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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22

Ell PAso, TEXAS, May 2l.-W. G. Cald-
we'll. who in 1890 shot and killed John
A. Brown, telegraph operator in Red
wood. was found guilty of murder yes
to-day and sentenced to twenty years
in the penitentiary. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22

The Board OF Education failed to get
n quorum last night, and the regular
meeting was not held, A special meet
ING will have to be called to provide i9r
the annual closing Of the schools, which
occurs before the next meeting.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22
nrrnnIrntIon Complcted.

The recently elected directors OF the
Wheeling & Connellsville railroad com
pany met yesterday and elected the tol-
President-W. A. Lynch.
Secretary George Wise.
treasurer. ]. Hearne.
1t was determined to postpone any
action in reference to the negotiations
with the Board OF Commissioners until
a conference can be had with President
Lynch.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22

On account of the Presbyterian church
of the United States the Baltimore q
Ohio Company will sell excursion tickets
10 Detroit, Mich, May is to %, inclu-
awe. at $40 IS for the round trip, good
70 return until June5.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22
Bargains in organs.

The above organs are in perfect con,
didon, and we offer them on easy
monthly payments. Call ut once and
secure a bargain.
F. W. BANNER & Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22

AL good people should attend the
Lectures OF LEON II. VINCENT, at Fourth
Street NJ. E., church, on May %, 20, IS
and 90, at s p. m.-Hawthorne. .Emer-
son. Carlyle, Dickens.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22
THE sCHooL ELECTIoN.

SIr. wledman's Majority for superinten.
dent--other Features.
The complete returns of the school
election held on Tuesday are now in,
They show the following results:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22

A .RuMpLE BEE" oI In GysEy P gd, S. OF
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
The vote for President OF the Board Of
Education in Triadelnhla stood:

The vote for President of the Board Of
Education in Triadelphla stood:
4: N: GarvSn IL
W. II: .'s."....'..;..' Ivy
O. s. Terrtll. 100
This elects Mr.. Terrill.
w. NJ. Hutchinson was chosen School
Commissioner in Triadelphia.
In Richland district there was q tie
vote between J. L. Sawteile and Alex.
NIcColloch for School Commissioner,
each having So votes. Brook Hedges
was elected President of the Board.
In Liberty district, NJ. L. Connolly
was elected President OF the Board, hav-
ing II votes to 6S for James Howard.
The votes for School Commissioner in
this district was scattered among ten
candidates, and S. S. Jacob was elected
by 81 votes to Al for w. NJ. Dunlap and
81 for John Gardner. The next highest
received II.
In Richie country district George
Wolf got IS votes for President OF the
Board and w. ?. Wayman is for School
Commissioner, both receiving all the
votes cast. In this district power to levy
was not voted on. 1t carried in every
other district. In all the districts but
Richie, also, eight months school pre-
vailed. In Richie no vote was taken.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22

a 'BUMBLE BEE" in every pair of
Boys Pants ut n. GUTNIAN & CO.'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22

Ls. coon sells dfy s00ds Ihe cheapest.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-05-22
nh SILVER. JUBILEE
=. o,.,on Kain's Ordination as a
u Priest Anticipated
gr ST. J0SEPBS SCHOOL GIRLS
-. Convent Hall Last Evening--A
d, ,. -. Pretty Little Celebration of
VII. orn..Addresses. and Presents
' ~. the Pupils and Response by
,be Bishop

n.ottv little entertainment was
a.. a p l"., evening by the girl pupils Of
gl'T ro. ,,. parish school, in honor OF
m ,sc tive t,rlearaith anniversary OF the n, ordi-
g ga5tp" s several addresses were deliv-
nan, l by the little girls. A large audi
s''u ~ present in the Convent hall,
s saI' the r excrciseswero well received.
'+ FlIp Moran delivered the opening
al nIo,,r REVEREND DEAR KATHERINE
Nun invited YOU here this evening to
h1vgt r ,TS' your silver jubilee. 1t may
celyU'r,l resumption Tor US to attempt
teg h,nnncrable distinction, but we han
g. lS orCasion with great JOY, because 1t
si US, rs an opportunity OF congratu-
EE ,is, "S Won on the great blessing
I&luI God gives you, the crown
" silver jubilee IN MS aivlm ,t
., We know nothing about
i sSI ~ length Of twenty-five years,
f t"t ye echo the praises OF our seniors,
uG to Class these years as among the rare
, gtv and craces OF God, who loves to
Io ''S even in this lie, his faitht1l few,
s s"J rIisc up children tocall Him blessed;
w. ~" are indebted to you Right Reverend
r Et% for many acts Of kindness, and
I ruth hank Won Tor your consideration
We ln"''" .oaord You have never
y, raiu ed to be present at our ex-
animation; you celebrate mass
tar us twice every month, and there is
.N %' that YOUR paternal care for our.
saniritial and intellectual welfare neg:
i6rts Though we have no means OF
making any return, You know that our
n ,,,r can make no remuneration, but
E R remember you in our prayers and
WV WV remember YOU in our hearts; for we
lave %y Won, and your dear visits to our
, CIs.. room will be cherished, as the
brinhtest and hNppiest hours OF our
school days. Again we thank you, and
anon among the wishes for your happiness
there are none more sincere than those
offered to you by the girls OF the parish
''S ScIIie Moran then delivered the adj
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
Fell One Hundred and Twenty Feet.

How John johnson, the Monson
Swede, tumbled into the slate quarry
pit has been told. just how johnson
felt as he went through his wonderful
fall of 120 feet sheer descent is yet to
be narrated. The man had just emerged
from the pit box used for ascent and
descent, when, as he stepped upon the
edge of the pit, the box swung, knock
ing him over the edge. Down he shot
out of sight of his Mortified companions.
The side of the quarry is not exactly
perpendicular, being spurred with
shelves sloping toward the bottom of
the pit. johnson dropped several score
of feet and struck the first shelf in a
sitting posture. He glanced off into
space, turned several revolutions, and
struck another shelf land then shot with
terrific force into deep snowdrift at
the bottom of the quarry. Said fell
low-workman who had been with John
son at the edge of the pit: Il did not
dare go forward and look down for
fear l should see the man lying
mangled on the rocks below. While I
hesitated up came the box and johnson
sat in it uninjured. When asked how
he felt during his tumble he replied
that he had no memory of it at all. 1t
was all blank from the time he left
the edge of the pit until he brought up
at the bottom. A peculiar feature of
the case is that the man lost his pipe
from his mouth when he fell, and could
not be induced to leave the scene until
il had been found
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
PAINTINGS OF PoMPEI.
Valuable Because of the Light They
Throw on Ancient Painting.

OF all the remarkable things found
at Pompeii none are more important
than the pictures, on account of the
light they throw on ancient painting.
While many masterpieces of Greek
sculpture and architecture have come
down to us, the Greek paintings, from
the fragility of their nature, have per-
ished, and it is chiefly in the Roman
ruins that we find some tradition of
them left. At Pompeii every house
and every room was decorated with
frescoes, says writer in the Edin-
burgh ReUieaU The best of these were
at first removed for their preservation
to the museum at Portici, which was
incorporated into the Naples museum
early in this century.
Descriptions can hardly give an idea
of the charm of these pictures. of their
rich. harmonious coloring, which many
art critics have compared to Titan; of
the serene, joyous conceptions of hui
man life, of the grace and dignity of
the figures. Stately gods and god
desses, sporting cupids, bacchantes,
fauns, centaurs, dolphins, arabesques
are multiplied in infinite variety.
Most of the subjects are taken from
Greek mythology, but some represent
scenes from the daily life of the Pom
peiians. and throw much light on their
habits and occupations. With few ex-
ceptions the subjects are treated with
taste and delicacy. In civilization
where to the gods themselves were
ascribed the passions of mortal men,
it is not to be wondered that art some
times ministered to the licentious ideas
of the day, but those pictures which
have been removed from public view
are few compared with those which
must delight even the severest moral
| ist.
To Helbig specially belongs the
merit of having traced these pictures
to their origin. He divides them into
two groups-those that have an ideal
istic and those that have a realistic
tendency. The former include the
NEUROLOGICAL subjects and a certain
number of scenes from real life, such
as female figures in meditation, at
their toilet, painting OF playing on
musical instruments, and frequently in
company with Eros. A few of the
NEUROLOGICAL subjects are dramatic,
but most of them bear an idyllic char
acter, representing scenes full of seren-
ity and repose which the eye dwells on
with pleasure.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
Elephant Leather Is Dear.

A well known eastern drummer,
says the Louisville Courier-Jour71dL,
was in that city last week and had
with him quite curiosity in the shape
of pocket-book made from genuine
elephant hide. He was seen bv re-
porter and in speaking of the purse
and the tanning of elephants hides
said:
The tanning of elephants hides is
a comparatively new industry The
method employed is practically the
same as in the tanning of cattle hides,
except that stronger combination of
tanic ingredients is required and a
greater length of time = about six
months-is necessary to perform the
work. When the hide is taken out of
the vat it is about one and one-half
inches thick. Articles made from ele-
plants hides are expensive luxuries.
A small pocket-book of elephant leath-
er, without any silver or gold orna-
mentatlon, costs about $40. A small
satchel made of the same leather costs
anywhere from $500 to $400.
Cigar cases, card cases and similar
articles vary from $50 to 800. Floor
rugs are also made out of the leather.
In finishing the hide no attempt is
made to glaze or polish it. Every
thing is done to preserve its natural
color and appearance. 1t is very en-
during leather, several years wear
having but little effect upon it. The
scarcity of elephants and the great ex-
pense entailed in the tanning of their
hides precludes the possibility of ele-
phant leather ever becoming a thing
of popular and general use."
The pocket-book was of an ordinary
size, with very plain trimmings, and
cost $38. He has carried it about three
years, but it preserves its color and is
quite a curiosity.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
How an Earthquake Feels.

To the average resident of the tenn
perate zones an earthquake is a rare
and terrible event, creating more con-
sternation than any other visitation of
nature. In the tropics, however. par
ticularly in Central America, it is
wonderful how easily the residents be-
come accustomed to these shocks,
which do not come, however, wholly
without warning.
You are sitting on a piazza, of a hot
afternoon, chatting with your friends,
when suddenly the sky seems to grow
hazy, the crows stop cawing and the
buzzards quit fighting in the street.
There is a general rush, and, though
you may not know what is the matter,
you cannot help feeling uneasy.
The old natives say, 1--WE are going
to have little shake" and then the
house begins to rock. the tumblers fall
off the table, you feel deadly sick at
the stomach, and the thing is all over.
The sky clears, the crows begin their
noisy screams and the buzzards resume
their quarrel over the street offal.
There is something inexpressibly
terrifying, however, about the trem-
bling of the earth, says the N. Y.
Journal. The slightest oscillation will
awaken the population of the whole
town, but unless some considerable
damage is done everybody goes to
sleep again as matter of course.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
u.

Constantine saw him off. Then,
with sudden resolution, he came
down the steps in his turn, signed to a
passing coachman, jumped into the
carriage, giving an address. Ten min
utes after Senator Varadine was ad-
mitted to the private office of the Min
lister of Police, and in few words told
of his adventure.
''Vassili Sarkof!'' cried the function
ary, starting from his seat. DO
know him? My dear Senator, it is the
name of one of our worst Nihilists.
My men have been tracking him in the
Capital for the last eight days and
would have probably caught him, when
the clever scoundrel gave them the
slip by entering your house."
1T is all clear now. His determina-
ton to remain for dinner, his maneuv-
ers to prolong the repast, his desire to
bid me adieu on my very doorstep"
"a means of completing the illusion
had any of my men been watching
your house. All! the scamp has given
us great deal of trouble"
And it is l, Constantine Varadine,
Senator and loyal subject of the Car.
who has been the accomplice of this
wretch. All! my dear Minister, all my
life l will be unable to console my
selfr'
The Senator Constantine Varadine is
man of his word and has not been
comforted to this Translated from
the French.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
The Earliest Lens.

The earliest known lens is one made
of rock crystal, unearthed by Layard
at Nineveh. This lens, the age of
which is to be measured by thousands
of years, now lies in the British
Museum, with its surface as bright as
when it left the makers hands. By the
side of it are very recent specimens OF
lens which have been ruined by ex-
posure to London's fogs and smoke.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
HIS GRAVE REVEALED IN A DREAM.
How n Father of a Boy in Gray Recover
ed His Sons Remains

One of the bloodiest battles fought
on Georgia soil during the late war
was that of Resaca. Among the many
patriotic youths who took arms in de-
fence of Southern independence was
the 1S-year-old son of Mr.. Jethro jack
son of Griffin, Ga, and the brave boy
met his death at the battle of Resaca.
He was dearly beloved by his COM
rades, and they gave him little bet
ter burial than usually falls to the lot
of those who die upon the field of bat
tie. With rough boards taken from the
bridge near by they made him a rude
coffin, and tenderly and lovingly placed
him under the sod.
1t was some time in the spring of
1866 that Mr.. Jethro jackson went 20
Resaca to look for the grave of his son.
He wished to find the remains, and TO
take them to Griffin and inter them in
the family burying ground. The COM
rades who laid young jackson to rest
spot where they had buried him, tell
made from the boards taken from the
bridge. After many days of tireless
search Mr.. jackson failed to locate his
SUI duu I0luluCu W
in Griffin.
A few nights after his return he
dreamed that his son came to him and
pointed out the spot where he was
buried. The dream was like vision.
He saw his son standing beside his bed
and heard him say:
"Father. / am buried under mound
which was thrown up by the Yankees
after 1 was killed. You will know
the mound when you see it by the
pokeberry bushes growing upon it.
Go and take me up and carry me home
to mother"
So strong an impression did this
dream make upon Mr.. jackson that he
returned at once to Resaca, taking with
him one OF the comrades who had
| buried his son. The mound was found
just as described in the dream, and the
pokeberries were growing upon it. An
excavation was made. and few feet
below the earth the rough pine coffin
was found, and in it were the remains
of young Jackson. He was fully iden-
titled, not only by the coffin and the
shoes, but by the name which was on
| the clothing g.-AtlantG Journal.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22

that of his host. Call me thou
Why shouldst thou not?"
do you care for it particularly"
Very particularly. Between old
comrades it is the least that can be ex-
pected, is it not?"
You ar-thou art right" answered
Varadine, and the two men proceeded
to the dining-room.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
The Milking of the Cow.

|
The milk-pail used to versify mild mellow
meter
When l used to milk old Brindle in the yard,
And the shining milk was sweeter unto me
and little Peter
Than oriental perfumes of myrrh, franklin
The sunset flung its banners from the gilded
hills about us,
And the odors of the evening seemed to drop
from every bough;
There was peace and glad COntentment with
in us and without US,
AT the sweet, mellifuous milking of the
COW.
And wandering like memory from the silent
l smell the grateful odors of the fragrant
evening breeze,
And l bend to catch the chrism of the twi-
lights glad baptism,
And the outstretched benediction of the
trees.
The glory of the summer night, the magic of
the mountains,
And the tinklings of the twilight on the
farm are with me now;
But through all the mingling music still l
hear those falling fountains,
The sweet, mellihuous milking of the COW.
Still hear the the joyful rhythm of that tit
illating tinkle,
And l smell the grateful odors of the placid,
perfumed night
Odors blown from glens a-sprinklin with wild
rose and periwinkle,
And from lakes where lazy lilies loll in lam
guor for the light.
Through the valley of the long years that is
glimmering behind me
peer down through the vista that con-
meets the then and now;
With youths audacious unconcern a care
less boy / find me,
At the sweet melifluouS milking of the COW.
S. w. Foss in Yankee Blade.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22

An hour and half later the door of
the study opened to admit Varadine
and his guest. Senator Varadine was
still keeping up the game but close
observer would have readily perceived
that he was firing of it. Indeed, one
would have tired of less-an hour and
half at table, opposite his wife, touch
ing elbows with his comrade, with the
Knowledge of that revolver, which
might suddenly make its appearance
and blow out one or two persons
brains before one could cry "Beware!'
What could be done? A sign to the
servant! He would not have under
stood. Leave the room for moment
and call the house servants? What
would happen during his short alb
sence? No. Wisdom in this case ex-
pressed in the one word-resignatio
The Senator resigned himself and
against evil fortune bore stout heart.
He had called Vassili 'thou." Vassili's
conduct, in fact, had been unimpeach-
able; gay, brilliant, spirited, correct
withal. The only fault that could be
found with him was that he had pro-
longed the meal beyond measure. He
probably enjoyed being at table. The
hostess, having an engagement for the
theater was forced to take upon her
self to break up the party, else, Vas
sill would have been there yet.
/ In the Senator's study he had lighted
! cigarette.
My dear friend" said he, turning
to his host, Il have now to thank thee
for thy cordial hospitality. 1 am 60
ing to ask thee to do me one more IA
vor, however. Do me the pleasure of
| going to the door with me and shak-
ing hands with me on thy own thresh-
| old. The ancients, thou knowest, al
ways so wished godspeed to the part
ing guest, and have kept for ancient
usages an admiration which my artistic
sense has but increased"
Constantine gave his friend Vassili
an astonished look.
''Is this serious?" he asked.
| Very serious"
1t was really serious, for the amiable
| Vassili had put his hand in his pocket
and the barrel of that unpleasant re-
volver glittered once more between
his fingers.
Varadine, convinced, bowed.
Let us 60" said he, with his most
amiable air.
The two men descended the stairs.
In the antechamber they put on their
overcoats and Constantine followed
his friend Vassili to the door. A good
fellow, Vassili, all the same! He seem
ed broken-hearted at the idea of leav-
ing his old comrade. so Droken-hearted
that he kept him there, almost in the
street. vigorously shaking both of his
hands. Constantine almost expected
to see him wipe away tear.
'Adieum at last Vassili. And, whist
ling for an 'isvostchik," he gravely en-
tered the vehicle and gave an order to
the coachman, who started off at full
speed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22

1T CAN'T BE DONE !!

The Texas who wrote Boston newspaper asking
how in the D he spelled "dog without ques
ton that compared with how goods you
looking for when they haven't got story
Come We have the goods you want only
rect prices but larger and better for select from
than elsewhere.
We have unusually large departments During
past week have been constantly receiving things among
which we call attention to the following
NEW SPRING JACKETS for Ladies Children.
NEW DRESS GOODS n desirable shades of Steel,
Grey Tans Aso
NEW CHEVIOT SUITINGS in plain and broken plaids
New Dress Trimmings, Tinsel Gimps and Black
Silk Passementrie Trimmings.
New Tan and Gray sungs very desirable
for Shoulder Capes, Wraps
Special good values in Medium Black Serge and
Henrietta Suitings.
line of Colors and Black Crepe de Chine Coored Silk
Surahs and Silk Trimming Velvets
Printed Silks in blacks with coored figures
We particular new stock of genemen's
ladies' and chldren's Medium Weight Underwear.
Our very complete you just what
you for all members of the family you
We also exclusive for the sale of the celebrated
Cleanfast Black Hosiery. We have everything
Once paon says lastly-et again call your
attention to Curtain Department. We have such nice
ment of Lace Curtains the greatest possible variety styles
Prces exceptionally Chenille Also
full line of and decorated Holland Shades
prices You will have difficulty finding everything you may
want you will come for curtains and draperes
We can't begin tell you of everything We you
need of anything line CALL We
please and help many Our stock large
complete We show very much the largest variety and
choicest all
anywhere in this section. All of which
low prices.
D. M CLEWE
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22
Cleveland & Pittsburgh R. R
Trains Depar from Ravenna Station fol-
lows. Central Standard Time:
SCHEDULE TAKING EFFECT NOV. % 1889

T. Ravenna Accommodation 49, 625 m
"Run Daily. Daily Except Sunday.
For Time Cards, rates of Fare, Through tick
cts. baggage checks. and any further informa-
ion regarding the running of trains. apply to
WD. ARMSTRONG, Ag't.
Ravenna, o.
All trains connect at elbow Creek for " heel
Ing and Bellaire,
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-04-22

An English scientist, writing of light
ming, quotes figures showing that in
England and Wales from 1852 to 1880
the average annual death rate from
lightning was considerably below one
per 1000, 900 of the population.