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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

Monday evening. the Carroll Club
house viii be thrown open to Its mem
bers and their invited guests. The In
vitatiOns read. Dinner and social"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The Twentieth Century Girls and
friends we're delightfully."- entertained
Thursday afternoon by Miss Martha
OFT at the home of her parents on Four
tenth street. The usual game Of
euchre was enjoyed. The prize winners
were Miss Laura crangle Da1zell and
Miss Mae Belle Howell. The next re-
ceptlon will be given by Miss Henrietta
Harper, at the Harper home in Pleas
ant Valley. next Thursday afternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03
Il. E. Hillman
Coos.

Diamonds, Studs,
Rings, Pendants,
Charms, Cuff But.
tons, Bracelets, Pen.
Knives, Cigar. Cut.
tiers, Watches, etc,
Gold Watches, Fill.
ed Watches, Clocks,
Silver, Ebony and
Gold Filled Brushes,
Sterling Silverware,
and best Silver.
Plated Ware. Head.
quarters for Regina
Music Boxes.
8 Eleventh Street,
Wheeling, VI Va
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles N. Hancher. of the Island, ex-
tend the sIncerest sympathy in the be-
reavement caused by the death of their
only child, Harold, bright and prom
isIng boy of fourteen.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The supper given by the Ladies' Of
st. Luke's P. E. congregation, in the
parish house, was daindly served and
successful In every detail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

A delightful evening Of music was en-
joyed at st. Joseph's Convent this week.
Among the performers were Mr. Archt.
bald A. Taylor, one of the clty's best
singers; Miss Annie Sage, the efficient
organlst Of st. Luke's P. L. church, and
Mrs. j. p. Hanley, whose fine voice is
not as often heard in Musical Wheeling
as wished.
Mrs. Bernie S. Mcclure and Miss Efle
Lewis, niece Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Jones,
of the Mcclure, have started on an ex.
tended winter trip southwark.
Mr.. ana Mrs. George Adams, of
Pleasant Valley, are at Cambridge
Springs, Pa
Mr. W. H. TalIman, OF LeatherwoOd,
Joined Mr.. B. N. Caldwell in a southern
tour Of u few weeks duration. The trip
embraces Cuba and Porto Rico.
Miss Helen Allue McCabe, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs, Robert Mccabe, of the
Island. VIII spend the remainder of tho
winter in Washington and points far
Their south.
Mrs. Harry j. Mendel, of the Island.
is expected home next week, after an
absence OF esyeral months.
Miss Laura CrangelI Dalzell, Of
North chaplinc street, viii spend n few
weeks in ManntG IN, the guest Of MtuH
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The Woman's Club concert this after
noon and the Married Peoples dancing
class this evening at Arlon, close a
week of much activity along different
lines. The scheduled club entertain
ments were brilliantly carried out. "The
Players" made their first appearance
this season to an appreciative audience,
and above all the excitement of the
coming Loan Exhibition, held sway.
All interested in the various depart-
ments are working like troopers" to
get to the goal. The coming week will
be a repetition of this same interest,
but no conception Of the real work can
be had until the objects of all descrip-
ton now promised and being gathered
by the various chaIrmen and handed
over to DR.. Frank LIE Moyne Hupp and
Rev. Joseph speers, the gentlemen
having charge of the souvenir cata-
logue, are all under cover Of the Haw-
ley roof. Guards and other officials
are being selected for that responsible
ty. The collection us known so far will
be worth coming many miles to see,and
there is no doubt the out-ot-town
spring shoppers Will make the third
week Of February their time for the
annual visit to Wheeling as the cIty's
attractions will be of an especially I'M
usual nature from the l9ta to the cath
of February. The entertainments Of
the coming week embrace the Harper
reception to the Twentieth Century
Girls and the Hamilton-IrwIn reception
to the North Main Street Euchre Club.
The big event in which the whole city
is allowed to participate occurs on FRI
day afternoon. February 0, and is the
annual Donation Day for the City Hos
pItal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

Mrs. Howard Hazlett, Mrs. Henry H.
Russell, Mrs. J. J. Holloway Miss
Sarah Bates and Miss Shirley Brocku-
nler are in New York City
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

!, Mr.. and Mrs. Luclus Hoge, Of
Leatherwood. will spend the remainder
Of the winter in California
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

ton can readily be made, ana the spirit
Of its reception is assured.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The Debutante Club was beautifully
entertained by Miss Martha Baird Cald-
well at the home Of her parents. Gen
eral and Mrs. Alfred Caldwell, last
evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

Miss Laura Crangcll Dalzell, Of
North chaplinc street, viii spend n few
weeks in ManulG IN. the guest of Mia
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

Mrs. Harry j. Mendel, of the Island,
is expected home next week, after an
absence Of esveral months.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

Miss Emily Pollock delightfully."- en-
tertalned the Monday Evening Whist
ers," at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs julius Pollock, of North Chap
line street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The Arion Club house had several
large entertainments arranged this
week, each proving the success anticl-
pated; notably Children's Fancy Dress
party, in charge OF the ladies of the
AriOn. and the Pioneer Society re-
union.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

Blanch Koen. who has visited in Wheel
ing on several occasions.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The Rabbits Foot Club was enter
tained Thursday afternoon at the Har-
rlson home. on the Island. with Miss
Bessie Harrison as hostess. The euchre
prizes were won by Miss Anne NELL,
Miss Virginia Mofrat and Miss Edith
Carr. No next melting was scheduled.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The cotilllon Club will have two more
sessions before Lent, one next Friday
evening and the other on shrove Tues
day, February q. both in Arion hal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-02-03

The anxious friends Of Mrs. John
Trew, of Fourteenth street, who has
been very seriously III for some time,
will be glad to hear of her steady i'm
provement Of the last few days.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
THE OREGON -Ap KIIRE.

Washington, July 19.-The navy depart
ment this morning received the following
despatch from Captain Wilde, commander
Of the Oregon, dated Kure, July IS:
Oregon and Nashville arrived at Kure
two O'Clock this afternoon. Expect. to
dock on the 10Th. Shall make perma-
nent or temporary repairs? would sug-
gest putting on steel patches which can
be done in a very short time and ship go
back to her duty at Taku. TO make per-
manent repairs it will require at least
sixty days, probably. Not a single man
injured in any way. WILDE"
10 this despatch Secretary Long at
once replied as follows:
Universal rejoicing over safety of Ore
gon. She is the Constitution Of this gen
Grafton. Ii safety of Oregon permits
patch and go to Taku. commend your
preference for service there. LONG,"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
MORRILLS.

DR.. H. Q. Thompson accom- panied by
his wife and daughter of Brighton,
Mass, are guests of DR.. Thompson
parents, Mr.. ana Mrs. Cyrus Thompson.
Mrs. Coolidge and daughter, Miss Flor
ence, are enjoying a short vacation at
Allston, Mass.
.Stillman Rolfe Of Norrills is enjoy
ing brief visit at Casco.
Miss Agnes S. Fairbrother and Miss
Alice Russell of East Desring are the
guests of Miss Russell's sister at West
Newton, Mass,
Mr.. George Lucas, who has been on a
three weeks visit in Boston, has returned
to his home at East Deering.
Police Officer Brown arrested three
young lads averaging about 16 years of
age, yesterday forenoon at Morrflls Cor
ner. The boys have been lettering
around the corner for the past three days.
The boys claim that they live in Bath
and gave the addresses of their parents.
who will be communicated with before
action is taken on the cases.
Car No 127 of the Riverton line, in
charge Of Conductor Frank Babbidge
and Motorman Little, broke an axle yes
tsrday afternoon on the RiYerton road
on the way to the park about 2 80
o'clock. The car was running at a slow
rate of speed when the axle broke short
off, near the edge Of the wheel. The car
slid for about three feet when it was
brought to a halt. Passengers were
transferred to other cars and the damaged
car hauled back on to tho siding so that
traffic was not delayed more than five
minutes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
DURKEE Los Es his CASE.

Washington, July 19.-The claim of the
heirs of Charles Durkee, formerly gov
ernor of Utah, against the United States
for certain bonds of the Central Pacific
Railroad company, valued at s64, CAB, 5l2,
was dismissed today by Judge Hagner
of the district supreme court and the ap-
plication for a rule against Secretary of
the Treasury Gage to compel delivery Of
them to the claimants was denied. Judge
Hagner said the decision was based on
many grounds, an Important one, of
which was that Leonard Blaisden.
claimed as attorney in fact for the at
torneys at law in the case, was not the
proper person to bring suit. Intimated
that the suit should have been brought
by the administrators. He said it was
strange that such a great property should
have been so carelessly handled that all
trace Of 1t should have been lost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
sIXTEENTH MAINE REGIMENT.

The annual reunion of the survivors of
the 10th Maine Vol Infantry, with their
friends, will be held on Wednesday and
Thursday, August and Q, next, at Win
demere Park, Unity. The Waldo Vete-
ran Association have rendered the free
use of their reunion building, which
has dining hall 4Ox70 feet, with hall up
stairs same size. Both are furnished
with chairs, settees and tables. There
are also seven furnished rooms with
spring bed and mattress. They also have
twenty-four mattresses and tWenty-four
pairs blankets, so that any who wish to
lodge in the building can do so. Lodg-
ings can be had at the hotel and cottages
in the park at twenty-five cents each.
Meals will be furnished in the large din
ing hall, prepared expressly by the hotel
proprietor, at twenty-five cents each, ex-
cepting for the banquet Wednesday night,
which viii cost a little more Rates at
hotel in Unity Village S1.50 per day. Re-
duced rates on railroads.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
N. Y. YACHT CLUB CRUISE.

New Y ork, July 19.-At the meeting of
the New York Yacht club today, the
dates for the annual cruise were set. The
fleet rendezvous at Glen Cove on August
6, sailing to Huntington harbor for the
commodore cup that day. August z, the
rendezvous win be Morris Cove, the feet
sailing for New London on the sth. New
port win be ma 1e on the 9th and Vine
yard Haven on the 10th. On the 18th, the
Aston cups will be sailed for out of New
port harbor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20

Mrs. Terriault of Church street, had
sudden hemorrhage Wednesday afternoon
while out walking. Mr.. W. p. Hodsdon
saw the condition that the lady was in
and SO administered restoratiYes and lat.
er assisted her in reaching her home.
The front entrance to the Walker Me-
mortal library has been closed on account
of the large quantity OF dirt that is being
thrown about the grounds where the
new. sewer is being constructed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Wilson, who
We're married a few weeks ago, and have
recently returned from their wedding
tour, held a reception on Wednesday eve
ming at their home to their many friends.
A large delegation Of the members of the
Knights Of Columbus of which Mr.. Will
son is a member, were IN attendance.
During the evening ice cream and cake
were served, the guests departing for
home at late hour, wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson much happiness in their
newly formed relation.
Frank P. Pride, Esq, who has recent
II opened a law Office in this city, has
also opened branch Office at South
Windham.
Mr.. Walter V. Knight of the West
brook Hardware company is to enjoy a
two weeks vacation commencing on Sat-
urday, when ne win leave for Dover, N.
H., where he viii visit his brother-in-
law, w. f. Carleton.
The store in process of erection for
Mr.. A. II. Porter at Cumberland Mills,
has been fitted up with Is electric lights
by the Westbrook Electric Light and
Power company.
Mrs S. e. CordweIl and Miss Annie
Holmes have returned from visit to
Mrs. e. B. NeWcomb who is occupying a
farm house at Raymond during the
summer season.
Mr.. Webster, representing the Washing
ton Electric manufacturing company,
is in the city for few days on business
connected with the Westbrook Electric
Light ana Power company.
Miss Lydia Willis and Miss Ella Buck
nam, two popular Boston teachers, are
guests of their former classmate at West
brook Seminary, Mrs. Alice Titcomb of
Cumberland Mills.
The members of the Golden Cross of
Westbrook are to enjoy an outing at I'm
derwood Spring Saturday, going to the
park in the forenoon in q special car.
Mr.. G. Il. NIerrick of Brewer is the
guest of Conductor J. II. Whittier of
the Westbrook division of the Portland
Railroad company and wife at their home
on Stroudwater street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20

Mrs. H. n. Neyens, corner Woodford
and Neyens street, accompanied by her
guests Mr.. and Mrs. George Currie of
New York, have gone to Bar Harbor.
Mr. Forest e. Doten, Ocean avenue, is
enjoying a brief vacation at the home of
his brothers, NIessrs. Chester W. and DR..
A. G Doten of Worcester, Mass.
Mr.. Earl Freeman, clerk at Chapman
& Wymans' drug store, is enjoying few
days outing at the home of his cousin at
North Yarmouth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
MAINE TOWNS.
Items of Interest Gathered by Our Local
Correspondence.
BUXTON.


West Buxton, July 19.-The funeral
services for the late Hon. Charles D..
Weld were held at his home Wednesday
afternoon and were conducted by his
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Wilcox, who read APP
propriate passages of scripture, made elo-
quent remarks upon the life and charact-
er OF the deceased and offered Ia tender
prayer. A good number of the friends
and toWnsmen of the deceased were pres
ent, and several members OF the legal
profession, who had known the dead
lawyer Intimately, were In attendance.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Frank III.
Hargraves, Joseph r. Warren, Cyril P.
Harmon and William ii. Bryant. Mr..
Weld was almost the last survivor of
those who gave strength and character to
the community when he went to West
Buxton. Remembering who and what
they were, as the procession wendell it's
way to the cemetery it seemed almost as
If their forms were lining the road and
that with bowed heads and fearful eyes
they were paying their silent tribute Of
respect to him who had ever been to
them good lawyer, wise counsellor,
honored fellow citizens, and trusted
friend.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
DUCK POND.

Among the visitors in the place from
Portland at High lake, Sunday, were
Otis Thomson and wife at D. L. Hunts,
Howard Lowell and wife at James Cow
EMS, Mr.. and Mrs. Kent at G. p.
SaWyers.
George Lowell, who works for Perrin
Bros, jewelers., in Lewiston, was at
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Woodbury. and son
Paul and daughter Edith, who has been
visiting Annie Woodbury.. have returned
to their home in Auburn.
Mrs. Cora Gowen from Gardner, Mass.
is at James GOWen' IS for a short time.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
FOREST FIRES NEAR VINAL
HAVEN

Rockland, July ia forest fire now
raging near Vinal Haven thre atens to do
great damage. The wind is blowing
strongly. Fire apparatus has been sent
to the scene from Vinal Haven and a
large number of men are fighting the
flames. The blaze is supposed to have
been set by children playing in the
woods.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
SOUTH PORTLAND.
CLIFF COTTAGE.

Cliff Cottage is scene of activity these
days. as the hotel is taxed to it's utmost
capacity to accommodate les guests. The
following are some recent arrivals Mr..
e. w. Corey and family Of Portland; Mr..
Charles w. Allen and family of Portland;
Mrs. AIcFarlane and family, Mr. Morey
and family, Mrs. Badger and child, Mr..
King and family and City Treasurer
Mr. Robb all of AIontrealI Mrs. Chas.
Green of Brookline, Mr.. Aldrich and
family Of New York, and Mrs. Aldrich
and family Of Boston, The manager,
Mr.. e. P. Sargent, informed us that
nearly every room is engaged for August.
The hotel accommodates about rs people.
The scene along our water front was
somewhst startling yesterday morning
for there were to be seen crews sufficient
in numbers to man several boats drag
cling as if for some dead body. Not so,
however, as they were merely trying to
recover the davits OF the schooner John
Rose which were taken off by the scow
Atlas when she left the railway Wednes-
day afternoon.
Niles Nelson and family are at home
for few days from their summer cottage
at Old Orchard.
Work was begun yesterday on the new
sewer on Elm street, from Sawyer to
Pine.
Mrs Whitaker and family of Jersey
City, are guests of Mrs. Pickett of Dyer
street.
The employees Of the electric road who
are obliged to wait on the siding at the
Cape Cottage theatre during the enter
tainments enjoyed treat OF ice cream,
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. J. Il. Short and DR.. o. P. Smith
entertained small dinner parties at Cape
Cottage Casino, Tuesday evening.
PLEAsANTDALE.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buck of Skowhegan have
returned from being the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs Albert Spaulding.
Mrs. j. A. Lewis, New Elm street, &C
companied by Miss Isabelle Hutchinson
of West Buxton, is passing a few days
at Boothbay Harbor.
Mrs. T. @. Sawyer, Oxford street, Port
land, passed Wednesday as the guest Of
Mrs. F. o. Smith of Pearl street.
Mrs. @. j. Mcdonald, Robinson street,
is recovering from a severe illness.
Mr.. Daniel Jones, New Elm street, is
entertaining his niece, Miss Hannah
Davis Of Allentown, Penn.
The families of Daniel and David
Jones with their guests, passed Wednes-
day at Peaks island.
Mr.. John Lenioub, who was quite Sc
yerely injured by runaway horse, is
able to be out.
Miss Evelyn Quick who has been pass
ing some months at the home of Mr.. f.
W. Carter, Elm street, has gone to the
home of her parents in Nova Scotia.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
BLUE AND GRAY

Atlanta, Ca, July Hundreds of
veterans, here to attend the Blue and the
Gray reunion, today visited the battle
fields on which bloody battles of the civil
war were fought.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
DECIDED TO SEND COMMISSIONER

DECIDED TO SEND COMMISSIONER
Washington, July 19.-The cabinet
meeting today developed nothing of i'm
portance regarding the Chinese situation
beyond a decision to send WV. Rockhill,
formerly secretary Of the legation at
Pekin, and assistant secretary Of state
and now chief of the bureau of Ameri-
can republics, to China to investigate the
situation and report to the authorities
here. Mr.. Rockhill viii go as a special
commissioner to ascertain the extent of
the responsibility of the Chinese govern
ment if any, for the existing disturbance
and to otherwise furnish the administra-
tion with the information upon which
the case of the United States against
China for indemnify and reparation will
ha haSad
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
Endorsed by Clergymen.

Gentlemen: Some personal experience
enables me to heartily recommend the use
OF Henry q Johnson's Arnica and Oil
Liniment. For external application in
cases of sprains and bruises it is inquest
Ionably excellent 1t takes hold and
gives relief. This is not guess, but a
word of testimony.
EDWARD HAYES, D. D.
DR. Halves was for many years pastor
of the First Church, Burlington. VT Uis
testimony is the testimony of all who use
the Arnica and Oil Linimsnt. it never
fails to give satisfaction. Sold by all
druggists at % and 80 cents bottle.
c. n. cUPPY & CO.,
Monument Square,
PORTLAND ME,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
Poor MiIIionalre.

Lately starved in London because he
coul1 not digest his food Early use of
DR.. King S New Life Pills would have
saved him. They strengthen the stom-
ach, aid digestion, promote assimilation,
improve appetite Price Poets Money
back If not satisfied Sold by II. p. S.
Goold, 571 Congress street, druggist.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
SENATOR SCOTT WILL ASSIGN
SPEAKERS.

Washington, July Ex-senator N. B.
Scott of West Virginia and Representa-
tive j. G. Cannon Of Illinois, chairman
of the appropriations comm ittee of the
House, saw the President today. Mr.
Cannon, who can be assumed from his
position at the head of the appropriations
committee to be thoroughly conversant
with the administration views regard.
ing the necessity for an extra session,
says he can see no present reason for one.
Senator Scott is on his way to New York.
He will have general charge Of the assign.
ment of speakers, during the campaign.
He said the oratorical part of the Repub-
lican campaign would begin between the
10th and Goth of August.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
INTERV.ALE.

Intervale, July 17.--Mrs. Charlotte Ride
out stepped on q chair and the chair gave
way and she fall and received quite seri-
Gus injuries.
Miss Vesta Belle Jordan is home on a
vacation. She has been at Woodfords
since April.
Mr.. S. II. Haokett has finished hay
ing. He has secured about a two-thir dis
crop,
Mr. Percy Blake and wife are on the
A. IL. Neyins place QUITTING hay, and
Mrs. NeVins is stopping with them.
This place was visited with heavy
thunder shower Monday and Tuesday
night but not enough rain fell. 1t is
very dry and hood crops look slim.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-07-20
SEBAGO.

SSebago, July 19.-During the shower
on Monday night lightning set fire to the
barn and dwellings house belonging sto
Mrs. E. Frost, between Sebago and
North Baldwin. About the same time,
when Lorenzo Thorn's buildings at
North Baldwin were burned; the furni-
ture of Mrs. Frost was saved before the
house took fire, The lightning struck
load of hay not long hauled in.
A party of over twenty from the Dyke
Highland house today have a picnic at
South East Pond, comprising AIassachu-
setts, New York and other people, also
some Portland people are in the company.