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The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09
CORPORATIONS,

Since Maine became State four thousand
companies for various objects have been incor-
poratsd by special act, or organized under gem
eral law, large majority of which exist today
only in name and without any financial stand.
ing Such corporations are increasing at the
rate of about two hundred year. Our laws in
this respect are very loose, aud should receive
your attention. They require neither paid up
capital stock nor intention to do business in
this State IS the prerequisite of organization,
aud thereby offer opportunity for the formation
OF fraudulent corporations, by which our
people and those of other States are liable to
DO defrauded. The law should require the
payment OF portion of the capital stock be-
fore organization, and the charter Zee to the
State should be increased TO respectable fig-
ure, as revenue towards lessening public
burdens.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09

/ would call your attention to the necessity
OF some change OF our laws which would aud
should give woman Increased opportunities to
discharge the duties of citizenship. BY in
Vulnerable deeds Of noble conflict on every
Geld OF moral, intellectual and social effort,
woman has won equal honors with the other
sex, and established BY works her right 10 a
just recognition and equality which selfish rule
has heretofore prevented Intelligence Of the
citizen is tbs only true basis Of suffrage, and if
equality is assured let ua not ignore its logical
consequences, but give to woman all the rights
OF citizenship. To this end, as a step 10 the
right direction, would ask the passage Of
general law recognizing the eligibility Of VIC
man to hold any Office not prohibited by the
constitution.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09
MAINE GENERAL HOSPITAL

This institution by private benevolence has
very much enlarged its facilities for curing
and ameliorating human suffering, and its adj
vantases are now sought after by people Fl en-
every portion Of the State. 1t Is one of the
best institutions of the kind in the country, and
| would recommend that the appropriation Of
last year be continued, If not Increased, so that
It's advantages may be euioged by every class
of Ieople.
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09
Ut O1A Ut FAUFbh5 N UNI
PLACES.

The appropriation for Support of paupers
in nnincoi porated places should be increased
from $1,000, the amount Of the usual appropri-
alton, 10 $1,000, or possibly $500, to meet the
prospective demands which must arise from
the creation, BY the laws passed By the Legie-
lature, Of an entirely neW class Of State pau
YlSr GLAZING
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09

There appears to be an inequality and bur-
den of taxation resting on the real estate aud
visible property OF the State which former Leg
islatuFes have but partially remedied. A new
system OF taxation was wisely iuaugurated in
1874 which has received popular sanction. This
departure has already removed part Of the
burden from the great productive industries of
the State, by placing moro st proportion of
the tax on corporations and other business in
dustrias never before taxed. The Governor
and Council OF 1884 assessed a tax of this char
acter on railroad, telegraph, telephone and ok.
press companies, amounting TO $110,5S6 81
/ hs tax on insurance companies paid into the
Office of the State Treasurer the past wear
amounts to SIG, 766 A. This policy and system
should be regulated so as to give an increased
revenue, aud new methods be devised for adj
ditional sources of taxation so that at the earl-
est DAY all the expenditures Of the State gov
ernment may be paid thereby without assess
ing single dollar on the towns and cities Of
the State. To this end, and in the interest OF
just taxation for equalizing public burdens,
would earnestly call the attention of the Leg
isleture. From an examination of the Treas
ufer's accounts, IL seems to me that it may be-
Practicable for the coming two years, to reduce
the rat of taxation from four mills to three
and one-half mills. The times impsratively
demand economy and all necessary retrench-
ment that there may be no useless sppropris-
lions of the peoples money and that low taxes
everywhere may be assured.
IMfORlANL MATIHhS.
There are special subjects intimately con-
nected with the welfare and requirements of
State over which local legislation has well
defined and separate Jurisdiction. 1 have
called your attention to some of them, but
many are necessarily omitted.
The American Union ia but the aggregate OF
States forming one complete sisterhood, hay
ing common interest and united by insep-
arabic bonds There is general public inter
est of rational character, no. ~ited to a
single State, but as important anJ ching
as the purposes of consolidated fax o1inept
aud united confederaoy can mak,g vSential.
All public questions which affect the'1ation as
whole, practically become Of equal import
ance to every section OF our country. This
nation is distinguished as being the model free
government Of the civilized world, and its no.
sition thereby is responsible one. Notwith-
standing this, we have in this country seven
millions aud half of children outside of the
school-ro9m growing up in ignorance and its
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09

Eg@None genuine without bunch Of green Hops
on the white label. Shun all the vile, poisonous
stuff with "Hop'' or "Hops'' in their name.
dec22 MW&F&wI rnrm
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09

"a tour to Europe that cost me $4,000, done me
ess good than one bottle of Hop Bitters; they also
'cured my wife of fifteen years nervous weakness
"sleeplessness and dyspepsia
r. NJ, Auburn. N. Y
The Portland daily press., 1885-01-09

By a resolve OF the last Legislature, an
amendment to The Constitution of the State. SO
ss to make the sale of Intoxicating LIQUORS
forever prohibited by the provisions OF that in-
strument was submitted 10 the voters of Maine
at the election last September, aud the return
votes against it, indicates an emphatic declara-
ton on tina part Of the people in favor of pre-
hibition. That amendment became part of
the Constitution on the first Wednesday of the
present month. The constant agitation OF the
subject OF temperance has created firm adher
ence Of the people of our State to til princ-
pies Of prohibition, am able to say that dur
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13

These Handsome instruments in II. w.
BaumeI's Piano and Organ Exhibit.
1t is an old saying that whatever is worth
doing is worth doing well. Mr.. Banner, no
doubt, thought go when he undertook to
make an exhibit at our State Fair this year.
His enclosure WAS most tastetully arranged
in booth style and handsomely papered and
rncased by neatly constructed railing
along the entire front OF his immense space
Everything within, too, was in keeping with
the Surroundings. The Pianos exhibited
embracing Square, Grand and Uplight,
were marvels OF fine workmanship and were
of,he celebrated Kranich & Bach manufac
lure. These instruments are too we'll
known 10 need any comment, for everyone
Who has ever heard one oil these instruments
properly performed on can assent
10 their purity OF tone, and in
fnithh they combine elegance in
design and degree of workmanship sell
dom seen in the production of rival manu-
tacturers, and the large number handled
during the past few years attest to their su-
periority and popularity. Mr.. Banner, who
is without doubt the leading music dealer
in West Virginia, has the exclusive agency
for the sweet toned A. B. Chase and the
world renowned Smith American organs
These Instruments have world wide repu.
tation, and parties desiring to purchase
either piano or organ should not fail to
gee Mr.. Banner and get his prices and
terms
In addition 10 pianos and organs at his
extensive ware rooms, 1910 Market street,
be keeps the largest and choicest selection
of sheet music and musical merchandise to
be found in the CITY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
SUDDEN DEATH
Of WIN. n. Brinton, a Prominent
South Side Gentleman.
The Cause Conceded to be Heart Disease
Superinduced. by an Overdose Of "a
Deadly Drug.

Yesterday before noon the news spread
rapidly tho Mr.. VIM. 81. Brinton, of the
Sixth ward, had died suddenly under pecu-
lar circumstances. Upon investigation it
was found that Mr.. Brinton had just re-
turned on Thursday night from Milwaukee,
where he went some time ago to accept the
management Of glass factory. he seemed
to be much discouraged and very nervous
so on Friday evening he went to drug
store and purchased a two ounce phial Of
chloral, to quiet his nerves. He arose yes
terdsy morning about 3 o clock, but
COULD EAT no BREAKFAST
and went out presumably to take q walk,
but shortly returned and proceeded up
stairs and threw himself on q bed He
complained Of being quite i'll, and when he
laid down the family supposed that some
thing serious had befallen him and imme.
diately sent for q doctor and began apply
ing such restorstives as they bad at hand.
1t was about 10 clock when DR.. Reed ar
nved and Mr.. Binton was then beyond the
deslolduSC VI al CdLIuil bSLSuC0 VI onlhi
and the Sorrowing family was
INFORMED THAT He WAS DEAD.
Upon examining the phial of choral, it
was found that $50 grains OF the contents
had been used, whether the night before or
Yesterday morning could not be ascertained.
Coroner Schultze was called Immediately
and held short inquest, which resulted in
the decision that Mr.. Brinton came to his
death By an attack of heart disease, which
was evidently superinduced BY the use OF
choral The deceased had, no doubt, in a
moment Of incaution and nervous despers-
ton taken
AN OVERDOSE or THE DRUG,
which in his weakened state had acted with
the cad result above stated
Mr.. Brinton was thirty nine years OF age,
and gentleman much respected among
large circle OF friends and scqusintances
He was fine accountant and has held nu-
merous responsible aud lucrative positions
in the city, being at one time Secretary OF
the Central Glass Works, and at another
holding the same position in the La Belle
Of Bridgeport. He was born and raised in
Wheeling and leaves wife and six chill
dren 10 mourn his untimely and sudden de.
mise.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
TIE VERY ATTRACTIVE EXHIBIT

Made by Mr.. L. o. seabright, in Bees
Honey and Aparian Supplies.
There has, perhaps, no single exhibitor
throughout the entire Fair captured so many
irst premiums in their various departm ents
as has Mr. Seabright, of Blaine P. O., Bel.
mont county, Ohio. This gentleman makes
specially OF bee culture, and his full
colony of Italian bees and his one frame
nucleus, as well as bis glass observatories,
were objects OF great interest to many thous,
ands that visited our State Fair. His sec.
ton comprised the northeast cor,
ner Of the Horticultural Hail. and
it seemed to be the leading
attraction in this building. Mr.. Seabright
carried eff fifteen First Premiums. Among
tue principal may be mentioned that for
Best crate OF CCc2ub Honey.
Best production Of one apia5;r.
Best display of Extracted Eoaey.
Best general display o! Honey.
Best colony Of Italian Bees
Best nucleus of Italian Bees.
Best sample of Beeswsx.
Beat sample Of comb foundation for sur.
plus honey.
Best Beesvax Extractor.
Best UrcsppiDg knife.
Best Bee Veil
Best Bee Feeder.
Bast Honey Extractor.
Best Shipping Case.
Best General Purpose Beehive.
Best Arrangement tor Temperature.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
Transfers of Real Estate,


The following transfers of real estate were
left for record at Clerk Hooks Office yester
day:
Deed made September IL, 1885, by Ben,
jsmin List and Elizabeth, his wife, to Henry
Horkheimer, for the east forty-two feet OF
lot No. 4j, on the north side Of Virginia
street, Island, in D. XaLes addition. Con.
sideration, $3,978.
Deed made September IL, 1885, by Alex
Coen ard Elizabeth, his wife, to Henry
Horkheimer, for the right, title and interest
in and to the part Of lot above mentioned.
Consideration, 5000.
Deed made September s. 1885,, By Oscar
Wellsbans and Sarah, his wife, TO William
Conf ely, Robert Lazear and |. W. Bruner,
being the Beard of Education Of Richlaud
district, for two parcels Of land adjoining
Highland sub district No. l. Corsdera-
ion $40.
Deed made September II, 1885, by Han
nital Forbes, and Amanda B., his wife, to
Williem Msgruder, for the north half Of LOT
No. y in square No u, in j. & J. Bakers
addition. Consideration, 500.
Deed made July 81, 1885, By Angus
Eaodlin and Catherine NJ, his wife, OF Ar
sansss, to Susan Dennis, deed of settle
ment.
Deed made August 90, 1885, by ". Il
hubbard and H. NJ. Russell trustees, to
ReTjsnin NJ List, for ell of lot No IS and
be eastern half Of Lot No, 46, in D. Zsne's
s6ditior, situate on the north side of Vir.
ginia street. Consideration, $3.50.
TAKE the B. & o. to Cincinnati, Tues
day, September 10Th. Round trip $500.
Through trains leave Wheeling at 9:l5 a.
M, and lO25p. m. city line.
The Most Creditable of All Exhibits
and the one that elected more favorable
comment than any other at our State Fair.
was the handsome collection of fine paint.
ings shown by Miss Doddridge, embracing
about seventy-fve pieces in all. OF these
there were twenty or twenty-five very hand.
some landscapes in oil, sbou. fifteen flower
pieces, six or eight psstels, four transparent
placques, some half dozen drawings in
charcoal, about the same number in India
ink, large collection Of beautifully painted
china, several pretty crsyons and water
coiored pictures, besides numerous miscel-
laneous pieces, embracing lustre and me.
'aGc painted velvet banners aud lam
breouins, &c. The entire exhibition is the
work of Miss Doddridges class, and it is
not only credit to the teacher and pupils,
but is credit to our city that we have such
al institution in our midst. The class num-
bers over seventy in all, but only twenty
seven were represented in this collection,
and even List of the names would occupy
more space than we can devote to it at
this time. Col. Philip Pendletou, our West
Virginia representative at the Worlds Fair
at New Orleans in speaking of Miss bod
bridges exhibit, says that as q collection
Of fine work it really surpassed anything be
had seen at New Orleans, and we trust that
in the future as in the past Miss Doddridge
will receive the encouragement she has 30
Justly merited. Elsewhere among our
news notes viii be found few of the prem.
iuu-s awarded to the pupils of Miss Dod-
bridge class.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
FAIR NOTES.

Reportorial lettings on a Variety of In
teresting Subjects.
Is any body tired?
The peanut sellers held on the longest.
The cattle and other live stock exhibitors
lost little time in getting their animals away
when once permission was given.
Superintendent of Privilege and Space
Larkin showed by his work during the week
that he is the right man for the place.
The fakirs are great on getting away
ahead of fair. One enterprising candy
man got over the fence with his property
Friday night
The Paris mutuals in the reporters
stand, yesterday, were q great feature
They generally divide up about eight cents
among the winners.
Charley Goetzs soda fountain was
prominent feature as one entered the main
building from the north. The fz he dis
pepsed was of the best
There was much hurrying too and fro
among the exhibitors in the main building
last night, many of them working until q
la hour packing up their goods,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
olEssRs JOHN HARRINGTON x CO.'S
Display of Fine Carpets aud Rugs at tn
State Fair Won the Admire ton of All.

Display of Fine Carpets aud Rugs at the
State Fair Won the Admiration of All.
At this, the fifth annual meeting of the
West Virginia Exposition aud State Fan
Association, which has Just closed, the ex
tibits shown far surpassed that Of any prev
ious year. The MERIDIAN Notwithstanding
he dull times all tried to vie with each
other in making egrandest display. There
ia DO disputipg the fact, however, that the
richness and elegance Of the beautiful vel
vets, Moquettes, Body Brussels, Tapestry
Brussels carpets and the handsome Per
sian, Smyrna and Turkish Rugs shown by
our enterprisiDg Dry Goods House, Messrs.
John Harrington Il Co., successors
10 +. NJ. McGillin X Co., were de
cidedly ahead of anything in the Main
Hall; come of the rugs on exhibition were
among the finest ever brought to this city
and were marvels Of fine workmanship. One
IN particular, Mirzapore Rug, was valued
at 5000 This &rm carry the largest stock
of carpets in the State, and in prices will
meet any fair competition.
Their display OF fine Turcomau curtains
and real lace attracted the admiration Of
sll This house carries an immense stock
Of these goods, having fitted up the entire
length OF the second story throughout ont
Of their stores ard have made 1t separate
and distinct department.
The Upholstery and Furnishing Goods
also form an important adjunct to the exten
,ive business of this firm, while in their dry
goods department their stock of fine dress
aorics embrace all the latest and approved
patterns, ard their fall and winter wraps will
embrace all the latest novelties known to
The trade.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
4 Pleasant Evening.

The Happy Eight Social Club, headed
by Mayors brass band, went out to the resi-
dence Of Mr. Aft Clator, in East Wheeling
Friday night, and rendered a serenade to
that popular young gentleman and his newly
made bride, after which the serensding par
~ repaired to the residence of Mr.. Fred
Happy, President Of the society, and fay.
ored him with choice selection Of new and
popular airs. Mr.. Happy recognized the
compliment in neat little speech and in.
vi'ed the party to partake of his hospitali,
les, an invitation which the boys we're not
slew TO accept and couple Of hours were
pleasantly spent in music and social chat
The party also serenaded Messrs. John Bo-
den and Joseph Purcell, of the East End
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
BITS or NEWS.
PIcksd Up Here and There ~ Register
----- RAnnrfarA.

PIoksd Up Here and There ~ Register
| - Reporters.
TIE rooms Of the Board Of Public Woska
are nobby.
A NUMBER of street flakes" attracted
crowds at various corners on the streets last
evening.
MICHAEL GRUB, . native of Germany, de
clared his intention Of becoming Q citizen
yesterday.
ToSr PASTOR will be at the Opera House
next Saturday on his twenty-irst annual
tour. His company this year is better than
ever, many tip-top names being included.
THE Wheeling Bakery Company took the
first premiums on wheat and rye bread,
samples Of which are on exhibition in their
windows.
MISS ELLA DILLON will give a dramatic
reading at the Opera House, Thursday even.
ing, the entertainment being interpreted
with musical selections by well bnown local
talent.
The funeral of Leroy Mallonee, of
Grafton, who was killed at Gastonville, on
the Pittsburg and Wheeling division of the
B & O., occurred at Grafton Sunday after
noon last.
TIE lawn fete and children's party, at
the residence of Mr.. Henry Bser on -Four.
teenth street last evening, was delightful
affair, and was highly enjoyed by a large
party Of young people.
The corner stone of the new Court House,
at St. Clairsville O., will be laid by the
Masonic Fraternity, on the 22d inst: Large
delegations from this and other cities are
expected 10 participate in the ceremonies.
JAMES Il. GIEsEY, , we'll known young
qan of this city,>S6d Miss Sarah T. s8ed-
keLs vet msrsie2 at ,Itke pesidepeebF the
bride sEpat; HelsnO. Hodge6s, at Valley
Home, near Portland, Thursday evening at
5 o'clock.
ISAAC TUCKER was before Justice
Schultze yesternoon, charged By Richard
Knowles with having borrowed from him q
ladder, which he failed to return. The case
was brief and resulted in the discharge of
the defendant.
Mrs. JOHN PARKS, Of Mingo, came to the
city on Thursday TO attend the fair. She
was accompanied by her six-weeks-old son.
On Friday about noon the little fellow was
suddenly taken i'll with commissions from
which he died the same night. He was
buried from the residence Of VIM. Dodds
yesterday afternoon.
The Tunnel Orphans and the Riddle
Boys of East Weeeling played an interest
ing game of base ball on the Tunnel Green
on yesterday afternoon, resulting in favor Of
the Orphans by a score Of 5 to 7. The
Riddle boys had the CrockerY City pitcher,
but he had no effect on the Orphans, as
hey made sixteen base hits on him. The
Orphans made several double plays.
LOVERS Of base ball will be afforded the
first opportunity of the season to witness a
first class game OF ball between the Globes,
of Bellaire, and Crockery Citys, Of East
Liverpool, Pa, at the New Fair Grounds,
.omorrow afternoon. These two clubs have
gained very enviable reputation for fine
osll playing during the present season, and
should be greeted with good audiences.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13

We are pleased to notice the very hand
some grand upright overstring piano show 4
at our State Fair by Mr.. Gehring. This is
the first piano manufactured in Wheeling,
or even in the State, and it has been great.
ly admired, not only TOR its richness Of tone,
cut fer Its easy touch and handsome ap,
pesIsnce. Tie case is made OF cherry
(ebony and solid fnisb) and has attracted
great deal Of attention BY all music loving
,rle. Mr.. Gehring being O practical
piano and organ ssulider 1t will amply re-
pay all parties contem plating Duy,nS 81.
Instrument Of any sort 10 consult him before
purchasing. His establishment is located
at FLAG Market street, cor. Twenty-second
and Market He attends to repairs of all
kinds of key instruments. including not
Only pianos, but reed and pipe organs.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
HANDSOME WORK MANsHIP
shown by MIR. Chas. M. stiofr, of Baltimor

shown by Mr.. Chas. NJ. stief, of Baltimore
Amopg the many elegant displays show
at the State Fair Gust closed) none at
,racted more attention than the handsome
exhibit made by Mr. Chas. Stief the vel
known Piano Manufacturer of No. 9 North
iEer:y street, Baltimore. The instru-
m,nts displayed are perhaps among
Re finest ever shown in Wheeling,
one in particular, a handsome cabi
net concert, grand, upright French bur
pispo, which took first gold medal a
The Worlds Fair at New Orleans, Gus
closed May 3'st, 1857, is especially worth!
of note, besides this, there is beautiful
rose wood cabinet grand upright and 3
square grand three string instrument hand
somely finished with rounded corners that
are objects OF admiration. The entire ex,
hiblt is in charge of their genial travel
ing saleaman ard manager, Mr. A. L Raw
lings, who will be pleased to explain the
superiority Of the Stietfpisno, and show ny
their many points Of excellence to all who
may desire to inspect the instruments
This is the first p ano manufacturing com
pany, outside Of our local dealers, that have
made an exhibit here during the fair, and
We trust they will receive sufficient en-
couragement to induce them to come sgain.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-09-13
Basrs Prize W,,.

"innefa
The following were the Mn.
cash prizes given BY Simon Bs ,sss !
bread baked from their brand : !,
Briggs Psssnt-Frst pr;zs. " ~
MeCsfrey; second prize, Mrs 9 y
Keller. "
Silver Lake-Pirst priz. ";
English; second prize, Mn. b ny Tl
Pure Gold-First prize, Mr,. n n
son; second prize, Mrs. John r., y
. These are the best in The =
Or these brands. 1h,y.ll ' y
Kept BY all dealers. pa