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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-12-21
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING.
Al the Academy Of Susie, Ssw Orleans.
IneshnI- LannArY ID, 1859.

CAPITAL PRIZE, $500, 600.
100000 Tick cts At Twenty Dollar
each. WaIv6s SO; Quarters s.;
Teutba a.: TUentIsths q.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
Winter Evenings.

Have you made your plans for the
coming winter evenings? Are you
looking forward to them with bright
anticipation? You should be, says a
writer in the Western Rural, ifyou are
not. Let a course of reading be map
ped out, some new books bought and
the paper and magazines carefully
selected. Have something read by
one of the family-something that all
are interested Inland then talk over
the reading. Have the big dictionary
handy and the atlas. If there is any
musical talent in the family it should
be made to contribute to the family
enjoyment. A good plan is to havea
committee appointed which shall ar
range programme for the evening
reading, music, games, Rotations
and refreshments.
Suppose family decide to make a
speciality of travels for the winters
reading. Select two or three good
books with great care. Let the first
book be read aloud, giving an hour of
the evening to the reading, then half
an hour to discussion, looking upon
the atlas places mentioned, and hunt
ing up any unfamiliar words found in
the reading. After the book is finish
ed give an evening or more to the
reading of papers from each member
of the family on the ground covered
by the book. Let one state what he
has learned of the people of the coun-
try, another what he has learned of
its history, another tell what he can
about the rivers or productions. Or
# more than one country has been
travelled through give to each person
a country to write up. Give out the
subjects before the book is finished, so
that each one may be looking up
what he can on his subject outside OF
the book being read if he wishes.
Then take up the next book in the
same manner.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
An Unusual Bet.

A strange wager has been made
upon the presidential election
at Nebraska City, Nebraska, between
two Swedish farmers named Ole
Johnson and Hans Ericsson. A writ
ten agreement was drawn up and
placed in the hands of a business
man. According to its terms, in the
event Of Cleveland's election Mr..
Johnson forfeits to Mr.. Ericsson his
wife Johann, to have and to hold
against the lawful claims of any and
all persons whatsoever. If, on the
other hand, Gen. Harrison is elected,
the agreement stipulates that Mr..
Johnson shall receive from Mr.. Eric
son one Jersey COW valued at $50.
All the parties to the wager are in
earnest, including Mrs Johnson, who
expresses the hope that Cleveland
will be elected.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
Old Wooden Water Pipes.

At a recent meeting of the New
castle Society of Antiquaries, one of
the members presented some pieces
of wooden pipes that were recently
discovered in the Side, while some
new telephone lines were being laid.
They were made of elm, and illustrat-
ed two methods of joining pipes.
There was, in one method, a butt
joint, which was made water tight by
an iron ferrule. There was also the
spigot and faucet principle, pointed
end fitting into cup-shaped socket,
fastened with pin. 1t was men,
toned at the meeting that in 1898 an
act was obtained to supply the town
with water, and four-inch pipes were
put down from the Town Moor and
across to Gateshead. 1t was believed
by some that these were part of the
water pipes used.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
A Cheerful Disposition.

For good every day household an
gel, give us a woman who laughs. Her
biscuits may not always be just right,
and she may occasionally burn her
bread and forget to replace dislocated
buttons, but for solid comfort all day
and every day she is very paragon.
Home is not a battlefield, nor life
one unending row. The trick of al
ways seeing the bright side, of shin
ing up the dark one, isl very import
ant faculty, one of the things no wo-
manoshould be without. We are not
all born with the sunshine in our
hearts, as the Irish prettily phrase it,
but we can cultivate cheerful sense
of humor if we only try.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
The Origin Of Tea.

st. Nicholas. eg r
The tea-plant grew for endless CEN
turtles in Central Asia, and the guile
less Celestials blandly assert that the
drink was invented by Chin Nong
some five thousand years ago. A po-
etc version makes it sixteen hundred
years ago, and gives the following ac-
count of its earliest appearance: "In
the reign of Yuen Ty in the dynasty
of Tsin, an old woman was accustom-
ed to proceed every morning at day.
break to the market-place, carrying a
cup Of tea in her hand. The people
bought it eagerly, and yet from the
break of day to the close of evening
the cup was never exhausted. The
money received was distributed
among orphans and beggars. The
people seized and confined her in
prison. AT night she flew through
the prison windows with her little
vase in her hand" If you care to do
50 you can read this story and enjoy
it in the original Chinese of the "Cha
Pu," or "Ancient History of Tea"
and will no doubt find the translation
exact.
Tea was not heard of in China again
for three centuries and half, when a
$50 hi'' priest is said to have advised
its use as medicine. In the ninth
century an old beggar from Japan
took some of the seeds and plants
back with him to his native land
The japanese relished the new drink
and built at Osaka a temple to the
memory of those who introduced it
This temple is still standing, though
it is almost seven hundred years old
Gradually the people of Tartary anG
Persia also learned to love the drink
and served it at all hours of the day
The honor of introducing the hert
into Europe may be considered due
lqually to the Dutch and Portuguese
Early in the seventeenth century tee
became known among "persons 0
quality in Europe, and in 1902 some
Dutch traders carried a quantity o
sage (Which was then used to make ;
drink popular in Europe) to China
and by some ingenious device sue
ceeded in making the almond-eyeC
tea-drinkers think it a fair exchang
for an equal quantity of very gooC
tea, which was brought home in safe
ty and without the loss of a singl
Dutchman.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
Roofs of English Houses.

William I. Tidsley in Lyons Republican.
Shingled roofs are unknown in En-
gland and on the continent, talked
with two men, intelligent English
working men, about the construction
of buildings in their country, and
they both asked me (when 1 told
them how they made roofs in Amer
ica) what shingles were; they had
never seen or heard of them, and
laughed, when 1 described them, at
the Yankee notion ofmaking "wood-
en- roof slate" They thought their
matched roofs must be much better,
every way, than our shingled ones.
In Whittlesea l saw square topped
garden walls surmounted by caps OF
thatch, to shed the rain. In all this
town | did not see veranda, a piaz-
"a nor a porch-no place where one
could sit out of doors and be protect.
ed from the rays of the sun-noteven
an awning.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
McMINNvIILE TENNEssEEsATURDAY OCT a. 1888
FULL OF FUN.

"A mule that can kick and will kick
doesn't have to be made to kick.
80 for the wings of dove!" sighed
the poet. "Bosh!' said his friend the
broker. 1.-THE breast of a turkey is
much better to fill up on. "-Rarper's
BdzGr.
Wife (tearfully)-"Oh, John,
John, why do you always come home
fullP" Husband (soothingly)-"Don't
know, m dear, less It's Nature abhors
vacuum. ~ Washington Critic.
"A receptly-published book on
etiquette says: "Endeavor to select
your guests with a sense of fitness"
That Is, do not invite a fat man to
slim dinner. Hotel Mail.
Preacher Sim Gooseberry-"De
collection will now be took up. iis'
want to express it upon you, dat de
watahs OBJ Salvation am free; but l am
de hydrant, an you got to pay TO- de
hydrant. Puck.
-Nell-'I say, Jack, I've borrowed
your walking stick, and one Of your
collars, and your Elton cap. / do so
dote on masculine cut! Think look
chappie-likep" Her Brother-"Well,
l can congratulate you SO far-you
don't look at all ladylike. London
Fun.
-Patient-''Doctor, can't sleep at
night. tumble and toss until morn
ing" Doctor-"Hm, that's bad. Let
me see your tongue. (After dag
nosis): Physically, you are all right.
Perhaps you worry over that bill you've
owed me for the past two years. lid
Bits. ... -a
The milk was not of the desired
sweetness that morning, and Bobby
set his glass away after very little
sip. Mamma" he said, presently.
i"What is it Bobby" "Some one has
been feeding the cow on pickles. y
Merchant Traveller. rst5
-"Who was the wisest manP" asked
the Sunday-school teacher. "Solo-
mon," promptly replied little girl.
'And who was the holiestp" "Moses."
'Moses! What makes you think SOP"
Because, I often hear papa speaking
of Holy Moses. Boston Courier.
Judge Ito prisoner)-"You admit
the shooting?" Prisoner-"Oh, yes,
your Honor I shot him until he
looked like a slice of schweitzer
cheese" Judge-'What was the prov
ocationP" Prisoner-"He was carry
ing an umbrella horizontally up the
stairway of the elevated road. Judge
-"Justifable homicide. Call the next
case. IN. Y San.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
A PROMPT CUSTOMER.
How He Got History of the Holy Lam
for Mere Song,

How He Got History of the Holy Land
for Mere Song.
Il owe you thirty-fve cents for
magazine l got the other day." said
man, addressing the proprietor of
Chicago book store. "Here's your
money, sir"
"You don't owe me any thing" the
proprietor replied.
Eyes, 1 got magazine here on credit
the other day."
"No, you didn't
''But-"
go on. understand you"
81 don't understand him." said a
by-stander. what does he mean?"
at is a pretty sharp trick that is
sometimes worked in this town.
Some time ago a man came in and told
me that he owed me twenty-five cents
for some newspapers. / did not re-
member him, but thinking that he
might have gotten the papers from
one of my clerks, took the money.
Several days afterward he came in,
placed quarter on the showcase, and
saying, more papers, walked out.
This time did not think any thing of
it. Two or three days later he came
in, and said:
"Good morning.
"'Good morning replied.
"'Beautiful Gather for this time OF
year.
eyes, very
"1 got paper-covered novel here
the other day. Twenty cents, be-
lieve. Sometimes | forget to put
money in my pocket, but / never for
get that / want. to read. We had
quite a lively time on the Board of
Trade this morning. Well, good
morning He dropped in once or
twice more, and / found him to be
quite a talker. One day he came in,
and after looking over an illustrated
history of the Holy Land, asked the
price. t'Twelve dollars" / replied.
Would you mind sending it out on
Michigan avenue?"
"'What is your name, pleaseP'
"W'y, l thought you knew. Been a
customer here for quite awhile. Nv.
McFoyer, No, 35 -. By the way, l
am going out now, and can take it
along. Be in pretty soon;' and he
marched off with the history. He had
been such good customer-had been
so prompt in paying his little debts,
that l thought he was all right, but |
have never seen him since. l learned
that he beat number Of other book
sellers. That fellow who came in just
now has heard of the trick. 1t is
hardly necessary for me to say that
do not want his custom, '-ArkaaSaW
Traveller.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
LOG CABIN GRANDMOTHER.

An lnulan doctor mas recently us
covered in a common weed whose
medicinal qualities have never before
been suspected, valuable remedy
for bowel disorders.
There is nothing particularly
strange about this fact.
Nothing.
And yet the very simplicity of the
new discovery would, with some,
seem to throw just doubt upon its
power. To make it one has only to
pour hot water over the leaves of the
plant. In its preparation no vast
chemical works and appliances are
required.
Is it to be wondered at since such
plainly prepared remedies are ac-
counted as of such great merit in these
days, that such wonderful results at
tended our grandmothers, whose teas
and infusions of roots and herbs and
balsams, have exerted so great an in
fluence in the maintenance of health
and life?
Certainly not! H3
The greatest pieces of machinery
strike us most by their exceeding
simplicity. nnc
The secret of the success of grand
mothers remedies was their freshness
and simplicity. Every autumn found
the little Log Cabin abundantly sup
piled with fresh leaves, roots, herbs
and balsams, which were carefully
dried and prepared and laid away for
use. Dreading to call doctor be-
cause of the eXpensiveness of his far
made trips, they Immediately gave
attention to the disease and routed it
before it had gained foothold.
The old Log Cabin grandmother,
in cap and high tucked gown, and
perchance bespectacled in roughsilver,
her weary feet encased in "hum
made" slips, is the dear sweet nurse
who rises to the view Of many man
and woman today as the early years
of life pass in retrospect.
The secrets of grandmother's medi.
cines were rapidly being forgotten
, and the world was not growing in the
grace of health. To restore the lost
art of log cabin healing has been fol
, years the desire of well known phi
, lanthropist in whose ancestral line
, were eight "goodly physicians" O
the old style, men who never saw
, medical college save in the woods,nol
, ga medical diploma" except that in
scribed on the faces Of healthy ant
, long lived patients. Much time ant
, money was expended in securing thu
! old formula, which today are pu
!, forth as "Log Cabin remedies,"-
, sarsaparilla, hops and buchu, cougl
G and consumption, and several others
by Warner, whose name is famou
and a standard for medical excellenc
o all over the globe. These oldest
newest and best preparations hav
!, been recognized as of such supereX
cellence that today they can be foun,
4 with all leading dealers.
When Col. Ethan Allen was max
> ing history along our northern frontie
h during the revolution, Col. Seth Wal
o ner, the fighting Sheridan Of tina
:, army, who was a skillful nature
% doctor, used many such remedie;
# notably like the Log Cabin extrac
% sarsaparilla and cough and consumI
# ton remedy, among the soldiers wit
q famous success.
, They are a noble inheritance whic
~ we of today may enjoy to the full, 6
ri did our fOrefathers, and using, real
20 as did they, the harvest of life fu
~ of days and full of usefulness.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
Millionaires Not Home Made.
The Cosmopolitan.

The Cosmopolitan.
Comparatively few aff1uent New
Workers by residence are New York
ers by birth. They have come from
New England, the West, the South,
from Boston, Providence, Hartford,
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Savannah,
New Orleans, st. Louis, Chicago, Gin
cinnati, and are cosmopolitan, and
thoroughly comfortable in their
island home. Whatever objections
may be urged against the city, it is
generally agreed to be a good place
for the rich. 1t has been called a
center of paupers and millionaires,
and it often seems such, because,
perhaps, people in moderate or
independent circumstances appear,
compared with the magnificently
opulent, pinched with penury. A
man with only two hundred thousand
or three hundred thousand dollars
can scarcely aspire here to the
decorOusness of poverty.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
NoTFoR SALE.

He stands six feet, trife more,
Broad shouldered, eaSe eye,
He bravely swings his line to face
Life's storm without sigh.
His heart is tender as child's;
His love it cannot fail;
He's one of natures noblemen-
The man that's not for sale.
They sent him once to represent
His district, and It's said
A lobbyist requested that
He'd note the bill next read.
He feed the polished gentleman
With glare that made him quail;
81 pardon the mistake he said,
"But, friend, Pm not for SALE"
A hundred thousand dollar church,
Whose pulpit we'll he filed,
Had an official board who were
Eccentric and self.willed.
They made very trite request,
Which seemed could scarcely fail
To move him; but he kindly said;
Brethren, Pm not for sale!"
He's moving grandly on through life,
And making tracks of white.
His silver hair CLEANS like sheaf;
His scars are few from strife.
He looks the Devil in the face
Until disheartened, pale,
His Majesty, disguised, says: us.
"Pve failed; he's not for sale"
"A. NJ. Brnn
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27
The Altitude of Fame.

Colonel Ochiltree has now reached
the altitude of his fame. Years ago
a famous racing horse was named in
his honor, the last week the proprie-
tor of a new brand of Kentucky
whisky assured for its undying repu-
tation by labelling it the "Ochiltree
Sour Mash"
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27

God gives every bird its food but
does not throw it in the nest. There
is food for reflection in the thought
that Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla
will purify the blood, thus ensuring
good health, with which may come
all blessings. 81 for 100 doses, of all
druggists.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27

The man who sits doYn and waits
to be appreciated will find himself
among uncalled-for baggage after the
limited express train has gone by
Whitehall Times.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27

Eighty-four children belong to four
mothers of Media, Pa. Mrs. Samuel
Field has %, Mrs. Joseph Chandler
%, Mrs. James Barrett l6 and Mrs.
William Wright 10.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27

SHILOH's CATARRH REMEDY-a pos.
tive cure for Catarrb, Diptheria and Can.
ker-M outh. For sale by w. II. Fleming. Z
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Complaint
you have printed guarantee on every bo.
tie of Shiloh's Vitalzer. 1t never fails to
cure. Sold by W. H. Fleming.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1888-10-27

Z 'Su!meI1 H "A AZ pos 'slu9o O9
eoId 'Apemed qIIBleO s.qoHqS 10 enloq
qoue ql!M eeII TOL01rNI TvSvN V
Morris tribune., 1888-06-27

chairman stated that Mr.. Boutelle's
motion was to suspend the rules, which
would require to be seconded by two
states, and could only be agreed to by q
two-thicd's vote. Mr.. Boutelle proceeded
to read the resolution as follows:
The first concern of all good govern
ment is the virtue and sobriety of the
people and the purity of their homes.
The Republican party cordially sympa-
thizes with all wise and well directed
efforts for the promotion of temperance
and morality.
There was q rush from the various
states to second the motion, and after
some time the question was put and the
resolution adopted by rising vote, only
one delegate from Maryland being brave
enough to record himself In the negative.
A vote Of thanks was then rendered -
the chairman and ether members Of The
convention and then, on mosloo Of NJ.
Hiscock, the convention, % 6.01, ID.
journed without day.
Morris tribune., 1888-06-27

Temporary Chairman Thurston of Ne
braska, speaking, predicted success for
the party under Harrison.
Harrison of North Carolina said the
name of Harrison is tower of strength
in his state and might give the Republic
can party her vote.
Williams of Arkansas said Arkansas
came to bury Caesar (the Democratic
parity and had begun the Job well. He
said it must needs be that Offices come,
hence the election Of Cleveland. Clevs-
land by his pension vetoes and free trade
message had laid violent hands on the
ark of the covenant.
Bradley OF Kentucky spoke next, en.
dorsing the nomination In the name Of
Lincoln and Henry Clay. EApplAuss.l
The question was put and HalTison's
nomination made unaniuaous.s
Th~ Kvsaiaw ssasisns SIS
The convention reassemblsd d zen min
utes past six and proceeded TO the rsgu-
lar order, the presentation Of names for
the vice-presidential nomination.
Mr.. Griags, Of New Jersey, presented
the name Of William Walter Ph.lps.
Fuller, of North Carolina Egan Of
Nebraska, Rosenthal of Texas, and
Sims, Of Virginia, all seconded the NOM
ination. The call Of states was continued,
and when New York was called Senator
Warner Miller responded and noni-
mated Levi p. Morton.
Mr.. McIlwee, of Tennessee, In brief
speech, presented the name Of William
r. Moore, of that state, IS a nominee for
the vice presidency. Mr.. Chandler, of
Mississippi, seconded the nomination of
Mr. Moore. The convention then pro-
ceeded to ballot which resulted in Nor
tot being declared the nominee Of the
convention for vice president.
On motion of Gen. Hustled, of New
York, the national committee was d.
rected to provide in its call four years
hence that the territory of Alaska shall
have two delegates in the convention.
Mr.. Boutelle, of Maine, then rose and
said that in behalf of large number Of
delegates he desired to move to suspend
the rules and adopt resolution to be
be added to the Republican platform.
Mr.. Oliver, of Pennsylvania, arose to the
punt of order that it was not in order to
offer a resolution at this time. The
Morris tribune., 1888-06-27
LIKE HIS GRANDFATHER.

Emperor William II. Declares His Inten-
tion Of Emulating His warlike Ancestor.
BERLIN, June 25.-The reichstag was
opened with pomp and brilliancy. After
divine service, in the court chapel, the
emperor was escorted with great cere-
mony to the white hall of the old castle,
where he declared the session open. The
emperor said:
/ have before my eyes the example Of
the peaceful rule which Emperor William
l, after bitter wars, left to successors
and to which my late fathers rule COR
responded in as far as he was
not prevented from executing
his designs by his illness
and death, I have summoned you In
order to declare in your presence that Is
king and emperor am resolved to pur-
sue the same path by which my deceased
grandfather secured the confidence Of his
allies, the love of the German people and
good win abroad. I also, with Gods
help, will strive earnestly to accomplish
the same end.
Morris tribune., 1888-06-27

of the people in the Office became so great
that he was conducted into an adjoining
room, where he was forced again TO APP
pear ON the balcony In response 10 the
calls of the people. While the cheering
continued Gen. Harrison's carriage drove
up. Some friends accompanied him
down stairs, the crowd fell back and he
stepped into his carriage and was driven
away to his residence, amid tremendous
cheering.
Morris tribune., 1888-06-27
NO OTHER RAILWAY In THE
NORTHWEST

Has in so short period gained the rep
utatlon and popularity enjoyed by the
WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINE.
From comparatively unknown factor
in the commercial world, it has been
transformed to an independent, infuen-
tial, grand Through Route, with mag
nitcent depots, superb equipment, and
unsurpassed terminal facilities Through
careful catering to details, it has won
for itself reputation for Soidity safety,
convenience and attention to its patrons
second to no railroad in the country.
Pullman sleepers, models of palatial
comfort, dining cars in which the cuisine
and general appointments are up to the
highest standard, and coaches especially
built for this route, are among the chief
towards catering successfully to a dis
eliminating public. Located directly on
its line, between Minneapolis and St.
Paul, and Milwaukee and Chicago, and
Duluth and Milwaukee and Chicago, are
the following thriving cities of Wiscon-
sin and Michigan: New Richmond, Chip
pewa Falls, Eau Claire, Ashland, Hurley,
Wis.,. Ironwood, Mich, Bessemer, Mich,
Stevens Point. Neenah, Menasha, Oshkosh,
Fond du Lac, Waukesha, and Burlington,
Wis.
For detailed information, lowest cur
rent rates, berths, etc., via this roure, to
any point in the South or East, apply
to nearest Ticket Agent, or address
WIN. s. MELLEN, JAMES BARKER,
Gent Manager, Geng Pass & Ticket Agt
MILWAUKEE.
=. II. ANSoN, Northwestern Passenger
Agent, No. 10 Nicoliet House Block, Mime
apolis, MINI.