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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-06-01

WASHINGTON May 31.-The Pres
ident to-day declared to Congression
al caller that there was not at present
any contemplation of largely increas-
ing General Otiss forces in the Phil
ippines. He said that nothing had
been received from Gen. Otis which
indicated the necessity for more troops
beyond the regulars who were to be
sent to relieve the returning volunteers.
But, the President added, that if addi-
tiOnal reinforcementS should become
necessary they would be promptly fur
nished. A number of Governors OF
States had advised him that they could
furnish regiments in short order if the
occasion required. But at the same
time the President expressed his strong
belief and confidence that necessity
for mastering in additional volunteers
granted by the army reorganization
bill would not be wise.
ALGER TALKS.
Secretary Alger was with the Presi-
dent for some time to-day discussing
the situation. When he left the White
House he denied that Gen. Otis had
cabled yesterday that 10000 troops
would be necessary. Gen. Otis, said
he, had been notified from time to
time that all the troops he considered
necessary would be supplied to him,
and not a word of complaint has come
from him. This morning l cabled to
Otis giving him definite information
as to the number of regulars he would
have after the volunteers are with
drawn. Including the Nineteenth in
fantry, which was delayed at Ponce
Meade, he will have $4,000 regulars. |
asked him If more than that number
would be required. We desire this in
formation because of the volunteers
must be mustered in it will require all
the time between now and the end OF
the rainy season to muster them in,
equip them and transport them to the
scene of activity. We could, if neces-
sary, furnish Gen. Otis with about
5000 or 5000 additional regulars with
out calling for volunteers, but the send
ing of the additional regulars would re-
duce the troops at the military posts
In this country to q minimum, and
cramp us somewhat in Cuba and Porto
Rico. We have absolutely no reason
to believe that Gen. Otis will request
more troops than we can furnish with
out enlisting volunteers"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

face, but some way he felt that this New
y ears Eve was not what she wished. q,
was she in trouble, too? He had half a
mind to go to her. the seat directly behind
her was proyidential!y empty; he could
whisper Marie" over the back of her seat
when his courage warranted it.
At the next stop he took advantage of
the stir OF the passengers and slipped INTO
the coveted groove. Blessed privilege. lie
mad not been near, 50 near her for years,
and his heart was on fire. When he could
wait no longer, he whispered over the bar
ricr. Marie"
She looked up, surprised and startled.
After the confusion had left her lovely
face she gave him her hand gingerly and
asked in strained tones: "How came you
here, Mr.. Reyburn?"
Il could not help it,, he confessed, flush.
ing, but loolIng straight at her. Il wanted
to be near you once more. You don't know
how miserable | am without you"
There was a world of emotion in the un-
dertone, but he kept Dravely on:
Il came down to Rockand for nothing
else than that | might get glimpse of you.
| felt ii would comfort me to ride home in
the same coach-to night of all nights
He stopped and looked at her III such pit
iful, hungry hearted way. 1t was all out
now, this confession of his. He meant to
make it at the risk of everything before his
heart failed him-and he had done so.
OF course she could do what she pleased
with it, and him, too; he had stakcd and
would win, or lose, all Putting his elbow Oh
the barrier and leaning little toward her,
he waited for her to speak. And her face
was d study. Presently she gasped out:
Then you aren't to be married tO-night!'
The interrogation snapped the last thread
holding Leigh Reyburn's great love in re.
serve
marie, darling! Could you-did you th;ak
o, Heaven. as if | could love anyone but
you! O, Marie"
The whiteness of his face was terrible to
see; but it all dawned upon her at once.
"I-I-O, Leigh!'-she put out both her
hands, and two great tears stole down her
checks to finish the sentence more eloquent
ly than words
When the train stopped at Gladbrook,
very happy couple alighted. And out across
the moonit snow, from the belfry bars Of
the gray stone church came the merry chime
of bells:
Ring out the old. ring In the new;
The year is dying; let 1t go"
Ring in the new" said Leigh, drawing
her arm through his. The years of mis-.
u:.deI Istanding are dead let them go, dear
est"
I'VE WILL" she answered, softly and hap,
PLY.
And Joe Antrim laughed in his sleeve,
and said to the bright New Year morning:
Il am glad | set those two smpletons right
by bit of stra .e9y. A little prevarication,
ahem But all is fair in love and wa"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
Growth of the Telephone system.

1t is stated that the close of this year
will see $500 Independent telephone
exchanges in operation, having over
100000 instruments. In 1850 there were
under rental use in the country COSTS
telephones. One year later the number
had increased TO 49,, ,G02. In 1S0S the
number of telephones in use was over
100000. In 1855 there was in use in
the various systems and modes of build
ing 49, ,223 miles of telephone wire. At
the beginning of this year the mileage
had increased to 1.15S, 900 miles. The
use of the telephone is more common
in the United States than in any other
country.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
The third letter ran:

has just ended. To-day another begins,
though Will never be thoronShIg haPpy
a,,6 T'' ,tifat,ar how ban,,. DbaIi ho nId
OH, now proud! When we are married l
shall always try to be the best Of hus-
pandS ana my nFSt ann sLam . DC To niaAe
Won are the one ia make me-make
more of me than the ordinary man. There
is nothing that would not Try to 90 lor I,
,r,. Sou' - have nv b1IsinaeS 5"nrs chanred
so that l may have my evenings for my
sweetheart. 1 can say of her as someone
"S Sapu % ',dG diarnond rnhv or nearI
shes a dear little, sweet little, neat little
girlH
You are an that ana more. lou are
are inVaIna abTeNthev are not
1T is after two-and l stiu have writing
to do.
oaTg 11p' Rnts sTeH'vs' iovs yn ae'ISi Ave Won wy
love you!
JACK"
Long the tlreo woman stared at 'he
loving "ords-'oulo theS nave oeeii
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
is IN PANCAKE FORM.
New Process cf Baling Hay Which
Has Its Advantages.
Pressed in Layers Into Bales Cyltn-
drical in Form and About Size of
Mil Keg-BcInG shipped
to south Africn.

The baled hay that is being shipped
from New y ork for the use of the British
army in South Africa, and the American
army in the Philippines is being COM
pressed by new process. The hay is.
putupin bales cylindrical in form, about
the size and shape Of the old fashioned
nail keg, or IS inches high and of the
same diameter. When baled in this
shape the hay is as hard as board.
The baies weigh about 145 pounds.
The hay is handed out" in pancake
form. The hay pancakes, or layers,
which make up the bales, are about
three-fourths of an inch thick. The
most compact bale of hay put up by the
old style requires about 100 cubic feet
of space per ton. This new-fangled hay
takes up only 80 cubic feet of space per
ton.
A singular combination Of circum
stances is afforded at the baling plant
in Brooklyn. The contractor is using
Canadian hay, baled in the old square
fashion, in Canada. The old bales are
torn to pieces and fed into the top OF
the six new compressors. About half
the JlOu uutt VI the bIOOhlS II PtdhI SoSS
to South Africa for use in the army
which is fighting the Beers, while the
other half goes to Manila for use by
Lawton and MacArthur's cavalry.
The good thing about this new bale
is that a mule can carry two 112-pound
bales, and after he is fed off them for
two or three days, there is enough left
for cavalryman to use as a miniature
rampant. The hay is packed so tight
that a bullet would not go far into it.
A mule can carry only one of the 145
pound bales. The greater number of
bales shipped to South Africa weigh 1l2
pounds, the English hundredweight.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

about the compliments of the season."
The gentlemen prided themselves upon
the number of visits paid, the ladies
upon the number received. Girls at
school veXed each other with cumulative
boastng.
eve had so callers on New Years
day"
"Oh! but we had Co."
This perfunctory performance grew
very tedious by the time that the call
ing hours were ended, but apart from
this the day was one on which families
were greeted by distant relatives rare
ly seen, while old friends met and re-
vived their pleasant memories. In our
house the rooms were all thrown open,
and bright fires burned in the CRATES.
| recall a New Years day, early in the
thirties, on which a yellow chariot
stopped before our door. A stout ell
derly gentleman descended from it, and
came in to pay his compliments TO my
father This gentleman was John Ja-
cob Astor, who was already known to
be possessed of great wealth.
The pleasant custom just described
was said to have originated with the
Dutch settlers of the olden time. As
the city grew in size, it became diff
cult and well-nigh impossible for gem
tlemen to make the necessary number
of visits. Finally, a number of young
men of the city took it upon themselves
to call in squads at houses which they
had no right to modest, consuming the
refreshments provided for other guests,
and making themselves disagrceable
in varioWs ways. This offense against
good manners led to the discontinuance,
by common consent, of the New Years
receptions.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
HER VOICE SEEMED TO FALTER.

train; and he was so hungry to see her; only
God knew how famshed of heart he was!
He would take the down train, get off at
Rockland when she changed cars for Glad
brook. No one could prevent him from
riding home n the same coach with her;
and even that Mculd be a blessed comfort.
Then, maybe, something would come of it.
Who knew?
In 10 minutes he was inside his great
coat and locking the hal! door, with ner.
Nous, glad excitement stealing ever him,
like the coming of new cay. \ ten-min-
utes' walk brought him to the station.
Going away for the New Year. queried
the agent, pleasantly, handing ReybIrn the
required pasteboard.
20, li--le way" he replied, ubsently,
pulling on his gloves.
Scarcely had he settled himself in the
outward-bound train than Joe Antrim
thumped him on the shoulder and sang
out: "llullo. going away ON a blowout, |
suppose: Well, so am L. Some are going
away, and some are coming home"
In the awkward silence which followed
Joe's volublc introduction, he seemed to
read Reyburn's thoughts, for, without look
ing furthet for reply, he began again:
Miss Summerield is coming tonight, they
say; and they say, too, that she Is bringing
her best fellow with her. Gladbrook looks
for wedding at the Summerfeld home to-
morrow. But, of course, don't know; it
is only gossip, maybe"
Having thus delivered himself, Joe An.
trim, without waiting for reply, betook him
self to the smoker, leaving Rey5urn in just
the state # mind he intended, halfway be
tween insanity and desperate intent.
But by and by Reyburn's mind cleared to
Joe's last sentence. Only gossip. OF
course that was all; but Joe was mean to
hash it over, to him of all persons, and in
such an insinuating manner, too. Well, he
would go on to Rockland now if he met her
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

tIeness, love. Help me reinstate my
self in my husbands heart for the dear
Christ's sake"
And tears triclled slowly through
the fingers which supported the tired
head.
A step, a hand on her chair, CHEEKY
voice saying: "A Happy New Year,
little wife! What, crying? Why, my
darling-my poor little, pretty little
drowning white Rose-what a brute I've
been to leave you so long" and she was
gathered to her husbands heart
He held her close till the storm of
tears was over, soothing her as .
mother might a tired little child, with
tender words and caresses-the very
words she had longed and prayed to
hear.
'Oh, Jack" she whispered when she
had grown calmer, do you think you
can ever love me again, as you did when
YOU wrote these?" And she pointed to
the letters scattered at her feet.
$50 you have been going over it, too:"
her husband replied, somewhat irrel-
evantIy, and looking down at the let
ters. Then taking her tear-stained face
between his hands, he said, tenderly:
"My foolish child, are you not my
precious wife? Have you not borne
hardships that a better husband might
have spared you? Have
"But. oh Jack" she interrupted,
chow have / borne them? Think of
the recriminatioLs the reproaches, the
omplainings-even if you are good
enough to forgive | can never forgive
myself"
"There, there" said Jack. laying his
warm, loving lips to her quivering, self
accusing ones, you shall not abuse my
wife. Now ! shall put you to bed, but
first wish me a Happy New Year and
we will begin all over again"
With her arm about his neck and the
old love-light shining in her eyes She
murmured, obediently:
81 wish you Happy New Year, my
husband. Mary Wright Davis, in
Every Month.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
THEY STAND TEST.
Automobile Fire Engines Are Sac.
cessfuIIy Used in an Expert
mcnt in Paris.

The cable dispatches announcing that
automobiles had proven success III
connection with the fire department
in New York finds an echo in Paris,
where an electric hose cart, designed
and constructed by the technical Sec
tion of the Paris fire brigade under the
direction of Capitaine Ingenieur Cor
dier, has 'tood the test of practical cX-
perience and is now working in admir;-
BILE fashion. At several fires it arrived
before engines and hose carts drawn by
horses.
The fire department has ordered siS
other electric fire eXtinguishing ma"
chimes of different models, including
a hook and ladder and steam fire en-
gines, which will be used should occa-
sion demand in connection with the
exposition in 1900.
The motive power Of the hose cart
now in use is supplied by an invention
of NM. Bouquet, Garcon and Schiorc, of
Neuilly sur Seine.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
OLD-TIME NEW YEARS CALLS.
They Held nm Important Place i'm the
ObscrNnnces of the Eny-oriGtn
of the Custom.

Among the festivities of old New York
the observance of New Years day held
an important place, says Mrs. Julia
Ward Howe, in the Atlantic. In every
house of any pretension the ladies of
the family sat in their drawing-room,
arrayed in their best dresses, and the
gentlemen of their acquaintance made
short visits, during which wine and
rich cakes were offered. 1t was allow
able to call as early as ton o'clock in
the morning, but the visitor sometimes
did little more than appear and disap-
pear, hastily muttering something
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

complete bridal party; he would see for him
self, and if it was all true, why, he would
not go home that night, and perhaps Glad
brook would never see him again.
At Rockland he had only a few minutes
to wait between trains, and alreaGr the
home-bound one was waiting on slde-track.
Purchasing his ticket, lie ensconced himself
where he could plainly see the passengers
leave the crosstrain.
Now for the bridal party, at least the
bride and groom" he said, trying to be
jocular with himself, although his face was
very white and his mouth twitched nerv-
ously
At the cry "train, train" everybody be-
gan to hustle about. Friends, baggage and
goodbys were mixed up indiscrimnately,
but Leigh was very still. lie could hear his
anxious heart beat out its suspense in great
suifocating leaps, as the fateiul train thun-
dered in.
Sure enough, there was Miss Summerfield; +;
and the iine-looking young man who helped
her alight also took charge Of her bag
gage.
Heaven have mercy! Were gossip and
Joe Antrim right, after all! But pshaw.
any chivalrous fellow traveller would have
done as much.
MISUNDERSTANDING TINS piauSlbIe thought,
Leigh slipped into the home-bound coach
like a thief, taking the corner seat in the
rear end of the car.
When Miss Summerffeld came in, the
terrible groom-to-be, to whom the brda.
party had dwindled, even he, was not in
attendance Marie carried her own grip"
The man felt a tremor of hope quiver all
over him, something like an electric cur.
rent. She took the third seat from the
door and leaned her head on her hand weari-
ly. A strange air for bride, thought the
man in the corner. He could not see her
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
WILL HELP ARMY SURGEONS.
Surgeon General Sternbers Prepares
Two Bills for Presentation
to Congress.

Surgeon General Sternberg has pre-
pared two bills intended to correct an
injustice to volunteer and acting as
sistant surgeons in the army through
construction of law made by the
comptroller The first is an act for
the relief of acting assistant surgeons.
1t appears that under the comp
troller's decision if one of these Off
GERS falls i'll or is even shot or wound
ed IN the line of duty his pay must
cease during the period of his disabil-
ity. 70 meet this ruling the surgeon
general has prepared a bill conferrsng
upon these officers the same rights
and privileges as commissioned Off
GERS of the regular army and provid-
ing for the payment of their salaries
during absence.
The other ruling OF the comptroller
is that notwithstanding the volunteer
army act providing for the assign.
ment of an assistant surgeon with the
rank of captain TO each regiment OF
volunteers such officers can only re
ceive the pay of a lieutenant, this con
struction being based on regular
army requirement that medical Off
GERS shall serve five years in the grade
of lieutenant before becoming entitled
TO captains pay. TO meet this diGi-
Guilty Surgeon General Stcrnberg has
prepared q bill specifically pro"Gipg
for the payment of the salary of a cap
tain, mounted, to such assistant sur
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
Ga One 20
New Years Eve
Bu Nldnda l.. Crocker.

0TTAHE swish of a blue dress, a faint
breath Of violets, as i'll passing, and
Ii he felt rather than saw Marie Sum
mcriield 90 by.
Standing a little apart from the knots
of merry young people throngng the pleas.
ant rooms he was conscious OF u thread OF
pain running through the last night OF the
old year, touching only Miss Summerheld
and himself.
BY he. / mean Leigh Reyburn, the owner
Of the old-fashioned, lowroomed grange be-
meath whose ROOT the young people OF Glad
brook had gathered to keep merry watch
night. With music and laughter and gay
repartee they meant to dance a welcome
to the Joyous New Year without much
thought for the staid old twelve month
which had served them so faithfully.
But Leigh moved uneasily, sending i'm.
porng gances after the blue gown, all TO
no purpose. Marie was absorbed with the
| fascinating company OF Maurice Davenport,
and was smiling her sweetest-and Marie
could smile divinely-and entertaining him
admirably.
Reyburn was thinking hard, and, it must
| be confessed, uncharitably. Had he wor-
SHIPPED and petted and lived for Miss Sum
merfeld these two blessed sunIit years, to
| nave hOpc anu h"PP'HcS9 ~ IN" nv =
OF the iran Old year leaving nothing put
memories!
W nat was lhaC Marie was singing 70 tHe
sweet-toned guitar she heid so dalhuiN'
strapped III pace with p!ue flDahu:
ring out the oId' ring IN the new;
me year - uslhs, tet ~ spp, p
r i:.r.
lief voice seemed 10 la''er "''T oi
the repTIV a. II ieIi 20 Soi1 as oS
II poSS'Oe S"c vas '"4tih'iis VI '"V 0'N
'ehuc,N .He oIN i've i0i ''''''iNe A''
"el'' ne u'u h'I hno"'
The yuIe log had burned out week ago,
but he. had not the heart to take up the
silvery ashes from the old, red brick hearth
as yet. Ever since that other night he had
kept his vow and closed his doors to all
merriment for two long years. But some
how the lads and lassies of Gadbrook had
lain their sympathies on his door-stone and
worked themselves into his good graces
once more, and before he realized what he
| was dong he had gwen up the silent rooms
again toa Christmas party. But no more New
Year froIics under his roof, he said not until
well, maybe He stopped short in his
musings; still the remnant of the mistletoe
hung IN the bracket work of the old chan
deIcr and he remembered now as he looked
at it. how pure and fair Alicia Merrill
looked when Herman Montrose kissed her
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
A Sure Enough ExnmUIe

Teacher giving lesson in natural
history)-An extinct bird or animal is
one that no longer inhabits the earth
Willy Green, give us an example of an
extinct bird.
Willy Ureen (smacking his lips}--.
Why, that turkey dad killed for ous
New Year dinner!-Puck.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

An entire new glass covering has
been ordered for the roof of the Crys-
tai palace in London. The total glass
area to be covered is about IS acres.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
Huue DnnufIOna.

The Methodists of England intend
TO gather $5,o00.00O before the end of
the century. Since January $780,
600 has been donated.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

+ WAS late in the
a { I ernOOn when
Mrs. Towns e n q
saw the last piece
of furniture trans
ferred from the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21
A Habit of His,

Major-Going to swear off drinking this
year, old man!
Minor suppose so. I generally do
Town Topics.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

1d*: ol2Ztsa' =
and ~ HE new
EE I'd ARK. how the bells
MA\-%RX E2 strong pul e
I'M %8 @4 throb and beat!
]. i. {: !. !: :: :: :: ::
HE4IMMz NSMl Is it from grief and
ANxzE2ssk188, Because the dear Old
W&L&E&yG' AW Year, with hours
N#%EES <@W so sweet,
GL&g<fN VIII never come
E~1xss again?
Or is it restless joy that thrills and leaps
From the dizzy spire and dome
That though the Old Year shall soon lie
A glad New Year will come?
Look! as the old Year sinks in dreamless
rest,
with weary sigh and moan,
The New Year, all in regal splendor dressed,
Ascends the vacant throne.
The light Of hope is cleaning in his eyes
AS sceptered there he stands.
A scroll with strange unspoken prophecies
He bears within his hands.
Tell me- New Year" I ask, ''of paths un-
seen
That wind far on ahead
Those shadowy regions where no foot hath
been
Except by fancy led.
"what waits beyond? VIII bloom and
sunshine lie
Where'er those pathways tend,
Or are there mountains towering grim and
high
Before the journeys end?"
All. though again question eagerly,
With mingled hope and fear,
He opens not the scroll Of prophecy;
No answer do l hear.
The New Year only smiles; may not know
What future hours may bring,
If Ger me hopes sweet presence shall bend
low,
Or sorrows sable wing.
Old Year, how fair the country l have
passed,
What golden hours were they!
VIII not their radiance be softly cast
About my onward way?
Goodbye, goodbye, as music faint and
clear
Reechocd Ger the sea,
Shall be the joyous memories, OLD Year,
That shall return of thee!
Alice Jean Cleator, in Ohio Farmer
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1899-12-21

.ng home to.night on the lac