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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22

THE legend OF CORVALLIS surrender
to Washington, as told by an old Vir.
ginia colored man, and reported in a
Fredericksburg paper few years since,
differs somewhat from the accepted his
torical accounts OF that event, to which
he claimed to be an eyewitness. But
it has merits OF its own, including
originality, and is OF particular interest
at this moment, when the hundredth
anniversary of the occurrence is tho
most prominent feature OF current
thought:
az see General Washington? Yes,
sah-why, | was here all de time. See
de British? See CORVALLIS? To be
sho'-wa'n't / here, right here-all de
time? Suttenly, | see 'em all. Now, /
tell you, Nasal see General Wash
ington and he was a settin' on his boss
an eatin' OF peach; and CORVALLIS he
come out, slippin' round to git away,
and nc start out down towars de creek,
an he start to run, but General Wash
ington he see him directly and lie start
ed arter him, an General Washington
he didn't want 10 take no advantage OF
him. So be jump of his horse and run
AFTER him. And General Washington
he was big man, an he run well-an'
pretty soon he catch Corn wallis, and he
latch him by de neck and say: You
d-n scoundrel, l got yo!" And Corn
wallis he turn roun' an handed Mr..
General Washington his soard, an Gen.
eral Washington he Jess took it and cut
his head of. See it? To be sho' see
it was right here all de time, massa.
How l gwine help see it7 Jess as tell
you-General Washington was sethn'
on his boss, an eatin' OF peach" etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
PARSON BIGGS.
A Man Who Passed a Terrible
Night.
Little Rock Gazette.

Little Rock Gazette. -,
The other day Parson Biggs, an old
time preacher from "away in the coun
try." paid his first visit to Little Rock
He went to the residence of old Squire
Muckle, who at one time had liyea ~
the parsons neighborhood: Inc
'sauire's family were exceedingly gae
to see the parson. for years ago he hao
taken off bis saddle at the squire
gate. had eat corn-bread and cabbage
with the family, and had sang and pray,
ed until the boys, who had plowed all
day. fell asleep. After singing the old
familiar songs, and praying the old
familiar prayer. thu squire conducted
the parson to the bedroom designed ior
the rest of the good old servant,
"What do you call this?" asked the
parson. regarding with an air OF interest
a mosquito bar suspended above the
bed.
"a mosquito-bar."
"What account is it,"
"To keep off mosquitoes.
Brother Muckle, 1 thought that you
were too sensible man to give way to
these town fxin's. You told me that
when come to see you we would have
a revival of the old days. Now you
want to hang the thing over me. Take
it down, please. Pm afraid that the
vanity that I've alters heard lurked
about these towns is taking hold OF
you" -,
The bar WAS taken down and the old
man blew out his candle, which he
always carried IN his saddle-bags, with a
puff, and retired.
The squire and Mrs. Muckle slept in
an adjoining room. They had been in
bed but a few moments when Mrs
Muckle remarked:
"What was that noise"
"Pow-pang" came from the adjoining
room. =,
Il don't know what 1t is," answered
the squire, stuffing the corner OF the
pillow in his mouth.
SLAP" came from the next room.
"Did you hear that" exclaimed Mrs.
Muckle.
ats nothing" said the Squire.
Something is shaking this bed, Mr..
Muckle."
"Slap, slap"
"Go in there and see what is the mat
ter with the parsoD, Mr.. Muckle."
"Chuck, chuck, chuck" was all that
Muckle could say.
"You act like man that hasn't got
any sense. You'd lay here and see a
man die in the next ROOM"
Chow Can lay here and Chuck see
man in the (chuck) next room? The
doors shut and the lights out"
"Slap, bang"
"You must 60 in there"
"Why don't you go?"
"Think I'm going into mans ROOM
All right; if the old man dies it amt my
fault"
Mrs. Muckle turned over, and Muckle
chuckled himself to sleep.
Next morning when the parson ap.
peared at the breakfast table he present
ed swollen appearance. His face was
covered with bumps, and his hands
looked as though they had the nettle
rash.
81 lay there and fit them things all
night" he said, solemnly. Reckon
you'd better put up that thin-looking
sheet" and, bowling over his plate, he
said: Gracious Lord, make us thank
ful for these, Thy many blessings"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
TRUSTEES SALE.

10y VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST MADE
ID 10y Henry Loeber, trustee, and Mary Weiser
wife OF George WeiSer. to the undersigned trus-
tee, dated OctOber2, 1876, and OF record in the
Clerk Office OF the County Court Of Ohio county
West Virginia, in deed OF trust book No. H. page
52l will, on
DSESDAY. THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEMBER
1881, beginning at 10 O'clock 4; NJ OF said day al
the front door OF the Court House OF said Ohio
county, sci at public auction the 70 lowing pro
perty, that is to say: A that piece OF ground
Iviuy and being situate in South Wheeling NOV
the Eighth ward OF the City OF Wheeliug), Ohio
county, State OF West Virginia, and known as
the north half Of lot number six 49,, In square
number thirty-twO tSl) Aforesaid South Wheel
ing, together with all mprOyements aud appur
tenanccs thereunto belonging.
TrRxs oy SALE -Twothirds Of the purchase
money in cash. and the residue In six and
twelve mcnthS from the day OF sale, with In:
ferest u ION said deferred payments from said
day OF sale and the purchaser 10 give his notes
secured by deed OF trust oil the said property for
said deferred payments.
WI. HALLER, Auctioneer. OCH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF Two DEEDS OF TRUST
ID made by John ). Armstrong and Mary A.
Armstrong, his wife, to me as trustee, the first
dated December IS, 1873, recorded in deed of
of trust book No. II, page All: the second dated
July %, 1872 recorded In deed OF trust book No.
It, page t. in the Office OF the Clerk OF the Gown
ty Court of Ohio county. W. Va, will, on
SATURDAY, The 18th DAY OF OCTOBER,
1881, beginning at 10 o'clock A. N, sell at the
front door of the Court House OF Ohio county,
the following described property, that is TO say:
The southeastern one fourth part OF that certain
lot OF ground lying and situate In the city oil
Wheeling on the north side OF Nineteenth street,
and designated Oh the plat OF said city rs Ion
number fOrty.eiGhL Said part lot fronts on
Nineteenth street thirty feet and extends back
north from said street halfthe length o. said lot.
TERMS or SALE-Onc-half. and more II the
purchaser so elect, In cash on day OF sale; the
balance in two equal instsllments at six and
twelve months, evidenced by pTomiSSoIy n0irs
bearing interest from day OF SALE the title to be
retained until payment in full.
DENIS O'KEEFFE, Trustee.
w w CowDES, Solicitor. sphl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
True Cause for Regret.

It makes the heart OF every phiian-
thropist sad to see so many worthless
patent medicines pulled and advertised
Tor the cure OF chronic diseases. Usual
ly the remedy is some vile cathartlc
compound or alcoholic preparation COM
bined with bucbu, turpentine or other
severe diuretic that affords the invalid
only temporary relief, but which has no
lasting effect, and IN truth eventually
brings on complication OF diseases
arising from state Of WORKOUT and ex-
hausted digestive and urinary organs
that nothing but death can relieve.
Invalds should trust more to
nature for their recovery. A gentle
medicinal tonic that stimulates enfee-
bled digestion and strengthens every
part OF the system by its soothing and
refreshing effect on both mind ana body,
is natures truest and best assistant.
Such a remedy is Browns Iron Bitters,
q medicine surprising the sale OF all
other remedies whenever its merits be-
come known, for It acts in such perfect
harmony with the laws oflife and health,
that all pulmonary, urinary and diges-
tive troubles are prevented and perma-
nently cured by its timely use. 1t con-
taIns no alcohol, and will not blacken
the teeth. Physicians anu ministers
endorse and recommend 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
READABLE SHORT-sTOps.

Why is it people boot a dog and shoe
hen?
Can mosquito be called full.blood.
ed animal?
1t is difficult to tell how much a fish
will weigh by looking at the scales.
The Virginia bell.punch is not ther.
mometer-it is more like a barroom.
| meter.
When ship cspsizes the crew should
be supplied with Fighting material at
once.
There are many hot places in this
world, but man should go to Switzer-
land to Berne.
Canned crabs are among the modern
delicacies. The salesman's usual remark
is: "Tske cancer?"
The confidential clerk now takes his
vacation TO give his employer q chance
to look over his books.
Why is an agreeable young lady like q
spoon In a cup OF tea? Because she is
interesting.
Honesty: Some niggers' honesty is
reggerlated mostly by de spunk Of de
yard dorg.
Vice versa: The glove-makers say
that deerskins are scarce, and we sup
pose scarce skins are dear.
Versa vice: You can always Judge
tailor by the make he wears, and pot.
ter by the ware he makes.
China has only fifteen miles OF tele-
graph. The facilities for circulating lies
in that neighborhood are limited.
"Give me kiss, dear girl?" 81 can't"
she replied; Il don't mind lending you
one, but | must have it returned to-
morrow"
A recent unpleasantness between two
cultured Cincinnatia is described as a
finger-chewing tournament.
Mamma" asked little girl, "why is
it they sing in church, We'll dine no
MORE and then 60 right home and
dinep"
A popular writer speaking ofthe ocean
telegraph, wonders whether the news
transmitted through the salt water will
be fresh.
At a recent railroad festival the fol.
lowing striking sentiment was given:
"Our mothers -the only faithful tenders
who never misplaced a switch"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
A Cara.

To all who are suffering from the er-
ror and indiscretions OF youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss Of manhood,
&c, l will send recipe that Will cure
Won. FREE OF cHsRex. This great rene
dy was discovered by missionary IN
South America. Send self.addressed
envelope to the Rev. Joseph 7. Inman,
Station D, New York City.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
A Wise Deacon.

"Deason Wilder, | want You 10 tell
me how you kept yourself and family
well the past season. when all the rest
Of US have been sick so much, and have
had the doctors visiting us so often
"Bro. Taylor, the answer is very easy.
used Hop Bilters in time; kept my
family well anu saved the doctor bills.
Three dollars worth OF it kept rs well
and able to work all the time. III war
rant it has cost you and the neighbors
one to two hundred dollars to keep sick
the same time"
Deacon, III use your medicine here
after"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
A Liberal Railroad
Philadelphia North American.

Philadelphia North American.
No ope who is acquainted with the
liberal and enterprising policy upon
which the Pennsylvania railroad 10
managed will be surprised to hear that
for the very important services which
the road rendered during the sickness Of
Mr.. Garfield no charge whatever is TO
be made. The company was put to great
trouble and considerable expense, but
it disdains to send bill for what it did.
There is nothing small about the
PENNSYLVANIA road. 1t does things in
large and liberal way, worthy corpora
ton OF it's wealth and power. 1t is an
institution OF which Pennsylvaniaus
have reason to feel proud.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
Important.

When you visit or leave New York
City, save baggage, exp essage and car
riage hire, and stop at the Grand Union
Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot.
$50 rooms, fitted up at cost OF one mil
lion dollars, reduced to 81 and upward,
per day. European plan. Elevator,
Restaurant supplied with the best
Horse cars, stages and elevated railroad
to all depots. Families can live better
for less money at the Grand Union Ho-
tel thanat any other first class hotel in
the city. cod
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
TO CLEVELAND
ONLY S Hours and IS Minutesi
TO CHICAGo-enly IS Hours!

steubenviIIe accommodation leaves Bellaire al
AS p n, Bridgeport at 500, and arrives at Steu.
benville a. SOS Pm.
Leaves steubenville at $50 A. r., Bridgeport
al $50 A. NJ; arrive AZ Bellaire al 300 An.
Tickets and baggage checks 70 all principal
points in the East and West can be procured al
the ticket once in Bridgeport T. A. FORD,
nol7 General PASSENGER d llcket Agent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
Forty Years Experience OF an Old

Forty Years Experience OF an Old
Nurse.
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is
the prescription OF one of the best
female physicians end nurses in the
United States, and has been used for
forty years with never failing success
by 5illions of mothers for their chill
dren. 1t relieves their child from pain,
cures dysentery and diarrhoea, gripping
in the bowels and windcoic. BY Civ
ing health to the child it rests the moth.
er, Price 25 cents bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
Pittsburgh, Cincinnati & st. Louis

RAILwAY-PAN.HANDLE ROUTE.
Time table for East and West, July 81, 1851.
Trains leave Pan Handle Depot, foot OF Eleventh
street, near public landing, daily, except Sun.
day, as follows:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
CLEVELAND & PlTTSpURG r. r
Condensed Time Gard.
ioING EAST AND WEST.

GOING EAST AND WEST.
Gu and after Nov. I, 1850, all trains will run
;sily isxJpt Sunday, As follows:
3TnrOuyh trains to Pittsburgh.
2Tbro' IN trains 70 Cleveland.
2Thr0L Sh trains TO Chicago.
Pullmaa's Parlor Cars between Wellsville anc
Cleveland
Hotel and Sleeping Can on al trains betweei
Alliance and Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
FOR SALE.
For SALE Or RENT,

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
i office of the Grafton Furniture hanufac-
turing Company, at Gr uton, West Virginia. for
the purchase or rent OF their Furniture manu-
featuring establishment
This property Is In good running order and is
situated in good lumber region, and has all
the facilities for a good business. To either
renter or purchaser possession Will be given
any time after October /, 1881.
sniQh GRAFTON EIIRNlTuRE MlE'G co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
CITY OF wheeling LOAN
1881 41-2PER CENT BONDS

by virtue Of the authority vested IN us by an
ordinance 81 the City al Wheeling. entitled IAN
Ordinance 10 provide for the issue and sale OF
bonds Of the City OF Wheeling. 10 be known ~
bonds Of 1881, and for the redemption and pay
mCut thereof" passed by the Council OF the
sale City Of Wheeling. on the 23t Gay Of August.
1851. and ratified by the qualified voters 81 Said
city at all election held on the l5tA day Of rep
tember. lSS'. We will, on the FIRT DAY 90
NOvENBFE, lSSl, at the Exchange Bank Of Wheel
ing, in the City Of Wheeling, West Virgins. sell
the bonds Issued under Sad Ordinance 10 the
highest bidder for cash. Each bid must be Ia
writing md addressed 10 the undersigned at the
office Of the Clerk Of the CITY Of Wheeling. No
bid for said bonds will be received at rate les
than their par value. Said bonds are coupon
bonds 10 the amount ~ siji.HOO, $4,000 thereof
are OF the denomination OF 800 each $50 JOJ
thcroofar Of the denomination OF $50 each, and
the residue thereof Of the denomination OF 81 900
numbered from IA 80 inclusive. Said bonds are
dated November LIST. 1881, and are payable on or
before November ISt. 1911 at said Bank. and
bear interest at the rate Of four and one half per
cent per annum. The City OF Wheeling re,erves
The right 10 redeem nj its par value any one or
more of said bonds on or nj any time inter the
lst day OF November. in the year 1871.
JOHN J. JONEa,
\ y. HILDRtTB,
r. =. JErSON,
nC2.a Commissioners
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22

MANY who long suffered from nervous
debility would now be in their graves
had they not used Browns Iron Bitters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22

Mr.. WALTER F. nicotine, OF Pitts
burgh, Pa, writes: "My age is % years.
l was born with an excellent constitu.
ton, but at the age of 10, having just
finished my collegiate education, l fell
into habits OF dissipation. After six
years OF fast living ] felt my constitu-
ton broken down. | put myself under
the care OF one OF our best physicians.
His treatment seemed to do me no good.
Finally he said at best could live but a
few years, that my bowels, kid
neys and lungs were all threat
ened with consumption and were fast
wasting away in certain decay. tried
everything advertised, hoping to gain
relief. Finally l driited into state Of
melancholy and hopeless despair, suffer
ing overwhelmingly from dyspepsia, short
breath, and urinary catarrh. A year 40
saw Browns Iron Bitters advertised.
used them and they acted like charm.
| soon began to enjoy dreamless slum.
ber-aud now feel myself man once
more, and have gained 81 pounds since
using the remedy. l feel very strong
and can hold out a 45.pound weight.
Browns Iron Bitters saved my life"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
Is a Really Reliable Remedy
for Wasting and Nery.
Gus Diseases.

The soluble phosphites and the other liie4sus
tSiniuJ principles composing Fellows Hypo
phosnhites are so carefully proportiOned and so
judiciousy mingled, tuGt their action upon the
nerves, muscles snd membranes in imparnng
vitality, strength and healthy action is generally
apparent within twenty tour hours, and the FOOD
effects experienced are OF permanent CHARACTER
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22

gro = NkEK. sl2 I dSy al home easily made
NJ Z, 'o-.'v Cuttt tree Address TErs = go.
AuguEtS. Maine. ocIls
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22
TEN PINK FINGER-NAlLS.
The Manicure's Process of Pol
ishing a Lady's Finger-Tips.

"A New York letter to the Cincinnati
Enguirer says: "Wbeu my time came
sat in row with five other ladies, all
in the easiest of arm.chairs, and with
tamask napkins in our laps. Finger
bowls OF stained glass on plates OF paint
ed French china, filled with tepid water
perfumed and containing an acid to
soften the skin, were given US, and
solemnly we sat and soaked our fingers
for fifteen minutes. At the end OF that
time an operator on low stool seated
herself before me, dried one hand, posed
it on pink satin cushion, and with a
fine steel instrument quickly sCraped
away all the soft skin round the nail,
then she filed it into point at the top
and clipped the sides with sharp scissors,
then she rubbed a red salve, called rosa.
line, over it; wiped it off and proceeded
to polish with the diamond powder,
using the palm of her hand, until the
nail fairly glittered, and finally warm
water, CASTLE soap and a soft brush left
it clean, smooth and shining. The pro-
cess was repeated on every finger, and
in half an hour, for the sum OF Sl.50,
was finished, aud the result was ten
pink and brilliant weapons Of defense
30 sharp and pointed as to suggest the
advantage of peace, The fashion OF
wearing these long and pointed nails has
become so exaggerated that it necessit-
ates long fingered gloves and extreme
care to prevent their breaking off,"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-10-22

sDaily except Sunday.
No. 7 and IS stop at all stations.
vEsrBoUND TRAINS.
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TRANSPORTATION.
BALTIMORE & OHIO r. R. CT

On and after May y, 1881, PASSENGER Trains
viii run as acknowledging time:
The Phoenix herald., 1881-01-28
TELECRAPHIC.
National Capital News
 joitings.
Associated Press Dispatches 10
 The PhmnIx "iieraId."
THE TELEGRAPH CONSOLIDATION.

THE TELEGRAPH coNsoLIDATION-
 CHICAGO. January 22d.-Friday Times New York World special says: The consolidation of the Tel egraph Companies IS but prelimi- nary, as it appears to be rapid and systematic development under Gen eral Eckcrt's management,o of grand telegraph net work extending around the world and having it's centre not at Lcndon, but at New York. While Field has been talking about it, the Eaglishman, Bender. has been add ing wire to form his world girdle of International Telegraph the basis of which was 10 be the complete subordination of the whole cable service of tine world to the cable consolidation effected by NIT. Bender in London on the 14ih of December last The World announced the first step toward breaking the continuity of Bcnder's grand com 5ination had been taken by the American Union Telegraph Company, in behalf of which Jay Gould had ordered from Messrs. Seimens 6 Go. d new cable, of frst-class, 10 be laid at the earli est possible moment, from the coast Of England 10 the coast of New -FoundlanJ. There was filed at AL : bang, on Wednesday, Certificates of Association of the American Tele- graph Company. This Company is organized for the purpose of owning, 1 constructing. purchasing, or other wise acquiring and maintaining land | and submarine line or lines of cleo | tric telegraph. The capital stock of | the Company will be $2O,O0O,000, with power to increase the same to | such an amount as may be necessary to build the lines of telegraph and cable contemplated by the Company under the consolidation sf the three Telegraph Companies. The Ameri- can Union Telegraph and Cable Co, operating with the new organization, VIII at once PICCCSu uOt Ouil tO Ill., crease existing cable facilities be- tween this country and Europe, and to extend southward the cable which now connects this country with Cuba and the West Indies, so as to secure for the great coffee trade of the United States direct telegraphic com munication with Brazil, but also to lay cables under the Pacific from San Francisco to Honolulu. One cable will be laid under the North Pacific to Japan, connecting there with cable from Itkia to Shanghai, 1u1Run1Sa under the South
 Aof Elliceo Island and . sne in Australia,
 # ct with the Aus
 land system in
The Phoenix herald., 1881-01-28

chief of the army fled. The Chilians
 occupied Lima capital without re- sistence. On the 17th instant Gen. Plordis, brother of the Peruvian Minister of War was taken prisoner. The Peruvian's los in the battle at Chorallas is said to have been 7,OoO killed, and 2.O00 in prisoners. Twen- ty-fve thousand Peruvians were en- gagged in the battle at Hicafores. Chilian loss in both battles heavy Diplomatic body at Lima have urged the conclusion ol armistice, and ask that the person of Senor Pierok be respected.