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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
GLAssWoRKERs' WAGES

viii be Advanced Five Per Cent
by the United States Glass Co.
PITTSBURG, Pa, December 21.-
d. C. Ripley, president of the United
States Glass Company. announced to-
day that the wages OF the blowers and
otxers In their employee would be ad-
waved five per cent on January LIST
The increase viii affect about 1900
employees
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Farewell to the Prince.

LONDON, December 21.-Gen. Rob
erts babe farewell to the Prince of
Wales at Marlborough House. The
staff of the new British commander in
chief in South Africa includes Major
General Prettyman and Viscount
Downe, besides his present staff.
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NO CEREMONIES
Accompanied the Transfer of the
Bodies of the Victims of the
Maine Disaster.


HAVANA, December 21.-The re-
moval of the dead of the Maine was not
accompanied by any ceremonies over
the bodies, as newly coffined they were
placed in the mortuary chapel of the
cemetery until all was completed. At
10 o'clock last night ten wagons formed
procession carrying 151 collins to the
Machina wharf, passing through unfre-
quented streets. The bodies reached
the wharf at 1880, and under strong
guard from the battleship Texas, were
placed aboard two steam lighters be-
fore daylight and were taken to the
warship at 6 a. m.
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CAIRO. December 21.--The train con-
veying General Lord Kitchener, now
on his way from the Soudan to South
Africa, via this city, was derailed north
of Luxor Happily it only retarded
the generals arrival here.
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treasury BiIIs Authorized

SYDNEY. N. s. W.. December H.
The assembly to-day passed a bill
authorizing the issue of treasury bills
to the amount Of 100000 pounds,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

MANILA, December q, sos D. m.-Gen.
Lawton's body will be removed from his
late residence to the cemetery tomorrow.
The actual funeral ceremonies will take
place In about ten days. when the trans
port sails, with military honors.
Mrs. Lawton bears her grief bravely.
President Mckinley and Secretary Root s
messages to Major Otis have been posted
at the palace, where the flags are half
masted.
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Avn CnnsoIidnted.

NEW YORK. December 1.-All the
street railway interests in the city OF Ha-
vana were consolidated to-day al a meet
ing in the office of the treasurer Of the
Havana Electric Railway Company.
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HARRISBURG. w. Va, December
21-It is stated that Baltimore & Ohio
railway interests to-day purchased the
Monongahela River Railway, extending
from ClarksbuTg TO Fairmont, dis
lance Of "a miles. for $500 600.
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Condition Of the Treasury

WASHINGTON, D. c.. December 81.
ro-day's statement of the condition
Of the treasury shows: Available cash
balance. 292.196,31o; gold reserve,
324I, 423, 427.
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Immediate Advance.

EAsT LIVERPOOL Ohio. December n
The yellow ware pottery manufacturers
to-day agreed 70 advance their selling
price lists 1--WE pr cenk. lnmedaately.
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Made an Assignment.

BALTIMORE December 1.-wm- v.
Wilson, Jr., & Company. lumber dealers.
made an assignment to-day. LSabfities
50. 900: assets. $5o0o0
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REASON FOR RAISING RATES.
RAILROADS BELIEVED CERTAIN
CLASSES OF FREIGHT COULD
STAND 1T.

An Interesting Hearing Before the
Interstate Commerce Commits
sion NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gill,
of the classification Committee,
Said Increased Prices of Equip
ment Made 1t Necessary, But
That Would Not HoId-FfnalIy
Admitted Tint Shippers Were
Compelled to Pay Because the
Railroads. Believed They Could.
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Death Announced.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 81.
A general order announcing to the
army the death of Gen. Lawton was
issued from the War Department to-
day.
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HANDWRITING EXPERT
Occupies Another Entire Day in ths
Trial of Roland ID. Nolfneux.

NEW YORK. December 21.-John F.
Tyrrell, the Milwaukee expert on hand
writing, was on the stand nearly al
day In the trial OF Roland B. Molineux.
The testimony Of Tyrrell was entirely
technical and dealt in opinions con-
cening the "pen-habits. and mental
conception" noticed n the admitted
handv-rstings Of the defendant and In
the address on the poison package.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Mr.. c. schnepf. 81 the Opera Hcuse drug
store. FURNISHED fhe following observations
= M. o.: u M. IS: y m. y; I D. ~, e..
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Could Afford to Pay Them.

While protests against the proposed rates
had been received from shippers. the ship
pers had not been afforded an opportunity
TO be heard by the committee as it was not
the practice Of the committee 10 accord
such hearings. As chairman he heard the
protests and communicated their substance
to the committee. Protests against the
proposed classification had not been con-
sidered by the committee and would not
be until after the classification had gone
Into effect.
The committee then took recess until 2
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
Addition to Shoe Factory.

IT was found necessary for the Com
monwealth Shoe & Leather co. to ask
for an addition to its shoe shop in this
CITY while ago. and the matter was
nlaced in the hands of the Board of
Trade. who own the building. At re
cent meeting it was voted to build the re
ouired addition. The matter of raising
the funds was one of the questions, but
this has been settled. There was debt
of $500 on the building and the improve
ments will cost about $4,000. Mayor Pat
ten and A. Hopkins have each advanced
sl2OO and George Gray and Charlie Law
renee, $500.
This settled the whole affair and the
addition will be ready for occupancy in
five weeks ii is expected. Some OF the
work was begun, yesterday but the con
tract for the construction and equlppins
will not be let for a day or so yet. This
is only a sample of the boom that Gardi
ner is enjoying. At the present time
about 300 are employed at the shop and
pay roll of $4,000 is put out each week. Ihe
addition will furnish room for about II"
more and the pay roll will again be ad-
yanced Much credit is due the phiian
thropic citizens who so generously ad
vanced the money for 50 good cause.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

nebcc Log Driving Company $4,000 to
be used in clearing the river of OBJ
structionS. The most important part
of the meeting was when it was learn
ed the real cause for the low water i'll
the river The water has been very
low for several days 50 much 50 that
the situation looked little serious. At
the meeting il was learned that there
is two feet Of water held back AZ
Moosehead lake. The gates have been
closed for few days that the repairs
might be carried on 50 that there was
little trouble. In addition repairs
We're being made on the dams at SkoW-
hogan so that even more water was be
ing held back Now that the real cause
has been learned there is not the slight
est feeling of uneasiness among the
mill owners. There is water enough at
the lake to last for some time and this
in addition to the precipitation and rain
fall that much come Will insure power
enough.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
We Will Refund the Price that You Pay
Us lf You Do Not Find This Is So.
Call at Our Store, and Learn
More About Vin0l.

Pale, haggard faces bcspeak dlsor-
dered condition OF the system. They
show that the blood is lacking in heal
thy, red blood corpuscles. a pale coun-
tenance denotes imperfect digestion.
Pale people rarely live to a very great
age.
We would advise all who feel run
down or deblitated to take a tonic that
will create flesh and make pure red
blood corpuscles.
We know of but one tonic and recon
structor that will do this. It's name Is
Ninol. If you are of the many who
need such a remedy, come to our store
and we will give you further particu-
lars In regard to this splendid medicine.
We will guarantee its action. ana re-
fund your money if it does not 90 all
We claim for ii.
Miss Nellie O'Gara, Of South Hldlcy
Falls. Mass, says: "Ninol, in my esti-
nation. is a Godsend to suffering hu-
manity. | shall always recommend
Ninol to my dcbilitated friends. | have
found no difficulty in taking Ninol, as |
used to in taking cod liver oil
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

All the buildings that it has been nee
essary to tear down at the Holllngs-
worth & Whitney paper mills are now
down and the work of building new
ones has begun. The old race way Is
being repaired, granite being used Tor
the work and 100 car loads of it 1t VIII
take. When this is completed, new
paper house will be constructed over
il and will. be about 25OxS5 The old
office that has served them so well at
the entrance. will be torn down and
new one constructed. This new one
will be situated on the hill on Water
street, near the top of the hill and 1t Is
said will be one of the finest in this
vicinity. Rumor hes it that this set of
mills will not be recognizable in year
as they are to make n great many ad-
ditions and improve the whole plant.
This is all on account of the new rail-
road
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
SKOWHEGAN.
Death Of Dennis Murphy.

DehhlS Murphy. well known citizop
oi inns town. died at his home on wato,.
street early Thursday morning after =
TWO days illness with pneumonio NJ
Murphy mad been in good health and w..
On 'he street until Tuesday. His age wa
- years. re was Z faithful member Of
,uaaei ios'' no %, Q. a. r., and also u
charter member Of the Abraham Iipco.,,
command Of Union Veterans Jpio, /,
enlisted in the First Maine C,varr,.
is'i and served until 1863, when II r,aa
discharged for disability. In his c,rr,aa
years ne was one of the best known coa,,
Ill thc uprlVer lumber camps. He is s,,,.
we" py TWO sons and three daughter,
lyman ID. Murphy of Skowhepan An
J. OF Westfeld, Mass, Mrs H..
GOODWIN and Mrs. S. f. Cairns of ~
town and Mrs. Sarah Preble Of Ricbna, ~
uherai services will be held SATURDAY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
Al the Opera House.

The lineup for tickets. yesterday
afternoon. for the Evil Eye" was
much the longest OF the season. When
the curtain went up at o'clock the
house was filled with an audience
which stayed until the close Of the per
formance and went home well satisfied.
Given a carload of special scenery,
numerous ingenious and startling me
chanical devices. pretty dancing, bril-
liant costumes and a company with
such strong team in the lead as Al
Wilson and Fanny Bloodgood you have
combination hard To beat. Anyway
il made the hit OF the season at To-
gus.
The offering which the amusement
committee has to place before the vet
Grams and their friends for an evening :
entertainment, tonight. is Geo. H.
Broadhurst's hilarious sufiiciency.
What Happened to Jones' a farce in
three acts. This is. perhaps. the most
successful of Mr.. Broadhurst's come
dies. his other best known ones being
why Smith Left Home" and The
Wrong Mr.. Wright" and it is now be
ing presented not only by several com
panfos in the United States. but in the
principal countries Of Europe. The time
is the present. and the scene is laid at
the home of EbcneZrr Goodly. a pro-
fessor If anatomy, in New York. Be
sides Jones. others Of the principal
characters are Rev. Anthony Goodly.
brother Of Ebenezer and Bishop Of
Ballarat Marjorie. Ebenezer's roman
tic daughter. Richard Heatherly. en-
gagged to Marjorie: and Mrs. GOodly
Ebenezer's wife. Besides these. there
is the usual complement of minor cha
acters and supernumeraries in the w2y
of servant girls, policemen. etc. An
hour is supposed to elapse between
Act | and III and seven minutes be
tween Acts III and III.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

The screen across Snow pond will ~
completed BY the latter part Of this week
This is the screen TO purchase whicn
Hon. W. T. iiaincs arranged his banquc
during the summer. In speaking of TIC
matter. yesterday, he said that the screen
is so fine that there is not tne slightest
chance of the salmon or trout fry pass
ing through to escape into the Messaon
skee. Ever since the season for stocking
ponds commenced, the men have been at
work so that the pond is now stocked as
well as any in this section Of the State
There are at the present time over 20.0lD
salmon fry in the pond and in addition
large number Of trout. There is but
slight question that in a few years this
pond will be one of the best for fishing IN
this section.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
Kennebec Pomona Closes.

The kennebec Pomona, which
opened with Cobbosseecontee Grange.
Wednesday, closed, yesterday. All
who attended pronounced the meeting
grand success. The officers of Cob
bosseecontee Grange are as follows
Master, F. c. Drummord; o., T. s
Benson; L., w. Fl. Keith; s., l.. Bar
ber; A. S. F. S. Collins; chaplain, W.
p. Atherton; treasurer. J. II. Bean;
secretary, G. A. Mari; G. *. Ed. Rob
bins; r.. Mrs. Cora Arey; F.. Mrs J.
H. Barton; c., Mrs. Morrill,; l.. A. s.,
Mrs. F. S. Collins. The officers of the
Grange, as well as all members. proved
themselves to be good entertainers and
they will be cordially received when
visiting other sessions of the Pomona.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

The quarterly meeting of the State Vet
erinary Association. held in this city, was
largely attended and of great interest Al
the morning session the members went
to the home of DIR. a. Joley on Silver
street, where the class in clinics was
held. There the following operations
were demonstrated: Fistula of the with
crs. performed by DR.. W. l.. Weston
Bangor; firing Of SPAWN. Z. &. Blakely,
Augusta, f. l.. Freeman, Rockland, &.
W. Purcelle, Biddeford removal of tu-
NOR, DR.. A. Joley, Waterville; fistula Of
lower jaw. A. l.. Murch, Bangor; castra
ton of ridgeling. f.. l.. Sallcy, Skowhe-
gan. These operations We're all per
formed while the subjects were under the
influence of chloroform. At the conclu-
sion of the operations the surgeons We're
lunched at the home of DIR. A. Joley an1
in the evening a business meeting was
held at the Elmwood, after which the
banquet was served
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
ST. OMeR' S DAY.
Grand Preparations for Celebration OF the
25th Anniversary Ct Commandery

This is the day when s.. Omcr Will
shine forth in all her brightness To- cello
brate the 25th anniversary Of her bvinr
founded. For several days tnr cOmmi,
tees having the affair il charge have
been making AL arrangements for Till,
celebration ana these arrangements arc
now completed. The members Of s.,
Omer will meet at the Masonic Tempt.
at o'clock sharp. and will march TO the
station headed by Halls Military Eand
to receive the guests of the day, Dunlap
Commandery of Bath. This commandery
will arrive in this city on special train
and on the same train will be Herbert
Haines, the grand commander Of tho
Grand Commandery Of Maine. His staff
will also b. present.
Sir Knights Of De Molay Commandery
will arrive on the early morning train.
There Will Lc besides the Sir Knights Of
Trinity, Maine. st. Adams and represent
atives of other communicates in the
State. In all something like $50 Sir
knights will be present.
The line of march will form at the sta
ton and parade along the line of march
as given. The headquarters will be at the
Elmwood. In the afternoon a band con
cert will be given in front on the Elm
wood BY Halls Band, In the evening. i
banquet will he served in the banquet haII
at the Masonic Temple. The members VI
Dunlap Commandery. who are To be the
guests of the day. will bring with them
the Naval Cadet Band
1t has been suggested that all. and espe.
pecially the Sir Knights of ST. Omer. hav,
their flags in front of their residences
Several of the knights have already
hia"e arrangements to have special flag.
poies with flags in front of their houses in
honor Of the event.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

At recent meeting of the Kennebec
Water Power Co, Charles A. Dunn was
elected president and auditor in the
place of the late Sumner Hollingsworth Fl
deceased. AS representatives of the new
companies to join the company these
directors We're elected: N. w. Cole of
the Edwards Manufacturing Co. II. NJ
Mansfield, Fairfield Junction Mills and
Water Power Co. f. w. Heath, Skow-
heSan Water Power Go. 1t was voted
TO spend in conjunction with the Ken
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Hallowell people will feel interested in
the success of Hospital Day." tomorrow
on the A.. III. & G. Electric Road. Not
only have a number of people from Hal
lowell been treated at this institution
since it was started. but our city is also
represented at the present time in the
training school for nurses by one of our
popular young ladies-Miss Emma How
ard. Hallowell people will be glad to as
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Owing to heavy fog. the steamer
Sagadahoc did not arrive here, Thurs
day. until noon and with the largest
freight of the season. She returned at
her regular time in the afternoon and
took out large freight and many pas
sengers who availed themselves the op-
portunity of the cheap fare to Boston
to see the Dewey celebration
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

VIM. II. Foss. a knight of the ham
mer and saw from Concord. Me, re-
ported for admission, Thursday, and
was assigned to quarters in Barracks
F. Mr. Foss enlisted in July. g. in the
10Th Maine, 60. A. serving until jan
uary. "a. when he was mustered out on
account of disability.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
WATERVILLE.

William and James McTaggert, the
II and 1%-years-old sons of William T..
McTaggert have been missing fro II
their homes on High street for several
days. The police have been notified of
the matter and Deputy Marshal Simp-
son has been given the task of trying
to locate them since he has such u,l-
usual success in such cases.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

The gunboat Nashville, now on the
way to the Philippines. carries one
Hallowell boy. Arthur Gilman. who is
an apprentice in the hospital depart
ment The Nashville was ordered
from San Domingo several days ago
to join Admiral Watson's squadron in
the far East. and about two months
will be required for the trip. Arthur
writes that he injoys life aboard the
man-of-war. and looks forward to q
pleasant trip to Manila. Mr.. Gilman
entered at the Charlestown Navy
yard about one year ago to study Tor
the hospital service. and little thought
of the career which is opening for him.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

The Portland Express states that the
ministerial council Of the Baptist church
Of Springvale, has extended call to Rev
j. L. Cochranc. pastor OF the First Bap-
tist church Of this city, and ntmat $
that he will accept. Mr.. Cochrane has
been pastor of the Baptist church for -
years. the anniversary being given apprp-
pirate reference from his pulpit, several
weeks ago. He is now visiting in Boston
and vicinity, going there about a week
ago to bid farewell to Il brother who is
returning to a mission field in Burmah,
after a visit home of several years. The
many friends of Mr.. Cochrane will regrct
to have him leave the local church AMI
we await direct confirmation of his i'll
teptinp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13
For Ladies.

The New York Bargain store will
have an auction. Saturday, at +. NJ,
for ladies' Any goods which ladies
NAV designate will be put up for sale.
and it promises to be interesting ana
profitable.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Samuel Grant Chapter. d. A. r., will
resume its meetings, Wednesday, Oct.
49, at o'clock, at the home of the
regent, Mrs. Nora Grant Rice. 1t is
hoped that all members will be present
and any who are thinking of becoming
members will be gladly welcomed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Gardiner will extend its best wishes
tomorrow, for the success Of Hospital
Day" on the A. II. & G. Electric Road.
Some of our citizens have enjoyed the
advantages of the Augusta City Hos
pital. and among its successful operat-
ors has been DIR. w. p. Giddings of this
city. an honored member of it's consult
ing staff.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

At the last meeting of Gardiner
Lodge, l. o. o. F.. G. II. Harrington
and f. L. Bussell were chosen as dele
gates to the meeting of the grand
lodge at Portland. F. A. White was
chosen at the meeting Of Evergreen
Encampment as delegate, and G. II.
Harrington as alternate
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

The entertainer was Hoyt L. Conary'
in "Around the Stove" This Is re-
production of a crowd Of loafers around
the common country store stove ana
the way he impersonated the diiferent
ones was grand The ladies Will real
ize neat little sum from their under
taking,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Quite a party from this city went to
the Meadow Park Inn at Bath, yes
terday, where they had dinner They
later took in the fair at Topsham ard
returning home, partook Of the game
supper that Landlord Woodworth
served. The day was most enjoyable
one for ALL
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Miss DIR. Heath. who suffered frac-
ture of the collar bone, a few days ago,
is reported as being as comfortable as
can be expected. The accident will
probably require her to remain from
her duties for five weeks. sT,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Rev. H. L. Foss of Bangor will de-
liver his lecture, THE Leagueres' Wis
ion," before the young people of Halo
WELL next Monday evening. Oct. IS.
Free admission. The place and hour
will be announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

At the Grand Army hall, this even
ing, the Junior class of the High school
entertained their friends at whist and
masquerade ball. and all are invited
to come and assist them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

A. G. Robinson went to Merrymeeting
bay, yesterday. after ducks. While
coming up, last evening, ne informed
some on the steamer Gardiner that al
ready, he had dropped a number Of
birds
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

The second clevens of the 1Iallowell
High and the Gardiner High schools Will
line up on the muster field at about
o'clock, this afternoon. Let there be d
good attendance.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

K. II. Gobell. eX-commander of Co. G.,
who has been spending the summer on
furlough to Brockton, reported for
duty Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Electric car No. 16 broke an axle on the
Augusta trip, at about o'clock, Thurs
day morning, but car service was inter
rupted for only short time. The car
was replaced on the run in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Mrs. S. A. Barker of Orrington. ar
rived, Thursday afternoon, and will
pass the winter with her daughter.
Mrs. A. A. Lewis, Highland avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Mrs. Herbert Fredericks returned to
her home at Bath. yesterday after IA
few days visit with her parents. NJ
and Mrs. George Pierce of Maple stree.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Station Agent f. c. Douglass is pass
ing a several days vacation in Boston
and vicinity. Ticket Agent 2. f..
Fuller, is in charge at the freight office,
and Mr.. Jackson at the ticket office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Evangelist Hadley, will address the
meeting at the Old South church, mis-
afternoon and evening. There will be no
services, tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

! p. A. Houlehan has decided to rebuild
his set of buildings that were damaged
by fire, last week. The work of clean
ing them up has begun.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Mrs. Charles Swift and daughter.
Marion. and Miss Nellie Swift, went to
Boston, Thursday, on a few days visit
to friends
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Mrs. Horatio Y. Page Of Brooklyn. y
". is the guest of Miss Lizzie Page
Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-10-13

Mrs. Frank Dill pleasantly entertained
number of her friends at her home on
Brunswick avenue, Wednesday evening.
at whist