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Republican Congressional Convention
HEADQUARTERS OF REPUBLICAN J
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Second Congress. Dis. of w. Va.
OFFICIAL CALL.

Ii EADQUARTERS OF REPUBLICAN
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
Second Congress. Dis. of W. Va.
OFFICIAL CALL
At me eting of the Republican
Congressional Committee for the
Second District of West Virginia,
held in Grafton, on the 18th day of
May, 1896, it was ordered and notice
is hereby given that a Convention
will be held at Morgsntown, in the
County of Monongalia, on Tuesday,
June 23d, 1896, at eleven o'clock a.
M, for the purpose of nominating q
Republican candidate for Congress
and two Presidential Electors, for
the Second Congressional District o {
West Virgins.
1t is recommended that the basis
of representation in said Convention
be one vote for each City (50) votes
and fraction thereof greater than
twenty-five (25) cast for Hon. Ais
ton G. Dayton for Congress in 1894.
Please take such measures as may
be necessary to have your county
represented in the Convention.
III. f. HALL, Chm.
L. M. LAFoLLETTE, Sec'y.
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Rev. NJ. L. Yeakley, who con-
Quoted the tent meeting on the boom
land last fall, will hold another in
North Martinsburg. The tent
will be erected Cd. W May 90.
Prayer and song service every night.
Meeting proper will begin Sunday,
3Ist, at 6 O'clock, a. N.
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Rev. DR.. F. NJ. Woods will preach
in the Presbyterian Church at Lynch
burg, for disabled brother during
the month of June. His son, Rev.
David j. Woods will preach in the
church here during his fathers alb
sence,
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When Baby was sick, we gave Der Castoria-
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriaA
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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1t will pay you to call at above
number if you wish perfect fitting
Shirts at LOWEST possible price.
All Mems Furnishings AT COST
to close this department. 3l4-6m.
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WM. 7 STEWART. PRESIDENT.
DECATUR HEDGES, VIcs.PaEsosNT.
GEO. S. HILL, CASHIER.
JOHN Il. DoLl, ASSISTANT CASHIER.
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Genuine BARGAINS ia every,
thing in the line ! keep. When / say
bargains / mean it. Come and see.
W. L. JONES, Jeweler.
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The various clubs in the National
League are nearly all hunting first
place. Never before has it happen
ened that the per centages of the
first half of the clubs were so near
each other for so long a time.
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

Communion services will be held
in the Presbyterian Church, Rev.
DR.. f. NJ. Woods, officiating on Sun
day morning, May 3lst.
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New-York tribune., 1896-05-31
LITTLE SHELLFISH.
DIRECTIONS FOR COOKING THEM.


Prawns are now found In market in perfection at
20 cents a quart. They may be used bsque. or
served in salad; or the flesh may be minced and
served in coquilles. American prawns are seldom
equal to the English crustacea but our shrimp
caught on the Southern coas, are plumper and bet
ter than the British shrimp Catching prawns is
favorite amusement Of children at the English sea-
side Prawns. however are much more active Great
ures than the slow crabs our children amuse them
selves with THE prawns they swim, the prawns
they leap" says the old nursery poem. and they
frequently entlce young fishers into deep waters.
As these crustacea like the shrimp. are caught
some distance from NewYork the Southern
coast great care must be taken that they are per-
fectly fresh when purchased. No stale food is more
poisonous than lobster or any creature allied to IT,
To prepare coquilles OF prawns or OF shrimp make
o pint OF white sauce. Melt heapng tablespoon
full OF butter In frying pam stir in an even table
spoonful OF -FOUR and add slowly pint OF milk.
Whip the sauce continually for two three min
MES after II boils Season II with half teaspoon
the sauce simmer for fifteen minutes at ne back
OF the stove, whipping 1t occasionally to keep II even
appearance when done. Add four mushrooms
minced fine and the nesh OF six prawns boiled and
cut in fine dice Let the mixture boil rather rapidly
FOR five minutes FIJI with 1t six large shells well
i bu,tered. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the surface
irhtIv Add bits Of butter and set the shells In a
very hot oven for five minutes
The flesh OF the little fresh water iobsteTs we ca
are caught fresh in country brooks as they may be
in MANY sections OF the country, they are better
than the freshest prawns shrimps we can find In
market Select the large crawhsh about a finger
innr plunge them into boiling water and treat
tbnm IKE Holsters shrimps. Pick out the meat
cut il into dice. and prepare the coauilles In the
same way as for prawns.
IL will probably be great while before the aver
age countryman will get over his preulict against
r..hst he terms water insects 1t seems very
strange that persons who pay large sums ior ne ne
doubtful canned sea lobster VIII refuse 10 eat me
Mesh Of the fresh water lobster unless It Is dished
1ieQI a
onnantites of crawfsh are sod In our city markets
for the use OF the French chef But in domestic
cookerv the crawfsh Is comparatively unknown
This is not because its use is new thing For
hundreds Of wears the crawfsh has been known 10
~ Eranch bousewfe 1t recommended 10
sweeten the sharpness 9t the blood On wnaeyer nasyy
A great French epicure has said I'm bon couiis
decrevsse lie parsdis sur Ia terIe e. eo u r
Kitchener wrote Of all the tribe OF sheIhsn whtSn tSn
our Industry and our sensuality Drlhs from tne
bottom Of the sea the river the pond. the craw.
fish is incomparably the most useful ana the mos' mos
delicious" Yet these delightful ttIe Iops''fs u'"
ally remain uncaught In our brooks
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

former years is Of cotton cords finished Win
weighty tasses Such drapery. supplemented py
an upper valance lambrequn OF the same dang
ling cords screens off nook at one END Of
big
The newest thing in floor coverings Is the mating
rug bordered and designed like Its fellows. out
made of vertable old-time mating Mating -
coming into vogue again. and appears In such UNIQUE
designs that one scarcely recognizes this fami.iar
material. Not only is the pattern such az might %
printed in CLOTH but the shades and color are vast
Improvement on former stereotyped productions.
Cotton rugs are shown to displace the heavy WOOL
rugs used all winter. Those in b.ue and whte are
refreshngly coo-ookng, and squares and smaller
rugs in cream blue. tan. and quiet subdued green
show patterns deftly woven as tnelr "oonen
rivals A big square cotton rug costs $lo a MKT
lre of heavy hemp and cotton, having ribbed ap-
pearance gives a suitable summer rug ana one
that costs only 81 80, although 8 by . feet IN SIZE
These rugs are said TO be very durable
II would not be fitting to overlook the new screens
brought out purposey for country houses-screenS
painted on linen and cotton embroidered in UNIQUE
patterns these textures One sucn screen snGws ~
a characteristics Japanese scene; Another screen nsS
a typical Dutch scene painted in old blue on the
white cotton ground. and, In Its way. IS as az
tractve as the japanese one The big panels pro
vide ample room for the imagination OF the aLust,
and he deals in windmills. dikes. wooden snoeS
and quantity garbed figures to his earts contenS
The hand embroidered screens are nearly Al IN now'
ers ferns rushes grasses. with enough symoos.
icai figures sprinked in TO relieve the monotony.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

the household. she explained. She would call once
week and could be addressed any time by mail. She
had postal cards with printed form for mail orders,
your trouble would be reduced to the minimum
She would buy whatever was needed In the grocery
household line at New-York prices and the goods
would be delivered free OF charge OF course.
jumped at the chance. / went to the pantry and
storeroom and gave her my orders for oil and coffee
end so forth. She then produced an orderbook and
told me that my order for coffee would 90 In with
some ore eses. and that as the quantity ordered
was quite large would be entitled TO wholesale
instead Of retail rates.
Most OF the people here in the Park give her their
orders. and as. OF course. orders are practically
for the same things. more than half the time
have advantage OF wholesale prices. 1t is part OF
the duty OF the buyer TO tell wha. neighbors
ordering. we club In. She is in a way
peacemaker: last winter the DIS who hadn't
spoken for months, patched up their differences
the same case Of maple sugar Here she comes
now"
woman who said in regard TO her occupations
Yes, am professional buyer and my business
Is very good. The grocery houses buy Of give me
fair commissions. II took some time 10 build up
my business / began three years ago by sending
out circulars TO people in Long Island Westchester
and New-Jersey suburban places. and then | fo.-
lowed up the circulars with personal calls upon half
a dozen people In each place. Now have so many
patrons that have actually had TO refuse 10 add
more names 10 my list"
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31
COPYING NATURE ~ GLASS.

Glassware is being developed In many ways P'
ticuary In the American factories Caho'es''' No 10
are made In exact imitation OF tulips. lilies and any
dover which has d deep cup In which to hold the
candle Tulips In their natural colors the handsome
blossom sprnging out above the green STEM MAKE
charming decoration for the dinner-table'
Exquisite vases and jardineres OF glass. veiheu
with irdesccnt colors. the recent product OF one
American firm 1t is difficult to describe the rich
and artistic effects Of this ware. one slender nower
holder has the tinting shape and poise OF a cdas h
iiiy: another reflects the bloom OF the rose ana mas
a stem OF that pretty red brown shade character
istic OF the flower. There are great urn-shaipsI i u
vases in TRANSPARENT green with golden lights ike
sunshine cleaning through them. The orange-am
bar and bronze -coored ornaments are beautiful ana
fery in its Opaque thickness and gloss
excee6}ngiy rich in color and others. in contrast
with their deep purpes. russets and browns. shine
with changing delicate t!nts. IKE the Inner hnns
Of n eea.ShelL
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31
HOW TO STORE WINTER CLOTHING.
n The Philadelphia Record.

From The Philadelphia Record.
putfing away winter things Is a bugbear of al
mos, every woman Just at this particular season.
a disagreeable duty best. but one which may be
much ighiened If the worker goes about II system
atIcallv But first Of all. let me promise that this
task like marriage. must not be entered upon lignt-
iy or unadvlsedly. but must be undertaken sooerly
and discreetly, and never In a hurry.
An old d-fashionei housekeeper from whom ! had
tho COOL fortune learn much In the too-ittie-un-
derstood art OF housekeeping, has method OF PACK
ing away which simplihes matters wonderfully
she happy woman. being dwelleE In the country.
boasts an atiic-a boon for whch'the denizens OF
toUn Sigh i'm vain. There she has a Roodly array
~ capacious trunks and packing chests. The hrst
move then. in the campaign: is careful oVernaui-
are discarded; then eich box is carefully busted
and washed out with clear water. The attic Is next
cle,ned its contents overlooked and everything not
needed in the present, nor likely 10 be In the future
is set side be given to some one TO wnom IL may
nrove useful. Walls brushed and closets ana
floor thoroughly scoui 'd Ihat done the rest ~ -
rasy The house is d!smant.ed OF draperies and all
heavy clothing collected together and any artcIe
which must be put INTO the hands OF professional
cleaner !s promptly sent away. Then this wise
woman when the weather is settled or seems 10
no awaits a bright cool day, and then all the ar
ticles be put away are brought down 10 .ne sa,s
den hung on lines and brushed and beaten ana
aired iii no speck OF dust remains. and there tney
hang until ;a;e in the afternoon. when they arc
carefully folded. laid in baskets and carried 10 'he
attic. IT., .t,.a, ,sc.rd.
TO the same lofty region-alone! Inere wltn ,,e
EMMY trunks and boxes yawning open before her
ana with an abundant supply OF campnor on ~,
table near by. she begins her labor Inc caretuay hy
folded draperles are laid by themselves IN huge
hacking box the lace curtains IN anotner the p.ans
cts In a third. the personal clothing Ia DUES '
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

Any one who has kept house in the suburbs. espe-
cialy in the exclusive suburbs that frown the
retail grocer's establishing himself at their lodge
gates, knows the zeal discomfort that may arise
from being ten miles from lemon. II used TO wish
and wish.' said householder at - Park. that
some means could be devised 70 save the incon-
venience Of the long drive T. 10 get my groceries
The z. prices are about double what they are in
New-York. and you may fancy how vexatious that
was TO young housekeeper who had definite ideas
Of economy. But had to pay what asked
go without, for even my devotion to economy could
not lead me to the point of going into New-York
shop and asking to have bag of salt bottle of
OIL oehvered hfteen miles away. When had given
up all hope Of ever having the matter changed and
had settled back. thinking that should always be
at the mercy Of the z. grocer woman called TO see
me 'on business She was professional buyer for
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

armhoes are enclrcled ny twist Of velvet fasten-
ing in two oddly shaped ends. which fall over the
top OF the sleeves.
Summer bicycle suits made OF the heavy
grass linens and are lined with lightweight silk.
Bicycle suits are becoming and more con-
ventonal habit and there is little possibility OF ex
pressing originality In them. for the modes for these
the selection of a riding habit. Some smart women
still cling the culottes, but the majority
skirt scant and fitted the saddle. Tight trousers
are worn beneath and in place OF the gaters. which
are both and clumsy. heavy wool stockings
are The latest thing In bicyce hose is of
wool. woven In heavy ridges and buttoning. gaiter
fashion. the outside OF the leg. The feet OF
thin cotton. which is better than either silk
thread. The row Of buttons looks very well.
The Automob Club took its first important
into the country yesterday and the experiment
proved TO he an enjoyable one Hundreds OF peo-
ple saw them off and admired the different
riages In line vicoras. brakes and traps Of every
description. The costumes OF the women were
very smart and corresponded in style 10 those
generally worn coaching trips. Mohairs were
conspicuous probably half OF the gowns being made
OF this neat. dust -defyIng material. One was OF
very dark blue mohair. lined evidently with red
silk for a dash Of brilliant color showed under the
godets Of the short jacket. The Jacket was cut In
the French style "beu taille." with the sides
trimmed with white passementerie. arranged IN an
odd design, with white pearl buttons. The blouse
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31
FEMININE MEMORANDA.
THE nr'sY LIFE or A NEw-YoRKER.

THE Bi'SY LIFE or NEW YORKER
Many women have the habit OF keeping paper and
pencil by their bedsldes 20 jot down what occurs TO
them in the way OF necessary memoranda for the
dav when they first wake up. or before going TO
sleep Il would be rather interesting contrast to
compare these different notes suggesting. as they
must such "A wide difference in the lives Of the re-
spectve writer's Take diamonds to Tiffany to be
cleaned Re AT Nine C's at II o'clock to try
dress order brougham for the morning and lam
dau for afternoon" writes Mrs. Midas. Turn old
black silk Match ribbon FOR Dollys sash. Clean
cellar Send for plumb r. Look up recipe for en-
tree" writes Mrs Thrifty Music lesson at 8
dressmaker at II. Delsare class at l2-lunch with
the D---'s at l:30-sx teas in the afternoon--din-
ner at the E-'s at s. Tell Celeste TO arrange
pink gown for dance tonight" scrbbles off Fanny
do Steele Go 10 the Astor Library TO look up the
origin OF the Dutch settlements in the Transvaal.
Attend lecture on political economy at Mrs Is.
Af,er luncheon study Blackstone for law class to-
mnrrow Mrs BIS symposium at >. Electrical
exhibition in the evening. jo;s down Miss Erudite
.'reach free class Mulberry Bend from 10 TO II.
NIeetinr of the directors OF the Mothers Common
sense Association from Il TO l. Take some sand
vviches down for luncheon TO be ready FOR the
Bovs' Club, In Rlvington-st. at 2. might be the
scnedule of a fair philanhropist
Mrs 4 SAYS that she always keeps her memo
rand,im- book with her. that she may write down
anvtbinr that she happens 10 think of to buy re-
marked little Mrs Happy Lucky. rather wst-
1'1iy "uoesn't that sound rich? Fancy having to
"a rite down what you think you might possibly
want for fear you would forget IT,!
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

ton Of two pocket nape ornamented with clusters
of small pearl buttons. The short jacket CLOSES
with A double breasted front that may be thrown
open TO show an underblouse OF pure white null
trimmed with insertion and tiny lengthwise rumes
OF narrow Valenc!enner. The jacket Is trimmen
with a braidlng OF white cotton galloon. and mas
high straight collar In the back. feature OF most
~ the summer Jackets The plain linen Is also very
much used for collars and CUFFS OF shrt"ais's
The freshness and dantness o' this garment Is us
first ~ not only. charm. for do not thinK
s,arched shirt becoming 10 any except very young
girls with fresh complexions. However. the shirt
waist IS firmly established in the feminine ward
robe and is lke.y 20 continue as an essential part
OF It,
The more elaborate grass linens have fanciful
stripes in them or figures done In another color
The perforated ones charming over SIX
foundation Among the novelties OF the season are
ecru linens striped In tho coors and after the man
ner OF a Scotch plaid. An effective costume has
skirt OF ecru batistc. with a moss-like wave rum
ming through it. and is hung over foundation o'
shot blue and red silk The soft blouse bodice Is
OF a plaid linen. with ecru ground and short
round yoke is of the plain ecru. edged by a ruch-
ing Of ecru embroidery. Choker and sash are OF
red velvet and points Of the linen embroidery fall
over the chokor. The sleeves have the fulness
pushed well toward the top Of the arm and he
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31
DRESS IN PARIS.
THE sTUFFs MOST woRN-sOME SUMNER
GOWNS

ParE, May 10.
Among the stufs the fancy linens hold
prominent place both by reason OF their effective
and good wearing qualities They rarely re-
quire laundering. and do easily become crum-
pied the fate of most cotton gowns. They will be.
par excellence. the fabric for the summer. There
many varieties from which to choose that
there Is little danger that will tire OF them, and
the French manufacturers putting prettier and
elaborate patterns into the market every
week
The plain. coarsey woven grass linens. as they
called both in the ecru and the drabbsh shades.
used for outing suits. and are very chic" with
trimmings Of white dark blue braid and pearl
buttons. They are often lined with colored SILK.
for indeed. the cleaning Of gown Of this sort need
hardly be considered II may require a careful
pressing several times during the summer. but VIII
keep clean quite long. If longer, than a wool
fabric OF the same, color pretty outing suit Is
made of a grayish linen irregularly woven TO show
an occasional line of white and lined with crimson
silk The skirt is perfectly plain. with the exoep-
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

chest and furs and cioaks in a similar one Tns
which when the receptacle is full, is fastened on
the inside OF its Id and each box, securely packeu
Is labelled on the outside well, so that IN case
garment ia required during the summer there need
be no almess searching in the various trunKs; hn;
Then KEYS in her hand. milady descends tired put
contented and accompanied by a strong odor OF
camphor and the consciousness that she mas iald
her winter goods away where thieves cannot steai
nor moths corrupt.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

everything save her desperate instinct to escape
she fairly bolted This. however. Is a digression
what was about to say that this presenta-
ton. which to English and German girls is such an
awful function has no terrors for the American
maiden who, whether she from the best
publican aristocracy from regions unknowp. has
the same easy self-assurance which is begotten Of
absolute independence
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

NOR silk Is as follows: Tho gown have seen is
blue and white fouiarl. the white making a pretty
no.er pattern on the navy blue ground The bodice
is cut blouse fashion. being quite full in the back
~ In froni and held hy a high Dlrectore belt OF
blue velvet The blouse vest Is of white SILK. oor-
der.i by iabots ~ lace. These jabots start from
the chokcr AMI appear 10 pass under the belt. for
hreal'h The choker Is of blue velvet with an oddly
SHAPED bow on each side Of the chin. The jabots
start from under these bows
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31

OF all people in the world" said a well-known
Hssian diplomat. Americans are the most adapt
sae their mental and social hexbiiity being really
Hrarkable An English man woman OF the
middle class retains the characteristics OF his or he-
nno throughout every phase Of fortune or change
I" surroundings: but Americans. particularly the
Homen. acquire the look OF breeding and elegance
amost instinctively. l have seen many such In
stances in the course Of my career as a diplomat.
An American, whatever riay be his lineage Is sell
som ever vulgar
AT court presentations in England the men OF
ne Corps Diplomatque form a body In the centre
" the throne room facing the royal parsonage, who
assist the Queen the Princess of Wales TO receive
tne ladies' who are presented. and opposite this
pnaianx Of men on either side Of the room are the
.omen OF the corps, thus forming broad aleyway
'W the stately procession OF debutantes and their
euaperons. who. oae after one, sail up without
spread trains 10 the head OF the room, where the
v0sed Of the most critical men in the world: and
We long array OF court ladies opposite most cer-
'Aniy DO not spare their sex, but comment upon
sscn Individual as she passes 1t Is trying ordeal
-. running the gantlet OF fashionable criticism
4u English girls are apt to lose their heads. For
1"tey the good sense OF the day has abolished the
~.s'om ot backing out of the room. which used tc
20 dimcult and so fraught with danger. remem'
seeng one poor girl who was so frightened
st sne did not where she was going q and with
As ooesances taught by her dancing master she
Aea straight into the square Of diplomats, who
ss'"ey gave way until the poor scared little thinG
spsned to raise her eyes. which until then had
susd to the ground. and. seeing herself sur
49, "a svery side by strange. smiling foreigners
atue sldrieh scream and. Forgetting
New-York tribune., 1896-05-31
HOME AND SOCIETY.
voNAN's SILENCE MEAN STU
po PIDITY?

sroey-rHE ADAPTABLE AMERICAN
4 Do''' ,,,- FRENCH FAsHIONs-FUR-
WISHING A COUNTRY HOUSE