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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
Giving Thanks.

The most miserable mortal can look
around and see some one In greater dis
tress than himself. 1t is the practice
Of this philosophy that make many peo-
pie smile who would otherwise 20
through the world groanlng; that what
ever troubles we have there are others
who are more grievously afflicted.
With these reflections In view we do not
see why there should be reluctance on
the part Of any person to par
ticipate in the spirit Of the day deslg-
mated by the President as season Of
national thanksgiving. The great Sc
cret Of giving thanks Is, be not envious
Of others.
There arc greater reasons for rejoice
ing this year; than have inspired people
to give thanks In years gone by, and in
a spirit OF humility we should remem-
Der those mercies that have been ex-
tended to US. and render acknowledge
ment for the, blessings we have been
permitted to tenjoy. But there Is one
thing we should not forget, and that
is the exercise OF charity toward those
who are unfortunate. 1t has been the
custom in Wheeling on Thanksgiving
for the charitable and phllanthroplc in
stltutions of the city to make special
appeals for aid on this day, and we
trust that M this year Of plenty and
abundance these appeals will not be
unheeded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
THE INTELLIGENCER.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 90. 1900
Philippine Facts(P)

The New York Evening Post Is a
queer duck" in some things. Remem-
bering how 1t gave what it called to be
facts about the Philippines during the
campaign, besides villifylng the admin
istration to an extent never before sus-
pected Of that staid sheet. the follow
ing quotation from Its columns Is. to
say the least. rather perplexing: Now
that the election Is over, there begins to
appear,a general desire for facts about
the Philippines. For two years we have
occupied the Islands; two special COM
missions have reported, with several
generals; Mr.. Mckinley has told all the
truth that was good for us in our pre-
election condition, and yet there is an
uneasy suspicion that we have all along
lacked facts. But the election Is over,
that uneasy condition OF the public d.
gestion to which facts are abhorrent
has given place to relative health, and
the public is ready for Its dose. The
sharpened appetite for Philippine facts
has flrst appeared near Boston. A
committee. chiefly composed of friends
and well-wishers Of the administration
has been formed to solicit all the facts
from the President and to present an
exemplary selection therefrom to the
public"
Was not the Boston cabal, ably as
sisted BY the Post, diligently engaged
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
.t-
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Where knowledge Is wisdom fingers.
True Christianity is as deep as char
ity is high.
The shorter the pleasure the more
pleasant 1t is apt to be.
Old maids are all the more charming
because they are matchless.
An economical woman tries to make
her waist as small as. possible.
Every little helpsAespecially little
kicks when you're going downhill.
Absence makes the heart grow fond
er-either Of the absent one or Of an
other.
Words are like spectacles; they dar-
ken whatever they do not help us to
see.
The factory hand may indulge in song
but he prefers to knock off with a
whistle.
he no sooner gets on top than he be-
gins to blow.
There are only two really great dis
appointments In life-not getting what
you want. and getting It.
Wise is the woman who doesn't worry
but twists her browning glory up in curl
papers and keeps right on hoping for
the best.
A fashion writer says: "a woman
should always dress to suit her figure"
According TO that II lady is hump
shouldered she should wear camel
hair shawl-Chicago Daily News.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
Board of Trade.

The committee appointed some time
ago to formulate 4 plan for n board OF
trade In this city has completed It's task
and will report ut n meeting of citizens
to be held in the Opcr: House to-mor-
row evening. The scope OF this organi-
cation Is much more ambitious than
anything Of 4 like character that has
been undertaken. and the success of the
schemes OF the gentlemen who have
conceived Of this method Of placing the
city on higher plane, morally. physl-
cally and commercially Will fail unless
they nrc supported by the citizens.
The work is pretty well under way. A
competent secretary OF large experience
In matters that arc Just now interest
Ing Wheeling most, has been secured
So much done NIL that Is needed to
make the board OF trade the success II
ought to be is the presence tomorrow
evening. in large numbers, OF those. citi-
zens who arc determined to see the "old
town" awaken from Its slumbcrs and
In the expressive but slang phrase. get
move on We have an abiding faith
that this will be done.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
With Mas Bias.

Boston Courier: Harry's father was
an author who had written several
books Of which he was rather proud.
but Of the merits OF which his wife
never lost occasion, when within her
own household, to sneeringly spedk.
One day this good lady had need TO rep
rimand Harry for some error of deport-
ment, and to add to the impressiveness
Of her rebuke she read an extract from
the Bible, Mt the same time speaking Of
1t az the Good Book" and following
the reading with the query:
Harry. do You know why It Is called
the Good Book'?"
Yes" unhesitatingly replied Harry.
because pa didn't write It."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

Nothing makes man feel SO sober
as woman's joke.
a man laughs because he is amused,
but n woman laughs because she has
hysteria.
Probably Noah hadn't his wife In the
ark five minutes before she had all the
parlor furniture changed around.
a man Is successful in society TO the
extent to which he forgets his clothes;
woman to the extent to which she
doesn't. Ha
1t Is a mistake for man to make his
wife SO happy that as soon as she gets
married she quits worrying about her
good looks.-New York Press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
Transformation.

Twas just before Thanksgiving Day
And little Willie White
Was sound asleep. all tucked away
AS usual. for night: :
And he had swuin n charming race
In npricots and cream,
When through his visions rushed apact
This most atroc!ous dream:
1t was n monstruus turkey cock
Who stood upon the spread;
His eyes were like the courthouse clock
And dreadful turkey-rcd!
He had a sharp and wicked bill,
His neck was wet with gore,
And thus to Brighten little WIN
He spnkc these words-no more:
"Behold. am the wrath OF him
Who dies n death unjust
For greedy boys torn limb from limb
Tint they may eat to bust
Oh Willie White beware! Ere yet
Another night you see,
IT'S written down-so don't forget
That you shall change with me!''
Then Willie shrlckcd amid his sleep
And trcmblingly awokc;
But when his flesh had ceased to creep
lie deemed II all n Joke
Alas! the words indeed were truth.
For ere the morrow night s-
Tho turkey Ind become the youth
a gobblcr Willie White!
Edwin L. Sab,n,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
Relief In Six Hours,

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
enscs relieved In six hours by New
Great South American Kidney Cure" II
Is grent surprise on account OF It's cx-
cecdlnE promptncss In relieving pain in
bladder. kidneys and back, In male or
female. Relieves retention OF water
almost immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this Is the remedy. Sold
by Il, II, List. druggist. Wheeling. ".
va. tthSs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Singular as It may seem. n Columbus
Ohio, dry goods firm was compelled to
make m assignment because they were
doing too large a business. They ex-
plain this by saying thnt owing to
quick sales they had TO devote all their
profits to renewing their stock and
nothing was left for old debts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

While the wife OF tho late Cushman X.
Davis Is being held up rs n pattern Of
wifely devotion. there are many women
who have exhibited the same quality
and their praises hive never been sung
In tho,publlc press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Pettigrew promises to talk the ship
ping bill to death In the senate. If his
enmity to that measure Is as success
ful as 1t was against the administration
then the shipping blllis safe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Again we hear Of the discovery of an
other Anarchist plot 10 nssassinate
President Mckinley, sut the secret SER
Vice officials at Washington profess en-
tire ignorance Of Its existence.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

The official count shows that McKln-
ley's plurality in this state was 21.O66.
quite handsome Increase over HAS
In 1886. West Virginia is firmly anchor
ed In the Republican column. =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
His Chance to Think.

Kansas City Times: The present 81
lence of MIR. Bryan indicates that he
may be thinking. There is enough food
for thought In Mr.. Bryan's pantry to
last through very long winter, IL he
desires to hibernate.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Life In South Africa is not bed Of
roses fol. Lord Roberts. II I'VE may judge
from the disclosures of plot to blow
him up.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Now that the weather is growing
colder householderss should see 10 1t that
the natural gas connections are secure
from leakage.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

The Shorts" y. the Chicago grain
market are making desperate efforts to
swamp the young Spectator who cor
nered corn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
Not a Gold Brick.

Baltimore Herald: Between January
a OF the present year Of Klondikc pro-
duced total OF sio,OoO,OOO in gold. 1t is
becoming more evident every day that
gain"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

how soon Turkey In Europe may be our
meatsif the Sultan continues in his OBJ
stinate mood with regard to paying
that Indemnity, long overdue.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

With regard to the removal of the
tax on beer all brewers are not agreed
as to the benefits to be derived.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

AZ We are discussing the American
turkey around the fcstal bonrd to-day,
1t may not BIO out OF placc-t to consider
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Rough Dry Washed. Stnrched and
Dried B cents per pound.
Flat Work, Washed and Ironed, 8
cents per pound.
All hand work finished 10 ccnts
por pound. At LuTZ BROS.
Homo Steam Laundry,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Don't forget the board Of trade meet
Ing at the Opera House tomorrow
night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

The dynamite can though empty Is
always loaded.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

The present flood in the Ohio discred.
tied all forecasts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Senator Davis remains are hardly
cold, yet VIC hear OF speculatlens from
Minnesota as TO his SUCCESSOR.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

To-day we give thanks.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29

Tho hearty looking man who thumps
his chest and says he's sound as dollar,
tioes not take into consideration the ca.
iarrh which bothers him occasionally.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
NEW ADvERT1srMr,,rn,,,7,'

,E,oR SALE FOR casr; 80.
~ safe; also about tbiriv !, Coop
Residuum--good for rooilnv earrels ..
delivery. Inquire at Wnrrsr,, !mmedls;s
Works. or at No. % fifteenth A.,mmonia
nOaat,hs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
DIRECTORS,
BANK OF THE OHIO VALLEY,
CAPlTAI-S115,O 900.

WILLIAM a. lSETT.... .PresIdcn,
MORTIMER POLLOCK....Vi President
J. A. MILLER. Cashier
]. II. McDONALD............Ass't. Cashier
Drafts on England. Ireland. France and
Germany. .['-'I-'.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-11-29
CARVING THE TURKEY.

The waters recetle.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-11
FARMERS READING CIRCLES.
Director of Agricultural Experiment
station an Advocate of Plan for
Mental Improvement.

DR.. A. c. True, director of the agri-
cultural experimental station. is an adj
vocate OF farmers reading courses,
and he has written pamphlet
which treats of this subject. In
several of the states this scheme has
been adopted, and DR.. True would like
10 see the Others fall in line, as the
farmers would undoubtedly be greatly
benefited by this plan. The plan advo-
Gated by DR.. True is to choose two books
that might be read during the winter
when the farmers have spare time and
to urge the readers TO organize them
selves into circles, which should con-
vene about twice month. II is desired
that one book pertain to general litera
ture or science, and the other speciticai-
ly to agriculture. He also favors the
formation of small clubs to foster the
reading course, and an official from
some of the experimental stations
could visit the different organizations
and deliver lectures to the farmers on
the best methods of placing their farms
on paying basis.
Several years ago movement OF this
kind was started in Indiana, but, ow
ing to lack of funds, the enterprise was
dropped. In Michigan, however, the
efforts met with success, and in that
state there are several farm home read
ing circles, which take up and discuss
soil and crops, live stock, the garden
and orchard, and other subjects of in
terest TO the farmers. DR.. True does
not suggest that congress should pro
vide funds to foster these circles, but
urges the farmers themselves to con
tribute a small amount of their earn
ings for this purpose, and says they
will be well repaid for their efforts.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-11

THE geography Of the United States
is changing rapidly these closing
days Of the nineteenth century.
The next probable change is the addi-
ton of the Danish Yves, Indies by pur-
chase at a price which il is said will
MOI exceed S4,OO0,GOO.
Rumor had it but a short time ago
that these little islands were 10 pass
intoth hands Of Germany, but for some
reason the plan, If 1t were ever con
tempIated, fell through and Germany
has disavowed any intention Of at
tempting TO possess the islands.
At one time the Danish West Indies
were a prominent place IN the western
hemisphere. They have figured prolni-
nently in the history and romance OF
the American continents, and while
much Of their commercial importance
has departed the romantic associations
still remain TO make them interesting.
The Spanish pirates madr these is
lands headquarters at the time our
western waters svarmed with those
bloodthirsty tyrants Of the sea, and
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-11
The Danish West Indies
Sometime About the Three Little Islands Which
We Talk of Buying From Denmark
sa.aAasaAssA IS

The town Of Charlotte Amalie is one
of the finest and cleanest in the entire
West Indian group. 1t is well built,
well drained and has an abundance of
pure water secured from West noun
tain, which rises to height of l,5S6 feet
in the center of the island. The harbor
and town are situated in the middle Of
the south coast and the harbor is
nearly land Hooked. 1t is from is to SO
feet in depth and will easily accommo-
date vessels of the largest size. Among
the improvements which have been
made are floating dry dock, complet-
ed in 1875. which is 2j0 feet in length;
a steamship capable of taking up yes
Sc. of 1,2C0 tons, and excellent wharfs
and coaliug facilities. The town has a
population of some 10000 people, and
the entire island Of ST. Thomas a popu-
lation of about 5000 more, and the pop
ulation Of the three islands numbers
about 10000.
The large majority Of the population
are Of negro blood and these speak a
Creole dialect, but among the white
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-11
FREE EATHS AND BARBERING.
ConGressmen Enjoy LuxurIes mt the
Capitol building Which the
Country Pays For.

II is not generally known that Uncle
Sam furnishes his legislators with
bath tubs and other accessories of
cleanliness, but it is nevertheless n
fact. In the basement of the capitol
are located the congressional bath
rooms, where the statesmen cleanse
their cuticle at the expense of the
Ieople. On the house side there are
Is tubs, while on the senate the num-
her is somewhat smaller. They are
patronilcd by the statesmen n al
hours of the day. Attendants are pro-
N,dcd at the expense of the govern
mcnt The fact that the bathrooms
are almost constantly occupied indi-
Gates the extent to which the privi-
lege of the free bath is appreciated.
Senators and members who live at no.
tells. where an extra charge is made
for bath, usually wait until they
reach the capitol to enjoy this luxury.
Not only are the statesmen furnished
free baths, but barber shops are pro-
vidcd for their use. These are well
Tatroni2ed. as no charge is made, and
the BARRIERS turn many an honest
penny They receive good salaries
from the government and at the same
time get tips from their patrons.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-11
SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH.
Eats Raw Meat. and Can XIII Fishes
Treble It's Size-Makes a Queer
WhistlinE sound.

gamy, omnivorous fish with a
cannibalistic tendency is the paradise
fish which sports in the white house
aquarium. In size it is no longer
than ones little finger. The male is
the fighter though its mate will not
hesitate to take fin against anything
that comes its way. a pair of these
fish were brought to the white house
from Siam ten years ago, and it is es-
timated that there are now between
six hundred and thousand of the
species in the aquarium. They are
fed principally on raw meat and are
kept in separate tanks. Their favor
tie prey is the gold fish, and a tnv
paradise fish, when the opportunity
offers, will tackle a goldfish treble its
size and kill it With one blow from its
fins.
The paradise fish displays instinct
that comes close to intelligence. 1t
knows its keeper, and when he goes
near the tank, which he never does en-
cept when he has food for it, the little
fellow comes to the surface and
makes n peculiar noise which resem-
bles a low whistle. This is continued
till the keeper losses in the food.
When number of these fish come
to the surface at the Keepers APP
proach the sound recalls that of a
Sock of quail drumming.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-11

First Publication, Dec Z, 1880 Motif
IN PROBATE-Man County Court
In the matter of the estate of John Jeranek
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Franz
Vaughan. administrator, setting forth the
amount of personal estate that has come to his.
hands, and the disposition thereef.-the amount
of debts outstanding against said deceased. and
description of all the real estate of which said
deceased died sliced, and the condition and val
Tie of the respective portions thereof: and pray
ing that license be to him granted to sell the
whole of the real estate belonging to said es-
tate and it appearing by said petition that there
is not sufficient peronal estate in the hands of
said administrator to pay said debts and ex-
penses of administrator and that it is necessary
said real estate it is therefore ordered that all
persons interested in said estate appear before
this Court on Tuesday. the 9Th day of January,
A. D.. 1900 at 10 o'clobk A. NJ. at the Probate
Office in the City of Manltowoc, in said County
then and there to show cause Of any there he)
why license should not be granted to said
Franz Vaughan, administrator to sell said real
estate according to the prayer of said petition
And it is further ordered. that a copy of this
order shall be published for four successive
weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Mani
towoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed and
published at Man'.owoc, in said County, and
personally served on all persons interested in
said estate, residing in said County, at least
twenty days before said day OF hearing
Dated at Manitowoc. the 18th day of Novem-
Der, A, D.. 1889.
BY the Court.
j; 5. ANDERSON. County Judge
Schenan * Kelley, Attorneys Jan L.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-01-11
BULLS FIGHT IN FIRE.
T~o Frenzied Animals WaRed a Bat
tie Royal Until Buried by
the Debris.

A bull fight, with a fatal ending,
was a thrilling incident of the fire
that destroyed the barn and stables of
/ Leander j. Mccormick, at Lake For
est, H., the other day. The charred
carcasses of two bulls were fond in
the ruins. The animals had died in a
death struggle. They were fighting
stopped only when the structure fell
in on them. The bulls were two that
Mr.. Mccormick had imported recent
ly from Switzerland, and were of the
variety known as Broken Swiss. One
was docile, but the other was saw
age beast.
The animals were chained in the
stalls in the basement of the barn
when the fire was discovered. Great
efforts were made by the workmen
about the premises to save the two
bulls. When unclaimed, however,
both animals lowered their heads and
beloved till they could be heard
above the roar of the fire. The ami
mails came together with a crash,
Again and again they charged, as If
they realized it was a fight to the
death. They struggled with such fury
that both of them went to their
knees, yet neither had any advantage
that could be seen, says the st. Louis
Globe-Democrat.
The floor above the battling bulls
was all ablaze, and the spectators
could see the skin on the backs of the
fighters smoke and crackle in the
heat, but the battle went on furiously,
Some of the farm hands. with long
poles, tried to separate the maddened
beasts, but as they prodded them the
fury of the fight increased. The SUI
nerstructure of the stable was totter.
ing, and still the battle royal ragged.
The bulls were locked in a death
struggle when the building crashed in
on them and buried them in the ruins