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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29


appointed by President Lincoln United
States Consul to Venice AS a conse-s
quencs American liturature is being en-
riched with two such books as sVeni-
tian Life" and "ItaIian Journeys" Ia
1865 he returned TO America and be-
came an editorial writer on the Nation.
and after brief experience he trans
ferred his resdeuce TO Boston In
1866 and became editor Of the
Atlantic Monihln He resigned his
editorship of that publication, how,
ever, in 1881, and from that time until
1855 he lived in Boston purely as a man
OF letters. In 1885, Mr.. Howells took
charge of the Editors Study In Harpcr's
Magazine, which position he held untib
1891. In May, 1899, he accepted the
editorship of The Cosmopolitan in con-
junction with John Blsben Walker, but
resigned il in July Of the same year.
Mr.. Howells. however, really made
his literary debut in 1850 with volume
OF Poems by Two Friends" his part
ner in this being John James Piatt.
This was his first published work. In
1865 he issued his hrst prose work.
Venetian Life" which proved an in-'
Simultaneous success and has sold MP,
wards OF 50, 600 copies. Then followed
many Others, one OF the best being IA
Modern Instance" published Ia 1854 f,
Among others he wrote ~ Boys
Town" the theme being taken from his
own general surroundings in boyhood's
day.
Mr.. Howslls has definite opinions
which frequently clash with those OF his
readers, but he cares more for the truth
as he sees 1t than for popularity bought
by ignobie skulking. IL is supposed by
some that Mr.. Howells is a Socialist,
and he certainly Is OF the opinion that
our present government strengthens the
strong aud shows undue favor 70 those
who are least In need OF II. This does
not In the least imply that he is In favor
OF any violent plan for upsetting govern
ments, etc, for he has an abiding faith
In slow and orderly evolution. however,
IL is safe 70 say that be believes
that to socialism, 10 some yet gnde-
yeloped form, belongs the future. de
has IN the long series OF his novels
undertaken 10 chronicle the contem-'
porary American civilization. IL has
been his aim, frst and last, 20 be true
to the spirit OF American life, and to-
seize upon,the characters which seem to.
him most typical of our present social
condition. To say that be has been
truly successful there can be no douot-e
lie is OF profoundly religious tempera-
ment. though he owns no present con-
nection with any creed or church.
Mr.. Howelps life is typically American
in every respect. lie IL very regular Ia
his literary work. lie rises At seven
o'clock, breakfast at eight and then
goes TO his writing table uatll luncheon
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

IL was during bis consular residences
in Venice that Mr.. Howells married
Miss Eleanor Mead. Of Brattleooro,
Vermont, sister 81 Larkin y. Mead
the sculptor the marriage taking piaee
at the American Legation 10 Paris in
1s6g. She has always been true help
meet 20 her husband in his literary
work, ln which she naturally taxes .
vital interest. lie Is 10 the habit OF con-
sultiDg her ABOUT his plots, and be SUD-
mits 10 her everything be writes, before
IL is permitted 20 reach the printer.
The HoUells home has been blessed
with three children, two daughters, Oh
whom the frst born Is dead. ana one
sob.
Winiired was born 10 Venice 10 1853.
She showed a. q child rare poetic abil-
ity. She died December. 1859. The son,
John NJ. Houels, was born 10 Cam
bridge, Mass, IN 1865. BE has. Ike bis
sister Mildred, Inherited the artistic
talent OF the Mead family. Mildred, the
Youngest, was born In Cambridge In
1874. ADD has written several poems Tor
the young folks magazine. - Atti'oLas'
,rhe nearest living relatives u VIII
liam Dean HowelIs, is the HoweIIs fami-
IL OF Ktnaville. Ohio.
/ have been informed through re-
Iiable person that the famous author In
tends 10 visit the scenes Of his ooghood
at an early date. IL this be true BE
NAV look for q surprise. as Martins
Ferry in his day was but s.rasenne
village with very few manufacturing
establishments;
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
VIM DEAN HOWELLS.
TIE PLACE OF BIS BIRTH-HIS PAST LIFE AM
FUTURE PROSPECTS.
A Brief Biography Of his Early Days in ard
AbOu, This Sechon-How the World kagni.
fss the Country-born NoTslist-His Views on
Few Interesting Points.

Rrltfsa for TIE Register.
With all the historical spots and Incl
dents that have long since been trans
fsrred to the indelible pages OF history,
and TO which Wheeling can point with a
feeling Of pride, there yet remains a
secluded spot which, though long for
gotten, is now coming into universal
prominence.
We often speak OF the historical In
dian rock where Wetzel shot the In.
dams, situated on Wheeling creek just
below the Wheeling entrance Of the
b. & o. tunnel; we refer TO McCulloch's
leap from the knoll south of Mt. Wood
into Wheeling creek as a daring and
miraculous escapaoe, and boast OF the
noble Elizabeth Zane and old Fort
Henry, and admire with much rever
ence the tomb OF that brave lassie while
she sleeps In quiet and secluslon mid
the shattered tombs OF Walnut Grove.
These heroes and landmarks are al
very interesting and grand in their way
but perhaps the birthplace OF William
Dean Howells is just as interesting and
as grand in It's way as any or all Of
| these.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
Information For Bride,

A recent eactment in Belgium has
made it obligatory for brides TO have
their marriage lines" gorgeously
bound in gllt-edge morocco. This is
done for a consideration by the munich
palities, who we now taken to binding
up quantity more or less useful in
formation with tie documents. There is
a summary Of the Belgian marriage laws,
a ugh.and-ready lesson on the treat
ment of children, and a table with
spaces for a catalogue OF the issue Of
the marriage. The table contains
room for twelve children to be entered.
The manual seems only to need the
addition of few choice receipts and
hint or two on the best means Of OBJ
tanning divorces in order to defy criti-
cism.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

written in commemorstion Of wainu
Grove ths burial place Of Elizabeth Zane
through which the 1881 cyclone passed. leavin
much destruction in its wake.l
A deselate waste is that old graveyard,
Which was once the pride OF the town;
Its trees are all shattered and broken,
And It's fences have fallen down.
All classes OF men lie buried there
Under its yerdant soil:
The wealthy. the wise, lie close beside
The honest sons OF toll.
The sunken graves aud faded stone
That mark where the sleepers Jay,
Are moss-covered now-and lonely
Wrecks OF \ far brighter day.
Time comes and gees. men toll and die
The years roll on like waves;
Sun. moon and stars alike look down
Tn these long -neeiected graves.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
Popularity of Creps.

Crepe at the present moment is more
fashionable in Paris than it has been
for two or three generations. by crepe
is meant what is usually called the
English crepe, which, however, is not
manufactured exclusively in England,
but also by several houses in Lyons,
and there is one small manufacturer in
Germany; but these foreign makers
produce only very inferior articles sold
AT very low prices.
The report that crepe is not as much
worn as ii used to be is scarcely cor
rect. What is true is that deep mourn
ing is only worn now for very near
relatives, and for not so long period
as used to be the custom even ten years
ago. Many who approve Of mourning
object 10 crepe, because they think 1t
does net wear well. This applies, Of
course, to the very cheap varieties of
crepe, which soon get brown. and lose
all their transparency and that light
ness which characterizes the best makes
of crepe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

hour lone o'clock. lie does not engage
in night work. but employs his earliest
and freshest hours in nntwininV his
thoughts. This may account, 10 &C.
gree. for the fragrance and freshness
that are characteristic OF his writings.
He generally writes on sheet 6xS
inches in dimensions, tracing bis lines
very far apart, 70 allow corrections and
criticisms. and pens his words In a
sauatty AlmIess sort OF q wav. He criti-
clses his own writings more than any
one else. and some times his original
COPY will look as though chickens had
been tracking over H.
When questioned recently regarding
the standard OF good literature. though
hard TO approach on such a subject, be
was free to say that greater part OF
the degradation OF humankind was al
most directly due to cheap, sensational
literature. So much so, IN fact that ~
was on par, as far as DESTRUCTION OF
mind and character Is concerned. with
the liquor traffic. lie believes that II
Congress would do something 10 abolish
this abominsble evil so as 10 erase 10 In
tIrely from all communities. that u Will
have done more to purify America than
anything else.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
SEASON LUNCHEONS.
Attractive Affairs TO Correspond with
the Varying Months.

The latest fad is the season lunch
con-" which is described by the Phila-
delphia Times. -Four tables are spread
TO represent four seasons. The spring
tables has decorations OF daffodils ana
ionquils, with white and gold china
and yellow ribbons to tie the napkin,
and white ices and bonbons. The sum
mer table is a rose table with white
Haviland, decorated with scattered
rosebuds, the sweets aud ices being
ross-tinted or served in the form OF
roses. Autumn will have the luncheon
cloth strewn with cherries in their nat
ural tints, bowls heaped with grapes
and With the glowing red and yellow
beauty OF the naSturtium and golden
rod, while the winter table may be ap-
propriately modelled after the most
Suggestive decorations of that season.
LISA growing custom to give fare
well luncheon or breakfast before 60
ing abroad or on an extended. tour, and
have the decorations express parting
sentiment. A forgetme-not or pansy
luncheon is appropriate and inexpen-
sive. There are now in the mar ket any
number of beautiful plates dotted all
over with these pretty flowers, and
dainty bowls filled with blue or purple
pansies make pretty souvenirs Of part
ing for the guests.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
FALSE CURLS ARE A NUISANCE.
A PrsdioameRt That May Teach Prac-
tical Moral TO Sensible Women.

tical Moral TO Sensible Women.
Mamma is surely old enough to have
got over the vanities OF youth" said
little Miss Prinks TO a friend OF hers.
But, as a matter of fact, she hasn't
she will insist on wearing false curlS,
much to my distress, because they will
not stay on.
ave had a little dinner party at our
house the other night, aud the first
course was hardly over before l per.
ceivsd that one Of mammals curls was
coming of. The curlS she wears are
the little ring-Shaped locks that are
stuck In over the temples. They are
becoming, particularly when they cover
a thin spot, and there could be no OBJ
lection TO them il the old lady would
only fasten them properly.
Zone OF the curls had got loose, and,
stnl attached TO the hairpin that held
ft, was slowly making it way downward
over her cheek OF course, she is so
deaf that I could not speak to her
about it, even il l had been near
enough. So waited TO catch her eye,
and then indicated the trouble by touch
ing my own temple with my finger. In
stead OF taking the hint quietly, she re-
sponded by saying aloud, so as TO at
tract the attention OF al the people
present
"Why does thee not tell everybody OF
the fact that thee wears false hair,
MarY?"
1T was only my alarm lest the curl
was going to fall al any moment into
her soup that induced me TO call her at
tenti0n 70 the matter, for might have
known that her ind gnation would
prompt some such remark.
Mamma is extremely sensitive about
those curls. Last summer we were at
Atlantic City, and, while prOmenading
on the board walk 10 company with two
or three other people, l saw one Of those
dreadful locks begin 90 come loose.
Slowly, but surely, il became detached,
but did not even nudge her. l thought
10 would be better TO wait until IL
dropped of aud then pick 10 up quietly,
Presently it did so, and 1 put my foot
on &c.
"As 1 paused suddenly, the others
turned around 20 see what was the mat
ter. said that 1 thought that / would
stop there for a moment 70 admire the
view, while they went ahead. This
rather puzzled them, and don't doubt
that they supposed something was the
matter with my garments.
The man who had been walking with
me suddenly started ahead, followed by
the others. Fedling much embarrassed,
I fingered for ABOUT half minute, in
order to get an opportunity to pick up
the curl unObServed. However, when
took my foot away there was nothing
beneath il. had miSsedit, evidently,
and il had blown away.
81 had only one cOSnOlation. The curl
being gone. IL would be impossible TO
appear with an odd number, ana, mas
much rs none could be bought st Allan
tic City. in all probability mamma would
be obliged TO give up her curls for the
rest OF the summer. What, then, was
my dismay when she came down to
dinner at the hotel that same evening
with full complement Of those orna-
ments.
ut turned out that she bought them
In strings By the yard-a fact she had
never cOn6ded TO ue-ahd, even though
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
ARTIFICIAL PLUMP CHEEKS.
Science and Skill at the Disposal of a
Woman Desiring a Round Face.

Science and Skill at the Disposal of a
Woman Desiring Round Face.
Most faces that are thin are apt to be
hollow between the upper and lower
jaws, and two exercises are recommend
ed for filing out the cheeks. Take
two small pieces of rubber, such as
come In the ends Of lead pencils, and
insert on each side Of the mouth, be-
tween the back tooth. Close the teeth
on them and chew, spreading the teeth
only just far enough to keep the rub
bers in their places and shutting them
with all the force possible.
After this put the forefnger in the
mouth aid rub il against the cheeks,
pressing it outward in every way,
reaching as far back as possible. 1t is
said that by regularly following facial
exercises daily the face may be kept
rounded and firm in its outlines, and
that even old and relaxed muscles may
be greatly strengthened and improved.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

a dozen or two had blown away, she
would still have q supply. But after
the experience Of the other evening.you
may take my word for It that l will
never interfere in the matter again"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
PRACTICAL HOME RECEIPTS

CAULIFLOwER PICKLES. -Caulitlower
used for pickles should be prepared first
by boiling the vegetable and then pick
ling il.
MEAT SALAD Bits or veal cut fine
make a delicious salad, and very good
way TO use up small scraps OF cold beef
Is TO cut them fine or thin aud make
layer salad, alternating with cold boiled
potatoes, salt and pepper, and cover all
with a French dressing.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
ABSENT MINED WOMEN.

Queer Things the Fair sex Do When
Their Memories Fall.
A club woman, and thoroughly lit
erary woman at that, astonished her
friends one day recently by walking
into a committee meeting without her
bonnet. She SAT unconscious during
the meeting, and was allowed TO depart
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

very hurried companion VIII oe4o.
Reristsr Il the beat local anu tsie<rspnlo
naosr published In Wheeung. - Gets
n~r wesk. delivered 90 any psrt OF t9e
civ and snrro undlng nsiKhDofnee4
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

FRUIT SAL at q fashionable
luncheon rece the first coarse con-
sisted Of FRI I'd, which was served
in baskets n orange skins, from
which the CO had been removed,
cut In the ST baskets with arched
handles OF' top, and filed with
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

The walking costume right Shepherds plaid with and white
check ground Hercules braid both skirt and
left India
silk trimmed with wider the Very wide jockeys edged
The the fatigue dress of
embroidery
seams Norfolk blouse with Russian embroidery yoke There
sleeves ndal leather belt enircs the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

" YOCR BACK ACHES,
OF you are 81 worn cut, really good fo- moth
ing. il ia general debility. Try
BROHN'S IR0N BITTEkS.
Il win cure you. cleanse your Liver, and give
good appetite.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29

TOR RENT AND FOR SALE cARDs AT
u RKo1srEE Counting Rcon. cts. eask.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-12-29
LET NO GUILTY MAN ESCAPE.
DIR. Parkhurst Thinks Byrnes Needs
OVerhauling by Lexow People.

DIR. parkhurst Thinks Byrnes Needs
Overhauling by Lexow People.
New York, Dec. 24.-Dr. Parkhurst is
not pleased at the prospect that the in
vestigation of the police is to be stopped
before the heads of the Departmental have
been called upon to testify, and still
he is pleased with the proposition which
Is said to be favored by members of the
LeXow committee that Superintendent
Byrnes be charged with reorganizing
the department. DR. Parkhurst said
today that he would not stop even when
the senate committee did. He said he
believes the committee is about through
with the serious work. ut is evident
and ! am informed" he said, that
superintendent Byrnes is to be subject
ed to only perfunctory examination
and that he it was who planned the
confession of Captain Schmittberger.
Putting these things together, it looks
very much like deal. But there are
other possible explanations of the
changed spirit of the committee and I
do not care to say anything now about
the matter My opinion of Superin-
tendent Byrnes has not changed with
the attitude of the committee. would
not have it thought that am actuated
by mere prejudice against Superin-
tendent Byrnes, but I do think he is
the head of the exposed police system.
as he is Of the police force. A gentle
man said to me recently that he would
as soon think Of asking satan's advice
on the reorganization of hell as Byrne's
on reorganization Of the police. It
expresses my opinion exactly"
superintendent Byrnes has issued an
order prohibiting police from riding on
elevated or street cars. They are for
hidden to accept free transportation or
franking privileges.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-12-29
Finale of a Noted Man Hunt in
Montana.
EXPLOITS OF A DARING GANG
Charles Jones. the Only Survivor, sen
fenced TO Ten Years In the
Penitentiary.

Helena, Dec. 22.-Charles Jones, train
robber, was today sentenced to ten
years in the penitentiary by United
States District Judge Knowles, who ex-
pressed regret that he could not give the
bandit more.
This ends the most famous man hunt
in Montana since the days of the vigil
antes. Jones and three other men held
up Northern Pacific train at Gray
Cliff, in eastern Montana, in August,
1893. The other three We're killed in
the chase for their capture and Jones
was once sentenced to be hanged, but
got new trial
In August, 1898, Jones, Jack Chapman.
Jack White and Jim, one armed man.
planned to rob the Big Timber bank.
Jim was drowned while crossing the
Yellowstone. This caused delay, and
the bank suspended. Sam Shermer
joined the other three, and they robbed
the Northern Pacific express at Gray
Cliff. They went through the train.
making all the passengers shell out"
INDUCING in merry badinage with their
victims. Not a great deal of booty was
secured, The robbers took to the hills
finally reaching the Blackfoot reserva-
ton, where they were oVertaken by
Deputy United States Marshal Sam
jackson, of Livingston, who had trailed
them, He summoned posse of Indians
and they were Joined by Henry Schur-
bert, restauranter.
Jimmie Moots, a worthless but not
criminal fellow, had joined the bandits.
There was furious fight at the cabin,
and Schubert was killed. The posse
was driven off, and the robbers escaped.
More white men were enlisted in the
chase, and the next night Shermer,
Chapman and Moots were overtaken
and Chapman killed, Shermer mortally
wounded and Moots captured. Jones,
nearly dead from exhaustion by his
race for life through the snow over
mountains and in the woods, surren-
dered next day. Jack White was killed
few days later by a man whom he
met in the hills and begged for help, he
being in a terrible condition from ex-
posure and hunger The man promised
to bring food to him for a few days.
When he came to keep his appointment
he ordered White TO throw up his
hands. White dropped his Winchester
and reached for his revolver, but was
shot dead in his tracks. Mcots turned
states evidence and was allowed to
plead guilty to his share in the fight at
the cabin. He was sent up for two
years, but was pardoned in a few days,
that he might testify against Jones.
From the inception of the conspiracy
four of the conspirators and one inno-
cent man met death, and Jones now
goes up for ten years.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1894-12-29
Few Towns in Great Britain Es-
capped Damage.
MANY HOUSES DEMOLISHED
People Killed by Failing Ro.fs and
Scores OF Sailors Go to the Bot
tom with Their Ships,

London. Dec. 23.-Reports from various
parts of Great Britain show that the gale
is abating. The storm ragged with great
fury all day yesterday. Telegraphic com
munication with Scotland is completely
interrupted, while the wires in the mid
land counties and Ireland are more or
less damaged. There is hardly a town Of
any size but reports personal casualties
and damage to property. The manufac-
turing towns in the north and west suf-
fered badly. Roofs were torn off and
chimneys collapsed, crashing through the
adjoining buildings and killing and injur-
ing number of working people.
A number of fishing boats are missing
Three boats were swampted off Stornoway
and ~ occupants drowned. Much damage
was done to houses in Dublin and the sub
urbs of that city. The people in the Done
gal hills are reported to be suffering ter
ribiy, their cottages being wrecked and
flooded.
The ships America and Mary E. Mar
shall went ashore near Greenock. The
Arkalow was driven ashore in Scalpsic
bay and has nine feet of water in her
hold. It is expected that she will be a
total loss. All around the coast vessels
are reported 10 be stranded or in great
damage. The ship Carmichael was
wrecked OH Holyhead and five of her
crew drowned. The four-masted ship
County of Nimross for Hartlepool was
seen off that port lying on her beam ends
and apparently sinking. Her crew were
seen on her with belts on.
The actual number of deaths is I'M
known but it is expected that the list will
not be less than 100. The American ship
Kennebec from Port Blakely, which had
discharged her cargo at Belfast, broke
adrift and sank tug and damaged anoth-
er vessel