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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Mr. w. r. Yates of Vassalboro, was
seen on the street Monday, with hobby
span of greys both of which have figured in
several races this year and have recently
been purchased by Mr.. Yaes. The horses
we're Happy Jack and Jennie S. They
were matched perfectly and made a very
attr active looking team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Frank Maxcy is unpacking the stock for
his new crockery store as fast as received,
aud expects to announce general opening
by Thursday, when the ladies of this city
will have the privilege of seeing the finest
line of these goods ever shown here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

A. NJ. it indicates no school; at 1890 A.
M, one session; at 12.l5 P. M. after
noon session. The 1915 T. M. sig-
nal will be blown only when the
no school sigoal was given at 7.45 A. M,
of that day. When the one session signai
is given at 10 80 A. NJ, the school Will
close at o'clock p. M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The public school signal, which will be
given by the whistle at the oakland Manu-
featuring Co.'s plant. consists OF three
blasts, as follows: Whistle will sound 10
seconds. silent five seconds; sound five
seconds, silent five seconds, sound 20 Sec
onds. When this signal is blown at 7.45
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06
Grange Notes.

Wales Grange held an all day and even
ing session Saturday. DR.. G. NJ. T~itchell
of Augusta speaking in the morning on
Advanced Methods in Dairy Work" and
in the afternoon giving bis new lecture,
1.-The Problems of the Hour"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

w. F. Studley & Co. are Overstocked
with dfess goods and have made cut in
price. throughout this whole departme mt
which must prove interesting to the ladies'.
Read the advertiser in another column.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

monster blue heron was hanging in
Rnnnelrs window, Monday afternoon,
which was sbot IN Winslow by a Mr.. Fol
som. The bird measured 5 feet 6 inches
from lip to Zip of wing, and 4 feet from
end of bill to point of claws.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The annual meeting of the Associated
Charities will b. held at the vestry of the
Congreg ,,ional church, Wednesday after
noon. NJ 3 o'clo k, instead of at Mrs Days
on Brunswick avenue, as was at first re-
ported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Mrs. L. A Field has opened the boarding
house on East Temple street formerly kept
by Mrs. Brann and which has been closed
several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The lecture at the Unitarian church this
evening by Rev. Mr.. Newbert, pastor OF
the Unitarian church at Augusta. is sure to
be very interesting and ought to have full
h.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Austin's Uncle Toms Cabin Co. gave a
snowy street parade, Monday noon. There
were two bands, each possessing good
volume of sound, several cute pony teams
and half-a-dczen of Simon Lagree's blood
hpunds
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

A telegram received, Monday, announced
that james Towle had another severe mem
orrhagp of the lungs. Sunday night, at his
home IN Boston, and his father took the
10 oS train for that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

There will be social meetings at the Bap-
fist church, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday evening, at Is o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Ernest H.llett has been visiting HE sis
ter, Mrs. w A. Pariaton of Baogor. He
has now nearly recovered from his alta, X
of typhoid fever, and expects to return TO
his work in another week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Howard NJ Combs is visiting relatives
and friends in Calais.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The strike among the garment manufac-
turers in New YORK has been partially set
tied, and L. H Soper left, Monday after
noon, for that city, hoping to be able to
get his orders for cloaks filled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

When Baby was sicK, We gave her CaNorA
When she was Child, she cried for Caseoria
When she became Miss. she crung 10 Castoris.
Whom Ihe had Children, abe xsvethom Castoria
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Charlie Sam, Lewiston Chinaman. is
on trial in the supreme court at Auburn. on
allotment for felonious assault on Eva
Chase, aged 9 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The funeral of the late Mr.. Seward
Merrill, Who died at thu residence of his
brother Daniel in West G,rdiGer. Satur-
dav. aged &C years, was held Monday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Secretary Mathews will deliver the clos
ing address before the convention of the
Somerset County Union Y. P. S. G. E., al
Madison, next Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Miss Mary R:deout of Topsham, is spend
ing week in town among friends. Miss
Riieout was formerly a resident of this
place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Miss Clara Claek is taking Miss Josephine
Burle CHS place as teacher IN the Central
street grammar scnoOi. the latter heli
coafne1 to her home in VassalSoro ~
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

F. W. Noble has been drawn to serve on
the jury at the supreme court and left,
Monday morning, for Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

w. T. Daggett will start, today, for Bar
Harbor and Calais on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Rev. N. 7. Dalton preached at Shawmut,
Sunday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06
OAKLAND.

The house of Alor 20 Matthews, corner
of Maine and Fairfield streets, is under
going extensive repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Charles S. Flanders, who has been laid
up with spraine1 ankle, is again able to
attend to his business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

There is a possibility that the football
game between the Waterville high and
Cony high schools, which was postponed
from Saturday, will be played here Wednes-
Iau
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

SUPERIOR KIN DRIED
BIRCH. Floors matched VIII
reDated back, nail punched md
s;ndpapered, constantly in stock.
Best LARD WOOD FLOORS
made in the state. Prices S25,
$50, S45, & $50. Orders by
mail promptly attended TO- Ad-
dress a. G. B0WIE, Architect,
Builder & Manufacturer of SASH,
Doors, Binds and all kinds Of
House Finish. Naterville, Me.
may1ld6mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Harry Brown has started on a business
trip up the Kennebec to be absent several
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The old pulpit has been removed from
the Unitarian church and Il ne8t BILE stand
substituted in its place on the platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Towle. Holt & Leslie now light their
cabinet shop by electricity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06
JOhnS0n'S '" $50
ANoOyNEL MENT

Invented by DR.. A. johnson, Family Physi-
clan. Its worth, merit and excellence have
won the public favor in way that is wonder
full. 1t is now the reliable Family Remedy i'll
almost every household. Be not afraid to trust
what the whole 18TH century has endorsed. 1t
is used and recommended by surgeons and
physicians everywhere. 1t is marvellous how
many different Affections and diseases it will
cure. No medicine today possesses the con-
fdence of the public to so great an extent. 1t
is the Oldest the best, the original 1t is un-
like any other. It is superior to any other. 1t
is the great vital and muscle nervine. Its
electric energy, everIastingIy eradicates in
fammation, aches and pains without irritation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

There VII be meetiIg of the Ki0g's
ID ughters At thu vestrv of lhe f0ngrega
t,onal church in South Gardiner, this after
noon, at . 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06
STATE NEWS.
ArOOstOOk.

SMYRNA.
Wiseman's hotel is rapidly nearing COM
pletion.-A singing school has been opened
at the "Mills. lie is reported that John
Watson is to change the location OF his
starch factory from Limestone brock to
the East branch.-Fall ploughipg is being
pushed vigorously these short days.-One
farmer in this town raised this season 400
barrels of marketable potatoes.
Hancock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Rev. William II. Spence, wife and son,
left on the morniog train, Monday, for
New York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Business If importance vii come before
Hildreth Pest, G. A. R., OF South Gar
diner, at their gular meeting tits evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Theodore Demers arrived home from
Portland. Monday, and can hereafter be
found ut Albee's barber shop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The Ladies' Circle of Highland Avenue
Methodist church will meet at the psrson-
age, Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The new boy at the home of Luke Brown
is one of the brightest of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Regular meeting of Hermon lodge, F A
NJ, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Miss Carrie Ham went to Lewiston,
Monday, for a short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

William w. Abbott returned to his HON
IN Portland, Monday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

C. S Cook will goes to Sko~hegan,
Wednesday, here he will sing at concert
in the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Officer Keene picked six dsndelion bios
SONS, Sunday, at bis residence on Fillmore
place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

James Guinivsn of Bever ly, Mass, is
visiting Mr.. w. Fl. O'Brien on Spring
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06
FAIRFIELD.

Miss Alice Crosby spent Sunday in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

GROUP My children are subject to Group.
All that is necessary is to give them a dose,
battle the chest and throat with your Iiniment,
tuck them in bed and the Group disappears as
if by magic. Z. A. PERRENoT, Rockport, Tex
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Hon. Hall c. Burle Ugh was here from
Vassalboro, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Rev. Mr.. Barber of the Universalist
church. is to exchange pulpits with Rev.
Abram Conklin at Bath, next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Hon. II p. Closson has returned from
New York greatly improved in health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

There is to be Poverty" ball at Far
m rs hall, on the Brunswick road, nex'
Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The Doctors signature and directions every bottle
SIX bottles, $500 s. JOHNSON & CO., Boston, Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

the East branch.-Fall ploughiDg is being
pushed vigorously these short days.-One
farmer in this town raised this season 400
barrels of marketable potatoes.
Hancock.
SARGENTyILLE.
Mr.. Arthur H. Sargent and wife have
returned from their wedding trip and COM
menced Housekeeping in Mrs. Vietta
Sargent's house.-Capt. r. B. Sargent who
has been absent two years mas been home
on visit to his family.-Owing to the I'M
usually mild weather, gardens ara still
brilliant with flowers. j. w. Bayard
picked bouquet of violets and dandelions
Nov. IA house at North Sedgwick,
owned and occupied by Otis Carter, was
burned Thursday night, with all its con-
tents The origin of the fire is a mystery
rs the family were absent at the time and
there had been no fire in the house for
three days.
Kennebec,
NORTH VAssALBoRo.
The Vassalboro Mills Co., are putting in
some platform scales in their yard. This
will be a great convenience to the coal
haulers as heretofore their coal has been
weighed on the Simpson scales,-Mr. Levi
Weber is having his house painted and
Mrs Esther Handy is also having hers.-Mr.
J. E. Bessey offered each of our resident
ministers bag of oats provided they would
shoulder them and carry them home, which
condition was complied with and also thanks
extended to the donor.-The chicken sup
per given by the Ladies Aid Society of the
NJ. E church on last Thursday, was a de-
cded success. The net proceeds were
Sl3 5O-Mr. Abel Wall, "boss" spinner in
tho Vassalboro mills, severed his cOnnec-
ton with the company here few days ago
and is now in the Gardiner mills. Mr..
Wall has been here for number of years
and carries with him the best wishes of his
felloww orkmen. Mrs. Orland Garth of
Lawrence, Mass, whose husband is supe rim
tendent Of the Washington mills there is
visiting at Marshall Tillotsons. Mr.. Til
ntson is the master mechanic in the Vas
salboro mills.-Mr. l. P. Burgess is clerk
ing for j. +. Bessey.-Miss f. r. Phillips
of this village is visiting in Bath.-Mr.
John Cook has shingled his barn and also
made other needed improvements.
BRANCH MILLS.
Mrs John Northrop had very narrow
escape LAST week in Watervlle. While sit
ting in her carriage, the horse backed 8
little, and the electric car hit the hind
Wheel, throwing Mrs. Northrop out upon
her heal. The company sent two physicians
down next day to see her. AT last report
she was doing well-Ihe village school,
taught by Edward Wigein, closed last Fri
day.-Rev. B. d, Newell, State missionary
of the Free Bsptists, has an appointment to
preach here Nov. ii, at 2 O'Clock p. M
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pop of East Vassal-
boro, were at w. E. Pinkham's last Tues
day. Miss Ella DOVE accompanied them
home Aston Dove of Augusta, has been
Spending few days with his parents here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Mrs. F. j. Goodriige passed Sunda
with friends in Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

J d. Bartlett OF Washing on, d. c., was
shSk king hands with his many friends 10 this
city Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Mrs. III. c. Prince fit, Monday, for
visit to her parents in West Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Miss MAY Cushman of Augusta, was
visiting friends in this city, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Miss Alice Sturtevant was here fror
Augusta over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Hon. c. F. johnson was in Augusta, a
court, yesterday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Hands Across the Sea" is booked for
Fairfield Opera house, Friday, Nov. ..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06
WATERVlLLE.

GNorE-The waterville office OF the kENNE-
BEG JOURNAL has been changed from the rope
music store, to the office of the Waterville Water
Company. 50 Main Street, over Plaisted's drug
store. Any one having items OF interest 10
the JOURNAL readers will confer favor
to the reporter and publishers by leaV-
ing or sending them there, always signing
their names to written messages. The JOURNAL
representative will be in the Office from to
O'Clock each afternoon to look after any business
connected with the paper. Try and send your items
for nublicatiou to the Waterville Office in the
forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

NC Foster was home from Houlton
over Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

A good house greeted Uncle Tom" last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

The grave yard near the church has
been inclosed with picket fence. c. A.
Milliken and H. p M. Milliken of Augusta
furnished the lumber. TIE fence has been
painted one coat and when another coat of
paint is on, it will look well Lila Nash,
the only daughter of Edwin Nash, lies at
the point of death. Drs. Pushor and
Griffin of Pittsfeld and DR.. Goodrich of
Waterville have teen treating her. She
has bled profusely from the nose. The
doctors have no hope of her recovery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-06

Ladies' whose systems are poisoned
and whose blood Is in an impure conol'
tion. due to menstrual irregularities,
are peculiarly benefited oy tne won
critics of P. p. P.-Prickly Ash, Poke
Root and Potassium.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-10
A REALLY DltNNoHING RAIN.
a Series of storms Ycsterday-some Dnm
nre. Hut Much Good Done,

A Series of Storms YOsterday-Sone DAM
age, but Much Good Done,
Yesterday afternoon between 5 and Q
o'clock u very lively rain storm occurred,
lasting perhaps hall an hour 1t was
accompanied by very high wind.
which blew down q number OF fne
trees on the Island and few small
shade trees in East Wheeling, besides
iujuring others by breaking off large
branches. Shingles were blown about
in prolusion, and for d time 1t looked as
II small cyclone was brewing. The
storm appeared TO DO heavier elsewhere
in tho eighborhood than here. The
rain was heavy enough to give tho
streets much needed washing and sat
urato the ground.
Shortly after ten o'clock last night O
much heavier rain came down. 1t was
one OF tho most terrific rains ever ex-
poricnccd here whilo 1t lasted. and in u
very short time many OF the streets
were flooded so as to be impossible for
pedestrians. and the CUTTERS on all the
steep streets ancFoached on the road.
ways. Att all street Intersections piles
Of sand and earth worc left, with other
debris, and many sewer mouths were
closed. II the rain was general over
tho country it will do incalculable good,
though 1t 10 too late to benefit many OF
the growing crops.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-10
EoCAL BnEyITIES.
Matters of Mlnor Moment In and About
the City.

Matters OF MlnOr Moment In anu ABOUT
tho City.
FRAsK THoMPsox. plain drunk. was
locked up yesterday by Officer 4risch'
Ter.
souRLA BRoS, from Pittsburgh, arc
fitting up branch confectionery in
the Reilly block, next door TO the Opera
House, and will open It tomorrow.
A yEw time card will go into effect on
the Wheeling & Lake Eric railroad
next Sunday, by which the running
time OF through trains will be faster.
TnE Irwin base ball club, twelve
strong, left yesterday morning over tho
Ohio River road for Marietta, where
they play the team Of that place three
games this week.
NELLIE WOODS and Edna Howard. Of
Eof street, were arrested in the Eighth
ward last night. by Officer Minkenyer,
and charge lodged against them OF be-
ing out alter shutdown.
LAST evening the council committee
on accounts met and audited the books
Of tho city clerk and city receiver for
the month OF June. 1t also approved
bills aGgregatiug Sl4 45.
OPpIcER ScALLEv Last evening arrested
Bill FaIIourc, who was drunk and had a
big knife open and stuck up his leeye.
He Is said to have threatened ScalIey,
charge OF insanity may DO brought
against him in Justices court
YESTERDAY tho Carleton circl 10 OF the
Second Presbyterian church drove out,
with many friends. to grove near
West Liberty, where m enjoyable pic
mic was given. Tho picnickers got
caught in the rain returning last even.
ing, but came home happy.
DAVID EvANGEL," who is holding
forth in tho /. 0. q. F. hall every Sun
day, has put up several muslin strealn-
ers advertising his services. He will
talk Sunday evening on "What Think
70 oil Christi" This afternoon he will
give talk TO children at 8 o'clock.
S. D. snAXSoN's was the only case in
tho police court yesterday. Ho was nc
cused OF disordcrly conduct at the
Stamm house late night before last, and
was fined S. and costs, which was paid.
No charges wore made against two
other people locked up the night before.
MIS-. MARY BEARLY. OF 90 Eleventh
street, Inst night celebrated her sixtieth
birthday at her hume. Abont fifty
couples werc present and all had IN en-
loyablc time. At u seasonable hour OLE
CANT refreshments wore served. Mrs.
Bearly received tho heartiest congratu-
lations from all.
YESTERDAY afternoon n carload Of
groceries was run out Of s. Baers' Sons
warehouse aud down tho Baltimore &
Ohio track over the creek. Just below
Twenty-flrs. street tho car was derailed,
and in some way thrown over on It's
loft side. 1t vii! DO q pretty good Job
to right It without damage.
Tur Wheeling { Lake Erie railroad
will run a special fast train excursion
to Myers Lake, Canton. Ioar and Mas.
sillon leaving tho union depot at 1850
u. H., city time. Sunday week, August
10. Tickets will BIO on sale NJ the
Wheeling Il Elm Grove Railroad ticket
office and other places several days be-
fore the excursion. Very low rates will
be made.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-10
"oI.p HoSs" Nun noEY.
Ills Company Makes It's FIRST Appearance
In "FInuIE"

His Company Mnkr. Its First Appearance
In "FInus."
At the 0perN House last night viii.
lam EIoey and very promising com.
pauy, headed by John G. Rico, pre-.
sented for tho frat time on any stage II
new farce comedy. called "Flams" on
the bills aud not named at all in tho
programme. IIOGy il ono OF tho FIam
brothers and Rice tho othnr. Tie
piece throughout Is very reminiscent.
even az to part Of tho scenery,
Of "Erminie," whose authors also
concoctcd this piece. But II
serves very well as vehicle for dane
ing, singing and wittici4ms. Tho dane.
ing has never hGCn surpassed on II
Wheeling stage, especially that OF Mr.
IGice and Miss Carrie MerrICes. ThU
singing is also fine, Mr.. llOey's own
part in it being characteristic and new,
and tho hulnnr il above tho average oi
such plays. Tho scenery is bright aud
pretty, and all tho features admirable
mud enjoyable. The living pictures arc
especially artistic.
Tho performance did not run rs
smoothly as ii will after night or two,
md II ran until about half past eleven.
1t was hugely enjoyed md ovcrv tent.
ure Gncotcd by large and iino audi.
cnco. II gives promise OF hOing tho
greatest farce comedy yet when per-
fectod.