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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
ALL RIGHT.

Customs Ofieer+I though you said
you had only wearing apparel? What
are these? (pointing to some bottles OF
brandy)
Tourist-Oh. they are only my night
caps, -Boston Traveller.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19

New Dinner Fads-The Dress for
a Debutante is White China Silk
Made Over a Stiff Lining-The
Style in New Sleeves.
Paris December 9.-There are always
New Year calls made in the American
coloney in Paris.
Just the most "ravissant" gowns that
the couturieres here boast are worn at
this time. Whether the gown is decol-
lete or high-necked is matter Of
taste, or perhaps more a matter Of
build.
One of the most elaborate of these
gowns, made 70 be worn for New Year
calls, was made of lettuce green satin
The skirt WAS rather full, with the
back cores merging into q demi-train.
Around the bottom OF the skirt there
was bread trimming of embroidered
and spangled cream mOu:seline de sole
over white satin. 1t Was cut in seal
lops on the upper edge and was boz
-dered with a narrow band Of sable.
An attractive girlish gown was made
Of coral bengaline and mousseline de
Sole The skirt of the bengaline was
close-fitting over the hips, with the
uf,a,nssa; a iks 5ackAaids in fat plaits.
ound with three ibands
\plique, graduating in
to be worn by a
made of black veq-
Nioned to cling rather
Zines of her figure. with
est bit OF Hare The great
he hack was supplied by a
cores that were inserted at
line and merged into a train
|cut square-necked and was fin
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-12-19
FOR NEW YEAR CALLS,
10 Wear When Masters, Tom, Dick
and Harry

Jail to Pay Their o9 Respects.
New Dinner Fads-The Dress for
a Debutante is White China Silk
Made Over a Stiff Lining The
Style in New Sleeves.
The Press., 1897-06-03
4 Typical New England.

Indian Ridge, says Alvan F. Sanborn,
 speaking of typical New England community in The Atlantic. has all the defects of all it's qualities, and possibly some others besides. It is narrowly par tisan in its politics; gossiping and med ding in its temper toward matters of purely private concern; religion, here as elsewhere, in spite of a general wholesomeness, is not entirely free from hypocrisy, morality from inhu- manity and self con placency, integrity from cruel hardness, nor thrift and fore sight from parsimoniousness and worry
 It is very little alive to the finer issues of country living. Most of them are not so much as suspected by it. For all the mutual helpfulness and abounding sense of humor, the life lacks fiexibility, mel 1owness, warmth, emotion and emotion al expression. It is indisputably triste.
 Nevertheless Indian Ridge exempli- ties the best tendencies of the New Eng land country. These tendencies, owing to its comparative isolation, have been manifested in unique and homely ways in some instances, but the tendencies are none the less sound and healthy on that account. They are present to con- siderable if not an equal degree, not in all, not in the majority, perhaps. but in many of the rural communities in every one of the New England states. If all instead of a small part of these commu- mites were even thus literally endow- ed, there could be no plaint over the decadence of rural New England, for they have in them the germs of perma- nent progress. Rather they are them selves the very essence of corporate life.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Horses Fed on Beefsteaxs.

''Of all fads that fashionable people indulge in over their pets, think the strangest idea is that of giving their horses meat as a variation to their ordi- nary diet," said veterinary surgeon.
 Beef only is used. It is baked until quite dry, then minced very fine and given mixed with oats or meal. The animals, so far from refusing, seem to relish the mixture, and it is thought to improve their condition and courage, but if continued too long they become vicious and their coats deteriorate.
 "A we'll known titled lady expends a good sized. sum altogether in meat for her numerous carriage horses and hacks. She has one mare that will greedily eat a beefsteak unmixed with meal if minced small, and it has one per week. I know a retired army colonel, too, a famous hunting man, who frequently gives his hunters beef tea and other meat extracts in their bran mash. Pos sibly it's not entirely mere fad, for there is one London brewery whose horses are similarly treated, and fa- nous race horse that won some impor- tant events last season was given par tial diet of meat at intervals. ''-Lon- don Answers.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Users of Paper.

England uses more of the 1900, ,OO0, = 900 quircs of paper produced annually by the 4,0OO mills of the world than any other country, the United States coming next, followed ill the order named by Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Mexico, Russia and Spain. Of tho above amount 600, 900, 900 qufres are used for new spapers, of which the United States is the largest consumer.
The Press., 1897-06-03
The Obliging Bankrupt.

Good comradeship may count for much. No man ever typified this better than the Wall street broker who said to his friend the reporter: II didn't fail until after the evening papers went to press. so that you could have it all to yourself ill the morning. Gene around in an hour or so, and I'll give you the fipures "-Writer
The Press., 1897-06-03

GREAT TRIUMPH.-Instant relief and a permanent cure by the great remedy, Otto's Cure for Lung and throat diseases. Why will you irTitate your throat and lungs with hacking cough when k. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, w. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, Staffordville, sole agents, will furnish you a free sample bottle of this guaranteed remedy? Its success Is simply wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. Sample free, Large bottles 50c and 25c.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Try Grain-OI Trv Grain-O

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package Of GRA1N-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it with out nJury as well as the adult All who try it, like 1t. GRA1N-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure grains and the most delicate stomach receives it with out distress. A the price of coffee 15c. and 25 cts. per package. Sold by all grOcers.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is by const1tu- tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an in- famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets fnf1amed you have rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness is the re- suit, and unless the inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to It's normal condi- ton, hearing will be destroyed forever nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an, ,infiamed condition of the mucous surfaces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
 F.J CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o. fW- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Her Experienced Fingers.

Nettie--He's such a deep man. That is why he is so successful in business Nobody can fathom his thoughts.
 Laura-Pshawl have most of his thoughts at my finger tips.
 Nottie-You don't say?
 Laura-I'm his typcwriter.-Pi burg News ..-..
The Press., 1897-06-03
IncreduIous Sam Jones.

Did you hear of funny Sam Jones episode? AL one of his meetings he called on all the men who could assert they had never spoken an unkind word to their wives to stand. Up got two. "Now," he said, "all the women who never spoke an unkind word to their husbands may rise :" Up got six. 'Sit down." Sam cried. "Now, want the audience to pray for these harsr'-Time and the HOur
The Press., 1897-06-03
EnliRhtRned.

Tarry de Windt, the Siberian traveller, took a number of woodcuts of the An dree polar balloon for distribution among the natives of northwestern Si- beria. One day he noticed Tchuktchi studying one of the pictures intently and asked him what he would do if he saw it in the sky. ''Shoot it," was the immediate renlv
The Press., 1897-06-03
All the Same.

At one of our large north country churches recently fashionably dressed lady happened to go into one of the pri- vate pews.
 The verger, who is known to be a very stern old chap, immediately bus tied up to her and said:
 "I'm afraid, miss, you'll ha'e to cum out O that. This is paid pew"
 "Sir," said the young lady, turning sharply round, "do you know who I am? I'm one of the Flies.
 ''I dinna oare," said the old man, "if you are the big drum, you'll ha'e to cum out '-Edinburgh Scotsman.
The Press., 1897-06-03

A. II. Patter, with E. C. Atkins & Co.,. Indianapolis, Ind. writes II have never before given a testimonial in my life. But will say that for three years w. have never been without Chan berlain'e Collie. Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy in the house, and my wife would as soon think of being without flour as bottle of this Remedy in the summer season. We have used it with all three of our children and it has never fail to cmre-nOt simply stop pain, but cure absolutely. It is all right
 and anyone who tries it will find it 90 D For Sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs: G. L. Phillips. South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-06-03

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hapds. chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K. Taft
The Press., 1897-06-03
,, BETTER THAN EVER"

The Rhode 1sIanu house has passed an act prohibiting children under 16 from on the stage, and there is much said in it's .aVor.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Mrs. Georgia A. Stebbins has been keeper of the North Polar lighthouse, Milwaukee, 23 years, and is one of the oldest women in point of such service in tha xvorld
The Press., 1897-06-03

THE FACT THAT DOoToRs frequently advise change of air and climate to those suffering from catarrh is proof that catarrh is a local and climate disease. Therefore, unless you can leave home and business, you should use Ely's Cream Balm. Applied directly to the seat of the disease, it effects instant relief and a satisfactory cure after short continuance. No mercury nor injurious drug is contained in the Balm.
The Press., 1897-06-03

The Philadelphia Record thus ex- plains the origin of the name Penn Yan. N. r.: "It was built up conjointly by settlers from Pennsylvania and New England, who were unable to agree up- on a name for the new town until some distorted brain suggested Penn Tan as a combination of the words Pennsyl- vania and Yankee. It was adopted as a compromise and is still attached to the place !"
The Press., 1897-06-03

Not only piles of the very worst kind can be cured by De Wits Witch Hazel Salve, but eczema, scalds, burns, bruises, boils, ulcers and all other skin troubles can be instantly relieved by the same remedy. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

One copy of Caxton's De Confesslone Amantis," or "The Confession of Lover," was the most profitable specu- lation ever made in books. A Dublin bookseller of the last century bought a number of volumes at secondhand, as he supposed of no great value, paying for them one and sixpence, and found in the package this rare work of Caxton's, which he afterward sold for over $1. BOO.
The Press., 1897-06-03
A LOCAL Disease
 A Climatic Affection.

Nothing but a local remedy or change Of climate will cure it. oct a well-known phar-
 maceu oical remedy,
The Press., 1897-06-03
A Lively (;ILn.,.

'Of all hotel*, some that you strike in small southern places ire the worst," commented the travelling man. Not long ago 1 had quite all exciting adveu- ture in a Louisiana hostelry. The boni face, who looked as yellow and bilious as one of the perverted clay caters of that locality, showed me up to a room at the top of his oOtlCn hOstelry. I looked at the bed, glanced over the sur roundings and concluded to retire with out undressing. About midnight some- thing clammy touched my face, and I jumped up and lighted match. As I did so great Tat scampered from the bed.
 II saw his hole and placed the wash basin over it. Then in the dim light from tho lamp began one of the greatest chases of my life. I tumblcd over 8 chair, harkod my shins. tipped over the table that served as a dresser and broke the mirror wi sh |; boot I let fly at the intruder. 1 Godcc under the bed. I pulled it out into the center of the room. I dived under it with the other boot and raced around wildly after that artful dodger. Just as thought I had him l tripped, broke the wash pitcher and fell among the wreckage. At the same time the door was burst open, and the yellow skinned bouifacc confronted me with brace of pistols in his hands.
 Look out! yelled. He'll get outp
 "' What'll get out?' he said, glaring at me as though was crazy.
 "'The rat.
 He's got 'cm,' said the landlord to the boy who followed him. Help me throw this rope around him.
 ''It was only when the rat really ran out of the door that he appreciated the situation, and then he bestowed upon me look of pity, advising me to keep quiet and not to arouse peaceful sleep CTS for no reason at all. ''-Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Don't neglect a cough because the weather is pleasant; before the next storm rolls around it may develop into serious difficulty beyond repair. One Minute Cough Cure is easy to take and will do what it's name implies. w. b. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

OLD PEoPLE.-Old people who require medicine to regulate the bowels and kid neys will find the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This medicine does not stimu- late, and contains no whiskey nor intoxi. cant, but acts as a tonic and alternative, It acts mildly on the stomach and bowels adding strength and giving tone to the or gans, thereby aiding Nature in the per formance of the functions. Electric Bit ters is an excellent appetizer and aids di- gestion. Old People find it just exactly what they need. Price fifty cents and SI.OO per bottle at E. K. Taft's Drug Store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Some for ten, some for twenty and some for thirty years have suffered from piles and then have been quickly and per- mdnently cured by using De Wits Witch and all forms of skin diseases. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Sick headache can be quick ly and con- pletely overcome by using those famous little pills known iis De Witt's Little Early Risers. w. b. IIeald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Great Racket.

Grimly-What makes it so internally noisy at this boarding house every nightp
 Mrs. Grimly-The women here have a whist club. Detroit Free Press
The Press., 1897-06-03

The witch hazel Ill all parts of Great Britain is considered as magic plant. In many local traditions it is alluded to as playing part ill charms and inoan- fofi
The Press., 1897-06-03

Three-fourths of the earth's surface cannot be cultivated on account of noun tain ranges, dese1ts, swamps and barren grounds.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Glass toys 1900 years old have been taken from the grave of child in the course of some excavations at Rheinhes- sen, Ger.-any.
The Press., 1897-06-03

From New York to Apia, via San Francisco, requires 2S days
The Press., 1897-06-03

A Maine doctor S4 years old, had call the other day that necessitated a carriage ride of 24 miles to see the patient.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Rivalry among the ice dealers is reduc- ing the ice rates for Rockland, Me-, this year.
The Press., 1897-06-03

It is reported that there is great de- crease in the value of Vermont farms.
The Press., 1897-06-03

They are dandies," said Thos. Bow CTS, O: the Crockett, Texas, Enterprise, while writing about De Witt's Little Barry Risers, the famous little pills for sick headache and disorders of the stom- ach and liver. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Hundreds of thousands have been in duced to try Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by reading what it has done for others, and having tested it's merits for themselves are to-day it's warmest friends. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-06-03

"Th'r' nn use in talking" says W. II I'r""'lv"ll druggist, La Cygne, Kas. 'Ci amh II 'n's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhna R"n'"dv does the work. After taking med :ciles of my own preparation and those of others, 1 took a dose "f thambrIain's and it helped me a sec. "nd dos" cured me. Candidly and con- scientiously l can recommend it as the best thing the market. The 2t and 50 cent sizes for sale by w. w. La. throp, Stafford Springs; G. L. Philips South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-06-03
EIY'SGream Balm

lt is quickly Absorbed. Gives relief at once. Opens and cleanses the
 Nasal Passages.
 Allays Inflammation
The Press., 1897-06-03

Mr. Isaac Horner, proprietor of the Burton House, Burton, w. ", and one of the most widely known men in the state was cured of rheumatism after three years of suffer ing. He says: II have not sufficient command of language to convey any idea of what suffered, my physicians told me that nothing could be done for me and my friends were fully convinced that nothing but death would relieve me of my suffering. In June, 1894, MT. Evens, then salesman for the Wheeling Drug Co.,, recommended me Chamber lain's Pain Balm. At this time my foot and limb were swollen to more than double their normal size and it se' med to me my leg would burst, but soon after 1 began using the Pain Balm the swelling began 10 decrease. the pain to leave, and now l consider that I am entirely cured. For sale by w. W. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-06-03
lEl IIIl
n Factory MIcre the Most Deadly Drugs
 Are Prepared.

n Factory Where the Most Deadly Drugs
 Are Prepared.
 In London is a strange establishment, behind q wilderness of warehouses and tumbledOwn tCnements Ill remote suburb. It's massive gates are locked and jealously guarded. A visitor must not only be careful where he steps and re- frain from touching, he must also breathe with great caution. One of the terrible poisons manufactured here is pure anhydrOus acid, a drug seldom seen outside d chemical laboratory. This is the deadliest of all known poisons. The discoverer was stricken dead from inhaling it's fumes. From 3 to 5 per cent of this chemical added to 95 or 97 parts of water makes prussic acid. This diluted poison causes instant death, even when taken in minute quantities.
 Next to anhydrous acid, the worst poison they make is cyanide of potas- sium. Last year they turned out over 1000 tons of it. Five grains being a fatal dose, the annual output would be sufficient to kill 2,5O0, 900 people. In the workroom, where men are gathered around a witch's caldron containing over a hundred weight of molten cya- hide, a strange picture is presented The seething mass of white hot liquid poison, with the lambent play of the furnace fires, the phantom faces of the workmen, enveloped i'm an uncanny looking glass mask, peering into the heart of the dreadful mixture through the thick atmosphere, are a terrible sight. In another room, where are tons of the finished product, looking like crystalized sugar, good enough to eat, " one man is never allowed alone For some inexplicable reason it exer- cises a strange fascination for the men who inhale its fumes. They are haunt ed by a desire to eat it. But. knowing that satisfy ing the craving means in- stant death, most, but not all, are able to resist it Aside from this fascination its manufacture is not considered un- healthy. The same cannot be said of corrosive sublimate Its fumes are dead ly.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Why They Object.

''Why do your parents object SO to Mir. Longstup?"
 Edith-Mamma objects to his short eomings and papa to his long stayings New Orleans Times Democrat.
The Press., 1897-06-03
CATARRH

Membrane. Restores the Senses Of Taste and smell. No Cocaine, No Me cury, No Injurious drug. Full Size soc. Trial Size 10c., at Drug gists or by Mall. ELY BROTHERS,
 56 Warren Street, New York.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Until the discovery of the gold mines in California, Russia was the greatest gold-producing country, mining about $13, 100000 year.
The Press., 1897-06-03
Humorous Aspects of a Police Court.

"He treats 1ne something ridiculous" was the complaint of one much abused wife against her husband. The man be- ing brought up to answer the charge and perhaps explain it, answered.: "This is dead piece of jealousy, your honor. Don't mind her.. '
 An old Irish woman came before me at the Harlem court and wanted her "boy" arrested for misbehaving himself in her house. It came out that her boy was 88 years old, and when said to her that he was pretty old boy she remark ed, "Sure, he's not gurl, and I count a boy a man only when he's married. |"
 A German with a very much battered head complained that the defendant had made "dinge" in it and described the assault as follows, 'He do me crack on de kopf, like dis, and I do holdings by him. ."-Scribner'
The Press., 1897-06-03

w. B. Johnson, Newark O., says, "One Minute Cough Cure saved my only child from dying by croup." It has saved thousands of others suffering from croup, pneumonia, bronchitis and other serious throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

Apple blossoms appeared in Portland this season five days earlier than the av- craze time for the past thirty three years.
The Press., 1897-06-03

TERRIBLE AOoIDENT.-It is a terrible accident to be burned or scalded but the pain and agony and the frightful disfgure- ments can be quickly overcome without leaving scar by using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. Heald's Drug store.
The Press., 1897-06-03

"Womnn," said the typewriter board CT, ''w,n.ai. l. 4ot much taken with se- cret snricI i,.% '
 "No - ~. : he cheerful idiot, "but how q ;,.,< .-.... loves society secrets. - Ifr.,.!...;r irc .'>-.-,'l