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FRENCH LINE.

Compagnie Generate Transatlantique
DIRECT LINE TO HAvRE PARIS (FRANCE).
From Pier A. North river. foot Of Morton street.
La Touraine. Nov. 2L'AQuitaine. Nov. %
La Champagne. Nov. La Normandie. Nov 80
La Gaseogne. Nov. 10 La Bretagne. -. Dec. z
GenI Agcy for us and Can. 80 Broadway ny
G. W. MOSS, AGENT at Sanders & Stayman's,
1927 + st. NV.
BELL & CO.. 14O6 G at. mhlS-tf
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LEGAL NOTICES.

IN TIE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF CoLtMBiA. The Ian day Of October 1858.
No. 2OIyI--On motion Of the complainant by MIR.
joseph j. Wright, her solicitor it is this 18th day
his appearance to be entered herein on or before
the fortieth day. exclusive Of Sundays and legal
LEGATION of this order; otherwise the will be
proceeded with as in case Of default. The object
desertCn and abandonment FOR more than two
years prior TO the filing Of the petition herein. To
The Evening Star. by the court: JOB FAR
NAID- A true copy-Test: J. r. YOUNG. Clerk.
BY r. j. MElGS, Jr, Assistant Clerk. oc1s-1aw3t
ESTATE OF JAMES ]. DANA. DECEASED. NO.
500 Admn. Docket 25.-Ihe National Safe De.
post Savings end Trust Co. Of the District Of
columbia, executor, has, with the approval OF the
supreme Court OF the District Of Columbia. hold
ing special Term Tor orphans Court business,
appointed Friday, November 10, 1884 at 10 o'clock
am, as the time and said court room as the
pace, Tor passing OF claims and making payment
and distribution under the courts direction and
control; when and where all creditors and persons
entitled to distributive shares or legacies
residue. are notified to attend in person by agent
or attorney duly authorized. with their claims
against the estate properly vOuched: Provided
this order be published once in each of three sue
cessive weeks before said day in the Washington
Law Reporter" and The Evening Star. Signed Oc-
tober II, 1899 Approyed: CHAS. c. COLE. AS
socIate Justice, N. J: GRIFFITH. Acting Regis
N THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLI MBIA, holding a Special Term for Or
schlosser, deceased. No o142 Administration
Docket 26.-Application having been made 10 the
supreme Court of the District Of Columbia. hold
ing Special Term for Orphans Court business
Tor probate of paper writings made and executed
in 1888, one In 1895 and three in 1889 purporting
to be last wills and testaments Of Maurice Schlos-
ser de ,eased. and for letters testamentary let
tiers of administration eta. said estate by
Virginia G. Byington, it is ordered this 18th day
or october 1889, that notice is hereby given the
unknown heirs and next Of kin OF said Maurice
Schlosser deceased ard to all others concerned to
appear IN said court on Friday, the 18th day Of
November, AID. 1893. at 10 O'Clock m. to show
cause why such application should not be granted
This lotice shall be published in The Washington
Law Reporter and The Evening Star once In each
OF three successive weeks before the return day
therein mentiOned-the first publication to be not
less than thirty days before said return day BY
the Court: CHAS. c. COLE, Associate Justice
Attest: NJ. ]. GRIFFITH, Acting Register Of
Wills. E II. THOMAS. Attorney for Applicant
Oc12-law
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FOR SALE-LOOK AT THIS FOR 81. 1Uo-TIIE
most modern house offered for the price:
steam heat. tiled bath porcelain tub; beautiful
maHtelS; large rooms; lot 1880; 15-ft. paved
alley: in the most improving location; cleo
trio line; well rented.
Oc26-2t STONE & FAIRFAX. SIC + TT. ny
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

FOR SALE-FINE CHANCE TO Mako MONEY;
s0x156; on Dartmouth ST., Col. Heights; will be
corner when 18th St is extended bill now
law; only 4Sc. per foot
oe2e-N BRICE & IIPsCoMB. s12 14th ct.
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FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE OR
as a whole. Il of nine houses north
side Of Princeton st. between 10Th and 18th SITS
These houses built of press brick. with stone
trimmings three stories and basement; steam
heating; ami. Apply to AUGUSTUS TAYLOR.
1921 F 81. OC26-:lr'
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FOR SALE-A CORNER on MASS. AVE. y f;
reduced from IS 500 to $4,000; beautiful outlook
wide parking: a real bargain.
oc26-2t STONE X FAIRFAX. SOC + St NJ
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Red Star Lime.
NEW YORK-ANTWERP-P
Ever7 Wednesday - noon.
NOordland .Noy ! SSuthwark Sov.S5
sThese steamers carry ony cabin and third-cla
passengers at low rates.
INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Piers 14&15, Mr.. Office, 13 Broadway, New York.
Philadelphia ofics. So5-307 Walnut st.
WASHINGTON OFFICE, 1906 St NV or
G. W. MOSS. Agent, at Sanders & Stayman's 1927
st. NV. se27
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WASHINGTON, d. c, POST OFFICE NOTICE.
should De read daily changes may occur ut
fohElTN NJ Ills are forwarded to the ports Of
salhhg daily, and the schedule OF closings Is ar
ranged on the presumption Of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending October IS
me last connecting closes VIII be made from this
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REAL ESTATE OUT OF TOWN.

FOR SAIE-TO CLOSE AN ESTATE. SEVERAL
choice hve-acre villa sites. in the addition to
Sayvile. the favorite sunni er resort of Long
Island, and near the magnift ent country seats of
each site subdvisiHle into so city lots; price of
each hve-aCre site. Si25, 10 prompt purchasers;
clear title Address CHASE ROIS. Attorney.
6S1 ST. n.T. oc13-2w
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FOR SALE-THIS Is \ WELI-PLANNED HOUSE
stories cellar under whole house; . parlnrs
dinin: roam and kitchen LIST floor: bed rooms
and large bath ID floor: lot 2UX1ce, alley; OF
~ Eri.a 81 200
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BUSINESS PROPERTY.

l AN NOW OFFERING RENT INVESTMENTS
IN BUSINESS PROPERTY
ONE FOR 5000 NETTING OVER Sc.
ONE FOR S2I 500 NETTING NEARLY SO
ONE FOR $4,000. NETTING JUST 81.
ALI. ESCEl,LENTLI. WELL LOCATED tANp
UNDER GOOD LEASES. IN IMMEDIATE
PROXIMITY TO THE MOST VALUABLE BUS
MESS CENTER OF ALL WASHINGTON.
J. Il. WIMER, REAL ESTATE, 1920 g ST.
oc2i-St
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F0K SALE-A CHEAP HOME on COLUMBIA

south Of Harvard: 8 beautiful brick and stone
dwelling reception hall plan: tiled bath, por-
ceiain tuh. ali rooms beautifully papered; hand
s0me ntant=lS. freplaCes and tiled hearth In
most every room; splendid furnace; lot 100 1T.
deep: . 500 It. Of ground. worth 81 90 TT; 81 500
house could be built under 50 500; will loRn
81 .Upo, AT per cent. for years. SEE US
BEFORE IT Is GONE.
IL st IL w.
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SMALL NV. CORNER. AZ AND L S.w.
STORE AND DWELLING.
GOOD BUSINESS STAND.
1NCUMBERED FOR 81, $50.
OWNER WOULD ACCEPT FOR EQUITY
SMALL UNINCUMBERED LOT WORTH 81 800.
OFFER WANTED.
j. b. WINNER, REAL ESTATE, 1920 G. ST. NV.
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FOR SALE-F1NE CORNER HOUSE IN Mt.
ais, stable room for horses and carriages lot
JnNt2T1. to alley: house a3x5p. has porch In front
%; q. For terms Ir.lnire 2Gnn 13.h ST. NV.
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Nj. AureHia HARRINGTON.

HOLY CROSS ACADEEY. 1912 MASS. AVE.
Academic, commercial and kindergarten for
boys and girls. seIS-tf
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Price. s. 600: the most complete 2-story hous
ever offered: parlor reception hall. dining room
pantry and kitchen LIST floor; finished in HARl
WOOD: bed rooms; TILED BATH. PORCE
LAIN TUB: costly mantels; 2-story back porch
Location. ) ST NV.
oc2S2t STONE x FAIRFAN sos F ST NV.
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FUN OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Fronting Rhode Island ave- extended In the
most prosperous and most rapidly developing Sec
ton Of suburban Washington.
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FOR SALE-HANDSOME UP-TO-DATE BRICK
dwelling; centrally located; rented to good ten
ant; will sell for $1,000; terms. $3.50 cash,
balance ST monthly. Address Box 40, Star
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FOR SALE-ONE OF THE FINEST DWELLINGS
In Columbian College subdivision cor. 10Th and
Binney SIS u rooms naGnificently finished; will
be sold cheap ard good terms. Apply to owner
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02
ONFESSED.
Albert Becker Tells the Police the
Story Of the Murder Of His Wife
For Which He Has Been Held.

CHICAGO, March ALBERT Becker, the
South Side butcher who has been in GUS
tody for week on suspicion of having
murdered his first wife, Teresa Becker,
broke down tonight under the long con-
t.rued cross questioning of the police and
made a complete confession.
Il killed her on January "a said Beck
err, deliaLiy. We were walking on the
Randolph street viaduct and began quar-
rellng. l became angry and threw her in
to the lake. Then l went home
The love of another woman, which
prompted Becker to Kill Teresa Becker
was also apparently the cause of the
butchers confession. Since Becker's ar
rest, his second wife, 17-year-old Eda SUIT
terlin, has been in custody. Becker in
CURED continually for her, asking the po-
Ice why she was. not released. He was
always given an exasive answer, and ap-
parently receiving the impression that
Eda would IN some way be connecNd with
the disappearance of his grst wife, Beck
err, accordingto the theory of the police,
made the confession in order to absolve
her from any blame.
Since Becker's arrest, he has been I'M
der constant fire of questioning. To-
day he was taken down town to the
pawnshops where he claimed he had
bought the earrings for Eda Sutterlin.
and to the Goodrich line docks. Several
pawnshops were visited, in each one of
which the proprietors stated emphatically
they had never seen Becker before, and
when brought back to the station Becker
was evidently very uneasy. He was then
taken into Captain LAWNS office and for
several hours piled closely with questions
by Captain LAWN and Inspector Hunt.
Caught again and again in misstate-
ments he finally tossed his head and in
broken English told the whole story of
Teresa Becker's murder. I'VE went down
town in the afternoon of January q. ="
said Becker. I'VE visited some museums
and a number of caloons where we drank
liquor, and finally went to the postoffice.
From there we went out on the Randolph
street viaduct. Then we began TO quarrel.
My wife accused me of infidelity ard I
told her she did not love ne. Finally 1
became SO angry that 1 pushed her off the
v,aduct. She fell into one of the Illinois
Central slips
The police win make a thorough search
of the slips tomorrow and endeavor to
recover the body of the unfortunate wo-
man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02

The story opens at midnight when the
police have just been driving out OF Lon
don park ali the wretched waits men ana
women. who had tried to hide ana sleep
there until morning. All are forced 10
pass through a certain gate, and among
those who have been unluckiiy found IN
their hiding places, is the hero, the Hon
Derek Napier He has come a frlghtful
"cropper" (Which will be explained IN the
storv). and after various adventures mas
neither a farthing nor a place to lay his
head.
AS he comes out of the park, with
drove of shady wrecks of humanity he
thinks that Waterloo Bridge is the best
place for him. and would save good deal
of trouble. While he so makes up his mlnd,
the driver of very smart private manson
attracts his attention touches his nat,
drives the hanson close to the pavement,
and speaks. He tells Napier he IS wait
ing for him: Napier assures him 1t Is a
mistake. but the man insists, and Is so
mysterious that Napier sees there IS an
adventure ahead, and being utterly reck-
less, decides TO so in for it. He gets into
the cab and is driven rapidly away.
AT first he tries TO keep track of the
locality. but soon finds himself at loss,
and at length completely bewildered as to
where he IS. the cab stops before house
set back behind high wall. Napier asks
what street it Is, but the driver says he
must enquire Of the master.
A door opens for him before he rings.
he sees a long hall lighted only by a
hanging lamp with colored glass that
wakes a reddish twilight The servant is
in the native dress OF a Hindoo. and either
does not understand, or pretends not to.
when Napier asks question. By geS-
lures merely the man leads him upstairs,
opens a door into a passage leading off
the main one, points to a portiere at the
end, and leaves him. Napier goes to the
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~ WAN FROM THE DARK"
OPENING CHAPTERS

portiere, and as he does so he hears the
door through which he has just come, not
only shut but softly locked.
Napier lifts the portiere, taps at the
door behind 1t, is hidden to enter, and
sees a curious and interesting looking Old
man. of a slightly foreign type. who ex-
cuses himself from rising by saying that
he is a cripple, but welcomes Napier with
courtesy.
When Napier asks for an explanation as
to why he was met al the park gates the
old man returns that he prefers not to
give ore, but viii satisfy his guest in other
ways Later, he shall near the truth
When Napier inquiries why the servant
locked the door outside, he merely shrugs
his shoulders, saying that Hassan IS &C.
centric, and then hurries TO ask II Napier
is anxious to retriever his fallen fortunes.
Before the other can answer he goes on
to say that he has a commission to offer
which It will be made well worth while
to accept.
Napier says he is ready for anything
short of murder. theft or the ruin OF
woman's l-fe.
The old man assures him that none OF
these things is involved.
All he has to do IS 10 dress himself well
in clothing which Will be provided for him
and catch the first train in the morning
for Edinburgh, carrying two pieces Of
luggage, which viii be provided for the
sake OF realism a Gag will be well filed
with necessarfes for him, the trunk will
be merely dummy" packed with stones
Having breakfasted at one of the best
hotels in Edinburgh and engaged room
for a week, he is to tell the manager that
he wishes to go off on an expedition 70
Ayrshire, rot returning till the next day.
He IS to CO. leaving his box in the room
he has taken, but is not 70 visit Ayrshire
only long enough to leave telegraphlc
message to be sent on 10 the hotel. saying
he finds he must be absent several days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02
an ALLIANCE.
Between the American Tin Plate Com.
pany and the National Steel
Company.

Youngstown, Ohio, March 1.-The
National Steel Company will form a
business alliance with the American
Tin Plate Company by which the lat
ter will be able to secure a steady
supply of tin bars for its mills and the
former to have a market for it's pro-
ducts. Promoters are engaged in try
ing to combine manufacturers of tin
plate machinery and appliances under
one organization, urging that they
will be assured of a steady business
with the National Steel Company and
the American Company, and if the
manufacturers are in unison they will
be able to dictate terms.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02
RYAN AND JOHNSON.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March 1-sfxteen
hundred people witnessed the glove con-
test this afternoon between Tommy Ryan,
of Syracuse, N Y, and Charley Johnson,
of Minneapolis. Both men entered the
ring in good condition, but it was appar-
emit in the first round that Johnson was
no match for Ryan. Ryan seemed to
have measured his man fully in the first
round and in the second let him do much
of the fighting. Johnson forced the fight
ing in the third round, but could not do
much damage. He received several stiff
jabs in the rios. After the fourth Ryan
had the fight all his own way. "a
In the eighth round Johnson was knock
ed down three times by blow,sw in the
stomach and ribs and the last time was
courted out. The wiHner was challenged
ait the ringside by Australian Jimmy Ry-
arr. The challenge was promptly accept
ed and March was named for the date
of the meeting.
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but wishes his room kept Having done
this he is at liberty TO do as ne pleases,
the mission being finished; and before
starting he will receive the sum Of 1--WE
hundred pounds.
Napier sees that there must be some
thing very strange under these apparently
simple directions. but ne is too reckless
to care and accepts the risks.
Next morning before It Is light he
starts, and IS able to gain 10 more definite
idea Of the neighborhood as he drives
away with the same private hanson, than
he had before.
He arrives in Edinburgh drives to
hotel in Princess street, orders the han
som, has the large new trunk ard bag
carried to the room he engages, and goes
up himself for a bath before breakfast
He has finished dressing and IL repacking
the bag ready for departure. when he
hears an odd. slight sound which he can
not account for though it IN close at hand.
1t Is like a sigh or o moan followed By
a faint scratching sound. He Listens. II
does not come again and ne IS just leav-
ing the room with his bag, meaning not
10 return, when once more he hears the
sound. This time there Is no mistake
1t is in the room. and finally. 10 his hor-
ror, he IS sure * comes from the box he
has brought with him frG.1 London.
He was given 10 key 10 IL, but sets
about breaking It open. which he finally.
after great difficulty. succeeds In doing.
piece OF Indian d-apery covers the
contents-he snatches It away, and be-
meath sees a beautiful girl in a white
robe de chambre. her long hair tangled
r-~~4s ~ aIoutEerg
size seems unconscious, but gasps and
st,rs little as the air reaches her.
From this point the story develops in
remarkably sensational manner. Incl
dents crowd upon one another in startling
succession and Mrs. Williamson works out
her plot to a triumphant climax
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02
CONCERNING INDIVIDUALS.
Movements of Citizens and The Arrival
and Departure of Strangers.

Movements of Citizens and The Arrival
and Departure of Strangers.
Robert T.. McNichol and Delegates
Benjamin Connolly and Ralph Mccoy,
arrived home from the State capital
yesterday, coming by way OF Wash
lngton, D. G. The party spent sew
eral days at the National capital, and
made a comparison of methods in
Congress and the State Legislature.
Messrs. Connolly and Mccoy were not
altogether pleased over the fate or
certain labor measures, but feel that
they Jared about as well as the aver
age member of the House. Bobby
McNichol is looking the picture OF
health. He made very efficient OIL
Ger of the House of Delegates, and
was complimented upon all sides for
his work during the session. He also
did some effective work for the
Wheeling bridge bill. 1t is under
stood that while in Washington Dele
gate Connolly was offered a position
in the Internal Revenue service, which
he has under consideration.
Hon. L. NJ Stephens, member OF the
House of Delegates from Wetzel coun-
ty, was in the city yesterday on his
way to Burton. Mr.. Stephens was a
hard worker, and was heard in debate
upon every question affecting the in
terests of his constituents. On ac-
count of his energy and ability, the
people of Sistersville placed their city
charter bill in his hands, and he sue
ceeded in getting the measure through
both branches. The Rev. A. L..
Hughes was the Tyler county delegate,
and did not vote onCe upon the bill.
1t was alleged that an agreement not
to oppose the bill, was made condl-
ton of the support of prominent mem
bers of his own party in Tyler county.
The principal fight over the measure
was upon the section pertaining to
liquor licenses. AS the bill passed, the
city Council will grant licenses. Hon.
O. w. O. Hardmap, and other prOml-
nent Tyler county Republicans, favor
ed the vesting of the license power in
the county court. Mr.. Stephens was
in Sistersville Saturday, and was con-
graduated upon all sides over his
fight for the bill.
Frank J. Simpson, Huntingdon; w
J. Saunders, Morgantown; c. M
Knight, st. Marys, are at the Howell
w. F. Brown and wife, Brownsville;
J. B. Taylor, Huntington, and John
c.. McEldowney, New Martinsvllle
are stopping at the Stamm.
H. c. Kraft and G. L. Dufour, OF
Sistersville; J. G. Crawford, Of Cam
eron, and L. M. Stephens, of New
Martinsville, are guests at the Nc
Lure.
J. A. Ryan, Sistersville; W. D
Jacobs, Moundsville; J. H. P. Smith
Parkersburg, and Charles H. Beall
Wellsburg, are the State arrivals al
the Windsor.
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THE LABRADOR
Went Upon the Rocks OF the Island O
Hull-Passensers Saved.

London, March 1.-The British
steamer Labrador, from ST. Johns,
N. B., February is, by way of Halifax,
February 20, for Liverpool, went
ashore at seven o'clock this morning
on Skerryvere rock, off Tobormory, a
town of Scotland, county of Argyle, on
the northeast of the Island of Hull.
Up to a late hour no further news re-
garding the Labrador had been re-
ceived at Lloyds. 1t is believed, how
ever, that all the passengers are safe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-03-02

Pittsbure last nlSlt - IL q rn11ke :
wrestling match Ia this city, He au~
thorixes the Register to issue cha1-
lenge to any 100 pound man, for !
purse and side bet. Catch-as-catch-
can, best two falls in three. He pre-
fers to meet Woodford, and will make
deposit at the Register Office If
Woodford signifies a willingness to
take him on.