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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-01
American Art.

asked the Hon. Alexander L. Boteler,
OF West Virginia, during the week how the
picture duty was advanced by his commit
Tee from IL to 80 per cent. Said he:
Thomas Donelson there came before our
committee and made a speech on that ques-
tiUn. showing how cheap foreign paintings
were imported here by the thousand and
sold at auction, and how so many Amerl-
can painters abroad were mere picture sell
ers for their French tutors that We were
carried away. Donelson is buyer
OF paintings chiefly American.
take similar interest in American
art; my great grandfather was Charles Will
son Peale; to paint has been my passion as
an amateur since childhood. want to see
our themes treated on the spot. AS Wing
of the Webster school, believe in protec-
ton not only to American industry but TO
American art. The Belgian consul came TO
US and said we had no art, no schools OF
painting, nothing for art to exist upon. 50
guess we may as well begin. especially
since hear that there are $500 persons
living by painting pictures in this coun-
try.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-01
One Hundred MiIIionaires.

Mr.. Frank Mclaughlin, of Philadelphia
told me on Thursday that Francis Drexel,
of the banking house which originated
there, was said to be worth Sl5,OoO,O0O. and
Anthony Drexel worth $ll,O00OO0. There
were about 100 millionaires in Phi!adel-
phia, and some fortunes Of tive to ten mil
lions. Jay Cooke was probably worth So
eco 900 again. A Ir. Williams, OF whom
little was known, was one OF the wealthlest
Philadelphians. The son OF Thomas
A. Scott, age about thirty, was build
ing the finest residence in Phlladel-
delphia. on Walnut street. Mr.. George
Roberts, president OF the Pennsylvania
railroad, was put down at six millions, and
Mr.. CsSsatt at two or three. Mr.. Robert
salary is $25, coo year. Mr.. Thomas, once
of jay Cookies banking house, was now
partner in DreNels. Colonel Mcclure had
81, 900 income from his paper, his wife
owning 5l5 out of :, Geo shares, and his sal
ary was $1,000, included IN the above.
Eight millions had been spent on the new
public buildings at Broad aud Market;
The State would probably be recovered
by the Republicans at the next election.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

All my work ia done In frst-class man
ner. and satisfaction guaranteed Prices to
suit the times.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13
who Kissed Mary?

Mary Anderson has struck new
advertising wrinkle that does great
credit to the ingenuity OF her busi-
ness manager. She claims to have
been feloniously kissed by some &C.
cupant of the same car while passing
through the Great Northwestern tun-
mel, near London, and offers eloO
reward for the discovery of the per-
petrstor of the labial outrage. The
result is that all the English papers
teem with the above startling head
line, while several intimate that sus-
picion points rather more strongly to
the Prince of Wales, who was on the
same train, than it does to the con-
ductor. Miss Anderson states that
the only clue she can furnish as to
the kisser's identity is that his breath
smelled strongly of peanuts. 1t is
quite probable that this was des-
perate attempt on the part of Albert
Edward to disguise himself. He is
known to have expressed determin.
alton to "get even" for his recent
snub at the hands of the American
starette. The Times prints guarded
editorial on the subject, and intimates
that "a prominent American journal
list" is the suspected party. AS it is
impossible for US to ignore the object
of this charge, we wish to say right
here that we are innocent. We stand
ready to prove an alibi, and if Mary
won't take our word she can search
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13
DIR. SPINNEY,
No. II Kearny Street.
Treats all Chronic and Special
Diseases
YOUNG m EN-

YOUNG MEN
WHO MAY BE SUFFERING
w FROM the effects Of youthful follies
or intersections viii do we'll to avail them
selves of this, the grestest boon ever laid at
the altar of suffering humanity DR. SPIN
NEY will guarantee to for cit $500 for every
case of Seminal Weakness or private disease
of any kind or character which he under
taxes and fails TO cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
&.There are many at the age of thirty TO six.
ty who are troubled with too frequent evacu-
atoms of the bladder, often accompanied by
o slight smarting or burning sensation and
weakening Of the system in a manner that the
patient cannot account for. On examining
the urinary deposits ropy sediment will Of
ten be found, and sometimes small particles
OF albumen will appear, or the color will be
of q thin mtlkish hue. again changing to
dark and torpid appearance. There are many
men who die of this difficulty ignorant OF
the cause. which is tine second stage of semi
nal weakness. DR.. 8 will guarantee per-
feet cure in all such cases, and a healthy re-
storation of the genito-urinsry organs
Office Hours-10 TO and to g. Sundays,
from 10 to IL q. IN. Consultation free. Thor
ough examination and advice, IS.
Call or address
Dir. SPINNEY q co.
fbls-tf No. II Kearny Street. San Francisco,
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

ssGlad News for the Unfortunate"
The world renowned "Henry's Spe-
cifc" positively cures all cases of
Nervous Debility and all weakness of
the gencrative organs. In a varied
practice of over thirty years in treat
ing mems diseases and disabilities,
DR.. Henry has met with unparalleled
success, having treated during that
time upward of forty thousand pa
tients, and in no instance without
success when Specific" was used as
directed. The Specific" is in the
form of pills, is pleasant to take and
does not interfere with business pur-
suits. Sufferers may consult free,
enclosing stamp for reply. "Speclf-
ic," one dollar; six for five dollars;
sent free of detection, securely sealed,
by mail, on receipt of price. Ad-
dress all communications to Wheel
er s. Co., chemists, 149 East Twenty
Seventhstrset, New York City.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13
The following letters tell their
own story.

VALDosTA, Georgia, July 20, 1882.
81 sold one of your Patent Dust Proof Cas-.
es about ten months ago, and the other day 1t
came back to me with the request to make 1t
wind easier. On examination found that
the stem was rusty. and enquired into the
cause of IL. The gentleman stated to me that
he was starting some saw logs that had lodg.
ed In the bend Of the river. when his chain
caught in bush and threw his watch into
about twelve feet of water, and he was about
two hours finding it. When he got 1t out 1t
was running and he thought all right. In
About three months he found that the stem
was hard to turn and sent it to me.
can say that the watch is all that the Com
pany claims for 1t aud recommend it to all
railroad and mill men.
Bw. BENTLY."
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

Q is the only positive cure for Proststorrhea.
Price of either Invigorator. 81 per bottle: six
for SO. Sent to any address on receipt OF
price, or @. q. d. Responsible peroons can
pay when cured. Strictest secrecy Maintain
ed Patients cured. at home. DIR. Liebig's
Dlspensary has an elegant drug store In its
building Too frequent excavations of the
Bladder and Ropy Sediment in the urine are
symptoms of Secondary Seminal Weakness
and Ppostatorrhes. Complaints readily yield
to the Dr.. LIEBIG TREATMEHT.
ORDINARY CAsEs-Any recent case of spec
ial or private diseases cured for $40. Renee
dies sufficient to cure will be promptly sent
with full directions and advice, on receipt o
$40. All packages are securely covered from
observation,
INvIGoR ,ToR SAMPLES FREE.
TO prove the wonderful power of tho GREAT
GERMAN INvIGoRAToR a 50 bottle of either
number will be sent free Of charge. Persons
ordering free bottle will only have to pay
expressage on delivery.
Mos Powerful Electric Belts Free to Pa
tients. Consultation, Examination and Ad
vice free and private. Call or write.
DIR. Liebig g. Co. 400 Geary st.
Private Entrance, 405 Mason St., s. F., Cal.
aprl4-s31y
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

The case of Leroy, on trial for the
murder of Nicholas Skerritt, in San
Francisco, was given to the jury
Tuesday afternoon, who returned a
verdict for murder in the first degree
after being out but eight minutes.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

ID EsIDEs BEING THE OFFICIAL PAPER
DOT the couuty 1t is the largest, newsiest
and best paper published in the county, for
the reason that it is the only paper IN the
county.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13
A Lawyer with q Heart.

Shave you ever been in prisonP
asked badgering lawyer of modest
witness, whom he was trying to bully.
The witness did not answer.
"Coms now, speak up; no conceal
msnt. Have you ever been in prison,
sir?"
"Yes, sir; once" answered the wit
ness, looking modestly down on the
floor,
eyes: 1 thought so. Now, when9
When we're you in prison, sir9"
"In 1868"
"Where, sir9"
The witness hesitated.
"Come,lown up now; no lodging"
screamed the lawyer. "Now, where
were you in prison, sir2"
"Don't stammer, sirl Out with it !!
Where was it9"
"In-in Andersonville, sir"
There was a momnnt's painful
pause. Then the lawyer, who was an
old soldier, put his hand to his fore
head as if a pistol shot had struck
him, while the tears came to his eyes.
Then, jumping forward, he clasped
his arms around the witness neck
and exclaimed:
"My God! was there myself"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

"What does lux meant" asked
Brown. ".Lux' means light" replied
Smith. "That's what | thought"
said Brown, "but wasn't certain.
know my luck's always light, how.
ever"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13
The new PATENT
DUST-PR OOF
STEM WINDING
OPEN FACE CASE
MANUFACTURED BY THE
AMERICAN WATCH CO,
WaIthann, Mass.

This case is formed in one solid piece with
out joint or seam, opening in front only, thus
avoiding the usual Cap, and securing greater
strength and durability.
These Watches are all open face. The be.
eel, into which an extra strong crystal is fit.
ted with an especially prepared wAter.p proof
cement, is attached to the case by screwing 1t
thereon. and thus forms an air-tight junction
with the body Of the case, which is proof
against dust and moisture.
To railroad men. travellers, miners, lumber.
men and others who are almost constantly ex.
posed and who have to make frequent refer.
ence to the watch. these qualities are of the
utmost importance.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

Clinton, Iowa, April 80, 1881.
81 wish you would send me spring for the
VIM Ellery Watch - By the way this FL.
lery is a watch sold in yeur Screw Bezel
Case to farmer last all. The first Of Jan.
he lost the watch In the woods, and found it
this week in about one foot OF water. It had
lain three months and over in snow and water
with but slight injury TO the wateh--only
hair spring. G. s. RAYMOND
The above were very severe tests. and DEM
onstrated beyond doubt. that for any reA-
sonAble length Of time during which a watch
might be under water It would receive no 10
jury whateyer.
We make these cases in both gold and sill
yer, and as Perfectly Dust-Proof
Stem Winding Watch Case,
Challenge the World to Pro-
duce Its Equel.
For Sale by all First.Class
Jewellers.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1883-10-13

The Methodist Advocate asks
"Ought clergymen wear mustachesa"
SWELL, some of them ought, as mus
tache, like the cloak of charity. GOV,
ereth great deformity. There are
some clergymen, without hair on
their upper lip, who, when they smile
or open their mouths to speak, make
their congregation so nervous feaxing
that the upper part of their head will
fall of, that they don't get the benefit
of the sermon. Such a clergymsn
would do well to hide his mouth be.
hind q mask battery of mustache.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-11-03
1he Panama Canal.

nj. Lesseps, in Paris, IS calling IN more
money to prosecute the work of con-
structing the Panama Canal. From the
work already done and the accounts of
his engineers reporting PROCESS, he an
nounces that the canal will be completed
in 1888. If this announcement shall
be verified by the fact, We shall have in
five years a waterway for ships, and with
out locks, across the isthmus, which will
save the long and perilous passage
around Cape Horn, and will secure an
estimated annual traffic of at least 000,-
900 OF tons of freight IL addition to
many thousands of passengers. Some
put the tonnage destined to pass through
the canal within the first year Gifts COM
plehon, or very soon thereafter, as high
as 5000, 900 Of tons. OF this amount
very large proportion would be the ton
mage OF vessels engaged IN trade with
the United States; the San Francisco
authorities estimating that Of wheat
alone a million of tons from our Pacific
States would pass through the canal. 1t
is obvious, therefore, that the Panama
Canal is destined to bear the same rela-
ton to the United States that the Suez
Canal does to Great Britain. and that
the time is approaching for a proper
understanding te be had with respect to
the neutrality of the new waterway
The Clayton Bulwer treaty neutralizes
the Panama Canal, so far as the United
States and Great Britain are concerned.
But our Government some two years ago
expressed a desire to abrogate that
treaty and to assert the right, under the
so-called Monroe doctrine, to an exclu-
sive protectorate over the canal. Great
Britain, in reply, declared that she was
willing that the Clayton-Bulwer treaty
should be abrogated, but only on condi-
ton that the canal should be neutrahzed
by international action. To this the
United States did not agree, and so the
matter stands, with the prospect of its
being subject OF contention when the
canal is built, should that event ever
occur.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-11-03
New Move Against Burglars.

From the New York Sum-
A burglar alarm, IN the form of
wooden mating, has recently been in
vented. 1t consists Of strips of wood,
four feet long, All inch and half wide,
and One-eighth of an inch thick. The
strips are fastened together by cloth, so
that the mating can be rolled up.
Every other strip Is equipped with
wires and brass springs. The springs
separate two series of fiat brass plates,
to each OF which is attached a wire.
which connects with a battery and an
electric bell. The wire of the upper
series Is connected with the positive
pole of battery and the under series
with the negative pole. When one
steps on the mating two series of
plates are pressed together, the circuit
is completed, and an electric bell rings.
When the weight is removed the springs
force the plates apart, and the circuit is
broken. The bells can be regulated so
as to stop at once or keep on ringing.
The mating is designed to be laid uu-
der the carpet in front of the doors and
windows of houses or IN front of safes or
bureaus. The battery, which consists
of three small jars, is kept in a closet
The electric bell can be hung to suit
the owners fancy.
A reporter Of the Sun witnessed an
exhibition of the working OF the mating.
The box containing the electric bell
hung on the wall of the inventors Office,
and the battery was in the cupboard of
a stationary washstand. The bell was
so constructed that, by turning a catch,
ctr a
sharp succession of strokes, lasting only
while the circuit was completed, or ring
continuously even after the cIrcult was
broken. All three ways were tried.
The reporter stepped outside of the
room aud then walked in. AS his foot
pressed the carpet inside of the doorway
the bell began to ring, and, at the same
instant, a gas burner near by sprang IN
to light. The same circuit which had
rung the bell lighted the gas.
1.-The great beauty of this invention,
said the gentleman in charge, sis It's
simplicity and cheapness. None of the
mating will be sold. 1t will be rented
at the rate of five cents a dayper window
or door. 1t can be shut off IN the day
and used at night. The wires cannot
be cut, for they can't be seen"
docs the five cent day include
keeping the battery in order ?"
Eyes, itincludes everything, replied
the gentleman. 4" [ have not told you
all the advantages of the mating. To
people living in the country it is in-
valuable. When the weather is warm
all the doors and windows can be left
open, if the mating is IN front of them.
If any one should step inside, claDg goes
the bell, and everybody knewsth there
is a visitor. burglarious or other"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-11-03
Additional clothin

Additional clothing may be safely put
on at any time.
In the northern states the underpar-
ments should not be changed for those
less heavy sooner than the middle Of
May; for even In June fire is very c,m-
Portable sometimes in New York mar
lors.
Wooden fiaunels ought TO be worn next
to the person by all during the whole
year, but thinner material NAV be worn
after the LIST of June.
A blazing fire should be kent in
every family room until 10 in the morn
ing, and reklndled again an hour before
shutdown up to the first week in June,
and from the 1st day of October.
Particular and tidy housekeapers. bv
arranging their tireplaces for the sum
mer too early, oftenhmes put the whole
family to a serious discomfort and en-
dagger health by exposing them to sit in
chlllness for several hours every morn
ing, waiting fort the weather to moderate.
rather than to have the fireplace or crate
all BACKED up; that is, rather than be
put to the trouble of another fixing ND
Tor the summer, they expose the cbil.
dren to Group, and the old folks to in
tlammation of the lungs. The old and
young delight in warmth. 1t is to them
the greatest luxury. Half the diseases
of humanity would be swept from ex-
lstence If the human body we're kept
comfortably warm all the time. The
discomfort OF cold feet or of chilly
room many have experienced 20 their
sorrow; they make the mind peevish and
fretful, while they expose the body to
colds and inhammations which often de-
stroy it IN less than a week.-Hap8
Journal Of Health.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-11-03
Sixty Dollars for q tat.

From the New York Times.J
The costume of the Corean men is par
ticularly adopted to life of idleness.
The head-dress consists of three parts
first, the band which goes about the
head, being stretched tightly across
the forehead and secured to buttons or
rings just behind the ears; then the in
ner hat of horse-hair, which Is merely
receptacle for the hair and topnot, and,
finally, the outer hat of fine bamboo,
which resembles somewhat, III width of
brim, the old fashioned Quaker hat,
though not so large In the crown as that
was. 1t may be mentioned that some of
these hats are very expensive, and can
be made to cost as high as $50. The
outer garments consist of baggy trousers
stuck into padded stockings, the latter
so large that they give the wearer the
appearance of one suffering from govt
IN the feet, above these a cotton Jacket,
and over all a robe or gown, which re-
sembles a lady's morning wrapper as
much as anything else, although it
might easily be mistaken for a night
shirt. This outside wrap is tied about
the waist, and the Corean Is dressed, ex
cept as to the articles that he carries
with him. First OF all comes the pipe,
and this is an article that no true COrean
is ever without. Next, he has attached
to his girdle his chow knife and chop
sticks and two bags. In one of these
he carries his tobacco, and the other
his pocket book, if he has one, and
several articles of his toilet. He may
also carry an oi-paper cover for his hat,
IN case 1t should rain. If he owns a
watch that is also carried at his girdle in
fob. Nearly all of the better class
wear glasses of some sort, and these be-
ing very large and set in tortoise shell
frames of corresponding dimensions,
they AID another distinguishing mark
when In their box and attached to the
holt
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-11-03
Fires and Fire Places.

Every house should have in the prin-
clpal or living room, at least, a fire
place, If only for use IN summer, or in
the warm months. There is rarely a
month In which there is not a long and
cold storm, or if it is not cold, there is
an all-pervading dampness, which re,
quires a fire to remove 1t. In the north
ern states, the present month and the
next are the most enjoyable, as TO
weather, of all the twelve. Yet cold
storms of several days duration are fire.,
quent, and if there are not such storms,
worm, genial days are followed by chill
ly nights, bringing a change so great,
that only the most robust can endure it,
and the foundation of serious illness Is
often laid at this time. At this season,
a fire especially at night, Is often need
ed for both comfort and health, and no
house should be without provision for
it. While a fire in a stove is vastly bet
ter than none at all, by all means,
where possible, have 1t in an open fire.
place. Aside from its social effect, the
air of cheerfulness which a fire on the
hearth brings with 1t, such fire also
brings ventilation, change of air, a re-
moval of dampness and stagnation, such
as a close stove does not afford. In our
climate we rarely have a month, even IN
summer, in which fire is not at times
needed. Were the provisions for MAX
ing it more general, We should hear
much less of malaria" Malaria
means bad air; good air comes with an
open fife, as well as brightness and
cheerfulness.-Anaerican Agriculture
jSf
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-11-03
Wood Ashes for Pastures.

Wood ashes, whenever they can be
obtained, are excellent for top. dressing
pastures. Grasses are greatly benefited
by ashes, which contain a large amount
of salts which are promotive Of luxuri-
ant growth. An experienced farmer
says: Nothing in the whole cata-
logue of mannres compares with them
on my land. The sell was a thin clay
loan, and where the ashes were sown
there was crop of excellent clover,
where Tor years the land had been
almost unproductive. Many farmers
have found by experience that one bushel
of unleached hard wood ashes is nearly
equal to two bushels of plaster as a top
dressing for dry grass lands.
According to Profe ssOr Llebig every
10 pounds of unleached ashes of tue
common birch tree, spread on the soil
furnishes as much phosphate as 507
pounds of the richest mauures. In one
case where 50 bushels of leached ashes
were used on three fourths of an acre
the crop was increased more than three
fold. The effect of ashes continues for
years, and as they are not very bulky
they are well adapted to applying to
pastures. Ground bones are also good
for top dressing pastures where cows
have run. The bones restore in part
the phosphates which have been removed
in the milk.-Nelc England Farmer.