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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
JURY TRIAL.

We cannot withhold word Of comment
upon the action of Judge HENRY BEANNox
in his rulings on the bench in CPshur eouu-
ty, last week.
During trial of a criminal cause affida-
Wits were fled to the effect that one Of the
Jurors who was supposed to be Indifferent
and impartial, had in fact made up his mind
before going into the jury box and hence
was partizan juror
Upon the jury being discharged this one
juror was required to give bond in the pen
atty of FIVE hundred dollars to appear before
the uext Grand Jury aud answer an indict-
ment for perjury if one should be found
for his false swearing. This is step in the
right direction and all honest men will APP
plaud Judge BRANYoN for daring to preserve
the purity of the jury box. Somehow or
other the State is dotted all over with felony
cases, in which hung juries have Sc; and
from which they have been discharged.
There is no good reason for this. If men
Of bias and prejudice will swear themselves
into the jury hoNes they should be punished
for it.
What the State wants and has Il right to
expect, is fair, impartial trial by jury and
the same right extends to the prisoner.
1t is to be hoped that other Judges will
follow the splendid example Of Judge Bran
NON, and see to it that oar jury boxes are
kept clear Of fraud aud perjury,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

President This tone on the part Of
the meeting was due to the presence OF
many protectionists, as earnest in their
protest against the nominations as the rev.
enue reformers, and equally sincere as to
their views on the tariff. Il does not seem
10 the narrower BLANE organs that men
may differ radically as to the import duty
on steel or wool and agree as to the value OF
purity in q Presidential candidate, or that
they may waive their differences on the
internal revenue system in order to secure
administrative reform.
1t is not impossible that the organs Of Mr..
BLAINE viii be undeceived before they get
through with the task that they have UNDER
taken. One thing appears now to be reason
ably certain-that the attempt to divert the
opposition to Mr.. BLAINE BY raising the
question of high and low tariff is not very
promising one. That question can be set
tied to the general advantage Of the cOun-
try only by parties honestly divided upon it,
Those who feel strongly one way or the
other regarding it are equally interested in
preventing the Presidential election being
made simply a scramble for Office, conduct
ed, as it must be by the Republican party,
under an uuscrupulOusly ambitious leader
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

TIE prediction that the New York Times
would suffer financial loss because Of its
bolt from the BLAINE nomination proves to
be false. The Times subscription list is
running up immensely, and it is now more
eagerly sought for than any Of the great
metropolitan journals. The ability and CON
seryatism of the Times has always made it
power and it has always sought 10 voice
the best sentiment Of the country. 1t is a
piercing thorn in the side Of the BLAINE en-
thuSiaStS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

ACCORDING to the opinions otthe New
York papers all the important elements Of
the financial situation are decidedly i'm
proved in that city. Business prospects in
other directions are considered excellent.
With every prospect at present Of very large
crops Of all the great staples, aud reason to
hope that speculation may not interrupt the
distribution this year, as it has done for the
past two years, manufacturers have some
ground for belief that the domestic demand
for their products win BE- larger than ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
FOR PERJURY.
Judge Brannon Holds q Juror In the
Myiius-smith Case.


Judge Brannon Holds Juror In the
Myiius-smith Case.
Speeial 10 the Register.
BrBKHASxox, June l7.-0n the discharge
of the jury which tried the case Of the State
against Smiths for shooting Charles c.
Mylius at Buckhannon, Judge Henry
Brannon said that Col Ben Wilson, ore Of
the counsel for the State, had presented in
open court the affdayits of three persons to
the effect, that one of the jurors had de-
clared before the trial that the Smiths ought
to be cleared, and that if he had been
pressed upon as it was said they had, he
would have done as they had
done; and the judge further said that this
Juror on his examination under oath before
he was accepted as a juror. had stated that
he had never formed or expressed an opin-
ION about the case, had no bias or prejudice
en- his mind, and could give it fair and
impartial trial The judge said he did not
know whether the charges contained in these
sfidayitS were
Just or Unjust.
He hoped for the sake of the juror, whom
he had known and respected for number
Of years, aud for the sake ofthe administra-
ton of justice, that they might turn out
to be unfounded; but as long as
he had the honor to preside
on this bench he was determined
to uphold and vindicate the fairness and
purity of that great and important bulwark
of liberty and law, the jury trial. When it
should come to pass that the jury seats
should be occupied by partizans of one side
or the other, by men of set and fixed mind
and prejudice, instead of impartial, fair men'
the jury trial would be a sham and mock
cry, that noble institution sacred through
centuries of the world become debased, and
the administration of public Justice degraded
and prostituted, These sworn affdavits
having been presented to him, he regarded
it his imperative duty to lay the matter be-
fore grand jury to be investigated and
dealt with according to law. If it should
appear upon due investigation that the
charges were unfoundcd, no one should feel
greater satisfaction than he, both for the
sake of the Juror and for the sakeot the fair
administration in our courts.
The juror was required to give recogniz
ance for 500 to appear at next term to
answer an indictment, if one should he
found.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

T,HE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, Was ,
i County. Ip the Circuit Cout Of ohs' V"-17
Wet Virginia. June Rules, 1854.
,,, !" In cAanosry, With Ati'eA1''t
The object Of this suit Is To rrco,er from "
fcndant the sum Of Twenty dollar, ~ s,s 10
from the 10th day Of April, 1871. being ih -
ny him 10 the plaintiff for the pureh<-.r a y
clothes, and % subject 70 sale tor me ~
ZANE the UNDIVIDED One-third Of The p.iis' 80 y
Lot No. ~, In Square No. II, A. gn'sir 10
map OF the subdivision Of the Jo,eph ns'.i. trss
and the building thereon situated saih h so ~
on the east side Of ChspliDe street 49, 80,
18th streets, in the City Of wheeling, oI,,s 81,
West Virginia; the property a shrh pm "a Z,
sale Il the property Of the d,fsDaahL !, 90
fearing from an AFFIDAVIT hIed IN thi. 80 4. 80
rules, that the defendant, william a 4, a
resident O! the State Of West Ntryinn -. q
having bten served with proess, 70 VI ~ y
motion Of the complainant, By bis .' ~ "a 10
der of publication II entered aeain.t DIE r-,,.SS
ordered that the aid defendant, ~. q. %
required 20 appear within oDs ncoth ~ ~ a. ~ ,
of the hrst putiiestion Of this or.tr, az ~.
necessary 20 protect his interests ,.oxe5
that this order be published and Pr'sa
Wines, John W. Mitchell, Gaf q so "a a.
at the Court House OF aid County thH
juno 1854, 10 VT: June Rule, ~ Oh
JOHN ". Ni1ChEla7
Published the 6rst time June llth, ~ Cd
Attesa JOHN W. MITCHELL
JoHs o. PgxpLETDx, .,ttsr
Solicitor for Complainant -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

"THERE WILL BE NOTHING AN
BIGUOCS ABOUT THE DEFEAT OF
Nh. BLAINE. HE WHO RUNS MAY
CLEARLY READ THE VERDICT IN
ADVANCE. A CANDIDATE IN
WORTHY OF CONFIDENCE, AND \
PARTY TOO CARELESS OF ITS OWN
HONOR TO BE LONGER TRUSTED
WITH THE NATIONS."-N. \. TINES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
Notice to Lien Holders.

i Judgment OF otherwise on the thirty feet Of lot
numbered one hundred and nnety-tvo, situated on
the east side OF Chapliae street. Ia that part Of the
city 81 Wheeling known a. Center Wheeling, or any
part thereof, owned by Edwin Hornbrook.
In pursuance Of decree Of the Municipal Court Of
heelng, made In q cause therein pending, 20 sub
jet the said real estate TO the satisfaction Of the
liens thereon, you are hereby required 70 present.
ssid Edwin Honbrook, which are liens on said real
estate any part Of H. for adjudication 70 at my
cfee No ITO Cbaplire street. In the city OF wheel
the 2sfh day Of juno, 1884
Giser under my hand this 10th day Of Mar, 1884.
JOSEPH T. PAUL.,
ny@ Commissioner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

THE Democratic party has been mauled
BY JOuS KELLEY long enough. Its a good
time for the party TO turn around and maui
KELLY awhile. 1t wall help the country
and help the party-and may he'll KELLY
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
Notice TO Creditors,

ITO THE CREDITORS OF NARY CROWLEY,
i deceased. In pursuance Of decree Of the Cir
cult Court, Of Ohio county, West Virginia. made In
cause therein pending 10 subject the real estate Of
said Mary Crowley to the payment Of her debts, you
required TO present your claims against the estate
Of the said Mary Crowley for Adjudication 70 Joseph
r. PAUL., commissioner, at his Office, No. l120 Chap
line street. in the city Of Wheeling in said county
JULY, 1884.
Witness John ". Mitchell, clerk OF saiI court this
18th day Of May, issI JOHN W. MITCHELL,
my2ToAWva Clerk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

Is all the confusion aud uncertainty
created 10y the boxing Retormcrs BLAINE
has one comior, left, JAY GorLp still
sticks 10 him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

The Ohio man is irreprrssible. GEN.
JAMES ". Denver claiming to be a resident
of the Buckeye State is the latest Presiden-
tial bOomCe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
NOTICE OF A SPECIAL AND GENERAL
~ MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS OF
The BESWO0D IRON WORKS

special and general meeting Of the stockholders
OF the Benvood Iron Works has en- called By the
Board OF Directors 10 be held a; the principal Office
Of the corporation, No. II Fourteenth street in
the city Of Wheeling. West Virginia on WEDSES-
DAY, the 18th day Of June, 1854, at 2 O'Clock p ",
jectng resolution TO be offered at said special and
general meeting 10 accept the provisions Of Chapter
IS Of the Code OF West Virginia, amended and re-
Of West Virginia OF the year 1sS2 and 10 accept the
provisions Of Chapter - Of said Code IA amendeI
gHl re-e3actei by Chapter II OF the Acts of sud
Legislature Of i-sl, and a. amended and reenarted
GEin 10 certain sections ertO. BY Chapter o. OF
the ac's Of said Legislature ~ ise ani rs chapters
l. and s. Of the Acts " said Legislature OF 1876
By or,icJ Of the Bocr1 Of Directors
AIrSZ0 LoRtSG,
g = SeeTetITy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

The Republican wrangle has reached the
pulpit BEEcHEE and INGERsoLL are club
biug each other
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

The independent electOr is citizen who
thinks by himself aud not by proxy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

The colossal pension scheme is worrying
the Republican leaders no little.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18

Tue Reform bolt is an actual thunder
bolf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
PETER WELTY B. CO.,
WHOLESALE LIQUORS.
1113 Main Street;
WHEELING, W. VA.
WHEELING, W. VA.

We have just received by direct importation
large assortment Of Rhine and MarSelle Wines Jules
Mumm & Co. Champagne, Due de Montebelle Cham
pagne, and large shipment Of the celebrated VIII
hems Quella Natural Mineral Water together with
n large invoice from California vineyards, Of the
oldest and bssi brands Of wine known TO the trade
such Mission, Malvasia, Reesling, Angelica, Rel
Zinfandel, &c, &c. We are now making specially
OF our Case Goods which are bottled by Us from ouI
choicest brands OF liquors, and to which we would
kindly call the attention OF the trade noIs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR SHERIFF,
WILLIAM c. HANDLAN.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT CoCET,
JOHN W. MITCHELL.
CLERK or THE COUNTY ooURr.
GEORGE HOOK.
PRESENTING ATTORNEY.
LEWIS :. JORDAN.
ASSESSOR CITY DISTRICT.
K II. PHILLIPS.
ASSESSOR COUNTRY DISTRICT.
NOAH ZANE.
COUNTY SURyEYOR.
VI. T. CARR.
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
ROBERT WHITE,
WILLIAM Mli.ES,
EDWARD ROBERTSON,
JOHN j. JACOB.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
Notice to Contractors.
Justices and C0nstabIes.

A IL KINDS OF BLANKS FOR JUSTICES OF
IN the Peace and ConstAbles nov On hand and
Tor sale at the REaIsTKR once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-06-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

TSoR RENr-THE FULTON HOUSE, NOW
IL occupied by Lawrence Heller. Can. axe pos
session on the LIST day OF May, 1884 Call or adj
dress MICHAEL STEIN, Fulton, w. Va ap9h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02
FOR SdLE OR RENT.

n-. FOR RENT-Thc STOREHOUSE, formerly
s3:i occupied by Mclean & Uhlcr, No. TG King
street Also STORE No 90 King st. Apply to
dcc1 i-cntf w. j. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02
pHoToGRAPHING MOTION.

Interesting experiments in instantaneous
photography are being made by Edward
Muybridge at the University of Pennsylva-
MIA. Space on the college grounds has been
set apart with high board fence surround
inc three sides of the inclosure; the fence
has been painted a bright white. On the
fourth side there is she'd covered with
black material while the ground is covered
with an inch of coal dust. This is the back
ground and directly opposite is little
structure, with an open front, containing
twelve cameras On Saturday the lenses
were covered with double rubber shutters,
and each was held in place by latch.
Each of these latches was connected with
wire and so arranged that the closing of an
electric circuit would liberate the shutters
and for the thousandth part of a second
permit light to shine into the camera.
A young student, stripped to the skin,
was photographed in various attitudes. At
:, signal he seized 81 bucket of water raised
it in the air and tossed away the con-
tents. The instant he moved Mr.. Muy-
bridge touched an electric button. \
series of sharp clicks sounded rs in
rapid succession the shutters of each
camera were freed. As the last click
sounded the water was falling to the
ground and twelve photographs had
been taken of the young man, representing
twelve phases of the movements through
/ which his body went while lifting the pail
and emptyng it of water. Even the water
itself was photographed as just leaving the
pail, again as falling, and again as reaching
the ground The subject was also photo
! graphed pulling rowing machine, climb
ing Il ladder, striking ball and other move
ments designed to bring his muscles into
| full play.
Photographs will be taken to show the
consecutive phases OF motion OF carpentry
and bIacksmithing; the movements of per-
sons suffering from palsy and diseases ofthe
joints, showing exactly how the gait is affect
ed and analyzing accurately the abnormal
action of the muscles; the movements OF
horses, dogs and other animals at different
rates ofspeed the motion Of birds on the
wing, and the methods of propulsion OF fish.
-PhHaieiphia Record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02
AUCTION SALES.
HyR, T. Lucas Auctioneer.

7 WILL OFFER at public auction on SATUR
| DAY, August 8, 1884. ut 2 o'clock M, in
front of the Market House on Royal street, Alex
andria Va, the very desirable BRICK STORE g.
and DWELLING 270 King street, near Henry a::aa
street, south side of King "a feet front on King
street. and 100 feet depth, in good repair and a
splendid location for any kind of business Pos
session given at once.
Terms of sale: One thousand dollars in cash OH
day of sale; resdne in two equal payments of six
and twelve months from day of sale with interest
secured by lease the property until all the pur-
chase money is paid.
iy3O-ts HENRY CALLAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02

EXPERIENCES WITH A TRUNKLEss HEAD.
In Anam criminals are decapitated by the
use Of u long sabre, held in the two hands
Of the eXecutioner, who in cutting draws
the blade toward him, and usually separates
the head from the body ut u single blow.
TO accomplish this it is necessary That the
blade pass between two Of the vertebr;c.
This is effected by requiring the condemned
to bend the neck over the block, so as TO
separate the vertebrI rs much as possible
When the criminal, through fear, does not
hold his head right an assistant pulls it
downward is the long hair 1t is evident
that this method, by which no shock is given
to the vortcbral column, so as to suspend
tie cerebral functions, might, II such
thing be possible, allow of sensation after
decapitaIion. 4 French surgeon, NJ. Petit
aaud, was recently present at the execution
OF Il pirate. Previous TO the blow the at
lcntior Of the condemned was evidently
fixed upon the visitor The head fell up
right, The cut surface upon the sand, thus
arrr&;!ng the loss of blood. The eyes were
still fxc,l on NJ. Petitsaud. They followed
him as he moved to one side, and more
slowly rs he moved back; then, after an
instant, left him suddenly, while the
face expressed extreme anguish, the an
guish Of man who is suilocating. The
mouth then opened violently, as if to takea
last BREATH and the motion caused the head
to roll over.
NJ. Petitgand thinks that the phrase
''bite the DUST originated in this last action
OF decapitated head. On other occasions,
at these executions. NJ. Petitgand has seen
the body (which cannot fall, since it is tied
to stake, the prisoner kneeling) rise up
after decapitation, as though to take up
vertical position and do this several times,
each time with less force. Each elevation
was accompanied by Il jet Of arterial blood,
and it is probable that these jets. caused by
the last heart-beats, are the causes of the
movements. NJ. Petitgand believes, what
from physiological considerations seems
| reasonable, that it is quite possible for con-
sciousness to subsist for short period after
decapitaton when no shock has been given
to the nervous system by u previous blow
upon the vertebral column or skull. The
gullotine is almost certain to strike the back
bone and thus shock consciousness out of
existence, but in decapitation with sharp
sword there is the probability that sensation
subsists in the head until the brain is de-
prived of blood by hemorrhage. Thus care
Should be taken, in sheer humanity, to ar
rest consciousness before decapitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02
DUBLlcsALE OF MILL PROPERTY.
LITTLE RIEEl. MILLS.

Tho undersigned will olcr in Lccsburg, i'll front
of tho Court House. on MONDAY, Aug. 22, 1884,
this valuable property, comprising tlrst-ratc
FIGURING, GRIST and SAW MILL, situated on
Little river, 2i, miles east Of Middlchurg. in
Loudoun county, and with it an excellent Dwell
LING. with al the necessary 0uthuldings d.
and THREE ACRES or LAND, including Ell
good garden aud orchard.
Terms: One fourth cash, and the residue i'll six,
twelve aud eighteen months, with interest from
day of sale title retained until last payment is
made. j. :. MASON,
iy1Sts Atty. for heirs of i. G. silcott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02

TT STANDS AT THE HEAD-THE LIGHT
L RUNNING DOMESTIC.
We have on hand full supply of the valuable
Domestic" Sewing Machines, with al the latest
attachments and offer them for sale at the lowest
possible prices We refer with great pleasure to
the many ladies in this place that have purchased
Of u.s. We are prepared to allow liberal prices for
old machines of any make to parties wishing to
purchase new, reliable and lightrunning ma
chine.
mvo7 ES LEADBEATER & BRO.
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Alryanlria Oa=ette.
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLf By
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02

PARTIES desrous of having we'll made
garments, fine fitting garments and artistic
cut garments, would do well to place their
orders at once with NJ. J. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
M. J. WATERMAN,
Cor King and Fairfax sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-08-02
BOOTS AND SHOES.
r OoK! LOO.
WADDEY'S, /
LOOK ! /!

40 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Great Bargains in BOOTS AND SHOES.
Gents Fine French Calf Low
Quarter Shoes at 81 90 worth ST OO
Gents Fine French Calf Lace
and Button Shoes at % oo
Gents Fine Calf Lace aud But
ton Shoes at 24O oo
Ladies' Fine Kid Button Boots i 50 50 200 30"
Ladies Fine French Kid But
ton Boots ut 100 w
Ladies Fine French Kid Boots ! 63 90
Ladies' Fine French Kid Slip
pcrs ut W o'
Tadirs Five Kid Sinners A. 80 200
% 50
Mons Fin, Kid Rnttou Boots I 80 200
" Shoes / % ZOO
SINNERS 90 30
Chidrcn's Fire Kid Ankle Tics 60 " -
" 1" Slippers DO 10
Laiies' Cortovan Slippers
;solil comortJ % ~
Al! other goods in proportion. You VIII save
money hy buyng from us. These goods are re-
liable and of good quality. We havea very large
Stock and the GOODS MUST BE SOLD.
Ladies Kid Slippers. gocd at 45 cents, worth
81 90. Now is your opportunity. and don't you
forget il. w. B. WADDEY,
ie14 40 King ST.