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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-29

This morning the matter of the liquid
alton of the Mechanics Savings bank OF
Westerly came before the Appellate di-
vision of the Supreme court.
a petition signed by William Hoxsey.
Ira B. Crandall. Walter IL. Wheeler.
Thomas p. Nichols. William w. Foster.
Albert X. Spicer and Russell b. Smith
was presented 10 the court by Louis NJ.
Cook, Esq, recitings that at a meeting of
the board of trustees, OF which the sign
ers of the petition are members, on April
26, IL was unanimously voted that IL was
expedient to wind up the business OF the
bank and convert the property and assets
into money and divide the same among
the depositors I'm proportion TO their re-
spective interests.
ASSETS OF THE BANK.
The assets OF the bank are stated I'm
the petition as 81. .00T e4.56 comprising bills
receivable. tsecured by mortgage) seTl, ,oOl,-
30: real estate $lO50.25; stocks SIS, .sS;
bonds $685.. .65g Al: cash on hand and due
from banks SIS l6l.S S..
The indebtedness is stated to be $i.o07.
5ei5s The reason given for the passage
OF the vote 10 liquidate was that certain
stocks and western real estate mortgages
have been constnatly depreciating 50 that
a thorough and complete examination of
all securities held by the bank. disclosed
that II is unable TO pay it's depositors In
full and that IL does not seem possible
that the bank can obtain solvent con-
dition.
Under such circumstances the trustees
deemed n for the best interest of all de-
positors that the bank should wind up
its affairs and the aforegoing vote was
taken.
A RESTRAINING ORDER.
The decree IN the case entered today
follows the prayer OF the bill and re-
strains the officers OF the bank from
carrying or business and from paying
out or receiving deposits. There will be
further hearing of the petition on May
18th
The bank did not open this morning
owing 70 the following announcement
made YESTERDAY:
THE trustees of the Mechanics savings
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-29

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF EXPt-
rience In optical factories; first-class
wages for first-class men; permanent
employment: communications confiden-
tial. MICHIGAN OPTICAL co. De-
troit Mich.
MANAGER RELIABLE FIRM
wants capab ble man 90 manage branch
Office. taking direction of business, sal
AIRY $500 and liberal commission; good
references and $500 cash required. Ad
dress Bcx 356. Philadelphia Pa.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-29
SERIOUS FIRE At BESSsmER.

birmingham. Ala, April Sire early
this morning destroyed half a block %
buildings al Bcssemer. near birmingham.
causing a loss " s75.0o AZ last reports
the fire department had tic irc under
control
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-29

Salt Lake. Utah. April 29.-Harry rfn-
kelstein or Harry Stone. as he was gen-
orally known. who WIS arrested in WASH
mgtou yesterday for creating = disturb
here, his mother being "a resident or this
city.
As a result OF an accident WHICH oc-
CURED some years ago finkclstein has at
in Ogden lnst year he became violently
insane and attempted 10 Kill two or three
men. lie was arrested and sent tsSthc
last month
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-29
UNDER ARREST.
Insane Man Who Insisted on
Seeing the President,

Washington. April 2s.-Harry Fini<ei-
stine. a well dressed man. about 81 years
old, who says his home IS in Cleveland.
o., is locked up at a police station hers
on suspicion OF being insane.
Finkelstine went TO the vicinity OF tho
White House yesterday and said he want
ed TO see the president on urgent private
business. He became rather excited when
refused admission.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-04-29
WESTERLY BANK
WILL L|QU|DATE.
Mechanics Savings Institution
in Crippled Condition.
Restraining Order Granted by Court.
Hearing on Petition to Wind Up
Will Occur on Nav 18th.


peme of
hearing on the petit ON Is.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
An Interesting Point.


The officers of the Chapline Street M.
E. church petitioned the Board for the
right to worship in the High School
building during the time the congrega-
ton is rebuilding. The Board at first
appeared disposed to grant the request.
Mr.. Maxwell made the point that such
action would be illegal. He could not
find the authority for which he was
searching. Mr. Exley moved to grant
the request.
Mr.. Maxwell made the point that it
was not question of privilege with the
Board The Board had no right to
grant the request. Mr. White said there
was principle involved which the
Board should not lose sight of. The en-
tire people support the schools, and it
is fundamental principle of the gov
eminent that church and State be d.
vorced. The Board has no right to di-
vert public funds to a purpose of this
kind, for the benefit of any denomina-
ton. Both Messrs White and Maxwell
desired to be understood as not oppos-
ing the petition except on account of the
principle involved, and the dangerous
precedent which might be established.
The matter was finally referred to the
committee on buildings and grounds for
investigation and report.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
IN BRIEFEST FORM.
Local Items of Interest Presented In
Condensed ParngraDhs.

Local Items of Interest Presented In
Condensed Paragraphs.
There will be criminal grand Jury
on the first day of July.
Prof. Becker's class will dance to-
night at Blue Ribbon hall, Benwood.
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Baer few days
ago.
Two deeds of trust were left for
record in Clerk Robertson's Office yes
terday
The Limestone Presbyterian con-
gregation has decided to repair their
church.
"A fve-foot black snake which evil
hay, was called by Byrt McCulla last
evening on Eleventh street, near the
market house.
"A silver medal contest was held in
the Shadyside Presbyterian church.
The medal was awarded to Bliss VIII
liams, and the second prize, book, was
by vote of the audience awarded to
Maysie Dunfee
Mrs. Jack Travis, wife OF the B. &
O. detective, died at her home in the
Fourth ward, Bellaire, yesterday even
ing after lingering illness caused by
cancer of the stomach. The funeral ar
rangements have not yet been made.
This evening, at their hall on the
South Side, will occur the regular
monthly meeting and social session of
the Dahna Temple, No. GA, K. of P.
During the course of the evening an
interesting programme will be rendered
and refreshments will be served.
The steamer City of Wheeling yes
terday took the members and friends
of the First Baptist Sunday school 20
Browns Island, above Steubenville.
Nearly 500 persons enjoyed the outing,
which happily was not married by any
accidents. They arrived home at nine
O'Clock, tired but happy throng.
An elderly lady, whose name could
not be ascertained, was at the b. & O.
depot at 1910 O'Clock this morning to
say "good-bye" to some friends. She
stepped backward when the train start
ed to move, and fell She was dragged
for some distance, but was rescued from
her perilous position by a member of
the train crew. She was painfully but
not seriously injured.
There will be united Gospel tenn
perance rally Saturday evening at eight
o'clock in the Tabernacle. conducted by
the ladies of the w. c. T. U. and Cap
tain May White, of the Salvation Army.
Sunday special services in the market
hall conducted by Captain White. who
had charge of the Salvation Army work
in Wheeling last summer. Meetings at
$3.50 and p. M, Adiutant and MIS-.
Main in charge.
There was fair attendance at the
third days sessions of the Sabbath
School institute of the A. NJ. e. church.
held at the Wayman chapel on Market
street. 4 number of very interesting
papers were read and discussed The
election of officers took place in the
afternoon, and the new officers were in
stalled last night Miss Libbie Skinner
delivered very interesting and in
structive lecture last evening on "Pri-
mary Work" Delegates and clergy will
return to their homes to-day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

The result of the teachers examina-
ton held in the Bellaire Central school
building, June 18th, was announced last
night. Miss Maggie Kern and Mr.. w.
e. Danford received five year certif-
Gates The following were also awarded
certificates: Misses Alma Pickett, Stella
Fawcett, Sadie Burtoft, Ida Coffield
Elsie Lazure, Myrtle Clemens, Dora
Kinney, Maude Corbett, Thomas Baer.
Rose Bonarius, Emma Reed, Minnie
Workman, Bertha Brainard, Ida EIoff-
man, Anna Van Law, Margaret Carnes.
Mrs. Estella Long, Mr.. Elmer Crow,
Mr.. David Nesbitt. The committee on
teachers of the Board of Education will
meet at the Central school building this
evening. The entire board will meet on
Saturday or Monday to hire teachers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
Reports of Officers.

The monthly report of Supt. w. H.
Anderson was read of which the follow
ing is an abstract. Enrolment for the
month, 4,42S; average daily attendance,
3,73S; average daily absence, 346 per-
centage of attendance. SO; High school,
So; Washington, 80; Madison. 90; Clay,
81: Union, 81; Centre. 90; Webster, go;
Richie, 90 Lincoln, 81; cases OF tardi-
ness, pupils, 429; teachers. SO; pupils
perfect in attendance, 1,021; paid for
Instruction, $6,54s.
In the German department 473 were
enrolled, of whom 260 were of German
parentage; five teachers and S206 paid
for instruction.
The report of Librarian Wilson show
Ell total circulation of 5.176, of which
1876 were works of fiction; average
oaily circulation. 1873; circulation in
reading room, 1881; received from
fines, s11.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
RESIDENTS AND STRANGERS.
The Movements of People You Know,
and the Coming and Going of
Ts,n.;,rt.

The Movements of People You Know,
and the Coming and Going of
TfInsicnts.
A young son of L. d. MARTA. of South
Wood street, is Ill.
George Wise is expected home Satur-
day from Harvard.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Miller have re-
turned from their bridal tour.
E. H. Finite, represe s-4ng Morgan
Wright, Chicago, is in the city.
Harold Wise returned home from
Lawrenceyille school yesterday.
w. P. Robinson, of Blackstone Row,
has returned from an Eastern tour.
Carl Schmidt, of Sixteenth street. IS
the guest of Washington, Pa, relatives.
Peter Zoeckler. of Deadwood. S. D..
is the guest of his parents at Fultcr.
Gus Franzheim left yesterday for
New York and Atlantic City to spend
10 days.
Mrs. Almond Thurber, who aas been
i'll at her home on Jacob street, is NUN
improved.
DR.. J. S. Smith, OF Glendale, has re-
turned from Chicago, where ne took a
special course in surgery.
Robert Kurtz, of HauIiang Fnaraa-
acy, will leave July 1st for PirssDurg,
where he will probably rocats
August Franzheim. OF the Norrh End,
left last night for Atlantic City, New
YORK and other Eastern points
Miss Mayme Hazlett is home for TIE
summer vacation from the National
Park Seminary, Washington, d. G.
c. Graham, OF Fairmont, State man
ager of the Fidelity Mutual Life In
surance Co. was in the city yesterday
Mr.. Will s. McElroy and wife, tf the
South Side, will take In the Buffalo ex-
cursion on the Wheeling & Lake Erie.
III. G. Kennedy was q Wheeling 4
Lake Erie passenger yesterday for
BufKalo and the Pan-American exposi-
tion.
~. ]. J. Coni6. city Solicitor. has re-
turned Inn eykogville, ~. where be
~ xioifing ~ lA1IIy 3lo ~ speul
~ ~ s1z1ex x11E
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
miscellaneous.

Miss Lena Memminger was confirm
ed as teacher at Clay annex, vice
Miss Eleanor Simpson, resigned. to date
from June 1st. 1901.
1t was ordered that the schools close
on Thursday next instead OF Friday.
A bill of $171 for tuition by Wheeling
pupils at Fulton public schools, was
ordered paid.
The appointment of Miss Annie Cart
er as substitute in Clay school was con-
firmed.
Mr.. Whites resolution, providing for
an investigation of the question of
shortening the length OF the school year
from 10 months to 8 months. was re-
ferred to the committee on salaries.
The finance committee was authorized
to purchase typewriter for the use OF
Clerk Hall.
On motion of Mr.. Maxwell, the City
Collectors bond was fixed at $4,000,
and his commission on amounts collect
ed at w per cent. The board has been
paying w per cent, and the city only
two per cent.
Adjourned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Board of Education was held last night
In the absence of President Bowers, Mr..
Williams was called to the chair. Con-
trary to expectation, the Carnegie Ii
brary matter was not brought up, as no
communication has been received from
Mr.. Carnegie's secretary. A movement
toward an average increase OF five dol
lars per month in the wages of teachers
was started. The Board decided to get
data concerning the wages paid in other
cities Of approximate population. This
will be compiled and printed, and copies
placed upon the desks of the members
The question will come up at the next
meeting of the Board.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

Inc committee recommended that on
account of the crowded condition OF
Richie annex, eight additional rooms
be provided There was considerable
discussion as TO the ACCESSIBILITY OF
building four or eight rooms. The local
commissioners stated that four rooms
might be adequate for several years,
but with the almost certain growth of
population in that section of the city
it will not be long until still more
room is needed Several members fav-
ored an addition of eight rooms, and
gave information as to attendance, ac-
commodations, etc. The discussion
brought out the fact that it was pro-
posed to add four rooms to each of two
wings OF the annex building, and a
sentiment developed. favorable to add
ing four rooms now and four later,
when needed. 1t was stated. however,
that any addition would be imprac-
ticable, on account of the nature OF the
building, as it would interfere with
light and ventilation.
The matter was finally referred back
to the committee. with instructions TO
make full investigation and report at
the next meeting. The committee is
authorized to consult an architect.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
Corner stone Laying.

The board of directors of the Chill
dren's Home extends a cordial invita-
ton to the citizens of Wheeling to at
tend the exercises in connection with
the laying Of the corner stone of the
new building of the Home at Woodsdale
next Monday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Music will be furnished by the Opera
House band, the children Of the insti-
tuition will sing several selections. and
brief addresses will be made by H. M.
Russell, Esq, Rev. S. T. Westhafer and
Frank W. Nesbitt. Esq.
The new building will be commodious
and handsome. 1t will be built of buff
brick with stone trimmings. The work
is progressing rapidly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
was attending the washington-J Jefferson
commencement exercises.

Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Hoge arrived
home yesterday from their wedding
tour. and are guests a. the home or
Mrs. Hoge. on Fifteenth street.
Leo CHASER. John Mulkern and A.
Carey, OF Bellaire. leave Sunday for Gin
cinati to attend the International con-
vention of the Knights of st. John.
August Nolte, the well known en-
ploye of the Schmulbach Brewing Co.
and member OF the Mozart Singing So
ciety, will leave for Buffalo Sunday.
Messrs. f. b. Fisher, of this city;
Jacob Heinline, of bridgeport. and
Brady Suter, OF Mouncsvllle. left yes
terday for Fort Valley. Ga, where they
are interested in large fruit orchard.
Mrs. Rose Lear and nd-daughter.
Ina Miskell, and Mrs. Armstrong, OF
East Liverpool. left for home yesterday
after spending several weeks with Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. p. Lear. on Eofft Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
DEATH OF ANNIE H. SMITH.
A Well Known Public School Teach
err Passed Away Yesterday.

Miss Annie H. Smith, daughter of the
late Porter Smith, passed away about
noon yesterday at her home on the Is
land after an illness of several weeks.
She was well known throughout the
city, and few persons were more gen
orally loved and esteemed.
Miss Smith was a graduate OF the
Wheeling public schools, In the class OF
1883 or 1884. Soon after she BECAME a
teacher. where her firm but kind aud
generous disposition, won for her the
love of her pupils and the esteem OF
parents and her associates in school
work She was an exact scholar and a
fine teached.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

IN STATE SUPREME COURT


In addition to the Johnson and De-
vinney case, in which the arguments are
reported elsewhere in this Issue. num-
Der OF other important cases from the
First Judicial Circuit were argued in the
State Supreme Court yesterday. When
the docket was called, court officials an
nounced that the cases in which oral
arguments would be made would be
passed for the time being. The court
was surprised to receive notice of oral
arguments in eight cases on the docket.
The Johnson and Devinney cases took
up the entire morning session.
The first case taken up in the after
noon was George Johnson. ct al, vs..
Annie M. Hunter, ct al, from Ohio
county. S. G. Smith appeared for the
appellant. and White & Allen for the
opposing side. Col Robt. White made
very able argument upon the ques-
ton OF the jurisdiction of justices OF
the peace, point which is involved in
the case
The Supreme Court some months ago
held, in an opinion rendered by Judge
McWhorter, that justice of the peace
has no jurisdiction except in the mag
isterial district for which he was elect
ed. Col. White attempted TO show that
this was not the intent OF the act of
1881. He read from the journals of
the Senate and House of Delegates. He
showed that when the bill was intro
dueed the section pertaining to juris-
diction of justices contained the wolG
township" This was amended in the
House by the substitution of district.
which the Senate further amended by
substituting county" the House con-
curing in the amendment Col. White
argued that this showed the purpose OF
the law to be to extend the jurisdiction
of justice of the peace over the entire
county in which he is elected.
The case of John Porter vs. John NJ
| Mack. ct al, from Hancock county, was
placed at the foot of the docket
The case of John F. Pittinger, ct al,
VS.. Oliver s. Marshal, ct al, from Han
cock county, was submitted
The case of Raymond Uttermoh,e1
infant, etc., vs. Bogg's Run Mining and
| Manufacturing Co., was argued by Mr.
]. B. Handlan for the plaintiff, ard
| Henry NJ. Russell and A. J. Clarke for
the defendant company. The case was
appealed by the plaintiff from the Cir
cult Court. 1t was a suit for damages
growing out Of fatal accident caused
by playing about the machinery OF the
defendant company When the argu-
ments were concluded court adjourned
until this morning.
]. F. Cree. OF Wellsburg, was admit
ted to practice.
The appeal of Chas T. Moore against
the Moore Typewriter Printing Ma
chine Company. was dismissed on the
motion of the appellant.
Only five of the eleven cases or the
First Circuit docket were disposed OF
yesterday. The arguments in the cases
Of State vs.. John Mooney and Frank
| Friday will hardly be made before this
afternoon Col w. W. Arnett will APP
pear for the prisoners, and John A.
Howard and +. w. Nesbitt will assis;
the State. The case of State VS.. w. J.
Colts, from Marshall county, will be ar
gued this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

The committee alSo recommended
the appointment Of an Instructor Of
music. An increase Of live dollars pei
month in the salaries of teachers, was
recommended, making the range In sal
aries from 81 to Sos. This portion Of
the report was referred to the commit
tee on salaries.
The salaries committee was asked to
present schedule of salaries paid to
teachers in West Virginia. Ohio. Penn
sylvania, Michigan. Indiana. New Jer-
sey and New York, in cities with popu-
lation from 10000 to $4,000; same to be
printed, and copy TO be furnished to
each member.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
The commencement.

Supt. Anderson reported that arrange
nients have been made for the High
school commencement on Thursday
evening, 9th inst, and Lincoln High
school on the following evening. The
pupils recommended for graduation
from the former numbered twenty
eight, and from Lincoln school four
l'he names nave heretofore been pub
lished in the Register. The exercises
will be held in one OF the opera houses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
Clerk Hallss Report.

The regular monthly report of Clerk
Walter Hall showed the following bal
ances to the credit of the diferent
funds: School fund 31,009.9O; building
fund $13, 1861; library fund $6,472.O6;
total balances $51 ,26S.S7.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
school Repairs.

The Board made the following APP
Preparations for school repairs, as rec
commended by the committee on build
iugS and grounds:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
A Very Warm Day.

Yesterday was typical summer day,
the weather being very warm both dur
ing the hours of daylight and after dark,
the ten o'clock temperature being SO de-
grees, with the barometer at 29.3S and
slowly rising.
At 1:3O this morning there was a
heavy thunder storm.
The regular reports are appended:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

May be Increased at the Next Meet
ing Of the Board-An Inquiry Into
the Length Of school Year. Salar-
les Paid, and Kindred Subjects,
I'm Cititgs Of Like Population, TO
be Made-Routine Business Trans
acted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
WASHINGTON Juna On Eor Nh

WASHINGTON, June 2o.-For Ohio:
Showers Friday; fair Saturday; vari-
able winds; shifting to fresh south
er]y.
For Western Pennsylvania: Local
rains Friday. Saturday, fair; variable
winds.
For West Virginia: Fair in southern,
local rains and cooler in extreme north
ern portion Friday. Saturday fair;
variable winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21
At Schnepf's.-

! a. M, II; 9 a. M, 70; IL M, 50; 8 p.
M, &C.; p. ~, So; 10 p. M, SO. Weather
fair.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

The committee recommended that on
account of the crowded condition OF
Richie annex, eight additional rooms
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-06-21

FOR LadleS. 100 many Styles
to mention in detail, but we
think you ought to know about
these two Waists in particular:
All white tailor made Lawn
Waists, Bishop sleeves with
tucked cuffs, backs are closely
tucked, and the embroidered
plaits down center of fronts are
flanked on both sides with fit
teen rows Of close tucking.
Sizes 80 to AZ.
The other style is a linen Bat
iste Sailor Waist. Shields and
borders of collars are either
white, pink, blue or red. Both
Specially Priced at 81. 50.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-23
FORESTS.

Hawaiian tradition tells us that be-
fore the haole and the bipi found their
way to the Islands, a vast forest of
large trees i'm an uninterrupted phalanN
spread out from Waikiki all the way
to Maalaea Bay. This is quite prob
able. and the destruction of this forest
should be remedied as far as possible.
The United States government has
taken up the matter of restoring for
ests in earnest, and the territory should
follow suit. A forestry bureau with
money at it's back must take the initia-
tive, and bounties should be offered for
successful forestry work. Even the
children at school should grow up
strongly imbued with this idea, so that
they at least may repair the mischief
which their forbears have done or per-
mitted.-Maui News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-23
HANAN & SONS
Sole
Agents

The trade on these
goods increases every
day.
We can't seem to
get the styles fast
enough, invoices are
piling in every day
and still we seem ia
be short.
We have just
opened Hanan's EN-.
peror a double sole
black kid, Comforta-
ble Bal.