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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27
Condition of the south.

WASHINGTON, September 2G.-Gen.
A. {. Jones, who made an extensive and
official tour through the Southern States,
represents that everything throug hout
the South bears ne appearance OF
growing prosperity and the revlving
o! trade President Hayes in An inter.
view said as far a. he WAS able to Judge
the Southern people were rs enthusiastic
and loyal to the representative OF the
common government as any, and he
hoped there was no particular South; that
tle southern and northern ir-
rests were identical and that
me main object to be considerer
WAS the unity OF interest in improViI &
the material prosperity OF the country; b,
desired to learn the wants and condition
of the people throughout the Union, and
the people were the best judges OF the
effect OF his Southern visit. He summed
1t up by saying; "Ncthing could be
plessanter than my trip throughout. The
country is apparently recovering from
its extreme business prostration, and the
agricultural South seems TO have felt the
hard times less than other sections, and l
believe the era q. good feeling between
the North and South is permanent and
that they are sincere in their expression
OF community Of Interest.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27
L. VI. G. A. Convention.

PuT-BUEGH, September 2o.-Tte
Yognk Mel Christian Associations Of
THIS State will hold convention In this
CITY. beginning 20 morrow and cOntinu
ing over Sundsy next. A large number
OF delegates are expected and the citizens
are making preparations 20 entertain
them. There are l72 associations IN the
State
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27

Tur Democratic majority in the Cali
t,-nis Legislature is ffty-one. This
S,s,s cast its vote tor HAYES LAST year.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27

WE print to-day history OF the trick
,r winch silver was demonetised, as
.,,ven by Judge THURMAN, In his speech
:, Marion last Saturday.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27
Indefinitely Postponed.

PITTsToN, PA, September 26.-The
miners and laborers of the Pennsylvania
Company to day indefinitely postponed
resumption on the compsny's terms.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27

WE don: hear as mach about making
80, ooious as we used to. 1t seems
=, have become quite respectable.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27

WHEN curiosity began to lag, Mrs
HAYES was trOtted out and introduced
rbs aerring brother" ceased to draw.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27

70 SIMPLY SAY that this weather Is
EARNING. don't do it justice: it is super
lo,ivelv charming.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27
POLITICAL.
NEW YORK REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION.

The Chairman Makes Some UnpIeas
ant aIusiOns to Hayes-The PO-
litIcaI Divorce order De-
nOunced-GeOrge Will
liam Curtis Endeay-
Ors TO Get in an
Endorsement
Ofthe Pres
ident but
Fails.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27
VOL. 10.
at'hcelina asalstrr.
Cold closed yesterday at 1853

III, ,rsatLer to-day ,0iii be partly cloudy
- ,o,dherlv ,crads, and stationary tenn
Drdttre
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-09-27
Base RalI.

IYDIAvAPoLIs, September 26.-SL.
! Louis, 3; Indianapolis o.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26

crowd through which she makes her way,
that brow trobs and that lip quivers to
the last, until, like wounded bird, she
can once more wing her way to that
tranquil home where the dropping head
will be fondly raised, and the fiutterlng
heart laid to rest! The dependence of
women in the common affairs of life is.
nevertheless, rather the effect of Gus
tom than necessity. We have many
and brilliant proofs that, where need is,
she can be sufficient to herself, and play
her part in the great drama of existence
with credit, if not with comfort. The
warnings of her solitary spirit, the out
gushings Of her shrinking sensibility,
the cravings Of her alienated heart are
INDUCED only in the quiet holiness of
her solitude. The world sees not,
guesses not the conflict; and in the ig-
norance Of others lies her strength.
q The secret Of her weakness is hidden
in the depths of her own bosom; and
she moves on amid the heat and hurry
of existence, and with seal set upon
her nature, to be broken only by fond
and loving hands, or dissolved in the
tears ofrecovered home affection.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
Hiss Wilson's trouble With her Cork Leg.

There is a pious smile going the
rounds about Miss Wilson who wanted
to be Baptist and presented hereslt
for baptism. Now Miss Wilson weighed
two hundred pounds, including her cork
leg, which was -full-length leg, and
modelled in due proportion. She made
an attempt to reach the officiating
clergyman breast-deep in the water, but
her cork leg was seized with an unwon-
ted activity. Miss Wilson knew MOTH
ing Of the law of specific gravity, and
was not to blame. She was suddenly
reversed in the water. The minister
feelingly, righted her up, and observing
the grinning Of the spectators at the
solemn scene, asked Miss Wilson to
please not 10 do that again. He was
innocently ignorant Of the cause OF the
disturbance Of her equilibrium. He
gently led the maiden out. when, with
{ wild shrek, she fell backwards, and
herslively leg shot out Of the water. The
minister made half dozen efforts, but
| could not keep the convert right end up
long enough to baptize her. At length
| she teld him Of her trouble, and he
called for weight to ballast her. The
spectators led precipitately 70 give vent
to their feelings. Miss Wilson hip-
topped ashore in indignation and amaze
ment, and went and joined the Preeby-
teriens. ~
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26

sd There is q beauty in the heplessnesa
Of woman. The elinging trust, which
seafchss for extraneous support, is
graceful and touching. Hmility is the
attribute of her sex; butte herself it il
not without its dangers, its inconveniea-
ces, and its satf'enngs. Her first effort
at comparative freedom 10 bitter enough;
for the,delicate mind shrinks from every
unaceustomed contact, and the warm
and gushing heart closes itself, IKE the
blossom Of the sensitive plant. at every
approach. Man at once determined
his position, and asserts his place; wo.
man has hersto seek. And, alasi
fear that, however she may appear b
tura alcalm brow and quietlip to tn
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26

BLESS the children! you'll frighten
Bob into fits, y exclaimed the mother,
when she could make herself heard.
But baby seemed more inclined for fit
Of delight when bis father put into his
little hands puffy, white lamb, on a
stand with four wheels. How he crow
ed and shouted over his treasure!
As for the other children, Bessie
could scarcely believe her own eyes.
Maggie was trembling with happy ex-
element, and the little boys we're lost
IN admiration Of tops, balls, and the
other wonderful things produced from
fathers bag. ,,S.i ~ ,sssa
It's dreadful peace of extravaganza
for such folks as US, you'll say, wife,"
remarked Stephen. as be watched his
happy children rejoicing over such treas
ures as they had never possessed before;
.'but if I had spent the money, instead
Of this way, by having a Publication at
old Stills tavern tonight, as intended
to do, l shouldn't have thought it bit
Of, extravaganza nor have thought it
extravagant to spend many and many
a pound Of good money there, for which
l got nothing worth" gr.a.i4.
...Oh," said Maggie, under her breath,
..'see what God has sent US because we
asked Himl" +st..f,,...r. ...,,,.,.-5
- II hope He has sent you something
better than toys" said Stephen, with
tremor in his voice. v.rr ,.f.-
"a father in his right mind, and who
wishes to keep, So" he replied.
''Oh, Stephen! are you really going
to begin to care for u.s., and be good to
us?" his wife managed to say, before
her voice utterly broke down. ....-.-.
But he could not answer. He hurried
upstairs, and there in the darkness wept
such blessed happy tears as had never
before fallen from his eyes. But in the
future he answered that question of his
wife's- by good deeds-better far than
mere words, That Christmas proved to
be the first of q series Of very happy
ones. ,-, t-.-.,.-. f..-. r.t.,.-.--,.. /
And when little Maggie faded away,
and was gathered to the home aboye,I
the father said, in the midst Of his sor-
row. THANK God that 1 decided for
the children that night at the toy shop,
and gave Maggie one happy Christmas
before she went away from u.s."
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
Cast ! Line fsr r.ur.elf.

Ia A young man stoud hstlessly watch
ing some anglers on a bridge. He was
poor and detected. AT last approach
ing basket filed with wholesome look
ins fish. he sighed; pa'F ,a.nra
IF now had these / would be happy.
1 could sell them at a fair price, and
buy me food and lodgings. - fH3u4.
II will give you just as many, and
just as good fish" said the owner, who
had CHANGED to overhear his words, III
you will do me triAiug favor.D
G"And what is that?" asked the other.
"Only to tend this line till I come
back, wish to go on short Grand"
proposal was gladly accepted
The old man was gone 20 long that the
young man began to be inpatient
Meanwhile the hungry fish snapped
greedily at the baited hook, and the
young nan lost all his depression in the
excitement Of pulling them in and,
when the owner Of the line returned, he
had caught i large number. Counting
outfrom them as many as were in the
basket, and presenting them to the
young man, the old fisherman said: y
7r'I fulfill, my promise from the fish
you have caught, to teach yon whenever
you see others earning what you need,
to waste no time in fruitless wishing,
but cast line for YOURSELF"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26

drop, tt a
And as the fond father the picture sur.
veyed.
He thought Of his troubles he had am.
ply been paid
And he said to himself as he brushed of
tear,
Ppm happier tonight than I've been
for a year.
I've enjoyed more true pleasu re than
ever before: ' h "l-
What care if bank stock falls ten pei
cent more!
To have SantaC Clause visit us each Christ
mas eve. l a~.
So thinking, he gently extinguished the
And tripped'down stairs to retire for the
night. Hdi
AS soon as the beams of the brigh morn
ing's sun } us4 s.i 7.a-fi
Put the darkness to flight, and the stars
one by one, t ~ 7..G
-Four little blue eyes out of sleep oped
i. wide, 'a 5IE2 .9r4 III Ia lt'ii
And at the same moment the presents
espied. a.s
Then out of their beds they sprang with
a bound,
And the very gifts prayed for were all o.
so them found, ls's '.'.- 'ne
They laughad and they cried in Their
~ innocent glee. -af -.sfA
And shouted for papa to come quick
3 and see 1-h 'f-
What presents old Santa Clause had
broughtin the night, Z
Gust the things that they wanted) and
left before light a'a 'Hf'l
"And How,n added Annie, in a voice
soft and low, g]neo'
you'll believe there's Santa Clause,
papa, I know ~
While dear little Willie climbed upon
his knee. #| a..tt "
Determined no secret between them
should be,
And told, in soft whispers, how Annie
had said
That their dear, blessed mama, so long
ago dead,
Used to kneel down and pray by the
sideof her chair!
And that God up in Heaven had an
swered her prayer
"Then We dot up and preyed dest as well
as we tould,
And bod answered our prayers-row
wasn't he dood?"
II should say that he was, if he sent
all these,
And knew just what presents my chill
dren would need, -e
Well, let him think so, the dear littleIelf,
1 never will tell him l done it myself"
Blind father, who caused your stern
heart to relent, -.. a'-
And the hasty words spoken SO soon to
repent
Twas the Being who babe you steal
softly upstairs,
And made you his agent to answer
their prayers.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
Stery OF Actual Life.

samuel James brilliant young man,
our classmate at college and in the uni.
versity, had decended from a wealthy
and influential family, and had every
advantage in his scholastic career that
wealth and social position could bestow.
He took his baccalaurcate degree, win
ming the first honor Of his class. His
valedictory address gave him great dis
.inction as an orator, scholar and elo-
cutionist. He soon had the degrees of
Bachelor of Laws and Mas.ar of Arts
conferred upon him.
When he returned to his home he
was toasted and complimented by the
whole community. He was admitted to
the bar. And sh ort time elapsed be-
fore he displayed learning, ability and
wonderful oratorical powers. He was
Ecomplimented by the court and bar. and
was pronounced an intellectual prodi-
gy.
He was invited to banquet, and
was the honored guest. He yielded to
tenatatien. and was carried to his room
drunk. Next day he appeared i'll court
feeling bad The older professional
gentlemen invited him to the saloon,
and he was again made drunk.
He held up, refused the cup and mar
ried Miss Lucine Ragland, the belle Of
his State, lovely accomplished wo-
man, whose wealth was counted by the
hundred thousands. At the nuptial
party he declined this poisonous cup.
Time wendell its way on fleet wings,
and in few years his own large prop
erty, together with his wife's, had pass
ed out of his hands, and the words misery
and poverty were descriptive of their
condition. He had fallen, and had be-
come drunkard and gambler in high
life.
The fruits Of the marriage were three
lovely little daughters. The mother,
having no parents living, applied to an
uncle for assistance, who sent her few
hundred dollars. She told her husband
of her uncle's kindness, and woman
like, said.
Husband, take it, do as you please
with it, but please promise me that.
you will not spend it for whlskey or
gamble it off at cards, Oh! you do not
know how hard it is to be called a
drunkard's wife. l have heard it sad
of me, when passing in the streets, by
my old friends, who do not knew me-"
James fell upon his knees, and
IcrIed .-.
'Haye my conduct brought my sweet
Lueine TO this humiliation swear,my
darling Lucine, my sweet, my lovely
wife that from this hour you shall have
q sober and moral husband. will new
er drink another drop or play another
card"
In ecstatic pride and JOY she threw her
arms around him and said:
Poverty will be bliss compared to
wealth, if you will but stand upto your
VOW"
She sent for friend and repeated
in Joyous manner her new hopes Of
happiness. She asked him to make
public his determination, and, at her re-
quest, he joined the society Of Coed
Templars. She joined with him.
She is now enc of the happiest VIC
men in the whole South, and her hus-
band represents State in the Senate of
the United States, and has won again
his former honor and renown. Her
society is courted now by those who had
refused to recognize the drundard's wife.
Her children are at school at Patapseo,
Nd, where they are admired by all pu-
pills on account of their brilliant minds
and goodness of heart.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
THE ORIGINAL PURE
NORWEGIAN
COD LIVER OIL

This Oil unlike othersis rot the fshy
interchangeable smelling and worse,
tasting article, but as q pure, bland,
fires b Oil. Without any admixture, easily
accepted and retained by the most
delicate stomach, and possess al the
medical properties and efficacy In to =
much greater degree thsnany other
COD LIVER OIL
|makea it most valuable for patients o.
|nvAIids requiring the use Of COD
liver OIL. FOr-s8le by
~ My. >, SCH1lTT, Dru9giss
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26

This hotel has been recently improved by
the erection of brick addition to the nialn
building which will give considerably more
room, and afford ample accommodation for
he travelling public.
THE TABLE will be well supplied Al all
times with the best the market affords and
no pains shall be spared to satisfy the wants
IS guests in thus department.
: THE BAR will be stocked with the best
Liquors. A full supply Of Wilson'S pure
Rye whisky, (the only homemade whisky
ID in the county, can be found by those
wishing pure article for uedical anrpos.
Jurors attending court will be boarded
or their fees per diem, and Their certificates
ak.n in payment ifdesired.
uhargrs ModeYse' A call respectfully
olicited.
RoB'.RT WILSON.
Nsvt s-s
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
GORGE R. CALVERT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Nrw MARKET. Va.

VIII practice in the Circuit Court of shenandoah
County, and in all the Courts of Rockingham and
Page Counties.
/ have made an arrangement with Messrs. Walton
h alton, Attorneys-at-law, by which any matter
without any additional charges to my clients.
have made the same arrangement with proml-
nent lawyers in Rockingham and Page Counties.
Odcs-Next door to Henkel Koiner q Cos. Store
June IT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26

A very absent-minded member Of the
French Institute was reading the news
paper in the Casino at Dieppe t'other
day. Engrossed by what he was read
ing, his left hand uncensciously pushed
the files ofnewspapers on the table.
Each moment he pushed farther from
him the pile of newspapers. Beyond
them was an inkstand. Presently the
inkstand went over the side of the
table. 1t fell on the white trousers of
Parish banker, who natural ly-put
yourself in his place--was furious. The
guilty party offered his best excuses
without appeasmg the bankers wrath,
who shrieked that his brand-new
pantaloons were ruined. "But, sir,
will cheerfully pay for them. Be good
enough to give me your card, and l will
send the money to your hotel" ITO
my hotel! Sir, don't know you. I
must instantly have the. thirty francs
those pantaloons- COST The guilty
party drew forth the thirty francs and
paid them. Then he said: Now that
you have been paid, l hope you have
too much Of the delicacy of a gentleman
to remain in my pantaloons. You
know those pantaloons are my
property, and l insist upon their i'm
mediate delivery to me. You had no
confidence in me; l have none in you.
My pantaloons." In vain the banker
protested against such haste. The
crowd that had gathered around the dis
putants said the member of the Institute
was right. and the banker, after send
ing for another pair of pantaloons, sur
rendered the ink-stained amid the
laughter ofthe bystanders. ~.t5l s-v n
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
OYERsEERS POOR.
NOTARIES PUBLIC.
JUSTICES OF THE rEACE.

JUSTICES OF THE FEACE.
DAVIS D1sT-Dr. G. A. Brown, Obed Funk and
Ino. H. Snarr.
SToNEwALL.-J. H. Grabill, Ell Co6elt, Snowden
Whitaker.
JOHNSTON j H. Rodefer, Martin Strickler,
Levi n Cutler ~
MApsoN.-Samuel C. Campbell James j..
Coffman Samuei Rinker.
AsHBY-Saml. Hannah, Samuel Kingree, Jacob
R. Mi Ter.
LIEN White williamson D. P. Zirkle, John NJ.
Pence.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
WILLIAMS GRABTLL,
w FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS.
WOODSTOCK, "a.

We are prepared to Insure property in the Viz
ginia Fire and Marine Insurance Company, and
the Lynchburg Banking and Insurance Company.
Both are first class companies and insure at the
usual premiums.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-12-26
miscellaneous Cards.

rKEEN'S MANSION HOUSE.
" ALEXANDRIA, VA
JAMES GREEN. ............-....P RoRIEToR.
IL . hrst-cass hotel, in every respect. The citi
ems ofthe valley, having bushes in Alexandria or
Washington, and travellers going North or South,
will find this an agreeable resting place on the
route as it does not require the early start by
3 everal hours as from Washington or Baltimore.
Cars and Steamboats, leave Alexandria for Wash
ington and return every hour from NJ. t ~
P. NJ. Jan I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-09
The Strikers Riots.

At klahouey City yesterday morning num-
Der of men and boys, with drums, entered tho
town trying to get up meeting. The objec:
was to iuaueura.e strike at the niue 10 that
vicinity. Being on the Philadelphia and Read
ing Railroad property they we're requested to
leave, and cot doing 80, the Shertt,s posse
prom pity ordered them to dispense, which they
quickly did, running iu all directions Richard
Northy ard Michael DJoley, the two principal
leaders, we're arrested and put under bail. The
men had arranged TO meet the miners as they
went to their work, and were determined to
prevent them from entering the mines. lie
Sheriff. force, with number OF citizens, will
remain on duty Tor the present 10 protect the
men who arc willing to work.
Alderman Mahan's jury of inquest over those
killed by the Vigilance Committee at Scranton
brought iu verdict Of murder against those of
the committee whose names were known. a
constable was given warrants Tor the arrest OF
L. +. Hunt and Charles f. ChitteDden aud ar
rested them. They sent word to the militia,
and General Huidckoper took thom from the
constable. The Vigilance Committee at once
assembled, aud went to the Lackawauna Com
panY's store. The military were under arms
and patrols were out to bring 10 every member OF
the committee, lest they might be arrested and
taken into the Sixth ward before the Alderman.
1t is Tho worst locality in town, and if once
there, the life OF The arrested would certainly
be taken.
There was more trouble at Port johnson and
Bargen Point among the coal beavers yesterday.
10 the morning twenty five Of the old hands re-
turned to work at The old wages at noon they
went home to dinner, and were met at the end
of the plank road by their wives and the wives
of other strikers, who attacked them With
Stones The men did not return to work 10 the
afternoon. About five o'clock seventy Ger.
mans, vino have been working in the strikers
places struck, as the work was too hard, and
they were only making about sixty cents day,
instead OF one dollar and a-half, as promised.
Four hundred strikers called on Mayor Meigs,
accompanied by Father Killeen, and asked him
to call on the coal company and request them
to pay decent prices. The Mayor promised to
do what he could for them, and urged them TO
keep the peace.
SCRANTON, Pa, August GA dlabolloa at
tempt was made last night at about 9 o'clock to
surrender six of the Mayors late posse into the
hands ofthc mob upon writ OF commitment.
Carriages were provided and the mob assem-
bed at Taylorsviile, but their plan was thwart'
cd by the prompt action Of the military which
took possession Of the posse delivering them up
this morning to the sheriff at Wilkesbarre.
New YORK, August 9.-The rumored strike
Of engineers and 6remen eemsto have no loun.
datioD at Erie. At the New York Central, New
Jersey Central and Delaware, Laokawanna and
Western Railroad Offices everything is reported
as working we'll along their lines. No demand
has been made by the men for an increase Of
wages and no notice, whatever. has been re-
cai7ed that strike is contemplated.