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The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-10

been the remains of my poor bike;
 but search as we would we could find no trace of them. was greatly upset nt this, but my companion said perhaps it was best so, and then my uncle would
 not feel grieved at the state of his gift. We'll, quite suddenly feeling or great shyness came over me and be- gan to realize how free l had been with complete stranger, and wondered what mother would think of it all. So I said I would not get into the gig
 again, but would walk home and make my explanations as best l could.
 My friend would gladly have accom- panied me, but this I refused, and shyly holding out my hand, said: "Good-by;
 you have been very good to me, and
 thank you for helping me to-day.
 But he ouly laughed, and said: Tt must not be good-by, but only good-day, for I will be engaged with the agent at Cliff Court for about a month, and l hope you will let me call on your mother and yourself" He watched me out of sight. and as I neared home l wonder how l could tell Uncle Thomas of the disaster to my bicycle; but there was no need
 of explanations, for on reaching home found poor uncle had met with sad accident, having fallen from ladder he had mounted in order to fasten a climbing rose tree above his bedroom window. One of his legs was badly broken, and he had received other se- rious injuries. Still, he managed to ask me if I had had "a happy day" when I stood crying at his bedside. "Oh, yes, dear uncle" l replied, "the happiest day in my life, am sure," on hearing which he smiled feebly and then lapsed into inconsistencies. He was in great danger for weeks, and when my knight of the picnic called I could only see him for a moment or two. He left his card for mother and the name on it
 was Mark Urquart." We'll, it became a daily thing for him to call to inquire how our invalid progressed, and some times I sat in the old summer house with him; but 1 did not understand the hold he had got on my heart till he told me he would be leaving in another week, his business with the agent be- ing over. Oh, how my heart ached when I thought of him going away;
 and he must have seen my grief in my face, for he told me he could not go unless 1 went with him. In vain I spoke of my uncle's illness, my mothers loneliness. He would insist on speak ing to my mother that very night, and after quite a prolonged interview my mother called me in and, greatly to my surprise, told me she was quite willing for me to be married privately, on account of her uncle's illness. She said Mark had quite satisfied her as to his ability to keep wife. So the next
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THE SECRET OF THE WOOD.

The bards of old sang Already.
 Where nimble dryads tripped the glen An, would our hearts could wiser be, Yet keep the olden joy of menl For me the woods still weave a. spell Within their aisles of fragrant green, And fancies come no doubt can queli, And whisper oft of forms unseen. Or nvmphs. or elves, not mine to name The beings strange feel so near: A quiver steals along my frame,
 An eerie thrill too faint for fear. Ah. what was that? Aleahet2 Nol That gided through the dappled air. felt 1t come, I felt it go;
 It touched my cheek and stroked my hair. Iris fled; and now a murmur swells Companioned by scent so sweet, Of rites mysterious 1t tells
 And viewless censors frail and feet strive to catch the whispered prayer That floats along the forest nook Before 1t fades in cadence rare
 Blent with the tinkie of the brook. Etill deeper down the verdant way A quaking leaf. not zephyr-fanned. Lures on my feet 1 must obey
 The beckoning of an unseen hand. Such slender film two worlds divides
 No longer far that finer air Within whose depths a secret hides Illimitably great and fair "A secret us to SOOtne ana bless The aching thirst of restless hearts Who only feel life's bitterness,
 Unanswered longings, poisoned smarts. A secret 'tis no chemists fire,
 No philosophic search can wrest: Twill only gladden. his desire
 Who kneels and lists at Natures breast. Though much be known. stili more re-
 mains:
 We cannot tell what yet may be. We dull our senses with fruitless gains: With clouded eyes how can we see? The Heaven we deem so faint and far. Past planet mild or Milky Way, Who knows 1t lies in some fair star. And not around our path to-day? Perhaps not in the sullied mart, Where priests of fraud and Mammon
 meet.
 But in some purer place apart, Where blossoms blow and light winds
 greet:
 Where hills and wales in verdure new Stretch meath sky of perfect peace. Or mid the isles of ocean blue Whose tuneful murmurs never cease. If may be so and when we go Far from the crush of moiling men. Where green 5ougfis wave and brooklets
 flow,
 There may be forms around us then By us unseen, whose bosoms yearn To minister and soothe our pain: And that is why refreshed we turn To lift the daily cross again. Mid woods and fields how sweet it were, At dewy morn and twilight bland, To feel in summer winds astir Caresses of some vanished hand; To know the haunting fragrance mild Was not the fiowerets gift alone But came from lips that loved and smiled, And love us still though silent grown. Samuel Minturn Peck, in N. Y. Independ- ent.
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HOW TO WASH EMBROlDEps,
 LINENS. hsI

To wash embroidered linens so ass to fade the colors, fill tub half ful,w " '. warm water, to which add a little Ivos ' soap, wash each piece through .ss suds carefully, rinse in blue water " Y which little thin starch is aad.s Hang on the line 10 dry. Iron on ths wrong side, pressing down heavily !, bring out the stitches, thus restorin' their original beauty
 ELIZA R. PARKER
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The thickest known coal seam in the world is the Wyoming, near Twin Creek, in the Green River coal basin Wyoming. It is so feet thick, and up- wards of 300 feet of solid coal underlie 4,000 acres.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-10
Hot or cold, Neuralgia's the same. St. Jacobs Oil cures the same.

Lady (engaging servant )-'T ought to tell you that we are all strict teetota1lers here. ] suppose you won't mind that?" Mary Jane-"Oh, no, muml I've been in a re. formed drunkard's family before!"-Punch.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the most obstinate coughs.-Rev. D. Buch. mueller, Lexington, Mo-, Feb. 24, '04
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-10

-He wish men could wear clothes made out of organdie. It looks sa comiortable.-W Washington Democra.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-11-10

Guess from Experience.-She-"W was It that said that woman's best friend was her dressmaker?" He Probably the dressmaker "-Tit-Bits.
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Can't cure? Try it. That means Rheumatism cured by St. Jacobs Oil.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
BICYCLE TRACK OWNERS.

New York. January 1.-THE meet
ing of bicycle race track owners, which
was held at the Everett House Satur-
day night. did not adjourn until early
this morning. Nearly all the larger
tracks i'm the United States were rep
resented. The new organization which
is to have ,uu control of all affairs per-
tanning TO bicycle racing. both profess
siOual and amateur, was successfully
launched. No name has yet been given
10 the association.
w j. Corcoran. of Boston, who is
the head and front of the new move
reut. is very sanguine that 10 Will work
great GOOD both 90 the riders and track
owners as a more equitable arrange
me1t of purses will be made
GREAT deal of business was trans
acted most of which was of a private
nature. Fl. r. Quicker, OF Boston L.
Il Adams. OF Springfield, Mass and
L. H. Rich. of Bridgeport Conn. were
aDnoipted a committee 20 draw mp a set
III miles and carnations to govern the
new organization
Afrer n great deal of discussion the
delegates agreed that they would not
make any dates for race meets until
after the report of the committee on
rules had been receivd. This commit
tee must report at the next meeting,
which viii be held at the Everett House
ON January So.
Mr. Corcoran says that the association
when I'm fun working order will re-
Heye the l.. A. W. of q great deal of
work with which it is now over0ur-
dered
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18

Iar the Icetirs Cd. Organize National
s.Nlu- league.
I-. .r... ..r Tor the Cincinnati
r......- ... .r..-r. .re EatllsI B0W.
Ir- I..--. rs follows.
Dear -lu.-os ull-es receive. from
H1w.ar- and rau.aaul.mo u several
s.el and western cities indicate that
.me r.r. for au earnest effort t0
r.1a Ga National Bowling League
... Zines mentioned by the writer
. a-. a cau is hereby made for
of .f Interested .u The Dro-
w.. Wednesday. February
Palace Hotel. Cincinnati
lis earnestly hoped there vii,
."..-.u lem suiIclen, To- launch
within rhe month.
meantime DC is desired that I'm
. Or. ointment of the hOwiers
selected to attend the Gin
meeting. III any city cannot
natives. though desiring
sa.u n the league. iJ would be
make O. written application for
t-uls desiring member
are unable 10 De representa-
should authorize some one
Them. IL Is suggested lhs-
given 90 Nr. samuel N4it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
IN THE THEATRES.
Past and Coming Attractions in the Local
Pfayhouses.


GRAND OPERA HOUSE-To-night,
OPERA HOUSE-Friday. "Hoyt's a
Texas Steer
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-Last half of
week, May Smith Robbins IN Little
OPERA HOUSE Saturday matinee and
night Morrison Faust.
John w. Isham's famous "Octoroons"
will begin three nights engagement at
the Grand Opera House this evening. with
matinees Tuesday and Wednesday. The
great success of this high class orsaniza-
ton is acknowledged by every audience
before which il plays and its merit even
prccedes il. making IL recognized as one
of the most successful touring the large
cities. Among the excellent artists en-
gagged is Madame Flower, now so well
known as the Bronze Melba. title de-
noting the favorable impression her rare
lv sweet voice has made upon all audi
tors. and. with his rich baritone voice,
, Fred J. Piper sustains we'll his support to
Madame Flower in the selection from I'll
Trovatore." a scene so exquisite and i'm
pressive that an auditors are speIbound.
For so slender and dainty a little wo-
man. MADAM Hyer has strong sweet
voice The Mallory brothers are fine
musicians and clever actors.
A performance which is sure to attract
the attention of the theatre goers OF this
city will take place next Friday at the
Opera House. when Hoyt's masterpiece
~ Texas Steer" will Doe presented In
dealing with politicians who infest the
col vr-ft 1 no raa Cd
the Lone Star State AIr. Hoyt was GER
tainly I'm his element when he wrote ~
Texas Steer" and the result has proven it
10 be his best satirical work, and the
action of the play abounds in laugh-pro-
voking situations and bristles with witty
dialogues. The company is the best ever
organized TO present this comedy and in
Guides such people rs VIII Vaudeville
Barry Maxwell. John T. Craven, Miss
Stella Kinney. Miss Adelaide Sawyer. and
a number of others. many Of whom
created the parts they FIJI.
Dainty May Smith Robbins who appears
at the Grand Opera House next Thursday
Friday and Saturday and Saturday mat
inee i'm the musical comedy Little
Trixie." is fast gaining recognition as one
of the most versatile soubrettes now be-
fore the public. She is said to be one Of
the greatest little dancers i'm America.
and her comedy work is far above the
average. I'm its quaint humor and charm
ing artlcSSness being particularly at
tractive to lady audiences. The play is
bright. breezy and funny. but nj the same
time refined. interesting and pleasing.
Morrison's Faust" has been booked by
Manager Rcister for two performances at
tine Opera House next Saturday. Goethe's
immortal work is too well known to need
extended mention. The Morrison company
is one of exceptional strength. and especial
attention is paid to the scenic and me-
chauical effects. The revelry Of the
witches ON the summit of the Broken is
realistic piece of stage work. and is pre-
scented with startling effects by the Morri-
son company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
THE SILVER cur.

Toronto, Ont, January 1.-THE
owners of the yacht Canada, which
beat the Vencedor in the international
race at Toledo last year. have given
the beautiful silver cup which was won
on that occasion to the royal Canadian
Yacht Club. of Toronto. TO be held in
trust as a perpetual international chal-
lenge cup for friendly competition be-
tween sailing yachts, representative Of
yacht clubs Of the two nations border
ing on the great lakes. Matches for the
cup are to be limited to yachts be-
longing to the ~, 81 and 32-foot class
Of the Yacht Racing Union OF the great
lakes, and are to be sailed under the
rules of that union. Ten months no
tice is required for the acceptance of
challenge. and no races are TO be sailed
between September 10 and June 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
CAPT. CHANCELLOR HERE.

Can't. c. 3. Chancellor. OF Petersburg
arrived i'm the city Sunday and stopped
at the Stamm. Capt Chancellor holds
the government position of inspector Of
steam vessels for the Seventh district,
which comprises Ohio West Virginia and
PENNSYLVANIA. The salary Of The office IS
81 600 a year. and has been "a sufficient In
ducement to bring on, numerous apple
cants who want TO be Capt Chancallor's
successor. Among the prominent river
men who are working for the place under
the Mckinley administration is Capt. ].
r Williams. Of Pittsburg. who has the
backing of the river and coal men Of
western Pennsylvania.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
SMALL TALk
Minor Matters OF Interest Briefly a1i Pith
flv Told


lily Told
The Rosettc Club viii give dance to-
uicht az the Silver Leaf hail. on South
Jacob street.
The child Of Jacob thinner. OF South
Jacob street. who took a dose of poison
few days ago. is improving and out Of
danger.
The Riverside steel plant VIII con-
tinue TO work again to-day despite con-
trary rumors that have been anoat during
the week.
The funeral of Mrs. Hutchisson will
take place Tuesday morning from the res
idence of her husband, corned Twenty-frst
and Market streets. Interment at Mt.
Wood cemetery.
The funeral Of the late William Myles
will take place this morning. Requiem
mass will be celebrated at 81. Joseph
Cathedral The remains Will be buried In
Mt. Calvary cemetery.
Harvey ]. Fee died at 1880 o'clock yes
terday. after a lingering illness. He was
in the thirty-fourth year OF his age.
Funeral arraurcments have not yet been
made. Mr.. Fee had "a host of warm
friends who viii mourn his untimely de-
mise.
Charles Shrader is having two story
frame building erected on the lot al the
corner of South York and Virginia
streets. Island. This is the lot formerly
oocupiad nv the old Island skating rink
and afterwards 10y "a small building which
was u.ed by the Seventh ward Demo
Gratis as headquarters. and by the Bap-
lists as a mission Sabbath school. The
second story of the building will be ar
RANGED for a residence and the drst story
for 81 stccCy. which the owner of the
building viii start
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
POOR JOHN
The Great sullivan, Who Has Made Nearly
100000 During His Career as Fighter
CAME Pay His Bills.

The Great sullivan. Who Has Made Nearly
100000 During His Career as Fighter
Can't Pay His Bills.
BOSTON. January John l.. Sullivan.
through his attorney. Dan p. Grove. was
granted continuance by judge Ely In the
Poor Debtors Session of the Municipal
Court yesterday morning, until january
-2I
Tho famous eX-hshtcr claims that ne Is
unable 20 meet his debts. and seeks re-
lease from such 10y law. Ii is stated lha'
he viii take the poor debtors oath on inc
above date. Here is schedule OF ihe
money John J.. has made during MS
career. and the way Dee made d.
MAY rf 1SSt-D Defeated John Flood
f5r nurse of 81 600. of which MS -o
-N was .......-- s..+- o.,
February z. 1s>2- Defeated Paddy
RYAN for the championship ana 81 a,,
July g. l,NZ-Defeatet Jimmy EIi'o,' 7ol
this city ..----..- ..--'-' 90. 49,.
Jgy e.. l>S--Tgs Wis. W,is2" 'on..s1 1900
l,s s5.. under, under the m'aas men. 10000
oi s,.. 10 l>,'-Eos,on ''ns. mem. ~ 500
Nlsy It. 1855 uuvau-NlitcheA con- g, cco
-.st Madison square GdIdeu.;.-i. I'''''
Aa ,z-, l>S'-Heroe .. A. .' 9..a. 1900
r.h San Isi f-55liISo ioo'. 10000
T.u- ot tre country under Al
sma OK " ag .5 N3y 5r0 i5sl sep $1,000
T-~. 81 f>>+-Suuivau failed 90 meet
Mitchell iu Madison Square NtI-
o.u bu- divided the receipts MS fa,
SD. ra being .....-.-- ---....... ..-.'
August d. l>>i-SuIlFan anu N~N"' S.1
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL.
An Excellent Musical Programme Render
ed at the Ariop

Last nights rehearsal Of the Opera
House orchestra, at the Arion, attracted a
large number of associate members of the
organization and their lady friends, in
spite Of the incement weather. The fol-
lowing programme was rendered:
March-"Belle of New York" ......... Clark
overture" Jean de Paris ...... .Boieldieu
Waltz" Dreams on the Ocean" zee. Gunsl
FANTASIA" I'm Valid und auf der Haide'
Zikom
Polka for two Piccolos-"The Two Lit.
tie Finches" ................. killing
Finale from Article. the Daughter of
the Air ............ ................ lcn
conrad
"Herzbaettchen" Darling-Waltz for
string Instruments ......... Miiioecker
Galop-"The Awakening OF the Lion.
All were so well rendered 10y the or
chestra that it would be difficult to par
ticularize. The waltz for string insru-
ments. the potpourri musical picture, 20
and the polka for two piccolos. are de
deserving of especial mention.
The annual promenade concert and ball
Of the orchestra will be given Wednesday
evening. February Sd. on which occasion
the orchestra will be assisted by several
vocal soloists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18

and il is therefore believed that the
Britishers viii scarcely be able TO fight
with success against Pillsbury, Show
alter. Barry, Burrille. Hodges, Hymes
and the rest Of the strong American
team.
Sir George Newnes, the President of
the British Chess Club. is said to be
very much interested in the match and
the getting up of the team and he will
use an efforts towards securing Burn.
Whether or not ne viii succeed is the
one question now under discussion at
the British Chess Club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
FOURTH STREET CHURCH.

At the Fourth Street NJ. Z. church. last
night an excellent sermon was preached
to large congregation by the pastor, the
Rev. Or. J. L. Sooy. He took for his text
Il will go TO my father" from the parable
Of the prodigal son. which he said is the
strongest parable in Scriptures. He re-
lated the Scriptural story. telling Of the
son who left his home. squandered his
substance. and then returned to his father
and was received with open arms. Tie
emphasized the statement that all are
children Of God. and he dwelt upon the
compassion of the father for his children.
if they resolve to forsake their evil ways
and come to Him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18
ELECTED OFFICERS.

The Mozart Singing Society held n regu-
lar meeting yesterday afternoon at their
hall. at Thirty-ninth and Jacob streets
and elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: president Charles Zulauf;
vice president. Paul Rignot. director. Prof
Schockey: vice director. II. w. Schrebe'
corresponding secretary, Louis Feisner'
financial secretary. Conrad Bremen; librar-
ians. John Pebler and Henry Blum: Gag
carriers. Fred Kahn and August Was
muth; trustees. II. W. Schrcbe. Charles
Horstman and John Roth.
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wuI - SUsPENDED.

Columbia. No. January lI.-Frank
II. Patterson. the Yale coach, who
came here from the East TO coach the
Missouri University football team, and
Tom Shawhan. its captain. have been
denied the privilege of playing with
the eleven in tie future. and George
ENGLISH. whose father is q prominent
Kansas CITY lawyer. and who Is man
ager Of the team. is 10 be indefinitely
SUSPENDED from the University. Their
punishment is assessed for playing a
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l. w dil' Refracting Optician. with
DILLON, WHEAT & HANCHER co.
DATE CHANGED.

The Union Christian Endeavor meeting
has been changed from next Monday night
TO next Friday night and will be held at
the Second Presbyterian church. As stat
ed before i'm the Register the topic of good
Will be discussed, and the
meeting viii be I'm the nature of a boom
for the good government league. Rev.
Joseph Speer will make addresses TO the
members of the societies. Several other
addresses will be made and the pro-
gramme viii be especially interesting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18

day Night.
a telegram from Brooklyn. y. y,
Saturday night SAYS "Afer the per-
Torrance at Hyde a. Beeman's Theatre
his evening. Bob Fitzsimmons, with
some friends. went TO "a nearby saloon,
where they drank quite freely.
"At midnight an 1S-year-o'd news
bow. with bundle of papers under his
arm. entered the place. FitzsimmOns
grabbed the papers from the boy ana
called him a vile name. The lad turn
ed and smashed Fitz ON the nose.
"Fitz sarted IN to beat the boy The
crowd interfered and. whipped Fitz.
The lights were turned off and the
police we're called. Fitz is now locked
no I'm the saloon awaiting the arrival
of the police.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18

For a pain in the chest piece Of fan
mel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat OF
pain. and another on the back between
the shoulders Will afford prompt relief.
This is especially valuable In cases
where the pain is caused by q cold and
there f. a tendency toward pneumonia.
For sale by druggists.
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game against the direct orders OF the
President.
A MASTERPIECES CONFERENCE.

\ NJ > 7 EttIUIo VUNf LItIlNN =.
CLEVELAND. o., January 1I.-Base bah
magnates Brush. Byrne and Abel held
a mysterious conference with President
Robinson. of the Cleveland club, at the
last named gentleman's residence this
evening. Mr.. Robinson absolutely refused
to tell what subject was under discussion
and his visitors are equally non-communi-
cative. Brush, Byrne and Abel left the
CITY ar midnight
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18

A fine Ludwig Piano, rented but a
short time to a we'll known family in
this city. has been returned. To sell
quickly. we offer it at very low price.
II will be worth your while to call and
see It. F. W. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18

Nav Smith Robbins in Little
Trixie" at the Grand Opera House
gives one Of the neatest limitations Of
an Irish emigrant ever seen on the
stage. Her dancing is wonderful
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-01-18

Everybody enjoys a rollicking mus
cal comedy. and they Will not be disap-
pointed in Little TriXie, which comes
to the Grand Opera House for three
nights. commencing Thursday, Janu-
airy 2lst.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

II you eyes give you trouble consult
our Mr.. Ewalt. refracting optician.
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A MATCH MADE.

Toronto, Ont. January 17.-News
has Just been received here that Barras,
of New Castle, has arranged a match
between Edward Hanlon and Barry
Hanlon will leave for England in
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Special NOTICE.

II YOU eyes give you trouble consult
our Mr.. Ewalt. refracting optician.
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CONDUCT Of CHRISTIANS.
Methods By Which the UncOnVerted
Can Be Won to Christ.

Rev. Samuel Schwarm Preached a
Splendid Sermon Full OF Practical
Suggestions for the Daily Con-
duct Of Processing Christians.
The Evidence of True Christianity.
How the Unbelievers Can be
Brought Into the Church Other
Religious Notes.