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The Oskaloosa herald., 1899-12-14
RnYs d Historic Hill.

Peoria, H., Dec. l2-Dan MeCook's
brigade of the federal army has pur-
chased Cheathams HILL south of Chick
amauga. Here it was that the great
fighting brigade had The fereest strug-
gle in its entire war history. Capt. l..
J. Dawdy, of Peoria, aieputy in the in
ternal revenue office, purchased the bat
tletield, and holds it in trust for the
brigade. In due seasOnit will be turned
over to the brigade, and twill be used
as a national park.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1899-12-14

>. A Barber is in the city and will
remain for few days. He is now i,
0ne employ of the j. w. Blank 90
ana expects to go to Chicago the first
OF the year, where he will have a GOOD
p0Si'ion and willremain permanently.
Literature for the Soldiers,
D, Al the talk given recently by Harry
luton at the Congregational church
a connection was taken up for the pur-
pose OF sending good literature in the
way OF magazines, periodicals ato
40 ~, sne >. soldiers in the Philippines
aend Elements n have been made for
S Sen9lng same and parties HAVING anrt
goUu reading material which tbe1 arg
" Wl ~ TO contribute will please leave
II at the Y. NJ. @. A. rooms dnrin a = the
present week. Co.,.I+a - lns Ine
The Oskaloosa herald., 1899-12-14
PERSONAL NOTES.
What Your Friends and Your
Neighbors are Doing.
Tuesday.

Perry Asher went to Ottumwa this
morning
B. V. Sewers went to Des Moines
this morning.
Fred Blattner went to Eddyville
this morning to look after business.
Ottie Waddell, of the Underwood
candy factory, is quite ill, threatened
with lung fever.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

BUY A POUND OF CAPITAL COFFEE
and have a good cup OF coffee for your
breakfast; a real good tea az SOC; a choice
delightful tea at 75c; coffee. roasted and
ground, from l5c to 50c per pound; large
bag of velvet grain table salt at Sc Bar
bour. West Broad and Henry streets; tele-
phone, 2i55.
FOR FISHING TACKLE, NETS, ETC.
go 20 Cornwel 4 Chapman.
DON'T FORGET TO GET A BOX OF
&c candy; delicious. also pound box bon
hons az l0c, at Hetterich's Candy Factory,
100 Broughion, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, ONE OF THE MOST EIE-
gantly situated residences in the city, with
large grounds; well located; on easy terms.
Prendergast & Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

WILL CLEAR OUT THE ENTIRE
stock of odds and ends for less than cost
all summer; goods got TO go; wagons. bug
gies and harness got 10 go; empty barrels
and boxes for sale. M. Nathan, 22i-226
Congress street, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

n CS1--%|- -s-~-~-~~@~~-~~~~-
1f AOu HAVE REAL ESTATE NOW.
you are eleetedi the boom is fast approach
ing. Prendergast & Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23
FoR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

orAT, ESTATE FOR SALE AND
- Don't forget to go out to the auc-
- ale of lots on Habersham street, be-
~, sixth and Seventh streets, on Mon
Nav 1 at 4 o'clock in the afternoon:
7ober YOU can buy one of these lots by
INC $500 per month on 1t; why not get
ar TWO people to so in with you and
". the block; it will only be 5000 per
- tn buy the whole block; real estate
ro-ne 10 every day and anybody that
- now is bound TO make money; here
~ some of the things we are instructed
|. - buv. il you have anything that will suit
|,', MS know: Residence north of CASTOR
cost between five and six thousand dol
'ors. sixty feet of ground west of Bull
strs.t. small house and lot or vacant LOT
rortb of Oglethorpe avenue and east of
,bar,orn street, to cost about two thou
-s,5 dollars; small house north of Duffy
So ,sr about 81, 10000. The above l am or
Eersd 10 buy John L. Archer, 10 Provi-
dent Building.
AT AUCTION, MONDAY, MAY l, 4
mn beautiful building lots Habersham
strsst between Sixth and Seventh. On
Monday. May LIST, at four O'Clock In the
afternoon. we expect to sell at auction
,b,t block of lots, corner of Sixth and
~ 4DnTGldut SbIGCt0s AiCAN o+S ~ pACNtlNA
las than these in Savannah. They are
bio1 and healthy, have water, gas and
eawars. and sidewalks are paved Hob
srsbam street cars run in front of them,
and thev are convenient to the Whlta ker,
Abercorn and Barnard belt. The terms
an. twenty-five dollars cash and five per
month with interest at seven per cent.
Nor annum Title guaranteed and papers
fprrisbed free You will never have a
chance to buy lots in as good location
an such terms again, and if you want
n save your money and make an invest
ment that will be highly profitable, don't
miss this chance. These are no little half
banded lots. Most of them are as big as
two ordinary lots, for instance: Lots 2l0
and 211. corner Habersham and Sixth, are
forty feet front; lot No. PIP has front
age of forty-five feet; lot No. 21S has
lfronfage of thirty feet on Habersham by
'denth to Boulevard Terrace of 1873 feet;
mo PA has e. front of thirty feet and
|depth of 161 feet; LOT 215 will corner Sew
. enth street. and has a front on Haber-
sham of thirty-five feet and depth of 1879
\ feet. lot PIG. corner Price and Sixth
streets. and Boulevard Terrace, has a
FROM on Sixth street of fifty-eight feet:
others are 80 by 105 feet to the lane. For
man or other information. John l.. Archer,
room TO- Provident Building.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, FOUR SPLENDID
houses on Duffy, between Whitaker and
Barnard; paying good rental; well located
ana VIII be sold cheap. Prendergast &
Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

PLEASANT, COOL ROOMS, FIRST
class table and attendance; convenient to
shopping district, theaters and hotels; spe-
cial terms to summer visitors. f. e. Mize.
ISL East Twenty-first street, New York
city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23
SUMMER RESORTS.

- -~~-~~~~~~~~~~-~~~--~
694-696 MADISON AVENUE, NEW
York city; elegant parlor floor, private
bath; other desirable rooms; houses, table
first-ciass; Southerners accommodated
moderate
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIVISION,
am offering the most eligible lots in city,
north of Anderson street; lots are situated
ION Bolton, WaldbuTg, New Houston, Duffy
and Henry; can make terms suitable. w.
III MiscalIN Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

PARTIES WHO DO NOT WISH TO
attend a regular school can obtain prI-
vate lessons in shorthand and typewrit-
ing at o26 Bull street near De Soto Ho-
tel; phone 2266. any hour after 1870 a. m
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

SPECIAL SALE OF SOLID GOLD
and diamond rings; too many on hand and
stock must be reduced; to be sold at cost.
f. Wachstein, corner Jefferson and
Broughton
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

JUST ARRIVED, LARGE LOT FRESH
corn eyes; call early and see US. Empire
Feed and Milling Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

SAVANNAH UMBRELLA FACTORY,
1923 Broughton street, east repairing and
recovering neatly done; factory prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

HIGH PRICES PAID FOR ALL MET
ais iron, rubber bones, bottles, type. Blu
menfeld Co, 1923 Broughton. east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

TAILORING; SOUTHERN PANTS CO.,
lis Congress street, west, H. Theus, pro-
prietor; reasonable tailoring; give me
trial; cleaning, repairing and pressing a
speciality.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

BLACK EYE, BROWN EYE, PIG
con and COW peas for sale. The Tietjen
Grocery, successor to the Graham Gro
Gerry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, FIRE INSURANCE, REAL
estate and our services as collecting
agents; consult us if you are buying or
selling real estate; we may be able to help
YOU Prendergast & Black, Bryan street,
east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

i NINE LOTS ON BISMARCK AND LA
yinia streets, near Ogeechee road; will
sell singly or as a whole. w. ]. Miscally,
. Jr 20 Bryan, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

STOVE AND RANGE WORK OF ALL
kinds done in the best possible manner.
l also make a speciality of exchanging and
renting stoves. Drop me card or Phone
1926 D. ". Thomson, agent, 146 West
Broad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR MANTEDS, THING AND
CRATES, go to Cornwell & Chapman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE. ON HENRY, BETWEEN
Abercorn, and Lincoln, store and residence;
owner is arranging to leave city; price
will be made attractive. See Prendergast
& Black
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

RESIDENCE LOTS ON BOLTON,
lWadburg, New Houston, Duffy and Hen
iry. east of Habersham; the most desirable
locations in city. w. j. Miscally, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

4 FOR SALE, THAT ELEGANT, COM
modious brick residence, No. All Charlton
street, east, 10 rooms and bath; hot and
cold water throughout; lot 30x90, at 5000;
4 small cash payment and balance on long
stime Platshek & Co., ITO Bryan, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

sIX-RooM HOUSE ON GWINNETT,
|four-room house in rear, near West
Broad; pays handsome interest on price
asked. w. J. Miscally, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, THAT SPLENDID RESI-
|dence, No. III Gordon, west, four-story
prick and two-story outbuildingS ten rooms
|bnd bath, at So, 25O on very easy payments;
eome quick Platshek & Co, 10 Bryan,
|east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, ON ANDERSON STREET,
near Abercorn 60-foot lot which the
owner is very anxious to realize on. Prem
dergast & Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, A VALUABLE NORTH
pest corner on Jones street, with com
portable brick residence; lot 60x1O0; price,
fS9U, on your own terms; call and in
pure Platshek & Co., ITO Bryan, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

Il FOR SALE, TWO INVESTMENT
Building lots, Nichols street, west of Bur
coughs, each 961ax961k to lane; price, $500
fach, on easy terms; here is bargain
Platshek & Co, ITO Bryan, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23
FINANCIAL,

SOMETHING NEW IN STOCKS AND
bonds; pays 200 per cent. per year on in
vestment; any amount; investors secured !;
payable any time; no speculation; best
references; write for particulars. Invest
ors' Trust, 1921 Arch street, Philadelphia
Pa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FORTYFOOT LOT ON HABERSEIAM,
near Duffy; can be bought cheap. w. J.
|Miscally, Jr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

4 FOR SALE, THAT COTTAGE HOME,
Situated corner Eleventh and Whitaker
streets; lot 60 feet on Eleventh, 1870 feet on
#Whitaker country comforts in the city;
E5,@0, and easy terms. Platshek g. Co., 10
Bryan, east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

DONNELLY's PHARMACY, OPEN
day and night, prescriptions speciality
only licensed druggist to compound.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, LOTS ON NINTH
4 'reet terrace" the most charming and
, gi7 ntIuI located building lots at the
',snt upon the market; sale limited to
+, 9''' eacn S0xsS, price $500; liberal terms
I'M ,,'slactory parties; upon reserved lots
r erected elegant homes; call for
e., 'eN'drs Platshek & Co, 10 Bryan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

TWO-STORY HOUSE ON RUSSELL
street. recently renovated. W. ]. Miscal-
d. Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, HENRY STREET RESI-
dence and store, between Abercorn and
Lincoln; will be sold very cheap, as own
ers wish to leave the city; don't delay if
you wish 10 buy such a property. Prem
dergast & Black
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, A 6Ox1O0 JONES STREET
pot 10 quick buyer at a sacrifice; call early
|Platshek & Co., 10 Bryan, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

RESIDENCE, BOLTON, NEAR JET
|ferson; small cash payment; balance
monthly. w. ]. Miscally, Jr.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

4 FOR SALE, BEST CORNER, LOT IN
brownsville, 5Ox1OO; price to quick buyer,
~, or price will be advanced. Platshek
~ Co, 10 Bryan. east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOUR GENTLEMEN CAN GET
first-class board in private family on Park
avenue, between Bull and Whitaker street,
No Z, from May l. Apply at present at 213
Duffy street, west
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

--~~-~-~~~-~-~--.---..- - -
LOST, FOX TERRIER PUPPY FE-
male. white. with black rings around eyes.
Reward " returned to y. l.. sehirm, l2l
Bolton. east
LOST. DIAMOND SETTING FROM
earring. Reward Il returned 70 u4 Huh
street, east
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

1 FOR SALE, GREAT BARGAINS IN
Rots; SOxSO lot between Third and Anderson
treets' south of Collinsville, SIPS; five lots
r. West Fifth street, size 301sxs6i9, at 1925
tach' S25 cash, balance $500 per month; 3
2ots, 80x9Q to a lane on Maupas avenue,
tetween Tenth and Eleventh streets, and
n feet east of Bull, $500 each and easy
terIhS One thousand other lots in every
td't OF city equally cheap. Platshek &
F., 10 Bryan, east.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

BOARDERS WANTED AT 10 WEST
Gordon; pleasant room and fine table
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

MATTRESSES MADE AND RENO.
waited; furniture upholstered and repaired
David Clark, 141 Jefferson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, A FEW REAL GOOD
things, which we don't want our competi-
tors to know about. Prendergast & Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, WE BUY AND SELL
real estate and negotiate loans on commits
sion. Prendergast & Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

GENTLEMEN WISHING BEsT
work done, go to- Savannah Steam Dye
Works, q York street, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23
MISCELLANEOUS.

MATTRESSES THOROUGHLY RENO
waited and made to order at a reasona BILE
price; moving, shipping, packing and stor-
ing furniture, a speciality; rates always
suitable. A. S. Griffin, 314 Broughton
west. Fone 2464.
FOR A cup OF DELICIOUS CHOCO-
late, buy your chocolate of Hetterich's
Candy Factory, 4O6 Broughton, west
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

tr OK SALE, IS LOTS ON GwINNETT
~ east OF Savannah, Florida and
H.. Hailroad; cheapest property in the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, HOMES FROM THE OR
&llary to most palatial, $3.50 to $4,000;
w. question Is simply, do you wish to
a ny We do the rest. Platshek & Co.
'uerers to rich and poor alike.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

NICELY FURNISHED ROOM AND
excellent board for married couple or re-
fined gentlemen. SaXton, Morning
News
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, CORNER NEW HOUs-
ton and Paulsen, four splendid lots for
very much less than their value. Prender-
CAST & Black
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

BOARDERS WANTED; TWO NICE
rooms, good beds; well ventilated. 32l
Tattnal near Liberty. .s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

GET A BOX OF FINE ASSORTED
candy at 15c, zoe, 25c, SOC; pound box de-
licious cream chocolates at Csc; crystalized
fruit 40c, at Hetterichs Candy Factory, 4o6
Broughton. west -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

PUT RHEUMATISM TO FLIGHT
with Anderson's Lightning Cure; 1t never
fails. Trial size. 50c.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, MIXERS, sPRINGERs.
COW for the babies, no collie; don't eat
Stop. Winkler, Monteth, Ga.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

NEW SPRING BUTTER. 25C A
pound; try 1t; you'll like it. Remler, cor
ner Drayton and Liberty streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

-l-111tV - 00I NlelI 5dItt slIetIl anu DC to
warded
LOST, A POINTER BITCH WITH
black head and black and white body
named Ben. Reward if returned to II. E.
Germany, No. u Duffy street, east.
LOST, AN OVAL GOLD CLASP PIN.
blue enamel with white daisy Name: NJ.
Strachan and date on back. Reward if re-
turned TO New Houston and Drayton
streets, northeast corner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, SEVEN LOTS ON NEW
Houston, between Paulsen and Atlantic;
we can assure purchaser of these lots
will make a big profit Prendergast &
Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23
EDUCATIONAL.

MISS LILLE SELIG HAS RETURN
ed to the city, and will resume instruc-
ton in elocution. voice culture and dra-
matte recitation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

I KEEP ONLY THE BEST WINES
and liquors; Mount Vernon. Lewis 66,
Palmer's, Baker. Paul Jones; my prices
suit william Diers, West Broad Liberty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, LOTS ON ABERCORN
and Second street; Eighth and Jefferson
also several desirable lots in Collinsville.
j. e. Fulton & Son.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

DESIRABLE SOUTHERN ROOMS
and first-cfass table board in modern house
near Forsyth Park. 612 Barnard street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23
sTRAYED.
BOARDING.

TWO CONNECTING, SOUTH ROOMS,
with board. 10 Liberty, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, FIRE INSURANCE,
real estate and our services as real es-
tate agents. Prendergast & Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

HAVE YOUR WATCHES REPAIRED
by j. & C. N. Thomas. ia Jefferson street.
MATTRESSES MADE TO ORDER OR
thoroughly renovated; prices reasonable.
David Clark, al Jefferson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

BALLARD'S "OBEBIsK" FLOUR FOR
sale. The Tletjen Grocery, successor to
the Graham Grocery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

UNREDEEMED PLEDGES FOR SALE;
one pair of handsome diamond earrings,
one diamond stud, gold watches, rings,
etc. banjos, guitars and violins, one gas
stove, at Savannah Pawn Shop, 20 Jeffer-
son. corner Congress street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, CORNER GWINNETT
and Abercorn a very desirable home;
large grounds and elegant house; price
very low. Prendergast & Black
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

THE FAMOUS BUDWEIsER BEER.
drawn direct from the wood; choicest
wines, liquors. tobacco and cigars; light
lunches at Renters. corner Drayton and
Liberty streets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23
LOST AND FouNn.

10000 -~-~-~-~~~-~-~-~-~-~~~
LOST, ONE JERSEY cow WITH
horns sawed off. Finder will notify ]. ].
Masters, sol Margaret street, and be re-
warded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, CORNER DRAYTON
and Seventh streets, fine lot; we'll located;
cheap. Prendergast & Black.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

TWO GENTLEMEN CAN FIND
rooms and board at 4S3 Montgomery
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-23

FOR SALE, A SPLENDID RICE
plantation on Argyll Island; containing
several hundred acres, for about one-half
its value; part cash; balance on easy
terms. See Prendergast & Black.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-27
HIS YEARS OF
LABOR RUINED.
Thieves Steal Model That Berk-
heimer Had Devised.
SOLD IT FOR OLD BRASS.
The Continuance Had Cost Years Of Thought
and Of Hard Labor.
BOYS WERE THE ONES WHO TOOK IT.
Old koi Recognize Its Value. and After Ceiling
0ny Ten Cents From The Junk Dealer Thsy
R,iurnsd and We're Auessd.
BOYS WERE THE ONES WHO TOOK IT..

New York. July 27.-In Second ave.
nue. junk shop lies the remnants of a
mechanical marvel upon which its in
ventor had spent his best years, hug
ging TO his breast as he worked the
hope that a few more months would
of long term of deprivation for him
self and family. The model is hope
lessly shattered now. and although its
destroyers are in prison IL is doubtful
il the humble inventor will ever be re-
imbued with hope.
Adolph Berkheimer. mechanic, came
to this country six years ago. He had
received a good education in his native
land and had ideas OF his own in me-
chanics. He had read much about the
land which he had decided TO make his
home, and one of the things which had
stimulated his brain was the matter
OF getting water to the top of high
buildings. This he made his hobby.
He had little money when he arrived
I'm New York, but he hired out as jani-
tor OF the apartment house at No. 1872
East Seventy ninth street, and in lit
tie back room he established his work.
shop.
Berkheimer gave all his spare time
TO his workroom. His wife and children
looked after the house. although he did
the tasks too heavy for them. At last
he told his wife that the dream of
his new life was almost fulfilled. His
improved pumping engine. intended to
raise water TO any height at a mini
mum cost, was about completed. The
inventor was tired, and he announced
his intention of resting a few days be-
fore putting the invention on the mar
ket.
But misfortune came, and it's agents
were William Duffy twenty years old.
OF 175 East Seventy-fifth stree., and
William Hupe, nineteen years old. OF
1859 Lexington avenue. They stole the
model, which was made of brass. They
did not know what IL was. and they
smashed IL up and sold VI in the junk
shop at Second avenue and Seventy
ninth street, for ten cents. The pro-
ceeds were disappointing, and they
went back TO Berkheimer's shop.
The inventors ten-year-old daughter
was alert this time and she saw them.
She told her father. who called a po-
liceman, and the boys were arrested
They broke down and confess1.
They directed Berkheimer To the
Junk shop, and he found the pieces of
brass that had made up his invention.
He. too, collapsed, and wept as he saw
the bits OF brass that would take years
to put together again.
The boys were arraigned before Mag
istrate Zeller in the Yorkville court,
and held in s2500 bail eace for trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-07-27
MRS. pERoT ARRESTED.
Is Charged With Abducting Her
Daughter From Baltimore.
Her Male Companion, Cspt Blood, Brother
Of Lady Colin Campbell.

Liverpool. July 27.-On the arrival of
the Dominion line steamer Cambroman
at this port this morning. Sergt. Coll
lins of Scotland Yard and Sergt. Bell
OF Liverpool arrested Mrs. William /.
Perot of Baltimore on the charge Of
the abduction of her daughter from
Baltimore. Mrs. Perot was accompani-
ed by a tall military-looking man and
the party had taken passage as Mr.. and
Mrs. Pierce and daughter. They were
arrested at the customs depot while
waiting for the departure OF the ex-
press train for Euston station.
Pierce" is Capt. Blood. brother OF
Lady Colin Campbell. Mrs. Perot did
not deny her identity, She had not an
ticlpated arrest and was terribly sur
prised by the event. The arrest was
effected quietly. but there was pain
ful scene between mother and daughter
when they began 10 fear separation,
the child weeping bitterly. The police
reassured the mother for the present.
The child and mo:Slr were taken IN
the police office. bet proceeded TO Eu-
ston station by later train. They Will
appear at the Bow Street station this
afternoon.
Capt Blood took charge OF tho lug
gage and accompanied Mrs. Perot to
London.