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West Virginia daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1894-1902, 1902-07-02

Wooden Dress Goods.
Wooden dress goods, at just
tbree.fourths former prices. The
line Is complete for all classes of
garments. Persons familiar with
the grades we carry will certainly
profit by this Offering.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-02-21

4th row-Two d in Ist space, oh 1, d
c In next space, Oh 1, 2 ID { in same, repeat
until all spaces are filled.
5th row-Two d in Ist shell, oh 1, 2 lie
in same shell, 2 c in next, oh 1, d c in
same, repeat to end of row.
9th row-Three d c in Ist shell, oh l, 8 d
in same, d c in next shell, CHI 1, d c in
same, repeat to end of row.
9TH, 9Th and 9th rows-Same as 9th.
10th row-Ch $, fasten in center Of Ist
shell, oh $, fasten between next two shells,
oh S, fasten in center of shell, repeat to end
Of row.
nth row-ch 4, 6dtc double treble
to end of row.
Rose: The roses have to be made separ.
ate. Ist row-Ch 7, Join.
I'd row-Ch 3, d { in ring, oh 4, {,
Oh 3, d c, repeat until you have 6 spaces,
join.
Sd row-One (single crochet, 6 DEL
S in first space, S c, Ode, { in next
space, repeat until you have 6 shells.
4th row-Ch $, fasten underneath be-
tween Ist two shells with c, Oh $, fasten
underneath between next shells, repeat un.
til you have 6 spaces.
sth row-One {, 8 d c,Isc in Ist
space, l sc, 8dc,Ise In next, repeat un-
til you have shells.
9th row-Ch 5, fasten underneath be.
tween Ist shells, oh S, fasten underneath
between next shells, repeat TO end OF row.
9TH row-One c, 10 d else in Ist
space, SC, 10 dc, S in next space, re.
peat, making 6 shells.
Make II roses and join to center as fol-
lows; Oh 4, miss d t {. fasten with c,
I'd outside petal of rose, oh 4, fasten roses
together in Sd outside petals, oh 4, faSten
with In I'd petal Of I'D rose, oh 4, fasten
In I'd petal Of ist rose as before, oh i, fasten
in row of d t c, oh a, miss c, fasten,
Oh 4, miss , c and fasten lst petal of I'd
rose with Oh In row Of dte, oh 4, miss 4 d
&c, fasten, oh 4. miss t c. fasten, repeat
from >.
This dolly is very pretty with center of
white, row Of dtc green and roses yellow.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-02-21

OF the years he has spent in searching for this
precious life-givtnS boon. to cure any and every
disease that IL known to the human body. There
Is no doubt of the doctors earncstness in making
his claim and the remarkable cures that he is daily
effectng seems to bear him out very strongly. His
theory which he advances is one of reason and
based on sound experience In medical practice OF
many years. Itcosts nothing TO try his remarkable
Elixir Of Life Us he calls IT, for he sends II free
to anyone who is sufferer. In sufficient quantities
to convince OF its ability there is atso-
lutely no risk TO run Some OF the cures cited are
very remarkable, and but for reliable witnesses
would hardly be credited. The lame have thrown
away clutches and walked about after two or three
trials OF the remedy. The sick, given up by home
DOCTORS have been restored to their families and
friends in perfect health Rheumatism neuralgia
stomach, heart, liver kidney. blood and skin dis
eases and bladder troubles disappear as by magic
Headaches, backnches. nervousness, fevers cor
sumption, coughs, colds, asthma, catarrh. bror
chitis and all affections Of the throat lungs or apy
vital organs are easily overcome in space Of time
that Is simply marvellous.
Partial paralysis, locomotor ataxia dropsy. Ront
scrofula and piles are quickly and permanently re.
moved. 1t purthes the entire SYSTEM blood nnt
tissues, restores normal nerve power. circulation
and state of perfect health Is produced at once
To the doctor all systems are alike and equal,
affected by this great Elixir Of Life" Send for
the remedy to-day It Is free to every sufferer.
State what you want to be- cured of and the sure
remedy for it will be sent you free by return mail
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-02-21
SICK MADE WELL,
WEAK MADE STRONG.
Marvellous Elixir of Life Discovered by
Famous Doctor. Scientist That Cures
Every Known AiIment.
Wonderful Cures Are Effected That Seem
Like Miracles Performed-The Secret
of Long Life of Olden Times
Revived.
The Remedy Is Free to All Who Send
Name and Address.

After years Iof patient study, and dclving into
the dusty record of the past, as well as following
modern experiments In the realms of medical
science, DR. James W. Kidd, 30 Baltes Block, Fort
Wayne, Ind, makes the startling announcement
that he has surely discovered the elixir OF life.
That he is able with the aid of mysterious com
pound, known only to himself, produced as result
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-02-21

;. Like ISt row.
Made in heavy linen thread, say No. 40,
this Is a very unique design for trimming
the ends of scarf for sideboard or bureau,
and will please any one who wishes some.
thing out of the usual line.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-02-21

ll94QQnx
and dainty for many purposes. They NAV
be joined for cuShion.covers, applied 10 the
edges of bureau-mats, used for vokes, COL
lars, etc, etc. In making the lace repre-
Sented, join the last two picots of I'd wheel
to pleots of Ist wheel, thus: Oh 3, drop
stitch from hook, insert in center of picot on
preceding wheel, pick up the dropped stitch
and draw through, oh 2 and continue. Join
the last plcots of sd wheel to I'd and I'D
pitots OF ID wheel, and last pieotS of 4th
wheel to 9th and 10th picots of Sd wheel;
join last 2 pieots of 5th wheel to 9th and
wheel to I'd and sd of 9Th wheel, and so on
to length required.
For the upper portion: Turn the lace
over; fasten thread in 9TH picot of ist
wheel, oh e, a treble in next picot, oh 81,
turn; double in 10th stitch from hook
(ch 9, miss 3, a double in neXt), times, oh
6 turn "a double under 6 ch, oh O. !
times, oh 6, turn. Repeat from times,
Oh 3, miss picot on wheel, fasten in next
with double, turn; (ch 3, a double under
8 ch) 4 times, oh 81, miss Ist, double in
next, treble in each of next 2, a double
treble in each of next 3, treble in each of
next 2, a double In next, Oh IL, double in
Sd plcot of Sd wheel, make petal like that
previously described Chat is, double, 2
double, all on II chi, Oh IS, fasten in I'd
pleot OF Sd wheel, oh 6, miss E Of lS oh, fas.
ten in next, oh 6, fasten in Ist picot Of
wheel, Oh 6, fasten in same stitch as before,
Oh 6, faSten in picot of I'd wheel, Oh 6, fas-
ten in same place as before, oh 6, fasten in
last picot of ISt wheel, Oh 6, fasten in same
place, oh 6, fasten in next picot of Ist
wheel, Oh 6, fasten in same place as before,
oh E, miss stitches of IS oh, faSten in next,
oh 5, fasten at end Of Oh, oh IL, faSten in
next picot of Ist wheel, make a petal as
described, join to last petal made, oh II,
fasten in the I'd of doubles over oh lin
the little square of oh loopS), make another
petal, join TO lst petal, oh 8, miss stitches
of 81 chain, fasten in next, ch 20, fasten in
end of Ist petal, oh z, miss l picot from
petal ION Sd wheel, tasten in next, turn;
tch 6, miss ;, double in next 4 times, oh
6, turn; (ch 6, double under 6 ch) 4
times, oh 6, turn; repeat from 4 times, oh
6, miss pieot of 80 wheel, fasten in next,
Oh 6, double under loop of 6 oh, oh s, fasten
in next picot of Sd wheel, Oh 4, fasten with
a double) in 4th stitch of s ch, oh 4, fasten
to picolt in 4th wheel opposite, ch i. fasten
in +th stitch OF oh, oh 3, fasten in
loop Of oh, oh 6, fasten in next
pieot, oh 9, fasten in loop; repeat
the rows Of oh loops times. finish
with the row of ) oh loops and re-
peat.
~ For the top:
l. A treble in list stitch, Oh i,
) miss I, a treble in next; repeat
from across.
Oh 8, miss Ist treble, in the
next, make double trebles, leaving
top loop Of each on hook and work:
ing all off together, Oh J, miss /
treble, and repeat.
;: Like Ist row.
Made in heavy linen thread, say No. 40,
this Is a very unique design for trimming
the ends of scarf for sideboard or bureau,
and will please any one who wishes some.
thing out of the usual line.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-02-21
LACE FOR scARF-END.

For the wheel, oh 10 stitches.
l. A double treble in first stitch of Oh
(ell 6, a double treble in same stitch, twice,
oh 6, fasten in 4th stitch Of 10 Oh.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-02-21

2. Under 6 Oh make /, doubles, picot of
S oh, doubles, picot, doubles, double
on double treble, and repeat.
8. Oh 10, treble between Ist picots
Och 6, a treble between next two picots), 6
times, oh 6, join to Sd of 10 oh.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
A Boston Translatfon.

Little Emerson-Mamma, l find no
marginal note in calculation of this eX-
preston, which l observe frequently TO
occur in my volume of Fairy Tale
Classics" with bated breath" What
is the proper Interpretation of the
phrase?
Mamma-"With bated breath" my
son, commonly occurs in fairy tales.
Your father often returns from pisca-
torial excursions with bated breath.
The phrase In such instances, however,
has no significance as applying to the
bait employed TO allure the fish, but Is
merely an elastic term Of dubious
meaning and suspicious origin, utilized,
as have already intimated, simply be-
cause Of the sanction which it has gain
ed by customary usage in fairy tales
generally. Do you comprehend, Emer-
son?
Little Emerson-Perfectly. mamma
Judge.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Condolences of Dates.

Attention has often been called to
the curious fact of the date Sept. 3 fig
uring so largely in the history of Oliver
Cromwell That very dominating man
was born on Sept. 3, 1899; he won the
battle of Dunbar Sept. 3. 1850; that of
Worcester Sept. 3, 1861, and he died
Sept 3. 1863 But we have lately come
across some condolences of dates
which. so far as we know, have not
been noticed before The number SS
seems to have had fatal influence on
the Stuarts. Robert H.. the first Stu
art king. died in 1888; James III. was
killed at the siege of Roxburghe Cas-
tie. 1888; Mary, queen of Scots. was
beheaded in Fotheringay, 1888 new
Style; James VII. QI. of England
was dethroned in 1858; Bonny Prince
Charlie died in Rome. 1873. and with
him died the last hopes Of the Jacob
ties
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

Here is one that young man VINO
Knows q good story when he hears IT
heard one railroad man tell another In
Il depot up the .ine the other day:
I'VE picked up a new lrishman
somewhere up country an set him TO
work brakin' on construction train
at 3 cents a mile for wages. One day
when him an me was on the train she
got away on one of them mountain
grades, an the first thing we knowed
che was fiyin' down the track at about
ninety miles an hour, with nothin' In
sight but the ditch an the happy hunt
in grounds, when we come to the end.
! twisted 'em down as hard as l could
all along the tops, an then of sudden
l see Mike crawlin' along toward the
end Of one of the cars on all fours,
with his face the color of milk. l
thought he was gettin' ready to jump,
an see his finish If he did.
Mike / says, for heavens sake
don't jump!
He clamps his fingers on the run
min board to give him chance to
turn round an lookin' at me con-
temptuous, answers:
Jump, Is itT Do yez think I'd be
afther jumpin' an me maxim money
as fast as / T-Portland Orego-
MAN.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
A Curious Indian Custom.

In the original settlements In British
Columbia Il peculiar institution occa-
stoned gala times for the red men now
and then. This was the "potlatch," a
thing to us so foreign. even In the i'm
pulse of which ii Is begotten, that we
have no word or phrase to give its
meaning. 1t is feast and merrymak-
ing mt the expense Of some man who
has earned or saved what he deems
considerable wealth. and who desires
to distribute every iota OF ii at once
in edbles and turntables among the
people Of his tribe or village. He does
this because he aspires to a chieftain-
ship or merely for the credit of pot
latch high distinction. Indians
have been known to throw away such
a sum of money that their ''potlatch"
has been given In Il huge shed built
for the feast. and blankets and orna-
ments have been distributed in addi-
ton to the feast.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

A certain Englishman by birth who
is an American by force OF cicum-
stances has been in this country long
enough TO absorb the American idea
Of humor Last summer he was in
London On visit and happening TO
have business with man on an up
per floor OF tall building took the
lift" TO reach his office. The elevator
was one of those excessively deliber-
ate British affairs, and its snall-like
progress annoyed the Americanized
Briton. The only other occupant Of
the car was a middle aged English
man. with a manner OF peculiarly
English seriousness. The man from
America ventured TO address him.
81 think | could make great i'm
provement in this lift" he said.
The Englishman looked seriously In
terested.
"IIowi" he asked.
"Why," the other man went on, "I'd
make it go faster by n simple little ar
rangement. I'd stop the lift altogeth-
er and move the building up and
down"
The Englishman looked slightly
more interested.
How he asked.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Sponges.

Sponges grow in odd, fantastic
shapes. Some of them have an over
growth resembling huge warts. There
are some suggesting hands, hats and
figures OF idols. These are curiosities
and not marketable for practical use.
In trimming them into shape many
small sponges are made which are
used for chldren's states, for black
ing shoes and in making paper. The
uses vary according to size.
One Of the largest sponges known
is in New York city. 1t is fan shape
and some three feet In diameter. For
practical use it is worthless. but as an
exhibit it is Valued at 500.
The best sponges are imported from
the Mediterranean, although Florida
produces very fine varieties. These
vary in price from cent to $50
apiece. although occasionally fine
specimens bring $50 a pound. The
best of these are used in surgical OPP
erations.
Other sponges are the mandruka
bait. the elephant ear, velvet, grass
and sleeps wool. which is best for
washing. The cheap sponges are used
in washing carriages and by painters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
CRIPpIE G!
Won't You Try VinoI For II on
Our Guarantee.

Grippe has come to this country to
stay
Too many people already know the
agony that Grippe causes.
IL this mean and inSiduous trouble
has left any of you weak and miserable,
nothing that we know of viii so quickly
bring back strength as Vinol.
If you are fearing pneumonia, and
other dangerous af er effects, please take
our word for it, that there is nothing
that will prevent further trouble more
quickly than this great strength creator,
flesh builder and blood enricher.
Here is a letter that bears directly on
the subject that reads as follows:
~ was taken with the Grippe: | was
so run down did not care even to live.
| was so bad that even had two hemor-
rhages when heard of VIN0L and de-
cided to try it. / was surprised at the
change which so soon took place after
taking it. 1t surely is a great remedy
and has done much for me both in throat
and lung troubles. MRS. +. G. BERRY,
High St, Middletown, Conn"
We are always glad to refund the mon
ey paid for VINOL to anyone not sat
isfied with its action.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
NEW SHORT STORIES
Hud Often raid For II.

Edouard &c Reszke is telling story
which he seems 10 relish nightly says
the New York Times, even though the
joke is upon himself and his distin-
guished brother. 1t was during their
last season in Paris together. In their
apartments ut a certain hotel the broth
ers often practiced singing together or
mornings. one day while thus en-
gagged they were annoyed by loud
hammering on the wall of the apart
ment adjoining theirs. Thinking their
tried to sing on.
When the racket had continued with
undated vigor for about ten minutes,
however, it began to grow unendura-
BILE The brothers paused to consider
the question. Then they noticed that
the noise had stopped. Instantly they
recommended their practice, encour-
aged to hope for peace. In another
moment, however, the sound OF ham
mering again broke in upon their sing
ing, this time so loudly as to seriously
interfere with good results. After per-
severing against the disturbance for
I
some minutes longer Jean descended TO
the Office to ask If the repairs could
not be made at some other time.
As he approached the desk he found
an irate American who in all the
French lie knew was astonishing the
clerk with TRADE which in English
-ould have been something like this:
It's an outrage, those fellows bel
lowing next TO us all day! If you don't
stop it, we will. We've already used
up the shovel and the tOngs, and now
we're beginning with the poker. Wen
have a hole clear through the walls
presently"
The tenor, standing by unobserved,
enjoyed the varying expressions which
fitted over the Americans face as the
clerk, having produced the register, re-
vealed to him the identity of his neigh
bors. When the complainant finally
understood. he made but one remark.
and to think" he said that I've
| paid almost any price over in America
| just to hear those fellows sing"
Then he turned on his heel and went
quietly gp stairs. There was no more
pounding on the wall. The racket
had become musical.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Her Clever PIcn.

"lf you're hungry" said the charta-
BILE housewife, come in, and l will
give you something to eat"
''Ma'am,' replied Weary Willie, the
diplomat, there amt nothin' I'd like
better, but I'm afeerd."
afraid Of whatY
"W'y. ma'am, if was to eat yer fine
cookin' an victuals I'd eddycate me
stummick up SOS it wouldn't stand fer
wot | has to give it reg'lar, an I'd
starve to death. Thank you kindly,
ma'am, but If you'll jest give a quarter
instead it won't be gettin' me STUN
mick into bad habits."-Chicago Post.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
HUMOR OF THE HOUR



This IS the first time l ever saw
black chips In game of poker"
We'll, said Broncho Bob, "there
was two of the best fellers you ever
saw got the drop ON each other sorter
Simultaneous the other day. They both
arrived over year ago, an they got
into dispute about which was the
Oldest inhabitant of Crimson Gulch,
an the fust thing us innocent bystand-
ers knew we had to send east fur bul.
let proof shirts. But finally they met
face to face"
"But the black poker chips?"
"The black poker chips! oh, yes.
They both stood mighty high in this
community. an US fellers thought II
was only proper to do somethin' in the
mournin' line."-Washington Star.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
CeIt md saxon.

One OF Sheridan's tales was Of an
Irishman who met Briton. OF the true
John Bull pattern. standing with fold
ed arms in contemplatve mood. APP
parently neditating on the greatness
OF his little island.
ALLOW me to differ with yer ex-
claimed the Celt
But | have said nothing. sir" re-
piled John Bull.
And Il man may think lie as well
as put .iSh it," persisted the pugna-
cious Eibernan.
Perhaps you are looking for fghtr'
queried the Briton.
ALLOW me to compliment We on the
quickness of yer perception" said
Patrick, throwing down his coat. and
then they pitched In.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Feline Deprayity.

"Oh. Horace" walled his young wife,
81 have just found out that Ajax, our
beautiful Angora cat. has been leading
double lifev'
THAT makes eighteen, suppose"
said Horace. what has he been do
mgr
You know let him out every morn
ing. because he seems to want to go
and play out Of doors. Well. l have
discovered that he goes over to the
Robinsons and lets them feed him and
pet him. Chicago Tribune.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
A TahIe Decoration.

At banquet given recently in Paris
by a French countess the guests re-
ceived most astounding surprise. In
the center of the table was what APP
peared to be huge pile of roses. and
parted. disclosing large birdcage.
This suddenly opened. revealing a
beautiful young lady adorned with
wings. She remained in her strange
position during the dinner and intro
duced each new dish by singing a
couplet
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27

TO face with gentleman who showed
no sign Of recognizing me.
&C Cd morning. Mr.. Murray, said,
stopping him. You don't seem to re-
member me.
mo. he replied, Il don't recall ever
having seen you before
We'll, Will tell you where we saw
each other. 1t was one morning nine.
teen years ago in Middlebury. VT, at
the little hotel where, having become
stranded on my way down from the
north, | had taken a job to tend the
billiard room. | remember you were
SO good as to give me cigar on that
occasion. and now take great pleas
ure in returning the compliment. And
Herewith handed him cigar. New
York Times.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Ground. For Divorce.

A north side woman sat up till !
o'clock the other morning waiting for
her husband 10 come home At last,
weary and worn out with her lonely
vigil. she went up stairs To retire only
to discover the missing husband there
fast asleep Instead of going down
town he had stolen up stairs and crawl
ed into bed. and it made his wife SO
mad she didn't speak to him for II
week.-Chicago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Kipiine In Twenty-second Century.


Since Mr.. Kiplings now famous at
tack on 'the flanneled fools at the
wickets and muddled OATS at the
goals he has been answered In a
score Of ways. but in none more eff
fectively than in the following adver-
tisement, which appeared without any
accompanying comment in the London
Spectator recently:
For Sale.-I Am the Empire by
Rudyard KipIng, poet laureate of the
Anglo-Saxon empire from 1901 to 1884.
He was author of 113 volumes OF pam.
phlets. treatises on military tactics,
street car advertisements and doggerel
and is mentioned by contemporary
writers as having written tales Of ad-
venture, most of which were destroy
ed in the Irish invasion OF 194I. Two
copies Of the Jungle Book remain and
are to be found In the Roosevelt Me
nagerie library. in New York. Uncut.
Price, Slab"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
The BeteI Nut.

Betel nuts, the produce of the areca
palm. are chiefly used as masticatory
by the natives OF the east. They are
too small to be applied to many orna-
mental uses, but are occasionally en-
ployed by the turner and wrought into
beads for bracelets. small rosary cases
and other little fancy articles. In the
Museum Of Economic Botany at Kew
there is walking stick made of these
nuts. sliced. mounted or supported on
an iron center.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Comparisons Are Odious.

Dick-You have an unusually small
hand
Mayme-Do you really think so?
the smallest | have seen for many a
day.
Mayme-And the exception?
Dick-The one held in little game
last ight.-Chcago News.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
RIM Bnx. BrItlsh Lonfer.

A Hindoo bakers assistant in BON
bay. on setting up In business for him
self. bethOught him Of catering for the
English community as well as for the
native one With this end in view he
had the following notification painted
over his doorway: Ram Bux soicits
respectful patronage He is first class
British loafer."
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
Too Long TO WHIT.

Tess-Miss Brusk didn't hesitate to
give his age as her reason for refusing
old Munnybags.
Jess-Toid him to his face he was toe
old, eh?
Tess-Not az lll He swore he "would
love and cherish her till DEATH" and
she told him he was too young.-Phila
delphia Press
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-03-27
A Zoo DiacuHAiOn.

"You know" said the orang outang,
that man is descended from mon
key"
Yes" answered the chimpanZee.
land his descent has beR very great
But let us set II down to his credit that
he tries to rise again. Every now and
then you hear OF some man who is do
ing his best TO make monkey OF him
Washington Star.