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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-25

We have received very pleasant letter
,,oso Mr.. Alfred BiekneIi Of Boston, see-
,e,arv Of the Massschaseus Charitable Me
eh,nie Association, which brings up many
,su,ini.eences Of old Augusta. Mr. Bief-
,su has been secretary Of this annexation
zinc. 1875. and il ia 10 his ability AMI en-
cheney in this position, ia large MEASURE
,h,. ia exhibitions have BEEN 50 well ar
r.ngesi and proved 20 largely snceessfui- The
,,eser, IL the eighteenth u ieHniai exhibition
and I, viii continue throughout November
IA the magnificent baildinu Of the as.osia-
non On Huntington avenue, Boston. large
sreur.ion over the Maine Csatral sill visit
the fair Wednesday Of this week, reduced
,zies being given TO those who go on that
a.v. ia his letter, an extract from which
!, yiyen below, Nr. BiekneIi refers TO
.syerai well ka0xE augusta people. His
brother. Mr.. James A. Bickneii, was post
master Of this city in 1926. built the
haa.e nov occupied BY Mr.. c. A. Mililken
m Western avenue, and vas one Of the most
popular post master. our city ever had.
Nr. Erastus Haskell Of whom Mr.. Biekneli
SPEAKS died January Is 1902 and We believe
Hr. (. y Brooks is the Only man nos IN
business on Water street who was also in
business a, the period Of which Mr.. Biek-
nell writes The old Lambard foundry,
abogt which he srites, stood on the east
.ide On thu spot now occupied by the flag stan
apou the lawn Of the Allen Lauibard place
Jarvis Williams was a sou Of Gbas. Williams
and vas born 10 1898 and died in 1870. Mr..
BieknelFs love for Augusta and its people
/. shown by an extract from bis Interesting
letter
MY interest In Augusta, and the keDne
bee JorRNAL, is Of long standing. Ny
father moved into that town when was IL
wear. old, and for year, was intimate with
al the apprentices in all the newspaper
Offices there Luther Severance vas editor
Of the JorasAL, W. A. Drew of the Ban
mr. and / think Russell Eaton of the
Farmer W. X. Smith and W. r. Johnson
Published the Age. While remained
in augusta, knew all of
the changes, but | have been so long away
that | know the place emily As memory
Al the boys that knew have passed away
or are know not where. The last time /
stopped there. Erastus Haskell was the only
familiar face down street" But shall
never cease TO think Of Augusta and its
people very tenderly. one Augusta boy
Jarvis Williams, remember with
interest When hoy remember
,eriag him going 10 aud from his work at
'he foundry where he learned his trade
n that early day remember thinking that
he VAS an exception to the boys in his
social position rs most of them went Ia
college, and became Professional. At
,ne time think | knew nearly
everybody in Augusta hut for many years
mi. city has been my home. Still. to re
peat, like To see Augusta people. read
Augusta papers. and hear Of its prosperity
I trust you will excuse this long letter,
from one who still thinks lovingly of his
Old home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-25
AMUseME NTs.


"BinoN. TnE PLr>GFK. At rHf brrnA
ilotSE T"SIGuT.
oliver Byron, Miss Kate Byron. a strong
company. and an abundance of special
SCENERY viii be run at the Opera House
this Tuesday evening. Fine flunger" Is
the title Of Mr. Byrons new play, which Is
sad to have achieved success. \ great
deal of very handsome photographic work to
be seen in various places in the city con
yeys u very good i.lea of the nature of the
play MIR syroa's part of Dexter Digit.
the Plunger, is full of very anus
ing light comedy. Some of his scenes
with the Widow Clover, a part ere
ated and played by Miss Kate Byron, are
sail to be- extremely funny. At other times
Dexter Digit is decidedly melodramatic.
The ftunger is a Jolly fellow and firm
friend of Walter Glydon. \ happy rolick
ing PlunRer, but withal sharp, bright
business man It il unnecessary to speak
of Mr. Byron- qualifications for such
part Miss Kate Byron's Widow Clover is
receiving fattering praise. The scenery
Is well worthy of mention. the most strik-
my being the reproduction of the Park
Place elevated railway station in New
York showing train in rapid motion.
Ia the background is an illuminated
reproduction of the New York Post
office and view of the offices of the New
York World Star. Morning journal and
Times and Tribune. This is said to he tn.
most realistic bit of New York scenery ever
put on the stage Ar the end of this act a
violent thunder and lightning storm arises
winch eliminates in steady downpour of
real water Another scene shows an accurate
set of the famous historic fairfield hut,
which was bull, out of the ties, spikes, rails
etc, of the temporary railroad over which
the dead President was carried from his
Long Branch cottsge
Mr.. AnBorr, mt sHAKr~FEARItN READER,
COMING MRS.
The Shahespearlan reader, Mr. l.. G. Ab-
Cesar" Hamlet aud AS You Like IT,"
at the nirarian church the first of next
month gives strong dramatic and schol-
arly Interpretation Of the plays. The Ban
gor " hig and Courier of tct. 18th. SAYS
Mr. f. e. Abbott gave 4" Hamlet as his
sr,bnl recital at the Opera house last even
ing, AMI another representative audience
hal the pleasure of hearing the lines. Mr.
Abbott gave a mastery Interpretation of
the characters of the play, and the lovers
Of Shakespeare enjoyed the treat. Eioeu-
tau. gestures and facial expression, all of
high order. are al Mr., Ahbott's command,
ami the rspiIity with which he changes
from one character to another, shows great
versatility as well as memory power.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-25
Personals.

Postmaster Percival OF Weeks Mills was
in the city Monday.
Mrs Sarah Means of Boston is the guest
of Mrs f. 4. Mason on Summer street.
Mr.. and Mrs r. II. Gaslin went TO Bos-
ton Yesterday and will be gone several
DAYS
Mr, Henry Case left Monday for Athens
and vicinity where he proposes to spend a
few days in hunting
Mr.. Ralph johnson of this city left sun
day night for Europe to join his wife. who
is reported very sick.
t'rrin Ballard. who clerks in Fowler &
hAmens. has been over to Monmouth on a
short visit To his parents.
Col, AMI Mrs Thomas Lambard leave
this city TUESDAY. Nov, for Boston where
they will spend the winter with Col. Lam
eard's laughter, Mrs. d. C Robinson.
Mrs. Charles kuowlton and Mrs. Shep-
Aerd snd little daughter Ruth have gone to
Mrs.. Shepherds home In Wakefield, Mass =,
where Mrs. kaowlton will spend several
weeks.
Mrs. Joshua Spear and II. ID. rmbstaet-
Ter OF Boston. who have been visiting Mr.
aud Mrs. W. II. Gannett the past week, re
'aFned home Monday, accompanied by Mr..
and Mrs. Ganuett who will proceed to New
ORR City, returning to Augusta next week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-25

fine large oak and gilded directory and
0a1iesa board is soon to be placed in the
eorridor Of the post Office. Besides the li-
fecicry showing the location Of Offices, the
oailetln hosrd will be a black board, and
upon It viii be promptly noted all bulletins
'esaFding delayed mails, etc, and such
Paohc news as is proper to display within a
government building. The plans have been
received and show tina, the board will make
mgals ornamental addition to this vesti-
bale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-25

See's assistance it may be best to render it
rompsiy, but one should rememberto use
ven The most perfect remedies only when
.seued. The beet and most simple and
Ie remedy is the Syrup of Figs, manu-
s-s'ufed by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-25
TO PROVE 2 2SE m nA5HH f.

On and after October /, 1S1i. we give every
person selling our medicine the privilege of
selling six bottles for $500, and guar antee
that in ease it does you DO good you can
receive your money back. Read guaranty
with every bottle. We claim 70 cure Dys-
pepsia, Headache. Sour stomach Heartburn.
kidney Complaint, Neuralgia. Distress after
eating, Palpitation of the Heart, Cole Ner-
vo,isuess, Loss OF Sleep, Dizziness, irregular.
ity Of the Appetite, Fleurisy Pains, Bloat,
Wind on the Stomach, Hacking Cough, and
Constipation And why win II cure? Re-
cause it is Relaxing, Purifying, Hoothirv,
and Healing. 1t is compounded from the
purest roots and herbs, free from Alcohol
or Morphia- 1t is harmless to the smallest
child; children like It. and it is far superior
TO Castor oil and all other preparations.
Call for Groder's Botanic Dyspepsia
Syrup. None genuine unless bearing GU,
trademark, the Beaver.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
THAT DAM GOAT,
The Deacon and The Devil Each Have a
Scrap with Him.

oSlop WAN AAA"'
That dam goat, remarked a prOmi
nent lawyer Sunday evening as h,
was about TO enter the church o
which he is deacon, Fought to bt
suppressed. This morning | rode
out to the Dam on old Gray, who il
the most decOrous and dignified horse
in town, and tied him near the Office
while | went down to look at the
dam. Looking back up the hill
saw old Gray plunging and snorting
like demon. hurried to him; he
was snorting and trembling, hut
saw nothing to alarm him. There
was Billy goat doing in the sun
near him and he occasionally opened
one eye lazily as if to shame old Gray
for his hilarity OH a Sabbath morn
ing. Well, scolded the horse and
went back down the hill. Again Il
sound of strife and turmoil assailed
my ears and looking back saw the
William goat playfully running be-
tween old Gray's legs, and every
time he passed through he gave the
horse "a punch with his horns. | hur-
ried back and when | reached the
hilltop the goat was nodding again in
the sun; but it wouldn't work, for
smote him hip and thigh with club
and drove him down the hill"
Yesterday the good natured little
devil of THE STATESMAN composing
rnnn, hnrrnwaI hiS Tnpt hnrIS StniI
old family horse, Nero, and hitching
up to a narrow guage dog cart and
accommodating his best girl, took ride
out to the dam. His experience was
similar to the deacon's. Hearing a
racket he looked up the hill and Will
liam and Nero were having a mill.
William stood under the horse, and
though not near so large, succeeded in
lifting the horse about four feet every
time he tried. In short William was
in it over his head and he was having
all the fun. Nero of old fiddled while
Rome was burning, but our DEVILS
Nero was dancing while William tid-
died. He turned the cart over and
then turned it back and kicked the
bottom out of it, but all this had nc
effect on the goats conscience. After
free battle between devil, girl, goat
and horse, the latter was rescued from
the wreck and pacitied.
Our devil thinks Mr.. Corrigan
should carefully lay the goat in ce'
ment and drop ten ton block Ofgran-
lite on him and leave him there. He
is not proper animal to have by IA
dam site.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07

The ballot resulted: Palmer 10,
Chenneville 2, Kennerly A, Montgom-
cry 6.
Second balIot-Palmer 8, Chenne-
vile s; kennerIy a, Montgomery /.
Third ballot Palmer 10, MontgOm-
cry u.
Officer Montgomery was declared
elected.
Marshal Lucy then submitted the
following names seeking appointment
as policemen:
THE OLD FORCE.
Neil McCashin, II. Montgomery, T.
j. Campbell, J. Plat, f. &. Folwell,
p. j. Plumb, 0. II. Gibson, Sam Platt,
John Kennerly, w. b. Davis, w. A.
Cato, }. NJ. Bell, f. Il. Jones, Louis
Morris (col.), G. G. Palmer.
NEW APPLICANTS.
D. \. J. Howell, Atchie Corwin, l..
G. Lock, John Brackeh, II. q. Madi-
son (col.), Ananias Brown, Hall Phil
Ups, John Todd, Louis Mas, g. e..
Palmer, John Meredith. OF these
Palmer, Meredith, Todd and Louis
Mas were nominated and were. not
duIOII9 tIlc dplJllCdhN9' .
The following received majority
votes on the first ballot and were de.
clared elected: Neil McCashin,
Plumb, Campbell, Kennerly, Corwin,
Gibson, Cato, Davis, Chennevi!le, j.
d. Platt, Sam Platt, FOlwell, Morris,
Bell, Palmer.
All the old force was reelected eX-
cepting Frank Jones. Atchie Corwin
takes his place.
The election of pound officer being
in order Mr. Bell, the present officer,
was elected over Mr.. Howell by q vote
of IL to 8.
The usual appropriations were then
passed.
A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing the printing committee to ask for
bids for doing the city printing
during the present year, bids to in
clude the printing OF a synopsis OF the
council proceedings in one OF the city
papers.
An ordinance granting right of way
to the Western Union Telegraph com.
pany to erect poles and wires on the
streets of Austin, was referred.
Alderman Linn, for the ordinance
committee, introduced an or lin ance
fixing salaries of officers and police
men,
Only three changes are made,
Street Commissioner Creary had
his salary increased $500 and the re-
corder's salary was increased $500.
Alderman Linn for the committee
on ordinances reported an ordinance
fixing salaries. 1t makes but three
changes, increasing Commissioner
Creary's salary $500, Recorder Garlic
toms salary $500 and the assistant
collectors salary 5000.
An amendment was offered making
Mr.. viii Tumey bridge keeper at a
salary of $50 per month.
Alderman Morris introduced an or
granting right of way to John
w. Hoyt and associates for a dummy
street railroad to run across
the river to South Austin. 1t
calls for Third street from
the union depot to Brazos, thence
south to the river. A bridge will be
built across the river from the mouth
of Brazos street, the south end of the
structure to pass underneath the
present Avenue bridge, between the
extreme south pier and abutment.
The ordinance was referred and the
council adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
EXCHANGE

SECURITIES
Boston, Jan. 5.-Mexican As ~ to 7ic: stock
Il to CSC.
BRITISH coSsoLs.
LONDON, Jan. 5.-Consols closed 95 1916 for
money for silver, 43 GIG
NEW YORK EXCHANGE.
NEW YORK, Jan. 5-Sterling bank GO days,
4S2G4 s2A; commercial. co days. 4SlhM4SlM
reichmarks, commercial GO days, 9i3s@9.7-l6
francs, bank, 60 days, s5.2SJS; commercial, Gu
days, S5.23A.
NEW ORLEANS EXCHANGE.
NEW ORLEANS Jan. 5-Sterling commercial,
20 days. SL79@4 1914; francs, commercial, GO
days, $3.50; New York sight, bank so
discount; commercial 50 discount
GALVESTON EXCHANGE
GALVESTON. Jan. 5.-Sterling, 60 days. $40.
New York sight 4 discount; New Orleans
sight par American silver, - discount
OCEAN FREIGHTs.
GALVESTON, Jan. 5.-Freights from Galveston
to Liverpool, l-6ii to Continent ll-32d; to
New York 43 cents per 100 pounds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
Very Seriously Upiured.

The white man, Salg who was
struck over the head Christmts night
in drunken row at the dam, is rpore
seriously hurt than was at first
thought. He has lost an eye and is
having serious time. He is being
cared for at the city hospital.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
The New Street,

The work of opening the new street
through the Bouldin addition began
yesterday. 1t will be a great i'm
provement and prove n great conven-
fence to people living south of town.
Aldermen Ketchum and Weyerman
deserve credit tor the interest they
have taken in the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
STRIKERS BECOMING DESPERATE.
They Have Begun to Take and Destroy
Property.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Jan. 4.-The
strike upon the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass railway has grown
graver i'm its aspect. The company
has steadily imported non union men
until it now has enough to run every
passenger train on its line, including
the main road to Houston. At GER
tain stations the striking employees
have resorted to violence. At HOakum
last night the Waterman guarding
the property of the company was
held up and numerous engines were
stripped of necessary parts. The tank
at Brushy creek, an important water
ing tank, was emptied. An engine
was standing atthe Yoakum platform
ready for pulling the train. 1t was
boarded and killed. Some of its
pieces were taken.
Lee Hall, eX.captain of the state
rangers, an eX-Indian agent, and a
man known from one end of the state
10 the other as a discreet and fearless
officer, left this morning on the regu-
lar passenger train for Ioakum. He
carries with him twelve deputies
heavily armed. If the strikers at
tempt more violence there will
be some dead men. Another meeting
was held today at which speeches
were made. Receiver MacNamara
states that freight trains will be
moved in day or two. So far there
has been no local disorder.
CAPT. HALLS FORCE.
| Special to The Statesman.
CUERo, Tex, Jan. 4.-The first train
on the Arkansas Pass since the strike
passed to-day. Capt Lee Hall with
an armed force was in charge
He telegraphed to Sheriff Bree
den to have ten well armed men
to meet him here to go to Yoakum
with him. The men were ready al
train time, 4 o'clock. The captain
said he anticipated no trouble, as he
intended to talk peace to the men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
COFFEE MARKET.
GALVESTON.

Market closed quiet but steady, as re-
WED.
ordinary l5ai@16c: good ordinary, 16K@l7c
fair. l7',6174c; prime, lS9lSlsc; choice 100
10iir. rOrdnNA. c
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
UNITED STATES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT.
n,,h n,r,,nrtr Ir,,itnd Ctnt,n
WOOL MARKET
GALVESTON,

Observation-Disclosures quiet and unchanged.
Spring - months clip fine 10000 medium 10
d2Oc; fall wool l702Oc: medium, 1.62Oc: Mexi-
can improved, 129l5c; Mexican carpet, l2@1Sc.
Sales no pounds.
Secured wool unchanged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
ST IOUIS-

Cattle-Receipts, $780, shipments, 100. Market
EASIER. Fair to good native steers, 3.5O@L7j;
Texans and Indians, 2.25@4Or.
Hogs Receipts. $500; shipments, 1OOO Market
over Prices ranged 4j@4o5
Sheep-Receipts, 300; shipments, -. Mar
iet strong. Fair to fancy, 30J@500
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07

Jas. Martin, the shoe merchant,
is going to move on February Is, and
is closing out his stock very cheap.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07

After diptheria, scarlet fever, pneu-
monia, or any other severe Illness,
there is no better tonic than Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT.
The following are the closing quotations for
cotton on the spot today at the leading markets
together with the closing for middling yester-
day, with todav's sales
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
CHICAGO.

Cattle - Receipts, 1910: shipments, 5O1O
Steady to higher Good to choice, 5.25@j50
others, 3.O5@LSJ; stockers 2OO@3.15; COWS, 10
d2!0.
Hogs-Receipts 3S,OON shipments. 10000. Mar
ket active and lower all grades, 3 100 II.
Sheep-Receipts, 90WG shipments, 2O0 Mar
kct closed steady. Mixed l.250i 80: native ewes
32Od425 wethers and lambs, 6j@6.50, common
ewes 2.2jd3 10; westerns, 4.60@515 Texans,
4.U@44' lambs, 4.75@S.j0.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
THE CITY FATHERS,
THEY MEET AND WITH GREAT WISDOM
DO MANY IMPORTANT THINGS.

A New Resident Physician and Matron Tor
The Hospital Elected-Harry Montgom-
cry Elected Sergeant Of Police and
Other Notes OF Interest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
LIVE STOCK.
KANSAS CITY.

Cattle-Receipts, 700; shipments. 400 Steers
1On15c lower, cows steady, StockerS and feeders
strong. Good steers 4.7ja5OO; medium, $50 a
4.5G light, 3.25g3. IS; shipping steers, 4.2l@500
cows. 2 G3,50: gamers, 10. Oils; stoekers and
feeders, 2.50@4.00
Hogs-Receipts $1,000 shipments 800. Mar
ket active Sc lower. Bulk, 3.45@3.SO; all grades,
355@D3 s.
Sheep-Receipts. 1910: shipments. -. Market
active and lj@2 C higher than last two days
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07

Red star c, SEC standard granulated, 44c
standard confectioners' A, &c; powdered, 49tc
cubes, 4%c: crushed and cutlOaE sac.
Wholesale grocers' quotations, 'I9l2c higher
Grades omitted not In market
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-07
SUGAR MARKET.


Market closed steady as revised.
Choice white Ic: OFF white SIC; fancy
yellow sac; choice yellow, SIC; prime yellow
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-18
Mr. AtIi,,son,s Hit.

Mr.. G. W. Atkinson's "a B O OF tho
Tariff" published in tho 1sTELLIdERcEn
has mot with highly gratifying rccep-
ton. Thore' are demands for it from
every part Of the state.
From prominent protectionists come
words OF tho strongest commentator.
1t is pronounced one Of tho clearcst,
fairest, and most convincing documents
oyer produced on this important sub
ject.
1t takes up point after point, one FREQ
/ trade argument alter tho other, and
every time it drives the nail homo and
clinchcs it. Any one who reads tho
article will be well informed on the
tariff question and equipped to hit a
free trade head wherever he sees it.
Not the least OF the compliments have
como from the free traders themselves
in West Virginia. They compliment it
by making faces at it and declaring that
ut is OF no consequence"
Tho Register greeted Its appearance
with silly effort to break its force, and
took occasion to display moro than or.
binary ignorance or knavery by trying
to rewrite settled chapter in the his
tory of the country. In its desperation
tho Register was driven to discover that
not even Alexander Hamilton was a
sprotectionist.
What will bother still more the Reg
lister and tho rest of the free traders
hcreabouts is the strength that protec-
ton will show at the polls next Novem-
Der. Protection will carry West Vir-
ginia.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-18
DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS
That Those Who Attend tho Convention
Will DO Mulctcd by tho Hotels.
RooMs or EXECUTIVE CoMMIrrEE, !

Rooms OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, !
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Feb. 10, '92. }
To he Editor otthe Whceling Iatelligenea.
SIR;-Tho article published by you
some days ago in reference to our
hotels charging 81 per day for room
without board, otc., has been brought
to our attention, and wo have fully in
vestigated tho matter and find that ouch
statement Is, absolutely false.
Tho West and Nicollet hotels charge
from s. to S. per day for room and
board, and the other hotels from So to
s. per day with board, and We are
assured by our hotel proprietors that
the party who gave out such iuiorma.
ton was lying when he made such
statement, and he know he was lying.
You will confer personal favor on
our committee II you will give us tho
names OF tho hotels tina. hayo named
such exorbitant prices to the Wheel
ing citizen named by you.
1t is not tho intention OF our hotels to
rob or play the grab" during tho con-
vention OF Juno 18th.
This city has, every summer for years,
entertained large conventions, and no
such charge has ever been made against
tho hotels; and it is not tho intention Of
this committee in charge OF tho national
convention that there shall be any rea-
son for such charges being made.
Please lot us hear from you at onco,
and obligo,
Yours truly,
WILLIAM MCCRoRY.
Sncrotnrv
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-18
Intcresting 10 Gas Consumers.

The Chicago gas barons have made a
startling and fatal admission. With
tears OF apology in their voices they ex-
plain that certain recent, knock-down
arguments in the gas bills are attribu-
table 10 the taking OF the statements
from the meters.
Heretofore it has been held by all gas
purveyors that the meter can do no
wrong, and that it imparts to all SER
wants OF all gas-sellers its essential
quality OF infallibility.
The Chicago gas trust is laying up
trouble for itself and for all others in
tho business. Consumers will agree
that what is admitted to havehappened
may happen again; and ii in Chicago,
why not elsewhere, anywhere, every.
where?