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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04
"AULD LANG SYNE."
The Original Manuscript Of the Poem
is Owned by an Albany Lady.

From the Century.
The late Chancellor John v. L. Pruyn
of Albany, N. Y, was the successful pur-
chaser of "Auld Lang Syne," and the one
to make the autograph one Of Americas
treasures. The facts regarding its removal
to this country are Of peculiar interest, and
they bring the history Of the autograph,
now more than a century old, up to date.
Mr.. Pruyn was a lover of curios and par
ticularly of the kind connected with an
interesting past; and his collecting showed
a refinement not evident in the taste of the
usual collector. In 1859 the centennial of
the birthday of Robert Burns was made the
occasion for a celebration in different cities
of the United States; and the literary PEG
pie Of Albany decided to observe the day
by memorial exercises in a large hall on
the evening of the day. Previous to the
event Mr.. Pruyn planned that 1t would be
feature if he could secure this auto
graph copy of the poets Aud Lang
Syne." Henry Stevens was famous pur-
chaser for collections in those days, sup
plying Mr.. James Lenox, Mr.. John Carter
Brown, the British Museum and others,
with some of the most valuable old works;
and thereby hangs a tale to be told later.
He owned the verses in question. He was
a friend Of Mr.. Pruyn, and correspond
ence regarding the matter in hand began.
The result was that Mr.. Stevens sold the
verses to Mr.. Pruyn, and the manuscript
was intrusted to Captain Moody who guar
anteed that it should reach Chancellor
Pruyn in time for the celebration. His
steamship reached New York late on the
day Of the celebration, leaving but few
hours to get it to Albany, or the mission
would prove fruitless. The only way was
for the captain to select one Of his trusty
men, With this special messenger 1t was
sent from the steamer and conveyed with
all dispatch directly to the hall in Albany
Mr. Pruyn was all-expectant when. dur
ing the exercises, he was called from the
hall Though he was gone only moment,
all interest in what was going on upon the
stage was lost for the time being. Another
swing of the door, and Mr.. Pruyn entered,
waving aloft the manuscript. and exclaim-
ing "It is here" With exultant delight,
and amid cries of AUD Lang Syne is
with usr' Chancellor Pruyn advanced to
the stage and read the poem through.
Hardly could the people be prevented from
breaking In upon him; and when 1t was
proposed to sing it through, enthusiasm
knew no bounds. Never did chorus SO
willingly lend aid. and the familiar air
swelled forth in mighty volume.
The cherished page was bound within
Russia leather covers, and with 1t was
placed a letter to DR.. Richmond from
Burns, dated February Z. 17S8. proving the
identity of the writing in the poem, and
also the letter written to Chancellor Pruyn
by Henry Stevens when sending the poem
to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04
Mrs. Terrell in Memphis.

Mrs Mary Church Terrell of this city
recently delivered a lecture in Memphis
before the Whittier Historical Society that
has been the cause of much favorable
comment in the Memphis papers.
Mrs. Terrell chose as her subject "Har-
riet Beecher Stowe, and Her Characters -
The story, although an old one, was re-
told by Mrs. Terrell in such a pleasing
and graphic manner that 1t but added to
the pleasures of the tale first told.
AS lecturer Mrs. Terrell appears to
have been an unqualified success, and for
more than an hour she carried her audi
ence with her without the interest tagging
for a moment. Apart from her ability as
lecturer, Mrs. Terrell's personality is
magnetic, and she gains friends wherever
she may be. She naturally feels proud of
the fact that she was the first colored
woman ever invited to. speak in Memphis
and of the hearty reception she received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

will leave us beloved by all, young and old.
accompanied with sincere prayers for this,
continuance of the Masters blessings upon
him.
The following-named trustees were re-
elected for the conference year: M. q.
Emery, A. B. Duvall. A. D. Lynch, g. w.
Cray, E. s. Graves. w. c. Duvall, Richard
kingsman, c. F. Norment and B. F. Leigh
ton
h. II. Twombly was reelected recording
steward and Dr. NJ. NJ. Moffitt delegate to
the Methodist Union
the new pastor, Rev. DIR. Bristol OF
evanston, ILL.,, will not take charge until
the first part of April, as his transfer can
not be made before that date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

From the New York World.
There will be display of Uncle Sans
homing pigeons at the poultry and pig
con show in Madison Square Garden, Feb
ruary l to 3. Mr.. Howard Carter, who
has charge of the cote at the Brooklyn
navy yard, will represent the United States
navy during the show.
Eight Of these carrier pigeons have seen
active service in carrying dispatches from
the fleet at sea to the home station, and
severai have made as many as thirty
flights from various battle ships.
The longest distances were from the
Texas and the Annapolis. 100 miles, the
birds carrying messages to the command
ant OF the North Atlantic squadron. The
messages will also be exhibited,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04
Fined Him for Lost Time.

Every day we have examples of the ty-
ranny OF capital over labor, of the seeming
disregard Of the employer for the feelings
Of the employe. Only last week, says the
Dowagiac Republican. while a gang of men
were cutting ice on the st. Joseph river.
near Niles. one of them fell in. He had his
saw in his hands. and hoated down stream
under the ice about nine miles to where
they had been cutting the day before. IL
was open and he came to the surface and
crawied out. Being a little daxed he
thought 1T was the same hole. and emit TO
saving, as though nothing had happened;
but. we are sorry to say, his employer
locked him fifteen minutes lost time, and
threatened 10 discharge him IL he Tell in
again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

A. colorsd woman employed as cook at
the Industrial farm for colored boys, con-
Quoted by w. H. H. Hart. near Fort
Washington. was burned to death Wednes-
day, fire having been accidentally COM
municated to her clothing The remains
viii be brought to Washington for burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

Dorothy had heard some one singing that
classical production the Little Alabama
Coon en- the street. Presently she came
to her mother and asked:
Mamma, what does swat mean?"
"Wh hat do you think that 1t meansT"
WELL don't know, mamma but s'pose
that swat Is colored for spank."-Harper's
Bazaar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04
TRY GRABN-0l TRY GRANM-l)J

Ak your Grocer today to show yca . package OF
0RAIN-o, the new food drink that takes the place
a coHss. The childrsa NY arlnk n without injury
- well the adult. An WHO Try It IKE II.
0RAIE-o has that rich seal brown Of Mocha or
Jaws, but u 70 made from pure grains. and the
most 0eAcafe stomach recsives II without distress
4 the price Of co1ree. 1bc- anA &c. per packags.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04
terly repulsed and Obliged to

but he was bitterly repulsed and Obliged to
retire in disorder "
The trousseau il still In possession of
Mrs. Davis. who refuses to surrender n
ana bids defiance to law Her three re-
manning daughters stand with her and are
even more bitter and vindictfve than she
Mr.. and Mrs. Sager will leave for Iowa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

From Puck,

De Witte-"Queer about q Welsh rabbit"
Ths Acting Chemist-"What is queer3'
Y De Witte .srhe girl who makes 1t always
says 1t isn't nearly 50 good g the one she
made the other nigh"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

The many testimonials received daily by the
prcprietors Of Salvation on emphasizing its value
cure for neuralgia and rheumatism, furnish
convincing proof Of ifs great merits. Il b par
Gxcellance the Hniment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

From Puck
Gladys-"Do you think Charley means
business? ?"
May-.I can't tell yet; but I'm afraid he
only means poetry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

A dispatch from Rome says there were
vigorous action Of the military 10 Suppress
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

AL our 81 and 81 chiIdrcn's REFERS. IN
all sizes. In kcrsey. plain aud two-tonri
boneles. plain or empire back, u G. 70
silk lined. Reduced to.........- Si-So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04
Special shoe values for Saturda,

Ladies' button and lace shoes, in a va
riety Of shapes and styles-cork or plain
soles-light double extension soles-some
have kangaroo tOps-others kid or cloth
tops. Hand-sew welted sOles-1exible and
easy to the feet-such styles as Lenox, King
Charles Broadway, etc. Not a shoe worth
less than $3.50. and mostly So en- mQ
grades Reduced tO........... PA s$O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-04

Boys All-wool cheviot REFER, vestie
and double breasted suits-in a splendid va
riety Of patterns suits that are well made
lined with Italian cloth-in sizes to 16
and which sold for So and $4,000 for
$1.9S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28

the members of the Olympia club will
hold another of the series of dances
OF the season and it promises to be one
of the most elaborate affairs of the
kind held by this popular organization
during the winter.
f. ID. Young, one of the city's promi-
nent attorneys, went to New Martins
vile this morning to take dispositions
in very important oil suit which is
soon TO be tried in the Circuit court.
Will Cummings, one of the promi-
nent operators and contractors OF this
section, left this morning Tor Marietta
to look after some business matters.
Major Clint Moore, of the South
Side. left this morning for Scio, o.,
where he goes to look over the field,
with a view to establishing branch
of the Leidecker Tool Works there
should the field warrant It, He will
be absent from the city for several
days
George MacCaulley, of the Carter Oil
Company, who has been visiting at his
home In Washington, Pa, for several
days. returned to the city this morn
ing.
Last evening at their homo on the
South Side, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred PariS>
man entertained a number OF friends
at dinner in honor of Mrs. T. w. Att
wood, formerly OF this city, now living
at Urbanna. o., who is the guest of
relatives and friends in the city. 1t
was a most delightful affair and those
present thoroughly enjoyed them
selves.
Frank Martin, a prominent and
genial young travelling salesman OF
Parkersburg, arrived in the city this
afternoon and will remain here for
several days looking after business in
terests.
Frank Taylor. of Coolville, o.. who
has been in the city for several days
as the guest of his brother, E. Z. Tay-
lor. left this morning for home.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. IA. Smith, of upper
Wells street, left this morning for
Bellaire. O., where they will be the
guests OF relatives and friends for a
short time before leaving for the West,
where they will make their future
home.
Mrs. r. w Atwood. formerly of this
city. now living at Urbanna, o., Is In
the city and will be the guest OF
friends on the South Side for short
time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
CUTTING ARRAY.
A Colored Man Seriously Wounded
With a Pocket-K2if3 Yesterday
Morning---GeneTal News OF Bellaire
Personal and th9rWlse.

There was quite a serious cutting
about eleven O'Clock yesterday morn
ing in a saloon in the Fifth ward
There has been some i'll feeling be-
tween some CT the men employed at
the Bellaire steel works even since
the labor trouble at that place, and
yesterday James Kearns, a colored
man employed there, and who went to
work there during the strike, and a
white man by the name of John
Pritchard, had some words which end
ed in NPritchard pulling a knife and
stabbing Kearns in the breast, making
wound several inches deep and had
to have five stitches to sew it together
Dr. Mensinger attended kearns, but
did not think the wound would be
fatal. kearns swore out warrant be-
fore Squire Morrell last evening.
Jack Gallagher, who was shot by
the Waterman for trying to get over
the Bellaire bridge a few days ago,
had a hearing before Squire Morrell
yesterday and was bound over TO
court in the sum of $500 for hs ap-
pearance.
The Italian by the name of Jeocsep-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
SlSTERSVILLE.

Sistersville, December 27.-Last
evening in the Knights of Pythias
rooms, McCoach block, a number Of
the young people of the city held a
very pleasant and enjoyable i'm
promptu dance. There was not very
large crowd present, but those who
attended report having had an excel
lent time. Among those present were
the Misses Sadye Wallace, Anna Eli
oft, Maude Lawrence. Romano Eli
OFT, Edith Wilson, Ethel Lawrence,
Mary Taller, Messrs, A. c. Thomas,
Will Ream, Rush Wallace, Richard
Elliott, Cliff Ramey, Claude Griffin.
Misses Carrie Devore and Emma
Householder were the guests Of friends
in New Martinsville yesterday after
noon.
Mrs G. S. Wells. of Elizabeth street
left this morning for her former home
near Powhattan, o., where she viii be
the guest of relatives and friends for
a short time.
This evening in the MeCoach hall
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28

Bradley Was hugyIng. fie Walked a
his corner nnassistsed, and was Wildly
cheered for his gameness.
In the twentieth Bradley kept away
from Gardner, and when he could not
do this resorted to hugging. He swung
once, and missing, fell from sheer
weakness. The round closed with
both men on their feet and they shook
hands warmly. The decision was
given to Gardner, and the crowd
cheered.
During the battle President Murphy
of the Bridgeport Athletic club
authorized. the Register to state that
the b. A. C. will hang up purse OF
$500 for a bout between Bradley and
Jack McClelland, of Pittsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
BECOMING 4 MOTHER.
A Sure Way 60 Avoid Danger.

Every true woman wants to be 8
mother. A baby is the dream of her life
the browning glory of womanhood-
true happiness can never be known
without the blessings child brings.
Yet the ordeal through which all
mothers must pass is SO full of pain,
anxiety and fear, that many q young
life is sacrificed because of the inability
to undergo the struggle of childbirth.
Its not necessary to suffer in bring
ing new life into the world By the
use of Mothers Friend" the suffer-
ing and danger can he avoided, and
the hour robbed of its dread and pain.
This remedy is praised by thousands
who have tested it. Every woman is
anxious to learn how to avoid the
pain and suffering which may be in
store for her. The little book, Before
Baby is Born, viii be sent free to any
address upon application to the Brad
field Regulator Co., Atlanta, Georgia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
M0UNDSyILLE.

Misses Mamie Mckinley and Mollie
Reppeto return to Wheeling to-day
after a visit to friends here.
George Crummel returns to Mari
eta, O., to-day after spending Christ
mas with his parents here.
To-day is pension examining day
and the board of examiners will be
present all day
The glass workers who intended
giving a dance at the Dunn building
have postponed the affair one week
Many Of the boys are out Of town
spending the holidays, which is the
reason assigned.
G. ". Montgomery, the Benwood
man who wants TO operate a ferry be-
tween his town and Bellaire, has
posted notice that he will apply to the
County Court on the Goth of January
for a franchise to operate the same
Miss Blanche Voitle very pleasant
ly entertained her friends last evening
at her home on Morton avenue. The
evening was spent in various amuse-
ments and refreshments were served
before the guests departed.
Several OF our young folks will at
tend the dance to be given by the
Nonpareil club at McMechen to-mor-
row evening.
Postmaster Linch leaves this week
for Washington, D. c., where he viii
ask the government to furnish this
Office with brand new fixtures. The
present outfit has done service for
quite a large number Of years and
should be replaced by something that
is up to date Mr.. Linch is confident
that he will be successful in his under-
taking and the public in general will
be glad TO learn of his intentions.
Mrs. George Stephens, of Wheeling
is visiting relatives in TIE city.
This evening knight &~Donley will
open their skating rink on Seventh
street. Il is TO be a free blowout and
everybody is invited. Skating is on
the programme until 10 o'clock and
after that dancing will be the issue
The Misses COPYRIGHT returned yes
terday from Waynesburg. Pa, being
called home on account Of the acct
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
TO REVIVE sCULL RACING.

During the past few weeks a move
ment to revive interest in boat racing
in Wheeling took tangible form. This
city was once one of the most promi-
nent centers in the country for scull
racing, and there were several we'll
established boat houses. Three hun
dred dollars has already been sub
scribed to the stock for the proposed
boat club, and the following named
gentlemen are interested: James Man
ton, John Bishop, Barney Stubs, JOS
eph Bishop. c. w. Seabright, John
Ritter, NJ. Finnegan and Henry
Michael.
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dent to their brother, which occurred

dent to their brother which occurred
Monday.
Miss Dakan gave a very enjoyable
dance at the opera house last even
ing to number of invited guests. 1t
was also the opening of her dancing
school season.
Postmaster Linch has about COM
pleted arrangements for the receiving
of a second mail at the office on sun
days. 1t is the Wheeling mail and
will arrive at noon, which will be a
big benefit for the patrons or the Of
fee. At present this mail is held at
Wheeling until Monday morning, max
ing it very inconvenient for our peo-
pie. The order directing the mail be
brought here at the above hour will
go into effect this week and next Sun
day will likely be the first time the
mail is received at this hour.
Miss Celia Halpin was a visitor to
the city of Wheeling yesterday.
A meeting of the Democratic voters
of Washington district will be held in
the County court room at the Court
House this evening at o'clock Bust
ness of Importance will be transacted
and all interested are requested to be
present.
A meeting of the City Council will
be held this week. There is consider
able miscellaneous business to be
transacted.
Mr.. and Mrs John Clark are visiting
relatives at Sistersville.
s. Risinger is home from a visit to
relatives at New Brighton, Pa.
Albert Roberts, living near the city
and who has been acting strangely
here of late. was examined by DR.. G.
W. Bruce yesterday afternoon. He
showed very strong signs of being in
sane and was committed to Jail to
await being taken to the Western
asylum
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
HAD A PECULIAR ORIGIN.

Special 10 the Register.
Huntington, w. Va, December 2T.r-
A blaze at Oulloden last night. entail
ing a loss of six thousand dollars, or
iginated in a very peculiar way. Some
young lads tied a box of fire-crackers
TO a dogs tail. when the canine ran
under the store building Of $. b. Black
well. The building ignited and was
burned to the ground together with
the contents. The loss is covered by
insurance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
DECKER UPRIGHT PIANO

A gentleman in the city who has a
very fine Decker Bros. Upright Piano
is very much in need of ready cash. He
will either sell the piano at great sac
rifice, or he will rent it for one or two
years at very low figure to any one
who can pay the rent for that period
in advance. The piano, as you know
is one Of the standard pianos of the
world, with all the modern improve
ments, and in perfect condition. This
is rare chance to buy or rent piano
very cheap. The instrument can be
seen at our store, and further particu-
larS concerning it will be cheerfully
givjh. F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
NO SUNDAY BALL.

Pittsburg, Pa, December 27-The
Pittsburg Base Ball club will not play
Sunday ball next year President
Kerr, who has always been opposed
TO Sunday games, to-day received word
from Vice President P. L. X. Auten,
of Chicago. that he too was tired OF
Sunday ball and was in favor OF q
return to the old regime President
Young of the league has been notified
to not include Pittsburg IN the Sun
day schedule for next season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
THE RUNNING RACES.
Good Starts and Very Close Finishes-Sum-
maries and Entries.

Good Starts and Very Close Finishes-sum.
maries and Entries.
There was good sized crowd al
the running races yesterday after
noon, and the track was in fair condi-
ton. All the starts were prompt and
good, and the finishes were close.
The first race was won by Fedora
rather easily at the end. The second
was a three horse race, on account OF
the number OF scratches, but was in.
tereSting enough, nevertheless. Ven
geance gave Frances NJ hard tussle
but could not beat the chestnut mare
Taunton was tipped to beat Lucette
in the third race, and was backed OF
the board, but failed to show the
requisite speed at the finish. in the
fourth race, Lulu B. led in front OF the
stand and set the pace to the END
winning by two lengths over William
NJ. who was second by a half length
from Worry Not.
In the last race, what looked sus-
piciously like a job was upset by
the Judges Courdier, who was to ride
Fred Munich, bought a ticket on Lady
Maxwell He was taken Oil MS mount
and Champ substituted. At the finish
Fred Munich led and cut across the
track in front of Maxwell and Howe
A foul was claimed but was not al
lowed.
Summarizes
First race, Az furlongs:
Fedora, nS Fitzsimmons): to 9........ ]
SIT. Actress, 1l0 CT. Dorsey to 1........
Teller, 1l9 CNorris); to 1:.;.:..,.
Time. Lee, Borderer; Candelabra, M P
Y. Viola Aabers and F'lattering also ran
Second race, AZ furlongs:
Frances M. 120 (Fitzsimmons); / to g..
Silver Brook. liz (Newton); to 1......
Vengeance, 10 Champ; , to 1............
third race, ~ furlongs:
Lucette iii N'lynn): 3 to 5................
Taunton llc Champ mi ! to 4,.;:..;-;...-
Time. 1:l2. Dutch Buster also ran
Fourth race, AZ furlongs:
Lulu B, 1i2 (Flynn) 1 to &c.: ........
Worry Not is (Donnellyl; 4 to L..
Time, len Gallatin Fable and Sparkle
also ran.
Fred Munich 115 Champ; s to 5..........
Lady Maxwell, 1G5 Norris: . to 1........
Susie Howe 112 (Murphy); to 49,.
Time. Leg Jim Blackburn, Belisarius
First race ~ flprlongs-E1. Murphy
10; Fedora. 115: Glenhock, 49, Ensign, rs
St. Actress, NJ; Tally Ho, 10; You BE
Dam. rs.
Second race, AZ furlongs-Frank Hough
lis: Dorian. 112; ATan, 11G; Taunton, no.
Scotte D., 11G; Mooyer 115: Gallatin, III.
Third race, AZ furlongs-Vengeance
12i: GOV. Griggs, 12o; Billy Duff, 1870;
Charlie Wells. Ia J. NJ f., lii; James
Monroe. liz; silver Brook 10.
Fourth race. AZ furlongs-J. P, 115;
Red Bird. Jr. il5. oscar Gardner 10;
Teller il3: Fox Chase IL: Lady Maxwell
III: Donage Page. 100; Lizzie G.. 1C6.
Fifth race. AZ furlongs-Jim Blackburn
115; Tim Hurst, 115; Belisarius, l15; Wah
Jim, ii5 Lulu B., liz; Fable, liz; Gal
lalee l1G.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
AGREED ONTERMS

New York, December 27.-Frank
Erne and Dial Hawkins have agreed
on terms for their coming battle They
are to box % rounds in San Fran
cisco, the last week in February, at
1873 pounds, weigh in at o'clock be-
fore the club offering the largest
purse and stake of $4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-28
BOWLING.

The Al-Wheeling bowling team will
bowl an exhibition series with a picked
team from the Carroll Club on the Car
roll Club alleys New Year afternoon.
Names of the players on the two teams
will be announced later. The All-Stars
will appear in their uniforms.