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pear before the committee which will
have these matters under its care. 1t
is expected that the form of govern
ment to be given 10 these islands will
be settled before congress adjourns,
and also that the officials who will ad-
minister it will have been appointed
and confirmed by that time.
While the peace commission in Paris
primarily settles the final disposition of
the Philippine islands, it is expected
that their government will come in for
considerable of the discussion, and that
q form of government for Porto Rico
will be provided for and the mode of
procedure in Cuba will also be settled.
One congressman whom l happened
to meet at the capitol was inclined to
discuss some of the more important
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him wsl1s o00th. & trich S, interprsts
N0rtht play correctly. ana RETAINS
from the course that inferior players
would take. that is. the return Of his
small diamond to compel North to
trump. Instead, he leads trump. and
again North rises to the situation; if
he plays Ace by no possibility can he
make his clubs, but if he plays Jack.
even II the nnesse does not win, he
will hold the lead on the second round
Of trumps. when. in all probability,
the trumps of the adversaries will be
exhausted. He therefore plays Jack;
the fnesse wins, he leads Ace of
trumps, and then leads clubs until
South is obliged to trump.
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A RECIPE FOR A CANDY PULL.

Take a baton OF girls and boys
Season well with mirth and noise.
Put them ii a kitchen wide and roomy.
Mix in lots of fun and laughter,
Jokes that echo to the rafter.
Strain out everything that's sad or
gloomy.
Pour molasses in a kettle.
Vinegar and water Gretel
Then must add. and ere it settle,
Stir the mass with wood or metal.
Let it boil till like a linnet
1t has hummed for many a minute,
Then with butter placed within ii.
Round and round the spoon you spin it.
Into pans oft used for biscuit
Quick as winking then you whis,i IL,
Out of doors a moment risk 1t,
Then around it gaily frisk it
Next with hands all spick and spandy,
Spread with butter standing handy,
Back and forth the stuff you handy
Till it's light and bright and sandy.
Pull il. Mandy: Pull it, Andy,
By and by you'll have your candy.
Martha Burr Banks.
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ed in officers and men for both the ar
my and navy. 1t is stated that the ar
my will ask for an increase bringing its
standing up to 100000 men and officers.
1t is claimed that this is necessary III
order to properly protect the new pos
sessions.
The navy, beside asking for addi-
tional officers in some OF the depart
ments, will request an increase in the
enlisted forces, as it has been demon
strated that there are not sufficient
men to give the ships in active service
their full compliments. The differ
ence between the line and staff of the
navy has been settled, and the person
mel bill will again be placed in the
hands of the naval committee for con-
sideration, and now that the navy has
been brought into closer relations with
congress and has shown its worth TO
the government, there is little doubt
among those interested in the bill Of
its success. A number of senators and
congressman who have been spoken to
regarding this measure have expressed
themselves in favor of it.
The canal bill promises to be of con-
siderable interest, and already several
of the representatives of both the Nj
caragua and Panama companies are
making arrangements to address the
committees OF the house and senate re-
garding their projected schemes.
WILLIAM J. RUDOLPH.
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tected from the attacks OF other hsh
by a mailed body, with IL rings around
it and Sc on the tail, which is Used to
hold on to seaweed and other objects
with which they come in contact
They swim vertically, with their heads
held high, giving them the appearance
of high bred horses. Their shouts are
long. and the eyes, which have wild
appearance, can be moved independent
ly of each other. They live on seaweed
and the small insects that are found
among marine growth. They have but
one fin, that ON the back midway be-
tween the head and tail. The pouch
in which the males carry the eggs until
they are Matched opens at the COM
mencement of the tail. When not
swimming about the tank, they sit mo-
tionless, seemingly in deep thought,
until some commotion is made in the
water by the larger fish, when they
Immediately seek the thicker sea
growth in which to hide. They are
very timid and become frightened cas-
lily. Altogether they are among the
queerest fish in the aquarium.
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THE HOUSEHOLD.

Martha" Offers Some Excellent Sugges-
tions About the Arrangement of the Dim
ncr Table-A Short Discussion on Soups
and Meats
MENU FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER IL.
Breakfast-Oranges, broiled beef
steak. poached eggs. toast, coffee.
Dinner-Clear soup, roast chicken
cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes, with
gravy; celery, banana croquettes, bread
and butter. fig cake, ginger sherbet,
coffee.
Supper-Chioken sandwiches, pickles,
crackers, cakes. milk.
Sofae writer has said, can excellent
and well served dinner is a great tri-
umph of civilized life" It certainly is
triumph, and it is desirable that 81
who partake of the meal should enjoy
It, it is not only the well-cooked food,
but the little things about the table
that make the dinner success. The
relish of a dinner depends almost en-
tisely upon the manner in which it is
served; delicate pudding placed side
by side with dish of boiled cabbage
or onions would, as a matter of course,
not appear so appetizing as it would
il served by itself. The linen and dec
crations also help to beautify and adorn
the table; the tablecloth and napkins
should. be absolutely spotless, nothing
on the table has the effect upon the
appetite as does clean linen. The cloth
should be spread over a padded cover
or blanket, and should be starched but
slightly, SO that it will lay soft and
smooth over the edges of the board.
Flowers greatly improve the appear
Hnce of the table; they should be placed
In stands or flower vases in the centre;
the ones that can best be used for dec
)prations at this time of the year are
y chrysanthemums; they are varied
\Qlor and blend beautifully with the
INIT shades of the dishes; for in
Ne blue bowl or vase is used,
kellow chrysanthemhps placed
M make combination very
the eye. All thfse little
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Copyright, 1891

Washington, December 1.-The city
Is again taking on animation Many Of
the hotels have been remodeled and
prepared for the guests Of the coming
season. Pennsylvania avenue is wax
Ing from the slumber it went into after
congress adjourned, and its broad
walks are becoming more crowded each
day as the time approaches for the
next session Of the nations lawmakers
TO convene. The capital building has
Just been released from the hands of
the small army of painters, decorators
and scrubwomen who have been at
work giving the big structure it's an
nual overhauling. The odor of paint
and varnish still fingers in the build
ing and is most perceptible in the
chambers of the representatives and
the senate.
The hotel corridors are again bright
ening up after the summer months, and
senators and congressman are return
ing In veritable droves to their fields OF
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matters that would, in his opinion, not
be considered at this session Of con-
gress. He spoke Of the war tariff as
one Of these. and requested that his
name be withheld. He said: 1T is
my opinion that neither the money
question nor the war tariff will be
touched at this session. although the
latter measure was enacted only to
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congress will treat them literally, and
to this end there will be several bills
presented. One of these, it is expected,
will contain clause asking congress
to revive the grade of vice admiral, so
that it may be bestowed upon Rear Adj
miral Dewey as recognition of his
services during the war and since. It
is expected that an increase will be ask
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The foregoing seems to US the best
play Of the hands. West opens con-
ventionally, and North, after trump
ing, leads his long suit. West trumps
the second round, and has nothing
better to do than to continue his dia-
monds. Here comes the play of the
deal North passes the doubtful trick,
as he knows that IL he trumps his use
fitness is practically over. while If
South wins the trick and leads a
trump. his Ace and Jack may serve
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BENEFICIAL EXERCISE.

Mr.. Pinkie GO p. m.)-My dear. the doc
tor says brisk walk before going to bed
will insure sleep to insomnia sufferers like
myself.
Mrs. Pinkie-Well my dear. win clear
the room so you can walk. Please carry
the baby with you.-New York Weekly
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to the people nhabit those historical Biblical especially
o he river Jordan
1t is said by travellers that these wash which
older
they rule slight wonderfully <c dress design
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piece Of butter. little salt and pepper,
basic frequently and let it roast
quickly, when almost done add a tea
spoonful more of butter and a little
flour, haste with this until the chicken
is rich brown.
The gravy is made by adding to the
drippings of the fowl little -four and
the gizzard, liver, ETC., chopped fine.
The cold chicken that is left from
the dinner may be utilized very nicely
by making sandwiches of it for supper
or for luncheon the next day. Chop
fine some pieces of the cold boiled or
roasted chicken, put into the saucepan
with little cream to soften it; when
it begins TO heat add piece of butter
and some pepper, stir occasionally and
when it is smooth almost like a paste,
take from the fire, let it cool and
spread between slices of buttered
bread.
Banana Croquettes-Peel and cut in
halves six bananas, sprinkle them we'll
with powdered sugar and pour over
them the juice of two oranges; let them
stand for an hour so that the bananas
will be we'll favored with the orange
juice; take them out of the juice, roll
in beaten egg and then in cracker or
bread crumbs; fry in hot fat.
These may be served alone or with
an orange sauce, which is made by
boiling the juice in which the bananas
stood with two tablespoonfuls of moist
cornstarch; cook until thick and when
ready to take from the fire add a little
orange extract.
The filling for fig cake is made as
follows: Chop fine a pound of figs and
put into saucepan on the stove, pour
over them a cupful of water and a half
cup of sugar; cook all together until
soft and smooth, and when cold spread
between the layers of the cake. An
other way of making this filing is by
simply making a plain white icing and
adding the chopped figs just before
putting between the layers Of the cake.
Ginger Sherbet.--Boil together one
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ONE OF MANILA'S
PEST HOLE PRISONS.

One Of the first acts of General Mer-
rift after the capture of Manila was to
open the prisons and set free all the
political offenders incarcerated in
them. The records were then careful
ly gone over, and it was found that
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-12-04
WOULD YOU THINK IT?

Miss Gotham-"Awfully immodest.
don't you Think"
Miss Giddy-"That Boston girl?'
Miss Gotham-"Yes, she's blut
stocking and shows it,"
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congressman and senators who have
returned to the city have come back
seemingly with full knowledge of the
responsibilities that will rest on them.
Few, however, are disposed to discuss
any of the matters which will in all
probability be brought up for discus
sion.
The most important of the subjects
which congress will have to deal with
will be the report of the peace commits
sion now sitting in Paris and the form
of government to be given to the new
territory that has come under the pro-
lection of the government as a result
of the Hispano-American war and OF
annexation. Hawaii will come in Tor
goodly attention, and already many OF
the prominent men interested in these
islands have made preparations to ap-
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trifes, although small in themselves,
make the table misunderstanding even
though the plainest meal be served.
The object in making soup is TO ex-
tract all that is good and nourishing
from the meat, and after seasoning
have a Strengthening and palatable
dish. The plain extract from the
meat is the stock with which many
soups are made; consomme is simply
the stock, strained, heated and served
plain; for macaroni soup, wee bits OF
boiled macaroni are added TO the stock,
and julienne soup is made by adding
small pieces of boiled vegetables. This
soup may be made in three different
ways and three colors; for white, small
bits of boiled celery and potatoes are
added to the stock; if yellow is desired
turnips and carrots are added, and if
Green, peas and green beans; of course,
in winter the dried beans and peas
have to be used. This soup should al
ways be strained before serving, often
a slice of lemon placed in the soup
plate just as it is served improves if,
especially is this the case in con-
somme.
Some meats, it is said, should not
be eaten in cold weather until they
have ripened; that is, wait until three
weeks have elapsed from the date Of
killing. This may be all very we'll
with game, but to hang a chicken out
side, head downward, and leave it I'M
til the head drops off, when it is con-
sidered ripe (Which is advocated by
some people,, this particular fowl
would, no doubt, be trifle too fresh"
for most palates; and 1 fear that a
chicken hung out of door or window
anywhere in this vicinity would not
remain very long, as it would be too
tempting a treat for many a hungry
passer-by to resist.
For roast chicken, select large one,
wash we'll, dry with clean cloth, and
fill the body with dressing the same
as for turkey, put it into the baking
pan, add about pint Of hot water, q
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THE DlGNlssED
LITTLE SEA HORSE.

Among the strange things to be seen
in the New York aquarium are the sen
horses. These dignifed little fellows
attract as much attention as some OF
the larger freaks. They are well pro-
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UAblocking-GO0d Adstss 70 Bs6tansrs.
Whist In the Paslof-New CooventBons.
An Interesting Deal IS Played By whist
Expert.
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NEW CONVENTIONS

Suppose you had good time at the
Congress. Win anything?" No, but
l picked up seventeen brand new con-
ventions. I can signal partner to pass
the matches, press the button and
Say, how's this for a beauty? You
play deuce or tray on partners lead
of a low card-signifes drinks all
round?' 1 tell you, we're getting this
thing down fine The Philadelphia.
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49,
COMMENT.

Score: North and South u; East and
West /.
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AN INTERESTING DEAL.

TN III LItLo IIAtU DII1AL
The November number of Whist W as
asked to give the best play Of the fol-
lowing hands:
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-17
Rev. c. o. Brown Dropped.

Chicago, Feb. 15.-Rev. @. o. Brown
was to-day formally dropped from the
membership of the Chicago Congrega-
tional association. A special meeting
was called for the purpose of taking
action on his letter of resignation sent
from San Francisco some time ago,
and which also contained request for
n special meeting to hear him. DR..
Browns letter, admitting his guilt and
asking to be retired, was read. Then
DIR. Brown. who was accompanied by
his wife, was given an opportunity to
be heard. but was cut short when he
requested that he be allowed to with
draw his letter of resignation, and n
committee, consisting of Revs. J. A.
Adams, e. T.. Williams and J. G. Arm
strong, appointed to report on the ad-
visibility of accepting DR.. Browns
resignation as a member of the asso-
citation. The committee subsequently
in favor of acceptance, and
this report was adopted by vote Of
nearly 8 to 1.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-17
FRANCES E. WILLARD DYING.
Famous Leader of the womau's Christian
Temperance Union Near the End.

Famous Leader of the womau's Christian n
Temperance Union Near the End.
Chicago, ILL.,. Feb. 15.-Frances L.
Willard is dying in New York City.
The famous leader of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union was
stricken with influenza shortly after
her arrival at the Empire hotel in New
York last month, and despite the unre-
mitting efforts of skilled physicians
and friends has been steadily growing
worse, until tonight the doctors tele-
graphed to Chicago that death was in
evitable.
Miss Willard went to New York
early in January, accompanied by her
secretary, Miss Anna Gordon, to en-
deavor TO raise funds to discharge the
temple debt. She was far from strong
when she left for the East and has
fallen an easy prey to disease. Dis
patches from New York apprised Miss
Wizards friends tonight that the end
was near. Her illness had been known
to them for some weeks, but it was
deemed wise to keep 1t from the public
as long as there was hope of her re-
covery.
Mrs. Matilda B. Carse was one of
the first to receive the sad news to-
day, and, although she herself is con-
fined to her home, sent word to the
temple that the beloved leader was
stricken, and prayers were offered for
Miss Wizards recovery at the noon
day meeting in Willard hall.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-17
a Portable Church.

A portable church was shipped to Jamai-
en- on the British steamship Barnstable,
which cleared the custom house n few days
ago for Port Antonio. II was built of wood.
parts were right. then taken down and
slowed In sections In the hold of the Barn
stable. This vessel. n fast fruit carrier
trades between Philadelphia and the West
indies. Down in Jamaica churches are few
In the Interior Of the island where the fruit
grows, and the Americans who do the
greater part Of the export fruit trade, de-
clded to build church which could be
places where the most good could be done
with 1t. An American mechanic designed
the cdihcc. and with II goes bell to sum-
mon the worshIpers. Books and complete
outfit Of furniture accompanied the church.
-phllalelphia Record.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-17
p,PHrHER,A IN wlNNEcoNNE.
How 1t Was Stamped Out, After the
Modern Treatment Had Failed.

How 1t Was Stamped Out, After the
Modern Treatment Had Failed.
Thirty-three cases Of diphtheria were
reported at Winneconne. Wisconsin.
and the schools were closed.
OF the thirty-three cases twelve were
subjected to so-cailed modern treat
ment; four OF the twelve thus treated
died, q death rate of So Is per cent.
Mr.. ]. Ulrich, a resident Of Winne-
come, had observed the marvellous
success Muco-Solvent had met with and
in his enthusiastic way induced many
mothers to use 1t. His own family was
one Of the FIRST infected. Muco-Solvent
being used to the exclusion Of every.
thing else with splendid results.
Compared with other treatments. ita
success was SO very pronounced. that
Muco-Solvent was generally adopted.
with the result that by its use alone
the other twenty-five cases recovered.
not one proving fatal where Muco-Sol-
vent was depended on.
We recommend Its presence in every
home. for all throat troubles. In avert.
ing developments OF diphtheria. scarlet
fever and Group, II is uneaual!ed.
Upon receipt Of the price. 81 per
bottle. the Muco-Solvent Company. 35e
Dearborn street, Chicago. will express
It, charges paid. This makes splen-
did article for agents to introduce In
their locality. as 1t Is backed by over
whelming and convincing testimony.
Forty-page book free.-Chicago Opin.
ion.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-17
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
WHAT THE COMMISSIONER HAS
DONE.
Nearly Fifty Thousand Persons Examined
During the Year-The system Pro-
notes Economy.

Washington. Feb. 15.-The annual
report of the Civil Service commission
for the fiscal year ended June 80. 1897,
has been presented to the President. II
begins with statement to show that
after an experience OF nearly fifteen
years the hopes of advocates Of the
civil service law have been largely
realized. In practice the law has
proved to be II constantly exerted nnd
effective force In the direction of
economy.
Considering the few changes In the
service under the merit system and the
wholesale removals under the patron
age system, the economy and efficiency
Of the one stand is In striking contrast
to the extravangance and inefiiciency
of the other.
Since 1883 the year of the organiZn-
tlon of the commissiOn), the unclnssi-
fed positions which have been subject
to political control have increased In
unmber 81 per cent. and in cost AZ per
cent. while the classified positions sub.
ject to examinations have remained AT
Il standstill. The large extension OF
the civil service rules In May. 1896, to
include positions hitherto unclassified.
the report says. brought to light n
number Of unnecessary positions. Quite
nuIiiDer OI tneSe nave Dccn uDOilSltu
ms II measure OF economy.
The whole number OF positions eX-
amined during the year was 40.145, Of
whom 2S.593 passed. The number OF
appointments We're 4.136. The com
mission, the report says, has been
steadily making its examinations more
practical. Numerous complaints have
been made OF violation of the rules OF
the civil service In the Treasury de-
partment, the Department OF Justice
and the Interior department. In each
case examinations have been made by
representatives Of the commission and
such eases rs appeared to be violations
of the law We're referred to the depart
ment TO which IL belonged. In each
case the commission has not yet re-
ceivcd Il reply. The report speaks
highly of the promotion system based
on the efficiency record. This has been
especially indorsed by the Navy de.
partment in the work In the yards. On
the other hand. the commission de-
precates the proposition OF limited ten
ure of government office. pointing out
that 1t would not only impair the
efficiency OF the service, but open the
door for political influence.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-02-17
A BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AFFLIc-
TON,
From the Republican, VersofIIes, Inc

FF0M INC RepubIlcdh, VeTsdIITes, IND.
Tho fuckers of Versailles, Ind, like all
their children. Their daughter, Lucy In
particular, has given them much concern.
She is fifteen and from a strong, healthy
girl, three years ago, had become weak and
kept falling Off in flesh, until she became .
mere skeleton. She seemed to have no life
at all. Her blood became impure and nn.
ally she beca me the victim of nervous pros
tration. Doctors did not help her. Most
Of the time she was confined to bed, was
very nervous and irritable, and seem ed on
the verge OF st. Vitus' dance.
'One morning. said Mrs Tucker, "the
doctor told us TO give her DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. which he brought with
him. He said he was treating a similar case
with these pills and they were curing the pa
tient We began giving the pills and the
next day could see change for the better.