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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
some Famous Kisses.

The kiss, we are told, was formula
of good will among the ancient
Romans and was adopted by the early
Christians, whose ''holy kiss and
''kisAof charity" carried the weight
of apostolic sanction.
Kisses admit of great variety of
character and there are eight diversi-
ties mentioned in the Scripture. It is
sign of reverence and in order to set
sacred seal upon their VOWS the
witnesses in court of law, when
they are called upon to speak "the
truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the TRUTH are required to touch
the Bible with their lips, as also are
soldiers when they enlist and make
the oath of allegiance to Queen Vic
toria.
Men in uncivilized regions kiss the
feet of superior or the ground in
front of him, and in ancient times to
press the lips to the knee or the hem
of o garment was to humbly implore
protection. The Maoris have adopted
the custom of kissing, but the natives
of West Africa refuse to do SO, and ap-
parently that which is medium OF so
much pleasure to many nations fills
them with dislike.
The pleasant old Christmas custom
of kiss under the mistletoe is a relic
of Morse mythology. Baldur, the
beautiful god of light, was slain by
spear whose shaft was a mistletoe
twig. This was bewitched by Lokj,
the malevolent god of fire, until it
swelled. 70 the requisite size and was
given by him to Hodur, who threw it
and unintentionally struck Baldur
when the gods were at play. Friga
had made everything in heaven and
earth swear not to harm Baldur, but
had left out the mistletoe as being too
slight and weak to be of harm. Bal
dur, however, was restored to life and
Friga guarded the mistletoe, which
the gods determined should not
again have power to do any mischief
unless it touched the earth. For this
reason it is always hung from the cell
ing and the vigilant goddess propitiat-
ed by the kiss, sign Of good will
Chicago News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
FINDS GOD IN THE FISHES.
Rev. DR.. Talmage Discourses on the
Ichthyology of the Bible.

Rev. DR.. Talmage Discourses on the
IchthyolOgy of the Bible.
TEXT: "And God said, Let the waters bring
forth abundantly the moving creatures that
hath life."-Genesis t., 20.
Is it not strange that the Bible imagery Is
80 inwrought from the fisheries, when the
region?
The worlds geography has changed.
Lake daiilee was larger and deeper and
pettef stocked than now, and, no doubt.
the rivers We're deeper and the fisheries
were OF 1ar more Importance then than
now. Besides that, there was the Mediter-
ranean Sea only thirty-fve miles away. and
the nsh were salted or dried and brought
inland, and so much of that article of food
was. sold In Jerusalem that a fish market
gave the name to one of the gates of Jeru-
salem nearby, and it was called the Fish
Gate. Aou 'no isn
30 important was tho ash that tba God
Dagon, worshipped by the PbiIist;neS wos
made half fish and half man ana ti,.t tIs ;v
the meaning Of the Lords indignatton %y 20
CWnen In 1st Samuel We read thet th;a
us&on, the fish god, stood beside a.. .nis nnss
Sc ne Lord, and Dagon was bv ,rrss:h,a
;stin anus dashed to pieces, because the ph,,
''nes mad dared to make the fish a .ad i-
Layard and Wilkinson found ~
~ ovect Of idolatry all through Ass..Hsnn nsn
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Stylish Driving Cont.

However varied and numerous
the short coats and wraps may
be, says May Manton, the long
driving cloak or ulster, that pro-
tects from both dampness and cold,
must always find place. The model
shown is eminently stylish and prac-
tical and admits of wear either with or
without the capes, SO providing for
moderate or extreme weather. The
backs are snug fitting, but the double
breasted fronts are loose, SO avoiding
all danger of crushing the gown be-
meath. There are both under-arm
cores and side backs, the two together
rendering the fitting easy of accom-
plishment. The fulness at the back
is laid in underlying plaits below the
waist line. The sleeves are one
scanned and close. The neck is fin
ished with high storm collar, and
the fronts are extended to form the
revers that turn back over the capes
when the latter are worn.
The three capes are circular in
shape and are joined together at the
neck where they are neatly bound.
As illustrated, the material is heavy
diagonal cApth, the only finish being
double rows of machine stitching.
The body of the garment is unlined,
but both capes and sleeves are lined
with silk. Pockets are inserted in
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

writes May Manton, serve the same
purpose, and fill the same need for the
boys, at the same time that they are
essentially masculine. While they
have been widely used during the
summer they are also of great value for
indoor play and work, such as carpen-
tering and the like. The material is
the denim that is also worn by the
workman and can be trusted to endure
even boys usage. The garment is
fitted by means of inside and outside
leg seams. Two patch pockets at the
front, and one at the back provide
storage place for oil implements.
Straps are attached at the back which
pass over the shoulders and buckle
onto the waist portion of the front.
To make these overalls for boy of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

the hair into large unpleasant bunch
which then is surrounded by net
This makes the entire mess look like
the braided rope tenders worn by tug
boats.
An inducement offered by the CHG
non is that one can wear somebody
else's hair if one lacks enough of the
real article.
The fact that it is an exceptionally
ugly fashion probably will insure its
popularity.
In the old chignon days the women
often carried in these nets enough
false hair to stuff sofa, and enough
wire, ETC., in the shape of crinolines
to furnish junk shop.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Largest Leaves in the World.

DIR. Jackson, after worldwide
travel, says that the largest leaves in
the world are those of the Inaji palm,
which grows on the banks of the
Amazon. The leaves of the TALBOT
palm, a native of Ceylon, are often
twenty feet in length and eighteen
feet broad, and those of the double
cocoanut palm are generally thirty
feet long and six feet wide. But DR..
Jackson says he found leaves of the
Inaji palm which were fifty feet long
and twelve feet in breadth.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Apple Breaks q Record.

DIR. E. j. Puckett, of Muncie, Ind,
has in his possession an apple that
was plucked by him thirty years ago.
Before the doctor went into the army
he planted an apple tree on the grave
of his mother, in the cemetery at
Petersburg, Upton County, this
State. -Four years later, when he re-
turned home from the war, the tree
was bearing fruit, and he pulled off
one of the apples and has preserved it
ever since.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

A statement prepared at the Postoffice
Department shows that the gross postal
receipts at fifty Of the largest offices for
November amount to % ,527 1858, an increase
OF 1882, 2,6Ss, or IL 9-12 per cent. over the
corresponding month OF last year. These
receipts are greater than for any November
in the history Of the service. Postmaster
General Gary expressed himself as very
much graeifled at the showing made, and
said ne regarded 1t as ON accurate barome-
ter OF the improved business condition OF
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
How They Do It.

''Did you say that this is to be
wedding PRESENT." asked the clever
salesman in the jewelers. shop.
''No, I didn't say anything of the
kind" replied the man who was MAX
ing the purchase. s'And I don't see
that it makes any difference to you"
''Not the slightest, was the reply.
"I merely thought that you might like
to have us take off this price-mark and
paste on another with higher figure
on it."-Tit- Bits.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
The Largest in the World.

The largest power plant in the world,
says the American Engineer, will be
erected by the Metropolitan Street
Railway Company of New York for the
purpose of furnishing power for the
21S miles of its street railroads. The
plant will comprise eleven cross-com-
pound condensing engines of 6600
horsepower each, and eighty-seven
water-tube boilers of 500 horsepower
each.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
CHEAP TYPEwRlTsRs IN SIGHT.
The Patents on Essential Improvements
Have Expired.

Have Expired.
The Typewriter Trust is in danger. As
the patents on all Of the essential improve
ments in the typewriter ran out long ago,
it is now possible to duplicate almost any
machine in the market.
The matter having thus been reduced to
a question of factory cost, which is alleged
to be about $15, the time is regarded by
many as having arrived for bold stroke
to gain the supremacy in the market. It
is believed that the 800 machine will go
now, as the high price maintained by the
Trust permits rival concerns to live, and
the opposition companies are making a
larger allowance for second hand machine
of trust make than would be allowed for 1t
by the combination itself. This amounts
to a cut in the price.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

0Ety UOWn8s
The exquisite color of Parma vio.
let's has been adopted by Partisan
elegantes for party gowns and the ar
tistlc creations worn in the after
moons. One of these evening toilettes
is Of Parma satin, the skirt trimmed
with founce of embroidered tulle,
headed by wealth of Parma violets.
The blouse corsage of Parma satin is
ornamented with q scarf of the en-
broidered tulle caught into large
bow by bouquet of violets. Small
joskeys of satin fall over the tulle
draperies which form the short
sleeves. The tulle is used as era
vat, and ties in a large bow at the
back of the neck. Nothing could be
more becoming to a tall, slender
woman than this simple yet thorough
ly artistic model.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

the fronts and are finished with
stitched laps. The closing is effected
by means OF large buttons and button
holes, second row of the buttons be.
ing added for decoration.
10 make this coat for lady in the
medium size will require six yards of
tfty -four Inch material.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
Winged and Creeninr rhines.

Spiders, grasshoppers and all sorts
OF winged insects and groveling bugs
are the popular designs in jeweled
pins.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

Overalls For Small Boy.
Every mother knows the advantage
of an apron. The overalls here shown.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
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Several women have been seen in
upper Broadway recently with their
hair in nets, says the New York Press.
The arrangement was much like the
old-fashioned chignon.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06

Chignons were worn almost uni
versally at about the time of the Civil
War. Nobody ever has been known
to assert that they were beautiful.
The real chignon is made by rolling
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-06
DADWAY'S
II PILL S,

Purely vegetable, mild and reliable. Cause Per-
feet Digestion complete absorption and healthful
regularity. For the cure Of all disorders of the
DisAasaa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18
THEY RIDICULE IT.
fEoPLE RIDICULE THE IDEA
~ ~ ABSOLUTE CURE FOR DYS-
fhfsiA AND STOMACH
htaicuie' However, is Not Argument an
Eacts are Stubborn Things

however, is Not Argument and
hacts are Stubborn Things.
otomacn troubles are so common and
III many cases so obstinate to cure that
people are apt to look with suspicion
On any remedy claiming to be a radical,
permanent cure for dyspepsia and indi-
gestlon- Many such prize themselves
On never being humbugged, especially
on medicines.
HIS rear OF being humbugged may
De carried too far; so far, in tact, that
many persons suffer for years with
weak digestion, rather than risk little
time and money in faithfully testing
the claims OF preparation so reliable
and universally used as Stuarts Dys-
pepsia Tablets
NOW Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets are
vastly different in one important re-
spect from ordinary proprietary medi-
clnes for the reason that they are not
a secret patent medicine, no secret is
made Of their ingredients, but analysis
shows them to contain the natural
digestive ferments, pure aseptic pep
sin, the digestive acids, Golden Seal,
bismuth, hydrastis and nuX. They are
not cathartic, neither do they act pow
erfully on any organ, but they cure in
digestion on the common sense plan Of
digesting the food eaten promptly,
thoroughly before it has time to fer
ment, sour and cause the mischief.
This is the only secret of their success.
Cathartic pills never have and never
can cure indigestion and stomach
troubles because they act entirely upon
the bowels, whereas the whole trouble
is really in the stomach
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, taken
after meals, digest the food.s That is
all there is to it. Food not digested or
half digested is poison, as it creates
gas, acidity, headaches, palpitation Of
the heart, loss Of flesh and appetite,
and many other troubles which are
often called by some other name.
They are sold by druggists every
where at so cents per package. Ad-
dress Stuart GO, Marshall, Mich, for
book on stomach diseases or ask your
druggist for it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18
MOUNDSVELLE.

b VI Atkinson, Of Elm Grove. was
III the city on business yesterday
Miss Elizabeth Dorsey spent yester-
day the guest Of Benwood friends.
Charles Litton, OF Wheeling. was
here yesterday visiting relatives.
W. G. McGlumphrey, Levi Phillips
and George Hicks. of Cameron district,
were IN the city on business yester-
day
The Grand Opera House orchestra,
OF Wheeling, will likely give a dance
at the Opera House here on the 18th
Of the month.
Quite large number of our people
vent to Littleton yesterday, where a
pig concert was given in the even
ing
seats are now on sale for the Mil
teC SiSson q Wallace Company, which
Us 70 appear at the Opera House on
next Monday evening. This entertain
Ment will be something out Of the or
binary and it is expected a very large
crowd will attend
y" = Brady, of the glass house, left
Yesterday on business trip east IN
lRe interest Of the company.
ne factory department of the Fos-
toria company was not on in full yes
Wfqay on account of a shortage OF
siass, Everything, however, will be
''hnlng as usual this morning, as
Verything is booming at the plant,
tharles Weaver, Jr., is at Pittsburg,
'olS week on business connected with
me Weaver Bardall Company.
MIS-. DR.. H P. Linsz has returned to
ler home at Wheeling after visit to
friends here.
VIM. Ray has returned from a trip
10 Cameron.
H. X. Ellsworth, who has been a
partner in the barber business with
marry Messenger, has accepted posi-
,,oa With the Fostoria Glass Company.
ne takes his new job the first of the
month.
yesterday in the Circuit Court,
sFope &, McCleery. who were indicted
1oF selling liquor without license,
Neaded guilty and were fined $40 for
taet Indictment John Henrietta. who
l4ued to appear before the court, has
|eh lined 500 for the same otfense.
ne Indictment found against NJ. Gala
usn VIII be tried before u jury.
quite large number Of the mem
oeJs Of Cameron Lodge. K. of F.. at
sAded the meeting here, last evening.
oar candidates were initiated and the
oays had a big time before the exer-
uses We're over.
j. >. Lepage, an attorney from Cam
oi!dge, Ohio, who recently located
aeJe moved to Littleton yesterday to
'FS'de in the future.
hold yerv enioyahle dance at the
h,Faddan building last evening.
Is An open meeting will be held at the
~ ~ R. hall tomorrow night All
'dqleS especially are invited TO attend.
LAST evening the De koven Com
laAy, composed of Wheeling neoDle,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18
THE SOCIAL MAZE.
Events That Are Transpiring in Fashiona-
bic Circles.

Events That Are Transpiring in Fashiona-
bic Circles.
Miss Good will entertain a party of
friends this Afternoon at the residence
of her mother on Fourteenth street.
Mrs. 0. T. Rhodes gave a. very pleas,
ant entertainment yesterday afternoon
at her home on South Chapline street,
in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Samuel
OFT Laughlin. Cards were the feature
Of the occasion, supplemented by ele-
CANT refreshments and social time
generally.
Miss Henrietta Harper was hostess to
the Twentieth Century Girls at her
home on Fifteenth street yesterday
afternoon, between the hours of two and
five o'clock. Progressive euchre occu-
pied the attention of the guests DUR
ing the afternoon When the game
ended an appetizing luncheon was
served, after which prizes were award
ed the successful contestants. The
head prize, a cut glass dish, went to
Miss Martha OFT Miss OFT also cap
tured the lone hand prize, an illus
trated book, which she presented to
Miss Todd Baird.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18
SISTERSVILLE.

The Circuit Court of Tyler county will
convene at Middlebourne on April '12th,
and it promises to be the largest of any
ever held in the county. There are about
800 misdemeanor cases 10 be tried in addd-
ton to a large number of felony and
chancery cases. In the case of the State
VS. James Strickling, prosecuting attor-
ney. who is charged with malfeasance in
Office, Judge Tavenner, of Parkersburg,
will sit.
Mrs. Frank Green, of Brown Betty
street. accompanied by her daughter, Miss
Pearl. were in Wheeling yesterday. the
guests of friends.
F a Daniels. Of the Opera. House drug
store. went to Parkersburg yesterday
rlell Nichols and John Higgins went to
Vienna yesterday
The citizens Hose Co did not hold the
dance in tn erew city building last night,
as was intended, the contractors refusing
IN allow them to use the building.
f n. Moir, a young attorney of Park
orsh,rp was in the city yesterday, the
guest of A. Bruce Hunt
Mrs. d. A. Woods. accompanied by Miss
poperv was in Wheeling yesterday.
Cant n r Bowers of New Martins
yilIe accomnani MED by Harry McEldowney.
the well known stenographer, was in the
city yesterday taking oeposieiohs.
Mr. and Mrs. w. j. S'eele' OF Wells
street have returned home from WISH
with friends in Oil City
G. {. Marsh. of Main street accompan-
isd IN Mrs. Marsh. has arrived from
ashevuIe \. c. where Mrs. Marsh has
h..n far some time for her health.
Mrs. ". w Dick OF Wells street. lett
Yesterday for New Castle Pa, where she
viii be the guest OF friends.
Mrs. A. B. Morrison. Of New Martins
vile has returned home AFTER WISH OF
several days with friends here
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18
SEANoR SHOE PAKLOR.
A Fine Store Opened for Business Yester-
day Afternoon

There was notable addition to the
business houses in the retail district
yesterday afternoon, when the Seanor
shoe parlor was opened at No. 1915
Market street, the store room former
ly occupied by Ewing Bros. The first
sale was made to a son of Mr.. George
burst, the Market street confectioner.
Capt. Seanor. the proprietor,ais an ex-
B. q O. passenger conductor, well
known to Wheeling people. He has
been conducting large shoe house
il Allegheny, which will be continued.
with good values and right prices.
we expect to do our share of the trade"
he said to a Register reporter who
dropped into the parlor during the
afternoon.
The front Of the store room has been
remodeled, and the two display win
dows are among the handsomest in the
city. The interior furnishings are
handsome and convenient for patrons.
The stock of goods is large, and Capt.
Seanor states that there is much more
to come.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18
THE PLANS
For the New Pumping Machinery for
the Water Works Prepared--.An
Interview With President Jones, Of
the Board.

President H. F. Jones, Of the City Water
Board, who arrived back Wednesday
night with the members of the Board, and
Secretary John Schellhase, from a tour
OF inspection of pumping stations, was
seen yesterday by a representative Of the
Register, and said:
The Board visited Cleveland and Buffa-
10 and examined a number of pumps. Our
object is to make such a. contract for this
city as shall result In the best possible
machinery. To this end. We desired TO
not only examine verious makes of
pumps, but to adapt the best to the es-
pecial conditions obtaining here and to
enable a better choice we will have draw
ings made which will include our local
ideas, and these will be submitted to
engineering authorities before any con-
tract is made. The Board is not commit
ted to any style Of pump, or to any par
ticular design. but will act in all re
spects with a view to securing the best
possible machinery for the least money.
That is our conception of the situation.
1t will probably be thirty days before we
have matters in such shape that we can
ask for bids or make a contract, and the
public can rest assured that when we ~
act, it will be with the idea Of obtaining
the best possible results. We are anxious
that no mistake shall be made in this inn
portant matter, and we do not intend TO
make one. if human foresight and knowl-
edge Of conditions will be of any avail.
We think we shall have a model pumping
engine in the end. and that is what the
people wish and what they are entitled
to-
The ideas OF the Board will be worked
out on paper in a short time, and upon
them the specifications for the new ma
chinery will be based
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18
SOME MUSICAL NOTES.

This afternoons concert by the Wo-
mans Musical Club, at A. 0. IT, w.
hall. will be in the nature of Mozart
celebration, prefaced by paper which
will throw a strong light upon the life,
genius and work of this great com
poser, who died in the prime of his
young manhood. The concert as a
whole will possess exceptional educa-
tional features, as tending to familiar
lie those present with Mozart's music,
and the opportunity to be present
should not be neglected by the mem
bership and their guests.
Following is the programme for the
rehearsal by the Opera House Orches-
ira, to be given at Arion Hall Sunday
evening:
PART I.
1. March, ibelungen".. Wagner
,. Overture-''H Hungarian Lustspel"
K Maidta,,feI
a. Gems. from the Comic Opera Rob
) b 5eY for Fite ana cornet0r MeVeh
"' Mes s'rq Ill Humme and Hose. 0pp
G. Medley-"A Mix White Flag" j.. Gaunt
y synopsis-"At Night''-.Day Break"
birds Singing by the Brook
The Clock Strikes Five"-"Pray-
er''-''The Forge. Dt al y
s. (a) serenade Tedeska, for sofxng
Instruments. ............ Fielder
Cb) Morceaux Characteristic
8. March-3rhe Bride Elect. ...... sousa
The following fine programme is to
be given at Odd Fellows Hall Friday
evening, March 18th, at o'clock:
Lustspiel Overture -. .Kelar-Bela
Misses Hicks and Kyle.
The Swallows. . Y. ..Cowen
Miss Zou Hastings.
Belle Of the Cake Walk. ..O'Conner
Ariel Quartette
For All Eternity . " .Masckeroni
Mr. E. L. Stone.
Poetic Inspiration. u Y. ....
MIR. B. G. Taylor.
He Was a Prince. = ...... Lynn
Miss Margaret Harvey.
RecltaLl0n. .---
Miss Sue Jones.
Leaving Yet Loving, Marzials
Mr.. Fred H. Frazier.
Spirit Of rs March. v. ... Weaver
Ariel Quartette.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-18

gave a very enjoyable concert at the
w. G. T. U. hall to very large house.
The affair was for the benefit of the
Temperance Union, and all the partici-
pants We're well received. Among
those on the programme deserving
special mention were Mrs. H. NJ. Fitz-
gerald, w. Fl. Clemens, Charles Zu-
lauf Miss Ella Veith and Miss Emma
Zulauf Mr. Clemens and Mrs. Fitzger-
aid have never appeared before a
Moundsville audience and both re-
sponded to encores. Mr.. Zulauf was
also at his best, while Miss Emma
played several selections on the piano
which more than pleased the large
crowd present. The affair was quite
a success and it is to be hoped that
the company will give another concert
here soon.