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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-19

A SHORT CATECHIsM.-Whom did
Adam marry, and when did he marry
her? One Fee.
What was her bride dress barely
nothing
Not even ribbon? No, she had
no need Of one, she was RIB bone her.
self.
When Adam and Eve were in the
gardening business, at what time did
they commence picking apples a.? In
the Fall
What was the first step they took
in the sugar business ? Raising
CAN.
Why did not Cain make good SUI
gar? Because he wasn't 41Jls.
Spirit, as well as sugar, comes from
cane; what evil result from this Cain's
spirit =? Able got S'ewed
What reason have we to suppose
that Cain also got slowed ? He went
Immediately to the land of Nod.
Who was the wisest man? Hnow-
er.
What did he know He knew
enough to 90 in out of the rain.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-19

One of the prominent ornaments Of
the bar, celebrated for his genial dis.
position, found himself about the close
OF the war washed ashore high and
dry, pecunisrily, in the city of Rich
mond, where he was forced to hang
out his shin lie, and commence practice
IN the Austins Court. One of his
first clients was youth who had been
arrested at the instanceof respectable
negro man of family, for having rock.
ed his house aud severely injured his
daughter with stone thrown through
the window -
At the examination, old Pompey
was put upon the stand, and proved
his charge in such undeniable terms
that it would have gone hard with our
friends client had it not been for the
following cross-examination
Lawyer-You say one stone came
into the room when sitting with your
family and struck your daughter.
Pomp-Yes, boss.
Lawyer-Where did it strike her
Pomp-(silent for a while)-I don't
like to tell, boss.
Lawyer-But you must tell. de-
mand again, where did it strike her?
Pomp-Dat all foolishncss, boss. /
tell You it hit her. I don't like to tell
where fore desc ladies in court.
Lawyer-But You must answer
Where did it lit her?
Pomp-(lowly) - On the buzzum,
boss.
Lawyer-Well, how severely did it
injure her?
Pomp-Oh, quit dis foolishness. I |
amt gwne to tell
Lawyer-Again I must insist upon |
my question being answered. Did it
injure her any :?
Pomp-(in despair)-No, sab Ii
did not iniurc her any, but it broke
three fingers of gentleman what was
payin his 'tention 10 her.
The case was dismissed Immediately
for want of jurisdiction. |
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-03-19

Said member once to a minister
who wanted little more salary as his
family increased. II did not know
that you preached for money" "No,
/ don't" said the minister. 81 thought
you preached for souls" $50 / do ;
but / cannot live on souls, and if l
could, il would take good many the
size Of yours to make a meal
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06
RIVER NEws-The late rains have

RIVER NEws.-The late rains have
caused a slight rise in the river here,
the marks last evening showing seven
feet three inches and rising. The river
is swelling at Pittsburgh, also, with six
feet in the channel.
The new steamer Murillo, built at
Pittsburgh under the superintendence
of Capt John T. Stockdale for COM
pauy in South America, is expected
here to-day. She is the third boat
built for the same company. The Com
mercial says:
These steamers have been built very
strong, no expense spared in their con-
struction, as they have sea voyage to
endure equal to crossing the Atlantic.
Their course is as follows: From New
Orleans to Key West, Fla. from thence
to the Island OF Cuba, up around Sidd
Islands by the Bahamas; through the
windward passage between Hayti and
Jamaica ; thence up the east side OF the
caribbean Sea to south latitude No. 10;
thence across the Caribbean Sea to the
mouth of the Magdalena river, at Santa
Martha-from Pittsburgh 1900 miles.
Steam was got up on the new tow
boat w. G. Barnard, lying at the wharf
here, on Saturday. Her engines were
built by Hobbs, Taylor & Co. Every
thing worked satisfactorily, we under
stand.
Captain Ell Hornbrook is pushing
things on his new towboat Charley
Hornbrook. They talk Of getting up
steam on her by Saturday next. If
they do by Saturday week there will be
no time for playing.
The Andes will arrive today. She
leaves for Cincinnati tomorrow after
noon at 3 o'clock.
The Carrie Brooks leaves for Pitts
burgh tomorrow morning at I o'clock.
Our popular and jovial friend Tom Duff
is in the pilot house.
The punctual and favorite packet
Express, Captain Phil. Anschutz, will
leave for Parkersburg at half.past ten
o'clock this morning. We notice a
new ornament on her Shears" pho
tograph of Captain Phil, in tin. 1t
is a capital likeness, especially
Of his cap. 1t represents Phil in the
act OF rushing for his seat at the head
OF the table when the grub hammer
sounds.
The Cincinnati Enquirer Of Saturday
says:
The wharfboat Of the Southern Trans
portation Company is at Burlington, and
the Skillinger, instead of returning to
Nashville Immediately on her arrival
here, will 20 after it and tow it down.
The st. Louis Democrat gives the fol-
lowing barge sales: Anthony Schultz,
of St. Louis, Mo-, sells to Herman
Rechstein, of st. Louis, the following
barges, viz: w. and H., No. ], for
$1,000; w. and H., No. >, for $1,000;
Miss. V. T. Co., No. -, for $1,000
Miss. V. T, Co., No. q, for $1,000"
The Comet and barges are off Beaver
Shoals.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

LOOK OUT FOR BARGAINS !-Messrs.
Emsheimer & Blum are now announc-
ing to the ladies of Wheeling and
vicinity that they will commence this
morning a closing out sale OF the
balance Of their Spring Dry Goods, in
order to facilitate room for the arrival
of their Summer stock. This notice
should attract the attention Of every
one who is in search of cheap Dry
Goods, as we are informed by the firm
that their goods will be sold regardless
of value. and here we append some
specialties: Double folded alpacas at
Is cents; reversible plaids reduced to
20 cents; Dolly Warden repps at %
cents; japanese plaids at % cents /;
japanese mixtures at 90 cents; Japan
csc silks down to As cents; silk and
wool Pongee only so cents; Piques at
Is and 20 cents; "A plaid jaconette only
20 cents, &c, &C., besides 800 dozen best
machine cotton, in white only, to close
at SO cents a dozen. Ladies, do not
miss this opportunity. Go early and
make your selections.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

DELEGATES ELBcrED.-The Republi-
cans of this county held primary
meetings in the different townships on
Saturday to elect delegates to a
Convention to be held at the Court
House on Saturday next. The Con-
yention, we are informed is for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
Republican State Convention to be
held in Grafton on Thursday, May 23d.
The following county delegates were
selected on Saturday night:
Washington TO,0nship-Caleb Sylvis'
Charles Stout, Adam Elig, and Capt.
w. l. Matthews.
Madissn-Joseph Speidel, Robert
Campbell, J. J. Wheat, Sam'l Lewis
and F. c. Myers.
Cay-William F. Peterson, Captain
R. H. Cochran and A. J. Harry.
Unioa-L. E. Hansen, F. A. Brit,
and J. A. Dunning.
Centre-Thomas R. Moffatt, John K,
Hubbard, Daniel Harkins, Jr., John
W. Young and Valentine Geisey.
Kebstr-Henry Wallace, William
Clohan, B. B. Dovener, Robert Higgins
and S. J. Whiteside.
RitcMe-Capt. Robert Cowan, Chris
tan Honecker aud Alex. G. Marshall.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

TRANSFERS OF REAL EsTATE.-The
following transfers of real estate were
admitted to record at the Recorder s
office during the week ending Friday,
May 4th.
James Bodley and wife to Jacob
Balzer, July Is, 1870, part OF lot No.
81, north side Of Lindsey street East
Wheeling, for $500.
Bonifez Yahn and wife to Mary M.
Ruhl, April q, part of lot No. %
Shriver's addition East Wheeling, for
$500.
PhiIli Schuhle and wife to Frederick
Notle, April IS, part Of lot No. 50,
Marshall and Eotf street, Centre Wheel
ing, for $3.50.
James F. Barnes to George s. Pan.
nall, April IL, for lot No. ll2, in Jacob
addition to South Wheeling. for 5000.
James F. Barnes to James J. Pan
nall, April II, lot No. ll3, in Jacobs
addition to South Wheeling, for MOO.
James F. Barnes to Thomas C..
Bishop, April II, lot No. Ill, in jacob g
addition to South Wheeling for 5000.
James F. Barnes to William Hall,
April 22d, lots Nos. ia, ll5, JIG and
III, in Jacobs addition 10 South
Wheeling, for $500.
Andrew H. Kimmins and wife to
Perry Whitman, March %, 1919 acres
of land on waters Of McGraw's Run;
$500.
Dewitt c. Gray and wife to George
w. Thompson, March 18th, part of lot
No. 65, Triadelphia, for $3.50.
Lewis Baker and wife to Lewis Helm,
April 10th, lot at corner of Congress
and Marshall streets, for $500.
r. w. Hazlett and wife to Dennis
Mahoney, April 22d, part OF lots Nos.
Is and l6, in square No. 81 South
Wheeling, for $3.50.
Amos Erbacker and wife to George
Watson, April 18th, part Of lot No. 9
in square No. 81, J. Caldwell's add
ton, for $500.
James Check and wife to Louisa
Cox, April 10th, 3 acres and l5S poles
of land on Castleman's Run, for $500.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

PROBATE BUsINEss.-The following
probate business has been transacted by
Recorder Woods during the past week !:
John Pierson was appointed admin
istrator of the estate of Perry Peirson,
late of Ohio county, deceased. Bond
$4,000.
The last will and testament OF Katha-
rine Schreckel, late of Ohio county, de.
ceased, was admitted to probate and
record.
Joseph Seybold was appointed guar
dian of Thomas Carnahan, Jr., legatee
Of Christian Schweitzer, deceased.
Bond $500
The last will and testament Of Patrick
McDermitt, late Of Ohio county, de-
ceased, was admitted to probate and
record.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

SrABBNG.-On Saturday Mi ht a
machinist, named Henry Myers, stabbed
a man named Coleman in the arm.
The wound, we are told, is not regarded
as extremely dangerous, being in fact
only a slight flesh wound. From what
we have heard Of the matter, it seems as
if 1t was done while skylarking, and
that Myers had no malicious intent in
the stabbipg. We hope this statement
is true.
Since writing the above we have
learned that Myers was arrested and
taken before Squire Hammer on Sat
urday night. After hearing the testi-
mony the Justice held him to bail in
the snm of 500 to answer the charge
before the Circuit Court.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

WHEELING ENTERPRIsE.-The enter.
prise and skill of Wheeling mechanics
are well known. Whatever is made by
them bears a high reputation and is
eagerly sought for. This is true Of the
nails, glassware and farm wagons made
here and is particularly true of the
agricultural implements built by our
mechanics. This superiority in work,
manship is opening the markets Of the
world to eur manufacturers, and the
products Of our skill are finding their
way to foreign countries. On Saturday
five Superior harvesters, made by the
Superior Agricultural Works Company,
Of which our friend A. J. Sweeney is a
member, were shipped to Messrs.
Friedlander and Frank, Vienna, Aus
tria, aud these will be followed by 9TH
ers to different parts Of Germany.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

DE-. WEsrwooD's LECTURE. - The
Fourth Street NJ. E. Church was filled
last night to its utmost capacity by
our citizens, who were called out to hear
DR.. Westwood lecture on "The recent
murders in our city and the lessons
they suggest"
The reverend gentleman took the
ground that the City Council and city
officials generally had greatly neglected
their duty, and that out of this neglect
at least one of the homicides grew.
He was particularly severe on the City
Council for granting licenses to sell
liquor. He held in his hand a list OF
the persons to whom license to sell
had been granted at late meeting Of
Council. 1t contains seventy eight
names. The income to this city from
this source, he said, was, in round
numbers, $4,000. To run the police
force, the Police Court, the chain gang
and other appliances rendered necessary
by drunkenness, cost great deal more
money. He knew there was law for
it and he wanted the law changed, and
he wanted his congregation to vote
against returning any but Christian
men to the City Council.
He was especially condemnatory OF
Judge Melvin for taking bail in Robin
sons case. He contrasted the decision
rendered in this case with that given on
the application OF Quarter and drew
conclusions not at all favorable to the
Judge.
He complained that the proprietor OF
the house in which Scarborough was
killed had been granted license again
and that the police had not arrested
Robinson who, be insisted, the officers
knew was in the constant practice OF
going armed.
He looked upon the chain gang as q
relic of barbarism and a disgrace to
civilization. 1t should be at once de-
stroyed as degrading to manhood and
corrupting in it's influence on the youth
OF the city.
His argument was that nearly all the
crime in the city was caused by strong
drink, and he denounced every member
of Council who by voting for license
became particeps criminis in any offense
that grew out Of its use.
We cannot give more than the above
brief abstract of the lecture. In severa,
OF his points DR.. Westwood was mis-.
taken. He and Judge Melvin disagree
on the laws intent and meaning, and
on the claw" we prefer the Judges
opinion, as on the prophets we would
prefer DR.. Westwoods.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

THAT CASE OF SMALLPox.-The Fair
mont Li6eralist is firm in the belief that
the case of smallpox brought here with
Forepough's show was not smallpox at
all, but "hives." We are not in posi-
ton to contradict his assertions. We
did not consider it strictly within the
line of our reportorial duties to examine
the case after the Health Officer had
pronounced it smallpox. We were
willing to take his word for it. If how
ever, it should turn out to be bad
case of "hives," We will admit the cor-
rectness of the LibsraHsts guess on the
next case, and confess that the joke is
not entirely on the Fairmonters but
rather on our official who mulcted
Forepaugh $50 for bringing the case
here.
The .LiJerahst says:
DR.. J. E. Reeves, Health Officer of
Wheeling, examined the man before
referred to-so says the REGIsrER-aud
pronounced his case smallpox The
result was that the patient was placed
in the hospital in that CITY and the usual
treatment adopted. This occurred on
the 18th day Of April. At this time Of
writing, May Sd, fifteen days have
elapsed, and no cases of this disease
have yet appeared in our midst This
is the limitation of time generally
agreed upon by medical directors for
the manifestation Of the smallpox, and
if we were to have been visited by this,
the vilest OF contagious, from this cause,
i. should have shown itself at least by
to day. But it has not done so, conse-
Quently we led to believe that the man
mentioned as having the smallpox, and
being in Fairmont on the 18th of April
Forepaugh's show, did not possess a
symptom Of tie smallpox. He may have
been, and no doubt was, suffering from
some very serious complaint-probably
the hives-yet we would not say that
such is the nature of his disease his
attending physician, of course, can
answer that question. In conclusion
we think it is perfectly safe for our
citizens to Danish all fears and appre-
tensions entertained regarding is an
ticipated appearance in our midst from
this source, and that it will be unne-
cessary to "hive" the physician who
pronounced this case Of genuine hives.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

TAKING squirt. The Atlantic
Engine Company had their engine out
for squirt" on Fourth street, near
Monroe, Saturday evening A large
crowd was attracted, thinking there was
a fire. During the exercises stream
of water accidentally struck one of our
colored citizens square In the breast
knocking him about twenty feet. He
got up, and as soon as he could speak
said, "You don't git me to jine any
Temperance s'ciety, now. Dat waters
stronger den any whisky / ever seed."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

THE GREAT AUCTION SALE OF SILVER
WARE AND CUTLERY commenced last
Friday evening under the most favor
able auspices. Many fine tea sets have
been sold. The goods are equal 10
quality to those offered at any first class
jewelry establishment ia this city, while
the rates at which they are being sold
are such as to induce everybody to
attend these sales who want to purchase
articles at great bargains. Sale every
afternoon at 2! o'clock for the ladies,
also every evening at y o'clock. Store
ll6 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

SECRETARY OF AMERICAN S. S. UNION
TO Mason AND HAMLIS.-In the numer-
Gus Sunday School Conventions and
Institutes which / attend, l generally
find some profitable reed instrument,
good or bad, old or new. The Mason
and Hamlin are the sweetest-toned, the
most manageable, and, even when bear
ing the mark Of age, the most reliable,
and least likely to get out Of order. The
advantages of the automatic swell are
no. approached by the swell arrange
ments ofany other make ofinstruments.
Having used the Mason and Hamlin
instruments in my home for over fifteen
wears, l should consider it great
calamity to be without one.
Rev. ALFRED TAYLOR.
Drop in at Hardings Music Store,
100 Market street, and you will find
nice collection OF these instruments.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

Police CoURT.-There were two ca SEES
before the Police Court on Saturday.
Frances Yates an abandoned female,
who has no comfort except she is
drunk on the streets or sober in the Jail,
was arrested on the charge of being a
social evil. She was fined one dollar
and costs. Having no ducats, she tar
rieth at Castle Kennedy for twenty
days.
John Heron, a great salpping fellow,
certainly big enough to be ashamed of
himself, went into Fader's saloon, on
John street, Friday and kicked up a
row. Taking upon himself the func-
tons Of landlord, he undertook to run
the saloon himself, just TO "see how the
old thing works To this Fader put
in q protest, when Heron took hold Of
slnorl dorg that was running around
loose and struck Fader on the head
with it. Fader swore that he be dog
gonel if he would stand that from any
Heron that ever flew, and called an
officer No sooner did the officer lay
his lilly white hand on Herron's
shoulder than there was a ruction. 1t
could have but one result. The cap
tive Heron was overpowered, suhju-
gated and hurled into the calaboose.
Judge Good fined him $40 and costs or
twenty days for his disorderly conduct in
the saloon, and 500 and costs or thirty
days for resisting the officer. Not hay
ing the necessary Spinner3 he retireth
to The chain gang, where he will re.
main until the twenty-second day of
June. lie will get out in time for the
next Fourth Of July celebration. Does
it pay2
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

RUNAwAY.-Leg BrokcM-Last even
ing about nine clock as August Rust
Fritz Hafer and boy were riding down
Washington street from the NationaI
road, the horse getting frightened al
something ran away. On reaching
Main street the horse and buggy collded
with a street car. Mr.. Rust was
thrown out on the street, whereby his
leg was broken. Hafer was thrown
into the street car, but he and the boy
were unhurt. The buggy was spill,
into kindling wood.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

MARRIAGE DEMONSTRATING the
month of April there were % mar
riage licenses issued, against 25 for the
same month in 1871; % in 1870, and
sc in 1869. This record shows that
April is good average month in which
to take out marriage licenses.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

OK HAND.-Thirty thousand rolls OF
Wall Paper, consisting OF over FIVE
hundred styles, just received and for
sale at PAUL g. Orrs, No. 80 Monroe
street. Window Shades, cloth and
paper, and all varieties of Stationery.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

AUTHORIZED TO SoLEMNIzE. - Las,
week Rev. Edward Voss, pastor of St.
Johns Independent Evangelical Pro-
testant Church, having deposited the
bond required by law, was authorized
by Recorder Woods to solemnize the
rites OF marriage in this State.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

The Reception, Graduate, Waverly
and Argentine are the latest novelties
in the way Of bo'os, and can be found
at J. #. Lakin L. Co.'S, where the finest
assortment of neck soear in the city can
constantly be found.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06
ANSWERS TO PLAIN QUESTIONS

ANSWERS TO PLAIN QUEsTIoNs.-
What will cure ingratitude Kindness.
What will cure soiled linen? Warren's
Soap. What will cure insolence The
toe of a stogy boot. What will make
your home bloom with gladnessf The
constant use Of Warren's Unrivalled
Soap.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

We have been reading good deal
about railroads lately. We have
learned that they have three different
guages, broad guages, narrow guages
and mortgages.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

A LARGE stock of boots and shoes
consisting Of ladies', misses and chill
dren's lasting, kid and morocco, OF best
city manufacture, for sale at L. V.
Blends.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

THE loaling business is looking up,
with fair prospect of large exchange
Of gossip and rude remarks upon the
street corners as the weather becomes
settled.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

In Paducah, KY, they advertise
Dolly Warden beef. Great lingo! Will
this thing never stop. A Dolly Warden
marriage license would not surprise us
noun
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06
THEPEoPLE'S BANK,
r, CRANGLE. ]. DALzELL. r. II. ECCLE
THE CITY BANK.
Individual Liability

individual Liability
- PREPARED TO CONDUCT ALL BUS
mess appertaining to Banking.
Deals In Bills Of Exchange, United states,
State and County Bonds, Gold Coiu, and all
Negotiable Securities, at fair rates,
Notes and Bills Of Exchange Discounted
Collections made for Merchants, Manu-
facturers, Banks, Bankers, and others, on
all accessible points in the United States
and Canada,
Drafts in sums to suit purchasers on all
the principal Cities and Towns in Germany,
Great Britain and Ireland.
Deposits solicited. Interest allowed on
Special Deposits: ~
J.DALZELL, Vice President.
FIJI. ECCLES, Cashier. feof
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

BLoBDs says girls have been pretty
much the same in all ages Of the world.
Even the Old Testament tells how Ruth
followed the Boaz around.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

RECORDER WOODS issued six marriage
licenses during the past week. There
has been none issued in May yet. Who
speaks first?
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

For poor women who have their own
homework and washing to do-War-
ren's Chemical Laundry Soap will
prove the kindest of friends.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

TIE sound Of lamentation is heard
within our borders-house cleaning,
cold dinners and domestic misery are in
order.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

Music Books Of all kinds, for piano
organ, violin, violincello, flute, &c,
from SOC upward, at Sheibs music
store, Monroe street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-05-06

If you want sign or decorative
painting done call on Harry Smith,
Market street, next door to Lists drug
store.