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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-26

eyes: I am sure of it."
''Yhey stole the body"
81 can swear they did," said Isabella,
with emotion.
"Why did you not tell me of this
kefore?" asked the Major
Il have only been certain of these
ings since our last interview. I lied
you then because Dido said if | told
he truth she would accuse my mother
the murder
kI see," said Jen, thoughtfully, land
nunderstand their motives. Dido
(sned you to marry Etwald."
"Yes, aRt> it was to force my mother
INTO compliance with that desire that
he whole of these crimes were COM
itted Dido"
k.One moment, Miss Dallas What
uence has Etwald over the negress? q"
abella shuddered.
* is the possessor of the Voodo
Stone" she said, in a low voice.
'.The Voodoo Stone,' echoed Jen,
much puzzled. "And what may that
be?"
1T is small black pebble of a pc
culiar shape" explained the girl, "and
it was brought from Africa to Bar
BADGES over hundred years ago. The
negroes believes that spirit dwells
in this store, and that when it is wor-
shipped the indwelling devil can work
woe to those against whom the possess
sor Of the stone bears malice. You can
have no idea how this talisman is VEN
Grated by all the blacks; they would
go miles to look on it to adore it: they
would burn down a city to possess it;
to gain it they would murder hun
dred human beings. Well, DR.. Etwald
was in Barbados some years ago and
he gained possession of this Voodoo
Stone. He has used it while here to
intimidate Dido. While he holds it she
will not dare to disobey him, and all
this plotting and assassination design
ed to bring about by marriage with
DR. Etwald has been designed by him,
and carried out by Dido, solely on ac-
count of the ownership of the Voodoo
Stone. You know that she calls him
the Great Master, Wen-now you can
guess the reason for her service wor-
Aship of this man.
eyes" assented Jen. turning his sharp
ives ON Isabella, land vou-do YOU be-
eve in this Voodop Stone also?"
fsNo. When / was a child [ did.
I fancy my mother also had some
ef in it. Brought up among the
roes of Barbados, both she and /
ibed the superstitions of the black
g. but now we have no faith in
xch follies For my part" added the
girl. anxiously, II should be glad to
get rid of Dido, seeing that with Dr.
Etwald and his malignant influence of
the Voodoo stone, she is dragging us
towards disgrace; but my mother still
clings to her as an old servant, and
will not let her co.
at see. And about the theft of the
devil-stick?'
! ooh. on the night it was stolen I
MAS seated on the verarida after din
81. and / saw my motaer come out
Is Dido. They did hot know was
- sat in tie shade. saw
- N poiner and point to-
hen she. waved
mothers face,
er turned and
4 wac
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BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.
~EERGJS HUME.
3Y SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT.
FERGUS HUME

Author Of 1.-THE Mystery of Hanson Cab MADAME Midas, The
Queer Story of Adam Lind "The Lone nn,' "The
Masquerade Mystery "a Marriage Mystery
THE Cabunce Clue &c. &C.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-09-26
COPYRIGHTED, 1897 BY FERGUS HUME.
(Continued)
CHAPTER XIX.-FURTHER EVIL

(Continued.)
CHAPTER XIX.-FURTHER EVIL
DENCE.
Major Jen recoiled from the young
girl in amazement.
"your mother" he muttered, hardly
believing the evidence of his own
senses. your mother stole the devil
sticka"
Eyes; but she did not know what
she was doing"
Jen frowned
"That is impossible" he said, posi-
lively. -sQuite impossible
No! No! Wait! Listen!" said
Isabella, much agitated. "I told you
falsehoods before to shield my moth
er. Now that I know you have dis
covered so much that you are bent on
pushing Dr.. EtwaId, l must tell YOU
The truth, so that she may not be
dragged down to ruin. But not here
not here-my mother may see US
and Dido the girl shuddered. "Dido.
OF whom | am. afraid. Come with me,
Major. Quick ly.''
Without glailcing towards the house,
Isabella ran d own the secluded path
which He'd through kind of shrubbery
to the lower garden, and then disap-
peared into a light cane summer
house, constructed in the Chinese fash
lon, and which was overgrown with
greenery. Major Jen followed her as
Rapidly as his more mature age would
init him; and as he fastened he felt
thrill of delight that at last he
gut to hear the truth. That it
told to him by SO unexpected
lisa bella Dallas was not
\ge part of this strange
So. Oh, you
|rrible woman
tn and my
her influence,
her will. Now
co1ors, and 1 am
.5eaK he truth. Save
Ky notify Major, for we
ent DR.. Etwald and Dido
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
THE FIREMEN's RELIEF.
The Annual Ball of the Relief Association
Portland Fire Department.

The Relief Association of the Portland
Fire Department. held its annual ball at
City hall last evening. and the receipts
OF the large atten dance will add a goodly
sum to the treasury of tbs worthy organ
ization. Many of the tiremen were
"sprucing up' for the ball when the
Steiner side of f1reman's life called
them to fight frs instead Of tripping the
light fantastic toe. Luckily the fire was
not a serious one, and didn't interfere
materially with the attendance.
A novelty was offered for an entertain
ment In the form of a performance ny
Bruins ana Nina, assisted by Robert and
Nettie Burns, consisting of charter
sketches. expert lady jusgler, singing
dog Fritz, monologue, paper tearing,
club swinging, parody singing, Illus
trated songs, projected pictures OF art.
Three machines were used, the electrical
stereoptican for the songs, triple stereop-
ticon with oxy ny drogen gas with dis
solving effects and the kaleidoscope with
animated pictures.
The large audience seemed delighted
with the entertainment. The illustrated
songs were well known ballads of a
pathetic and comic nature, illustrated BY
handsome views thrown upon screen
in rapid succession. Ills feature was
the hit of the performance.
A large number of couples participated
in the march and enjoyed an order OF
thirteen dances. The ball must be voted
big success. The following was the
committee of arrangements: Chief Engi-
neer M. N. Eldiidge, First Assistant
Enginee. Thomas Payne, Third Assistant
Engineer George A. Dow, Captains A.,
E. Griffin, S. J. Gould, j. M. Farms
worth, A. D. Butler. G. e. Jordan, g.
F. Jose, A. e. Knight, r. H. Hardy, @.
A. Gould, Messrs. J. W. Baker, B. B..
Libby, G. e. Clark, W. D. Lowery. F.
L. Dodge, E. A. Miles, George G. Jose,
franklin Nelson, S. M. Kelsey, Alfred
Wiggin.
officers: Chief marshal, Chief Engineer
M. N. Eldridge; floor director, q. N. K.
Kimball; assistant floor director, Lieut.
P. G. Melody; aids, George q. Jose. W.
r. Wakefield, A. ii. Fowler, r. B. @.
HELLER, G. Fl. Ray, F. A. Davis, ".
II. Perry, W. FL. Steele, H. A. Fogg, P.
Il. Silva, A. A. Dimmock, f. W.
Powers, G. A. Gould, M. J. O'Rourke,
Fl. G. Rowe, L. M. Blake q. T. Site
man, ". G. Parker. s. ID. Cady, M. A.
Ross, Robert Copeland, D. s. Ray, j.
e. Loring, W. r. Gribbin.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
The Hunting Season.

With the last day Of the year the hunt
ing season for 1896 in the Mains woods
came to lawful end. Tt has been one
of the most satisfactory hunting seaso ms
for sportsman for many years Woodcock,
deer, caribou, moose and bears have been
plenty, and Northern franklin county
hunters have been especially fortunate
in bringing down game. The guides
maintain that more game has been killed
this year than ever before, and they as
sert that caribou will disappear unless a
more stringent protective law is made.
The guides vary in their estimates of
the total amount Of game killed during
the season. One guide estimates that
there were 10, 900 deer killed during the
season. prominent guide places the
number of deer in the woods at the
present time at 10, 600; moose, 1900 and
caribou, 1000. 1t Els thought 10000
hunters tried their skill in the woods this
season.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Oliver Hay, Of Portland, has
been visiting Fairfield the past few days.
Mr.. /. Fl. Rrnham, electrical engineer
of the New England Telephone Co.. is in
the city directing Improvements in the
Portland central Office. Mr.. Farnham
has many friends and acquaintance in
Portland, he having been superintendent
here for the telephone company some
dozen years ago.
Chief Engineer Hobson Of the Grand
Trunk, has been presented with an il
Illuminated address by the citizens of
Hamilton, Ont, expressing their regrets
at his departure from that place. His
headquarters hereafter will be at Mont
real.
I General Freight Agent Loud of the
Grand Trunk is said to ne slated for
membership of the board of managers
of the Joint Traffic Association.
The now register of pro bate, Mr.. Joseph
B. Reed enters upon the duties of bis
office today. The efficient lady clerks
who have been in the office for some
time, Misses Higgins and Ulmer, will
remain.
There was a very pleasant reception
held at the New Jel usalem church last
evening in compliments to the pastor,
Rev. DIR. Worcester and Mrs. Worcester.
County Attorney Libby qualified yes
terday and the books and papers of the
office were turned over to him By Mr..
True. Mr.. George Fl. Allan will be depu-
ty county attorney.
Mr.. LIT. Boothby, ESQ.,, of Waterville,
is visiting his son, Col. r. e. Boothby.
Mr.. Gardiner Walker, the new coun-
ty commissioner, will take his seat next
Tuesday.
There will be no changes in the sher-
ifs deputies. The terms expired at
noon yesterday and they were all reap
pointed.
Tho following were among the arrivals
at the Falmouth hotel yesterday: Fl.
L. Webster, Gardiner; 0. H. Hersey,
Buckfield; Geo. c. Wing, H. I. Jordan,
Auburn; L. T. Boothby, Waterviile; D.
Norton and wife, E. Libby and wife, S.
Q. Clark, Limerick; j. b. Harris, OAK
land; j. f. Morse, s. T. Littlefeld. New
field, A. W. Arnold, S. W. Bartlett, G.
H. Leland, Geo. M. Baham, Boston; L
A. Tate, New York; e. Andrews. Ken
nebuuk
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01

The rent of post office boxes has fallen
and hereafter parties renting boxes will
only be Obliged to make q deposit of 20
cents. Before this time dep osit of %
cents has always heen required. Post
master General Wilson has issued an Or
der for postmasters to call in all keys
and to refund % ents for each one pro-
vided the owner can show receipt for
it. Then the keys are TO be given out
again, deposit of 90 cents instead of 20
being required. This order will 1ske
feet today.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
ON OIL CLOTH

and they look as bright and fresh as the
day when the painter last touched bis
brush to the work. Many white haired
mans face lighted up with pleasure as
his eye fell upon the pictures, which
constant acquaintance of two decades had
caused him to consider as an old friend.
This hall is $3.50 feet with the ceiling
20 feet from the carpet. A grand organ
blown by Electricity is partially in this
hall and protrudes into the dining hall.
The ante room for the encampment is
on the Rree street side, and ia large and
well lighted. The Encampment nall is
almost the counterpart of Odd Fellows
hall. 1t is 4S by 60 feet The decorations
are particularly elaborate, and contains
the emblems of the chief patriarch, altar
and crooks inside of q triangle; senior
warden, triangle with cross and crooks;
high priest, breast plate in triangle; past
grand, hands and heart inside of star.
Opening out of the large encampment
room is waiting room 20 feet square,
the second and third degree rooms. each
30 by "a feet. and well appointed toilet
room. There is also drawing room for
the Rebekah lodges, IS by 80 feet,
diagonallv across from the new theatre.
The dining room is SO by so feet, largo
and we'll lighted, on the Congress street
side.
On the Free street side is the large
armory where the Cantons will drill. 1t
is 80 by 40 feet and Is admirably lighted.
The combined land and water view forms
a fine prospect.
Most oommodious officers for the grand
secretary and his assistants, and the
grand scribe are located on the Congress
street side and are finely furnished.
Perhaps the most attractive feature of
the whole suite is the frssoo. The colors
have been well selected and exquisitely
blended. The emblems and mystic in
sigma of the order appear in profusion,
while the accompanying designs are most
appropriate. The whole must be regarded
as the masterpiece OF that excellent rural
artist, Daniel Jost, and it is an added
satisfaction to know that it was all de-
signed and painted by Portland man.
q Another thing that strikes the visitor
is the superb outlook afforded by the
windows Of the upper rooms. The eye
sweeps the whole city to the north, south
and east, and from the Free street side
the end of the vision is only where the
sky apparently meets the sea. A more
delightful place to while away an hour
than in ono Of the lounging rooms of the
upper floors cannot be imagined.
AS has been said, the opening yesterday
was entirely informal. The formal exer-
cisas of dedication will take place on
January 18th next, and will be most
elaborate and interesting in their
character. Odd Fellowship may well
felicitate itself on what Will certainly
prove to 1t pleasant and an enduring
home.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01

RumOred American Express Changes.
1t is reported that the division of the
American Express company, covering the
eastern and northern portion Of the state
will be affected on January 1st by a
general reduction in help. 4 score or
more of men whose service can be dis
posed with will be let go, but there Will
be no reduction in wages.
The train service of the company will
also be affected. There will be one
messenger run daily between Portland
and Pennington instead of two as hereto
fore and messenger will be taken from
the Portland Skowhegan run. There Is
some talk of taking Off the messenger
now running daily over the Phillips and
Rangeley lakes road. A reduction of ex-
penses of the company is the cause az
signed. @m
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
WEDDINGS.
Corliss-Gardiner.

Wednesday night in Boston, Mr..
Arth ur E. Corliss, son of Mr.. A. G..
Corliss the well known pianoforte tuner,
and Miss Eva Gardiner stenographer for
Clifford and Verrill, were married at the
house of relatives of the bride. Only in
innate friends were present There were
many valua BILE and useful gifts. Altar a
short bridal tour Mr.. and Mrs. Corliss
will return TO this city, where they viii
occupy apartments at the home of A. 6.
Corliss until spring, when they expect to
20 to housekeeping.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
Bank Dividends.
The Sheridans' Ball.

The concert, drill and ball of the Sheri-
dan Rifles will take place at City hull,
January 9Th. 1t will be one of the best
things of the kind ever seen in Portland.
The dance orders will be fine, for no ex-
pense has been spared upun them.
Chandler promises entirely new music
for the occasion.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01

An Informal Opening Yesterday which
the Public Attended In Large Numbers
The New Quarters Credit to Archf-
tect, Owner, Builder, Furnishers and
Occupants.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
THE PRESS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.
"Mrs. winslows Soothing syrup

Has been used over Fifty Years by millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething
with perfect success. 1t socthes the child,
softens the gums, allays Pain, cures Wind
Collie, regulates the bowels and is the best
remedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
teething or other causes. For sale by Drug
gists in every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 25 cts
q bottle
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01

"I burned my fingers very badly. The
pain was intense. DIR. Thomas Elsc-
trio Oil trnught relief in three minutes
It was finest magical. ] never saw
anything like it" Amelia Swords,
SaandessYille, o.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01
7 he Stoddard Lectures.

Everyone will want to hear Mr.. John
L. Stoddard's next lecture on Monday
evening. The subject will be Old Eng
land" Rloriously illustrated. Seats
shonld be secured at Stockbridge's now.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01

of course, the big lodge room for the
use of the subordinate lodges. This room
is massive in its height and other pro-
portions. Lest the Odd Fellows of long
standing should feel pang of regret at
the passing of old and sacred surround
ings, all hat is substantial and best of
the furnishings Of the old lodge room in
Harrington block has Eeen retained. 1t
is shown to immensely greater advantage
in the new hall, while as one well known
member of the order remarked. sit serves
to keep fresh what we would have been
10th to loss, the fragrant odor Of Aud
Lang Syne.' 80
The carpet of the room, beautifully
figured brussels of warm golden hue is
new as are ths hangipgs of red and blue
a"king the noble and vice grand. The
famous paintings illustrating the ira
ditions of the order, painted by that fine
artist, Charles Schumacher, over a score
of years ago, adorned tine walls of tho
new hall. They were painted
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-01

New Years Day at willard Casino,
The Casino at Willard will be open to
the public this afternoon and evening.
There will be a grand concert, inter
spersed with dancing. The admission is
free
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
DIR. KINGS NEW DISCOVERY FOR
CONSUMPTION.

This is the best medicine in the world
for all forms of Coughs and Colds and
for Consumption. Every bottle Is
guaranteed. 1t will cure and not dis
appoint. 1t has no equal for Whoop-
ing Cough, Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneu,
monia, Bronchitis. La Grippe, Cold In
the head and for Consumption. 1t Is
safe for all ages, pleasant to take,and,
above all, is sure cure. 1t is always
we'll to take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
in connection with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, as they regulate and tone
the stomach and bowels. We guar
antee perfect satisfaction or refund the
money. Free trial bottles at r. Kali
teyer & Sons drug store. Regular
size, so cents and 81 IS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
A VALUABLE PRESCRIPTION.

Editor Morrison, Of Worthington.
Ind, Sum-" writes: you have a val
label prescription in Electric Bitters,
and 1 can cheerfully recommend it for
Constipation and Sick Headache, and
as a general system tonic it has no
equal" Mrs. Annie Stehle, 2,625 Cot
tage Grove avenue, Chicago, was all
run down. could not eat nor digest
food, had a backache which never left
her and felt tired and weary, bit six
bottles of Electric Bitters restored her
health and renewed her strength. Price
SO cents and 81. Get bottle at F.
Kalteyer & Sons drug store.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
THE INDIGO BLUES.

The DRESS Hill Reds defeated the
Mission Blues in a game of baseball
at East End yesterday afternoon by
score of IL TO 8. The feature of the
game was the excellent pitching of
Fred Deiner, of the Blues, who struck
out twelve men. Herman Alexander
pitched for the Reds and was well
supported.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
PILES ARE EASILY CURED.

Nature has provided a specific for
piles. 1t is the active principle of the
common buckeye. This principle is
extracted by special process and in
combination with other remedies
forms Tablers Pile Ointment.
This ointment cures nothing but
piles. but it cures blind, bleeding pro-
tubing piles every time. 1t makes
operations needless; cures when opera
tons fail. This is why physicians re-
commend it. Bottles 80 cents. In
special tubes for handy application,
75 cents. Can be sent by mail. Sold
by E. Reuss and @. Schasse. 1
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
WEIGHS MORE NOW.

Mr.. Charles Gillespie, a well known
attorney returned from a two weeks
business and pleasure trip to Wharton
and Llano. He says they have had
abundant rains throughout that Sec
ton Of the country. During his abb
sence Mr.. Gillespie increased his
weight several pounds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
A RAILROAD GAME.

A game of baseball was played yes
terday afternoon near the |. & G. N.
freight depot between the Alamo
Grays and l. & G. n. Reds. Quite a
crowd of spectators assembled.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoae. 20
cents a bottle. 9-27-1yr-eod
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
BUCKLIN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns and all skin erup-
lions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by +. Kalteyer & Son.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
Edncnte Your nowels Vim Casearets.

Candy -Cathartic cure constipation forever
iOc &c. nc. c. c. GIil. drug .>,> re- VI uone-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
Eyarxbody SAYS So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery Of the age, pleas.
ant and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dlspel COLDS
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
Of e. c. G. to-day; 10, 25, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23

Mr.. A. c. Wolfe. of Dundee, Mo-,
who travels for Mansur & Tibbetts,
Implement Co., of st. Louis, gives
travelling men and travellers in general
some good advice. Being a Knight
Of the Grip" he says, II have for the
past three years made it a rule to keep
myself supplied with Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
and have found numerous occasions
to test its merits, not only on myself,
but on others as well. I can truly say
that I never. in a single instance, have
known 1t to fail. I consider it one OF
the best remedies travellers can carry
and could relate many instances where
have used the remedy on sceptics.
much to their surprise and relief.
hope every travelling man in the q. S.
will carry a bottle Of this remedy in
his grip" For sale by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
A GOOD . HAUL.

Police Officer Bourn, Of the Alamo
plaza and Blum street beat, arrested
nineteen negro men and women on
Blum street about 3 o'clock Sunday
morning for dlsorderly conduct.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
is NOW BACK.

John Claton was recaptured by the
police yesterday and placed in jail.
He is one of the prisoners who es-
capped from Alderman Mahncke's park
laborer gang recently.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
MANY OUT.

There were many dove hunters out
side the city limits near Lakeview yes
terday popping away at the doves with
their pump guns.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23

in the Sunday Light
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-08-23
The Coiored Baptist Young

The Colored Baptist Young Peo-
pie delegates leftsthis morning for
their homes.
Mr.. +. +. Jungmann, a grocer on
West Commerce street, Prospect hill
is suffering from dengue fever.