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an exact reproduction Of the Worcester
block. The picture was complete in ev-
cry detail. giving a wonderful presenta-
ton of the building suspended in mid
air Above II were ranged a series OF
floating clouds. To the LETT Mount st.
Helens could be plainly seen. while to
the distant right Mount Hood. ia all the
glory OF It's new winter raiment, stood
out boldly against the horizon.
There seemed 10 be some peculiar at
mospheric conditions prevailing, and the
mirage, as IL seemed 10 be. held its place
for twenty minutes, TO the establishment
and delight OF those who were privileged
10 gaze upon IT, Had there been but
one TO see 1t. his story could well be taken
with more than usual allowance. but the
discoverer OF the mirage losing confid-
ence in himself. called the attention OF
others to the phenomenon. and. much 10
his relief found that he was not labor
ing under any form OF optical illusion
Morning Oregonian.
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completed. The main building, when Is
stil in use was erected in 1917. ONO mas
now four universities, all OF when nave
been provided by the legislature with a
permanent income"
A few statistical results from the iast
report OF the United States Commissioner
OF Education are worthy OF note In this
connection. During the scholastic year
1856 the total number OF students en-
rolled In the Institutions bearing the title
OF universities and colleges IN the United
States was l5s.3s2 In many OF the 20
called colleges a relatively small num-
Der OF students are registered as belong
ing TO the collegiate department while
the majority are doing the work OF the
high school and grammar school, Tx
Guiding these. the number doing actual
college and university work, Including
professional schools. IS not quite @"p.
or the entire population Of the United
States there Is thus one college student
to each 700 inhabitants. II we add the
students attending technical schools and
colleges for women-most OF the latter
being IN reality institutions OF much lower
grade-the average Is still not so high as
one student 20 every 800 ihabtants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

while he world IS waiting with bated
breath TO know the fate OF Cuba, tho
person most interested in the matter Is
living quiet little life occupied only
with matters OF education and charity
Alphonso XIII. King OF Spain, Is only
s,even years old. lie viii not attain his
twelfth birthday until May II. 1898, when
he will celebrate another year OF his
reign.
Alphonso was n king from the time
he was born. for he came into the world
nix months after the death Of his father,
Alphonso XII, and found the throne
waiting for him. Immediately. according
10 the laws OF Spain. he became King, and
has been ruling ever since his birth. No
one dares 20 dispute his word. and IL no
were to say tomorrow, let Cuba be
free" the island would indeed become a
separate kingdom from Spain.
But Alphonso knows little Of Cuba and
his whole life is taken up with the rou-
tine through which he must daily go.
and the many charitable acts which the
King OF Spain Is called upon to perform.
No country requires as much Of its
ruler as Spain does. and little Alphonsc
from the time that he could toddlc mas
been engaged in opening hospitals, start
ing sick funds distributing state moneys
and opening charity bazaars.
Though his charities have never been
written they are the most interesting
parts Of tho little king. The greatest,
charity over which Alphoso presides and
of which he is the sponsor is the inya-
lid Children's Fund The fund is sum OF
money which Is gathered together every
year by the different churches Of Spain.
Each church gives a proportionate sum
toward the fund
on his birthday Alphonso takes this
,noney and divides IL among the chill
dren's hospitals Of Spain. lie does this
personally. signing his name in babyish
hand to the donations as they are pre-
pared by one Of his ministers.
Another charity in which Aiphonso Is
active f. the birthday fete entertain'
mont. At this affair the young king
dresses In fancy dress and with the chill
dren belonging TO the court. ladies and
gentlemen. dances ana poses in tabeauN
for the amusement of the children Of the
poor This takes place annually I'm Ma
Ulihs anu - Nitt u rft' l'i'tAA'"N '+-AAto Va
the year.
Aphonso receives from thte eXchequer
Of the ROYAL Treasury every year thu
sum Of S0l)-this in Spanish money il
$500 pesetds and IS a great deal Of mons
ey This H. AlphOns"s spending money,
and he is allowed 10 disburse # as he
pleases. only he must give a certain sum
10 charity. The Kings charity fund main
tains every year very large number Of
Spanish orphans.
when the King has donated $50 to the
fund every Spanish noble donates a like
sun. taking care. however. TO make It a
little smaller than that which is given
by The King 10 would be contrary to
court etiquette to give the full sum sub
scIlbed by Alfonso. Then come the ladies
and gentlemen of Spain. who also con-
tribute sums, taking care that they be
less than that OF the titled ones. and
nnsly the common people are allowed
- give money.
When tho kings charity fund Is com
rlete % 10 found to be very large ana
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with it. Remember that Spain is for good
cheer and for peace"
II Alphonso lives to come into full pow
er--as be Will at the age OF siNteen-he
will be known as the Merry Little Mon
arch. lie loves a good time. His fsvorite
picture is one taken of himself on horse
back riding his pet horse, Antonio. He is
fond of all kinds Of sports. and he loves
10 have his people join him.
once when away at one Of the many
castles owned by the royal family OF
Spain. he arranged hunt. The little
king and his companions. for he was
entertaining the children Of the nobies.
We're 10 ride into the woods after an
imaginary fox. The courtiers were to ride
after them TO bring them back in safety.
As they were about TO start Alphonso
noticed that the stable boy who brought
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

1--WE. the undersigned. in order TO form
a Universal Brotherhood. do ordain and
establish this constitution for the benefit
Of the people Of the earth and all crea-
lures.
Thus reads the preamble 10 the con-
stitution OF the most extraordinary or
ganization In history. Its name Is the
Universal brotherhood. and although IT
was publicly LAUGHED at Chicago. Feb.
% II will be sometime before the sgnlh-
canoe Of the new movement viii be per-
ceived and it's stupendous magnitude real
lied. For tho first time in the history of
man is an attempt being made TO allevi-
ate the condition, and elevate every crea-
ture on the planet without distinctions OF
religion. nationality. color or sex. The
vastness Of its design includes not only
the education OF the whole human race.
in the higher arts, sciences and phiioso-
plies. but humanitarian work conducted
on an international scale. for the relief
of all human suffering.
The Universal Brotherhood Is an Amer
lean movement. founded by an American,
and the headquarters are in America. It's
founder IS a woman-Mrs. Katherine \.
Tingley. OF New York.
Mrs. Tingley, who, II she carries TO a
successful contamination her Napoleonic
plans. will challenge the attention OF the
world, is a woman in her prime. All her
life she has been engaged in philanthropic
work. Two years ago she was called upon
to assume the leadership of the Thoo-
sophic3l movement as successor to VIII
liam O. Judge who. in turn had been be-
queathed the leadership by the brilliant
Nine. Blavatsky founder Of the Theo-
sophcal movement.
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ment. accepting the constitution OF the
Universal brotherhood and Mrs. T;ngiey
as leader and official head to hold office
for life The vote was practically unani-
nous
Other organizations took similar action,
and before the congress had closed the
following had Joined the Universal Broth
erhood: Theosophical Society in America
International Brotherhood League, ESQ
teric School of Theosophy ard the School
FOR the Revival of the Lost Mysteries OF
Antiquity. a great building Tor which
is now I'm course OF construction az san
Diego, Cal.
The international Brotherhood League
which will be the department. for pracu-
cal humanitarian work, is sociey whicn
in itself embraces almost the entire nela
OF philanthropy, as the following ooJec's
will evidence.
/. To help workingmen and women TO
realize the nobility OF their calling and
their true position IN life.
@ To educate children OF all nations on
the broadest lines OF universal brother
hood, and TO prepare destitute and home
less children to become workers for hui
manity.
3. To ameliorate the condition OF un-
fortunate women and to assist them to
a higher life.
TO assist those who are or have been
I'm prisons TO establish themselves in hon
orable positions In life.
5. no endeavor to abolish capital pun
isimcnt.
C. 10 bring about a better understand
ing between so-called savage and civil
lied races by promoting closer and
more sympathetic relationship between
them.
:. TO relieve human suffering resulting
from flood, famine. war and other calam-
tiles, and generally to extend aid. help
and comfort 20 suffering humanity
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THE LITTLE KING N HIS CHAIR OF STATE

have Ii bowl Of porrdse. At first It was
limited 10 those who were Of the same
age as Alphonso, but this was long ago
abandoned and al can come and eat
The little king has high hopes of es-
tablishing a national playground. lie also
talks about a charitable toy emporium
and other childish generositios lie may
not be allowed TO carry these out, 1t is
true, but the fact that he longs for them
shows that he has a generous heart
whether ne frees Cuba or not.
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THAT" said the tutor is one OF Your
Maiesty's subjects"
Let him come TO me-" said Alphonso.
The peasant was brought to the car
rage reluctantly and frowning.
why do you look at me 500" demand
cd AlDhonso.
Because, Your Majesty"
Because" said the little king, you
are orc OF those who are making a noise
In Madrid You do not like me as other
people do; IS ii so?"
The man hung his head.
Then take this money, said Alphonso,
holding out his hand 10 his tutor for a
coin, "and so and buy yourself good cheer
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NIira &c in a civ.

A curious phenomenon was presented
I'm the northern heavens shortly before 3
o'clock yesterday afternoon. LICKING
out Of a window in the law offices Of
Snow & McCamant there appeared, loom
ing skyward above the Kamm building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

Though fast the snowhakes fell.
lie sang. Il know full well
These fying snowfakes fan 90 bring
White violets forth 20 greet tho spring.
Grace +. Pennypacker. I'm March
LIPPINCOTTS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It fail
TO cure, 25c. The genuine has l. D. a. on
each tablet.
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A countryman walked into a western
newspaper Office 10 advertise the death
OF a relative.
what is your charger" he asked OF
the clerk.
we charge two dollars an inch"
"Oh." said the countryman. "I cam
afford that. Ny friend was six feat
three inches."-Household Words. ~,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13
Faith.

An early robin sang and swayed
ON leafess branch. all undismayed'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-13

When I might bring
A bit OF sunshine Tor MES ache ana
smart,
How could I hope to have my grief re-
leVed
TT kent silent when my brother grieved7
And so 1 know
That day Is lost wherein l fail 10 lend
A helping 'hand 10 some wayiasing
friend.
But II IL show
A burden nghtened by The cheer / send
Then do | hold the golden hours well
spent
And lay me down 10 sleep in sweet con-
tent.
Edith virginia Brandt in the Jewish
Comment
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-26
VIII CRlNGEIMo- MORE.
The Free Man will Gail a spade a Spade
and Stand Fast for Truth.


aud Stand Fast for Truth.
In general war. people should be
allowed to follow their own likes or
dlslikes. provided their actions do not
infringe upon the rights OF others. II
man likes to drink whlskey or coffee,
and no does not thereby harm some
one else. his individual liberty should
be respected. OF course, those who
prefer 10 stay In the procession, to live
long, healthful and happy lives, will
use their God-given reason to SO direct
their movements. and particularly their
diet. as TO conserve their strength and
mental and physical vIgor, rather than
to allow the same TO be disslpated by
the use OF drugs and poisons. Pa
3 1t makes the coffee topper crlnge TO
hear coffee called n poison or q drug,
but that Is the exact name for It,
whether the topper likes 1t or not.
Why. " 70 without my cup OF COT
fec In the morning have n headache
half tho day" is the confession OF many
OF the unfortunate that bow In slavery
to the drug. 1t Is easy to break the cot-
fee habit IL Postum Food Coffee be
served we'll brewed and hot. It Is not
half good when undercooked. but IL al
lowed to continue boiling full fifteen
minutes after actual boiling commences
the taste Is delicious and the powerful
food elements are extracted and Pos
tum becomes a true liquid food.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-26
MUSICAL WHEELING.

FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY. !!
Monday evening. Oratoro Society re.
hcarsal. Odd Fellows Hall. - 20
Monday evening, Arion Society rchcars.
al. Arion Hall. 9Ir ~ -
Tuesday evening. Philharmonic Concert.
Carroll Club Auditorium. y o. .ea.. -
Tuesday evening, Orphcus Society re.
hcnrsal, Conservatory OF Music.
aThuradny evening. Mozart Society re-
hearsal. Mozart Hall. III
Friday evening, Womnn's Club Concert
4. Q. U. ". Temple. - >
The tide for Musical Wheeling vii, DO
anything but sluggish the coming week
with two opportunities to be Crashed
The first comes on Tuesday evening in
The Carroll Club Auditorium, when the
Philharmonic Quartet, assisted by Mrs,
Flora Williams. soprano. will give n
programme commemorative the work
of Haydn. The second occurs Friday
night In the A. o. U. w. Temple. at
which time the life and writings Of Bee
thoyen WIN be brought to boarded view
by the Woman's Club. 45ls
There was nothing musical. for local
active antic!atlon the past week. a sub
jcct OF more than half Interest 10 Must
cal Wheeling whs the comingOf Francis
Wilson, tho 2klns Of the comic opera
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DIED.,

JoHNsoN.-on Tuesday. March %, 1898, at
o'clock y. NJ. ROBERT W. JOHN
SON, aged &c years, month and a
days. :
Funeral from his late residence, No. 2lss
Main street, Sunday afternoon at | 30
O'Clock. Friends OF the family invited
10 attend. Interment at Greenwood
< cemetery. $50 5-
WElDEL-on Wednesday. March %. 1898,
at o'clock a. M, JOSEPH WE1DEI.
In his 10th year.
Funeral on Sunday afternoon from his late
residence. Upper BenwoOd, at 2 O'Clock
Friends Of family respectfully Invited
TO attend. lnterment at Mt. Calvary
cemetery. ~ -
DA1LY-on Friday morning. March q.
1898. at o'clock. MISS AGNES DAILY.
aged q years. =
Funeral from Wheeling Hospital Sunday
afternoon ut o'clock. lnterment at
Mt. Calvary cemetery. :
KLETT-on Monday. March q, 1885. at so
p. M, JOHN F. kLETT, aged 90 years.
Funeral services at Greenwood cemetery
on Sunday afternoon at $50 O'clock.
Friends OF the family respectfully In
vited. 20 y $500 40
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an r M No oRp \, n. \,
In siar,haii conaly forf DETERMINING a
y III District Issus OF Iyouds. No

4 IL AT Isf
The Mahshali county court In session
yesterday ordered an election TO be held
In Washington. Clay and Webster dis
tricts, for the purpose otyoting on a
proposition 10 subscribe $4,000 to the
capital stoeklof any railroad company
that will construct a road from the
Pennsylvania state line. through Web
ster district TO the Washington line.
thence through Washington and Clay
districts 10 Sfoundsvllle. is3f a II
The election Will be held Saturday.
April 30, Only the citizens OF the three
districts willN vote on the question.
5000. ut 8 per cent interest, payable In
thirty years. Tho railroad people are
to bear tho expenses OF the election,
and have deposited the money In the
hands OF the county commissioners.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-26

THERE are three little things which
do more work than any other three 1T
tie things creatcd--thcy are the ant, the
bee and DeWitt's Little Early Rlscrs,
the last being the famous little pills for
stomach and liver troubles. Charles r,
Goethe, Market and Twelfth streets;
Chatham Sinclair, Forty-siSth and ia
street; EXley Bros. Penn and Zane
streets: Bowie & Co.. bridgeport.
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Observation-Disclosures

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-26

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
case relieved In six hours by New
Great South American kidney Cure"
1t is n great surprise on account Of It's
exceeding promptness In relieving pain
In bladder Kidneys and back, In male
or female Relieves rctnntion almost
If you want quick relief
and cure, this Is tho remedy. Sold by
II, Il. List. DRUGGIST. Wheeling, VIVA.
"a .l.,cE ~ ~ thf&s
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-03-26
MARRIED.

K1NG-wINEsBuRG-At Elm Grove.
w, Va. on Thursday, March a, 1895,
KING to MISS EMMA, daughter OF
Mr.. Morgan Wiley Winesburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03

belle Stevens, Mss s. Denise. Mss NJ r D,n.ke
Miss Bryant and Miss Lillian Bryant
When this business had been transacted Miss
Burdell said that. IN case 81 he 23d being ordered
OFT. the Cadet Corps would he requested 70 report
al once 20 the armory 10 act as messengers for
This auxiliary. and suggested that each regimen,
that had cadet corps suou.1 folloH this example.
These women haN. work 20 DO to-day FOR % call
also made for 3d. bags four for each haver-
Jack. two each u one-pound size. one Of one a
pound and one Of one-quarier pound 20 hold coffee
sugar salt ana pepper These bags must De made
o. strong muslin with drawing strings and are to
be supplied 10 the men who have no mothers and
sisters to help them out.
The quarterTnaster sergeant has sent orders
that all clothing must be marked plainly with the
owners name letter OF company and number Of
regiment Their socks must be marked a piece
OF tape put over the seam AZ the back. as there
the tape Will not rub the foot Field and sian Off
GERS clothing must be marked "F' and IS IN
addition 10 the other marks
The Board Of Managers OF me auxiliary viii
meet at the armOry tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock and general meeting is called FOR the
afternoon at 3 O'Clock n vas further proposed
that the auxiliary be made permanent society,
though there should bc This PROPOSE
ton Will be- acted on later In the mean time meet
!ngs IN be held every Saturday, unless otherwise
ordered
Should there be no war the moneys contributed
form fund 10 be used In case Of strikes Or
any future emergency call
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03
LEATHER GOODS.

We are showing large line OF LADIES,
BELTS in Leather and Metal Novelties with
steel points. colored jewels. and enanelled o..
fects
METAL NOVELTY BELTS. from 5Oc -
$500 each.
LEATHER BELTS. from 25c. upward.
SPECIAL LEATHER BELT. studded with
nickel hobs and buckle. SOC each
BELT SETS in riveted steel and Jet points
also. enameled and jewelled.
VELVET BELTS. with steel point decorations
and buckles.
STERLING SILVER MOUNTED COMBINA.
TON BOOKS In real seal and colored morocco
feathers. at 45c. each
DRESS SUIT CASES. o4-inch. spec,aI q,
1915 each.
TRUNKS-STEAMER TRAVELLING and
DRESS TRUNKS in large assortment al moder-
ate prices.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-03

-. -, one could reach him Ryan had Jumped
-, Without A word he again proceeded up the
stairs 10 the top OF the tower
RYAN was removed from the place re-" years
ago which made him extremely unhappy. Every
-. however ne could be in North first-st;
,~,,,,,, IN AZ the tower. he would remain around
!, 'nr hours lie continued these dally VISITS uhu.
-. Gid sfructure was tore down a month ego ~
un liz "a, until the last beam had been removed
va, Tho site that his visits ended. lie then tod
hts friends that the old tower was soHc "e
a IA care how soon the end came.
rwo weeks ago he was found III IN the street anu
1000 " 70 the hospital. being without a home.
The old be-ringer at one time was In fair circIm-
,n ~ hut lost everything. He was a bachelor.
h iron his death became known among MS
friends they had the body taken TO lreiands uhaer
+. large number OF them accompanied the BODY 70
,rn
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Shoe Department, End Floor.

JJapan fantail variety and four years Old he oe:
gan training them when they were very small ana
tricks one OF them is leaping through r1ng:
This he suspends By a cord In the natatorium ana
az the word OF command they Jump through u
after the fashion OF log through a hoop. back
and forth so long as the ring Is held IN position
for them Mr. simon also has taught them another
novel but more intricate feat IL is no less than
going through the figures OF quadr!lle This
Mr Simon says required a great deal OF time ana
a vas. amount Of patience but ne was nnally re-
warded with perfection in the unique performance
AS there are only two OF them, they cannot DO
said perform n quadrille proper, but they 90
through all the movements or the genuine article.
Forward and back" cross over and back TO
places" Swing corners" grand right and left''
and 'a promenade are rendered With the utmost
prectsiOn