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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
..rHr hoBBERy VINEGAR.
Thomas Jefssrson Brought the Rormul
From Rfanos-Its Uss In Virginia.

Thomas Jefferson Brought the FORMULA
From Rranos-Its Uss In Virginia.
The New York Herald in IN article bear
ing the caption, "a Vegetable Phylsctsr,"
said. There exists in France IN official
record Of the depredstions Of four burglars
who entered deserted houses In the
city Of Msrseilles during . yellow fever
epidemic in the seventeenth century, and
carried of immense quantities OF plum
der. They seemed to possess some method
Of preserving themselves from the scourge.
Being finally arrested and condemned 10
be burned TO death, an offer was made
to change the method Of inficting their
punishment If they would reveal their
secret. The condemned men then confessed
that they always wore over their
faces handkerchiefs that hsd been satu-
rated in strong vinegar and impresoated
with certain Ingredients, the principal one
being bruised garlic. To this day there
exists in the French druggsts' code q
recipe known rs the Vinegar of the Four
Robbers,' Pinagre des Qsatrs FoIo9s,)
and it is that given by these condemned
malefactors."
This has ELECTED q response from Mrs.
Pryor, wife of Gen. Roger A. Pryor, in
which abe says: THE above proph y Tactic
was well known in Virginia households
century ago, and the recipe may be found
in cookery book written by one of the
Randolph family in 1880. On psgs III
of the 'Virginis Housewife" we find:
Vinegar of the Four Thieves-Take
lavender, rosemary, sage, NORWOOD, rue
and mint, Of each large handful; put
them In pot Of earthenware, cover the
top closely and put board on the top;
keep it in the hottest sun two weeks, then
strain and bottle it, putting in each Glove
of garlic. When il has settled in the bot
tie end become clear, pour it of gently;
do this until you get it all free from sedi.
ment. The proper time to make it is
when herbs are in full vigor i'm June.
This vinegar is very refreshing in crowded
rooms, in the apartments Of the sick, and
is peculiarly grateful when sprinkled about
the house in damp weather.
Thomas Jefferson probably brought
this recipe from France in 1874. He was .
collector of everything Of
practical value. Mrs. Randolph, il sp-
pears, lived in an age Of abundant leisure,
and could afford to interest herself for two
weeks in the preparation of Q bottle Of the
Vinegar OF the Four Thieves The house
keeper Of to-day can steep her herbs, then
strain them through one of the fine sleeves
in her pantry, the whole operation costing
little labor and time. with perhaps as good
results. II she is inclined 10 make the
experiment she will achieve decoction
which has the merit at least OF romance,
the secret of its combination having been
purchased by sparing the lives Of four dis
tinguished Frenchmen."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
Mother Hubbard Parties.
Dbsk,Jny,,bso p<no,.<}

Don't come up tomorrow afternoon,
Charley, dear; the girls have got half
holiday, and am going TO have Mother
Hubbard party" said an uptown maiden
last night, rs she babe her young man"
good night at the door. Charley wanted
to come badly, and promised to wear q
Mother Hubbard too, but the young lady
was immovable.. men must not attend
Mother Hubbard parties, she said, firmly,
and Charley went of in huff.
Mother Hubbard parties are the very
latest, snd they are not lees popular than
the Mother Hubbard robe has always
been in hot weather. But the men don't
know much about them, for at Mother
Hubbard parties gentlemen are rigidly
excluded. The girls get together st the
house OF one of their number coon after
breakfast, and each brings her most charm
ing Mother Hubbard. In this loose and
somewhat cspsciC costume they are wont
to lie around on the floor or couch in easy
and comfortable attitudes, thinking OF
nothing save their own comfort and enjoy
ment, They eat candy, bonbons and
sweet cakes. and drink iced tea and
lemonade. They resd to themselves and
to each other, aud the whole day is given
up to pleasure. Gentlemen are not ad-
-nitted until sfterssupdowu, and by that
time the comforts Of the Mother Hubbard
have been surrendered for the more sight
ly and becoming street robe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
Her Last Chance.
Philadelphia Cal.

An mate woman entered dry goods
store the other day and sccosted one of the
clerks: "Pye come to find out what you
mean by charging me 81 Saturday night
for that table spread, and selling Mrs.
Ferguson one just like it on Monday for so
cents. Didn't you say il was my last
chance 20 get one so chesp?"
''You mistook me, Madame, +" responded
the ready clerk, ST said it was your last
chance to get one for 81. And it was. for
we put them down to 60 cents Monday
morning."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
He Saw . Quaker.
1ftrol Free Pro-

Detroit Free Prcs.
ibid you see any Quakers in Philadel-
phia?n was asked Of Detroiter who lately
returned from that city.
''Ooly one that was sure o.
"Did he thee and thou your
"Hs did. BE got down OF his hack and
said: IF thee don't pay me y IN knock
thy blamed head of, and / paid, although
/ knew the regular fare was IL shillings
You don't want to fool with those Quakers
any, and don't you forget it''
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
KEEP QUIET.

Anon
Two ears thou hast, and but single mouth:
Dost thou bevsiR
Mueh shalt those hear, and thereabout
But little tell
Two ewes thou hast, and but single mouth;
Make this thy own;
Much shalt thou zee and much In deep
Oblivion drown.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
MY CREED.

Ella Hisginson IN Chicago Journal.
When / do wrong. remorse 50 keen know;
When / do right, my heart doth tighten So
That, by these tokens, can plainly tell
Ny conscience ID my heaven and my hell
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
AGENTS AND PECULIAR FOLKS.
A Case In Point, In which an Eccentric
Old Lady Figures.


Case IN POint, IN winch nm rSCCohp',
Old Lady Figures.
KingstOn freeman.
A man who resides near Kingston said
tonight: at is astonishing what an effect
house being struck by lightning in the
country has on people in the way OF seeur'
ing insurance. Essy-going farmers seem
to forget all about insurance until they
hear of q fire, or see one, and then they
hurry to an insurance agent.
Insurance agents have many amusing
experiences. Lately an agent had an in
surance upon tine buildings of somewhat
eccentric old lady The policy expired.
A renewal was made, but she could
not conclude to accept 1t just
then. Each dsy she would have a
talk with the agent about the
matter, how much he intended to charge,
and asking information about various de-
tails, until the agent concluded it would
be saving, in time, at least, If he paid
the premium out of his own pocket. One
day there came a thunder shower, and
barn which was in sight of the old lady's
residence, was struck by lightning and
consumed by fire. When she saw the fire
she became greatly excited. Just then
the agent drove that way. Out ran the
old lady screaming: Mister, l say, Mis-
ter, what did you do about my insurance.
The agent said, as he slackeued the speed
of his horse: The renewal only awaits your
acceptance well, for Lords sake, don't
let it run out; fix it up right away, and
I'll pay whatever You ask"
Fish Prevent q Lake From Freezing.
LouisrIis Pos,.
A we'll known Baptist minister boarded
q crowded Second street car yesterday
afternoon and greeted number of his &C.
quaintanees, saying that he had just re-
turned from Waukesha, where he had
been spending his vacation. by the
way" said the reverend gentleman,
while there 1 heard a fish story which
may sound ~ incredible, but which was
forced to believe, coming as it did from
gentleman whose veracity had never been
doubted. The old gentleman at whose
placs was stopping, in speaking OF fish
ing one day, told me he knew OF a lake III
the Vicinity WucIc TUG usu nOiS GU hbuh-
dsut that when an ordinary plank was
placed in the water the fish were so
crowded together as to keep the plank on
the surface so firmly that it would bear
the weight of several persons, and that
when even large fiat rocks were thrown
into the place they would not sink"
Ominous silence prevailed in the car
even after the minister ceased, no one VEN
turing an audible remonstIsnce. The ex-
FOUNDER of truth, evidently warned by the
timidly cast glance5 Of incredulity which
he observed passing between his listeners
proceeded to explain how it was that he
had been brought to believe the story. He
said that during the winter among the
Northern lakes the fish prevent the sur
face of lake from freezing over entirely
by congregatiDg in one place to get air and
by constantly keeping the water disturbed
at that spot These spots are known "a
''sir holes,n and it was at one of these
that the above phenomenon occurred.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23

His COAplimssf.
Buiisaon RpslkiouL
A Fnenchmsn Of thiscity having rscsivsd
tho photograph Of lsdy, ssksd . frissd
what was customasy undr the cirean-
stances.
Complimsnt it . aid he ffisnd. TEL
her IT. beauty h very nra"
81 beg tc mako - acknewledemg.
madam" 70 hid 10 her e thsif nsxt
meeting. "Zss bsAuty d nadaa = vair
scarca.n IL
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23

Time Table taking ei1ect Nay 9Th. lssA Pc.
seuger trains viii run O. folloWs-Centrl Tina
AL trains daily except those marked thus
which do not run On Sunday:
soUrR ROUND. mo, LIMO. 6jNo.StiNo. 1
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
OLEVELANp q PTTTSRURa y. =.
CINCINNATI AND ST.

DITrsBURG, CINCINNATI AND ST.
J. LOUIS RAILWAY 90,
(Pan Hands Route.) Undsr nohoduls IN eebcs
August 5th, lsS2 trains leave wheeling. Central
Standard Time: For ateubenvills. P.to burgh and
the Kast, GO = n, i2:so ?. m, 80 .. "a and
$40 p. m. for Columbus Indianapolis, Onoin.
bus anc U5ir.sc, i12S p. m. Trains arrive q
Wheeling al $50 .. 10. 1000 2D .. M, and
$40 D. m Trains leaving at $40 T. a.. and as.
irving al SD p. m, unS0lid between wheeling
and Pittshnrs All trains daily. ercecA ernhey.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
THE WORLD OF WOMEN.

Interesting Letters Evoked by Mrs. Mona
Cards "Is Marriage Failure"
The English people continue to discuss
with Increasing vehemence the question
'T4 the Present Marriage System Fail
ure?" recently raised by Mrs. Mona Card
in daring paper published in the West.
minister Repietc. Below are given certain
pertinent experiences and ideas on the sub
ject contributed to the columns of the
London Daily Telegram by many women Of
various classes. Writes the first:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
His C0aaplfmssf.
R.xff~ef<ru Rer1xl@fem

Answers win Be publiahsd in tvo weeks
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-23
NHIo RIVER RAILROAD.

". N. CLEMKNrs, TSnsrer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25
INDUSTRIAL WORLD.

Senator Chandler. during recent in
teryiew said that the senate committee on
Indian traderships had about concluded
not to go to Wisconsin to make further in
vestigation of the Chippewa timber con-
tracts What witnesses ore NOW wanted
will be sent for to give their testimony.
This is considered the cheapest plan. The
committee has gone far enough to asccr-
tain that everything that was alleged
against Gregory, tho Indian bureau and the
Supreme Lumber company. has been sub
stantiaily proven. and there is not much
necessity for going further. Col. Knights
unfortunate arrival at Washington has
about settled all question of the connection
Of the Superior Lumber company with the
contracts. and his weak explanations and
,enials has rather confirmed the alega-
tions made. Senator Morgan says that it
has about been decided not to bring anv
further witnesses froM the White Earth
agency in the Minnesota Chippewa investi-
cation. 1t has been decided to go on and
make the report without hearing any more
evidence. 1t is thought the report will not
be entirely favorable to Sheehan.
The Pittsburg Steel Casting company
has received orders to forward the new
cast steel gun to Washington. and it was
shipped the other day. Should the final
test OF the weapon prove successful the
company will at once build trial guns on
conditions similar to those nnder which
the present gun was made for Russia
Italy. China, Austria and Japan
Judge Shepard recently delivered an
opinion in the courts at Chicago. in the
case Of Daniel X. Tenney. trustee. against
Loyal l.. Smith. Haiman Lowy and Louis
Cole. which is Of much interest tc business
men in nearly every line of trade. In 1850
Loval L. Smith. who ran large dry goods
store in Omaha, sold ON to Lowry. and with
several thousands skipped to Canada.
vast number of attachments and Judgments
were levied against the goods. which Lowy
asserted he had purchased in good faith.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25

After long litigation the federal court or
,dered the proceeds Of the sales of the stock,
which, was in the hands OF the receiver, to
be paid to Lowry. but in the meantime Smith
came to Chicago from Canada and gave in.
formation. upon which judgment was
granted. tying up the moneys in the re-
ceivers hands. Lawyer Tcnney. rs trustee
for eastern, creditors, of Smith. then bs gan
suit to make Lowy and his alleged contcd-
crates liable for the debts of tho concern.
Tne trial has occupied nearly.a month. and
the result is decision in'favor, of the crcd-
itors, who are represented by Tenney.
The most prominent railroad men Of
Chicago were aboard the first vestibuc
train operated by the Chicago. Rock Island
and Pacific Railroad company. The train
consisted Of two Pullman sleepers. IA din
ing and baggage, ear. and two coaches, and a
splendid run was made to Joliet aud r.
turn. The event marks Temperament in
PRODUCTION. of the vestibule system oh Che
Rock Island road.
The Northern Pacific railroad at, Du-
luth has received a number Of carloads of
copper and silver matter from the Butte,
Mont, mines. "A large amount is stored at
thatipoint awaiting Shipment to Swansea,
Wales. for reduction. A few small. lots IRE
CONSIGNED to New Jersey shelters.
The mark Lane cypress, in is review of
the British grain trade during the past
week. says: The English wheat trade is
slow and previous rates are difficult ID su~
tain. Foreign wheat is quiet. In london
prices have been maintained. but inILiver-
pool they are fraction cheaper. Hour is
firm. Corn at Liverpool is Id perennial
.dearer. Oats are in demand at an advance
of:3d. Linseed is weak and prices declined
I'D. There was better demand for wheat.
and both English and foreign rose Cd.
Flour was Cd higher Oats wers6 to Is
III
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25
GENERAL PARAGRAPHS.
Frank Alkire and Edward Foster. =,

Frank Alkire and Edward Foster. we'll
known young farmers living nea' Lafay-
cite. Ind. went fishing with dynamite car
tridges. While each held Il cartridge in his
right hand Foster lit his and both exploded.
Fosters right hand was torn off and an eve
put out. Akircs right arm was carried
away and both eyes blinded. Both were
severely burned. But little hope il enter
tanned for their recooerr.
Eastern trunk line railroads have be-
gun to cut freight rates. They stated by
reducing the live stock rates from Chicago
to New York from Is cents to 25 cents per
100 pounds. All Inc railroads in the trunk
line pool were re resented except the
Grand Trunk. The effect OF this reduction
is. that it gives to the live stock Shippers
OF the west a rate which they declared will
enable them to compete with the d:essed
beef in New York markets even when
bought at the Grand Trunk rate.
A freight car on which the brakes had
been loosenel ran down grade fir n the
ssidetrack where it stood and collided " it'll
a passenger train standing on the mail line
at Fountain, Cal. not long since. A car OF
naphtha exploded and caught fire. and this
in turn fired n car of powder. whichex-
| pioded. completely wrecking the train, the
depot and several residences. Two men
and woman were instantly killed. and a
dozen persons more or less injured.
-Zeph Davis. colored. was hanged at
Chicago recently. The crime for which
Davis suffered was committed about Z
O'Clock on the morning Of February "a, in
Green Brothers factory. in that city. his
victim being Maggie Gaughan. a pretty
little girl about Is years old. Zeph was
employed in the factory. where Maggie also
worked. as foreman. The body OF his vic
! tim was found on the afternoon of that day
! in closet in the rear of the building under
a pile of rags and was horribly mutilated.
Davis confessed to killing the girl because
she refused to obey his orders.
Six train robbers, supposed to be Mex
leans. attacked the south bound Sonora
train as it was standing ut small station
called Adna Zarra. The robbers opened
fire and killed the fireman and wounded
several others. one of whom. Conductor
was badly wounded in the head and back.
Wells Fargo's box, containing about $14.-
900. was taken. Tho railway officials Of
fered a reward Of $1,000 for the robbers
capture. A large posse OF Mexican troops
and citizens are in pursuit.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25
THE FAR EAST.

The scenes Il onE Gen. Boulangers
route through Lille. France, were very ex-
citing. The windows and mouse tops were
crowded with people. and many hostile
persons hurled eggs and bags OF -four into
the street as the general passed. An open
reception was held by the general at Val m
ciennes. and crowds com rising persons of
all classes passed through the hotel TO
shake hands with him. A house whose In
mates made unfricndly demonstrations as
the general passed from the railway sta
ton to the hotel WAS attacked by the crowd
and tremendously battered with paving
stones.
DIR. Howard Pinkney. New Work ply
stefan. died the other day in railway car
riage on a journey from Southampton to
London. On the trip from America he was
passenger on the Elbe and WAS attended
by fellow passenger, DR.. Sterling Ryer-
son. Three days ago he complained of
pains in the spine and cramped limbs. and
told DIR. Ryerson he thought he would die
and requested that he should not be shot
into the sea. The deceased was found
alone in the carriage at Bosingstroke lying
appoplexy.
Admiral Sir William Hewett, comman-
der of the channel fleet. died recently at
Portsmouth. Eng. aged 81
An address signed by $3.50 dissenting
ministers was presented to Mr.. Gladstone
in London recently. EXPRESSING the SYM
pathy Of the siTners with the work of re-
conciling Ireland. Mr.. Gladstone. in reply,
said that during the present session. not
withstanding the pressing needs OF Ire
land. the Parnellite members had refrained
froha urging her claims and had assisted
the government TO expedite business. The
government knew that the nation was on
the side of home rule. and therefore guided
ana RS in parliament sc as TO delay the
time when ministry would be in power
pledged to propose home rule. The ma
lority in the house Of commons thought
they could 60 on five years longer, putting
this period oftime against his Glaastone's)
life as en- old Eaan, but the Lie Of m old or
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25

CoTToN sateens, which each year !
prettier than ever, come in larger ana ~. y
snowy figures and colors than here!v1
and now constitute the whole suit 'ps1
of being combined with plan ~
Scotch ginghams, on account OF tnea ID
BILE colors, are always popular. lne ;r1
show larger plaids and stripes and s sa,
wide range Of shades. Cotton dress ;I
largely made with round waists VII ~
fullness at the shoulders, gathered .h G,1
belt in back and front, or with s sIl
basques and full skirts. For emDlssiu|
while dresses, the yoke. waist, ea ass \
lar and epaulettes are made OF in' ~
broidery, the full skirt over plan :
one being gathered to o belt anu n \
without drapery. Garibaldi walss1; u i.
single box pleat front and back: ANA
ring at the neck and waist back o. y
short and pointed before and ben sDr Il
also be used for percales and osn''
goods.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25
DIAMOND GOSSIP.

DIAMOND GOSSIP.
It is peculiarly noteworthy, yet abse-
had any luck that employed the Cleve-
land deserters of 1ss4-Briedy, Glascock,
and Mccormick.
A good many clubs are casting longing
eyes at young Daily, of the Jersey City
Club, but as John B. Day owns that club.
the New Yorls have a cinch on the rising
pitcher, and will get him when the time
comes.
Goldsmith, the once great pitcher of the
Chicagos, has returned to Detroit. He
went 10 Hot Springs 10 try and develop his
old-time cunning with the ball, but con-
cluded it was an impossibility.
The attendance in the three New York
games was about $4,000, aud Boston took
over $500 as its share. With fair weather
the attendance would have been 10000.
The Philadelphia cheap Johnnies should
ponder over this.
Tiernan is the greatest find tho New York
management ever made. Ball players
cannot understand just where Tiernan is
such hitter. He seldom hits hard at the
ball. He can swing as heavy bat as any
man playing ball.
Bostonese are sore at keefe because he
crippled Madden with pitched ball, and
hint that the act was Intentional. They
quote his record, which shows that he has
hit and injured more players than any other
pitcher in the league.
Boston is holding up her end we'll, and
even should the history of last season re-
peat itself, which now seems not so prob
able, the club has much greater leeway
than last season. Then the club led in
the race for but one day-May 3. This
season the club has held the lead almost
continuously.
Calvin is very successful this year in
catching men mapping off first base. Han
Ion and Arson have already fallen victims
to his trick, which consists of bringing
his arm to the rear as if about to pitch and
bending his head as though ready to de.
liver the ball; then, instead of giving tha
ball an inshoot over the plate, he fires II to
first, apparently without looking.
y In one of the Chicago INDIANAPOLIS
games Denny had reached second on a
double, and was taking considerable liner.
ty when Van Haltren threw to Pfeffer to
try to nip him. He made dive and cot
back all right. Then Pfeffer dronnad ~ ~
ball alongside of the bag. DENNY n;ckeG
it up, threw it into the field. and ra,, ~
thisd; Ryan returned the ball to PETER.
and the latter passed it to Williamson. who
walked to third base, touched the Hoos;ar
captain, and asked: "How's that?" "Outs
answered Valentine. Denny wanted r.
argue the point, but was tola to acome
HARRY PALMER.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25

Young man would be without effect in the
final settlement. The national sentiment
would fiad means to getjusuce for Ireland.
When the sufferings of ireland were
brought home to the minds of the upright
men of England the people would unite to
redress the sad errors of the past,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25

The pointed girdle Of ribbon ps sss
terie or silk extending below the w' Sd
feature of dressy gowns and wraps ~ Il
of moire ribbon are part OF neas =,
house gown, and q sash OF ripDoi; nrla
fringed out at the ends will be tne lin II.
BILE accompaniment Of white MUM sn,pp
sheer lawn gowns worn during tne'''
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-25

ADEc1DED fancy for black dresses is a
marked feature this spring, and young
ladies brighten them with leather or Suede
shades, as a skirt of faille, Bengaline, or
MORE pinked on the edge, over band of
black velvet sewed on the lining skirt.