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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-15
Had Fun with Miller.

Mr.. Miller, OF the Eighth ward. in
formed the president OF the second
branch that he wished TO resign from
the council committees. TO which he had
been assigned by the committee on COM
mit;ees. As motion had been made to
adjourn, which was seconded, President
Maxwell ruled that Mr. Miller was not
in order. Mr.. Miller had been appoint
ed TO the committees on wharves and
lights, dead" committees which do not
meet on an average once a year. The
motion to adjourn was defeated. later,
and Mr.. Miller renewed his motion to
be Relieved from membership on the
committees.
MIR. Fox-On what grounds does the
distinguished and learned gentleman re-
sign? Uaughter).
Mr.. Marschner inquired on what COM
mlttees the Eighth warder had been
appointed. Clerks Watkins and Nolte
instituted search and finally discov-
cred his name was on the two commit
tees named.
The second branch on decisive vote,
declined 10 relieve Mr.. Miller. The lat
ter protested vigorously, but to 10 avail.
a member inquired what had become of
the special committee appointed TO re-
count the votes in the First, Second and
Third wards. Mr.. Marschner said the
committee had not met because OF Mr..
Kndelberger's absence from the city.
The committee met informally after
council adjourned, and decided 10 meet
next week.
AT 9:25 p. m. council adjourned.
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WERECONFIRMED.
Council Acts Favorably on the
Appointments OF the
WATER BOARD AS SUBMITTED
Mr.. Il. 7. Chew led the Opposition 10
Confirmation In the Second Branch,
and was Supported by two Demo-
cratic Mcmbcrs-Mr. Miller Desired
to be Relieved from Service on
Council Committees but Council
Declincdto Acccdc TO His Request.

The city council metlast night In reg.
ular session and transacted a consider
able amount OF routine business. The
anticipated opposition to the appoint
ments reported by the water board was
encountered in the second branch, where
MI. 4. I. CheE, OF the First ward, OBJ
jected vigorously, charging tina, two OF
the appolntees had taken Outside jobs"
from the c!,t' in violation OF the provis-
Ions Of city ordinance. Only two
Democratic councilmen. Mcssrs. Zcgier
and korn. and Mr.. Chew, voted against
the confirmation OF the boards appoint-
ments. The second branch had some
fun with Mr.. Miller, OF the Eighth ward,
when he requested that he be relieved
from service on the two committees to
which he had been assigned By the
committee on committees. The branch,
BY decisive vote, declined to relieve
the Eighth warder,
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Inasmuch in the Providence OF God
lie has seen fit to remove from our midst
John X. Botsford. the president Of the
board of directors of the Greenwood
Cemetery Association, in the ninety
third year OF his age, after a life spent
in this community over period of sew
cnty odd years, which has been marked
by uprightncss. integrity and honorable
activity, both in public and private life,
and whose qualities OF head and heart
commended him to all who were priri-
legged 10 enjoy his acquaintanceship,
therefore,
Resolved, That we. as the board of di-
rectors of the Greenwood Cemetery As
ISOLATION, express our testimony 10 the
faithful and untirinc service. which as
president and member OF this board.
he has rendered in these capacities, and
the wise counsel. kindly advice and de-
voted life OF our lamented friend and
brother.
Resolved, That while we tender our
sincere coincidence 10 the family and
relatives of our deceased brother In this
hour of their sore bereavement. and
place on record our appreciation of our
deceased brothers long and useful life.
we would not be unmindful OF the voice
which speaks to us in this dispensation
by the admonitory warning-"Be yc
also ready" when the Master calls.
Resolved. That a copy OF these res
olutions be recorded In the minutes. and
that they be published in the daily pa
pers of the city.
Resolved That copy of the above be
transmitted to the family OF our de-
,1,rnj f,;apl and hrnt
G. L. CRANMER.
President Pro TEN.
C. H. MERKEL, Secretary.
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The water board appointments came
up in the first branch and were confirm
ed. They were as follows:
Presidential. F. Jones.
Superintendent OF water works-C. NJ.
Oliver.
Secretary-John Z. Schcllhase.
Assessor north Of creek-Thomas L.
McGrannahan.
Assessor south of creek-W. ]. Beck
EFT.
Inspector-W C. Haller.
Keeper OF the Observation-Disclosures Por-
ter.
President Maxwell, OF the second
branch, ruled that the appointments
should first be acted upon by
the second branch. The paper was
thcreupon taken back to the first
branch. with the result that the latter
asked for Il committee on conference.
President Maxwell! ruled that no such
committee was In order, as the second
branch had taken no action so far, This
was reported to the first branch. and re-
suited In Clerk O'Brien being appoint
ed ambassador 10 the second brauchs
presiding officer. but he was unsuccess-
ful in his mission and returned with his
little manuscript TO the first branch
chamber. where he reported his lack OF
success.
Finally the report was sent over to
the second branch. and, after the
transaction of routine business. was
brought up. 1t was read by Assistant
CITY Clerk Nol;e.
Mr.. r. 7. Chew moved that the rec
concentrations be postponed until the
next regular meeting, and that all mi
nor appointments be included In the re-
port.
Mr.. Maxwell did not believe the mo-
ton could be entertained. He DID not
believe the branch had anything To do
with the minor appointments.
Mr.. Miller moved that the water
boards appointments be confirmed.
Mr., Chew--Is Dir. Oliver eligible:
President Maxwe!l-Thut can't an.
swe.
Mr. Cnow-Thcn. wouldn't II be well
for the city solicitor 10 pass upon the
matter?
Mr., Miller said Mr. oliver had served
two years, and there Is no question OF
bis eligibility. lie Is eligible or he
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wouldne be there. There may be a kick


wouldn't be there. There may be a kick
from the First ward"
Mr.. Chew, proceeding, said he had
evidence OF Ne. divers inellsibllity. in
the shape OF bills to city water works
for work done at Mr. divers machine
shop.
President Maxwell ruled the debate
out OF order, not properly before the
body.
MIR. Fox said Reservoir Keeper Porter
is holding Two jobs, which makes him
ineligible TO hold one.
Mr. Maxwell said there is a remedy for
such n condition Of affairs. In courts OF
justice. The chair then called for a
vote on confirmation OF the appoint
ments. They were confirmed. q to .,
the three voting in the negative being
Messrs. R. T. Chew. korn and Ze!gler,
all of the First ward.
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The health committee reported the
ant superintendent OF the crematory.
which was confirmed. II was reported
that the road up Wheeling hill to the
crematory is in bad condition, and II
was recommended that stone from the
work-house be used by the board Of
public works in repairing the road.
Council ordered that the road be repair
ed as suggested
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The committee on fire department re-
ported having approved new running
regulations, house rules, districts, etc.
as arranged by Fire Chief Cline. and
detailed exclusively in yesterdays In
telligenccr; the chief had also reported
changes in. the department as already
given in the papers. The appointments
were confirmed by council. The pur-
chase of car load of oats for no. to
exceed $3.50. was authorized.
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The oaths of office Of W. L. Bowers
assessor south OF the creek; T.. W. Nes-
bitt. city solicitor. were approved.
The bond of City Engineer \. l..
White, in the sum of 5000. with LucIus
and Eugene Hoge, as suretIes, was APP
proved by council.
The bond of Dr. s. L. Jepson. city
health officer. in the sum OF $1,000, with
S. G. Smith as surety, was approved.
The bond OF ]. ". BrummeIle. Fifth
ward market master. in the sum Of
$1,000. with c. Fl. Merkel. ". f. Bowers
and William NesbItt as sureties, was
approved.
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BILLS ORDERED PAID.
Rules oil, Council.

The Marschner resolution providing
for the printing of 600 copies OF the rules
OF council was passed after an amend
ment, providing for the supervision OF
subcommittee, had been defeated.
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The resolution from the first branch.
instructing the city engineer to pre-
pare maps of the fire plugs throughout
the city. was passed in the second
branch.
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Jrew,s Surniture Store.
Special
January
y alueso
90 9: 6: 6; 8 9; 9: g; g

Neutrality-suspicious.. They merit your
conidence-the prices will convince YOU
You'll feel they're keenest values. It's the
volume of trade that we regard for January
we're satisfied with slightest marglns-lt
makes superb buying opportunities for you.
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City Clcrk's Rcnort

City Clerk Watkins submitted his re-
port, showing department approprIa-
tions, expenditures and balances. as
follows:
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".lFTERNOON TEAS"


ST. LOIIls, Mo-. EHHIcS ocTFc tHc NC"
Food Dclicacy.
At some select afternoon teas in
st. Louis, No, the ladies have been
serving the new food delicacy. Grape
Nuts, and it has become very popular.
owing to its novel and never to be for
gotten flavor, as well as the fact that
it Is ready TO serve without any prep
aration whatever. most desirable fea-
ture for hurry breakfast and luncheon.
Made by Postum Co., Battle Creek
Mich,
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Appointments Confirmed.

The police committee reported ap-
pointments at the work house by Super
iatendent Y. E. Woods. which were con-
firmed.
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DR. Bulls Cough Syrup is n most
wonderful remedy for bronchial trou-
bles. 1t has cured thousands, and will
cure you. 2jc.
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1854. 1l5e, 1853, lleo Main Street.
Lines Of
Wash Fabrics,
Embroideries
and Flounces
Our Unprecedented Lines Of

for 1899 are now here for your inspection and purchase
Extra care having been taken in the selection Of variety and
materials, we are confident Of being prepared to offer the
best selection in the city.
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Cordcttc, Mousselinc Satin Rayc, Madras,
Cords, Royal Piquc, Brilliants, Zephyrs, ia
van Madras, Imported Percales, Silks Wells,
Wclts, India Linons, organdic Rayc, Dotted
swisscs, Cotton Grenadines, Dotted Swiss
Null Tuckings, Duck, Abcrioyal Novelties,
Mousselinc Dc Sol, Toilc Du .Nord, Satin
Twills Batste, Dimities, scersuckcrs, Organ
dies, Nainsooks, Embroidered swisses, Tuck
ing with Embroidery, Tucking with Inser-
tons, Swiss and Nainsook Embroidcries4 in
Narrow and Wide Match Sets, Aloycrs in
colors and White, White Allovcr Tucking
with Coored Insertions.
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DIED..

CAMPBELT-At the residence OF his Sis
ter. Mrs. Jane c. Dawson, Webster
Groves, Mo-. on Monday. February II.
1899. Mt 1890 a. m, ARCHIBALD W.
CAMPBELL. In the Goth year OF his
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C. H. MERKEL, Secretary.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12
"ship Surrounded by Whales"

Whales, dolphins with their rain.
bow coiors when dying, the famous
bird, the albatross, porpoises and
other members of the great family of
the deep are incidental to the neigh
borhood of Cape Horn. Whales are
still plenty, and interesting stories
are told of them by the old-style
shiver-my-timbers captain who has
rounded the Cape half dozen times
and likes to tell of it. One Of this
sort on his first voyage in those seas
awakened his sleeping crew with this
command:
"Avast there, stop that snoring,
you land lubbers!"
This being repeated at intervals,
and the men wide awake, they de-
clared they had not snored and began
an investigation with lanterns. This
was their report to the captain:
"Ship surrounded by whales, all
snoring. Chicago Times Herald.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12

Some one has said that ga sense OF
the ludicrous and the faculty of laugh.
ter are the most useful parts of our
nature. Laughter is essentially So
cial, sympathetic and contagious
power. Some nations, particularly the
Orientals, are said never to laugh; but
all European nations have been great
laughers, and the ludicrous has played
an important part even in their his
tory. BY means Of laughter, absolute
monarchs have been controlled, ard
even Demos, himself, has been made
to- laugh at his own follies till he was
almost shamed into good sense. Quack-
cries, hypocrisies and affectations Of
all kinds have been exposed and sup
pressed, and the reformation was pro-
noted by the united efforts of reason
and ridicule. The sense of the ludi-
crous and of the pathetic have their
sources not far from each other in the
highest part of our nature. A good
laugh, periodically administered, would
excite those sympathetic feelings and
genial dispositions, which are most
needed for regenerating our moral
system. Then men, whom we have
sent home laughing, would have ex-
perienced an hours pleasure without
fear of misgiving at the time and with
out remorse or reaction afterwards. -
Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12
OUR UNCROWNED RULERS

Give the children roasted apples to
eat frequently and as many oranges
as they want.
How long should a child remain in
a bath? This must, of course, depend
upon circumstances; the time must be
varied according to the age of the
child. For the first four or five weeks
of an infants life it should not be
kept in beyond three or four minutes,
and the duration must be gradually
prolonged as the child grows older un-
til it extends to quarter of an hour,
a period which may be allowed after
1t has attained the age of years.
When the baby pokes an inquiring
finger into the fire or tumbles against
q hot steam radiator a quick way to
relieve his shrieks is to cover the
burned surface with baking powder
till preparation Of equal parts Of
linseed oil and lime water can be ap-
piled and covered with soft cloths. II
the burn is slight covering with the
white of an egg or pure lard will re-
tieve the agony. Burns caused by lime
or lye or an alkali of any sort should
be treated by vinegar or lemon Juice;
ourns caused by acid should be treated
with water and moist earth.
There are households in which the
children are scarcely permitted to
speak above their breath This is not
at all right. In the home there should
oe freedom Of speech. Children should
be encouraged to express, in a modest
way, their opinions before their par
ents and to come to them for advice
and counsel in all their difficulties and
dilemmas. If this course is pursued
they will not be likely to take any
serious steps in after life without either
consulting the old folk at home or ap-
plying the home standard Of propriety
to whatever enterprise they may have
In view,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12

The most unique settlement in the
United States is the town of Common
wealth, Ga. There is no need for
money at Commonwealth, for every
thing goes into the common fund, and
every man shares exactly alike. There
are no rich people in Commonwealth,
and no poor people. All work for one
another, and the law and creed of the
community is Glove" If person
wishes to build house the lumber is
furnished from the mill operated by
the members OF the settlemnet. Ii
vegetables are wanted the common
garden supplies the need. The settle
ment is run on the cooperation plan.
''Love thy neighbor as thyself" is a
Jaw that is strictly observed. Junior
Tidings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12
Coal in the Philippines.

Admiral Dewey has submitted to
the Nary Department, at Washington,
by mail detailed report in regard to
some of the extensive mineral re-
sources of tho Philippine Islands. The
report gives special attention to coal.
The Admiral says that coal in large
quantities is to be found in Luzon and
adjacent islands and that it is of good
quality. He represents that the coal
lGines are not far removed from the
seacoast in some places, and that by
a minimum investment of capital the
product of the mines can be brought
to the ocean. Admiral Dewey ex-
presses no opinion in his report in re-
gard to the purpose of working the
coal mines, but the inference is that
naval coaling stations in the Philip
pines could be kept supplied in the
future with large quantity of good
fuel without mourning the necessity
of bringing it long distances in col
liers. New York Sun.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12
MICE IN THE PUMPKIN,
The Boss Product of the State OF Maine
Was Spoiled by Them.

The Boss Product of the State OF Maine
Was Spoiled by Them.
Aided by the rich output from an
active waterspout, George Archer was
able to produce the biggest pumpkin
grown in Maine this season. At the
fairs where it was exhibited re-
Gently it was awarded $27 in cash
prizes, and Mr.. Archer carried home
blue ribbons enough to start mil.
linery store. Everybody who sew the
pdmpkin wanted some of the seed,
but Archer, feeling that his native
town demanded his loyalty, refused
to sell, telling the would-be purchasers
that he had agreed to donate the
pumpkin, seed and all, to the village
church, which would hold pumpkin
pie sociable, at which time the seeds
would be sold to the highest bidder,
the proceeds to go the minister.
The sociable was held in November.
More than 400 persons attended, some
OF them coming from Kennebec County
in order to bid on the pumpkin seed.
When the meeting had been called to
order and the minister had offered
prayer Mr.. Archer started to carve
the pumpkin with a big stick knife.
He opened it with two strokes, and as
he laid the hemispheres down upon a
table nest of lively mice scampered
away among the audience, causing the
women to leap on top of the pews and
making an animated scene for several
minutes. The mice had not only
spoiled the pumpkin for purposes Of
pie, but they had eaten up all of the
precious pumpkin seed, for which the
owner had been offered $50 cash.
Archer was bitterly disappointed.
So were all those in the audience.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12
ODDS AND ENDS.

A cycling firm in Cologne has patent
ed new bicycle bell, in which is con-
cealed a kind Of revolver, which is to
serve the double purpose Of frighten-
ing away vicious dogs and cheeky
tramps. By merely pressing a button
attached to the side of the bell ten
cartridges can be fired off in succession,
these giving such loud report that
obnoxious persons and animals would
not think twice Of beating hasty re-
treat.
Machines for treating coffee, used
in Brazil, are made in the United
States, but require improvements in
view of local conditions. Thus the
coffee driers are very unsatisfactory,
and the inventor of thoroughly ef-
fective drier would reap fortune in
Brazil. Driers as now made use too
high temperature. and the product
Is not uniform. 1t seems the solution
of the problem would lie in the use
of comparatively low temperatures and
of an exhausting pump.
A student of Spanish annals has add
ed an interesting chapter to the his
tory of prices by revealing from the
archives of the Escurial what it cost
to discover the new world. The sti-
perds of the discoverers, at all events,
did not amount to much. The pay of
an able seaman was only, it seems, 10
francs month. while captain drew
only so francs, or about 8 guineas.
month. AS for Christopher Columbus
himself. his earnings were at the rate
Of 1000 francs, or $500, per annum.
Even in Spain salaries have risen
since those days.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12
HEALTH AND BEAUTY,

Do not begin a long journey until
some breakfast has been eaten. After
taking a warm drink do not GO i'm
mediately out into the cold and do not
drink anything hot Immediately as
you come in out Of the cold.
To soften nails, rub the following
preparation we'll into them each night
and sleep in gloves: Lanoline, one
ounce; vaseline, half-ounce; olive oil,
ten drops. The hands should always
be washed in warm water and the nails
polished with leather.
The upper part of the arms of wo-
man should be large, full and well
rounded. The forearm should not lie
too fiat. A dimple at the elbow is
very desirable. Correctness of form Is
not the most necessary thing for
good arm. The owner should also
possess the power of expression and
here is word of advice-the slowest
movements are always the prettiest.
People are most likely to catch cold
in the back than they are generally
aware of and If neglected may prove
a serious matter. The back, especially
between the shoulders, should always
be kept we'll covered and never lean
with your back against anything that
is cold, Never sit with your back in
direct draught and when warming it
by the fire do not continue to keep the
back exposed to the heat after it has
become comfortably warm. To do SO
is debilitating.
The woman who wishes to retain the
beauty of her face should forego the
use Of the smelling bottle. Stand In
front Of mirror and inhale the pun
gent odor from smelling bottle and
notice the number Of lines which form
about the eyes, nose and mouth. Each
sniff taken from the bottle causes the
same screwing up of the face and each
time the unbecoming lines deepen. Re-
member, also, that 1t is an unpleasant
experience which has called up these
wrinkles. Those caused by laughing
and talking are bad enough, but wrink-
les formed by the use of smelling
salts gives an absolutely undesirable
eYnression
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12
Poet Poe Not Expelled from College.


William H. Browne writes the fol.
lowing letter to the Baltimore News:
II see paragraph going the rounds OF
the papers to the effect that it Is re-
markable that Edgar A. Poe should be
honored by bust erected in the uni
versity from which he was expelled. It
has been shown again and again thai
Poe was never expelled from the Uni
versity of Virginia. Mr.. J. h. Ingram,
the author of a well-known life of the
poet, wrote to Mr.. William Werten.
baker, secretary Of the faculty, to In.
quire about Poe's conduct and stand
ing, and that gentleman. who was
librarian during Poe's residence and
knew him well, replied, not from mem
ory only, but after searching the rec
ords, that at no time did he fall under
the censure o. the faculty. Mr.. Wood
bury, another biographer. says that
during Poes residence he did not
come under the notice Of the faculty,
which is stated to have been at that
time unusually watchful and strict"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1899-01-12

den to myself Was troubled with
smqthering spells, also palpitation OF
the heart and that bearing-down feel.
ing, and could not be on my feet much.
81 was growing worse all the time,
until took your medicine.
"After taking three boxes OF Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Lozenges, the tumor passed from me.
my health has been better ever
since, can now walk quite distance
and am troubled no more with palpita-
ton of the heart or bloating. rec.
ommend your medicine to all sufferers
from female troubles"
1t is hardly reasonable to suppose
that any one can doubt the efficiency
Of Mrs. Pinkham's methods and medi-
cine In the face of the tremendous vol.
ume of testimony.