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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-26
HEBREW ANARCHISTS
Meet in Covention in New York CIty-Great
Secrecy Maintained.

Secrecy Maintained.
New York, December 25.-The sew
enth convention of the Hebrew Anarch-
ISIS took place to-day in the American
Star hall. Fifty delegates, twenty Of
them from neighboring cities. led by
Delegate Press, of Boston, comprise
the convention.
The utmost secrecy prevailed and not
one Of the anarchist delegates would
condescend to diyulge his name or even
the city or town which he had been del
egated to represent 1t is known that
Delegate NJ. Katz, of this city, presided.
and Secretary Isador Rudash read the
annual report showing the strength OF
the anarchist societies in this country
and the receipts and disbursements.
A large sum was said 10 be in the tras-
ury part Of which will be expended In
maintaining a monthly journal for the
spread Of the most advanced ideas on
social science.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-26
A DOZEN CHRISTMAS oDoNr.s.s

Don't grumble because the gift you
received cost less than the gift you
sent
Don't suppress the children because
they are noisy.
Don't imagine you would have a mer-
rier Christmas if you had a million.
Don't cstentatiously display your
many gifts to a friend who has but few.
Don't run into debt to keep your end
up"
Don't forget that the story of your
holiday shopping has no interest for tho
other fellow.
Don't let the little ones go to bed un-
happy for any cause.
Don't growl if the new cook isnt
quite up to the mark.
Don't allow your wife to see that you
wish she had given you something else.
Don't treat your servant as if Christ
mas was never intended for her.
Don't blame your wife for Indigestion
brought On by oyereating Of her good
things.
Don't forget that Christmas won't be
here again for twelve months.-Ex-
change.
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CAPTURED BY THE TURKS.

Zeitoum, Held by the Armenians. Has
FaIlen-The Inhabitants Fled to the
Mountains.
Rome. December 25.-Advices re-
ceived here to-day from Aleppo say
that the town of Zeitoum, fifteen miles
from Marash, which has been held by
the insurgent Armenians for some time
past. has been captured by the Turkish
troops. 1t is added that the inhabit-
ants of Zeitoum fed to the mountains
TWO MORE KILLED.
Richmond, KY, December 25.-Last
night at Berea in a shooting fracas be.
tween drunken men, VIII Johnson an(
Less Mitchell were killed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-26

cles by existing law in addition to the
duty of August 27, 1894;
Provided, that the additional duties
imposed by this section shall not in any
case increase the rate of duty on any
article beyond the rate imposed thereon
by the said act of October 1st, 1890, but
in such case the duties shall be the same
as was imposed by said act, and pro-
v:ded further, that where the present
rate Of duty on any article is higher
than was fixed by said last named act,
the rate Of duty thereon shall not be
further increased by this section, but
shall remain as provided by existing
law"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-26
A DIVORCE SECrRED.

Oklahoma City, Okla, December 25.
-Wm. !. Conner, son of a member of
the British Parliament, secured a di-
vorce here yesterday from his wife,
Emma Conner, on the ground of in
compatibility of temper and neglect of
duty. Mrs. Conner. prior to her mar
riage, was leading lady of Sir Jim Ast-
ley's troupe in England.
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WELsH'S BARN BURNED.
Supposed to be the Work of Incendries
Who Sought Revenge.

Philadelphia, December 25.-The
brick stable attached to the handsome
country residence of John LOwber
Welsh, president of the Union Pacific
Company, in Germantown, was burned
to the ground this morning. The fire
is believed TO be Of incend.ary origin.
There is a bitter feeling against Mr.
Welsh because OF his attitude toward
the strikers. and it is supposed that
some sympathizer set fire TO the stable
in a spirit of revenge. The authorities
are making a seraching investigation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-26
THE BILLS APF '', ,,..,asnaN.
The Re- sswss''D. III Present Their
,asureS To-day.

Full Text of the New Tariff Bill and
the Bond Bill Prepared by the Re-
pUbhcans of the Committee on
Ways and Means Democratic
Objections Slenced by the Major
ity-Only One Days Debate to be
Allowed on Each Measure-Not
What the President or the Demo
Gratis Asked For.
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THE WEATHER

Washington. D. c., December %
Forecast for Thursday:
Wor West Virginia and Western
Pennsylvania: Fair; colder; westerly
winds.
For Ohio Clearing in the early
morning: colder; westerly winds.
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INSURGENTS Still MOVING.
he Cuban Patriots Drawing Closer
and Closer to Havana.

Al Efforts of the Imperial Army OF
e,sfn TO Check Them Prove I'm
Hing-The Spanish Soldiers
,-alv Unfit for the Work Pre-
.,--sd to Thsm-Disease and the
~-ate Killing Them by Thou
Preparations Making TO
% me Havana.
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rhnrmnmetnr Record.

Mr.. C. Schnepf. the Opera House
druggist, made the following obserya-
tons CT the thermometer yesterday: 7 q
NJ. 54: a. m, 90; Y n, 90; 3 p. M.
67; I p. n, 69. Cloudy.
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.,- 1909 Inv Associated Pressl
december 25.-Further de-
..,.f here to-day from Matan-
s... -.~.s advance Of the insur-
--9' rrmbering about 1900
urana. after forcing its
.a the province of Santa
r-5 the province Of Matan-
.- .-f-s Of the efforts of Captain
--.- 1r,~rinez de Campos and about
.-o,,s m his disposal in the ter
,-,va~ssd and invaded
-sDo--s8 important battle yes
ts-rasr the spaniards under
ANIL -,s irsureents at COuseo
-..t,, -vsrve miles from Cardeuas.
ro- arpear TO have been a very
,smarr
,.~tsoez is seaport quite an inn
....-sr+ uraes for Cuba. of about 4,00J
.s.t,-.~.. q-l, -Vertv-one miles from
,,,..- --r, of the province of
- and the largest town be-
...-+ tI,v.D,
m. s,.-.sa forces do not appear to
,.r. encountered The main body of the
.,..-.---s rs ct first announced. The
.t. r.ssso ,l,,-,4ion was no.
.....,.. .. .,,, ro-- horn column,
.. .-.,-.~.r.s ,o,,,r,r~s NOW
--. -,-,..-b 10 r~ovi,ca Of Ma
.rf .~s-sa5 of r,,rninq our 10 he
victory for the Spaniards. the
-.-as lie engagement was virtually
--- rlnno.s forces for the
r...- army Dnsbed onward and is
5..a.ug on this city.
-.+.-.og took nlace amid burning
r,s.-wood. tan grass and trees
.,s the usual guerrilla nature.
.- ba-b the troops and the in
v-- sr~-ounded
.ss smoke WAS so dense over GER
portions Of -ae ground contested
.at the Cubars and the troops. unable
SEE each other kept 5aaging away
o,sr SPACES wasting vast quantities
.o,s amma3rf5, II is rrue thar
DIS r~.- r,v, tss, fired
The crr.rs +,rowfDg their crsto-
...... ----
rsfs-uf-e-s frinq vas rors
mon the mar, Of rbe troops
a on the side Of the insurgents: but.
one irargenr killed ~ least . ooG
.. ....-.. -. 5' wv
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cult task to push on after their fleet
footed enemies.
Besides, within two weeks, CampOs
has changed his headquarters from San
IA Cara 10 Cienfuegos, from Cienfuegos
10 Pamillas, from Palmillas TO Colon,
from Colon TO JOvellanOs, from JOyen-
amos TO LimOnare, and from LimOnare
70 Guanabana. where he slept last night
All these changes were direct retreats
before the enemy, in the hope, it is
true. of being able to bring about a
pitched battle. This seems to be the
secret Of the failure of the Spaniards
10 check tha
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
TTCKAHOE AND BRONXVIILE

bicycle offered ia Mount Vernon for the young
receiving the highest number OF votes. as
being the most popular young lady. awarded 10
Miss Bertha Sprenger sister OF Fred Sprenger Of
Bronxvle. she polling 71s3 ballots being S2si more
than the one next below
G. ". Arnoldt. of Tuckahoe has been selected as
of the judges for the Wes minister Kennel Club
twenty-ffth annual dog show, In New York City in
Feb uary.
The Christmas Day services al ST Johns Eplsco-
pal Church. Tuckahoe were the best ever held in
this venerable parish The decorations OF the chancel
exceedingly handsome and appropriate and
the singing Of the Misses Fee and Aessrs Hughes
and Ackerman was excellent.
subscription for Querryman. John RYAN. of
Tuckahoe. who lost arm and leg in a railroad
accident In New-Jersey. IL In circulation the OBJ
Ject being 10 purchase an artificial leg for him
The taxpayers OF East Chester will hold a meeting
at BronXville on the evening OF January 2 to take
action in regard to the meeting of the State Com
mission OF the proposed Bronx River sewer to be
held at Mount Vernon January 3
The discussion of annexation TO New-York CITY
Is again revived. II is said that a bill to annex
East Chester. Mount Vernon ana Yonkers has been
prepared and Will be presented TO the Legislature
early In the session.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28

Camp No. 2 Sons of Veterans. has accepted the
posts invitation 70 have its ScsTS installed ~ 1SSn on the S
Fremont Posi- G. A. r. and the Ladies Circle of the
Gs4T Gsd A Rsh win sf n% ON ~ IN Be OF
The annual report Of st. Joseph's Hospital was
issued this week During the year ss, patients tents
more in number than last year 2scs receiving treat
during 1895 During the year the @ oper3hg s Ing
wards have been renovated, There Is stu large
debt on the building ana Is nGpe1 anrea dnSr auss
The Bronx Valley Sewer Commission will hold
session in the Common Council Chemher on Tues
gestions relative to Yonkers The commissioners
request that these suggestions be ehe! IN wiltlhs
received.
The desk telephones put in at Police Headquarters
ms week are & sres v bT S' teepbone
the sergean,s can now take them wltnou, leaving h,
desk in his private room great convenience
Two bad fires occurred here yesterday The first
broke out about o'clock in the morning Or on e tne
destroyed three barns. J. II. Croft who occupied
the place lost twenty-seven COWS four horses. "a a
on the barns was SS.Gso and the stock $3.50 The
second fire occurred about noon in the generator.
room of the United Gas Improvement Company, at
Ashburton and Woodwork aves An Explosion
ook place there and D, Dennis oee
the workmen was severely burned. He was taken
TO ST. Johns Hospital. The loss is estimated at
about S1,C0e
Court City Of Yonkers. Foresters, chose the follow
ing officers on Thursday night: Thomas DeVlne'
chief ". Sloan, sub-chief F. Loenr nnno mar
cia secretary +. Corey recording secretary neoree
Skelly treasurer: DR.. Y \. Warren, PHYSICIAN
At meeting in the Westminster Pres6yteerrism yiernn
Church on THURSDAY nigh; Walter Thomas william
McKim. Mortin W Newman, Frank B Hickey ana
Louis W. Archer were appointed connl,te,e ~
arrange for a new movement a.ong spiritual INES
The committee will submit pan az an adlo1ihe"
meeting TO be held on the evening Of January
Christmas festivals were held in the Riverdale
Avenue Raptisi. St Johns and Christ El1sSops
Central Methodist Episcopal ana farK lii' he
formed churches last night.
J. Perry Worden Will address the Sundsy , altei-
noon meeting tomorrow at the par.ors OF np ou,f MI
have n musical service. In which the choir Doys on
ST Andrews church. a boys orchestra, VIII take
ma
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
PORT JEFFERSON.

(,hr,stmas was observed in Port Jefferson with all
IT'S old-time iollity No one would have supposed
from the lively appearance presented by the VII
layers that the hard times had been felt The
many entertainments, both public and private, were
we'll attended, and people had a generally thrifty
appearance Although not bright, clear DAY
there was no sign OF rain or snow, and everyoody
who could got some kind OF 'rig" and went out
driving.
The cantata which was given by the children OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church on Chrs'nas
night was a great success. There was large at
tendance and a desire generally expressed 70
have the performance repeated at an early date
Tickets for chances on the bicycle which is being
offered by the Ladies' Village improvement society
have been placed on sale.
The Proh:b.tionists OF Suffolk County will hold a a
conference to which the pubic s,ns is nv'Sed @ III.
gin at 10 a M and will be continued in the after
noon and evening
The schools closed Tuesday. and will not be
opened again until January B.
The Christmas cantata given. by the children OF
the Presbyterian Sunday school on Christmas hye
was decided success II was he'd in Athena Hall
Four new trustees OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church have been elected.
Christmas exercises were held IN the Union School
The programme consisted OF songs dialogues, reci.
tatons, casthenc exercises and hoop driiis, re re
eHe follows: Miss Bettinser at chttenanso \: Y MS
Cottrel in Geneseo, Miss spoor in Syracuse, Miss
Sincerbeam will spend his holidays at his home In
Morayia, n. Y
A strong effort is being made 10 secure a Light
house and fog whistle at the breakwater OF Port
Jefferson Harbor 1t is said that many vessels nave
run ashore between Mount Misery and O.d Fed
Point because of the absence of foghorn lhe
schooner Helen Mar wh>ch went ashore in tos
the beach in from; OF tho lighthouse al old fie!d
Point is cited as an example Of what navgators OF
the Sound may expect In fogs. Manhattan Haroor
No. u. an organization of masters and pilots hold.
ing steamboat licenses. have started the movement
for the lighthouse. and have circulated pet-
tons extensively. which will be sent to Congress
Congressman Mccormick will have charge OF the
project in Congress.
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
KATONAH.

Christmas was merrily kept by every one In this
little place Both churches made the little fo.ks OF
the Sunday schools particularly happy by giving
them n Christmas supper. after which santa Ciaus
sppeared to distribute candy and oranges to every
one present a good many entertained friends from
out Of town. Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Whitman and
a large party from NewYork were AZ their beaut-
ful home Katonah Woods this village, and
among the other guests during the week were Mr.
Trvon OF Tuppers Lake. y Y. Miss Knapp. Miss
Esielle Travis and Miss Mary Barclay, OF New
York: Miss Charlotte Smith and Ernest Clark. of
Yonkers: Mrs Wallace Horton. Of Hoboken. and
Miss Hanaburgh, OF Syracuse.
The Kstonah circle Of Kings Daughters are 10
receive their friends in the chapel OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church next Monday evening from I
until 10 This is their second reception.
on Tuesday evening next the Epworth League of
the katonah Methodist Episcopal Church will elect
officers and have a soclable. The evening will end
with a watch meeting. with appropriate services.
Cross River TO one cf It's best known boys. As
Coley Pratt, the seventeen year-od son OF Scott
Pratt, was driving 10 his home he overlook two
friends who returning from a cunning expedi-
tion. and invited them to ride 4 few minutes later
In reaching for his whip he accidentally struck
OF the guns which was discharged, young Pratt
receiving severe wound in his SIDE The others AZ
once drove TO the nearest physician. DR. Stove; OF
Cross River but TO purpose. as young Pratt died
within TWO hours OF the accident
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
ASANTEILIE.

milestone that in 1905 was placed al Houston
Ghen North and Third SITS. as the northern pouh-
dairy of New-York City has recently been erected
IN the Bedford Road opposite the property OF Dane
ID. Earle
Christmas was observed in all the churches. but
Christmas Day at st Johr's Protestant Episcopal
Church was most impressive. The church was
prettily decorated. the special feature being hign
rood screen Of greens az the intersection ol tiis
nave and choir through which the white ropeh
choir Of about twenty appeared most PICTURESQUE.
The music under the guidance Of Herbert Goonwih
Ho -Sanley Van Wart presiding at the organ
was especially good. and VIII be repeated IN iuii
tomorrow morning as well the entire Christ
church win also be celebrated to morrow. IN the
afternoon The choir Of st. Johns Is SO wen ap
nreca ted By the congregation that the iades OF tne
church propose giving supper ana reception III
compliment TO IFS members some evening III inc
course Of the holidays.
The first fair of the Swedish Emanuel Church
ub On wa hell in the church last Saturday aiter-
noon and evening. proved highly successful Inc
nroceede are 10 he devoted TO finishing ana iurnish-
me this new church. with which PleasantVhie IL
much please
The Misses Marion and Edith Thorn, who are
e,udving st ths Stat Normal School In Oneonta
are nome for the holidays
Mr. and Mrs William Van Wart, OF the oid VIZ
age have sold their property, consisting OF apout
fonrieen acres and a p peasant house 10 Mr Scnnel-
feld If New-york the brother Of Mrs. Daniel T.
Havs whose beautiful country house. 1illcrest ad,
Joins her brothers new purchase MT. schhelielu
Eroposes 90 elarge and beautify the place exten-
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
NYACK.
INCIDENTS OF THE WEEK IN ROCKLAND
COUNTYS CHIEF TOWN.

INCIDENTS OF THE WEEK IN ROCkLANp
COUNTY'S CHIEF TOWN.
A proposition has been submitted TO the Nyack
Country Club by its president. S. r. Bradley which
IL accepted will give the organization the finest
clubhouse of any country club in the Hudson Valley
Mr.. Bradley has had plans prepared for "A building
adapted to club purposes which he proposes TO erect
on his river property. in Upper Nyack. providing.
the club Will take lease OF the house and grounds
with the privilege OF buying the entire property.
The proposition is so attractive that there seems
little doubt that it Will be accepted, and especially
so as the lease OF the Maxwell estate-the clubs
present headquarters-soon runs out. The proposed
location for a clubhouse Is one OF the most de-
sirable in Nyack Ii from Broadway 10 the
river. II has unobstructed river front and IL IL
large enough to Accommodate large buildings. exten-
sports II is believed that the club under it's pres
ent able financial management. is in a position 10
accept the proposition
Helmle Brothers the enterprsing and progressive
propretors OF The Nyack Evening Journal" sur
prised their many friends Saturday last by ssu-
ing an artistic and interesting holiday edition o.
their paper. IL is unusual for country papers 10
possess the facilities for getting such an edition
as that OF The Journals" holiday number and the
results obtained by this effort truly causes for
congratulation.
The choir OF Grace Church will sing tomorrow
afternoon al o'clock Concone's Mass In +" There
VIII ne chorus OF thirty voices under the direction
or Mrs g. II. Picard. the organist
The Nyack school children are enioyinp their usual
christmas holiday Of two weeks The schools VIII
reopen on January g.
= Interesting Christmas services were held in the
the direction OF Abram Myers
The Married Club was entertained last night
oy Af. ana Mrs Howard Van Buren,.
mere We're numerous Christmas trees i'm Nyack
osy OF The s p%9r wee made happy by the sen
soodw" reiShed throughout the town
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
SING SING.

preparations for a minstrel enteri ainment TO be
given for the benef; OF that association at Olive
Opefa House Thursday evening January e.
Some o. the best local talent has been enlisted I'm
the undertaking. including William H. Hapgood
George S. Jenkins. J. Curry Barlow. DR. j. d. Mad
den. William Henry Rowe. Richard Demng H. r.
Value and George Hyatt.
Counsellor Frank l.. Young will deliver an address
upon the Monroe Doctrine before the Young
Mems Christian Association next Monday evening
I'm the gy mnasium OF the association
The annual jubilee Of the Sunday school of the
Highls nd Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church us,I-
ANY held Christmas week. will be held In Olive Opera
House New Years night.
The Rev. u. W. Cosens. OF New-York City will
preach in 81. Pauls Episcopal Church Tomorrow
morning and evening.
Last spring. when the present Board of Village
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
MOUNT KISCO.

Messrs Carpenter and Knapp have issued nvi-
tations to the second Of their series OF dances to
take place In Mount Kisco Opera House New
Years Eve.
on Tuesday evening the Methodist Episcopal
Church OF this place held its Christmas celebration
a programme consisting Of songs and recitations
was given by the Sunday school. In the Presby-
ierian Church on Thursday evening an entertain
ment was also given. as Is usual Its prime pal
feature festal service-"rhe birthday OF the
King"
Last evening an opportunity TO enjoy life for
awhile was given 10 the mary who attended the
recital given by Miss Saidee We're Milne, the elocu-
ZIONIST. in the Opera House at this place
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
1T, amo Arnmno Uhe 6rfatrr Nen~qnrk.

Trustees began it's fiscal year, II was aeuus Ion
no improvement Of any kind should pe u ,syv o,er
ana that the balance Of the annual TAX i's nj oa
and above necessary expenditures OF use ~ as n,t
government should be devoted to paving nsnnnt,nS on 20
standing indebt edness OF the village a'nou,it,s
about 81 900 This stand was taken by ,,un inc ~ had
because the taxpayers at the spr.,s sronev in ad-
dit,on 10 the regular tax levy to pay on u 80 their
ed,ess and had refused The trustees tany out OF
resolution and the village Is now pracucnIi s,raots
debt but al consderable cost In the wa! os rading
out OF repair and new streets u, ~ new houses
have been erected in this village ana ora my who main
streets laid yet there are peopeG G Nth the same
old tax levy and attempt to do Tor ,nar, Tor one
inha bitants with what was barely su''
of
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
N 4 FIDLCIARY CAPACITY.
The Portland Express.

from Ihe Portland Express
IL would be hard TO surpass the gentle humor OF
tne following primary school-maam story Mag
ee came into school after recently. chew nY
VIGOROUSLY. she began. 81 thought tha, perhaps
me was finishing an apple or piece OF canGy SO
! dd not say anything 10 her. / happened to look
IN Maggfes direction about half hour afterwari
anu noticed that the masticating process was go
ing on az hard as ever. or course, | immeda ely
jumped TO the conclusion that she was chewing the
chiidrens delight and teachers horpr-gum. !
called Maggie up TO my desk and accused her OF
chewing gum. She denied II at once She stopped
chewing. but had had no time to remove the gum
Tor watched her closely she came 10 my desk
from her seat | talked rather sharply TO her. and
she nnaiiy broke down and commenced to cry. /
Was only mindng 1t for Katie Jones' she sobbed
New-York tribune., 1895-12-28
4 PLATE GLASS TOMBSTONE.


A glass tombstone marks grave In the ceme-
terry At kittannng. IL was recently placed In DO
sition over the grave OF Mrs. Elizabeth Penney
by her son. Matthias Pepper. Pepper is assist
ant superin!endent OF the Pittsburg Plate Glass
country TO be used as grave marker = part OF
large plate OF unusual thickness for the con-
structon OF circular panes to cover the portfolios
Of ocean steamers The practical indestructlblity
OF glass was what suggested to Mr.. Pepper ~
use In the cemetery. The lettering on 1t was made
by the sand-blast process and is distinct This
new and exceedingly novel use for plate glass
promises to be adopted quite evtansiveiv e""'