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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16

common roads Is one Of the most important
improvements in the means OF internal COM
munlcation ever introduced" They predicted
that its Introduction would take place more
or less rapidly in proportion as the attention
OF scientific men shall be drawn by public en-
enlargement, to further Improvement" They
stated that the success OF the new system had
been impeded by prejudice and by adverse in
teTests resulting in the imposition OF prohib-
TORY tolls and concluded that 1t surely cannot
be contended that the introduction Of steam
carriages on common roads is as yet an un-
certain experiment. unworthy Of legislative at
tentiOn." These carriages were completely in
sured against Injury by explosion. the dangers
and inconvenience arising from the frighten-
ing Of horses had proved to be largely imagi-
nary. the wear and tear Of roads had been found
to be less than with horses, and. with broad
tires the carriages actually improved the roads
The system was shown by experience to be a
cheaper method OF transportation than that Of
ordinary coaches drawn by horses
In spite OF all these experiences and all this
testimony, regulation" OF automobile" car
riages vas permitted and II speedily drove
them out OF use. That sixty or seventy
years ago. and we are now only seeing a re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16
THE PRESIDENT or AMHERST.
SKETCH OF THE REV. DR. GEORGE HARRIS.
OF ANDOVER SEMINARY

SKETCH OF THE REV DR.. GEORGE HARRIS.
OF ANDOVER SEMINARY
The Rev. DR.. George Harris recently elected
president Of Amherst College. was born at East
Machlas' Me, on April |. 1914. He prepared for
college at Washington Academy in his native
place. and was graduated from Amherst in
Ioop' lie then entered Bangor Theological
seminary. where he remained one year. and was
graduated from the Andover Theological Semi
nary in 1869 He was pastor Of the High Stree,
congregational Church. Auburn. Me. from 1869
until lS'2, when he accepted a call to the Cen
traI Congregational Church Of Providence
In 1888 he made Abbott professor Of
theology at the AndOver seminary. and con-
tnued in that place 70 the end II the present
scholastic year. During the later years Of his
stay at Andover he has also acted as president
OF that institution Dr. Harris vas one ~ the
editors Of The Andover Review" during 1851
W. and has contributed many articles on thao-
logical subjects to other periodicals. He has
also published Moral Evolution" 1886 and
Inequality and Progress" OS9-) two books in
which he attempted 10 answer Benjamin Kidd
They attracted wide attention among theo-
logans because Of their freshness and original
iiy. For the last two years Or. Harris has been
one Of the university preachers at Harvard He
was also preacher to Dartmouth College during
1S94-'99. Amherst conferred on him the de-
gree Of D. d. in 1883.
Professor Harris was married on December
"A. 1873. to Miss Jane A Wall. Of Providence.
They have one son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16

vival OF that most admirable and promising
progress. II would be most unfortunate were
history TO repeat itself through the III Judseo
efforts Of our municipal or other authorities 10
regulate" these now wonderfully succesS'u'
and admirable automobile carriages OF our own
time. and progress thus be Interrupted Tor an
o,ba- half century r II. THURSTON
south Bristol. Me. July 1. lN'9
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16

all-are admitted over the drawbridge and
through the big gates. and crowd and jostle and
perspire to their hearts content. while the royal
party looks down and grins at them from the
breezy heights Of the battements. This is called
pece frito. or fried hsh." and it expresses the
idea exactly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08

in his footsteps to some extent but it
was difficult to make them entirely
abandon their early methods. Inc
coming of Eleanora Duse, the famous
Italian actress, gave further impetus
to the doctrine of naturalness, and
things improved markedly and rapidly.
But the average performer is not very
deep thinker, and he doubtless argued
that if a little of a thing is good a
great deal of it must be better. The
result is that nowadays the quiet meth
cd is affected to such an extent that If
you are no. quite near the stage it is
impossible to hear more than half OF
what is said.
This matter is spoken of at this time
because of the offenses in this respect
in both "The Ghetto and "The Only
Way" In the former, it was not SO
bad, but in the latter, excepting only IN
a few strong scenes, the whole play was
gone through with as though most OF
the players were rehearsing, and, being
troubled with bad colds, were Saving
their voices" for the regular perform
ance in the evening.
ARTHUR CRISPIN.
New York, October s.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
THEATRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.

Verdi is writing his memoirs.
Rejanes daughter is on the stage.
Otis Skinner is to star in new play.
Grundy has dramatized Dumas
Tulip Lip"
Katherine Germaine will star in "The
Geisha''
Frohman has 1.-THE Rebels" new
Irish play.
st. Louis is to have Castle Square
Opera Company.
Henderson's Arabian Girl' stranded
at Philadelphia.
Janauschek's tour in Meg Merriles,'
will begin tomorrow.
The Degenerates' is earning $4,000
week for Mrs. Langtry.
Border Side" will be produced by
the Shannon-Kelcey Company.
New York critics condemned Cranes
new play Peter Stuyvesant."
Tho Duke of Reich5tadt will be the
central figure of Rostands new play.
Adora Andrews is the name of a
young woman who belongs to Chicago
stock company.
Julia Arthur is now under the syn
dicates wing. Mrs. Fiske is alone, but
prosperous.
Two of Shakespeares plays and
"Cyrano" are to be acted at the new
Norwegian Theatre in Christiania.
Lorna Doone" is to be produced in
London. Fife Shannon and Mr.. KEEL
sey are to use a dramatization of that
book here.
Charlotte Corday" is to be revived
at the Coincide Franchise, despite the
prediction that there will be rioting by
admirers Of Murat.
A recent concert of English music at
Buxton contained the names Of nine
mposers-Sullivan Mackenzie, Eigar,
Lindo, Hervey, Ccrven, Sibley, German
and Burgess.
Dan Daily will probably head the cast
of when a Man Loves Too Well"
which is to be produced at Roster &
Bials, by a company organized by Man
aging Director William A. Brady.
Patti would not sing at a concert
at Marseilles, France, in 1866, until, al
| though even standing room was not
available. seats were provided for Lieu
| tenant George Dewey, then on the
kearsage.
Willard Holcomb, who has given the
| Washington Post one of the best dra-
matte departments in America, while
turning out admirable vaudeville plays,
| is to do the press work for the Leibler
! Company.
During the past twenty years opera
has been given 50 weeks a year at the
! Tivoli, San Francisco. The works of
Gilbert and Sullivan have been sung
oftener than the output of any other
author, Wagner footing the list.
The wireless telegraph messages OF
| the Columbia Shamrock race were re-
ceived in Philadelphia by Harry L..
| Knapp, who, in addition TO being one
| of the best of critics. has also won
distinction as a telegraph operator.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
Pure and Sweet

feet below the surface, but has not COM
meneed operations yet.
1t is through the franchises owened
by these two independent companies,
however, that the long distance COM
bination hopes to secure an entrance
into Chicago. A committee was APP
pointed to consult with the officials OF
these companies regarding terms for
entering the city on their franchises.
and 1t is said received favorable re-
plies. The committee, however, win
not report until the meeting this morn
ing.
A committee was appointed on organ
ization and capitalization which will
work out the details of the combination
OF the companies interested and recon-
mend the amount OF capitalization.
This committee will not report for
about two weeks, when another meet
ing win be held at the Annex to cons
plete the organization.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
NEW TELEPHONE LINE PLANNED.
Independent Companies of Five States
Represented in Meeting.


Represented in "A Meeting.
CHICAGO, October 7.-Representa-
tives Of independent telephone coro-
panies from five States met at the Aud
itorium Annex yesterday and arrang-
ed the preliminaries for the compiling
of an interstate tariff. Indiana,
Michigan, Illinois and PENNSYLVANIA
were represented. Among those IN at
tendance were j. B. Hanna, a nephew
of Mark Hanna; j. B. Hoag and Max
MILAN Reeber, of Cleveland; S. p.
Sherin, Indianapolis; Judge j. M.
Thomas, Chillicothe, Mo-; H. A. Ever
EFT, Cleveland; Drs. Tobey and Sennott
Of Illinois, Corporation Counsel Flow
er, Detroit; and J. b. Ware and Mr.
Fisher, of Michigan.
The men acted in behalf of the New
Long Distance Telephone Company OF
Indiana the United States Telephone
Company of Ohio the New State Tel
ephone Company of Michigan, the AS
ISOLATED Independent Telephone Com
panies of Illinois and the Independent
Telephone lines of Pennsylvania.
In all five States local companies who
have been opposing the Bell telephone
have been doing thriving b siuess
and yesterdays meeting was to grange
to extend the service to a long distance
basis. 1t is only preliminary step TO
what its promoters hope will be an I'M
portant competitor in the telephone
field. The business is to be extended
to other States and lower rates and
prompt service will be held out as in
ducements to prospective subscribers.
The practical consolidation OF all the
Independent telephone companies OF
the United States Is now considered by
the promoters to be only a matter Of
detail. There are two Independent
companies in Illinois, only one Of which
however, is in operation-the Illinois
Telephone and Telegraph Company
which has a small exchange in Hyde
Park. The United Telephone and Tele-
graph Company owns franchise in
Chicago to build a tunnel twenty-five
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08

holds the light in Sachel's face, repeats
his cry of Ten o'clock and all's well"
and the curtain falls.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
POSTAL AFFAIRS.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON. d. c., October l.
New postoffices have been established
in West Virginia at Finster. Lewis
county. with Adam NJ Finster as post
master, and at Mill Creek, Randolph
county, with Lewis E. Shull as post
master. Postmasters commissioned.
Noah B. England, Nestorville; Mary
A. Thomas, Edwin.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
A HARD sENTEN JE.
slxteen-Year-oId Boy Sent to the Peniten.
tiary for Forgery.

Sixteen fear-Old Boy sent TO tho feniten.
tiary for Forgery.
Special 10 the Register
BUCKHANNoN, w. Va, October t.
Otis Toms, a 16-year-old bay. was con-
victed Of forgery at this term OF the Cir
cult Court and sentenced to two years
in the penitentiary. The jury hung for
forty-eight hours and stood stubbornly
six to six, and arrived at verdict
only after Judge Bennett had threat
ened to hold them all winter.
Young Toms forged an order for one
dollar, signing II. Martins name. and
presented 1t to G. Fitzwater. al Holly
Grove. for payment, who paid II. Toms
admitted on the witness stand that
he had written the order. but said he
meant II as a statement for what Mar
tin owed him. He will be taken TO
Moundsville tomorrow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
OPERA House.

r RAND OPERA HOUSE.
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. October
g. 10 IL Matinee "Wednesday
This seasons big farce comedy success
I'll E z IL THING
Direction Of Frank NJ Engle
New Songs. New Dances. New Heafs1rex
Night prices Is. IS. s. and 80 cents.
Matinee prices. -. 8 and 3 ceuss.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08

For the last half Of the week, Man
ager Feinler has secured Lincoln ]. Car
ter's great scenic masterpiece, Under
the Dome" It has been produced here
before. and all who have Witnessed it
will be anxious TO see it again. Be-
sides the special stage settings, Of which
il is sufficient to say that they are Car
teresque, the play contains more dra-
matte action than any other production
By this most successful author. For
the proper Interpretation Of the lines, a
strong cast has been selected. The
company is large, and embraces several
artists who contribute pleasing special
ties to enliyen the action Of the piece.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08

GRAND OPERA 1OOSf-F mar VI
week THE Real Thing" last half OF
week, Under the Dome.
The theatrical offerings during the
past week ranged from very poor to
very good, the former term being APP
plicable to Diamond Bros. MINISTRIES,
gad the fatter to isis Hopkins and
the Hoyt farce, which was on the boards
yesterday. Rose Melville is not yet ac-
corded that degree of encouragement in
Wheeling which her talents deserve.
Her character creation is remarkably
clever. but the playwright will have TO
remodel isis Hopkins" to suit the star
and company. 1t does not afford the
really excellent cast many opportunities
for the display of their ability. In
a word, the star is infinitely superior to
the play. "a Day and Night" is an
average Hoyt farce with reference to
it's capacity as fun maker, but it con-
tains much more than the average
amount Of suggestiveness, and in that
respect is either a new departure for
Mr.. Hoyt, or foolish idea OF the stage
manager. "Kelly's Kids" is destined to
meet with great success, but a little
revision and pruning here and there
would also improve the production.
Manager Charles A. Feinler has play
ed in hard luck in his efforts to secure
first class attractions for the Opera
House during Knights of Pythias week.
A company which was booked for the
first three nights disbanded, and the
company which was to appear on Fri
day and Saturday was cancelled by Mr..
FeinIer after an investigation which
convinced him that it was not above
mediocrity at best. Manager Feinler
then thought of securing a number Of
refined, high class vaudeville acts from
New York to give two performances
daily After mature consideration,
however, he abandoned the idea, on ac-
count of the lack of time for proper
advertisement and the heavy expense.
It is a well known fact that high class
vaudeville teams are the biggest sal
aried artists on the stage. The Opera
House will be dark during the entire
week, in all probability.
There will be good attractions at the
Grand. however Monday night, THE
Real Thing" company, under the man
agement of Dixie" Engle, than whom
there is no more popular gentleman in
Wheeling, will open an engagement Of
three nights and a matinee. The COM
pany has been very successful and will
no doubt play to big business here.
''The Real Thing" is an operate farce
comedy with very simple plot. which
serves a useful purpose in holding to-
gether and permitting of the natural
Introduction Of not less than seventy
musical numbers, and several terpsi-
chorean acts and high class vaudeville
speciaHies. The music embraces the
songs and medleys which are the rage
in the east, as well as a number of
classical gems The company numbers
twenty-five artists, and 1.-THE Real
Thing" orchestra.
For the last half Of the week, Man
Il r
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08

5000 Chicago and Return $40. so.
Via Wheeling and Lake Erie. Re
turn limit Oct I4th. Three trains daily
except Sunday
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08

Purest whisky for family and medic
inal use at I. A. Garee's, 1864 Market St.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

WASHINGTON. d. c., October L.
To-days statement Of the condition OF
the treasury shows: Available cash
balance, s29O,296,27S; gold reserve.
$3.50, 500, ia.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-First half of
week. THE Real Thing" last half OF
week, Under the Dome
The Press., 1899-04-20

A largely attended special city meeting
was held Saturday afternoon to see il the
city would appropriate $4,000 for Market
street retaining wall and increase the tax
rate. There was lively and spirited dis
cussion in regard to the appropriation fol
the wall, and the opinion prevailed thai
it was not necessary to build the wall or
the south side, and the appropriation was
voted down. Mayor Health showed thai
it was necessary to lay an additional ta1
of two mills, making total of five mills
in order to meet the appropriations made
The additional tax was voted, which will
give about $500 to build the Market.
street wall on the north side.
The Tolland County Medical Associa.
tion held its 1O6th annual meeting at the
Rockville Tuesday. A business session
was held at II a. ~. and dinner was
served at IL; 80. The following officers
were elected President, w. G. Haven oil
Coventry; vice-president, F. L. Smith of
Stafford clerk, E Davis of Ellington;
fellows, A. r. Goodrich of Vernon, F. L
Smith, G. F. Sumner of Bolton alter
mates, T. F. O'Loughlin of Rockville
Daniel Sullivan and E. P. Flint; censor
E. P. Flint, E. K. Leonard and G. F.
Sumner county reporter, G. B. Newton
of Stafford.
The Press., 1899-04-20
Lace Curtains.
The Newest Dress Materials.

You demand comprehensive
gathering of dress goods from
which to select that Spring gown.
No doubt about that. Realizing
the demand of our public, we have
prepared accordingly. These very
newest fabrics are on view to-day.
Special counter display of fine
French Poplins, GRANTEES, Whip
cords, and imported novelties, 40
to. 45 inches wide, in all the new
colorings. Our price, 75c yard.
Sold in most stores at ST. a yd.
No better time than now to Sc
lect your summer dress goods.
Elegant assortments in all the
leading fabrics. Prices, SOC, soc,
75c, ST. and $1.25.
The Press., 1899-04-20

GLORIOUS News comes from DIR. d. B.
Cargile, of Washita, 1. Z. He writes
-Four bottles of Electric Bitters have
cured Mrs. Brewster of scrofula, which
had caused her great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
head and face, and the best doctors could
give no help; but her cure is complete
and her health is excellent" This shows
what thousands have proved, that Elec-
trio Bitters Is the best blood purifier
known. Its the supreme remedy for &C.
zema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boiis and
running sores. 1t stimulates liver, kid
neys and bowels, expels poisons, helps d.
gestion, builds up the strength. Only 90
cents Guaranteed.
Sold by A. G. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1899-04-20
Died.

Stafford, 18th, Julia A., rs, wife Of
Ezra T. Converse.
Stafford, 10Th. Elijah Edison. 70.
Mansfield, 10th, Hannah, 50. widow OF
Elijah Eldredge.
North Somers, 14th. Daniel Cady, 68.
Somers, 18th, HI. M. Brewster.
The Press., 1899-04-20

A T Court of Probate holden at Stat
N ford, within and for the district of Stafford,
on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1899
Present. MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
On motion of Maria E. Spaulding, executrix
ON the teState estate Of Ezra X. Spaulding late
of STAFFORD, within said district, deceased.
This court doth decree that six months be al
lowed and limited for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims against the same to
the executr1x, and directs that public notice be
given OF this order, by advertising the same once
District, and by posting copy thereof on the
public sign post in said town of Stafford nearest
the place where the deceased last dwelt Certi-
fled from record, MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1899-04-20
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The Press., 1899-04-20

Aliens Foot-Ease. powder for the teet. 1t cures
painful, swollen, smarting feet, and instantly
takes the sting out of cOrns and bunions. ITS
the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Al.
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COVENTRY.

South Coventry.
CThe Register is on sale at the post ONCE each
weekly
Last Thursday Mr.. and Mrs. George
Martin of Willimantic spent the day with
d. II. Clark.
| Frank Master is soon to occupy the
house, vacated by Charles Hopkins,
laundryman.
| Miss Mary Horrigan, whose home Is in
this place, is soon to be married to George
Grimes of Willimantic.
Mrs. Nathan started last Friday night
for Plummer, Pa, having received news
that her father was dangerously sick.
Michael Navin has hired the Kenyon
house, which Mr.. Reeves decided not to
take, and with his family will soon occupy
| the same.
Mr.. Dumas of Eagleville died last
week, and was brought here last Friday
and buried in the Catholic cemetery. The
funeral services were held in the Catholic
church at ten o'clock Friday morning.
At the supper given by the grange last
Saturday night the sum taken in was
$17.4O The entertainment proved quite
success. A number of grangers from
Columbia were in attendance, also q
number from Willimantic.
Last Monday evening the A. o. U. w.
took In one new member and received
four applications for memberships. There
were about forty members present and
after the meeting they all enjoyed ar
oyster supper.
Last Monday evening number Of the
grangers of this town attended grangs
meeting in And"ver. They report a very
pleasant time. The program was inter
esting and we'll carried out Refresh
ments were served and games were in
ldulged in.
Mrs. E. d. Avery spent last Saturda.
with friends in Hartford.
Allen Kibbe has sold his '98 crop of to
bacco to Suffield parties for IS cts.
N. A. Patten and Frank Wardwell hav
improved their residence by painting.
Miss Mabelle B. Avery left town Satur
day for a stay of several weeks Will
, friends in Deep River.
The Blush farm in North Som er
Somers, owned by Theodore Sheldon
advertised for sale; also the 'Collin
farm" on Prink-st., owned by E. d
Avery.
H. M. Brewster, dealer in stoves
ranges, etc., died Tuesday night, after
brief illness. He was veteran of tn
civil war, and much respected in town
Funeral Thursday afternoon at O'Clock
Daniel Cady, So, formerly of Stafford
died very suddenly at his home in Mort
Somers last week Friday afternoon. Hi
funeral was attended Monday at 2 O'Clock
+ The pastor of the Baptist church in Eas
Longmeadow officiated. A son, George
of this town, and daughter, Mary. mai
ried and living in New Jersey, surviv
him.
The Press., 1899-04-20

LOR SALE.-Household Goods nearly
] new and in good cOnditiOn-two chamber
suits, dining room and parlOr furniture, stoves,
ETC., at very reasonable prices.
3tf MRS. JOHN MOORE, Stafford.
The Press., 1899-04-20

DOR SALE.-Preparatory to moving
IL one parlor Richmond Stove, nearly new
and other household goods
MRS. L. WARNER, Highland Terrace.