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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
BELMONT CENTRAL ONION. |
Regular Meeting Of That Labor Body
Yesterday Afternoon.


FAIR ATTENDANCE DESPITE BAD
WEATHER-LETTER OF THANKS
RECEIVED FROM GOV. TANNER.
OF TLLINOIS-BALL COMMITTEE
MAKES A FINAL REPORT-AN ADJ
DRESS MADE BY PRESIDENT RI
LEY, OF THE OHIO VALLEY AS
SEMBLY-DELEGAT TO ZANES-
WILLIE CONVENTION INSTRUCTED
TO ASSIST STOGIE MAKERS-OTH-
Err NEWS OF THE MEETING.
The Belmont Central Trades and
Labor Union met yesterday afternoon
at Bellaire. In spite of the disagreea-
BILE weather the attendance was fair.
President Kunkle, as usual, was in the
chair. The session was not lengthy.
A communication from Gov. Tan
ner, of Illinois, was read, in which the
receipt of resolutions passed by the
Union endorsing his course in the
Virden miners strike.
communication was also received
from the BARRIERS union asking that
some action be taken by the Central
Union in regard to the case of a non
union barber in Martins Ferry, who
refused to join the local union The
matter was referred to the arbitration
committee according to the usual pro-
cedure.
member of the committee appoint
ed to select hall for the Union to
meet in next year reported that the
Odd Fellows hall could be secured for
that purpose, at a reasonable figure.
No definite selection was made, the
matter being deferred until the next
meeting.
The committee which conducted the
Bridgeport ball made a final report,
stating that the sum of $34.55 had been
cleared above expenses.
w. H. Riley, president of the Ohio
Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
was present and during an intermis-
sion he was called upon by President
Kunkel to make an address. Presi-
dent Riley responded and on behalf of
the Stogie Makers League, of which
organization he is the president, made
statement of the effort benig made
by the stogie makers to obtain official
recognition from the Federation of
Labor and of the opposition shown by
the International Cigarmakers' Union
against them. He stated that the Ohio
Federation of Labor would meet in
GAINESVILLE on Tuesday and asked the
Belmont Central Union to instruct
their delegate to the convention to see
that fair play be shown the stogie
makers in their effort to gain recogni-
ton.
A motion to instruct the delegate to
the GAINESVILLE convention to give the
Stogie Makers all the assistance pos
sible, was made and unanimously
passed.
Under the head of the good of the
order, addresses were made by Presi-
dent Kunkel, Delegate Lewis and 9TH
ers. Delegate Lewis expressed salts
faction at the interest manifested at
present in the central labor body of
Belmont county and predicted that it
would be stronger and more prosper
Gus year hence.
The secretary was instructed to no
tify the different locals by letter to
elect delegates for next year to the
Central Union.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
1919 MARKET STREET.

w. Va. which was explored last week.
were found trees over two hundred years
old according to the rings" of the trees.
The remains of three persons We're found
in the mound. supposed to be the skele-
tons of a mother and two children. Tha
skeleton was found in a sitting posture
and had been inclosed in rude bark cof-
fin In the arms. also in a sitting position.
were the two children's skeletons
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
A Rare Bargain,

Just received fifty Eagle GRAPHIC
phones, very appropriate present for
Christmas, which cannot be bought
elsewhere less than $1,000, but which
can be bought at A. F. Stauver's Jew
elry store, No. 2147 Market street, for
$500 each. Records, consisting Of
musical selections, speeches, songs,
etc Soc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
GAINESVILLE ELIKS.


EptEIdI 10
GAINESVILLE. O.. December 4-The
Lodge of Sorrow of GAINESVILLE Lodge OF
Elks was held at Schultze Opera House
this afternoon. The members of the Or
der from Cambridge were present In a
body, and every seat in the spacious aud
itorium was occupied by friends of the
Elks. each member inviting four friends.
Judge Galloway of Columbus, delivered
the address. which was a masterpiece Of
thought and oratory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05

Boys and Girls.
ROLLER TOP
DESK.
DESK SLATE.
DOLL.
RINGS.
SILVER GOODS.
BONNET.
BILLIARD TABLE
BOOKS.
CARDS.
KNIFE AND FORK
COATS.
TOYS.
STOCKINGS.
TIES.
HAND'KFS.
PICTURES.
SET FURS.
MITTENS.
KID GLOVES.
&C, &C.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
PARKERSBURG ELKS.
,ial to the Register.

Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, W. Va, December A.
The annual Lodge of Sorrow of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks, was held in the Auditorium
theatre here this afternoon. An elab-
crate programme was participated in
by the members and the attendance
was large.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05

ONYX STAND.
WINDOW SEAT.
BRIC-A-BRAC.
CUT GLASS.
LINENS.
CURTAINS.
DRAPERIES.
UMBRELLA RACK.
SEWING TABLE,.
FLOWER STAND.
JARDINEIRE.
PLATES.
CUPS AND SAU-
GERS.
DRUGGET.
RUG.
LAMP.
&C, &C.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
wbeflin9 Re9ister
Water Rents Are Due.

Water rents for the six months end
ing March 81, 1899, are now ready.
If paid on or before December 81, 1898,
a discount of 10 per cent will be allow
ed. THE CITY WATER BOARD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
A PATENT GRANTED.

Special 70 the REGISTER.
Washington, December "A patent
has been granted 10 Callahan c. Carper.
ANNA, w. Va, on a spark arrester for
chimneys or flues.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05
ening address by Rev. r. H. Bummery

opening address by Rev r. H. Bummery
was very fine.
Miss Bette Harrison. of Cleveland well
known in this city. is the guest of Mrs.
Frank w. Wright
Thomas Williams. who went with the
volunteers of the Eighth regiment to Fort
Thomas. KY, has been honorably dis
charged on account OF sickness
Charles Heyman, of the Eighth Regi-
ment, at Fort Thomas, KY. has been pro-
NOTED to trumpeter.
The pupils of Miss Ada Lewss room In
Lincoln school were glad to see her re-
turn after several weeks Illness.
Capt. Stanley Barnett has entirely re-
covered
Jesse Payne is very i'll with typhoid
fever
Harry Phillips is out again after long
illness.
Frank w. Wright is on the sick list
Miss Bessie Grant will leave for Viii
berforce college to-day where she will at
tend school.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-12-05

Pipe RACK.
TOBACCO JAR.
SET OF CARDS IN
LEATHER CASE.
SHAVING SET.
SILVER MATCH
BOX.
MUSIC BOX.
PEN RACK.
BILL BOOK.
WALLET.
DEN ORNAMENT.
'KERCHIEFNSl
TIES.
SHOE BOX.
TRAVELLING CASE
MATCH RACK.
SILK UNDER
WEAR.
SILK SOCKS.
WOOL UNDER
WEAR.
SMOKING JACKET
INK WE'LL.
UMBRELLA.
CANE.
WINE SET.
BATH ROBE.
SHIRTS.
GLOVES.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
Abraham Lincoln.

The observance OF February 18th, the
birthday of the great emancipation and
martyr president, by religious and other
societies is in every way a fitting act.
Commemoration of the careers of such
patriotic leaders is not idle, unmeaning
or without benefit. An hours considera-
ton of the life of Abraham Lincoln can
not fail to have tendency to inspire pa
triotic emotions In the hearts of old and
young. Eighty-nine years have elapsed
since this typical American first saw the
light, and the survivors of our civil war
are fast fading from view, but as time
goes on, the grand central figure in that
tremendous struggle stands out clear and
we'll defined, the object Of ever ncreas-
lag admiration and affection.
This nation owes Abraham Lincoln a
debt that it can never pay :; his inspiring
example will never be forgotten. In
him was combined In an eminent degree
real greatness and genuine goodness.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
Resolutions of Respect.

The following were adopted by Winopa
Rebekah Lodge No. II, l. o. o. F. in re-
gard to the death our Brother Alanson
Locke.
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Supreme
Architect OF the univase to remove from
US In very unexpected manner our
much respected and beloved brother,
Alanson Locke. therefore be it
Resolred That it Is fitting and just
tribute to his memory that we thus ex-
press our sorrow for this, what seems to
be an irrepnrable loss. That we shall
miss him rs loyal citizen, Ms a kind and
loving husband, father and brother, and
shall ever hold 10 fond remembrance his
many virtues and love for his fellow
men
RESOLVED, That while the loss of our
brother causes a feeling of sadness, we
submit TO Him who doeth all things well,
and while we mourn his departure from
our midst, we rest In the hope. that he
was worthy and well qualified for admis-
sion into that Celestial Lodge above,
where the Supreme Architect Of the uni
verse presides
Resolved, That this solemn admonition
linprtSste upOu our tlnus 10 ne ever Teduy
as one after another are called from our
ranks to go up higher, for we soon shall
follow down the mystic river
Resolved, That the heart felt sympa-
thies of this Lodge be extended to his
family, his friends and relatives, in their
affection, and especially her who was
his loving companion and for whose wei.
fare, we cherish deep interest and we
would commend them and all for
consolation to our Father in Heaven who
has promised that he will not leave his
Borrowing children without a comforter
Resolved, That the lodge charter be
draped in mourning thirty days, that
these resolutions be entered on the re-
cords of our lodge, a copy sent to the
family of our deceased brother, and n
copy TO the SOMERSET REPORTER for
publication.
I'VE all do fade as q leaf"
In the midst OF life we are in death
Leaves have their time to fall
And flowers to wither at the north winds
breath,
And stars to set-but All,
Thou hast all seasons for thine own ., Death. :
j. F. CoRsoN.
MRS. j. +. HOLMAN.
b. M. PALMER.
Committee on Resolutions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
In the East.

Japan has announced her permanent ac-
QUESTION of the great Chinese port of " Ell
Hai-Wei, China has acquiesed and given
formal notice of it to the world. The
method of procedure has been perfectly
simple. Under the treaty of >imonoseki,
Japan has been holding Wei-Ha-Wei as
security for the payment of the war in
demnity. That indemnity now falls due.
China has not the money to pay it. She
tried the oth'r day to get foreign loan.
Great Britain offered 1t on exceptionally
easy terms. But Russia threatened China
with her displeasure II she accepted it.
And from no other Power could China
get loan, save on most onerous terms.
Then she proposed domestic loan. But
nobody would subscribe to it, remember
ing how the last one was repudiated.
SO now China abandons all hope of rails
ing the money, and in lieu Of the indem-
nifty, or part Of II, cedes Wei Hal W Ell
to Japan. Japan thus becomes not an in
sular but continental power. She now
has new grip on Corea and holds a
more important point than any of the
land-grabbers. She holds The Gibraltar
of China. Now Russia can come down
across Siberia to the Yellow Sea, but
Japan may yet make her bilious.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday.

The birthday Of the Martyr President,
Abraham Lincoln, which occurred Sat
urday, was observed by services at the
Universalst Church, Sunday, under
the auspices Of Mldes Camp Sons Of
Veterans. Upon invitation Of the Wildes
Camp, Russell Post joined the Camp,
and the two organizations marched from
q. A K. Hall to the church, and were
given front seats in the auditorium.
The usual church exercises were rnodi-
fed, appropriate 70 the occasion. The
choir, consisting OF Messrs Marley r.
Pooler, aud A. K. Smiley, Mrs. NJ. r.
Pooler, and Mrs. 4. b. Dnntoo. with
Mrs. j. K. Frost, organist, sang several
selections and hymns in keeping with
the occasion. Rev. George + Leigh
ton gave thoughtful, patriotic and
timely discourse which received the close
attention Of the audience throughout.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
Meeting Of the somerset POmO-
ma at East Madison.

The large degree of enthusiasm mani.
tested at the annual meeting at Skowhe-
gan was again renewed at East Madison,
Tuesday, Feb. s, when large delegations
from many of the subordinate oranges
gathered to hold the regular February
meeting. In the absence of the master,
Bro. e. K. Savage of Arson grange oc-
cupied the masters chair. The lectur.
er, asst steward, treasurer, secretary.
gate keeper, Flora and lady asst steward
were present.
Bro. M. o. Dean gave fraternal well
come to the members of the Pomona,
and sister G.. III. Jones of Athens grange
responded to the address of welcome.
There was singing by well organized
choir with sister e. Ii. Dunton as Or
ganist, with special songs by sisters G..
l.. Holmes and Emma II. Dunton, and
brother r. b. HIATT. The other exercises
consisted of thoughtly prepared essays
by sisters Eva Dean and Mary Marcia
poetical recitation by sister Ella IL.
Crowell, and brief, pointed speeches on
various subjects by brothers l.. G.. Jew
EFT, c. II. Allen, Alonzo Smith, c. II.
Jones, X. A. withee, r. b. HIATT, S F.
Emerson and Ansel Holway in the order
named.
The speakers introduced the subject
of taxation, extravagant appropria-
tions, unjust measures that are taken to
defraud the many in favor of the few,
and the general tendency of the times
There is no mistake but that the mem
bers of the grange are learning some
facts that require attention. We would
not have the public suppose that we are
a set of grumblers, dissatisfied with
everybody and everything. Oh, no
That's not it. But we would like to
know why it is not just as fair to have a
certain percentage of the fines paid into
the county treasury appropriated to the
purchasing of, and maintaining library
for the special use of our physicians, OF
our ministers, or our merchants, or oul
farmers, as it is for our lawyers? Why
should the legal fraternity be singled
out and granted this special benefit and
all other classes left out in the coldi
This is what the Patrons of Husbandry
are in the field for to find out these
things that are working so unevenly
and before we get through our investi
cations we propose to know. And ther
there are exorbitant bills connected witt
our courts that demand investigation
and the tramp question is here also
Farmers of Somerset county, the
grange offers you the opportunity o.
uniting in organized effort for correcting
existing inequalities and placing al
classes on level before the law. W.
must be careful and not ask for anything
unjust and be persistent in demanding
that wrongs shall be corrected. Now
let the bugle sound the advance.
A class of nine was admitted into thu
Pomona. East Madison grange numbers
many of the best farmers in that section
men and women, too, of thought anc
purpose, who rally at the common cen
ter to work for their own welfare anC
that of the community. Next meeting
of the Pomona will be with Victor
grange, Fairfield, Tuesday, March 8.
SECRETARY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
The Dunn Failure,

The failure of r. w. Dunn of Water.
Vile, announced last week, occasioned
considerable surprise in this vicinity. II
is said to be the heaviest failure that
ever took place In Waterville.
The list of creditors is long one, com.
prising score Of national and savings
banks in Maine and more than half as
many individuals. The only individual
creditor outside of Maine is Seth M. Mil
liken Of New York. The most of the
other individual creditors are citizens OF
Waterville or Winslow. The direct in.
debtedness foots up $l04,095 There are
also notes Of the Dunn Lumber Compan
endorsed by Mr.. Dunn, amounting to
$4,000. Some of these notes have other
endorsers omecof whom are reported to
be hard hit. The total indebtedness Is
said to reached 100000.
The list of assets consists of about
$500 in real estate IN Waterville and
Winslow, 100000 In stocks, notes, etc.,
uncertain value, and other claims and
equities OF the face value Of 100000.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
HELEN Y. HOWARD.
The Greatest Discovery Yet.

W. NJ. Repine, editor Tiskawa, H.,
Chief, says: I'VE won't keep house
without DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds. Exper-
imented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until we used DR..
Kings New Discovery. No other rem
edy can take its place in our home as in
it we have certain and sure cure for
coughs, colds, whooping cough, ETC."
1t is idle to experiment with other rem
edies even if they are urged on you as
just as good as DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. They are not as good because this
remedy has a record of cures and besides
is guaranteed. II never fails to satisfy.
Trial bottles free
For sale at Patterns Drug Store, c.
w, Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17

months she lost twenty three pounds.
I'VE did everything possible for her,
and she had the best Of medical treatment.
"Several skilled physicians attended
her, but no benefit was apparent.
"A family friend visiting Us, told how
her daughter had been similarly affected,
bot cured by DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People.
"She urged Us to try the Fills, and we
finally consented.
1--WE have always rejoiced that we did.
he pills helped Lucy at once, and
after taking eight boxes she was entirely
cured.
"She Is now in perfect health, strong,
weighs ten pounds more than ever before,
and her cheeks are foil Of color.
1.-Two years Of schooling were missed
on account Of III health, bot now size can
crafty her ambition to study and become
an educated woman"
The reason that DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People were helpful in the above
case, is that they are composed of vegeta-
bic remedies which act directly on the
impure blood, the Foundation Of disease.
AS the blood rushes through all parts
Of the body, the conveyer OF good or bad
health, 1t is necessary that ii should be
pure, rich and red.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills build up the
blood by supplying its life giving elements
which nourishes the various organs, slim
ulating them to activity in the perform
ance of their functions and thus drives
disease from the system.
The pills are in universal demand and
sold by ali druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17

II |. important that the nerves are care
s.lly guarded. Mothers who have young
daughters Of school age should watch their
hath more carefully than their studies.
The proper development Of their bodies
Is Of first importance.
After the confinement Of the school
.oom. plenty of outdoor exercise should
~ taken. It is better that children never
i.arn their a, b, c's, than that by over
audy they lose their health.
All this Is self-evident. Everyone ad-
mits it-evcryone knows 1t, but everyone
does not know how to build the health up
when once broken down, even the best
physicians failing at times.
The following method Of Mrs. Stephen
Barnes, whose post office address is Bur-
nsy, Ind, if rightly applied, may save
your daughter.
When her daughter Lucy was at that
critical girlhood age OF twelve years she
crew weak and nervous.
Previously she had been a bright.
healthy yorng girl" says Mrs. Barnes,
"She was diligent and progressive In her
studies.
at became necessary, however, for her
10 leave school.
"She was overtaxed mentally and
physically.
"Her nerves were at such a tension
that the least noise irritated her.
"She had continual twitching in the
arms and lower limbs and symptoms of
ST. Vitus' dance.
"Hsr blood YVES out Of order she was
thin and pale, almost lfeless. In three
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-02-17
A New Office.

The law Of 1897 providing for the cleo
tion by ballot at the annual town meet
ing of road commissioner provides for a
new town officer and Is at this time caus-
ing considerable interest In this and other
towns In this vicinity. Following are the
provisions Of chapter 239, public laws of
1897, relating to this office:
Sect. 4. Each town at it's annual
meeting shall elect, by ballot, road COM
missioner who shall have charge OF the
repairs OF all highway and bridges with
In the town and shall have authority to
employ the necessary men and teams,
and purchase timber, plank and other
material for the repair of highways and
| bridges. Said commissioner shall be
sworn to the faithful discharged of his
duty, give bonds to the satisfaction of
the selectmen, and be responsible to
them for the expenditure of money, and
discharge of his duties generally. The
compensation of said commissioner shall
| be such sum as the town shall annually
vote therefore, which sum shall, In nc
case be less than two dollars per day, OF
every day of actual service; and he shall
render to the selectmen monthly state.
ment Of his expenditures, and receive nc
money from the treasury only on the
order of the selectmen.
Sect 5. Noperson can at the same time
hold the Office of road commissioner and
selectman.
| Sect. 6. Seventy-five per cent OF the
highway taxes assessed shall be expend.
I'd upon the highways prior to the
fifteenth day of July, and the balance al
such time as the commissioner deems for
the best good of the public.
| Sect. 7. 1t a town fails TO elect road
commissioner at its annual meeting, OF
II person elected fails to qualify before
the first day OF April, the Office shall bt
deemed vacant, and shall be filled by the
selectmen by appointment; and in the
events of vacancy caused by death OF
otherwise, the selectmen shall appoint
some competent person to fill out the un
expired term, who shall qualify and per.
form his duties as prescribed by section
four of this act.
Sect. s. Said commissioner shall KEEP
accurate sccounts, showing IN detail, al
moneys paid out by him, to whom and
for what purpose; he shall settle his &C
counts on or before the twentieth day OF
February, annually, and the same shall
be reported in the annual town report II
detail.
Sect. 8. Said commissioner shall hole
his respective office for the term of one
year from the date of his election, OF
until the election or appointment, anc
, qualification of his successor.
This law is being freely criticized by
citizens who question its practicability
and its desirability. AS we view it, 1t IL
one Of those provisions of law that M
man can tell just how it is going to work
until it is tried. One thing is reasonably
sure it is an Office that will not go beg
| ging and will add new zest to the annua
town meeting. We understand there are
several candidates already in the field
for the position in Skowhegan.