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The Ietters OF ChIIdren.

Children seldom show much individu-
nllty in their letters. Occasionally
bit of originality crops out, and one
sees peeplng through the formal dress
the quaint sweet face of little lad or
lass, and hears the music of the child
lsh speech through the carefully chosen
words. But because we grown people
insist that written words shall not be
spoken words. and force upon small
scribblers a vocabulary not their own,
their letters are apt to be stilted, and
to be very like the letters OF everybody
else. Thus in the school-room the
whole class will submit on composition
day letters which vary little from be-
ginning to end. which are as similar as
buttons pressed in mould. The fact
is that the little writer's have been Civ
en- copy to follow. and have followed
It slavIshly, and far too often the
teacher marks their not In the order OF
merit. for spontanCity, or for cleverness
or sprIghtliness, or keen powers OF OBJ
servation and nicely in reporting
things seen, hut rnther for the neat
ness OF the general screed-for the ABB
sence OF blots, the correct spelling and
the proper use OF names and appro-
pirate placing OF the date. The outside
appearance OF any letter liz very i'm
portant, and children must be taught
the etiquette OF correspondence, and
not allowed to fall into careless habits
MS to the spacing, folding, and address
ing OF the same. One OF the hall-marks
OF gentle breeding Is found here, and
the polite person, as distinguished from
the awkward and UNFRAMED one, may
he known by the letter he or she writes.
Regarded as n passport to social sue
cess. an adjunct to business. an assist
ant in every department, the ability to
write n graceful, direct, and intelligl-
BILE letter is OF great value, and parents
owe It to their children to give them
thorough training In this particular
branch OF Observation-Disclosures Bazaar.
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No definite action has been taken at
washington with regard to the letter
signed by the newspaper representa-
lives at Manila, published yesterday
and the character Of the discussion OF
the matter at the cabinet meeting has
NOT been made public. Various rurhors
are afloat as to the probable future
plans Of campaign, such as the lessen
ing Of the restrictions of the censorship,
the more rapid relief OF volunteers,
possible change In the command Of the
troops, and preparations for decisive
dash at the close of the rainy season,
one OF the most persistent reports is
that General Nelson A. Miles, the rank
ing general, will be put in command
He is now acting secretary of war, and
a number of newspapers are suggesting
that he be sent to Manila.
These are matters purely speculative,
and within a few days 1t will be devel-
oped what there is in them. The Wash
ington Post, OF yesterday, which is
supporter of the administration, re-
marks that the whole country is behind
the President in the purpose to assert
United states authority in the Philip
pnies; there is only an Insignificant
minority that would oppose the vindi-
cation OF our national dignity and honor
in this matter. But public senti-
ment is practically unanimous in
calling for a speedy termination of the
present state Of affairs in Luzon.
In this connection. Washington dis
patch. published this morning, states
that the Presidents advices from Ma
nila yesterday were of political inter-
est. rather than OF military character,
although having a bearing on the lat
ter. 1t is to the effect that much pro-
gress has been made by the commission
IN restoring the confidence Of the ma
lives. and to aid military operations by
inducing defections against Aguinal-
dos followers. More advance has been
accomplished in this respect than here
tofore. Not only in important islands
of the group. but in Luzon, the unqual-
lied adhesion OF natives has been Sc
cured, and the commissioners are ar
ranging for the establishment Of full
civil governments in some provinces
where Agulnaldo has been the strong
est This has been accomplished peace
fully, and with the full consent OF the
inhabitants. The President, says the
dispatch, is naturally gratIhed over this
message from Colonel DENLY.
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New York World: The clearing
house banks of this city had s7Ss,SS4OOO
out on loan last week. This is more
than they ever had lent at any time be-
fore.
The people who have borrowed this
money have had to give good security
for It, and they must pay good interest
for It's use-the average rate being B
per cent. They have borrowed II be-
cause they can make It earn more than
that in their business. 1t enables them
TO hire more men. to make or handle
more goods to make larger profits.
In the end the greater part OF It Is
paid out in wages. It means, therefore,
more wage-earners, more families able
to live comfortably, larger sales for the
butcher, the baker. and the grocer,
fuller dinners In tens OF thousands of
homes, and greater happiness to null
tltudes.
BY themselves the mere figures OF
prosperity are us cold, as unsympa-
thetic, and as uninspIring as the null
tipllcatlon table. But when Justly In
terpreted. they warm the cookies Of the
heart with their kindly tale OF wide
spread benefit.
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.AHaIcCentury,s Progress.

Reminders of the country's progress
in the matter of long-dlstnnce riding
are among the subjects being discussed
in connection with the feats that are
being performed with the automobile.
The Province, Rhode Island. Journal.
in commenting on the proposed exploit
Of the automobile, which has left New
York for San Francisco. remarks that
the era of long distance riding in self
propellIng vehicles, so popular in Eu-
rome, may be said to have begun In the
United States. The longest distance
heretofore attempted has been 72O
miles, from Cleveland to New York. but
over in Europe trips of thousands OF
miles have been made.
The journey of the New York auto
mobile to San Francisco, will cover
distance OF 1900 miles, and will take
weeks OF time. Rapid speed will be
possible for the part Of the trip east of
the Mississippi. but progress will be
rendered slow and difficult In crossing
the sandy, perhaps muddy, prairies and
across the Rocky Mountains. The in
terest in the trip will not so much at
tach to the rate of speed. however. as
to the novelty OF 1t. and the Significance
OF 1t in recalling former period within
the lifetime Of millions of our older
citizens.
It is noted that fifty years ago. in
1sl9. there was a great migration from
the eastern states to California, drawn
there by the discovery of gold. The
only existing railroads were small pio-
neer short local lines In the east. The
baltimore e. Ohio had not been com
pleted TO the Ohio river. The great ex-
odus across the continent was made in
wagons and on horseback, Many
monthswere consumed. The grentwest-
crn country was undeveloped. peopled
with hostile Indians and scattered
white settlements, most Of It unex-
plored and without roadways, even Chi
cago being but a village Dangers
were everywhere and hardships vera
suffered by the fortune seekers
II Ia now n notable event TINT, on the
hftieth anniversary OF that historic ex-
odus, which opened up the great west
and developed the Pacific coast states,
there is enroutc. across the roadways
Of the continent, through great pro-
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An absent-mluded professor once in
vIted a number of learned Scotsmen to
visit some interesting ruins in his
nelghborhood, and to do honor TO his
guests. and being himself Scotsman,
ne donncd the Highland dress for the
occasion. There was to be n luncheon
In large marquee on the lawn. and
when the master Of the house appeared
In all the glory Of his kilt. the astonIsh-
mcnt OF Jane, the housemaid, was
great.
Thinking her master was in one Of
his vacant moods. she rushed up stairB,
and rc-nppcared presently on the lawn,
where her master stood In conversation
with group OF hts visitors, with a
pair Of the professors best trousers
over her arm.
She blushcd MS she said. pointing to
the bare knees OF the brawny Scot, at
the same time holding out the garment:
"Ploase. sir, you've forgotten these"
-Tit-Bits.
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PASSING PLEAsANTRIEs.

Friend-How do you like your new
teacher. Freddy? F'reddy-I don't
know; l haven't misbehaved any yet
Puck.
Her Father (from the head of the
stairs)-Ethel, is that young man
gone? Ethel lin an ecstatic stage
whisper)-Awfully, papa.-Tit-Blts.
What Did They Mean?-"And was
your speech n SUGGEST" We'll, when
/ sat down they said 1t was the best
thing had ever done. Judy.
'Me ould mon an yer ould mon
fought soIde be soIde, Larry" "Mabe
they did. Dinny; but ORR bet me ould
mon wuz on top."-Chlcago News.
what is your definition Of the word
'fad'?" "a fad" said Miss Cayenne,
candidly. sis something which some
body else enjoys and don't"-Wash-
ington Star.
His ENTHUSIASTICALLY rule is,
BE sure you're right, and then go
ahead Friend Indeed? 1 thought 1t
was, When in doubt, perform an oper-
ation.-Puck.
He-Dearest, say the little word that
will make me happy for life. She
Have you spoken to papa? He-Oh,
yes; he says the money is all your own,
free from incumbrance.-Boston Tran
script.
eve ought to hear from those Arctic
explorers" "oh, don't know. II they
have found the North Pole. this isn't
the time OF year for them to be giving
It away."-ChicaSo Record.
Author-You have no idea how many
stamps use posting my manuscripts to
various editors. Critic-Very likely. I
think there ought to be excursion tick
cts for manuscripts at reduced rates.
Tlt-Bits.
Life on the farm had become intOl-
cradle. "I shall run away to seal" he ex-
claimed. But why?" asked his gray,
old father, TREMENDOUSLY. The boy felt
that 1t was necessary to be perfectly
candid. Because" he replied, 81 find
that am not poet. and II become
a rear admiral, shall have space in
the magazines at my disposal! THE
divine nffiatus, understand from this,
is not easily to be headed of.-DetroIt
Journal.
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REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

Some men talk in their sleep; others
sleep in their talk.
When girl plays over a wedding
march she most always plays 1t too
fast.
Probably Adam ate the apple because
he was afraid Eve was just going 10
cry.
II a man only asks a woman to for
give him often enough she will end oy
falling in love with him.
The devil always advertises that II
you don't like the goods you can bring
them back any time and get your money
back.
A mans face Is a definition; a wo-
mans Is an Interrogation?
A woman who runs up the altar steps
isn't so apt to run down them.
A woman can never take real delight
in torturlng another miserable one I'M
less she herself Is happy.
The average woman always likes a
man who Is good looking. falls in love
with him II he doesn't like her and
would die for him II he siaps her face.
AFTER girl has tried to say good-by
tenderly to man she always gets be-
hind the curtains to see how he looks
as he goes out OF the gate.-New York
Press,
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RARE OPPORTUNITY.
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beautiful Women.

Every woman should have the beauty
vvaclty and vigor Of perfect health. a
strong stomach Is the frat essential TO
physical beauty in either man or wo-
man Nine-tCnths Of the sickness OF the
human race comes from weak digestion.
Thousands " people. after years OF
have tried Hostcttcr's
stomach Bltters and reRalncd their
health There IL nothing like It for the
euro Of stomach troubles. See that "A
OF the bottle.
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nAITIMoRE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Excursions to Atlantic City aud Sea-
shore, Mt Very Low Rates, Thurs
DAYS, July %, August 10 and 81.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad has
arranged series Of popular seashore
excursions. to be run Thursdays, July
q, August 10 and "a. to Atlantic City,
Cape May, Sea Isle City, Ocean City,
n. j., and Ocean City, Md. Tickets will
be good fifteen u5) days, including day
OF sale.
Stop overs will be allowed on return
trip at Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington on tickets sold to New Jer-
sey resorts and at Baltimore and Wash
lngton on tickets sold to Ocean City,
Maryland.
Tickets will be sold on above dates
from Wheeling for $40 round trip for
trains leaving Mt 1925 and 5:25 n. M,
$3.50 and $500 p. m.
Can on or address T. c. Burke. pas
senScr and ticket agent. Baltimore &
Ohio railrond for tickets and full infor-
nation.
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West virginia Soldiers Heroic VIE.

West Virginia Soldiers Heroic Wife.
Pittsburgh was the scene of a little
romance in which a West Virginia SOL
der and his handsome young wife fig
ured. The famous Nineteenth regi-
ment, which saw service In Cuba, was
passing through enroute to San Fran
cisco to sail for Manila. 1t was discov-
cred that there was an extra man in
Company X, and by diligent search the
conductor found that one OF the hand
soonest young soldiers was a woman,
who had been so completely disguised
she would not have been detected, but
for the fact that she had very small
feet encased in womans shoes. She
was the wife Of one of the soldiers and
they we're from Martinsburg. this state,
the reporters being unable to obtain
their names.
OF course the wife was obliged to va
cate the car, and was returned to her
home. She took her disappointment
bravely and cheerfully. but stated that
she would follow her husband later on.
The regiment cheercd her as the train
departed and left her on the platform
waving her handkerchief at them. This
Martlnsburg wife wasn't going to the
Philippines to fight, but to be with her
soldier husband and minister to him.
West Virginia women are noted for
their faithful courage.
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WHEELING. JULY 10, 1900.

Persons leaving the city can have
the Intelllgencer mailed to them 70
any address, by ordering It at this
ONCE. In person or by letter. Terms
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The craze for searching for queer
nomenclature reaches its climax. when
a contemporary notes the following
names from a marriage license list
published In an Indiana newspaper:
Acknowledgment Ferhabwalkonwar-
wensId and Levlnlnska shumeringlap-
wiapsli." The former is the name Of
the groom and the latter that Of the
bride. The correspondent suggests that
presumably the woman thought her
name was not long enough and married
Mr.. Lud. &c, to remedy the matter"
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of hartal. on Saturday the rush all
the distance from Lahore to Bhadrakali
was so great that our reporter was car
ried to his destination without HIS feet
ever touching the ground. The chhabel
arrangements were excellent"
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Colonel Henry Watterson has a way
of making some tart illusions that
have more points than words in them.
AS, for instance: Roosevelt says that
every patriotic American must stand
by the President in this war. But
what war? asks an eastern writer.
The last war declared by Congress was
ended by the treaty of Paris. Who has
declared war since, and by what au-
thority?' To not go further, the Aunt
les have declared war upon Uncle Sam.
and, by their God-given authority. to
always be agin creation"
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CThe INTELLIGENcER, embracing It's
several editions. Is entered In the Post
once at Wheeling, W. Va, as second
class matter.)
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gresaiye states and cities, over modern
roadways. and past evidences Of the
wonderful march Of civilization. and the
construction OF a mighty Nation. ma
chine. the motive power Of which Is
gasoline. carrying two passengers for
the metropolis of the Pacific coast It
is a notable event. and. as the Provl-
dence contemporary says, a "remarka-
bic observance of the hftieth anniver-
sary of the toilsome expeditions of the
Forty-nlners."
It may be regarded as a Tad" by
some, but It cannot be SO styled, in view
of the features referred to.
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The terrible tragedy which occurred
in the deserted coal mine at the head Of
Twenty-sixth street, by which Willie
Campbell, an -year-old boy,
was sufrocated by foul air while lndls-
cretly exploring the mine, and
Charles seamon suffered a similar death
while searching for him to save his life,
was one Of the saddest events occur
ring in the city in recent years. It all
grewout OF curiosity and venturesome
spirit on the part of several boys. who
should have known that the mine was
abandoned on account OF the deadly air
in 1t, and the fact that the mouth Of the
mine was open, when a gate or some
other obstruction would have prevented
any one, not having a right. from en-
tering. The community sympathizes
with the relatives of the dead youth
and Of the heroic victim of an effort to
rescue him at the risk Of his own life.
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The poor Woodworking and devoted
American reporter must envy his brethr
rem Of the Hindu tribe. An Item from
the Lahore Tribune at Babu. giving an
extract from n report Of fair celehra-
ton, shows how easily and comfortably
the reporter was transported To the
scene without being obliged to either
walk or ride in a vehicle. The report
says, 1.-THE BhadrnkalI Fair was a
grand success this year. All Hindu
Lahore and his wife Hocked 10 the
mein, and on Sunday the Hindu quar-
tiers OF the town seemed to be in n state
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20 NAM sTREET


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The evening times., 1899-12-28

be opposed. of course. by the army officers.
especially by the quartermasters. who at
present have sole charge Of this feature.
General Breckinridge's plan contemplates
a board which shall make conditions in the
Army and Navy and Marine Corps identi-
cal. He says it would not be possible 1or
differences to occur in the equipment. for
instance, IL there was board composed OF
an equal number OF experienced army and
navy officers OF high rank, whose duty it
should Se to decide all proper questions
and determine standards for all the se-v-
ices. He says further:
with our newly acquired possessions,
thousands Of miles apart, requiring the
maintenance there of beth military and
naval forces for the protection OF Ameri-
can interests, this subject assumes addi-
tional importance, and seems to deserve
the attention of higher authority per-
fectly harmonious cooperation betwsen
the army and navy is essential to insure
the most favorable results, and this can
best be obtained by creating such board
of officers, whose decision, when duly ap-
proved, shall be final in all matters be-
tween TIE two services.
The evening times., 1899-12-28
RELIGIOUS WORK IN LuzoN.
Plenty of Room in the Island for Mis-
aiOnary Work.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Prof. Jacob G.
Scnurman, chairman of the Philippines
Commission, discusses Our Duty in the
Philippines in the Independent to-
day. Explaining his position, he Gays: Il
am not an imperialist, but l am not an
anti-imperialist, if you mean by that the
hauling down of our flag where We have
raised it in the performance of duty. We
have put our hands to the plow, and we
must finish the work.
Speaking of the religious problem, he
says: THE priests have ruled in Luzon so
long that the natives know of no ether
form of Christianity. The archipelago YVES
really governed by the priests and not by
the Spanish civil or military commanders
OF the s13, 500, coo raised on the island
about 81, SOC, 900 was used for the church S
support"
missionaries are needed in the islands,
and hope they will be sent there in large
numbers. There is plenty of work for them
to do They must realize that they a,e
contending with Catholic educated popu-
lation that knows nothing about the fine
differences between Protestant seots and
denominations. l do hope that when We
send the missionaries We will decide be-
forehand on one form Of Protestant Chris
tianity. The Filipinos will then have
Catholic Christianity and Protestant CHRIS
tianity presented to them, SO they can take
their choice"
Further on he says: Il regret that tie
Americans allowed the saloon to get foot
hold on the islands. That hurt the Aneii-
cans more than anything else. We SUP
pressed the cock fight there and permitted
the tayerns to flourish. One emphasized
the Filipino frailty and the other tie
American vice l have never seen Fill
pino drunkard.''
He declares an ordinary political ap-
pointee should not be sent to govern the
islands, and that the best man In tie
country is none too good for the task.