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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-13
EARTIN'S FERRY NEWS.
The Daily Chronicle Of Wheeling.
' Progressive Neighbor. e.,

The question of improving the
township roads will come up before the
voters of Pease township at the No.
vember election and Is one which
should receive no little attention. The
statutes provide that roads improved
BY popular vote shall be free roads.
About one-half OF the cost Of the I'M
provement will be paid BY tho railroad
companies and corporations, thus re-
iicving the township Of the expenditure
OF large sum Of money. The matter
should receive the attention Of the vo-
tiers of this city. pnrticularlyaas there
arc many roads leading out OF this city
badly In need OF repairs. p,S' +
The Republican clubs from This city
were out In full last evening Rt'the For
aker meeting in Bellnirc and many com.
piimcntnry remarks were passed upon
their neat appearance. The y. J. Gill
club was out for the first time In their
new uniforms and presented ms /, neat
an appearance ms my club In this Gee
tlon. They were accompanied by their
band and drum corps, The NJ. A. Hanna
club was out strong, together with their
drum corps. The Martins Ferry
marching contingent made quite n
showing In that city, rs theyTwlll in
any city they visit during the cam
paign.
The high school football team prac-
tlced yesterday for the last tinio before
their game with the Linsly Institute
team. OF Wheeling, this afternoon. ut
the Field Day" exercises nj the state
fair grounds, Wheeling. The boys arc
In good shape and while their, average
weight is only about ITO pounds. they
are confident Of winning their match
this afternoon. They viii be accom-
panied to the Islnnd By n large crowd OF
rooters.
The crowd TINT attended tho Foraker
meeting at Bellnire last evening was
probably tho largest that ever attended
n political meeting outside Of this city,
Several cars were necessary to trans.
port tho people. aside from tina clubs.
II Ia estimated that In the nclshborhood
or four hundred attended thc,meetinE
from this place. Quite q number went
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McMECHEN NOTES,
Daily Items of Interest About People
and Events,

Rev. Sovercski. accompanied by his
son William. leaves Monday for Hot
SPRINGS. Ark. where they go for the
benefit ofithe sons health, who Is ar
nictcd with cancer.
There viii DO n grand reception civcn
Mt the Methodist Episcopal church this
evening. In honor OF the new pastor and
his wife. Everybody is invited.
Roy. J, W. Englc. the new pastor Of
inc Methodist Episcopal church. Inns mr.
rived nnd VIII occupy the pulpit Sun
day morning md evening. ~
Miss Edna Morrow han returned TO
her nome at West Alexander, Pa, inter
A. yelling.
Engineer Roe McFnn and Fireman ].
L. Blake. who were slightly hurt In the
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Two Still Alarms.

at ll:l5 Thursday night the Chem
lcal engine received still alarm, sum-
mon'ng them to Brunhaus' restaurant
on Eleventh street, where. In some
manner, can OF oil exploded. The fire
was eHt!nguIshcd before any damage
could be done.
Shortly after o'clock the Hook and
Ladder. was called to paper mill alley
and when they arrived they searched
diligently for some evidence of 4 fire.
but their efforts were unavaIllns. Soma
miscreant evidently telcphoned and
called them there for Joke.
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.GATARRH OF THE STOMACH.

Rabbi David Klein, s2s E. Main street,
Columbus, o, writes tho following to
DR.. Hartman In regard TO Pe-ru-na: q 1t
affords mo great pleasure to testify to
tho curative merits Of your medicine.
sPe-ru.na Is well-triod and widely
used remedy. Especially ns specific
for catarrh Of the stomach 1t cannot DO
eIcelled. Po.ru.na will do all that is
claimed for it,b -f5i
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could do no good.
I visited th 0
ullanphy hos
pital in st. Louis
and received no
benefit. Tho at.
to nding physi.
clan told m Q l
had narrowing Of
the outlet Of tho
stomach, and tho
only remedy was
10 have Il cut ont,
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Student in Germany.

In Dresden young Roosevelt was In
trusted 10 the care OF the celebrated
conservative member OF the relchslag,
DR.. Mlnkwltz. who died In 1886. The po-
lltical activity Of DR.. Minkwltz pre-
vented MIN from giving his young
charge as much time as he liked. But
c learned enough Of the thoroughness
nd methods OF German conservative
diplomacy then and there to convince
him OF the fact that the wIsest form
Of government and legislation did not
t'nanate from the radical and pseudo
liberal elements of the nations. and that
II required conservative and careful
Weighing OF public interests to enact
laws that will rebound to the welfare OF
the great mass of the people.
Under the tutorship OF the Oldest
daughter OF the late DR.. Minkwl,z. The
oGo'c Roosevelt learned German with
such diligence that within few months
he could rccite poetry and quotations
yards long from the works Of Goethe.
Schiller and Leasing. He was an apt
ana rapid scholar. The fact that he
came Of good Dutch ancestry may have
facilitated his easy requirement OF Teu-
tonic speech and ways. At any rate.
We Know that even now. after an alb
Sencc OF decades, he can s;Ill repeat
SONG OF the best German poetry. and
IRFta l.. .
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claimed for IT,

People afflicted with cltatrh Of tho
stomach complain OF lassitude, all.tired.
out fcolings,, their blood becomes thin,
nervous system dcrangcd, food aeoms to
do them NO good, continuous and In
croasing weakness. Tho unfortunate
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-10-13

victim wonders why he should be SO
weak, why his food gives him no
strength, why his blood should be so
thin. ,iisy
Mr.. Alex. Carter Of Van Buren, Carter
Co, Mo- says: \ had been troubled
with dyspepsia and indigestion since
1870. Tho best physiciins In the country
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SHERIFF's SALE.
CHERRIES SALE.
VIM. Bailey & Son
NV VS.,
~ az, Poes ~ Chev

- .
By virtuc OF an execution TO me directed
In the above entitled cause, have levied
upon Rnd:swill. on tho N.E
, I. TwENTGrSECoND DAY OF oCTo-
BIER, 1900.
beginning Mt 10 o'clock n, M, at the store
room. No, 50 Twelfth street. in tho city
OF Wheeling! county OF Ohio, and state OF
West Virginia. proceed to sell 10 the high
est and best bidder. the following dc.
scribed personal property, to-Sit:
All OF the stock OF wall paper contained
In the building known AZ No. So Twelfth
street. in, the city OF Wheeling. W. Va,
l lot twIne, ] sample trunk, : stoves,
chairs. printing machine, cutting ma
chine. : counters. ! lot racks, . ottice
desks, . chairs. 2 tables, ! sample trunk,
. wheelbarrows, 4 bill files. l safe, ftruck,
3 display racks, 3 step ladders, paper tpls,
and upon the lease or Ross 7, Chew from
Charles +. Paxton, dated January II, 1925
Of the store house and premises No, 50
Twelfth street. Wheeling, w. Va, In
which said Chow has been carrying on
his wall paper business. Il : =
TERMS OF .sALE-cAsH.
,,4F II. c. RICHARDS,
oclc Sheriff OF Ohio County.
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TRUSTEES SALE.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
u CENTRE WHEELING PROPERTY,
BY virtue OF q deed OF trust mado by
John P. O'Malley to nc. as trustee. bears
Ing datesthe Sth day OF February. A. d,
1880, and recorded In the Office OF the clerk
of the county court OF Ohio county. West
Virsinia,'i Deed Of Turst Book No. ~
page Geo.,I will, on
SATURDAY, THE Goth DAY OF OCTO~
= EER, A. u. 1900,
commencing Mt 10 o'clock A. NJ. proceed
to sell ut. public auction. at the north
front door or the court house OF said coun-
ty, In said city OF Wheeling. tho follows
Ing described part or. parcel OF tho lot
said cIty,rto-wit: Beginning Mt the north
east corner of said lot No. SO. running
thence westward on the line OF Twenty
third street 81 feet; thence southwark and
parallel with Main street q feet: thence
eastward and parallel with said Twenty
third street G. feet to Main street, and
thence Dofthward and parallel with Main
street q feet, more or less. TO tho Begin
ming.
much mon a. the purchaser may elect
to pay. cash In hand on the day OF sale,
the balance In two equal installments.
payable In one and two years. respect
lively. with interest. The purchaser to Eivo
his promisSory notes for the deferred
payments, with security satisfactory Il
W 'EifLouIs F. sTIFEI, Trustee.
]. c. IERVEY. Auctioneer. SEQ
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"a REArKsT FACILITIES FOR THG
VI Prompt Completion OF Orders At tho
Printing OtleA -.
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XTANTED-MEN TO LEARN BAR
w Der trade. We teach the work by
constant practice. Instructions, and lee
lures In shortest time possible without
limit to term. two years saved; VIC fur
nlsh free transportation 10 our college at
New York or Chicago. rs practice cannot
&c obtained here. We guarantee employ
nent in. shops or travelling with our DEM
onstrators: make application now II you
want one OF these positions when compe-
tent; catalogue free. MOLER BARBER
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE, dls 9Th
Ave. Pittnburg. ocl3
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. AGENTS WANTED.
!, Statesmen WANTED,
MALE HELP WANTED,

GoLoRED MAN, SOBER AND. TRUST
" WORTHY. to prepare for travelling.
satory and expenses to begin. Enclose
BNADY. So Dearborn. Chicago. ocls'
,SALESMEN WANTED TO SELL OUR
~ goods by sample to Wholesale nnd re-
tall trade. We are the largest and only
manufacturers In our line In the world.
Liberal salary paid Address CAMDEN
MFG. CO.. Savannah. Ga. ocS-w&s
$40 RAIGHT BONA FIDE
" i n weekly salary paid direct from
once; expenses extra commissions Ca.
.pable men and women to represent US
appointing agents; rapid promotion and
increase salary. New brllllantl lines,
BUTLER & ALGER. New Haven. Conn.
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By virtuc OF an execution TO me directed
In tho above entitled cause, have levied
rpOn md xviii on tho ,s.r1... araH b. L..
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Meeting Of Somerset Y.s.

The Lady Somerset Us held their
regular weekly meeting at the First
Baptist Church last evening, and in
spite of the Indictment weather there
was good attendance. 1t was decided
that n room be taken at the mission
on Church street and furnished. Two
new members We're received
on next Thursday evening n parlor
social Will be given.
The report Of the Flower Mission for
the past week is as follows:
Families assisted. 3; visits to sick, g.
garments given. . meals given, S.
money given, 81; dclicacies, 10; oranges.
dozen; apples, pecks; potatoes, 3
pecks; butter, pound; celery, Q
punches; shceting, 40 yards.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Week of Prayer Meeting.

DESPITE me prcVaiiIDg Tlin-st0rm yes
terday afternoon. a large congregation
attended the Week of Prayer Service
at 1Ipworth NJ. L. Church. Rev. Ben
c. Herr, OF the Freemason Street
Church OF Christ conducted the service
The subject considered was Homes
Families ana Schools" Mr.. Herr read
a portion Of the fifth and sixth chap
tors of Ephesians as the lesson, and
Rev. Or. J. j. Taylor, of Freemason
Street Baptist Church. spoke on the
theme. lie discussed with great force
the responsibilities of parents in the
proper training of their children, and
said there We're two views TO be drawn
from the lessons read, namely, compan-
ionship and instruction. He pressed
home upon his hearers the necessity OF
religion in the home. as was taught
by our ancestors. Fathers and mothers
should train their children early for
Christ and not for the social customs
OF the world, which could only eventu-
ate in their ruin in after life PRAYERS
We're offered by Rev. j. L. Shenk. Rev.
DR.. j. u. Barrett. Rev. j. Ernest
Thacker and DIR. Taylor
The service will be held at the same
church at o'clock this afternoon, when
the subject Will be: Foreign Mis-
sions." Leader, Rev. r. d. Tucker, d.
D.. speaker. Rev. J. =. Barrett, d. u.
At the close of the meeting this aft
ernoon there will be q meeting of the
Protestant ministers of the city to con-
slider matters of grave Importance.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Cotton Facts.

The virginian-Pilot is in receipt of a
handsome little volume entitled Cotton
Facts, edition of December. 1899. and
returns thanks TO Mr.. Norman Bell.
secretary of the Norfolk and Ports
mouth Cotton Exchange. for this in
valuable compendium OF information.
1t is compiled by Mr.. Alfred B. Shep-
person, author of the STANDARD Tele-
graph Cipher Code for the Cotton
Trade" ana its table OF contents en-
braces a complete review Of the season
of 1s9S'99, ana the prospects FOR. 1890
1900, as well as a vast amount of other
reliable information to be obtained
from no other source. Every man in
terested in the cotton trade should keep
copy on his desk fer ready refer
ence.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
FORGET

what YOU like. but remember that among
tho myriad gifts most appreciated, the
Piano stands foremost. 1t is always a
source of infinite pleasure, provided il is
a thoroughly trst-class instrument like
tho STIEFF PIANOS.
e YOU desire strictly high grade. one
priced instrument. none will please better.
An elcEan. stock from which to select
If you wish bargain do not purchase
because an instrument be advertised as
cheap, as II may be cheap and yet not n
bargain. No piano is cheap unless IL con-
ttains quality and workmanship, and no
house Is better equipped to supply that
demand than ClIAS. NJ. STIEFF
But purchase a piano that we can rec
ofnr,end. not for the smallest OF cost, but
LOT It's durability. which can be best an
pretaated by your calling and examining
Our stock
Bargains such as above from 500 ND.
TERMS TO SUIT.
CIIAS. NJ STIEFF'S
OWN BRANCH WAREROOAfS
Both Phones 11og.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
COL. LAMB KNIcHTED.
KING OSCAR II. OF SWEDEN AND
NORWAY, IIONORS HIM.

Because of his untlring efforts to save
the life of the Swcde, John Andersen,
who was hanged here in 1898, Colonel
William Lamb has been knghtcd by
King Oscar II, of Sweden and Norway.
The minister at Washington of King
Oscar has forwarded to Colonel Lamb
the credentials of knighthood and the
badge and decorations worn by the
knights of Wasa. The credentials are
signed by the King himself The badge
is inscribed in Norwegian
Colonel Lambs Kindness and services
to one of his subjects has long been
known by His Majesty, Oscar IL, and
this high honor was bestowed i'm high
appreciation thereof. For many years
Colonel Lamb has represented Sweden
and Norway here as vice consul. in
which capacity he also represents sew
cral other foreign governments. An
dcrscn the man whom he befriended.
was citizen of Sweden, and was cool,
on the schooner Olive Pecker He was
tried and sentenced TO be hanged for
the murder or the mate OF that YES
sell
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DIED.


WILLSON.-MRS. ANN Il. WILSON.
at Two Penny Point the Miller home. on
Lynnhtiven river iii Princess Anne coun-
~, aged II years.
Funeral Friday. $50 p. NJ. lloEgard
DaCOSTA-At the residence Of Mrs. IT
II. Wright. No. DO Holt street, Thursday
morning at 2:30 o'clock. Miss ROSNLIN
M: DaCOSTA. aged 10 years
Tho funeral will take place from the
Centenary NJ. Il. Church THIS (Friday)
AFTERNOON at ; O'Clock. Friends and
acquaintanccs invited 10 attend.
iENLIY-At the residence of his par
cnts No 100 Cumberland street Thurs
DAY. january 18th, 1900 al 6:lJ D. m
CtiARl LES H.. son of ". II. and I.ovcy
NJ; Henley. aged u years.
The funeral will take place SATURDAY.
January 18th. at 3 o'clock F'ricnds and
ncqaaintanccs respectfully invited to ali
tend.
Ledger copy.
,EWlS-At the residence OF her hus
Etnd. First and Broad streets. Port Nor
Iolk. Thursday night. January H. 1900. at
Lewis. w. W. ~
The funeral VIII take place from above
residence THIS UHriday) MORNING at 10
O'CLOCK Friends and ;lcquaintanccs In
vited to attend
Norfolkk Ledger and Petersburg Index
Appeal copy.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
WEATHER REPORT.

Washington. Jan. IL Is p. m.)-Forc-
cast for Friday and Saturday: For
yirglnia-Showers early Friday morn
ing, followed by fair; fair Saturday;
brisk southerly winds. becoming north
westerly.
For North. Carolina-Fai + Friday.
proceeded by rain on the coast: fair
Saturday: cooler Friday: brisk south
erly winds. becoming northwesterly.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Watt, RetteW s CLAW.
TIE
Joseph Brown
STORE
Cream
CheviOt.

Wiry, wearable and wash
able. The twill gives a partic-
ularly dressy effect. 2 yards
binds the usual waist. Ii you
want to prepare the yachting
costume somewhat in advance
OF the season, there's nothing
better.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
WATT, RETTEw s. CLAY.
WATT, RETTEw & CLAY.
5000 Mems White Shirts
regular soc. Shirts, at goo. each.

This lot of $50 dozen are-order of the same shirts that
we sold SO many hundreds Of last June In fact the order
TOR them given at that time. Had we waited till now
would be utterly impossible for us to sell them for cent less
than half dollar-cotton, you know, is the jump
- In giving the following description Of them we would
like TO tell the of the excellent cotton used in their con-
Structon but the maker orbds it. Maybe it's Utica Mavbe
WamSutta Guess. Depend upon it IT'S as GOOD as ether
These tts have single pea linen boon-hand worked
eyeSpt cushion neck bandly back
double stitched throughout cut full in every way.
Ne guarantee them to 1T teytlety
soc. each
So Sc display in or corner yiu7ow
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Piano Sale.

Friday and Saturday we will soil
every piano in oar store. as we move TO
larger quarters Monday. January 18th.
Now is your opportunity to secure a
fine piano at n low figure.
STIEFF WAREROOMS
It Monticello, Cranky ST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Petticoats
at 90 cents.

Not a % cent one, regularly.
Black Saline, Ruille lined with
canvas; above rullle with out
ing. Supply ran short We'd
neSday, but more reached us
yesterday. 'Twould be better
Tor you not to wait.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Saln1dRundi.

The November issue of Salmagundi,
published by the scaboard Air Line
passenger department, is particularly
attractive. 1t publishes excellent
cuts of Old st. Pauls p. T. Church.
Norfolk. navyyard views, etc, accom-
panied by descriptive reading matter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

Having passed through a successful
Xmas business, we wish TO extend
thanks to our friends and patrons for
their very liberal support, and wish
them all happy and prosperous New
Year
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

clearing weather: brisk east winds.
becoming southeast and increasing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Land Grabbers" Case in Corpor-
alton Court May Be Compromised
Judge nancnci Busy Preparing De-
cision in fIarbor nInstcrs'Fees Case
Suits Decided In Law ana Cham.
Gerry Court-U. =. Courf Monday.

The lanu-grabberS' case, which has
figured extensively i'll the Corporation
Court, may be compromised. Mr.. w.
NJ. Justis, Jr. OF Richmond, counsel for
Mr.. Swami. the Gland grabber" from
Powhatan. has, it is said, made an of
fer to counsel for Mrs. Honora Bar
raud, the owner of the property in
question. TO reinquish all claim TO it,,
i'll consideration OF q sum of money
the same. which is estimated at $1,000.
Counsel would not discuss the matter
yesterday.
The case is set for hearing before
Judge Hanckel next Thursday. The
land grabbers'' have already drawn
first blood, so to speak. in the fight, the
demurrer Of the defendant to plaintiffs
mandamus having been ovcrruled.
PREPARING DECISION.
Judge Hancllel lie; busy preparing his
decision in the harbor masters fee
case. argued before him Monday. There
is a great deal of interest in this case.
\ SUIT SETTLED.
The suit Of Il. Bremen VS.. w. w
'runis for 500 was dismissed by con-
sent in tho Corporation Court yestcr-
day, the matter having been settled out
of court.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
The following couples were granted
marriage licenses in the clerks office
yesterday:
George Francis Glider and Lille
Shacklcford.
VIM. Edward McArdlc ana Mary
AloySiuS DOoloV hoth Of New Rrji in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12

Capudne cures in 10 minutes all
headaches. etc One dose will prove If.
At drug stores.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
PLAINTIFFS WIN SUIT.

In the case OF G.. NJ. Lamb G. Bro
-asainst the Union Hrokernge Comnany.
the jury rendered u verdict for the
plaintiffs in the sum of $li5.16. The
amount sued for was $500. There was
motion for n new trial
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
L. S. COURT MONDAY.

Judge Edmund Waddirl Jr., will he
here Monday TO try several cases in the
United states Court Among these will
be the charges of assault and mutiny
against Frank I<cmhell seaman. and
the Monticello Hotel litigation will also
probably come up.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Argument in the Case Heard Yes
terday by Committee.
Judge ID. Tucker Brooke. otNorfoik.
Dcmoiishcs Fiimsy Argument, OF
Captain John y. Wi.c-A Cn.e from,
Kentucky.
(By Telegraph to virginian-pilot.)

Washington. Jan. 1.-The Wise
Young contest from the Second District
came up to-day before Elections Com
nittee No. in room in the sub base
ment in the Capitol. The House was
not III session, which afforded those
members interested in contests an op-
portunity of attending, and the room
was crowded. DIR. Dick Wise. with his
counsel. Captain John S. Wise. of New
York. and Representative Young. with
his counsel, Judge Brooke, were also on
hand.
Captain Wise opened for his brother
and made Il characteristic speech of
over two hours. which did not seem TO
make any marked impression. Judge
Brooke followed for the contested MIR.
1o0ng, i'll an able and forcible speech.
which completely demolished the film
sy argument of John s. Wise.
Representative William s Messick,
republican, of Michigan, a bitter yarti-
san. is the chairman OF the committee.
which is composed of nine members.
SIN Republicans and three Democrats.
Inc latter being Robert w. Niers. of In
diana; Robert T.. Burke. OF Texas, and
Frank McLain, OF Nlissi ssippi MIR.
Miers was to-day called home To Bur
lington. Indiana. by the death OF his
mother. Witch the Speaker will proba
bly, temporarily fill. Judge Burke, of
Texas. will probably make the minori-
" report 1t is expected that Il report
on the case will be reached this ,yC,,Is
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
Norfolk ana vicinity.

! p WEATHER FORECAST FOR
TODAY
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-12
EVANS VS.. TURNER

washington, Jan. 1.-The contested
election case of Walter Evans against
Oscar Turner for the Fifth Congress
sional district of kentucky, was ar
gued to-day before House Election
Committee No. l. The contestant
claims that hundreds of voters were in
duced to remain away from the polls
by improper representations. Mr.
Evans has been appointed to n Federal
judgcship since the election, but wants
the seat declared vacant