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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-21

Four and a half months scholarship
in Garden City Commercial college for
s25. Inquire at P. o. news stand.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-21

Twelve second hand bikes, cheap, at
McBride's.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-21

Artistic watch repairing; P. o. news
stand
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-09-21
Rear End Collision.

All fishing tackle closed out at cost at
McRrida'S
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

A man with an umbrella was walk
ing in the rain. An umbrellaless friend
joined him and shared the protection
The umbrella owner noticed that now
he was getting only half protection, as
the rain and the drippings from the
umbrella as well fell on one shoulder
Seeing another friend without an um.
brella, he invited him in out of the wet,
saying, ''There is plenty of room for
three" By this new arrangement he
now had complete protection, as be
had to move the umbrella to the posi-
tion he carried it when he was using ii
alone. and d friend ON either side pro
tected him from the rain while receiv-
ing the drippings from the umbrella.
John Gilmer Speed in Woman's Home
Companion.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
: NUNS WHO
$ MANAGE
: A SMITHY.
BY ELIZABETH LYON.

In one Of the quiet and secluded val
leys of Cape Colony. not far from King
Williams Town, there is a community
of Dominican nuns who have demon
strated the fertility of woman's re-
sources and genins Blaeksmithing lie
not ordinarily regarded as an occupa-
tion to which women would take kind
ly, but these Sisters Of st. Dominic sue
cessfully conduct blacksmith shop,
some of the nuns acquiring a profci-
ency in metal working that would have
delighted the heart Of old Vulcan him
self.
Some years ago company of devout
Dominican nuns, eager to sow the seeds
of religion in South Africa, left the time
honored converts in Europe and estab-
lished a settlement in the British colony
of the Cape of Good Hope. where con-
siderable tract of fertile land was se-
cured Here they built chapel and
convent. and, in connection with their
ministrations of religion and mercy,
they till the soil, producing abundant
crops, which are sold to the miners and
diamond seekers of the neighboring
country. Finding farm laborers scarce
in this land, where most Of the digging
is for gold and diamonds, the nuns
quietly put their hands to the plow,
and thus their community thrived
Finally plowshare was broken, and
there was nc blacksmith shop in the
neighborhood where it could be mend
ed. This, however, did not disconcert
the self reliant and energetic sisters.
They at once sent to Cape Town for the
materials and tools and established a
smithy of their own.
A blacksmith was at first employed
as tutor, but soon the nuns acquired a
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

knowledge of the craft, and they now
not only do the smith work required
on their extensive farm. but have a
large patronage from their neighbors-
They shoe horses and oxen. repair farm
machinery and transform rod and bar
iron into all sorts of useful appliances
hooks, hinges. staples and ringholts.
These feminine blacksmiths of the
Dominican convent are experts and do
their work as well and as quickly as
men, The precision of the hammer
swinging nun seems to exercise a sort
of fascination over the others Of the
sisterhood, and she is greatly admired
by them. The Boer neighbors regard
the nuns at work over the anvil and at
the forge with something of suspicion
and resentment. the English stand and
wonder and the natives look on with
awe and reverence.
The smithy, which stands a short
distance from the convent, is long,
narrow building, supplied with well
built brick forge, strong OK hide bellows
and heavy anvils and hammers In the
NCheNA VI bAC cAOR Sah tAEHNCAl1y DC
seen, tetbered 60 a strong oaken rack,
big draft horse. and the patient nun
fits the redhot shoe to the seorching hoof.
mailing it deftly and securely. carefully
rasping down the rough places and then
patting the animal gently as her task
is concluded The horse is shod as neat
ly as man would have done it.
AS one approaches the convent Of
these Sisters of St Dominic the brown
clad nuns are seen busily at work in
the fields hoeing. pruning. following
the plow drawn by strong limbed oxen
or tending the herds in the pastures.
They are never idle, and they seem to
be happy and contented in their life of
labor and devotion.
Al close range the most striking
effect in the appearance Of a Sister
of st. Dominic as seen in Cape Colony
is her rosy, bronzed face. so different
from the pale and almost colorless com
plexicns of the nuns under ordinary
conditions. This rosy glow comes nat
urally 1t comes from their daily toll
in the smithy and the fields exposed to
the fierce heat of the forge and the rays
of the African sun.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
VNTM. @. CATTELL
Surveyor, Conveyancer
REAL ESTATE And INSURANCE AGF
P. o. Box wENONAH,
Oct. l2. ls9S.1y NJ.
THE BEE KEEPER.

Honey may be taken from the hive at
any time while the sun shines
Honeybees g bic to work in red
clover. but "a very well on al
falfa.
Sections filed .,,h foundation are
practically as good as those with empty
comb.
When you wish to swarm bees use a
little smoke. Then they viii generally
cluster.
Extracted honey requires less skill, but
there is more profit in producing the best
white comb, for which there is always a
demand
The best time to introduce a queen is
in the middle Of the day. when the great
er part of the bees are at work, full Of
honey and in good humor
1t is always best to have some extra
hives on hand. according to the number
Of colonies kept, SO that swarm may be
hiyed as soon as 1t settles
II "A colony becomes queenless and it is
not desired TO unite il with another, give
it frame OF brood from another colony
containing brood in its first stages.
In the heat Of the day. when the air Is
full Of them on the wing. is the best time
TO work with bees They viii sting less
and the work may be done better than at
any other tinie.-St. Louis Republic.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

Few men have deserved and few
have won higher praise in an epitaph
than the following, which was written
by Lord Byron on the tomb of his dead
Newfoundland:
''Near this spot are deposited the re-
mains of one who possessed beauty
without vanity, strength without in
science, courage without ferocity and
all the virtues of man without his
vices. This praise, which would be
unmeaning fattery if inscribed over
human ashes. is but a just tribute to
the memory of Boatswain. dog, who
was born at Newfoundland May 3,
1903, and died at Newstead Abbey
Nov. 18, 1903"
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
QUEER

Well. where are we at? Here's Pugil-
list Jeifries declaring for total abstinence
and an Episcopal minister denouneing
Sunday schools as instruments of the
devil Boston Herald
PrizcGghteF Jeffries declares for total
abstinence, and in the same paper a
preacher maintains that the Sunday
sehools are Instruments Of the devil
Without making careful analysis we
venture to say that the pugilist IS the
more honest man Of the two Cincinnati
Commercial fribune
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
TO MY SISTER.

From the city IN a plain
Where | linger, sore or fain,
Let this token join us twain
''Gedenke Mein.''
By she blue forgetmenot.
And the pansy, color shot,
And ihe faithful lovers knot
"Gedenke Mcin."
By the nursery where We play'd,
You merry, romping maid,
an urchin rather staid-
.'Gedenke Mein."
Children of your own today
In another nursery play.
Let our vanish'd childhood say
''Gedenke Mein.'
BY the garden near the sea.
With the stricken mulberry tree,
Where your long legs fiasl'd at me-
''Gedenke Mein.''
Tho the stricken giant died,
And the sea we play'd beside
Is the sea which doth divide
''Gedenke Mein.''
Tho fall little lower
Than the promise of my dover,
And the harvest mock the sower-
''Gedenke Mein.'
BY the peace must forswear.
And the hopes whose fruits you bear,
And the memories we share
"Gedenke Mcin.
-Blackwood's Magazine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

a sick man never looks as sick as a
sick woman
Some men have way of being mean
that counts double
Very few men can tell Of a haiistorm
without exaggerating.
When an old bachelor who has been
good 10 his sisters marries. how they crit
icise his wife!
When girl has new engagement
ring, she finds many occasions for feeling
if her back hair is in good order
Every one wonders why those ten years
older than himself don't put their affairs
in shape TO be ready when death comes.
-Atchison Globe.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

cslled Grain-O. 1t is adelicious. sppetizing nour
ishing food drink TO take the place of coffee
Sold by all groeeFs and liked by all who have
used it because when properly prepared 1t tastes
like the finest coffee but is free from all It's
Injurious properties. Grsin-O Sids digestion
and strengthens the nerves Il is not a stimu-
liant but health builder, and children, as web
as adults. can drink it with great benefit Costs
about u as much as coffee. IS and 25c.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

a man nf saaflv SfvIa

He was a man Of seedy style,
Yet radiant shoBo his constant smile
Quoth he: For wealth vainly seek.
My roof has sprung another leak;
The plaster tumblcs down of late,
And OF its hinges is the gate.
Yet far to tell the news | came
The Wasliingtons have won game.
"Footsore and weary though be,
This life has brought new joys TO me.
The roof may leak and never stop;
The gate may all untcthcred flop.
1t is enough to hear the shout
Which cheers tho country rouiidabout
And join the general acclaim
The Washingtens have won a camel
Washington Star
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
wnnt he Opened On.

Brothers and sisters, began the old
parson, 81 shall not choose any partieu-
lar text this morning. but shall preach
from where | open the book. and. nc
matter where. | shall find the wrath
that is TO come upon the wicked, who
will be cut off when they have shuffied
off this mortal coil. It is now open.
and
Here the parson was interrupted by d
deacon who had been asleep. ana hear
ing the words open. cut and shuttle. for
got himself and cried out. Its yours
what did you open onz
The surprise Of the good man in the
pulpit WIS great, but the deacon coli
lapsed when the reply came. 1T is open
ed on Kings. Atlanta Constitution.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

When you hear i man telling how
green he nscd to be when he was boy.
said the corn fed philosopher, 'you may
take It for granted that he feels himself to
bo at the present fime Il wise guy from
away back indianapolis .Ioarnai
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
A Mxstenr.

First Burglar-It's funny wot a lot o
stories yer see in de papers about actresses
gittin robbed o. deir di mon S.
Second Rurglar--Wot ! don't under.
stand is who gifts en- All de fellers in
our perfession is dead broke New York
journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

Little neglected scratches and wounds fre-
quentlv result IN blood d-poisoning Better heal
them quickly with DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
thoroughly antf-septic application with
record OF always curing piles. old ulcers. sores.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

''The ordinary cake walk, remarked
the professor, is a symbol Of plenty"
In what wayY" Inquired the doctor.
It's bun dance Chicago Tribune.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
AnaIogaus TerminntIons.

Teacher ito new scholarl- What is your
manner
New Boy Ny name is julie, sir
Teacher You shonld have said Julius,
sir And now, my lad turning to anoth-
or iadl, what Is your manner
Bilious, sir Tit Bits
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
Nv Preferonne

am suited rather easy
When my preference oa gauge;
II ! cannot be Carnegie.
Then ! would Be Russell Sage
Cieveiand Plain Dealer.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
Remember That
Departed Friend...

First-class work and prices to
suit has made for US Gus
toners of 80 per cent of the
people that want cemetery
work.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22

Mahogany Is said to have been brought
to England By Sir Walter Raleigh IN
1895. but not to have come into general
use till 1870.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-06-22
CHAMP CLARK LETTER
Richard P. Bland, Patriot
and Statesman.
MAN OF THE COMMON PEOPLE
Moses of Free Silver Hosts;
Bryan the Joshua.
UNIQUE FIGURE IN CONGRESS.

Actuated by the Highest Motives ana
of Unswerving Honesty = True to
His Convictions and Fearless In
Their support = Champion of Free
Trade and BimetaIlism.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Yesterday morning about nine o'clock
a fire originating from defective fiue
in the third story of the furniture house
Of White, Handley & Foster, on South
Market street, and on being discovered
threatened to do much damage. A still
alarm was sent to the Niagara engine
house and the flames were quickly ex-
tinguished upon the arrival of the fire.
men. Some furniture, which was re-
Gently stored on this floor of the build
ing, was damaged. The loss amounts
to about SIS. The building is quite old
blaze was discovered before it gained
Roadway.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

THE HEATHERING COAL TRIPLE,
SOUTH OF BELLAIRE, BURNED
YESTERDAY MORNING.
THE LOSS IS ABOUT $1,000.
The Calamity fl Serious One.
Coming as 1t Did Just at the
Opening of the busy Season in
the River Trade-Fhe Origin a.
Mystery-To BE Rebuilt at Once.

The city of Bellaire was visited by
very disastrous fire yesterday morning,
throwing about one hundred men out
of work
About half-past one yesterday morn
ing Officer Keyser turned in an alarm
of fire and 1t was soon learned that the
blaze was at the tipple of the Heather
ington coal works, recently sold to
Rose &c Morgan, of Cleveland. The fire
companies responded quickly to the
alarm, only to find that the chemical
engine was the only apparatus that
could be used, as no water plug was
near enough to attach the hose. The
chemical men worked hard, and finally
stopped the flames at the blacksmith
shop and saving the trestle across the
railroad. The other firemen and all
those who were on the ground carried
water in buckets from the river, but 1t
was soon seen that the tipple was
doomed
The fire started in the structure near
the rivers edge, where the coal is load
ed on the fuel fats for the river trade,
and the flames rapidly spread until the
engine and boiler rooms were ablaze.
These structures were burned to the
ground, running the engine and boiler,
and about all that was saved was the
blacksmith shop. The loss is about
$4,000, with $500 insurance. The loss
is not confined to the tipple, as the
company expected to build new one
soon, but just at this time, when there
is SO much traffic on the river and with
this mine furnishing the fuel to almost
all boats on their return trip, causes
an additional loss to the owners.
The structure burned was built over
twenty years ago, and is an old land
mark for all river men. AS boats will
be unable to coal here as result of the
fire, it will be a great inconvenience to
them. All the customers who could be
reached by wire were notified of the
disaster yesterday. The work of re-
building will be commenced immedi-
ately and the new structure may be of
steel.
About seventy-fve miners were
thrown out of work. Just seven years
ago yesterday the disastrous fire in this
mine broke out, and the origin of both
are still mystery. 1t was many
months before the mine fire was sub
dued
The people of Bellaire are very sorry
for this great loss to the new company,
but hope it will not interfere with their
plans to make this one of the leading
mines along the Ohio.
The company does not think 1t right
to pay city taxes and yet have no fire
plug or any way to get water in case
of fire from the city, and it looks as if
it was a very just kick.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
- DouSe s E0errf11a11ff. =

Wednesday afternoon, and on pleading
guilty was fined S. and costs. Lee
Lindsay, who received a bullet wound
in his side during the trouble. was ar
raigned yesterday afternoon at two
o'clock Only part of the evidence in
his case was taken His hearing was
postponed until the 9th inst. at two
O'Clock 1t is likely that more seri-
Gus charge will be entered against two
of the men, who have net been captur-
ed, as Lee Lindsay was shot and an
other man was badly cut.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Town Across the Way.
The production OF Queen Esther
at the Union opera house for the bene-
fit of the Good Templar lodge. was
largely attended last night and gave
good satisfaction. Tins cantata. is a
very pleasing one and the costumes
used in its production are from a
Cincinnati house. The singers are the
best in this part of the valley. A sec
ond production of this musical treat
will be given Saturday night and all
lovers Of good singing should avail
themselves of this opportunity, and al
so help the cause of the Good Temp
lars along.
Miss Mary Donahey is home from
school to spend the holidays with ner
parents.
Of the twenty-one new arc lights to
be placed in the town, two were put UP
yesterday and the. balance will be
placed as soon as possible.
Miss Grace Wallace, who has had
diphtheria, is able to be out again.
Mrs. Jos. Boben left yesterday to
spend Christmas with Parkersburg
friends.
James Pugh is being urged by his
friends to become a candidate for city
marshal at the coming Republican pri-
maries. Mr.. Pugh has not yet assured
his friends that he will try for the
nomination.
Mrs. Matt Gray, of Jefferson street, is
quite ILL.,
The two hucksters who were arrest
ed by Marshal Thompson, were brought
before the Mayor yesterday. One, who
was very penitent. was fined one dol
lar and costs. The other was very sui
len and refused to take off his hat or
give his name and was sent back to
jail, where they will allow him to get
over his bad disposition. The man
arrested by Officer Meister, on a charge
of drunkenness. was fined one dollar
and costs.
Miss Anna Howard, who has been
visiting her brother in Kirkwood, re-
turned to her home in New York yes
terday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
Get to stifeI & Co.'S early. See a
Painfully scalded.

Mary Burnell. young child of Mr..
and Mrs. William Burnell, was the vic
tim of a painful accident. occurring at
her home on Twenty-fifth street, yes
terday morning about ten o'clock. The
child thoughlessly put her arms into
hot water which was being poured by
her mother from a tea kettle into a
basin. AZ a result both her arms were
painfully scalded- Her injuries were
properly attended.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
XMAS RUSH

Unparalleled at Shelf BrOs.-Only
Two More Days of Such Bargain
Opportunities.
Only two days until Christmas. That
means a fever of rush and hustle in
the purchase of Christmas presents.
Shelf Bros great 20 per cent discount
sale has been the magnet to draw hum
dreds and thousands of buyers the past
three weeks, but there are still thous-
ands of beautiful and useful presents
left in their great and well selected
stock. This season this enterprising
firm has done the greatest jewelry and
diamond business in the history of
Wheeling, simply because it has sold
reliable goods at prices that could not
be met by any competitors. The rush
is on, and purchasers who desire to
make the best and most careful selec-
lions should come early.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Warrants have been served ON two of
the men accused of participating in the
fight at Patterson's Bottom, near Elm
Grove, last Saturday night. All were
accused and warrants were issued by
Squire J. r. Larue. An officer is still
on the trail of the other three men in
the case, one of whom is supposed to
have made his escape into Pennsyl-
vania. Charles Rice was arraigned
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

If you want to satisfy the boy, devel-
ope his muscles. quicken the eye and
amuse the whole family, get a strik-
ing bag. Prices $100, $500, $500 and
$500.
JASON C. STAMP, 1923 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
Turkeys.

We have very large supply of good
ones weighing from to 80 lbs. eacn.
ELLIE MYERS, 1888 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
two More Days TIL Xmas.

Make your selection to-day from our
immense stock of Pianos and Organs,
embracing the best instruments manu-
featured. Prices and terms the best.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Two More Days Till Xmas.
We have fine secondhand Upright
Piano, ebonized case, in good condition.
Price, this week. only S125.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Just compare our Music Boxes with
any that you can price in the city. We
always select for quality and tone.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Diamonds of the highest quality only
at lowest market price. McNAMEE.
1907 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
Two More Days TIL Xmas.

II your friend has a talking machine,
some new cylinders would make an ac-
ceptable present. Our line is complete
and varied, embracing almost anything
you may desire.
F. w. BANNER co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Harvest Moon Pins in Diamonds
Diamonds and Pearls and all Pearls.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Oriental Rubies of the finest colors
and qualities found in the world.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Buy your Holiday Goods at the
WEDGWOOD, 1908 Main street. and
save one-fifth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
Thurber's candy is the best.

Sterling Silver Brushes. Combs and
Mirrors. Real Ebony Brush, Combs
and Mirrors.
w. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweier
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Two days more to get bargains il
fine Jewelry at
H. E. HIILlMAN & CO.'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Perfume Atomisers. Ebonoid Toi-
let Sets, POckctbo0ks, Ofgar Cases.
Bargains at Iryvin's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Only two days more to get bargains
in Diamonds at
H. e. HILLMAN & co.'s.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Go-Carts. Velocipedes, Express Wag-
ons. Railroad and Trolley Cars On track
at Wheeling Novelty Works and Ma
chine Co., 55 Twelfth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Entire store room at 120S
Main street, or first and second story only
Of same, if so desired, now occupied BY
Alexander Frew Furniture company.
Possession given April LIST, next. Apply
at Room No TO- City Bank Building.
no10tu,fri
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Your Christmas dinner is not COM
plete without cup Of Beck's Special
Blend Coffee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22

Buy your Diamonds at r. E. Schu
barts the reliable jeweler.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-22
The way to buy family soap

is to ask your grocer what
soap he returns the money
for, if not satisfactory
That's the soap to wash with.
F<ls s Co. makers. rhiiads.rAia.