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rj) HE COMMIT A MURDEJt? , ;t mot I' crowd that was fcath )iind the old-fashioned place duty as a hotel in Gravy Time were miners, cowboys, - :aen. lawyers, u young but ml doctor, and an old man been the centre of all eyes the accident. For. you see. v virtue of necessity and not e that these people had settled sound the red-hot stove in the it night. The “Flying Dutch !:.it ftunu or shine showed its : ud the curve half a mile . old shanty that did duty as a t 7:1S every evening, had been _ make up time that had been iher back on the road. The ae •ppened at the curve, which ii an abrupt one that Jack Free engineer on the “Flying !•■: an. had said every time he a that some time he was “goin‘ ,ve a big sm'sh'p on that there >rner." And when the smash come at last it was a severe one, „.r Jack was instantly killed and reman was lying ou a cot iu a oom biu k of the bar, and the . doctor said lie could not possibly •i! morning. The engine had <1 its way off the track, and [dunging ahead for thirty feet >quare up against the largest tree Slate, a giant redwood. All s left of poor Jack Freeman leg and a part of one arm—at at was all they could find in the <>. The fireman was wedged in the boiler, ami when taken ier half an hour of hard work part of the rescuing crew the s dropping off in loug shreds r his body. ,»oor fellow was screaming and -:g with the lookers-on to either .ini or give him something to kill with. Luckily, no one else rt, as the engine and tender had loose from the rest of the train it left the track, leaving the pas r cars standing without injury it* track. But one person among ;. the t>ld man mentioned before. , so overcome bv the horrible suf -.4 of the fireman that he fainted, was no hope of any of them get <>ut of the gulch before the next . so they all settled down around love that night, and as all of them i raveled a great deal they were g the time telling about railroad nts where they had been per interested. It was getting near ume. but somehow they all set waiting for the old man to say nothing. y nail DPon watcntng mm uu . ng as he struggled with himself some question, and they felt eer he had a story to tell, if he could ; rsuaded to tell it. that would put iue rest in the shade. At last. : they had all told of some horror • re they had had a narrow escape, were sitting hack in their chairs ng at nothing and busy with their :i thoughts, the old man burst out Well, boys. I'm going to just give • !f up, an' you can lynch me or let 40. just as you’ve a mind to. I've ■ >.' this thing by myself Just as long a ' !'h* a be stopped and look quosiioningly into the eyes of those out him. as if trying to read their thoughts. The boys ail started up uie awake, certain that they were K>ut to hear something out of the or dinary. The old man sat silent awhile long er. his long white hair rolling over his collar, his wide brimmed hat pushed f :r back on his head, and then con tinued: “I never saw such a coinci dence in a’l my life before. Same kind of country, same kind of accident, same number of people killed, only in this other smash-up the tireman was killed instantly and the engineer was urnetl to death that is. if you want •<> call it that. You see. this is the <y it happened: I was runuin’ a ranch then down in \as. and 1 had just taken a big load cattle E:ist. On the way back, in d of coming straight home, I went into Montana to see an uncle of *. who had talked some of buying e >"it. We were just about a day's "iiev from this place when the ac nt happened I'm telling you about, corns the engineer was a bright fellow and one of the most pop< on* s on the line. He'd been raar ju>t three weeks and his bride on the train he was a-runnin‘. He more careful than usual on her ac :tit when goin' over the bad places, * when he came to a level stretch :>'it on steam an' tried to make up t i. .e he'd lost. He was jest a min rul a half late at Altoona and he bound to make up the time be :i there and Elston, thirty-five :.u cs further on. 11 at olu tram simply new tnem >-five miles. You couldn't tell a from a telegraph pole, and finally -peed increased so much that the get s got a little scary. Every wont all right, though, until we Aiihiu a mile of Elston. There curve in the road, sharp, just like this here one. The country >f looked the same. too. '1. when we got to that curve. 1 of steadying down a little he i more steam. Ought to have better, you say? Well, yes; n people are usually darn fools risis of thoir lives. Anyway, : iug pin snapped amt the en went around the curve alone. • g the train and tender behind. fTerence in the weight made her amp. an' she landed in a ditch • a feet down an embankment. man was killed before he over what struck him. but the en got jammed up against the just the same as this here fel i. The sieatn was pouring out is head and chest and he was and prayin’ for some one to ;tmi put h\m out of his misery, n were working hard to get \ hut he was held there by some piece of iron, like a crowbar, had been workin’ over him than three-quarters of an hour in a terrible condition. His od there, fairly insane. Peo to drag her away, but they da anything with her. We that even if he lived till they loose he would die iu a short Finally, while the men were ud digging away, try in' to :n out, an* he was hollerin' so i at we couldn't see for the e shed, something seemed to • •- all of a sudden. Put him out misery.’ • i tell why I did it or how I hout no one seein' me. hut I i to get up to him anti readied i nolver. loaded and cocked. strength left to lift it to and the next moment he was suffering. as a great hubbub an* every ,;,'rrd how he get the gun. but all glad he was put out of ■ y. - * my story, gentlemen. Did I commit murder or did I do an act cf kindness? I never in all my life be fore told about it. but somehow this here smash-up to-night was so much like that one that it seemed as if it was fate and I don't care what you do with me: 1 feel better now for telling it." Not one present said a word. One by one they got up and went to bed, and each one was wondering, as I was: Did he commit murder? And for my self I must say that, after studying about it to this day. I have never been able to decide, but incline to the be lief that, no matter what the law is, he did an act of mercy.—Chicago News. WANTS A HUSBAND. The Message Contained In a Bottle Found in the Mononguhela. Probably some Pittsburger whose eye rests upon this wail for a mate may be able to aeommodate this West Vir ginit maiden with his hand and heart. She has evidently tired fighting the battles of life alone and confided her desires in this general epistle to man kind. which she placed within the con fines of a bottle and east it into the raging waters of the Monongahela, A well kiiown resident of Pittsburg, who was at Geneva several days ago. hap ! pened to see the bottle Hoating in the i river and, rescuing it. he perused the following wistful and frank, but with al modest, appeal: “Monnagah marian county W Va , March 1. please anser me and let me now how far my bottle com i am 22 and think U time i wood get marled what doo you say a bout it if you want to mary i ant the girl for you i am good looking but not vary smart. Pleeso anser me From a girl that wants to mftrry. “N. B." The finder is sorry that he cannot comply with the wishes of the young lady in question, as he is not a marry ing man. but has registered a mental vow to aid her in her search for a hus> band. Intending Benedicts should ap ply early, so as to avoid the rush.— Pittsburg Chronicle. ANOTHER TRAIN ROBBERY. The Robbers Had It Their Own Way, But Old Not Moke a lilt; Haul* Hennessey, Okla., April / 4.—The Rock Island traiu was robbed at 11:S0 last .night 20 rods west of Dover. Train Xo. 1 was held up by five men, who ordered the baggagemaster to open the door of the baggage car. He refused, and the robbrs flrod 12 shots through the door, wounding the bag gagenutster in the wrist. The robbers then broke open 'the door with a sledge, but did not secure any plunder from the baggage car. They hurried ly proceeded through the smoker and one day coach, securing about $300 in money from tho passengers. In addi tion to the $300 cash, the robbers also obtained from their vicims in the day coach and smoker six revolvers and a number of watches and rings. The passengers in the sleeper were not disturbed. The robbers were last seen from the train going west from Dover, all mounted, their leader being upon a mettlesome gray horse. A posse start ed from Kingfisher, the next station, in pursuit of the bandits._ steadily Improving. The Business Outlook Appear* Decidedly Promising. Chicago. [April 4.—The Industrial World says: That the general busi ness situation is steadily improving is clearly evidenced by the advances in crude material and staple commodi ties—iron gre, cotton, coke, pig iron, etc. This, to say the least, is gratify ing. as the higher values have stim lated demand all along the line, which, inturn.isaidingand improving the in dustrial situation. The only cloud in sight just now is the strike agitation among the coal miners. In Iowa a large number are already out, and trouble is expected in Pennsylvania and Ohio.which may extend to Indiana and Illinois. A general strike, extend ing over the States named, would be welcomed by operators, as it would tend u> a readjustment of mining wages all round, and would afford a breathing spell to enable the trade to get rid of the present unvjeldly sur plus stock. The increased cost of iron ore and Connellsvllle coke had already im parted some degree of strength to the market here, and one furnace compa ny has refused to duplicate orders at prices current a month ago. The or ganization of bar iron makers at Cleveland last week is bearing fruit, and prices have stiffened up consider ably. On the whole, the outlook is de cidedly more promising. GRAFTON. Grafton. W. Va„ April 4.—The newly elected Council met last night and ap pointed the officers for the ensuing year. They elected B. F. Bailey town attorney, instead of the present incum bent. \V. R. D. Dent: S. M. Musgrove, clerk. The police and water superin tendents remain the same with the ex ception of one new policeman. \V. A. Wilson, of R. G. Dun & Co., Is a business caller in this city to-day . Col. Klihu Hutton, of Huttonsville, is registered at the Central Hotel. County Court adjourned to-day. Con siderable business was transacted this term. .. • , D. F. Corpening. of Bridgeport, an*. R. B. Phillips, of Clarksburg, regis tered at the Ward Hotel. W. A. Corder and A. G. Crislip are in this city. Lee C. Reed, of Wheeling is regis tered at the Central Hotel. Chau^^ut the W#*;%ther Bureau* Special to the Register. Parkersburg, \V. \ a.. April 4.—Her bert L. Ball, of Raleigh. North Caro lina. has been ordered to take charge of the weather bureau at this point in place of H. W. Richardson, who will be sent to another point. Snnllowrd a Toothpick. Special to the Register. x Huntington. W. Va.. April 4.—At the Barboursville public school yester day. a young man named Christian and some other boys were wrestling during the noon hour, when young Christian, who had a small wooden toothpick in his mouth. sucked it into his windpipe. The young man has been in horrible agony and vomiting blood ever since. The doctors’ treat ment seems to be of no avail, and fear* are entertained as to his recovery. He is the son of prominent people in that i town. DELAYS are dangerous. A dollar spent for Hood’s Sarsaparilla now may prevent illness which will be expen sive and hard to bear. Now is the time to take Hood's Sarsaparilla. KHOD’S rlLLS cure all ills, re* lieve constipation and assist digestion. 125c. i Kitchen Furni ture at G. MENDEL & CO.’S. Carpets at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Dining Room Furniture at G. MENDEL & CO.’S. Mattresses and Springs at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Parlor Furni ture at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Straw and Coca Matting at G. MENDEL & CO.’S. Bed Room Fur niture at G, MENDEL & CO.'S. Linoleums at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Library Furni ture at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Window Shades at G. MENDEL & CO.’S Furniture Polish and Dusters at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Rusts and Mats CD at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Porch and Lawn Furniture at G. MENDEL & CO.'S Electric Carpet Cleanser at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. heather Bolsters and Pillows at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Bamboo Porch Curtains at G. MENDEL & CO.'S Office Furni ture at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Curtain Poles at G. MENDEL & CO.’S Chairs, Tables and Rockers at G. MENDEL & CO.’S. Brass and Iron Beds at G. MENDEL & CO.'S. Carpet Stretch ers and l acks at G. MENDEL & CO.’S. Odd Pieces of all kinds at G. MENDEL & CO.'S, Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc., at G. MENDEL & CO.’S, 1124 MAIN STREET. SILKS-GEO. R. TAYLOR. Geo. R. Taylor JUST RECEIVED OUR ENTIRE LINE OF New Silk Waists. ALSO OUR ENTIRE LINE OF New Derby Waists. And placed on sale this morn in sf. The latter washed, o « starched and ironed by hand. Styles new and fit perfect. New Crepons and Fancy Silks™15 morning"“~°R? Lace Curtains— We open this morning the balance ot our late purchase ot Nottingham Curtains. Renaissance Curtains. Brussels Point Curtains. Swiss Tambour Curtains. Also Bagdad Curtains, Satin Derby Curtains, Escureal Silk Curtains, Piece Draperies, Rope Portieres. All very new and choice. This department on the Second Floor. Housekeeping Goods—* Our new line ot Table Linens. Napkins. Towels. Scarfs, Squares. Oblong Pieces. Quilts. Hemstitched Sheets. Tubular Pillow Muslin, Wash Cloths. Art Linens, etc., opened this morning. New Ready-made Suits and Dress Skirts arriving every day. Always something new. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. VACCINE VIRUS! A fresh supply always on hand and for sale wholesale and retail. McLain Dental & Surgical Depot’ 1205 MARKET STREET. Room 14 2nd Floor. TO OIL MEN. An Opportunity of a Lifetime. We have a block of nearly one thousand acres of land north of east of the Archer’s Fork oil field. The first block of 160 acres lies right against the farm ou which there are four producing wells. At least eight producing wells are lo cated within half a mile of some of the land. Not a dry hole has been drilled in the block. To tho’proper persons who will agree to de velop the territory, we will offer very liberal terras. There can be no question as to the value of the territory, and men interested in oil who are lookiug for investments will make no mistake in communicating with u*. Ad I)R. J. K. TAYI.OK & CO; Archer’s Fork, Ohio. mar 2eod LOOK AT THE PEG BEFORE you hang np your hat, look at the label before you buy whiskey. We’ve got years of reputation back of that label. The quality of Old Export Whiskey sustains our claim to the letter. Die -rimmating and fair mind ed (oiks claim that It is an arti cle pure, smooth, palatable, an I perfectly safe for all Medicinal, Social or Family purposes. FULL QUARTS ONE DOLLAR. We also carry in stock full quarts of Gib son's, Finch. Overholt and Thompson Pure Rye Whiskies at »1,U0 per quart, or six quarts for 15.00. Telephone, Mail and Express Orders SHIPPED PROMPTLY. Sole Aoevt tor heelino— JOHN KLAR1, Cor. Markst and Sixteenth Sts. JOS. FLEMING & SON., ] PITTSBURG, PA. MACHINISTS. J|EDMAN * CO., 6ENERAL MACHINISTS -AND MANUFACTURERS OF MAMIE l STATtORARY ENSUES WHEELING. W. VA. 0 l * V HOTELS. THE STANLEY. South Cnrollim Avenue, Near the lletich. ATLANTIC CITY. N. .1. A frtrlctly first-cliiss house. Steam hent. Now often. Moderate terms for high grade patronage. .1. A. HIGGINBOTHAM. mr2STti.Th.sati]H JUST OUT! GALVANIZED WASH TUBS, the moit durable article made (or Laundry use, a~ cheap a- the old style wooden tubs, and will outwear a dozen of them. GEO. W. JOHNS >N’S SONS, No. 1210 Main Street. LEGAL NOTICES ORDER OF PUBLICATION. The State of VVest Virginia, Ohio county, ss: In the Circuit Court of Ohio county, West Vir ginia. March Rules, 1895. H. W. McLnre and B. 6. Me-] Lure, executors of the estate of | John McLure. deceased. /In assumpsit vs. I F. P. Jepson. The object of this suit is to recover from the defendant the sum of STfci.UU. with interest from the first day of February, 1S9.>, until paid, said chum being lor money due for rent, and to subject the property, money and effects of the defendant attached in this suit to the pay ment thereof. And it appearing from an af fidavit tiled In said cause, at these Rules, that the defendant, F. P. Jepson, is not a reiident of the Stale of West Virginia, and he n<\t hav ing been served with process m said su'it, on motion of the plaintiff, by their attorney, this order «f publication >* entered against him, and it is ordered that the said defendant.above named, be and is requir* d to appear within one month after the date of the first publication of this order and do what i« ncc-ssarv to protect bis interests. It is further ordered that this order be published and posted as required by law. Witness, John \V. Mitchell, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House of said County, this 1th day or March, 1895, to-tvit: March Rules, 1895. JOHN W. MITCHELL, Clerk. Published for the first time March 8th. 1895. Attest: JOHN W. M ITCH ELL. Clerk. Mki.vii.ii D, Post, Attorney for Plaintiff. tuark*'da ORDER OF PUBLICATION. The State of West Virginia. Ohio county. ».«: In the Circuit Court of Ohio oounty, West Vir ginia. March Rules, 18U3 Sarah L. Wllkinso, Mary A. 1 Sballoross Bessie hhallero**, I James McD. Shalicross a ud Arch- I ibald P. shalicross, infants, who I suo by tha.r next friend. Henry Un chancery. C. Shalloross, ■ * vs Franklin P. Jepson. Franklin I P. Jepsou, trustee of the infant | plaintiff*, and others. The object of this suit Is to require a settle ment of the account of Franklin P. Jenson ns trustee of plaintiffs, and to remove the said Jepson as trustee and to have a new trustee appointed in his stead. And it appearing from an affidavit (lied in said cause. at those Rules, that IDe defendant. Franklin P. Jepson, is not a resideut of the State of West Vir ginia. and be not having been served with pro cess in said suit, on motion of the complain ants. by their solicitor.tlm order of publica tion in euter-d igainst him, and it is ordered that the said defendant abov.- named, be and is required to app-ar within one manth after the date of the first publication of ibis order and do what Is necessary to protect his inter ests. It is further ordered that this order be published and posted as required bv law. Witness. Joha W. Mit-hell. Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House of said county this 6th day of March, 1«5, to-wit: March Rules, JOHN W. MITCH FILL, Clerk. Published the flr*t time March 8th, 18>V Attest: JOHN W. MITCHELL. Clerk. 1>E>'. K. Boys*. —ompletnauts. ®«£o«Wt FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE. I^OR SALE—THE RESILES CL OR THE late Lewi* .tone*. No. W N. York St. A1 modern couTencnces. Euquire of H. A. .JONES. Adtn'r.. No. *J7 N. York St. fe24h WILLSELLON EASY TERMSOR TRADE for city properly a (rood farm three mile* from the city. Enquire of T. S. RILEY, Attor neys t-Law, No. 1113 Chapline itreet. Wheel ing, W. Vs.___oc,>*dl> J^OR SALli, W ADDINGTON. Containiui: _> acres, on Bethany Piae, 5 m ,*• from city. Spleodld fruit and large brick dwellin': house. Al*o dairy farm, with d:»t cU*s improvements, near Flushing. Ohio. W. V. HOGK. Attorney and Land Agent, deSeadl City Bank Buildm*. 13D0 Market it. FOR SALE. Business property In central part of the city that will pay as an Investment. Modern dwelling, choice location, only a few minutes' walk from central part of city. Modern dwelling on the Island. Choice Pleasant Valley lots. 5 roomed cottage, G3 North York street, In first class condition, at a big bargain. TO LET. Business property, dwellings and rooms. SMITH & DICKINSON, ltiSO MARKET !»TR*;KT. Trus'ee's Sale of Valuable Island Property, tty virtue of a deed of trust made by George J. Caddie and Sue A. Caddie, his wife, to me as trustee, dated November 14, 1a*>4. and recorded In the office of the Clerk of the Countv Court of Ohio county. West Virginia. In deed of trust book No. 41, page 304. 1 will sell at public auction, at the north front door of the Court House of Ohio county, ON SATURDAY. APRIL 27TH. 1*95. commencing at ten o’clock a. m., the fol lowing described real estate, to-wlt: The whole of lot numbered one hundred and ninety-six In the city of Wheeling, Ohio county, State of West Virginia, and In the addition to said city called Zane's Island addition to the City of Wheeling. Also.a part of water or pasture lot No. 7, which lies In the rear of said lot No. 196 and be tween it and the Ohio river. Said part of said lot No. 7 being of uniform width of sixty feet, from iff the side thereof ne.\t 'suid lot No. 196 to the river, being the same property conveyed to the said George J. Caddie by Mortimer Pollock by deed dated September 11th, lsRtl. and re corded In deed book No. 7k, page 439, to gether with all the buildings and appur tenances thereunto belonging. Terms of Sale—One-hHlf cash on day of sale and the balance In two equal install ments In one and two years with Interest from day of sale, the purchaser to give his notes with aproved personal security and the title to be retained or deed of trust given on the property as additional security. mr25el T. S. RILEY, Trustee. Sale of Valuable Real Estate. I will offer for sale at public auction, at tlie north front door of the Court House of Ohio county, West Virginia, In the city of Wheel ing. oil SATURDAY. APRIL 13, 1893. commencing at 10 n. in., that valuable prop erty in said eitv of Wheeling. Ohio county. West Virginia, known ns tin- 1’anncl! Home stead, being all of the north half of lot No. 10 in Jonathan Zane's addition, between Main street and the east line of the l’„ W. and Kv. It. It. Co, Th s property fronts on the west side of Main street between Fifth and Sixth streets, and has a frame dwelling house ou tlie front thereof. Arrangements have been made among those interested in this property so that a good title can be given for same. For further in forfnntioii inquire of 11. M. Russell, Esq., or Alfred Caldwell. Ksu. Tkhmh of Sale—One-third of the purchase money. and us much more thereof as the purchaser shall elect.. Ill cash on the day of sale, and the n-si 11 no i hereof in two equal Instalments, bearing interest from the day of sale and payable respectively in one and two years from said day: the purrhnser to give his notes’ or deferred payments, secured l»y deed of trust upon tin* property, and to keep the buildings thei* m insured in a reasonable amount for the benefit of the trust until the notes are pnld. A. PAN’N'KLI, GARDEN. Executor of Elizabeth J. Panned, dec’d. inon.wcd.fii&d TRUSTEE’S SALE. By virtue of twoo deeds of trust mad* by Ada E. Diehl and John H. Diehl, her husband, to me as trustee, one dated February lath, 1891, and the other Sep tember 1st. 1991, and both of record in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of Ohio county. West Virginia, the first in book 32, page Hit, the second in book 33. page 252, i will sell nt public auction, at the north front door of the Court House of said county, on WEDNESDAY, MAT 1ST. IfiX, commencing at 1" o'clock a. m., the fol lowing described property: All that piece or parcel of land known as lots numbered ninety-five <i«5» and ninety-six (96) on the east side of Market street between Jef ferson (now Ninth) street and Madison (now Tenth) street in the city of Wheel ing, Ohio county. West Va., together with all the buildings and improvements there on. Tlie latter consist of four modern six roomed houses with all conveniences, one ten roomed tenement and two five roomed houses. The* property will he ofTered as a whole and in parts to suit purchasers. Terms of Sale—One-third of the pur chase money and as much more as the purchaser may elect to pay cash on the day of sale, and the residue in two equal Installments, payable with interest In one and two years after the day of sale, (lie purchaser to give his notes with se curity for the deferred payments, and ttie title to be retained as additional security. GEO. J. MAT 11 ISON, Trustee. mr27el GENERAL NOTICES. N OTIC'E TO APPLICANTS. Tin* State Board of Health will meet In ‘he City of Wheeling. April 10th. f*>r theex nmlnation <>f applicant* for certificate to practice in«*<liHn«\ Tin* hi*hhIoiih of the Itoani will he held In the rooniN of the Board of Education, on Fourteenth afreet. lift. W. V, KWIMI, I’realdent. L)K. N. 1». BAKER, Secretary. N JOTICE. Is li-rchy given that a general meeting of the stockholder* of the Runic of Ilia Ohio \ alley will bo held at 11s hanking tiou**. m tbo city .,f Wheeling on the eighth duy af April, A. D. PWS, at 10o'clock a. m . for the purpose of act ing on a reiolutiou to eio nd the unit of con tinuance of this corporation for fifty year* be yond that limited in the Agreement for it* formation. _ , ; „ B? order of the Board of Director*. 7 J. A. HILLER, Cashier. N OTICE !* hereby given of th* intention to offer at th* general wieliog of the *tockholders of th* Bank of the Ohio Valiev to be held at It* baak iii» home, to the city of Wheeling, on the eighth day of April.’M* atlOo’elook a. in, th*- following resolution Resolved. That tse time of the continuance of tin* corporation. Bank of the Ohio Valley, be extended for flftv <50> year* fceyond 17th day of Anrll. A. I>. <>ue thousand eight hun dred and u nety-flvo (18!Tit, the date of th*- * x piration of the tlm* limited In the agreement [or it* formation. W. B. SIMBtON. maSouwt A Stockholder of »ald Mauk. WINES. RHEIN WINES Just received direct from Joseph Huf> nagei. in Assfnanushauaer of Uneia, NIERSTEINER, DEIDESHEIMER, ASSMANNriAUSER BERS ORLEANS RUDESHEIHER SERB. P. WELTY &. CO.. 111§ Main and 1131 Market Street*. 1