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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

Miss EmHla Bailey Forbes will enter
tain the Twentieth Century Girls at the
home OF her sister, Mrs. Charles How
ard Simpson. next Thursday at. 70
o'clock luncheon, to be followed by pro-
gressive euchre.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

Mrs. Frank stamm delightfully."- enter
tanned the young friends of her daugh-
ter. Miss Elizabeth siamm, with a
Christmas party Wednesday afternoon,
in the parlors OF the Stamm.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

What promises to be 4 very delight
full affair is the afternoon reception
Mrs. James Patterson Rogers and Mrs.
Frederic Hermann LANCE give next
Friday afternoon 1T "Elmbrooke," the
Rogers home in Woodsdale. There are
two sets OF hours. from until $3.50 and
from $3.50 until o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

Miss Katherine Clarke Is the house
CUES: of Mr. and Mira. Harry Cecil
Whitaker, Echo Point.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

AT the !ecturc.rrcItaI to be given at
the julius Pollock residence next We'd
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

The Ch!ldrcn's fancy dress ball to be
given under the direction OF Professor
George NJ. Delbrugge. at the Carroll
Club this evening. promises to be an
unusually pretty affair.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

Miss Anna Brown. of steubenville. is
the house guest OF Mr.. anu Mrs. John
Frew. on Fourteenth street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

Mrs. Frank C. Hoffman will entertain
the Married Ladies' Euchre Club In the
parlors of tho stamm mex, Friday nt-
ternoon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

(. The Mise Cummlns. Of North Chap
line street. have Issued Invitations for
dancing party next Wednesday even
Ing, complimentary to members Of the
family home from school for the holi-
days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

Miss Anna FechtIg, OF Baltimore, Is
the house guest Of Miss Angela Feeny,
at the George S. Feeny residence, on
North Chaplinc street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-29

Miss Laura Crangle Dalzell left yes
tcrday for Uniontown, Pa, where she
VIII be the house guest Of fr!cnds for the
coming three weeks.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

The Kaffir makes an interesting
study. You cannot understand him all
at once. 1t requires time, and a good
deal of it. A new arrival thinks the
Kaffir is born prevaricator of the
truth and has his reasons for so think
ing.
Suppose you catch boy" commit
ting a misdemeanor. Ask him what
he has been doing, and he will look up
in your face, picture of innocence,
and reply, "Ikona, baas''-a plump de-
NAL Tell him you saw him do it.
threaten him with punishment; he will
still persist in maintaining his inno-
cence. He will still plead ignorance of
the misdeed and mutter In astonish-
ment or fear, "Ikona. baas." In fact.
he knows nothing whatever about it.
If the offense be one that cannot be
overlooked, you proceed to administer
reproof-with the foot, If you are not
What does he do? If he is a raw
hoy" and not used to it. he runs off
with a terrified look on his face; if he
is used TO it, he retires precipitateIy
with satisfied smile, not necessarily
because he has got the thrashing, but
because he no longer has it to look for
ward to.
The only explanation for the system.
attic lying of the native in face of the
most convincing proof is that the ma
tive mind is totally unable to form a
conception of what we understand by
truthfulness.- London Mail.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01
We ExAAalNE c TES EREEI
Force OF Habit.

In 1927. just after Dan Dougherty.
Che Irish pugilist. fought his famous
fight with Jem Belcher the English
fighter. on the curragh Of Kildare. near
Dublin. he became involved in a con-
troversy with an unknown. The lat
ter was not a pugilist, and, not wishing
to take any advantage of his opponent,
Dougherty consented to fight him with
pistols. The two met by appointment,
but their seconds, unknown to them,
extracted the balls from the pistols
and substituted blank cartridges. By
the terms of the agreement between
the principals Dougherty's opponent
was to have the first shot The natu-
raj instinct prevailed even on the duel
ing ground, and as the fighters oppo-
nent raised his arm to fire Dougherty
elevated his right arm. as If to ward
off blow, evidently intending to stop
the bullet from hitting him in the face.
After this who can say that fighters
are not dead game men?-Kansas City
Independent.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

ever killed in Mendocino county was
recently brought to Cahto by Miss
Gussie, the younger of the two girls.
1t measured II feet from tip to tip
and weighed 223 pounds.
The Secular Canonesses of Prague be-
long to the proudest religious order Of
Europe. Founded by Empress Maria
Theresa, no maiden is admitted to the
ranks who cannot prove on both sides
16 quarterings of nobility. The alb
bess is always a daughter of the i'm
perial house. 1t is intended as a ref
uge for royal ladies of small fortune.
The ladies are free to marry if they
get good offer and have no restric-
tons placed upon them other than that
they must pass a certain number Of
months in the royal palace at Hrad-
shin They have all the freedom of
home life. going and coming as they
please In the search for pleasure, be-
sides receiving pension of $50 per
month.
Mrs. Martha Johnson Patterson. who
is critically i'll at her home in Tennes-
see, Is the eldest daughter of President
Andrew johnson and the only survivor
of his immediate family. AS Miss John
son she was considered great beauty
When, owing to the Illness of her moth
er, she assumed the duties of mistress
of the White House, she found the his
toric mansion in a greatly disordered
and neglected condition. She at once
proceeded to restore it to a condition
suitable to it's purpose. She took espe-
cial interest in the Conservatives and
was the first mistress of the White
House to open them and the parlors to
the public. irrespective of the days.
She won for herself the distinction of
being the most popular mistress of the
presidential mansion.
Marie CorelIi occupies the house that
was once the home of Shakespeare's
favorite daughter. Susannah. at STRAIT
ford-on-A Avon. Her first visit to STRAIT
ford was in company with her half
brother. the poet Eric Mackay. Short
ly after his death Miss Corelli decided
to make her home on the spot where
lAey udu GuJOy Su 81 Ludhy AONSly udS .
together The house Is very old fash
Toned. with a kitchen garden in the
rear. Creeper covers the quaint, low
building from foundation to caves. The
broad old halls and oak staircase, the
low studded rooms and quantities Of
old carved furniture, the rare old china
and bric-a-brac, make it an ideal home,
both quaint and beautiful The read
ing public are of the general opinion
that Miss Corelli writes under an as
sumed name. This is not So She signs
all her work with her full legal name.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

'Tn a twinkling of an eye" is a
phrase for brevity. but NJ Garten in
''The Archives de Pfuger' has found
the average time of a wing TO be about
40 of a second. The eyelid descends in
about 80 of second. stays down
about .13 of second TO II of a second
and rises again In about II Of a sec
ond. Winking varies much in different
persons and rarely occurs when the at
tention is concentrated. but this onis-
sion is followed by series of winks to
make up. either By resting the eye or
cleaning it.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

A North Columbus woman has a
charming little daughter who is very
indIscreet. The other day in the midst
of a reception the little girl cried on
account of the toothache. Her mother
tried to console her.
''There. my darling. don't cry. Your
toothache will pass away"
How will ii go away?" replied little
Edith. her voice broken with sobs. Il
can't take my teeth out like you can.
mamma. ."-Ohio State Journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

I'VE find" said the foreman Of the
western jury. that If, as the prisoner
says, the shootin was accidental. then
be ought to hang. fer in these gun af
fairs a man oughter know his own
no shoot A man who has accidents
happen to him with gun is dangerous
to our society an oughter be put out Of
the way fer the safety of respectable
folks. Philadelphia North American.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01
sonp nsn Germ Killer.

It has been shown by Koch and 9TH
ers that soap is a microbicide, or germ
killer. and. according to Professor Sera-
1ni. soda or potash soap is quite good
disinfectant. not only because of the
alkalis. but the combination itself.
Heating the water favors the effect.
Resinous soaps are not the best disin-
fectants. Marseilles soap is very good
A solution of or per cent kills the
most resisting microbes. Washington
Times.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

organization of rowing clubs was not
the result Of premeditation. When the
Normal school was located in tempo
rary quarters down town, there were
no grounds available for the ordinary
school athletics AS last resort some
one thought of the beautiful bay, and
all the students became enthusiastic
over this novel and fascinating exer-
else. with the result that nearly 200
members have taken active part in the
various crews. 100 of whom are girls.
One young lady from Salt Lake City
who was recently married in Syracus
evidently has neither regard for thu
long established customs regarding
church decorations nor the old saw
married in red," etc, for the altai
was banked with blaze of red carna
tions The walls were hung with holIs
wreaths and tied with red ribbon
and the pews were barred off with re
satin ribbon tied with punches of re
carnations. The ushers wore red b0
tonnieres, and the brides attendai
were attired in red gowns of nous.
line de sole over red silk. The br
carried tall La Tosca staff with
bunch of American Beauty roses I
to the staff with a red satin ribbon
Miss Nixola Greeley-Smith, a poetsss
and the granddaughter of Horace Gree
ley, is expressing her sympathies with
the Beers in verse.
Mrs. Roberts of Rome, Ga, is the
founder and high priestess of a new re-
ligious sect. All the followers. 18 in
number, claim to have direct communi-
cation with their God. Services are
held at midnight in a house whose
owner was mXsterionsiy murdered.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

The Tnauence of Flower..

The Illinois house of correction Is
about to try an interesting experiment
In the reformation of women criminals.
Superintendent Sloan has built three
large greenhouses, covering a space OF
1000 square feet. in which it is intend
ed to grow roses. carnations and chrys-
anthemums for the Chicago market
The women prisoners will work in the
greenhouses under the direction of an
expert horticulturist. and it is expect
ed that contact with the growing
plants will have a softening and re-
generating effect on the hardened na-
lures Of the unhappy inmates Of the
institution.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01
A Cautions Recommendation.

A Devonshire clergyman was lately
compelled to dismiss a clever gardener
who used to purloin his fruit and veg
etables. For the sake of his wife and
family he gave him a character, and
this is how he wOrded it: II hereby GER
tify that A b. has been my gardener
aor over two years and that during that
time he got more out of my garden
than any man ever employed. Short
Stories.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

no less than
eight rowing g
clubs. six of
these are exclu-
sively for the
girls. and there
is a prospect Of
more being or
ganized soon by
the students who
enter this year.
These western
young women
believe in phys
ical as well as
mental culture,
and while the
latter may be
obtained in the
schoolroom the
former must be
secured by out
of door exercise.
1t is an interest
ing fact that the
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01
Gratn.nf Grain.n

Remember that name when you want q de
iicious appetizing, nourishing food drink to take
the place OF coffee. Sold by all grocerers and
liked by all who have used it Grain-O Is made
of pure grain, 1t aids digestion and strengthens
the nerves. It is not stimulent, but . heSlth
builder and the children well as the adults
can drink 1t with great benefit Costs about j
as much as coffee. 15c. and CSC. per package
Ask your grocer for Gratn-O. 4.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

In Norway every person over Is
years of age can be cremated after
death if he or she has made declara-
ton in the presence of two witnesses.
For those under 10 declaration on the
part of the parents is necessary.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

"Haye | time to run across the street
and match a sample of ribbon?" asked
the woman Of the depot gateman.
'.Oh, dear, nor he replied. why the
train leaves in three hours aud half. -
Chicago Post.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

The man who has to be made to go
to church. always gets mad when he
finds strangers in his pew. Indianapo-
lis Journal
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

Every day there hangs over London
vast smoke cloud that Is estimated to
weigh about 300 tons.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

respectively, Of
Mendocino coun-
ty, Cal, have
made a wonder
full record of sue
cess since their
fathers death a
few months ago.
They successful
/ y manage a
S t ock farm
w y 1 l u 90O,OUO.
T h ey spen d
most of their
time in the sad
die. Clad in ov-
erals and jump
ers, they care
for their 5000
sheep scattered
over the neigh
boring crag $.
One of the lar
e e s t panthers
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01
Notice..

lou can send to q large number
of retailers for estimates and yeu
can place your order with the
party who makes the lowest price,
but it does not always follow that
is wise for usually a very low
price means poor work and an in
different class of work, as some
doubtless know to your sorrow. |
do 8 class of work and furnish a
grade of stock that wins praise
from all who favor me with their
orders.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

Miss Leonora Van Marter, whose
sweet, sympathetic face was for years
an inSnira finn II
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

Lemon juice and magnesia. if applied
to the face and hands, win render the
skin white and soft.
Witch hazel and water or rock salt and
water will harden the muscles and make
a healthy looking skin.
For many complexions, good by nature,
rainwater is better than expensive eos
metics.. Buttermilk baths are good.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

Mrs. Emma Van Dusen, a young
widow of Dallas, has just been sworn
in as a deputy United States marshal.
She comes Of fighting stock. Her
mother was a cousin Of Stonewall
Jackson, and her father was of the
O'Daniel family of ireland. 1t will be
part of her duty to go armed with reg
ulation weapons.
Miss Elise Farrell, the youngest
daughter of Franklin Farrell, has gone
into training to fit herself for the man
agement of her fathers iron foundry.
She is learning the business and is
perfecting herself in the mechanical
art of casting. founding, smelling and
rolling. She is beginning on a salary
of S15 per week and hopes in time to
have partners interest in her fathers
$20,O00,O00 business.
The Misses Lahm, aged IS and 10
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

lHUU3 ITO al l5IWFMI uey cOHIluueu
HHAN II III VI IiIHHfH1 their work among
IHlHV II VI VI Al HlHHII the poor until
tllHNl II HB MAA 4HIll two years ago,
| Yl iii NlM when they left
sF N MTMlsfE for England to
fsEIISaESEnss EEssEilEH take up their res
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. idence on the es-
IHRH2ssAHblRH sssEEAEREsE tate of Lord Ben
nets father. By
the death of the elder the young man
has recently succeeded to the title and
estates of the Earl of Tankeryille.
Mrs. B. f. Tiemann, who is well
known In New York as the owner of
fine horses and an adept in their han
ding, has become a convert to the pop
ular fashion of operating a horseless
carriage Her automobile is run by
steam generated by gasoline. To get
the permit to run such a vehicle one
must pass a thorough examination and
receive a certificate from the boiler in
spector's department. Mrs. Tiemann
is the only New York woman who has
SO far qualified.
Miss Elsie Ward of Denver, a pupil
Of st. Gaudens, has been very success
full in the modelling of ''The Boy and
the Frog" which is a life size design
for a fountain. 1t is the figure of a
nude boy, apparently looking into the
water, on the edge Of which sits
frog which the roguish little fellow is
teasing with straw. At little re-
ception lately given in her studio to
celebrate the completion and display
of her work st. Gaudens was especial
ly impressed with the expression and
lifelike spirit of the statue" and
prophesied brilliant future for Miss
Ward.
Miss Irene Dawson, a Cincinnati
girl, goes to Porto Rico in the capacity
of teacher, ready to plant the public
school system in the newly acquired
territory.
The Cuban Orphan society has raised
over $4,000 so far for the work of as
sisting and educating the Cuban chill
dren at Remedio. Besides that. they
have sent out over $4,000 worth of
clothing, bedding, household utensils.
kindergarten supplies, agricultural i'm
plements and things of a similar na
ture.
Mrs. Mary Andre Phelps WAS the
companion of Edgar Allan Poe. the
poet, and one Of the brightest hghts in
the history of American literature. She
knew Miss Virginia Clemm bis cousin,
nj hso I'd, yr-ifD anh
whose virtues he immortalized in The
Raven" for she is his lost Lenore.
Notwithstanding all records to the con-
trary Mrs. Phelps claims that Poe was
no common drunkard. He seldom tast-
ed a glass of wine, and when he did
taste one ir a social way it completely
upset him, and. knowing that, he was
guarded against it.
San Diegos Normal school boasts of
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

the summers ii
the heart of Ney
York's poor dis
trict, has srecentll
become a count
ess. It was
common sight t
see her only a
few years age
moving a b 0 u t
among the rough.
hardened sailors
along the water
front. Lord Ben
net was not the
only one to rec
ognize her nobil-
ity of purpose.
but he was more
fortunate t h a d
many others who
sought her hand,
for he won her
fro m a dozen
others and made
her Lady Bennett.
They continued
their work among
the poor until
two years ago,
when they left
for England to
take up their res
idence on the es-
tate of Lord Ben
nets father. BY
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1900-03-01

Every once III awhile gem anDeara
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-14
BRAIN BLETON.

a lawn party will be given on the green
of Mrs. AGeys residence. near the corner
of Brown and Park avenues next Tues
day night for the benefit of St. Peters
L. Il. Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Baker Hoskins have issued
invitations to the marriage OF their
daughter. Alcthca Skinner, to Mr.. Jas.
Lee Adkins. the ceremony to take place
Wednesday afternoon. June 90. at s
o'clock AZ st. Peters Episcopal Church.
. Rev: Thomas Elgar, the prison cvanEe-
list, delivered an interesting address be-
fore large congregation at tho Park
Avenue Baptist Church last night
Rev. DR.. j. p. Barrett has gone to Elon
College commencement. Elon, n. c.
The Enterprise Society of NIcKendrce
NJ p. Church held an interesting meeting
In the lccture-room of the church yester-
day afternoon.
The Board of Dcacons OF Spurgcon Me.
| mortal Baptist Church have not yet called
| pastor TO succeed Rev. l.. r. Christie
whose resignation takes effect July LIST.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-14
ASSOCIATED RAILWAYS.
CALLED MEETING YESTERDAY
AT HOTEL CHAMBERLAIN. OLD
POINT COMFORT.

a called meeting OF the Associated
Railways of Virginia and the Carolinas
was held yesterday at the Chamberlin
Hotel. Old Point Comfort.
There We're present w. II. Fitzgerald.
OF Richmond. commissioner OF the Assoc
ciated Railways; j.. y. Mel. of Wash
ington, general freight agent OF the
Southern hallway; IL. NJ Emerson. of
Wilmington. y. c., general freight
agent of the Atlantic Coast Line: c. Il.
Caprs. of Portsmouth, Va, general
freight agent of tho Seaboard Air Line
T.. u. Hotchkiss. of Richmond. general
freight agent OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio; O. IL. Roger. OF Roanoke. assist
ant general freight agent Of the Nor
folk and Western. and j. H. Drake. of
Richmond. assistant general freight
agent of the Southern Railway
The meeting was called to order at 10
n. IN. in the ballroom OF the Cham
berlin by Mr. Fitzgerald. The subjects
discussed were matters of interest TO
the railway men and not OF special
public interest.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-14
PIANO RECITAL.
MISS SEABURY'S PUPILS WILL BE,
HEARD TONIGHT.

MISS SEABURY'S PUPILS WILL BE
HEARD TONIGHT.
There will be a Piano Recital by
Miss Seabury's pupils at the Mary
Washington College tonight ait $50.
Miss Seabury is one OF Norfolk's
popular and successful teachers OF in
strumcntal music. and the program for
tonight will doubtless be much en-
joyed.
A medal Will be presented by the
Rev Il. d. Tucker.
The program Is as follows:
Piano Quartette-"Over Hill md
Dale" :........::...... Engelmann
Smith.
Plano Solo-"Dcux Petits Souliers"
.................... -
Miss Emily Johnston.
Misses Bessie Payne and Elsie Hosier.
Baritone Solo-Selcctcd. .............-
Mr.. w. d. Crowell.
Piano Duet-"Valse Caprice. Low
Miss Lucrece Goodwin and Miss
Seabury.
Plano Solo-"To the Evening Star"
(from Tannhauser) ............
.................... Wagner-Llszt
Miss Alice Williams.
Tenor solo-"The Bird and the
Mr.. ]. Elwood Duncan
Piano Dudt - Hunters Chorus"
(from Der Frcischutz) Weber
Miss Daisy Johnson and Miss Scabury.
Plano Solo-"Playfulness". ..... LANCE
Miss Bessie Payne.
Reading = "Babbe'' (from 1.-THE
little MiniSterO ........... Barrie
Miss Margaret Smith.
Piano Duet-"Superba Waltzcs"...
Schleiffarth
Miss Carrie Noight and Miss Seabury.
Plano Solo-"Salon MaZurka" BONN
Miss Marion Dozier.
Presentation of Medal (by tho Rev.
-. u. Tucker).
Piano Duo-"Salut n Pesth". .Kowalslsl
The Misses Seabury.