davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Three Riehmonds In the Field.
n, "a. EsYsto- or IA ps-s.f--


HrSTERsvILLE, W. Va November 20
As the time is near at hand for the assem-
bling of the Legislature We desire to cali
the members attention to the fact that one
Of the fret and great duties they are re
guirtd to perform is the selection Of a
Speaker. This is very important matter.
rs the Speaker will have the management,
and to large extent will indicate the pol,
icy for proper legislation. Ii, therefore, be-
hooves every member to see that person
De selected who is a quick and good psrlia.
mentarian, Of sound Judgment, with decis-
ion Of character Without disparagement
to the other gentlemen named, can truth
fully say that this, the Eighth Senatorial
district, has in the person Of Thomas II.
Dennis, Of Greenbrier, one who can well,
faithfully and fearlessly discharge all the
duties required. and We earnestly hope it
may be their wisdom to select him.
DEMoCRGT.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
The speakership OF the House.

lam much pleased to End the wish gen
ersl with our people that Col Robert White
be chosen Speaker of the next House Of
Delegates. Not one member Of the House
worked harder or put more energy into the
contest Just closed than our esteemed fellow
townsmsn, and it is a nice and graceful
tribute TO his worth, ability and general fit.
ness for the position, to find no one mea.
toned seriously as opposing him. Col
White viii bring to the discharge of the
duties of the place an experience which will
be OF Infinite value to the people of the en-
tire State, snd will make a very aecepta lie
presiding officer By oil means let CIl
White be chosen Speaker, and that too with
out opposition. TANPAYER.
November 20 1854
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

The Woman Suffrsgists get OF a good
many truths in their ADDRESSES. At Their
recent convention held in Chicago sP Ak
er said there was no criminal so vile bul
that he helped to make the laws Of the land
;fhe happened TO be outside of the peniten-
t;sry." Another fact is no matter how in
telligent, pure and worthy woman may be,
nor how much property she represents, and
desires to help frame laws to protect, she
has less to say than the vilest man who rep
resents only his own Horthlessness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

VIZ are not alone in our business depres-
sion. In Russia wheat growing has ceased
to pay; in England grain growing and ship
building are no longer profitable; in Ger
many wooden, cotton, sugar, and iron man
ufaeturiDg are psrslyzed, and in France the
same industries are at a stsnd-still; in Aus
tris sugar raising is ruinous. So it is the
world over-plenty Of everything, and no
having market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

molished, and it was an easy matter to
break open small inner compartment and
get the sixty dollars it contained. After
thus completing their work in q heightened
style the thieves left for parts unknown, and
nothing las been heard of them since.
They viii be sorry to learn that i've dol
lar gold piece wac LETT behind them, 1t hav-
ing escaped their notice.
Serious Accident.
Fairmont Index: Clarence Thomas,
worthy young citizen Of Grant district, met
with a serious accident last Wednesday
while assisting in butchering hogs for Mr..
George Ross, at Hayhlrst's Mill He was
upon high platform engaged in handling
the body Of 9 lifeless porker with the aid OF
a hook when, applying his full strength 70
the implement, It suddenly gave way and
he was thrown backward off the platform, q
distance Of from ak 70 eight feet, breaking
bis collar bone on the right side in two
places and receiving several painful hurts
and bruises. Those who Witnessed his fall
saw tie wonder is he was not killed outright.
bis injuries, which received the attention OF
DR.. A. G. Roger, are not necessarily danger
GUS, and we hope he may soon recover.
n
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

A DISPATCH says General BUrLEH has
settled down quietly to the practice Of law,
mostly for the poor. whose cases he takes
free of charge" Which humane and liberal
statement probably means that guileless
BsS will be there when the next election for
Governor il held in Massachusetts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

In their fight with the French the Chinese
are developing unique methods of warfare.
For surprising SptpOsts fayOrite way is to
leap on the sentinel from behind. seizs - his
throat with the teeth and sever the carotid
artery ct single bite. Verify, the heather
Chinee is peculiar"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

Frank JAMES, the hero Of Missouri, Is out
on bail sgsin, some of the jurymen who
tried him leaving the box to sign bis bond.
Only the FoSD boys can do the JAMES JUS
tee in Missouri The Law is powerless.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Decorntes the Grnye.

South Branch Gazette Our friend, John
Cunningham went over to South Fork
Hardy county, on hunt few days ago
Passing over Middle mountain, he came
across a grave, near Adam VOLTS. On in
curing how the lonely grave happened to
be there, he was informed that a few years
ago Adam Wolf and Adam Sec yoked in
mortal combat on that spot; the fight ragged
long and furious, but the tide of battle fin
ally settled in favor of Wolf, he came of
victor, and being proud Of his conquest, as
See was the only man he had ever whipped,
be erected grave on the spot to common
crate the victory. And every ith of June
he decorates the grave with flowers and eel,
e6rates his victory ina becoming manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

A CARD.-To all who are suffering nom tne Oh
rors and iadIscretions Of youth, nervous weakness
carly decay, loss Of manhood, &C., VIII send 70
recipe that win cure you, FREE OF CHAkds
This great remedy was discovered By missionary ID
South America Send selt-sddressed envelope to
Ryv T. INMAN. Ssciio. ID. Rr0 Yrk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

WIZ, Mr.. BrESNsD, editor Of London
Punch, is so very funny is now well under
stood. lie has eleven unmarried daughters
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Scalded to Death Robbers.

State Journal:-Wednesdsy night uu-
kuown parties broke into the Office Of the
Novelty mills and cracked the safe, No
one appears to have heard the explosion
but il must have been a heavy one as the
door Of the safe was blown across the room.
Fortunately there was but a small SUN Of
money in the safe, and the burglars only
received about SIS 20 for their pains
1hsy are undoubtedly the same parties who
robbed the safe Of the Commercial Oil and
Sosp TO. The police have arrested several
on suspicion.
Wednesday noon a distressing and fatal
accident occurred to the three-yesr-old son
of Mr.. Joseph Flynn, of the Sixth Ward
The little one fell backward into a tub o.
scalding water while the mother was TEN.
porarily absent from the room. His scream,
brought Mrs. Flynn at once 20 the scene
The child was taken from the water at once
and medical aid summoned. But it was al
o 70 avail, and after suffering terribly tn,
child died about midnight. The funerai
look place this morning and was largely at
tended. The bright little fellow was gen.
Cral faYorite.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

IT is perhaps too late to suggest 1t, but
Mr.. CLEYxLASp should have sent DIR. Bus
CHARD turkey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
MONDAY, DECENBER 1, lss4.

THx Grow reservation Is supposed TO be
the place where defeated politicians go for
their meals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
A RIeh Editor.

Huntington Argus Any lady desiring
to procure handsome furlined wrap. as
good as new. at g.eat bargain, viii please
cal on the wife Of the editor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Cut With Knife

Richie Review: Two men BY the name
Of Scott and Harris had an alteration near
Central Station the other day, which re
suited in Scott inHieting dangerous wound
with knife in Harris right side. lust above
the hip. Scott was arrested, and on an ex-
animation before the Justice, bail was re-
fused and he was committed to jail.
We understand that on next Monday an
application viii be made to Judge Thomas
j. Steady for the party TO be let out on bail
The wound, it is said, will prove fatal
As usual, q woman is the cause Of she
trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
She Pleads Fraud.

Clarksburg News Shortly before the
late election Clarksburg lady of RepubE-
can procliyities and sympathies, received a
proposal Of marriage from an ardent Demo
cTat. The suit Of the young man was not
regarded with much favor by the young
lady, and feeling great confidence in the
election of Blaine, she thought to rid her
self Of the opportunities Of her Democratic
lover, by promising to give him her hand in
marriage in the event Of Mr.. Clevelands
election. The young lady, We understand.
now sets up the plea Of fraud, and claims to
be released thereby from her promise, bu,
her perseyering Democratic sutton denies
her night to go behind the returns" and
hopes to be able to convince her Of the
snundness Of his arguments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Fnr sale.

EHvILL SELL A GOOD PAYING MANUFAC.
w turing business or take rs apartneT q mar
With 4 small capital Business already ESTABLISHED
nd in good location. viii give assurance OF re
liable and profitable trade. Address N. N. H., Bel
- N nolSb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Burglary.

Stepherdstown Register Last Monday
night the depot Of the Shenandoah VALLEY
Railroad at Shepherdstoxn was entered by
burglars, the safe blown open and shout $50
stolen. 1t was evidently the work of pro
iesSionals, as the whole job was done with a
nestness and skill that showed long prac-
tiee. Judging from subsequent appear
ances, the thieves FIRST cut pane Of glass
from front window, reached hand in aud
opened the catch, raised the window and
climbed in. They then forced open
o door, probably to have good
chance to run if necessary. The
several money drawers were broken open in
a workmanlike manner. and then they went
TO work on the sate A hole as large as a
lead pencil was drilled in the door at exact
y the right place, charged With powder. and
hen fred. The door Of the safe was de-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Strange Birds.

Martinsburg Herald: A web footed bird
known as the loon was picked up by Mr.
las. Connolly the other day in his yard. |;
rad dropped down through sheer exhaus
ion. The loon is a large grayish bird re
,embliug q duck, with the exception of it,
ill being pointed; they measure from three
10 FIVE feet from tip to tip OF wing, and
weigh 8 to 10 pounds. They are great di
yers. and seldom reach latitude as far
South as this. Quite number of strange
birds have been captured through this sec,
ton Of the country since the recent storm
They belong to a great family Of
Natatores, aud are called BY natur-
alists, wanderers of the ocean" aud
storm BIRDS" They are migratory, but
fly very high. 1t is generally supposed that
thew become exhausted and are compelled
20 descend, and thus are found in yards or
fields. This theory is not upheld by sthe
fact that thew are found following vessels
thousands Of miles at sea. The Great
Northern Diver and the smaller gulls and
divers are called birds Of storm, for by their
appearance sailors know that a storm is
near, and it is possible that these wander
ers Join their element, the storm. as IT
sweeps over the country. aid, being carried
100 near the earth, lose themselves, for they
seldom try TO escape when once captured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Edj,Sr Rs5tEtV:
Apnouce me a. q candidate for the ONCE OF City
sergeant, 81 the ensuing municipal election.
Respectfully, W. L" FedAlE'
neIlh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
Public Sale of Island Property.

Public Sale of Island Property.
IN PURSUANCE OF A DECREE IN TIL
/ suit Of the Exchange Bunk OF Wheeling vs.
mos ]. Osborne ct al, made by the Muntcipa
curt Of Wheeling, on the 2jth day OF october
.sSI, | will, As special commissioner appointed
hereby, proceed 10 sell st public auction, at ~
irout door Of the Court House OF Ohio county, IL
lie city OF Wheeling on
SATURDAY., DECEMBER @, 1884,
CONNER cling at 10 clock a. NJ, Lot No II, in Henrl
MooicS addition on north side Of Zane street, and
$50 lot No. ~ in Daniel Zane's addition on tbf
uuth east corner OF Fan" and Huron streets togcth,
u 18th the buildings On sad lots.
llAAS OF SALE-Une third aud Is much more
he luTthsser may elect, cash, and the residue l.
NO tqusl payments, payable respectively in nim'
nd els h;een mont hS from day OF Sae Tor the creii
ns,almenIs notes to lie given J. the purchase
irh satisfactory persOnal security, and the title
G retained until fUll purchase money is paid and
annoyance directed by the court.
Special Commissioner. .
Pond ard security have been given by said spscla
on, missioner as il require 10y law.
THOS NJ. pARRAH,
Clerk OF the Municipal Court Of Wheeling.
J. G. HARVEY, AuctiOneer. deia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
ELECTION NOTICE.

rTYBE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE WEST VIZ
siDia Exposition and State Fair Association are re-
iuested to meet at the Court House Of Ohio County,
Mcst Virginia o. the
9th Day of December, A. ID. 1881.
Vt O'Clock p. NJ, for the purpose Of clecting l.
iiICctors and TO transact any other business which
may be brought before said meeting, according to
Section u OF the Bylaws.
A. REYMAEN, President.
GEO. HOOK, See'y. moi
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01

AnnOu Ont.
FprToR REGISTER: Please announce Capt Wm
l;ince Is q candidate for the nomination To- Clt!
-cIges mt, sub ect TO the Democratic primaries al
ubiRe u any friends. no2oh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-01
FROM the STATE.
Accidents, Narrow Escapes and Other
West Virginia NoWs.

Accidents, Narrow Escapes and Other
West viryinia News.
Raleigh Index: Nearly ten million acres
of the soil of West Virginia is covered by
primeval forests. 1t is composed OF vsrie-
Ties of oak, ask, pine, walnut, etc. Ii Is
near the Eastern markets. Ii il easy OF
access. II is in healthy, salubrious section
OF the Union. Gaze where We will, fortune
holds out her outstretched hands, waiting to
emile out her wealth to those who seek her.
Let us al, readers, unite and do what we
can TO divert Northern capital and enter
prise to our undeveloped and inexhaustible
wealth. We have hid our light under q
bushel long enough, and now in the electric
age. let the world know what we have, and
invite them to Join in the festival of fortunes
favors.
Good Fortune.
Charleston Times: The hunting party
composed of Senator Kenna. Hon. G. T.
SNYDER and ). II. Van Barren, who have
been absent for the past ten days In Viz
GINA, returned home Thursday with nine
deer and some small game.
Wolves.
Mountain News: The wolves broke into
a flock of sheep belonging to Mr.. Lsnard
Harper, of North Fork, and killed Al, and
il "a reported that there is several gangs and
they are becoming plentiful.
Ihos. II. Dennis.
Alderson Statesman: In q few weeks
the Legislature of this State will assemble
Al Wheeling. In order to q successful dis
patch Of business it is important that the
right man be elected IS chairman OF that
body.
We know of no other representative bet
ter fitted for the position than Mr. Thos. d.
Dennis Of Greenbrier. Mr.. Dennis is 9 ripe
scholar, q skilled parlismentarian and Q
dignifed gentleman. We are sure he would
fill the Office with credit to himself and to
the entire satisfaction of his constituent,
and we trust it will be the pleasure Of his
fellow representatives to honor him with the
position.
shot Himself while Hunting.
Preston Journal: VIM. j. Martin, q
Young man Of age or over. an adopted son
of Mr.. Stephen Martin, who lives just across
the river opposite Albrightsyille. seriously
wounded himself on yesterday while out
hunting. A light snow had fallen, and
young Marin was climbing the bill above
his fathers house, when, stepping on log,
he slipped, fell and discharged the shotgun
which he was carrying. The whole load
passed entirely through his arm, about mid
way between the elbow and wrist, tearing
and decorating the flesh and muscles in
shocking manner, and tearing large hole
clear through the arm. No bones were IN
iured, but the wound is serious. Drs. Ma
nown and Pratt were called. They did
What could be done for the unfortunate
young man, but it can not Jet be told
whether the arm will have to come of or
not The surgeons fear it will have to be
amputated.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29
LOCALITIES.

DIR. Cheaney, dentist, ZIG Elm street.
Cartwheel hats at Bauman's.
Dallas Dental Psrlors, 7l6 Elm street.
No starch used in ice cream at $40
Main street.
Frank f. Mum, sign painter, 500
Main street.
Bouche, the grocer, has all kinds Of
vegetables as fast as they appear.
Horse radish and everything In the
grocery line you want at Bouche's.
Flowers. tips and plumes, all colors,
Mt and below cost. II. Bauman, zoo Elm
st.
Corn Beef Smoked Tongues and
Sugar Cured Dried Beef at Loeb & Fret
bergs.
Bouche, the Main street grocer, keeps
everything in the grocery line. Telo-
phone him.
The only original Patterson's mead is
found at the corner OF Main and Lamar
streets.
Have your watches, clocks and iewelry
repaired at Beck's jowelry store. All
work warranted.
PigSfeot, honey and G. & II. Yarmouth
Blonters, In two and three pound tins, at
A<btb ~ Il ItlutIk ~
Satins, satins, satins, all colors, this
week only; 47c., former price Zoe. per
yard, Mt Bauman's.
Shiloh's cure will Immediately relievs
Group, whoopinR cough and bronchitis.
Sold bv j. NJ. House.
Group, whooping cough and bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shiloh's Cure
Sold by j. NJ. House.
George Rick In selling bedroom sets
cheaper than you get them anywhere,
Largest stock, lowest prices.
Send your bottles 10 Loeb 4 Freiborg IA
be filled with some OF those choice
wines. They charge nothing for bot
Ting.
Why don't you buy one Of those boau.
tinl bedroom sets OF furniture from
George Rick. He sells them at bed.
rock prices.
People Of Dallas appreciate pure,
honest goods, which fact In verified by
our large sales Of Whistles and Wines.
Loeb q Freiberg.
The ladies' furnishing house Of north
Texas. All we ask Is give us trial and
we viii mako you prices 10 suit. II.
Bauman, 705 Elm street.
The Glen Lea saloon desires 10 inform
The public and the medical profession
that IL has lot OF whisky actually II
years old. Call and BIO convinced Of the
truth Of IT,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29

One hundred and forty-ono dollars
given away in elegant prizes, at A. c. ID.
Miller's photograph gallery. There are
six prizes. The best is worth $40 and
the least So. Every one sitting for card
pictures will receive one complimentary
numbered tickets, and for every cabinet,
two. Come all who want nice work, and
take your chances for fine prize. Tick
cts will be distributed through June
July and August. Drawing will come
of September LIST. Plan of drawing will
DO explained at gallery.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29
Rest Year-old In the state.

Best Near-Old In the State,
THE GREAT WATERING RESORT OF TRxAs.
Burns City, a beautiful town of Cook
county, is becoming celebrated for its
notwithstanding mineral water. Its
curative properties have been thoroughly
tested by those afflicted and found thus
far an infallible cure for rheumatism,
chronic dyspepsia, kidney diseases, sick
headache, sick stomach, cancers, chills,
sore eyes and blood diseases. A commo-
dious new bath-house has been erected,
with facilities for hot, cold and shower
baths.
The first house was erected hero last
August, and now there IL an incorporated
city, with mayor, aldermen and marshal I;
twelve business houses, n large new
school building, mill, hotol, boarding
houses, Masonic hall, two shops and u To-
cal newspaper. Another first-class
teacher,of reputation, liz wanted for build
ing upa high-school, also some parties
with money TO build more hotels and
boarding-houses, as the supply Is insult
ticient for the visitors.
There Is convenient access to Burns
City by hack from either of the railroad
towns OF Gainesville, Pilot Point, or Col
linsville,. being only about ten miles
from each.
For circulars, etc., giving general in
formation, ddress w. q. DANIEL,
Burns City, Cook county, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29
Lands, Ranches. 1.-Two stock.

We have for sale some fine grazing
land In large, solid bodies-one body of
5000 acres-with living water in album
dance. viii make one of the best
ranches in the state. We have also for
sale q desirable, well-stocked rancho,
good farm lands aud several good herds
Of cattle that we sell in lots to suit.
TEXAS d MEXICAN LAND INVESTMENT
Co, 723 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29
THE CITY.
rho Texas Land and Mortgage Company,

Tho Texas Land and Mortgage Company,
of London.
The above company leans money on
one TO five years time, at reasonable
rates of interest, secured by deed of
trust on improved lands, large farms,
stock ranches and city property. 1t also
deals in vendors lien notes, negotiates
every description, and does a general fl
nancial and agency business in the state
of Texas and Europe.
@. K. WELLESLEY,
General Manager,
COS Main street, Dallas, Texas.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29

Messrs. January 4 Richards are now
unning the most complete line of hacka
,ctween Millsap and Mineral Wella.
These gentlemen have been favorably
known 10 the visitors OF the Wells for
several years, and by their politaness and
accommodation have made many friends.
Parties visiting Mineral Wells this sum-
uaer should not fail 10 patronize January
4 Richards.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29

The HERALD job department buys It's
stock In large quantities for cash. We
have tho facilities for turning out work
rapidly. Printed envelopes as low as
kl.00 per thousand. Other work In pro-
portion. Call and get prices.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29
Cool Benr.

The finest and most elegant beer sa-
loon in the city il that of Messrs. Crozier
q Bohny, corner of Main and Poydras
streets. They keep elegant liquors and
wines, and the finest cigars in the city.
Their beer has none superior TO IL in tho
south in tho excellence of its quality, i'm
in its freshness and GOODNESS. They sell
many barrels In day, consequently
they always have IL fresh. They offer a
reward of So 70 any person who ever
drank stale, fiat, warm glass of beor in
their honan
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29

McClellan's artistic work in photogra-
ply during the three years he has been
located in Dallas had given him a state
reputation for fine work. Visitors to the
city are always welcome. 705 Main
street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29
Fit

All fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's
great nerve restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise
and 81 trial bottle free TO TT cases. Send
to DIR. Kline, 99l Arch street, Phlladel-
phia, Pennsylyania.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-07-29

Mr.. A. Harrington, the undertaken of
Sherman, has removed 10 Dallas, and
has opened at lll3 Elm street. He will
keep 4 fine line of collins, Baskets, and
undertakers' trimmings. lie has the
only childs' hearse in tho city.