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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01

the beautiful and artistic, or If he has
he feels that they are too expensive TO
be INDUCED in. This is very grave
mistake on his part, and arises from
the fact that he has not posted himself.
The roadside front of the average farm
presents 70 view nothing but fences.
weeds and unsightly bitches For the
sum of 81 900 this front could be made
a thing of beauty with English ivy and
American rose bushes intermixed. Let
the ivy also climb up and over the
barns and sheds and straw-stacks, and
thus the pictureSqueneSS of the scenery.
A hundred rose bushes scattered about
a barnyard would draw the e-re Of y
traveller at once. and who can say what
would be the effect on the live stock
moving about
If there is a creek on the farm a cou-
Pile of thousand dollars Will build an
artificial lake. and thousand more viii
stock it with gondolas end Goldfish.
When evening comes and the cows have
been MIXED and the hogs fed, the farm
err and his wife can float over the gentle
bosom of their own island sea and pull
wary cod from his watery lair. At
some points on the creek within sight
of the road a mosS-grown water wheel
should be erected. The cost is onS
few hundred dollars, and the delight
travellers coming upon such thing ui1
expectedly is almost unbounded. -
there is not enough water in the cfee
to turn the wheel get four horse pow
er engine and hide it amidst a grove
sunflowers. This viii even enha3
the general effect.
No farm is complete without ii
and q dell. Patents have been Ia
out and these articles will soon bt
sale along with mowers and rear
but meanwhile the farmer who carr
wait will find plans and speciticati0
at the Office of all reputable architectA
Rustic bridges also look we'll on a
farm, and the traveller never stops to
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01
TRAINING THE COW.

her heels as often as possible. A cow
Is slow thinker, but it won't take her
over two hours TO arrive At the conclu-
sion that it won't be safe for her TO
monkey with freight train of forty
two cars loaded with Portland cement.
In case OF q yearling calf he may have
to be thrown over the fence and back
a few times but he will sooner or later
reach the same conclusion.
The farmer cannot too fully UNDER
stand that all the livestock on his
farm with which he is brought in daily
contact will partake more or less OF his
personal moods. If he kicks open the
barn-doors in the morning and thumps
the Old mare with the shovel or pitch
fork to let her know that he is boss of
that ranch, even the hens will be ner-
Vous and out of sorts all day. 1t is the
placid, even-tempered farmer, who has
docile stock. If he leaves the kitchen
door for the barnyard singing, THE
Sweet Bye and Bye" he will find his
cows placidly chewing their cuds and
his hogs grunting cOntentedly in the
morning sun. A horse understands
when he is sworn at, and it embitters
a cow to threaten to break her back
Win SLFdW-CuIteT. a plS III tue pen
which receives a CHEEKY Good morn
ing from its owner will fatten twice as
fast as the one which climbs up to re-
ceive blow from a club. 1t is so with
the fowls. The farmer who puts on a
benevolent, fatherly expression as he
scatters the grain will find every hen
doing her best that day to lay an egg
to prove her gratitude and confidence,
while the one who scowis and mutters
and tries to knock some hens head off
with a clothes-prop will find himself
feared and detested.
The average farmer has no taste for
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01

inquire whether they span babbling
creek or are set on four posts in
corn held. The price Of picturesque
old wind mills, imported direct from
Holland, is now within the reach OF
every farmer, and five or six OF them
whaling away on different parts OF the
farm would make travelling across tho
country in one-horse wagon thing
OF pleasure. II may be physically inn
possible to ssupIN.. the highways OF
America with giens. Neterfails. fern
cries, precipices and all fhaas but let
each farmer beautify his portion TO the
extent that'he can and the iniide@<s.
will be far-reaching and return him =
grateful reward.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01
UNAPPRBcIATED SHARPNESS.

Cleveland Leader.
I thought, said the man who had just
entered the great statesman's office. that
you believed in progress
II do" the great statesman answered,
Il believe that Destiny has selected this
nation to carry the banners Of liberty
and enlightenment to the uttermost parts
of the earth
still" said the caller. 81 noticed upon
your door when 7 came in. a card with
these words printed on it: No open door
policy here ("
"A plague on that offite boy said the
great statesman. '-Tn Afraid I'll have to
fire him in spite of the fact that his moth
Ell Is a poor widow"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01
IN FUTURE.
Chicag 90 Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Great General-We must not forget to
see that the preparations are complete for
the official investigation that viii follow
this battle. Are the men who have been
detailed to act as witnesses posted at the
proper stations, with blank affidavits?
Aid-They are, General.
Great General-Are the cyclometers on
the gun carriages in perfect order?
Aid-They are.
Great General-Are the self-registerelng
time dials properly set?
Aid-They are in perfect readiness, Cen
eral.
Great Generals the man with the kin
etoscope all ready?
Aid-He is, General
Great General-Then forward. Double
quick! Charged
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HIS L1MrrAr1oNa

Cincinnati Enquirer.
Poor Cholllep' said the girl who was in
a sympathetic mood. III can't say
no."
He might shake his head. then." said
the practical girl
NO, poor fellow. his collar is too high
for that'f
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01
TIEn rRAIN WRacIzER.

The Judge-whats the charge. consta-
Bile?
Police qn-Prssoner was found putting
his thince fies on the railway lines,
youscu 9iship. Ally slopen
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01

Julia Shea-Phwat pinance did Father
Mccarthy give yez phwin yez towld him
yez kissed me?
Mike Ryan-Divil tn bit. He sed Oh hod
done me pinance at tn toime!-Up to
Date.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01
AIh7AgagJ,r : gDNANcn

The Judge-You hHAbeen A.puk
charge for years
Perry Patettic-That's it,
charged Coin to load me in the W
fire me out O. town? -cineinnatl EaquHs
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-01
DoANS KIDNEY PILLS.
Let Them Tell It.
DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS.

Publicity is what the people want
Let the public speak the subject
There has been too much claim--too little proof
Claims made by strangers not proof
Claims indorsed by strangers not proof
There is only kind of proof for Wheeling citizen.
The experience of people we know.
When friends and neighbors indorse,
Make public statement Of their case,
There be question about such evidence
This is the proof we have
That backs every box of D0AN'S KIDNEY PILLS.
No other Kidney Pills, other Kidney Remedy
Can produce such proof.
Here is of the many we have:
Mr. of planning
scarcely
headaches spells
andof
could
things kidney
things relief until
until
All druggists keep DOAN'S Kidney Pills
Remember the D0AN'S and take substitute.
Price 50 cents per box. Foster ilburn Co., Buh2G
N Y. Sole Props.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-10
BULLDOG THAT DIVEy
me Animal Can Stay Under Water a
ute and a Half,

ute and u Half.
\ bulldog owned by Neck Wende Of Wende
Station, Erie county has developed a trait which
dog 'anclers say, is very rare one The animal
VIII dive To the bottom Of pools ten feet deem He
VIII do so at his owner bidding and will do 80 Of
his own accord il his does not soc fl 10 en-.
courage the trick
IN" dog Is about two years old and has been A
aver Tor a year Unlike most bulldogs he took
to the water when he was very young and regular
~ out swan spaniel belonging 10 Mr. Wende
year az" this July small boy AT Wende Station
was drowned in swimming hole beneath a rail.
way bridge. The water at that point RANGES in
deplh from 10 To % feet and the area Of the deem
water was about 80 square yards Grappling
! hooks were used in vain by the men who endeayor
cd To find the body, Young men began 10 dive
ana Meek Wcndc and his bulldog sat and watched
VI" proceedings DNer after diver came I'M
empty handed and the bulldog manifested much
rrsll"Ssncss. Vt length, when It's owner was
! not looking, the dog Jumped into the stream
swan around few minutes and, to the surrris.
! OF every one, disappeared beneath the surface
Twas the dog first dive, IN about thirty seconds
'he dng came 10 The surface, shook himself breath
ed few times and descended again Seven or
| eight times the dog went under aud when he came
up the last time he had the body Of the boy
| Dick, which is the dog name has been A diver
ever since that Tim" So far as his owner knows
! he has never gone down more than ten feet but
he can make that depth with case Mr. Wende
hos only To drop stone or knife or a watch into
the creek back of the house and the dog will go
after it Dick manocuvcrs differently than does
man II" Swms out few strokes and then
gradually lets his body sink, padding as he de.
sr'nds 50 that he viii 60 down at an angle When
the water has been clear Mr., Wende has seen Dick
"A ! inc
or gravel N first half minute was the limit Of
The animals endurance under water but now he
often remains beneath the surface as long as a
minute and n half
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the leather OF which her walking shoes are
made. and they lace over tho instep and up on
the ankle; from this point to the top they but
ton. Smsrtly comfortable as these are. there
Isl promise that 10 cold weather. when chilly
winds nip that thnly stockinged region Just
above the shoe tops, high shoes will not by the
wise be used. To golfers Is due the discovery
that the most comfortable way to dress the
feet for cold. damp weather is to lace on frat q
pair OF heavy so'ed Dongola ties and then
over them wind up closely. nearly to tho knees
a pair OF spat puttees. These hold the ankles
In firm clasp and are as warm and dry a.
leather without its weight. and the shoppers
for autumn flnery are rapidly adopting them.
The exceedingly smart autumn shoe for the
carriage and for calling has very. very low
patent-leather vamp rounding at the too.
mounted on a beveled sole. and the remainder
OF the shoe is made OF heavy satin faced vest
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erto undreamed OF artistic possibilities In plain
sewing-machine stitch are made evident on
some very recent models for waists in these
goods The models show tho entire decora-
ton on waists done by the simple means OF
stitched eeometric patterns which go over
chest and shoulders. until yoke Is outlined
similar decoration appears on the cuffs and
collar. and great brilllancy Ia given to the
Design by using five or six different tins Of
sewing silk in the process. One OF tho com
mendable points about this mo lc NJ decoration
isthat II is not only inexpensive but also u trim
ming that any woman can apply II she knows
anything about handling a sewing machine.
very brave. not to say imposing, show is
made In the millinery quarters where prepare.
tions for opening days go actively forward A
great deal OF decorative service IL being rem
dsrsd on felt and silk hats by the new broad
gros-grain ribbon edged with antique or ordi.
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DIFFICULT BONNAZ WORK.
A TRADE WHERE THE RANKS ARE
MEYER OVERCROWDED.

Skill and Taste Required In the Women and
Girls who Operate the Ingenious Ma
chimes Used for Doing Embroidery-A
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-10

suitable to tho features complexion and hair
OF the careful purchaser.
IL there Is any anxiety to know what the
most popular color and its combinations will
DO this season. let 1t be published that coeoa-
brown IL considered the very fashionable dye
aud in combination with it res6ia or miGuon-
cite green. Is essential. Cocoa brown has q
peculiar soft grayish bloom. especially kind to
women OF all colorings. and has been selected
for tho smartest tyne OF covert coat. This little
wrap. in its very latest phase, has been shaped
in by the tailo:s to u basque back, has three
small nat cape revers turning over the shout
ders and is not designed to fasten over the bust.
Wore 1t too close the pretty front OF the brown
cloth waist. with it's r6s6da green rufie., woull
DO obscurod, and any observing eye in this
centre of fashion cannot fail to remark how
women with covert Jackets love to woar a
waist-long boa Of green or cream or gray lsse,
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which is as light and fragile as whipped up
whites OF eggs and has it's ends completed In
bows OF narrow ribbon.
There is another type OF early autumn
woman who abjures all form OF wraps in order
thoroughly TO show the excellent princesse fit
OF her handsome light Venetian cloth suit,
while third class adopts with her severely
simple stitched tailor costume IL very frou-
irou hooded cape. tho especial charm OF which
lies in Its countless chiffon puff ru1les and
sash streamers. II the cape is compounded on
the outside OF grey lace. OF tho Russian
variety. laid upon cocoa brown cloth. the chif-
ION enrichment is done in green and all the in
tcrlor OF the garment, which is far warmer than
II seems. is lined with spotted green silk.
Not the least indication is yet given that for
the next six months lace will not be worn ss
freely as during the past half year The lead.
ing dressmaksrs. who ought to read the signs
and omens OF fashion Alright if any women can.
boldly assert that nothing will be more highly
regarded for handsome at-home gown than
SILK crepon. an antique satin. or a French
crepe gown loaded with every inch Of cream.
timc yellow. ecru or bone white lace that II can
carry. From Paris they are sending out very
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nary velvet. while warm welcome Is sure to be
given TO the wholly novel ornaments. buck les
slides. buttons. &c. made of enamelled
mowers and Jewels In combination. Here we
have the most recent French contribution to
dress. and 1t Is nothing short OF m iracle that
90 much genuine artistic taste and excellent
workmanship can at the price be lavished on a
hat ornament. Some OF these clasps for hold
Ing bunch OF plumes. or a knot Of velvet show
aWrsath OF charmingly executed violets pow
dered with cabochon emeralds spray of
pansies forms one bar OF big brilliant buckle,
and either trife appears tasteful enough TO be
sold over the counter OF jewelry store.
Besides these welcome adjuncts to millinery.
there 10 new plume that is obtained from the
ostrich's wing. but is so skilfully dyed that
only the fullness OF the feather inside the long
plume 10 colored. On top. that is on the upper
side. the natural color Of the beautiful feather
10 untouched. or Is bleached to linen white
ness. while only beneath rich violet. golden
brown or garnet rcd tone shows. The hat
trimmers call these shadow plumes. and they
are an odd. pretty. and sure to be popular mode
OF lining velvet hat bows with chiffon or cream
lace and allowing the light material to spread
out and daintily rim the edges OF the dark
velvet loops and ends. BY actual count there
are already nineteen excellent and highly to
b recommended shapes OF hats on tho MILL
merry market. and the person who shall desig-
nate tho reigning shape will be a prophet
There was day when somebody invented a
shape OF hat and whether or no it fitted her
head and became her features. every woman
adopted and wore that shape without muir
muir. To-day when woman goes in search of
4 hat she devotes series OF mornings to ths
duty. She arms herself with cheval glass, a
hand mirror. comb and brush and half
dozen styles OF yelling; a saleswoman whose
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-10

IT'S undeniable that not all the plaids used
IN making smart September walking suits are
70 be condemned for lack OF beauty. for there
are admirable little suits now OH exhibi-
ton In the shops having their skirts made Of
the new French plaid in dark blue and stone
color and brown. The charm OF this material
lies In the fact that the surface Of 1t Is smooth
ike thatof a winter-weight French serge. while
the stripes on II are woven in the toughest
Gamers hair. This is unique and gives a
proper autumnal aspect attractive to the femi-
nine eye. while the skirt, when cut from this
pretty stun. usually displays two features
from which good deal ~ To the future NAV
ne argued The first pont OF interest il that
when saleswoman Or tailor brings forth a
plaid walking skirt it is cut very scant even nj
the bottom and its hem escapes the ground all
around by at least ono inch Again Il Is often
she case that boldly, on the front width OF the
approved street skirt. jacket is set and a deem
square one at that.
Evidently the powers that sway our sartoriaI
nestinles intend that. when women are obsery-
ing any OF the formalties OF life. long howing
trained skirts must he worm but that an easy
reasonable busness-iike dress en- be assnmeL
ior actiNe outdoor duties durinG tho approach
Ing winter. This is good news, but whetheror
not woman elects TO wear short plaid al irt
she has not the privilege OF wearing A plaid
waist win II. What is proper Is waist
OF color that matches the background Of
iH pa'n' ana 1t is trimmed with revers fac
lngs' straps, &c. that accord with the strIpes in
the skirt
The evolution o; the autumn hat and bodice
goes merrv forward an our eyes are re-
ireShed by something now in win dows and on
counters every day. Very short piled velvet.
whether silk or cotton. promises to forge
SAsAd Of all other fancy waist goods, and hith
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8uphonious crossbars that come from SCOT.
land. The dyes and com bin lions IN the canes
abat now prevail lay the guilt OF tn cir existencs
at the doors OF the French and German manu-.
aacturers. and 1t 10 a sad blow to our pride In
cur women and their reputation for good
taste to have to record how eagerly these repre-
hensible color schemes are being worn.
The initial purchase OF tho season bv everv
maid and matron. Just entering on the delight
ful task OF collecting an autumnal wardrobe.
has been at least one Of these woolly- backed,
aull-hanging wraps. the hue OF which, so angry
and brave. like the poets rose, bids the rash
Eazer to wipe his eye. and lends not whit Of
charm to the wearer's appearance. II a lonr
rape Is not purchased. com bnation Of q start
ling plaid skirt and sober.colors dress waist
IS made by way OF a fitting walking gown, or
else short rough goods coat. In brown. black
Or green. Is secured. with re verse pocket fiaps
and cuffs faced with bright plaid velvet
Ono excuse to be offered In extenuation OF
she popularity OF these amazingly toned wraps
IL the undeniable novelty OF their shapes and
inc lndisputable comfort to be found In some
OF them. There are snugly- fitting. double fall
eapes with large useful capped pockets ap-
pied to the outside surface OF tho first fall, be.
sidss the round short collet-formsd golfers
1riend. which wears deep circular hounce
piped on the skirt of the garment. One and
al they seem arranged to give the arms free
play without exposing the rest OF the body to
she winds. and many Of Thorn are so artfully
Garnished with fringe and stitched strapsIand
uraped from big cairngorm set buckle on the
ehoulder that 1t Is easy to understand why
sney enjoy so'Wide and lattering reputation.
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"orrer' recen'inn dresses carved o.. In n small
lonn or u square "hnut the fiat tNrolt and with
sleev" ru' elbow length ENi l-ntly We are
coming c'o-r to the revival Of the low-nacked
short sleeved reception toilet
Women who y-arn for variety and for color
in these lace costumes drop the thick rich webs
OF needework overSkirts and waists of null
berry red, sapphire blue. or croam yellow
Terry velvet and then thread narrow black
velvet ribbon through the aco mesh in front
allowing lrnG"'IGc bows to feather out on the
c"rSage and ~ the foot. The email black
velvet ribbon bow. with silver or gilt tagged
ends Is one Of the vital elements in dress
decoration, and this autumn marks the almost
comnl"t" elimination OF the spangle from it's
hroal ie!ds Of recent usefulness. Diamante
trimming continues to ne fashionable. but
slik embroidery and figures cut from thin
tinted silk and applied to net surfaces. are
sur" I" PROV the smart evening decorations
~ the future
with very low heels aud roomy toes and
broad. heavy extension soes tho fashionable
woman is shod for her walks abroad. DonEola
or Egyptian goat, dressed with dull finish, is
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Matter OF importance.
nteiiEencs and truStworthiness cboroc,er-
iZe The helm secured through all advertisement
in THE SUS,-idr ~ > '"e"'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-27
ALGER'S TESTIMONY.
Holds the Secretary of War BIameless
in Conduct of the War.

Washington, Jan. Elm his testimony
before the war investigation commits
sion yesterday Secretary Alger stated
that he had never had any personal in
terest in the expenditures of govern
ment funds directly or indirectly.
No contracts for equipment were en-
tered into prior to the declaration of
war.
Have you received any complaint
from the major general of the army
while at Porto Rico as to the quality
of refrigerated and canned roast beer
furnished the army?"
The secretary replying referred to his
annual report quoting dispatch from
General Miles asking that no more beer
be sent because they could get a large
supply there. General Miles had said
something about beef that had spoiled
there.
Governor Beaver asked whether act
ual preparation for war was not made
before the declaration of war was be-
cause it was thought it would be avert
ed. No reply, however, was expected
if the question was not deemed by the
secretary a proper one.
The witness replied that there had
been hopes that war would be aVerted
The chiefs of the several bureaus Of
the department had never assembled
to hold a council of war.
They were all too busy. In regard to
the inspector generals office, the secre-
tary did not consider that the bureau
had been practically abolished by the
transfer of officers to other duty. He
believed that it retained it's efficiency.
Secretary Alger next told Of the in
spection of the camps, especially the
tour of inspection by General Miles.
He (Alger) never had received any
official complaint from the armies in
the field in regard to fresh or canned
meat furnished the troops.
Have you any information that meat
was chemically treated?"
Nothing but what has been brought
out by this commission
Beef" he went on, has been used
as an army ration for many years and
it's use was not an experiment in the
spanish war; NO cohnPlAlnts nao oeeh
received by him from the camps in re-
gard to beef.
When asked whether he was PERSONAL
ly interested in contracts for furnishing
meat the secretary said with positive
ness:
Il have not; I never had, directly or
Indirectly interest in any property, in
anything supplied to this government"
He had never received an official re-
port that beef furnished the army had
caused sickness.
He had received reports from several
sources that at Chickamauga and Camp
cines and supplies. The reports were
investigated and supplies ordered at
once. He had never received a report
from the surgeon general that he was
unable to furnish supplies.
In regard to the arrival of the Fifth
corps at Montauk, he said that every
possible precaution had been taken to
make the camp healthful and comfort
able. There had been many deficiencies
that it was impossible to remedy, but
everything that could be done had been
done.
This closed the examination and Sec
rotary Alger was asked whether he
wished to volunteer any statements, but
he declined to do so.