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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
BROKEN UP BIZ THE FLOOD.
John Roemer Compelled TO Make an
Assignment.

John Roemer Compelled TO Make an
Assignment.
There was some little surprise i'll mer-
camille circles yesterday when it was
4roTn that John Rosmsr, retail dry
:, eds merchant, doing business at Nos.
.5l9 and 2O21 Main street, had made an
,>sigr ment and closed his doors. This act
wss yrecipitsted by the flood, which
csught Mr.. Roemer almost unawares, and
smsged large portion Of his stock. The
iced Of assignment, executed on February
- and recorded yesterday, conveys every
thing to p. B. Dohbins as assignee. The
property assigned is as follows: 120 acres
Of land in Marshall County aud l2S acres
In Ohio, with all The stock and furniture
in the storerooms and furniture in the
guiding mentioned, reserying the 5000
worth exempted by law. The deed directs
he disposition of claims as follows:
First-To pay all the cost of the assign
ent; second, Caldwell Il Caldwell, $50;
bird, c. p. Brown, sheriff, taxes due
IA 90, fourth, German Bank, two notes,
endorsed by Jacob Roemer for $500 and
100 respectively; fifth, Herman Roemer,
father Of John Roemer, 900 per year from
November %, 1888, until his death, this
being the interest at per cent on $500
which was received from his father ovsr
ten years ago; Mr.. Dobbins is to set aside
a sufficient sum to pay this amount yearly;
sixth, John Reed, a note for 5000, due
January Is, 1884; seventh, Frew, Campbell
4 Hart, about $50; eighth. Lewis Baker &
Co., about $50; ninth, l.. 5. Delaplsin, S N
& Co, $Sls.Sl; tenth, Speyer Bros, 1906 g.;
eleventh, Wheat 4 Naylor, $l19 OF;
twelfth, out of the residue to pay all other
lawful debts, and the remainder, il any, to
be turned over to John Roemer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
SWin's Specific

Is ,entirely . vegetable preparation, and
should not be confounded with the various
limitations, non secret humbugs, "Succus
Altersns," ETC., sll Of which either contain
Mercury and Potash, or are composed Of
Old remedies which have long since been
discarded a Of no value In the treatment
Of Blood Disease, and none OF them con-
tain single article which enters into the
competition of SNifps Specific Is. 8. 81
and there II nothing In the world like it
Be sure TO get the genuine. Send for Treat
ise on Blood and Skin Diseases free.
TIE SwIFr SPECIFIC Co, Drawer s, Atlanta,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
a Happy Event.

Night before last Mr J. W. Vankeuren,
the genial senior proprietor of the we'll
known Peoples Restaurant, on Twelfth
street, was msrricd to Miss Adeline Craig,
sister of the late Capt. John c. Porter.
Tue ceremony was performed at the Pres
byterian parsonage, West Alexander, by
Rev. VIM. Fl. Lester, who impressiyely
pronouced the words that made the happy
couple man and vile. After the ceremony
ard congratulations hal been rendered,
the Wedding party proceeded to the horne
of the fair bride, where a reception was
held, and the newly weeded pair received
many good wishes and number Of hand
some Dresauts
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
a Model Posfmasser.

rs SAID that Hancock county boasts OF
a model postmaster who, during the re-
CELL Il ,od, expended portion OF his SUR
plus erergy lan unususl thing in remoy-
ins his household effects to the second
story OF the bGllding for safety, leaving
he mail matter below to take care OF itself,
which, after a severe tus,ls with the flood,
C, me of second best, presenting very de.
l. orslized appearance, tit only for the
waste basket,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

The following article was clipped from
the New York Electrical World. The gen.
tleman named therein is an old Wheeling
boy, now 9 resident OF Paris, France:
"Mr. NJ. +. Adams is now in this country
representing the interests of Sampsr's pat.
emit pulley gripper system, the object OF
which Is chiefly to..increase the adhesion
OF the cords or belts employed for the
transmission Of motion, avoiding or multi,
tying the tension between the intermedi-
ate shafts and guiding the cords or belts
accurately. The pamphlet explaining and
illustrating the device Is we'll worth peru
sal, and 1t contains high testimonials IS to
ths ability Of the gripper Ia connection
with electric light m achineryn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Relief for BenWood.

The Benwood Relief Committee acknovl-
edges the receipt of the following contri-
buttons:
Citizens Relief Committee OF Wheeling,
one box Of clothing, two barrels OF beans,
one barrel of crackers. ten pieces Of meat
two cases of shoes, 200 loAves OF bread aud
ore box OF coffee.
d Mrs. Shepherd McMechen, Washington.
Pa ope box OF clothing.
HelIaire Relief Committee. bread, meat,
or flee, canned fruit and Won ems clothing.
Belle Linder, on behalf Of citizens Of
Hirgwood. Preston county. W. Va. ninety.
six iosves Of breed.
spyder N. z Church. near Kingvood,
". Va, ~ Rev. A J. LYDIA. SIS 50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Not Senator faFnsWortb.
To the Editor Of the Register.

BUcKHANNoN, w. Va, February l3.-
GENTLEMEN: In an issue of THE REGISTER
OF the 10th met. have seen a report OF an
interview of your reporter with . Mr..
Duffper respecting the sale by some parties
of my town to him of a large tra;t Of
land, and in said published report "Tbos.
Farnsworth' is stated to have shown the
and, etc. etc. By some II Is supposed
that | am the person referred to. cannot
be The person referred to. for l have had
pothing whatever to do with the transac
ton. directly or indirectly. Do me the
favor to insert this in Jour paper. Yours
respectfully,
THOMAS J. FkRSsWoRfH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
MbeeIins 2ssists1
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II, IssL
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
Index 20 View Advertisement

Index TO New Advertisements
Wanted-Coopers
For Rent-Three Rooms.
For Rent-Store Room and Dwelling.
Selling Out at Cost-Joseph Eiseman.
10. o. Funeral Notice.
Twenty-Five Dollars Reward.
Henry f. Miller Pianos-Jsmes w.
White.
warning-Singer Sewing Machine Com
pspy.
Notice-Isaiah Warren & Co.
Chicago Dressed Bodybuilding Beef
Company.
We Still Lead-Henry Jacobs & Co.
For Sals-Covered Wsgon-[Loc Page
Lost-Skye Terrier-(Locsl Page
A. A. l. & 8. w. Funeral Notice-[Loc
rage.l
Business Chsngs-W. A. Wilson.
Damaged PicIures-Kirk's Art Store.
Damaged Dry Goods. w. Terrell.
Cooking Made EIsy-Excelsior Baking
Powder
Csrpets-G. Mendel & 90.
Owners Of Eugrsyings-E L. Nicoll.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
A Great Discovery.

Iwm, Thomas, OF Newton, Is., says:
My wife had been seriously affected with
q cough for twenty-five years, and this
spring more severity than ever before. She
had used many remedies without relief,
and being urged to try Dr.. Kings New Dis
coyery, did so, with most gratifying re.
suits The first bottle relieved her very
much, and the second bottle has absolutely
cured her. She has not had so good health
for thirty years"
Trial bottles l0c at Logan s. Co.'S Drug
Store. Large size $1,00.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Pneumonia Preveuted.
OYSTER BAY. Queens County. New
York. April IL. 1888.

York, April IL, 1888.
/ believe have been saved from terri.
Bile illness by Allcock's Porous Plastsrs.
About q month sgo was attacked with
violent pain in my chest, accompanied by
fever and great difficulty in breathing. APP
pretended pneumonia, which is so
prevalent a. present; l went to
bed and applied one Allcock's
Plaster between my shoulder blades
and two on my chest. In an hour my
breathing was nnch easier, in two hours
the pain had left me, and the next morn
I awoke perfectly free from fever. [ vent
about my business as usual, and at the
end OF week took the plastsrs of,
For the last ten years Allcock's Plssters
have been used BY my family with the
best effects in colds, coughs, and psin 10
the side and back. E. B. SHERWOOD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Sealed Proposals.

CEALFD PROPOSALS WILL BE kI
ceiyed nj the office Of the Trustee, Of %,
Gas Works Of the City Of Wheeling ssg
February "a, Issi. at q O'Clock r m, for class
ing, lighting and extinguishitg the oil ANS
OF The city and for furnishing oil and Web
for ksine for one year. The contractor na
fillment OF contract. The Tru,teea n-.rr
the right to reject any or I'll bids for ~
tLer h, formation inquire at tie gss once
ny order Of the TrusteeA
feias u, HhZLETT. seere,uy
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

1000 Pieces Embroidery,
some very fine patterns, dam
aged by water at Bridgeport,
and destined for Messrs. Kraft
Bros. II Rosenberg, for sale at
EMSHEIMER'S.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Bueklen's Aruiea SaIye.

The greatest medical wonder OF the
world. Warranted to speedily cure Burns
Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, Cancers, Piles. Chilblains, 0orns
letter, Chspped Hands and all skin erup
nons Guaranteed 10 cure In every In.
box; For sale BY Logan & Co., Druggists.
Bridge Corner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

THEIR Ii q constant effort on the part OF
that grim monster Disease" TO become
master Of mortal man. Only . careful Oh
servanee Of natural laws can render bis
efforts unavsiling. Yet too often iniudi.
cious exoesses, sudden changes too great
Of nature open the gateway aud disease
gains victory. Sometimes tt mastery L.
so complete that Nature Of herself can
never effect O dislodgement In such in
stances reinforcs nature with Q judicious
use of Browns Iron Bittsrs and We guar
antee in Q short time al diseases will be
vanished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
p.m.~ed Planes,

Pianos damaged BY the food should be
shipped immediately to Alex. Ross ,pi-
ano repair factory, 10 Federal street Allie
gheny. where they. can Dc taken apart
dryed and repaired by practical piano
guaranteed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Elf. Cured Nix Y,ars Ago

1T has been six years since I was cured
Of fits" says Mr.. w. Ford, OF Writ, Jefsr.
son county, Ind. "Son,aritnn Nerrine did
It." And 1t always will, reader. 81 81, at
druppjsts
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
ARTISTIC POTTERY And FANCY CON,
FOR
WEDDING GIFTS,

WILL OPEN TO-DAY soME CgO,u
w novelties In Hungarian. French Ra.
lish and Bohemian ware In pair and os
few choice pieces Of the celebrated Ron
Worcester and cid Vienna goods. The puSr
In respectfully iuvitcd 10 call and see ARID.
Of vatue In this line TO be found NJ no our
house IN the city. Respectfully,
fe9O Il. @. DILLON
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

LIVES OF great men all remind MS
We can make our lives sublime.
But herewith is a suggestion-you can have
better time
BY INDUCING in liquor. pure and frash and
healthful too.
Smiths cream ale IL here referred to-a Gam
ple Youth not rue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Sealed Proposals.

EALLD PROPOSALS WILL BS RI
- ceiVed nj the Office OF the Trustees OF h,
Gas Works of the city Of Wheeling. usg
saturday. February q, lsSi. AT 6 O'Clock p. a
for the delivery OF lime to ths gas work, /,
one year. The contractor must give bond = o
approved security for the fIufllmtnt d d
contract. The Trustees reserve the r.gh' !
reject any or all bids.
BY order OF the Trustees.
feiVs l.. HAILETf, Sccre,sry.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
1b~e are ho,fd Tas<s.

The best blood purifier and system resu-
lator ever placed within the reach Of -
ferinE humanity. IT,. Electric Bitters,
Inactivity of Liver. Riliousness, Jsundice,
Constipation, NeaA Kidneys, or any dis
ease of the urinary organs, or who ever 70
quiree an appetizer. tonic or mild stimu'
lsnt will always find Electric Bitters the
act surely and quickly. every bottle guar.
anteed 10 give entire satisfaction or money
refunded. Sold Of City cents bJttls By
Logan Il Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

WASHINGTON, February 2l. A. N-For
the Tennessee and Ohio Valley, warmer,
generally fair weather, south TO west
winds, and lower barometer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
seal shIn Cigars.

A handsome sum is awaiting the be
,towal upon any one who may discover in
them any flavor, fragrance, odor or taste
other then the natural leaf provides.
First-clsss dealers handle them.
NJ. REILLY, Agent,
Wheeling, w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

LADIES should remember, a beautiful
complexion results from using Acker's
B,ood Elexir. Sold bv Edmund Booking
ard C. Menkemeller, Druggists, Wheeling
VI We
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
store.

THE best stock OF Spectacles
and Eve Glasses In the State, at
JACOB W. GRUBB'S jewelry
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Dissolution Of Partnerssls.

THE rARTNEBsBIP HERE1oVok
l. sting between VIM. link .ae
Nnk, under the nrm nsins OF WE -
-,op, Ia this day dissolved ~ musaS
Albert link retiring. -
All psrsons knowing thsmsel7s -
10 the late nrm are earnestly reauo
md make settlement with VIM. L.
alone In authorised 70 sotls h's'
VIM. link a Bon. .
TIE buslnsz will he carrisf 90
stand. ~ heretofore. W. 49,, nj
EplS hbbk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

GUARANTEED to cure q Cold or Cough =
Acker's celebrated English Remedy. Sold
by Edmund Booking and G. Menkemeller,
Wheeling; and F. P. thinner, Bridgeport
O. Drupsists
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

AcKER's Dyspepsia Tablets never fail.
For sale BY Edmund Booking. o. Menke
miller, Wheeling, and r. P. thinner,
Bridgeport
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

THE MEMBERS OF CRESCENT LOn,,
No a Of I A z w .rs ha,ASV1t
uned to meet At McLAin b Hall this ai,arrss
at I O'Clock sharp, TO attend the tunsfI =
Brother Harry Mccullough. All men,As,
Of the Association are respectfully lnyIl,a y
attend. II. WALLER Presdtnt
+. W. DONALDSON. Reed secy. ~.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
a Aaai Hn,ne Coming.

The remsins OF Harry Mccullough, who
vas killed near Trenton, o., Tuesday, ar
rived here yesterday afternoon on the P. w.
( Ky. railroad, aud will be inferred at
o'clock this afternoon. Eddie Jones, his
companion, also came home; his left arn
ard leg are broken. A wrong impression as
to what the boys were doing on freight
train has gotten abroad. The facts i'll the
case sTe Just this: the boys intended taking
a passenger train at Steubenville, but it
being behind time the company sent out a
wsy train on the passenger trains time,
and the boys went on it, The trap which
destroyed the train was beyond doubt in
tended for the passenger train.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

HUNDREDS write they owe their life and
present good health to Acker's English
Kennedy for consumption, coughs, colds,
&c. Sold by Edmund Booking, Q. Menke.
iller, Wheeling, and F. P. thinner, Bridge
mort
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

DO you want a pure, bloom
ing Complexionl II so, .
few applications Of Hagsn's
MAGNOLIA BALM will graf
lily You to your hearts con
tent. 1t does away with Sal
l0wness, Redness, Pimples,
Bl0tches, and all diseases and
imperfecti0ns Of the skin. II
0Tercomes the flushed appear.
anee Of heat, fatigue and OK:
element. 1t makes . lady OF
THIRTY appear but TMEN-
TY; and so natural, gradual,
and perfect are its effects,
that It is impossible to detect
its application.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

Be sure to obtain "Allcock's' Porous
PLASTER, Is all others are worthless imita.
kiops.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

g. FKEsY has Just received 6us Line
of fresh new tsaA Call and examine.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
BKIDGEPORT's BUDGET.

WArRANrPp hand.saws for Go cents al
BoyG's, NJ rket Square.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Business Chance.

HAVE TAKEN INTO BUslNrss DAT
ing from January I, lSsil NJ. .wr
Chapman. The business wi be conduc'<
al the old stand, No. 1915 Main street, sh~
we propose to keepa full limo Of psiniss
end builders supplies OF the very best Gus
fie,. which we if'er 10 the trade q, re.rs
atle prices. Thanking my customer VI
their liberal patronage In the past, me-
respectfully ask Rcontin usncc o. ih.na
in the future. W. A. WILSON
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
wheeling BOY Abroad

THREE pounds of nails for 10 cents at
Boyd's, Market Square.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

Col. A. L. CANPBELL, WATERFORD, 8. c,
says: "A member of my family used
Browns Iron Bitters with good results"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

TIE best Csst Steel Haic ret for so cents
at Boyds, Market Square.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Arrx.rHoUGHrs
OF the Rieed sitlasfen-eelfef Assse"
and OtheF NOtes.

OF the Rio0d Bituaefon-BeitetA
and OtheF Notes.
ft In now universally accepted that the
work of relief il about over IN Wneennk.
The necessity has been met and more 'nAn
Lieut. Darlington returned to the city,
yesterday, from his inspecting trip oo"n
the river.
Presby tsrian church, for the benefit OF tne
flood sufferers, will be gem OF music,
The programme Is the best We nave ye'
seen. ,h
lie bounty of the relief fund.
A. w. Haskell, of Oakland, yesterday
sent large lot OF supplies, announcing
the fact in letter to Mayor Miller.
The Island shows the work of improve
ment more than any other locality.
Herman Hess, formerly Wheeling by.
but now of St. Louis. sent check for 80
to Anton Reymann yesterday.
The Sixth ward relief store has furnished
375 people since its opening.
The Eighth ward relief store Is doing
GOOD work. Those being furnished with
food take anything that the committeeman
have to spare and do not grum6le. This
cannot be said OF all the wards.
liz has been reported throughout the
South End that VIM. Sullivan, OF tue
Eighth ward, HIS been receiving aid from
tie relief committee. This report IS un'
true as that gentlemen did not ask or re-
ceive one thing.
Henry White, OF Romrey, yesterday
sent SIS to THE REGISTER Fund through
Colonel White.
The following cash subscriptioHs were
received yesterday: Menkemillers funo,
cash $3.50. Additional subscriptions: a.
Ballenberg, S.; Captain Charles Schmidt,
$40: ]. E.. L. Smith, New York, $25. May.
or's list: A. ]. Bohnefield and others OF
Kipgwood, W. Va, Sl4 so; f. A. William
son, Beapsville, 0, 50.
FROM THE DEAF. MUTE AND BLIND.
RoMYEy, W. Va. February Is.
Hon. Louis Baker:
DEAR SIR: Enclosed please find $46
which sum hand you in the name oil the
officers and teachers of this institution, TO
he added to The REGISTER Relief FuSd Tor
the fjood-s,Iicken sufferers OF Wheeling
Yours truly, JONI c. CoyELL,
Superintendent.
CHECK From SENATOR WILLIAMS.
WrLLIAmsroEr, GRANT Co, Feb. Is,
Mr. Lewis Baker:
/ send you my check for so TO be used
where il will DO the most good for the SUI.
ferers by the flood in West Virginia.
CnAs. WILLIAMS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
NO POLITICAL PRFJUDICS

to stand between them and their interests.
Mr. Palmer closed his remarks by moving
the appointment OF committee OF five by
the Chair, to prepare aud report resolu-
tons expressive of the objects of this
meeting. The Chair appointed VIM: Ham-
mond, J. G. Gist, 8 A. Cockayne, William
Burnley and Abram McCulloch.
During the absence OF the committee,
Governor Jackson, being in the hall, was
called upon 10 address the assemblage. H.
responded, in substance, as follows:
coy IACEsOS'S ADDRESS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

A mass meeting Of the WoolRrowers Of
West Virginia, was called to meet In this
city, yesterday. In response, number Of
gentlemen engaged in this industry from
the counties of Brooke, Ohio and Marshall
assembled at the Mcclure House at O'clock
I'm. A delegation from Hancock county
started for the city, but owing to the un-
certainty Of railroad travel they failed
to arrive. Others would undoubtedly
have attended from counties along the
river had it not been for the recent food.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21
Notice..

r uer A sKYETERRlER. AsUIrIe,s
Hn Jenninss, iss Hiley Ii. ' 's'0'a :
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

The meeting was organized by calling
Colonel c. II. Beall to the chair and max
irg A. Z. Jacob, Esq, secretary. By re-
quest, }. Csmpbeli Palmer, ESQ, Of Brooke,
stated the jeet of the meeting to be to
protest against the reduction of the tariff
ca WOOL BY the late tariff commission and
by the last Congress; and to petition the
Congress now in session to restore the
tariff as it existed prior to the reduction.
He stated that there we're no politics in this
meter and the wool growers of this State
should allow
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

The river was rising slowly at dark last
night, with 10 feet inches OF water in the
channel.
The Bachelor leaves for Pittsburgh this
morning.
Business was quite lively one the wharf
yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-02-21

NOR sALE.-A GOOD COVERED WI0os
4 for sale cheap. Apply stlS2! NcCoIo.s
street, -,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-25
CLEBURNE.
A Novel Case Municipal and State Law
Personal Paragraphs.

special 10 lie Gazette
CLEBunEE, April 2i.--R. /, Cooley
Il Go. y office safe was blown open 10y
burglars last might. The 0illu W nd
Joining the lumber yard, and IL unOo.
cupicd during the night. a bulc was
bored between tho lurnlng.knob aud
combination disk powder inserted aud
the door blown l0ose from Tho faaien
infA. The safe contained only SO III
In money ana metal box containing
papers, notes, contracts, ETC., Of much
value % the owners, but 10 no ono else,
The box was found near tho railroad
track several hundred yards distant
burst open, but the papers were all
there intact. There Il as vet no clew
TO the identity of the burglars.
| A light occurred nj negro dance
Tuesday night, IN which Albert Ellis,
u colored barter, shot Walter Preston,
another barber, In tbs breast. Tie
weapon was small 22.caliber pen.
shooter, and the ball did not penetrate
the bone. The wound II not fatal, but
tho sll0oIst II locked up 10 await IT,
outcome. rho evidence goes 10 show
that the shooting was unsuitable.
| Quiica novel suit WIS decided TO.
day In our district court, Judge Hood
presiding. Last summer, one Jake
Cohen was convicted In tho mayor,
court Of Cleburne OF using nbii-iy,
language, which was an ofIsnc,
against one Of the city ordinances, bu
which Is mn oftense not known 10 III,
state law. Cohen appealed TO IN,
county court. where his appeal wn'
dismissed, for the reason that his ap
penl bond was payable TO the state b