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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-10-14
A AwoNDERFUL INvENTION.s
An instrument with which the Deaf
Can Hear with Their Teeth. 1es W

An Instrument with which the Dear
Can Hear with Their Teeth. 1es Y
The deaf can hear by means of their
teeth! The audlphone. an instrument
invented by a Western Yankee for ale
Waiting the misery. of deafness, lei sim
ply asbeet of vulcanized rubber, about,
l-22 Of an inch in thickness, set frmly,l
in handle of the same material. In
the upper rim OF this sheet are pierced
some holes through which passes silk !
en- cord. This goes down on the inner
side of the sheet. to the handle. through
"a slot in which it passes, By .rulling
this cord the sheet is bent over at, any
angle which the user. may desire, Each
person has to ascertain for himself what
kind OF 4 curve Of the rubber sheet will
enable him to hear besta Generally itA
is very slight-only about 10 orql2 de-a
grees-though apparently the desfer the
person thegreater the curve Imusf. be.s-
When used, the, person holding il simply ,
touches the upper edge, of the fan or au-
'diphone, against his teeth OF the upper
jaw. The voice Of the speaker strikes
upon this tense sheet,of rubber auda
communicates to it vibrations which In. I
turn are impaired to the teeth, and, then !,
pass to the auditory nerve. With this
operation the outer ear has, nothing
whatever to do the delicate machinery
through which sound passing frfom wit6.. q
out makes an Impression upon the andil 2
tory nerve is not used at all. ..Thc outer !
esr may be stopped mp entirely so far,
as it is possible to do it,, and vet one
hears distinctly the moment the audi
phone Is applied to the teeth. tits nec.w
essary to use the teeth OF The upper law
for the reason That they are more nearly
in contact withtthe auditory herye; snors 2
does it make much difference whether /.
the teeth be ones own or artificial 40 7
long as those artificial teeth are tightly
fitted for when that Is the case the VI Z
bralion is impaired about as ven q
when they are enatural teeth i The inven- !
tor is deaf himself. He happened one
DAY to hold awatch betweenl his 'lteesh,
and noticed that he, could distinctly, hear /,
its ticking, though when he held, It to
bis ear no sound was audible. This set
him to thinking that possibly he might
be able to invent some device by whichB
the sounds Of the human voice could be (
transmitted to- the q auditory, nerve :
through the medium of q tube, Just az
the ticking Of watch had been. ~ 'is'
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-10-14
Do Negroes Never Sneesce

Will some medical man explain Why
it ia that the negro is never known 10
sneeze9 Ask any old planter, who
owned scores Of servants, and he viii
tell you he never heard one OF his SER
wants sneeze. 1t may appear very sim
gular fact, but il is none the less true.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-10-14
DRESS MAKING,
Rooms Above Jenes' store.

MISS F. A JONES
IIAS just received new supply of Spring
ll Patterns for Ladies', Misses and Chill
dren, and solicits the patronage of the ladies
of Woodsfeld and vicinity. She is prepared
TO DO FIRST CLASS WORK.
Also, cut and it for those who desire to have
them made elsewhere;
Patterns of all styles for sale-aprl, ,'7sm3
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-10-14

A New London Judge recently stop
ped the proceedings in court to remark {:
''rhe Sheriff will kindly request the gen.
tlemen of the jury to desist from eating
peanuts. This is not circus
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-10-14
PAINTING and GRAINING.

A. IA. SCALES, the old Painter Of
Frame Brothers Carriage Mandatory Barnes
vile, has opened shop in Beallsville, Ohio.
He is prepared to execute all kinds Of Paint.
ing and 6raining in the best style. Painting
Carriages and Buggies speciality.
dec25, ,'77m6. .4 -,
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-10-14

For people With skin diseases a Car
bolic bath should be used.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1879-10-14
NOTARY PUBLIC.

TsHN undersigned, having been appointed
i Notary Public, would inform his
friends, and the public generally, that he is
prepared to ill Pensioners Blanks. admin-
is.sr oaths, take Dispositions, acknowledge
Deeds. Mortgages and other instruments Of
writing. JOHN JRFFERS.
sprl8, ,76Y. Beallsville. Monroe Co. Ohio.
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23
LARGE FIGURES.

ArepOrt lately made in the House OF
Lords by a select committee appointed
to consider the subject, states that the
consumption OF intoxicating liquors in
the United Kingdom, excluding wines
and beer and ales, has risen from S42l,-
10000 in 1850 to 1874, 100000 in 1870,
and to S736, 4i3, 795 in 1876. Taken per
capita, the first allowance would be
about Sl4 per annum for every inhabi-
tant; the second about SIS, and the last
$50. For so short term the increase
is very great; and the committee seem
to be troubled TO account for il. They
credit the beginning TO abundant work
and prosperity; but a little further on
they ascribe the increase to want Of
work and suffering. They do not drop
the subject with its statistics, but pro-
pose a law by which the trade shall be
confined to a company in every town
aud city, which company shall be
bonded 10 conduct the business ''in the
interest OF temperance and morality"
and pay all profits above the legal rate
Of interest to the town treasurer, or
else make the liquor trade branch of
municipal government
There is certainly good reason for
some action on the part OF a govern
ment when il finds its people as radical
ly drunken as the statistics referred 10
above fully demonstrate. We do not
know what accurate statistics in this
country would disclose, but not, We
think, such a condition Of intemperance
in drink as this. In Virginia the regis
tration Of the bell-punch showed that
the consumption was not so great as it
was generally believed to be. And it is
an accepted fact that our people are, at
least, learning TO abandon the more de-
structive and deadly class OF intoxieants
for light wines and beer. But while we
havesuch startling British returns, would
it not be well for us to know by the g.
CURES just how Ear removed we may be
from the condition of our neighbOs
across the brook9
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

SOUTHERN congressman in Washing
ton admit that the emigration OF negroes
from that section has already caused
serious inconvenience, and that, being
encouraged by politicians, it is likely to
continue, unless Northern communities
can find means to protect themselves
from the black ayalanche-which will
be a matter Of good deal Of difficulty.
Under the circumstances, the planters
can think Of nothing better than an inn
portation of Chinese cheap labor. Meas
ures have already been taken to procure
q large number of Celestials from the
Pacific coast, il is said, and in this way
the negro movement is likely to bring
joy to the souls Of KEARSEY and the
California hOodlums.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23
lPheeliaS, Aprl 81, 1879.
SArious Dancgr

Threatens every man, woman or child living In
9 region Of country where fever and sgue Is pre-
valent since the germs Of mAlarial disease are
inhaled from the air and are swallowed from the
water Of such a regiOn. Medicinal safeguard Is
absolutely necessary TO nullify this danger. As
q means Of certifying and acclimaiing the system
30 A. 10 be able b resist the mAlAriAl poison
Hostetters stomach Bitters Is incomISrably the
bet and the most popular. irregularities Of the
stomach. liver and bowels encourage malaria
but these are speedily rectihed by the BitierS.
The functions Of digestion and secretion are as
sisted by its use. and vigorous As wei a. regu-
lar condition Of the system promoted by il. Con-
stitution and physique are thus defended against
the inroads q malaria by this matches preven-
tive. which Is also . certain and thorough
remedy in the worst Gases Of Intermittent and
emittent levers
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23
I.IcrNsEs BEFoRE COUNCIL.

The question of granting licenses 20
,keepers ofcoffee houses developed but lit
de h the First Branch Of Council Last
nisbt. While there were several mem
bers who would have opposed the grant
ing of the ffquor privilege to severalpar-
ties, they were rather timid about ex-
pressing their views, perhaps more
from want Of leader than anything
else, and when they did vote against an
application their voices were very weak,
as If they had obeyed the voice OF con-
science and let the rest go. On the
other hand, the "licensists" were rather
aggressive and loud in their manner of
voting, and carried their point by bold
ness and noise,
As far as the character requirement IS
concerned, it passed almost as dead
letter. The law requires that Council
shall satisfy itself Of the good and sober
character Of the applicant and so enter
on its minutes" and it seemed to be
considered that il no objections were
urged, the members tacitly agreed that
everything was satisfactory. The record
of convictions also counted for nothing,
as license was granted to several parties
who were upon the list OF convictions.
But as they were convicted by the
county and not the city, no notice was
taken Of the fact.
With two exceptions, the First
Branch granted all the licenses applied
for. These were cases made notorious
by bad conduct and reported both by
the police and by members from the re-
spective wards as being disorderly, ILL
kept houses, which twas impossible to
overlook. And for these there were
several members who voted, showing,
as il was then expressed, extreme elias
ITCHY of conscience"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

The father OF the young lady who was
married to his coachman at Nyack, has
taken a philosophical view of the case,
and concluded to recognize his new SON
in-law. The young man is to earn
enough to support his wife, and then
paterfamilias viii be satisfied. There is
getting to be quite a corner in good
looking coachmen, Just now.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

TaE parade of a regiment OF Socialists
under arms in the streets OF Chicago, on
Sunday, was an incident that attracted
some attention. The Illinois Legislature
has under consideration a militia bill,
one clause of which prohibits the organ
ization, drill, or parade Of armed bodies
not enrolled in accordance with State
or national laws. The demonstration
of the Communists was intended as a
threat. 1t was understood 10 mean that
if the legislature passed the bill they
would make trouble. 1t remains to he
seen il the Legislature will be intimi-
dated
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23
Miserableness-

The most wonderful and marvellous
success, in cases where persons are sick
or pining away from condition OF mis-
erahleneSs, that no one knows what
ais them, profitable patients for doc
tors, is obtained by the use OF Hop Bit
tiers. They begin 20 cure from the inst
dose and keep il up until perfect health
and strength Is restored. Whoever Is
afflicted in this way need not suffer
when they can get Hop BitterS See
Truths" and Proverbs" in another
column.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

VS. are nearing the borders OF May,
and coal fires are a luxury and winter
clothing a comfort. One year ago was a
remarkable contrast TO this, in the adj
yanced condition Of vegetation fet'
kept back in this manner, there viii be
less danger of frost. A few weeks more
At the furthest, and the glories Of spring
will be fully open.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

In Cincinnati, yesterday, business in
the local money market was reported
moderately active. Discount rates were
steady at COZ per cent. Eastern ex-
change was firm, and bankers were COM
peiled to ship more currency to New
York. Foreign exchange was quiet and
easier. Government per cents. were
in good demand, selling at lOli@lOl4.
Local securities were quiet. Cotton de-
clined &c, and was dull; middling, lllc.
Provisions were steadier, but quiet.
Groceries slow. Flour dull Wheat
steady. Corn easier. Rye quiet. Oats
easy. Barley was entirely nominal,
with scarcely any demand. Whisky
was firm at 81 OF, and in good request.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

In Louisville, Ky, according TO the
Co,risr-Jotunal, may be seen over the
door of a small building the sign,
"Blaeksmithing, by NELLIE and CARRIE
Blair" These queens of the anvil are
described ss young, very pretty, and
we'll educated. Having been left or
phans they entered the family of kind
farmer, who was also a blacksmith, and,
under him, learned the trade in all its
details. They now work by day and
continue their studies by night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

WHEN TAINAeE saw scuffie in front
ofthe church in which the Presbytery
was performing, he said he thought 1t
was merely row between a pair OF
ministers, and so felt no interest in 1t.
But when he learned that newsboy
was assailed, his soul was enraged, and
ne exclaimed: "He who kicks 3 news
boy kicks me-" The delicate eomPh-
ment to the clergy viii doubtless be APP
preciated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23
MIR. sTEEL's pIGREssIONs.


Like all unskillful controversialsts,
Mr.. Steele will not confine himself to
the question in dispute. Most OF his
last article is irrelevant. Only one Of
his digressions will notice. He pro-
tests very strongly against the teaching
of LiguOri that it is lawful to dissem-
ble." Why, then, is he guilty of such
manifest discrimination? He produced
a part of one sentence in the letter OF
Honorius to prove that the Pope taught
heresy. That part, detached from the
context, may be Interpreted in an he
retical sense; but take the entire sem
tence, and it is perfectly orthodox.
But the continuation of the sentence
II gave il in my last communication
is suppressed by Mr.. S. on purpose to
dissemble the real meaning of Honor
ius. Mr.. S. not having the documents
ut hand for reference, may at first have
been misled by his guides; but even at
ter furnished the remaining portion OF
the sentence, Mr. Steele continues to re-
ceive only the first part, and rejOices
that credited his honesty in quoting
it. This is mott honest. Ii dissimula-
ton is sin, especially when by dis
sembling we misrepresent others, then
is Mr.. s. guilty of the very Ofense which
he Processes to believe so wrong.
III he Is really anxious TO know why
we believe the doctrines enumerated at
the close of his letter, / shall be very
happy TO loan him the "Summa of st.
Thomas Of Enin," or "the COM
plete course OF theology" in 2S
vols. oct. l have no time or
inclination to treat of all these subjects
in newspaper communications. But il
occurs to me that the burden of proof
rests rather on the shoulders Of my
clever adversary. He has admitted, at
least by implication, that the present
Catholic Church, with its line of SUI
preme PontifTs, is identified with the
Church of the first ages. Now, it is GER
tain that the doctrines enumerated by
him have been always held by the
Church. Ii they are not true, il is Mr..
Steele's place TO prove it. How will he
do so? Will he appeal to Scripture?
But he has complained that the Church
has had the shaping of history all to
herself. Is il not also true that she
had the Bible in her possession.
II she corrupted history, may she not
have mutilated and corrupted the word
of God2 II 50, then the Bible itself is
not a safe criterion. Before Mr. s. can
appeal to it, he must first prove salts
factorily that, during all the ages from
the Apostles 10 our times, it has been
preserved in all its integrity and purity.
How will he do it? As he concluded
his article by asking many questions not
to the point, l may be pardoned for
asking one; "Why do Catholic contro-
versialists always try TO convince their
opponents of the truth of their religion,
whilst Protestants, instead Of trying to
substantiate their own position, seem to
have no other aim than to protest against
the Catholic Church? II Mr.. S. could
succeed in proving that the Catholic
Church was not Gods Church, would it
follow that the Methodist Church is?"
JOHN J. KAHN.
Wheeling, Aprl 81, 1879.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

The Republican Congressman are get
tnstrsa Of It and want to go home. 1t
isnOthing but WEAKNESS and yexatlon
to them to sit in Democratic Congress
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23
DIED.

srERRITT-NondAy. April n. 1873. At Has p.
and Is dayS
Funeral nom her late residence. No. lsl Six
tenth street. tAs afternoon at O'Clock. Inter
ment al Peninsula cemetery. Friends are invited
20 attend
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

vYrANTED-Two GOOD SOLICITORS FOR
w city; large commissions; steady employ
ment Apply AZ Room Is, stamm House. apzq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-04-23

THE Republican Congressman are try
ius to splice the Presidents backbone
and splinter his courage to the point OF
vetoing the army bill. There is some
t6ing almost comic in their alternate at
tacks upon and appeals to him. They
assail him for destroying the party, and
then they implore him to save it, Now
they insult him, and now they fatter
and pray to HIM. They say, "HAYEs,
you are traitor to your party" and
then in the next breath, in suppliant at
titude and with bated breath, they say,
"Good Mr.. HAYES, won't You please
consider our desperate necessities and
grant US the favor Of one small veto|'
Never was tragedy 30 funny nor fun so
tragical before.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-12
KNOXVILLE Notes.

A correspondent at Unionville writes
af follows, under date Of August IL:
Johnny Hendra died yesterday of
pneumonia, after an illness of one
week.
Ada Walker was bitten on the finger
by u rattlesnake at Indian creek, six
miles south Of town, Sunday morning.
They sent here for remedies. conse-
quently some time elapsed before she
received anything to counterfeit the
poison. Her case is desperate and the
bite is likely to prove fatal Her
mother is blamed for not sending her
to town.
Last evening, while the butchers
were engaged in dressing beef at the
slaughter pen, an AK flew off the handle
and struck Emanuel Loga on the head,
inflicting very severe wound. The
cut is about three inches in length, but
probably Is not fatal.
The Lucky Dog mine continues to
look well. A sample of the ore assayed
by Mr.. Patchen contained 1926 23 in
gold and silver per ton.
The Lower mill, belonging to the
Arizona Company, is. shut down in con-
sequence of the scarcity of water.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-12
LOCAL INTELLIGEN CE.


Major j. S. Hay, of the Idaho Avail
anche, one of the best papers published
in the interior, arrived here yesterday
aud left for Tuscarora this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. McWillams, of
Battle Mountain, passed through yes
terday on their way to San Francisco.
j. A. Blossom, of Battle Mountain,
arrived here yesterday from Flynn Dis
trict, loaded with samples of ores from
the new mines. He says the prospects
for good mines in that locality are
splendid.
Mr.. Phillips, travelling agent and
correspondent OF the San Francisco
Chronicle, the live paper of the coast,
arrived here yesterday.
DIR. G. A. Ruggles, of Stockton, ad-
ministrator of the estate of William
Sampson, deceased, is in town on bust
ness appertaining to the estate.
w. II. Howard, of Paradise, is in
town. He says times are ON the mend
IN Spring City.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-12

There was every indication of heavy
rain last evening. The sky was clouded
and vivid flashes of lightning shot across
the valley, the wind blew in fitful gusts,
and everybody went to bed expecting
heavy rain, and We're disappointed
when they saw the ground as dry and
dusty this morning as it was yesterday.
There may have been cloud-bursts in
the mountains south and west, but up
to the time we go to press no reports
of any have reached us.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-12

The Latest Mining Discoveries I'm
the Paradise Mountains.

From George Hymer, one of the dis
coyerers, we learn the following relative
to the new mines discovered in the
Paradise range of mountains. The dis
trict. which was discovered by Messrs.
Hymer, Jewett, Burns, and Edwards,
is situated in the mountains which
separate Paradise and Quin river val
leys, about eight miles west of Willow
Point. The discoveries named the dis
trict for Peter Flynn, of Paradise
Station, the oldest resident in that part
of the country. Three lodges have so
far been discovered, one of which
carries carbonate ore containing high
per centage of lead and from $50 to
500 per ton in silver. This lead has
been opened several feet by cut, and
shows six or eight feet of ore. Another
lead, some three feet wide, contains
chloride ores which assay up to 81 ,O07
per ton in silver, while the third ledge
is of unknown width and contains con-
siderable white quartz and galena.
These hedges were discovered not over
a week ago and it is impossible to form
a correct estimate of their value or
extent.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-12
SHIPPING CATTLE EAST.
The First Train Lead OF seeves for
Chicago.

Yesterday SAG head of beef cattle,
from the ranch of A. Stevenson & Son,
on King river, in the northern part of
this county, were loaded here for ship
ment to the east The beeves were in
excellent condition, and cattle men es-
timated that many of them would dress
from $50 to 1000 pounds each. They
were purchased by S. A. Ingham for an
Iowa firm, and are intended for the
Chicago market. The cattle filled
thirty five cars and the train which
took them east was drawn by two en-
gines. They will be taken to Nebraska,
thence after they recuperate, to the
Chicago market. Messrs. Stevenson L.
Son have sold 800 head to Mr.. Ingham,
the rest OF which will be shipped east
in September. Should this business
prove remunerative to the purchaser it
will be OF great advantage to stock own
ers in this part of Nevada, as it will
give them a market east and make
them independent of San Francisco,
to which all the beef cattle from this
part Of the country have hitherto been
shipped.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1879-08-12
A New society.

A society for the prevention OF
cruelty to dogs has been organized here
We have not learned the names of the
officers, though we have been assured
that anybody caught in the act of
"kettleing' or otherwise abusing dogs
will be prosecuted to the full extent of
the law.