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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11
Written for The PRISON Mirror.

VI
Ballinger was our royal topgallant
yardman. He was cOmical cuss, take
him as one would. If there was any
mischief contemplated it was a dead
moral certainty that he was the prime
mover, and had he not been ali excel.
tent seaman and one who could not be
bribed to tell an untruth, he would
not, perhaps, have escaped so lightly
nor would | venture to vouch for the
following.
# there is anything | do detest it is
1he habit of prevaricating. When one
can get along by keeping within the
bounds of reason, cannot, for the life
of me, see why so many indulge in the
impossible. But to proceed Ballinger
had had some narrow escapes since ne
ioined us. one of which | chanced to
witness.
We were all in bathing one evening
in the harbor at Honolulu, Ballinger
being among the number, when sud-
denly a cry was heard close to the
ships side. On looking that way we
were surprised to see him throw mp
his arms and disappear. We reached
the spot a moment later, but could see
no signs of our late comrade. Five
minutes had passed and the majority
Of us had hurriedly dressed, having
lost all interest in what had, but few
moments before, been such Il pleasure.
On going down to the berth deck,
imagine my surprise on finding Bal
linger trying to persuade one of the
cooks to loan him couple of dollars,
as he intended to go on liberty that
evening.
was naturally curious to learn the
particulars regarding what seemed to
me nothing short of miracle.
questioned him and he told me that he
was suddenly taken with cramps.
This, of course, accounted for his dis
appearance, and he also said that it
was not until he had gone down about
half mile U am not certain as to
whether l should vouch for the above
statement; however, he was absent
long enough to cover that distance, so
l shall let it stand) that he regained
the use of his limbs, whereupon he
struck out for the surface, coming up
on the starboard side; an open torpedo
port enabled him to reach the berth
deck without being discovered by
those on deck who were still at the
port rail anxiously searching the water,
with eyes in which there could be seen
the gathering of tear.
We advised him to be more careful
in the future, but all the satisfaction
we got was: "Say, this amt patch to
what happened to me in the old Con-
stellation. Twas on the run from St.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11

Wells Advocate says Spain is
said to be making great improve
.ments in her financial condition.
No doubt of it. They certainly
made good deal when they Sc
cured twenty million dollars from
Uncle Sam for property without
even a tax title Blue Earth
County Enterprise.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1900-01-11
ERMa.J Shopper year. in advaI ca
Six Months so cents.
Written for The Prison Mirror.

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The evening times., 1900-06-29
BENJAMIN H.SNBLL'S END
The Murderer of Lizzie Weisen-
berger Hanged.
Owing to the Great weight of the
Condemned Man the Rope Almost
Scenes-Fhe Execution Witnessed
by the Father of the Victim.

Benjamin H. Smell, the murderer Of Liz
Zie Weisenberger. thirteen-year- girl
In August last. expiated his crime on the
seaf1old at the District Jail today. The
execution was successful and despite the
fact that SHELLS head was almost entire
ly severed from his body. was attended by
no disgusting scenes.
Smell mounted the scaffold at 1906 and
the drop fell one minute later. The JAN
physician and his assistants pronounced
life extinct at 1890 and at 12:35 all that
was mortal of the perpetrator Of one of the
most atrocious crimes in the annals of the
District was lowered into a coffin. The
BODY was then turned over to Undertaken
William S. Riley and removed to his es-
tablishment at the corner Of Second and B
Streets northeast. 1t is understood that the
remains viii be sent to Acohee. Ga. the
former home Of Smell, for burial
The evening times., 1900-06-29
THE ST. AsAPH CHARGES.
Generally Believed Tint the Accused
Officers VIII he Exonerated

Major Knox Of the Inspector G neraTs
Department, who was assigned to make a
preliminary investigation of the cha ges
affecting the conduct of officers at the
quartermaster's depot at ST. Asaph, is en-
gagged in the preparation OF his report
which will be presented to the Secretary
Of War. II was said at the War Depart
ment that no information concerning the
preliminary investigation could be given TO
the public in advance Of the presentat- on
Of the inspectors report to the Secretary.
from the Secretary. The understanding
in the corridors of the Department is that
the charges have not been sustained.
Al affidavit was fled at the War D.
partIent early in June by George W.
Nairn and s. E Rabbit, former employees
at the st. Asaph depot, alleging that Ger
tain property was sold without cCrdemna-
tion proceedings or advertisement a-d that
no proper return OF the proceeds was
made; that forage was sent to a p.ivata
stable. and that men borne on the pay
roll of the QuaTtermasteT's Department
were employed by the accused in private
work, such as the manufacture o. furni-
ture, repair of family vehicles. painting
paperhanging. and personal service.
The Secretary of War yesterday appoint
ed board of survey, consisting OF Lieut.
Col. Charles A Dempsey, First U. S. In
fantry; Capt. Samuel ". Fountain Eighth
u. S Cavalry. and Capt. Fred w. Foster.
Fifth U. S. Cavalry, to meet in the depot
guartermaster's Office at s. Asaph. Va. at
the earliest date practicable. for the pur-
pose of investigating and reporting upon
the condition Of one public horse for which
Can't Elias H Parsons assistant quarter
master, u. S. Volunteers, depot quarter
master at that pont, is responsible.
This appointment OF board of survey
was said at the War Department to have
no relation to the charge made by Nairn
and Rabbit, being merely routine mat
ter probably preparatory to the condemna-
tiOn OF horse
The evening times., 1900-06-29
A REALTH BOOM.
A Wave Of Prosperity and PLY sica
NeIl-Eeiag Floods the
Whole Country.
Enthusiastic Statements From
American Citizens Everywhere
Who Are Anxious tO Inform
the World How Wen
They Feel.

The great secret of gaining health and keeping
Il after it has been attained has been discovered
and the news his swept across the whole United
States, causing a perfect boom Of health. The
secret interests not only those who are ILL., bat
those who s-ell for to maintain health illness
must b. p.evei ted Educate your bowels, keep
your liver iiv Iy, and purify your system and
blood with an lntiSeptic disinfectant! That's al
there Is t. it, hut the means Of accomplishing
it never wH~ known until the discovery OF Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic, the ideal modern scien-
thc laxative. Hear what few Of the happy
ones have 10 say:
4 am a t-ser Of Cascarets and think there is
nothing like them Mrs LOttie Pfeifer, Arling-
ton. Neb.
Il have used Cascarets in my family and there
is nothing like them / recommend them 10
every one" ". J. Berguin. Humboldt. 5. ID.
I'VE have been using Cascarets in our familr
since last spring and cannot DO without them
Mrs J. c. Jameson, Poynette, Wis
Il use Csscarets and could not get along with
out them. My husband uses and recomn,e nCs
them in his practice" Mrs. Dr. NyCe, 80 Ou.ario
st.. Cohoes. n. Y.
Il t4ke pleasure in recommending Cascarets.
They are the NEST wonderful medical preparation
/ ever used Csscarsts work ike magic, and
never fail" John s Rice. 2l Seymour ST.. Phila-
dslphia, Pa
I am a firm believer in Cascarets They are
tine hest cathartic ever used" Tom Holt, Well
wood, Manitoba.
4 do not think there is Ansthing basser for
constipation than Cascarets ] recomns1d them
10 all my friends" Minnie FIMcCunB Sianus.
Conn
Il take pleasure in letting you know wh4- good
your Cascarets have done for me. | suffered with
constipation. pain in the stomach and S'Tziness
for two years and tried most all kinds % medi-
cines- A friend advised me 10 Try Cascarets. So
| bought 1Oc box, and after using them felt
great relief and now entirely well" S Could
S27 Durfor st. Philadelphia, Pa
Over five million boxes Of Cascarets sold last
year proves their merit Buy and try a box to-
day. IOc, CSC, soc, all Druggists. Booklet and
sample free Address Sterling Remedy Company.
Chicago OF New York.
This is the CASCARET TABLET.
EF@<A Every tablet of the only genuine
Ss7z3d Cascarets bears the magic letters
ses-5FfS1E '-CCC." Look at the tablet before
s-sSzz&tlI vCu buv and beware Of frauds
The evening times., 1900-06-29
GLORIOUS NEWS

Comes from DR.. D. B. Csrsile. OF washita. L T.
lie writes: ''Eiectric Bitters Nas cured Mrs
Brewer Of scrofula which had caused her great suf
fering for years Terrible sores would break out
on her head and face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but now her health is excellent -
Electric Bitters Is the best blood purifier known
It's the supreme remedy for eczema, tetter, salt
rheum, ulcers boils, and running sores It stiInu-
lates liver, kidneys, and bowels expels poisons
helps digestion, builds up the strength Only 50
cents. Sold by Henry Evans Druggist, 9f2 II
Sazaet. 0aaranteed-
The evening times., 1900-06-29
Fox Caught I'm a semer.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd. June ga small
grey fox, about three months old was
captured In a sewer at the State House
yesterday by Err>st Duvau. an employe
at the capitol After turning on the
hose Mr.. DuvaII awaited his opportunity.
and seizing the animal back of the head
safely landed him in a bag. The capture
of the fox was witnessed by a large nun
Der of State officials and others.
The evening times., 1900-06-29
DIED.

POWERS Departed this life on Thursday- June
ss 1900 at $50 a m. MARY Z Pow EkS pe-
loved Wsfe Of J. T. Powers. IN her t1lr-F u
year EaShand and one daughter survive her
Remains viii be taken 70 Portsmouth Va for
interrnent al 6-SO p i. June -. ls3A II em
DANIEL-At her residence. 40l Kentucky ave,
THURSDAY evening. June p. 1900. At $50. ANNE
VIRGINIA. beloved daughter Of Walter and the
late Amelia Daniel
Funeral saturday evening. p. n; private
Item
FAUNCE-On June 2s, 1900, at P m, ANNIE
beloved wife Of D. NJ Faunce. IN the twenty ninth
year OF Der age al her late residence, So c Street
southwest
Funeral from sixth Presbyterian Church, Sixth
and c Streets, sunday, July I. al p m Friends
and relatives invited
baltimore and Philadelphia papers please copy-l
1t
DICKlNSON-Departed this life, Wednesday
June y 1900 at l-55 a m. Mrs CLARA j.
the beloved wife Of Re- W p Dcklnson' AZ nes
late residence AS va hington st. NV.
Asleep in Jesus II
The evening times., 1900-06-29

The viii OF Mary A Lyme, dated Nay % last
Sled today for probate By its terms she
leaves her entire estst; 70 her husband, David T.
Lyme. in trust for the beneft Of her daughter
Geraldine Catherine LsRs The income from the
estate it is specified shall be used Tor the support
and maintenance Of the daughter and her father
The evening times., 1900-06-29
CELERY COMPOUND

thrown out OF employment as the re-
suit OF the strike. was accidentally killed
yesterday at Everson, Pa, where ne had
secured work on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road He was son OF Adam Chilcott.
near Eckhart
The evening times., 1900-06-29
Woman Killed by lightning

STAUNToN. Va. June 29.-During the
severe thunderstorm yesterday afternoon
three colored women who were working
near an open window were struck by light
ming Ella Frame was instantly killed and
two others badly stunned
The evening times., 1900-06-29
A ToucK of surnrire.

A touch of surprise is esse.tiaI to make perfect
any great Toy. You viii have touch Of surprise
when you drink Heurich's Aaerzen. Senate. OF
hop beverages have winning c1a hes which cannot
be found in any other beer 'PnOne 6S4, Airing
BottiiDg Co, for case
The evening times., 1900-06-29
A Veternn,a sfory.-Genrrn Ierris

Shamokin, Pa, writes: 81 am eighty years OF
age have been troubled with Catarrh foI fifty
years. and in my time have used great many
catarrh cures. but had any relief until |
used DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder One box
cured me completely" Fifty cents Sold BY =. 3
Williams Ninth and + Streets; Ednonds &
Williams, Third Street and Pennsylvania Ave
s.AA-R
The evening times., 1900-06-29
violent Death of a brakeman.

CUMBERLAND. Nd. June 2s.-John
Chilcott, of Mount Savage. aged twenty
two years, braksman on the Cumberland
and Pennsylvania Railroad. who was
The evening times., 1900-06-29
A MONUMENT AT HANOVER
Memorial TO Commemorate a Very
Important Battle.

An Engagement Which Is said to
Have Had a Ruling Influence Upon
the Result of the Fight at Get
tysburg-The dwelling Arranged
to Take Place Next Saturday
The evening times., 1900-06-29
SPECIAL NOTICES


The Sunday Exhibitions OF the Corcoran
Gallery Of Art have closed TO the public
until further notice F. B. INQUIRE.
jy29-3t Director.
SPECIAL. NOTICE OFFICE
COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA. Washington. June -. 1s00.
The citizens OF the District OF Columbia are
invited to attend a meeting 20 b held IN
the National Rifles Armory. on G St eet,
between Ninth and Tenth Streets rorth-
west. at O'CLOCK on the evening 4
FRIDAY. the 18th INSTANT. for the pur-
pose Of effecting an organization TO arrange
for the entertainment Of the delegates 10
the annual eneampment Of the Union Vet
eran Union, which is 10 be held in Wash
ington from the I'd to the 9TH OF next Octo-
Der. Commissioner Henry b. F. Mcfarland
will preside at the meeting HENRY B. F,
MCFARLAND. JOHN W ROSS. Ian
SING H BEACH, Commissioners of tie
District OF Columbia je26-4t
The evening times., 1900-06-29
SPECIAL NOTICE-EXECUTIvE OFFIC
HERMAN BAUMGARTENS

HERMAN bAOa1Ah 1 EN =
Headquarters for Rubber Stamps and Seas
is at 525 Seventh St. NV. No brznche&
ie21-tf-em
The evening times., 1900-06-29
Wash Pants.

% pairs Boys Wash
Knee Pants, in neat
patterns: well cut and
made the kind that are
WORTH Z5c a pair
Choice ..-..... 12e
The evening times., 1900-06-29

This IS the CASCARET TABLET.
Every tablet of the only genuine
Cascarets bears the magic letters
''CCC." Look at the tablet before
you buy. and beware Of frauds,
limitations and substitutes
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-04
West Virginia Circle, p. HI. C.

The meeting OF West Virginia Circle,
P. H. c.. last night, was very interest
ing. After initiating the following
candidates, Geo. Haynes, Louis Koeller
and John Long, into the mysteries of
the Circle, the following officers were
installed: Past President, Geo. w.
thinner; President, VIM Reitz; Vice
President, O. NJ. Kronjaeger; Guardian,
Mrs. NJ. Scarborough; Chaplain, Mrs.
l.. S. thinner; Secretary, w. R. Baker;
Accountant, s. D. Lydick; Treasurer,
Harry King; Guide, Mrs. A. Reitz;
Companion, Geo. Stein; Porter, Charles
F. Rennard; Medical Examiners, J. A.
Monroe and NJ. B. Monroe. After the
installation cream and cake were serv-
ed and lecture was given by Brother
l.. J. Davis. At the next regular meet
ing there will be musical programme.
and coffee and sandwiches will be serv-
ed by the ladies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-04
CHILD MISSING.
Little Girls Parents Think She Was
Abducted BY a Stranger.

Little Girls Parents Think She Was
Abducted BY a Stranger.
Nicholas Peck, living at 1119 Eliza
beth street, notified the police last
evening that his daughter, aged eight
years, was missing, and he feared that
she had been kidnapped. She was re-
turning from school yesterday after
noon between three and four O'Clock, in
company with another small girl, and
was accosted by a strange man, who is
described as being rather tall, wearing
a dark mustache and being well
dressed.
This man asked her where family
by the name of Smith lived on McCul-
loch street, and offered her ten cents
if she would take him to the place.
She accepted the offer, but under the
protest of her friend. This is the last
seen of the Peck girl, and her parents
last evening were very much alarmed
over her disappearance. She is eight
years of age, rather tall and wore
blue dress, had on heavy coat with
a fascinator around her head.
At police headquarters the officers
-WcIe dUIIieu, DuC -uP a1vox
had learned nothing of the girls
Whereabouts. 1t is very peculiar
case.
At police headquarters early this
morning Lieutenant Mack Supler said
that it appeared to be case of abduc-
ton. The authorities made a diligent
search of the city during the evening
and failed to find any trace of the miss
ing child. At midnight Chief Clemans,
Officers Allen and Knabe and Lookup
keeper Brandt started out to search
through the country east of the city.
On starting their intention was to make
a tour of the Peninsula and then go
through the tunnel and search in the
vicinity of the Steenrod place. Officer
Ike Shields was sent to Benwood juno
ton. The authorities have been given
a good description Of the child and the
arrest of the guilty party or parties
NAV soon follow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-04
M'MECHEN NOTES.

Miss Edna Fitzgerald, of Cameron, is
visiting Margaret Powell.
A young child of Mr.. and Mrs. Haren
is dangerously i'll with complication
of diseases
VIM. Tarr and family were called to
Cameron yesterday to attend the funer-
al Of Mrs. Tarr's father.
Miss Nevada Davis returned yester-
day from Moundsville, where she was
visiting for few days
Lawrence Zarnitz, OF Wheeling, was
a business caller In town yesterday
Lou and Clarence Hart resumed their
studies in the Wheeling business Col
lege yesterday.
HI. J. Hartley and Henry Hart left
yesterday for New MartinsyilIe. wherl
they will spend afweelK,s vacation try1
ing to kin all thogsbbits On Biz Fish
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-04

The payment Of commissions for the
nile N tickets will be discontinued on
the dxst Of January by the trunk lines
and their western connections, II faith
can BIZ placed in the recent agreement
The attempt to reform the abuses which
inevitably grow out Of commission pay
Ing and at the same time to avoid
injustice to the genuine ticket agents.
has many timest.been made and as Of
ten failed, The irresistible scalper and
the readiness of some lines to deal with
him have been at the bottom OF the
whole trouble. Congress refuses to
prohibit ticket scalping with all It's
frauds and temptations and the only
recourse for the long-suffering roads
seems to be in abolishing commissions
altogether. The agreement to this eff
feet, ID is understood. includes the
Pennsylvania, New York Central,
Lackawanna. Lehigh Valley, Central
OF New Jersey. B. & o., Erie, West
Shore, Reading, Ontario & Western,
Grand Trunk. G.. & o., Lake Shore.
Nickel Plate, Wabash, Michigan Cen
trail and other roads, constituting the
trunk lines between the Atlantic and
the West. While the commissions paid
by these roads aggregate vast sum,
the losses resulting from abuse of the
principle have been even greater. I'm
doubtedly in abolishing commissions
the roads will re-adjust the compensa-
ton OF their agents on a fair basis so
that the amount now paid in commits
stons will not represent an equal saving
In expense, although it will be in many
ways a profitable reform for the roads
and beneficial in the long run to their
employees and the public. This is. if
commissions are actually and generally
abolished. This remains to be seen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-04
other Benwod Notes.

Mrs. Hannah OBrien died of the in
firmities of her advanced age at her
home on McMechen street. in the
Fourth ward, yesterday morning at
1890 O'Clock. Mrs. O'Brien had re-
sided here for a number of years and
was well known and esteemed. She
was born in Ireland and came to this
country when quite young. She was
the mother of Timothy OBrien, OF this
place. The funeral will take place
from st. Johns Church tomorrow
morning at o'colck, and the interment
will be at Mt. Calvary cemetery. The
services will be conducted by the Rev.
John Werninger
Mrs. Charles Sprouts entertained a
number of her friends at her home on
Water street Tuesday evening. About
a dozen couples were present and an
enjoyable evening was spent by all in
dancing to some pleasing music by a
mandolin and guitar club of South
Wheeling. Refreshments were served
at the usual hour.
A select hop will be given by the pop
ular Occidental Club at the Blue Ribbon
hall this evening Prof. Long will fur
John Chapman has returned home
from hunting trip to Fish creek.
The pudding department Of the low
er mill was compelled to close down
last night at 1880 o'clock on account
of the breaking of spur wheel. The
accident occurred on the last heat. 1t
will require several days to make the
necessary repairs. About three hun
bred men will be off duty until the ma
chinery is again gotten into working Or
der.
Mr.. Cavanaugh, of McKeesport, Pa,
and Miss Jennie Dolan, of the Junction,
were united in marriage by the Rev.
John Werninger at the st. Johns
Church yesterday afternoon at three
o'clock. After the ceremony, which
was a quiet one, Mr.. and Mrs. Cava-
naugh departed for McKeesport, where
they will reside in the future. The best
wishes are extended to them by their
many friends.
John Barrett, Jr., an employe Of the
Riverside coke works, met with pain
full accident while at work yesterday
afternoon. He was standing on a
platform over a coke bin, when he was
struck by steam pipe, which suddenly
let go. The blow caused him to lose
his balance and he fell into the bin, a
distance of about fifteen feet. He sus-
dained two bad cuts on his head. He
was taken to the Emergency hospital.
where his injuries, were properly at
tended. Later he was able to ride on
car to his home.
Will Pelley, of Mingo, Ohio IS mere
- - ,Jctts frin q
Late Tuesday night Will Curran.
manager Of the Blue Ribbon saloon,
caught well-known bricklayer from
Duquesne, Pa, in the act OF leaving the
cellar of the building with one OF his
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-01-04
Bicycles as Baggage.

1t appears to be about time that the
reciprocal rights of wheelmen and of
common carriers be definitely and
legally settled. One thing would seem
to be very clear, and that is that if
bicycle is a vehicle and subject to the
laws governing other vehicles COMPEL
ed to carry a light, keep off the side
walks, to turn to the right on meeting
another vehicle, etc.. then bicycle is
not baggage, and there is no reason
why it should be carried free any more
than any other vehicle. A bicycle
asals~sx4a.s s,a<se-~.14senyeo-r a -Targc oulIdy
in case OF injury which is not the case
with any other kind Of baggage.
Trunks, valises, satchels." is the def
milton Of baggage" given in Webster
and Farrow says: The term itself is
made to apply chiefly to articles of
clothing and to small personal effects.
If, then, a bicycle is not baggage, there
is no reason why a common carrier
should not charge for it's transporta-
ton, provided only that the charges i've
reasonable andenot excessive.
On the other hand, if bicycle is part
of an individuals personal effects, then
he has right to take it with him
wherever he goes-on sidewalks and in
horse cars-and there is no more rea-
son in compelling him to carry light
than on a basket or valise he might be
carrying in his hand. 1t is question
of reciprocal rights and there is no fair
wheelman who will object to paying a
small charge for transportation of his
wheel when its safety is guaranteed and
liability for injury assumed. The
place for a wheel is on the road. not
in a car, and if the railroad carries the
wheel at its own Inconvenience and ex-
pense, and also assumes liability for in
jury, it seems perfectly right that it
should receive some compensation
therefor.