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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20
MARTINS FERRY.
Local Views From the City of Work
shops and Mills.

shops ana Mills.
The reception given at the First N.
K. Church last night was a success in
every way, between four and five hun
dred people being present. The mus
ical programme arranged for the occa-
sion was excellent, and especially the
quartette composed of Messrs. Crump,
Steve and Ed. Haughton and Geo. Hip
kins. The d9let4by Thomas Lloyd and
son was also an especial feature of the
occasion. Plans for a new church were
shown and a committee appointed to
solicit subscriptions for it. AS in all
cases OF church matters, there were a
few who opposed a new building, but
the majority of the congregation favor
one, and with the large number of
members it is hoped that no outside
help will be asked for. The church at
present is in a very prosperous condi-
ton and leads all the churches in it's
conference. Rev. Morton has been a
hard worker for this church and is very
anxious that a new edihce be built, and
the members could award no higher
honor to their untiring pastor than to
build a new church under his pastor
age
The Circuit Court, which has been in
session at st. Clairsville, has finished
MP its business and adjourned.
At the meeting of the County Com
missioners yesterday a petition was
placed before them asking for a pike
between the city of Martins Ferry and
the Jefferson county line along the
river front. The bill to permit the
building of this road will be introduced
In the Legislature by Representative
Armstrong, and will have to be adver-
tised for sixty days. This pike will be
of great benefit to the people of this
city and also to those whs live along
this road, as the road now is probably
the worst in the county, and as it
comes to a vote of the people to have
this needed improvement, little doubt
is expressed but what it will almost be
unanimous.
The case Of the bondsmen Of Richard
Allender, which was brought before
the fierce, Geo. Mckee, was continued.
The bankruptcy case of Arstein &
Wolf was heard yesterday before Ref
cree James Reece, at St. Clairsville.
TIL liabilities were placed at $4,000 and
assets of $4,000. The firm offered to
pay the creditors 33 1-3 per cent, but
the offer was refused, and T. w.
Shreve, of Martins Ferry, was named
as the trustee, and will close up the
firms business.
Mrs. c. A. He'll met with a very pain
full accident yesterday on coming down
stairs, at her home in the Fifth warc,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

~ tripping and falling, breaking her
left arm near the shoulder.
Miss Bessie Boyle is expected home
to-day.
Rev. Arch Robinson received q tele-
gram of the serious illness OF his father,
at Battle Greek, Mich, and left for mat
place to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20
BENWOOD.
Resume of Events From the Town o
Mills.


Mills.
Mrs. Emma Ritter died after an Ill
ness of fever at her home in the Fourth
ward shortly after midnight Monday
night. She was the wife of Fred Kit
ter, an employe of the pudding de-
partment of the lower mill, and was
well known and highly esteemed. she
was OF a pleasing disposition and her
death will be deeply mourned by a
host of her friends. Mrs. Ritter was
forty-four years Of age and leaves a
husband and several children to re-
greet the loss. Two of the surviving
children are Will and Minnie Ritter.
She was a sister Of Henry Hawkins, Oh
this place.
The funeral will take place from the
M. E. church Thursday afternoon at
two o'clock and the interment will De
at the McMechen cemetery. The SER
vices will be conducted by the Rev.
G. w. Bent.
Oscar Schad has accepted a position
as clerk at Klotz's store in Bellalre
The Daughters Of Rebecca will hold
a social session at their hall on Friday
evening. A musical and literary pro-
gramme will be rendered, after which
refreshments will be served. The mem
bers of the organization have issued
invitations to many of their friends
to be present.
Pete Joyce will move from his pres
ent location into the De Temple
building on the opposite side Of the
street, in a few days.
Miss Mary Whistler, formerly matron
at the conference seminary at Buckhan-
non, was here during the past week
visiting at the home Of Rev. and Mrs.
S. W. Bent. She was or her way from
B~uckhannon to her home at Lima, N. Y,
at which place she will accept a SINH
lar position in the Genisle conference
seminary.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Mr.. Luke Taylor, Of this
place and Miss Lottie Hirsh, of Nc
Mechen, to take place on the 9th inst.
The ceremony will be performed by the
Rev. G. w. Bent, pastor of the M. E.
church. MI. Taylor is a clerk at Line
berge & Hunters store and Miss Hirsch
is quite popular in society circles.
Jim Manhood, who is attending col
lege at Buckhannon, is expected home
during the week to spend the holidays.
John Turner has returned home from
Tennessee, where he has been attend
ing college.
Loretta Briceland, who Is attending
school at Parkersburg, is expected
home during the week to spend a brief
vacation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

BY the Belmont County Commits
sioners to the New Trolley Com
pnny.
Yesterday the commissioners OF Bel
mont county granted a franchise to j..
A. White, his successors and assigns,
OF Mount Pleasant, for a right to build
an electric railway between Bridge
port and Mount Pleasant, giving Mr..
White the privilege of crossing the
pike, and limiting him to a certain
space on the road. forbidding the rail-
way to use any part of the pike that
has stone on it, and in all places to
leave a road way of fifteen feet. The
franchise was given for twenty-five
years, work to commence within two
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Our trade demands the best OF every
thing-that is why we can handle he
celebrated Barney and Berry skates.
JASON C. STAMP, 1923 Market street.
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20 per cent discount on all u Holi-
day Stock at the WEDGWOOD 1908
Main street.
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-Four More Days TIL Xmas.

A present in the form of a Banjo,
Mandolin, Guitar or other musical in
strument would be very much appre-
ciated. Our stock is largest, prices
lowest
F. W. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20
The only way we can prove,

The only way we can prove,
to a stranger, that Fels-
Naptha soap does the wash
ing with half the usual work,
and is good for the clothes, is
to have the grocer return the
SC, if it don't. 1t costs US &C
to do it.
Esls y Go. nsksrs. PhladslpAia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Tri-State Osteopathic Infirmary No.
Knife. No Drugs.
CASE G. DONEGHY, Managers.
Phone 683. Corner 10th and Main.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Odbert, the Cash Jeweler, has a
large line Of Enameled, Gold and Sill
yer Watches.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20
An Enjoyable Lecture.

French Cream Candy, only 10c a
pound at ]. c. Beck & Co.'s.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Bracelets at very low prices. Nc
NAMEE. 1907 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Tri-State Osteopathic Infirmary No.
Knife. No Drugs.
CASE G. DONEGHY, Managers.
Phone $50. Corner 10th and Main.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

One of the best stock Of Diamonds
in the city at the old price, at a bar
gain, at H. e. HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Entire stock at one-ffth off at tt
WEDGWOOD, 1908 Main street.
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4 Collection " the Small Events Of
Each Passing Day.
The Criminal Court is scheduled to
meet to-day.
The Council Committee on Refund
ing is called for this evening.
Josephine Fulton yesterday quail
NED as executrix of the will Of John
Fulton, deceased.
The paving of Grand View street,
south OF the National road, will be
completed during the present week.
When you fix up your Christmas
present to go by mail be particular thai
1t is securely wrapped and properly
stamped.
The new machinery for the city
pumping station has nearly all arrived,
and Ia about ten days it will be mostly
in position.
Work on the building for the West
virginia Steel Company, on East Nc
Colloch street, is progressing at a very
satisfactory rate.
1t was learned here yesterday that
the mother of Prof. Bowers, of the West
Liberty State Normal school, died at
her home a few days ago.
The B. P. w. pay roll, emracine
$S51.50 of the ten cent levy and $793.62
OF the contingent fund, was %liQuidated
at the City Hall, yesterday.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to John Halbett, a native Of
Rossville, Pa, aged 20, and Catherine
Gangwich. a native of Allegheny, Pa,
aged 81.
The will of George Hack, deceased,
was admitted to probate by Clerk Rob-
ertson, yesterday, and ordered to be
recorded. Adam Hack qualified as ad-
m~inistrator, bond, 500; Louis Beltz,
surety.
Mrs. Kuhn Peters, of North Mar
ket street, died yesterday morning at
half-past seven o'clock, as the result Of
a paralytic stroke, to the great regret
Of her many friends. Her husband and
two daughters survive her.
A horse attached to a wagon Of the
Eureka laundry ran away on Market
street, at the intersection Of Sixteenth,
yesterday afternoon about three o'clock,
and was p~luckily stopped by a young
man named Echolls before any dam
age was done.
The case of Theodore Richter, on
the charge of breaking into the resi-
dence OF Mary Yancey, on the night
of the 18th inst, with intent to COM
NIT assault, will come UP for hearing
in Squire c. s. Greer's Court this morn
ing at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Toland, of South Wood
street, who was badly burned in an ac-
cident at her home early yesterday
morning, was reported to be in a criti-
cal condition last evening. 1t is not
thought by the attending physicians
that she will recover
The funeral of a young son OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Meagel took place
from his late residence or South Eoff
street yesterday afternoon at two
o'clock. Rev. P. J. Hob, pastor Of
lions Lutheran Church, conducted
the services. The body was borne TO
Mt. Zion cemetery for burial.
The funeral of a young son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Wareham, of South
McColloch street, took place Monday
afternoon at three o'clock. The fun
eral services were conducted by the
Rev. Martin w. Buck, pastor of the
Baptism Church. The remains were
taken to Mt. Zion cemetery for inter-
ment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Clarence Doty will be glad TO meet
his friends at
M'NAMEE, the Jeweler, 1907 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Whisky bottled in bond at I. A.
Garee's, 1864 Market street, Wheeling,
w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Rogers best Silver Knives and Forks,
value $500 per dozen. for $500, at Shelf
Bros 20 per cent. discount sale.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

We can sell you a Diamond that is of
flawless quality at a very low price.
MNAMEE, the Jeweler, 1907 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Don't worry about what to buy tn
boy. Go to STAMPS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Buy your Holiday Goods at the
WEDGWOOD, 1908 Main street, and
save one-hfth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

w. b. Colbert, Jeweler, south end Of
Market street bridge, has a o full
of Christmas presents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Genuine Diamond Lockets from Us
UP, at Shelf Bros.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20
Four More Days Till Xmas.

A short period, but there is ample
time to secure a photograph or graph
ophone, which is one Of the most popu-
lar Christmas presents this year. Prices
range from So to s100.
F. w. BANNER co,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Entire stock at one-ffth on at the
WEDGWOOD, 1908 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

G. Elwood Seybold will be glad to
see his friends during the holidays at
MNAMEE, the Jeweler, 1907 Market st.
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Bargains in Band Rings at H. E.
HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Bargains in Silver Match Boxes at H.
E. HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Save money by buying your Xmas
Supplies at J. C. Beck & Co.'s.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Good Pearl Pens, gold point, 75c.
w. j. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Banquet Lamp and Globes, at JOHN
FRIEDEL & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

20 per cent saved on all purchases at
the WEDGEWOOD, 1908 Main street.
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FoR 9A1aE.

VIII sell a modern .Gix-room frame dweli~
inf, practically new. at Edgington At q
bargain on a quick deal.
~Seven-room frame dwelling. Echo Point
Eeight-room frame dwelling. Pleasant
Valley.
Ten-room frame dwelling. Pleasant val-
ley.
Choic1 building lots Edgington and Pleas
ant Valley.
NORTON &'CO.,
16 Exchange Bank Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Choice Umbrellas and Pocket Books.
W. J. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Bargains in Ladies' Diamond Rings
old price at H. e. HILLMAN Il GU.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Silverware at lowest prices in the
city. McNAMEE, 1907 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Perfume AtOmizers, EbonOid Toi-
let Sets, POcketbOoks, Cigar Cases.
at TWINS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Dolls and Toy Tea Sets at JOHN
FRIEDEL & co.
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Four More Days TIL Xmas.

A present in the form of a Banjo,
Mandolin, Guitar or other musical in
strument would be very much appre-
ciated. Our stock is largest, prices
lowest.
F. W. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Diamonds, Diamonds, Diamonds, at
a bargain, at H. E. HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Beautiful Diamond Brooches for $40,
$40 and SIS, at Shelf Bros.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Kid Gloves, Ladies' and Chill
dren,s. Sw~abackcr's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Dates, Figs, Currants, Raisins, Cit
ron, etc., at ]. C. Seek & Co.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Whiskey by the quart, Gibson,
DauRherty, Large. Wilhelm's, 1881
Main.
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Four More Days TIL Xmas.

Only four more days in which to Sc.
cure that secondhand fine Uprlgnt
Piano, standard make, used but a snort
time, which we are offering at $2z5.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

To close out Opera Glasses will sell
what is left at half price. Etc, the
Optician.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Bargains in Diamond Studs at H. E.
HILLMAN & co.
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rOR REM.

FOR RENT CARDS, Blark House Leases
and Blank Deeds and Deeds of Trust for
sale at REGISTER COUNTING ROOM.
1225 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

SPECIAL.
Gibson pictures framed from $1.OO
I'D. Kirk ART STORE, 1905
Main street.
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EnR sALF-REAl EsTArE.

FOR SALE-Blank leases, deeds ard deeda
OF trust. REGISTER cOuNTING9RO0Ms
1925 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

The funeral Of a young son of Mr..
and Mrs. William Wareham, of South
McColloch street, took place Monday
afternoon at three o'clock. The fun
eral services were conducted by the
Rev. Martin w. Buck, pastor OF the
Baptish Church. The remains were
taken to Mt. Zion cemetery for inter-
ment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20


Kid Gloves, 75c, worth $I.OO.
Swabacker's.
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FOR RENT.

New residence at Pleasant Valley: 10
rooms. bath, halls, laundry, furnace, gas,
water and electric light; possession can 10
had at once.
No. lis Fourteenth streets roomei resi-
dcnce with ali modern conveniences; pos
session April or May.
Nd. f9C Eon street-House OF 5 rooms,
bath. hall: possession April l.
Money to loan on real estate security.
Fire Insurance a specially.
ROLF q ZANE,
90 Fourteenth st,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Fountain Pens, Pearl Pens and Gold
Pens.
w. J. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Twenty-Five year guaranteed Ladies'
hunting case gold filled watches with
Hampden movement, only $14.00.
H. E. HILLMAN & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

Bisque Figures and Ornaments
to $500 n pair at Irwfn's Drug
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-20

The funeral Of a young son OF Mr..
and Mrs. William Meagel took place
from his late residence on South Eoff
street yesterday afternoon at two
o'clock. Rev. P. J. Hob, pastor Of
lions Lutheran Church, conducted
the services. The body was borne TO
Mt. Zion cemetery for burial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-03-23
Some Rare Pansies.

To give our readers an opportunity 10
test their famous PanSy Seeds, MesSrs.
May Il Co, the well known Seed grow
ers of st. Paul, Minnesota. will mail their
Giant Pansy Collection TO any person
sending them only ten cents in silver or
stamps This collection consists of the
following five rare varieties, put up in
five separate packets, lover 800 seeds
enough for large pansy bed Improved
Snow Queen, white; the Shah, bronze
colored: Gorgeous, dark brOwnlsh red
Swanley Blue, delicate lavender blue:
German Prize Mixed, a superb mixture
of choice varieties. Send ten cents for
the pansy collection and give them the
names and address of four persons who
buy seeds, and they will include free
packet of the wonderful horn poppy.
On each packet will be printed full cul-
tural instructions.
For only one dollar they will mail
thirty packets Of different kinds of
choice vegetable seeds and send free a
heavy three blade farmers cattle knife.
Their handsomely illustrated Catalogue
will be mailed free on application, to
any one who intends to purchase seeds
this spring. Be sure and mention our
paper when writing May II Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-03-23
Nnhnr pnshn and the Pipes.

Soon after the occupation of Cairo by
the British troops the late Nubar Pasha
took prodigious fancy to the music OF
the Black Watch and had the idea Of
having a servant taught the use Of the
bagpipes Nubar dispatched French
friend who spoke English very well. to
interview Il piper on the subject.
Donald replied "Weel. he MIGHT
learn or he MIGHT no Bit let me tell
We, it needs wind an mickle strength
tae fill the bags o the pipes an keep
blawin Sac if yin o thae Egyptian
chaps took the job on he'd need tae be
bandaged ow' like yin 0 thae auld
mummies, or maybe he'd burst him
sci
This conversation was reported to
Nubar. who took the piper S remarks
seriously So he gave up the idea of
having a skirler attached to his house
hold, as the use of the bagpipes was at
tended with the prospect of such dan
ger to the performer Westminster
Gazette
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-03-23

A New York lady pet hobby is a
marvellous collection of all sorts and
sizes of buttons Some of the enamel
and miniature painted ones are veri-
table works of art, while paste and
precious medals worked in various ways
supply other fascinating specimens
The greatest rarities are two Chinese
official buttons, which in reality are
decorations, and buttons from off gar
ments known to have been worn by
Marat Robespierre Charles Dickens
Sir Walter Scott Washington. Nelson,
Byron De Foe George III, George Ill.
Napoleon, Wellington, Bismarck, lrv-
ing. Garfield and numerous other celeb
rites of both sexes The collection
numbers some TO- 600 specimens. New
YORK Telegram
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-03-23
THE TICKLE SEA.

Who has heard the cod line singing DER the
bow2
Who has hauled the flashing prey across the
wale2
Who has felt the wet brine singing on the
brow
When the boat is all -stagger meath the gale?
Who has laid him in the sasging Of the sail
While the masthead's nodding sleepy to the
moon,
And has slum6ered till the stars grow dim
and pale2
Fill your bumpers Join the chorus o, my
croonl
Oh the tickle, fuming frolic fretting seal
Oh the limpid, tapping, laughter loving sea
We who love her fill our glasses
To the best Of all the lasses,
And we drink briny bumper TO the sea
Who has lain upon the sloping deck awash'
Who has hauled and clewed and chanted in
the wind?
Who has watched the mainmast bending nigh
a-crash
While the rival boats a-dropping off behind
Who has leaned against the creaking, jolting
wheel
Through moonlit summer night on south
ern sea?
Who has felt the old sea longing that feel'
Fill your bumpers men, and shout aloud
with mel
Oh, the singing, signing, salty scented sea-
Oh. the rushing, roaring, ramping, raging sea
On your feet and clash your glasses.
ITO the best beloved Of lasses-
Here's n trimming, briny bumper to the seal
Richard Stillman Powell in Criterion
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-03-23
A DINNER COSTING $4,000.
The Repnst Was the First of ENpen-
siye Entertainments In New York.

sive Entertninm In New 1ork.
Writing of the lavish expenditures
of New Workers, Euretta Van Worst re-
calls in The Ladies Home Journal a
dinner given in 1884 by a man of
wealth which cost $4,000 and which
astonished his most extravagant asso-
ciates as it was the most expensive feast
given up to that time
"Delmonico. the helpful resource of
both those who know and those who do
not know how to spend their money,
was at loss to know how to dispose of
this then fabulous amount upon a single
meal There were 70 guests. and they
were entertained in the large ballroom
which in DelmOnico's Fourteenth street
establishment saw so many social trl-
umphs The house had been Mr.. Moses
Grinnell's and ever bore the imprint of
a gentleman ) residence even when
transformed into public place of en-
tertainment
1.-The table occupied the whole length
and breadth of the room The walters
had barely space to move about 1t 1t
was a long. oval table round which
massive wreath of exquisite flowers was
laid, guarding a miniature lake 80 feet
long The water, by mechanical con-
trivance, undulated gently, and on its
breast foated four living swans, a gold
en- network keeping them in place.