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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

FBlU.
ube opened at go bid and sSA asked for
preferred, and 43A bid and H9s asked for
common. Closed SO bid and "a asked for
preferred, and A asked and 10 bid for COM
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

For your s~weetheart's Xmas a box Of
Plate & Hane's Candy, made by their
New York candy makers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Don't miss the opening chapters
of sYoung Mrs. Monette." in the
sunday Register. December IL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Largest, and finest line of Fancy
Candy Boxes in the city at Plate &
Hane'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Ladies Umbrellas at O~ne-fourth
off at VIII GutEan's, 1871 Market
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Ear Muffs given away with each
$500 sale at Hodshon's, the Halter,
1864 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Odd Plates from 1Oc up to $500, at
the Wedgwood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

TRUNKS! TRUNKS! TRUNKS!
A handsome Xmas gift at HALTER
meyer & StahIs No. 2235 Market st.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

A WORD ABOUT
+!

We have them made by hand, and
when nice goods are wanted. 1t pays
to buy a good mounting.
We can furnish cheap mountings,
cast goods. If you want them. But
when a dollar or two more buys a
High Class Handmade Mounting,
which, when sold, will be a credit to
our customers besides ourselves. why
not have the best?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Prof. Shelf is giving 20 per cent dis
count on gold spectacles and eye glass
es bought for Christmas presents, to
be fitted after Christmas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Mems Christmas Neckwear 25c,
soc. 75c and vi 90 at Will mi
1911 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Cake Plates, Pin Trays, Hot Cake
Dishes, all prices. WEDGWOOD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Get your favorite brand of whis-
key in quart bottles at Wilhelm's,
1913 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Water rents for the six months end
ing March 31st, 1900, are now ready
If paid on or before December 31st
1899, a discount of 10 per cent will be
allowed.
THE CJTV OAR
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Silver-back Pocket Combs 25 and soc
w. J. LUKENS, One-Price Jeweler.
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MILLINERY.
HOLIDAY

The largest variety we rave ever shown
We call special attention to our ladies'
and children's furs, muffs, scarfs, Collar
cites and capes. We sell them cheaper
than elsewhere.
KID GLOVES, RUCH COLLAR
SATCHEIA ETTES,
POCKET BOOKS, REAL LACES.
JEWELRY, SKIRTS,
NECKWEAR, FASCINATORS,
JET BELTS, MITTS,
LEATHER BELTS, LEGGINGS
COMBS, TIDES, -
CARRIERS, TABLE COVERS,
SILK HOSE, SCARFS,
EMBROIDERED APRONS.
COLLARS,
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Ladies' Plain, Fancy and Real Lace:
Gents Linen Initial Handkerchief, one
half price; Children's, Plain and Fancy.
ART MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS.
WE DO STAMPING.
LOU
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NOTICE 70 ~ADVERTISEBs

REGISTER ADVERTISERS
ARE REQUESTED TO
HAND IN THEIR ADvER-
FOR THE sun
DAY REGISTER AS EARLY
AS POSSIBLE TO-DAY TO
INSURE INSERTION AND
ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY.
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Christmas Trees.
A car load of good ones, wholesale
or retail.
C. D. KYLE,1054 Market street.
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Water Rents Are Due.

Oxford Mufiers SOC, 75c and $1.OO
at VIII Gutman's, I311 Market St.
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Wines.

Sweet and Dry Catawba, Muscatel,
Tokay, Angelica, Port, Sherry, 40c
quart, $3.50 gal. Also Imported Gin,
Brandies, Kimmel, and all other goods
known to the trade. Remit price and
we will ship at once. I. A. GAREE,
1864 Market street, Wheeling, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

Whiskey by the quart, Gibson,
Daugherty, Large. Wilhelm's, 1881
vain,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

The largest and finest line Of Chate-
laine Watches in the city at Odbert's,
south end creek bridge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-12-16

I0IU Market SLfePJ.
w. A. MILLIGAN, Manager.
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IOtaI %
Donation-J. L. Taylor & Co., 1000
envelopes; Mr.. l.. Whit, n dozen
dolls and toys.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03

"How odd!" she calculated, turning
1t around and examining 1t curiously.
Have you opened lt?"
mo; my key does not at, and l
have hesitated to break 1t open. 1
hoped TO restore 1t to the owner"
you will have to open 1t, will you
not unless you get some news of your
bag soon? There may be an address
information inside"
"Exactlyw l hailed the Idea. Hlth-
erto had been so fully occupied with
the certainty that the Gladstone be-
longed to Miss Branscombe that had
not thought Of this simple proceeding.
IF you have bunch OF keys in the
house might try them after break
fast, and, falling that, could find a
locksmith somewhere, suppose?" I
glanced at Miss Branscombe as
spoke; she showed no consciousness.
"oh, yes, at Ilmlnton! You can
leave tho bag there and 90, Wood
ward" directed Miss ElmsIie. mona,
my child, how pale you are! Let me
give you q cup of coffee; you should
not have come down to breakfast. /
was surprised, when passed your
room, not to And you. Here, dearest,
drink this, and let me see little more
color in your cheeks"
Miss Branscombe obeyed so far as
putting the proffered cup to her lips
went, but observed that throughout
the meal she only played with her
food, and she did not address q single
word to me. She resented the want of
tact had shown in regard to what, l
was now convinced, had been an ac-
cidental and-to Miss Branscombe- an
awkward meeting. She was evidently
determined to ignore the whole mat
ter, and, but for the paramount con-
sideration Of the missing will, must
Of course have followed her lead. But
with that in the question, and Colonel
Branscombe's funeral fixed for the
morrow, what was to be my next step?
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03

covered tho substitution--just possible
and In her presence my faith was ca
pable Of any stretch.
Her eyes-flxed full upon MEEK
pressed nothing but the most unquali-
fled amazement.
"That--I-exchange - yesterday
she repeated slowly. What do you
moan, Mr.. Fort?"
had made the plunge; was bound
to go on.
when you left the carriage at Mol
ton Junction yesterday" l replied,
"you took with you my Gladstone bag
in place OF your own. You have not
discovered the mistake, evidently. /
will restore you your own property; 1t
Ia up stairs"
"Stay," she said, as l was about to
leave her. II have not the least idea
what you mean. was not at Motion
Junction yesterday; I have no black
bag. Mr.. Fort, why do you speak SO
strangely? do not understand you"
Her nervousness had disappeared;
she was simply astonished, not as yet
indignant that was to come pres
emily"
81 hardly know, Miss Branscombe,"
I replied, what you wish me to say.
II IL we're not for the bag, which. as
you must see, 1t is imperative should
recover, should not allude to our
meeting OF yesterday
our moetlngw- now her tone
was tinged with hauteur, and she drew
herself up with dignity which set
we'll on hos. I'VE met here, last even
ing, for the first time since my uncle's
death. No. not for the first time"
she corrected herself hastily, as the re-
membrance OF that rencoQtre lat the
side door evidently required to her,
and a deep Hush mounted to her white
forehead. ut was our first meeting
yesterday, and know nothing OF a
black bag, or OF my uncles will"
ALLOW me-" said quietly, as I left
the room. In a couple Of minutes I
returned with the casus belll-the
Gladstone lin one hand and her dust
cloak and book in the other.
"You left these" said, presenting
the aforementioned articles, behind
you In the carriage"
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my cloak!" sho exclaimed. and, ex-
aiming the volume, "Thls is mine,
too; but / have not seen either OF them
for some days. And this bag never
saw IN my life"
/ bowed. What else was left me? II
was evidently Miss Branscombe's
pleasure to ignore the occurrence Of
yesterday, and how could | press II
on her? She was exceedingly dis
pleased; she rang the bell for her
maid.
"will you take these awayr she
said 70 the woman, pointing to the
cloak and the book.
sand the bag" suggested with a
persIstency which was as stupid as It
was useless.
Tho woman looked at the Gladstone,
then at her mistress, and then at me.
"Shall I glyettto Austin, or take IL
to your room. sir?" she asked civilly.
My eyes were fixed upon Miss Drans-
combe. She stood. her slight figure
still drawn up in dlgniiied silence, and
her face turned away, AZ II she had no
more to do with the subject.
The maid waited. She was small,
dark woman, Just past her FIRST youth,
with, as / noticed now, certain keen
ness of expression beneath the we'll
trained civility Of her manner--a per-
son of experience, could Judge. A
quick conviction came to me as my
eyes met hers-this woman was In the
secret, whatever II might be. She was
Nona's confidante and assistant. Mona
was indeed helpless In the hands of
her INSCRIPTIONS cousin and this art
full Abigail.
Shall give It to Austin, sir2" re-
peated Woodward; and at that mo-
ment Miss Elmslie entered the room.
''What Is lt?' she exclaimed. "Your
bag? Oh, I am so glad you have
found 1t, Mr.. Fort! How did 1t get
back?"
Unfortunately, this is not my lost
property, Miss Elmslle," l explained.
ut is-the lady's."
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTRRs OF INTEREST TO
AoRIcULTURlsTs.
Essss Up-.s-DA.s Mlnb About Oul-
ovation Of the Soil and YIslds
Thsrses--Hsrtlsultaro. yltisalturs and
tIsFlsultnIs.
MEET CaIturaI DIpeotTOus,

"
In the early cultivation OF the sugar
beet. says DR.. Wiley OF the department
Of agriculture, who has had charge OF
all the government beet analyses and
has made careful study OF bseta and
beet sugar both In this country and
Germany. the ground should be stirred
"a deeply AZ possible. To accomplish
this without covering the plants the
ideal implement would BIO eultlyator
with numerous long, hooked teeth, NOT
more than an inch wide, one which
might DO called cross botween har-
row and q oultlvator Such cultlvators
are now ON the market. After the
beets have become larger h eultiyator
with broader shovels may be used In
order TO cut the weeds more oifeotually,
but deep working OF the soil should DO
carefully avoided after II has become
filled with the feeding roots OF tho
crop. The after cultivation should
consist In keeping the ground free OF
weeds and keeping the surface loose
both points being necessary TO the
preservation Of the soil moisture.
When the young plants have 4 leaves
they should be thinned so as to stand
4 to inches apart In the rows. They
may DO roughly thinned by chopping
out part OF the plants with a narrow
hoe, but the Anal thinning must be
done by hand; leaving, Of course. the
most vigorous plants. The interspaces
should not exceed 8 inches When there
are gaps they may be filled In by trans
planting, but transplanted beets are
apt to BIO prongy and inferior, the
ripening OF the beets is indicated by
the leaves turing yellow and this Will
not ordinarily begin until October. Vhe
beet will stand considerable FROST ana
the percentage OF sugar increaseB up TO
full maturity. In harvesting, the tops
may be scalped OFF with q sharp hoe,
as they stand In the row, or the beets
may be dug first and topped with a
corn knife as they are loaded into
wagon, In digging, unless a special
implement for this purpose Is at hand,
turn q furrow next to the outside row
of beets, running tho Landslide Of the
pillow close to tho beets; they may then
be easily pulled out, or thrown out
with a spading fork, and the next row
loosened In the same manner.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03

From the Farmers Review: Last
spring the department Of entomology
at the Kansas State Agricultural Col
lege fastened to q number Of trees
Pratts' Canker-worm traps In place
Of the ordinary carpet-paper bands.
These traps are nothing more than
q narrow width OF tho common wire
screening with slits along one side so
that tho screening can be fastened to
the trees with fiange at the lower
side. by using carpet lacks OLA good
size, tho traps can be made very Arm
and tight, go that there are no passage
ways collar, through which the female
moths can continue their ascent up
the tree. Last year the orchards In
which the traps were placed we're not
infested to any extent by the cankeF-
worms, so that we we're not able to
give the traps a good test, They
caughht quite number Of the moths,
but did not prevent them from depos-
itlng eggs either on or Just above the
screening. The worms from the eggs
90 deposited were Of course able to
ascend the tree. The mesh Of the wire
screening does not prevent the young
worms from going through. The traps
are quite durable; those put on last
year in but q few instances needed at
tentIon this spring; tack here and
there was all that was necessary to
put the traps in good condition. They
will probably last for three seasons.
Where these traps OF wire screening are
used, 1t is necessary to VISIT the traps
quite often to collect and kill the fe-
male moths, and to spray once or twice
with kerosene emulsion the region
sbout and under the traps to kill the
Youn9 worms, and tho eggs deposited
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03
AN ECCENTRIC MAN.

The progressive corporation OF Bath
has Just placed commemorative
tablet upon the house in Lansdown
crescent once occupied by William
Beckford, one OF the strangest charac-
tiers who ever spent his declining years
in the renowned English city OF the
hot springs. His tomb and monument
are such conspicuous objects ON the
heights Of Lansdown and the most
casual visitor can hardly avoid becom-
ing familiar with some Of the eccen-
trlclties Of this great dilettante.
Bedford, who is best known as the
author Of the Arabian tale "Vathek"
written in one sitting Of three days
and two nights, claimed descent from
the Saxon kings. He inherited vast
wealth and expended 1t In the most
lavish fashion, building wonderful
house at Fonthlll, in Wiltshire, which
cost over million. Presently the evil
days came-vast sums lost In Jamaica
through depreciation In the value OF
his estates and lawsuits resulting
therefrom led Beckford to sell Fonthill
at a ridiculous price and to retire to
Bath broken in health and fortune.
Here he spent the rest Of his days
recluse, shut UP with his books and
fancIes. One commodious house would
not suilce to hold his treasures. 80
on either side were purchased, one be-
ing connected with covered way on
the second floor, which can stili be
seen. His passion for building unas-
suaged, Beckford erected a great tower
on the hill . mile above his house
wherein TO study, and when he died his
remains were laid above the ground at
the foot in granite sarcophagus
which was prepared during his life
time. The property was then sold for
tea garden, but his daughter, the
duchess OF Hamilton, repurchased 1t
and to save 1t from dissertation gave II
to the rector of Walcot as cemetery.
The tower has just been repaired and
1t is once more possible to enjoy the
wonderful view from the summit,
which is $50 feet above sea level.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03

Rr-0oyerncr q. W. Click II Knnnaa,
writing In Farmew Guide. spynt
What Il Tie best breed d beef cRtlIp
to broedf Men may difier, and hon
estly too, rs TO tho best breed u
males TO use to breed up tho commcn
cattle Of the country, and ! have no
quarrel with tho friends OF any breed.
circumstances, conditions and oducN'
tlon often have much influence IN thea0
preference, But any Of the thorough
breds arc far better than tho scrub,
and the breeder who uses thorough
bred mhIeY 10 Car IA advance Of u1o
one who uaea scrubs, Ny own prefer
enco IL for the shorthons, There Ggu
many reasons why ! prefer The Short"
horn to other breeds the shcrthoun
Improves and breeds up all cther
breeds Of cattie on which u b eroased.
It improves all clauses Of cattle 10 tho
highest point OF bovine excellence.
They take on fieeh RAPIDLY and ma
fture very early and can DO tattod on
at any ago aud sell in the market for
the block at top prices. The reason
for this excellence 10 that the Short
horn putB on fIoHh on those parts Of the
body whore the high priced, tender
Juicy steaks and roaata are found, The
scrub steer may make 40 much weight
for tho food consumed as the thor
oughbrsd or high grade shorthorn, bus
no other olaas OF beef animals produce
such d wealth Of high-prlced steaks
and roastB 40 are found In tho upper
third Of tho well-fatted shorthorn
steer. Tho shorthorn always shows
evidence OF good breeding. ~ han q
pleasant countenance, mild mad
traotable disposition, q broad, lnvel
back. that carries a wealth OF tho best
finely marhed steaks ana rOasts thae
bring the highest price In the markets
with thlckly feshed lolns, long and
well-nnlshed quarters, while II has the
we'll sprung ribs that give II y style
and finish and which are covered with
thick, Juicy fesh, mellow TO the touch.
and, though Arm, ia VOL marblod and
tender.
This great, broad back 10 one Of his
distinguishing qualities. This broad
back furnishes oil the high-prlceq
meats. 1t gives assurance that In outr
ting up and selling out the carcass that
the largest percentage Of good and
valuable meat will BIO found ana tho
largest percentage OF good beef TO- live
weight will reward the purchaser, ~
10 tho high price Of the rib, tho porter
house, tho slrloin and the round staaim
that give tho greatest value Of tho VOL
fed beef steer, and In the production
OF these valuable parts the shorthor1
steer has no equal when tho whole
carcass 10 considered In connection
with its market value. While II 10
true. once In a whlle that o small
number OF another family Of beef cat
tic may sell as well or better on some
particular day In the market, It only
attests the skill OF good feeder and
does not disprove the fact that the
Shorthorn is the best beef steer, and
MS beef producer has no rival and ~
by FAR the best seller every day, that
goes TO the market.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03
CHAPTER TX.

CHAPTER TX.
She was seated In the breakfast
room, and alone. when entered II
the next morning. She was pale and
eubdued, but tho languor had gone
from her manner, and an unmIstaka-
BILE crimson dyed the pure ivory OF
her cheek as she greeted me. Now,
then. the explanation was coming,
III want TO speak to you, Mr.,
Fort" she said hurrledly, with her
eyes on the ground. "I--I-wlsh to
consult you professionally"
/ bowed and waited patiently. What
was coming? Miss Branscombe turned
to the window and back again.
ut is-about tho will" she went on.
II want you to tell me what / can do
--lcgally--to alter II? know that my
dear Observation-Disclosures made
ne his helress,"
"You will believe, Miss Brans-
eombc," could not help saying, that
had no power, even had I the wish,
TO alter this"
"Yes," she said, with another blush,
II believe 1t, l ought not to have
asked II Of you. But now what can
doY ] want to give Forest Lea to my
cousin"
THAT is impossible" | replied.
"Impossible-how? It is mine, is II
not?"
Eyes, but It cannot be allenated-
that is, 1t belongs to you and your
heirs"
Il can make my cousin my heir. l
can execute IA deed of gift" Mr..
Charlie had instructed her WE'LL
II believe not. must look over tho
will again to be quite sure, but
thlnk-I fancy--by It's terms, you have
no power TO make q deed OF gift. WIN
you let me have the willT F
"T?" The surprise was we'll feigned,
II not real. "The willW
Eyes; 1t Is in the black bag which
you exchanged by mistake for your
own yesterday" explained boldly. II
was possible that she had not yet dis
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03

The high manurlal value Of nitro
genous feeding stuffs is very i'm
portant factor In their use. This Is
especially true on old ground whore
the original fertility OF the soil has
been reduced by long cropping. Nitro
gen Is the most expensive constituent
Of commercial fertilizer. It costs over
three times as much per pound az
potash and nearly three times as much
as phosphorlc acid. The real value that
the farmer is able to get out OF his
folders In the form OF manure. de-
ponds largely upon the composition OF
the fodder, the manure containing
practically the same proportions Of
fertilizlng elements. The kind OF ami
NAL through which the fodder passes
and the way In which the manure is
cared for are OF course important
factors, especially the latter, but
everything else being equal fodder
which is rich In nitrogen will Of course
yield a manure far more valuable than
fodder containing mostly carb0naceous
matter. The luguminous coarse fod-
ders, such as clover vetch, COW peas,
soy beans, etc., have much higher
manurial value than similar folders OF
grasses, corn, sorghum, etc. Accord
ing to some Of the experiment station
investigations such folders as clover
hay, for instance, produce manure
nearly twice as valuable for fertiliz-
ing purposes as do common grasses.
BY making unliberal use Of feeding
stuits rich in nitrogen (protein)-whlch
nitrogen, by the way, has been drawn
from the air without cost--the fertiI-
izers purchased on the farm may con-
sist mainly Of the cheaper materials
furnishing phosDhoric acid and potash.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1899-08-03

Whun uhu How 70 Sow HihAst
The greatest confusion exists with
the great group OF grasses coming an
der the general term ot "miilet."
Doubtless this Il because the nlliet
plant Ia grown over a large port Oh
the world and Ia ous Of the Oldest used
BY man. The plant runs through q
great variety Of forms and what "a
called millet by one person Ia often
called Hungarian grasa by another
The true Hungarian graAa 10 q Bmaller
and finer plant than most varieties Of
nlillet, though thorO Ia little difference
between what In commonly called
"Gcrman mlliet'' and Hungarian grass
proper. aaya PROT w. A. Henry In
Breeders Gazette. Use eitllAr German
millet or Hungarian graBs for produc-
Ing hay OF the best quality The ex-
tenalve experiments conducted by the,
North Dakota Experiment station
chow that when tnllIet hay IL fod ex-
cluHlvely 10 horses II may affeot the
Kidneys seriously Farmers, who feed
tho hay In moderate quantity along
with corn ptover and other varieties OF
hay, and give some grain. need have
no fears OF evil results following the
use Of good mlllet or Hungarian grass
hay.
Mons Of the millets, including Hun-
garian, grass should DO aown until the
soil 10 we'll warmed up, which Ia after
complaining timo. Any time up 10
the first OF July will do In the latitude
OF our correspondent Sow from one
to two bushels Of seed per acre. The
more seed sown the finer will BIO the
grass, and consequently tho better the
hay, On poor soil less seed should be
sown than on rich soil, 1t Is very Inn
portant to cut millet for hay purposes
Just when the heads are coming Into
blossom, for tho reason that mlllet
seeds are very fine and have a hard
coating. This renders them lndigeati-
BILE, for they are not crushed by tho
teeth Of horses or cattle.