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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
BUSINESS FAILURES.

BradstreetS' has recently made an in-
guiry into the relations which annual
failures in this country bear to the total
number of firmsin business andin man
ufacture.
The comparison is necessarily some
what imperfect, owing to the difficulty
ofprocuring absolute and relative facts
in regard to all lines of business for the
same period. The result, however, is
undoubtedly approximately correct, and
is interesting and valuable. The two
most important facts brought out are
that the percentage of business estab-
lishments to the population is in gener-
al greatest in the Western cities, while
the percentage of failures to business es-
Establishments is largest in the Eastern
cities. st. Louis, Baltimore, Gin
cinnati, and Cleveland are the
four cities with the smallest proportion
of failures; San Francisco, New Or
leans, Boston and Louisville the largest.
Kansas City, Chicago, st. Louis, st.
Paul and Pittsburg have the largest
proportion of business enterprise to the
population. The average for the Is
cities, included in the returns, is ll.75
failures per 1000, and as these cities
have 4 population Of $4,000 and 49,
667 business establishments, the average
number of firms to the 900 of pOpula-
ton is 80. The period selected for COM
parison was the first six months of lSS2,
a period unusually favorable to an ex-
cellent showing, inasmueh as the fail
ures of the country in that time were be-
low the average for many years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
IMPORTANT ACTION OF THE STATE
BOARD OF HEALTH,

At a meeting of the State Board Of
Health of West Virginia, held in the
city of Parkersburg on Wednesday last,
the following important action was
taken, and we commend it to the earn
est attention of our Senators and Con-
gressmen; for it reflects, we believe,
the sentiment of the whole people of the
State:
WHEREAS, The introduction of con-
tagiOus diseases into the United States
from foreign countries by immigrant
vessels is causing epidemicS of small
pOx, scarlet fever and dIphtheria, and
swelling the death rate from these dis
eases, thereby increasing general suffer-
ing among the people; and
WHEREAS, Because of the rapidity
and vast amount of interstate travel it
is impossible for State and Local Boards
of Health to successfully quarantine
against or effectually control and wipe
out such diseases; and
WHEREAS, 1t is the duty of the
United States Government to protect
the States from invasions of contagious
diseases brought into this country by
immigrants; and
WHEREAS, This Board views with
deepest concern and alarm the INSULT
cient provision in the Sundry Civil Ser
vice Appropriation Bill for the National
Board of Health, whose important work
OfprOtecting the public health has been
literally extended to the people ofWest
Virginia; therefore,
RcsOlred, That our Senators and Rep
Iesentatives in Congress be and they
are hereby earnestly requested to make
ample provision and appropriations to
the National Board of Health as shall
enable it to continue the immigrant
inspection service, and to protect the
people from disease and death through
out the greater portion of this country,
JAMES f. REEVES, NJ. D.,
Seen State Board Health.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

an they could and none have complain
ed except men who hold large tracts OF
Wild land for Speculation. The crops
are prospecting, stock is scarce and the
people generally are prosperous and
cheerful.
An assessor whose name has not been
sent to US, but whose interview comes
from Berkeley Springs, says: 1 have
found many Irregularities in the pres
ent valuation. Adjoining lands which
should be assessed at the same price,
have been assessed at from - to s. diff
ference IN value per acre. have found
no lands escaping taxation so far.
The greatest increase has been in
farming lands. My people have given
me all the help they could possibly do
in order that might secure a pniform
apprajsement Of the real estate. The
wheat crop Is tolerably good, rye good,
oats short, hay very light, corn prospect
Is good If rain comes within ten days,
and potatoes are good. The elements
of prosperity generally were never more
suspicious.
Mr.. 4. ID. Camden, assessor for the
first district of Braxton county, says:
estimate the increase in my district at
so per cent. There are good many
Irregularities in the present valuation.
Some cases are where lands sold five
years ago to the present owner were
wild woodlands, but are now greatly
improved. / have several tracts OF land
escaping taxation-some in law and
some owned by infant heirs. The great
est increase is in farming lands. The
people generally have shown q willing
ness for fair and uniform valuation of
real estate. l find some large tracts Of
lands charged on the books that cannot
in reality be found. The wheat il only
about one-half crop, and corn will be
about the same, caused by wet weather.
50
Mr.. Stephen T. Davis, assessor for the
first district of Doddridge county, says:
/ think the increase in my district will
be from Is to D per cent. find great
many irregularities in the present yalua-
ton, some of the lands are covered with
three or four titles and assessed in the
name of as many owners. 1have found
some lands not on the books and escap-
ing taxation. The greatest increase
will be on timber lands and some on
improved lands. The people think
am making the most equitable assess
ment that has ever been made. A few
claim that l am too high, but can
Judge of that better when l finish my
riding.
Wheat, oats and grass are very good;
corn does not look as favorable at pres
ent as il did some time ago.
-
Mr.. b. Depue, Jr., Assessor for the
First district of Roane County, avs:
The increase in my district will be
twenty per cent. There are good
many Irregularities in the present val
uatiOn. For instance, find one farm
of forty-four acres valued at $40 per
acre, which is worth $40 per acre. |
find no land escaping taxation. The
greatest increase has been in farming
and timber lands. The people have
met my efforts to secure a uniform APP
praisement very favorably. Most OF
the low lands in my district were over
flowed by high waters about two weeks
ago, destroying thousands of dollars
worth of corn, hay and wheat. The
crops are very indifferent, live stock is
scarce, but the elements of prosperity
generally are good.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
WHEELING a LAKE ERIE.

To-day, we are informed, the Wheel
ing & Lake Erie Railroad will COM
plete its intersection with the Cleveland
& Marietta Railroad, making a direct
connection between the Lakes, at Cleve-
land, and the Ohio River, at Marietta.
Through trains will be run over the road
quite sOon-
Since the death of WM. II. GARRISON,
soA of Commodore GARRISON, a brother
Of the Iatter-OLIyER GARRISON by
name, Of st. Louis-has taken charge
Of the Wheeling * Lake Erie. Mr..
OLIVER GARRISON has until recently
been the Superintendent OF the Missouri
Pacific Railroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

JAY HUBBELL's vampires have al
ready drawn something more than $50
900 from the government employees in
New York and Brooklyn, but it is de-
clared by those who are in position to
estimate the full measures of the deal,
that the work in these two cities is hard
ly half begun. They are expected to
yield in all at least quarter of mil
lion, and it will all he a voluntary gilt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
DIED,

FARLEY-on Monday, July 81, lSS2. at A
", CATHERINE. wife OF Patrick Farley, decd
in the 18th year Of her age.
Funeral this Tuesday morning at l0oclock
from her late residence on Little Grave Creek
Marshall county, W. Va. Friends Of the
family are invited. Interment at Mt. Calvary
RINEHART-On Monday, July 81. 1852, at
II As 4. NJ, JOHN H., son Of ]. h. Rinehart, in
his nth year.
Services will be held at the residence OF Mrs.
NJ. B, Metcalf, nJ Fifteenth street, to-day
Tuesday, August lstj at P. N. Interment
private.
FOX-Sunday. July 20, 1852, at 7:l5 A. NJ,
AMELIA, wife Of John W. Fox, aged d year,
and months.
Funeral from her late residence, No. SIS
Coal street, Tuesday, August LIST, at P. II.
Friends are invited. Inlerment at Mt. Wood
cemetery.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

CROP reports from every portion OF
the country show an immense produc-
ton of wheat to the acre, greatly above
the usual average, and in many In
stances much larger than the wonder
fully productive year of 1880. 1t is to
be hoped that this remarkably abund-
ant harvest will have speedy and
marked effect in reducing prices of pro-
visions in all lines and branches of that
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
WiIIThey Be Wise:

Congress will adjourn leaving a dhscredit-
able record. 1t has voted sway the~peo-
pies money in wild extravaganza, Without
any honest attempt to redWe tho burdens
that weigh Upon industry and enterprise.
If the Democrats are at all wise in their
nominations, and in presenting the issue
of retrenchment and reform, as they did in
1874, history will be apt to repeat itself in
the experience of the coming elections.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
WORK OF RE-A SSEssMENr.

Our correspondents throughout the
State continue to send us interviews
with the Assessors in the various dis
tricts of the State, upon the re-aSseSs-
ment Of property now going on. We
supplement our past reports, this morn
ing, with another series of interviews,
which will be found below:
Mr.. j. B. West, Assessor for the First
District of Harrison county, says: The
probable increase in my district will be
ten per cent. have found some irreg-
ularities in the present valuation,
\ number of tracts of land have not
been on the land books and are thus es-
Gaping taxation. In Elk district find
five cases; in Grant, three; in Union,
three. have not a yet assessed Ten
Mile and Clark districts. The greatest
increase is In farming and grazing
lands. My people, generally, have
given ali the information necessary to
secure fair appraisement. There has
been some prejudice created by por-
tioR of the political press IF the State
against q re-assesSment, but it
is not formidable. The wheat
crop is damaged by rust and
won't exceed two-thirds Of q crop; oats
are damaged by the rust; the hay crop
is the finest ever produced in the eouR-
ty; corn is late and has net been well
cultivated on account of the wet
weather, but looks well; the fruit crop
Is Indifferent and scarce; the live stock
of all kinds is in fair condition. The
elementsofprosperity in this county are
good in every sense.
-
Mr.. Isaac l.. Enoch, assessor for the
first district of Writ county, says: The
increase in my district will be from .
to So per cent. after allowing for
all deductions. have found
many irregularities in the pres
ent valuation. In many eases
where there are valuable houses on
lands, the value Of the house is omitted.
In one case found farm Of one hun
bred and seventy-five acres valued at
S per acre, with buildings valued at
$500, leaving the value Of S75 for the
land with at least 50 per acre. Another
L found three acres valued at 80 per
acre. with buildings worth 500. 1 have
found number Of tracts Of land not on
the land books, and escaping taxation,
which i have caused to be placed on
the books. The greatest increase has
been in timber and improved lands.
The people have aided me
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
lone Stew"
Boston Globe.

\ New Bedford youth took his girl to a
ball recently, and after purchasing his
tickets he had twenty-five cents left.
Nothing daunted at the state of his
finances, when the intermission occurred
he took his sweetheart to the supper room,
and reckoning to the waiter, said lone
stew; I've had mine"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

SINCE Congress met in December last
over $4l9, 5000 have been voted out
of the Treasury, and probably 10000
600 will be appropriated ere the session
closes. How long will the people quiet
~ submit to such extravaganza and
plundering2
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

The REGISTER was incorrect, yester-
day fin stating that the Democrats OF
Wood county held their county conven-
ton on Saturday. 1t was a convention
of the Democrats of Parkersburg for the
purpose of selecting delegates to the
County Convention, which meets on
Thursday, August Sd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

Mr.. ABRAM s. HEWITT gave a pithy
motto to reform voters in his recent
speech upon the repeal Of the war taxes.
He said: "The Republican majority
are dead to conscience; they are dead
to the appeals to the suffering indus
triesof the land; and there is left but
one effectual remedy which the people
can apply-smash the machine. / call
upon the capitalists; i call upon the
laborers now upon strikes; call upon
every man who does not want to arrest
the prosperity of this country, to come
forward in the fall elections and smash
the Republican machine"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

A PRIVATE letter to the editor of the
REGISTER, from gentleman in New
York, who is a member of the Wheel
ing, Parkersburg aud Charleston Syndi-
cate, contains this brief:
"P. ST. think your river road will
he built ~
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
Beauties or sumptuary Legislation,

The beauties Of sumptuary legislation
are strikingly illustrated in Alaska where
thousands of persons are dying OF the
plague. Brandy is the only sure remedy
known-yet il man imports gill Of
brandy into Alaska to save dying child
he is liable to imprisonment in the peni-
Tertiary
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
The Fiery Dalzeli,

UUSRtngtO1l tO6t.
Private Dalzell is making such hot Con
gressional canvass out in Ohio that the
Cleveland and Marietta railroad track
which runs through his district, has warped
so that trains cannot pass over it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

The deaths reported i'll New York
City for the week ending Sunday noon
were the most numerous of any single
week that had gone upon record during
the last ten years. The list foots up
I DIT
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

WHEN an Ohio Republican is at the
point of death the physician saves him
by saying: "There are no offices in the
other world"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

THE grandest weather possible for the
farmers. The harvest and the thrash
ing progresses, and the corn grows, and
the outlook over wide field is most en-
nnInrn nrinn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

can be imported. This Is the opinion
OF many OF our best Jersey fanciers.
One gentleman has imported over
one hundred head-or bought for impor-
tation-and report says has paid 81 500
for some of his purchases, while we
have better stock on this side. Some
people buy OH a reputation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

CHAIRMAN IRVINE, of the Ohio
Democracy, is disgusted with the eccen-
tricities of that cranky organ, the Gin
cinnati enquirer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS denies
that he has sent money to the HUBBELL
committee. Glad to hear it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01
BANKS
NOTARY PUBLIC.
ALEXANDER BONE. SR.

NOTARY PUBLIC, BUSINESS
IN and Real Estate Agent Loans neeotiated
Stocks bought and sold, Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Books opened, examined and closed.
Estates settled, Notes, Book Accounts and
Collections promptly RENTED. Advances
made. An business correspondence confiden-
tally attended to. Send for Circular aud Ref.
erenoes. lSle Market street, CrangisS Hook.
ever CITY Bank. Wheeling Y. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

THE Republicans "great liberal
movement" in the South has been
withdrawn for heavy repairs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-01

NOTICE TO SUBSClRLBBRA
The date pTiHted on the wrapper Of
edehpaper denotes The tins tOhes he SUD-
scyiptioR expires.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-09
CHAS. A. LOCHER,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGIST.
No. . East King street, Lancaster.
I,AREwELL NOTICE;

lHAHEWELL NOTICE.
l. DIR. GREENE takes this opportunity to let
his numerous friends and patrons know that
In Il few months he will establish offices in
Washington, u. e., and hence would suggest
to the afflicted the chronic cases OF disease. to
test OMNIPATHI before it is too late. DIR.
Greene has treated over 5000 patients since
January lst. 1850, made up largely from those
turned away rs lncurablG by other NJ. D.s.
Over 800 deaths have occurred under Others
practices, and not Il half-lOZen using his remc-
dies. Most of the 800 have died prematuraly.
Physicians have lost their wives, brothers AMI
sons, and druggists jtheir wives and children
during this time. Over 600 persons have been
cured, and all benefited, by his methods. with
Il few exceptions, and the citizens will bear
him witness that he has never guaranteed To
cure any one or forfeit 81 or 81 900; that he has
not thrust his pictured face into their houses
style, so common to quack vendors OF nos
trums. His claim is simply to cure all the
various ills OF mankind by external npplica-
tions of remcdials, and that he does not make
leaving publish II large pamphlet containing
hundreds OF rame $ OF persons cured i'll this
city and county, many OF them very cXtraOr-
dinary. a bankers wife cured OF sick heal
removed. reaGing and sewing with natural
vision. Mr.. Sutter, of 329 Middle street, cured
OF years terrible annoyance of dyspepsia, in
one day. Epiieptic Fits OF twenty years cured
i'll one week. TumOrs, Cancers and Cataract y
removed without any pain or use OF the knife.
AXiOms, Notwithstanding cOuntenances do
not cure disease. a regular graduate can be-
come Il mGuntebank. regular practitioner
ana surgeon cannot (at the same tlme) be Il
specialist. Certified cures OF difficult case,
tiOns and examinations FREE. Catarrh cured
for 90 cents. The remedy sent TO anyone on
receipt OF 80 cents In stamps.-DR. CHAS. n.
GREENE 1iG East King street MWF&S
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-09
A ACLEVER ESCAPE.
E.reakinc jail while the Jailer Carries IO
b.ccO to the Prisoner.

EreakinG jail While the Jailer Carries To
baccO to the Prisoner.
One of the most daring, successful and
we'll planned escapes from Jail on record
was made at the Maiden Lane Jail, Albany,
on Saturday, giving liberty to William
Burke, alias " Billy the Kid" the famous
bank and bom,l robber. The prisoner was
recently arrested in Buffalo for being i'm
plicated in the robbery of $111, 900 from 4
Cleveland bank. He was delivered to
Albany officers and brought to the city.
Burke was confined with the other male
prisoners in what is known as the rear
portion Of the Jail. The entrance is from
the hall between the Shcriff's Office and
jailer's receiving room. The entrance is
guarded by two doors, the outer one being
of solid wood with Il circular hole near the
top, covered with wire netting, the inner
door being of iron, the upper half composed
of heavy bars. 1t has been customary to
allow the friends Of prisoners to stand on
the outside Of the outer door and talk to
their friends through the netting over the
circular hole. In the afternoon stranger
called and was granted permission to talk
through the netting to Burke. The
stranger gave the jailer L package of to-
bacco for a prisoner who was up stairs.
While the ,jailcr was delivering the pack
age the man unlocked both doors with
false keys, and the Kid with his friend ran
from the building and have not since been
seen. Telegraph messages have been
sent in all directions, the entire force Of
the city are in search of the fugitive and
the sheriff has offered reward of 81 900
for his arrest.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-09
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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-09
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Living, Breathing, Suffering BarOmeters In
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Speaking With Tongues OF
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There is Coming a Change in the Weather.
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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-09
THE DEADLY FIRE-DAMP.
A Fatal Explosion at the LansfOrd Mtho
the LehiEh Company.

A Fatal Explosion at the LansfOrd Mtnc cf
the Lchigh Company.
A terrific fre-damp explosion occurred
in mine No. 10 of the Lehigh coal and
navigation company, at Lansford. Thomas
Parry, of Germantown, the tire-boss, is
missing and is believed to be dead. Eight
men and one boy were badly injured.
Among the latter are Edward Gatcls, from
Georgetown; three men, named rcspcc-
lively Rymbach, Burns and Kline, and
five others from Tamaqua, whose names
are unknown. One of them had his back
broken and the others have legs and arms
broken and arc badly burned and crushed.
The explosion was caused by fall of coal
breaking the safety lamp in the hands of
Fire-boss Parry. Luckily the fire did not
spread and the damage to the mine is con
sequently light.