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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24

1.-THE; wheeling & Lake Erie Rail.
way will grant to all purchasers OF
tickets reading to New York and
points west thereof stop-over Of ten
days at washington, d. c. See Wheel
INK & Lake Eric railway agents for
full information, or call on or address
II. z. Lawrence. general agent Wheel :
ing & Lake Eric railway, City Bank
building, Wheeling, W. Va,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24

IllEOs
The finance committee reported the
appointment Of L. Il. Sands. commissions
or OF the loan Of 1885. vice p 3. Dobbins.
deceased; approved. 1t was recon-
meuded that all delinquent taxes and
water rents be collected NJ once; recon-
1nendation adopted. The third rcsolu-
ton requests all council committees to
prepare their annual estimates before
April 10: adopted.
THE committee on accounts reported
having examined books and accounts OF
city offlclalS, which were found correct.
The cemeteries committee reported
(biIls, which were ordered paid,
The committee on clnims reported hav-
ing looked into the claim Of W. ]. Cots,
for $50 rent on the property at the cor
ueF OF Baker and McCOllOch streets, and
recommended payment, The committee
recommended the institution Of condcm-
nation proceedings for the possession OF
thlB property. Both recommendations
were adopted.
The committee on FIRE department re-
ported the changes made by Fire Chief
Rlleves, which were recommended 10
council for confirmation. There had
fIaen opposition to but one appointment,
that Of Henry Frotme. a Democrat, as
foreman OF the Hook and Ladder COM
phny. IHe HUllClUhkEu ultvnlhNIA't w
the appointment did not materlalizc,
the only member OF the second branch
not voting for his confirmation being one
OF the Democrats
The FIRE department committee asked
power to expend an additional $50 for
horses for the department. Council PASS
ed upon the request favOrably.
The largest Item of the bills from the
health committee was that Of $500 on ao.
count OF the Wood Bros Planning Mil
Company, for the ambulance house.
The committee on health and police
reported a resolution OF thanks to Mr.. ).
s, Bloch for his generosity in presenting
10 the city an ambulance. Tho Tes0lu-
ton was adopted unanimously In both
branches.
The committee on petitions and rcmon.
gtrances reported favorably applications
for coffee house licenses, as follows;
Thomas Mclaughlin. 1924 Main street;
Martin Manion 1874 Market street;
THOMAS Henncgan. 1929 Main street;
also that Albert Cards llcense
AT llI1 Market street, be transferred Ia
WInterhaIIen Brothers. All were acted
uDon favorably. Tho committee also re-
commended that the committee on ordi-
nances be instructed ~ draw up an Ordi-
nance requiring applicants for coffee
house licensees 10 appear before council.
Tho Recommendation was passed upon
favOrably
While the committees report Was he
GnE considered, Mr.. Ali was unfortunate
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24
RIpPATn,s unlversal History.

ONE Minute is all the time necessary
to decide from personal experience that.
One Minute Cough Cure does what lta
name implies. G. Il, Goethe. corner
Twelfth and Market streets; Bowie &
Co, bridgeport; Peabody & Son, Ben
wood,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24
tsrnntrr New YORK MI.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 23-The
Greater New York charter bill passed the
assembly by vote OF llS to %. 1t Will
come up in the senate tomorrow.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24

DETROIT. Mich, March 23-wlIiam
C. Mnybury, well known leading attor-
ney, was nominated for mayor to-day
by the Democratic city convention. He
will mako the run against Captain Stew
art, the Plngree candidate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24
R1pPArn,s unlvcrsaI History.

DIR. WOODS Norway Pine Syrup
brings instant relief In Cnscs Of asthma,
bronchitis, and all throat and lung dis
eRscs, down to the very border land OF
consumption,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24

Proceeding. tho resolution rccl;cs the
fact that the city gas works is barely self
sustaining and gas Consumers are al
ready heavily taxed 10 maintain the city
electric light plant, and provides that on
and after May /, 1897, the free gas list be
abolished. Tho second branch eoHcUrred
without opposition
This summary disposition of the free
gas consumers was brought about by the
recent application Of the Carroll Club for
free gas.
Tho committee on lights recommended
an electric street lamp for the corner OF
Wetzcl and Forty-dtth streets, South
Side: adopted.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24

WASHINGTON, March 23,-To-day's
statement OF the condition Of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance $:lS,'
56S ,442; gold reserve Sl5l,5Il,0Ol.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24
City Council and the Fire Chief
May Engage In Scrap.
EXCITING SESSION OF COUNCIL
Last Nighe at Which Appointment
otHenry Frohme Was
FINALLY u. not CONQUERED IN.

AZ Fttst the 1--WE BFanGhss ConId Not
Agsts.oa 'ta.. Matter, but AI,sra Coni
ference comG,,tss Had Got to WorE the
origlRSt Asilohef, he First Branch was
Adopted ~ me seeond-Ne Here Free
Gas tor nititpIlons-O Other Important
nEIattsra Passed UPON BY city LeElslators.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24

TWO HUNDRED families In Wheel
Ins own "RIdpath's History of the
World"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-03-24
WorIS oFII,e Police,

Jimmy Mechan. better known as Jim
my Mcowl, was drunk enough TO war
rant his confinement In the lookup by
Officer McCausland last night.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17

right side, are the things to bear in
mind.
For darning wooden dress goods, it
is absolutely necessary to use threads
travelled from the cloth itself. This
is not half so hard as it sounds, and
the stitches made this way are quite
invisible. Lay piece of the cloth
under the rent, and fasten the edges
in place by basting Then run your
needle back and forth across the tear,
long stitches underneath, short ones
on the right side, and always straight
with the thread of the goods, either
lengthwise or crosswise. Never at
tempt to darn anything on the bias
Press your work carefully when it is
finished, and you will find that, after
all, it is not such dreadful thing to
have torn your gown.
These directions apply equally to
darning of cotton goods, with this adj
dition: The work must be done while
the tear is fresh, before the edges
are stretched out of shape. Above
ALL do not wait till the garment has
been laundered; starch is a sworn foe
to beautiful darning. NOyes
Wiltberger in Good Housekeeping
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17
The Art of Darning.

1t is surprising, when one consid-
ers the abundant opportunities for
exercising the accomplishment, that
so few girls are able to lay a
really neat darn. In many cases this
is not the fault of the girls them
selves. The mending is usually done
in a hurry, and there, seems no time
for special lessons in neatness. 1t is
just as easy, however, to do the work
neatly, and many expert needlewom-
en- find it quite as fascinating as en-
broidery.
Take stockings first, because they
are always at hand. Have a darning
ball if possible. The small sized
wooden dumb-bells do nicely, and this
kind of exercise will be a pleasant
change from the fancy drill. Always
work with the right side Of the gar
ment towards you, no matter what it
u.s. Begin your darning we'll below
the hole at the left; take long, even
stitches on the under side, short ones
on the upper, and do not allow the
edge of the material to show on the
right side. Lay the threads side by
side across the hole, leaving them
neither tight nor loose, simply
smooth. In the second half of the
darn, cross these threads at right
angles, weaving in and out without
an error, and making the whole as
close and firm as possible. Even
stitches, and no ragged edges on the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17
disease germs.


FLORIDA-The Lake Hancock Colony,
Hancock, Polk County, Florida. On main
line Plant System Ry
This tract of 10000 acres extends from the
railroad south to Lake Hancock of the
most beautiful lakes in Florida, being about
five miles long and two wide. Astounding in
choicest fish and the paradise Of duck hunters.
wide, from the depot to lake Hancock, are
farms of twenty acres each, and all the bal
ance of the tract forty farms. These
lands are beautifully located, being. about 200
feet above the sea level and sloping gently
south to the Lake. The soil is 1oamy, and
will raise any kinds of fruits nuts, grapes,
vegetables, tobacco, berries as well as oranges,
lemons, and other semi-tropical fruits. Town
Site-Lots one acre each-no less, SIS each,
cash. Magnolia Ave.-13o feet wide, twenty
acre farms, $40 to $40 per acre.. forty acre
I, 2 and 3 years. Send for maps and
general information. - FLORIDA HOME
STEAD CO.. 3o8 Franklin ST., Tampa, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17
For the Household Department.
Make the Table Attractive.

Why do so many women, brought
up to the requirements of life, be-
come, after settling in this state,
careless as to the thousand and one
little elegancies which contribute so
much towards the charm of home
life? The excuse comes readily
enough. We grudge to bestow the
necessary time on these trif1es.
They do not seem to repay
the trouble they cost. So, in the
anxious desire to save all unnecessary
labor, we drop by degrees the various
little items until we are content to
cater only for the necessities and
comforts of our loved ones
Most especially is this seen in the
appointments of the table. So long as
food is abundant, we'll cooked and
wholesome, the house-mother is con-
tent with any method of serving An
oilcloth is used as the most conven-
lent covering, knives and forks lie
anywhere, and the dishes, instead of
following some systematic arrange
ment are placed heller SHELTER in
crowded proximity. Then (unless we
have learned the secret that it is Just
the little trif1es of everyday life which
unconsciously mould the character.)
we wonder to see our men growing
less polished and refined than in the
old home; and we passionately lay
the blame on poor, much abused
Florida, while the fault and the
remedy lie within ourselves.
AS a general rule I do not think
too much trouble can be expended in
making the table attractive to the
eye. And the very foundation lis the
tablecloth. Throw away your oilcloth
and in it's stead use fair white linen
damask as fine as your means will
allow. This must be carefully washed
and unlaundered or the beauty of the
table will be spoilt. The younger
members must be taught to avoid
dropping gravy, coffee, jelly, etc., to
spot the cloth. I know one family i'm
which small fine was imposed on
any one who soiled the cloth in any
way. Accidents will happen, but they
should be few and far between Of
course all stains must be removed in
the laundry. Iron rust is readily
treated with salts of lemon or oxalic
acid. This requires care in handling.
being apt to iniure the fabric if too
freely used. Fruit stain must be sub
jected to the influence of sun and air.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17

woman would not have thought of APP
pearing without her apron on. Then
it was a sombre affair of black silk or
alpaca, sometimes set off by a few
dainty tucks Or rows of herring bone
stitching and a little very fine lace.
Now the very cheapest aprons are
made of the finest white linens and
muslins and batistes, and are pulled
and frilled with lace and trimmed
with ribbons until the old ladies of
hundred years ago would never
dream that they we're aprons The
finest aprons are made of real lace,
and are well worth passing down
from generation to generation.
An English woman recently order
ed an apron that cost $500. 1t is made
of Brussels rose point in an eXquis-
tie floral scroll design and has bor-
der of roses. She didn't get it to wear
when doing up the kitchen work, but
she dons it when serving afternoon
tea or doing a dainty piece of fancy
work. Some of the lace aprons have
pastoral pictures, in which figures are
introduced, and are very quaint look
ing with their floral borders. Still
others are embellished with butter
flies, birds and blossoms.
Men like aprons, so it is pretty safe
to say that the fashion of wearing
them will soon take hold here. Some
of the shops are already importing
them, and the managers say they will
go like hot cakes when chafng-dish
times comes round again. Nothing
domesticates a woman in appearance
like an apron and very frivolous
girl can sometimes decoy a very clev-
er bachelor with one if she only
knows how to wear it, or at least that
is what some of the clever bachelors
say themselves. There is a great deal
in knowing how to wear an apron.
The most costly apron ever made was
worn by the Duchess of Queensbury
in the last century. 1t was made en-
tirely of point lace and was valued ut
So, OOO.-New York Sun.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17
A HELPFUL CORNER.
Some Suggestions.

Good Housekeeping tells the cook
to try greasing the bread pan instead
of sprinkling flour in it, before put
ting the bread to rise, previous to
making it into loaves.
That if meat has been allowed to
stand little too long before cooking,
a slight sprinkling of sugar over it
before taking it from the fire will re-
move the unpalatable taste.
That scant teaspoonful of sugar
added to each pint of meat gravy or
soups imparts delicious flavor that
cannot be obtained in any other way.
To throw little salt on the place
Immediately, when anything has run
over on the stove or in the oven, that
makes a smoke.
That if bread or cake cracks on the
top while baking. it is because the
oven was too hot when it was put in;
and the crust formed before the heat
had caused the dough to expand.
That fine middlings may be used
for coarse bread instead of graham
and it will be found nearly as good
and much cheaper.
In making mush, to warm the pot
slightly, and with a piece of clean
muslin and some sweet lard, grease
the bottom and sides, as this will in
measure prevent sticking.
That it is necessary to cook tallow
well before straining it, if it is desir-
able to make it hard.
To try using celery seed in many of
the recipes in which celery is called
for as a favoring, as this answers
every purpose, is much more conve-
nient to use, and can be procured at
any time of the year.
To try chopping the bread instead
of kneading it so long; to put plenty
of flour on the bread board, and on
the dough when it has been stirred as
stiff as it is possible to stir it; and
then turn the bread often as it is
chopped.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17

YELLOW JACK PREVENTATIVE.
Guard against Yellow Jack by keep
ing the system thoroughly clean and
free from germ breeding matter. Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic will cleanse
the system and kill all contagious
disease germs. 293.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17

only be removed by the sun which de-
velopes their blossoms
/ said the table cloth should be
white. Cream and 'ecru may also be
used, and colored border is also per-
MISSILE and artistic. But an all-over
scarlet, blue green or yellow-never!
Have your serviettes and doylies as
dainty as possible.
Every table should have center
piece, and the prettiest of all is flow
ers or a graceful growing plant in
fancy pot cover. Cut flowers involve
most labor, owing to the necessity of
frequent changing, for if fresh, artis-
tically arranged posies are things of
beauty and fragrance, their charms
are evanescent, and faded flowers are
not only offensive to the eye and nose,
but positively harmful to health.
Silver and glass must shine. Warm
water with pure soap is all that is
necessary in ordinary cases. Dry the
silver Immediately with soft clean
towel free from lint, and rub quickly
with chamois leather. If it becomes
stained or furnished, clean with fine
whiting free from grit, and polish
with rouge. (Some silver soaps used
according to accompanying directions
are also good) Wash it in very hot
water dry, and finish by rubbing
briskly with the channels skin. Glass
after cleansing should be dipped in
clear water, allowed to drain awhile,
and polished with soft towel. China
and stoneware are carefully washed
in warm sOapy water, scalded,
drained and slightly wiped. Salt or
soda rubbed on the spot will readily
remove stains from china, and salt
will do the same on ivory, but neither
should ever be used on silverware.
Having all our paraphanalia in per-
feet readiness we proceed to set the
table. The cruets, sauce and vinegar
bottles should bear no trace of use at
former meals. The salt should be
carefully smoothed or pressed into
some conventional design. Knives,
forks, spoons and glasses must be
placed neatly at regular distances,
and plates may either be set with
them or in piles before the principal
d1shers which as a rule occupy the
head and foot of the table. In plac
ing the various dishes a good plan is
to imagine some geometrical figure,
putting the larger at the chief points,
and scattering the smaller symetri
cally among them. An octagon, hex
agon, star, double triangle or circles
are effective and simple. Long, mar
row tables are often best arranged by
alternating the large and small dishes
in rows, the taller occupying the mid
die.
A very little thought and care will
in this way add greatly to the attrac-
tiveness of the table, the enjoyment
of the meal, and hence conduce to the
physical and moral we'll being of the
family. 1t takes a little time, really
less than the old careless ways, be-
cause method always saves work.
A sideboard is a necessity in every
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17
Aprons in Favor.

Word comes from London that the
apron is once more in fashion. There
was time in this country when a
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-11-17
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Household
Department Agriculturist, DeLand, Fla.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
IL Sick,

During one OF his recent speeches Senator
McLaurin was taken quite sick, and has not
been able since then to take part in the can
vass.
Something has been said about ~postponing
the canvass until he should be able TO re-
sumo. Such a proceeding, it seems TO US
would be very unusual. While every one
must sympathize with McLaurin. yet 1t Is
his misfortune to he sick. His sickness Will
not likely affect the result any way. But
whether it did or did not, 1t would not be fair
to postpone the meetings.
A our recent bicycle race, q negro attempted
to cross the track before the spinning wheels
The negro was struck, the wheel was broken,
the rider was thrown long way toward the
ring before he struck the ground, but he fell
short, and lost the prize. The man who was
a long way IN the rear rode up and won the
prize by the time the little negro and the
foremost rider could gather themselves to
gether.
Let the procession march on. Time and
tide wait for no man.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
OLD GRAVE.
Found OIL the Southwest Corner OF
Little Mountain.

Found OIL the corner Of
Little Mountain.
DIR. w. A. hunter was In town n few days
ago, and reports that Mr.. J.T. Thornton last
week found an unknown grave near his saw
mill on Little Mountain. Ha was IN the
woodland, looking for trees TO cut for his,
mill, when he found the mound. Calling DR..
attention to the mound 1t was de
termined to open II, as 1t was believed that IL
was the grave of q human being. The grave
that was opened is believed to have been the
resting place ofa white man. The walls were
built up with stone, and while no o0nes al az
were found, yet the appearance indicate that
a body had there undergone decomposition.
No metals were found in the grave. A piece
of broken glass and a white piece OF crockery,
we're there. On d piece Of crockery found on
the surface OF the ground near the grave, was
above which was lin an ovaD the word In
English letters: "H~erculaneaum."
Nc one in the neighborhood ever heard OF
the grave before. DR.. Hunters father has
been living In sight OF the place for eighty
years, and his forefathers lived there for
traditions OF the family include aCy knoWi-
edge of the old grave. The grave was made
from east to west, and was about one foot and
a half below the level o. the surface-the
mound making the greater part OF the cover
ing. 1t would have taken from one TO two
with two good hands with the mason
work-some of The works In the walls OF the
vault were heavier than any single person
could handle.
Mr.. Flournoy, a printer in the office, sug-
gests that this may be the grave of one or
DeSoto's men-he having passed through this
exploring expedition. From the curious for.
of the grave, 1T leads one to believe
that it is the last resting place OF q Spanish
officer of high rank.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
Do Not Tse Big Words.

In promulgating your %esoteric cogitations,
and In articulating your superficial sentiment
~talities, amicable, philosophical or psycholog-
ical observations. beware OF platitudinous
ponderosity. Let your Conversations COM
Nominations possess q clarified conciseness, a
compacted comprehenslbleness, n coalescent
consistency, and a concatenating cogency.
I;schew ali cOnglomerations OF tiatulent gar
rulity, jejuned b~obblenent, and asinine nffec-
tions. Let your extemporaneous explanations
have intelligibility and yeracious ViVacity
without rhOdomontade or th-asOnical bonn
bast. Seduluously avoid all poiyspllable pro-
fundlty, pompous prolixity, psittaceous vac.
uIty. ventriloquial verbosity, grandlloqnen
vapidity. Shun double ententes, prurlent
and pestiierous profanity, obscurant
and apparent. In other words, talk plainly,
briefly. naturally, senSibly, purely, ana truth
say what you mean A; mean what you say, and
use big words.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1897-08-18
Tired. Very Tired.

Editorial, controversies on personal lines
are very uninteresting to the public AT large.
We throw out the hint, as some or our pro
fess.onal brethren do not seem to realize lnls
fact.-Charleston Critic.
The public can skip the editorial controver-
sizes, as we always do, but an innocent
audience has no protection against the orator
who wants to charge somebody with writing
the Populist platform.
The Press and Banne cares not one cent
who wrote the platform, and to tell the exact
fact, we do not care whether it was ever writ
ten or not.
AS far as our judgment goes the public are
tired and worn out with editorial c%ontrover-
sies," While the question Of writing a Popu-
list platform Is unbearable.
We believe the public is getting mighty
tired of perpetual war on the good name of
men.