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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
COULDN'T nRrBE THE DEMOCRACY.

A Washington correspondent tells a
story to the effect that during the Freq
idential campaign last year Aguinaldo
sent messengers to Mr.. Bryan Offering
to surrender Internationally in case Z
Democratic President was elected; anl
the Philippine revolutionary treasury 10
the Democratic ELECTION funds. Ii is
said that curing Mr.. Bryan's visit to
Washington aftei his nomination at
sysas CitYtho agents OF the Philippine
Republic appeared at the hotel AID
asked for a private Interview with the
Democratic leader. Mr.. Bryan declined
to receive them. they tried again the
next day, and failed. Finally they ap-
preached a prominent Democrat close 10
Mr.. BRYAN, to whom they declared tNat
with Mr.. Bryan's approval. Aguinaldo
would at once issue a proclamation an
nouneing that in the event of Mr.. Bry-
ans election to the Presidency, the l'hi'-
ippine army would. without condition,
surrender to the United States and trust
the Bryan administration for a favor
able form of government founded On the
principles of the Constitution of the
United States.
They offered a contribution Of $780,
n0u to the Democratic natl NAL car
paign fund. They explained tha1 the
Philippine people We're convinced ~
the u~tterances of Mr.. Bryan that their
only hope of justice lay in Democratic
success. A Republican administration.
they said, would govern the Philippines
as subject colonies fear tha5 has
proven we'll grounded.
Aguinaldo's ENJOYS were informed
that the Democratic party could have
no dealings or bargains, directly or JIM
directly. openly or covertly. with men
bearing arms against the authority of
the United States, and their PROPOSE
-eon was not received by Mr.. Bryan
nor any other of the Democratic lead
ers.
All of which makes interesting read
Ing in view of the howls raised by Re
publican politicians and press in the
last campaign in which the Philippines
war was virtually blamed on the Dem
ocracy and Democratic Vaccinations.
A|guinaIdo's envoys made the grand
mistake Of trying to bride the wrong
fellows. Who can tell what they might
have accomplished if they had taken
their 500. 600 to the right parties in
Washington instead Of bothering Mr..
bryan? "
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
BECOMING COMPLICATED.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, Pa, July S.-The
cause of the death of Roy johnson.
whose body was found at the B. & o.
trestle near Taylorstown a few days
ago, is becoming somewhat complex.
there being a belief in the minds OF
many that the man was murdered by
his companions. Coroner Fitzpatrick
was in Pittsburg on Sunday and learn
ed that John Downey, who testified at
the inquest, had stated that Johnson
was pushed off the train and left to his
fate. Downey could not be found, but
will probably be arrested
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
TIE ENCRoACHMNNT on THE
RIVER,

The Pennsylvania railroad is making
ground for itself above the suspension
bridge by filling in the water way with
Thousands Of tons Of Stag dumped over
tt oank. It has laid several new tracks
On the made ground thus takaa from
the river.
! just now We don't notice IT. but he
narrowing Of the banks vii, be a very
seriols thing for residents OF the Sew
enth ward. whose property must suffer
from the entertainment in high water.
The railroad has gotten permission
from Washington TO go ahead on this
line. since. technically, it is not supposed
10 be %encroaching on the channel.
Probably navigation will mo- be inter-
fered with, but surely the people living
along the river have rights as well
as the railroad or the boats. If the
law permits this serious narrowing OF
the waterway, which in high water
means that much higher water dt this
point. the law should be amended by
special act OF Congress.
Residents and property owners should
be protected. Their representative in
Congress should do his best to see thai
they are protected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Continued From Sfxth PH9e.
South Front street, Island. Al the
nroner time Rex will come forth and
enter the royal yacht, together with the
members of his court. Another yacht
will convey the band. Both Will De
handsomely decorated and brilliantly
lighted. they will go as far north as
the suspension bridge before the landing
and coronation. 1t will be a brilliant
river spectacle, and is expected to at
tract an immense crowd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
Disguises Don't Go.

Last evening the police got after a
considerable number of boys and young
men who were about the streets wear
ing false moustaches and gotees, and
compelled them to remove and destroy
their ~adornments, OF the ground that,
during the excitement of the week some
of these young people might commit
some depreciation, and it would be diff
ficult to identify the guilty parties.
The hair goods" are sold at a nominal
price by some of the many fakirs in
the city, and there have been many pur-
chases thus early in the week.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
Minnie, the Bush Girl.

If you miss everything else, don't
fail to see Minnie, the Australian Bush
Girl, at Market and Eleventh streets.
This is the strangest freak of nature
ever exhibited in Wheeling. Minnie is
40 years old, weighs SO pounds, and has
the strength of two ordinary men. Min
ME will make you laugh. 1t is a clean,
wholesome exhibit, and should be seen
by every woman and child. 1t is just
from the Pan-American Exposition at
Buffalo, where Minnie created a furore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
IN SOCIETY.

Wednesday evening of this week the
Cotillion club will consricuously enter
tain all visitors at the Park Casino with
a dancing party. Five figures of the Co
tillion" will be danced, with beautiful
fayors. Arrangements are being made
to have twelve men of the Phinney or
ganization to play a popular musical
programme for the dance. This gives
promise OF a brilliant event. Patronesses
will be announced later. Cards will be
issued to-day.
This evening at the Mozart Park
Casino, Prof. Jacob j. Reineke Will ten
der his friends a full dancing session.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
Miss Nora Tafe is visiting relatives


Miss Nora Tafe is visiting relatives in
the country.
Beginning with last night the stores
will close at 6 p. m.
w. j. Donovan, of PittsDurg, is visit
Ing friends in this city.
Chas. Eversoll, of Allegheny, is the
guest of friends in the city.
Bellaire will send large delegations
daily TO the Carnival at Wheeling.
Miss Palma Wells was slightly injur-
| ed by being thrown from her bicycle.
The Columbia Theatre will open The
| season with a minstrel snow August &.
Miss Anna Gallaher and VIM Hess
spent Sunday with Minnie Butler, n
Glendale Hospital.
Mrs. Julia Samson, of New Kensing-
ton, Pa, is visiting relatives in the
city.
Misses Maggie McCready and Katie
| HAYDEN have returned from a visit at
Rochester, Pa.
George Clegg, of the First ward, has
gone to st. Glairsvllle to run a steam
shovel at the new tunne
tMlES 4hdIy odHutIs
spending a short vacation with her
mother on North Belmont street.
The IntelIigencer is booming X. {.
! Meyers, of the He:aid-Tribune, LOT
State Senator on the Democratic ticket.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Kerns and Mr..
and Mrs. Orville Kerns, o. Moundsvllle
are visiting at the nome of Walter
Smith, on Guernsey street.
Everett Baker, formerly with The steel
works of this city, now in the glass
business at Red Key, Ind, is the guest
of Mack Ault, on Gravel Hill.
The report that Mrs. Leo HUH, form
erlv Miss Nellie Groorns, was dead, is
an error, as she and her HUSBAND CANE
in on 104 last night to visit reiatVes'
She had been Frustrated with the neat
A meeting of Arlington Co. NO. %,
L. r. X. of P, was held at Armory
hall to discuss plan for a Carnival Il
Loan Exhibition to be held in THIS
city some time in October. Quite a
number of business men were present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

scented at the convention by the follow
ing delegates: No. 4. Wheeling. print
ers and decorators. w. w. Crowi; No.
zs. wheeling. sanitary pressers, John
p. Ross. James Bodley; No. %, Wheel
ing. kilnmen. clippers and saggermak-
ers. George Hopwood, Roger J. Con-
roy: No. 6, Wheeling. clay workers.
Harry Halter, John Schroeder. w. T.
Nesbitt; No. 20. Steubenville. mixed.
VIM. Button, ]. Wilkinson; No. 1, Tor
onto. mixed. James Ward, Abe Lisby.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
POTTERS CONVENTION
Opened at EastLiverpool With Only
Opened at East Liverpool With Only
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
EAST LIVERPOOL, O., July S.-The
convention of the Brotherhood of
Operative Potters assembled here this
morning, with only about half the $50
delegates present. The rest are ex-
pected in to-day. The proceedings were
merely routine this morning. the con
vention o O adjourning for the day to
allow it's members to attend the Broth
erhood picnic at Rock Springs Park,
which was an immense affair.
Mayor w. B. Davidson delivered the
address of welcome. President A. S.
Hughes, in responding, alluded to the
present as the most important national
convention ever held by the potters,
saying the responsibilities incumbent
upon it were almost overwhelming.
Wheeling and vicinity are repre-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
SCALE SIGNED.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, Pa. July S.-The tin
workers at the mill at T%lerdale. near
Washington, have signed the scale with
the company without any friction, The
Tin Workers Protective Association
was represented by President George
Powell, of Elwood, Ind, and Commit
teeman Maxwell, of New Castle. who
were here last week. The employees
were granted a slight advance on a few
articles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Special TO the Register.
WASHINGTON, Pa, July S.-The
store room and dwelling of ]. E. Light
ner. on Baltimore avenue was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The loss
will amount to $4,000. The property
was partially covered by insurance. 1t
was with great difficulty that the lives
of the family were saved.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
EDITORIAL NOTES.

! The are coming to town.
The old town looked pretty gay, last
night.
The Register office was also decor
ated.
'Ere's 'opin' as e~verybodyTl have a
| good time.
And they didn't wash Market street,
after all, Wonder why?
Hope yesterdays weather will last
through the week.
What's the matter with the decora-
lions on the South Side?
The City Banks floral decorations at
traeted much favorable notice.
The street shows did a very satisfac'
tory business, for the opening day.
Who's had ever thought Wheeling
could get such a move on her?
The demand for carpenters. yester-
day, for hurry-up jobs, was something
tremendous.
Tht Bank of Wheeling and the Ma
tional Exchange Bank were very much
all right.
The Knights of Pythias deserve credit
for their Twelfth and Market street
arch.
The weather man once more is enti-
tied to our most distinguished consid-
Grafton.
The opening exercises were carried
out as per schedule, and attracted the
deserved attention of many people.
If we're going to keep this sort of
thing up, Wheeling will have need of
a few more hotels.
With last evening as a starter, you
may possibly be equal to imagining
what it will be in about three days from
now
The Dollar Savings Bank windows re-
sembles one of the Senators from New
York. It's a peach"
Wall street was another point of in
terest yesterday, and a good many
people lost some paper profits and 9TH
ers the real thing.
The Navy Department Is preparing
to aid in the installation OF another
armor factory. What's the matter
with Wheeling as a location?
President Shaffer. of the Amalgama-
ted, appears to be full of fight. and he
has sturdy and determined men behind
him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
DROWNED WHILE BATHING

Sps cial to the Register.
WASHINGTON, Pa. July S.-Robert
Mechlin, a boy aged Is years, was
drowned while bathing in a reservoir
near Meadow Lands last evening. The
body was recovered about an hour later,
and the inquest was held to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
FIREMEN SAVED.

CHICAGO. July S.-Twelve freElen
fell with a floor, and were buried under
wreckage in a fire here to-day. but were
rescued by their companions. Tie fire
occurred at 19O-1o2 Washington street,
occupied by Merle & Heaney, dealers II
saloon and store fixtures.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

A general European anti-Amcriean
tariff league Is the natural consequence
of MeDingleyism. or . tariff-for-trusts-
only. which bars trade relations win
Europe. while holding up the American
consumer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The natural disposition of the wealth
err man made him feel ugly yesterday,
but even he didn't have the heart to
spoil the decorations and the chances
would seem to be in favor of fair days
days and cool nights.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The Kentucky state Board of HaaltA
is again considering a quarantine
against Tennessee ard West Virginia
because Of alleged smallpox. CO to.
There is no smallpox in West Virginia
20 bother about.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
STEAMBOATy.

as follows:
steamer VIRGINIA" t. S. Calhoun.
Master; Robert IL. Kerr, Purser. Every
Sundaysat s d. m.
Steamer KEYSTONE STATE" C. W.
Knox, Master; VIII d. kimble, Parser.
Every Tuesday at s a. m.
Master; Dan Lacey, Purser. Every Thurs
day at S a. m.
For freight or passage telephone $50.
CROCKARp & BOOTH,
no27eh Agents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

~or some reason. unknown, Wall
treet seemed inclined to indulge in an
Z Other slump yesterday. Wall street
should cheer up. 1t should com to
Wheeling this week and learn to take
a roster view of things.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

for Harrison street to be opened from
Forty-frst to Forty-second. The infi-
cations are that a building boom will
strike the town at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
A RANK INJUSTICE.

II hasn't been officially estimated as
vet lust how many millions OF unearn-
I'd dollars the Treasury Department will
make out Of its absurdly unjust ruling
as to the method of revenue stamp re-
demption.
This ruling compels citizens with IN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The Saturday six O'Clock closing
movement among the dry goods stores
is another good thing to push along.
Give the clerks a small respite.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
REGISTER AGENCIES.

WHERE THE REGISTER CAN Be
CHARLESTON. w. Va.-Hotel Ruffnsr
News stand.
WASHINGTON. y. Queen News
Stand Natioral Hotel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Come join hands with Wheeling in
having a good time this week. It's an
all-hands-round event.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

AS to Greater Wheeling. now's the
time to push it along. We need to
spread to accommodate ourselves, to
say nothing of our occasional visit
ors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Rex is on his throne. the gates are
open to the incoming multitude and
the Kingdom of Wheeling is a happy
land.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Morgan, Hanna Z Co. are licking the
great Pennsylvania-Wost Virginta-OhIo-
Indiana-Illinois coal trust into shape
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The last of the volunteer army OF the
Philippines Is mustered out. It's all UP
to the regulars now.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Come and see us. Plenty OF room.
Plenty OF accommodations. All sorts OF
amusement.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

II Fulton knows what's good for her
she will get together with Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

After Fulton decides to come In
Pleasant Valley will see the point.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The Strangest Couple Alive.
At corner of Eleventh and Main
streets is exhibited the strangest living
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

At present the old town is a Fairy
land with the Midway Plaisance on the
side.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The Greater Wheeling latch-string is
hanging out.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

1t is a big thing, and will be g big
success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Wheeling should take a census OF Its
population as present writing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09
Wbeelins Rsaister
cHAs. u. TANEY, Genr' Manager.

Stamps of the denomination OF TWO cents
ana less accepted for amounts less IMAM
one dollar.
Correspondence containing Important
news solicited n ON every part o. the SUI
Founding country.
Tributes of Respect and Obituary NO
tees, five cents per line.
Rejected communications Will not De, re.
turned unless accompanied by sufficient
postage.
THE REGISTER. embracing its several
editions, is entered at the Postoffice at
Wheeling, w. Va, as ~second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

It's Wheeling's gala week and she
looks 1t. .
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

In the yacht race the Constitution
doesn't follow anything. She eads EN-
all
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Speaking OF Wheeling as a summer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

resort. an .overcoat would o have been
amiss last evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Don't miss the races.
Hurrah for King Hal!
It's here. Get in 1t.
Rex is crowned.
It's all here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Among the guests at the st. Charles
last night were w. r. Ross, of Friendly.
A. g.. Martin and wife. Pittsburg: Sam
uel Crane. Fairmont; James Smith, Davis;
Gus. Borland, John O'Brien and J. NJ.
Smith, Sistersville; H.. M. Albaugh, Pitts
burg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Wall street was another point of in
terest yesterday, and a good many
people lost some paper profits and 9TH
ers the real thing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The Navy Department is preparing
to aid in the installation of another
armor factory. What's the matter
with Wheeling as a location?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Brunswick guests last evening were {
NJ. Phillips, Calls; A. E. McCuskey. Pin
Grove; C. r. Robinson, Littleton; j. {
Meckling, Pittsburg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

President Shaffer. of the Amalgama-
ted, appears to be full of fight. and he
has sturdy and determined men behind
him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

At the Stamm last evening were Geo. P.
Roberts, w. NJ. Shaw, JOIN NJ. Murphy,
J. Van Ullum. Pittsburg; n. d. Leggett,
Moundsville; C.. E.. Citizens, W%ellsburg;
w. A. Linsey and wife. Pennington; j. G..
Morris, st. Marys; John b.. Reid, Pitts
burg; Edmund Holden, Grape Island; d.
Minoth.
The Fit. Wayne base ball team is at the
Stamm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

The Dollar Savings Bank windows re-
sembles one of the Senators from New
York. It's a peach"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-09

Registered at the Grand Central last
evening were d. l.. Bryan and ]. w. bud
geon, Pittsburg: c. r. F~reshwater Steu-
benville; j. A. Hanlon, Charleston; CLARK
c.. Dougherty, Columbus.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-19
Death of an Aged Cofored Man.

Godfrey Willis, aged go years died at
his home in this city on the 14th in
slant. He was better known as Uncle
Terry and was highly respected by
the white people of the community in
which he had lived for more than fifty
years. He was a high minded. digni-
fed old man and was regarded for his
honesty and faithfulness. He was a
democrat, always voting hat ticket as
long as he was able to attend the polls.
He was buried from his residence by
the rector of St. Marks Episcopal
church, OF which he was a
cant. i1sA23
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-19
THE CUSTOM HOUSE.
WHITE COLLECTOR TO Be APPOINTED
AT THE PORT OF WILMINGTON.
It Is Rumored that n Well Known Cfti-
zen has Been Slated for the Place.
It IS Said no More Negro ONCE
Holders VIII be Appointed I'm NORTH
Carolina.

A gentleman who keeps his weather
y open said yesterday that there is
a movement on foot TO have a white
republican or sound money democrat
appointed collector Of Customs at the
port of Wilmington to succeed Collec-
tor John c.. Dancy. colored. The mar
for the place has already been singled
out, so it is said, but Just how to class
him, whether as a sound money demo
crat or a republican. it Ices not lie
within the province Of this deponent to
say. The man slated for the place is
a we'll known citizen who voted for
Mckinley.
If it is true hat a white collector is
to be appointed, it may bear out a ru-
NOR that comes from Washington that
President Mckinley will not appoint
any more negroes to office in North Car
DINA. 1t is aid that this policy has
been urged by Senator Pritchard with
the view to building up a white mans
republican party in North Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-19
MYSTERY A1SCOTT'S HILL.
AN UNfATHOMABLE HOLE MADE ITS
APPEARANCE FRIDAY NIGHT.
Hundreds of People FIosked TO See
the Curiosity-It Is Believed that a
Meteor Fell and Caused the Hole
Perhaps the o ola Cave has Given
Away.

Mr.. r. K. Bryan, Of SCOTS Hill, was
in the city yesterday and was telling
about a discovery hat mystifies the
people of that burg.
Mr.. Bryan states hat people OF SCOTS
Hill awoke yesterday morning TO find
a deep round hole in the ground about
a foot in diameter. How far it goes
down nobody knows, as no n could
see the bottom of it. Mr.. D.. NJ. Davis
when he told about it the people flock
ed to the spot to see the curiosity.
The mysterious hole is alongside the
railroad track a the depot. 1t was
not there the day before and nobody
dug it, for there was no fresh earth
around the opening. The cut in the
ground is fresh, however. and the earth
evidently tumbled on down into the
hole.
The question is, what made the hole?
Has the crust of the earth broken into
a cave. or did scme missile fall from
the nedEelS QuTliS Xix NlSLI oho NOA
its way down into the bowels of the
earth?
Mr.. Bryan believes hat a meteor or
a meteoric fragment fell and made the
hole in the ground when it struck with
terrific velocity.
Mr.. Bryan was interested in finding
out how deep the hole was, so he got
a shoevl and dug around the opening
until it was about the size of a flour
barrel. He dug down three feet and
inverted the shovel and ran the handle
into the hole. He could not touch bot
tom, and gave. up the job. He went
back home yesterday determined to dig
deeper into the hole n ne confidently
expect to dig out a meteor.
The Messenger representative eau
toned Mr.. Bryan that he had better
tread lightly around hat hole or per-
adventure he and his shovel might
take a scoot to some unfathomable
su~bterranean shore, mayhaps go
through to the other side of the earth
and tumble out into the camp of the
Boxers in China.
He replied that he would be dagged
if he weren't going to find out what in
thunder made that hole.