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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17
The Gambler Paradise.

Six wears ago the gamblers had every
thing their own way, controlling the poilce
department and paying regularly hand
some salarit 10 several OF its higher OIL
cials for the privilege OF immunity from
prosecution. But reaction came, Inc
head of the ring was sent to. the psniten-
t:ary for perjury. Others csc II ed only
after a severe and expensive legal struggle,
and for the time being law and order
gained the asCendaDcy. The gamblers re-
gained much Of their power, however, until,
under new law. engineered hy ek Gov
erpor Johnson they were forced TO give up,
snd for about two years there have been
no gambling or lottery houses in operation
in 81. Louis.
1t is known that this syndicate is com
posed OF O member Of a Law tirm, poll
tcian, who is before the public in another
capacity, and some Of the old lottery
crowd. and that they have been endeavor-
ing for some time to organize the police
foi ce to their purposes aud throw the town
open oace more 10 the gambler, who
should, however, operate under the
auspices OF the new ring,
Daring that time they have aimed TO Sc
cure the removal OF the captain OF the
mounted district, where 5000 a month
could easily be covered up, and Pct IN his
place
PoIiIician's or Gamblers Pet.
under whom, presumably. the present
economic management would disappear.
They have also aimed to secure the re-
moval OF CHEF Campbell, who Eas alto
gether too honest for them. Irritased by
The attacks OF the gamblers. Chief
Campbell has frequently offered the
Board bis resignation, requesting 10 be SEQ
hack 10 his csptaiDcy or patrolman 8
beat, bul Commissioner KerTin has re
fused 10 grant bin the favor. Now thA:
the fight has iairly ooenedA Chiet Gang
neII declaring his inie1tion of stickLax,
ibe resignation inst accepted will be ioL
lowed by severe pressure oa the Goyenpsr
by the syndicate TO appoint man OF theil
Iikisg TO the vacancy, and II they susessd
faro keno ,ad lottery will be N tul bias
Lese sgsin before the close Of tus ysAr.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17
FOREIGN MATTERS.
How France aud china May Settle.

PARIS September l6 1t is reported that
China and France may submit their differ.
ences to the Joint mediation Of England
and the limited States.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17
HERE AND THERE.
Hsppsainos Of the Past Twsaty.
Four Hours.
GATHERED BY LAND AND SEA,
And Arranged for the Mental Pilates
Of the Registers Many Readers
Murder. Ineendiarisn
and Theft.
Mig Blase as CsPltng. o.
Special 20 he Raolster,

CoIuNRrs, o.. September l6.-A speciai
from the town OF Corning received here
this afternoon says: Atan early hour this
morning our citizens were suddenly
aroused by the alarm Of fire, and hurryinE
into the street Il was discovered that the
Park Hotel. the largest hotel in the place.
ives on fire. The fre department.
aided by the citizens. made every effort pos.
sible 70 check the progress OF the fire. But
il was soon found that II had gained too
much hea1way before being discovered. and
that all efforts would prove OF no avail In .
few hours the hotel ard dwelling house
which stood near were both burned. The
loss WAS $1,000 How much Of this was
covered by insurance could not be learned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17
Later,
.S1cidl 10 he Redist-,

CORNING. o., September l6-The hotel
anu dwelling house burned to-day were
fully insured. The hotel vas fired. but BY
whom is not known. Detectives will bs
set at work at once on the case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17
MAHoNE.s LATEST TACTICS.
How He Proposes 10 Coeree Virginia
ONCE Holders

HOW hE EcPc%CN ~ ~oNANN
Onice HOIdera
WA>HIN,.rOS, September lJ.-The follow
ing circular letter now being distributed
among Virgnians holding office in Wash
ton, show what interest the readJ Juster
marty in Virginia take in the lukeTarm-
ness of those who are expected TO contrib
ute regardless of the civil service rules,
and who ought, it appears, ITO promote, as
we'll as it may properly, the success OF the
uarty on whose recommendation they nave
been given recognition"
Malone Sorry.
The first letter is from Senator William
MshOne, and follows:
DEAR SIr-I am sorry to learn that you
take no interest in the Virginia Campaign
Association, composed of the Nlrginlans
here in Washington holding places in the
departments. The objects of this associa-
ton are to promote ss well as II may proper
ly the success Of the party on whose recon-
mendation YOU have been given recoSnl-
ZION understand your attendance has
been frequently and respectfully requested
but tba. YOU have failed Of sufficient III
terest TO put in an appearance in person or
WILLIAM MNBoNs.
Manifesto ISSaed.
Upon the strength of Senator Mahones
letter the Virginia Campaign ASSOCIATION
has issued the following manifesto:
Resolved, That all members who are
more than two months in arrears for dues
be summoned to appear at the next reSu-
lsr meeting, TO show cause why they
sbo1ld rot be summsr:ly dealt with Tor
their pon.payment of dues and for their
hsbitual absence from tie meetings o. the
association. .,o. .,
the sbove resolution, which was unsnim,
ously adopted at regular meeting OF 5ne
association held September II, 1888. May
we not hope that you will report A. tne
next meeting and relieve yourseit from tis
force Of said resolution? We hope IL VIII
he your pleasure to do so. Very respect
fully, p-o.;5snt
r BRaNE, Secretary.
NJ Iobn n, Sebrell and Nc. T. Brsme
are both said to be clerks In the fensioh
Office appointed from Virginia Ehe fost'
master General is just now very mncn eh,
ercissd to find some POstmasters IA Slrg,uIH
who are holding elective Offices IN eeutucs S
of An old executive order and has INSISTED
mon their resigning either the tenerN o.
state office. II was generally suppossu
tbst the civil Service set FORBADE inUul'da-
tion of q political character.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17

ER>e BAH.
roInu.hus 8: AileRh"nv l.
kelipGe, .; baltimore D.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17

yusxA sspsenbss ga oossp'lec1
-. hs.n a,sodysred st GoGa aGsinn 2ss-
.r,l, Nslbsun and TsSalsG Several psfsoaa
have Lee arrested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-17
ST. LOUIS GAMBLERS.
Fighting the Authorities that For
merIy Put Them TO ROut.

ST. LOUIS, September l6.-The announce
ment made this afternoon 0 At Daniel w.
Kerwin. wee. president OF the Board Of
Police Commissioners hsd resigned, and
that the Governor had accepted his resig.
nation, has startled the local political
world, aud the ferment has grown since 1t
became known that his reasons for resign.
ing were that The influences OF outside
parties forming syndicate. whose aim IS
TO give the city ega.u up to the gamofesrs'
has been so s.rung aud persistent as to
make il inn O sihle for an honest man to
Old the ONCE and be comfortable at tn
,.p,a -
The Press., 1883-05-31
Hop Bitters are the Purest and Hest
 Bitters Ever Made.

They are compounded from Hops, Malt, Buchu, Mandrake and Dandelien, ,-the oldest best, and most valuable medicines in the world and contain all the best and most cura. tlve properties of all other remedies, being the greatest Blood Purifier, Liver Regulator, and Life and Health Restoring Agent on earth. No disease or ill health can possibly long ex. ist where these Bitters are used, so varied and perfect; are their operations. ! ss yTg
 They give new life and vigor to the aged and infrm. To all whoseemployment cause irre9nlarity of the bowels or urinary organs, or who require an Apetizer, Tonic and mild stinulant, Hop Bitters invaluable, being highly curative tonic and stimulating, without intoxicating
 No matter ma what your feelings or symptoms are Don't wait until you sick but if you only feel bad or miserable, use Hop Bittcrs at once It may save your life,q Hundreds have been saved by so doing $500 win be paid for case they will not cure or help
 Do not suffer or let your friends suffer- but use and urge them to use Hop Bitters.
 Remember, Hop Bftters is no vile, drugged. drunk en nostrum, but the Purest and Best Meaicins eyer made; the sInvalids Friend and Hope, and no per. son or family should be without then Try the Bit CTS to-day xezH
The Press., 1883-05-31

An old butcher way out in Missouri, With neuralgia, he suffered like fury. St. Jacobs Oil banished The pain, which all vanished And prevented 6 coroner's jury. A cranky old man named Blake, ,. Says St. Jacobs Oil ''takes~ the cake" 4 He gave it one test, 7fF And says it's the best
 Cure in the world for backache.
The Press., 1883-05-31
Volume 26, Number 9.
L R E a A

**&"Testj ja mans profession7 by his prac- tice. Physicians, heal myself hS Physieians not only heal themselves with Kidney-Wort,
 but prescribe it for others for the worst cases of biliousness and constipation, as we'll as Kidney Wort and you will feel like new creature. g RF Es s% yTFFt Y. gS t@
The Press., 1883-05-31

Drunken student, to gentleman just coming up: ''Beg pardon, sir, but could -hic-you tell me which is the opposite side of the street?" Gentleman Why, that side, sir,' , (pointing across). Student ''Mosh oblish. I was sover there jus now, and asked mother gem'n which was opps' side, an he said this was blame fool"
The Press., 1883-05-31

A Providence lady presented ner husband, professional man, small fre-proof safe for his home office. -g After the workmen had spent an hour and half in moving it into the house she remarked: 'If it takes you as long as that to move it in, should like to know what we would do with it in case of a fire"
The Press., 1883-05-31

"The world itself is too small for the covet ous." How true this is of Wheat Bitters Opponents, notably those who claim to have something ''just as good" are always on hand The public recognize Wheat Bitters as tht best remedy in the market hence it's phe nominal popularity.
The Press., 1883-05-31

When thing is once begun, it is almost half fnished."8 If you, reader, have dyspep- sia, constipation, biliousness or any disorder arising from impure blood, begin taking Wheat Bitters. Your cure will be half finish ed, likely completed, by the first bottle.
The Press., 1883-05-31
New York and Ne V England R. R. Time Table.
 Ineffect Feb. 1e 1883. [Conn standard or time

Additional trains leave Hartford fol. .Bristol-930 m., 34S pm. Return 5.48, 11.13 a. m and 453 D. m i Hartford for Rockville-6.33, s.5s il 5s a. m,
 assa 4.43, 7.28 D. m Rockville for Hartford-7.2S, 9.23 a. m.
 12.5s, 503 6.33, 7,Os pm. WILLIMANTIC AND PROVIDENCE Willimantic for Providence--10.53 .53 am 32S D. m Providence for Wilmantic-S AS a. m. 4OS h. m.
 s. M. HILTON JR.. Gen. Manager. HDaily .stAssfes A. c. KENDALL, Gen. Pass. Agt
The Press., 1883-05-31

A CARD.-To all who are suffering from the errors and ndiscretons of youth, nervous weakness
 early decay, loss of manhood, &c, will send re- great remedy was discovered by missionary il South America. Send sef-addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. Inman, Station D., New York City.
The Press., 1883-05-31

Now the airy woodland walks delightful are, And of stories of Q snake the daily papers quite full are.
The Press., 1883-05-31

''Get up like man, and take care of your self" Get'a bottle of Wheat Bitters, it will make & new man of you, no matter what your trouble may be-. No such remedy was ever before offered to the public. $1. ,t.t ..
The Press., 1883-05-31

MT. Joseph Collins, Waterford, N Y., had Catarrh and disease of the lungs for twenty years. Doctors said he would die. He says Dr.. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial cured him. Ask your druggist for it. .. !. ...,.r-,
The Press., 1883-05-31

tg Millions of packages of the Diamond Dyes have been sold without 8 single com plaint. Everywhere they are the favorite Dyes
The Press., 1883-05-31

A housekeeper asks s.sWhat is the sim plest way to keep jelly from moulding on top?" Shut small boy up in the pantry for a few minutes. ,v4tirss bs
 GREATEST DISCOVERY SINCE 1492. For coughs, colds, sore throat, bronchitis, laryn- gitis and consumption in it's early stages, nothing equals Dr. Pierce's s'Golden Medical Discovery It is also great blood purifier and strength-restorer or tonic, and for liver complaint and ,costiye conditions of the bow els it has no equal. Sold by druggists.
 What is the difference between glass half full of water and broken engagement? One is not filled full and the other is not fulfilled
 How TO GET S1cK.--Expose yourself day and night, eat too much without exercise, work too hard without rest, doctor all the time, take all the vile nostrums advertised, and then you will want to know
 How TO GET WELL-Which is answered in three words-Take Hop Bitters! }g+ s
 When an idler enters the sanctum of busy editor, and the editor says, Glad to see you're back" what does he mean?
 A HOME ENDORSEMENT from practicing physicians is very seldom given to proprie- tary article, yet this is what 0. A. Pelton, of Middletown, Conn.,, has received:
 We the undersigneds Physicians of Middle town, have been made acquainted with the formula from which the ''Kallocrine''' is made and consider sit1especially adapted for the purpose for which it is recommended, viz i: for renewing, strengt hening, and Identifying the HAIR and in many instances of restoring gray hair to it's original color.
 Signed, F. WOODRUFF, M. D.
 E. B: ME, M.D. M. c. HAzEN, M. D. VI
 ''Kallocrine'' is sold by druggists at 50 cents a bottle. There is nothing that will do in it's place.
The Press., 1883-05-31
CHAPTER VII.

"Helen, 11said May one evening some two weeks later, Howard is very anxious that our marriage takes place in month. And really see no good reason for refus- ing him, though promised to leave it en- tirely with you
 'sYou are in haste to leave me then," said Helen, pleasantly.
 'No, indeed, Helen, could never do that. For as soon as we are established in home of our own, which Howard thinks will not be later than fall, you will be with us. I could not be happy without you, Helen" .,.
 ''You are dear girl, " said Helen, tho she had grave doubts upon this disposition of herself, which May seemed to consider as an already established fact T sup pose," she added, ''as you have everything so nicely arranged there is nothing more to be said. Your trousseau will of necessity be very inexpensive so that need not de- lay Perhaps you had better come into the store tomorrow and select such things as you are likely to need. y
 seThank you, Helen," said the happy girl, springing up and embracing her sis ter. ssI shall enjoy that. It is so long since have had a real shopping excursion that 1t will be novelty"
 But her happiness was of short duration. For quite early the next morning there was rap at the door, and on opening it May beheld Mrs. Sdeldon, Towards mother. May recognized her at a glance, but Mrs. Sheldon checked the warm words of vel come with which May would have greeted her, by saying, coldly
 tMiss Charming, believe. am Mrs. Morris Sheldon" elA
 "Will you be seated ?" said May, as the lady moved across the tiny room, and sank gracefully upon the sola.
 Mrs. Sheldon gazed around her supercil- iorlsly, while an expression of scorn cross ed her features, which did not escape the notice of May.
 Presently she asked ssMiss Charming.
The Press., 1883-05-31
STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONN MAY .s1, 1888
le4zs44s-e4 :

A housekeeper asks: i"What is the sim plest way to keep jelly from moulding on top?" Shut small boy up in the pantry for few minutes. Q4-tjrss B}
The Press., 1883-05-31

"A stitch in time saves nine." And dost of Potaska taken in time saves you from the fell destroyer, Diphtheria
The Press., 1883-05-31

What is the difference between a glass half full of water and broken engagement /? One is not filled full and the other is not fulfilled.
The Press., 1883-05-31

Work given out. On receipt of your ad- dress we will make an offer by which you can earn $3 to $7 evenings, at your home. Men, women, boys or girls can do it. H. c. Wilkin- son & Co.,, 195 and 197 Fulton-st., New York.
 The crown of merit is universally accorded to Potaska, the incomparable remedy for all maladies of the throat, sudden. colds, etc.
The Press., 1883-05-31

When an idler enters the sanctum of busy editor, and the editor says, ''Glad to see you're back" what does he mean?
The Press., 1883-05-31
Health is Wealth ].

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 WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
 To cure any case. With each order received byus for six boxes, accompanied with $500 we will send the purchaser our written guarantee to re- fund the money if the treatment does not effect cure.s Guarantees issued only by n ss !.
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Saturday, July 21, 1883.

HERESY IN THE PEyVS AND PULPIT.
 This week the members of the Howard avenue church decided to call the Rev. Mr. Park in spite of the verdict of the council that his heresy united him for the pulpit. This is another of many Illustrations of the fact that the laity in point of iberality are much in advance Of the clergy One of the alleged heresies of MT. Park was his belief in probation after death Doubts ana dis. tinct heresies concerning futufa. punishment prevail to 8 very great extent among the laity of all the evangelical churches, as Is very well known. No one ever thinks of ex- polling the church members for this heresy even where it is open and avowed. Is this because belief in eternal punishment is not felt to be an essential part of Christian faith? Cannot a man be a thor ough Christian and useful member of any evangelical church without such belief2 If the doctrine of eter- nal punishment is no longer regarded as fundamental so far as it affects church mem bership, why, then, should a belief in it be required for eligibility to the ministry Ought minister to be required to believe that which the members of his church are free to disbelieve? The ministers of the council in effect say yes, but not so say the members of the Howard avenue church. It would seem as if he who investigates and teaches the truth ought at least to enjoy as much freedom as those who are taught, and it is rather surprising to see the laisy in- stead of the clergy taking g stand in favor of the independence of the pulpit.