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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
THE FIGURES 1870.
Strange Results of the Work of al
Arithmetical Genius.


II we add together the figures con-
tanned in 1899 we find they make q,
and these added give,us O.: Subtract the
first two figures, is, from 80. and we
have 81, which added makes .. and the
letters composing the word eighty-one
are nine. Add the first two figures, is,
TO 90, and we have III. These figures.
when added. again give us .. five add
all the principal numbers thus far mem
toned, viz. 1899. IS. 81, III and 81. the
\ sum is 2,142. and these figures added
| give us 9. II we subtract 81 from III
| We have 90. which divided BY 10 again
gives us 9. By subtract!ng III from 1899
the remainder is 1,7S2: these figures.
when added. gives US is. and these two.
when. added, give us 9. II we add 90
and 1872 principal numbers not included
In first addition, to 2,l42 obtained above,
we have 4.0l4. and these figures, when
added, again produce 9. Now, IL we add
the figures 1889 to tie last sum we have
6.9l3. and these added produce Is, which
II again be added the result is 2.
The combinations obtained above are
very remarkable. but carrying them
still further with stranger results. we
find. that by adding 1899 to sums thus
far obtained, viz, 4.014 and 5.913, the
sum is 11,S26. and by adding these fig
ures we have IS. which added produce
.. Further, IL we add the first three
figures Of the above sum to the last
two. viz. lis to 26, we have IA, and
these figures added give US ..
We have now tried the results OF adj
dition and Of subtraction on these mys-
tic figures. and will now see what null
tiPlicatien viii do. II multiply IS by
80 the product Is 1.7S2; these figures.
when added. give us is. and carefully
adding the numerals used in this multi
pllcation we will find the addition to
be GO. and by adding these We have nine.
Now We will multiply the first three fig
ures Of the year by the last. viz. 1883 by
Q. we find 1,70l. and by adding these
figures we have Q, or II we add the nu-
merals used in this calculation we find
they amount to Sc. and these added
again produce 9. We will multiply the
two products obtained above. viz, 1.7s2
by 1,70l. and we have 3,o31 ,1S2: these fig
ures added produce IS and these added
give us 9.
1nnumerable changes could be rung
on these mystic figures. but the most
remarkable part Is that the letters COM
posing the words eighteen ninety-nine
are IS, and these two. when added, pro-
duce the inevitable 9.-Detroit, Free
Press
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
Beware Of ointmcnts for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
OF smell and completely dcrange tbr
whole system when entering It through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on pre-.
scriptions from reputable physicians. ms
the damage they will do Is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by
f. ]. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. o.. contains
no mercury. and Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu.
cous surfaces OF the system. In buy
inG Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you re,
the genuine. 1t Is taken internally. and
made In Toledo, o., by F. j. Cheney &.
Co. Testimonials free
Sold by druggists. Price Is cents per
bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
REFLECTIONS OF a BACHELOR.

The Oldest lie Is new II It Is fattery,
A man can't love what he mistrus,s:
n woman can't nlstrust what she loves.
When 4 woman has bad attack OF
soul-yearninG generally an afternoon
tea Will cure 1t.
Philosophy is the way You would feel
when you crack your crazy-bone II you
didn't feel the other way.
The reason !. takes man so long TO
open pretty girls door with her latch
key is that when She insists on helping
him their fingers get all mixed up.-Eew
York Press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28

settlement from the Legislature on such
wonderfully liberal terms? The mem
orial referred to doesn't tell the real
story OF the alleged debt and the man
ner Of the birth OF these so-caIled de-.
ferred certificates. Virginia made
them on her own motion, and she. is
responsible for them. 8
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
case relieved In six hours by New
Great South. American Kidney Cure. 1t
is great surprise on account OF It's cX-
ceeding promptncss In relieving pain in
bladder. kidneys and back. In male or
female. Relieves retention OF water al
most Immediately. If you want quick
relief and cure this 10 the remedy. Sold
by Il. II. List, druggist. Wheeling. W.
Va. rs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28

Tho New York World has sensa-
tlonal story TO the effect that Governor
Roosevelt will be Platt's candidate, for
President In 1900. Much OF the story.
which Is somewhat lengthy. and deals
mostly in vague hints, is based on the
fact that Mr.. Roosevelt who Is in
Washington, visiting Senator Lodge. Of
Massachusetts. after pleasant call
Upon the President, visited the capitol,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
EDITORIAL Rooms. S23 Counting RooH..... s72
THE lNTELLlGENcER.
WHEELING. FEBRUARY es, 1900.
That .Dcbt Question" misunderstood.

. d . o. s..
That "Dcbt Question" Misunderstood.
The Intelligencer regrets that SO good
n friend as the Philadelphia Press
should have permitted itself to be de-
ceived into publishing comment like
the following, which some papers not
posted on the history OF the so-called
West Virginia debt" are copying. The
article is. in one paper, the Pittsburgh
Dispatch. headed: West Yirginia's
Debt-A Proposition is Pending for Re-
funding It at Low Rate" and Is as
follows:
The present West Virginia legislature
has proposition before II for settling
that States share Of the old Virginia debt
When Virginia was divided into two
states during the war for the union.
certain share OF the debt was set aside for
which the new state OF West Virginia
was to be responsible. This debt
now amounts TO SIC. 600, but q large ma
jorlty OF the creditors are ready to accept
80 cents on the dollar and fund the debt at
a low rate OF Interest. letting 1t run for
100 years.
The proposition appears to be fair one
and the. West Virginia legislature should
give It due. consideration. The old state
OF Virginia adjusted Its share OF the debt
some years ago. and II Is for the interest
OF West Virginia TO do the same and SO
remove a bar from Its path Of progress,
Such statements as this are going
over the country. They are based upon
a circular which is being sent out every
where. and which was laid on the desks
of the members of the legislature just
Misunderstanding which has been
I,, 9TH toll 81 4
Memorial to the West Virginia Leg
islature, Presenting a Plan OF Settle
nent for the West Virginia Debt. Rep
resented by Virginia Deferred Certid-
Gates" West Virginia does not owe
the alleged debt arbitrarily fixed upon
her, without her knowledge and con-
sent by the state of Virginia, and the
legislature. though 1t received the petit.
ton from the syndicate holding many
OF the certificates, unindorsed by any
authorized agent OF West Virginia.
adopted resolution refusing to recog.
nize 1t. This was not Republication OF a
just obligation West Virginia never
did and will not weaken her credit.
II Is true 'sia' .''e co''s''."'ioii u''aet
"htch west sirs'''ia "as "uii''''ea mo
the Union In 1859 stated that an equita-
oIe p'oportioi VI Tue pun. uent u N"-
S'nia wouiu pe assu'i'eu Wy 'ie s'a.e'
ana d coil'l''isa'oi' was se". " i''ei-
ii'"hu III 1911 ~ asee' '''i' 'i'at p'opor-
tio''. ne co''''''lss'ot' "aS mo- oi.'c'a"s
recognized os Nnsiha' a'a maui Tue
ocst report IL eoutd uifdet 'He cifedfh.
stances. lherc was no similar COM
mission from virginia 10 recognize
IT,
Ihe state Oh virginia. ~hen II ADJUST
cd,its DEBT. did not recognize west var
GINA officially enough 10 consult It's
authorities. ana %ithout the new states
official consent or knowledge assumed
that 1t owed certain amount OF the
total Indebtedness. and issued from
time to time the so-cniied Virginia de-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28

The public will do well to take with
some degree OF doubt the dispatches
from Madrid regarding the situation at
Manila. The dispatches published In
Madrid from the Philippines. concern
Ing the anxiety" Of Americans there:
that the war will be prolonged and
desperate: that the movements OF for
cign warships are causing alarm. and
more such reports. 1t must be remem-
bcrcd, are circulated at n time when
the Spanish Cortcs Is In session, and
pending the consideration of the peace
treaty by that body.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
Lr,hc naby is Cutting Teeth

BE sure and use that old and ,wel-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup. for children tccthlng. 1t soothcs
the child. softens the gum. allays all
pain. cures wind collie and Is the best
remedy for dIarrhoca. Twenty-Five
cents bottle. mw&t
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
Spain's Miserable Plight.

The estimate is made that the amount
OF money required TO pay the debt in
Cured by Spain in the last two wars
in Cuba. meaning the war with the Gu
bans and the one with this country,
Is 4iO,OO0.OeO pesetas. This is what
Spain has to.raise in addition to ali OK
penses already paid. the cost OF the
defenses of Philippines and Porto Rico,
the destruction of fleets In two oceans
and numbers OF other things all grow
ing out OF the Cuban insurrection. The
cost OF restoring the lost navy and re-
constructing the army is not included.
While these obligations and losses Of
territory are staring Spain In the face.
warnings nre published by the Spanish
;ress to tic government against Carl
;st activity, ard there Is anything but
peaceful state Of affairs In the pros
pectivc court martials Of the command
crs OF the army and navy who lost the
fight with America. Spains woes null
tiply. They are the natural sequence
OF her own policy. Her degenerate
career did not end with the arrival at
a peace basis with the United States.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
HIfM 3afry.
TTYGEIA DAIRY

~ This Is to certify TIM, on tho S,h dav
az repIaary. 1879. 1 carefully Inspected
me nerds OF cows. stalls. food and wstcr
snhp,T for herds OF S. Florence Simpson
roomy stalls, pure and w6olcsn,,n%e 'T Ia',
and water. ana Cattle In GOOD con,ll,ICn
hhu ircc from, disease. ! nm lnstruntcn
10 ,a ,nako monthly examinations ana inn,r.
VII ,o MY REFORMS In management, that
,t,nr1a ,eHu 10 improve the product OF said
"p'us'- DIR. LEON n, REFER -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28

Even Hobson's trip to Japan did not
cure his osculatory habits on public oc-
casions. "A Georgia girl. who is in Nag
asaki. and was married to the son of an
American missionary at the American
consulate, was the latest victim. Hob
son created an unexpected feature OF
the wedding by delivering an enthusi-
astic kiss upon the lips OF the bride.
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(The INTELLIGENcER embracing its
several editions. Is entered in the Post
, ONCE. at Wheeling. ". Va. us second
class matter)
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28
swec,hcur, he Loved Long ago.

Sweetheart he Loved Long ago.
Molly Is txin' ter marry-Jenny is livin'
away,
An the boys haln't been back at the. oil
home In many an many day.
An somehow the springs lost Its sweet
ress. an lonesome an long falls the
snow.
An nothIn' is LETT but the plctur' of the
sweetheart loved long ago
never was one fer complainin'--but some.
thin seems lost from life's skies.
An often In sunshine it's rainin'-it's rain.
in Ground my. oil eyes.
Fer here's whar their arms was eroun' me
AN here's whar she smiled on me So
An all that Is left Is the pictur' OF the
sweetheart loved long ago.
The meddcr still feels the lnrk's shRdder
an frequent hear the birds sing.
Jest as IL nuthln' had happened ter all the
rcd roses OF spring.
Jest ms they sung at her weddln. But how
kin the singing birds know
That nuthin' Is left but the pictur OF the
sweetheart ] loved long ago?
Nuthin'o Thars Molly a.comtn' an
brngin' a rose ter Newell
Life's story's toll over an over, It'll nuth-
in"ls new that we tell.
Her arms croun' my neck, an her blue
eyes In tears at my takIn' on so:-
Kiss me. dear--fer you're Jest Ike the nc.
tur' OF the sweetheart | loved long
ago.
Frank l.. Stanton in the March Ladies'
Home Journal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-02-28

Is. y Q. Mid-Wintcr Excursion
to Washington. D. c.. and Baltimore
Ihursday. March 2. Round trip. $40
Tickets good ten days
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CARD OF IhANNS'

Il,
To Allen c.sClnrk. ESD, Secretary ~ .,
bic Industrial Insurance Compass
Washington. D. c. .,,,,s,
DEAR SlR:-Permit me " ss 10.
through shciprcss my sincere 'H' .,,snt.
your prompt anu Straightforward, m'" a..
In settling my claims oil two po''SS ,,,ris
me by the death or my father al,
Iicii In addition TO the above, 20" ,sf,h.
superintendent. II. Holland oia'es ,.s,.
east twelfth and Chaplin, ,m
returned to me eight dollars ana t ,S Ms
six cents weekly premiums ""S rtttr.
late father had paid in advance -, toz.
fully advise all 10 icin this reI''U''
pany. .,,,p p,qrLEE,
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
Why Go To Porto Rico Or Cuba.

We hear a great deal of talk nova
day relative to the many possibilities
and openings offered settlers in our
new possessions, Cuba, Porto Rico, and
the Philippines. Distance lends en-
chantment to the view" and for this
reason we overlook the fact that good
deal of our own country is still unde-
veloped. Take the state of WISCONSIN.
There are thousands of acres Of hard
wood farming lands in Northern Wis
consin adjacent to the Wisconsin Cent
raj lines. where a poor man can make a
good living and, in time, accumulate
savings. Here he can bring up his
family and live in peace and comfort in
a civilized country.
MANUFACTURERS AND INVESTORS
are also offered rich inducements In
this section Of the state, as the pIeni-
tude of iron ore deposits, beds of clay,
kaolin and mari, as we'll as the immense
forests of hardwood timber, make it
advantageous to locate various indus
tries Transportation facilities are of
the best, the Wisconsin Central lines
touching all the principal cities of
Northern Wisconsin, thus offering quick
and cheap transit to the larger markets.
Those interested, can obtain complete
information, pamphlets, maps, ETC., by
applying to w. H. Killen, Deputy Land
and Industrial Commissioner, Colby 4
Abbot Bldg. Milwaukee, Wis. H. F.
Whitcomb, Gen'l Mgr-Burton John
son, q. F. A. Jas. G. Pond, Gen'l, Pass.
Agt., Milwaukee, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
Mch. 81. By orders paid during months 9,491 80 |
By paid co. school tax by ex-
change of receipts............. CSC 60 |
By balance on hand............. 4,132 IA
S14.SlO O6


Above report was received and
ordered fled
The council then proceeded to cam
vaSs the votes of the last municipal
election and found the following
named persons elected to city offices,
who were duly declared elected:
Mayor, Herman G. Wipperman:
treasurer, Frank Stahl; assessor, Peter
McCamley; justice of peace, Lemuel
Kroner and W. A. Keyes: First ward,
supervisor, E. p. Arpin; First ward,
alderman, David Lutz Jr.: Second
ward, supervisor, Herman Botcher;
Second ward, alderman, J. E. Brazeau:
Third ward, supervisor, John Parrish:
Third ward, alderman, Geo. W. Baker:
Fourth ward, supervisor, w. E.
Wheelan; Fourth ward, alderman,
| ChaS. Bunde.
There being no further business,
upon motion council adjourned.
MILTON W. MosHER,
City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS,
Council Room. Anril 4 1S.

Council Room, April 4, 1899.
Council met in regular session,
Mayor Wipperman in chair.
Aldermen present, Hickman, Has
brouck, IIutz and Schroeder.
1t was moved by Alderman Has
brOuck and carried that council
adjourn until next Thursday evening,
April 6.
Council Room, April 6, 1899.
Council met persuant to adjourn
ment, Mayor Wipperman presiding.
Aldermen present, Hickman, Row.
land, HaSbrouck, Briere, Huban, Lutz
Schroeder.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
The committee to whom was re-
ferred the petition of w. III. Brown
asking committee to investigate an
unjust assessment made on some of
his real estate in First ward, made a
majority and minority report. The
majority report being the refusal of
the rebate asked for in prayer of the
petitioner. 1t was moved, seconded
and carried that the majority report
be adopted.
The city attorney reported that
Mrs. John Rablin had no title upon
the land in First ward desired by city
for street purposes.
On motion above report was adopted.
The finance committee reported on
bill of T. L. Steib & Co. for $3.45 by
recommending the allowance of same
in full.
Above report was by motion adopted.
The committee appointed to draw
an electric light contract were granted
further time to do their work.
Under suspension Of the rules the
following bills were allowed:
Chas. Margeson, 81 days use of engine
thaWlng 90
B. NJ. Vaughan, extra work as city ATTY. 81 70
A.L.Fontaine, printing proceedings2 mo-. 7 so
A. L, Fontaine, printing election notices
ballots ETC., S57.S5, allowed ............. So 90
F. l.. Steib Co., stationery As
Central Electric Co., March light.........~ rs IL
VIII Henry, IL days snow blowing 1 So
Wood Co. Telephone Co.. JAM, Feb, March
ana April 'phonc............ 90
The treasurer's report for month of
March was presented as follows:
Mch. l. To balance on hand..........S11,7 Isl u
To reed co. treas. state school
fund incOme........................ S53 Il
To taxes collected during mo 972 So
To int. on deposit for Mch.. q IS
To reed co. treas. co. school
tax .................. ......... ..... $50 60
To reed J. A. Gaynor, sewer
connection ...................... 81 90
S14,310 06
Mch 81. By orders paid during months 9,491 80
By paid co. school tax by ex-
change of receipts.............. CSC 60
By balance on hand............. 1882 IA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart of Groton, S. D. Gas taken
with bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termin-
ated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying I could live but a
short time. | gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if | could not stay
with my friends on earth, l would meet
my absent ones above. NY husband
was advised to get Dr. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. | gave it trial, took In all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and thank
healthy woman" Trial bottles free at
ohm E. Days drug store. Regular size
SOC and $1.00. Guaranteed or price
refunded. ID
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
Rheumatism Cured,

My wife has used Chamberlain's
Pain Balm for rheumatism with great
relief, and | can recommend it as a
splendid liniment for rheumatism and
other household use for which we have
found it valuable. w. J. Cuyler, Red
Greek, n. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading
merchants of this village and one of
the most prominent men in this
vicinity.-W. G. Phippin, Editor Red
Creek Herald. For sale by F. L. Steib
& Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL,

French street Centralia.
Rev. c. H. Branscombe, Priest-in-charg
SUNDAY SERVICES.
Holy Communion, Ills a. M
2nd Celebration with sermon, 1890 a. m.
Morning Prayer aud Litany, alternate Sun
days.
Choral Evensong, $50 p. m
Choir rehearsals at 700 p. m, Tuesday and
Thursday evenings.
All seats are free and unappointed. A very
cordial invitation is extended to all residents
Of the twin Cities as we'll as to strangers in
town, to be present a these services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
A Card,

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if
it fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove
satisfactory or money refunded. For
sale by John E, DAILY and F. L. Steib &
Co. Dec 1m6.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
UNI T Y.

Services for Sunday next. The pastor will
preach fine minute sermon to the children
illustration by an object lesson.
Preaching at p M by Rev. f. A. Nimits.
2p. IN. Sunday School.
Tuesday evening. Prayer meeting April 4.
Everybod is cordially invited to attend these
services
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1899-04-13
Among the Churches.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
LADIES' AID SOCIETIES.

METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Corner of Oak ana sycamore streets, Grand
Rapids. Rev. F. A. Nimits pastor, residence sos
Oak street.
Public services for Sunday, April 16, 1899
$50 a. m Glass Meeting.
1880 a. N. Preaching
11:45 a. N. Sunday school.
800 p. m. Junior League.
Gas p. m. Epworth League.
7,30 p. m. Preaching.
Morning Sermon, "How The Weak And Aged
May Become Young And Strong.
Evening Sermon, "Can Man Build Sue
cessful Business On Christian Principles?
special invitation is extended to business
men to be present.
FIVE minute object lesson will be preached
to children, preceding the regular sermon.
The music will be furnished by the quartette
assisted by cornetist.
Thursday, April Goth $50 p. m. Prayer and
Praise meeting, followed by teachers meeting.
You are cordially invited to attend these
meetings.
Come yourself and bring your friends.