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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
San Francisco Youths in trouble.

From me NEG lp'E L'fT - IHd CuuGRW.
In Geneva is a celebrated iewelry estab-
lishment where Americans trade largely.
An American gentleman, recently making
some small purchases in the store, entered
into conversation with the proprietor. He
told him that he was much surprised to no.
tice that he not only left his costly wares in
the window over night, but that he did. not pat
any shutters up, and drew attention TO
the fact by letting his gas burn. He added:
in America that would not be safe. One
of Four most inexperienced cracksmen would
remove square Of glass and rob your place
in two minutes The proprietor laughed
at his fears and told him that as he had not
been robbed in thirty years and he did not en-
pect to be in the next thirty years alright
remember what have told you, was the re-
mark d0dieu of the youth. Two days later,
in Frankfort, imagine his horror in pick
ing up paper to read that the jewelry store
had been robbed the very night OF his con-
versation with the proprietor, that that gen.
tleman had told the police that he was con-
WINGED the thief was an American who had
visited him during the day and that the de-
tectives were closely on his track Oar
friend curtailed his visit by two months,
took the first Bremen steamer for New
York and will arrive in San Francisco with
in twenty-four hours of this letter.
Another traveller from the Golden Gate
is here in the interest of large California
shipping house Their European business
is so extensive that their cabling costs a
large sum during the year. Of course,
+ they employ a code Their code word for the
message, Your goods will be shipped is
Explode" and recently, in reply to mes,
sage from the other side he cabled, "Ex,
plode Immediately" meaning simply that
the consignment would be dispatched at
once. The cablegram created considerable
CONSERVATION in England, and an immeai,
ate message came from Scotland Yard to
Mulberry Street to trace and shadow the
sender Of the Explode Immediately" cable
gram. He was traced, Swallowed for tour
DAYS, arrested and interviewed. Of course
he established his identity without trouble,
but as he is not likely to tell this story | do
an for him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
BoAaDlNe-House BUNS.

The. man who drinks boarding house tea
has no sympathy with China.-Fall River
Advocate. 4...laBs y
Minde pie in Boston clearinghouse i
but another name far sandwiched hash. =
Somerville Journal
Ipouircr-No. 'Weli Fed Dora" is not an
account of young lady's life in boarding
house.---Boston Post.
Isn't somewhat paradoxical for strong
minded woman to advertise Board by the
week" boston Transcript.
The craze for hot water as an aid to
health has been revived, and boarding
house tea is once moro in the height OF
fashion. Lowell Citizen.
A New York minister preached sermon
lately on "How to Become an Angel. He
did not, however, even alluded to the good
old recipe, Give in q boarding,house. -
Boston Post
Housekeeper-We have already published
a recipe for making lemon pie without eggs.
We do not know how. to make lemon pie
without lemons We don't board.-Phila-
delphia Call.
Mrs. Slimdiet-Oh, always get Texas
beef never think Of buying anything else
for my table, No, indeed!
Thin Boarder-Were you ever in Texas2
Mrs. Slimdiet-Why, no.
Thin Boarder-It is a mighty tough
State.-Philadelphia Call.
Mrs. Simdiet-I see by this recipe book
that pear sauce, if tasteless, is improved by
adding few figs to it. | will try it next
time.
Thin Boarder-Yes, have often heard
of that. This oyster stew could he i'm.
proved in the same way.
Mrs. Slimdiet-What! by adding figs?
Thin Boarder-No; oysters.-Philadel-
mia Call.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
AEew BARS OF SOAP.

It's the October State that catches the
soap.-Boston Times.
Now the soap men will turn 10 New York
and ILdiana.-Chicago Herald.
The game Of soaping State may be one
that two can play at.-Chicagc Herald.
They can't put soap enough in Indians
to make Hendricks slip Galveston News.
You never miss the. whitewssher of can
didaies' records until the soap runs out-
Boston Times.
All the perfume in Arabia will not sweeten
the political soap. 1t passes through too
many dirty hands.--Boston Budget
The recent majority in OHIO resembles
cake of soap. The more it is handled the
smaller it gets-New York Journal.
California Democrats ike hard yellow
sosp in the shape Of gold. The Green
hackers ike softsoap. The St. John men
despise bar soap. The Lockwoodites, Of
course, prefer toilet soap. This is sopoc-
ific ioke.-San Francisco Post.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Conversation on tho Train.

Conductor what is the cause Of this
delay asked passenger on a Southern
train that had been stopped for half an
hour.
The engineer, fireman. and brakemeu
are having a Democratic barbecue, said
the conductor.
"A Democratic barbecuer' inq uiringly
echoed the passenger.
"Yes, sir. You see, a COW got on the
track six miles below. The engineer
crowded on all the steam be could and ven.
Tor the critter Well, well l. never saw q
COW run so. She Just left Us miles behind
in no time. II the dsrncd fool had kept on
she d ha been all right; but when she go.
up here she sat right down and began
eating grass of the ties. Then she fell
asleep and the engine struck her and broke
her left leg. Bill, the fireman, finished the
lob. and she is on the FIRE now"
when will we reach the next station,
asked the passenger.
when the COW is roasted, 1reckon.
As the conductor passed through the car
. drummer said to the passenger, I'VE
won't reach the next station at al, sir.
"Wbyf said the passenger.
I'VE stop two miles above here and wait
FOR the station to come along"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
a Man Who Carries His skull in Box.

Az. IsbUts iO!t-btSIu'p.
H. Woodall, of Hartsell, Ala, is So
years of age and stands six feet. On the
22d OF January, 1882, while alone in room
he was seized with a fit and fell into the
fire, from which he was removed after hay
ing been fearfully burned. His head and
face were almost consumed, and for days
he fingered in torture so terrible that death
would have been relief. His friends had
no thought Of his recovery, but finally he
arose from the bed upon which he had sui.
fered so much. His head was hairless, his
eyelashes were gone and his face was ter
ribly SCARED.
Some time after getting up Mr.. Woodalrs
physician discovered that a section of the
skull was loose and was compelled to move
it. Other sections became loose and were
removed, too, until the entire top of the
skull was taken away. The sections were
removed at intervals, and as a piece was
taken away the opening was covered so as
to protect the brain. Soon after removing
the first section it was ascertained that a
thin skin was growing over the skull in
such a way as 10 cover the brain, and as
sections were taken away the skin extended.
The operation lasted q long time. 1t was
performed with remarkable success, and to
day Mr.. Woodall is walking around without
any skull on top of his head, while he carries
the removed skull in box. The top OF
his head is covered with cloth and over this
he wears an oil.cloth cap which protects
his head from his hat; His left eye is
lghtless but he sees from his right eye.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Sympathizing with Poor Old Vanderbilt.
Bin Me-.

Sympathizing with Poor Old Vanderbilt.
Bin Nye.
learn with much sadness that Mr.. VIM.
H. Vanderbilt's once prince!y fortune has
shriveled down to $50, 100000. This piece
OF information comes TO me like a clap Of
thunder out of clear sky. Once petted,
fondled and caressed, William II. Wander.
bilt, shorn of his wealth, and resting upon
no foundation but his sterling integrity,
must struggle along with the rest OF us.
= In conclusion, | do not know
what to say, unless it be to appeal to the
newspaper men Of the country in Mr.. Van.
derbit's behalf. While he was wealthy he
was proud and arrogant. He said: 'Let
he newspapers be blankety BANKED TO
blank, or words TO that effect, bat we do
not care for that. Let us forget all that aud
remember that his sad fate may be our own.
In our afliuence let us net lose sight Of the
fact that Van is suffering Let rs secure a
place for him on some COED paper His
grammar and spelling are little bit rick
ETY., but he could begin as janitor and
gradually work his way up. Parties hav-
ing clothing or funds which they feel like
giving may forward the same tome at Hud.
son, Wis, postpaid, and if the clothes do
not Git Van they may possibly fit me.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
LOST TREASURES.

Millions Lying in the Depths OF the Ocean.
The list of treasures lost IN the sea would
indeed, be long one; instancing for exam
pie, the Madagascar from Australia, which
in the early days of the gold discovery
there, having on board the precious yellow
dust in enormous quantity, was never
heard of, and left not even the faintest clue
to speculation as to her fate. And in
later years the Thunder, a steamer from Cal
cutta to China, with some S30O, 900 worth Of
silver, destined never to reach the expect
ant consignees, was supposed TO be lying
abandoned among the awful sand banks at
the mouth of the Hooghly river, but in
spite of rumors never to be seen there.
These are instances, out of many of
treasures never heard of. The wreck ofthe
ROYAL Charter steamer from Australia, lost
in frightful gale on the Anglesea cost in
October, 1859, with some 100000 of gold on
board will doubtless occur to the reader,
coupled as it was with such lament
able loss OF life. In this case happily,
great deal Of the treasure was recovered
subsequently, but there is still fortune left
at Moelfra for the fortunate being who can
find it. In old days Vigo bay had always
an attractive sound to treasure seekers
from the reported wealth on board the Span
ish feet destroyed there in 1852 by Sir G.
Rookie, but the infinite pains, money and
patience expended on its recovery have
been thrown away, the silver (even if il is
there, which is somewhat doubtfuD obsti-
nately refusing to make reappcarance to
the world
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Barking Sands of Kauai.
Providence Journal.


Among the curiosities Of Western Kauai
are The famous barking sands. This
phenomenon OF sound is attributed to the
attriton Of the angular grains Of sand
against each other, when the mass is in
slight movement. 1t is especially noticeable
in dry times, and scurcelY perceptiblc after
a rain. Happily one may see the thing or
rather bear il on small scale. II is CON-
mon for those residing in the region to
keep bag of the sand at home. When
this is taken in the hands and reversed re-
peatedly, allowing the sand to fall, first to
one end Of the bag and then to the other, a
faint sound results, though il requires some
Imagination to liken it to a bark or yelp.
The same phenomenon may be observed nj
Manchester-by-theSea, in Massachusetts,,
and other localities in the United States.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Mari, ing His Own Daughter.


A singular case Of domestic relations is
reported in a Scholisrie county town, few
miles from Schenectady. A son Of a farmer
eloped eighteen years ago with l5.ycar-
old daughter Of neighbor and they settled
in Esperance, Ia. A daughter was born
. them, While the child was an infant
the mother eioped with a commei Il: al
traveller, taking the girl with her, and they
went TO Chicago. When Ia years old the
daughter, whose name was the same as her
mothers, ran away and on the cars met a
man, who, taking deep interest in her,
obtained for her situation. The acquaint.
ance ripened into love, aud they we're finally
married, taking up residence in Schoharie
county.
In some way the girls mother learned Of
her marriage and decided to visit her
daughter. The woman appeared unexpected
", and with the other interested persons
was astounded in discovering that her child
had married her own father and the husband
whom the mother had deserted years ago.
The woman promptly withdrew and has re-
turned TO the West. The separation Of the
husband and wife, or the father and daugh-
ter, who have one child, will follow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
A Collier Eoy's Night of Peril.


A strange story of an escape was recently
told US. A collierlad, going across heath
returning from his turn one evening, sud
denly slipped into a hole, but BY some means
manageable grasp the edge, and so held on
By his fingers to this treacherous bu,
only safeguard. The evening passed into
the dusk. star after star came out
but no moon; hour after hour dragged on
and still the hapless miner gripped the
edges of the shaft over which he hung with
the tenacity of despair. At last dawn
broke slowly, then gray light stole over the
heath, breaking through the morning mists,
when he saw a party Of his mates pass
ing at distance. He called loudly
for help. Guided by the voice they
came. Still more nervously did he cling
in few moments he might be safe. Then,
as two strong arms grasp each of his wrists
firmly he ventures to look down the dreaded
depths. One glance is enough; that one
look tells him that his feet are within four
inches of the bottom 1t is to be feared
that in his prisons the collier lad was not as
thankful to Providence as he should have
heen
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
New Species of Large Game


Last Saturday, about twenty miles above
Single Springs, A. FlOhF, a gunsmith Of
this city, shot and killed what he called a
Brazilian goat. The animal weighed a
little over 200 pounds, and its long horns
were three feet and two inches apart at the
tips. TWAS black and white in color, and
had coarse hair. When shot it was on the
other side of the river from the hunters.
Seven rife balls were fired at the animal
before it fell dead, though seven balls struck
it. 1t made q leap from bluff twenty
FIVE feet high. Charles Chapman, hunter
familiar with the country and game says he
never before heard Of such an animal in
that section. The head is at the shop of
the gunsmith, and the hide will be stuffed
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
FEARFUL FRANKLIN.
Some "reminiscences of the Bloodiest Bat
tie in History.


tie in History.
&. L. Merrill, III The NdsLrWs lorid
The good people Of Franklin may enjoy
the distinction Of having furnished the
locality of the bloodiest battle in history,
ancient or modern. 1t is recorded that
Grant in one hour lost 10000 killed and
wounded at Cold iIarbor but he had near
ly 100000 men to lose that number from
10 per cent in sixty minutes. General
Hood, just before sunset, November 30,
1884, moved about $4,000 or $4,000 Con-
federates, all told, against the strong
breast-works at Franklin, where his casual
ties were reported G,8OO-or about so per
cent. in twenty-five minutes. | have not
read Gen. Hood history Of his campaigns,
but the above is the estimate as given by
participants on either side.
The soldiers under General SchoGeld
were entrenched to the chin. A halfdozen
forts belchcd their thunder from as many
hilltops; long lines of abattis and chcreaur
te ITtSt lu petSu ever assault eh io"hN
the works shrapnel and grape swept down
our ranks from fiery embrasures.
The casualties in this handful Of men
may be estimated when it is stated that we
lost thirteen Generals, killeda, rounded and
missing. Down this red valley Of death
rode no Drawer soldier than General George
W. Gordon, the youngest Brigadier in our
Western army | can see him in fancy
now, as l saw him then for the first time,
mounted on a fiery steed, his long hair
swept backward by the breath Of battle, as
he rode into that maelstrom of iron hail. |
believe he went over the works and was
captured. There fell, his noble breast
pierced through, the invincible Pat.
Cleburne, the idol of his division as Of his
State. General John Adams and his little
bay both fell dead together across the
enemy's breast.works. General Thomas
NJ. Scott was endorsed by the explosion Of
q Shnll
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
After Twenty Years.

Two old acquaintance MET on the street
who had not seen each other for twenty
years. Their greeting was most elusive.
"Well,' said one, I'm surprised to see
you here. How have you BEEN"
First rate. You're looking we'll"
YES, never felt better in my life. Fine
weather we re having"
Beautiful. But | suppose we can ex.
pect rain soon"
Yes, I shouldn't be surprised, Well
er-I suppose I'll see you again before
long?
"Oh, yes"
"Ah-er-good-day,'
"Er-good-day."
They shook hands awkwardly and de.
parted.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
THE coACHMAN's CAROL.

I'm caachman grand aud gay,
so they say;
And I'm beautiful and bold,
So I'm told;
And drive pair OF nagS
Tor my boss, who proudly brtgs
OF his gold
Every day.
oh. he has Daughter fair
DebOusir;
She has liquid, laEgnid eyes
e And she's wise
When she glances up at me
1; manner coy, yet Tree,
Then she signs,
While I stare.
All slore We daily drive
And strive
Opportunities 10 seize
Her 10 please.
OF gaze at her with smiles,
And Practice arttul viles
With great eas'.
For I'd thrive.
Yet her father never think
That she Winks,
When look at her and leer,
Oh, 50 queorl
Still she simply sweetly signs
When praise her pretty eyes,
Orpink ear
Oh, ;he mink!
Though really have no "soap."
Yet hope
Pretty soon her lips TO kiss
Oh, what bliSsi
Won't her parents howl and kick
When, in sort Of double quick,
lard miss
Both el'pe?
Though her parents proal may grisTe,
! believe
That my love 50 strong and tough,
Is enough.
Why should they IN anger start,
'CNase q coaehman wears his heIt,
Like cuff,
on his sleeyef
-Hsx YcrE JsERsl.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Gold Nuggets.

The largest gold nuggets ever found we're
the following; The Sarah Sands nugget,
found at Ballarat, 1t weighed $50 poauds
Troy, or 1850 ounces This, at "a per
ounce, would De worth s6,l4O The Blanche
Barkly nugget. dug up at Einrower. Il
weighed lbs pounds, and was worth sS.eSO
The Welcome nugget. found al Ballarst
ID weighed 1874 pounds. and was sold for
$4,000. This was the largest ever found.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Loaded to Kill.

A Greek immigrant hauled up in New
York the other day seems to have been
bound for Deadwood. An instrument
taken from him which looked like a large,
ivory.handled iaek.knife, developed a pistol
hammer on one side, and when II was
pulled G. trigger flew out on the other. and
when that was pulled the pistol went of and
Immediately murderous fourinch blade
ran out all ready for use if the bullet
missed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
MwpIcAl.


=
With every disease imaginable foe tss
last three years. Our
Druggist, T. J. Anderson. recommending
Hop Biners" to me,
used two bottlesi
Am entirely cured, and heartily recon-
mend Hop Bittes to every one. J. D.
Walker. Buckner, No.
Iwrite this asa
Token of the great appreciation haveof
your Hop
Bittsr. Ivs afflicted
With ipfamnatory rheumzlismI.:
For Beuiy
Seven years. and no medicine seemed 10
do me any
Good!ll
Until tried two bottles Of your Hop BIT
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MS eyer was. hope
you may have abundant success
''ln this great and
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ANYONE! = wishing TO know more
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eau learn by addressing me, Z. N.
Williams, ll03 10th street. Washington,
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For Indigestion, kidney
"And nervous debility. lhave just
Returned
From the south 10 fruitless search for
health, and find that your Bitters are doing
me more
Good!
Than anything else;
A month ago was extremely
"Emaciated!l!"
And scarcely able to walk Nov ] an
Gaining strength! and
Flesh
And hardly day passes bu. what IN
complimented on my improved appearance.
and il is all due to Hop
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on the white label. 6hun ell The VIE, poiseooO
stun with Hop" or "Aops'' In their nAoA
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Change Of Color Of the Hair.

A young girl has just died in the asylum
at Hamburg, who possessed the peculiar
gift of changing the color Of her hair nc.
cording to the state Of her mind. In
periods of sedateness" her hair was Of It's
natural dull color; when she was excited il
became reddish; and her anger was in,
Dictated by blonde color. Three days
we're generally .equired for The change to
be completed, and her complexion also
varied in the same periods and in the same
i'-."iinn.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
MODERN USAGES.

Siug a song of nonsense,
silly Mary ANN
MSw Il in the kitchen,
Working like man.
Paw is in the ceeating-hoaSe,
Toiling hard Tor money;
Sol are in the parloT,
Don't you think il funny.
Sing your song OF nonsense,
Some time, Mary Aun.
You u he in the Kitchen,
Working like man.
Husband in che couHtius-house
Earning little money;
Daush:eria the rarinr,
Then it won't b. funny.
-cii,sy, Sss.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Getting n Picture Taken,

"Now," said the photographer, taking
hold of the cloth of the instrument, are you
all ready?
"Yes," replied tie customer.
"Well, Just keep your eye on that sign,
he said, pointing to legend on the wall
which read Positively No Credit; land look
pleasant
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
A MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCE.
The Excuse by Which a Roy wnrded on
Whipping.

Whipping.
Ark0RSdH TIdrrIsr.
An Austin father saw his son come home
with unmistakable marks Of fight scratched
on his face. "Ah! I've caught you, Ell?
Haven't l told you that you must not fight?
Go bring me that strap. Look at your face
and hands how they are scratched and
bruised up"
"Yes, pa; l know / am scratched up
some" whimpered the hopeful But
oohoo-boohoo-you--s-a-h-h-oagh
a-a-h-h-h-a.w-seen the other boy-o-hoo!
Mee,a-a-hh-oo-when got through with
him-bohoo."
The father let him of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
Rrsipes, Changes.

Two gentlemen met On the street. 'Still
in the hardware businessY asked one.
40" replied the other. Il have retired
from tie hardware business and ara trying
to do little something in Wall street"
A wear later they met again.
"Siili in Wall s.reetf' asked one.
mo" replied the other. Il haze retired
from Wall street. and ara trying to do a
little something in the hardware basinessi
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02

I.-rsr.yr air e llimy YET o., -,-, ,h,, .,i,l
Ma he scot i,ne,.a; i ET'5.RI s %
TO weary. 0',>.! '.' Lucy larcOm.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02

hin. sang in tho orchard, tie buds into Bios
som g'w; -, ,hs b,4s ard the robins
knew Whittier.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02
aYEIIE, Miss.
scRnYIiINua s0REa

had dozen he'd ssres uEos ny holy, and trisd
al remedies ooaid hear o. and NJ iasf Ind your
CrIIcpEA RExEpfEs snd ihsy have cured me-.
JH0. GAsKfLL.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02

,-,--rfsug E,rJ tHgy-uttSS> ihAh
Al. Te .-,i " ~. ,-,,,r or a,ry S,ut o. earth
'oaa =, -I his rvs an image Q! JhT pans ~.
,hSg 70 n I bs;h wi'ue.GadSr ssc , an iTS no
OFF the sgd '.,'. Wordsworth.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-02

,..,r. ,sy with dreamy and magical hsati
aid Tie ' lSsr. in all the freshness Of child
bod -IoGgic,low.