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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09
RANDOM POLITICAL NOTES.

West Virginia surprised not only her.
self, but the entire country last Tues.
day. The widest ante. election estimates
did not approach the result. A clean
sweep, though hoped for, was not ex.
pected, nor was there one Republican
in tho entire state so sanguine rs to pre-
dict that the Republican candidates for
Congress would be elected by such enor-
nous majorIties. Victory was in the
air. however, for weeks before the cleo.
ton and everybody felt that West Viz.
ginia would pronounce sufficient pro.
test against any further triaing with
her interests by tho Democratic party;
that she would join in tho rebuke to
free trade was conceded by many Dem.
ocrats, even, who had carefully studied
the eituation. But the magnitude OF
tho result OF the voting was entirely
unexpected. For instance. a protection
majority in tho First district tor Cap
tain Dovener Of six or eight hundred
was rs much az the Protectionists dared
to hope for. When it rolled up to four
thousand and over the agreeableness OF
the surprise almost took away every
body's breath. And 90 it was in tho
other districts, except, perhaps, in the
SECOND, where It was claimed by those
on the ground that ii Wilson was to be
defeated at nil it would DO by an over.
whelming majority, and Dayton's great
victory was no surprise.
Tho land slide carried with II the leg
islature, aud this was as much of VIC
tory for protection as the election OF
four Republican Congressman, for 1t
means, OF course, the choice OF a United
States senator who will never vote tor n
FREQ trade tariff bill. or any other bill
aimed at the industrial interests oil Wcst
Virginia. The voters did not soc what
consistency there would be for voting
tie protection ticket for Congress, and
at the same time choose a Democratic
legislature" so they went tho whole
business and made tho victory complete.
Tho people OF this state, In short, at one
stroke placed the seal OF their condem-
nation upon the incapable, business
wreckinG, wage.reducing policy OF the
Democratic party. The cry was, place
mono but Protectionists on guard" and
it was obeyed. West Virginia, with her
wealth OF undevcloped and developing
resources Is not FREQ trade state, AMI
tho free traders havo had that fact i'm.
prosseh upon their minds in q way that
will cause them N remember 1t.
Mr.. William L. Wilson has discovered
two things: First, that q thoorist who
reasons only from theory and sets aside
practical facts has n poor show when ho
runs his theories mp against tho prRc'
tical experiences Of mon who are di.
rectly Affected. Second. no has learned
that evon 40 great man rs himself can
not he elected to Office on tho strength
Of his own personality when the mon
who nre TO do tho voting arc hungry.
Under such circumstances they are
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

ANY party that treads on the wage.
earners OF this country, on the business
men, on the farmers. and all at once,
must expect to be pulverized.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

THE Third district will have in the
next Congress a man who will stand up
manfully for its coal and for all its inter.
ests. That's the kind OF protectionist
Mr. Huling Is. .....
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

When a West Virginia Democrat
meets another West Virginia Democrat
each suspects the other Of "going back
ON the ticket" 1t must be admitted
that 4 strong case Of universal suspicion
has been established, TO the great credit
Of the men who had the intelligence
and patriotism to strike against de-
a,,netIop
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

WHEN Chairman Faulkner gets ready
to give up he needn't mind about an
nouncing the fact. The news came in
promptly on Tuesday night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

TIE wiping out of "Bloody Briddles"
Waite in Colorado is ono of tho most
gratifying features of highly satifac-
tory general result.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

THE disappointment on tho other side
of the ocean can't be measured or
weighed. twas n rude shock for the
giyers of good dinners.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

Even the Register has discovered that
Dayton is no joke. Mr.. Wilson is some
thing of Christopher Columbus in
that line himself.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

NEVER mind what tho sugar planters
of Louisiana accomplished this time.
Good seed has been planted there.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

GRANT YouSo made splendid fight
In tho Tenth senatorial district, his own
county Of Upshur backed him up with
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

WHAT untold millions Of money must
have been usedip West Virginia to rout
the free traders. 1t is appalling to
think of II
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

Our two United States senator's will
find matter OF interest in the returns
from their respective counties.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

FoRruxATELY the result in West Viz.
cinia is so decisive that there is no &C.
casion for recount
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

INDIANA and West Virginia send
solid protection delegations to the
house OF representatives. The Hooaier
state is in mighty good company.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

more apt TO consider the issue at stake
aud their own condition than they are
the empty matter focal pride in keep.
ing in Office a man who has attained 4
high plaza as national leader. Indeed.
they argue that this distinguished per.
sonality is all the greater reason why he
should be defeated, VIII en- his industrial
policy is against their interests. The
greater his power the more dangerous
he Is when welded 70 q theory that
does not work 70 the good Of the people.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09
NEW ApvERrlsEMeNrs

TOR SALE-l00 CORD OF woop
II Address BOX lGS, wess Alexander Ia
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

Muslin BANNERS for the demnnstra.
ton Saturday night on short notice.
Telephone No. GA. Ross 7. CHEW.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

JVANTED-YoUNG MAN. n
w yeau Of arc, who understands har.p, IN
capable OF making himself generally G,r'..
must bO hustler aud recommended G!fsu
Lock Box tOG no.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

DIG BOOM FOR CANVASSEkS AMI
ID uus :ap!oyoa; g. will s.a-' si,!sel, s.sf,
body needs Il: sells o. 1Shi Apply b. uiAI
New street PhilAdelphiA. Pa rn4-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

NTANTED-EvENlNG WORN RY
w boOkEeepcr to attend to a sc, VI hus, o-
putting dGsarrAnEcd books IN shapE ralll Aal
accurate work. Address "a l.. hI - us
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

rThs lNrELIGENcER, embracing Its several
editions Is entered in the Postotlice 4! Wheel
ing, ". Va. aa second.claas matterl
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-11-09

But mark tho result. No sooner had
the Democracy obtained full control OF
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struetIcn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Hawaii Has a Thanks ksgivIng Day.

The THANKSGIVING proclamation OF the
Hawaii Republic, brought by the last mail,
adopts not only. the United States custom,
but selects the same day. On November 2O
President Dole, through the Minister OF the
Interior, Mr.. King, issued the following
proclamation:
sin view OF the special protection and
care which an overruling Providence mas
vouchsated to our country and the people
during the past year. whereby we nave mad
exemption from psstilence, civil disorder and
other public disaster; have experienced
large progress In the development OF our
institutions Of government and have been
blessed with abundant crops and due recon.
pense for the labor OF hand and brain, 1,
.Sandford B. Dole. president OF the Republic
o. Hawaii, recommend that Thursday, the
29th OF this present month OF November, be
set apart as a Gay of national thanksgiving
to Almighty God for the blessings OF the past
and the promise Of the future. and OF prayer
for the continuance Of His favor"
The Pacific Commercial Advertiser In
commenting editorially upon the announce
ment OF this distinctly American holiday,
said:
"The President OF the republic issues to-
day the first Thanksgiving proclamation un-
der the new form OF government. The
young .enublic follows Its great sister across
the ocean IN perpetuating here the custom OF
devoling especially one day in the year Tor
the public Acknowledgement OF the many
blessings received BY the people in material
prosperity and spiritual growth"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
WINTER MU1cH1Na OF STRAWBERRIES.

As plants grow until freezing wealth
er sets in, mulching must be delayed
until the ground is frozen sufficiently
to hold up loaded wagon. With a
wide-tired vehicle there is less danger
of injuring the crowns. Any kind of
straw may be used. That most free
from weed or grass seeds is best.
Stable manure is good where the land
needs enriching, but it must not be
placed directly on the plants. Marsh
hay is most desirable, but any straw
or coarse litter will answer.
The object of mulching Strawberries
IN autumn is to prevent rapid thaw-
ing. When once frozen the frost
should come out very gradually. If
the ground is merely shaded this OBJ
iect will be accomplished. To con-
serve moisture in the spring until
after the berries are picked, apply the
mulch thickly between the rows. Put
little light chaff directly on the
plants. Rake off this chaff when
growth begins. As freezing and
thawing is not rapid or frequent in
December, mulching may often be
delayed even to the latter part of JAN
1ary.-American .Agriculturist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
ARE YOU SATISFIED?

ASH was passing through one Of the OBJ
scure streets Of the city, my attention was ar
rested by noise at the door Of house,
whose red curtains at the window and green
screen at the entrance intimatei that here
you might step in and get drunk, without be-
ing seen by decent people without A man
of porerty-struck appearance, was disputing
with the bar-keeper, and rs he staggered
away he said are you satisfied" yes, re-
turned the other contemptuously, i am sat
isfed.
There had probably been some alteration
about the score marked against the poor
wretch, and his last cent had gone to settle
it, AS walked home, I could not forget
the looks and words of the inebriate.
Satisfied thought, and then I followed
him to lis home, and pictured tho
scene. The toil-worn, heartsick wife, the
ragged, hunger bitten children, the
comfortless hovel-all seemed to ask the rum
seller are you satisfed?' Then I followed
on little while and saw the end, the deli
rum, the convulsion. the hoipital, the death
pang. the rough box, the hasty burial, the
drunkard's grave-alI seemed to cry out to
the rumseller, ARE you satisfied? followed
in my thought still farther. I heard the deep
wailings Of woe-worn spirit. They seemed
to pierce through the earth. and ask the rum
seller. ARE you satis6ed?' Still onward
looked. saw the hopeless agony, the re-
proachful gesture, with which despairing
wretch pointed to another trembling one. as
ever at long intervals, he asked the rumseller
as they passed the eternal prison house, ARE
you satisfedT-New York Observer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Wheat Feeding to Cattle.

A special report on the feeding o.
wheat to cattle has just been issued from
the Agricultural Department, Washington,
as follows:
Tho returns from the correspondents OF the
statistical division OF the Department oil
Agriculture relative to the amounts OF wheat
fed to stock estimate the quantity already
fed-that Is to say, up to october 3O-4o..
to be- fed 29. .273, 900 bushels, making total
Of 75, 300, 900 bushels. ...,
These figures on wheat feeding are merely
the meagre estimates from those States
wherein Correspondents have complied with
the request OF the Department, and must not
be taken as anything more than an attempt
at approximation Of the total fee ling O.
wheat from present supply. The severity
and length OF the winter Will necessarily
influence the final findings upon this ques.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
ENs11AeE NOT A COMPLETE FOOD.

Ensilage alone is not an economical
food, SIS it is deficient in the starchy
matter, and has so much water in it
that cow must eat 100 pounds of it
TO get enough nutriment to 1--we upon.
For in 100 pounds of it there are only
twenty-five pounds of dry matter, of
which one-fourth is not digestible.
The digestible matter has about two
pounds of protein, or matters that 60
to make flesh; six pounds of carbon
lceous matters, that go to support the
animal heat, and not quite half a
pound of fat, while an animal of 1000
pounds must have fully two and one
half pounds of the first, twelve and
,ne-half pounds of the second, and
nearly half a pound Of fat. Thus the
snsilage is deficient in the heat form
ing substances, and it will need some
addition of starchy matter, such as
middlings, to complete it. But 100
pounds of food of any one kind, ex-
cept it be of the best pasture grasses,
is too much, and especially of ensilage,
which is by no means desirable for the
sole nutrition of an animal. Thus it
is better to give one-half this quantity,
or fifty pounds, or even forty of it,
and make up the rest of dry fodder, as
clover hay, with sufficient grain food
to make the even ration. With forty
pounds of ensilage and ten of hay,
adding four pounds of cornmeal and
the same of bran, or the equivalent OF
any of the oil meals or the gluten
meals for these, will make full ra-
tion for cow giving pound of but
ter dsy.-New York Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
THE BELIEvER's CROWN.

"Choose you whom you will serve"-but
with all do not forget to count the intrinsic
worth OF that choice; for everything depends
upon it.
Now, dear reader, what Is your decision?
We have read Of one who said: ~ have
counted all things but loss, that I may win
Christ; nor in { pursuit do count my life
dear"
Long and hard was the struggle for this
self-sacriflcing hero Of the cross; but in the
end he could say: II have fought the good
fight of faith, 1 have finished my course,
have kept the faith. and hence there Is laid
up for me q crown Of glory, which the Lord,
the righteous Judge will give to me in that
day."
Well, all things considered, had rather be
the poorest believer, than the greatest
monarch. How small thing may effect the
overturning OF the greatest kingdom on
earth. Butthe believer Is heir to a crown and
a kingdom that cannot be shaken. The
heavens may be rolled together as a scroll,
the earth melt with fervent heat, and fee
from the presence of the approaching
Saviour; but let me posses that kingdom
which cannot be moved-that inheritance
which is incorruptible. undeflled and fadeth
not notaway.-Church Advocate.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
HOW A MULCH ACTS.

The value of mulch is only par.
TALLY appreciated by Americans, and
there is a wide field for development
in using mulches of all kinds, thinks
A. B. Barrett. We obtain our ideas
of mulches from the prairies and for
ests, where nature forms her own
mulch. The decaYing leaves and
stems soon form a mass on the sur
face. which prevents the soil from
losing much of its moisture. This
leaf mold and accumulation of vege.
table matter acts as a protecting
covering for the soil, and it will be
found around the trees in every for.
est, and around the roots of wild
grasses on every meadow. In imitat.
Ing nature, as she works in the field
and forest, we adopted the artificial
mulch around our fruit trees, and
found that it worked to their advan.
tage. A mulch, besides retaining the
moisture in the soil, also secures q
more uniform temperature and adds
considerable plant food to it. The
nature CT the mulch is an important
part of the work. Flat stones may be
used around trees, forming a perma-
nent mulch, but their action is merely
mechanical. 1t retains the moisture
and temperature of the soil, but it
adds nothing to it. Sawdust is but
little better, but straw and new-mown
lawn grass form rich mulches that add
plant food to the soil.
The exact change which takes place
in the soil when covering is placed
over the surface is not generally un-
derstood. Some chemical change
takes place, and the soil is enriched
for time. In some of the gardens of
France the benefit derived from shad-
ing portion of the soil is understood
and carried out successfully. Tiles
cover tho strawberry beds, with holes
made through them here and there Tor
the vines to grow out of. Flower
gardens are likewise covered with tiles
or cement, leaving no part Of the soil
exposed except where the plants come
through. Expert horticulturlsts there
find this method of great advantage.
In q less expensive way parchment
paper can be used for covering the
garden soil. Brown paper dipped in
sulphuric acid should be used for this
purpose, as it is then made tough and
waterproof. In times Of drought this
mulch acts splendldly. It retains the
water, accelerates the growth Of the
plants, and keeps down the weeds
More experiment with mulches will in
time make gardening much easier and
more profitable. The parchment
paper mulch, however, for small
places is the simplest, cheapest and
most effectual that has yet been ex-
perimented with. New England
Farmer.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26

the following description: For door
way three by eight feet, make bat
ten door in the usual manner, weigh
it, and procure two square sash
weights that together will just bal
ance the door, or make the door to
balance the weights. Purchase about
eight yards of sash cord and two large
sash pulleys. Place in position a
frame made of two by eight inch plank
having the pulleys near the top, md
fit the door so that it will slide up
and down without wearing the cord.
Fasten the sash cords to the bottom of
the door near the batten. On each
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26

side of the door fasten to the frame
strips of inch square pieces to hold
the door in position. The weights
may slide up and down on each side
of the frame, which may project out
far enough for the purpose, or be
boxed in to protect them and the cord
from the weather. This method costs
less than the common overhead hang
ers, is very durable, can be used for
doors or shutters, and any farmer who
is handy with tools can easily pHt it
into practice.-American Agricul-
turist.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
AGRICULTURAL.
TOPICS OF INTEREST RELATIVE
TO FARM AND GARDEN.
WHEAT FOR HORSES.


The feeding of wheat to horses, as
might have been easily believed, has
not been found desirable. The grain
OF wheat is especially rich in gluten, a
substance that becomes as tough and
insoluble in the stomach, unless it is
cooked, as leather. Thus, when horses
are fed on the whole grain of wheat,
it is not digested for this reason. If
wheat is fed at ell, it should be coarse
ly ground and then mixed with finely
cut straw, so that the grain is divided
in the stomach and intestines, and is
acted upon in an effective manner by
the digestive fluids. The horse is the
most exacting of all animalsi in this re-
spect, and the necessary precautions
should be taken. New York Times.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26

cover, with the corners of the cover
cat away to permit the chicks to
drink. The portions cut out may be
small. so as to prevent chicks from
getting in the water, but with such a
shallow tank they cannot drown at all
events. The cover also keeps the dirt
out, and prevents evaporation of the
water. Mr.. Barnum states that there
is no patent on it, and he sends it as a
gift to our readers. A larger and
deeper tank on the same design may
be used for fowls. The plan may also
be adapted to tight wooden box if
desired. Farm and Fireside.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
Indians Begsared by Gambling.

About month ego party OF forty or fifty
Spokane and Calisrel Indians visited their
friends, the Kootenais, on the kootenai res
ervation In Washington State. Their osten-
sibe purpose was trade, and their real OBJ
ject gambling. They did up the Kootenais
brown, and after stay OF some three weeks
left for home, taking with them almost
everything the Kootenais possessed. All the
winter supplies OF the Kootenais are gone,
and most Of them have lost even their blank
cts, and are in u pitful plight at the begin
ming Of the winter. SO serious Is their plight
that they are even asking ior work In order
to live through the winter.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1894-12-26
FOREIGN Return Postal Card.

Postmas.er-General Bissell has received
from the Postofflce Department OF France
request for An arrangement with this coun-
try of return postal card system as now
used in this country. It Is intended to SO.
cure replies as now used here. Mr.. Bisssll
will consider whether the advantages to be
derived are sufficient to warrant extension
to foreign countries.