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The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25

I was living for a time in Pekin about
three years ago, before 1 went to school
in England, and it fell in my way to
do him a small favor. 1 haven't seen
him since, until now. His mother was
a native Convert, and he was educated
partly at a mission school; that's why
he talks such good English"
'And you think he is all right?'
asked Dan.
81 am sure he is" Alec declared.
What he did in the temple proves that
Yes. we can trust him."
At this point Ping Tang. who was a
tall, slim young Chinaman of about the
same age as the lads, led the party a
few feet to one side. into a dark angle
formed by two walls.
None can see us here, unless they
look closely" he said. I'VE must leave
very soon, for there is always danger.
But before we speak of those things,
Alec, l want to tell you that 1 do not
forget and that / am still grateful.
When my mother and / were starving
and in great trouble, after my father
took us away from the people at the
mission school, you gave us money and
food. You did all in your power. Now
1t is my turn. 1t is against my will
that I am a Boxer. and so 1 will try to
save all of you-your friend and Prince
Lan's daughter, as well as yourself"
Ping Tang, you're brick" exclaim-
ed Alec You'll understand, of course
that we want to get to the legations
without delay"
1T is pcssible-to- night"
But can't we join the marines?"
They've gone by this time" Ping
Tang answered.
That's bad-I feared as much" said
Alec. They took the temple, though
didn't thev2"
Yes, shortly after your escape was
discovered. More legation soldiers came
to help the first party, and they quick
ly forced an entrances. They showed
no mercy to the Boxers, the greater
part of whom persisted by shot and
steel. But Ii Sheng and a few others
escaped. and / also was able to slip
away unseen. 1t was in the hope of
finding you that l took this direction"
Ping Tang went on to put the situa-
ton in clear light. The victorious ma
rines had started back to the legation
quarter, he declared, and they were
probably strong enough TO get through.
1t would have been useless for them TO
remain longer. since they knew not
where to look for the Boxers three pris-
oners, of whose escape from the temple
they were aware. AS for Alec and his
companions, II would be simple mad
ness for them TO attempt TO make their
way across the southwestern part of
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25

will gladly give you shelter, and you
can stop as long as you like. AS for
me, I shall go back to the Boxers, so
that l may learn what is happening IN
the city. l will come to see you from
time to time, and will tell you when
ever l think there is a chance OF you
getting to the Legations"
This was cheering news to the fugl-
tives, who had counted on nothing more
than shelter overnight in some empty,
house or lonely garden, but their RELIEF
and qualification were short-lVeu
When they had come within lVo
yards of the bridge they nearly
stumbled over a man VINO was
lying, probably asleep. in their pain.
With yell the startled fellow
jumped up and took to his heels, ana d
second later, from the rear, a shrli.
clamor of voices rang on the quie'
night The meaning was obvious. WIN
out doubt some of the escaped Boxers
from the Buddhist temple, WHO were
hot on the trail of their late prisoners,
had heard and understood the Weakened
sleeper's cutlery.
"They are close behind u.s." exclalm-
ed Ping Tang. I'VE can't reach the
bridge now. Come, this is our oniy
chance"
Followed by his companions, he leap
ed down the low, sandy bank to the
edge of the canal. Here lay the deSu
body OF man, one hand clutching the
end of a raft, rudely constructed Oh
three palnks tied together, that was
loosely aground. Evidently the poor
fellow had been killed during the mas
sacre, while attempting to get away
from the merciless butchers.
This will do nicely for the Prin-
cess" said Dan. Quick! We haven
a second to lose"
The stiffened fingers relaxed their
grip as the raft was pushed free of the
shore. Loo-Lao stretched herself nat
upon IL, and the frail craft began 70
move slowly, but surely, across the
surface of the canal, the three lads
swimming behind it and showing II
along by lightly touching the almost
submerged planks.
1t was a hazardous, uncertain expe-
dent. but the passage was accomplish
ed in safety. though not an instant too
soon. The clamor swelled louder ana
nearer, and just as the raft reached
the opposite bank, a group of dusky fig
ures appeared on the other shore
There was a red flash and a sharp re-
port, and a bullet sang viciously Ky
Dams ear.
That was Ii Sheng," he exclaimed
He is the only one who has pistol"
10 be Continued,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25
A FRIEND INDEED.

"A FRIEND INDEED.
Alec's confident words, mis- air of as
surance. inspired his companions with
courage. He briefly explained the plan
that had occurred to him. The Joyful
Bhudda stood about three feet out from
the wall, and directly beneath the win
dow. 1t was an enormously heavy idol,
and it was no easy task that the lads
undertook to perform; but by the exer-
else of all their strength they finally
succeeded in overbalancing the tall
mass of stone and throwing it back
against the wall. 1t fell straight and
true, lodging fast just where it was
wanted. The prisoners did not fear that
the dull crash would betray them, for
their enemies were making an inces-
SAINT noise, and the fighting. though it
abated a little, was still being fiercely
maintained.
I'VE did that all right" exclaimed
Alec. 81 was afraid the thing would
slip to one side''
There's a good eight feet between
the window ledge and the head of the
idol" Dan replied. And it's sheer,
smooth WALL
Its no use to look for help from
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
BY E. A. Roebuck.

Copyright, 1901, by E. A. Roebuck)
Mr.. Finley was a burglar. He was,
however, a select burglar, an artist in
the profession. On a very dark night
in March several years ago, he walked
up the front stairs of the finest house
in Circletown. The house had been sold
a few weeks before to a gentleman in
France, and Mr.. Enjoys reasons for
visiting the place before its owner re-
turned from abroad, were known only
to himself. He was a cool man, never
taken unawares, prepared for any sit
uation which might present itself. and
if on that dark night he was surprised
TO see the door before him suddenly
open, no one would have guessed it.
Certainly the servant on the inside of
the threshold did not He started back
in dismay believing it to be his new
and unknown master who stood con-
fronting him.
Good evening"" said Mr.. Emley.
raising his hat.
several days yet, sir" stammered the
servant.
Indeed"
And nothing is ready. sir, but If
yoii viii come ii, we can fix UP some
thing"
Mr.. Finley stepped into the hall and
the servant turned on the electric
lights. A sumptuously furnished room
was revealed, a servant in correct uni
form, and a tall brown-eyed gentleman
of about 3S years of age. He wore a
tan overcoat and high silk hat, and
carried an alligator dressing The
servant was greatly impressed with
these evident proofs of gentility. He
spoke reverently
1.-THE side room with the bay win
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25

with a delicate oval face filled with
childish innocense and purity.
Mr.. Smith felt uncomfortable. Fortu-
nately, though, his conscience didn't
trouble him much. Kate. the warbler,
used to say he didn't have any con-
science, but then, of course, that was
absurd.
1T all depends upon what you call
long" he said, evasively replying to
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25

-Progress.-Mrs. Wrencher-"I sup
pose you have learned great deal
since your marriage?" Mrs. John New
bird-"Oh. yes; / have! / know now
that IL isn't at all practicable to send
John off in the morning with iceycream
Ia his lunch basket. "--Karper's Bazaar.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25

Three of a Kind. Ella-"Bella told
me that you told her that secret 1 told
you not to tell her" Stella-"She's a
mean thing-I told her not to tell you
l told her" Ella -"Welll / told her /
wouldn't tell you she told me-so don't
tell her did. Brooklyn Life.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-08-25
PRINCESS OF
THE PURPLE PALACE.
By William Murray Graydon.
CHAPTER VIII.

Copyright, 1901, by VIM. Murray Gray
don.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

Diseourtesy - Ladies' On street Carr,
It has become . matter Of consider
able comment among the ladies and
also among the gentlemen not bereft
Of chivalry that 1t is no unusual scene
to behold half . dozen oolored men,
as well as some thick skinned and In
considerate Caucas5ans sit still in the
street cars and ~remorselessly let the
ladies hold on to straps for long dis
tances.
Possibly il the attention of these
careless persons was called to the fact
they would act more CALAMITY to the
weaker and gentler sex. As an In
stance, last night whilst riding on the
cars for several miles the writer found
just such conduct and it naturally
aroused his indignation Believing
that comment In the public press
might tend to give some relief of this
oft repeated nonchalance and neglect
Of the comfort and courtesy due ladies
it has been deemed of some S to
make this public note thereof. The
remedy should be spontaneous on the
part of every right thinking gentle
man.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
BELLAIRE.
News Notes of Interest From the Bel.
mont County Metropolis.
NJ. Moore, OF Ozark, was in the city

News Notes of Interest From the Bel
mont County Metropolis.
NJ. Moore, OF Ozark, was in the city
yesterday.
G. B. Clark, of Bethesda, was in the
city yesterday.
III. E. Lutz. of Moundsville,. was In
the city yesterday on business.
E. C. Bulger, of st. Clairsville, was
in the city yesterday on a business
visit.
Several people from this place are
attending the dog show that is being
held in Pittsburg.
The annual banquet of the Uni.otm-
ed Rank. X. of P, last evening, was
a very pleasant affair.
Jacob Bonnysteele, owner of the
Bellaire Ice Company's plant, is plac-
ing a new boiler In the plant.
Cooney Staub has made a contract
for a new electric sign of fifty lights,
which he will have placed In front OF
his place of business.
The funeral OF George Sewers, who
died Tuesday night, win take place
this afternoon ut Q o'clock, and the SER
Woes vii be under the auspices OF The
g. A. r.
Morgan NJ. Minamyer. brother Of
Inv. - 3. NAa0ysrAnl . foruAr res
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

~ keep col ma n0n1nato = ticket q
representative citixena and they vim
surely elect their ticket, - II IS e>sy
to e that the people prefer I Council
that will act for the whole good OF the
city and not show the selfish idea that
the present one has. Nominate and
elect good men regardless OF party and
vote for the good Of the city.
The Republican party of this city is
now engrossed with q bountiful num-
Der Of candidates for all the minor
onfcers OF the city, and as there is no
position connected with a salary the
citizens can hardly understand why the
people are so anxious to secure the
nomination for Council when it fails to
pay them 2 salary, but it is said that
some of the new candidates are very
anxious for a new city building. Each
ward has its quote of candidates and
all are hustling.
The following is the programme for
the Woman's Club meeting at the home
OF Mrs. q. G.. Boyd this afternoon:
PART I.
Sketch Of Ethelbert Nevin. Miss Drennen
Plano Duet-The Country Dance....N evin
Miss Hoge, Miss Maskrey.
Vocal Solo-The .Nevin
Miss Thomas.
Piano Selo-Narcissus Nevin
Miss Hoge.
PART II.
Piano sololselected Mrs. Jones
Vocal Solo-The Swallows. Mrs. Turner
Piano Observation-Disclosures Miss Maskrey
Vocal Solo-Selected ............Mrs Co
Piano Solo-Hungarian Dream..........
w. L. DIXON
Vocal Trio-Heaving Billows.........
Mrs. R. r. Kerr, Mrs. Fred Jones, Mrs.
A. p. Dixon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
MARTINS FERRY.
Local News From the City of Mills
and Factories.

Local News From the City OF Mills
and Factories.
E. Dithridge. of Toledo, was in the
city yesterday.
Fred Muegge, Of the Fourth ward, is
confined to his home sick with the
grip.
Postmaster George G. Sedgewick re-
turned last evening from Washington
City.
Charles Westwood left last evening
for Buffalo, where he will probably To-
cate.
Fred and Alex. Dixon have returned
from Washington, where they visited
their sister and attended the Inaugural
ton.
The correspondent Of the Register
was asked yesterday why Council
should not take similar action with the
Beaumont Glass Company that was
taken with the Laughlin Company in
the way of vacating streets.
The Democratic central committee
was to have met last evening at w. B.
Francis Office, but the meeting was
postponed on account of several mem
bers of the committee being out of the
city. The committee will be called
again to meet in a few days.
The work on the excavation for the
new Laughlin sheet mill was stopped
yesterday on account of the weather,
but just as soon as the weather will
permit a large force of men will be
put to work, as the contractor is very
anxious to finish up this work.
The action of the City Council re-
garding the new city building has GER
tainly met with the feelings of the
people, as it is well known that the
majority of the people, especially the
taxpayers, do not think that now is the
time to build a new city building.
Council held a most extraordinary
meeting Tuesday night. and one that
reminds the citizens of what they
would expect from children. Some OF
the points and actions taken have been
a surprise to the people, and many
think Mr.. Dobbins, of the Fifth ward,
did right when he retired, breaking the
| quorum.
The Democrats of thie city only need
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

1t is announced in political circles
that Health Officer Jepson will not
tender his resignation at the coming
session OF Council, but will continue
to hold Office until his successor quail
fies and assumes charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
CUT F HIS HEAD.

BETHLEHEM, Pa, March 6.-Ol-
liver Lanbach, % years old, son of SUI
perintendent Laubaeh, of the Bethle-
hem Electric Light Company. was de-
capitated tonight by the Bethlehem
Steel Company shifting engine as he
was leaving the works to take the time
OF the crew of the locomotive which
ran him down and his head off.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

The Mystery Of the Clasped Hands
is a thrilling story Of love, romance,
wal and adventure. It is written to
please everybody. and has proven a
success. Don't miss the opening chap
Ter Sunday, March ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
o.teopathy For Women and Children.

FOr WOHleh anu ChiIQren.
The Tri-State Osteopathic Institute
has secured the services Of DR.. Kath-
arine Parrish, graduate of the Associat-
ed College of ~Osteopathy, who will treat
only diseases of women and children.
DR.. Parrish will be in the Office Mon
day, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Of
each week. Office hours 9 to II a.. M,
1880 to 4:30 p. m. Tri-State Osteopa-
THO Institute, corner Tenth and Main.
Main street entrance No. 1000, Tenth
street entrance No. 20.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

That is. a wage garner. should save
some of his money for the time when
he may be unable to work. Your mon
ey earns four cents on the dollar per
annum for you II deposited in the Real
Estate Savings Bank, 224 Fourth Ave-,
Pittsburg, Pa. Rules and instructions
for opening accounts mailed upon APP
plication. (th)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

id passed : successful
examination and has been admitted 70
the Indiana bar. He will locate In that
State.
Mrs. Rebecca Bolte died this morning
at about 8 o'clock, after q short Illness
OF pneumonia Mrs. Bolte was q most
estimable lady. and was held In high
esteem by all who knew her. Tho flu
neral will take place Friday at 2
O'Clock.
The Council committee on streets
and alleys yesterday made a visit to
hose Hill and looked Over the streets,
and it is understood that they approve
of paving several streets In this Sec
ton. 1t is also learned that the prop
erty owners wish that the streets be
paved.
The Register some time ago mention
ed the fact that Lawson Emerson, the
present county clerk, would be 2 can
didate for clerk OF the Supreme Court,
and since has learned that he has be-
come a candidate. Mr.. Emerson has
bright chances for the nomination,
and his many friends hope that he
will be nominated. 1T Is said that
Senator Foraker is using his influence
for Mr.. Emerson, and that the mem
bers of the bar OF this county are also
using their influence in this way. And
from the present outlook, Mr.. Emerson
has a good chance for the nomina-
ton.
The following programme has been
arranged for the meeting Of the Young
people of the Second M. E. church
(colored) Friday night:
Meeting opened with prayer by L.
Jackson.
Members present.. Johnson, A. N.
Davidson, l.. Jackson, Rev. Williams.
The following programme was sub
mitted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
BEGINS sunday MAR. |O
The Register Will Publish
THE
MYSTERY
OF THE
CLASPED
HANDS.
BY o BooTHBY.

Author Of "A Bid for Fortune" Or,
Nikola," THE Beautiful White Dew
ill., THE Fascination Of the King
"Pharos, the Egyptian" "A Maker
of Nations" Long Live the King, =
Etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

There is a persistent rumor current
that there may be a change in the per-
sonnet Of one Of the city boards, one
Republican member giving place TO
another. The matter does not appear
to have taken definite form, but the
name of the gentleman alleged to be
slated to go is freely used in street
conversation, and has been for sew
eral days past.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07

Girls School, 1913 Chapline street,
Miss j. M. Wiley principal. Latin has
been added to the course. under a
teacher Of successful experience. Other
branches taught-English, Shorthand
and Typewriting.
Spring term begins Monday, March
18th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
.btAins Re9ister
Spring w0OLENs."

Now open for inspection. Foreign
and Domestic Novelties in Suftfngs
Overcoattngs. Silk VestfnEs anG
Fancy T~rOuserings. satisfaction
and prices guaranteed.
G. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable TailOrs and Fine Fur
nishers, 1871 and 1928 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
1HE ACNE Of ASINN1Y.


The Policy Of MISREPRESENTATION and
of Bra9gadociO il Maintained to
the Last, Despite the Fact That q
Large Majority of Citizens, Re-
gafdless of Political Affiliations,
Are Perfectly Satisfied with the
Official Selections Made by Coun-
Gil i'm Joint Session-Other Local
Political Notes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
NEWNESS AND STYLE,

when coupled with perfection in
workmanship and fit, brings a
Tailored Suit up to where it
should be. All this is combined
in our : /:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-03-07
CUSTOM MADE
TAILORED SUITS

tt EMPItss, EIOH, IOstIITOH, N az =
also the regular tight-htting Tail
ored Jackets, neatly trimmed in black and coors, form
the one part, while the diversity of skirt designs is equal
ly as novel. No need Of price quotations, as the Suits
speak for themselves. all being marked in plain figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07
A SWEDISH TORPEDO.
ImpeIIed by It's Own Force 1t Has
Conc 10000 Feet.

A Swedish army officer has patented en-
air torpedo of a construction heretofore
unknown. and received a government sub
sidy for exploiting il. according TO a COM
munication TO the State Department from
Consul General Guenther at Frankfort, Ger
many.
According to the patent specifications, the
motion of the projectie is caused exclusive
Iy by force which is developed in the tor
pedO little by little from ignition of a gas
generated from slowly burning material.
The pressure of the gas gradually becoming
stronger propels the torpedo through an
arrangement by which gas can escape at
the bottom. Once in motion, therefore. the
torpedo increased its speed in accordance
with the amount of gas pressure. The
charge may consist of any explosive. pro-
vided the same is iguited only by shocks or
blows The initial velocity need be but
slight, as the torpedo is impelled by its own
force. Thus the discharge from the torpedo
gun constructed for the purpose occasions
no report or recOil and hat little pressure.
making the handling of the device perfect ly
safe. At the trials made so far, the tor
pedoes are reported to have traversed a
distance of l6 600 feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-07


The Vermont State Association kept open
house March 3. and at the hall of the
Ladies of the Loyal Legion, 419 10th street,
and during that time large number Of
resident Vermonters, as we'll as many Wis
itors from the Green mountain state called
and registered. The committee in charge
of the "open house. was composed of
Messrs. White, Jewell and Wright, and
either these gentlemen or others desig-
mated by them were in charge at all times.
Every visiting Vermonter was requested to
give not only his name and local address,
but the town of the Green mountain state
to which he owed allegiance, and the re-
suit was in quite a number of instances the
visitors were enabled to locate residents
and through them to connect with other
visitors who were temporarily In the city.
At the meeting of the association held
the 4th instant which was the one hun
dred and tenth anniversary of the admis-
sion of the state of Vermont into the
Union. forty-eight persons were accepted as
new members of the association, which
runs the membership up to nearly 200
During the three days In which the COM
mittee was in charge Representative Kit
tredge Hoskins called in and paid his
respects, and the outgoing member of Con-
gress, General Grout, sent to the rooms a
number of tickets which admitted Yer
mont residents to his headquarters on the
avenue overlooking and during the pa
rade.
The evening of March Mr.. z NJ Man.
sur made an address, and was followed l,y
Major Campbell, DR.. Simonds and Mr. Col
lamer, all voicing sentiments of welcome
to Vermont state residents, which were re-
cefved with applause. In the three days
during which open house was maintained
the following out-of-town visitors regis
tered their names, in addition to number
of resident Vermonters: Mr.. s. B. Pettin-
gill, DIR. G. A Buckley. Mr. F. c. Dennf-
SON. Mr.. w. B. Gates. Mr.. B. J. Crowley
Miss L. b. Noble. Miss Hattie Du Paw
Mr.. Charles Du Paw