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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-27
:STON|ETHONAs
GRAND OPENING
OCCURS MONDAY
And Continues During the Remain
der Of the Week-Thousands
Were Attracted to 4
THE big DEPARTMENT STORE.
And admired the wonderful Morcan-
tile Monument Raised in Wheel,
Ing By This Firm.

Notwithstanding the very Disagree
able weather yesterday. the first day OF
the opening Of Stone & Thomas en-
larged department store, was attended
by thousands OF ladies and a very large
sprinkling OF the stern sex. Almost
as soon rs the doors we're opened in the
morning the visitors began TO arrive,
and the number OF those who came
from distant towns, was remarkable.
In the afternoon tho fun Opera House
orchestra, stationed In one Of the bal
comics, at the extreme north end OF the
first floor, rendered G very fine concert.
which was greatly enjoyed by all who
attended. The orchestra VIII be in at
tendance every afternoon this week and
the; musical programme: Will be changed
daily. isS
Never did a store present more
beautiful appearance than this mag
nificent establishment yesterday. The
Interior has been tastefully decorated
for, the occasion and the large show
windows reflected the beauty OF the In
side, with displays that would be q
credit to Seigle- cooper or Wauamaker.
The first floor as seen from the ladies'
reception room. which is an elegantly
furnished balcony In the northwest por-
ton Of the building, presents a sight
that will live in the memory OF all who
see It. The long lines Of modernly ar
ranged departments all in their best
holiday, attire and the wide alsles
thronged with spectators and pur-
chasers, was In keeping with the ele-
gance OF the decorations and pen or
tongue could not describe the scene
adequately.
81 The South Aisle.
In the south aisle the silks. dress
goods, dress trimmings and patterns
are displayed and such a display has
seldom II ever been seen In many
larger city. The art department. UNI
brellas, ribbons, hosiery, linens, jewel
ry, mems furnishings. domeatics. kid
gloves, handkerchiefs. perfumcrIes sta
tlonery notions, Innings, underwear.
laces and embrolderies, ETC.. ETC., are all
on, this, the main floor, and each comes
in for q share of the attention of the
visitors. The, laces, especially. caught
the eyes OF the ladies', who are at all
times ready to. admire the flrsy crea-
tons.
The second floor is taken up by The
ladies' ready made garments and mil
llinrry, and is furnished and equipped
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-27
Reply to9nvoter,sn Comment,

To the Editor OF the IntclllEencer.
SIR:-The Committee OF One Hun
dred In considering and adopting the
following. resolution, viz, Eve will not
support for municipal councilman or
other municipal office, ut said charter
election, any candidate who is engaged
or employedin the business OF vending
spurious and malt liquors. or either Of
them, In this city, or interested us stock
holGrr, officer Of employee Of any cor
poration engaged in such business"
did not take into consideration the
character OF the citizens thus engaged.
or interested, at all. 1'he:e may be.
and probdbiy, are. many citizens, thus
engaged and interested, OF most excel
lent characters. The discrimination
against them does not turn on the mat
ter OF character. They were dlscrimi-
mated against because the business in
which they are engaged and interested
can only be legally carried on, under
present laws, by the sanction Of the city
council Hence such persons being in
the municipal council would be called
upon to vote upon matters IN which
they are personally and financially In
terested. This the committee thought
bad policy. Z,
The Committee of One Hundred did
no more pass upon the characters OF the
men engaged and interested in the
vending of spurious and malt liquors
than they did upon the men who may
be officers, stockholders, or salaried
employees OF any street or steam rail-
road. or other public corporation, using
or enjoying franchise from the city,
for they also declared they would not
vote for or support, such for the sama
offices.
It is certainly not conducive to thu
best interests OF our city to have itg
council composed Of men who are in, or
interested In, business, corporations,
etc., which must be created. authorized,
sanctioned, controlled, regulated, etc,
by the council. There Is too much
temptation under such circumstances
for men to vote for their own interests
and business and not for the interests
and business Of the city which elected
them. II any, one Is in danger OF dis
eliminating against character it Is
Voter" and not the Committee Of One
Hundred. This committee dlscriIni-
h.. Int
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-27
DIED..

La RocHE-on Sunday, November q.
: 1850. at 4 o'clock D. m, ANTON !. LA
ROCHE. at his home on Thirty.hrst
streot, Ecllalro, aged y years.
Frre-,l Wednesday morning at o'clock
iron, St. Johns Catholic church In
tc.ment at Rose Hill cemetery
FINSEGAN-On Monday. November %.
1850, Mt 10 p. m, MARY, wife OF VIM.
FinneEnn, Mt the home OF her mother,
Mrs. Hogan. No. iA3 Fifteenth street.
Funeral notice hereafter.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-27

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is free. ELLIOTT SCHOOL, 1918 Mar
ket street.
The oasis., 1900-08-18
Whole No. 37S.

of vast net work of railroads in the republic of Mexico.
 One word more, take advantage of this pleasant opportunity to unite with my dear companions mentioned above, to say in loud voice:
 "HonOr and profit to the Sonora railway, on the anniversary of it's foundation, May 9th, 1880l Peace and happiness to the State of Sonora and It's dear inhabitantsw
 l am Honorable Governor, Very respectfully,
 G. J. GONZALEZ.
The oasis., 1900-08-18

MT. Fred w. Meade of Patagonia returned home from trip to Tucson Monday evening.
 Monday evening MT. M. NJ. Trickey of Washington Camp, returned from Tucson.
 Monday evening MT. Denis Coghlan of Washington Camp, returned from five weeks visit to Los Angeles and other points in Southern California.
 Messrs. Denis Coghlan and D. c. Chalmrs have sold to o. K. Franklin the claim at Washington Camp known as Ella No. 2, and MT. Franklin is busily engaged in prosecution of de- veloDment work thereon.
 Sunday last MT. John Jund of Mo- gales was visitor at Patagonia and and Harshaw, to look over the Lead Queen property of George Wieland, in which he recently bought the half in- terest of Mir. Wieland's partner, Jack Donovan. MT. Jund was greatly pleased with it's appearance, and re- turned home Monday eveving.
 Some time ago THE OASIS noted that Messrs. W. R. Sprecher and Joseph Billingsley of Patagonia, had bonded to MT. J. w. Castle of Colo rado Springs, two very promising claims in the Patagonia mountains Victor No. l. and Victor No. 2. This week the deal has been consumated, and MT. Castle has paid the vendors their purchase price, viz: sl6,000 geld. MT. Castle has been working the mine since the bond was given, and has done some very satisfactory de- velopment. He will now increase the working and prosecute the work of development and extraction of ore with all vgor. The mines produce a high grade of shipping ore carrying lead and silver.
 The Bradord mine, about one mile from Bloxton's on the N. M. & A. railway, in Sonoita Canon, is produc- ing handsomely, shipping to smelter frequently carload of high grade copper and silver ere. Upon twenty foot ledge an incline has been sunk 167 feet, but further development in that direction has been stopped by water. At depth of 100 feet level has been run both ways from the in- cline, and from stopes upon this level the ore shipped Is taken. A pumping plant has been ordered and will be in- stalled shortly, the water drawn out and sinking re. umed. The property is owned by Professor w. T. Blake of the University of Arizona, and a num- Der of friends. MT. Fred w. Meade s uperintendent.
 It,c o dnctnrfc pncipacc fn Stpd,,
The oasis., 1900-08-18
SONORA RAILWAY.
rveuty Years Ago Since the Work Was
 Began ia 1880.

lut IUliOWtuk Fl Tradco of recent date:
 GUAMAs, Sonora, May 6, 1900. To THE HONORABLE GOVERNOR CELE-
 poNIo c. ORTIZ, Hermoslllo, Sonora.
 My DEAR SIR AND FRrEND:--Know- ing of your we'll established reputa. ton for introducing progressive meth ods in business and for having the in- terest of Sonora at heart, beg to ask your attention for short while that may remind you that on this day, twenty years ago, Sonora took firm and imposing step in the progress of this century, now almost at it's close. On the l1th of December, 1874, con- tract was entered into between the secretary of encouragement and Mir. David Doyle Blair, for the construc- tion of a railroad in Sonora. The con- tract was approved on the 29th of May, 1875. was promulgated as law the l6th of June of the same year aud transfer was made in favor of Messrs. Robert R. Symon and David Ferguson on the 18th of June, 1877.
 By virtue of said concession and transfer, the work of constructing the Sonora Railway between Guaymas and Nogales was inaugurate on the 9th of May, 1880, precisely twenty years ago today.
 By being pushed vigorously and continuously the construction of the road was completed on the 17th of October, 1882, at which time the sec- retary of encouragement authorized the general operating nf the Sonora railway.
 The road being but 426 kilometres in length, (about 265 miles, the sub- lect may at first thought appear trivial, but on investigation one earRs that 1t was the first of all roads Ol this republic to reach the United states of North America, to which fact the people of Sonora may justly point with pride. This Is not to be disputed by any of our neighboring states or territories, and we have all | 'he more cause for being proud of our progress, inasmuch as after even score Of years enjoyment of this dis unctlon we may truthfully say that "nlie some of the states and territo- res still lack such advancement, Son. ora may rightly boast of not only o1e, out or three railroads, and the build- iug Of others within her borders is a matter of but short time.
 Speaking of the Sonora railway and 's interests, find that of all the em- ployes required to start the construc- 'lon Of the line, only two are still in sae service of the company, Messrs. manuel Gutierrez and Arcadio Bojor- quez' both Guaymas born), who at tue age of 2l and g respectively be- sau work with pick and shovel and ''e now two eff our locomotive en- gIneers.
 lnasmuch as have mentioned the "aues of these two veterans, wish 4''o' With permission of the gentle -'en themselves, to add the names of 'e" more employees whose first days "'Su tue company were between 1880 'Ou lSo5 as per statement below. ,,, "a l omit mention of any of my good o.u companions, they may rest assur- ' ~ tue omission is an oversight which deeply lament:
The oasis., 1900-08-18

Although Messrs. Gutierrez, Robin son and Marcor, each, years ago, sev cred for a time their connection with the Sonora railway, time was of so short duration considering the many years of their service with the com- pany, that they are looked upon by the other veterans, as of themselves.
 Of the fourteen employees mention ed, only one, the author, retains the position winch he first filled, that of official interpreter.
 Although the public well knows, in a general way, of the benefits derived by the state of Sonora from the oper- ation of the Sonora railway, I feel that you will be pleased to have men, tioned as below, some of our Sonora exports by train, via Nogales, for the year 1899:
 nna
The oasis., 1900-08-18

cdlleu to Juc IacU that prlOr to the opening of the Sonora road, the an. nual exportation of our products was insignificant indeed, and the now rapidly growing exportation of oran. ges, peas and watermelons was then entirely unknown.
 Besides the Sonora exports detailed above, there was quite quantity of Sonora live stock driven into the United States and also some little ex. portation by steamers and sailing vessels towards San Francisco, Callfor- mia, and to Europe via Cape Hern.
 The coastwise expertation is really very important, comprising flour, bran, corn, beans, peas, beer, and other valuable articles produced in our state.
 The Sonora railway is not only a valuabls acquisition to the state of Sonora, for it's beneficial influence is keenly felt in Lower California, Sin. alba, Jalisco and Colma; and is evi. denced by the great bulk of ores, cop per matte, table salt, tanning bark, hides, sugar, alcohol, liquors, cabinet woods, etc., from said territory and states that arrive by boat at Guaymas, and are transferred northward over the Sonora railway, destined to the eastern part of Mexico, the United States of America, England, France. Germany and Spain.
 The Sonora railway local traffic has grown so rapidly and to such volume as not to permit my making more than this passing reference; nor 1 wish to weary you by giving you data of the national and foreign freight con- ing into Guaymas by water, which is being scattered all along the line; and also the constant increasing imports of foreign and native goods via Mo- gales, for Sonora and its sister states on the Pacific coast. But in order to give you an exact idea of the traffic sustained by the Sonora railway, take pleasure in stating that during 1899 there were transported 107,5 ,53S passengers and l0S,l metric tons of merchandise.
 The Sonora railway, is in truth, a means to an end, as is clearly seen in the advantage it offers to all indus tries-especially mining, agriculture, cattle-raising--and which advantages are being gradually and more widely appreciated and made good use of, thus proclaiming the permanent ad vapcement and culture that. is obvious to the observer of business.
 I have taken great pleasure during my almost eighteen years residence in Guaymas in noting the gigantic strides of progress made by the Son. orians; and if my humble efforts can be made of any value to that end, I will continue as honestly as hereto fore to try to help them in their noble work, even if I should depart from this hospitable soil.
 Permit me Honorable Governor, to congratulate you upon the era of prosperity and happiness that Sonora enjoys in worthy competition with the other states of this progressive and peaceful nation. I sincerely be- lieve that we shall in the very near future. enjoy steady and much greater commercial life, and to this end l have no doubt the Sonora rail- way will wield very powerful in- fuence; specially as the road is now under the control and being operated by one of the greatest railroad kings of tho TTnited States Mir q Hun-
The oasis., 1900-08-18

It's a doctors Business to study health. Doctors confidently recom- mend HARPER Whiskey. Sold by Nj. M. Conn, Palace Saloon, Nogalesp Ariz.
The oasis., 1900-08-18

BPS carloads in all, which goods were destined to the United States of Am erica, with the exception ot the Spanish peas, which were forwarded
 to Spain, and small quantity of ore gone as far as England and Germany.
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21

Am convinced that nothing will
please them 80 much a. a perfect
pair If glasses scientifically adjust
ed by DIX. T. $ I.EAcm the only
expert op,ician in the county. All
work guaranteed to give satisfac-
ton or money refunded. Gh,.sss
may d. selected o"d yir," u" /" s"r
prise ""d ! ~W "yj"s' them .,i.r
.Nmos at .pice ~ ho"sc-"o erfra
chorye.
Thousands Of old people ATE um.
able to get glasses to-day that arc
entirely satisfactory because ot hav.
ing ruined the retroactive power of
the eye by a continued Use Of
trashy lenses. The continued us.
Of such. means the ultimate ruin Of
the acutcmess Of vision oftimcs az
carly as middle life Tile mystery
~ Thy /'sOI"" s"''..Pcs y""" r's'""
.tor a.t.~ rents only.
Thousands are partially or total
ally blind in one eye because the
retroactive power oi the eyes being
different they have corrected u
eye only compelling il to do all the
service, injuring the other. Both
eyes must Tx corrected separately.
giving the same vision in each.
Thousands Of young people today
are suffering with aches and pains
in the eye. temples, and persistent
headaches that could he stopped by
the wearing Of glass correctly
fitted.
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21
A Surprise Farty.

Mr. aud Mrs. Charlie McMahan
Of the Salt Springs ncighborhood,
were given a surprise party Friday
evening last by twenty.f five or more
of their young friends, who
brought their refreshments with
them. The surprise was splendid
ly managed and proved a delight
full affair. The host and hostess
enjoyed il no less than did the hap.
py crowd OF young people, who no
doubt were delighted at the sue
cess of their plans. Games, music.
Rotations and a general good time
was the result.
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21
A Birthday Party.

Willie Naylor was the genial
host ON Saturday evening to a par
~ Of young friends at the home Of
Mrs. Louisa Potter. on North Ben.
ton avenue, the occasion being
the seventeenth birthday OF the
young host, who was assisted in ell
tertaining by Misses Mayme Potter
and Nora Bartlett. Pop Pickle
and Carroms were the games which
with music by Misses Claude Tuck.
er and Ruth ID, sart made up a
most delightful event X. The
rooms OF this pretty home We're
greatly enhanced by the use Of car.
nations and pottcd plants. Re.
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served at ten o'clock.
The following persons were pre-.
sent: Misses Floy Tucker, Manic
Sharp, Flora Mcclure, Gail Lane,
Ethel Sharp, Edna Brightwell,
Claude Tucker, Nell Orear, Ruth
Dysart, Florence Griffith and Dora
Tipping; Messrs Earl Sharp, Har-
ola Lane, Homer Tipping, Baylcs
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21

knows little about the pleasure ot
life, and will make the occasion
long to be remembered Thee lit.
tie ones have early learned the true
source Of happiness in their con-
tributing To those less fortunate
than themselves. remembering the
words of the Master. who said. ut
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive."
TRINITY CHURCH.
Trinity Sunday school will meet
OH Monday afternoon at ! o'clock
at the church. where a beautiful
tree. trimmed with popcorn, many
candles al various colors aud load.
ed with good things for the chill
dren. has been arranged by the fol.
lowing ladies', who ate untiring IN
their efforts to make the affair a
success: Mrs. James Chamberlain.
Misses Frances Napton. Helen
Fisher and Made Montague.
There will be al address by the
rector. Rev J. de =. Donehoo. and
Christmas music will be rendered.
NtSStnS sts,.p.n
The Mission church in West
Marshall. with Rev. George Miller
pastor. has quite an interesting
Sunday school, with - members.
Mr.. Joel Crockett is superintendent
aud Miss Maymc Potter secretary.
The following persons ate teachers:
Mesdames Wag!e. I. NJ Morrow
and Alexander. Misses Fannie Pot.
ter. Daisy Ehrnman, Mcs>rs. W.
N. Mahard. Bone and Dallam.
On $ turday evening. December
22d, a, 1880 o'clock, this Sunday
school will have a Christmas tree.
with remembrance on IL for each
scholar and teacher. a cordial in.
viiation is extended To anyone who
would like to attend.
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21
Csrnasion Club.

This popular club, who since
their organization have sailed I'M
der the name Of Theta Sigma"
have recently decided that /. was
not appropriate since the increase
III their numbers and decided unan-
iomonsly to change il aud they will
III the future he called the "Carna.
ton clnb" and the club flower will
be the same fragrant blossom. We
think the name a very appropriate
one. for n more intelligent. refined
and promising set Of young ladies'
could not be found.
A lovely reception was given To
this club on Saturday afternoon by
Miss Leila Rand. who entertained
them royalty ut her home Oh West
North street
Quite a musical program was
given by Misses Rachel VanDyke.
Belle I.ankford aud Bereuecc
Vance. after which Miss Leila Ell.
tert'ihcd them ~ a guessing con.
test. The young hostess would
produce some emblem representing
musical terms. For instance. A
large and a very small key world
represent. "A major and a minor
key" A board with y key fastcn.
Cd to IL, world represent a Key
Board" The contest from start
to finish n full Of interest and
level was a more enjoyable time
had.
Refreshments were served in the
dining room, where they were all
seated at the table. daintily and
beautifully spread in its snowy
linen, pretty china and decorations
Of smilax and carnations thai were
only rivaled by the sweet and hap.
py faces oi the young ladies them.
selves The refreshments consist.
ed Of ices, cream aud a variety Of
cake.
The following young ladies were
present: Misses Flora Mcclure,
Gail Lane, Rachel VanDykc, Ber-
enece Vance. Jessie Hall. Ethel
Sharp and Belle Landlord.
C->> H>-
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21
Christmas st the Churches.

Sabbath school Will on n evening
Of December 24th meet at the church
when a regular Christmas service
will I've held. Superintendent Geo.
Althouse is never happier thar
when engaged in church work. and
together with the teachers and 9th
er officers Of the school. has planned
this Christmas service. which viii
no doubt liz one Of the most pleas
ant ever given at this season. W.
cannot tell all we know IN rcg,rt
to the matter aud will leave tn,
school to the pleasant an%ticipations
Of what is in store for them whei
they meet on the evening Of Mon
day. December alth, at go. Suf
flee il to say. however, that tn,
service will consist Of songs. solo,
and duets and several recita,ions b,
the primary and intermediate dc
partments. after which comes tn.
social part with its remembrance
for each.
W. have been informed Their,
will I've no regular Christmas ser
vice at this school. but by CAREFUL!
keeping our eyes open and putting
this and that together, we think
there is a surprise in store for the
Baptist school when they meet on
Sunday morning.
FIRST ". CHURCH.
The First NJ. Il. church will en-
terrain their school on Christina,
eve at 7:3o with a snow house, ii
which old Santa will entertain him
self during the excellent program,
consisting Of Rotations by the pri'
mary department and the service
of song. after which the Marshall
Concert Band will entertain the
audience with some Of their best
selections. Superintendent Boone
DeGarmo, assisted by DR. J. ID
Jackson and G.. ". Hanson, hav.
managed the affair and the enter
tainment will close with a happy
time socially, when old Santa will
come forth from his house Of snow
and distribute something nice &c
each.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
At the Christian church. the diff
ferent classes are acting indepenf'
emily as to what they will do, The
Bible class, consisting of twenty
gentlemen with DR.. ", S Holland
as teacher, will take up a collection
for benevolences. One class vii
take up a collection for Rev, Johr
V'oung's church out in Colorado
while the classes Of small children
will entertain in various ways. On,
class of little ones will have {
Christmas tree at the home Of Oh,
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21

Rector. Guy McAmis. Geo. Dug.
gins. Roy Dyer, Philo King. David
Hoffman, Walter Striker, Stephen
Lee Potter,
The Marshall republican., 1900-12-21

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-09-14
COL. N. c. GULLETT.
A Former Maury Countian Among
the Killed
At Galveston, Texas a Broth
er and Other Relatives in
this County.

A telegram was received yesterday
by Mr.. j. l.. Daimwood of this
city, stating that his uncle, Col.
Newt. Q. Gullett, was among the
number killed during the terrific
hurricane at Galveston, Texas, and
asking that his brother, Mr.. Sam
Gullett, who lives in the Leftwich
Bridge peighborhood, be notified.
Col. Gullett was a former resident
of this county, bur number of years
ago moved to Texas, where he
amassed quite fortune. Besides
his brother Sam, he leaves surviving
him anumber OF other relatives in
this county, and also many friends.
He was an uncle of Mrs. Bruce
Pickens Of this cisy.
He was visiting at this place about
two weeks ago, and was on his way
to his home at Victoria, Texas,
when he met his death.