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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19
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Tho citiaons of Fort Worth evidently
have mo- horror for snakes Tint puce
is VOW reaching out for distllcry
Houston Agp)
The Fort Worth Bohcmims are max
ing hard fight for Fort Worth locr.
They ought To- get 'hcir srhOOucrs free
ut the home brewery
(Aushu News)
The Gazette Expresses the opinion that
n disulory in Fort Worth will increase
tho riNs population. The Gazette evil
IDENTITY hope. TO attract Che people of
DnliUs. in fact IL seems 10 De scheme
OF The Guzctte's to br'ab up Dallas.
trascosa PionecrJ
The Pioneer may bc called a crank
on calamity but Wen Toe dad
burned il il shall ever be called liar
It's going To tell the truth, the Who'll,
TRUTH and nothing but the truth about
this country, aud II the country wont
stand it il cnu just go to r..
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19
CLOSING HOURS.

Tho bu siness department az 1'ne GA
grTTn viii remain open ntll the time indi.
Gated below:
Saturday. ..........,..,... ..,.1Op. M.
Sundays .......... ........,..., So, M.
other days in The week. ..l,... IN. NJ
The Gazette win decline hereafter 90
print communications which are merely
expressive of the writer's opinions Faots
oiun interesting nature viii bu printed.
lut comments viii nop DO uaed unloas
specially solicited
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

A typewriter trust has been formed.
This differs from trust in typewriter
which has In too many instances proved
more disastrous than hpn'hcm to bust
moss interests
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19
SPECIAL NOTICES

ARTEsIAN WATER wavrr, (.
city IN Karncs county. ife,.. =
In cas1 TO nay for ilowlns ~
otto Buchcl n Co.. Cuefo srs,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

luir frthph TINS paper - AWAY
responsive to call ike that for im-
proved waterways
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Legislation that win give us good
county roads is Of ms much Importance
10 She state now as legislation about
railroads. Probably we would be bet
ter of 10 our farmers had good roads TO
haul their produce 10 the local markets
Than Il they had better rates to send
the same produce out Of the state, %
bring IL back again later on, and pay
higher prices for a.
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A coolncss has sprung up between
IT, n. II. the prince Of Wales and Mrs.
Lille Langtry. caused by The latter play
fully dropping chunk Of ice down VS.
/ 'ighncss' back bone. The result ia clear
proof Of the theory that like produces
like. Now. 30 effect q cure, II the lily
wants to prove liahnemnnn correct and
warm up the princes affections, let her
Try u by dropping pod Of red pepper
under his shirt collar
-s-=a-a-==a
Senators Cockrcn. Gray. Hale. Bate.
Turpie, Hawlcy aud Quay were reelected
to the aCnate Tuesday. The legislatures
of those states appear TO believe that a
good senator is bost kept where he can
do good work. Missouri returns Cock
rcll, whom she sent 10 the senate in 1875.
/ lie win soon enter on his fourth term.
/ which, when completed. win give him
/ twenty-four years OF continuous service
as United States senator.
Fort Worth wants that distillcry. II a.
a money producer Tor Fort Worth. and
that is why we want Il. The bonus
asked Tor is insignificant. and should
| De subscribed In an hour 10 's, however
@ matter that cannot be- put OF Houston
stands ready with an offer Of cash and
lund, and the gentlemen who are waiting
for our answer don't have 10 wait al
ways The Gazette expects to onnounc,
tomorrow that the money has been mad,
up and the contract signed.
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The Popullsts of Kausls are COINS
about the election Of senator 10 The
United States senate by the Reed plan
When the Republicans In the legislator,
breaks O quorum by refusing to vote
the Populist clcrk reads the names o
those present and marks them as pres
cut but not voting by the Rcpubli
can contention, this mikes as good
quorum as &c they had voted. Now
what are The Republican members Of tb'
sruatc going 10 do when Populisi soma
tor, elected by these methods, present.
! himself t1 bee sworn ia
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19
ANNoUNcEMsNrs
CITY ArroRyry

I hereby announce myself IA IA
Tor the Office " city ATTORNEY a Al
ing election. subject to The aets
city Democratic convention
X. w. rlofrI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19
EXTRA SUNDAY PAPERS.
Dealers Rust Send In Their Orders Not Later
Than Friday

Than Friday.
The demand for Sunday Gazcttcs cam
not possibly be- GllcI unless ucwB-dculers
send In their orders hy Friday night
each wcrk The Guzettc tries to pro-
vide for the constant increase. uut
finds itself unable to do go when dealers
reserve their orders until Saturday. a
part or the Mig Sunday paper Is printed
Friday night. es even the big fast press
cannot do the work demanded by the
Sunday edition ull iu one night,
Send in your orders for extrn Sunday
Gazettes not later than Friday night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19
CITY ATTnnNrt

] hereby announce myself man
for the Office Of city attorney al D, 4
election. subject to the action h
Democratic convention. RfHa
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

The Jny travelling persons, male pr &c.
receipt Tor subscriptions Tor the Gazette
are
n a. Boylr, a. a. Uarvm
j. 10. hlrhre. e.. r nowlpy.
". H. Nuphmnn. W. q. lluYater.
j. -. MHcrpudY e. W. WILSON
u. R IuChuuuu N. bland
e. a. Read. Wallace nushliau.
The public are cautioned NOT to pay moupy
90 any other persons representing tneu-
selves uH travelling agents ~ tltis pa lcr. us
nll authority heretofore ISSUED tu uri other
person thAu those named " hereby rc.
Voerd
Democrat Publishing Company.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

Trunk lines are winning We told
you ro ycurs ngu
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

The Kind of reform Pennsylvania Re
publcans hglicvc in Is shown hy The rr-
election OF Scmtor Quay lie received
TAO ont of iGS votes
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

The harvest day IS upon Fort Worth.
Let uic cleaners rally.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19
rIrY ArrnnNrr

] nerchy announce myself ~ 4.
Tor the office OF city ottoruy h M
ing election, subject TO tue scir
city Democratic cunvention.
G.. NJ. TEVWf|
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

this reason this paper is always
responsive to call ike that for im-
proved waterways
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1893-01-19

rYuAu~-rS ADvAScE- POSTAGE PAID
Daily and sunday, one year. 500
Daily ani Sunday. ak months. ..-... "
DAILY Erd sunday, one month. ....- zoe
The Sunday Gazette az 60 ~ pagesl -.
Thc weekly Gazette 90 phgesl 1 ~. %
1'ha weekly Cazetfet 90 pugesl } year %
Daily Delivered BY earlier IN the city anl
agents % cents week or SlW per
month
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
A HORRIBLE ACCIDENT,
A FEW NILES WEST OF BRIDGEPORT, EARLY
YESTERDAY MORNING.
Two Little Daughters Of JAMES Acksmann Run
Over By a Threshing Machine Engine.
One Dead, and The Other Can
not Recover.

One Of the saddest accidents recently
occurring in this vicinity, took place
about half-past seven o'clock yesterday
morning, not far from the Wheeling
creek coal works, west OF Bridgeport.
AS a result the little tive-year-old
daughter of James Alderman is dead,
and her eleven year-old sister lies hor-
rlbly wounded, with every prospect
that she, too, will die.
Several me were hauling a thresh-
Ing machine to the farm Of Mr.. Hans
Bowman, ear the residence OF Mr..
Alderman. They had gotten part OF
the mac hinery TO the farm, and were
taking the traction engine up a very
steep portion OF the road. The little
girls, Rosie, aged five, and Sarah, aged
eleven, were much interested in the
machinery, and they followed along be-
hind the engine, up the hill, watching
it as 1t moved slowly up the steep grade.
When a considerable portion OF the
ascent had been made, and while the
little girls were close behind the engine,
the main shaft broke, and the engine
at once started to run back
down the hill. So suddenly did
the engine change its course that the
children had no time to get out OK the
way, and both were knocked down and
run over. The little ones were at once
picked up by the men attending to the
machine and taken to their home. DR..
WAGNER, of Bridgeport, being sum-
moned. Despite all his efforts Rosie
died about ten o'clock, but her elder
sister was still alive last evening, with
the chances very much against her re-
covery. Both limbs were broken, one
below the knee, and the other above, a
hip amputation being necessary In this
case, and the little sufferers death is TO
be looked for.
Mr.. Bowman, who Is blacksmith at
the coal mines, and his wife have the
sincere sympathy of wide circle OF
friends in this terrible calamity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
= Posi- BelIum FrIenashlp.

A recent issue OF the Portsmouth, o.,
Tribune contains full history of the
first meeting and the renewal of the ac-
ouaintance OF two old soldiers, one OF
the Federal army and the other of the
Confederate. The first was Creed Mil
stead, of Portsmouth. and the second
was R. Fl. Phelps, of Lagrange, Lafay-
cite county, Texas. Mr.. Phelps was
dangerously wounded in the first days
fight of the battle Of Lynchburg, in
June, 1864, aud was cared for by Private
Milstead, of the Fifth West Virginia
Infantry. Phelps recovered and went
to Texas, he having enlisted in the Con-
federate service from Jackson county,
w. Va. On June 90, 1891, Mistead
wrote to the REGISTER recounting the
circumstances and asking for informa-
ton OF Phelps. Joseph c. Malone, Of
Benwood, comrade of Phelps, an
swered the letter July 4, '91, giving
Phelps address, and a correspondence
between Phelps and Milstead resulted,
and the two old soldiers are now warm
friends.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
Annual Convention.

The annual meeting OF the State Mis-
sionary Society OF the Christian Church
will begin at Moundsville on Thursday
OF next week and continue for four
days. This church is stronger in West
Virginia than ever before, and the meet
Ing will probably be the largest In point
OF attendance in the history OF the or
ganization. The Moundsville members
have made arrangements for the enter
tainment OF delegates from all parts OF
the State. Among those who are ex-
pected to be present are Rev. DIR. Arch
ibald Mclean, Of Cincinnati, ex'Presi-
dent OF Bethany College: the Rev. A. l..
Thayer, OF New Castle, Pa; the Rev.
Robert Moffatt, OF Cleveland; President
Hugh McDiarmld, OF Bethany College;
and others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
other Religions Notes.

Rev. p. J. Hob, OF Reading, Pa, will
preach Sunday at the Zion Lutheran
Church. Rev. Paul Ziegelmeyer will
preach his farewell sermon on the last
Sunday in the month, and will thea sail
for Germany TO join his wife, who is
there. Rev. Ziegelmeyer's successor
has not been chosen, and 1t is probable
a number OF ministers will be invited to
preach trial sermons, among them Rev.
Hob.
Rev. Robert Campbell, OF Kentucky,
grandson OF the founder OF the Disciples
Church, will occupy the pulpit at the
church OF that denomination IN this
city tomorrow morning and evening.
Rev. Campbell is young man who Is
said to possess some OF the traits OF
character and much OF the ability Of
his grandfather.
At the Zane Street NJ. z. church TO-
morrow morning, the pastor, Rev DR.
]. A. Fullerton, will preach the third
and last OF the series OF special sermons
upon the subject-'Some peculiar In
stitutIons Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church"
Rev. DR.. w. Ii. Cooke, Rev. Dorm
blazer, and Rev. Trey, are still absent
from the city on their vacations. and
there will be no services tomorrow at
the Second Presbyterian. English
Lutheran or Baptist churches.
Rev. Mgr. ]. T. Sullivan left yester.
day for Benwood, where he Joined some
relatives who were returning from q
visit TO the Worlds Fair, and accom-
panied them as far East as Grafton.
Rev. ID. A. Perry. pastor Of the Yves
ley NJ. f. church, is spending his yaca
tlon 10 the mountains. Services at, the
church will be reopened next Sunday
The corner stone OF the now N. T.
church In BenwOod will be placed IN
position. with appropriate exercises, IL
about three weeks.
Rev. g. NJ. Afford, pastor OF The
Third Presbyterian Church, Is still In
Chicago. and no services will be held 10
morrow morning.
The improvements TO the ChapllD'
Street NJ. Z. church, when completed
will make 1t one Of the Coolest ediheei
In the city.
Rev. Father Werninger, OF Hunting
ton, was q visitor TO the city yesterday
The Y. VI. C. A. gymnasium is being
handsomely refitted and improved.
Rev. DIR. Robb will preach tomorrow
at the Fourth Street NJ. T. Church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
HON0RS TO THEBlSHoP
FAREWELL DEMONSTRATIONS IN THIS CITY
AND PARKERSBURG.
Annual Meeting of the Sia.s Missionary Society
Of he Disciples Church at MOaads-
viils-0thsr Religious Notes.

Rt. Rev. j. ]. Kahn Is masking prepa-
rations daily for his departure for ST.
Louis. He has announced that he will
cave for his new field OF labor on the
30th inst, less than two weeks from to-
day. In the meantime the clergy and
laity OF the diocese, both here aud else
where, are planning demonstrations 10
give expression to their love for the
Bishop, and their regret at his de.
parture.
The first OF these demonstrations will
take place in Parkersbnrg next week.
Revs Father Hickey, pastor OF St.
Aavier's Church, in that city. secured a
promise from the RI. lev. Bishop that
he will visit PaTkersbUrg before leaving
for st. Louis. Accordingly, the Bishop,
accompanied BY Rev. Jos. Mullen, pas
tor OF the Church Of the Immaculate
Conception, will go down TO Parkers-
burg on Tuesday. In the evening q
public reception will be held at the
home Of Father Hickey, at which the
Bishops friends OF all religions denomi-
nations will be present. The programme
outlined for the affair is very attrac-
tive one, including addresses by mem
bers OF the clergy, special music, etc.
Sunday afternoon nj one o'clock, q
meeting will be held In the basement OF
ST. Joseph's Cathedral, composed OF
delegates from each Catholic church
congregation in the city. and from each
Catholic society. The statement in an
evening paper that the delegates from
ST. Mary's will ask the Bishop to preach
farewell sermon at that church Is I'M
true, as such an unreasonable request,
in view OF the short time the Bishop
will remain in Wheeling, was not even
considered. The General Committee at
its meeting Sunday afternoon will make
arrangements for public demonstra-
tion In honor OF the Bishop.
The date for the reception to be given
by the Knights OF ST. George has not
yet been fixed, but 1t will probably take
place some night during the week Of
the Bishops departure.
A member of the Catholic clergy
stated yesterday to REGISTER report
er that a new Bishop will not be chosen,
in his opinion, for ten or twelve months.
The Bishops OF the Province will meet
at Baltimore in October to prepare a
slate, which will not reach Rome before
October. Cardinal Gibbons will send
a representative to preside over the
meeting of the priests OF the diocese OF
Wheeling, and the slate prepared by
them will also be forwarded 10 Pope
Leo XIII. The matter will come up
before the Holy Father in It's regular
order, aud IL will be nearly, IL not
quite, year before Bishop Kain's sue
cessor is named.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

The police are advised from New
Philadelphia, o., that an unknown man
was killed there, on the eth inst. by q
c. L. d w. train, and as his remains
were not identified they were buried by
the authorities. The victim was about
% years of age, Eve feet six inches tall,
dark brown eyes, weight 140 pounds,
smooth face, hair brushed back, two
gold filings in front teeth, soft brown
black coat, dark vest and trousers, with
a patch on the left side Of the coat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
A Martins Ferry Man Kmed.

The police have been Informed that
Henry Snodgrass, OF Martins Ferry, 3
former workman at the Etna-Standsrd
mill, and well known on the Ohio side
K Of the river, was killed, Thursday morn
ling, at Rochester, Ind, while on his
way to Cleveland. A railroad wreck Ct
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
A Bad Fall.

John Russian, an employe OF A. d.
Auber, timer, Of the South Side, while
at WORK Thursday on the roof oil a
building at the foot Of the new I'm
cline, mace mis-step and fell a dis
lance OF twelve feet. Strangely, with
the exception uf few scratches ne was
unhurt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

A director or Mozart Park stated yes
terday that the incline will De finished
and in operation within three weeks.
The sum OF fifteen cents will Re charged
for round trip on the incline and ad-
mission to the grounds. The Park will
be opened with concert and picnic by
the Mozart Singing Society.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
NEWS OF The DAY.
Local Base Ball.

The Pegger Juniors defeated the Ped
ros Yesterday by a score Of l6 20 9. Bat
teries FOR the Juniors, Gesler and tarre!;
for Pedros, Dean and Duffy.
The Juniors would like 10 hear from
the Seniors for Sunday afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

liz order 20 protect Myers
bread against worthless coAptsrfass'
our Justly celebrated specia' 1rocyss
breads Il has become necessary 70 put
our seal on each loaf. IL you Want tne
bes. aud cheapest bread please hotics
that the red seal IL on each loaf.
WHEELING BAKERY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
NOTES.
The train last night was crowded.

II you want seat on the late train
from Moundsvlle after Sam Jones Is
done preaching, don't stop too long at
the gate bidding her goodbye.
A curious fact was brought out last
night when inquiry was made Tor a
preacher to lead in prayer, and not one
could be found on the ground, and Sam
Jones said it would be funny sight to
see the preachers Of his town trying TO
route the Deyel and Sam resting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

OLD things made new again, aud this
time il Is the Wheeling Bakery's Cora
Meal Bread. This Il the parest. cheap
est and best food on earth. Have you
tried IL?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

sxooK & Co.'S All Day Saturday Offer
ings:
One lot Ladies' silk Ties, i0c.
All Ladies' Leather and Velvet Belts,
half price.
All Ladies' Blazers, Capes and Light
Jackets at half price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

SPECIAL sale OF Gents Russia Le1thel
Shoes. We have them in al sly al
reduced prices L v. Bio
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

The Committee on Cemeteries wa,
the first to meet, and they audited and
recommended for payment bilsamonnt
Ing TO Sss.63.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

ARE you fond Of good Rye Bresd3
They are using new process a. we
wheeling Bakery that meets with mosi
wonderful success. Have you tired III
Sold By eli grocers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

Following is the programme for Sat-
urday evenings concert by Mayors
baud, at the public square:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
CoUNClLMEN BUSY,
Last Evening, With Various City Accounts
and Affairs.

and Affairs.
The Committee on Accounts checked
of the books of the Clerk and Receiver
for April, and then devoted a consider
able amount Of time TO looking over the
tax ordinances and license laws OF a
number Of cities, with view TO making
a recommendation through Council to
the Finance Committee, as stated In
Yesterdays REGISTER, regarding ways
and means OF raising additional revenues
for the city. The Committee found,
after a preliminary inspection OF the
laws OF other cities, that our license
system was very imperfect, very few
licenses being charged here. The JOB
OF making out new list will be a big
piece Of work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

No less than four Council Committees
were called TO meet az the City Hall,
last evening, they being Cemeteries,
Accounts, Real Estate and Police.
Real Estate cid not succeed In obtain
ing a quorum, but the others did.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

SyooK & Co.'S Al Day Saturday Oner
ings:
One lot Ladies' SILK Ties. l9c.
All Ladies' Leather and Velvet Belts,
half price.
All Ladies' Blazers, Capes and Light
Jackets at half price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
To.night's CONCEPT.

somesort was the cause Of the accident.
Mr.. Snodgrass was married.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

Parksrsburg.
A party OF eoiored people will 20 70
Parkersbnrg via O. T. z. Z. Saturday,
August 70. ~ p. N. A round Trip rae
OF s.. 90 has been obtained provided ~
or more go. Tickets good retnrninz
until Monday morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

Police audited bills footing up Sss.57
on account Of City Prison, aud Ss9.46 on
account OF Police. The petition OF Pa
troll Driver Maloney for pay for twenty
three c -ys he was absent sick was de-
ferred. Three hundred dollars was or
dered transferred to the Fire Committee,
TO pay for the team Of petrol horses
and the Chief was authorized to purchase
lumber TO construct straw shed neal
the Atlantic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

Why do you attempt TO bake and
make home uncomfortable? Transform
the entire house into bake oven and
make everybody miserable? You can
buv those immense big lozves Of "Jubi-
lee" "Sreet Home" and Electric
breads t6r SC. This far cheaper than
Won ea<bake them
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

A. &sE's Sale OF Wall Paper and
- Cost. No 2I35 Main street.
~ RzERz, Ausienee-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

The Committee on Health is reported
TO be out Of money, except barely sufii-
Gent to pay salaries to the end OF the
wear. Health Officer Mccoy Is under
stood to be DESTROYS Of continuing bis
system Of inspection, but there Is no
cash TO pay inspectors for their work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19

Among the things discussed by the
Committee on Cemeteries was the old
tonic OF overhauIiDg the records OF the
City Cemetery, providing new set OF
books, hay % plat Of the cemetery
made. etc. No definite action was
taken, however.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-19
Information Wanted.

Home, Sweet Home.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1893-12-02
A Perugian Superstition.

The girls of the Perugian highlands
believe as firmly as any heroine of The
ocritus that a person possessing a lock
of another persons hair can will pain.
disease and even death to the owner
of the hair, and thus when maidens give
their betrothed lovers the customary
plated tress it is virtually their life and
all their power of suffering that they
give into those trusted hands.
If the man should prove unfaithful
and disease descend upon the unhappy
woman, she is not, however, utterly lost,
the experienced matrons of her village
have means to transfer the complaint to
a tree, to an animal or to cast it into
running water. The patient must rise
in the early dawn, touch a certain plant
in a certain manner, saying, MAY thou
wither and l flourish again." or bind her
complaint to a tree in a given fashion,
taking care never to pass again before
that tree lest the disease, recognizing it's
former possession, return to her again
London Atheneum.