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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05
HOW AND WHEN
TO UsE
BUkDOCK BLOOD. BITTERS.

If your appetite l. poor-lf your dlgos-
ton is fceblc-lf your sleep Il broken, ami
you are debllitated and despondent. try
BurdOck Blood Bltters You will be- de.
lighted with the result
THIS mrdlcine l. magnificent apericut
gently moves the bowels, oleanses the
blood aud slaves on fcycrs, sick headache,
and bilious attAcks.-so prevalent during
the no, months; aud allays nervousness
and debility a. well.
HOW % use Burdock Blood Bltters l.
explained very clearly on the label accom-
paying each bottle. The doses the patient
will vary a. his or her good sense dictates.
No harmful Effects can possibly result from
The use OF the medicine. We will guaraB-
Tee sppreciable benefit every time.
WIFE, to use Burd0ck Blood Biilers 10
Is unnecessary to state. All understand
what . good laxative and blood tonic can
accomplish. and all know when they need
such land We might iuterpolatc ALL need
10 40 one time or anOthsrl A. a pleasant
experiment and for certain relief Try Bur
dock Blood Blt,ers ~ Druggists
FosTEn, MunUEN 8 Co Props. Bari.
10, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

ls55 Duties upon I'm
pOrtatlon should b. al
Iustef To promote the
Interests OF American
labor and advance the
prospcrityOfthe whole
country.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

The weak back OF pain ln The side or
hips YOU will hnd Immediately relieved
when a Hop Hasifr 0. applied. II strength
ems the muscles, giving the ability - 90
hard work without suffering Take none
bot this, Us sure
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

Foge accounts for the fact that there
are 80 many more men than women In our
prisons BY The mean destination that ~ l.
so hard % shut woman up.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

t-fs.ns. 4. I. HOoD a Coz Dear sirs-
although greatly preludlced against patent
. .s,iiclnss In general. | vas induced, ff0m
dc excellent vpOfts I lad head ~ YOU
d n d,sprpsla and general pr0stIaf 90, ADD
B ite received VEN gratifying results ifyn
as use. am nov using The second uot.s,
"a consider u very valuable fsmeoJ i''
/ lIlsestion and lfs attendant tfOubles
Yours truly, ,...,..,..uur
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

A Pennsylvania man len his wife because
she always made BIN enter The house by
the back door. We naturally infer that
the cook was not particularly g00i look.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

Il have used Burdock Blood Blttcr-
with great benefit for Indigestion and con.
stipatlOn Of bowels" g. l.. EastOu, Ham.
lltOu. ont
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

DEMOCRATIC fAkitt
FLANK.
ls16..We denounce
the present tsrln. lev.
lei upon nearly t.es
articles, as q master
piece OF Injustice. Inc.
quality and fAlse pre-.
tense. We demand
that all Custom House
taxation shall b. only
for revenue.
tariff for rev
enue only.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

How 10 DissAruiNr A BALKN HoRsE.
A Ieominis,er farmer recently broke
his horse o. a "bAlky" freak in very
quiet. and. as he clsimes. no, cruel
manner. His horse i in exoellen, flesh
and shows no signs Of neglect on the part
of bis master lie drove him, attached
10 rack wagon. 10 the wood 10, fof a
small load Of wood. The animal would
no, pull a pound lie did not beat him
with a club. bat tied him 10 a tree and
"le, him stand" lie went 10 the lot AZ
sunset and asked him 10 draw, bu, be
would not s,faighien tug. IL made up
my mind" aid the farmer. when thA,
lo-.e vent 90 the barn be- would take
that load ~ wood The nighi was not
cold. went 90 The barn, goi blankets
Anl covered the horse warm. and be stood
mil morning Then herciused 10 draw.
A. noon I went down ani be- was prob
ably hungry and lonesome. lIe drew
that load ~ wold the first time ! asked
returned and ~, another load before !
icd him. then rewarded him with a
good dinner. which he eagerly deyoured
have drawn several loads since. Once
be refused 20 draw. bat soon a. be saw
me start for the house he started after
me with the load A horse becomes
lonesome anl iisconicuiel when lefi alone
a. much a. a person, and ! claim this
method. IL rightly used, i iar less cruel
and b. better lor both horse and man than
70 beat the animal with a club "-fdoh.
L-L- N-.L---
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05
THE TWO TARIrY PLATFORMS.
DEMOCRATIC TAHITI
REFuhncAs nm

The evolution OF the tariff planks In the
platforms OF the two great parties is well
worth careful study lust now
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

No noiasscs and water MIXTURE. hut conccn-
uaicd extract q the active medicinal properties
q foOts. baFks. &c, 10 Iiood's sanapafliiA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

this the Jew laughed outright. while the
inspector placed shee, Of paper on the
table and prepared to take down the con-
fession. When everything was ready.
he told the Jew TO put the tube TO his
ear. and decide whether he would con-
fees himself or allow the machine TO
do /, for him. Then. giving the signal.
be returned to the table, when a second
or two later he had the satisfaction Of
seeing the Jews face turn deadly pale At
hearing the solemn advice mysieriously
conveyed 10 him by the machine and
noting down directly Afterwards peni-
ten, confession from the ihiefs own lips
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

When man runs for Office he makes
many new acqusintances, many OF whom
he Afterwards finds II very desirable to
forget.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

Heaven save the mark ' exclaimed a
gentleman, a. be saw a press reporters
rlfe club preparing b make a score of ?
0ut of possible iG.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05
Gained
10 Pounds

Az. Hoops sansArAnuTA Is putting
new NE right into me. I have gained ten
pounds since began ~ take it-" hAstakes
100 bottles
uoop's sansArknILLkl Il sold hy all druS.
gisfs. Price si pr bottle an for ~ Pro
parsd ~ c. l. HOOD q CO, Lowell. NAsA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

Srow, Jaly 2i.-Ssturday the 10Th, a
terrific thunder shower passed over this
town. considerable damage done by light
ming striking In a number OF places. Will
Ism ID. Emerson lost valuable COW and
two year old heller. y. b. Howard had
four yearllngs AMI calf killed. As l. A.
walker and bis two boys were rsking hay
the lightning struck within three rods
nearly knocking them down. Much dam
age done by washing OF roads.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.
Deferred nom ia., week }

Deferred nom last week
RuNFoRD CKSrEs-Searly one hundred
frIcnd- aud parlshloners OF Rev. n. ID.
Center, me, at the parsonage. Thursday
the eth, 10 celebrate his 62i birthday. u.
was very enjoyable occasion. Some over
thirty dollars was presented him.
quite q number OF visitors are In town
from waltham, Mass.
The Misses Bacon are visiting Mrs.
IIoyt, and Mrs. Farnum's two daughters
are At home on vacation; also Miss Alb
bot and Mrs. Stevens, (ass Carry SWAIN
8. expected next week. Mrs. Beattle has
returned home from Mass after an Ab-
sence OF Ave weeks. N.Y..
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-08-05

tY A gentleman VII
,.as been sufienng iron
ihe Dsbaav ami LaH1sio'
t.eullar 10 THIS season
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

They charged and captured every Skin.
mish line OF the enemy throughout, and
took positions so close 10 the rebel forts
us to completely silence every gun by
picking off the gunners. The Eth held Il
skirmish linehere also. but with very little
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

CLEVELAND & PITTSBURGH r. R.
I'M tEsa x; ttsEEEsg1rrEasEssz-ansszasll
Condensed Time Table OF Passenger TRIMS cor.
fected JULY? y. l&d-Ccntml Standard Time:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02
Home Proof:

KIdncy nnd IIvcr DIsco,c. ami p,,o,,,,,,..,
9ufTcred NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ." "nm nu ~ :.
could not rel Oil Of bci' i, 'uii o, ~ hsip n'e
Catnrrh. poIvni. n Ensn p p, MMseai3s, :. Ve.
ferrd ior vcars. na,ent me,,, rIn% y ~, ,oiSe;CsM
d. Smith comnfniclv c,reI MI y laAleu 10 heip me
- Afs~A' III. ~ Lr ~,
m er,,doi 1, - ~ v "
Dvspen,Ia and .Iihfeerstcd S ~, W nIeiing. W. va.
for yepH fail nhI :, H oiso " treatment
: III. -u,a NJ. M 10 HILL. INSURANCE Agent
cuned me Hem 'of i n1iis \ SysaEs; pE Smith
scroimin prrr,r, Son. noU ~, +.
afiictcd Sr innrt.sn ", ,a. ~ ! 't E",i1.A sou was
hein him y \. s, ~ = ye u +, No.nlng seemed to
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

He was telling 'em in the village store
that his son in Chicago had failed, and
when they asked for particulars he ex.
planned:
"Why, he writes me that he bought 10,
July delivery and got left"
"iIow left"
" dunno, but l guess he couldn't dc,
liver 1t. Mebbe teams was awful skeerce,
and mebbe the roads was had"
"Well, said one Of the crowd as lie
brought his hand down OH the counter,
"if l had a knowed that your o Bill was
pinched to deliver wheat, I'd have gin
him the use Of my team 4 whole fortnight
for nuthin, fur Bill was one Of the best
boys who ever left this town."
"And me, tool" added every man in the
crowd, while the old man observed:
"lt'N probably be Il warning to William,
and mebbe hell set in and buy water.
melons for January delivery, and get on
his feet again"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02
Stop that Cough I

by using DR.. Frazier's Throat and Lung
Balsam-the only sure cure for Coughs,
Colds, fioarscness and Sore Throat, and ali
diseases Of the throat and lungs. DO not
neglect n Cough. It may prove fatal.
Scores and hundreds ofgrateiul people owe
their lives to Dr.. Frazier's Throat and
Lung Balsam, and no family will ever he
without it alter once using it, and discov-
ering its marvellous power. It is put up in
large family bottles and sold for the small
price Of Is cents per bottle. Frazier Med
icine Co, Prop'sy Cleveland, Ohio. Sara
toga High Rock Spring Water for sale by
druggists. Wholesale Agents: Logan i
Co., Wheeling, W. Va, and J. @. Dent &
Co., Bridgeport, Ohio. paw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

Convinced.

Nj. U. G. King, foreman Of the Lee.
ton'a Democrat, Lectonia, Ohio, writes :
"Da. $. Is. HARTMAN, Columbus, Ohio,
Gentlemen: Some time since, l had occa.
SLOT: 10 doubt the gcnuincness Of most OF
the articles that appear in different papers
IN regard TO your wonderful PERUsA, and
my curiosity was so great that deter.
mined 10 write 10 one OF the many people
that claimed 10 have been cured BY this
medicine, and accordingly wrote to Mrs.
J.. W. Reynolds, of New Lisbon, this
county, and received tho following reply"
:" received your letter this evening, and
IN reply would say that PgIUHA, I be.
licvc, saved my lie, und l can not recon.
mend Il too highly; for nil complaints It
Is the best medicine In existence. It
seems to help you rs you swallow l.. I
would advise any one suffering from my
complaint 10 take PgnuNA and BE- con.
WINGED: Yours truly, Ms. j. W. Rcy.
nolds." Now, that's her card, word for
word, and as | am we'll acquainted with
the lady, do not believe She would lie.
Its truly wonderful how your medicine
does do good.
James l.. Mooney, Prospect, Ohio.
writes "For the past ten years I have
been suffering from onstipation md
dyspepsia, and oil the evil effects that
accompany them. | was treated by n
number OF doctors, Nil to no effect.
used several patent medicines, which did
Inc no good, and about three years ugo I
was seized with n severe nervous trouble,
md was Obliged 10 quit farming. l
thought my days would soon be over, but
last winter I received ono OF your pam
p!llcls called the " Ills OF Life" | ut once
tried your PEavNA and MANALiN,
They helped me right away. I used nine
bottles ofPERuNA and three Of MASALlN;
md now I ain quite we'll, and able to
resume farming. I also lad n little child
which was attacked with a severe cramp
In the stomach; we thought It would 10
into spasms. used nothing but lERuSA.
We gave 1t an injection OF pERuNA and
warm water, and gave 1t n t%caspoonful Of
the medicine internally every half hour.
II was relieved In one hour, and has not
been bothered since. ! have also used It
with as good effect in case of Group and
colds. l know that 1t 10 a wonderful
medicine, and recommend It to al who
arc in poor health. The above statement
am willing to swear to-"
W. NJ. Plants, Deep Valley. Greene
county, Pa, writes: " Please send me
your book or the Ills Of Life.'-E have
used one bottle Of PEnuHA, and am great.
1, herrftc,}n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

,Frazter'sa Root Bitters are not a dram
shop beverage, but are strictly medicinn]
N every sense. They act strongly upon
the Liver and Kidneys, keep tbs bowels
open and regular, cleanse the blood and
system Of every impurity. Sold by drug.
gists.l sl.0O. Dr.. Frnzier' 8 Magic Ointmest
the greatest blessing that has been dis.
covered in this generation. A sure cure
for Boits, Burns, Sores, Cuts, Flesh Wounds,
Sore Nipples, Hard L Soft Corns, Chapped
Lips and Hnnds, pimples and Blotches.
rrice 50c. Sold by druggists. Frazier
Medicine Co., proprs., Cleveland, Ohio.
Wholesale agents: Logan& Co., Wheeling,
". Va, and j.. @. Dent 4 Co., Bridgeport,
Ohl0. w nav !
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

FoR lame back, side or chest, use Shi.
loh's Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents.
Shiloh's Cough and Consumption cure
is soll. by us on a garantce. 1tcures Con.
sumption. Ky Il
Shiloh's Vitalizcr Is what you need ior
Constipation, Loss Of Appetite, Dizziness,
and all symptoms OF Dyspepsia. Price II
and rs cents per bottle.
Group, Whooping Cough and Bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by shiloh's
Cure. o
Chas. Menkemeller. cow
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

John Kuhn, OF Lafayette, Ind, had n
very narrow escape from death. This is
his own story: Gone year ago l was in
the Inst stgacs OF Consumption. Our best
physicians gave my ease up. I finally got
so low TINT our doctor said I could not
live tw%cnty-iour hours. My friend then
purchased q bottle OF DR.. Win. Halls Bal.
sam for the Lungs, which benefited me.
continued until I mn now III perfect
health, having used no other medicine"
45555 TTus,kW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02
Weaiea1.
j. Il. SMITH.
No. l4O4 Chapllne Street,
Near Fourteenth Street.

The best evidence Of 1 physicians success Is tho
NsEmony OF his patients. The increasing d.
mahds for my professional services prove that I have
aealt honornbly and iairly with those who have
consulted Inc. ! never usca patients name with.
oat permission, though have many hundred cor
utlcntcs from those whom l have cured after they
had been pronounced incurable. A thorough mcd-
!cai education with many years hospital Cxis ricnce
and familiarity with therapeutic agents, a clio 50 oh.
attention to hyeicnic management Ensures s, ,cccss,
: SnIe Is possible, and frankly give the pate mt my
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

SOMETHING old-Allcn's Bilious physic
quickly, relieves promptly, and
never iails to cure Sick Headache and
Constipation, % cents large bottla.-At
lsugg'sat % Il ygusAw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

A CHURCH niyertiscs in n San Francisco
paper for "a minister Of the Gospel who
can preach two strictly original sermons
every Sabbath-onc in the morning for
saints and one in the evening for sinners
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

Hon. JuDaE ]. NJ. CorrlSBunY, Cleve-
land, O., says:E"I have used scores OF pile
cures, audit affords me pleasure to say
Tint l have never found anything which
gives such immediate and permanent re-
lief rs DR.. Williams Indian Pile Oint.
ment.n Wholesale Agents: Logan ( Co.,
Wheeling, ": Va, mndJ G. Dent & Co.,
Bridgeport OHIO. DAw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

NERVOUS debility, indicated by loss of
memory, universal lassitude, constant
fatigue, vivid dreaming, unnatural excite
ments, fits Of dizziness, etc, Is quickly
cured by using Dr.. Guysott's Yellow Dock
and SarsapariIla. This remedy puriics
the blood, strengthens the weak portions
OF the body, 9uiets the nerves, produces
drcamless slumber, and Is the only remedy
that permanently cures the many distress.
full ailments resulting from nervous de-
bility, pkw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

You've Men, Middle Aged Men and All
Men who suffer from early intliscretions
will find Aliens Brain Food the most
powerful %inyigorant cvcrintroduced once
restored by it here is no relapse. Try it;
it never fails. 81; 6 for Sat- druggists,
Or by mail from J.. II. Allen, 3l5 First
Ave, New York City. rr1lstw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

THE blessings OF life arc many. Live
long and be hnppy. Don't neglect a cough
or cold. Keep yourself well clothed in
changeable weather, and always keep a
bottle Of DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild
Cherry in the household. A. single spoon.
full will cure an ordinary cough or cold.
It's continued use will curt consumption.
1f5AtgE sEH. t DIV
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

THAT hacking cough can be SO quickly
cured by Shiloii's Cure. We guarantee II.
Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liy-
or Complaint sbiloh's Vitalizcr is guar
S%leepless nights, made miserable by
that terrible cough. Stiiol's cure is the
remedy for you.
Catarrh cured, health and sweet breath
secured, by Shiloh's catarrh remedy.
Price SO cents. Nasal Injector free.
Sold by Logan 4 Co., a. T. Young and
Chas. Menkemeller. ~ COW
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

Would 1t be right to advise St. John 10
keep his spirits up in this campaisn'--
Detroit Journal.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

The best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rlleum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chopped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
" cures Piles, or no pay required. It il
guaranteed to give. perfect satisfaction, OF
money refunded. Price rs cents pei box,
For sale by Logan Il CO. I'm
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02
BEFORE PETERSBURG,

The Capture of Fort GregI-rhc IIsrolsm Of
West tirginin Troops.
The following letter Which appeared III
the lSrEtLtGESccm during the ''timcs that
tried mems souls" is repuhlisl,ed ut tho
request OF many old soldiers:
HEADQUARTERS 12rm W. Va.
INFANTRY No~LuSrrEt,s,
Stu 1N ArroMArrox G. IT,, Va,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

France having blocked the Woo Sung
River there is q diminution in the value Of
the tom.tom, and the fate Of the jab-jub
bird Is involved in MS much mystery as
eyer.-PhladsIpAia Erening Meus. =
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

Even the Fifth venue parlor chairs
nave their iavorite season, for they all par.
take Of the joys Of the spring. 4,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

W. II. H. Murray, who once lived in
Boston and tho Adirondncks, is now the
proprietor Of the "Snowshoo Cafe" in
Montreal. l1eg, E ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

MALARIA positively cured with Emory's
Standard Cure Fills, a never failing rem,
edy; purely vegetable, contain no quinine,
sugar-coated.-6 cents. Tri,s4w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

In Boston they have great fun watching
the sparrows fighting with their reflection
in small bits Of looking glass fastened on
the picket fences.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

"Wel!, ] diskivered that plug tobacker
WAS comm up and calikcr going down,
and made up my mind you'dbetter wait"
Tint settled it with her. She lleayed a
sigh or two over the disappointment, md
that her conten,ed look returned.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

ScRoruLA, and all forms Of scrofulous
diseases, are rapidly purged out by the
use Of Ayers Sarsaparilla. DAw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

STRuNz's Genuine Wax Soap will not
color the clothes yel1owish.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

"rl1ASK Heaven, the fuss is all over"
caid the groom, "and I have you all to
myself"
Yves returned the happy bride, "and
now Jet us take one last look ut the wed.
ding presents before pa sends them back
to the jewelers."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02
"1T MIGHT HAvE nEES.n
An Episode In tho wslr.Riges Tragedy Of
Four Years Ago.

i "H#fNa. ~ NN4.l tIgrfL. ri NUsf" va L. al-. ft.-.f
Christmas Of 1880 was WINS q cold wintr,
day at St. ClaiIsytlle. The town was quie'
as usual, and there was nothing TO breal
the monotony ofthe occupations Of the In
habitants oil that village.
At about . o'clock in.the afternoon the
people we're startled and alarmed. Three
sharp, clear and reports rang out on
the crisp mir and d few moments later The
stalwart form Of Sterling Riggs was a
corpse and George Weir was a murderer.
Men, and women too, with blanched
cheeks and quivering lips soon filled the
streets and excitement ran high. Weir
was arrested n few yards from the scene
Of the tragedy with n revolver still smok-
Ing his hand.
Weir was tried and is now In tho Ohio
penitcutiary serving out Il life sentence.
.,#'.l II.
It WIS on the eth OF December, 1880,
A farmer living near St. Clairsville had
been repeatedly warned that thieves were
about TO visit him. On this day ho was
appraised OF their intended operations and
ah"Nas caS ttSln'ettpio W icGClNS lIlttll.
An old musket was brought into use. II
was heavily loaded and placed II, a very
available position. The farm hands re-.
tired carly that evening and the old house
rs 1t stood by the roadside had q gloomy
appearance. A noise among the turkeys
awakened the farmer before midnight, and
he arose conscious that the thieves had
Gomez Mt last. Hastily dressing himself he
seized his gun and started for tho door,
He was known rs an excellent shot and he
was in no mood 10 think OF consequences,
At this moment his mother awoke. She
inquired what was the matter. He quick
ly announced the cause and declared his
intention to shoot the robbers. She re.
monstrated but for IN answer lie turned
and rushed down the stairs. Equal to the
emergency the tender. licarted old iadyI
hurried to a window and shouted. At the
moment the son opened the door
only to see a large, athletic man leap over
the fence out Of the range OF harm.
That man, the farmer recognized to be
Sterling Riggs! And the mothers scream
him from m untimely end only
that his LIES blood should be Shed on tho
morrow by his comrade in crime, II,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

No, reader, you are wrong. A brunette
IS not net the brewers use Tor fishing rats
out OF tho beer barrels.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02
Torpid Liver.

Night swcats, fever, c%lliils, malaria, dys.
pepsia, cured by "Wells' Health Renew
er." 81.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

@The, Want" Soap Is the biggest Of all,
the best Ave cent hara,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-10-02

'THE Want Soap is the biggest Of all,
the best FIVE cent bars. ~ :