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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06
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Machine men like lawyers 6ght in
open court, yet at home treat each 9TH
er With oil due courtesy. We have
been 90 treated BY the Champion Ma
chine Com pany, and feel like recipro.
eating W whenever it ia in our power.
As to the slur on me, / would say
Mr.. Thomas Sweeny and myself went
to Lancaster, Ohio. together and ar
ranged with MIR. Peters, to give his
dropper one seasons trial, and il it
proved satisfactory, we were to 60 into
an arrangement permanently. (The
Sween eys insisted on building large
number Of these in 1872, and were only
prevented by my earnest protests.) The
1872 experiment was anything but sat-
islactory on the other hand it was an
entire failure, inasmuch a. whenever we
met lodged or down grain it failed to
do it's work. Now, in the hour OF
their financial troubles they would like
to blame the Peters Dropper and myself
while the fact 10 the trouble is what
horsemen would cali "a bad case Of
Sweeney" II the Champion Company
are champion Of ialsehood" they have
in the Superior able competitors in the
sameline, and il their Christian president
in open court makes oath that my son
Andy" is an all important witness, and
when after several postponements, on
final trial he is not even put on the
stand to testify, whilst other evidence
of the ssme character stands recorded
against them. Courses, like chickens,
come home to roost;" so do Superior
machines, PRYOR BoYD.
of Boyd, Miller & Co.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06
TIE orrRA Houax-Las. evening

TIE OPKRA HoUsz.-Lass evening,
Mr.. John E. Owens, the renowned COM
median, made his appearance bee
fore the public at the Opera House for
the first time since he met with the ac-
cident in the east, aud which compelled
him to cancel his engagements for three
or four months. The nasty, dissgreeable
weather didn't keep the Opera House
from being crowded with a fashionable
audience. The bill was Scion Single
and the Victims, Mr.. Ovens appearing
as "Solon Single" and Joshua But
terby Esq" The audience was kept 10
q constant roar OF laughter by Mr..
Owens quain! and peculiar style and
expression. The presentation scene
in the third act OF the Victims was very
funny indeed, and brought down the
house. =
The programme for this evening Is
the Poor Gentleman" and Forty
Winks, NJ Ovens appearing as "Dr.
Ollapod" sld Spruggins." Oar citizens
should bear in mind that they will on
ly have one more opportunity after to-
night to see this celebrated comedian,
and they should not fail to improve the
chace. To see and hear Owens is sure
guarantee OF a months good humor.
Reserved seats can be secured at the box
Office.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

EVENING OF HALLowRD SoNa.-On
Thursday evening of this week there
will be an entertainment given at the
Opera house, which promises OF fill
this building as it was never before
filed. We refer to the concert TO be
given BY the Lutheran Sunday School.
The opening will be one OF the finest
sights ever introduced in the city and
you should not fail to bee it. You can
get your seats reserved at Sheib's with
out extra charge.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

Blown OUr.-The blast furnace oil
the Bellaire Nail Mill was compelled
to blow out in consequence Of unavoid-
able damages to the furnace. We
understand the lining is burned out
and the jacket is warped near the cast
ing house roof to within Is or 20 feet
from the top of the furnace. They ex-
pect TO be in blast again in three CT
fops Sesks. The company have enough
metal on hand to supply the mill until
the furnace is in operation sgaip.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06
A Pleasant Affair.
BESwooD, ". VA. Jan. 9th.

BESwocD, ". VA. Jan. 9th.
Editors OF the Register.
On last Friday evening, January ID.
after the installation Of the newly elect
ed officers OF Evening Star lodge No
IS, K. OF p, a very interesting affair
transpired. The officers and knights Of
Evening Star Lodge embraced the IA
vorable and ausp;cious occasion as one
in which they had the profound pleas
ure o prs :nting t. Brother P. c. B F.
PEABODY a very handsome aud COM
plete Knights uniform, as slight mo-
mento OF the good wishes, regards and
confidence they desired to express to-
ward an officer and brother knight,
who has ct all times lsbored 80 untr.
incly and zealously to perpetuate the
prosperity and harmony Of Evening
Star Lodge and the advancement and
general welfare OF cur honored and be.
loved order,
The handsome token of regard was
presented on behalf OF the officers and
knights by Brother 4. OF r. d S i,
James Il. Taylor. in a few beautiful
and appropriate remarks, and was re-
oeived BY P. c. Peabody, who being
taken com letely By surprise was en-
tirely unprepared for the pleasing man
Hesitation, for few moments, but raj
lying after a moment, received it with
feelings OF pride and heartfelt grati-
tude which words were TOO weak to ex'
press. The occasion was one which
has made and left lasting impression
on the minds and feelings Of both the
donors and recipient, and will always
be remembered with feelings OF pleas
ure by those WHO participated on the
Ocrasi0n ID
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

J. T. LARlN Il Co., merchant tailort
and dealers in gents furnishing goods
No. 80 Twelfth street (old Monroe)
have received their stock of fall and
winter goods which they are now pre-
pared 10 make up in the lates styles to
suit purchasers and q perfect nit guar
anteed. They have also On hand full
line oil gents furnishing goods to suit
the m oct fastidious. Persons contem-
plating buying will do we'll to call and
examine their stock before purchasing
elsewhere.
Shirts made to order and a fit guar
auteed.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

Police CoUaf.-There were.fo cas-
es before the Police Court yesterday
morning. u
John Gooseberry and Joseph God
frey, charged with entering the city;cem'
etry over the fence. were each fined one
dollar and costs.
William Dunn, for disorder]y con.
duct, Was fined three dollars and costs
Not having the money. he will spend q
short sesson under Prof Price.
JOHN Flynn, for loafiog on the pave
men, and interfering with those having
occasion to pass, was fned five dollars
and coats.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

DoIf fail to read Dr. Lougdon's
thrilling and truthful letter on diseases
of the miad and nervous system, phys
ical exhaustion and premature decay OF
the intellect, their rational treatment
and positive cure, on our second page.
His skill 10 these ailments is beyond
all doubt.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

Foor HuRr.-Thomss B. Mexican,
q clerk iu the employ OF the "Star
Foundry" met with painful accident
yesterday afternoon, caused by moul'
der accidentally dropping . piece Of
east iron upon his foot, thereby produc-
ing q very painful bruise.i
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

AGAIN CoNTINUED.-rhe case Of the
two young boys. McGannon and Laf-
ferty, charged with feloniously taking q
horse from the Fair Grounds, the pro-
perty of Ed. Young, was continued un-
til next Monday by Squire Caldwell.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

SGUARDlAN AppoINTED.-Y esterday,
Geo. W. Pitner, was appointed guard
ian Of Ella Pitner, his wife, and orphan
and heir-at.law Of Mary Msyburny,
deceased. Bond 500.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

LADIES. don't fail to 60 to the closing
OF. sale of dry goods, at l. Blum 4
Bros, while out shopping, to-day. A
visit at this establishment will pay you
we'll. They are closing GU. their goods
numerically cheap.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

River NEws.-The river was fifteen
feet aud two inches last evening and
rising rapidly.
The Andes arrived from Cincinnati
with good trip.
The Sam Parker, Leopard, Coal City
and Diamond, all with large tows Of
opal pasaed down,
The Alex Swift and Mary Ann pass-
ed up with empty barges.
The J. E. Rankin will leave for
Pittsburgh at s o'clock this morning
The Andes will leave for Cincinnati
at3 M.
The Courier will leave for rarkers-
burg this morning at 10 o'clock.
We understand the repairs on the
Express will be completed By next
Monday, when she will resume her trips
between here and Parkersburg'
The Pittsburgh Commercial saya the
R. R. Hudson isi Sd up at Portsmouth
This is a mistake. The Hudson will
be here Friday. and will leave for Gin
Gin natl Saturday, as usual.
Nine towboats left Pittsburgh yester-
day With a total Of seVenty-four barges,
containing $4,000 bushels OF coal, tor
the Southern narkets.
During the past year in Western riv'
ers twelve towboats aud fity-fou
steamers have sunk, two steamers have
exploded, four have been wrecked,
twenty-four have been damaged, and
nine burned.
Mark Tasin's story about the steam-
boat explosion, published in the Guided
Age, has provoked much criticism
among old boatmep. The fact that be
uses the names Of two steamers which
were in existence at about the period
referred to gives color to the truth OF
his story. Neither OF the boats men
toned ever blew up, and their comman'
ders, who are both dead, were 10 the
very opposite what be paints them.
They are concieutious Southerners.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

COLUMBUS has the most terrible cross
walks in Observation-Disclosures Dispatch.
Please amend that BY excepting
Wheeling, and then we won't dispute
your claim.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

You will save money il you purchase
your Dry Goods aud holiday articles at
the closing out sale going on at Messrs-
l. Blum Il Bros, at ll04 Main street,
second door from the corner OF llth
street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

OFFICERS ELEcrs D.-The following
officers have been elected and in
stalled in Evening Star Lodge, No. 10,
K. Of P, Beuuood c. G. P. c., B.
F. Peabody; Y. c. P. C.,S. r Smith
Prelate, VIM. ?. Eerp; K. Of R i s.,
Jas. h. Taylor; N. Of E., j. l. Sock.
man; II. Of F., J. E. Thomas; NJ. al
A., A. B. Doane; /. g., Charles E. carp;
O. G., VIM. Morris; Representative to
Grand Lodge, P, c., B, F. Peabody.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

1S74-New Years gifts given by j
W. Ferrel. OF ten per cent reduction of
OF prices of 1873, on his entire stock Of
Dry Goods, Oil Cloths, Blankets, &c.
]. W. FERRKL,
Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

CANOES are @ necessary article Of
household furniture in families now.
They are especially useful in the Firs'
aud Seventh wards.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

THEsE persons whose summer food
and raiment depend on the ice crop are
beginning to look blue over the pros
meet.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

If the old story is true that the first
twelve days OF the new year are an In
dex OF the months to coms, then We
predict q raise in umbrellas.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

DoS'r you know that you can buy a
readymade suit. cloak, ebswls, furs,
and wooden goods for about one-half
the usual cost by going to the closing
out sale OF l. Blum & Bro, q. ll04
Main street2
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

COLLECTORS done brown" is the cap
ton of an article in an eastern paper.
That's nothing, collectors dun Brown
and everybody else here.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

TIE Waverly Literary Society, cele-
brate their first anniversary at their
rooms, on Wednesday evening, Janu'
arv
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

|. JOHN E. OWENS is reported to be
worth 100000, and he made the
most of it out OF a "barrel Of apple
sass."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

HOLIDAY PREsKNTs.-Thoee wishing
TO make handsome present should call
and purchase a pair OF elegant clippers
or shoes. For sale cheap at
L. V. BLoNDs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

CoNusDRuM.-Wby do most all the
ladies Of Wheeling buy their dry goods
at l. Blum & Bro.'sP Because they
cell better goods for less money than
any other house in the city.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

OUR GOODS ARE ALL BOUGHT d.
" RFCT in person, at lowest possible
prices and we are determined TO meet any
competition. Our stock OF Teas and Tobac-
cos is the largest and best assorted in the
city. Merchants will find II 10 their inter-
est to call before buying elsewhere.
TINGLF& ISHAM
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

CONE IF You WANT THEN.-One case
more OF those all wool plaid Aannels,
at 30c per yard, received by
J. w. FERREL,
Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

Doors AND SHoEs.-In order to re-
duce my present large stock OF boots,
shoes and clippers, ! will sell them at q
heavy reduction from former prices.
L; V, BLOND.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

LADIES wishing q nice present for q
gentleman can find just what they want
BY calling on JoHN L. RICE,
A Twelfth Street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

TIE chreerful idiot OF the Mounds.
vile National says that Christmas
comes but once a year. Wonderful il
trua
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

Tickets to all principal points ia the Ess
and west can be procured nj the UNI "a
Ticket Onice, 10 AcLure House, ana al n q
Station st Bridgeport
julsi Gsa7 Passenger and Ticket ssep,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

PORCELAIN miniatures for holiday
presents at RoBlSson's.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

No person ought to be without a
muslcal instrument, and the best place
to buy either PIANO or Organ is at
Sheibs Muslc Store, on 18th street.
above Market. Pianos others ask 5000
for ne sells for s400. and organs in the
same proportion. Call at Sheib's.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

EGG. NoGa" and tom and Jerry
are being numbered among the thing
that we're.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

A SERIOUS CHAEoE.-Early yesterday
mornicg officer Bob Jupkins, arrested
a man named John Nary, who was
making rapid strides towards Bridge
port, on a charge of having gotten a
letter from the Postoffice, which did
not belong TO him and which contained
twenty dollars. The particulars OF the
case are as follows: About the Sth Of
last September letter arrived at the
Postoffice here, addressed to John
Nary, Wheeling" and was postmarked
"Mingo Station" The letter was given
to a carrier, who delivered it to John
Nary, workman in Nesbit's shop, in
Centre Wheeling. The letter carrier
having some doubts as TO whether
Nary was the proper person, asked him
if the letter belonged to him. Nary re-
piled that it did, and at the same time
opened It in the presence oil several
parties and took twenty dollars rom
the letter, putting the money in his
pocket. Everything was supposed to
be all right, until few days aiterward,
another John Nary presented himself
at the post office and inquired for a
letter, which he said had been sent him
from Minso Station. Captain Raw
ling went to Nary No. l
and told him he had gotten the
wrong letter. Nary prottsd that
the letter was his, and said it was from
Pittsburgh, and refused to hand it over
to Postmaster Rawling, A warrant
was then issued for his arrest, but he
LEFT fer Pittsburgh before he could be
apprehended, and remained there until
within the last week. He had been
here few days and was abou: to re-
turn to Pittsburgh when arrested a,
above stated.
Navy will have an examination be.
fore United States Commissioner Jas
P. Rogers, this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

OuR friend, Robinson, is doing some
fine work in bis line. All wanting
photographs will do well to give him
their orders. .
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06
Gem misslOners Sale Or Neal
Estate.
John Marsh
VI. In ClancGry.

VIM. Marsh and Others
In pursuance OF deeree or the c,psuir
Court Of Ohio County I'm the sbogs entitikd
cause, viii y s1-
On Monday January sslh, 1874.
At 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on the p9emises, sell
the following described property, that u 10
say, parts Of lots numbercd dvo (51 an6 III
(sl In that part OF the City OF Wheelipe
known a. South WbselinG. (olnsriy
RitchiefowD). with the buiI0ineS md I'm.
proyements thereon. The pogtIons OF lots
TO be sold are full lots With ths sxeoption
Q, small "trip cut On the rear end Of each
By diagonal line running aeroa them !:
they are situated on tbs alley hack Of Coal
ttfeet, near its fntsrsecaion win CsjdVeli
TEkAs OF SALE, Stg
one.third Of the purchsss money in cash
and the remainder In two eousi fnofal.
menb payable In SIX nd twelve months
Iss7ectiyeiy nom the dag Of sala. nale on
HENRY II. 1unRLf.
Coca. wfcTHi12ssaA conni.isnG-
A., luetsonsG, 20
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

A FULL line OF holiday goods just
received by JOHN L. RICE,
A Twelfth Street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

TIE best assortment Of gets Slip
pers in the city is at
L. V. BLoyDs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06

PAY your bills go other people can
pay theirs.
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1UEsDAY, JANUARY 8. 1874.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index to New Advertisements.

Index to New Advertisements
DR.. Lopgdou on Diseases OF the
Mind.
Offsl-List, Davenport " PaTks.
Lost-Small Black Dog. 3.
Spectacles-Oxtoby & Duffield.
Hamilton's Opera House-Concert OF
English Lutheran Mission.
For Rent-Dwelling.
Nail City Brewing Company.
Musical Institute.
Second Hand Pianos and Organs
Adams & Lucas.
Call and See--Friedel d Co.
Hamilton's Opera House.
Health Officers Report
SrIvISs will hereafter be known as
Squire Clarkson.
THIS weather manufactures the
blues.
l. NS@l n
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06
TRANSPORTATION.

Cincinnati Express.
EAST-LEAvEs wEsT-LEAvEs.
daily ai.--G:2O p. n daily at.-.7;oc A. N.
ARRIVES AT ARRIVES At
Washington Columbus.--2l0 p. n.
CIty..........g:4j A. N Sandusky ....6-25 p. H..
Baltimoro..l0:S A. NJ sundays excepted.
81. Louis Express.
EAsI-LTAvrr. wEsT-LEAvrs.
Wheeling Wheeling
daily at. 5:as A. NJ daily ai......9.55 a. n
ARRIVES At ARRIVES AT
Washington 'Columbus..55O p. n.
City. p. n. Sandusky .-l0:25 p. n.
Baltimore..l0 P. NJ
Accommodation.
EAsT-LKAvEs. wKsT-LEAvEs.
G daiiy at-..o55 A. n daily fiy aiss.-s:ao p H.
ARRIVES AT ARRIVES AT
CumberlandS:2yP n. GAINESVILLE. iC:i5 p. u.
Sundays excepted. l'ssundays excepted.
East bound trains make connections
at Baltimore with trains for Philadpl-
phia, New York and Boston. At Wash.
ington City for all points South.
West bound trains make direct connec.
ton for all points West and Northwest.
Pullman Palace Cars on all night trains.
Wheeling, Pittsburgh, and
Baltimore Division.
RAET-LkAvH wEST-LRAyEg
sWheeling sWashington, Pa,
daily at---6.oo a. u. daily at.-...6;55 A. n 4.
Wheeling Washington, Pa,
daily at.---8D r. n. daily et.-..--2:h5 p n,
Sundays excepted Sundays excepted.
Tickets TO all principal points can be pro-
cured at the ONCE at the DEPOT,
THOS. X. SHARP
Master OF Transportation.
z. T. DEVRIES, General Agent, Wheel.
ng. nova
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-06
CHAs. II. DIFFERS.
Clerk of Board of Com.

The report from B. Stanley, agent
for the Poor House. for the month OF
December, shows that the expenditures
amount to 500. "a, and the receipts to
$2O5.75. Whole number of inmates,
SO; white males, 90; females, 90, COL
ored, !. One death is reported. Forty
two travellers were furnished lodging,
supper and breakfast during the
month. ....,. ..r..
The bond Of NJ, Dunlap, contractor
for building county road, was received
and filed.
The bonds OF Brook Hedges, County
Superintendent Of free schools and Jno.
S. Garvin, Superintendent OF the Wheel
ing and Bethany turnpike, were re-
ceived and filed.
The petition OF B. Stanley, Poor
Agent. to have his accounts for the
year 1873 examined and certified to by
the Board, vas granted.
The bill OF Hugh Clark for coal fur
nished the poor. amounting to 5000
was ordered to be paid.
Adjourned.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1874-05-17
fHror the Christian Union)
A BANKRUPT PARTY.

That in the State elections of last fall
the Republican majOrites everywhere fell
OF or became minorities; that in MaSsa.
Chusotts the party's candidate for Governor
lost fifty thousand votes in comparison
with the year before; that New Hampshire
and Connecticut have this year been car.
ried by the OppoSition--theSe facts indi,
cate, in that language which the ordinary
politician best understands, that the party's
ascondaney in The nation is seriously
threatened. But back Of these facts lie
others, reality of deeper significance, and
point to a broader conclusion that the Re-
publican party fast is approaching its final
end. Its external defects are but the fruits
and tokens of the radical internal trouble
the loss of all that constitutes healthy
party vitality. It's like man doing bust,
meas on credit, and wholly without capital;
there is no reserve from which to rccuper-
ate, and disasters are tue signal Of utter
downfall
Tue Republican party has identified it's
of With but one great political idea, That
idea has been urged VIGOROUSLY through
successive phases, has become iuwrougbt
with the organic life Of the nation, and
with its Disappearance from the field Of
dispute passed away the real raison d'ctrc
Of the party, 1t began in opposition to
the extension Of slavery in tho territories;
winning on this issue 10 tue election Of
1860, the South rovolted, and tho party
became the especial champion Of national
unity; the war led to emancipation, which
was carried to completion by the Republi.
cans; With the end Of the war came recon.
structiou, which was wrought by Rcpubli.
can hands under the guiding purpose Of
securing the freedmen in their rights
Under these four phaSOS-oppOsitiou to
sIavcrg in the territories, the war for the