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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

ing to conceal about that letter, and
what did did openly and not through
! any Suehwhacking methods. | have
always helped my friends, and intend
to continue to do until they prove
treacherous and unworthy OF trust. No
one has ever acsused me, or will ever
accuse me Of handling dirty shilling,
Tor my hands are clean II it be a
crime to use every honorable end to
ferret out reported public venality, and
TO work Tor your friends, then | am
guilty, and will remain guilty.
But, Mr.. Editor, let me ask you, as
likewise every honest and honorable
man, what do you think of any man, or
set OF men who would thus secure nos
session OF private letter written to a
stranger whom they did not know and
marked personal" and then deliber-
stely break the seal and use the con-
tents? Why, l wouldn't trust them
with either public or private money
as far as | could throw locomotive
by the cow-catcher. They will bear
watching, and close watching too.
Were so inclined, | could have de-
MED the authorship of that letter, for
my name was not signed to it with pen
aud Ink, but printed with typewriter.
But wrote every word therein, am
@'"' noihIiSo w oWu duu IL occasion
ever arises will do tho e"nc thing over
again. Rusp.uL.u.ly,
T. L. CAN'T.
L. S.-l do not believe that Mr.. Wood
betrayed my confidence and gave away
the letter, but that it was lost by him
or stolen by those who are using it. [
am also convinced that neither did Mr.,
Howell or Mr.. Bickart ever see that
letter. Any one who has letter from
me is at liberty to publish the same
to the world, as / have nothing to COW
er up or conceal. AS before stated, I
always work for and stand by nv
friends.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
NO. 81.

and fine public school building have
gone up, now courthouse is projected
ana all this comes from the cotton
mills. 1t does seem as though the cot
ton we grow should be spun and woven
at home.
My last visit was to the old historic
town OF EdgefeId-a town almost re-
tired from the public gaze, but one that
has always felt proud Of its prestige as
the domicil OF more great men than
any in the State. McDuffie lived here
and Governor Pickens and the Buffers
and Rhetts and Garys and many others.
The Tillmans live here and | was the
honored guest of one of them. The
nobility have no better manners than
mine host and hostess and it is rare to
tine handsomer couple.
BILL ARP.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11
"A reader of Uaroer's weok

"A reader OF Harper's Weekly
writes from Virginia to say that as
jamestown Island has been offered for
sale, 1T ought to be bought by the
government and turned into a public
park. " 1t is the most historic SPOT in
this country" writes this correspon-
dent. Every school child who studies
history or geography knows that on
May l3, 1907, the first permanent En-
glish colony in America was founded At
Jamestown. Ii we can pay thousands
Of dollars for battle-felds, we certain
ly ought to pay what is necessary for
this spot. There have been MANY
tourists on the island this spring, and
the opinion has been universal that
the property ought not to belong to an
individual, but should be a public re-
servation. The place could be made
into beautiful park, and could be
made to produce revenue enough for
ite rhaintenarce. The annual celebra
tion Is to be held May l3. under tho
direction of the College of William and
Mary OF williamsburg"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1897-05-11

The Gar OF Russia has issued an
order that all criminals sent to Siberia
shall be conveyed by railway instesd
OF having to march there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
THE RESCUE HOME.

Miss Annie McFedries, who has rem
dered such faithful and efficient SER
vice as matron of the Florence Critten-
ton Rescue Home, has resigned her
position and gone to spend some time
with friends in Ohio. Miss McFedries
greatly endeared herself to the Board
of Managers, as we'll as to the inmates
of the home during the nearly two and
a half years of her stay with them, and
the leave-taking was an affecting one.
The new matron, Miss Bacon, who by
her own desire, will be known among
us by the sweet name of Sister Elene,"
has been trained for rescue work in
Philadelphia, and is evidently imbued
with the spirit of the work. The girls,
whose hearts were broken at Miss An
MES loss, and by the way these girls
are quick readers of character, began
to dry their tears and see the rainbow
in the cloud" before Sister Elene had
been an hour in the home, and already
they are beginning to love her. So
quickly did they recognize the touch
of sympathy which renders all man
kind akin"
God has blessed our home in the past,
and we feel that His hand still leads
us on"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
BENWOOD.

Joseph Garbese, of Moundsville, was
in the city yesterday on business.
Luke Sauers and Thomas O'Brien, re-
turned Yesterday morning from Mar
tins landing.
David Evans had number of tools
stolen from his residence yesterday
afternoon.
A valuable horse belonging to Patrick
Scanlon died Wednesday night of
collie.
Miss May Sprouts, of Pittsburg, is
guest of her sister Ida. of Main street.
Mr.. Henry, of Bellesville, O., is Wis
iting his mother-in-law, Mrs. Kimpton.
Miss Carrie Newton, the recently ap-
pointed Dostmistress, assumed charge
of her new duties yesterday.
Lincoln Lodge, No. 40, l. o. o. F.,
will attend the funeral Of their daceased
brother, Nelson Scarlet, at Wheeling,
this morning in a body,
Will st. Clair was in the city Wednes-
DAY drumming up trade.
Mrs. William Baugh returned yes
terday from a pleasant visit with
friends in Martins Ferry.
Mrs. Walter Greenwood returned
Wednesday evening from the Mounds
VILE camp grounds.
Dr. Mcdonald, of Moundsville, was in
the city Wednesday on business.
Complaints have been current in this
city for the past several days, from a
number of farmers out Boggs' run.
about the Italian population of this
vicinity. who have been making a
practice for the last week Of raiding
their potato crops. Wednesday night
about a half dozen of the smugglers
stole about the premises OF Charles
White, and were in the act of making
their departure, each supplied with a
large sack of the production, when
they were discovered and sent hurried
ly away minus their plumber Tues
day night several bushels were Solen.
The recently taken statistics of Ben
wood shows that real estate has been
assessed TO the amount of between six
and seven thousand dollars. The as
sessment was made by Samuel Blake.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
TO THE GOLD FIELDS.
A South Side Company Getting Ready
to Send a Party to Alaska IN the
Spring.

AS mentioned in yesterdays Register,
a company is being organized on the
South Side to send a perty to Alaska
on a gold prospecting expedition. One
of the members of the company, which
will be called the Wheeling Alaska
Gold Company, stated yesterday that
the stock will consist of a thousand
shares, at five dollars share, and
that nearly all these shares are taken,
aggregating a capital of $1,000 to send
the men selected. The company has
received a large number of appiica-
lions from young men who are anxious
to go and seek their fortunes, but
the parties who will be sent have not
yet been selected. They will neces-
sarily be men Of strong constitutions
and capable of endurance. 1t is very
likely that William Nichols and Thorn
as Devlin, who were mentioned yes
ter day, will be two of the party They
will not leave until the spring, as the
present thine of the year is unfavorable
to go to the arctic region.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
A LONG CASE.
A Case Before Justice Allen. OF the Eighth
Ward Lasts for Over Six Hours.

A Case Before Justice Allen. of the Eighth
Ward Lasts for Over Six Hours.
A civil case which was remarkable
for the continued length of time con-
sumed was heard Wednesday night
before Justice Allen, of South Jacob
street, and finished yesterday morning
after one o'clock, having commenced
at seven O'Clock in the evening. 1t
was a suit brought by Mack Koebler,
a South Jacob street merchant, against
Mrs. Mary Ransenburg for the recovery
of some dry goods which were sold by
Koebler to Mrs. Ransenburg's daugh-
ter eleven years ago. r. Ryan was
attorney for Koebler and M. +. Dry
den for the defendant.
The plea Of the plaintiff was that
the goods had been procured by mis-
representation Mr. Dryden made a
motion to dismiss the case, arguing
that the goods had been sold by con-
tract and the child given credit, the
mother afterward ratifying the con-
tract. and that the only remedy at
law for the plaintiff was to bring SUIT
for the amount Of the goods and il
false pretenses had been made to bring
a criminal action. His motion, how
ever. was overruled and the case de-
cided in favor of the plaintiff.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
THE SESSION ENDED.
State Council of american Mechanics Ad-
journed Yesterday.

State Council of American Mechanics Ad-
journed Yesterday.
The State Council of the United Or
der American Mechanics reassembled
yesterday morning shortly after nine
o'clock, the final reports of committees
were heard and disposed of, the officers
for the ensuing term installed and
the business generally wound up in a
satisfactory manner. The next annual
meeting will be held at Huntington
the second week in October
During the afternoon the delegates
made tour of the city, which included
Mozart Park, where they passed sew
eral hours very enjoyably.
During the session the following self
explanatory resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that we, the members
and representatives of the State Coun-
Gil of West Virginia, return our thanks
to the Daughters of Liberty and the
several councils Of the city Of Wheel
ing for their special kindness in so
pleasantly entertaining us during our
stay in the city, and the committee also
recommend that copy Of the said res
olutions be published in the American
Advocate and the city papers.
Respectfully, in H. l., and s.,
CURTIS B. M'INTOSH,
F. H. CAVENDISH,
w. S. THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06

JUGGLING WITH DISHES
Doesn't improve their appearance. And
who is more addicted to this form Of
juggling than the average servant
girl? A little nick here and there may
not amount to Anuch-you may not
even notice it-bul how about visitors?
No dining table can be too daintily set
only the best is good enough for any
one. Dainty dishes may be bought for
very little money nowadays.
JOHN FRlEDEkA CO.,
III9 Main StreetS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
GEO. E. STIFEL & CO.

That we are nearing
the end of the SUMNER
SEASON, and the adj
vance styles of FALL
GOODS are arriving, it
neCessitateS us to make
room for them, and to
do this, we have made
prices on the balance
of our Summer Goods
that will insure us their
sale and this needed
room.
An early visit to our
store will prove this to
you.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06

WANTED-PURCHAsERs For Blank
House Leases, Oil Leases, For Rent Cards.
For Sale Cards. and Rooms for Rent
Cards. Call at Re8ister Once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
DbeeIin9 Re9ister
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

DeedsLeft for Record at Clerk Roberts o n
Office, Yeste day.
Deed made May 20, 1897, by Amelia
Huber to Jacob Schmidt, for the north
half of lot No. SO, in Jonathan Zane's
addition. Consideration. $1,000.
Deed made August Is, 1895, by James
A. Filan and wife and others to George
B. Lunan, for parts of lots Nos. 3 and
4, in Filan, Whyte and Gallagher's ad-
dition. Consideration, SIPS.
Deed made July 81, 1897, by w. H.
Caldwell, trustee, to Augusta Serge. for
part of lot No. 2, in square No. 10, in
the Eighth ward. Consideration, $721.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
SPEND YOUR VACATION AT THE
SEASHORE-LOW RATES VIA

SPEND YOUR VACATION AT THE
SEASHORE-LOW RATES VIA
B. e. o.
The Baltimore and Ohio r. r. an
nounces another one of those popular
reduced rate excursions to Atlantic
City. Cape May, Sea Isle City and
Ocean City, Thursday, August 9TH. The
same excellent train arrangements that
proved so satisfactory on the previous
trims will be repeated. The tickets are
good twelve days and will permit a
stop-off at Washington on the return
journey.
Trains leave B. & o. depot, Wheeling,
1925, $40, 1875 a. m, 800 and $40
D. m. Pullman cars on all trains.
Round trip SO. Correspondingly low
rates from other stations.
For further information address near
est B. & o. agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
CASE DISMISSED.

Squire Fitzpatrick Decided That DIR. Fl. t.
Ford Will Have to Apply to US.Court for
Damages for Cow Killed by B. & o. Com
pauy.
An interesting civil action has been
decided in Justice Fitzpatrick's court.
DIR. H. T. Ford, of the Eighth ward,
brought suit against the B. & o. Rail
road receivers for 500, the amount of
damages claimed for the killing Of
a valuable ecow belonging to the plain
tiff. The case was dismissed, the JUS
tice holding that he had no jurisdiction
in the case and that he could not exc
cute any judgment against the receiv-
ers Of the road. deciding that all such
claims would have to be brought be-
fore the United States Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-06
EGeER. wARHcK 6 CO.
JULY CLEARANCE sale !!
GREAT sacrifice SALE!
CLOSING OUT SALE!

From now on we will lnaugu.
rate general Closing Out Sale
OF Summer Goods, although
we have just received a iresh'S
supply Of beautiful Lawns, which
we bought at half price and will
be sold at the same rate.
In this sale Parasois and Shirt
Waists will suffer most, as We are
determined to close them out al any
price, We have fully three months
OF hot weather before US, but our
loss is your gain.
Hot weather Underwear. full and COM
plete line, at greatly redasei prices. Tor
ladies', men and children.
EGGER, WARR|CK ( CO
1888 MAIN STREET.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-03
HINTS ON CANNING.
Mrs. ROrer Gives Timely Directions
for Putting Up Fruit.

Mrs. ROrer Gives Timely Directions
for Putting Up Fruit.
In the Ladies' Home journal Mrs. S.
4. Rorer writes on Canning and Pre-
serving" At the outset of her lesson
she emphasizes the value of securing
perfectly sound and fresh fruits, and
the necessity of getting the cans and
canning appurtenances in readiness in
advance. TO prevent breaking when
filling the jars" Mrs. Rorer advises that
they be slipped "sidewise into a kettle
of hot water, rolling them so that every
part may be quickly and uniformly
heated. Fold a damp towel, place it in
the bottom of pudding pan, then near
the preserving kettle; stand a jar on
the towel, and if the fruit is small adj
just the funnel; fill quickly to over
flowing. Run a heated silver knife
around the inside of the jar, to break
amy air bubbles that may have been
caught with the fruit, and adjust the
rubber, then lift the lid from the hot
water and place it at once If large
fruit fill with a wooden spoon, arrang-
Ing the fruit so that the weight of one
piece will not destroy the shape of
another. Fill to overfowing with the
liquid, water or sjrup, and fasten tight
ly. After scaling stand the jars out of
a draft over night. The glass by that
time win have contracted, and the lids
viii, in consequence, be loose. Wipe
each jar carefully and give the top an
extra turn. Put away in a cool, not
cold, dark closet. At the end of a week
examine each jar carefully, without
shaking or disturbing more than neces-
sary. If you find the lids slightly
indented, the contents free from air
bubbles or froth. and the liquid settled,
sou may rest assured they will keep
IF you do not find it so, open the Jars to
prevent bursting. Reheat the fruit. be-
Ing careful to bring it to boiling point,
and re-can."
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-03

When travelling always carry a tiny
box of faxseed for possible cinders. is
the advice given by a medical journal.
The instant foreign substance is felt
in the eye throw back the head and drop
two or three faxseeds on the ball of the
eye, and lift the upper lid and draw it
down over them. so as to hold them in.
There is no disagreeable sensation at
tached to putting the seed in, and the
relief will come instantly. The mois-
ture of the eye dampens the seed, and it
gives out a mucous substance which
spreads over the eye and covers the
grit. After awhile the seeds will begin
to work out, and win bring the offend
ing particle with them.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-03
MISS NELLIE ELY.



TenneSSee's Governor.
Wonan's sphere has extended tc
every field of human effort except the
field OF battle No states can lay claim
to better right to extend this preroga
tive to the sex than Georgia and Ten.
nessee. Nearly every foot of soil in
these two commonwealth has known
the fury of shell and fire
In the absence of any constitutions.
prohibition in their respective states
Gov. Atkinson, of Georgia, and Gov
Robert l.. Taylor, of Tennessee, have
seen fit to appoint ladies on their staffs
with the commissions of colonel.
Those martial qualities and those SOL
dlerly instincts which Joan dare de.
veloped on the field are not looked
for nor expected from these young
women. They are not asked to buckle
on armor and go forth seeking whom
they may devour. Their commissions
were graceful recognition of he fact
that Peace hath her victories no less
renowned than war"
The fair colonel from Tennessee is a
typical representative of an illustrious
lineage. Col. Nellie Ely springs from
family that has contributed to the
history of two states.
Her antecedent. Gov. Isaac Shelby,
enjoyed the unique distinction of hav-
ing been the first governor of Ken
lucky and the subsequent governor OF
the later sister commonwealth of Ten
nessee. She comes of a race of beauti.
full women. Her mother was Miss
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-03
PRETTY FOLDING BASKET.

then thinner duplicate; also cut eight
pieces of the shape indicated in the de-
sign, measuring about 1h inches at
the base, three inches at the top and
four inches along the side; also dupli-
cate these in the thinner pasteboard.
Cover all the heavy pieces with any
coarse material desired, such as Gre
turning over and FASTING down the
edges. In like manner cover the thin
pieces with silk, silkoline or any suit
able lining for tie basket, making it
figured in effect if the outer covering
be plain. and vice versa. or of contrast
ing colors. On the outer pieces at
tach the hinges, which may be of mar
row ribbon or strips of the same ma
terial, a tritle over one inch wide, pasted
into position; then on each inner piece
place some necessary convenience
Ithimble case of covered cardboard
sewed to the correct position, a tiny
bag or two. with elastic run in the top,
to hold spools of thread, a double case
for papers of needles. a little sheath for
buttonhole scissors, a neatly-finisAed
needle book of two or three leaves of
flannel, pinked or buttonholed on the
edges. a small case with overlapping
top for pearl buttons. some narrow
cases for bodliins, darners, etc, and an
emery bag completing the equipment of
the one in the illustration. At each up
per corner Of the eight sides should be
sewed a small brass ring, buttonholed
in silk to match, while the bottom
should be finished with pincushion
corresponding with the needle book.
The basket is now ready to put to-
gether. Each pair of outer and inner
pieces being carefully glued or over
handed neatly into place, the whole is
overhanded firmly TO the octagon bot
tom and narrow ribbon is run through
the ring and tied, holding the sides up
right. These are very convenient bas-
kets for travelling. as opening fat rem
ders it easy to pack them. They can
be bought for less than one dollar. and
TO make one costs very much less; while
by fitting it up with necessary imple-
ments and furnishings it may be quite
an expensive gift, as well as one show
ing neatness and dexterity in its execu-
tion.-American Queen.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-03
COFFEE DESSERTS.
They Are Not Only Delicious, But Very
Ensily Prepared.


Easily Prepared.
Coffee is the most delicious fiavoripg
for summer desserts. The essence OF
coffee, which is used, is easily pre-
pared, but should always foe fresh. The
secret of tlavoring with coffee lies in
having this essence so fresh and pure
that it has the delicious aroma of d
cup of good coffee. Take tablespoon
full of the best coffee, freshly ground,
and put it in small saucepan with
a cup of cold water. Let the fluid boil
until it is reduced to about two table
spoonfuls. Strain it through a cloth,
pressing it well; let it cool. and it is
ready for use.
\ coffee mousse" is most delicious
iced dessert, and is prepared without
the trouble in freezing which an ice
cream involves. This mousse is made
as follows: Put two cupfuls of sweet,
rich cream in bowl. Fill a pan with
chopped ice, place the bowl in the pan,
and begin to beat the cream with a fine
wire whip. Beat slowly AT first, then
fasteC, until it is a fine, firm froth.
When it is all frothed, add two table
spoonfuls of powdered sugar and three
tablespoonfuis of coffee essence, and
beat them together well. Put the
mousse in a long. slender mold. and
cover it tightly. sealing the edge OF
the cover with mutton tallow, and
pack it away in n pail covered with
cracked ice and rock salt. Three quarts
of salt are sufficient for pailful of ice
The mousse should be packed away
for about six hours. If the mold is
large in diameter, it neg be opened
once and the frozen parts removed
from the sides with knife. If the mold
is slender, it should be left undisturbed
a coffee mousse makes a most attractive
desert if served with clear red sherry
ice heaped around it.
For a coffee custard, boil quart of
milk and add two taIoleSpoonfuIs of
coffee essence. Add five yolks of eggs
and two tablespoonfuls of powdered
sugar. Stir the mixture well, and
strain it; pour it into custard cups, and
set them in pan with boiling water
TO half the height of the cups. Place
the pan over a slow fire, and let the
water boil gently for 90 minutes. When
the custards are set, remove them from
the fire and set them in the water.
Serve them in the cups.-N. Y. Trib-
une
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-03
Mistakes Made by Mothers.

A woman is out of her element I'M
less she is acquainted to a certain ex-
tent with the science of bake-ology,
boil-ology, broil-ology and mend-ology.
How often we see mothers busily en-
gagged in domestic duties like slave,
in order that the girl may enjoy every
luxury and do nothing; indeed, many
hardly let their daughters soil their
hands, says a quiet observer. There
never was greater blunder than to
substitute good looks for good quail
ties. Every girl ought to be brought
up to have regular domestic duties.
1dleness should be forbidden her. The
only dignifed life is a useful life.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1897-09-03
Love Messages on Flowers.

South American lovers have a pretty
custom. 1t is well known that when the
petals of the great laurel magnolia are
touched, however lightly, the result is
a brown spot. which develops in a few
hours. The fact is taken advantage of
by the lover who pulls a magnolia
flower, and on one of its pure white
petals write motto or message with
hard, sharp-pointed pencil. Then he
sends the flower. the young lady puts il
in vase of water, and in three or four
hours the message written on the leaf
becomes quite visible and remains so.