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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

RS presented his ticket at the new1-
paper office reJaiving one answer.
Judge of his establishment when he
read the following.
*. Y. T.: Meet me tonight 1T 8
O clock at the entrance TO st. Gather
ines decks. Fail at your peril. This
is TO our mutual advantage
Examining the envelope, he dis
covered that it was addressed IT 1896,
Times, but the figure go looked more
like an S. So it was a mistake; he had
been given some one else's letter. Ouf
of mere curiosity he made a copy and.
procuring an envelope. correctly read
dressed it. putting it in the basket on
the counter.
Looking through the personal coll
umns of the paper, he came across the
following:
X. Y. r.: Where can ! see YOU,
Answer at once to T $50, care Times.
So here was solution. Morris had
been so preoccupied reading this com
munication that he had not noticed
a young lady standing by the counter,
who was visibly surprised when she
noticed the envelope he had placed in
the basket; she then produced ticket
and this same letter was safely placed
in her pocket, while now, standing
unobserved in an isolated part of the
office, she was watching him in a pecu-
liar and expressive manner
He was too much disappointed to no.
tice any one, and felt like giving way
TO despair, so tried to walk off his de-
preston, and must have gone a con-
siderable distance, Tor. looking around,
ne found himself in the vicinity Of Rus
sell Square While meditating whether
to return a young lady who was pass
ing gave a faint cry and half sunk to
the fOotpath, evidently overtaken by
illness. Morris fastened to her assist
ance
Would You help me homer she
said. in weak voice, indicating one Of
the largest houses
Certainly" and taking hold Of her
arm, he half-carried, half-led her
across the square to the palatial man
sion indicated, giving a vigorous pull
TO the bell. The door was Immediate
ly opened by a footman. who called to
a trim maid. requesting Morris TO
wait 4 few moments, ushering him into
small apartment. The room was
magnifcently furnished. there being an
abundance Of old china, valuable
curics and beautiful oil paintings.
He was not left long in suspense An
old gentleman entered quietly, careful
ly closing the door. He was trembling
with excitement. and, holding up a
trembling finger, exclaimed:
Morris. why have you caused me
all this trouble? I'm perfectly limo
cent A few more weeks OF this worry
will kill me. No explanation now.
When | die You will not be forgotten.
| never thought Ebenezer's only son
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10
FHSTER SUNDAY
ON FIFTH AVENUE.
BQb Comments on Dame Fashion and Her Host
of Fo'iowers--'fiss Fuss-dnd-Feothers and
Qt1er Types.

Baltimore used to be called pretty
Marie Sterling
You have got up as far as the cathe-
dral. and you notice in the crowd
pouring out from the superb building
that here the French fashions are in
tfocuced and that the swell Catholic
women, while their gowns and bon
nets are handsome, wear rather quiet
clothes, telling in that way to the
world at large that they do not 60 10
church TO look at their neigh0ors
gowns.
on Easter some people 90 down to
trinity and after services walk around
IN the quaint old churchyard. Some
drift into Trinity chapel or find them
selves in Grace Church or listening to
Father Ducey. at 81 Leo's. or in the
cathedral saying prayers amid all the
magnificence of architecture. of flow
ers and OF music. Perhaps if you are
young and very gay you go TO the
church, that is controlled by a very
fashionable preacher, known as The
Church OF the Holy Filtration" where
the text and the sermon are ALWAYS
the same, Love your neighbor." and
the one question asked, WHO is my
neighbour"
A great many of the fashionable
women, my friend make very good
mothers. They never snake the mis-
take. made too often by women who
cannot afford 1t, OF Overdressing their
children.
From the Cathedral comes one Of the
most popular women in New York.
Mrs Nelson is as dark as ner broth
er, Fred Gerhard, but she has a face
full of animation. while her eyes
sparkle like twin stars. She has hun
dreds Of friends, and it is said Of her
that no woman in the fashionable set
does as much good among the poor.
for Mrs. Nelson does not allow her
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

that | had never left New York ei+x"
Morris hailed a cab and they vara
driven 10 a boarding house AZ Rlacl,
Heath, and it was found thar severa-
~ sprained arm was the frU avtanr -
his injuries -
ouEposlhg stay for tonight. There
are Two beds and you and [ are Nor
strangers, both hailing from NJ
York, said Morris
His OFFER was thankfully accepted
ana AFTER an hours chat the bandages
were carefully arranged, the sleeDing
draught administered 70 allay the main
and Morris had the pleasure of SEEM
him sink into deep smmber
This was just what ne desired ana
thought it no harm to make 4 carefu
examination Of this individuals naDers
and effects.
In an hours time he had possession
OF the true facts Of the case This i'm
postor was fC-lerly a bank rIarl
whose correct name was Robert Voore
The president of the institution ono
Ebenezer Burton, had persuaded bis
brother to sign bill Of exchange for
& Is, 600 as an accommodation
forgery had been perpetrared the fig
ure having been raised to C25.OOO Ii
the meantime the bank went into lfoui-
dation. The president committed sui
eide when he discovered that his son
Morris Burton, had committed the
forgery.
This young man then attempted 10
make his uncle. Erasmus Burton. of
Russell Square. London. pay the full
amount of this forged bin A number
of the true facts coming 70 light dur
ing an investigation. the nephew alb
seconded to parts unknown. but wrote
letter charging his uncle With the
full offense
This communication was never sent.
being in the possession of Moore. who
in some manner secured all these doc
uments and came to London 10 act
the part of the nephew and endeavor
to get a large sum of money from
Erastus Burton
In the morning Morris made very
short work of this impostor, who, be-
ing threatened with speedy arrest gave
up everything Later in the afternoon
he drove up in cab to Russell square
Alice met him at the door She
looked worn out and there We're traces
OF tears en- her sweet face
Cousin Morris, you never kept your
promise We had almost given you
up, and father is seriously i'll
May | see him, Miss Alice? | could
not come before
She glanced at him shyly and with
out further comment, led the way to
her fathers chamber.
The old gentleman was in bed.
seemingly i'll and careworn. but. see
ing Morris. cheered up wonderfully.
At last he had told his story every
minute detail was gone over and the
papers handed to the old gentleman;
and Morris prepared to depart.
Alice was softly crying tears Of Joy
while the old gentleman grasped his
hand in vigorous manner. more eX-
pressiye than anything he could have
said
Needless to say. Morris stayed the
remainder Of the day and IN rev
weeks secured a splendid position.
Six months later be married Alice.
his first and only love who often
laughingly remarked An, Morris, !
examined you thoroughly in the Times
oftics (the afternoon [ tainted, you
silly boy). and I told father that you
were not a bad man. you were 100
good looking and gentlemanly
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

This frock, when its made with most
exquisite taste
And fits like glove on the shout
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

everybody" The preacher told of the
pleasure that would come If we al
ways credited our fellows with kind
acts, and then he said that from con-
tlnually thinking well Of others We
gro" 20 De good ourselves. Undoubt-
ealy mat IS true. When you and | al
IcW cur thoughts to linger on the good
and beautiful. how can We accept any
beliefs but those which make all the
world good and all the people in it
lovely?
Inat was the sermon | heard. and
as | walked along, making one in the
Easter procession, | was glad to be
there. because | love to look at pretty
women and dream OF lovely things.
And there are so many OF each in this
World-t--ls great new world so rich
III everything this is good, Some
body near me whispers that in little
while 1t will all be changed, others
will forms the procession, and you and
| viii be-where? To-day.w are not
thinking Of that. We are thinking Of
the sunshine and the pretty women
and the flowers and we are glad that
the fashionable colors are the ones
that permit tine wearing of violets and
roses and gorgeous yellow blossoms.
Then you remember, or l whisper TO
you. what a poet, a poet of frills and
frivols, wrote about the fashionable
shade Of pink:
This frock, when its made with most
exquisite taste
And fits like a glove on the shout
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

sprang forward. attempting to stop the
terrified animal, but slipped and was
dashed aside. Il was 50 quickly done
that no one noticed the accident, and
Morris Immediately went to his assist
ance.
Are you much hurt?" he said. help
ing him to his feet
He groaned and in a dazed manner
said: My arm is broken: help me TO
a cab; there's a good fellow. But who
are you?" he gasped, suspiciously. n
had the pleasure of your company on
board the Umbria, about three weeks
ago"
Il remember you now. wish now
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10
No doubt is the pink Of perfection.
HIS USUAL COURSE.

The lecturer on health had finished his
discourse and invited his auditors 70 ask
any questions they chose concerning
points that might seem 70 need clearing
up. when lean, skinny man rose up and
asked:
Professor. what DO YOU % when YOU
can't sleep at night
L usually stay awake replied he lee
turer. although. OF course. everybody
should feel at liberty 10 do otherwise i
he chooses. Arc there any other 9ues-
tons? Chicago Tribune.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10
INDIGEsTLBLE.

st. Louis has at last accomplished
the everlasting undoing Of Chicago
and the windy city sits IN dust ana
ashes and refuses to be eomfofte"' r.
Louis had a man without a stomach
and the only one in the world Poor,
poor. defeated scooped. devastated
Chicago. this Is indeed "hard mes
Los Angeles Times.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10
KNEW HER AUDIENCE.

Weeks: II understand you maIfleo
a professional reader and e'oeu'loH-
ist?''
Meeks: Eyes. that's right
Weeks: II suppose she frequently
entertains you with her readings
Meeks: "Oh. yes: she often reads me
the riot act. Chicago Record
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-04-10

der,
With yoke and full plaits and a band
at the waist.
Will gladden. the passing beholder.
With lace and with buttons Of mother
o pearl
You'll say on maturest reflection
The best Of all garbs for pretty young
girl
No doubt is the pink Of perfection.
And when you meet her-1but you
have met her On this Easter morn
ing you are walking with her in the
procession. All, well, belief in hui
mainly is a necessity on Easter morn
ing. and now what you want TO hope
for is that she may find You the pink
of perfection. and well. / wish you
a happy Easter day and trust that you
got up early enough to see the sun
dance. Oh. it did, 1t did, | assure
you il did on the word and honor OF
RAB.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-04-17
THE POPE AS A FIsHMoNGER.
to Aid the Poor of Rome
i'm Keeping Lent.
London Mail.

The Pope has turned fishmonger, ard for
q very good reason. For some years past
his Holiness has been much concerned ow-
ing to the fact that the poor let Lent go
by without sufficiently fasting, preferring a
After inquiry ne found that this state of
affairs arose because these people could not
afford to buy fish. This Lent he has rem
edied the defect by adopting a most novel
scheme.
Commachio is famous for its lagoons, and
for several years past the Pope has been
slowly adding to the possessions of the Vati-
and stocking them with eels and all kinds
of fish, with the result that he is without
exception the largest fish farmer in the
world. The lakes now yield a considerable
SUPPLY of lenten fare and were they owned
by an ordinary person would doubtless pro-
vide him with a most satisfactory income.
But the Pope does not work on these lines.
A large quantity OF fish is caught daily and
distributed among the very poor-that is to
say, among those who cannot afford to buy
fish at all. Other people are allowed to
catch their own fish, willie what remains is
sold for the benefit of the work of his TIoli-
ness
1t appears that each lagoon is divided
into sections by the islands that dot the
lovely stretches of water. Each section has
its laborers, and the workmen or farm
hands are placed upon the islands to live
and labor. They fish in their own portions
tain depotS from which they are dispatched
TO their further destinations. Here the fish
is cooked by the ton, distributed to the
poor or sold to those who can afford to
buy it.
Thus every Lent, in future. when there
&C mes an enormous demand for fish
throughout Italy. the lagoons will be there
stocked with swimming beauties, so plenu-
do their duty inexpensively and pleasantly
at the same time.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-04-17
AFGHANIsTAN's RULER.
Anecdotes of u Standardization Who
Is Sometimes Prominent.

London Letter in New York Sun.
No -barbarous figure among the
worlds potentates commands more genuine
interest in England than the Ameer of At
ghanistan. Miss Hamilton, who has long
lived i'll the Ameer's palace in the capacity
of his private physician, occasionally gives
to the public an odd anecdote of her patron,
and one evening this week she entertained
an audience of London nurses with quite
a budget of these personal incidents. She
illustrated her little lecture with photo
graphs, beginning with one of an iron cage
on high pole. in which the Ameer had
ordered to be starved to death, in sight OF
his own tribe a famous border thief Miss
Hamilton had Ventured once or twice to
appear for less barbarous measures, but on
such occasions he would remind her that it
is not very long ago since men were hanged
in England for sheep stealing and poaching
and he, was. never tired of discoursing on
the barbarities of slavery under white rule
Once beggar had solicited aims in Kabul
from him. and in answer to his inquiries
Informed him that he had never worked in
his life and had no intention of doing So
Then" said Abdurrahman, I'VE can do
without you," and forthwith directed that
he should be hanged. He was. however, sus-
cept1ble to ftattery, and could sometimes be
ca1oled. A man whom he had sentenced to
have his ears cut off for some lndiscretion
tary, who ingeniously averted the mutila-
ton by offering TO perform the task himself
provided 1t might be done In the Ameer' s
presence. TO this he assented, whereupon
the secretary mentioned that he had never
executed this form of punishment before,
and would his Highness show him how much
was to be removed? The Ameer passed his
hands over both members, whereupon the
secretary turned around and reminded him
of passage in the Koran to the effect that
anythlng touched by the representative of
the Almighty became sacred, and so the
ears were saved On another occasion he
had a dispute brought before him for set
tlement between three landowners and two
tax gatherers. and he complained that as
each one told his story the rest talked so
loudly that he could not hear it, till he hit
diers, one to stand behind each litigant and
to soundly box his ears if he spoke out Of
turn.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-04-17
He Declares that for Thirty-Three
Friends of the Assassins.
LETTERS FROM NOTABLE MEN
ALL OF WHOM WERE OR ARE WELL
KNOWN TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC,
Including Cabinet Members, Con-
gressmen, Military and Civic on
ciaIs, and Members OF Court.
, the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal:

To the Editor Of the indianapolis Journal:
In your issue of Sunday. April 3, 1885, was
printed long article entitled ''The Crime
of Booth" coming from correspondent In
Baltimore. In the course of that article
very serious charges are made against me.
because of my testimony in the conspiracy
trial. These charges, if true, would right
fully stamp me as the vilest of men. and as
one utterly unworthy to hold his head
among civilized beings. know that they
are not true, and some of them /, in COM
mon with others, now read for the first
time. In my present communication shall
not enter into any review Of my testimony,
nor shall i involve myself in any personal
controversy
1t is nearly thirty-three years since the
close of the conspiracy trial. During that
long period have been subjected to vile
slanders and malicious representations OF
all sorts Trusting to the healing influences
of time and to the intelligence of my fellow
men, L have never once stepped aside from
the beaten path of duty to notice these
falsehoods, but now it seems that the time
is here at last when must do so.
For more than twenty years I filled ain
honorable position in the custom house at
Philadelphia, TO which 1 was appointed
through the influence and with the approval
of Secretary Stanton, Judge Holt, the able
judge-advocate general OF the United States
army, and Hon. VIM. ID. Kelley, member OF
Congress from Philadelphia. shall let the
letters that these gentlemen have written
in my behalf, and what they say OF me.
speak for my cause. / also submit letters
from some OF the members of the military
commission in reference to my evidence.
and by these L will ask to be judged
for all time by my countrymen. Their
words are more potent and eloquent than
any that can frame. If they are not suf-
ficient to place me right in the estimation
of all good people, then naught that can
do or say will be of avail
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-04-17
The Spelling.

Philadelphia North American
First class in spelling Spell war" .T
n-t-e-r-v-e-rl-t-i-o-n. Correct. Go up
one
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-04-17
His Human Quality.

E1dIpeTS Bazhr.
THAT dog certainly seems almost human
at times" said old Mr. Fussy.
Yes" replied Mrs. Fussy .'He growl1
over his food quite as much as you do"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-22
An Easy, Comfortable Gown.

An easy, comfortable gown, that
can be made as cool or as warm as
desired by the selection of suitable
materials, is here shown. Green and
white linen lawn is the material
selected, narrow valenciennes lace and
insertion forming the dainty decora-
ton. A bow and ends of diagonally
striped green, violet and white ribb IN
is tied between the edges of the turn
over collar that completes the neck.
The back, in princess style, is fitted
with curving seam, side back and
under arm darts, rendering perfect
adjustment over the hips. The semi
girdlo that crosses in front is buttoned
in the centre and holds the fulness
gracefully in at the waist. Round
pearl buttons are used to effect the
closing all the way down the front.
The easy, tasteful two-seamed sleeves
are cut on fashionable lines and can
be made with or without the fitted
lining. The gown is OF moderate
width, measuring little over three
and half yards at the foot in the
medium size. Challis, cashmere,
India silk, French or outing flannel
will develop tastefully by the mode,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-22

And the Midway. The management
has provided programme of unique
and wholesome attractions, and is
adding to it daily. Novel and mer-
itorious show features are encouraged,
and the visitor will not lack amuse-
ment. Foreign villages are in album
dance. An exact reproduction of
Cripple Creek in miniature is exhib-
tied. This concession alone occupies
10, square feet and requires 800
people to produce it. The Afro
American village typiAes every
phase OF their life. A novel example
OF engineering skill is Sherman's Um-
brella, by which passengers are ele-
waited to height Of 800 feet and re-
volved within circle of $50 feet.
The Moorish village will be here; so
will the Irish, Tyrolean and Chinese
villages, and many others. Nothing
will be left undone to contribute to
the satisfaction and pleasure OF the
visitors.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-22

Tn that great stretch of mountain
and prairie known to eastern people
only few short years ago as the Wild
West veritable fairyland has sprung
into existence, with scarcely louder
herald than the swish of the saw or
the sound of the hammer. The Trans
Mississippi Exposition at Omaha,
Neb., which was opened by telegraph
by President Mckinley, in Washing
ton, on June 1st, has grown into pro-
portions far beyond its original con
ception, until it stands to-day stamped
with an international character, count
ing its friends in every section of the
globe. Day by day it has developed
into living reality, aud the magniii-
cent buildings are typical of the art,
the science, the enterprise and the
progress of the West.
The project, rs it first found ex-
preston, contemplated great fair to
manifest to the world the resources of
the territory west of the Mississippi
River. Gradually its scope broadened.
Congress recognized its National
character; foreign countries appre-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-22

European nation. Even among the
Danish officials there is the same strong
that it would result to the ben
eft of all concerned. for the rank and
would be relieved from service so far
from the home country, and the higher
officers and officials would be retired
on ample pensions. The Government
is at present expensive and somewhat
oppressive. The annual deficit to
Denmark is from $50. 900 to 800, 900,
and there are no means OF alleviating
the financial distress. Like the in
habitants OF all the islands of these
seas, the people see that their only
salvation lies in closer political con.
nection with the United States, since
that would imply increased commercial
advantages and resultant prosperity.
Az the people all speak English, even
the Danish officials, there would be no
violence to national or racial preju.
dices, and the transfer could be effected
with very little friction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-22

auditorium, with n seating capacity of
twenty-five hundred, rears its front,
and abutting the western end of this
grand canal the United States Govern
ment Building stands, majestic
structure, overlooking the broad
basin, surmounted by handsome
dome with q statue of Liberty bearing
aloft the flaming torch Of progress
and enlightenment. The lagoon,
which is widened here by excavating
trefoil, is nearly 400 feet in width
and forms -amphitb eatre,
which, with the colonnades surround
ing it, easily forms one Of the
prettiest effects to be found in the ex-
position.
Lining the lagoon on either side
and reflected into its waters stand the
buildings devoted to arts and me-
chanics. That Of Mines and Mining
and the Machinery aud Electricity
Building are splendid structures. The
lagoon itself has many novel
features made possible by the rapid
improvement in the methods of elec.
trio lighting. At the east end are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-06-22

located electric water grottoes, the
Blue Grotto of Capri and the Nam
moth Cave.
The educational features of the ex-
position have not been overlooked.
They are in the hands of representa-
tive Western women, to whom has
been assigned the management of
philosophic and scientific congresses,
the Roys and Girls Building, as we'll
rs all branches of woman's work.
They will have charge of the exhibits
of the work of public schools, kinder
gartens, art, reform, industrial and all
schools of special instruction.
Not the least important feature of
the great exposition is the ethnologi-
cal exhibit. 1t is possible that never
again will an effort of this character
be enabled to secure an Indian ex-
hibit OF the proportions contemplated
by this. The Indian race is rapidly
disappearing, and the opportunity to
study clear-cut types of every known
tribe will be hailed with delight by
every lover of cthnology.