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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
The Cent.

The cent consists Of 95 percent OF
copper and S percent tin and zinc.
There are 1,OOO,OOO,oOO pennies in cir
culation throughout the country, and
the Philadelphia mint is turning them
out at the rate of 100000 month to
keep up the supply.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

The longest plant in the world is the
seaweed. One tropical and subtropical
variety is known which, when 1t
reaches its full development, is at least
600 feet in length. Seaweed receives
its pourishment from the air and min
eral matter held in solution in the sea
wafer
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
The Difference.

Human beings have six muscles to
each eye, that they may move 1t on
either side, but horses, cows, sheep and
other quadrupeds which habitually in
cline their heads to the earth in search
of food have muscle by which their
eyelids are suspended and supported
and which we do not need.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Air In Caves.

Certain caves have been reported as
maintaining uniform temperature,
summer and winter, of 81 degrees Fab
renheit. They may be said to breathe
twice year--inhaling during the win
te, and exhaling during the summer.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
An Electrical Well.

A we'll digger in Bar Harbor expert
enced several electrical shocks while
down in well, and was hurriedly
drawn to the surface. He refused to
descend again, and to test the matter
dog was lowered. When hauled up
few minutes later the animal was dead.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Travel by Measure.

Swiss steamboat companies, to avoid
disputes as to the age Of children, have
established measurement rules. Under
feet in length ride free; children un-
der 4 feet and dogs pay half fare.
Travelling mothers do not like the rule.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Voice of an Elephant.

1t is said that II the "voice" of an
elephant were as loud in proportion as
that of nightingale, his trumpeting
could be heard round the world.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Five Inches High.

A remarkable dwarf pine from Green
Mountain, near Boulder, COL. Is re-
ported by Prof. Bessey to be only 3
inches high and a fifth Of an inch
through, with a single tuft of leaves,
vet to show twenty five annual rings.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Friday Not Unlucky:

Gen. Herbert Kitchener evidently
does not believe Friday an unlucky
day. Twice he met and defeated the
soldiers of the Khalifa on Friday. The
battle of Atbara was fought and won
in the early hours Of Good Friday.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
ArmOr of Warships.

The thickness of armor on modern
warships is truly astonishing. The side
armor OF first class battle ship US
ually varies from 161a inches thick at
the top Of the belt to 9h inches at the
bottom. The gun turrets are often
protected by armor from Is inches to
II inches thick.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Spain's Resources.

Spain has greater mineral resources
than any other country in Europe, in
cluding iron, copper, zinc, silver, anti
mony, quicksilver, lead and gypsum.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Y.ahor Saving Machinery.

An engineer declares that $4,000 peo-
ple now do the work, with the aid OF
machinery, which needed 100000
nersons to do a few years ago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
The English Language.

There are now over 250,000 words In
the English language, acknowledged
by the best authorities, or about TO-
900 more than in the German, French,
Spanish and Italian combined.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

All the Difference in the World.
There is a great difference between
being in the world, and having the
world in us. Let ship be in the wa
ter. and it is all right, but let the water
be in the ship, and down she goes. !.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
pills for Plants,

The administration Ct food to plants
by means of pills is new idea. The
exact kind of nourishment required Is
easily ascertained, the necessary salts
are inclosed in a prepared case, and
buried under the roots.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
yenuth of Paris Streets.

The total length of the streets, ave-
nues, boulevards, bridges, quays and
thoroughfares of Paris generally Is set
down at about 600 miles. Of which
nearly 200 are planted with trees.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Public Drinking Troughs.

Public drinking troughs for horses
are condemned by q wefl-known veter-
mary surgeon on the ground that they
propagate certain diseases peculiar to
hurSnS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
VnudOu Charities.

The income of the principal charit'
able institutions having their head
quarters in London amounts to over
$1,000, 900 per annum.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
A Subterrnnean Lake.

A subterranean lake Of hot water has
been found near Boise City, Idaho. 1t
is 400 feet below the earth's surface,
and the average temperature is 40 de-
grees.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
A sober Fact,

When a mans troubles drive him to
drink, the drink brings on more
troubles that drive him to drink again.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

rhe shovel fish Is SO called because
# uses it's nose to turn over the mud
of the bottom Of th, sea In quest OF the
worms aid small shellfsh on which
It feeds. -.-----
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

~ num-
las not been
.ottery rests for the
...e exhumed in Japan, but
mis- enduring testimony Of Its
early use is yet to be revealed In this
country,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

Bamboo pens still retain their hold
In India, where they have been in use
for more than 1000 years.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
TrnnsvaaS Farms

There are about 2J,000 farms In the
Transvaal, wheat ald tobacco being
the chief crops.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
The Egg Plant.

The eggplant is \ native Of Asia,
Africa and South ArSerica.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Geraniums Good for Wounds.

The leaves of geraniums are said to
be excellent for cuts and wounds where
the skin Is rubbed tff.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

The cost of St. Peters, Rome, was
over 6 E14,000,000.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30
Hap6-Sew.d boots

There are nearly 5000 stitches in .
pair OF hand -sewed boots.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1899-03-30

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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10

The steamer Jewel has been engaged, n
refreshment committee appointed. and
all other arrangements made for a
grand time. Persons not members OF
the school will be welcome to take I'D.
vantage OF this outing. Is
At the Fourth Street NJ. L. church:
1880 n. m. Chlldrcn's Day exercises:
also baptism OF children Mt f:i5 p. m.
Miss Anna Downey will preach.
Services at the Second Presbyterian
church Tomorrow at 1850 q. m, and
$50 p. m, Rev. Joseph Speers, pastor.
AT the morning service Children's Day
Will be observed. a special programme
has been prepared under the direction
of the pastor and will be rendered by
the Sabbath school. The sacrament Of
baptism will be observed, and the pas
tor will preach q sermon appropriate
to the day. Strangers are always well
come. III
At Vance Memorial church. services
Will be conducted by Or. Austin at II
a. IN. and 7:45 p. m.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10
ROBERTSoN-o Thursday. June S. 1899,
at o'clock a. m. EDWARD ROB.
ERTSOS, In his bith year.

ROBERTsON-on Thursday. June $: 1899,
at 6 o'clock q. m. EDWARD ROB.
ERTSON, In his 9th year.
Funeral services at his late residence. No.
AZ Seventeenth street, Saturday MORN
Ing at 10 O'Clock. Friends OF the fam.
ily respectfully invited to attend. In
tcrmcnt ut Pcninsular cemetery.
ELLISON Wednesday. June Z. 1880, HER:
BERT FORD ELLIS, son of 4. S. anu
NJ. +. Ellis, aged years. 10 months
and q days.
Funeral services at the residence OF his
parents. 1903 Eofi street. Saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock. Friends of the
family invited. lMermcnt private at
Greenwood.
KLINE-On Friday. June ., 1850, at 4:tO
o'clock an. A. w. KLINE, aged 81
years.
Funeral services at family residence, No.
y 290S Chapline street, Sunday afternoon
ut $50 o'clock. Friends OF the family
respectfully invited to attend Inter
inent at PcninsIlar cemetery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10
TIE STRIKERS OUTING
AT tho State Fair Grounds Occurs


tins Afternoon.
The amusements at the Strikers pic
mic to-day have been arranged as fol-
lows. and VIII commence at o'clock: :
First event. base ball game. between
Cathedral high school team and Vigil
lants; prize. ball and bat. by j. c.
Stamp.
Second event. horse race. one-lalf
mile dash, for purse. between McGan-
mons Glendale" and ]. Qulnn's
"Duckey Doc"
Thlrd event, four-round glove contest
between George earle and "Unknown.''
Fourth event, bicycle race. one-half
mile handicap. Entries Albums Lu-
bic. Balzer. Pickett, w. Pickett, Bloch,
Pearlman. Harrls.
Fifth event, ono hundred yards foot
race. Dan O'Connors vs. Unknown"
Sixth event. bicycle race, one mile
handicap.
Seventh event, bicycle VS.. Splinter;
John Lubic to ride one-half mile while
John Greer runs one-quarter mile
Eighth event, prize waltz.
Entries to bicycle races will not
close until o'clock, so that any riders
desiring to compete may enter on the
track before the races start. The bicy-
Gle races VIII be run by Jason c..
Stamp and the handicapping will be by
w. X. Stevenson. who Will also be the
referee. Starter, judges md other off,
Gals will be selected on the grounds.
Any riders desiring to take n trial at
the track record will be accommodated
with triplet and tandem pace.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10
THEFIELD DAY
OF the Wheeling High School was
Brilliant Success.
.THEEVENTS HOTLYCON7ESTED
Tho Best All-round Athlete Proved
to be Will Pickett, with a. Hcssc, n
Close Sccond-Girls Competed In a
Bicycle Slow Race, Miss Meyer the
Winncr-Was Schools Second An
nual Aflair-Largc Attendance.

The second annual field day Of the
Wheeling High School Athletic Club
yesterday, at the state fair grounds,
was an unqualified success. There was
u large attendance Of the friends o: the
competing athletes and they showed
their interest by enthusiastic applause
when their favorites took down the
prizes. The various events were holly
contested as the points Will Indicate.
viii Pickett was high man. with 90
points. followed by A. Hesse with %.
The fair sex was present In abund-
nnce, the school colors being greatly In
evidence. The weather was IDEAL part
of the afternoon, but Jupiter pluvius
let loose ut intervals, not constantly
enough, fortunately. to stop the exer-
cises. The officials on whom no little
credit for the affairs success rests We're
as follows:
Starter-E. ]. State.
,Referee-C. W. Alexander.
aTimers-J. Law, Bob Dillon. Walter
Worls.
tJudges-C. Lang, Harry Prosser.
Clerks of course-R. Schott, John
Springer II. Oberman.
Measurers-Baird Mitchell, Albert
Graham.
|. Announcer-G. B. Bebout.
The contests resulted as follows:
10O-yard dash = r. Archibald first. G.
Rhondes second, W. Gwynn third. Time,
L. 2-J seconds.
Putting the shot-W. Gwynn first: W. S.
Thomas second: W. Schaub third. Dis
lance. q feet inches.
Half mile novice bicycle race-Plckett
first, Tinker second. Clyker third. Time,
lao.
Running high jump-A. Hess first: z.
Westwood second; K. Archibald third,
Distance. feet 1 inches.
Quarter-mile bicycle race-E. Armbrus.
ter first, W. Pickett second, C. Tinker
third. Time. ~ seconds
22O--yard dash-G. Rhoades first. West
wood second. Conrad third. Time, q
seconds.
Hammer throw-Thomas first. Gwynn
2 inches.
Standing high jump-A. Hess first, r.
Archibald second. Westwood third. Dis
lance. 3 feet 5 inches.
fia!t-"I!e pcycie Face-flCkett hfSt, TIN
ker second, Armbrustcr third. Time, l:2i.
Running hop. step and jump-A. Hesse
first, II. Crago second. Wcstwood third.
Distance. 81 feet inches.
ii0-yard dash-Westwood first Conrad
second; Henderson third. Time, log.
Base ball cGregor first, Conrad
second, Hess third. Distance % yards.
One mile handicap bicycle race-Tinker
QS5 YARDS. first. W. Pickett. go yards,
second; Armbruster, (e5 yards) third.
N-yard Junior dash-Crago first: Clyker
second. johnson third. Time. Is sec
onds.
Bicycle slow race for girls-AIIss Kath-
crime Meyer first, Miss Bertha Mccoy sec
ond. Miss lrma Kraft third. Time. $40
Standing broad jump = Thomas first.
Archibald second. Hesse third Distance
S feet inches.
ond. Westwood third
Junior half-milc bicycle race-P,cke,t
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10
first, clyker second, crago third Tine

C. y e.
first, clyker second, crugo third. Tine,
Running broad jump-Rhoades arst,
Hesse second. Conrad third. Distance, Is
feet. -ggs fF $50 =
SSo-yard run-Westwood first. Henderson
second, Schaub third Time. 2:37 90
Thrce-mile handicap bicycle race-Pick.
cit, Geo ynrds). first, Tinker. $50 yards).
second, Armbruster 200 yards) third,
Weitzel. tG5o Yards, fourth. nv. I
The standing OF the leaders for points
was as follows: W. Pickett. 26; a.
Hesse. 25; Westwood, 10; Rhoades, 10;
Archibald. Il.
Corporal Ben S. Honecker OF the I'm.
munes," who participated in last years
field day. was one of the spectators.
and he received the glad hand quite
numerously,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10
SOUTHERNERS AND COFFEE
A Cooking School Teacher from the
South.

A Cooking School Teacher from the
South.
My father was q southerner and
therefore we always had coffee three
times day. and as result, are very
nervous family.
/ could not break off from the coffee
habit until 1 found delightful bever-
age In the Postum Food Coffee
have learned to like it better than
coffee.
We did not like 1t at first, because II
was not made according to directions,
but since we have come to know thai
1t must be boiled. we are enthusiasts tic
in its praise.
! give lessons In cooking. and am
naturally brought In contact with 4
great many people whose habits OF
food and drink l learn. l find that
many families have come TO know OF
the advantage of Postum Food Coffee
and have abandoned common coffee al
together. could send you a long lis.
OF these If you care for It.
I cannot speak too highly In praise
Of Postum. l have often wished
l could afford TO buy a few dollars
worth. and give it to those who are
suffering from the drug contained In
ordinary coffee, and who would be glad
to know that they could have delici-
Gus cup off health coffee. Mrs. Aiyra
]. Tullar, 800 W. 9TH street, Kansas
City, Mo.
Mems Fine SI.5O Low Cut Dress
Shoes tDl. oSp mt McEl1Ucu'S,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10

ASK your grocer for the hot rolls
made by Wheeling. Bakery: no one else
can make such rolls Us dainty and deli
ciOuS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10

White Coats for Harbcrs. Walters or
Bartcndcrs Use Mt AIcl'ndden's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-06-10
DIED..

a. o. U. W. OUTING. Wednesday,
June n. at Wheeling Park.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-28


VIII Thorn departed for SOduviic Oh
Yesterday pJ7@engar.
tb,,s.r k.,--.. va. an .,..iv,l from,
4n,3anl cal ,.-ta.dav ,oo,r.nv
~ t..7ar,
Ihe band boys have postponed their
dance and entertainments which vas 10
have taken place on the evening OF
May ist.
NJ. D.,.l .b,
battalion laot sunme q an epleptc
h5 on the street yesterday and was
taken to his home.
Jvba RAImon+ Con,ja,. saws. Holm
New ran q nick through bis foot at
San Antonia last week Th4 nick
pierced his foot at the instep and came
out througb the sole of his boot.
" 'U'
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-28
SEE OUR
NEW SPRING SHOES

We can say without fear of contradiction that We
have now the largest and best selected class of Ladies',
Gents, Boys, Misses and Childrens' Shoes contained in
one single store in the State of Nevada and at prices below
our competitors. We are after your shoe trade and can
give you better value than any dealer. Our prices are
lower, our goods better and are all manufactured especially
Tor our trade. Being practical shoemakers, we are able to
know what is necessary to wear and comfort. Our Gus
toners get the benefit of our experience. All we ask of
you is a tar chance. Compare our goods and our prices
with others and you r our customers. 1t will pay you to
send IT you cannot come. All orders by mail or otherwise
VIII receive prompt attention. A full line of Cents Gloves
OF best quality on hand, also Sole Leather and Findings
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-28
HAkkEE L-L.rcL-E-.

..ary az Dry E.e@s has t'en1n4 and Ar.
r. ,t Wash Fabrics as TINS season. IE
I Judgment We have made a selection
l in much larger cities. w quote
We are offering for The coming week
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-28
E. J. WALSH Agent,
: Bullion 4 Exchange Bank So
Carson City, Nevada.
Capital = Fully Paid up 100000

Jacob kIein. Evan williams, Charles E.sMack
}. 3. Overt n, %Altred.ChaTtZ
II. NJ. GORHAM. President RICHARD KIRMAN, sVce President
G.. W. RICH ARD, Cashier G. D. DIN Err, : Assistant Cashier
TRAESACTING-a genera Danking Business. Deposits received Rn
An sell Exchange on the principal cities of the United States and Eu1on-
Collections receive prompt attention. Mining stocks bought and so15
Bullion and Quicksilver bough and sold. Current accounts solicited ut,
Individuals Firus, Companies Banks and Bankers
Intrest Paid on Time Deposits
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-04-28

l.IDE r. iiDWI.lI..
Secretary Of state.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-05-16
Piute War Claims

Not included in the Omnibus bill, have,
upon the motion and action of Senator
Stewart, been referred by the U. Senate
to the U. s. Court of Claims for settle
ment.
All persons in any wise interested in
any Of said claims are requested to write
in reference thereto to the undersigned,
who fully understands same, and has had
years last past. JOHN MULLEN,
Attorney at law.
No. 1910 Connecticut Avenue, Wash
ington City, y. c.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-05-16

These things
are bad enough
in the self-disgust
and wretchedness s.
they involve if
they do mot 60
any further. But
you never know
what IS going to
develop in a half
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-05-16
Notice to. Creditors

Notice to! Creditors
Notice is hereby given that the un
dersigned has been duly appointed and
qualified by the District Court. First
Judicial District Of the State of Ne
vada, in and for Ormsby county, as
Ad ministratrix of the estate of Ann
McEwen, late of said county, deceased,
that such appointment was made on
the 9th day of February, 1899.
All creditors having claus against
said estate are required to tile the same
with proper vouchers attached, with
the Clerk OF said above entitled Court,
within three months after first publ
cation of this notice.
Dated Carson, New, Elizabeth M.
Chandler,
March 30, 1899. Admins ,ratriX
of estate of Ann
McEwen, de-
ceased.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-05-16
Notice to Taxpayers

Notice to Taxpayers
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers
both known and unknown, of Ormsby
county, State Of Nevada, that the second
installment Of State, County and City
taxes for the year 1898, are now oue and
payable under the law for payment of
same, at the Office Of the County Treas
urer, in Carson City, Nevada.
Taxes will be delinquent after Monday
June 5, 1892 after which date ten per cent
will be added, and the collection of the
same enforced according to law.
GEO. w. CowING,
County Treasurer and Ex-Of1icio Tax
Receiver of Ormsby county, State
of Nevada.
The Forrest City times., 1899-08-11
Pollx,s Burial.

Their parrot had died, and young Master Tommy, with his little sister Jennie, had just concluded the funeral services over the grave of their feath- cred pet.
 q s'pose Polly is in heaven now," re- marked Jennie, tearfully.
 "Yes," remarked Master Tommy, II s'pose he is.'
 "He-he's got wings, but he wouldn't be an angel up there, would he?' in- quired the little maid, anxious about his present status.
 "Oh!" cried Tommy; ''he wouldn't be an angel; only people is that
 linen what do you s'pose he is now?' persisted his sister.
 Tommy thought for moment. Then the light of inspiration dawned on his beaming countenance.
 ..I guess Polly is bird of paradise now," he announced, joyfully.-N. Y. Herald.
The Forrest City times., 1899-08-11
TUE FILLER or THE SOIL.

,,nt of craft he coaxes from the field. byshorn by ofttimes. a rich, luxuriant yield Wherewith to feed the nations ,; Of the earth, Yet Yet they be few who ken his honest worth. And some do deem him narrow; but of
 stream, ,-.-,st and field, his lore they little dream : I,or Nature teaches him her mystic ways rre.onqhout each changing seasons pass
 ing days Far from gilded haunts that tempt mems
 souls.
 His punished share the fallow furrow rolls aIorg the fertile field; and later, there rha merry harvest song Hits on the air content to labor in his humble place, content to fill his small, allotted space, ns ouaffs the glowing sunshine's mellow
 wine,
 And dwells beneath his own fig tree and
 vine. -rpgar Ingram. in Minneapolis House.
 keeper.