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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

THE WRECK OF THE QUAKE.
SAN JACINTo, GALA, ALMOST DE-
MOLISHED BY THE
SHOCK.
The Damage in the City Estimated
Mt Sixty Thousand Dolaars-Runa-
blings Had Been Heard in the
Mountains for Days.

SAN JACINTO, Gala, December 26.-
This little city is a scene of desola-
tion to-day. People are beginning to
recover from the terror inspired by the
earthquake which centered here on
Christmas morning and dstroyed every
brick building in the town and some
definite estimates Of the damage
wrought can now be made.
At the Saboba Indian reservation
near here. dance had been held the
night before and large quantities Of
whisky consumed by the Indians sent
most of them into drunken stupor
before the shock came. A number OF
squaws had huddled together in an old
adobe building and were sleeping OF
the effects Of the liquor. The heavy
walls fell in upon them, six were killed
outright and two died later. while a
score more were badly injured. Those
killed were horribly crushed.
Main street presents a sad appear
ance. 1t is impossible to walk along
the sidewalks because OF the heaps or
debris and overhanging walls. Brick
walls were RACED TO the level of the
ground with thousands of dollars
worth OF merchandise buried under
meath. There is not business house
in town but has suffered.
IrIaaf~;o x,,;,.oi- oro 5ovrp ~ SOMA ~
the power houses have fallen In. The
walls of the county hospital, erected re-
Gently at a cost Of $4,000. are badly
damaged.
The probable losses estimated will
aggregate $4,000.
At Homet the hotel was damaged to
the extent of $4,000; Bingham's -four
mill, $4,000. The rear wall Of the john
son block fell outward and the whole
building was demolished. The third
story CT the Hotel Mills is down and the
second story fell in. s
1t is said that rumblings hadA been
heard for several days about TaAuils
Peak, in the San Jacinto range. suppos-
ed to be an extinct volcano. Betweep
San Jacinto and Homet geysers of hota
sulphur water have appeared and the
fumes were so strong that no one can
get near the geysers.
Preparations are already being MAIDS
for the rebuilding of most of the ruin
ed structures.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
A Piucky Parson.

MARINETTE, Wis, December 20
DR.. Schepler, pastor of St. Paul's Epis-
copal church, interrupted his Christmas
service long enough to give chase TO
sneak thief who was carrying of a
number of holiday gifts from the par
sonage. The preacher. while at the al
tar, saw the thief leaving the parsonage
with lot Of stuff under his oyercoat.
Putting aside his robes, he gave chase,
caught the fellow and after tussle
turned him over to the police. and then
returned and finished divine service.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
Three Shooting ARRAYS.

MIDDLESBOROUGH KY, December
26-Three shooting scrapes with four men
dead are reported from Virginia, and Ten
nessee, near the State line.
AT Tazewell, Tenn, Jim Thompson kill
ed Harrison Ray in drunken row.
At Athlantheus Hill, Va, R. Overton
and John Combs fought a duel and both
were killed. They were prominent in their
neighborhood.
At Walnut Hill, Va, Bal Ely and his
uncle, named Oops, had a quarrel in
which the latter was killed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
NEWS NOTES OF YESTERDAY.
A Collection of the Small Events of
Each Passing Day.

The committees On poor house and
farm and court house and Jail, of the
Board of County Commissioners, met
yesterday and audited bills.
At the B. & o. station late Mon
day night Dad" Powell, the well-known
Waterman at the Riverside tube works,
was relieved by thief Of $29. Mr. =
Powell had the money stolen from him
On arriving at the station from trip
to Pittsburg.
I'm Squire C. S. Greer's court Sat
urday morning, the case Of O. Starkey
against Mrs. Elizabeth Kuehn, on the
charge of stealing one Plymouth Rock
rooster, came up for hearing and was
continued indefinitely, owing to the de-
PENDANT being i'll. The case will prob
ably be heard in about two weeks.
The case CT Andrew Quinn, on the
charge of stealing two dozen pigs feet
from the residence of Phillip Henry, on
South Chapline street, came up for
hearing in Squire J. w. Schultze's court
last evening, and was settled satisfac-
torily to the parties concerned. The
theft was alleged to have occurred
Sunday morning.
The Ivanhoe Club. new social
organization of the East End, will open
their season with grand masque ball
New Years night at the Beabout hall.
Great preparations have been made for
the occasion and a good time is ex-
pected. A feature of the evening will
be an original cake walk 10y the leading
colored cake walkers CT this iity.
"A sample Of the uniforms to be
worn by the members of the artillery
company organized in the local K. Of
P, arrived yesterday, and was in
spected last night at a meeting of the
company. 1t is of blue. trimmed in
red, and makes a very natty appear.
ace. The sample is satisfactory, and a
full supply of uniforms will be ordered.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
Movement of War; hips.

SAN JUAN, DE PUERTO RICO, De-
cember 2S.-The United States cruiser
New York, flagship of the North At
lantic squadron. arrived here yesterday
and later in the day left for target
practice. Gov. Gen. George w. Davis
received Rear Admiral y. H. Farquhar.
commanding the North Atlantic sta
ton, at the palace.
The United States gunboat Machias.
which arrived here December 21st, sail
ed to-day for Santo Domingo.
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Old Citizen Dead.
Special to the Register.

Speech 70 Ute FseslsttI
HINTON, W. Va. December 90
Thomas L. George died at his home
at Grassy Meadow, near here, to-day,
aged So. He was one Of the most
prominent citizens in this section, and
was quite wealthy.
Fred c. Boone. while playing base
ball at Organ Cave. Greenbrier county,
was struck in the back OF the head with
a bat, accidentally, Friday, causing con-
cussion OF the brain. from which he
died yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
Getting nsGger.

MIDDLETOWN, n. Y. December 90
The defalcations of Assistant Cashier
Louis E. Goldsmith of Port Jervis Nat
ional Bank, which first announced the
amount as $4,000, is now declared by the
bank examiner to be s101.9S7. The money
was taken through draft account and
manipulation of the general ledger. The
Washington authorities recommend an as
sessment of the stock to make good the
deficiency and to resume the business Of
the bank.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
Killed by a Brother.

PITTSBURG, KY, December 26.-
Last night, in Clay county, Alex. Fisher
was shot and killed by his brother,
Pies Fisher. They we're members OF
opposite factions of the Philpot-Criffen
feud. Pies Fisher escaped.
Sam Philpot, who was in Jail charg-
ed with recently killing Ned Rogers, es-
caned last night
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Officer Shot.-Suicide.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
FAIRMONT, w. Va. December 20
At Monongah, this county, yesterday,
Policeman Curry arrested George Hall
for some offence, but he was soon re-
leased. To-day they again got into a
difficulty, and as a result Hall was shot
and seriously wounded.
Lemuel Harrington, at his home at
Opekiska, this county, committed sui
eide yesterday by shooting himself
with a 32-calibre revolver. He was in
toxicated at the time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

KANSAS CITY. Mo. December 25.-Ed
Jackley, non-unIon job printer, who was
arrested last week for shooting Robert
Hoard, one CT a number OF union men
who tried to intlmiGate Jackley and four
companions, was to-day charged with
murder by the coroner's jury. VINO. how
ever, gave II as their belief that he shot in
self defense. Jaekley's bond Of $500 was
furnished by two members OF the Typo
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
senator scott Recovering.

Special to the Register
WASHINGTON, D. c.. December rs.
Senator Scott Is recovering nicely
from the operation performed at the
Homeopathic Hospital last week. His
wound is taking normal course to-
ward recovery, and he will be out in a
week or ten days. He is still confined
TO his room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
A BRILLIANT SUCCESS
WAS THE CHARITY BALL AT THE
McLURE HOUSE LAST
NIGHT,
FOR CITY HOSPITAL BENEFIT.
The Decorations Were Handsome.
Three Hundred Guests Danced to
the Music of the Operar House
Band or Used the Card RoOms-A
List OF Those Preseut-Other
Social Entertainments Last Eve
ming.

The most brilliant social function
of the winter, and one of the most sue
cessful affairs given in fashionable cir
cles during recent years, was the Char
ity Ball at the Mcclure House last
night. 1t was an event which was
looked forward to with most pleasur-
able anticipation, and the expectations
of all who attended were realized, as
the entertainment was charming in all
its appointments, and reflected infinite
credit upon the ladies Of the Woman's
Hospital Association, under whose aus
pieces 1t was given. There were not
less than three hundred guests present
during the evening, and the scene pre-
sented was of moving panorama of
beautiful gowned women and gallant
men, who participated with degree
of pleasure which each happy face be-
trayed. in the amusements which had
been provided.
The entire second floor of the hotel
was used for the affair. The large din
ing hall was cleared, and made splen-
did ball room, as it has upon many
previous occasions. The Opera House
orchestra was so stationed that its ex-
quisite melodies not only guided the
feet of the terpsichorean devotees over
the waxen surface, but also filled the
corridors and card rooms, in which the
older set, and those who did not parti-
cipate in the dance, found pleasing
diversion in contests with the paste
boards.
The two parloS were reserved for
cards. They were very tastefully en-
bellished with palms and other potted
plants and holiday greenery. Palms
were also judiciously arranged about
the sides of the corridor, while many
ingeniously constructed cozy corners
invited tete-a-tetes. From eleven
O'Clock until one an elaborate supper
was served in the ordinary. The
menu and service were both excellent.
The music is worthy of especial men
ton. The programme, which was pub
lished in the Sunday Register, was
made up of new and popular compost
lions, and each was veritable instru-
mental gem.
The chaperones of the evening were
Mesdames W. F. Butler, Julius Pollock,
J. F. Merriman, J. J. Jones, William
Herman, James Cummins, William Sti-
fel, Margaret Dalzell, Joseph Speidell,
Louis Killmyer, George Wise, F. H.
Behrens, Jr., Jacob W. Grub, Lewis
Franzell, B. Walker Peterson, T. c.
Moffat and Charles Howard Simpson.
Following is list of those who were
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
Children Poisoned.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va, December
26-Ptomaine poisoning killed two
members OF the family of Manford
Pugh, on Smith creek. this county,
yesterday, and one other child is criti-
cally i'll. All were seized with convul-
sions. Physicians claim that 1t was
caused by poisoned milk. Mr.. Pugh is
one of the wealthiest men OF the county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

On the Musee alleys last night the Tom
Mcores took three from the tail enders.
The feature Of the evening was Witthuhn's
fire bowling ne getting 524 pins 20 his
credit Scores:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

T. P. Jones, dealer in all grades of
Montana Coal and Soft Coke; phone $50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

The Grand Opera House contained an
other large and delighted audience last
evening, and Barney Gilmore and his sup
porting company gave entire satisfaction
in their work in the respective roles in the
new melodramatic success kidnapped in
New York" Mr.. Gil1nore's part is a very
pleasing one, andd he makes the most of
it, the audience alternately laughing at his
bright sayings and applauding the
climaxes in which he was the central fig
ure. kidnapped in New York will be
repeated at the matinee and night per-
formances to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

Messrs. Warde and Sackett. whose COM
edians are billed TO present the latest
Hoyt's Theatre success "A Bachelors
Honeymoon" at the Opera House on Sat-
urday night, are well known managers.
and have always been identified with the
best class of attractions. Mr. Warde is
the eldest son of Frederick Warde, the
tragedian. and was identified for many
years with the management of his father
and the famous Warde-Janes combination.
Mr. E l.. Sackett. his associate, also
obtained his first experience from the same
source. but has lately been connected with
other enterprises. These young managers
have bought the rights to John Stapleton's
farce, "A Bachelors Honeymoon" which
scored hit at Hoyt's Theatre last season.
and are presenting it this year with a
splendid company. Every where they have
been they have left pleasant impression.
The wonderful Entertainments for which
The Herrma1 :. the famous family Of
magicians. q never fail to amuse
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-day, mat
inee and night, kidnapped in New York. !;
last half Of week. "A Guilty Mother
Heart Of Maryand satSrda HsHt Bache
elor's Honeymoon; Monday, matinee and
night, Hermann, the Great.
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Nothing "just as good" Insist on
having Monongah Coal, or, Phone, 2o4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

This weather calls for a good fuel
Use Monongah Coal. Phone, 204.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

For the half week commencing Thurs
day, the Grand Opera House will present
Mr.. Henry Myers elaborate production "A
Guilty Mother" This drama was first pro-
duced in England and was successfully
presented during a protracted run of nearly
1,000 nights. 1t was then transferred to the
continent, where it scored extraordinary
runs ranging from 50 to 200 nights to
phenomenal receipts, ad is now on its
fourth annual tour in the United States
In many ways the drama is a remarkable
one and has made a rare record of sue
cess on both sides of the Atlantic. The
stage action develops a complication of
plots, counter plots and denouments of in
tense romance of the most sensational
order, fully worthy Of its reputation and its
astounding financial success. The entire
play is essentially true to human nature.
We do not know of any play that in
many seasons has been seen upon cur
stage that has so aroused enthusiastic APP
probation of its attractions as Mr.. David
Belasco's interesting play, The Heart Of
Maryland" 1t combines within itself all
the greater requisites which form the
mosaic of details in language, story. char
acters and picturesque realism in scenic
display when make complete ana insure
absolute and lasting success to a drama
of the present time. Now again. and for
the second time, The Heart OF Maryland
will be seen at the Opera House on Friday
night. Those who have witnessed it will,
we are sure, be glad of this final chance to
fix its beauties more indel.bly in their
remembrance. Those who have neglected
the opportunity Of enjoying the dramatic
treat should not throw aside the present
and last chance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

N.usee L.ea-uc.

Umpire. Kain: scorers, Beltz and Miller.
Tonight, Kenmore vs.. Oceolas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-27

Mr. Remick Truxell and Miss Kath-
crime Weisgerber were married Monday
evening by Rev. c. NJ. Oliphant, pastor
of the First Christian church.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Mt. PLEASANT ASSOCIATION.
Proceedings OF the Monthly Meeting
Held Last Evening.

But few members of the Mt. Pleasant
Citizens Association attended the regular
monthly meeting Of the Organization last
evening, the absences being due to the pre-
vailing storm. The proposed extension Of
10th street, the extension of the Metropoli-
tan railroad from 18th and Columbia road
to Mt. Pleasant and the participation OF
the association in the proposed peace
jubilee next May were matters discussed.
Ii was decided to appoint a committee Of
five to represent the association on the
general committee appointed by the Bust
ness Mems Association. At the request Of
Mr.. j. w. Somerville. the president of the
association, 1t was decided to elect the
Somerville Chaplin Brown, r l. Campbell
The committee was instructed 10 attend tho
meeting OF the general committee next
Saturday evening ana report to the asso-
citation.
President Somerville laid before the asso-
citation letter from Commissioner Wight.
chairman of the committee arranging for
the celebration Of the centennial Of the
pressing qualification that the Business
Mems Association will give it's support to
the centennial celebration. Mr.. Somervile
also explained the status of the street and
railroad extensions, and during the discus
sion of the extension of 10th street reso~
luton recommending that property within
80 feet of either side OF the extended street
be assessed in proportion to the benefit
derived was adopted.
MIR. SOmerville expressed the belief that
the railroad hill will be favorabIy acted
upon this week.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
BRYAN ON TREATY RATIFICATION.
Says the Fight shobId Now BE Made
On Annexation.

William ]. Bryan in;an interview at Lin
eoin Nebraska, yesterday, expressed no
surprise over the ratification of the peace
treaty and commented briefly on the mat
ter. When asked if the ratification of the
treaty would end the fight against the an
nexation of the Philippines he said:
Not by any means. While many have
thought that the fight should be made
against the treaty, have felt that the real
fight is to be made for a resolution declar-
ing the national policy. The opposition to
the treaty has served a useful purpose and
the opponents of the ratifca ton made gal
liant light, but there was never any chance
of defeating ratification
NOW that the treaty is out Of the way,
1t can be treated d domestic question
and the line can be drawn between those
who believe In forcible annexation and those
who believe that the F'ilipinos should be
allowed TO govern themselves. | have not
lest faith in the doctrine of self-govern-
ment, and believe that the people viii re-
pudiitte the imperlalistic policy
Evening star., 1899-02-07
DUNCANsoN BROS. AUCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL E, ,E;I ESTATE. NO 1416 PIERCE PLACE
BY virtue CT certain deed of trust to u.s. dated
April %, 1892, and duly recorded in Liber No.
1872 folio 4S0, ct seq, of the land records the
District Of Columbia, and at the request of the
tees will SELL at public auction, in front of the
premises. on FRIDAY. THE THIRD DAY OF
FEBRUARY, a. d. 1899. AT FOUR FORTY -FIyE
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land and
premises situate in the city of Washington in the
i'lstr1ct OF Columbia, and designated and be-
ing lot 1873, of Stautou's subdivision of lots in
once OF the surveyor of said District in Book
j. H. X, page 3sJ the said lot fronting 10 63 fe It
on the south side Of Fierce place and having a
depth of 30 feet to 1O-foot alley, together with
dwelling.
Terms of sale: Onc-fourth of the purchase
equal Instruments. payable in one, two and three
years. with interest at per cent per annnm,
payable semi annually. from day of sale. secured
oy deed Of trust upon the property sold all
cash, at the option of the purchaser. A deposit
Of Sl00 will BE- required of the purchaser at the
time OF sale All conveyIncing, recording, stamps
and notarfal fees at the cost of the purchaser.
Terms of sale to be complied with within ten
days from Gay of sale otherwise the trustees re-
and cost Of the defauting purchaser after five
days advertisement.
WILLIAM f. EDMoNsToN,
CONSTANTINE Ii. WILLIAMSON
NATH'L WILSON. Attorney for Party Secured
la2I-a@ds Nos. 622624 F st. NV.
Ey'THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED ON AC-
count Of the weather until WEDNESDAY. FEB
RI AIRY EIGHTH. 1899, AT HAf.F-PAST TTIREF
O'CLOCK P N, at the place.
WILLIAM Il. EDMONSTON,
CONSTANTINE II. WILLIAMSON.
NATH'L WILSON. Attorney for Party Secured
fe4-dts
Evening star., 1899-02-07
JAMES W. RATCLIFrE. AUCr
TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE Jry,,ppo
ED PROPERTY. NORTIIW " IrS-r cnnStI

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE uN1uppo,,
I'D PROPERTY, NORTHWEST CORNER
TENTH AND STREETS SOUTHEAST.
By virtue of a certain deed of trust dated Jnpe
23, 1893, and recorded In Liber 1888 folio Ak et
seq, of the land records of the District OF Coinm
bia and at the request of the party secured there
by, We Will sell at public auction In front of the
premises. on FRIDAY. the SEVENTEENTH DAY
OF FEBRUARY, A. ID. 1899, ut HAIF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following described
real estate, situate in the city of Washington
District Of Columbia, to wit: All of lot numbered
one ~, In j. W. Van Hook and w. w. Metcalf's 5
subdivision OF lots In square numbered nine hum
dred and forty y-three t943, said subdivision fs
recorded In Book W. F.. page 1872 in the Office
Of the surveyor Of the District of Columbia
Terms of sale: 0ne-third cash, balance in one
and two years, with interest, until paid at the
rate OF six (6 per cent per nnnum payable semi
annually, secured by deed OF trust ON the property
sold or all cash, at the option of the purchaser
deposit of $500 viii be required at time of
sale. All eonveyancing, revenue stamps and re-
cording at purchasers cost. Terms of sale to be
complied with within ten (10) days, or the prop
erty will be resold at the risk cost Of default
lug purchaser.
ALFRED FL. LEE, Trustee
6O6 l4th st. NV.
ADoLPH 4. HoEHLING. Jr.. Trustee.
feIdA6 l4lo Ut. NV.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Movement of the Vessels.
Building Association Officers.

At the annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Brookland Building Association, held
last evening, the following were elected d.
rectors TO serve during the ensuing year:
George II. Dana, H. c. Duffey.
NJ. D.; L. X. Devendorf James
F. Hood. Frederick A. Holton, VIM Hart,
F. r. Horner. ]. II. Hennage. Thomas S.
Hopkins, Justus B. Lloyd, A. VI. NJ Lachlen.
VIM. H. Owen, Louis p Shoemaker, W. S.
Washburn, NJ. D.; j. l.. Whiteside Sub
sequently the board met and elected off
GERS as follows: George Fl. Dana, president;
William Hart. vice president; Archibald NJ.
McLachlen, secretary; Milton c. Barnard,
attorney, and George I. Balloch and Luther
L. Apple, trustees.
Evening star., 1899-02-07
Senior Class Election.
pecial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
iAFTSVILLEI, Nd, February I, 1s99.
AT a recent meeting of the senior class
of the Maryland Agricultural College the
following officers were elected for the COM
mencement exercises, also for the June
bah organization: Naledictorian. j. A. f.
Eyster; salutatorian, H. Edward Collins;
class orator NJ H. Gait; armor bearers,
Robb and Collins; lectors Shipley and
Sedgwick; president June ball. Ira E.
Whitehill; vice president, ]. c. Blandford;
secretary and treasurer. ID. F. Shamberger;
chairman reception committee, J. F. Ken
ley; chairman floor committee, J. b. Robb;
chairman program committee, VI. Fl. Calf
chairman invitation committee, T. NJ
Price; chairman arrangements committee
j. o. Sedgwick.