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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
sHERw1N WON OUT.
Nominated for Supreme Judge By
the Republicans of Iowa.

Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 5-The un-
expected happened yesterday afternoon
in the nomination of Sherwin for SUI
preme judge. Events for hours pre-
vious to the convention being called to
order and even up to the time for NOM
nations seemed to be shaping them
selves in favor Of Robinson. But the
Sherwin leaders made winning play
and carried their man to victory on the
fifth ballot. The following is the tick
ct nominated by the Republicans:
For governor, Leslie NJ. Shaw, Deni-
son; lieutenant governor, ]. G. MILL
man. Logan; superintendent of public
instruction r. G. Barrett, Usage; rail-
road commissioner. E. A. Dawson,
Waverly; supreme Judge, John G. Sher-
win. Mason City.
The first four nominees are the pres
ent incumbents and were named by
reclamation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Veteran soldiers, Picnic.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. 5. = At a SOL
Ciers' picnic of veterans residing in
Western Wisconsin and Southern Min
resota. Commander Harnden of Wis
consin and Capt. Sam Van SAINT of Wi
roma were the principal speakers. Some
of the Minnesota veterans tried to lead
the captain into politics. but he evaded
then, and stuck closely to the Civil war
and its survivors,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
viaduct Gave Way.

Nashville. Tenn. Aug. Ga section
of the Broad street viaduct gave way
with trolley car returning from Glen
dale Park. The car fell twenty feet.
fatally injuring the lnotorman, James
Bruce, and badly shaking up the con-
ductor and the six passengers aboard.
All or them were injured, but none
seriously.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
TIE CABLE ERRED.

Thirteenth Minnesota VIII Sail ON
the :Sllerietan.
Washington, Aug. 6.-Gen. Otis yes
teNlay cabled the following:
Error cable yesterday. Minnesota
and South Dakota take transport; not
Montana"
The cable of yesterday caused con-
siderable dissatisfaction in Minnesota,
as 1t had previously been announced
that the Minnesota regiment was to
sail next. Inquiries from the war de-
Dartment developed the error.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
HOW ABOUT THIRTEENTH:
Minnesota Volunteers Not MentiOne
in the Report From en-. Otis.

In the hepOrt From en-. Otis.
Washington, Aug. s. - The war de-
partment received the following from
Gen. Otis regarding the movement of
transports:
"Four transports in harbor; cargoes
discharged. Pennsylvania nearly
coaled; takes on recruits; received or
CARNATIONS in southern waters. Leaves
9th inst; returns all men discharged
under general orders 40; Sheridan be-
ing coaled; leaves for San Francisco
Sth inst. with Montana and South Da-
kcta troops. Valencia and Zealandia
require 1000 tons Of coal: time of sail
ing indefinite, as approaching typnoon
interferes."
Gen. Otis had previously announced
that the Minnesota troops would sail
on the Sheridan and no reason is
known for the change in plans.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Novel Excursion to Alaska.

Seattle. Wash, Aug. "a novel ex-
cursicn to Alaska left here yesterday
on the steamer City of Seattle. It
consisted of about 800 persons. includ-
ing the Presbyterian synod of Wash
ington. The annual session of the
synod will be held aboard the steamer
during the voyage to Alaska Gospel
services. literary and musical enter
tainment will be given and revival
meetings held in the cities on the
Alaskan coast.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Croker Coming Home,

New York. Aug. 6.-John f. Carroll
received a cablegram informing him
that Richard Croker expects to sail on
the st. Paul from Southampton to-day.
Mr.. Croker is subpoenaed to appear
before the Mazet committee Aug. -.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
ALBERT LEAFS POPULATION.
A Gain of Over Twenty Per Cent Is
Shown.

Albert Lea, Mimi. Aug. 5.-Messrs.
Miller & Hallam. who are getting up
the first directory this city ever had,
have taken census and the popula-
ton is 5O31. larger figure than most
people expected. In 1890 the federal
census showed $500. and five years
later the state census gave the city
f. 15S. and now. four years later, the
population has increased S73, or nearly
go each year. This is gain of over
20 per cent. and it is doubtful if many
cities hereabouts can make as good Il
showing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
4Cracked" a store.

Kasson, Mimi, Aug. 5.-The store at
valasety, this county, was broken into
by three men and about $50 worth OF
goods and money taken. The robbers
were seen but were heavily masked
9and made their escape unidentified.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Fatally Kicked.

Dennison, Mimi, Aug. 81 Fred En-
prominent young farmer
near this place. died from the effects
Of :being kicked. in the stomach BY /
horse. He had been married about
three months.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
ARMED FOR TROUBLE.

Gdrtfan Trial at Manchester Likely
to Be Interesting.
London, Ky, Aug. 6.-Fifteen mount
ed men. heavily armed. passed here
last night, going in the direction Of
Clay county. They are members of
the Griffin faction, and it is supposed
they joined those who have gone to
Manchester to attend the preliminary
trial of Green Griffin for the killing OF
EDWARD Fisher two weeks ago.
Trouble is feared when the factions
meet.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Commcrce of New York.

Whitehall, N. Y, Aug. 6.-The New
York commerce commission appointed
by the legislature to investigate the
commerce Of New York State and re-
port as to its means of revival con-
venea here. Much testimony was
tr kan
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Suspected Thief Shot.

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, Aug. 6. = An al
eyed horsethief was caught here by
Chief Forsythe and is locked up. He
gave his name as Pat Padden. He
e":ptied his revolver at the policeman.
Padden was shot through both calves
Of his legs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
killed by a spy

Simla, Aug. 6. - A distinguished ma
tive officer, Maj. Anduraman, with the
Swat valley column, was shot dead by
earspy. The latter was Immediately
shot by non-commissioned officer OF
the same regiment.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
frankie GEORGES Suicide

Chicago, Aug. 6. - Miss frankie
George. an actress, fatally shot her.
self late last night. Miss George had
been Tilted by one whom she had been
engaged for three years. She former
~ lived in San Francisco.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
GUN FOR ST. PAUL.

One of the Spanish Cannon to BE
Sent to Niinnesota's Capital.
Washington. Aug. 4.-The bureau Of
ordnance of the war department has
ordered the shipment of one captured
Spanish gun to ST. Paul. Congressman
Stevens made the request the last
time he was in Washington The gun
is now at Watertown arsenal, New
York.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11

Parliamentary Peace Conference.
Christiana, Aug. president Steen
opened the international parliamentary
peace conference yesterday. In his
speech he claimed that: The, Hague
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Fire MT noxden.

Boyden, Iowa, Aug. IN. S. Coop
er's blacksmith shop burned. Part Of
the building was occupied by J. H.
Grooter's Manufacturing company.
The fire was caused by an oil stove
used in the heating room.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Barrack. De.tro.cxs,ed,

Seattle. WASH, Aug. 1.-THE steamers
Humboldt, from Alaska, brings news,
of the destruction Of the United States.
barracks at Dyea. Besides the. build
ing about 5000 worth Of stores were
consumed. The fire was incendiary, ;
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Killed by Lightning.

Argyle, MIMI, Aug. 5.-Anurew Lon
rer living eight miles west of town.
with the horse ne was riding, was in
stant1y killed by lightning during a
storm
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Cursed nv a Nerro.

Van Buren,, Ark, Aug. 6. - John
AIaxey,, the negro rapist, was hanged
here. He maintained his innocence
to the last, and in a speech on. the gal
lows he invoked a curse upon the
people of; Van Buren, for their injustice.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Murdered Children.

Susquehanna, Pa, Aug. 6.-Charles
Wager, thirty years Of age. while tem-
porarily insane, murdered his three
small children by cutting their Threats
and then committed suicide by the
same means.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Denat Burned.

Ca1liope, Iowa, Aug. 4. = Ere de-
stroyed the Chicago, Milwaukee s. st.
Paul depot and one grain elevator at
Hudson, s. D. The fire was probably
caused by lightning, that section be-
ing visited by heavy electrical storm.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
sniciac in u Bath Tuh.

Philadelphia, Aug. 6. Charles u.
Autenreith. wealthy retired banker,
shot himself while in bathtub at his
home. No motive is known for the
suicide.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
No Hope for Mrs, Botkin,

No Hope Tor Mrs. BOtkin.
San Francisco, Aug. 6-The fear that
Mrs.. Botkin, convicted of the murder
of Mrs. John p. Dunning. will secure
new trial because Of errors in the
Judges instructions, appears to be
groundless.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Suuailron Takes q Crui.e

SQUADRON Takes Cruise.
Newport. R. l., Aug. 6.-The North
Atlantic squadron, consisting Of the
New York, Indiana, Texas and Brook
lyn, sailed last night for Bar Harbor.
with Admiral Sampson in command,
and will arrive there Sunday. ssr
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Italian Ha.rea'..

New Orleans, Aug. Frank Naska,
an Italian, was hanged at st. John.
La. Naska killed three people and
wounded two others about three years
ago. His victims were his own country
men.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
SUICIDE WITH DYNAMITE.
A Wisconsin Farmer Blows Off His
Head and an Arm.

Cumberland. Wis. Aug. ). - Christ
Void. a farmer near PosLin lake, this
county, committed suicide by blowing
his head off With dynamite. He placed
a large quantity of dynamite in Il hole
in the ground. laid his head over it and
touched Off the fuse. with the words:
Here 1 go: the Lord go with me-"
The explosion blew his head and one
forearm completely off. Void was
thirty years Of age and leaves Il wife
and four children. No cause is as
signed for the deed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
Escaped From Lxncher..

Birmingham, Ala, Aug. 6. = John
Thomas, a negro, was surrounded in Il
swamp near Cuba, Ala, by lynch
ing party. He finally managed to make
his escape after wounding several
members of the posse.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
saIyation Of CORN Cron. ].

Pana, ILL, Aug. 6.--After months Of
,drouth and an excessively torrid period
lasting over week, this section was
visited by q soaking rain. The rain
will prove the salvation of the corn
lcrcp.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
TWO FATALLY BURNED

In an Explosion of Gasoline Oil at
Dell Rapids.
Dell Rapids, S. D., Aug. "A gaso-
line stove exploded here while it was
being filed, fatally burning Mrs.
Amanda Cochrane and daughter, Miss
Hawley. Mrs. Cochrane is dead and
Miss HaWley will die.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
MILL BURNED.
Loss of From Ter to Fifteen Thou
sRMd Dollnrs Mt Tracy.

sand Dollars ut Tracy.
Tracy. Mimi. Aug. 5. - The Tracy
roller mills burned to the ground yes
tcrday mcrring. The five, which start
cd in the boiler room. gained such
Roadway before being discovered, that
the fire company could not put it in
check. and turned their attention to
protecting adjacent buildings. The
loss is between $4,000 and S15, 700.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
TERRIBLE CYCLONE.
COMPLETELY ANNIHILATEs THREE
FLORIDA TOWNS.

Hundreds of Families Are Homele.s
and Utterly Destitute the once
Beautiful and Prosperous Town
OF Carrabella Only Nine Houses
Remain Two Mill Boilers Mark
the Site Of the Town Of Mcintyre
and Lnnark Inn Has Been Blown
Into the River-several Lives Are
Lost.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11
STRUCK nY cLouDBunsr.
Much Damage Done to Property at
Preston.

Preston. Mimi, Aug. ). "A regular
cloudburst struck this vicinity between
2 and 3 o'clock yesterday morning.
The water is the highest in the history
OF the town. Much damage was done
to property in town and surrounding
country. Many cattle We're drowned
and much grain destroyed. The water
rose so fast that many people, awak-
ened by the fire alarm. found water on
the first floor and surrounding their
homes. \ mile or more of railroad
track was washed away. Lightning
struck Conkey Eros mill; damage was
slight.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-08-11

Spring Valley, Mimi. Aug. "a Sc
we're electrical storm. accompanied by
heavy rain. passed ever this city. Three
houses were struck by lightning.
Farmers report number of stock
killed and stacks of grain consumed.
Uncut grain is badly lodged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-09
1rouNpsv1n1E BUDGET.
Yesterdays News From 1Iar6hall
Countyla Chief City.

]. 7, McCombs has completed the
leasing OF over 1850 acres Of coal land
along the survey for the new railroad
from MlllSboro to MOundsYllle. The
land Is leased for parties interested In
the new road.
j. + Rice and family, who have had
charge OF the Mound City hotel for the
past year, moved TO the South Side.
Wheeling, yesterday, where they Will
make their future home.
Mr.. Andrew D. Mathews and Mrs.
Elmlra Hyder. both Of Franklin dis
trIct. were married yesterday about
noon, at the Johnson hotel, by Rev. j..
u. Smith.
A concert will be given at the W. g.
7. U. hall, Friday evening, for the benz
eat OF the Mission Sabbath school
chapel, In the East End.
The Methodist Episcopal Sewing So
Clety met with Mrs. F, w. Brown. at
her home on Fifth street, yesterday at-
ternoon.
Miss RoxIe Hammond ID home from
Mt. Lake Park, where she had been for
some time, for the benefit Of her health.
Mrs. Wesley Cats, OF Purdy avenue,
Will leave in q few days Tor Te&as'
where she win spend the winter.
Thomas Scott went to Pittsburgh yes.
terday, where he will be the guest OF
friends for several days
The Epworth League will hold q
musical and literary entertainment az
the church this evening,
Miss Carrie Burlingame, Of New
MartlnsVIlle. is the guest Of Miss Essie
Freed. on Sixth street.
Gilbert Mitchell, of the Mitchell Law
Book Company. Of Wheeling, was tn
the city yesterday
The ThimbIe Bee win meet at the
home of Mrs. w. D. Dunn this after
noon.
County court will hold a special SEES
sion the 18th Of this month,
The pension examining board was In
session yesterday
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-09
RR1parpnRr HApPENrNas.
Events Of q Day in ths Town at the
End Of the Bridge,

Events Of a Day in the Town at the
End Of the Bridge,
John Porter. residing 10 thiS city, but
employed by Contractor Berry, at Mar
tins Ferry. getting out sand, met with
bad accident yesterday morning.
While in the bottom Of a pit be was al
most buried alive by a caye-ln. When
rescued 1t was discovered that HE left
leg had been broken. He was removed
to his home in this city, where the frae-
ture was reduced.
The inventory at the Crystal Glass
Works has been completed and the fac
tory resumed last evening. They have
many large orders, and It Is thought
the plant will run steadily.
Deputy County Treasurer John Hays,
OF st. ClairsVille, stopped on here yes.
terday, enrOute TO WellsVille TO attend
the Rodgers-Palmerw wedding.
The masquerade bali given at Dom
able affair, and largely attended.
The Cleveland & Pittsburgh pay car
distributed some OF the "lOng green" to
their employees here yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Melster have re-
turned from their bridal trip to the
lakes.
William Stewart, of Stewards Land
ing, W. Va, was in the city yesterday.
Sam Johnson left yesterday for Par
kersburg on a few days business trip.
Mayor WeInlnger was in st. ClaIrs-
vile yesterday on business.
Mrs, j. E. Trueman Is the guest Of
friends at Falrpolnt, o.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-09
BENWooD.
News Notes From the Busy Marshall
County Town.

News Notes From the Busy meEdha44
County Town.
A successor to Officer George Fisher
has not been named yet, and the va.
cancy will not be formally filed until
councils meeting next Tuesday even
ing. Officer Fisher was the most pop
ular on the force. His resignation was
not unexpected. There are two or three
names mentioned for his place, and on
the other hand, many citizens don't
think an additional officer necessary.
Under the old regime there was one.
less man and the administration was OF
the most efficient character.
The arrangements promise a great
success for the bazaar to be given by
the NJ. p. church In a few weeks, The
committees are mapping out interest
ing programmes for the different enter:
tainments, which are to be in charge OF
various organizations on different
evenings. The proceeds will be FOR the
benefit of the Methodist Episcopal
church debt.
AS the next council meeting night APP
proaches there Is noticeable revival
OF interest In the controversy over the
change of the Benwood Southern
tracks. The opponents to the change
hope to induce the railway company %
bridge the dangerous crossing at the
steel works, so as to continue the track
terminus on Main street.
The funeral OF Miss Nellie Houston
occurred yesterday afternoon and a
large concourse OF sorrow'RE friends
followed the remains to their last
resting place, in McMechen cemetery.
st. Johns church is being treated to
coat Of paint on the woodwork, and
this corner building will present an i'm
proved appearance thereby.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-09

PITTSBURGH, Nov. S.-The steam
er virginia, bound for Cincinnati, ran
aground nj Dun last night, above Dix
mont. Dun is one of the shoulest places
on the upper Ohio river. and 1t is badly
in need Of Improvement. Capt. James
A. Henderson sent the Clara Cavett to
the VlrgInln's assistance and the boat
was llghtened her freight being placed
on several bargGs.
1t ia said that the Virginia ran onto
the bar or lump. caused by the Relief
when that boat stuck. The Relief
washed up the sand to n considerable
height in trying TO release herself. Then
the Virginia was detained in the lock
at the Davis Island dam for almost an
hour. going down. The chain on the
upper gate did not work properly.
When the Clara Cavett was sent to the
VIrglnia's assistance the boat was held
there for two hours Rlvermen trust
that the government win remedy the
matter as speedily as possible, for such
delays nre very annoying.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-09
MARTINS FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle Of Wheeling's
Progressive NeIghbor.

Progressive NeIghbor,
Miss Pansy and James McClGary
who have been the guests OF the family
OF Charles Thorngate, returned to their
home In Wcllsburg yesterday.
The Thlmble Bee will be entertained
tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. E. X.
Hogc at her home, on North Fourth
street
Miss Ola smylie will entertain her
many young friends At Il "craZy party
nj her home, on West Walnut street.
Friday.
Mrs. q. II. Smith went to Steubcn-
vile yesterday to attend the funeral OF
a son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hurry Clark.
The West Virginia Glass Works,
which was of two duys taking stock,
resumed In full yesterday morning.
Miss Nellie Moore entertained very
pleasantly party Of friends last even
Ing al her home, on Pearl street,
Charles bartholomew OF Barberton,
o.. Is the guest of his parents, on Wal
nut street, for few days.
Miss Bessie Coyle. OF New Castle, Pa,
Is the guest Of her sister Miss Flora,
on Third street,
Harry Chessell. OF Pittsburgh is
spending rev uays WIN AIl'huh III
the city.
Charles Lash, OF New Brighton, Pa,
was n business caller In this city yes
torday,
Clayton Hesley left yesterday for
Beaver Falls TO vislt relatives for Il
week,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ S. McGrcw visited
relatives at Hnrford, Ohio. yesterday.
Miss Clara Martin, OF Wellspurg, is
the guest OF relatives on Min street
Harry stellzer. OF Columbus. was a
business caller in town yesterday.
Thurman otto, Of Harrlsvillc. is tho
guest Of relatives In this city.
Fred Selby. OF Lisbon, was In town
yesterday calling on friends
clayton Hoge. Of Mt, Pleasant, was
In town yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Il. G, Montgomery arc
the parents Of new boy, which ar
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-09

oILCITY-River . feet and failing.
Weather. clear and cool.
GREENsBORO-Rivcr feet 8 inches
aud falling. Weather warm and
threatening.
BROWNSVILLE-River G feet 1 inch
and stationary.
PITTsBuRGH-RIvor 4.5 feet and
falling. Clear and cool.
WARREN-Rlvcr foot, Weather,
clear and mild.
MOUNTAINEERING Z feet G
inches and stationary. Weather, clear
and cool.
sTEuBENVGLLE-RIvcr 4 feet o
inches and falling. Weather. clear md
cold. Passed DEMONSTRATING, Kama
whn.
PARKERsBURG--OhIO river I feet
. } stationary. Weather, threatening,
with mercury at As. Passed up: Fern
wood. Virginia. Passed down; Kama
whn and Rem Hur. Little KAnnwh0 Ia
falling, l.ocnls on time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-11-09
RE11A1RE HAPpEN1Nes.
Matters Of Interest in the Metropolis
Of Belmont County.

Of Belmont County. @
The Intelllgencer table of the vote in
this county is anxiously looked for by
all interested in the result Of the cleo
ton. 1t is a high compliment to Hun
ter S. Armstrong, the prosecuting at
torney-elect from this city that he
should receive the nice vote he got
here at home and should rub the sec
ond termers close race in leading the
ticket In the county.
Coroner A. C.. Beetham has un.
enrthed criminal offense In the death
OF Miss Smith, u young woman at Bel
mont, whose sudden death caused an
examination. 1t Is said that man and
a woman, both married. will be placed
under arrest upon n serious charge.
Hon. Z. b. Armstrong came in yester-
day TO hear the news, and when he
learned that Judge Nash was safe for
governor, he was as much pleased MS
In his own election.
A pleasant socInl gathering was held
at the home Of Mrs. r. Johnson yes
terday evening. 1t was a donation
party for the United Presbyterian
church.
The BellaIre Gas and Electric Light
Company yesterday received car load
Of new machinery for their plant and
will fix up in modern style at once.
Rumor now has Il that James c.
Tallman, NJ. Aldredge and others will
build an opera house here as soon as
arrangements can be completed.
The Rose & Morgan Company have
begun the Improvement OF the Bel
mont coal works and will push extern
sive work there.
The funeral OF Joseph r. Davies took
place yesterday afternoon, under the
auspices Of the Masonic fraternity.
Walter Johnson had one hand mash
ed while coupling cars at the steel
works Tuesday evening.