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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-23

cleaned with the dretIge and crane boat,
the nliter-sil depth haYing been Teach-
ed, but some work still remaining To
remove rock along the shor0below LOCK
No. IL. Lock houses sIiH remain to
be iublattecr tain of the locks. and q
new crane beat and tender are TO be
constructed. The maximum draft
which can be carried at the shoales1
part Of the slack-water system at mean
low water is six feet
There has been large increase in the
commerce of this river since the i'm
provement was begun in 1879. The
principal commodity has been coal, al
though a great deal Of timber has also
been handled. The tonnage borne on
the river in the calendar year 1898
was 1.244.334 tons.
Up to June 80, 1898. $27,11243 has
been expended on Elk river, which had
resulted in the removal of snags, rocks,
overhanging trees, the construction OF
cheap regulating dams to concentrate
the water at some Of the worst shallow
places, and the making of narrow
siuices through some of the rapids and
shoals, so as to aid the transportation
OF country produce down stream in
small boats and the return Of the latter
with merchandise, and also with float
ing of timber to market.
cat that date the river was available
for the class of traffic for which it had
been improved. Work was practically
suspended, as it was net deemed adyis-
able to proceed further with the i'm
provement until the removal Of two
dams which now obstruct the river.
COMBINATIONS proceedings against one
had been instituted and the suit dis
missed, as the price set upon the dam
in the commissioners report was re-
garded as much in excess of its real
value
During the fiscal year, Congress, in
the act of March 8, 1899, directed the
expenditure OF the available balance
of the funds. Preparations have been
made to do this and work will begin
with the first favorable stage of water.
The condition as to the availability for
commerce remains the same as at the
close of the last fiscal year.
IAN Indictment has been brought
against the owner Of the more obstruc-
tive dam, and it is hoped that the case
will speedily be brought to trial. The
maximum draft which can be carried
at mean low water ever the shoalest
part of the improved river is about two
feet" The commerce on this river,
mostly timber, amounted to $500 tons
in the calendar year 1898.
Regarding Gauley river, upon which
but $21. SO We're expended during the
year the report says:
ION account of the short season for
| economical operations and the inexped-
iency of dividing work between two
seasons, authority had been granted
to postpone the expenditure OF the ap-
preparation of $4,000 made in 1896.
| Subsequently it was decided to defer
further work on the present project,
Continued on Seventh Page.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-23
MOUNDSVlLLE.

Mrs. Frank Wade leaves tomorrow
on visit to relatives at Huntington
Miss Alice Sanford is the guest of
Wellsburg friends.
Tomorrow evening the Christian En-
deavor Society of the Presbyterian
Church will give social at the home
of Henry Seamon on Twelfth street
The society has arranged a very elab-
crate programme and will also serve
refreshments. All are invited.
Miss Retta Johnson. of Cameron,
spent Sunday with her parents here.
John Gregory, of this city, and Miss
Elizabeth Henrietta. of Dillies Bottom,
O., will be united in marriage the latter
part of this week. The couple have
learn OF the event
The Dowler base ball club were here
Saturday to play game with the local
nine. During the progress of the game
the visitors kicked on decision and
refused to play longer. The score then
was to 4 in their favor. The umpire
gave the game to Moundsville, which
ended the matter.
Frank Bowers, of Wheeling, spent
Sunday ct his home here.
Frank S. Davidson's company leave
this morning for Fairmont, which is
their next stand.
The Danger Signal' is the attraction
at the school hall this evening. The
company arrived yesterday and have
everything ready to give a first-class
performance this evening. The show
carries eighteen people and during the
play many pleasing specialties are in
trodueed Seats are now selling at Reg
ers' drug store
John Jacl1man. who was arrested by
Marshal Miller Saturday evening. will
be given hearing in police court this
morning. John is charged with having
on board a larger supply of booze than
he was capable Of carrying.
The boilers at the electric light plant
were out of order yesterday, but dur
ing the day were repaired.
Services at all the churches were
well attended yesterday The weather
was ideal for all classes to attend.
Prof C. r. Grandstaff has gone to
Pennsylvania, where he viii deliver a
series of lectures. The Professor is a
hypnotist and has quite reputation in
that line.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-23
NOTICE TO BOND-HOLDERS
~ OF THE WHEELING STEEL AND
IRON COMPANY

4 OF THE WHEELING STEEL AND
IRON COMPANY.
The Wheeling Steel & Iron Company, in
accordance with the provisions OF its mort
gage deed OF trust made on the LIST day of
November 1882, hereby gives notice Of its
intention to redeem all of its outstanding
bonds secured by said nartgage, being the
bonds numbered from 1g6 to 800. inclusive,
by the payment of such bonos on the Ist
day of November, 1893. at The National
Exchange Bank OF Wheeling, which bank
has been selected by the Wheeling Title &s
Trust Company, the trustee under said
mortgage deed of trust, as the place of de-
post for the payment of said bonds, in the
stead of The Exchange Bank of Wheeling
which has ceased 10 60 business; and fur
Their gives notice that upon such payment
the coupons then uumatured for interest
on said bonds VIII become void
WHEELING STEEL & IRON COMPANY,
IT. w. BOWERS. Secretary.
WHEELING TITLE & TRUST CON-
PANY, L. F. STIFEL. Secretary
Bond-holders who may desire to ex-
change the bends held by them for new
first mortgage so BONDS OF the company at
par should make early application at the
office Of the company
F. w BOWERS. Secretary.
au2seh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-23
WEST VIRGINIA PosTMAsTERs
Special TO the Register

Special TO the Register.
WASHINGTON. D. c., October %
The following fourth-class postmasters
have been appointed in West Virginia:
]. D. Browning. GAINESVILLE, Preston
county, vice C. w. Cramer. removed:
Charles Hardesty. Eagle Mills. Dod-
bridge county, vice William Benninger
resigned; j. H. BOYD, Elmo. Fayette
county, vice c e. Crawford, resigned
The postoffice at Ralph. Webster
county, will be discontinued October 81
Postmasters Commissioned: Michael D.
Evans, Rosbys Rock; James E. Parks
Willowdale; Thomas ]. Moore, Man.
helm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-23
ThatJoyful Feeling

With the exhilirating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal clean
illness, which follows the use OF Syrup
Of Figs, is unknown to the few who
have not progressed beyond the old
time medicines and the cheap substi-
tutes sometimes offered but never ac-
cepted by the well-informed Buy the
genuine. Manufactured by the Califor-
MIA Fig Syrup Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-23
GENERAL NOTICES.
GALE OF CAT5UP FACTORY
AMI NfTrcTApTl NfrT r.

~ AND MUSTARD MILL
The sickness of ]. w. Hunter having ne
cessitated the winding UP of the affairs of
the j. w. Hunter Company, of Wheeling,
West Virginia, the undersigned, by author
ity duly conferred on him, will offer for
sale at public auction at the factory build
ing of said company, in the city of Wheel
ing. w. Va, for cash, on
TUESDAY, THE 14th DAY OF No
VENEER, A. D. $780,
commencing at 2 O'Clock p. M, the plant
of said company, which is in frst-class
condition, embracing machinery for the
manufacture of tomato eatsup. twelve
mills for wet mustard, one hydraulic press
and twelve Founders for the manufacture
of dry mustard, mustard oil or linseed oil,
steam engine, boiler, shafting, betting, etc.
materials manufactured, manufactured
or in process of manufacture, the lease
of said factory property expiring March
3lst, 1893, the purchaser TO pay the rental
under said lease from the time of his pur-
chase, and all other assets of said company
excepting debts due it or its receiver and
money OF his trust in the receiver hands.
Such plant has a railroad switch and is adj
mirably situated. An inventory and full
information as to the property to be sold
will be mailed or furnished by the under
signed to any applicant and an inspection
of the property cheerfully permitted
ocl6oaWt L. NJ. DARRAH Receiver.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-23
THE NEW YORK REGISTRATION.

NEW YORK, October 22.-The reg
istration in Greater New York is COM
pleted. The total registration was
476,717.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The afternoon session of town meet
ing was well attended. not only by the
voters, but also by large number of
ladies'. who filled the gallery to it's ut
most capacity frequently applauding
the action Of the floor. The appropria-
tons asked for by the selectmen were
in most cases granted, and did not diff
fer materially from past years except
that under the head OF repairs of
schOolhOuscs. an extra $500 was raised
to finish the neW school building, and
the new water System calls for $500
annual rent for 80 hydrants Fifty dol.
bars was raised for Memorial day. 5000
for the board of health and 800 for the
suppression OF the liquor traffic and
police purposes. G. G. Haynes, f. NJ.
Foster and w. Il. Pinkham were ap-
pointed a committee to find u suitable
lot for the old High school building,
ascertain the cost Of removal and re-
port. The final article had appeared in
tire warrant before and been. voted
down. but this year. championed by w.
II. Pinkham. DR.. p. +. Parsons and J..
Wesley Gilman. Bakers Tramp Chair
was at last looked upon with favor, and
1T was voted to start the campaign of
tramp exterminatfon by purchasing
one of the chairs of it's inventor, San
ford ]. Baker of this town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

1t is anticipated that there will be
about 100 couples in attendance at the
Junior promenade at the Fairfield
Opera house. Friday evening The
members of the committee are doing
all in their power to make the affair a
success. On account OF the athletic
exhibition to be held in Brunswick. the
same evening. there is but little pros
pect that many of the Bowdoin bows
will be present. but there is every as
surance that enough of the Colby boys
Will be present to assure an unusually
pleasant evening. The greater part of
the tickets have already been sold. The
committee haying the arrangements in
charge have arranged SO that special
cars will leave for Fairfield from the
Bay View at 80 in the evening, Ar
rangements have. been made so that
there will DE plenty of cars for the re-
turn OF those who live in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
Funeral Of Late Albert Dudley.


The funeral services Of the late Albert
Dudley, who died. Sunday. were hcid al
his late home on Elm street. TUESDAY
afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev. A. a. Lewis
ofiiciated The bearers we're sanford
Brann, Charles Knox, Thomas HoibrooR
and l.. Mariner. The interment was
made at Oak Grove cemetery.
The funeral was largely attended and
the floral tributes were numerous anc
beautiful. Music was furnished oy
quartet consisting OF Mrs. W. v. freole
Mice Nealy. Charles Oldham and Mr.
Cunningham.
Mr.. Dudley was 81 years of age and hat
until recently enjoyed good health. th'
immediate cause of his death being or
.canic heart disease. He had been a resi-
dent of Gardiner for number OF years
during which time he gained man!
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
rsaeAias childrsa essS aaaaases.

Good manners cannot be learned IN
moment. There are certain forms
which society has agreed people must
conform to il they wish tOrappear Wen
bred. and these are often not at 81
~what the natural inclination wovlt!
prompt one to do under the circum-
stances. Children must be taught these
;c0nventions,s and we must not be SUR
sprised II they are sometimes SLOW ~
learning them. nor despair II after
much teaching they at times .re!apse
into native bafbarism. Patient perse.
verance in training them will at last
produce the desired result. The con-
slant repetition that seems so irksome.
combined with the silent force OF daily
example. will effect the end In view
a well-bred child.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
Annual Meeting Of Savings Bank.

The old board of directors was re.
elected at the annual meeting of tn,
Waterville Savings Bank, yesterday
The executive board was elected as fol.
lows: l. c. Libby. Horace Purintop
Z. w. Abbott. L. l.. Lawrence. f. J
Lawrence. S. A. Nye. Daniel Libby AMI
p. S. Head.
The executive board organized will
the choice of the following members:
PRESIDENT. l. c. Libby: vice president
Horace Purinton: treasurer, II, l.
Holmes.
In the board of general directors
there were two changes. J. Wesley Gil
man of Oakland and +. w. Hayes OF
Dexter. being added. The former wa.
added to take the place OF c. W. Fol
som. deceased. AZ - ~ .laEt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The lumbermen have but little fears
If a freshet, this year. Those who have
been into the woods say, that there is
so little snow there in comparison with
what there is at this time of the year
that there is but very little danger of
the waters rising to an alarming
height. The manner in which the snow
is melting is most encouraging to the
river drivers from the fact that the
water will probably rise gradually and
keep up steady flow until the worts
part of the work is over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
Hayes, var Story.

The following incident of the great civ
II War was related by the late President
r. b. Hayes while en- route from Chicago
to Indianapolis in the fall Of 1870. says the
Chicago Tribune
II have frequently been asked said
General Hayes, ITO tell the most thrilling
experience that occurred to me during
the four years in the volunteer army. 1t
was In 1864 that the army of West Vir-
sfnia tried to capture Lynchburg. Va,
but General Lee rapidly sent heavy
best to fail h as oa - the u Kamawha Val
ley, where food and clothing could be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

There is decided change in the APP
pearance Of Winslow as seen from the
car windows. Where there was once
half dozen red flags to be seen there
Is now only one. There is every as
surance that the epidemic is not only
under control but more than that so
well in hand that 1t will be but a very
short time before the last red flag is
taken down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
4 CLEAN SWEEP


Eagan the commisSary general. He
also stated that some purchases Of
canned beef were made without his
knowledge by the conmissary general
Another Of the days important wit
nesses was Gustavus +. Swift. head Of
the packing house of Swift & Co. Good
progress was made by the court but
the end Of the list of witnesses to be;
examined in Chicago is not yet in sight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15
Rev. Mr.. Gserss Rssisas.

Rev. +. ID. George. who has been the
pastor Of the Free Baptist church of this
city, during the past five years. rendered
his resignation, Sunday.
His resignation Is to take effect. May l.
at which time he will assume the pastor
ate Of the Free Baptist church at Pitts.
field.
Rev. Mr.. George has made many
friends since he came to Gardiner. five
years ago. who will sincerely regret hi.
departure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

More freight has been shipped over
the lines Of the Maine Central during
the past few months than for long
time previous. This by the railroad
men is attributed to the fact that the
Washington County Road has been
opened and to the low rates OF freight
good part of the freight which is now
being shipped comes from Washington
county. Potatoes and lumber are max
ing up good part of the shipments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The time lost by the enforced vaca-
ton of the public schools will not make
an unusual amount of difference in the
work Of the students for the school
year. When the schools closed the stu
dents were well up in their work and
in some cases ahead Of what it usually
is at this time of the year. For that
reason it is thought that it will not be
necessary to make the term longer as
was at first planned. 81. -.r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

Jf The Baptist Union Of Great Britain
and Ireland proposes to raise Il "twen-
ticth century fund" Of G125,OOO. 1t is
hoped to secure an average Of 10 shill-
ings from half a million people. The
fdnd will be opened May /. 1899. and
closed on March 81. 1901. The names
Of subscribers and collectors of 10
shillings and upward will be inscribed
In the historical roll to be preserved
at the Baptist church house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The slcighing about town has nearly
disappeared. In some of the out -of.
town districts there Is no sleighing
Between here and Fairfield the ground
Is nearly bare. The greatest misfortune
Is to the lumbermcn. Many OF them
had great deal more work to do. On
account Of the disappearance of the
slcighing ii is thought that work will
have TO be suspended for time at
least
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

% The funeral Of the, late Hollis Mars
ton. who died at Mr.. Bartlett,s at
South Gardiner. of blbod poisoning,
was held at the home Of Mrs. Swift,
at the New Mills. at o'clock, Tuesday
afternoon. Rev. a. L. Ringold ofiiciat-
ed. Mr.. Marston was about Is years
old, and had many friends who mourn
his death. The intermcift was at the
High Street cemetery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

ing was very Pleasantly passed I'M
whist, music and In social intercourse.
Refreshments were served. and dtsa
late hour the party broke UP and the
guests departed for their respective
homes, leaving substantial evidence OF
their esteem and respect for the host
and hostess
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

Major Frank Kittredge went to Show
hogan. Tuesday, to install the officers
elect Of Skowhegan Company, L. r. Is.
of p He had not contemplated the trip.
but was advised Tuesday afternoon. by
brigade officials, that he was expected. as
the installation was to be public.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

Miss Rena Merrill entertained u large
number of her young friends at her home
on Highland avenue Monday evening, IN
honor of her 18th birthday anniversary.
The guests INDUCED in games and music
and the evening was passed in delight
full manner. During the evening refresh.
meaits of ice cream and cake were served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

There will be no public observance OF
st. Patrick's day in this city. Some of
the members Of the Knights of Column
bus were planning to have a concert
company here on that date but at 1t
was not possible to get the company
the members were looking for the
plans were given up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Cook and Mr..
and Mrs Benjamin ingalls, of Bruns-
wick, who were called to this city.
Monday. to attend the funeral of Mr..
Benjamin +. Ring, returned home,
Tuesday. II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The Winslow people are much pleas
ed that there will be a free High school
in the town. For some time it has been
the practice to send the students to the
High school in this place. the parents
paying the tuition. IT has not yet been
decided where the High school will be
located.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The closing exercises of the term were
held at the Ridge schoolhouse, Monday
evening. The building was crowded with
the friends and relatives of the pupils
and all were delighted with the entertain-
ment furnished by the children. The rec
itattons. songs drills and tableaux were
all very fine and Mrs. Ellis and her pu-
pills deserve all the hearty praise they
have received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

There was the first skating during
the season on the Colby campus. yes
terday. In front of the bricks quite a
rink had been formed by the overflow
and the rain of few days previous,
and a large number of the students
were out
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

j. W. Philbrook. who for, a long time
has been president, of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank in this city. has rendered
his resignation. The resignation will
not be acted on until the meeting Of
the board of directors. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

Major Frank KIttredge of this city. In
stalled the ofticcr-clect Of Oosoola Divi-
sion, No. Is, Uniform Rank, X. OF r.. III
Skowhegan, Tuesday evening. The in
stallation was public to the subordinate
lodges and the orders of Madison. Nor.
ridgcwock and Skowhegan were invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The opening concert of the 'Old South
entertainment course will occur. Thurs
day evening. The attractions will be
Man" bennett. humorist. of Lewiston;
Antiquarian Ladies' Quartet OF Halo
we'll; Miss A. Belle Mountfort, soprano
soloist,. Pine Street church, Lewiston;
Mrs. Addie Clough, sol0ist, Hallowell.
Other musical numbers arc being ar
ranged
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The hotel registers show that the
drummers are again beginning to come
to town. Last week the business was
more like what it has been in the past
In two of the hotels there was very
near a full house. In one every room
was taken
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

=
The ladies of the Colby physics class
entertained the mon q the same class
at Ladies hall. last evening. The cnter-
tanners were Misses Diver, Philbrook
and TOzicr. Those entertained were
Messrs. Cushman. Doughty, Guilbert,
Quincy, Scvey and Warren. DR.. Hull
was among the invited guests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

Miss Fannie Gallert. who has been
teaching in Woburn. Mass. has return
ed to her home in this city. where she
will spend her vacation with her par
cnts Mr. and Mrs David Gallert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The funeral of the late William w
Clark of Randolph. was held, Tuesday
afternoon. at 2 o'clock. from his late
residence on Pleasant street. Rev. A.
II. Hanscom ofiiciated. Bearers were
furnished by Bookings Post of which
MIR. Clark was a member. The inter.
ment was at Maple Grove cemetery
The funeral was well attended and the
flowers were many and beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The members of the Colby base ball
team are in hopes that they will be
able to be out on the campus at work
earlier than usual thiY year. There is
but!'vcry little frost iiSsthc ground and
on this account it is thought the men
wilfSHc able to be at. work long before
the, Season usually permits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-15

The date of June Il has been set fol
the base ball game with the University
of Toronto. This is looked on as one
Of the fastest games of the season out
side of some of those with the best
Maine college team.