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The free press., 1892-03-17
Settled for Three Millions.

Timothy Hogan Hopkins, the adopt
ed son of Mrs. Mark Hopkins
Searles, has compromised his suit
against Edward r. Searles for $3, ,000,-
900. The twenty-four or twenty-five
relatives of Mrs. Searles have now
been placated, and Che suit is now
ended forever. 1t will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Searles was the archi-
tect in charge of the construction of
Mrs. Mark Hopkins residence of
Great Darlington, Mass, and subse-
quently married her in New York
city. The will was contested by Timo-
thy Hopkins on the ground of undue
The free press., 1892-03-17
Mistake of a Druggist.

At Little Rock. Ark, the 3-year-old
child of Mr.. l.. o. Knox, manager of
the Dickinson fire alarm company,
and formerly of Pine Bluff, lies in a
critical condition as result of an
error made by druggist. The child
was suffering from Group and its
mother sent for bottle of squills.
The druggist Sy error gave a'botte Of
sulphuric acid. The mother, not sus-
pecting what deadly drag the bottle
contained, poured out a half teaspoon
ful of it and gave it TO the child, who
at once went into convulsions. Ply
sicians were summoned and admins
tered antidotes. The child may re-
The free press., 1892-03-17
Sure Way of Drawing a Stopper.

One of the small annoyances of life
occasionally is the attempt to draw an
obstinate glass stopper. Immersion in hot
water for some minutes is sometimes
efiicacious, but far from always. A sure
method is to lock a bureau drawer, tying
cord to handle or KEY, holding the
other end firmly, and over the tauu
cord run rapidly the neck of the OBJ
stinate bottle. In less than two minutes
the glass will be too hot to touch and
will have expanded all around the re-
fractory stopper, which will fairly fall
ont.
The free press., 1892-03-17

Davis, very sadly. 81 hope you will be
very happy"
ooh, you dol Pray, what is there to
make me especially happy, just nows"
Then George flashed out
eff such woman as Nanette were
going to marry me, I should not ask
that question:" and something suspic-
iously like a sob ended the sentence.
"Who told you l was going to marry
Nanette?"
"Madame Hillien."
"Then she told a-ahem !--she made
a serious mistake. Nanette has refused
me distinctly on separate occasions. So
the way is open to you"
"Ah, no! am so poor, SO very poor,
you see. l have no capital to start any
thing, and can only scratch out the
barest living. And now this money has
come. No! will GO awayl You see
/ love her so much, I cannot stay any
longer. My heart is breaking"
Odd condolences! Well, yes; but
think it must have been the dark that
opened their hearts to each other. They
were such honest, childlike hearts, both
of them, to belong to great, bearded
men.
am quite sure the dark was unan-
swerable for what followed. George was
standing leaning against the banister
when he said.
"My heart is breakingl"
Suddenly there was little soft rustic
above HIM; then he felt two arms steal
round his neck, a soft cheek touch his,
and into his ear stole whisper
"Don't go away or you will break my
heart, too"
The captains door opened with jerk
and shut with bang, but l do not think
those two at the foot of the staircase
heard it. What did they sayl All, who
can repeat the rapturous speeches OF one
the shy whispers of the other.
But one thing Nanette said at last, as
they went arm in arm upstairs to CON
front Madame Hiliien:
"You will not tell anybody, will you,
George, that proposed to you, though
it is leap years"
"Never! was the emphatic reply.
Madame Hillien cried and laughed and
was none too well pleased; but, after all
she loved Nanette, and so she gave
George her hand at last, and motherlJ
greeting.
But the strangest part of all was yet to
come for the captain made Nanstte {
wedding present of all the finery he had
purchased especially for her, and ther
offered his hand and heart to Madame
Hillien. He bought the whole house too
and brandnew grocery-store was started
next door with portion of Nanette!
money. The neighbors "always knew
it was the widow the captain was court
ing, and it would be difficult to sa,
which household is the happier, that o
jolly Captain Saunders and his wife, OF
that of honest George Davis, grocer, and
pretty Napette. The Ledger.
The free press., 1892-03-17

The tomato got no such early start
in the world as did its home-spun
cousin, the potato TO be sure, it
was carried to England in 1896, but
never thought of as being eatable
then, and WAS cultivated only for its
ornamental appearance aud possibly
for medicinal purposes. Both there
and on the Continent it was known
as the love apple, the name which it
still bears in France and Italy. Old
John Parkinson tells us in his quaint
way, as early as 1929, "In hot coun-
tries, where they naturally grove,
they are much eaten of the people to
coolaud quench the heate and thirst
OF their hot stomaches." Yet it is
only within fifty years that they have
come into general use.
The free press., 1892-03-17
WASHINGTON WISPS.
items Of General Interest From
the National Capital.

The serious illness of Representa-
tive Springer necessitated change
in the plans of the ways and
cans committee concerning the three
tariff bills reported to the house early
last week, and the postponement Of
their consideration until next week.
The first bill to be called up will be
the one putting wool on the free list,
to be followed in due time by, those
for free 5ining twine and free cotton
ties and cotton bagging.
Members OF the labor organizations
who have long recognized the deplora-
bic condition of the government print
ing office building. within the walls of
which-mighty shaky walls they are
too--some three thousand employees
perform the labor incidental to the
largest printing establishment in the
world, are beginning TO ask why it is
ii all the senators and members OF
congress favor it, as they all say they
do, that congress does not provide for
new building? AS yet the question
is very quietly asked, but if it is not
soon answered the tone will grow
louder and louder until it will be heard
in every section of this country where
! there is a branch of organized labor.
Talk has had the floor long enough.
Action is what is wanted.
The senate finance committee has at
last found financial measure that it
did not report unfavorably. 1t is the
Till which recently passed the house
forbidding the loan of money by ma
tional banks to their own officers,
without the approval of u majority OF
the board of directors or executive
committee. Besides reporting favor
ably on the bill the committee added
an amendment authorizing the banks
to enlarge their circulation to the full
par value of the United States bonds
deposited to secure the same.
A convention representing the lum-
Der men of the country was held. 1t
adopted resolution protesting against
the bill introduced by Representative
Bryan, of Nebraska, removing the
duties from imported lumber.
The house this week passed the In
I dian appropriation bill and is now
considering the District of Columbia
appropriation bill.
The democratic managers OF the
house are having a great deal OF
trouble on account of the persistency
of the democratic members in absent
ing themselves. Their majority is SO
large that many Of them think they
can stay away as much as they please.
The result is, the republicans have it
in their power to break quorum by
refusing to vote, whenever they are SO
disposed.
The table showing the appropria-
tions made for public buildings, now
III course of erection, and the amount
remaining on hand of the appropria-
tions made for them, together with an
estimate of the amount required to
complete them, which Mr.. Sayres has
had, by permission of the house
inserted in the Congressional Record,
is Intended as defense of the demo-
cratic policy of making no appropria-
tions for new public buildings at this
session.
The free press., 1892-03-17

The researches ofStrouhal and Barus
have shown that with long. continued
heating in steam, magnets lose from
twenty eight to sixty-seven per cent. OF
their power. If, after this, the magnets
are remagnetized and again exposed to
the action of steam, only very slight
loss of magnetic power is found to take
place. Repeated steaming and magnet
izing are therefore recommended ior Sc
curing magnetism in hard steet.-ITer-
ton IN. J.l American.
The free press., 1892-03-17
a Priest Rohl,esi.

A daring robbery occurred at Terre
Haute, Ind, the other day. Two men
entered the sleeping apartment of
Father Rives, in St. AIMS Catholic
church, and at the point of revolver
forced him to open the safe and turn
over the contents. After securing the
$1,000 and gold watch, they turned
the priests face to the wall and es-
capped. They were unmasked. &
The free press., 1892-03-17
TODAY AND TO-MORROWs

Fortune with smiling face
Strew roses on our way,
hen shall we stoop to pick them ups
To-day. my love, to-day.
1t should she frown with face OF care,
And talk of coming sorrow,
hen ohall we grieve--if grieve we must
Co-mcrfow, love, tomorrow.
those who wronged us own their faults,
And kindly pity, pray
hen shall we listen and forgive?
Today, my love, to-day.
til stern Justice urge rebuke,
And warmth from memory borrow,
hen shall we chide-we dare?
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
those to whom we owe debt
Are harmed unless we pay,
hen shall we struggle to be justs
To-day, my love, to-day.
Il IL our debtor fail our hope,
And plead his ruin thorough,
hen shall we weigh his breach Of faitht
to-m0rroW, love, uo-norro".
Lows. ostxanged, should once again
Hio Roul6l smile display,
hsn Shall We kiss his proffered lips1
To-day, my love, to-day.
f4 heW would indulge regret,
1rdWSl1 With bygone sorrow,
hen Sha1l we weep--if weep we must?
co-morrow, love, tomorrow.
rvirtuofls acts and harmless joys,
The minutes will not stayS
5ve always time to welcome them,
ro-day, my love, to-day.
tcare, rnentment, angry words,
And unavailing sorrow,
mo tar too soon if they appear
Tomorrow, love, tomorrow.
Charles Mackay, in Boston Journal
The free press., 1892-03-17
Burned to Death.

A small boy named John Brantly
was burned to death, near Shelby,
Alabama, in horrible manner.
lie was out hunting and his dog
chased rabbit into brush heap. lie
struck blaze to the brush to run the
rabbit out, and in running around it
fell into the brush heap and was un-
able to extricate himself. His charred
remains were discovered an hour later
by his father.
The free press., 1892-03-17

V-fss ~. NCiy icaSt, auu w In
undoubtedly "feathered his nest
| in many years of prosperous voy'
q.
he basement floor was distinguished
.sign over the door, and shop win
!, wherein were displayed the wares
erocer--George Davis-on a very
4 scale; grocer who bought by the
et and box, and sold by the half
sand pound.
pstairs there was only one story
10 the first floor-Nanette lived with
mother, Madame Hillien. Nanette
been ten years in America, and was
loyed by milliner, who made
use of Nanette's nationality
her customers suspected
Of being anything but a
~ milliner. Madame Hillien was
and wrinkled and wore an old
ie Of dingy colors over black silk
coat, and cap of elaborate con-
don over very rough, gray hair.
J tie was clear brunette, with eyes
! as sloes and soft as velvet, cheeks
! he heart OF crimson rose, teeth
!: earls, and the triggest little figure
! balanced on two pretty feet. With
I means and her French tastes Nan
< ~ always we'll dressed. Her print
! fitted her to u nicely, her hair
! rand abundant, was always arranged
= ,ingly, and there was never any
y. ~ tumbIed Or soiled to mar Nanette's
10. 10.
men, at least, adored Nanette;
= 10 Davis in heart-sick silence; Cap
aundefl with the audacity of wealth
,sition.
} stain SANDERS sent always to
ne Hillien such preserves and fruits
Osts,ned wide the eyes of the favored
vited to partake of them. He had
friend in port, just arrived
shlptaly, from Cuba, from Liverpool,
China, from any point where the
rm Of commerce pushes her vessels !;
itie:hese friends would always have
adainties to tempt the gold from
lrse of the generous captain. 1t
,nispered that fabrics only suited
'IoNdnine wear, jewels, fans, tiinkets
ASS ne to the captains room, but of
- 4 said nothing. Boxes of oranges,
= ginger, boxes of macaroni,
morsels from all lands were car
ka light of stairs to Madame
III of India muslins, Canton
Gsailks, rings and bracelets the
never a word.
lace of George Davis grew
Der day by day, as the sight
prosperity was forced upon
true that Nanette loyalty
BY pound of tea aud peck
the grocery in the base
ented her cash with the
gel. True, too, that she
q be grocer without smile
mel a little blush.
tho peer was only thrce-and-
with blond beard and eyes as
pate OF summer sky, while the
was n1prly sixty, with grizzled
4k1n like mahogany, and eyes
9lM tint, unless it was sea-
captain had long bank
cQnld WOO Rallantly and
The free press., 1892-03-17
a LEAP.YEAR STORY,
DY ANNA SHIELDS.

IT was a very small
house in the heart
of a crowded city,
and yet, small as it
was, three families
made a home there.
The first floor, and
the one that brought
the most rent, was
toeeapied by James
Saunders retired sea
captain, who was
supposed to possess
"a gold mine, at the
The free press., 1892-03-17

TT is estimated that the treasure
lying idle in India in the shape Of
boards or ornaments amount to ST.
250, 900, coo. A competent authority
calculates that in Alafista City alone
there are jewels 20 the value of $lo,-
600. 900.
The free press., 1892-03-17
Cardinal Gibbons to Catholics.

SQTuiIdI AlOHOuS ~ SdtuCitSS'
Cardinal Gibbons has addressed the
following circular letter to the arch
bishops and bishops of the United
States: "My attention has been called
to the suggestion that it would be em-
inently fitting to celebrate with solemn
religious observances the twelfth day
of October next, commemorative of
the discovery of America. The most
reverend bishop of New York and
other prelates with distinguished lay
men have made the request that the
archbishops and bishops be addressed
with a view to the taking of some con-
certed action in the matter, so on the
day mentioned in all the dioceses
special religious services be held. 1t
mas also been thought that these might
be supplemented wherever practicable
by some civil celebration in the even
ing. With all Difference, | take the
liberty of submitting the subject to
your gracious consideration. a united
action on the part of the hierarchy
would enhance the glory of the cele-
bration and invest the day with par
ticular solemnity. l need not say that
myself am in favor of the proposed
celebration"
The free press., 1892-03-17


That in consequence Of shis election as
a deputy for Petoria, in the province
of Acongua, he will soon relinquish
his present diplomatic position, but he
will probably remain in Washington
until his successor shah have been APP
pointed.
The strike of the English coal miners
which begins on Marcls 18th, will have
no effect on majoritYof the steam
ship lines. The steamers of the Ori-
entail lines take their Goal at ports out
side England, whilef the steamers of
the Atlantic lines prefer to take
enough coal on boaId in the American
ports to make the lbturn voyage. The
ship builders andf engine builders on
the Tee side have notified their work
men that the wo$Es will probably be
closed in the vSnt of the miners going
Oh strike. ~ the works are closed
it will render ille $4,000 men.
In all the cities of the Rio Grande
do Sui great Opposition to the Brazil
liam governhent is reported. Three
thousand men are said TO be in arms at
Porto Alagre ready for action. At
Rivera, Argentina, Brazilian soldiers
are said to be committing numerous
robberies. They are supposed to have
killed several Argentines, the populace
are said to have taken up arms and
arresting the marauders. From Cori-
entes, Argentine, comes word tn at the
provincial troops have revolted, NOR
tally wounding Commander Got ele and
one lieutenant. The insurgents are
encamped outside the city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-05
BARGAINS IN

You've had bargains from us before. These equal
to the best of them At &c., 75c $780, SSc and S per yard
you secure this seasons styles of fine 45nch WIDE Swiss
and Nainsook Embroderes that actually worth double
Just the thing for Confirmation Dresses.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-05

right at the seat of difficulty, is accom-
plished by the sure and steady aim OF
DR.. Sage'S Catarrh Remedy. Don't
fool around with 4 pop-gun, nor a
Flint-lOck,n when this reliable swim
CHESTER is within reach.
DR.. Sage's treatment of Catarrh in the
Head is far superior TO the ordinary, and
when directions are reasonably well
followed, results in q permanent cure.
Don't longer be indifferent to the veri-
fed claims of this unfailing Remedy.
The worst forms of Catarrh disap-
pear with the use of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy. Its mild, soothing, cleansing
and healing properties effect a perfect
and permanent cure, no matter how bad
the case, or of how long standing. It's
a remedy that succeeds where every
thing else has failed. Thousands Of
such cases can be pointed out. That's
the reason its makers back their faith in
II with money. They offer $500 reward
for a case of Catarrh which they can
not cure.
It's a medicine that allows them to
take such risk.
Doesn't common sense lead you TO
take such a medicine?
"An advertising fake" you say.
Funny, isn't it how some people pre-
Ter sickness to health when the remedy
Is positive and the guarantee absolute.
Wise men don't put money back OF
fakes" And taking" doesn't pay.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-05

which comes with peculiar force from
one who was ever a faithful and ircof-
ruptble public servant. Speaking OF
the work OF the Tariff Commission he
said: "rhe commission was selected
because each member of 10 was interest
ed In maintaining the highest protec-
ton and the greatest privileges for the
monopolists he was chosen 20 advocate:
each had to sustain all the Others so as
70 secure his own; and the friends OF
each made up the schedules they were
interested in so as 10 obtain all
possible; and when they were hung
together in bill the combined forces
of protected wealth and monopoly
rushed TO Washington have night and
day besieged Senators and Representa-
tives, urging them under all sorts OF
pretences-I was about to say by prom
Uses, fatterY and threats-to sustain
what the commission had done for
them," and he added with another
burst OF indignation: at is safe TO say
that there never was such a powerful
lobby organized in the city OF Wash
ington as is around the Capitol now.
Close the doors this morning and there
will be found 500 men in the corridors,
in the Hobbies, in the committee-rooms,
in the reception-rooms, everywhere be-
sieging Senators and Representatives
TO stand by them and by their interests.
Promises, fattery, threats, everything
Is resorted to-"
We may adopt the Australian system
of secret voting, and for awhile foil the
briber and outwit the intimidator, but,
like burglars. they will eventually learn
the combination and corrupt and over
awe the voters in their eager pursuit
of the booty held out to them under the
protective system.
The only hope for an honest ballot
and legislative hall unapproached by
the lobbyist is to drive out the selfish
interests now entrenched in our tariff,
and to make their return forever impos-
sible.
Compared with the poluting influence
at the fountain heads OF free govern
ment, suffrage and lawmaking, their
exactions in dollars and cents are truly
minor wrongs.
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also set on some MORNING ROBE OR TEA
OF the silks three GOWN
or four inches above the hem, aud then
the whole plated, which gives a very
pretty effect.
Haas for Easter are now shown to q
few. The Straws are open work and
lscelike. and the crowns not more than
Gn inch aud half high. NeapOlitan is
also, "in," and makes most exquisite
bonnets and hats, particularly when
Mingled with straw, but beware Of let
ting a Neapolitan get wet. The crown
will Immediately start skyward until ali
shape is destroyed. For children are
straw pagodaS, and these will be
trimmed by bow or bunch OF field
flowers csrelesSly attached as il il had
simply stuck fast where 1t fell.
OLIVE HARPER.
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EyoR RENT AND FOR SALE CARDS At
I REsIsTER Counting Room, 5 cts esch
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Hon. William L. Wilson, whose name
has Of late been frequently mentioned
in connection with the Democratic
gubernatOrisl nomination in West Vir-
GINA. has written a card, in which he
says ne is not a candidate for the nomi-
nation and has no intention OF being u
candidate. Mr.. Wilson's name would
certainly add strength to the Demo-
cratic ticket in West Virginia, bnt his
services are needed in the House Of
Representatives Of which body he Is
one OF the ablest and most industrious
members.
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HsHad a Very Chilly Ride.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., March 4.-Baggage
master George Duke, of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, found on opening car load OF
scenery this morning the insenslole form
of a young man. On being brought 70 ne
said his name was Joseph y Connor, OF ot.
Louis, and came to New York 10 secure
work He crept into the car while 1t was
being loaded at St. Louis, taking with him
a package of crackers and bottle OF water
The car was locked soon afterwards ana
started east. His hands ana feet were Sc
verelv frost bitten. He said: mo more
baggage car rides for me in the winter
time. I'd rather walk"
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FASHION GOSSIP.
A EEwlDE2NG LIST OF NEW AND PERFECT
LY LOVELY FABRICS.
Olive Harper Tries Give Our Readers ar idea .:
Tie sest-Fewer Sheath Dresses Now
Tsaa Fo-msrly-TwO Handsome
Costumes Illustrated
ss..al corr.sro.d.nes Of As ReaHe,.


NEW York, March 3.-'Oh, for a
lodge in some vast wilderness" where
fashions are unknown and where folks
are conten, 10 were few lunches Of
grass for full dress toilet. That's what
] think sometimes while striving with
an earnest heart 10 keep abreast of the
STYLES. And how can one poor mortal,
with only one pair of eyes and hands,
keep track Of what thousands upon
thousands are putting out every day?
IL can't be done. The most that ono
can do is 10 choose from out that noun
famous mass what will be the most
sensible, the prettiest, the most costly
and the cheapest. Is it silk you want?
You can get 1t In al the. qualities, from
that which will literally stand in heavy
folds to that which every breeze will
float.
Do YOU want wooden goods? There
are fabrics almost as thick as a sleeps
fleece. and there are others thin enough
10 sift rice through, all fashionable and
al TO be worn or being worn, but the
broadeloth and ladies' cloth are being
made up for full summer gowns. IL Is
not. you know, a question with women
as to what is fitteSt for the season. Any
thing is ft and comfortable which Is
handsome and becoming.
One thing In particular have no.
t'ced, and that Is there are fewer OF the
sheath dresses worn, and as the most OF
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EXTRAORDINARY

A Retiring New York Importer-A spot cash offer OF
fifty cents on the dollar-A stock of 200 pieces fine En-
broderies to sell quicky-Th briefly stated is the story