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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
ST. VALENTINE ELS DAY.
Its Various Customs and Their Supposed
Origin.

Origin.
To day, February l4th, is st. Valen-
tines Day, and it is fair to suppose the
customary number OF little three.corn.
cred notes, with their tender contents,
will fiutter about like butterflies, "the
gay little notes on the sunbeam of fash
ion;" for be the custom wise or foolish,
some will follow it,
st. Valentine, according to some writ.
ers OF ecclesiastical fame, was a bishop
and according 10 others presbyter, who
WAS beheaded at Rome during the reign
OF the Emperor Claudius and was early
canonized. Wheatley says he was "a
man OF most admirable parts and so
famous for his love and charity that the
custom OF choosing valentines upon his
festival took its run from thence"
Others derived the custom from birds,
supposed to select their mates on this
day; others from practice prevalent in
ancient Rome during the month OF Feb.
ruray, at the feast of the Lupercalia,
when, among other customs, the names
OF young women were placed in a
box from which they were taken by
young men as chance directed. The
pastors of the early church finding it i'm
possible to extirpate this pagan cere-
mony, changed its form. 1t was then
the custom on the eve Of February 18th,
st. Valentines day, to have the names
OF select number Of one sex
put into some vessel by an
equal number OF the other; and
thereupon everyone drew name,
which, for the time being, was called his
or her Valentine. The custom OF choos.
ing Valentines existed very early, and
at the same time presents were made,
usually gloves, garters or jewelry.
In this degenerate age, "Cartoon
Day" would be fit name by which to
designate the day. For aught that was
beautiful or romantic in the old time
custom has been swallowed up and lost
in the modern practice Of circulating
those horrible caricatures known as val.
entines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
STATE LAM BUREAU.


A reporter for the REGISTER recently
had an interesting conversation IN Ieia'
ton to West Virginia lands, with tnelr
mixed titles, with Mr.. J. Wise Norton,
of New York, whose business Is that Oh
examining titles and who has made
specjalty OF the vRginias- He as re-
Gently returned from the south stpor-
ton Of the State, where he has en- ex-
aiming the records OF Deeds, ,con-
nected with large tract OF land elong-
inc 10 General Ben. Butls Mr..
Norton's present visit to this !has
for its object the formation or inauguIa.
ton of a State Land Bureau, the oo)ect
of which is developed below, ana with
which he hopes to become connected
Everybody who has had occasion to
Investigate the titles OF land in many
sections of West Virginia, or who has
read the New York papers, has some
idea of the mixed condition OF things
and perhaps better ectloh OF the
number and extent OF swindles IN
West Virginia lands. He owsthat IN
many counties, particular webster,
Mcdowell and Wyoming, de; patents
and surveys are piled one upon eother
like bills on bill board. A lit study
of the subject would acquaint ham with
want of proper information and data ana
the pauchy OF any printed matter by
which capitalists and intending imml-
grants can acquaint themselves with
the vast resources OF this State. A
heavy expense attends the sending OF
an attorney to examine titles, and IN
most cases these attorneys are entirely
ignorant of the existing complications
and think all is correct il the records
correspond with the papers presented
for examination, but which records do
not show the complications connected
with large tracts Of land. From Mr..
Norton's investigations it seems the
land book system employed in the State
ia yery faulty. There are many large
tracts that were forfeited to the State
and actually sold by commissioners oil
forfeited and delinquent lands, under
the act OF March 80, 1887, and purchased
by residents, who hold possession and
paw taxes thereon; yet the same are
charged on the land books 10 Others,
who claim under the original fee title,
and in some cases pay taxes thereon. .,
These complications appear go varied
and numerous that page might be
written upon the subject. An example
OF the situation may be found In the iol'
lowing data:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
HIS SATANIC MAJESTY.
Judge Houston's Lecture on this Inter
esting Subject.

Are you going to "The Devil 7" when
asked on Saturday evening, meant only
TO enquire whether you intended going
to the hall OF the House OF Delegates to
hear Judge Houston lecture on that
subject. The question would have been
answered in the affirmative by quite
number OF people, who might afterwards
have been found at the State House, in
terested listeners to what the Judge
might have to say.
The orator came forward, dressed in
full evening costume, and for over an
hour entertained his hearers with his
knowledge of his satanic majesty. The
scope of his lecture was unbounded and
embraced history, politics, religion, love,
courtship. marriage, kingship, statecraft
and in fact everything in which Old
Nick might, could or would participate.
1t is not our purpose to attempt even
a synopsis OF the discourse. Suffice it
to say the audience was pleased, and at
the conclusion the Judges face was
wreathed in smiles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

Weather Indications.

WASHINGTON, February II, l a. M
For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley,
clear or partly cloudy weather, winds
mostly northwest, stationary or higher
TEN perature, in the east portions rising
barometer.
For the lever lakes, fair weather, pre-
ce,led by occasional light sn0w, north
west winds. stationary or lower temper
allure and rising barometer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
GREAT SLAUGHTER!

In order To get ready to move
into our new store, and to make
general improvements, Il will
close out my entire stock OF
Mems and BOys' Clothing and
Gents Furnishing Goods. re.
gardiess Of cost. DO not fail
90 come and get a bargain. This
A. NO catch. Atlantic Clothing
House, I3sO Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

There will be six men in the team,
but as Prof. Dwight will shoot for a
place at future time, il is pretty safe TO
say that only the five highest OF the
above will be in the match, as the Pro.
lessor is sure to be one OF the team.
The Rod and Gun Club, Of Spring.
field, have also been challenged, and
favorable answer is expected. Both Of
the foreign teams are among the best in
the country. The Wheeling rihemen
will now commence to practice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
. plan. was highly s.tisfsc.

the plan. was highly satisfac::
tory and approved OF II. He did
not think it would assist his duties, fur
Their than clearing uprclouded titles, but
thought 1t would be great advantage
to the State in the minds OF capitalists
abroad. There have beer. 80 many ire
sponaible swindlers in West Virginia
lands that he thought an organization,
with the State behind it. would inure to
its benefit.
Mr. Norton will soon perfect his plan
and bring it to the attention OF the
House Judiciary Committee, at which
time more will be heard OF 1t.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
Acres Charged.
Counties.
1879. / 1880.

The average charged for 1879 repre-
sents about one-third Of the entire acre
age Of the State, 500, 900 acres, and
about tour times more land than is in
the three counties.
There are delinquent for 1879, the iol'
lowing acres, which, if deducted from
the acres charged for that year, the oa'-
ance will represent the acres upon
which taxes are paid:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
BuckI, ma Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt Iheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all kinds Of skin eruptions.
This salve is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction in every case, or money re-
funded. Price Is cents per boz. For
sale by Logan, List g Co., Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
PERSONAL POINTS.
The Sayings and DoinSs Of People We
know.

Miss Mary Houser, an attractive
Cadiz Young lady, is the guest OF Mrs.
Jacob Berger, Al Zane street, Island.
Ed. Larkin, Esq, distinguished him
SELF at Pittsburgh on Friday evening, by
reading an original poem entitled lire
land and America, " at meeting OF the
Lyeeum.
Col. j. B. Peyton, Chief Clerk of the
House OF Delegates, is expected back to-
day.
Col. Riester, our popular amusement
caterer, spent a portion OF last week at
Columbus, adding TO his theatrical bill
OF fare.
Rev. J. T. Mcclure is suffering from a
slight attack OF illness.
Mrs John Allen and her son, Charles
Beabout, are visiting in Wheeling
Washington RSpOrtST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
Two OrRans

regulate first the stomach, second the
liver; especially the first, 80 as to per.
form their functions perfectly and you
will remove at least nineteen twentieths
OF all the ills that mankind is heir 10. in
this or any other climate. Hop Bitters
is the only thing that will give perfectly
healthy natural action 10 these two
organs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
AT THE ACADEMY.
Liquid Gold.

Danl Plank. Of Brooklyn, Tio.a c,up.
ty. Pa, Describes IL thus: | rode ,l,r,,
miles for u bottle OF DR.. Thomas rI,,.
trio OIL, which effected the rna.l,
cure OF Crooked Lin,b IN six applr,
tons; 1t proved worth more than T.
TO me. Laughlin Bros. x Co, A,,D,,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
pheasant and Efectuai."
PURsLEY, W. Va, Nov. q, lS7

PURsLEY, w. Va, Nov. q, 1879.
ke,rs Laaghiin Bros. d Co.,
Please send Us another supply Of your
Worm Syrup. We are meeting with an
increased sale. We find it always gives
satisfaction. / have used it in my own
family, and found it not only pleasant,
but erectual. NARrIs DoPLKR,
OF Dopler T. kUis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

Go to Lsugnlin Bros. 4 Co. for Mrs.
Freeman's New National Dyes. For
brightness and durability OF color, are
unequaled. Color from 2 to 5 pounds.
Price, Is cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

p In you want your ceilings decorated
handsomely and artisticslly, or in plain
style, call on or telephone "C-3." J.. C.
Orr 4 Co., A Twelfth street, who " u
not iail to give you satisfactory figure l.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
SHEET Music, bali price, at sheib's.

Iyyou want an estimate for the paper.
loo III vour house or single room tele-
phone &C. g." J. c. Orr q Co., who will
Give Won the desired information.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
a1jeslins Register
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index to New Advertisements.

Attractive Sales-l. Blum 4 Bro.
Save Your Eyes-I. q. Dillon.
A Rare Bargain-J. ). Rhodes x Go.
Notice to Water Consumers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
sxr,le Baby Organs ~ sheib's, Us.

Frxoas, erysii elias, mereurial dis
ea,es. scro!ula and general debility cur:
ed by abr. Lindse,'s Blood Searchsf."
: Old by druggists.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
. WHEELING RIFLE CLUB.
Preparing for a Contest with New Eng
lard Clubs.

Saturday afternoon the members OF
the Wheeling Rifle Club shot two
matches of ten shots each to decide who
should become members OF a crack team
to shoot against the South Boston Rifle
Club, which day or two ago accepted
challenge sent out some time since by
the Wheeling club. The score was as
follows, two matches OF ten shots each
hpinp shnf.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
AkusHNENrs,
'Hssss Pertaining to the prof.,,,..
Stage.
TO.NGur

TONIGHT
At the Opera House ME-.
Ward Tiffany and her poweripld,a Annie
company, one that is said 10 he anate
didly selected will open a i've sp.en.
engagement, appearing in two 81 nlgh,s
vorite characters, "The Child S .et IA.
this evening and "The Governesss Alet'
Sisters Devotion" The Dian :; ora
house at Banners show that sea-. =, lie
selling. pretty well, and as ae
are superior dramas tbers uese
doubtless be good houses WI
Tiffany has been hiehIy NIss
ken OF everywhere. She is ,spo'
possess an abundance OF magnet 70
er, q thorough knowledge Of the i'm, pos'
possibilities Of the role, and a fora n'e "a,
depth OF feeling to animate. as W. T AID
wide range OF action to express - 4
EAST LYNNE" AND KIT"
The Chanfraus closed their o,
ment here on Saturday with the rssH.
ton oil the above named dramas nv
matinee, at which performance "r, "s
Lynne was given, was presen,oI - ~
house crowded in every part. !, "
the largest matinee house OF the 50 va
and the manner in which Mrs 49,
frau played her part dess,r-i
the recognition. The J,sa.'esl
phases OF the checkered Gis ''a,
Lady Isabsl were each AMI y
presented with grace, intelligence a. -
power and 50 life like that symrs,b aai
tears met the cheeks Of a lan,e ro 80.
OF her audience. f'''Oa
OF Mr.. Chanfrau.s "Kit,"intbssr..
ing, it can be said that his acting Ma, ~ y
fresh and natural rs ever, while The s,'
port rendered by the good COMPANY -.
excellent: Messrs. Griffith ami NJ
ward rs the Judge: and "Msior" ~ 49,.
excellent and kept the auii,pcs
laughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Chanirsp re-. -
added to their already enviable rrprn NJ
ton. -"
AT rHE ACADEMY.
This week promises 10 he h.,,,.
at the Academy Of Music. Ten -
people appear, among them six laIfr.,.
constitute part Of the regular comrsp,
Miss 10 is the name OF lady ,rsr,,,,,
French and Ryan, end men. ami ~.
Rysns IN their songs and dar,,,
Crowded houses will undoubtedly gr,,
the new combination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

OEHM a. CO., I325 Market
street, adjoining Opera House,
the popular ClOthiers of Wheel
ing, have marked down their
goods To such an extent that No
one h excusable for being poor
lN clad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

IL you take our advice yen will Icee
no time in calling on your druggist Tor
as .Ilers Cough syruP-wHhout an
eoua. Price % cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
BABY Organs, good as any, at Sheds
Helped herself.

VIM. ]. Winfield, Syracuse, n. Y, re-
ports the follows: Ny little girl was at
flieted with Coup in its worst folm.
She by chance got hold OF a bottle OF DIR.
Thomas Eclectrie OIL and helped her
sell, ''ss We thought too freely" but am
happy to state its use entirely restored
her from that most prevalent and dam
yerous Of ell the ehildrens' Ills Laugh
lin Bros. & CO., Agents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
Acres.

Assuming the total area OF the State
to be 5000 square miles, or l6,64O,CO
acres, the following schedule will show
the yearly excess of the acres assessed
over the actual number in the State;
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

CALL telephone &c S,"J. C. Orr (
Co., Tor anything you want in their line.
Stationery Of all kinds, blspk-books,
wall paper, Sc, &c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
Thermometer RECORD.

AS taken at Schnepfs Opera House
drug store;
sATURpAY.
1850. lSSl
7eNl2x.SP TAN. Il y, sP.N.7P,H
IS 81 g. 81 % O. IS 81
SUNDAY.
1850. 1881.
N.l2N.SPN.TP.N. an. 70 SPIN. ~. n
50 Sc &C - % n 70 %
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

MASON & HAxLrs Organs $c5, At Shsib .
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

Brsr Violin strings, at sbsIb's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14
HAMBURG EDGINGS!!
We open to-day a full stock OF
EDGINGS, and
lNSERTINGS;
ALSO.
TORcH0N LACES!
At popular prices.
100 Dozen Corscts from see to si.2N
80 Gross Pearl anil Fancy Buttons very cheap.
1910 lbs Best Thrse Ply Carpet Chain.
John ICmsheimer

feb7 Eleventh St, near secondhand Market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

Nsw ORLEANS, February l2.-Coses
Steady and in good demand; no az
goes, ordinary, ilGl3ic sgs =
Strong; common $40 &c; yellow oia'ihs'
7!G7lc. Molasses-Quie'; common !.
Cs25c; centrifugal 20ls37; rair 5Js.S S'.,
frosted i5ts35c; cis,ern bottom. ~
3sc. Rice-Scarce and firm; Dous.ih'
ordinary 10 choice Iltasic.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1881-02-14

Bellaire may we'll be called the great
nnwashed to-day as Monday Is wash.
day and the water il shut of. The va
ter works were submerged Saturday
morning, and the order was given TO
shut of the water Saturday afternoon.
There is a supply on hand in case Of an
emergency like the fire Of Saturday
night. The power house l. about fifteen
feet below high water mark, a piece OF
brightness to be charged 10 some know.
ing genius. The Union glass works has
received it's share OF water through In
liam Run. Work il discontinued at the
nail keg cooper shop, as the water IL in
the building. The Ohio glass works are
banked up on account OF the water, ~
Is the blast furnace. Benson's Ferry 10
cut of by the swift food. Several iami.
lies are camped ont between Bellaire
and Bridgeport. The cold weather will
cause great suffering among those who
are 80 unfortunate as TO be in the track
OF the flood.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12
SALVlNI
On the SIeep-waiIsing Scene I'm "Mac.
beth"-An italian Idea.

Signor Salvini contributes to the first
number of The Century Magazine late Scri6ner,
paper of " Impressions of Some Shaksperean Char
acters," in which he gives at some length his
analysis of Homlet," Macbeth" and othello."
In the course of the paper he makes the following
interesting suggestion regarding the part of Lady
Macbeth
on first reading this grand tragedy, II was mat
ter of surprise to me that the seep-walking scene
was assigned by the poet 70 Lady Macbeth rather
ming of the fflh act and up to that time when the
lady IN waiting and the Doctor speak of It, there Is
the opening of the tragedy, when she reads her
husbands letter informing her of the prediction
Of his coming greatness she coneeives
it; she implores him to return. so that with
all the force OF her powerful nature she may infuse
inspires, she persuades, and shows him how easily
Il can be accomplished She does not do the deed ;
but she proves herselfcapable oft. She shows her
hands stained with the blood of Duncan, and how
easily they can be made whie and she is reproach
full and contemptuous when Macbeth appears moved
by the apprehension of his haluCinations We hear
from her no word OF remorse or repentance; we see
In her no sign of fear or dread Of future cxpaton
How then can this woman, so resolute and
and present an entirely different character?
II is remarkable that Shakespeare, who, in
The ndiViduaiity Of their Character. should
have made an exception in that of Lady Macbeth
the woman who as she herself says, could brain
nowhere mnnifests any disposition to yield to those
influences and emotions which produce somnam-
bulism, though illness may have rendered her
weak and delirious. To me 1t seems that the
scene was originally composed for Macbeth, and
| aiterward for some reason given to Lady Macbeth
Had the play been written in our time, the pre-
sumption would be that the change was made at
the caprice of some charming actress who did not
find the part assigned TO her sufficiently important
AS II now stands the already too heavy part of
Macbeth is ghtened not u little.
Lady Macbeth, though capable Of such crimes,
was greatly loved by her husband He strives 10
conceal from her the murder of BdnquO, that of
this crime at least she may be innocent; he does
not reveal TO her his intention of killing MdednG
and to this withdrawal of confidence IN her he
probably owed his ruin: for had Shakespeare caused
The protagonst to unfold his purpose TO his wife,
he would have been compelled by her strong will
to hasten the murder he had conceived, and thus
would have saved himself from AacftlGTs revenge.
But then the tragedy would have lost Its climax,
and Hdcbeih would not stand before the world as a
terrible example of great criminal powerleRs to
escape the penalty OF his crimes.
This drama, so emnently tragic in its subject,
and the characters and passions 1t portrays, is
rightly considered the masterpiece Of the great
nOel of ENGLAND
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-11-12

The most enviable of Irish landlords is
the Astor of Dublin, the Earl of Pembroke. There
died in the century rich Irish peer, Viscount
Fitzwilliam. rather an eccentric character, with
strong taste for literature and science, which led
him TO found and endOw the splendid Fitzwilliam
Museum ut Cambridge Dying chidless, he be-
queathed his Irish estates TO his cousin, the Earl
of Pembroke, with remainder to the Earls second
son, Sidney Herbert. Lord Fitzwilliam had a
nearer relative, but this relative had offended him.
The property hit since trebled In value, and Is now
worth about s350,0O0 ycar II comprises Merton
aud Fitzwilliam squares and the adjoining streets,
the swell residented quarter of the town, and
stretches away miles seaward. Much money has
been spent In improvements, which have been iu-
diciously carried out by Vernon. the agent who,
though member of the new land court is per-
mited, in view of the peculiar character Of his
agency to retain It, but gives up others which he
held. Lord Fitzwilliamls seat, Mount Merton,
with small but picturesque deer park, remains
intact, but Lord Pembroke never resides ON II.
He has a splendid ancestral seat Wilton-mon-
astic plumber. 60 spin, you jades, so spin," is
alleged to have been uttered by his ancestor when
the remonstrant nuns were eJecled from Wilton
Abbey. The superstitious find in the Herbert
family the usual IN luck attending Abbey lands,
the direct line OF succession being constantly
broken. Thus Lord Pembroke, himself childless,
succeeded a chidless uncle He Is the earl ofthat
pleasant book, Tho Earl and the Doctor"