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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

THE local and long distance Blue
Bell telephone sign means that you
can talk to 10000, 900 people. Don't
travel. Talk Is cheaper after 8 p. m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

THE local and long distance Blue
Bell telephone sign means that you
can talk to $4,000, 600 people. Don't
travel. Talk 10 chSaROE after Q P. m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
To be Buried at BethnnY.

The remains of the late Alex. R.
Chaplain, who was Killed at Manila,
will be buried this afternoon at . o'clock
at Bethany.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

THE local and long distance Blue
Bell telephone sign means that you
can talk to 10000, 600 people. Don't
trnvel. Talk Is cheaper after 2. m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

We have lifted more than twenty
thousand pairs OF SpectacleS, giving us
record and experience unequRlled by
any other optlClan In West Virginia.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
JACOB w, GRUIyB, Optician.
No. 1905 Market Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

THE local and long distance Blue
Bell telephone sign means that you
can talk to 10000, 900 people, Don't
travel. Talk is cheaper after 9 p, M.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19

wERNICKE ELAsTtC BOOK
CASES. 1919 Market Street
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
THE BEST

All Wool Knit Jackets and office
Coats at c. Hess q S6ns'.
For comfort and durability there
is nothing better. They are Just the
thing for Butchers, Brewers, Me-
chanics and Office Workers. Prices
moderate.
@. HESS & SONS,
Fashionable Tailors and Furnishers,
1891 and 1898 Market st,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
I0AN EXHIBITION
Opens This Afternoon, When Every
thing 'Will ho y. Readiness.
GRAND DIsRLAY 0F ARR WORKS

curios, Rallies, Tapestry, Pastals
Photographs, strtuary, Brcnses,
HEedallions, Etc. - The Biggest
Thing Of the Kind Ever Given in
the otty-Wll Continue Through
out the week.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
Infants Sacgues

and BOOtIes--new line Just opened
Knit. Flannel and F'lhnnelette
Sncnuea. i5c mn. infants Short
and Long Flannel and Flannel.
ettc SklrtS. 2Sc up. Infants Cash
mere Wrappers, Bands and Hoo
slery, 25o SIP. Infants Shoes and
Moccaslns. lsc up. Full line In.
Iants' Sainsook and Lawn Slips,
Dreases and Skirts-EvGrything
for Baby.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
Comb Snap.

Full sized shelline Pompadour
Combs with Rhinestone settings,
&c each. Many now comb shapes
TO show you.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
La Vida Corsets

are strictly handmade French gored bias and all Whaba and
guarantee every entire satisfaction both 20 At and
wearing qualities An Attev in attendance this week
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
Aft Department

shows new line Of Irish Point
Dresser Scarfs. with Wash Stand
'ScnFfB and Pillow Shans TO
match. Special values starting NJ
Zoe. New Heavy SIX Cords, En-
hroldeFinS silks Renaissance
Braid, Handkerchief Centres,
Braid, Lace and Pnrllng.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
Men'S $500
GlOYes for Sl.50.

A new line OF grey Undressel
KID Gloves OF medium weight and
VelVetY finish. Sizes Z to 9i& Can
lhaFdly be distinguished from the
lGenuine Reindeer tina: retail az
3g.6O and 500 pair.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
GEO. R. TAYLOR COMPANY.
Fabrics
Black Grenadines, Bareges,
Embroidered ChaIIis,
Crepe de Chimes, Black Lace
And All Over Dress Nets.

OUR LINES Of White Fabrics Of Imported and
Gingham Chambray Dmitiss Lawns Mouna
materials comprise the choicest tuEeB End pat
terms have shown.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
HandkerChiefs.

OF rAre beauty in fancy wehyes
and coIors Just opened In wide and
narrow. Persian and Drawn
Work effects in the lead.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-19
Yeilings

are decidedly stylish. and We have
the BIG stock At least fifty
styles here, Plain and Dotted Net
and Chiffon Vellings-BlGck,
White aud Culors,
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
ME EYENING sCHooL

The school committee have prepared
jackson school house on Green street for
the opening of the evening school, which
takes place next Monday, September
nth at 7.3O D. m.
The school Will be in charge Of Mr..
John A. Milliken, as principal, assisted
by a corps of six efficient teachers.
Reading, writing. spelling and arithme-
tic will be taught. There viii also be a
class in book keeping. Children, whose
duties do not permit them to attend the
day schools, and older persons without
any limit OF age Will be admitted to these
Glasses. There is a prospect OF a large at
tendance this year, for those who have
been deprived OF the advantages of
schools can here obtain an education
without expense.
The school will consist of two terms
the first term Will last - weeks, followed
by vacation of three week, and by a
second term of eight weeks
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
MIR. LOCKE'S GUESTS.
Past Grand Commanders X. It. Entor-
tanned at RivertOn Yesterday.

The members of the New England
Association of Past Grand Commanders
knights Templar were the guests OF
Honorable Joseph A Locke, president
of the association, at an elegant banquet
at Riverton Park yesterday afternoon.
This association is composed OF the
present and Past Grand Commanders,
Knights Templar, OF the New England
States, and is organized for the purpose
of promoting the best interest of the
Masonic fraternity and the Orders OF
Knighthood. Among others the follow
ing distinguished Sir knights from
different sections of New England were
present.
Rev. Henry W. Rugg, D. D., of Provi
dence, Il, l., V. e. Grand Captain Gen
eral of the Grand Encampment
r. e. Herbert r. Morse, Grand Com
mander OF Massachusetts and Rhode Is
land
George III. Burnham OF Providence, RI.
Caleb Saunders OF Lowell, Mass.
George ii. Allen and Charles o. Frye
of Lynn, Mass
James Swords of Boston, Mass
John p. Sanborn Of Newport, X. I.
William II. Walker OF PaWtucket, II. I,
benjamin w. Roweu and Freeman
Q. Hersey OF the Grand Commandery OF
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Hon. John W. Fellows of Manchester,
N. IL.
Charles @. Danforth and Oharless N.
Towle of Concord, N. Ill.
Hon. Josiah IL. Drummond, DIR. Seth
Q. Gordon, Thomas p. Shaw and Albro
E. Chase of Portland.
Hon. A. M. Spear of Gardiner, Grand
Commander Of Maine.
William j. Landers of Gardiner, Me.
William j. Burnham of Lewiston, Me.
Frank e. Sleeper of Sabattus, Me
Eminent Sirs Clayton J. Harrington,
X. q. Thayer and Stephen Berry, William
N. Prince and DR.. k. Il. Vose, Com
mandery OF Maine.
The members OF the Association were
met on the arrival of the noon trains al
the Union Station and taken In the Cal
Bramhall through the city to see different
points of interest, a stop being made az
Fort Allen Park.
Many letters of regret were received
from members who could not be present.
including: Il. e. Sirs Marsh o. Perkins
OF Windsor, VT; Robert j. Wright o.
| Newport, VT, Silas w Cummings of St
Adams, VT; H. Wales Lines, Grand
Treasurer of the Grand Encampment, Of
Meriden, Conn.,; Henry Woodward Of
MiddletoWn, Conn.,; Fred A. Spencer o.
Waterbury,, Conn; Ira A. Gardiner O
Aiddletown, Conn; William X. Withe.
Of New London, Conn. Fred II. Parmle
of New London, Conn.,; X. S. Davis
MiddletoWn, Conn.,; George W. Curriel
and II. A. Marsh OF Nashua, N. ii ; E
G.. Gareld Of Boston, Mass, Past Crane
Commander of Michigan; Augustus b
| Far nham and Herbert Harris OF Bangor
Maine; John w. Ballou of Bath, Maine
and others.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

An Electric Light Petition Granted
Several Permits Referred.

A special meeting of the board Tof may
or and aldermen was held yesterday after.
noon. Aldermen Gerrish, Driscoll, Moore,
Brown, Moulton, and Frye were in at
tendance.
The petition OF the Westbrook Electric
Light and Power company for the pIac-
ing of two posts on Richardson street,
four on Coyle, three on Norwood and two
on ,Longtellow street was presented.
William L. Bradley, Esq, appearing for
the petitioners. The poles are to be thi T
ty feet high and the petition Is signed by
people on these streets who want electric
lights.
On motion of Aldermen Moulton an or
der that the petition be granted was
passed. No remonstrants appeared.
The following petitions for new build
ings were referred: Fred Knight on Al
len avenue; J. G. Ward at 10 Orchard
street, George p. Wescott at 1874 Cumber-
land street; Mrs. Elizabeth l.. Neal on
Glenwood avenues w. A. Moxcey at 33
Irving street; e. O. Jones on Irving
street; Enoch W. Hunt at 90 Pine street
Smith 81 Rumery OH Clifton street.
An insane case was disposed of and
the usual commitment papers were
signed.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
BRIEF JOTTINGS.

The regular meetings OF Damon Assem-
bly,, No 1, Will begin Saturday evening,
September Is.
The Portland W. O. Il. u. VIII resume
the regular meetings today at $50 p. M.
at 150 Free street.
Bosworth Post is making preparations
for it's reunion next Monday.
DR.. Baker will speak to young people
at WilIiston church tomorrow evening,
about Waking Up"
EWork begins today by the street depart.
ment on the construction of brick
sidewalk on b street. Work will also be,
gin on reIaying the pavement on the
lower end OF Elm street. The depart
ment for several days has been grading
Paris street.
On account of the strong wind which
prevailed Wednesday there was a washout
on the marginal way. "A crew of men
from the Worcester, Nashua and Port
land division OF the Boston & Maine was
employed to prevent any serious damage.
& The committee on judicial proceedings
and claims win meet on next Tuesday at.
ternoon at 8 clock to consider several
claims against the city for damages arts
ing from sewer package and other causes.
Petitions in bankruptcy have been filed
by John e. Webb of Augusta, Oren A.
Haskell of Albion, Eula Cunningham
of Portland. Samuel Gould Of Sanger
Vile.
The Maine delegation to the National
Republican convention, have presented
through Hon. S. M Bird, chairman, q
silver loving cup to Mr.. Charles w. Hen.
ry, who entertained the delegation at
his Philadelphia home.
Deputy Marshal Firth made an official
call at the Morton cafe last evening and
secured a small quantity OF wine.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
Judge w. L. Putnam
Leads Off With $25.
Others Who Have Contributed
or viii DO So.

at the Board of Trade rooms at four
O'Clock yesterday afternoon special
meeting was held to arrange for secur ring
subscriptions in aid of the flood sufferers
at Galveston. President Il. e. Boothby,
in taking the chair called attention to the
fact that Portland had been notably
prompt and generous in its aid to the
sufferers from the Ottawa fire, doing
more In proportion to the size of the city
than the citizens OF the larger cities.
Secretary Rich said that as yet he had
received no reply to the telegram sent to
Galveston rendering aid; but that one
number OF members of the board had ex-
pressed a desire to contribute, and read
first the following letter;
United States Courts
Portland, Me-, Sept. II, 1900.
Dear Sir:--It seems to me that there
has been no calamity in recent years
where Immediate ISSUANCE was more re-
quired than now in southern Texas. I
hope the Board of Trade Will be BILE to
telegraph a remittance today. Kindly
pledge me for $25, and I will forward
the money as soon as L know to whom to
send 1t. Very truly yours,
w. Il. Putnam.
M. n. Rich,
Secretary Of Board of Trade.
Others who had expressed a desire to
contribute were Messrs. Harry Butler,
Darius II. Ingraham, J. W. Tabsr and
f. II. Nunns.
1t was decided that Secretary r ich
should open a subscription paper; and
Secretary Rich announced that checks
should be made payable to Charles s..
Fobes, treasurer.
AS is well known the firm of j. H.
Hamlen & Son of this city do large
southern business; and yesterday, on
their own account they sent the following
telegram:
Portland, Me-. Sept. 10, 1900
Thomas w. Dealey, Treasurer Galveston
News" Galveston, Texas:
Every sympathy. Draw on US one hum
dred dollars account relief fund.
j. IL. Hamlen & Son.
Mr.. Edward Preble appeared before the
board in the interest OF his enterprise to
establish line OF automobile cabs in
the city. He said that he had an ar
rangement with Boston banking house,
who would assist in financing the plan
If ten thousand dollars could be raised
among the business men OF Portland.
Mr.. Preble was advised to carry the mat
ter before the boards committee on man
ufacturers.
Manager Edgecomb announces that
the Postal Telegraph company will trans
nit messages and transfer money free
to Galveston, addressed to Governor
Sayer, or the relief commi ttee for the
relief OF the sufferers.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
OBITUARY.
MRS. N. ]. PRINCE.


After brief and painful illness Of ten
days, Mrs Neal j. Prince, nee Knight,
passed quietly away in her home at West
Falmouth, Wednesday morning, Sept. -,
at the age of 81 years.
In this old Prince homestead her mar
ried life of "a years has been spent in
faithful, loving care of her household.
She was woman of marked domestic
virtues. Her devotion as wife and moth
er has been constant and untiring. Self
forgetfulness and self sacrifice character
lied her home life. The same may also
be said of her church life in the Second
Congregational church of Falmouth.
She will be greatly missed and deeply
mourned.
. She leaves husband, one son and two
daughters, also mother and sister.
Funeral services will take place at the
home Friday the 18th, at 2 p. No., con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. W. II. Haskell.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

Oren Hoopers Sons announce that
they have secured the services OF two
men well known in their respective
lines, who will form valuable addition
to.their already competent force. These
men are Mr.. James S. Marrett founder
of the well-knOwn carpet house OF
Marrett & Bailey, and an expert in all
matters pertaining to carpets and rugs,
and the other gentleman Is Mr.. j, II.
PIaisted, the well-known designer and in
terror decorator, who has made himself
famous by his unusually artistic work
in decorating the Jefferson and the Gem
fhaafras
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
PERSONALS.

Mr. George A. Ham of Bridgton was
present at the reunion of the Ninth
Maine Regiment, which was held at Mer-
rymeeting Park, Wednesday. Mr.. Ham
served four years in the war, and is a
well known citizen of Bridgton.
Judge Bonney was in Massachusetts,
yesterday attending the funeral of Mrs.
Bonney's brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. SWEET start to-
day for ten days trip south, going as
far as Richmond, Va.
Fred Emery Bean, Esq, of HallowelI,
was in the city yesterday.
Rev. ii. + Dexter, the assistant pastor
of the Gospel Mission, has been confined
to his home on Cumberland street by
an attack OF rheumatism since a week
ago today.
John b. Kehoe, Esq, has moved his
family from Morning street, to No. 40
Ellsworth street, occupying the Thomp-
son house.
Miss Edith Hersey has leased her house
on Congress street and taken rooms with
Mrs. Glover on State street.
Miss Thomas gave a musicale Wednes-
day for Mrs. Niohols-and. the Fadettes.
Among the number. were Miss Dunn, Miss
Ball, Miss Churchill and Miss Bertha
Webb MIR. and Mrs. Edward Farms
worth gave a luncheon for them on Tues
day.
Mr.. James Z. Dyer who has been study
ing law in Judge Hits office for a year,
viii enter the New York Law school.
Mrs. +. i. Bosworth and son Clarence,
90 Clark street, have returned from a
two months trip through New York
state.
The fall term OF Mt. Holyoke college
began yesterday Portland is represent
ed at Mt. Holyoke by the Misses Flor
ence Berry and Ethel Osgood, seniors;
Amy letters and Janet Stephenson. ju-
n1ors; Evils Berry and May -Achorn, sophie
mores.
Mrs. VIM. II. Fem and two daughters
of New Jersey are visiting DIR. and Mrs.
Fem.
Mr.. Herbert S. Dyer and family have
returned from their summer home, Buena
Vista
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris p. Coe are at
Mount KineO.
Mrs. John +. Thompson has returned
from Boscawen, N. H., where her faith
er, Rev. DR.. Little of Dorchester, who
was seriously HlI there, is much better.
DR.. and Mrs. Little are now at Fran.
coma and Will be in Portland the first of
October.
Mr.. John f. Hogan left yesterday for
New York for a business trip.
Mr.. Arthur G. Twitchen of Scranton,
Penn, arrived in the. city yesterday and
is at the Congress Square hotel. He is
the son of the late John q. Twitcheu.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
SUMMER VISITORS
Their w estward Flight is In Fun Pro-
gress.

The flight OF the summer visitors from
Maine still continues and Will not be
over until the middle of October. Gen
eral Passenger Agent Boothby Of the
Maine Central said yesterday that Labor
Day the first Monday of September, is
now becoming the signal for the flight to
begin. Then the Maine Central begina
to run It's express trains from the East
IN two sections, or as "doubIe-headers, -
that is with two engines. This year thu
summer time table OF the Maine Cen
trail continues in effect until October s,
or one week later than usual. The people
at Kineo, Moosehead lake, generally stay
through October, and at Bar Harbor the
cottagers lnger until the middle Of o.
tOber.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
AN ATTRACTIVE AUTUMN OUTING


A very attractive autumn tour to Get
tysburg, Blue Mountains, Luray Caverns,
the Shenandoah Valley, Natural Bridge,
Roanoke, Richmond. Arlington, Mount
Vernon and Washington will leave Bos-
ton under the personally conducted tour
list system Of the Pennsylvania railroad
on October s. In addition 0 tourist
agent,a chaperon, whose especial charge
Is the care Of ladies unaocompani ed by
an escort, Will be with the party.
A special train Of parlor cars, in which
the entire trip from New York is made,
Is provided for the exclusive use of the
party.
Rate, including hotel expenses, carriage
drives, ETC., Boston, $75, New York sos.
Itinerary of d. N. Bell, Tourist Agent,
205 Washington street, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
cAsroR1A

Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER.
An use for more than thirty years, and
The Kind You Haze Al7Vays Bought
CASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs II. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The KIND You Hare AlaOa1s Bought.
cASTORIA
Bears the signature of cHAs. H. FLETCHER.
In use for more than thirty years, and
The KIND You Haze AlaOa1s Bought
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

There's a tailor out and tailor lit in
the clothes made by George p. Cornish
that gives the wearer a stylish appearance
which all men appreciate. A fun assort-
ment of the very latest patterns in fan
and winter weight fabrics may now be
seen in Mr.. Cornish's attractive display
rooms No. 57715 Congress street.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

has been used over Fifty Years oy millions OF
mothers for their children while Teething,
with perfect success 1t soothes tho child,
oftens the gums. allays Pain, cures Wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and is the best
emedy for Diarrhoea whether arising from
eething or other causes. For sale by Drug
lists ia every part OF the world. Be sure ard
X Tor Mrs. winslows Soothing Syrup, % cts
q botLls
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
BEsT SHOWING YET.

Washington, September 13.-The census
bureau announces that the population f
New Bedford, Mass, Is 81, 442 as against
4O,73S in 1890, an increase of 80 ~ n
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
An OBSERVATION BY A CYNIC.

AN OBSERVATION BY A CYNIC-
A cynic has noted one curious thing
about the two Pearson meetings at City
Hall. At the first meeting. presided over
by Mr.. Zenas Thompson, very few prom
inent citizens sat upon the stage. Mr..
Thompson and the other speakers were
alone, save for a few prohibition war
horses. But on Wednesday evening be-
hold the differencel The stage was crowd
ed with dIgnihed citizens, who gave the
''glad hand" to every speaker and every
sentiment. This only shows that the
Pearson movement has emerged from
the bog Of political uncertainty, and is
summing itself on the solid ground of GER
tainty.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

At the Handkerchief
counter, fifty dozen very
hne sheer linen lawn
Handkerchief (women's)
with small daintily en-
broidered initials at $3.50
the box six in box.0
Another lot with narrow
hemstltched and small
initial at 75c the box,
pure linen.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

Special Bargains in
Shirtwaists this week.
Odd lots marked down to
close them out. Thrifty
buyers will do we'll to
pick up a few of these
against another years
needs. There's Muck
Value for 1attIe money.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

ADVENT CHRISTIAN CONFERENCE.
The York County Advent Christian
conference viii be held at the Union
chapel. Sebago Lake, beginning Thursday
evening, Sept. 20, and continuing over
the following Sunday.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
THE PRESS.
NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO-DAY.

J. r. Libby &c.
FlWell.
Owen, Moore & Co
Frank M. Low & Co.
Oren HOoper's Sons.
Eastman Bros. q Bancroft
Bank Report
Geo. c. Shaw & Co.
MERCER Meat Market
Johnson 4 Lambert.
Ira f. Clark 81 Co.
Standard Clothing Coz
Geo. r. Cornish.
Lost-Gold Watch.
Sic. AucOciscO.
CITY of Portland.
Orangeine.
Notice M. G.
SchloCterbeck & Foss Co.
New Wants For Sale, TO Let Lost, Found
and similar advertisements will be found Oh
page under appropriate heads.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14
PORTLAND. Sept. IA. 1900.

PORTLAND. Sept. IA, 1900.
\ T the Je weir y
~ counter today's a
very attra tive
lot of Manicure tools, hair
brushes, tooth brushes,
clothes brushes, call bells,
darners and other useful
articles. all with ebonized
handles, decorated with
handsome sterling silver
marking plates at IS, so,
75c and $T.oo.
The Portland daily press., 1900-09-14

what of ftp
Dorothy smokes are
the most comforting
smokes the lonesome
man can have. If
you are lonesome,
smoke a six cent
Dorothy. It's a
regular ten cent
grade.