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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

Miss Lillian Jones, of Des Moines, ar
rived Saturday and is busily engaged
in arranging her dress making
parlors over McGuire's grocery
srore. Miss Jones comes well recon-
mended as first class modist and will
no doubt have all shn can do in her line.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
CURRENT ITEMS
81 IN THE LOCAL FIELD.

DR.. c. e. Current, Dental Office
over TalbOtt'S Restaurant.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

Ed Freeman went to Atlantic Monday
on business.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

OHC OF OUT IItNI5 III last Weeks paper
stating that Mrs. Tom Gill had gone to
Kansas to attend her fathers funeral
was an error. She went to Kansas to
visit her father who is in usual health.
Her grand father, who lived in the east
ern part of this state, died last week and
the mistake arose from that fact.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

Chas. Baker went to Omaha Monday
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

MONEY TO LOAN.
AT 5 per cent interest, option
al payments, with the German
Savings Bank.
NASH & PHELPS.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

ID. 9. Mott returned from Council
Bluffs yesterday, having been excused
from service on the Federal jury. He al
80 attended the district meeting Of
republican county chairmen. This
meeting was presided over by state
chairman, II. o. Weaver and was at
tended by not only most of the county
chairman OF the district, but by Con
gresham Mcpherson, state committee
man Dewell, and several others.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21

J. II. Hill, OF Greeley township, is in
town today.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21


Prof. Brown, formerly an instructor
at Shenandoah, now student of Neb-
raska State University, passed through
town yesterday on his way to visit his
friend, Prof. Conger, of Extra. Prof.
Brown is just home from Paris and Ger
many where he has been attending uni
versity.
The daily papers say the 5lst is to
leave Manila today on the ship Senator
which is due to arrive in San Francics ,
Oct. 18th. If they are mustered out on
ship board, as it is reported they are to
be, they might be able to reach home by
the Goth, OF October. They ought sure
ly TO be here by the last of the month
any Way
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1899-09-21
Public Sale.

II. n. CARPER, Auctioneer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
ON AN EXPEDITION.

The good naphtha war launch Little
Star left the port Of Bridgeport last
evening for Tiltonsville under the COM
mand of that gallant and brave old sea
dog, Commodore Louis Schneider, and
the following officers and crew: Capt,
August Bartens, Lieut. Dots Burke,
Boatswain Chuck Schrodes, Chief Gun
ner Frank Burke, Surgeon Charles
Keyes, Engineer Dates Burke; Seamen
Hiram Hatch, Bill Hart The Commo-
dore. will pay his respects to his old
time friends, Capt. Gallagher and Shape
lyons, and will endeavor to capture
the three Sisters Isles and place the in
habitants under subsection. He will
carry two 3-inch Reymann guns and five
small rapid fire Daugnerty's, with q
full supply of small firearms. The
Commodore expects to have glorious
trip and to come home with the laurel
wreath of victory upon his brow. He
will take about three days to make the
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
MANY SUITS ON DECK.

Before Justice Phillips, yesterday,
eighteen of the suits brought by the
Carroll Club for the non-payment of
dues, etc, were decided, judgment being
given for the plaintiff in each in
stance in sums ranging from $40 to
S3S. This Justice will have more suits
of the same nature to-day, and others
on August 3rd, 4th and 7th. Justice
Peterman had eighteen similar suits
Wednesday, and Justice Greer has a
list of twenty-one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
STREET IMPROVEMENTS.


Progress Of Work ~ Hoard Of Public
Works Contractors.
Inspector of Brick Thomas G. Britt
will go to New Cumberland Monday
to inspect brick for paving purposes to
be sent to this city, and will be alb
sent about two weeks.
Contractor Staabs is setting curb
ing on Sixteenth street, between Eoff
and Chapline. This section of street
will be paved in about two weeks.
Paving Contractor Carney will prob
ably complete the work OF paving on
Eighteenth street, at the Terminal
station, and at Market and Twenty
second streets by this evening, or Sat
urday at the farthest.
Bids for sewer work will be opened
by the Board in a few days and con-
tracts awarded.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
NEW SUITS BROUGHT.

In the office of the Clerk of the Cir
cult Court, yesterday, the following
suits were brought:
Annie Hill vs.. David Hill; W. j.
w. Cowden, attorney for plaintiff.
Hennie R. Gall VS. the Guarantee
Loan and Trust Company, claiming
damages in $4,000; Howard & Hand
Ian, attorneys for plaintiff.
Palace Furniture Company VS.. Vir-
ginia Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany; Howard & Handlan, attorneys
for plaintiff
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

Baltimore d o hio Railroad Excursion to
Atlantic City aud Seashore. at Very Low
Rates. Thursday. July 81. August
l0& "a.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad have
arranged a series OF popular seashore
excursions, to be run Thursdays, July
81, August 10 and a. to Atlantic City,
Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, n.
j., and Ocean City, Md. Tickets will be
good fifteen 15) days, including DAY of
sale.
Stop overs will be allowed on return
trip at Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington on tickets sold 10 New Jer-
sey resorts, and at Baltimore and
Washington on tickets sold to Ocean
City, Nd.
Tickets will be sold on above dates
from Wheeling for $1,000 round trip
for trains leaving at 1925 and 5.25
a. M, and $3.50 and $50 p. m.
Call on or address G.. T. Burke. Pas
senger and Ticket Agent Baltimore &
Ohio r. r. for tickets and full intorma-
ton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
A GOOD POSITION


secured by Well Known Bellaire Man
in tho Navy.
A telegram from Norfolk, Va, con-
veys the information that Mr.. ]. NJ.
Crattey, of Bellaire, we'll and tavorably
known in that city and Wheeling as
well, has been appointed naval chemist
at the Norfolk station, at a salary of
$4,000 per year. News of the appoint
ment was received at Norfolk Tuesday
from Washington, and Mr.. Crattey will
be officially notified of his good luck by
Commodore Norman H. Farquhar, COM
mandant of the navy yard. The office
is a competitive one under the CIVIL
service rules.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
special Sale OF shoes, for friday, saturday
and NO adav

special Sale OF shoes, for I riday. saturday,
and Boadav.
Go to the Eighth ward shoe house,
No. 3742 Jacob street We will save
you % and so per cent on the goods you
buy. Girls shoes from 9 to II, worth
s1.O0 sold for Csc; from 121a to 2, worth
s1.25, sold for S5c. Ladies fine lace
shoes. all sizes, for 99c. Boys shoes,
all sizes, light or heavy, all have to go
at 99c Fine $3.50 button shoes for
ladies. go for 75c. Mems working
shoes. all styles and all sizes, for 97c,
99c. s1.00, S1.09 up. Mems fine dress
shoes with gold hooks, sold for s1.75,
go at s1.09 Go to E. Highwart, No.
3742 Jacob street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
MEETING ABANDONED.

The Council meeting called for this
evening has been abandoned. Mayor
Sweeney stated last evening that the
only pressing matter was the revision
of the city assessment north of the
creek. and that proper steps would be
taken in the matter at once, in the be-
lief that Council would endorse what
was necessary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
LOU SWABACKER.
Wbeelin9 Re9ister
UPRIGHT PIANO MUST BE SOLD

Owing to a misunderstanding be-
tweeA husband and wife, fine Clifford
Upright Piano has been placed in our
hands for immediate disposal The
piano is practically new and was built
by Clifford Chickering, man with
national reputation as an expert piano
builder.
We are authorized to sell the piano
for one half of the original price If
you want or need a piano, here is
rare opportunity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Deeds Left for Record at Clerk Robertson $
Office Yesterday
Deed made July q, 1899, by John
Wacker and wife to A. A. Hanke, for
lot No. 145 in Belvedere addition. Con-
sideration, SIS.
Deed made July 27, 1899, by A. A.
Hanke to John Wacker, for the above
property Consideration, S..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
First August seashore Excursion via Penn

Remember the date, Thursday, Au-
gust 3d. don't forget the rate, $40. from
Wheeling with fifteen day return limit
to Atlantic City, Cape May or other
ocean resorts. Opportunity to battle in
the never ceasing flowing waves Sail
ing and deep sea fishing at Atlantic8
City are pastimes once INDUCED are
never forgotten. Jno. G. Tomlinson,
ticket agent, will furnish details upon
application. 2S,S1.2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
NOTICES SENT OUT.

Clerk t. C. Moffat, of the Board OF
Commissioners, has sent out notices to
various county officials giving bond
that they must produce fifty cents each
for a revenue stamp for their bonds,
under the recent decision of the govern
ment authorities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
-
CIRCUIT COURT.

Before Judge PAUL, yesterday, in
the case of w R. Donaldson ct AL VS..
The Donaldson Carriage Company ct
al, there was an order of reference to
George E. Boyd, commissioner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

"Trip, and he swears he will hang any OF
his crew to the yard-arm who viii show
the least sign of eowardice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

Business mems dinner daily at the
Grand Central Hotel Communication
tickets at reduced rates. Try US.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
A ROBBERY REPORTED.

The police have been notified that
some time Wednesday night thief en-
tered the residence of John I. Britt,
No. 119 Nineteenth street, and that a
pair of diamond earrings, two watches,
a neck chain and several other articles
of jewelry are missing. The family
was absent at the time. The entrance
to the house was effected from the rear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

NIAGARA Falls 4 Return. 900
From Bridgeport, c., L. & w. Ry.
Through sleepers, through coaches,
Aug. 18th. Good Is days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

Alexandria Bay and Return S1i so
From Bridgeport. via c., l.. & w. Ry.
Aug 18th, good Is days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
EGGEP, WARsICN & CO.
Summer
Clearance Sale.

Balance of Lawns, Organizes and
Dimities al greatly reduced prices,
as we need the room for other goods
and 90 not wish 10 carry them over,
and plenty Of warm weather before
you yet to make use OF them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

For sale, rent or lease the Exchange
Hotel, at Bellaire. Inquire OF proprle-
tor, Emil Schmidt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

From Bridgeport, via c., L. & w. Ry.
Aug. 18th, good 10 days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
Shirt Waists.

Must be sold Some choice white
waists left which Will be sold at
largely reduced prices
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
Summer
Underwear.

This Is also an item that we desire
to close cut and viii include 1t in the
reduction sale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28
New Arrival.

OF black and colored dress goods
Now is The best time 10 get dress
and have il ready when Won vii
need IT, as your dress maker has
more time now.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-07-28

STAR CLoTAiER5-o. GJNoLlN3 p CD.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
A Wonderful ADuetite.

The digestive power of the heron ia
remarkable, as well as its capacity and
ability to swallow large fish, says For
est and Stream. The neck seems to ex-
pand as if made Of india rubber-the
fish slips down, and the bird is ready for
another In eating beef, large bones are
swallowed intact On one or two occa-
sions after feeding beef this way, great
alarm was felt, as the birds showed
signs of great distress, but the uneasi-
ness was soon Gained when the bird
threw up large bone, clean and white,
the meat having been thoroughly digest
ed
In eating catfish they instinctively
pierce it with their strong beaks. until
there is no question in their simple
minds but that it is harmless If in
their hurry to swallow their food, it
goes down the throat covered with sand
or trash. they Immediately eject it,
carry it to the water and. having rinsed
it well. swallow it again
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
AN ECOLESIASTIOAL TRIAL.


London. May Am important stag,
in the rituaistc controversy opened
when the archbishop of Canterbury and
primate of all England the Right Hon.
and Most Rev. Frederick Temple, and
the archbishop of York, the Right Hon.
and Most Rev. William Dalrymple Mac
lagan, sitting as a self constituted trib-
unal, began a hearing of the charges
against the Rev. Henry Westall vicar
of st. Cuthberts, Philbeach Gardens,
of ceremonial use of incense and lights
and the Rev. Edward Ram, vicar of the
Church of st. John, Timberhill Nor
witch, on the charge of ceremonial use
of incense.
Messrs. Westall and Ram will have
the assistance in the ecclesiastical trial
of number of experts on the question
of the ritual including the Rev. r. r.
Percival, rector of the Church of the
Evangelists. in Philadelphia. The de-
csion of the archbishops will not be
binding, except as to the conscience
upon any one, nor will it be enforcible
but naturally it will have immense NOR
a weight.
The chief purpose of this archiepisco-
pal inquiry is to avoid reference to the
secular courts.
large assemblage of bishops and
well known cergymen We're present in
the historic guardroom of Lambeth pal
ace when the archbishop of Canterbury
opened the proceedings with an expla-
nation of the nature of the hearing. Ar
guments of counsel on both sides fol-
1oUo6
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
MANY Hurt In n Cyclone.

Guthrie o. T., May 9. A cyclone
which passed over Canadian county de-
stroyed at least 20 farmhouses and
caused great damage to growing crops.
At Chickasaw II buildings We're wreck
ed and IA persons injured. ]. H. Muir
ply, a railroad man, who was caught
under falling timbers, died of his inju-
ries. A report says James whitman
and his son George, farmers near Okar-
che, We're killed in their field. At Okar-
che five homes were blown away
among them the dwellings of j. ii.
Swab and John Teufel, both of whom
were badly hurt. Rain fell in torrents
and half a dozen culverts on the Rock
Island were washed out.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
SianleHe Magic,

Siamese magicians profess to be able
to destroy your enemy for you. They
first bewitch part of buffalo till it be-
comes as small as a pea. When your
enemy has been induced to swallow it
they make it return to it's original size,
and after suffering great agonies he
suffocates. Pigs flesh and fish are also
used When these people die. the rea-
son can be detected because at their
cremation some part Of their body re-
fuses to burn, and when it is cut open
it contains fish or meat of some animal
A small boy died recently and was Gre
mated. A certain part of the child's
chest refused to burn. and they got it
examined and found it to be piece of
salt nOrkl
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
TO ARREST FAITH OURIST.
Warrant Asked For by New YOrk's
Board of Health President

New York. May 9.-President Murphy
of the board of health directed Sanitary
Superintendent Roberts to take imme-
date action against an alleged faith
cure physician named Mrs Miller and
said to live at 314 East Twelfth street,
who is alleged to have practiced on a
girl called Lizzie Kranze of 1906 North
Eighth street, Brooklyn. DR.. Roberts
went to the Center Street police court
to get a warrant for the arrest of the
woman.
President Murphy's action was taken
in consequence of reports which allege
that the Kranze girl, who is - years
old. was suffering from gangrene and
that Mrs. Bernard Schneider the girls
mother sent for Mrs. Miller The lat
ter. the reports allege, subjected the
girl to faith cure methods. Her bill. it
is said was S51. The girl according to
report. grew so i'll that physician was
called in, and he ordered her removed
al once to the Eastern District hospital
where, it is said, she will probably re-
cover.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
The Intelligent Jury.

Law court stories were especially at
tractive to Hicks, and he told many Of
them. His great story. which was al
most dramatic sketch, was of the &C.
quittal Of Cornish doctor who was
charged with the murder of his mother
in-law by mixing arsenic with dish of
rabbits and onions. which he gave her
for supper The setting Of the court.
the swearing Of the jury. the speeches
of counsel, and the judges charge were
all related by Hicks with marvellous hu-
NOR
The climax to the fun was the con-
fabulation of the jury as to the verdict
they should give, and their individual
reasons for returning a verdict of &C.
quittal-from the juryman who "didn't
hold with old oman eating rabbits and
onions for supper to the juryman who
declared that lit wasn't a ha 'po'th Of
odds to him, and twas but an old ON
an '-Cornhill Magazine
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
General Markets.

New York. May s.
FLOUR-State and western ruled dull and
easy; winter patents. 10; winter
straignts. S3.i5a3.Gj; Minnesota patents, S3.S5a
40; winter extras, $2.6Oa3.
WHEAT No. . red opened steady and ad-
vanced little on the Illinois state report, sub
seouently easing off under realizing; May. 1874
a79c July, 17a77l4c.
RYE Steady; state, 63c.; No. : western, Csc,
f. o. b., ailoat.
CORN No. quiet, but steady, on tirmness
of cash property: July, 3essa3s3c.
OATS No. quiet: track. white. state, 35a
:}Slsc; track. white western, 35a3S16c.
POEE Dull; mess, Ss.50a.o; family, $10.5O
ali
LARD Steady; prime western steam, $40,
nominal.
BUTTER Firm; state dairy, l3al6c.; state
creamery, Halle.
CHEESE Steady; large, white r.; small
white, l2al2l4c.
EGGS Easier; state and Pennsylvania, l4c
western, l3al31ac.
SUG ARRaw firm; fair refining, 44c CEN
trifugal, 96 test. 4s4c. refined firm; crushed
SEC; powdered. 51ec
TURPENTINE Steady at 44a441ec.
TALLOW Easy; city, 4a4 l-l6c country, IL
4Ac.
HAY Steady; shipping. 5Oa6Oc good -
choice Gan11kac.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
Lots of Gold For X lOnd ilkers.

San Francisco, May "a letter from
Dawson City dated April s. says: The
Yukon Sun estimates the total output
of the Klondke region for the winter of
1889 at 500, 100000. 1t is doubtful if this
estimate is up to the mark, which may
reach twice that amount. Notwith-
standing the predictions of last fall-to
the effect that the Canadian royalty
would stop work-more dirt has been
taken out this year on creeks outside of
FL Dorado and Bonanza than was taken
out in the whole district last year.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
Petroleum EXPORTS Grow Less.

Philadelphia, May o. The exports
from this city ct petroleum to foreign
ports for the first three months of this
year show a falling eff of 22,000000 gal
Ions in the shipments for a correspond
ing period of last year. This fact, cou-
pied with the shipments for 1898, which
showed a falling off Of over 30 900, 900
compared with 1897. has caused some
alarm in shipping circles, and express
sion is given to the belief that Borneo
oil is being brought into direct compe-
tition in the far east with the products
of the domestic market.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
Mrs, Whitney's Funeral.

New York, May 9.-Arrangements for
the funeral of Mrs. William c. Whitney
have been completed. 1t is to take place
from Garden City cathedral Wednes-
day. Bishop Potter will preach the flu
neral sermon. The interment will be in
the old Douglaston property, a short
distance from the Whitney home. The
pallbearers are George Pollock Thomas
Newbold, Robert Bacon, Goold Fl. Red
mond. Gardiner G. Rowland, George $.
Bowdoin, Frank Peabody and Thomas
Hitchcock
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
Here's n NM moth Well.

Los Angeles, May "a we'll which
spouts a large column of water from 200
to 400 feet high has been opened near
Whittier. in this county. The we'll was
being drilled in the hope of striking oil.
While the men We're at work an enor
nous volume of water, under tremen-
dous pressure, shot out of the mouth of
the we'll Ever since the flow began it
has steadily kept up. The country
around is flooded, and no means of con-
trolling the stream has yet been found.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
One Mans Big scheme.

St Paul, May 9.-Stephen y. Carpen-
ter of Des MOineS proposes to build an
electric railway from New York to San
Francisco. which he says can be done
for $500 600, 600. The structure is to be
similar in general construction to an
elevated transit line, except that it is
to be a double deck affair. With four
tracks on each deck. Through trains.
he says, can make the trip from New
York to san Francisco in - hours.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
Temule's Comet Seen Again.

Cambridge. Mass. May 9.-Dr. ]. E.
Keller. director of Lick observatory
announces through Harvard college OBJ
serva tory the discovery of Temples Pc
riodo al comet by Mr. Perrine, an as
sistant at Lick The position of the OBJ
iect, which is described as faint" is
May 6, 9O77 Greenwich mean time. right
ascension, IS hours 50 minutes 57.8 sec
unds. declination south degrees 81
minutes 10 seconds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-05-09
Spcech nv E:lbn~SudOr ChOate.

London May g. -- The United States
embassador Mr.. Joseph n. Choate, was
the central figure at the annual meet
ing of the British and Foreign Sailors
society at the Mansion House. The
lord mayor. Sir John Noce Moore. pre-
sided and the aSspmblage was a bril-
liant one. The Duke of Fife in intro
ducing Mr. Choate said, II ask you to
give a warm and vigorous welcome to
one of Americas most brilliant sons.
The duke then presented Nh. thoate
with a beautiful book of the records Of
the society's work. Mr.. Choate on ris-
ing was received with ringing cheers
and the audience rose to its feet en-
masse Mr.. Chuate made a brilliant
speech warmly pressing the interests
of the sailors.