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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1901-09-06
Honolulu Iron Works.

Improved and modern SUGAR MA
CHINERY of every capacity and de.
scription made to order. Boiler work
and RIVETED PIPES for irrigation
purposes a speciality. Particular alter
ton paid to JOB WORK, and repairs
executed at shortest notice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

About four o'clock yesterday after
noon a colored boy named David Cole
man, aged about fourteen years, living
in alley IA, between Eoff and Jacob
streets, was shot by white boy known
as Jimmy" He was a comparative
stranger to all the boys he was playing
with and his correct name could not be
learned.
The police found it difficult to learn
all the details of the shooting. 1t ap-
pears that the two boys and other COM
panions of the same age have the west
ern fever. Several of them have revolt
vers and they are in the habit of as
sembling in a stable near Coleman's
home and playing Wild West"
The boys were there yesterday after
noon, and it appears that Coleman had
% calibre revolver, which Jimmy"
asked to see. He secured possession of
the revolver, and according to Cole
mans story, pointed the gun at him.
Coleman warned him to desist, as the
gun was loaded. The warning was
either not needed or came too late, as
Jimmy pulled the trigger and ran
away when he realized that he had shot
Coleman
The ball entered Coleman's left side
about the first rib and probably lodged
in his right lung. He was taken to his
home and made as comfortable as pos
sible. The family evidently belittled
the affair, as it was about $50 o'clock
before physician was summoned. The
physician was not a surgeon, and is I'M
derstood to have simply advised that a
cloth be placed over the wound.
Detective Jerry O'Leary went out to
Coleman's house and got the impression
from the boys story that the shooting
was purely accidental. He was also led
to believe that the wound was not seri-
Gus.
About nine o'clock however, DR.. f.
B. Plant was called and found the boy
.,
in fact, that he probed for the bullet
but short time and then abandoned it,
and did what he could to relieve Cole
mans suffering. He also notified the
police, and search for Jimmy" was
instituted with a view to holding him
in custody pending an investigation of
the affair.
Late last night Raymond Prayer,
Robert Cooper and a colored boy, who
were present when the shooting oc-
Cured, were Intercepted at police
headquarters, and all said that the
shooting was accidental. The only
information concerning Jimmy" is the
fact that he is employed at the Whit
aker mill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
DECIDEDLY PLEASANT.
The Mercury Only Went to Ninety
Degrees Yesterday.

The Mercury Only Went to Ninety
Degrees Yesterday.
Yesterday was very much pleasant,
especially in the morning. At a. m.
the temperature was rs, and the high
set point reached was 80. At 10 o'clock
last night it had fallen off to rs, and
the prospects at midnight were for an
other cool day to-day. There were
only few light clouds in the sky when
the month changed from July to ku-
gust The regular reports are an
nexed.
Observer C. Schnepf, the Opera House
druggist, reports as follows: a. M,
Is; 9 a. M, "a; noon, 80; p. M, 80;
Z p. m, Sc; 10 p. m, 70. Barometer at
10 p. m. 1886 and rising slowly
WASHINGTON, July 31-For West
ern Pennsylvania and Ohio: Fair
Thursday and Friday; light to fresh
northwest to north winds.
For West Virginia: Fair Thursday
and Friday; variable winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
THE RIVER.

News Notes of Yesterday Concern
ing the Ohio and Its Tributaries.
The Jewel is tied up at Newport.
rise is expected to-day from above.
The Emily is tied up at the docks,
between the two bridges.
The marks on the wharf at midnight
recorded a stage of feet 3 inches and
rising.
The Cricket will arrive to-day from
Charleston, but her future movements
are not known.
The Bessie Smith got away yesterday
at noon for Parkersburg She will re-
turn in time to leave on Friday for that
city.
The Jennie George leaves the wharf
at $3.50 every day in the Sunfish trade.
The boat draws very little water and
is having no trouble.
No word has been received from the
H. X. Bedford, but it presumed that
she will be up in time to leave to-day
on her regular trip to Parkersburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
MARTINS FERRY.
Local News From the City of Mills
and factories.

Nc"S Sity OI
and factories.
Stephen Hopkins is on the sick list.
J. c. Gray and family are camping
at Camp Rest
DR.. and Mrs Gatche!l will return
from Buffalo to-day.
H. w. Kerr and family returned from
Atlantic City yesterday.
Will Hobbs leaves Sunday for Buffalo
to take in the exposition.
The Masons had several candidates
in the third degree last night.
A. ]. Ollom is confined to the house
threatened with typhoid fever
]. E. Blackboard is moving into his
new home on North Fifth street.
John Henderson and wife left list
evening over the w. & l.. E. for Buff
falo.
Georgia Mccartney is able to be ont,
after a FIVE weeks attack of typhoid
fever.
Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Stewart will
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

two members left of the Young Men,.
Walking Club, arrived at Coluub,s
Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. The
are spending a few days with " T
Lewis, and will return home FRIDAY !,
Saturday.
The funeral Of Rev. Samuel Bovd
whose death was chronicled in yester.
days paper, will take place this after.
noon at o'clock from the family resi-.
denee on North Fifth street. Rev.
]. Boyle, pastor of the Presbyterian
church, will oficiate, and the choir
will assist. The interment, which
takes place at Riverview cemetery, VIII
be private.
Atwell Stidd, of Portland, was locked
up in the local Jail last evening at I
o'clock on paternity charge, preferred
by Miss Anna w. Williams, Of Deep
Run. The warrant was Issued from
Squire Newland's court, and Constants
Walt McConnaughly and Officer Albert
Kreiger made the arrest. The hearing
will probably take place tomorrow Il
a compromise is not effected by the
marriage of the couple.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
leave this week for Buffalo and chau-

leave this week for Buffalo and Chau-
tauqua.
Julius and Albert Blumenberg left
yesterday morning to take in the ex-
position at Buffalo.
Fred Williams and wife have re-
turned home, after three weeks stay
at the Beadle fishing camp.
Mrs. John Gifin, of China, was visit
ing friends in town yesterday. She
leaves for China next week.
George Edmuns and wife, of Will
merling. N. Y, are the guests OF
Humphrey Williams, Of Fifth street.
Thos. Padden, Daniel Neuhardt,
Frank Hisrich and Brock Brown have
returned from the Carrie Nation fishing
club.
Mrs. Charles Duffy was in Tiltons-
Vile yesterday attending the family re-
union, it being the nth birthday OF her
father, Mr.. As.iken.
Miss Agnes Hildreth. of Baltimore,
who has been the guest of Mrs. George
G.. Ralston for the past week, left yes
terday to visit Wheeling friends.
Thomas Stanton arrived home yes
terday from Dunkirk, o. He is very
much improved in health. He was de-
layed at Adena four hours by wreck
on the c., l.. & w. and then the pas
sengers were transferred by wagon.
Ike Lewis and Ike Morris, the only
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
Select the Right ROute

& Lake Erie can give you daylight
train service, night train service. day
service by boat from Cleveland OF
night service by boat. Tickets good go
ing by boat and returning via rail, OF
vice versa, at option of passenger Cafe
Parlor Cars, seats 25 cents. fhe best
of everything. and at the lowest eff
fective rates. Consult Jno. F. Murphy
City Ticket Agent, 1910 Market street
phone 1872; F. H. Hess. Ticket Agent
depot, or S. Sherman, Travelling Pas
senger Agent, City Bank Bldg, phone
924.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
POSTPONED INDEFINITELY
Has Been Ire Picnic of the Knights
of the Royal Arc, Which Was to
Have Occurred Yesterday.


The outing and picnic of the Knights
of the Royal Are, which was to have
occurred yesterday at the Sisters Island
Park, has been postponed indefinitely.
The steamer Emily, which has the con-
tract for carrying all passengers to the
park, was the cause of the inability to
hold the affair. The boat left the
wharf at about II o'clock yesterday
morning with big crowd for the
park, but at the ripple at the head of
the island became hopelessly aground,
and was unable to get off until half
past three in the afternoon. No other
boat was procurable.
While the Emily is a very light boat
rivermen credit her grounding to her
unusual width of beam.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
II. g. O. SeashOre Excursions, August
Sth

Next Atlantic City excursion over the
B. G. 0. Thursday. August 8th. Round
trip $1,000. Tickets good 16 days, and
good to stop off in Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington returning. Sc
cure sleeping car berehs at once. For
full information apply to T. C. Burke,
Passenger Agent, Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
Marks From Above.

OIL CITY-River l foot inches and
falling. Clear and cooler.
WARREN-River IS foot. Clear and
cooler.
GREENsBoRo-Rive 6 feet S inches
and falling. Fair and warm.
BROWNSVILLE-Ri feet 4 inches
and stationary. Clear.
STEU ILLE-Rive foot 10 inches
and falling. Clear and warm.
ORGANTOWN-River feet and sta
tionarN. clear and warm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
NATIONAL TELEPHONE NO. 1924

Subscribers to the National Tele-
phone are requested to use the above
number in ordering Bar-Lock Type
writer's, typewriter supplies for ALL
MACHINES, genuine Japanese Copy
Books, stenographers chairs, cabinet,
etc. Call early and often. Prompt at
tention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

Private Sale of Household Goods
at residence of VIM. Schwertfeger, 84S
Main street. Call Immediately for bar
gains in furniture, carpets, etc, of all
kinds; also fine Steinway Piano. All
goods must be sold this week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

July Both to August 2sth, the B. & o.
will sell excursion tickets to Oakland,
Mt. Lake Park and Deer Park at one
fare for the round trip. good returning
until August 31st, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

Turtle Soup tonight at Morgan Bros
place, No. 1872 Sixteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

Special summer rates during the
month of August at The Elliott School,
1918 Market street, Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

PARKERSBURG-R feet inches
and rising clowly. Clear and hot. Up:
Bedford for Pitttsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
wbeelin9 ReYisten
FOR HOT WEATHER.

A line of Summer Serges, which
we are prepared to make up on short
notice. {. HESS q SONS,
Tailors, Fine Furnish-
ers, 1921, 1928 Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

Pianos revarnished. Hoehl & Gieseler,
2002 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01
COLORED LAD SHOT
BY An unknown BOY.
THEY WE'RE PLAYING WILD WEST
WITH REVOLyERs VERY
MUCH IN EVIDENCE.
WOUNDS WERE MORE SERIOUS

Than Were at First Supposed, and
the Unfortunate Boy Was Allowed
to Go for About Five Hours With
out Medical Treatment-Boy Who
Shot Was known as "Jimmy"
and VIII be Arrested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-08-01

Little things you'll need, such Hair Pins Stick Pins
Safetes Chaelan Bag Boston Bag Combs Brushes Purses
Card Cases Buttons Belt Pins Belt Buckles Ribbons, Belts
Handkerchies Ties Scarfs Hose and other small
but needfu articles All to be had here
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-03

ment that he would be received back
from the society at the expiration of
three months IL ii found it unsatis-
factory to retain him after such a
trial. Parents or guardians able to
contribute to a boys support were re-
quired to do so to the utmost of their
ability. Boys were to remain in the
care of the society until of suitable
age to be bound out to some
or until able to earn their
own living as agriculturalIsts or other
wise" The society reserved the right
to one years service on the farm be-
fore binding out or discharging a
boy. They were ito receive a suitable
education, be taught useful and indus
trious habits, receives moral and re-
ligious, but not sectarian. instruction,
and be brought up in the fear Of
God"
Experience" said President II. d.
Walker in 1859. has clearly demon
strated the wisdom of our location at
Bethesda, and / feel confident that our
successors in after years vii! applaud
the enlightened foresight that induced
the transfer of our home for the or
phans from the city to this beautiful
retreat pleasant and healthfli home
for the boys, removed from the lure
ments and corrupting influences OF the
city. which will also in time contribute
by its production largely towards the
support of the residents on the place"
BY 1853 the number Of members of
the society had grown TO $50. Sixty
acres at Bethesda were then reported
under cultivation, with good results, the
gross returns being valued at S1,175.
AT the anniversary gathering this year
II was reported that Joseph s. Fay had
donated eighty-five acres adjoining on
the north the land purchased by the
society, and another tract Of 1870 acres
contiguous on the northwest had been
purchased by contributions Of the off,
GERS and a few members. Both OF these
donations formed part OF Whlteheld's
original Bethesda tract and gave the
society az this time an area " 800 acres
IN all The society's affairs were IN
o more prosperous stale than ever be-
fore IN ite history, the outlook was
bright ana hopes were entertained OF
. permanent and commOdiOlg homo re-
placing the inadequate frame efi1lc-
ture ~ ga early date. 10 this end a
building committee ~ Ten was appoint
~ ~ raise funds Tor the erection ~
brick building capable ~ acoopHn0s
dating the empi9yes ~ the society, and
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-03

at least 100 boys, and on a pIaa ner-
hitting of future engagements. The
boys were making excellent progress
In their studies and industrial occupa-
tons. During the three years they had
been at Bethesda 1t had not been found
necessary to call a physician once. The
cultivated acreage was being steadily
increased, the volume of produce from
the farming operations was satisfac-
torily remunerative, the most sanguine
hopes of the promoters of the removal
from the city were being real
lied. At no time had public
interest been greater in the insti-
tuition. The restoration of Bethesda had
awakened local pride, it had appealed
TO the best sentiment Of Savannahians,
ard they had rallied to its support as
never before. Members came in, one
might say by the hundreds. In 1860
there were 74S, including several ladies'
whose sympathies had led them 10 CO.
operate in the work, and by 1862 the
number enrolled had grown to S45. AT
no other time before or since in its
history OF over century and a half
has this number been equalled. In FIVE
years there had been an increase of
$50. or nearly 200 per cent. Forty-one
boys partook of the bounty of the
home. But for the Civil War and its
Ni1d6NiOuo ItcullS the Union society,
from the impetus il had obtained,
might have continued to enlarge its
membership and maintained II beyond
the thousand mark, while Bethesda.
sustained by such an army OF the
charitably inclined, would probably
have developed into one OF the largest.
as II is one of the most practical in
situations Of its character In Amer
lea.
But the bright skies OF this brief
period OF prosperity were already dark
ening with war clouds. Officers ana
members Of the society volunteered ana
went 70 the front. The building project
OF necessity was abandoned. The bows
We're left without a teacher. The school
building was converted into q. hospital
Tor the seventh Georgia Battalion. sta
TONED AZ Bethesda. Greater service was
required on the farm from the bows
- provide the means OF livelihood. THE
future had become gloomy, indeed
once more the fate OF Bethesda seefn-
"a 70 hang In the balances. n renuired
ttfonF, devoted hearts ana hands 10
carry 4 through the dark DAYS fhaf
we're ahead. Events proved that they
were not lacking.
lTo BE- contlnnedl
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-03

stated. was IAN anomaly in charitable
societies and a great bar. to any III
crease of members" Its adjustment
had the desired effect, and although
there was no immediate growth, as mad
heen anticipated, the tendency to rap
idly diminish was checked.
In 1S45 the board of the boys was re-
duced to 500 each per annum. me
number of benef1ciaries was still small
In 1S49 there were but ten, and In 1895
eleven. The receipts this year had IN
creased to $4,000 from all sources, the
society was out of debt and 1t was IN
position to extend the sphere OF us
usefulness. Its assets in addition to the
academy building consisted OF securi,
ties valued at $12 $50, and three small
tenements on York street renting for
$3.50. In 1851 there were n members. In
1905 there had been 112, which shows
the weakening the society had under
gone This was the turning point again
in the society's history.
In 1874 there were fifteen boys pro-
vided for by the society at an expense
of about 81 200 an average of $l46 1t
was apparent that the society could not
increase the number of its benehciares
much with the individual expenses
maintained at such a high rate. Presi-
j
from him came the suggestion that LED
"a the purchase of the old Bethesda
tract and the establishment OF a per-
manent home on that historic site. In
his annual report in 1854 he recon-
mended the purchase Of a place. not
TOO remote or inaccessible, where the
boys could practice gardening and va
rious other employments conducive to
their comfort, health and support, and
where they could have teacher de-
voted 10 them exclusively. who would
rot only instruct them in school hours,
but supervise them at other periods
ct seems TO me-" said he. that this
would cost no more, or II II did, a
larger benefit could be derived 10 the
boys, and certainly II greater outlay
were required, greater number OF
children could be educated and prepar-
ed for the active business OF life, with
out a corresponding increase Of ez'
pense." HIS accommodation met with
instant favor. Resolutions were adopt
Cd approving Of the suggestion ana
directing that be and The managers II
possible perfect the purchase u Beth
esda al q price not exceeding e. 500 A
committee Of three was also directed
appointed o. contract for three build
ings. rs BY % feet suitable for school,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-03

higher price than that at which some
other place might have been obtained,
and perhaps above its market value"
said President Fay in his report, 1.-The
board of managers were influenced by
the fact that upwards Of a century
ago 1t had been consecrated to
the same noble purpose, and
that it has an unblemished reputa-
ton for health" In 1858 there were
on an average thirty boys at the
home, cared for at a cost of $165 each.
The income was S3,9S1.99. The close
of that year found forty boys in the
care of the society The removal to
Bethesda had proved a successful ex-
pertinent. 1.-THE salaries" said Presi-
dent Fay. Cost of buildings and spe-
cif1c expenses are no greater for forty
boys than for twenty-five. The only
addition to the cost is for feed and
clothing" This year thirty-seven la
dies and gentlemen contributed 5000
TO wipe out the society's Indebtedness
and provide a nucleus for a build
ing fund. The membership contin-
ued to show rapid growth. In 1857
ii was 2S9. In 1859 it was 1884, Rev.
w. II. Potter. in an anniversary ad-
dress, referring to this development
of the society, said: For 10S years
your society has not only witnessed
the influence of those discouraging
scenes through which the country has
passed. but has steadily increased in
all the facilities of usefulness. AL
though for many years II did not ex-
tend its benefits TO a large number
at any one time. II seems to have been
taking root In the hearts Of the peo-
pie; yet recently. like the banyan tree.
whose branches bending downward
take root and form new stocks, cover
ing wider area. as under the impulse
Of a new life. II has greatly enlarged
the sphere OF its benign influence. In
three years the -number has Increased
from nine 10 forty children. who are
fed and clothed and educated here"
The regulations as 20 the admission
Of boys had been amended In some
respects and provided age limits not
under I'VE years and not over four
teen for admission. Applications were
20 be given precedence according 20
their date, except IN special cases.
Sons Of deceased members and boys
born 30 Savannah were given prefer
ence. The vote Of three managers ana
q majority Of the meeting ~ the board
were required Tor admission, and the
parent, guardian or public authorities
were required ~ surrender ana bind
the BOY - the society, With the agree
The Savannah morning news., 1901-11-03

eating and dormitory purposes, to be
completed by Oct. l. Robert D. Walk
er, Allen r. Wright and John r. John
son were appointed as this committee.
During the summer the purchase of
the desired property was effected and
cheap, but suitable buildings erected.
On Jan. %. 1855. the boys, eleven in
number, were removed to Bethesda,
1.-THE old name" said President Fay
being retained as peculiarly appro-
pirate" The place, embracing 125
acres of the original tract, cost 81, 500,
the buildings $2,700 and the outfit, in
Guiding two negro slaves and pair of
horses. about $1,000. Other expendi-
lures were necessary to put the place
in condition for successful operation.
The boys took kindly to the change to
the country. "They work cheerfuly."
said the superintendent, land many of
them are very handy in the various de-
partments of farm work." and Rev w.
II = Porter. Of Trinity Church, in an adj
dress, said: 'It is delightful TO see
how contented and happy these little
boys are in their new home. l was
especially pleased to discover in their
faces no expression of forced content
ment with their lot, but that of de-
lighted satisfaction. At the anniver-
odAy III AoOo tlSh DbyS were
ed at the home. During the previous
summer all the boys had had yellow
fever except one. They received the
professional services of DR.. Posey. who
for seventeen years. had ATTENDED
gratuitously and faithfully all the chill
dren under the charge OF the society"
Believing II proper 10 make some suit
able testimonial Of their appreciation
of his kindness" the managers pre-
scented him with handsome silver
pitcher. In 1859 he was also elected
an honorary member, being the third
in the history of the society 10 be so
recognized. The following year ex-
President Fay's services were likewise
acknowledged.
The removal 10 Bethesda, and the
withdrawal OF the admission fee, awals-
ened greater interest IN the society. its
members exeTted themselves and six
Tyrone new members were added DUR
ing 1876. The assets az this time
were valued - $4,000. Of which the
old academy building. then the PaWi-
ion Hotel, was placed AZ SO, 600 and
Bethesda with lts outfit az 5000. The
annual income waa given ~ fz.7g2, 81
which SIS came from the annual dues
o. i13 members.
In choosing Bethesda, though az a