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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22
Weather Headquarters. = How
the Weather Indications are
Determined.

At the Signal Service Bureau in
ashington the weather indica-
tions are recorded at 5 a. NJ, / a,
M, 4 p. M, and II p. m, daily. A
reporter undertakes to tell how the
work is done, and this is what he
sees:
Take a seat in the indication
room with me, and we'll see how the
weather is gotten up. 1t is now
four o'clock, Washington time, and
kilograms are pouring in from all
parts Of the United States, Canada,
British America, West Indies, Nova
Scotia, and falling into the lap Of
a sergeant in charge. The territory
covered is from Olympia, in Victo-
ria, on the northwestern coast Of
British America, across to Sydney,
above newfoundland, thence down
to Havana, across to San Diego, Cal
ifornia, and thence back again.
There's d girdle for Puck. At q
certain hour Of the days o'clock
Washington time - observations
are taken at all the stations, and
then they begin to come in, chasing
each other over the wires pell nell,
like a crowd of unruly school bows.
These dispatches are called off to
six gentlemen, each of whom sits
before a map, one noting the Their
mometer, another the barometer,
and 50 on. These are transferred to
one large map, and then Old Prob
abilities makes his appearance. He
chances all over sees where a storm
was at | q. m, and notes where it
was at 3 O'Clock. He takes into
consideration the wind currents,
the humidity, and all the minor de-
tails which his experience and
learning have taught him. Not a
word is spoken in the room. Old
Probs is in a deep study. In mo-
ment he will speak to fifty millions
Of people, and a few more over in
Canada. His stenographer appears
and the indications are dictated for
New England, then the Middle
States, the South, West, Mississippi
Valley, then, perhaps, storm bull
letin twenty-four hours in advance,
to warn some special section Of the
country.
Among the innovations made by
General Hazen is the furnishing to
sections of the country special re-
ports Of floods, the condition of riv-
ers, and their probable rise or fall
within the twenty-four hours fol-
lowing, at given points. Then
again reports are made for the
Southern States on the weather du-
ring cotton picking time, signals
being displayed from the telegraph
stations denoting clear or bad
weather coming. 1t is in cOntem-
platlon to furnish the agricultural
sections with indications for har
vest time, so that the farmers will
know when to cut their grain and
when to take it in. The idea was
to have small cannon at telegram
stations, and if a storm should be
discovered in the night, which
promised great damage, to awaken
the farmers so they might save
what they could. But it has been
found that most country telegraph
offices close at such an early hour
that this cannot be carried out.
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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

Philadelphia has discovered that
colored lard is being palmed off as
butter. Passing off pigs feet for
spring chickens will propably be
the next deception.-P PHILADELPHIA
Chronicle.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22
WILD LANDS BOoMING.-C. c..

WILD LANDS BooMING.-C. G..
Lewis, Of the Kanawha Valley
Bank, purchased about a year ago,
a tract of land near CampbelPs
Greek, for which he paid $4,000
he sold it on Monday last for $39,-
900 cash. How is that for real es-
tate speculation -Charlestoo Lead
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

The first crate Of Georgia peach
es left Macon, Ga, last of May, for
New York. The crop about Macon
is estimated at about 10000 bask-
cts, The trees are healthy and the
fruit is fine.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

The 17-inch clip of wool exhibit
ed by Mr.. JOS. B. Vanmeter, of this
county, at the Sheep Show, stands
unchaIlenged and uncontradicted
among the wool-growers of West
Virginia.-Spjyjt Of jefferson.
What do our Wood county sheep
men think of that-wool, II inches
long?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

Abe johnson, near Briscoe Run,
has Is head Of cattle on grass, part
Of them ready for the butcher at
any time.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

A company has been tor ri ,leon,l,
Wheeling for the purpose Of ii u rpr-
featuring grape sugar, anu 9 boen
tifcate of Incorporation has 0''
issued.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

Street gamin to a friend: "2a Fay
Bill, yer must quit going to yarl lsitEl
shows every night, or peoPle W W. q
take you for a country mempoi
the Legislature"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

The high waters have drowned
out a great deal of corn, and damag-
ed other crops on the low bottoms.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22
Drinks, Drinkers, Drinking.


of the Albany Lam Journal collates
number Of decisions Of different
Courts on the liquor question, from
which we select the following:
In California a lawyer told jury
that to render a man an "habitual
drunkard" the intoxication must
be such as completely to disqualify
him from attending to his business
vacations. But the Court held that
that was laying down the rule in
too stringent a manner, and that, II
there be ''fixed habit Of drinking
to excess to such a degree as to dis
qualify person from attending to
his business during the principal
hours usually devoted to business,
that is habitldl intempereace."
Ina recent case in Michigan it
was held that an "habitual drunk
ard" is one who has the habit of in
dulging in Intoxicating drink so
firmly fixed, that he becomes drunk
whenever the temptation is pre-
scented by his being near where
liquor is sold
In Illinois it has been held that
it is not necessary for man to be
in the habit Of getting drunk to be
''intemperate."
The Indiana Supreme Court de-
cides that it is not correct to say
that one is in the habit Of becom-
ing intoxicated" when he has only
once been seen drunk, and only
sometimes takes a drink.
In proceedings against Il publ
can for selling liquor to a minor,
the Indiana Courts hold that a
reasonable and honest belief in
the mind of the dram-seller,
that "minor" is not a minor,
but of full age, is a good defense.
In an earlier case in the same
Court, however, it was held that
the fact that a youth wore beard,
and said that he was twenty-one
years old, was no proof that he was
an adult.
The Texas Supreme Court says
that "dram," in common parlance,
means something that has alcohol
in it,-something that can intoXi-
cate.
In Maine it has been held that Il
person may be indicted and con
victed for selling for tipping pnr-
poses 'cider and wine" although
made from fruit grown in the State,
if the jury find that they are intoX-
lcatlng.
In Missouri "ale, beer, porter,
rum, brandy, whisky, and wine,
are held to be Intoxicating liq-
uors.
In Nevin Us. Ladue, 3 Den. $50,
it was held that "spruce beer, and
molasses beer" may properly be
termed fermented beer; but they
are never considered "strong liquors
or Intoxicating beverages Chan
cellor WalWorth stated that, al
though they contain q certain
amount OF alcohol, they nave not
been considered strong cnlnEs OF
Intoxicating beverages; ei1nef pc
cause 1t was supposed that the hu-
man stomach mas not Che capacity
to contain sulllclent quantity OF
such things ll1 they were properly
made} unduly or lnJurlousiy TO eN-
~ % lNn n -
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-22

1t is said that Mr. John w
Mackey's wife pays her cook $4,000
a year.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-04
TRACKING A CRIMINAL,
OR
Paul Weber, The Detective.
coNrINuEp.

NEXT morning, the following para
IN graph appeared in several Of the
daily journals =
1.-THE MYSTERY IN TAGGART's INN.
The gentleman whom we reported as
being about to be arrested on the charge
of assassinating Mr. Graham Forbes, ut
Taggart's Inn, has volunteered an ex-
planation to u metropolitan magistrate,
which has completely eXonerated MIN.
It may be added that the police have at
last obtained such u clue to the mystery,
that the culprit cannot mucn longer
eiude the grasp OF justice. Inc more
than suspected individual has left the
country, but the direction which he has
taken Is known and as it Is within the
boundaries of France, with whom we
have criminal extradition treaty in
operation, lie cannot long avoid arrest.
We need not inform our readers that
they will be kept fully informed, in
future editions, IA to what has occurred
in respect TO this remarkable case; al
ways, however, reserving information
the communication of which would Inn
pede the operations of the police author
tiles"
The success this piece of intelligence
had in the posters of the late editions of
the evening journals was enormous.
Several of the papers, within day or
two, had short leaders upon the horrors
Of being arrested on suspicion of murder,
and urged upon the police great caution
in thus acting.
These articles profoundly satisfied the
splder-like detective, Paul Weber,
1.-THE man." he thought, "wlll never
suppose that the police are after him.
He will be thrown off his guard-he will
say something, and l will sweep down
upon him like an avalanchep'
And Mr.. Paul Webber rubbed his
hands.
But, so far, there was no proof of guilt
against Austin Sivory.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-04

She had seen him but once, and then
under the most unfavorable of cIrcum-
stances. Now she studied his features,
his every look aud movement. She saw
the difference between the man before q
magistrate, and the same man at his
ease in drawing room. And assuredly
the difference was very natural.
Defending his liberty, fighting for his
honor, he had put guard upon his face
"a mask which had hidden the natural
play of his features. His very safety
depended upon mere gesture-a sudden
start-a flush of color over the face.
But In Lady Pauline's drawing rooms IL
was different. He did not dream of
supposing that he was watched, how
ever slightly. Nobody could warn him
that the espionage to which he was
subjected before the magistrate was as
nothing com pared with the watchful-
ness which was now concen lted upon
him.
The fact which at once and strongly
impressed itself upon Margaret's mind
in relation to Austin Slvory's counten-
ance, was the profound melancholy of
Its expression.
"This man. she thought, is either
suffering from some deep grief, is the
victim of terrible despair, or he is tor
tured by some horrible remorse.n Con-
tinued next week.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-04
THE TIMES NEW BLooMF1ELp, PA. JANUARY A. 1881

will call upon you tomorrow, at the
same hour, when, If, as ] hope, you
agree to adopt my plans, shall do my
self the honor to go into particulars"
"But now-to day" Margaret said
hesitatingly; and then became silent.
Tomorrow" said the strange de.
tective in smooth, soft voice.
And, making a low bow, almost with.
out sound he quilted the room.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-04
CHAPTER vi.

Three days after the appearance of
Austin Sivory before the magistrate, a
gentleman of remarkable appearance
called at the now celebrated suite of
apartments in Taggart's Inn. If you
could imagine Mr.. Paul Weber looking
almost gentleman of foreign extracr
tion, you would have very tolerable
portrait of the parsonage who now
sought to visit Margaret Mayter.
Ellen Fotheringay opened the door.
81 want to speak to the lady who
lives here"
Why, sir, it is only nine o'clock in
the morning"
"But come on very important busi-
ness"
"Who are You p'
"Your mistress cannot know my
name; but tell her am the person she
met in the magistrates room, three days
since"
"Oh, that makes quite difference.
My cousin has mentioned you to me,
and said that'she would see you at any
time when you called"
And Ellen now threw open wide the
Door, she had, so far, jealously kept aiar,
and led the way to the drawing room.
Suddenly she stopped, and, turning,
said, 81 venture to suppose you wish to
see my cousin quite privately ?"
"As privately as possible"
Kindly follow me-"
II will let my cousin know at once"
said Ellen Fotheringay. "She will,
am certain, be with you as soon as she
possibly can"
The moment Webber--for of course
the reader has OWNED who was the
visitor-was alone, he commenced to
examine on every side.
He found himself in an exquisitely
furnished room, in which he looked
strangely out Of place, seated III blue
damask- covered chair, his hat between
his legs, and his cane laid carefully upon
his hat.
He was using his eyes steadily. His
business had carried him into magnifi-
cent rooms, but never yet had he pene-
trated into one of those comfortable
everyday rooms used by the rich, where
all objects that can contribute to ease
and comfort are lying about at every
point.
1t was Ellen Fotheringay who came
to show him the way to Margaret'i
presence.
g am sorry to have kept you wait
ing," she said, pleasantly, as he entered
the room. 8 But wished to clear of
all the business had to attend to, il
order that might place my time mos
entirely at your disposal. L am nov
quite at your service"
"You have seen the papers, miss ?''
"Yes; and remarked upon their opin
ion that Mr.. Sivory was innocent.''
He is quite free-no warrant for hi
arrest will be granted, and it is time t
begin.''
"What do you contemplate doing I''
Much, miss, If you will help mel"
"Ip"
You, miss -
"Very WE'LL" she replied, energetic
ally; ::'my duty, my sole aim in life
to fulfill the last desires of Grahar
Forbes. / have been told I may full
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-04
LICEN SE.

YJyHE Executive Committee OF the Perry County
Il Temperance Association. hereby gives notice
20 an concerned. that the names OF all applicants
and sgners for hotel and restaurant license, will
be published this year, as usual
JOHN SHEATS.
80 SIN Chairman.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-04

VIII cure prevent Disease.
No HoRsE will die of CoLIcs BoTs or LUXE FK-
YER IL Foutzs Powders used in time
Foutzs Pow ders will cure and prevent HOG CHOLERA
Foutzs Powders will prevent CAFES IN Fowls.
Foutzs Powders will increase the quantity OF milk
and cream twenty per cent. and make the butter nrm
and sweet o
Foutzs Powders will cure prevent almost EVERY
DIsEAsK 10 which Horses and Cattle are subject
FoUrz's Powders WILL aIvE SUBTRACTION.
Sold everywhere.
pAvIo L. FoUTz, Proprietor.
BALTIMORE. Nd.
As-For Sale by s. B. Smith. New BlOOmneld.
Perry County, Pa. Ally
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1881-01-04

NEXT morning, the following para
IN graph appeared in several of the
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-07
PERSONAL.
Points About People nj Home ana
Abroad.

Points About People nj Home ana
Abroad.
Mr.. George johnson has returned from
Washington City.
Eddie Booking Is visiting friends in
Washington City,
Mrs. F. @. Darby, No. 2l49, Alley B., ID
lying seriously Ill.
Miss Fannie Bell Is visiting friends and
relatives in Washington City.
Secretary OF the Treasury Window Is
cousin Of Mrs. N. B. Scott, oil this city.
Cows. Jackson and Mathews attended
the lecture at the Cathedral yesterday o.
ternoon.
VS.. Wiley, Of Wetzel, Is In the city en-:
route to Philadelphia, New York and
other Eastern cities.
Mr., Albert Jack, o member Of the firm
Of Chapman, Grow 4 Co., glass merchants,
Of Chicago, will be in the city to-day.
Col. ]. steinheimm, Of San Francisco,
and Mr.. ]. SweitSer, Of Helena, Montana,
both prominent glass merchants, were at
the Central Glass Works last week.
Messrs. Wood Glass and Thomas Harris,
LaBelle Mill nailers, left for Texas yester'
day on prospecting tour. It Is likely
that they will 60 into the cattle raising
business. ......
Major Cooke will continue TO hold his
position In Attorney. General Watts office
The Major served through Col. Whites
administration and charmed oil by his
politeness and urbanity.
Judge O. P. I. Moore, Chief Justice Of
the Supreme Court Of Appeals, told our
reporter yesterday that he would send his
resignation in 10 Governor Jackson during
May, In order that his suCCeeior might be
appointed before the June term.
On Saturday afternoon, after the adj
iournment OF the Senate, Miss Ida Clifton,
one Of our accomplished vocal artists, en-.
tertained the Senators and some lady
friends by singing number Of old ballads
Mits Clifton was highly complimented on
ali sides, and II our Judgment Is worth
anything we predict for her successful
fntl1fe.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-07
ADDITIONAL TELEGRAPH.


MILWAUKEE, March Sat seven o'clock
this evening men at the Milwaukee Water
Works saw, four or five miles out on the
lake, what seemed to be a vessel throwing
and flashing lights, signals Of distress. The
signals continued almost without inter.
mission for over two hours, A fixed light
could be seen from the masthead. Sud.
denly the fash lights stopped, and twenty
minutes later the fixed Light, that seemed
to be steadily sinking, disappeared sud-
denly, 1t 10 about certain that it was a
sinking vessel but what one is not known.
Ice prevented any attempt to reach the
vessel from the shore.
The life.sAying crew have sighted vessel
six miles of North Point. She seems to be
burning. The Boards tug will start out
in the morning.
MILWAUKEE, March 6.-Last night sig.
nal lights were discovered off this port and
were supposed to be shown by vessel in
distress. The lights continued to be seen
from the shore for nearly three hours,
The life-saVing crew remained up all night
and when morning came there was moth
ing 10 be seen. kilograms have been sent
to all lake ports north, inquiring what yes.
sells are out, but nothing positive can be
learned. Nothing has been seen or heard
to-day. Captain Gibson, Of the Life Saw:
ing Station, says he thinks it was vessel
in distress and that she went down. The
schooner Mariner Is possibly out and
one opinion is that it was her, She would
have crew OF three or four men,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-07
SCRAPS OF HEWB,
Gathered Here and There by Intoil'
gencsF RepOEteFR.


COUNCIL will meet at 7 o'clock TO morrow |
evening, instead ot7;SO Is formerly.
An NEANT daughter Of Mr.. Charles 3.
Behlsr died last Saturday, from dlPhtheTta.
CHRISTIE FARLEY was sent to the "Hill"
Saturday by Judge Cranmer for Aasaulting
Thomas Walker.
Tue Board OF Commissioners will meet
this morning. A superintendent oil the
InfEmAry will be elected,
Squire sCaULTzE presented Henry Roe
mer with K. Of P. pin, last Saturday
night, on behalf Of Black Prince Lodge,
Two through wires from Chicago were
placed in the office OF the B. 4 o. Tels'
graph Company, in this city, last satur'
day.
PARKINSON AND CHEEK will DO taken TO
Brooke county to-day for the purpose Of
being arraigned tomorrow upon the
charge Of inCendiarism.
TnR U. S. District Court will meet In
this city to-day, Judge Jackson and CLERK
Moore are already here, A complete List
Of the Jurors has already appeared twice
in the lHTELLldRNCER,
AUCTIoNRRR HALLRR, on Saturday last,
sold two houses belonging to the estate oil
William Hubbard, deceased, One was
purchased by Samuel Elder for 5000 cash,
and the other by Frank HALEY for $40
REPORTS are conflicting relative TO the
prospects Of the spring glass trade Some
manufacturers are said to be very san
guine, while 1t 10 known that others are
very lugubrious, or, Of least, pretend p be-
JUDGE MELVIN will begin the regular
March term Of Circuit Court to-dag 10
Marshall county. Judge Boyd goes %
Brooke county 10 open court there to-day
and tomorrow will begin the trial oil the
"Bethany FIRE bugs."
The funeral OF Mrs. Schreinsr, " ich took
place yesterday afternoon from her resi-
ldenCs in Martins Ferry, was one Oh the
largest enyer taking place in that town
Mrs. Schreiner was buried In one Of the
Erayeyards near this city.
County TRANsYxRs Saturday consisted
Of deeds conveying the stroble properly
on Twenty.ninth street. from henry sea
mon to J, A, LanCaster for $3.50 and trans
ierring the south half Of lot No, zoo or
EofF street, from Mary Waterson and
others to Peter thinner for 81 800,
The American Pharmaceutical Assocla
ton will hold its annual meettngat kansal
CITY, next August. A pleasant feature 9
Occasion will be an excursion to the Uol
orsdo Rocky Mountains, which will ex
tend over several days. Edmund Booking
Of this city, Is one Of the Yice'Presldenu
OF this Association.
], H. Fritz, Henry WAldewln, Johr
Planners, FritEy Williams, John Watkins
Joseph Jackson, Joseph Shelly, william
Davenport, William Curley, William MI
ller, Thomas Jefferson and John smitt
were arrested Saturday night by Chic
Bennett, Lieutenant GVlyis and ONCE
Junkins for gambling. Twenty-Five dol
, lars bail each was furnished and the pfla
0 onerH were set free.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-03-07

DUBLIN, March GA constable has laid
an information against Mr.. Dillon, al
Barris O'Ksne, for advising Boycottlng in
a speech last Sunday. 1t has not been de-
cided whether to arrest Mr.. Dillon OF
serve summons on him. Mr.. Dillon Ii
In Dublin. Messrs, Harris, Boyton and
Sheridan, traverSers, have resppeared
Mr.. Farrelly, farmer, was assassinated
near Moygrove. He had taken a farm
from which a previous tenant was evlCted
lie was shot by two young men. Nc
arrests.
Some thousand people met at Mullingal
to-day to protest against Coercion. j,
Sullivan and several Catholic clergymen
were present. Matthew Harris, one oil
the traversers, delivered an address,
A land meeting OF 10000 people was
held at Tralee. Several members Of the
Land League made speeches, ..