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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
The silver Money Question.

The English government has appointed a
royal commission TO inquire into the pro-
priety Of restoring silver TO its former posi-
ton, IA "A m.asurcr OF values, in connection
with gold. Bi-metalism, il will is remcm'
lered, was the rule OF the commercial world
for nearly seventy-fIye years. What il meant
is, that the majority Of the leading nations
agreed TO permit free coinage Of gold and
silver, at IA ratio Of fifteen and u half parts Of
the white To one Of tho yellow. The only
leading nation which mad gold the sole
standard of values was Great Britain. Since
1916 every debt due "a British subject was
payable in London in gold. But on the con.
tinent and in the United Stutcs the pay
meat could be made in silver as well rs gold.
When Germany, after the war, eIartcd
81 1000, OOO.UCO from France, tue Inter was
forced to pay in gold, and Germany took ad'
vantage Of this payment 10 follow the eI.
ample of England, and made gold the sole
unit Of value. Denmark, Scandinavia, Italy,
and for a time the United States, followed
the example Of Germany, and the result was
that gold increased in purchasing power,
which fact showed itself in the cheapening Of
every article the value OF which gold meas
ured This included silver. The result has
been very great distress in the business
world, as no one liked to produce goods on q
falling market. The United States partially
remonetized silver, and, because OF TINT fnct,
has enjoyed better times than has Europe.
India, that has on exclusive silver currency,
has been terribly Distressed, because It has
had to pay its debts to England in gold, and
the rate OF exchange has been ruinous This
is why England is taking steps 70 remoneti1o
silver. and ~ check the ruinous fall in prices.
Should this he accomplished, ~inanciers pre-
dict a new era Of prosperity for the whole
world.-Demorest's Monthly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
A QUESTION OF ETHICS.

Fair Mary was my boyhoodIs fame,
When | was nine and she nineteen;
To all the SWANS who counting came
Her ready answer was the same:
Il guess III wait for Johnny Green"
Just what the maid wa pleased 10 mean
will not nov pretend to claim
] only know she was my queen,
Nor did another step between
Til l myself nineteen became.
Now, / relate the fact with shame;
icannot think my conscience clean
But Mary's love appearing tame
In ten years playing at the game,
Icraved her sister Josephine.
A fairer msid was never seen;
A host Of lovers cried her fame;
But had l any right to blame
Her wish TO wait for Tommy Green,
When that's my little brothers name3
Walter Clarke in The Century
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
TALKING IN THEIR SLEEP.

You think AN dead"
The apple tree said,
| have never a leaf TO show
Because | Stoop,
And my branches droOp,
And the dull gray MOSES over NE grow!
But I'm all alive in trunk and shoot;
The buds of next May
fold away
But l pity the withered grass at my root"
You think l am dead"
The quick grass said,
Because / have parted with stem and bladel
But under the ground
! am safe and sound
With the SHOWS thick blanket over me laid.
I'm all alive and ready TO shoot,
Should the spring Of the year
Come dancing here
But | pity the flower without branch or root"
you think ] am dead"
A soft voice said,
because not a branch or root | ownf
never have died,
But close | hide
In q plumy seed that the wind has sown.
Patient | wait through the long winter hours;
You will see MT again
shall laugh at you then,
Out of the eyes Of a hundred flowers"
st. Nicholas.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
Age of Animals

The elephanti is believed by the East Indians
to live 800 years, and instances are on record
of elephants having been kept in captivity as
long as 40 years, their age being unknown
when taken from the forest. Camels live 40
or 80 years. Some birds attain great age,
such as the swan and the eagle, which has
been known to live 100 years. Parrots have
been known to live 50 years. A tortoise lived
100 years and then persisted by accident.
Water animals also attain great age, such as
the carp, which has been known to live 200
years, and a pike has been known to live in a
pond 80 years. 1t is said that in 1897 IN
enormo pike was caught in a lake near
Hulbronn, in Switzerland, with a brass ring
attached to it, recording that it was put in
the lax, in 1890. There are indications that
the whale lives 400 years.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
A Healthy, Vigorous Carbuncle to Rent.

n HtA1Lh1g NAhONOuo ~
I wish to rent, lease or sell one young,
healthy and vigorous carbuncle, for cash, on
time or terms to suit purchaser. No well
regulated family should be without one.
Millions Of persons have died because they
had none Of these mascots in the family. The
carbuncle referred to is scarcely W weeks
old and Is of that beautiful crimson hue so
much admired by connoisseurs. Ill health
alone compels the present owner to even most
remotely think Of relinquishing his right,
title and interest in this wonderful amulet
But waning strength compels US often to
part with treasures that fairly tear asunder
the heartstrings. Reader, pardon me II l
pause to shed a tear. Persons desiring to
negotiate for the renting, leasing or buying
this piece Of property will apply to me at
The Tribune office, inclosing a certified
check, family history and references.
P. S-This interesting carbuncle hold in
trust. 1t has always had delicate treatment,
and a continuation Of the Same must be
guaranteed. Also incloSe postoffice money
order to insure prompt reply. minneapolis
Tribune.
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II affords me pleasure 10 assure YOU that sf-
ter using DIR. e. Mci.ane's Celebrated Liver
Pills for morc than twenty years IN my family,
that l regard them rs being superior TO any
have ever used or have seen used. l have uet
hsd them constantly and had 10 try others AMI
I have tried a good variety, but 1 have never
had any 10 act So promptly. probably, anu
nicely as McLane's. have used them myself.
wife, and children, with the most gratifying re
suits. For children. having used them on my
own with such easy aud happy effect, l would
recommend them 10 one and w all. These
pills do the work-do II promptly. do ~ well.
and leave 10 Ill effects behind. As q bile re-
mover. rs n liver corrector, as u iereruhher
preparing the system for Quinine.. there " no
pIll or medicine equal To DIR. 4. McLane's Cele'
brated Liver Pills. | expect Ia use them ~
long rs | live. II they continue rs good n they
have been In the past.
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Tampa District. Florida Conference.
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In sending. gave some oi those pills 70 my
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got three pills. lie said they did help him. Hs
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and Wheeling, W. Va.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
WHAT SHALL VIZ WEAR?
PICTURE OF A ST> LlSH FUR
TRIMMED WINTER c )sTUME.

Fur Cioaks and Wraps this Winter-New-
markets, Dolmans and Y~isites-Polo-
Plush and Cloth Costume.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
DER MORT SET TRAGEDY.

The shades Of night were dim afar
When Smithers took an open car;
The air was cold and drear and gray
And every zephyr seemed to say
Hay fever.
The hard backed seats were chill and bare
And Smithers sat and shivered there;
While whfStling winds did shrilly blow
And ever seemed to whisper low
"Neuralgy."
The mules few wildly down the track,
The night air crept down Smither's back,
The canvas curtains round did shake,
And evry draught brought in its wake
Pneumonia.
John Smithers blew his weeping nose
And shufled round his frosted toes;
But ere be reached his humble door
Alas! poor Smithers was no more
CONSUMPTION
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
The Washington Family.

Did Gen. WaShintnn leave any direct descend
ants! Who are his nearest relatives, {. u. ".
Col. f.. B. Ball, of Washington, D.. C., is
said TO be WaShington's nearest living rela-
ticn. Washington's mother was n Miss Ball.
Col. Ball is grandson of Col. Benjamin Ball,
who was not only related to Gen. Washing
ton through his mother, but married Wail-
imgton's niece. The chain of Col. Balls re-
lationship is therefore from two sources. lie
is said to bear a strong resemblance to the
Father Of his Country.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
IL Will Come to Pass.

"How does this natural gas come, " he
asked Of the bald headed man in the
seat in front Of him.
1T collects in cavities in the earth"
Was the reply.
How long will it LAST"
Until the supply in the pocket or cav
ity is used up. Then all pressure will
cease"
And the we'll won't be good for
nuthin'"
That about it."
Thanks. 4 naybur o. mine has got a
gas well, and has ordered plug hats, silk
dresses and Waterbury watches by the
dozen, and he's SO stuck up that he
won:5 even borrow my hoe any more.
I'm going to wait for that cavity to pump
out and his well to peter, and then my
hull family will sit on the fence and grin
rs he goes by. wall Street News.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21

NlNIEh COSIlhE- IhoCf " ~
fitting fashion Of the present, they may slip on
and of easily. In Zig. ! the costume IS shown
with the jacket on over the gown. In Fig.
2 the back Of the dress alone with the jacket
removed appears. The jacket is fastened un'
derneath the fur by hooks and eyes, the rest
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
What IL Horsepower?

VIII you be good enough TO state for the benefit
OF one ignorant Of a familiar term what Is horse
powerS
One horsepower is such power as will raise
$4,000 pounds one foot high per minute, or
$50 pounds per second. This is continued
force. A horse can only exert that power for
about six hours, therefore one day. work Of
one horsepower is equivalent to the work Of
A. horses.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
The Churchill Family.

Who was the founder Of the Churchill family OF
which Lord Randolph Churchill, the eminent
English statesman, is a member Whom did he
marry! j W.
The founder of the Churchill family was
John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough. His
sister, Arabella Churchill, was a mistress Of
King James II of England. Through her in
huence John Churchill secured the command
OF q regiment in the English army. He after
wards became a distinguished general. Lord
Randolph Churchill is younger brother Of
the present Duke Of Marlborough. He mar
ried a daughter Of Leonard w Jerome, a
New York stock broker and founder Of
Jerome park at New York.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
Andoyer Theology.

VIII you please state the questions at issue be-
tween the theologians who advocate the old and
new theology! CnURcHNAS.
l.. The Andover OF new school Of theolo-
gians contend that there is a state Of probation
for all those who died before the coming Of
Christ, or who were ignorant Of His existence
through no fault Of theirs. The old or ortho-
dox contend that all are damned unless pos
sessing a knowledge Of the Savior before
death.
2. The discussion arose from a division in
the American, board of foreign missions in
reference TO the requirements in faith OF
missionaries. The old doctrine is unaccept-
able to the heather, since it precludes the
possibility Of their meeting hereafter the
souls of all their ancestors The question Is:
Shall missionaries preach the old or the new
doctrinei
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
Food for n Sims Crew.

The average allowance in merchant
ships to each man or boy is IL pounds of
beef, or II pounds of pork, beside about
u pounds of flour with the beef, and a
full supply Of pea soup with the latter.
The quantity is sufficient; it is the quality
that is at fault. Three quarts of water
are also allowed to each man per day.
But ships vary a great deal, as mrch in
the quality as in the quantity food
they serve out. This depends upon the
class Of owners, the captain, steward,
and even the cook. Some ships regularly
provide pickles or butter; others pre-,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
A New Epithet.

A very small primary child in n South End
school came to her teacher the other day
with O remarkable complaint. Her face was
covered with tears and woe, and her little
fist aided her apron IN dabbing moro sorrow
from her eyes. lob, teacher, teacher, she
sobbed, "Maudie's calling mo names. Maudie
IA sob called mo another sob) a ginger snapl
Boohoo!'-Boston Record.
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willing to Quit.

A good story is told Of an interview Of W.
II. II. Bingham with one Of the state board
ers at Windsor. Some Of the prisoners were
at work lathing the guard room during a re-
cent official visit of the governor, and the
latter was inspecting the progress Of the
work. After contemplating the process for
q few minutes, Governor Bingham remarked:
"See here, my man. you are laying those
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
A Brave Girl.

Recently a New York girl of Is, VINO had
taken lessons in First Aid to the Injured"
was in Pittsburgh, n. Y, when a boy was
thrown from a wagon and his leg broken.
She at once put her knowledge into use, set
the leg, and he is recovering fast. Pity there
are not more girls ike that
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
Plants that Eat,

Can you tell me if there are plants that eat and
digest food like animals! NATURE.
The common pitcher plant OF our swamps
and the suudew and fly catcher of the south
entice insects by means of Il sweet liquid, i'm,
prisoning them in their cups. When re-
tanned the insect is moistened by a secretion
from minute glands of the inner surface, and
is apparently digeSted.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
n Young Idea.

A little Lowell girl, who had been carefully
trained by her mother, was being dressed for
church Sunday. The gay gown had been
put on and the little one surveyed herself
with evident satisfaction. Mamma" she
said, "does God see everythingF Certainly,
dear said tho mother. "Does He see me
nowp "Why, yes" replied the astonished
matron. "Well, then, he sees a pretty neat
looking little girl, doesn't He, mamma -
lowell Courier.
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Tn. American Oriental Association.

This is an association formed TO dslve into
the untold treasures Of ancient Indian, Per
sian, Syriac and Sanscrit literature. IL /,
composed Of college professors, students,
clergymen md American Buddhists. A
Yankee Buddhist Is not easy TO conceive Of.
Yet the fact remains that there Isl consider
able number Of them. The association In
creases in membership and interest. ls Oh
Iects are OF noble aim for American scholar
ship. We have not many American scholar
at present, but we shall have more In tbs
future.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
FLAMINGO'S NEST.

The bird is a great clumsy creature, with
legs so monstrously long that it does not
know what to do with them. 1t cannot make
a round nest and sit upon it like ar ordinary
bird, so what does it do but build a great chin
ney pot of mud, high and long, lay its
eggs there and half sit, half stand upon them
till they hatch. The sight of it upon its mud
nest is an odd and funny one. The picture
shows what il is like.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21

laths too near together; that sort of work will
never do" The prisoner calmly laid down
his implements and said: Governor, l am
willing to be turned of and discharged If my
work don't suit: l never applied for this job
or the situation, and il my work isn't salts
factory, l ali willing to quit" The offer
was not accepted. Montpelier Vt.) Journal.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
The Boiling Point.

What is the direct cause Of the boiling Of wateri
IL
The boiling point is attained at 2l2 deg.
Fahrenheit, the temperature at which the
elastic force OF the vapor Of any liquid is
equal to the pressure OF the atmospheric. At
2l2 deg. temperature steam begins TO DO
formed at the bottom of Il vessel Of water,
and, rising through the liquid, throws it into
coInmotiOn. In high attitudes water boils at
a lower temperature, because the atmospheric
pressure is not 50 great.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
RnrIed Cltiaa.

Ii. The dove rises early in the morning.
.. Can Ada come and see me today 8. Can
you take her at . o'clockf 4. Papa ran after
my little dog. 5. l gazed, amazed, at hens in
the garden. 9. The little cub at the circus
was very cunning. Z. There are for sale
many pieces of china. 8. We went to view
hill, meadow, spring, field and farm.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
A GREAT

"Now, Johnny, take your medicine like a
good boy. Mamma will put a penny in your
bank every day ii you do"
"What will 90 buy VIII it when 90 gets
lotsf'
Johnny can buy a new bonnet
when lie gets enough saved"
Johnny swallowed his dose.-St. Louis
Chronicle.
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Anagranls.

Each of the following anagrams may be
transposed to form the name Of a famous man:
/. c. will love r. more, .. l fed regal
jams. 8. A pale barn poett No, no. l. l
an Jan, n. Flinnberk. 5. A wit-mill, Tip,
6. A soft hens for Jem. Z. No, call q
Brahmin. S. Butcher Moriuls chopa
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ltnmn ON BAKED beans.

Henry Haynie, Paris correspondent for
the Boston Herald, has recently been
New York and Boston from an
impresSioniSt point Of view. He thinks
the New York cab system al atrocious
swindle and baked beans he settles thus:
II ordered q dish, ate a few, then pushed
the plate aside, a much disappointed
mani Molasses and beans baked together
in a slice of fat pork-heayensP'-Ex-
change.
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uur Corn C.on.

The area Of corn has increased 20 per
cent since 1879, with very little stimulus
from expectation, which has been but
about 3 per cent. OF the quantity pro-
duced. 1t still occupies more than half
of the area in cereals, and produces greater
value than any other crop except grasses
for hay and pasture. The increase more
than keeps pace with advance in popula-
ton. The increase is more rapid in the
west, and the crop Is most productive
and profitable between the parallels OF
36e and 40o.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
What Is Rutter2

Why does churAing cream convert 1t into hut.
ter:
Cream is the fat or butter Of milk, con-
talked in little globules or cases of albumen.
By churning this film OF envelope of albumen
is broken and the butter is set free.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
Prince Louis Napoleon.

Who is the young Prince Napoleon now travel.
ing in this country incognito: r
He is the son Of Prince Napoleon, common
ly called Flon-Plon, and the Princess Clo-
thilde of Italy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
The Seventh Day.

Why do Christians keep the first day Of the
week holy instead Of the seventh, as laid down in
the Commandments?
The first day is recognized as the day on
which Jesus rose from the dead The origin
of the change is lost in obscurity.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
Expenses of the City of New York.

Can you give ME the figures as to the cost OF
running the government OF the city Of New York!
STATISTICS.
The amount allowed for 1886 was between
So, 00O, 200 and SS4, 10000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
What L. n

What is the etymology Of the word bonanza
In Spanish, calm, fair, worthy prosperity.
In mining, a sudden and extraordinary
widening of a silver vein; anything remark
able for its paying qualities.
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The Evacuation OF Mexico by tho French.

Was the evacuation Of the French from Mexico
demanded by the United States government a.
the close of the war OF the rebellion student.
Justin Mccarthy, in his History Of Our
Own Times" says that Mr.. Seward notified
the French minister at Washington that the
presence Of French troops in Mexico was OBJ
nc rious TO the United States government,
and Immediately sent a prominent general
With a larger force to the frontier. Adam
Badeau, who is now publishing Grant in
Peace says that Gen Grant was DESTROYS OF
demanding and forcing the withdrawal OF
the French from Mexico in 1865; TINT Gr.Nht
sent Sheridan TO Texas and sent Gen SChD-
field on O mission TO Mexico. He further says
that Mr. Seward opposed any pushing Of this
matter, preferring TO let 1t cume about, as it
must in time come, Of itself, and that no de-
mand was made. The evacuation occurred
in 1867, two years after the close Ot the
rebellion.
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Parish.

Will you please state what Is a Louisiana par.
ishr / often see the word used, but never knew
what it meant. 7. ii.
In Louisiana the word parish is used to
designate what in other states are called
counties.
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James G.. Blaine's Alma Mater.

Will you settle a disputed point between myself
and a friend! Did Mr.. James G.. Blaine receive =
college education' II SO, where: L. J \.
Yes. Mr.. Blaine was educated at Wash
ington and Jefferson college at Washington,
Pa
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and down, and are in clusters Of three,
with a row OF small buttons between the
clusters. The hat is olive green and silver
gray. Gloves, gray. Observe how little OF
punching and fusSing there is to the back Of
the oyerskirt.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-11-21
The Highest Mountain.

What is the highest mountain in the worlds
How high is it: SUBSCRIBER
Mt. Everest, in the Himalayas. 1t is@,OGa
feet above the sea-