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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-16

facts ard Incidents Of European Com
bats
Even IN Germany the popularity OF the
"He0 to some doubt. It's existence
ir -I. not SD much to desire for combat
.- .' fear Of what people will say il there
.' tr"r There have been noted duelists
"' were always ready for a fray. and
when they entered a.drlwiug room women
'a- and hoped O. would not be their
lands or lovers who would he so I'M
.} as TO excite the ire of the men Of
During The occupation of Paris bv the
There were duels every day. the
11rnmen usually being tho chauengcrs
r.otorS. as they Were very skulful
I small sword Sometimes how
they made mistake. as when they
'ai no on English officer over losing
Dog no Waterloo. The ieerer discov-
tH- the loss of his leg did not inter
n the least with the Establishments
.ar. have been exceptions to the ma
81. i'r fEhtiu- at any price An Englsh
N..-o. challenged 10y % Frenchman. had
The choio" Of weapons and chose pistols.
Tho Fr'nohwau declared he would fight
with nothing blt The sword. and interest
eel friends HDaly compromised on lonres
a-h''- aa.N The combat naturally at-
'''''.i "d'1 attention. great crowd
Witnessed the du.L one mad received
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SENT IT TO HIS MOTHER IN GER
MANY

Mr.. Jacob Esbenson, who Is in the en-
ploy of the Chicago LUMBER Co.. at Des
MOines. Iowa, says: Il have just sent
some medicine back o my mother in
the old couctry, that l know from per
sonal use 60 be the best medicine N the
world for rheumatism, having used it
in my family for several years. I; is
called Chamberlain Pain Balm. l. al
for sale by druggists.
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A CAMPAIGN OF EDUCATION.

Henry"
Yes. Your Excellency."
I'm campairn of education, Henry
men Of letters are naturally prominent"
Yes. sire"
"Of course. I anude more particularly
TO letters of acceptance
cha. ha,"
"Then. Henry, books are important fac
tor. in a campaign of education.
Books. sire?"
yves. Henry. check books. '-Pittsburg
Chrouicle-Telegr0ph
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From all accounts Chamberlains
Cough Remedy is a Godsend to the af-
n-c,ed. There is no advertisement
Soouj his; we feel just like saying it
/ ne Democrat, Carrollton, Ky. For
sale by druggists.
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will find our stock of Summer Shoes fun
of pretty suggestions for the feet. Style,
comfort. elegance and satisfaction are
orr shoe quartette, whose harmony
must delight the most fastidious taste
and fill every foot want. Certainly
shoes couldn't be cooler or handsomer
than these, which shape themselves to
the foot with a sllpper-like facility and
want OF constraint. Nothing proves
what a shoe IS so indisputably as trying
It afoot. once you try them you're
bound to wear our shoes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-16

Chamberlain Cough Remedy gives
the best satisfaction Of any cough med
icine handle. and rs a seller leads all
other preparations in this market.
recommend it because it is the best
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-. --sTTR. embracing IFS severed
.. entered at the Postofics IN
.-a.. IS seconded, IS matteg.
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ON WITH The DANCE,
LET JOY Be UNCONFINED?'
We have just put in a conf
pIete line OF Bail Programs,
ranging in price from way
up to way down. They're
all neat and tasty, and We
are going to do a big busi'
ness in them this fall and
winter. Write us for prices.
Mail orders receive prompt
attention.
w. VA. PRINTING CO.,
Iz25-Izl7 Market Street,
WHEELING. W. Va
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VEST VIRGINIA PRINTING CO.,
.lISIIEES AND PEOPRIETORA
TERMS

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teuce containing important
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ommunications win not be 70
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u. ..r. on Adapting Himself
ODD Amy Community.
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7 YEAR. By NAIL POSTAGE PRE-
PAID
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
GIRNISHES.

SIMPLE Ornament FOR HOT AND COLD DISHES
That individual known plain cook dishes
NJ her meats. as Il rule with very little attention
10 their appearance. both she and her mistress
generally considering that what are called gar
n!shcs" belong TO higher order of cookery. and
are Incompatible therefore with the modest stand
ard Of A restricted household When 1t is remcm-
berel. however. how much more appetlzing Is
prct,ily arranged and well served dinner than one
that is carelessy dshel. and how extremely simple
and easy II Is TO prepare and arrange these Htue
accessories that AID much to the appearance
OK dish and cos; llt;le, II seems a pity tnat
they are not generally understood.
Garnlshcs may he either hot cold. according
to the dish with which they are served. For not
garnishes vegetables chiefly used. ard very
pretty effects OF color may be obtained by JUDI
cous grouping. Turn.ps. potatoes. cau.'Aower and
celery give white. carrots. yellow; beets ana toTa-
toes and cranbcrrics. rei; 'ruffies black. mush-
rooms brown. beans. peas. brussels sprouts. etc.
ilrerent shades - green
To garnish "A DISH each Kind of vegetable should
be cut into a uniform shape win vegetable cut
ter or knife ana arranged with geometric pre-
c!si0n. For instance. dish OF beet la mode
might be garnshel as follows: Arrange four li,tie
heaps Of caunower. cui In equal sizes, at equal
distance from each other either side Of the
dish. between these put carrots cut In one ,orm,
and bec,s In another. between these potatoes cut
In small. round balls. and fried Hight brown
T. arrdng" tn"sc feApr, II GOES
fingers should not b, used ar!lng needle is the
bcs: implement o. place them with
Other garnshes which may be arranged In any
way that taste and fancy dictate. are pieces or
bread cut in dee ana fried a light brown; qien-
,l,.s ~ various kinds. forcemcat. tongue ,Sgs
AMI fried parsley. For cold dishes me name or
the var lus garnisaes is legion. Asplc Jelly comes
mrs, and foremost. while whites and yokes or
eggs olives bee; root and tongue. capers. ancho-
vies and lobster coral. are only few Of the
many others which used.
Snple forms should he used in garnishes. and
they should bc really edible. The coIorei paste
ornaments made ont Of nour and lard. and the mon
sfr1stcs carved out o, turnips in the way Of Inn
possible roses and other decorations OF the Sort
are meretrlcous and vulgar.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
MRS. STOWE AND THE BREAD.
4 CLEVER LETTER TO 4 GIRL.

Il shall never forget the shock 10 my feelings.
said the college lady. when the immortal au-
thor OF Uncle Tom placed a large foot upon
the omnibus step. and descending before the Twin
Mountain House entrance revealed herself clad
in A brown waterproof skirt. rather short. plain
sacoue not too well fitted. and a Quakerlsh bon
NET, | had Iust been graduated was romantic. and
a natural hero -worshiper. Mrs. Stoves weather
beaten strong but unemotional face gave no mint
Of the wit and paihos in her works. and was
wholly disappointed. few days later was
presented 70 her AZ a college graduate
".And what do you propose to do with yourself
now demanded Mrs stowe turning Sharply
upon me.
"Fortunateiy happened TO have formulated A
disinc: Intention of learning how to cook that r,,,
been neglected at Nassar' so Hiuo answer
readily enough. x, ,,,n,or g., learning
how to make bread, Mrs. stove - -.
Good Send me loaf when You nave ."auc
Il gave the promise. ard some days ,rnss ia;eT
when took ny d%St 6%psT'mT ny Saf S Of bread
Il didn't bat Mrs. stowe never knew what q
,ngse y do hsa TO cp@oS ESs y for
an ordinary everyday amount OF that commodity
praetleal l problem Of brcad-making developed side
!ssG~s Of m@ignan nxsaif dT an humble cnd
Ike spirit give np theory ara o SS "H sn AZ eIt tIt
passably satisfied sent OF hy express % TO bae nate
ford loaf OF what IN the lIght OF lat9r ac,cV we,
mcnts | now consider very ordinary bread Du,
OF which as "A triumph OF mind over matter
"iiow Mrs Stowe regarded It Is shown by the
letter | received from her: - g., - 90
.AIy Dear Brave Little GIRL Brave ana courageous
YOU are to take the practical problem or preai
by the horns making yeast, bread ana all, Wei,
vour loaf was served at the supper table ana
we ALI had a slice and pronounced II excellent
Of me whisper in your ear. little girl that II tha'
broad had stood five minutes longer 1t would nave
passed over the invisible air line from perfection
io snurne~s That is just like all human virtues
There is a lire that If passed 1t spoils Just enough
Ormness for instance. IL Christian Virtuc; 1ust
a little more is obst!nacy Just enough obligngnens
ia a commcndable Grace, Just little more is un-
nrIncnled subservency. There IL even, as we
are told n kind of anger In when there ~ no SIN
But who should get It just right? How soon IL turns
nyar' ct me hope for you that your bread ana
nil vour virtues may hit the exact line: Hut who
sho1ld dare ask that for any one? Your anec-
,snn,a vriend II. b. STOWE"
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
~ TVFyPEP[ENCED YOUNG NAN.

u was In q florists shop in upper broadway Two
nrettv women. accompanied by fashiohap'y
dressed Young man. were looking over the mowers
Nth tho air OF those who had had experience
enouph with such luxuries to be critical. Inc s'i
in the Persian lamb Jacket had selected rather
small bunch OF vlolcts. which. however quite haue
m IN price FOR what they lacked in size The young
man nodded paid for them and then turned 10 the
Dir. In the sealskn cape. who was holding Few
half-opened La France roses.
81 will take these she said.
.l,ut are YOU SIRE those are enough-ahd where
would YOU Ike chem pinned on?' ne inquired with
solictude taking off his jewelled scarip.n Tor the
purpose. ,.,, ,ho,, ,.u lools hest
lack" was the reply. and after one or Two trlais
they were finally arranged in a really artistic way
near her left shoulder: ...,o-,,,. ,r,
Come. Amy said the young man. careessly ana ana
the girl with the vOlets started abruptly al her
name and passed out with the other two INTO tne
street Her face had been study from the moment
the man had turned from her ana given az ms az,
tentlon TO the other girl As the door Closed behnl
them she the volet1 from where she nerssl, ,,
had pinned them. threw them 20 tie pavement anu
ground them vicously under her heel Then she
looked UP bowed sarcastically to her companions
ana turned off AT the corner Of the street
The young drew Il long breath OF astoHisil-
rnent '"We.l-I-never," was all he said
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
THE AMERICAN DUCHESS.

From The Gentlewoman.
Sentiment did not lac dormant at any rate IN the
heart of the first Duke OF Marlborough, TWO nun
eired years ago. Blcnhelm; built with the money
which Queen Anne granted the great duke for an
the services ht had rendered his country was cale
hv him ''The Palace OF Love" And over the nre-
Ma in one Of the halls is written II do wish
there was not one unhappy creature IN the World
Far | have no malice, nor. indeed. any great am
bltion but that of being quiet with YOU, my loveiy
Duchess" The rooms to be occupied by the new
duchess are those In which the duchesses or the
last two hundred years have passed tne.r time lor
ioy or sorrow The suite has eight rooms, and IN
cndes a lovely little library ,
As an American. the fair consuelo VIII lni much
70 charm her in their Arrangement ana decoration
for the last duchess. Lily" had the American
notion OF furnishing each room In the fashion OF
another country-Moor.sh, Indian. japanese. The
Duke mindful OF the comfort OF his bride. just be-
fore starting for America gave orders mat cor,
ner of the chapel should be fitted up for her especial
occupaton--a corner easily reached from her own y
Young Duchess stayed at Marlborough; she ex-
pressed sometimes. with pretty d!fidence. her
iaste in the matter OF furnishing and decoration
and she will find. her return to Blenheim, many
pleasant reminders that her tastes have been con-
-ttif.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
SEHfPRECIOUS JEWELS.

'hE NEWEST FASHIONS IN ORNAMENTS
Dame Fashion now decrees that what are known
as 'he semi-precious stones shall be mounted in
choice settings enriched with diamonds ana take
their place among the favorite ornaments in mladys
>ewel box A stone which would have brought only
81 % year ago is now worth twelve times that
sum- Large clear and scniillating with brilliant
hues, these gems glitter in costly belt buckles
g,eam in brooches and pendants and shine forth
in rings. sleeve links and studs
want to select gift for young lady" said
a woman In fashionable shop the other day
can You suggest anything?' Quaint and indi-
vidual in her attire. her soft gray side curls and
oid-s'yle bonnet made her look as IL she had
just stepped out OF a Colonial picture frame
LOOK at these sem-precious stones" said the
clerk respectfully: they popular just now"
He lifted an oval brooch for her inspection as he
spoke The entire centre one flashing sea Of
pale pink set in bed OF diamonds
very pretty was the comment. "Wrat is that
stone?"
Topaz"
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05

add to the apparent thickness, and the length OF
hair counts for very little. Women have discov-
cred that twisting In a false bit Is sure to cut and
destroy their hair, and are loath to do IT,. ex-
cept for evening wear. Then the extra hair, which
is always in the form of short curs. Is pinned to,
rather than twisted with, the natural locks
Without the OF extra hair an evening coinure
would be a difficult undertaking. For the evening,
the hair Is always dressed high, with soft undula-
ton about the neck and short curls falling toward
the forehead from the point where the hair - gath
cred Jeweled combs, aigrettes, and bows are very
much used.
pretty style of hair-dressng, which suggests
the is31 mode happily modified. is in favor now
The hair Is divided. the front half being drawn
back the forehead in soft waves and iilled on
rest of the hair falls over the neck In loose irregular
women with long necks, who prone to bend
their heads and get ugly lines behind the ears too
soon: but tie hair must be divided and cut TO allow
of this mode OF dressing. although the short curls
in the neck may easily be combed up Into the halt
low coil worn during the day.
Huge puffs are over the forehead; indeed
there is a danger that this style may be too gen
orally adopted. for although II Is startngly be-
coming In some cases, ii IS apt TO give heavy
look 10 the face.
We are all familiar with the mode OF coifure
adopted By the Princess Of Wales many years ago
She has departed from this one mode or piling
the short curls over the forehead. but how many
English women. noticeably her own daughters, nave
been disngured by the fashion so well suited to its
original, Nothing should be more studied than a
suitable and becoming way OF doing the nar, ana
fashion is never arbitrary on this point
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
4 DEVOTED KING.

ErOm The Lady I.CVorI"'' -, - -
A.. ,,,erestng account has Just reacneu M nic VI -
IN nv nv Danish Court where. should gatner' a
W very meu Of sTs'' fhe vensabe King and
Wales Inc Ira ae another is described positively
t4ouchng During The tine Of the 0unfh no
which M iss'e@ CosTt was allowed see her save her
i wans Mas ceastess ans ss n
ordinary rarelv went out save when duty com; com;
PEELED aas ss rsad1R hs vii"
nasscar ards or chess with her and telling her onS %
was goihs W, his walks ard rides. his constant AZ :,
stenton unon the invalid who, happily recoVeied
the sDI1ssSd0lhdI sDaIaseS hIs rstait heaih HsA' ~ nnhc
the "sH saTn s ssaS@ ns fnesss eRnssss Of
Ceremonies ~ been ceremonies from which she pre-
fsrsd unless mss, dy ScSs
OF Drgn, nav and happy folk about her;
inSss nf%a both King
clare. vi III, .n Fond: and are seen walking apo"'
are NUE. hand in hand At CopenhaFe"-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
ELLEN TERRY'S KINDNESS.

From The Lady's Pictorial.
Ellen Terrys kindness and beauty OF nature are
proverbal But | cannot help bringing to light
little incident which remember many years ago;
/ was walking with her in a very poor part OF
three or four and twenty, ana in her arms she
carried her baby Of a few weeks old she was was
desnerateIy tired and as 1t raining cold sleet
drzzle she suggested taking cab home a adding I'M
~ have hut one shilling with me, which VIII just
answer our purpose At that moment n very
poorly clad woman pressed US to 6ny her yolets
her quick and ready sympathy. always obiivious OF
self exclaimed to me; . l., .,, .,,, -, ,,
that moor woman must be nearly dead; whereupon
che Ne W into a small woolen Diapers. spent her re
rnaeinng shilling on a knitted crossover. and with
the utmost slrnp clty tied 1t oyer the poor shiver-
ingybeggar St Martin himself could hardly nave
ddisSjded hs cloak with more grace. | can see her
now as she was then-a fair. slight girl. her beauti-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05

waist and cut into tabs. Under these was secohn
vest gold embroidered and OF white satin. This
was cut in longer tabs The jacket had snort
double revcrs. faced with white satin and richiy
embroidered with gold These outlined a chemi-
settle of pink moussoline de sole. fastened by row
of small diamond studs. The choker was slashed
and faced with pink satin. Under the choker was
drawn a scarf of delicate white lace. which formed
a point In the back. passed under the revers and
made little lace abots each side OF the soft vest
below the bust.
gown Of l!ght-brown cloth had the skirt bordered
with band Of sable The jacket basque had
reyer.. which were edged with sable. with sable
head on the point OF each rever. The choker and
soft vest front were OF turquoise blue velvet. the
latter being held with gold half belt
The drawing shows pretty evening toilette IN
vague now and ono which Will appear at a smart
dinner before this letter reaches you. ii Is really
very simple. although the princess FORM mas tnt
nerfectlon OF cut and style. II shows the pahti
frnnf which as you know is the latest and smartest
,hine now This and the fiat vest are OF PINK vel
vet embroidered with gold beads and seed pearls
The gown is OF a lowered pompad2ur SILK over
,hn shouIders and outlining the decolletage Is a
hohu OF white silk crepe, edged with lace This u
the lace edge continues down the sides OF the vest
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
PARIS FASHIONS.
EVENING GOWNS AND HAIR DRESSING.


Paris, December a.
The Paris social season. If late In beginning mas
opened most brilliantly. Invitations are out for
many smart dinners and balls. Musical after-
In favor now. and some private theatrcals
are contemplated for the beginning OF the new
year. An interest in this form Of amusement mas
been revived lately in the fashionable set by some
clever productions OF modern plays presented our
ing the shooting season In the country chateaus ana
several of these to be repeated for the Maua-
gascar wounded and for sweet charity Inc
French are all born actors and some clever per-
formances may be expected.
Nine. Ia Presidente's usual winter receptions at
the Eiysee began most brilliantly last week; indeed
the financial scandal concerning Nine. Faure
father, by which the enemies OF the present Ad-
mnistration hoped to make capital has resulted In
a great social victory for that lady. Her salon
crowded by adherents and political opponents
of the presdentum, and members of the Faubourg
ST. German set. who rarely enter the Elysee came
on this ccca sion. The Presidents wife Is sweet.
simple hearted gentlewoman. In education ana
surroundings she the superior OF the young
tanner she married. but 1t was love match, ana
down in their hearts the French OF all classes have
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05

chivalrous sympathy for such marriage. she
has carried herself charminSly through difficult
situation. and II Is not mposs slbe that much of NJ.
Faure's sociul success Is due his wfes tact and
understanding
on this occasion Nine Faure received In her
favOriie costume OF black velvet with white acces
sories. There some very beautiful gowns
worn by the ladies present and velvet seemed TO bc
the popular material 4 gown OF peacock blue vel
vet WAS combined with white lace. sable bands and
pink moussene de sole. The combination is not
common and was charming. The skirt was cut
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
ONLY sPfTSTERs AND WIDOWS ELIGIBLE.

Nos a little heartburning in fair bosoms fas been
caused among society CIRCLES At Warsaw owing
10 an exclusive rule adopted by the newly esiao-
s1ciai association OF Polish ladies' has had the
temer!ty II seems, 10 out its married sisters
only spnsters and widows being eligible Tor mem
bershp There noble matrons with marriage
able daughters who are content to believe that inc
attractions of the club will the excellent pur-
pose OF keeping pretty and designing young WIDOWS
out of mischief. The new club premises are , com.
moiousy and elegantly arranged, and IN adul,i,9n
TO their oUier attractions and comforts puDnc
readings. lectures and music Will form conspicuous
features OF the ordinary entertainments
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05

which may harbor in wallpaper or crackable fres-
Goes and at the same time provide something ele,
CANT and unique. The cradle Is in deLcately tinted
mother-of-p pearl without any apparent break Inc
effect is most beautiful, the shades In the deep
places being like moss In a brook, and around the
edge o. the cradle is of precious stones OF az
colors the ruby predomlnating. IL is surmounted
by jewelled crown. held aoft by fingers OF angels,
and is a gift from the DOwager CZar.tza lagmar;
The wee dresses for the baby many OF them or
the choicest lace and linen lawn Of the finest make.
the infants outfit beng far more superb than that
which Is usually provided for our EngIsn royal
chl
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05

The sleeves show the extreme size that Is per-
mitted now.
The present style OF har-dressing may be OF in
terest TO NewYorkers. The hair Is always thckly
waved whether 1t be for evening street wear. and
but few curls fall the forehead The rest
OF the short hair is cured and thrown lightly back
The sidecembs always very useful in arrang-
ing either a simple elaborate cOiffure. For the
street the hair is arranged in a simple knot half
low With the high. elaborate collars in vogue
other way would be comfortab BILE. but the hair
about the face and neck. and even the long hair
forming the knot. Is waved A heavy head OF hair
is necessary for this STYLE as the undulations
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05

full eyes expressive Of the utmost happiness IN the
ha ppiness Of the poor woman, as, fOrgetful or her
own wearness (she had but just recovered from
long illness), she walked her baby pressed TO hef
breast, her three miles home on that cold February
evening, uttering a word OF complaint or Is-
gret thal she had lost her lift in the cab.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-05
THE CRADLE or 4 PRINCESS.

From Baby -,
Most elaborate preparations were made ior me
advent of the Grand Duchess Olga the waiis OF
~ n',rserv are SET with ruby-colored stones In
na,,ern ma, around field OF mother -ofpearl Tbs ex.
tends far down from the ceiling and Is met ny g.,
ela w,b coiored Wn pictures in glass and semprecous
stones The object OF securing such nara waIls IS
m Guard the small inmate from the contas on