreciation
value of some Of the StandafSs
OH alone representing nearly four times
its nominal face value-which, together
will bring the total value Of capital In
terested to double the above total, or
in round figures. TO 81 100000 coo.
1.-THE guiding spirit in this mammoth
combination is said TO be the Standard
Oil Company"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25
ATTACKED BY A SNAKE


A Young woman's Disagreeabls h1peri
fence While Picking Berries Near NATL
eta.
Special 10 the Register
Marietta. o.. July 24.-While PICK
ing blackberries few miles pelos
this city. Miss Lizzie Fox was attacAea
10y a large snake. which coiied ltseil
About her legs and fought ylciouslyi<
Der cries for aid brought asslstanesH
AID after a desperate struggle the rel
tin was forced to loose It's hold al
va tkilled. 1t measured hye leel
lenI ii. Miss Fox is suffering ever
fronperyous shock.
----sl------
APENsIoN EXAMINERS.
wa INGToN, d C.. July A.
IF. rhael. J. A. Graham and
sha1 nave t<zn appointed pc
bs al Kins wood, ~
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-07-25

The last boom of the big clock on the
landing had died away when a graceful
form in gossamer white gayly tripped
down the wide staircase and entered
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
THE TALK OF BUSINESS MEN.

THE testimony OF witnesses
been published these columns
plentiful
brilliant
merchants OF them
yet this generally dull time
favorable so
in
handle
"We bills
now 1t
Of
full confidence
i he O
of
the
small
they yhavdo n
all reports about the
de m en- n portion o he Republic.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
A NhW LINE.

The announcement that San Francisco is
Likely to have new line OF steamships to
Central and South American ports adds
new feature to the frightening prospects
OF coming prosperity. The commercial
expansion of this port largely depends
upon trade with South American people,
and anything which will give US addi-
tonal transportation facilities with those
countries will be of material benefit. not
only to the City but to all the vast region
tributary to IL.
As was published in THE CALL yester-
day, there is every likelihood that
strong company, backed by adequate capl-
tai, will soon undertake the establishment
of The opposition line. The promoters OF
the com pany have thoroughly studied the
conditions OF trade between this port and
country south OF US, and have found IN
them good reasons for expecting a pront
on the proposed venture.
1t Is stated that while the difference be-
tween San Francisco and Panama is some
what greater than between Panama and
Valparaiso, there are three times as many
steamers engaged in the trade between
the isthmus and the Chilean port as be-
tween this port and Panama. Inns wide
difference between the transportation IA
cillties of the two sections of the Paclnc
coast OF America is certainly not war
ranted by the demands OF trade. Elther
the people of South America have largely
overdone the work of sea transportation
or else there is large opportunity Tor
an additional line Of steamships from San
Francisco.
The proposed venture does not partake
of the nature of a speculation. 1t is
founded upon the business needs OF the
time, and unuer the direction of compe-
tent business men will prove profitable
from the start. San Francisco is destined
to be the commercial metropolis OF the
Pacific Ocean. and the movement for the
new line is only the beginning of similar
movements, which will make the CONNER
cial marine OF this City one of the most
important on the globe.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
THE EUREKA WATER FRONT,

The dispatch published in yesterdays
CALL TO the effect that the Secretary of
War had transmitted to Congress favor
able report on the proposed plan to dredge
along the city front of Eureka, in Hum
boldt harbor, will be gratifying news to
the people OF Eureka and to all interested
Shippers. 1t means great deal to that
city aud to commerce.
The report in question was prepared by
Captain Cassus E. Gillette, OF the Gov
ernment engineer corps, who shows that
Eureka is the principal shipping point of
the territory mainly benefited by The i'm
provements now going on at the entrance
to Hum boldt harbor; that the bulk of
the commerce which seeks that harbor
goes to Eureka; and that the available
depth OF the bar at present is twenty-five
feet. whereas vessels drawing fifteen fee;
or thereabout have difficulty in making q
landing on account OF lack of depth i'm
mediately in front of the wharves. 1t is
declared that the Improvement in this
latter respect is one that should undoubt-
edly be made. and that the only question
which arises is whether it should be made
by the United States or by the owners OF
the wharves.
While the entire Eureka water front
is reported to be now owned or
claimed as private property thavrng
been ceded by the State to the city
and then sold by the city to pri-
vaie parties) and while the proposed i'm
provements would be directly beneficial
TO number of private individuals, still it
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

is patent that the Improvements would be
Of vast benefit TO tho commerce of the
country.
'The harbor lines" says the report,
ARE located along the edge OF the
wharvAs, and the Government has spent
about $50, 900 in dredging along this water
front and up to tho towns OF Arcat1 and
Hookton. These latter facts, together
with the established custom of the Gov
eminent to dredge in front OF the wharves
In such cases. leaving private owners to
dredge the slips, make it appear that the
locality under consideration is worthy of
improvement by the United States, and
1t is so recommended
Congressman Barham is very hopeful
that at the next session of Congress the
requisite provision will be made for these
improvements. The citizens of Eureka
are to be congratulated on the good pros
pect of that progressive city's realization
OF the vast benefits which will flow from
the deepening and widening of the chan
mel along it's water front.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
THE GLORY OF GUERNEVILLE.

The festival at Guerneviile is not to be
overlooked in the general mass CT news of
the past week. 1t brought to the front a
new competitor in the ranks of the festival
cities OF California and has attracted to
Guerneville an attention which will be
profitable to the locality in many ways.
1t is only few years since Guerneville
was almost wholly destroyed by fire and
it is significant of the energy and the en-
terprise of the people that they have not
only rebuilt their town better than it was
before but have felt themselves sufficiently
rich and prosperous TO engage in holiday
making, accompanied by pageant of
such brilliancy as to entail considerable
expenditure of money. Men OF this stamp
are those of whom California delights to
boast and we can proudly point to the
ory of this carnival. arising swiftly from
the ashes OF a burned city, as an evidence
that the Calitornians sever with frolic
welcome take the sunshine and the
Storm"
Guerneville has many attractions as
festival city. II the people there under
take brilliant display OF this kind every
year they will soon win fame which will
extend not only to every section of Cali
fornia but throughout the West. The
town will become a noted resort for
pleasure. seekers during the summer sea-
son, and certainly there is no locality
winch, either by its natural beauties or by
reason OF the hospitality and social at
fractions OF its people. is better fitted to
provide welcome and a delightful en-
tertainment for all who come.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
PERSONAL.

Rev. R. w. Binkley OF Nashville, Tenn, Is
stopping at the Grand.
A. P. John son, q prominent mine-owner OF
Sonora is domiciled at the Lick.
George D. Noble, well-known attorney of
Fresno is registered at the Lick House.
i. w. Fulketh, an attorney of Modesto, is on
a visit to this City. He is at the Grand
]. D. Bi6dle, a banker of Hanford arrived
here yesterday and put up at the Grand.
G. Blocklinger of the United States navy and
his wife are registered at the Occidental.
Ed Knuppe, advance agent for the circus to
show in this City next month, is at the Bald
win.
Walter Mills, mining man of Grub Gulch,
CAL, is visiting the City. He is making the
Lick House his home.
W. E. Bryant, DDS, of st. Paul. is on q
pleasure to ur in this State. He is making his
headquarters at the Grand.
p B. Fraser, one of Stockton's representa-
tive men, is visiting the City, accompanied by
his wife. They are stopping at the Occid entail
Hotel.
Among the arrivals in this City from Sacra-
mento yesterday were c. Jesse Titus and wife,
Mrs. Jesse Aiken and II. ]. Hechtmau ana
wife, all of whom are registered at the Palace.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
LONG HEiRSHIP OF THE PRINCE
OF WALES.
Philadelnhia Recnrd

Albert Edward will be So years old in No.
vember next. When he was born not one of
the present monarchs OF Europe (save only his
own mother, sat upon throne. In fact, with
the exception of the elderly Franz Josef of
Austria and Leopold II of Belgium. all the
other roval rulers of the Continent are the
Prince OF Wales juniors in years. Even King
Umberto of Italy is nearly three years
younger Emperor William II of Germany is
more than seventeen years younger than Al
bert Edward, and Gear N ;cholas II more than
twenty-seven years younger.
The Prince of Wales was z years old when
josef was crowned, "a when Leopold asee ded
the throne. 81 when Umberto became King,
nearly ~ when The young German Kaiser be-
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
WITH YOUR COFFEE.

"Here, young fellow. want you to keep
your horse off my lawn
"say. you're hard-hearted old bloke."
-What do you mean?
"Why. dat poor old horse is just a-practicin'
de Kneipp cure, dats what."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Teacher-How many bones are there in the
human body?
Pupil don't know. I haven't learned to
ride wheel yet.-Detroit Free Press.
Think of the terrible time we are going to
have when our friends begin to drift back
from London and tell US all about it.-Chicago
Post
eyes" said the new arrival, 81 am greatly
surprised-greatly surprised, indeed. l had
expected to hnd Things very oiHerent from
what they are"
..Why?" exclaimed several of the girls in
chorus "don't the hotel and its surroundings
look as they were pictured in the circular you
received"
nThey do. That's what surprises me.''-
Cleveland Leader.
Summer boarder-Is this farm of yours very
fertile?
Kansas farmer-Not very. I tried to raise q
mortgage on it last year and made failure
Columbus State Journal.
"a fortune-teller told me to marry q m an
who had steady gaze"
"Well ?"
$50 married John, but I've found out since
that his gaze is the only steady thing about
him. ."-Chicago Record.
"Well, Mr.. Fostley, did you revenge your
self on Algy since that quarrel you had with
him?"
'sYes, indeed. ordered my man to be rude
TO his man when he meets him."-London
Punch.
George fear you are marrying me Just
because my uncle left me fortune
sNo, my precious I'd marry you just the
same as If any other friend had left it to you.''
Boston Traveller.
He has had a course in college
nd he's well hted down vi. knowledge
such as folks are APT TO get at institutions OF the
kind:
He's master stroke at rowing,
He Is gooi at hammer throwing,
And HIS equal sprinter twould be diff ult
TO find.
Now some ni.e. genteel vocation
Would top III his educ alton
nd pu. this youthful wonder right in clover, so
speak:
Eut the word is full of learning
And At present he is earning
he rdiculousy meager sum Of seven bones q
week. &c eve and Leader.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
A CHARACTER.

Ee sowed and hoped for reapng-
happy man and wise:
The clouds-jh hey did hiS weeping;
The wind-it sighed his signs.
Made all that fortune brought him
The limit of desire:
Thanked God for shade In summer days,
in wintertime Tor fire.
When tempest as with vengeful rod
HIS earthly ma sion cleft
On The blank sod he still thanked GOO
Life and the land were left.
Content his earthly race be ran
And dicd-so people say
Some ten years later than the man
Who worried life away.
F, L. TANToN in Atlanta Constitution.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
CHARLES F. OROCKER.

The death of Colonel Charles f. Crocker
is to California loss of something more
than man conspicuous for wealth and
social position. 1t is the loss of citizen
of great force of character, high executive
ability, untarnished honor and of known
of its industries and all who are engaged
in them.
Colonel Crocker was born to great
wealth. H inherited fortune so pie
as to raise him high in the rank of the
worlds richest men. Had his nature
been indolent or his tastes inclined either
to luxury or to any of the thousand en-
Elements which lead to the dissipation of
the energies of mind and body, he could
have had at his will all of such things the
great capitals of nations afford. 1t is a
proof OF the sterling quality of his man.
hood that ne preferred above all the en-.
ioyments OF London or Paris or New York
a life OF earnest work in San Francisco,
where his time, his energy and his wealth
were employed in the upbuilding of the
commonwealth out OF which his fortune
was derived.
The work accomplished by Colonel
Crocker was for the most par. involved in
the general work of the vast corporation
of the Southern Pacific Company. 1t was
not distinguishable from the point OF
view OF outsiders from work accomplished
By other high officials of the corporation.
Only those on the inside can know what
his influence was in shaping the policy
of the org iniZatioE, and what his energy
achieved in the way of advancing and i'm
proving that great transportation system,
which is ore OF the marvels of the indus
trial history of our time. Enough, how
ever, has been evident 10 the public to
make it certain that he was always favor
able to liberal policy in everything that
tended to promote the welfare and the
industries of the people.
Even had Colonel Crocker's work been
less than it was the very fact OF his resi-
dence here would have been a benefit to
the community. The inheritors of so
many OF the large fortunes acquired in
California have gone abroad to live that
the annual withdrawal of their incomes
has been serious drain on the State. 1t
is. therefore. merit in Colonel Crocker
that his am bitions tended to the conduct
of business and the direction of large
enterprises in the making of our new
common wealth, and from this merit Cali
forna has profted to greater degree
than it would lie easy to estimate.
In these days when there is so much
clamor OF class strife in America 1t Is
worth noting that rich men OF the charac-
ter OF Colonel Crocker set an example
which it would be we'll if all millionatres
would follow. There was nothing in his
nature OF that "purseproud" arrogance
and domination which have excited the
antagonism of the people and made the
word "rlutocrat' term OF offense in our
politics. Colonel Crocker was popular
with all classes. He was himself work
er, Californian, patriot. He was ap-
proachable by all men. He listened will
ingly to others, interested himself in
their work and sympathized with their
aims. He made his wealth a means of
charity. and throughout all the courses OF
busy life was ever trus to every duty
that arose.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

gan his rule, and So when the youthful Car
was proclaimed autocrat OF all the Russlas.
Young rulers are now the European fashion.
N to mention the little Queen of Holland
and the tiny King of Spain the D ,wers of
Europe are now con ntrolled, as Gladstone said,
hv mere bows in statecratt.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
II. BLACK. painter. 12o Eddy street

JIG Brady the new Governor of Alaska is
about SO years old. He first went TO Alaska
a missionary of the Presbyterian church, and
soon in terested himself in the industrial de-
velopmeut of the country. He is understood
to be in favor oi entirely prohibiting the sale
of intoxicating liq uors in that country.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
S25 Rate 10 Chicago via the Great
Santa Fe Route. ..

The low rates made for Christian Endeavorsrs
will be open to the public as well. An opporiq-
nitv to visit the East never before enjoyed by Cal
i.ornjans Pullman Palace Drawng-room sleep
ing-cars OF the latest pattern Modern upholstered
tourist sleepine-cars run daily through from oak
land pier 10 Chicago See timetable in advertfs
ing column. San Francisco ticketofhce o44 Mar<es
street, Chronicle building. 1eiephohe Main 1904
Oakland 11l8 Broadway. -
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

Walter KiItredge. author of "~enting on the
Old Camp Ground is living at Reeds Ferry,
N H. He was popular singer long before
the war, and wrote many of his songs. None
ever acquired popularity equal to ''Tenting
on the Old Camp Ground" which Mr.. Kit
tredge wrote and mposed on the night after
he was drafted iut o the army. -
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
The CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL
1rtE SIIMMhK MuNrr1S.

Are yo1 going TO the country on vacation II
60 It is no trouble fer TO forward THE CALL TO
your address. Do not let it miss you for you will
miss it. Orders given 10 the carrier or left at
Business Office will receive prompt attention.
NO EXTRA CHARGE Fifty cents per month
for summer months
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
THE DhY - DONE,

The day is done; the peace OF nishrs descending,
Divinely lowered with dreams that .tAy regret
Praise God for this with deathess iongings blend
g,
That for perfect hour we NAV forget
-Cnicago Tin4es-Herald,
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
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MIDAlR PHO OTOGRAP PLY.

A New Yorker has secured the first double
photograph ever taken In midair, and it is
proposed to arrange eight cameras so that the
entire horizon may be photographed at once,
thus extencing the range OF vision ten miles
beyond that from O vessels deck.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

General James Longstreet made brief visit
to Atlanta, Ga, few days ago, and while
there expressed himself as confident that be
will be appointed United States Commissioners
of Railroads successor Of General Wade
Hampton. He is reported to be in robust
he alth,
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
cALIFoRNlANs IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N. Y, July 17.-At the St.
Clouo-Allen Forbes, Martin B. Madden. ]. T.
Edmonds lef: the st. Cloud and sailed on the
Campania for Liverpool
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
Northern Pac itic RaiIway-Ye
Park Route.

Parties desiring to visit the Yellowstone Park
or go + asst via the Northern Pacific Railway.
should call at No. 63S Market street, San Fran
CISCO for their Railroad and Yellowstone Park
tickets We can accommodate all that wish to
m AXE the trip regardless OF rumors the contrary
Stop overs given on all Christian EndeaTor ticA-
cts. T. K. Stateler, Gen. Agent, 63S Market ST.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
he Second Life Guards-sx Feet 8 Inches in Height.


pr n smoh no o
mani n he
the menin n
ton BY h wi
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

The European concert continues to oe-
cupy the theater OF war, but hasu't decided
yet what sort of show it IL give.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

Toe Papyrus Club of Boston has given $1,000
to the Boston Public Library, to be expended
for the purchase of books to serve as
memorial collection TO the late John Boyle
O'Reilly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

This Is good day to take look at your
favorite site for the Mission park and see
how beautifully it can be laid out.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
Great Reduction in Rates to Eastern
Cities

Via Sunset Route and Piedmont Air Line. Only
$3s 25 Washington and Baltimore; Phiiadel-
phia S39 %: New YORK, $40 20 and Boston $42
Correspondingly low rates to other points only.
route operating personally conducted tourist cars
San Francisco to Washington, d. C., without
change For further alton call on or ADDRESS
G. L. HOPKINS. Pacific Coast Passenger Agent,
62l Market street, San Francisco. ::
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

Ex- Rear Admiral Brown, who has been
talked of for Mayor OF indianapolis, says he
will accept If the people will come to his
telms-a unanimous nomination, $50, 600 a
year salary and eleven mouths annual holi..
Hav
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
Reduced Rates for All

To the East via the Rio Grande Western Railway,
passing tn rough Utah and Colorado by daylight
Through cars by all trains. Tickets, sleeping-car
reservations and full information furnished at "A
Montgomery rect.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18
HOW HE REASONED 1T OUT.
Cleveland Leade,

Cleveland Leader
Papa-Charley, p.ease hand me that book on
the tab e, there.
Charley (aged 9)-There he Is papa.
Papa-No, my son; you should not say
"therc he is," but there 1T is"
Charley-Why, papa, its hymnbook,
isn't II?
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

The rush to Alaska will be another case
of pixies Peak or bust, and, as in the
former case, busts will be plentiful.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

WoULDN'T be without it for worlds!" was the
emphatic declaration of a lady in reference to
Ayers Hair Vigor.
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18


turned into park
DR.. Stephen Adams of Maplewood, Me-, has
been practicing physician for sixty-eight
years and still continues in harness.
Doubtless the oldest married couple in the
United States are Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hitler of
Elk ton, Mich. Mr.. Hitler is aged 107 years
and his wife los. They lately celebrated
their eighty til wedding anniversary.
Florence nightingale received her Christ an
name from the town in which she was born
Florence Italy. Her name is not Nightingale
but Shore her father being a nottingham
banker who inherited the estates of Peter
Nightingale on condition that he assume the
name.
Miss Beulah Dix, a Chelsea High School
graduate, has captured the Harvard prize of
$3.50 for the best thesis on 'The Published
Collection of English and Scottish Ballads,
1865 to 1902" The prize is open to under
graduates of Harvard, graduates who reside al
the university as students and the young
women at Radcliffe College or annex.
They have finally taken steps in Russia to
erect a monument to Turgeneff IN his native
town, Orel. A committee has been formed in
ST. Petersburg, at the head of which is Prince
Constantine Cons tantinovich, president of the
Academy of Sciences, to collect money for the
purpose. II is expected that a large number
of small popular subscriptions will be forth
coming.
A dinner significant of the change in the
position OF women during the Victorian era is
soon to be given at the Grafton Gallery, Lon
don. The hostesses Will be a hundred repre-
sentative women, who will each nominate a
distinguished man as her guest. In the eveu-
ing there is to be soiree for distinguished
persons who were not at the feast. The names
OF Lady Jeune, Mrs Humphry Ward, Mrs
Fawcett and Miss Ellen Terry appear among
others on the committee.
Probably the most remarkable drummer
who ever lived was Jean Henri, the tam
bour major of the Emperor Napoleon. One OF
his feats was to play on fifteen differently
toned drums at the same time in so soft and
harmonious manner that, instead of the
deafenlng uproar that might have been ex-
pec,ed, the effect was that of novel and
complete instrument. In playing, be passed
from one drum to the other with such wonder
iul quickness that the eyes OF the spectators
could hardly follow the movement of his
hands and body
The San Francisco call., 1897-07-18

oubtless the oldest married couple in the
United States are Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Hitler of
Elkton, Mich. Mr.. Hitler is aged 107 years
and his wife los. They lately celebrated
their eighty seventh wedding anniversary.