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Wiarus. (Winona, Minn.) 1895-1919, 1898-12-15

~! pau Ddfuho iup1sA "2u
ling:
a coz to ksiedza dobrodzie-
ia moze oochodzic?
u bardzo obchodzi. Lecz ME
%potrzebuje juz wiecej pytac, DO
widze, re cheese pan mas wszystkich
uweazi3.
Eilka osdb w wagonie parsk-
nefo smicchem, a podr6znY z cyga-
rem, zarumieniony pc uszy, ,le
rzek}szy AM s}owa, wstaf i wyciag-
na} reke pc sWoja walizke. WI
doczne by}o, re chce przeniesc sic
do innego wagonu.
Ale ksiqdz po}ozy}, reke ma
walizoe i powiada }agodnie z
zsrtobliwym g}osem:
- Me dam panu, mpslsz "a
piacic nam wszYstklm niepalacym
kare "a nieuwage: przecie to wagon
ola niepalacych, w przeciwnyn zaS
razie zabiore pana r%ekolekcye do
Gro....
Me dokonczy4 togo slowa, BIO
podr6zny Z cygarem chwyci} nagle
ksiedza "a reke ca}ujac il z
wielka pokora zawo}a}:
- Dobrodzieju moi! przepra;77
SIAM, p~rzepraszam! jak mi Bog
mi4y, ME mog}em przypuscic....
lyle lat!
Ksiadz usciskaf 60 nawzajem,
a pc powitaniu zaprowadzlf 40
swego przedzia}u. Tam d{ugi czas
rozmawiali o czems pocichu. Poz-
niej, ME pamietam ma kt6rej
stacy, juz troche znajomy mi
podr6zny re }zami W oczach po~
zegna} ksiedza i wysiadf z wagonu.
W godzin moze dwie pc jego
odejkciu stanellsmy W Mihsku. By
w1eczdr p6zny.. W miescie tenn
mla}em przejecha6 ma lima kole]
zelaznq, ably ruszyd dalej do
wilma. Lecz znleczony dfuga juz
podr65za i niezupe}Die zdr6w, Po~
stauowi1em zanocowac. W Minsku.
Wysiad}szy vice z pociaagu wzi22fem
dor6zke j. kazalem siebie zawles6
do najblizszego hotelu. Wyhajafem
tam skromny ale dose czysty POI
koik i zabiera1em sig do spoczyn-
ku. Wtem przysz}o mi ma mysl
poprosiG hotelc wego, zeby obudzi}
mic ju+ro ma pcci2g odchodzaey
wilma o godzinie piatej rano.
Zadzwoni1em, ale Mkt ME spieszy
ma mole wezwanie. Y ice wychodze
sam ME zamykaiac drzwi "a sobaa.
Ma kurytarzu spotykam duzo gosci,
a miedzy pimi GAIA s}uzbe hotelo--
wa zajetp 2noszeniem rzeozy. do
pokoj6w dopiero co wynajetyeh
przez takich samych jak ia po.-
dr6inych.
Poprosilem kogos, zeby mic
wczesnie zbudzi}, 1 wracam do
swojego numeru. Ale jakzem sig
zdziwik! Otto W pokoju moim "a
stale tego. samego ksiedza, z kt6-
rym jechafem W wagonie. Ale
ksiadz ujrzawszy mnie, ucieka
bardzo ~zmicszany. Dopiero gdy
wyskoczy1 "a drzwi, zatrzyma} sig
PREY progu i zajekliwie wymdwi}
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
] REPORT DENIED.
Federal S,eel Company Not Conttm.
plating the Control ofthe Wheeling
& Lake Erie and Cleveland, Loraiu
e VIII e. ny.

New York, December 9.-The> Tri-
bune will tomorrow print the follow
ing:
In regard to the reports that the Fed
eral Steel Company is negotiating for
the purchase of the Cleveland, Lorain
& Wheeling and Wheeling & Lake Erie
companies, Fl. H. Porter, chairman OF
the board of directors of the federal
Steel Company; Ex-Governor Roswell
P. Flower and representative of Pres
ident Gary, of the Steel company, yes
terday (Friday) announced that the
company was not contemplating the
purchase or control at present of any
other company or corporation. When
the steel company was in process OF
organization, the ACCESSIBILITY of TAX
ing in the two railroads mentioned
was discussed. but they were subse-
quently left off the list, as were also
certain ether corporations which had
received more or less consideration,
it being decided that the consolidated
should include the Minnesota Iron Co.,
the Illinois Steel Company, the Johns
ton and the Elgin & Eastern Illinois
Railway Companies. Since then it was
declared the Federal Company had Civ
en- the subject of further absorptions,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
MARTINS FERRY,

Of late the fake jewelry man has
been working people here and vicinity
to some extent, consequently all per-
sons are warned to be on their guard
when approached by a man who has
found pair of gold spectacles and
wants to dispose of them at an I'M
reasonably low price, or a man who
claims to be an optieian and has glasses
for sale on the installment plan. Two
or three cases Of this kind have come
within the knowledge of the officers
the past two weeks, but up to the pres
ent time they have been unable to ap-
prehend the guilty parties.
The outcome of the suit of the
Bridgeport Electric Light Company
does not seem very satisfactory, and in
ali probability will be carried to a
higher court.
Miss Kate Abercrombie, of Clays-
Vile, Pa, and Mrs. Lula Record, of
Washington, D. c., are the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Noble
The Parkinson & Roth combination
will close their weeks engagement here
this evening with one of their strong
est plays.
The ladies CT the Sixth street A. NJ.
E. Church viii serve chicken supper
in the Commercial hall this evening
for the benefit of the church
A number Of X. of P.'s Of this place
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

had been a combine of New York ship
ping concerns which would have
caused an outlay of 81. 400 900, while
the actual outlay was $4,000. The
lowest bid was from a Philadelphia
junk dealer who, however. had no visi-
BILE means of executing the contract
and admitted his own doubt as to get
ting sufficient bond.
What induced the government to
send these people to spain?" was
asked.
Don't know The terms of surren-
der provided for it."
Col Hecker read a long statement
signed by one William E. Ryan, detail
ing the alleged methods of the trans
portation bureau in connection with
the attempted sale of certain ships TO
the government. Col. Hecker said he
did not know Ryan. Several members
of the commission said they would be
glad to summon Ryan if he could be
found Asked if he was ever approach
ed by Abner Mckinley relative to the
purchase of ships, Col. Heeker replied:
Never but once. He spoke to me
once about a water barge for which
there was no use at the time, and so
informed him. l never had any other
communication from him, either d.
rectly Or indirectly"
What part did the firm of which
Abner Mckinley is member play in
the sale of ships?" asked Ex-Governor
Woodbury..
None at all as to the army" replied
Col. Hecker. Il do not know as to the
navy"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
DUCKS IN LEGATION BATH TUBS
Chinese Minister Finds Unique Use TO
otherwise Useless Space.


The Chinese minister at Washington has
found a novel use for his bathroom. One
should rather say bathrooms. inasmueh as
the palatial dwelling now occupied by the
representative of the Son of Heaven in the
United States has four Of these important
adjuncts to civilized existence. They are
every one of them beautifully tiled and
provided with porcelain tubs and wash
basins to match.
But the extreme Oriental idea of the
purpose of bathroom is different from
ours and so it happens that the minister
from China has found 2 bettcr use for
these conveniences than mere washing. He
keeps ducks in them. Where a supply of
running water is available 1t is obvious
that water fowl may he kept, and so why
not in bathroom-an institution devised
by the foreign devil for purposes OBJ
viously unholy and contrary to Celestial
prejadices7
Cinnamon, as everybody knows, are ex-
tremely fond of ducks They even eat the
eggs of these birds after burying them in
| tie ground year to 'ripen." Many good
| housewives in this country prefer to buy
their chickens alive and to fatten them at
home before killing them for the table;
| so why SnOuiu II ne ueeUleU SURPRISING
| that the Chinese minister chooses to adopt
| a similar method? A bathroom from his
| point of view is admirably adapted for
| the purposes of a 'live-preserver," and as
| such he employs it, Four bathrooms will
| accommodate thirty-two ducks comfort
| ably. and thus the dinner table of the le-
cation in G street is kept continually
supplied.
| Now, the management OF the ducks in
| the bathrooms is remarkably complete.
In the day time the porcelain tubs being
/ filled to the brim, they swim about as
happy as can be. Incidentally, they are
! fed to fairness like an ordinary duck. Al
| night the water is Withdrawn from the
| tubs, and they 60 to perch on sticks con-
| veniently placed across those receptacles
| or otherwise bestowed. The ingenuity
| of these arrangements need occasion nc
| surprise, inasmuch as the Chinese were
| the first to invent the artificial incuba-
| ton of the eggs of domestic fowls, and
| theyI have always been far ahead of the
rest of the world in every discovery thai
has to do with poultry. Indeed, they
| were the first people to domestioate the
| chicken and the duck.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

emtorily and without an opportunity
for discussion.
The protest concluded:
''But these concessions which we
were obliged to make touch US Tess
than the insult which has been inflict-
ed on our nation by President McKin-
ley in his message. We again protest
soiemnly against the accusation hurled
against US in connection with the
Maine, and we intend to again submit
the question to an International tri-
bunal, composed of England, France
and Germany, to determine who shall
bear the responsibility of the catas-
trophe"
Senator Gray, though well known to
be radically opposed to the policy of
annexation or imperialism" will vote
in tie Senate to ratify the treaty, con-
sideiing that his signing that docu-
ment binds him to support it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
ANOTHER MISTAKE.
The Politician Wasted a Large Lot OF
Kisses.


Madam, may | kiss these beautiful
children" inquired General w. B.
Shattuc, as he leaned over front
gate, says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Certainly, sir; there is no possible
objection
They are lovely darlings," said the
general, after he had finished the
eleventh. Il have seldom seen more
beautiful babies. Are they yours,
madam"
The lady blushed deeply.
"Of course they are, the sweet little
treasures! From whom else, ma'am,
could they inherited those limpid eyes,
those rosy cheeks, those profuse curls,
those comely figures and those musical
voices
The lady continued blushing.
by the way, ma am said he, may
| bother you to tell your estimable
husband that William B. Shattuc, can
didate for this district, called upon him
this evening""
Excuse me sir" said the lady, Il
have no husband"
But these children, madam-you
surely are not widow"
Il feared you were mistaken, sir,
when you first came up. These are
not my children. This is the Fresh
Air Fund Vacation cottage"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

are in attendance at the knights Of
Pythias convention at Beliaire.
The New Night Owls. under the
management OF Fred Rider. will be the
attraction at the Opera House Monday
evening.
The employees of the Beaumont are
forced to work day and night at pres
ent to keep up with their orders. The
company made its first shipment Of its
new line of ware, known as the En-
press Josephine. yesterday to a Chi
cago firm.
1t is understood that another batch
of attachments will be made to-day on
the wages of mill employees.
One plain drung was assessed 81 and
costs by Mayer Shipman yesterday
evening.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

her healthy sisters enjoy themselves. She
may be naturally beautiful, naturally attrac-
tive, naturally interesting aud animated
and witty but the demon of ill-health is
gnawing at the very vitals of her woma1ly
nature, and she soon becomes a withered
wall flower in comparison with her brighter
and more healthy sisters. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is wonderful fnedi-
cine for women who suffer in this way 1t
acts directly on the delicate and important
organs concerned in wifehood and mother
hood. It tones and builds Up the shattered
nerves. It restores the glow of health to
the pallid cheek. 1t gives spriugiuess and
trip to the carriage. It makes the eyes
sparkle with returning vivacity. 1t irnparts
animation to the ftlieu and gestures. The
fan that long lay listless and idle in the lap
of an invalid again speaks the eloquent
language of healthy, happy woman.
Thousands of women have testified to the
marvellous merits of this wonderful medi-
cine.
For several years suffered with prolapsus
Of the uterus writes Miss A. Lee Schuster. of
Box IL, Rodney Jefferson Co, Miss Our fam
lily physician treated me for kidney trouble, and
everything else but the right thing. ! grew
worse and worse Ny body WIS ernaeiG,ed
with great p2lpitation Of the heart i would
suffer with nausea all night. l began taking
your Favorite Prescription aud began to i'm
prove right away. have taken three bottles
and now / am very nearly well and am very
happy and thankful to YOU"
Keep your head up aud your bowels open.
The Golden Medical Discovery will put
steel in your backbone, and DR. Pierce's
pl4aaank Pellets will cEre coustins.ion-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
ATTEMPTED SIrICIDE

Liberty, Mo-, December ERNEST
Clevenger, who murdered Henry Allen
and fatally wounded his cousin, Della
Clevenger, in a church near Missouri
City, last night, was lodged in the
county Jail here to-day. Clevenger
has gunshot wound on his head and
admits that he attempted suicide.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
COURTMARTIAL ORDERED.

Albany, n. Y, December 9.-Major
General Roe this afternoon issued an
order calling eourtmartil for the trial
of Captain Anthony ]. Blocker and
Captain VIM. F. Weeks, of the Seventy
first regiment, on charges of conduct
unbecoming officers, which charges
have already been made public.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
BROTHER ABNER
Interested Himself But Once in the
Sac Of Vessels to the War Depart.
m3nt.

Washington, December 9.-The
transportation TO Spain by the United
States of the Spanish prisoners surren-
dered at Santiago was taken up by the
war investigating commission to-day,
and CoI. HecEer, VINO made the cent act
for the United States, was called to
testify on this point. He said there
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

no thought whatever, but has deyotad
its efforts to completing its own organ
ization. 1t is not improbable that at
some time in the future other COM
panies including railroad organizations
may receive attention.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
SYMPATHY.

Mrs. Hemlish: "Oh. pshaw; that's too
bad"
Mr. Hemlish: WHATS happened2"
Mrs. Finnish: Mrs Winbley fell yes
terday and broke her arm and she told
me the other day that she was going to
paint a lovely vase fo- our china wedding
present -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
GEN. CARACAS CONDITION.

washington, D. c.. December a.
The condition of Gen. Garcia is less
favorable tonight. though at midnight
he was resting easy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
70 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c The genuine has
L. B. Q. On each tablet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

It must be cleared up, in justice 70
ourselves. There are many other
causes to bring hatred between the
two nations without the addition of
such a one as this.
GAS to the future relations of the two
countries, that is one of the things
history alone can determine. Many
nations which have been deadly enc
mics are speedily reconciled."
Senior Garnica was then questioned
rs to the future of the Philippine ISL
Rnds and he said:
'The United States has inaugurated
policy which will bring it much
trouble and many responsibilities. The
Americans are not prepared for the
work they are about to undertake.
The Spaniards made a last contrbu-
ton yesterday on the assembling of the
commission. Senior Montero Rios then
presented a vigorously worded protest
In which the Spaniards declared they
had yielded to force, but that they in
voked the conscience of the nations
against the abuse of the rights of ma
tions of which they were the victims.
The protest was for the purpose of
record and consisted of an argument
in support of every concession demand
ed by the Spaniards and which the
Americans refused, some of them per-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10
REFERENCES 70 IR{ MAINE
Hurt the Tender Feelings Of the
Spanish Commission.

UHEY FIND IN PRESIDENT M'KIN-
I.EiY,S MESSAGE CAUSE FOR PRO
FaDHTND GRIEF, INDIGNATION
AND SORROWFUL PFDTEST--As
LAST CONTRIBUTION 70 HIS
TORY MADE At THURSDAY S
SESSION CF THE JOINT CCtMlMdS-
SION.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

Only $500 to Cincinnati via Ohio
River R. r.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-10

Paris, December 9-Senor Monteros
Rios, president of the Spanish peace
commission, and Senoc oaeda, secre-
tary of that commission, are still con-
fined to their beds. The illness of
Senior Ojeda delays engrossing the
treaty and it is doubtful whether it
will be signed before Monday.
The Americans held their usual ses-
sion this morning.
The Spaniards continue making bit
ter comments concerning President Nc
Kinleys reference to the Maine. When
q correspondent ,Iof the Associated
Press approached Senior Garnica, of the
Spanish commission, for further details
of the commission, ne said:
'..phe fact that you represent all the
American anu English papers is really
reason why | should say nothing.
But, what you show me as having been
cabled is substantially correct. The
exact number of articles is still unde-
termined. 1t depends upon how Secrc-
taries Ojeda and Moore divide the
treaty. 1t may be twelve or twenty
articles. The Americans are to pay
the indemnity within three months Of
the ratification. We shall appoint con-
suls in Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines without delay. The Cuban
consul will be accredit to the powers
that be-"
Asked why the Spaniards refused to
grant the United States a coaling sta
ton in the Caroline islands, Senior
Garnica said: THE Americans could
hardly expect that We should agree to
discuss matters outside of the protocol,
after the lessons we have had from
them on this point When we wished
to discuss the Cuban debt they abso-
lutely refused to consider it and then
they ask us for whatever they want
Quelle toupet Cwhat cheeky Yet the
Cuban debt remains an important ques-
ton for settlement"
In regard to the Spaniards' final pro-
test on the subject of the Maine, Senior
Garnica remarked: That protest now
becomes history, as it is embodied in
the protocol. We do not wish to re-
main under an imputation which would
perpetuate animosity and hatred
against us and which would be a
source of constant irritation in Spain,
1t is neither loyal nor just thsta this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-30

but sit down in the TOD and take in the sights
1t was fine place for q view, not only on ac-
count Of the wider range We got from that
height, but because we were above the cloud OF
smoke, which hung over the deck most OF the
time. We could see the positions Of nearly all
;he ships, ard | got lots Of IDEAS there for pict-
ures. which made afterward from memory"
\ SERIES OF SANTIAGO PICTURES
The corporars method az working is to make
small pencil drawings first. and to use these as
copies and suggestions for his oil paintings He
is going to paint series Of six or seven pictures,
showing the battle OF Santiago in its various
s:agcs with the different positions 0! the Span
ish and American ships. only one picture OF
the series is finished yet bu; a second is well
under way.
While talking Of the different ways in which
the men the warships spend their leisure
time, Corporal Dtmaycr remarked: We've got
"A man here who's great on needle"ork; wait
II find him. ana you must see what he can do
And. hurrying of. he returned in a minute or
two with dark slender young fellow whom
he introduced as a conrade in the Marine Corps,
"Private Sylvester Wisyncr." Private Wismer
upon being asked to show some Of his work, pro-
duccd a large square Of heavy black cloth
which is intended for the cover OF q sofa-cushion
and which was embroidered in d way that would
do credit TO the most accomplished feminine
hands In fact the originality Of the design and
the beauty of the workmanship are very I'M
usual. and the piece Of work is well worth the
many hours which Private Wismer has spent
upon il. The material used a foundation il
the fine smooth cap-cloth which is issued by
I the quartermaster for the mems headSear.
Upon it the young embroiderer has drawn his
! own patterns and then worked them out with
| silks Of various shades. In the ceNtre of the
| cover Ii a figure resembling the mariners com
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-30

pass. sort Of composite star Of many rays, IN
terlacng and crossing each other This figure
is seven or eight inches in diameter, and every
one OF the immense number Of stitches in II -
Sc, with absolute exactncss and evenness. The
colOrs well arranged. and the effect is bright
and pleasing In the corners of the piece are
American and Cuban flags. beautifully EN-
brodercd in the regular colors and a couple OF
the signal flags used in the Navy. At the sides
arc several decorative figures one Of which is
worked with a kind Of weaving stitch when
gives n basket-like effect
Private Wismcr. when asked how he learned
such work said that no one had taught him; ne
had Just picked it up" in his spare time. Among
the silks in his workboX-which by the way
originally contained tobacco-hc has pretty
and well-supulied needlcbook. a present some
months ago from the chaplain IF he hadn't
happened To have that given to him, remarked
Corporal Ditmayer. laughing, he never would
have got started at this work but he thought
he'd have 20 make Of il somehow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-30

his only equipment for his artistic work. For
the first year Of his service in the Marine
Corps he was stationed at the League Island
Navy Yard. Philadelphia and there he found
opportunity 10 do a good deal Of sketching and
painting But he was much pleased two years
ago, 10 leave the barracks and be assigned to
sea duty on the Brooklyn When the war came
and the cruiser took an active part in the naval
operations around Cuba, Corporal Dituayer had
better chances than ever for making interesting
pictures. He has various sketches Of Guam
tanamo where the marine camp was situated;
Of other points along the coast. and Of The yes
sells engaged in the noighborhood
IN THE FIGHTiNG-TOP
But the great nfht at Santiago. in which the
Brooklyn took cpn.picuous part, was, Of
course, the chief subject for the artists work.
when The signal was given that the enemy was
trying to escape. ard the men on .he American
Ships were ordered 5wiftiy To their respective
stations Corporal DitmaycI's post was in the
main nightingale where ne was in command Of
five other marines and two l-pOundcr guns.
During the entire time that the enemy was
within range-about an hour and a half, the
corporal thinks-thc Two guns were kept con
s.antIy in action. being fred as rapidly as they
could lc loaded and trained In speaking Of the
danger Of the position in the fiShting-tops, az
compared with that OF the other stations on the
vessel Ditmaycr agrees with the general lea
tina; ii is considerably greater in those high
clearly outlined peIches.
"a warehip is hit oftener in the supersiruct-
urc than anywhere else" be says, and the
fighting tops are good targets I" aim al some
of the steamIiues % the Brooklya, near the
majntop. were struck BY Spanish shells and one
sho, took cffcc, at the base Of the top itself but
without doing any especial damage. But thai
WAS as near as II was comfortable TO have mis-