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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
A Brick Foundation.

Owing to the stOnemasOns' strike the
company erecting the new building near
the Whitaker Iron Works, In which is to
be located a plant for the manufacture Of
corrugated steel and iron ceilings, have de-
cided 10 put in brick foundations instead
of 8 one, as first COZ templated, and yester-
day brieklayer5 were engaged in tie work.
1t is thought by many that brick founoa-
tions are superior to stone foundations
where they do not 20 far below the sur
face of the earth. The principal object,
however, ia to get their building up as
soon as possible.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
WI Not psmand Elsht Hours.

A largely attended meeting OF Local
Union No. 3 Of the Brotherhood OF Carpen-
ters and Joiuers of America, was held last
evening" in Trades Assembly Hall, last
evening, and after a long and warm dis
cuss;on of the eight-hour movement a
vote was taken, which resulted in defeat
ing the movement TO demand an eight
hour work day May lat.
IL is understood this is the third meet
ing at which the proposition has been
voted upon, and it is understood 1t mas
been defeated each time. The matter mas
caused a very bitter fight among the Broth
erhood members. A communication mas
bean sent on TO headquarters asking II the
Union has the right TO keep on voting on
the proposition after it has been defeated
once. 1t looks now very much as II the
carpenters will not make the demand this
wear.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
chicago. sr,lwsukoo and st. Paul Railway

Chicago. milwaukee and 81. Paul Railway,
Steam Heated and Electric Lighted Ves-
tibuled Trains between Chicago, st. Paul
aud Minneapolis.
Z ectric Lighted and Steam Heated Yes
tibuled Trains between Chicago, Council
Bluffs and Omaha.
Finest Dining Cars in the world.
Through Sleeping Cars bstween Chicago
and Denver
Free Reclining Chair Oars between Chi
csgO and Omaha
Fast Mail Line between Chicago, Mil
wsukee, 81 Paul and Minneapolis.
Transconiinental Route between Chi
csgo, Council Bluffs and Omaha, or ST.
Paul.
Great National Rjute between Chicago
Kansas City and St. Joseph, Mo.
500 miles Of road in Illinois, Wscon
Elm, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, South aud
North Dakota
Everything First Glass.
First Glass People pstronizs First-Olas'
Lines.
Ticket Agents everywhere sell Ticket'
over the Chicago, milwaukee and st. Pau
Railway.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
rrsn.farn of Real Estate.

The following trausfers Of real estate
we're admitted 10 record by Clerk Hook
yesterday:
Deed made May 8. 1889. by the City of
Wheeling to Mrs. f. Blstiner, for the north
hal: of burial lot No. 929 in Pennisla
Cemetery. Consideration, $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Praise Service.

The monthly Service OF Song will be in
the First Presbyterian Church Tomorrow
evening. The subj C. OF the sermon will
be "Psslms, Hgmus and Spiritual Sorgs."
The hymns and anthems and solos to De
sung by the choir and congregation will
be In keeping with the service. Strargers
in the city aud Others are cordially in
yitad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Wheeling InStaIment Go.

TativeIy low.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
EItxir OfDates

Is a combination of the active properties
of dates, figs, prunes and other tropical
fruits. It's pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popu-
lar. 1t cures habitual constipation, indi'
Oestiou. biliousness, sick headache, piles,
etc. Sold in so cent bottles by W. W.
Irwin, W. E. williams, John Lsughlin
and @. r. Gcetze. J. T, Goodwin q Co.,
snd Logan & Co., Wholesale Agents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
A Small Blsze.

Yesterday morning about ll:3O O'Clock
q FIRE broke out in the dyeing and clean
ing establishment Of B. F. Lang at No.
1916 Market street, caused by the stove
pipe in g rear room becoming too hot.
Mr.. Lang at once gave the alarm at the
City Building, and still alarm was sent
into the Atlantic engine bouse. The work
men at Donaldson & Lewis, and
::he neighbors generally carried out all the
goods in the building and the fire was ex-
tinguished in short order without much
damage to the building, except thorough
wettipg The building is owned by I.
O. Burke, and the damages are covered by
insurance. II will not amount to more tn n
$40 Mr.. Lang lost nothing except the
stoppsge of his business, thanks to those
who carried out his goods
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
GeO.E. Stifel& Co.
1114 MAIN STREET.
mbeelin9 Re9ister
Thermometer Record.

Mr. o. Schnepi, the Opers House drug
sist, made the following observations Of
ihe temperature yesterday: q. MI; 40
= m, 81; u m, 56; 3 p. NJ, 5li z p. IN.
81 Weather. rain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
SPECIAL SALE OF LACE CURTAINS
At THE RON TON

500 Pairs of Lace Curtains, latest
designs I'm patterns. will be sold al
greatly reduced prices, ranging from
65 cents a pair and upwards. This Is
a rare chance 10 get "A Great Bargain
I'm Curtains. Call and see them at
THE BON TON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

OF Carpets and Lace Curtains. Don't get
left. Come early for choice Best pat
terms of the season 90 at this great sale, be-
ginning Monday morning.
STONE & THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

delegates tlAt tDe IOtnLnlLttt Oh hcsOlu-
tions had lodged the Harrison sdministrs-
ton and Gear Reed, and there was a
clamor to reclify the omission. Phillip
Clifford offered the following:
"Resolued, That the State League OF
West Virginia, in Convention assembled,
heartily endorse the administration of
BeDjsmiu Harrison, and commend the
rulings of Thomas B. Reed, ss Speaker of
the National House of Representatives,
and that a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the President and Speaker Reed. |"
This was adopted.
MKT PLACE OF MEETING.
This was referred to the Executive Com
mittee, on motion Of Mr.. Atkinson.
NBw OFFICERS.
1t was decided to pu. the selection Of
officers in the hands of a committee Of
twelve, three from each Congressional
district. The committee was announced
by the Chair ss follows:
First Dstrict-B. B. Dovener, b. F.
MeightD, and VIM. Lsy6eld.
Secopd-A. G. Dayton, L. N. Lafollette,
and W. Weir.
Third-o. II. Payne, A. Barber, aud
Geo. W. MeVsy.
Fourth-L. W. Hughes, K. H. Freere,
and F. f Stout.
Before the committee retired, Mr.. Hart
took the floor and the liberty of suggesting
the name of General Golf for Delegate at
Lsrge, and in go doing took advantage OF
the opportunity he had made to make the
speech he had not been called upon to make
during the whole afternoon.
The committee reported the following
officers, and they were elected:
Presidential. c. Flesher, Of Jackson.
Vice Presidents-Dr. NJ yield, J. D..
Butts, ]. s Burdett, John Kelley.
Secretary-RObert Alexander, Of Wood.
Executive Committee-First District,
DR.. Geo. J. Caddle; Second, w. s. Simon
ton; Third, R. II. Freer; Fourth, T. A.
Brown; Fifth, ]. E McGathlin; Sixth, F.
E. Stout; Seventh, R. n. Meador; Eighth,
NJ. n. Cslswsy; Ninth, l. A. Martin
Tenth, L. NJ. Lafollette; Eleventh., W. II
Glover; Twelfth, John Cooper; Thirteenth,
Towner Scbley.
Delegates to Nashville National oOnven'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
WHEELING INSTALMENT ca.
II36 to Il40 Market ST

We are ere not disciples Of Bellamv .
that gentleman's Looking Bsckgsr9il
has no charms for us.-We are 70,
progressive for that.-We look sbssS
and keep ahead Of all others 10 our linz ~
business We are the peoples advance
SCENTS Looking 10 their Welare~
providing for their comfort end s,ud,iro
their interests. Buying for spot casb snS
in large quantities enables us 10 offer Won
gcods st 20 per cent less than You Nil
psy elsewhere. 1t mesns dollars /,
your pocket -Aud let Us say hight hers
that We can keep dollars in your pocket
Others have tried and failed and va
stand alone to-day, recognized ss the DO.
neers Of low prices and small profts-
As restless-tireless merchants, nlwsvs
awake Ia Duhlic neafs AZ rcnnlar rric..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
The UakpowaIieptified.

Yesterdays REGISTER contsined an &C
count of the finding of the body of dead
man @. Ben wood Thursday evening, whose
identity at that time was unknown. 1t
learned yesterday that the body was that
of Christian Cspito, of Bellaire, and an I'M
dertaker from that city took charge of the
remains yesterday. "Chris." Oapi'o, as
he was fsmi'isrly known, was soldier
during the late war, aud he had sn excel
lent record as a soldier. He leaves wife
and several children.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Trl.stats L.sgue Ooutracts.

PRECEDENT McDermith, of the Tri-state
League, has promulgated the following
contracts: With Mansfield, ]. D. Fitz'
simmons, George Cleve, II @. Thomas.
John A. Smith, James Mccormack, Will
liam Dale, Frank GOodrider, j. H. Four
nier, George II. Ger, Manager, David
Cain; with Dayton, joe Burke, Bert Will
son; with McKeepport, Jack Millbee, John
Baker, James Patterson, James p. Johns,
W. d. Leamon, ]. L. BunniDger, Edward
Heating, Frank A. Thyme, Phillip Con-
way, Fred Miller, Edward Walton, j. l.
Plummer, James Pfovins; with Akron, F.
O. Elgar, U @. Wbinnery, Perry McHof'
fey, Frank Matt, II. L Burgh, Charles
Pike; with Wheeling, William Schneider,
Manager, H. Adams, b. Ireland, John
Hsly, William Bishop, E DOremus.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
GENERAL INTELLIGENCk.
Y. m. o. A. Meetings.

Sunday School Teachers meeting at 5
o'clock this afternoon.
Young Mems meeting at 7:30 to night.
Lecture by DE- G W. Cushing on Ven
ice and the Veuetisns" next Tuesday even
ing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Wheeling Instalment Go.

II low prices and best values sre a. oh
ject TO you this is the place to buy-Tbs
combination oiStyle and Quality lsplsy,d
ia every department backed by our iov
prices is q sufficient guarantee that We srs
leaders in our business-Butii i not tbs
only one-A more practical and eopelu.
sive proof is our eyer-s'esdily iscftA.ipg
business and the extensive trade We are
daily cultivatirg among the victims Of
high prices and false statements
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
M. ]. MoFADDEN.
HALTER AND FURNIsHKR,
1920 and Isas Market ST., wheeling
faI0

EASE your cough by using DIT. Jsyne !
ExOectorant, q sure snd helpful m:dleine
for al Throat and Lung ailments ana
curative for Asthma
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
An Instructive Teachers Meeting.

A meeting of thu teachers of the A, B,
and O grades of the public schools was held
yesterday afternoon at Union School. 10
addition to other subj ,cts which were coz
sidered, Mr. Hammond, principal Of Union
School. explained the use of Yaggy's Geo
graphical Study, which has been lately
purchased for the public schools. The
teachers were we'll pleased with the
Study" and the explanation, and alto
gether the meeting proved very profitable
one
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Wheeling Instalment Co.

While facts may be put down a. strcsg
proofs nothing is more convincing tbah
figures And these We quote you 10.
day on our Chamber Suits-We rely eH-
iirely TO convince you that We area US
usl ahead We offer this week very
heavy complete Chamber Suiis in solid
ash with large beveled mirror on dresser
at 2l.00 dollsrs-Remembtr thee
goods sell for more mOrey elsewhere
They are worth more than we AK Bat
az we said before we can keep dollars in
your pocket---We have the surprise OF
the seasou for you in massive heavy
solid ssh Suit antique finish with large
beveled mirrors on the dresser snd wssh
stand at only 5000 each--For an ele-
CANT substantial suit-A marvel OF econo.
my and durability IFS unequsled 10
walnut, oak and cherry suits we display
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

snehhtly ssmed and Odd Lace Curtains
At one.hslf price at our Great Remnant
Sale, beginning Monday.
STONE & THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
monnstts Carpet K, mnAuts.

Just the thing for tine Rugs. Only think,
soc per yard, regular price everywhere
81. rs per yard. Remnant Sale.
STONE & THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

No other pills are lust as good" as DIR.
A. S. Todd's Liver Pills.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

Esoush for small rooms, almost given
svsv' At our Great Remnant Sale, begin
ming Monday morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

TAKE DR.. A. S. Todd's Liver Pills for
Indigestion, Constipation, Dearrhoea,
None others as good
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

CATARRH is caused by scrOfalous faint
in the blood, and is cured by Hoods Sar-
saparills, which puritiss and enriches the
blood and gives the whole system health
and strength. Try this "peculiar medi-
cine" 1t is prepared by O. l. Hood & Co.,
Tnuell Mas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

DR.. A. S. ToDD's Liver Pills are guar
anteed TO do as represented.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Funeral of the Late b. Hebrsnk.

The funeral OF the late Benedick He
Drank took place yesterday morning from
his late residence, on North Market street.
The remains were conveyed to st. Joseph's
Cathedral, where requiem mass was con-
Quoted by Father Bowers. The servic
were very appropriate, and the many Iels
tives and friends we're gre,tly consoled by
the remarks Of the reverend gentleman
eulogiziDg the deceased. Friends and rel =
tives were in attendance from I'nesvllle,
O., Batter, Pa, and Par ersburg, W. Va.
The floral contributions were very hand
some and elegant. The pail bearers were
Messrs. John Kenny, Peter, Muhn, Fred
Bipgell, Samuel KugleD, L Kuelen and J:
F. Murphy. The ibterment took place at
Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

CHEAP CoUNTER to-day at KIk's Art
Store, 1905 Main street. Artist materials
Essex ware, novelties, &c, &c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Remnant Sale

GUYRR's New Spring Style Hats Just re-
ceived at Dinger's, 3S Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

GUYER's New Spring Style Hats Just re-
ceived OF DiDger's, 80 Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

Use BAKERS PURE COP LIVER OIL or
BAKERS EMULSION. The Old relisole
brand. All druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

GUYER's New Style Spring Hats justie
ceived at Dinger's, 80 Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

To buy first class Remnants Of Carpets
(enough for small rooms at half p'iee'
Come early for choice. Don't get lett.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

GrEgPL EssSESs, nervous prostration,
,sTvoas dyspepsia, dizziness, blues, cured
~ Dr. Niles Nervine. Samples free at
Logan Drug Goa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Garnet Remnants.

GUYER's New Spring Style Hats Just re-
ceived at Dinger's, 80 Twelfth street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
L. s. Coon sells Dry Goods the cheapest

GUyER's New Spring Style Hats Just re-
ceivhd at Dipger's, 80 Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

BREcHAM's PILLS act like magic Cd
weak stomach.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
TIA Chance NJ the Year

GuYRR's New Spring Style Hats justre'
csived at Dineer's, 3S Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
"JIm, the Penman."

A large house greeted the production at
the Opera House last evening, and all
were highly pleased with the elegant
manner in which this most superb drama
was presented. Mr.. Joseph Whiting and
Miss Ellie Wilton in the principal roles
were all that could be desired, and the
remainder OF the cast was up to the
standard. The play will be repeated at
the matinee this afternoon and the en-
eagement will close this evening. Big
houses are sesured on both occasions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
WHEELING INSTALMENT CO.
1876, 1l3S, ll40 Market 81.
Joseph McArdIe, Manager.
Il. A O

Thursday, February Goth, the b. x o.
will cell excursion tickets from Wheeling
to Washington and Baltimore at 5000 for
the round trip, good returning ten dsys.
Through sleepers from Wheeling on the
$40 p. m. train. For further information
call on agents Of the b. q o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

GUYER's New Spring Style Hats Just r.
ceived at Dlnger's. IS Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
MEN

GUYER's New Sp'iDg Style Hats Just re-
ceived at DiugeT's. - Twelfth street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

GUYER's New Spring Style Hats Just re-
csiyed at Dipger's, 80 Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

BAIRD-On Friday February u. lsq0. A. lti
?. m, JOHN F. BAIRD, ia HIS Goth year
Funeral notice hereafter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15
Iusure Against Pneumonis.

GUYER's New Spring Style Hats Just re-
eeiyed at Dinger's, IS Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

BLACK Gin for female complaints.
RACK Gin for Bright's disease OF the
kidneys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-15

Loitly ir0mGn little thought
What Joy and pleasure eau be brought
From little things 10 wisely bOu ut, as
BUCKEYE Extracts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-30
Terrible FunIsnments in Persia.

When a woman commits the smallest
offense she is not put in a lookup, for there
are neither lockups nor prisons in Persia,
but in one Of those huge stables with which
the country is plentifully besprinkled.
After she has been in the stable for four or
five days she is brought before the gov
ernor Of the village, who looks az her from
his window AID passes Judgment.
These governors are put IN charge of the
villages by the shah, and within his own
province each governor is absolutely des-
potic The offending woman is sometimes
merely stood in the corner of the governor 8
court, given perhaps 700 lashes, made to
pay fine and sent home If her offense is
not of the smallest sort, but still petty, a
different punishment is imposed. She is
hung up in bag, into which is also put a
cat and a dog. The governors officers
then belabor the bag, the occupants of
which cannot be said to dwell together in
unity.
A worse punishment is to shave a
woman's head, blacken her face and give
her ride about the town on an OK, or
some other equally agreeable animal. In
cases where still harsher punishment is
deemed necessary the offender is put in
sort of a tower which she almost fills. The
space between her and the walls is filed
with lime. and when ali is ready water is
poured in After ten minutes blood will
squirt from the eyes and nostrils of the
victim, who is often kept in the tower for
weeks. All these punishments are incurred
by offensss by no means grave.-Interview
in Milwaukee Sentinel.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-30
An OneninC for y Girl.

There is a difference between cooking
and doing housework-aboat2 25 month
Mrs. Emma Ewing, who is an authority
on dietetics, advocates the study of domes-
tic economy as a safeguard of American
health as well rs the Improvement Of So
ciety. Good health depends on good food
and unless people are well they cannot be
useful and happy.
Mrs. Ewing proved to the Chautauqua
society that family Of eight can be album
dainty fed with excellcntly cooked and
served meals at 81. - week
Scientifically trained a girl on leaving
school could, if she had the bravery to
pocket her pride, enter a private home,
take charge of kitchen, and as a caterer
purchase the supplies, prepare the meals
and save enough on the waste, false weights
and small measurements to pay a reliable
assistant TO do the pot scraping, pan scour-
ing, cleaning, pairing and the ike. The
meal cooked and served, she might if she
desired leave the house altogether until
time for the next. and she would have no
difficulty to get n salary of 500 a month.
Her superior intelligence would give her a
degree Of respect unknown TO the modern
queen of the range.-Chautauqu Letter
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-30
Broad Views of a Woman.

Mrs. Allen Freeman Palmer, formerly
president of Wellesley college, has some
capital ideas about women and girls which
do not accord with the prevailing theories.
THE influence Of the higher education Of
women she says, lis 10 benefit, improve
and ideslize the home life. Il means
breadth OF mind, self control self reliance,
sweetness Of temper, sound health and,
above all, womsnliness. The first step
must come from rhe gymnasium door
There the laws Of living are interpreted:
there the woman learns 10 know herself.
snd there Is laid the foundation for mental
health. muscular development and physi-
cal perfection. The time for the whims.-
cal, nervous woman j. past, there Is no
room for the girl who lives by her emotions
outside Of the sani,Arium or luustic s>y-
lum Good health, logical training and a
correct ideal will enneble che woman and
raise the standard Of homo, which Is the
basis Of AOaiarxn
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-30
A Lesson In Magic.

A small round box, about an inch and a
half in diameter and half an inch deep, is
handed to the audience. with the request
that they will place some article or articles
in it, such as coins, peculiar rings, etc,
etc. This being done the box is covered
with a handkerchief and given to one of
the audience to hold. The performer then
stands at a distance and proceeds to de-
scribe infinitely the contents, although
hidden from his view.
To perform this trick it is necessary to
have a second box as near the size and
shape of the first as possible. This is
sewed in the corner of a handkerchief
When the first box has been filled the per-
former takes it, and while pretending to
place it in the handkerchief palms it and
gives the second one to be held. He now
walks away to take his position at a dis
tance, and while his back is turned to the
audience he takes the opportunity of open
ing the box and examining its contents
Having fully examined and replaced the
articles be proceeds with his description,
which being finished he approaches the
person who has the handkerchief and tax
ing hold of it requests that he will let go
the box, at the same time shaking the
handkerchief and letting the first box,
which is still concealed in the palm OF his
hand. fall to the ground The audience
viii naturally suppose that the box never
left the handkerchief, and when they see
the borrowed articles taken from it and re-
turned to the owners they will be still fur
ther mystitied.