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Smyrna times., 1899-10-04

The situation in Union Republican
politics can be quickly described. 1t
is excellent, inspiring, assuring. Bas-
ing its claim upon what it has already
achieved, the Union Republican party
expects to win out in Delaware, in
1900, with, or without the help of the
boilers of 1896.
That is what the Union Republicans
are getting ready for. To assure it
they are seeking by every honorable
means to secure a solid Republican
vote for one Republican ticket. They
believe it is possible to do that. They
are very hopeful that, even without
full success in restoring Republican
unity, they can win. This faith is
based on the vote of the party in the
last national campaign. The returns
of that election showed two-third
vote, of Republicans, for the Union
Republican party Union Republican
Glasses IN the Sunday Star.
Smyrna times., 1899-10-04

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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
TRACKED BY A
TRAIL OF HIS
VICTIMS GORE.
Supposed Assailant of
Schmid Captured.
CHAS. FORREST THE SUSPECT
DROPS OF BLOOD LEAD DETEC-
TIvEs TO HIS ROOM.
The Prisoner Is an Ex-Convict and
Was Formerly a Close Friend
of the Wounded
Man.
CHAS. FORREST THE SUSPECT
DROPS OF BLOOD LEAD DETEC-
TIVES TO HIS ROOM.

On the strength of a trail of blood lead
ing from the lodging house where Adolph
Schmid was assaulted Saturday morning
to another LODGING house on Pine street,
below Stockton, Detectives Wren, Oman
and McMahon last night arrested Charles
Forrest who rooms at the latter place,
and will charge him with the assault. For
rest who is an ex-convict, was locked up
in the tanks at the California street po-
lice station. No definite charge will be
placed against his name until the out
come of Schmid's injuries can be ascer-
tanned.
The detectives worked on the case Sat
turday night and all day yesterday. Their
capture is considered clever by the officers
of the Police Department, and the arrest
ing detectives are satisfied that they have
the right man and that they can secure
sufficient evidence to insure conviction.
The first drops of blood were found on
the sidewalk in front of the house at
which Schmid roomed. Working from
this the detectives made a careful exam
ination of theN sidewalks in all directions
and were rewarded for their search by
finding more blood some distance up
Stockton street. 1t took several hours
to trace the bloody trail left by the
were very minute, could only be found
every fifteen or twenty feet. At the cor
ner of Stockton and Pine streets they dis
appeared altogether, and it is believed
that at this point the man left the side
walk and went down the middle of the
street.
Forrest was known to the police, as was
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06

also his rooming place, and the fact tnat
he and Schmid had at one time been
friends, added to that of the blood lead
ing almost to his door, satisfied the offf-
GERS that he was the guilty man ana MS
arrest followed.
Forrest had evidently been expecting
that he would be accused of the assault,
and did not seem surprised when the
detectives entered his room. He greeted
them with the question::
well, did you come after the hatchet?"
When accused of the crime he denied MS
guilt, saying that he had not seen Schmld
for several weeks.
The police made a careful examina-
ton of the room and it's contents, but
were unable to find any evidence against
their prisoner. The Ratchet was not to De
found, nor were there any blood stains on
the wearing apparel Forrest had In i4is
The injured man is still at the Harbor
Hospital and his condition is much the
same as it was Saturday. he was ra-
to the detectives, but would give them no
information as to the identity of his assail.
ant. This leads the officers to the peher
that he was assaulted by one OF ms oMii
than ever that they have the right man:
The honor existing among men or
schmid's class prompts I,i M, MN 10 shlelo the
man who sought to kill him.
At the time Schmid was serving term
in the penitenuary for grand larceny FOR
rest was serving out seventeen sen
2512 Stockton street in 1893 and roopeo Two
men who were sleeping in different rooms.
Detective Wren, who was detailed on the
case at the time, arrested Forrest ana Sc.
cured his conviction. Before that Forrest
was under arrest for burglarizlng a num-
Der of barber shops, but was acquitted OF
the charge.
Prior to the arrest of Schmid and For,
rest on the respective charges OF grand
larceny and burglary the two had been
friends and the police believe that tney
worked together. While in the peniten-
tiary they were the best of friends. both
were released about four months ago.
Detective Wren saw Schmid after his re-
| lease and advised him to behave himself
Schmd told Wren that he was satiSned
with his experience in prison and had re-
solved to lead a better life. at the sug-
gestion of Wren, Schmid broke Off all In
| tercourse with Forrest.
| 1t is known that Forrest was aware OF
| the fact that Schmid had received the
| $125 from his people in Germany. Shortly
after the two were released from the pen
| itentiary Schmid learned that there was
money coming to him from the old coun-
| try. He confided this to Forrest. and the
| latter helped him compose letter which
| he sent to Germany in regard to the mat
! ter. The motive Forrest had for wishing
! to kill Schmid, If he is the party, might
| have been either robbery or the desire for
revenge on account of his desertion by his
| old pal. At the police station he denied
| his guilt and remarked that had Schmid
| stayed with him he would have been all
right.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
THE CHOSEN FRIENDS.

On Jauary 80 Grand Recorder Wallis
assisted by Past Councillor Mrs. Finnen
installed the officers of Empire Council
after which the grand recorder delivered
an address, and refreshments were
served.
The officers of Covenant Council OF
Georgetown have been installed by Dis
trict Deputy Emma LIE Beouf, assisted
by Dr. w. S. Hawkins. The ceremony
was followed by a literary programme
and a collation..
Pacific Council No. received five peti.
tons at it's last held meeting.
There was a meeting of the Progressive
Council in the hall of Social Council last
Thursday night and a pleasing pro.
gramme was presented.
Lassen Council of Susanville has re.
ceived seven applications for membership
and as soon as three more are received
the grand recorder will proceed to thai
place to initiate the candidates
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
TEMPERANCE ENTERTAINMENT
Rally of the League Of the Cross in
Sacred Heart Parish.

THIS evening at o'clock the League OF
the Cross organization attached to Sa-
cred Heart Church will unite in their an
nual parish rally and essay contest at the
new Sacred Heart Hall, corner of Fill
,nors and Fell streets There will be four
ESSAYS upon the subject Temperance and
Patriotism read by Sergeants George
Shaw and Thomas Mahoney and Priyates
William Healey and Joseph Cooney. all
of the cadets. The judges will be Attor--
ney Frank J. Fallon, Frank Drury and
Brother Flarinus of Sacred Heart College.
They will Judge the essays as to- literary
merit, argument and delivery The sue,
cessf,il contestant will represent Sacred
Heart parish in the district essay contest
in April, when he will meet representa-
tives Of the other parishes in the Fourth
Districr Besides the essay contest there
will be ga excellent musical and literary
programme and also an address on tenn
perance by Rev. Donald McKinnon of st.
James narish cousin of the distin-
guishel chaplain of the First California
Volunteers. There will be no admission
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
CAPTURED A BURGLAR.
He Was Cutting His Way Through
the Roof to the Safe Below.

Special Officer Houston early this morn
ing arrested Chris Martin in the act of
cutting through the roof Of a building In
the Blythe Block, corner Of Market street
and Grant avenue.
The officer heard the sound of Martins
operations from the sidewalk and ascend
ing to the top of the building caught the
crook.
Martin had piece of rope around his
waist several dynamite caps, fuse and
a flask of gunpowder in his pocket. He
also had complete set of burglar tools.
1t is believed that his object was TO blow
open the safe in the building below. He
Martin is about thirty-five years old:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06

fact the last volunteers on this coast,
will be mustered out at Benicia. Like
their comrades of the Seventh, these
troops were among the first to muster in
when the President called for volunteers
and like the young men from the orange
belt they were disappointed in being Kept
on this coast while Eastern regiments
were passing through San Francisco en-
route TO the front.
Yesterday at Benicia Chaplain Oliver Z.
Miller delivered an eloquent farewell ser
mon to his comrades, complimenting them
unon their faithfulness and consoling
them for their disappointment at not be-
ing enabled to go to the front.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06

At the last held review of San Francisco
Tent there was large number of visitors
from various parts of the State, and dur
ing the evening an initiation of a candi-
date for Calaveras Tent No. SIS, the work
being in the amplifed form by the de-
gree team in its beautiful and expensive
regalia. This work was a charming rev.
elation to the visitors who witnessed it
in that form for the first time. They were
profuse in their admiration of the ritual
istic work as given, as it exhibited many
there were addresses by Past Commander
Sir knight d. r. Shafer of Orc Grande
Tent of Groveland, Sir Knight Townsend
The "hustlers'' and the "rustlers' of
this tent are still at work hustling and
rustling for individuals eligible for
membership.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
THE KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

The officers of Tancred Lodge have been
installed by Deputy A. M. Mcpherson
assisted by DR.. Lee o. Rodgers, P. G. d.
After the routine business on that even
ing there was extra degree work by the
degree team of the lodge.
Deputy Mcpherson will install the off,
GERS of Far West Lodge on Thursday
next.
The officers of Clinton Lodge were in
stalled by Grand Dictator Archibald and
full staff of grand officers. There were
present large number of visitors and
a pleasant evening was spent.
Yerba Buena Lodge worked in the mi
tiatory degree last week. A vote of
thanks was passed to the committee that
arranged the reunion of lodges that met
with this lodge on the 30th inst.
The fourth reunion meeting was held
last week in the hall of Germania
Lodge, the visiting lodges being Friend
ship and Leland Stanford There were
also. delegates from Keystone, Yerba
Buena, Liberty, Union and other lodges.
E. F. Joy, P. G. D., delivered an interest
ing address, and there was a programme
of music and literary efforts. Dictator B.
Mangels of Germania presided.
The supreme reporters list, dated the
list inst. shows that during January there
were 1872 deaths, of which eight occurred
in California. Forty of these claims were
paid before the list was issued and the
remainder will be met before the 18th inst
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
Her Postgraduate Course.

Daughter-Yes. I've graduated. but now
must inform myself in psychology, phil
osophy. bibli-
Practical Mother-Stop right where YOU
are. / have arranged for you thorough
course in Roastology, biology stitchology
darnology and general domestic hustle
ology Now get on your working clothes
Jewish Comment.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
Two FOREIGN coNsULs HERE

]. Polio, French Consul to Hawaii, and
w. r. Hoare. English Consul to the same
place, arrived last evening on the over
land, and are at the Palace. They will sail
next Wednesday on the Australia for
Honolulu
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
THE DRuIDs.

Volta Grove had six limitations during
January, Mazzini Grove took in eight
new members during the same period and
Italia Grove of Portland, Or, has taken
in six new members since it was visited
last December by the grand officers. The
grove has four applications to be acted
on.
Noyato Grove initiated a candidate last
Thursday, and on Tuesday evening Cali
leo Grove conferred the third degree.
on March by the noble grand arch and
other grand officers. That date being the
second anniversary of the institution OF
the grove, there will be grand entertain
Golden Gate Circle will hold valentine
party on the 18th inst. in Druids' Hail.
Past Arch D. w. Taylor of Nicasio
Grove died in the German Hospital last
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
OFF ON A LONG VOYAGE.

E.
S in
s
and the monotony of will be broken
California aboard
get
the Philip
to
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
The West Enlightened.

Mr. Justin Huntly Mccarthy, who is on
the lecture platform in this country, is
now being complimented out West on his
lucid explanation of the difference be-
tween Omar Khayyam and Hunyadi ia
noS.-BoSton Herald.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
Quality, Purity and Natural Dryness

Connoisseurs find these in G. H. Mumm'
Extra Dry champagne. It's importations
in 1898 were Sc, S55 cases, or $3.50 more than
any other brand. Only choicest grapes
and first DRESSINGS used, hence never sur
passed in quality.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06

fee charged, and all friends of temper
ance are invited.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
KNIGHTS OF THE MAccABEEs:

All watch repairing 7rranted for two years
JAMES A. sORENsEN. 135 Sixth. mr. Howard.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06

Nothing milder, purer than Atlas whisky. At
dealers or Mohns & Kaltenbach. 90 Market st.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-02-06
EXIT EIGHTH CALIFORNIA.

The Last Companies Go Out To-
Day.
To-day the last companies of the Eighth
Infantry, California Volunteers, and in
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
That Advance in Rates.

Commencing with next week the adj
vance in rates on all railroads goes
into effect. Many important articles
are SO classed that the rates will be
much higher, and it will be seen that
Wheeling merchants will come in for
their share. In the list of articles, COT
fee and sugar are two of the principal
items. The rate in car loads from
New York has heretofore been Is
cents per 100 pounds, but the change
adds three cents. On canned goods the
rate from Baltimore is now IS cents,
but this will be increased to q cents.
Hay in car loads, which has been sixth
class, has been made fifth, an increase
of about 20 per cent. One of the big
gest advances is on bottle consign-
ments. Heretofore each car load has
been estimated at 10000 pounds, but
this estimate will be 10000 pounds.
This means an increase of so per cent.
The manufacturers held a meeting in
Pittsburg last week to protest against
the rate taking effect before April list
next, and it remains to be seen how
successful they will be. The rates on
everything raised averages about 20
per cent, and the change will certainly
be felt by almost every business man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
Good Holiday Business.

All roads entering the city had a
splendid holiday trade this year. The
reduced rates were satisfactory and
there were many people travelling long
distances. On the electric lines the
cars have been packed, extra ones be-
ing placed in service to accommodate
the crowds. The rates remain in effect
until January LIST and during the re-
mainder of the week there will be many
more who will take advantage of the
low fares to visit friends. In the
freight line the traffic has also been
heavy. Especially is this so with the
Baltimore and Ohio. Yesterday the
company sent out of Benwood eighteen
double trains west bound. The cars
are all principally loaded with coal, the
principal part of which goes through to
Chicago, giving the company a long
haul. The traffic east bound is not as
heavy as it has been here of late, still
all regular crews are making excellent
time
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
J. A. ARKLE DEAD.
ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN AND
MOST ESTIMABLE CITIZENS OF
THE EIGHTH WARD PASSED
AWAY YESTERDAY.

Joseph A. Ankle died rather suddenly
yesterday afternoon. at his home On
Jacob street, in the Eighth ward. He
had been suffering for several years
from an affection which once before
confined him to his bed. He was
about on Christmas day, and attended
church services, although complaining
of not feeling we'll. Yesterday he did
not leave the house, but the attending
physician did not regard his condition
as serious. In the afternoon he sud-
denly became worse. and died before
the arrival Of a physician, who stated
that death resulted from paralysis of
the heart.
Mr.. Ankle was one Of the best known
citizens Of the Eighth ward, and none
were held in higher esteem. He was
man of deep religious convictions, and
unimpeachable integrity. He was a con-
sistent Roman Catholic. and was for
twenty years continuously treasurer
and financial secretary of the congrega-
ton of the Church of the Immaculate
Conception. His services were of such
value that upon one occasion when he
rendered his resignation, Archbishop
(then Bishop J. J. Kahn made a per-
sonal request that he continue.
Mr. Ankle was a son of the late Rob
ert A. Ankle, a native Of England, and
was born in Belmont county. o., in
1871. He was reared in Wheeling, and
received his education in the public
and private schools of this city. On
March Cd, 1863, he enlisted in the Third
L. S. Cavalry, ard remained in active
service during the war. Subsequently,
while stationed in New Mexico near
Fort Sumner, he was wounded in the
shoulder in an engagement with the
Navajoe Indians. An Indian arrow
penetrated the shoulder and the wound
troubled him for many years afterward.
After his discharge he returned to
Wheeling and engaged in the grocery
business on South Jacob street. con-
Quoting it for a number Of years. He
was elected as member Of Council.
has served as Justice Of the Peace,
and at the time of his death was in the
real estate and pension business. He
was a prominent member Of the Grand
Army, having been Commander of
Stephens Post, and serving two terms
as Adiutant General Of the Department
Of West Virginia.
Mr.: Ankle was married at Parkers-
burg in 1869 to Mary E. Hawkins, OF
Marion county. He is survived by his
wife and four children; Mary. wife of
John Monahan: Albert, electrician at
the Hospital for the Insane at Weston:
Ella and Rose. They have the sincere
sympathy Of a host Of sorrowing
friends.
Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been made. but the remains
will be taken to the Church OF the
Immaculate Conception, where reaui-
EN- mass will be celebrated by the Rev.
Joseph Mullen. and the interment will
take place at Mt. Cavary cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
MR.. CALDWELL RESIGNS
From the General Management OF
the Aetna-Standard Company.

Mr.. B. NJ. Campbell, the general
manager of the Aetna-Standard Iron
and Steel Company, has resigned. His
resignation will take effect January LIST.
1t is not known who will take his place.
but it is thought the assistant man
ages, Mr.. Henry Cooke, will get the
place. Dir. Caldwell gives nothing out
regarding his future, only that he will
take an extended Southern trip, visit
ing Florida. Cuba and Porto Rico.
Mr.. Caldwell has been connected with
the company for number of years, and
is well and favorably lkpown in this
valley. His judgme4f \adv1ce have
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

A railroad man of to-day who has
seen many years of experience is
Robert J. Howell, the present superin-
tendent of bridges for the Wheeling
Bridge and Terminal Company. Mr.
Howell first began railroading at the
time the B. & o. bridge was erected at
Parkersburg, and was one of the many
who helped erect that famous structure
which spans the Ohio river at that
point. He was also employed on the
bridge connecting Benwood and Bell
aire, and it was that experience in
bridge building at both points which
gave him so much prominence. Since
that time he has held important posi-
tions as foreman with the Chesapeake
and Ohio, Ohio River and B. & o. rail-
roads. With the Ohio River he was
their foreman nine years, and made
quite record for himself in bridge
and also trestle building. With the c.
~ ~ SOh1PAhJ LILO iCcluquol CCI0 NC1O EiI
Huntington, and he gave the best of
satisfaction. Another important line
that Mr.. Howell was connected with
was the Ohio and Mississippi, which
roed is now called the Baltimore and
Ohio Southwestern. His territory was
between Cincinnati and st. Louis, and
he has the honor of being one of the
many who constructed the famous
bridge which spans the Missouri river
at st. Louis. The bridge on the B. &
o. at Harper's Ferry he also helped
construct, and it is safe to say that no
better structure was ever placed in
position which has stood the test as
well as this one. Many important tres
ties and smaller bridges were also con-
structed at points along the B. & O.,
and all were under his supervision. At
present Mr.. Howell is the superintend-
ent of this class of work for the w. B.
& T. Railway Company, and has held
that position during the past nine
years. He has given the best of salts
faction, and is considered a very
valuable man in that capacity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
Sparks From the Rails.

M. Moor, billing clerk for the Wheel
ing and Lake Erie at Dillonvale. o.,
is in the city visiting friends.
B. & o. Operator Haggerty, of Nc
Mechen, is off duty on account Of sick
ness.
Miss Anna MCGUIRE. of McMechen.
who has been acting day telegraph OPP
orator the past several days, leaves to-
day on visit to friends at Grafton.
Henry Pracht. B. & o. machinist
of Grafton, will be married this even
ing to Miss Mamie Walters, a popular
young lady of that city.
Sam Sherman, travelling passenger
agent of the W. & l.. E., is home from
a trip to Toledo, O.
Ed. Schoen, travelling passenger
agent of the Northern Pacific, with
headquarters at Pittsburg, was in the
city yesterday.
o. R. Wood, travelling passenger
agent for the Cleveland, Lorain and
Wheeling, arrived home last evening
from Indiana, where he spent his
Christmas.
T. P. Dunbar. ticket agent Of the
Wheeling and Lake Erie, is acting train
dispatcher this week on account of the
regular man being off duty on account
of sickness.
Commercial agent A. J. Slaven has
returned from business trip to Par
kersburg.
Ingle Malone, road supervisor of the
B. & o., was in the city yesterday.
J. F. Cassell, engineer Of mainte-
nance of way for the B. & o., was in
the city yesterday.
Hice Laughlin, one OF the popular
B. & o. train dispatchers at the Graf
ton Office, is off duty taking brief va
cation.
FP. Jones. phone $50, dealer in Coal
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

The Wheeling and Lake Erie Com
pany's accommodation which is in ser
vice between Wheeling and Steuben-
vile, is one of the best paying trains
ON the road, considering the distance.
The crew is made up of VIM. Roberts,
conductor; A. Conald, brakeman; Thos.
Shepherd, engineer, and C. D. Fergu-
son, fireman. This set of men have
rather long hours, but all draw very
good salaries. The engineer draws
$3.50, fireman sos, conductor $145, and
brakeman $50 per month. One tank of
coal is consumed each day, so it will
be seen that the expense of the train
is over 5000 for the above. The wear
and tear of the locomotive and coaches
is extra. 1t is estimated that the
train, notwithstanding this expense,
clears about $500 each month, and dur
ing the summer season the profit is
even more. The train is a splendid