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St. Landry democrat., 1885-02-14

Where did you get this French
Bible?' asked Smith, taking up d book
from Blacks table, Bladss-tFrench
Bible! | haven't got any French ale.
The only Bible / have is the one va
have in your hand. Had it ever since I
was married. Smith (holding up the
book What do you call that but
French?' Black-"Ry gracious! SO it
is! Funny never found It out beforeg''
Boston Transcript.
St. Landry democrat., 1885-02-14

MOST people like to feel stove up in cold
weather.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
"A Intel HISTRY."
How Triadelphia Improved in Twenty
Too Nenrs.

How TriadeIphia Improved in Twenty
Too" Years.
Tie following communication has been
handed the REGIsTER for publication. The
Ritter" says SON" of his Friends Would
Ike to see it in Print" 1t is to be hoped
the Ri;er's Friends viii be edited. The
name of the Ritter is withheld for obvious
reasons:
TRtADrLrmA-I VIII Give you a fttel
histry Of TriSielphia in my School Boy
days Some % twenty too years ago it was
But small yillsg then it hiss not improved
mulch Sens at that time it had 2 taverns
too Stores one Black smith Shop now it has
Stores no tavern and Blsch Smiths
Shops Triade!phis is Situwste3 miles East
of Wheeling one the Cumberland turn
Picke it has one School house aud too
Churchs with no other Bisness more then |
have meuehend il Some Enterpriseng
Capielst Would Come out here and Star.
Some Bisness think the town Would
Waken from its Slumber Which it has Bin
in for the Past Sentury We have Plenty of
Coal and Waiter to Supply most any Bisness
Establishment Coal Sells here for 81 Ssnts
d.Iive ed Sen s the Platform
Well Will SpP as fine my letter is to
lord sll Redy
Pleas Print this Riten By
0SE YoU Know.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
KNUcKLES AND GLOVES.

Paddy Ryan is 81 years old, weigh, in
condition, 100 pounds, aud stands 6 feet |
inch. Jack Burke is -, feet 81, and
seighs 10. George Rookie is about Al, 5
feet IL, and weighs 10. Alf Greenfield is
81, feet So, and weighs loo.
W. E. Harding classides the pugilists in
this order: l, John l.. Sullivan; 2, Charley
Mitchell; 3, George Fryer; 4. Jack Burke;
5, Alf Greenfield; 6, Jack Kilraiui I, Pad.
dy Ryan; 5, Domminick McCafrey; 9, Mike
Clesry.
jim Fell, of Missouri, and Dennis F. But
Ter, OF Brooklyn, have signed articles 10 fight
to finish on April Is, with kid gloves, Lon
don prize ring rules, for purse of $500.
LANCE, of Ohio, who fought Freyer in
New Orleans, is a new man. but is likely to
prove q good one. After the fifth round he
was the favorite in the betting.
Sullivan had three trainers helping him
TO get into good condition for his match With
AsCafrey-Patsy Sheppard, Thomas BoSus
and Professor Nixey.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Wheeling April 1, 1885.
WEST ALEXANDER.
So.cisl % he Snrfau Reaislsr.

WEsr ALENASDER, Pa, April NO
poughing has been done in this vicinity yet,
much TO the regret OF our farmers. Such q
late season for farm work has not been ex.
peIierced fer many wears.
Business is reyiging some in certain
branches Of trade. Our farmers have
been busy hauling away from the depot
corn. oats and mill stuff, several car loads
having been received here this week by E
BroSnlee aud VIII Gibson 4 Co. The lat
ter was kept back by the non-arriVsl Of bill
OF lsding several days.
The B. / D. K. r. Co. had placed in
position at our depot and improved plan of
signals for the benefit of engineers and
conductors, thereby saving the operator
OF much trouble.
A great interest was felt here in regard
to the illness of General Grant, but none for
trsitor JEFF Davis.
We learn that Thomas Supler has sold
part Of his property to William Craig, Jr.,
on West Union street, thereby depriving his
nieces of home. q.
The butchering business ike the bakery,
changes hands often. McCleary Richie
is the name Of the present hrm. They have
b en- shipping some nice calves to your city
in the last ten days.
There was = corner in corn here this
week. A car load Of corn was consigned to
Z. Brownlee, Esq, from Chicago, but as he
failed to comply with the rules Of the B i
o. company in not handing over the bill Of
lading to the agent, locks were placed on
the car and there remained until terms were
complied with much to the disappointment
o. our farmers The parties have been at
loggerheads for some time, but the agent
came out o X.
The Sells Bros, Of Ohio county, ". Va,
gave an entertainment at our school house
Tuesday evening last to slim audience.
There were great many removals here
this week, but among the many Chaplain
A. W. Pence, of |. o. o. f., simmered and
did not go to Little Wsshinton.
At an election of Elders at the L. p.
church on Wednesday last, Capt. James
Anderson. J. C. Roney, DR.. J. B. Irwin and
S Bushfeld were chosen. A good selec-
tion.
Squire Mayes was on the street yesterday
the first for some time.
". L. Porter and wife left this week to
visit relatives and friends in West Virginia,
previous to going west 10 visit relatives.
We noticed as visitors from the Nail city
! here this MeSsrs. James ChsTnock, A. l..
Hupp, Mr.. Bacr, G. II. Gibson, Joseph
Speidel and other representative business
men.
Miss Mary Shaw, a Missionary from
China, supported by the PresbJ teriau con
d-egstion Of this place and three neighbor-
iTg churches delivered q very interesting
cture here on Wednesday evening and to,
morrow will entertain the members of the
Lonng Circle and later the Sabbath school
scholars
Misses Bell and Anderson are home from
Washington Female Seminary.
Mrs Vim. Todd and daughter, Of Ohio,
arrived here this week on visit to relatives,
tie former being a sister Of Miss Sib Law
sen. Who met with an accident mentioned
in former letter who is not improving as
speedily as desired. She is still in criti-
cal condition.
Several of our young friends will go west
on q tour Of inspection next week
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
CLARKSBURG.
Special % he Snnday Rsgister.


CLARxsBuRG, W. Va Apri! 4.-The firm
Of o. Fl. OdeIl & Co, engaged 10 the fur
piture business at this city, dissolved the CO.
partnership few days since. The business
will be continued by f.. B. Hursey, silent
psrtner of the firm, to whom Odcll has as
signed his interest
Federal Court is now in session at this
city, and it is expected that quite number
of important criminal and civil causes will
be dis posed of during this month.
George Bastable, who for some time has
been taking in the New Orleans Exposition,
has returned home, and gives hattering
ard interesting account of his tour. His
letters to the REGISTER and Clarksburg
News will be missed.
At amass meeting Of the Sunday schools
few EVENING" since at the NJ. E. Church
South, Rev Peters made an appropriate cd
dress. entitled "Psurs Prisons Ne. c
W. Lynch, in speaking Of the subject OF
"Pauls Pulpits, said he had none, While
bis effort was very commendable in many
respects, it was unfortunate from political
standpoint to undertake to show that the
teachings of Paul evidenced that the great
apostle thoroughly understood the princi.
pies eDgrafted into our American bill Of
civil rights. Rev. Brook, OF the Central
Presbyterian Church, made an able ami for
chile address upon the subject Of "Paurs
PeriIs," characterized with the greatest ear
ness and persuasive and eloquent in high
degree.
Miss Eva Saunders, of Parkers6urg is
now the guest Of Mr.. Elmer Hursey, of this
city.
On Thursday evenin Miss Maggie Steel
gave sociable, at which her many guests
were entertained in the most fashionable
manner.
The entertainments given by the Clarks-
burg Academy, particularly in the classical
department, under the management Of Mrs.
N Everett from time to time, reflect credit
OIL the institution; indicates effort on the
part Of the pupils, and thorough training by
the teachers Mrs. Everett is teacher,
peculiarly original, and has the reputation
Of being one of the most accomplished
teachers IN the State. Clarksburg should
be complimented in having talent Of this
character in her public schools.
c. J. Davis is opening up at this city. o
bouse.furnishing and fine glassware store, in
tie Hoff block.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
The Increase Of Profanity.



Americans are said to be more addicted 70
profanity in all its forms than any OF the
peoples Of the Oh World
The Frenchman swears--and ghoiy, too;
but then his 'curse-words are giidsd v,Ih
q pohteness Of phrase and airiness OF dc
ton that cannot be cirouuyented by plaiu
ATgloSsxon.
The German snorts out few oaths as ne
gurglts down his beer. bat his rudy good
hGmorcd face and rotuna form seem to deny
that he thereby means any insult to his
Maker.
John Bull. when his ire is up, thunders
out his "D-r yous" and "By G-ds in
terrific STYLE, but then he is 50 evidently
sincere In bis swearing as TO relieve It IN a
measure q its wickedness.
The aversge american, however, when
not checked BY religious influences or re-
strained By a cultivated selt-respect seems
70 take TO profanity, ike duck to water.
The street gsmin is not Communicative un'
less permitted to inject an oath, or s'riog
or oatls at the end OF every sentence. 10
The mind of the school boy profanity Is
mistaken for manlineSs, while in business
circles Ibe refined ear must be ever shocked
by vulgar and meaningless osths. The COW
boys Ofthe western plains are not more dis,
eustipg in the use Of proia1e words than
many oil the so called gentlemen Of fashion
able society.
To the honor Of our American women
be il said, that outside Of the circles of the
fallen, the name of God Is rarely taken IL
win By female lips The true lady will not
srd does not couu;ensnce profanity il hel
IreSence
E cry observaut person must have no
tced the increase of profanity amongst US
sirce the war. The statutes against it
sud hey sre to be found in the penal code
Of every State in the Union-are trea'et -
dead letters. A msu would be reSaTl ! a.
q pious crank if be sWore ont warrant
against another for the use Of protane Ian
gusge.
The only practicable remedy for thi;
dread and growing evil ID 70 be found ID the
force of example. Let fathers, teachers and
older brothers refrain from using IN the
presence Of the young any language border
irg On or squirting towards profanity.
Let our boys be taught by our own con
duet in life, that the taking of Gods name
in vain is not only sinful in morals, but also
uugsntlemanly in a social point Of view.
Il too often happens thGt the playground
is the nursery Of profanity; aud this IS ep
20 continue until some regulation can be IN
troduced into our public schools, making i
absolutely incumbent upon the teachers to
see that at least one Of their number be
present with the pupils at each recess.
PATER.
Wheeling April (, 1885.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
I,KCEpELIYOUGST LISTS.


The change Of Secretaries in the Water
Board has developed 3 very important
problem. lis whether or not the system
cfss,e ssing water rents every six months
It'd collecting the same is ss effective a
~ay SIS the old plan which prevailed in the
G,y Collectors offce, which was to collec:
once year.
The present system has been in opera
Il, three years, ard the REGISTER IS IN
TONED the delinquent lists in that
,;ue aggregate $4,000. The delinquent
lists under the old system varied from
$2,7OO to $500 per auuum. TAX
ing the larger sum as standard, and in
three years it would have amounted to
slO,5OO, or a difference in favor Of yearly
assessments and collections of $500. 1t
must be borne in mind, however, that the
rast three years have been very trying years
on collectors generally, and on water rents
collectors in part.c liar. There have been so
many Of he working class out Of work
through slack times, that it was next toim-
possible TO collect this class Of water bills
without distrailt Water is one Of those
necessities that may De protected from con-
sumption By law until the hills tOpPle over,
and it would lot prevent people teom
using it. They may be in
con,enienced by shutting OF the water,
but that is as much as it will do. There are
severer laws on the books for Furnishing the
illegal consumer Of Gods nectar, bat public
opinion does not uphold their enforcement
even ifthe water rents collectors are sufi-
GENTLY iron hearted to attempt to collect
them.
Now to get back to the starting point.
Could not the system of assessing water
rents and collecting them be so changed as
not to involve dollars loss to the city?
Certainly it can if Council will adopt it. 1t
is this: Put the rents on the prop
erty as the larger cities are compelled
to do, and which must be done
in this ety ere long if the city proposes to
avoid being mulcled out of several thousand
dollars annually. By this plan every land
lord who has tenants is made q collector
for the city. If the property is taxed with
the water rents the landlord promptly ads
the amount on the rents and is particularly
careful that his rents are collected.
The total of the two assessments
made by the Water Board will
reach nearly $4,000 annually. II there is
delinquent list of say $4,000 annually
under the present system, would it not be
an improvement to reduce the reEts Que
twelfth and let the citizens have the bsne-
fit of the reduction? Better this than the
accumulation of the large delinquent lists
now presented to the public. There are
other WAYS perhaps that may avert the loss
but there is no way probably that is so
economical and certain as the one outlined
above.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05

TIE revolution in Colombis, which has
already resulted in the burning of AsPin-
wall, should not be coufOuuded with the
Guatemalan war on Honduras, Salvador,
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA, further north.
In Colombia revolution appears to be reg
ulaEly recognized psnacea for political
ambition, free to all This time the leaders
are anxious to interdict traffic across the
ishmus This has been accomplished tenn
porsrily, but with q harbOr full Of war YES
sells Of all the great powers interested in I'M
obstrueted transit, the delay occasioned by
the destruction of the town and property Of
the canal will be only temporary. The
prompt dispatch Of troops to protect Ameri-
can interests is commenda5le in President
A r-,-r-r
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05

ROWING. RUNNING AND BOILING.

The distance which it viii be necessary
or contestant to cover in the coming six
isy roller skating race in order TO be en-
titled to a share Of the receipts will be 500
miles
The resolution adopted BY the Amateur
Athletic Association defining the word
amateur is supposed to be leveled at l..
Z. Myers the champion Splinter.
Normac, Herty. Frank Hart and other
pedestrians are learning rollerskatiug, in
order to take part in the six.day race to take
place in New York.
John Teemer will begin his training at
McKeesport about May ), and will leave for
New Orleans May 10 to continue practice
there.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05

Hox Csc. r. TIxGLE is back from Wash
irgton. He is looSing after very fat but
a hyperbOlsau position and has a reasoOa-
BE shoR of success. The official title OF
the "po in is L S. seal agent Of Alaska,
With locstion on the Ts'sid Of St Paul in the
Bs,iau sea This little Island is the heA2-
quarters for sea! trading and is about 81
degrees north aud west Of the Alaskan
and japan The duties Oh the officer are to
take care Of the United States interests in
q twenty years contract with a company,
whoes headquarters are at San Francisco,
and who pay a royal;y to the United States
for all the seals taken out Of the Alaska
waters. The rigor and long duration Of win
ter makes the season Of sojourn on the
Island very short
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
The Twins.
Detroit Free Pre4I.

Boss, be whispered, as he leaned over
the counter, "de ole woman wants some
tea mighty bad, an hasn't got any
money"
Cant help that, sir" was the reply.
I'm giving more than can afford to with
cut taking on any new applications
Zactly, boss presume 50. Boss,
please give me your full name"
John Y. Blank"
can dat Of yer pardner.'
IBIS name is Vim. J. Jones. What do
you want Of our namesY
Wall, / didn't get de tea, but you used
me Ike q gem'len, an bein' as we has got
twins in our family Tze gwine to name EN-
srter you an your psrdner."
"Ohl yoa said tea, Ell? Why, yes. I'll
be happy to put you up half a pOand Green
or Japan Twins, Ell? Hope the mother
is doing well Say, If you want those boys
TO make smart men give EN- smart names,
If ! were you Id call EN- Washington and
Jefferson"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
NEW MRRTlNSViLLE.


NEw MARTINsvILLE, April BILLY kot-
zebue is having a neat tasty veranda added
TO the full front of his house, which adds
greatly to its appearance.
Levi Oblinher has charge Of his black
smith shop again.
Friend Cox, OF Cresaps Grove was in
town during the week.
Miss Lou Bandi is still confined to her
room.
T.. A. higgins and W. H. McEldowny are
candidates for Street Commissioner
Cards are out for the marriage Of Miss
Anna Bowers and W. 6. Kotzebue, on April
lib.
Rev. Weller and wife are visiting their
stn, Basil l.. Bowers, Esp.
Prot. Martin ia unable to be in school,
being confined to his room with q severe
cold.
Farmers are losing no time in getting
ground ready for planting; some are plough.
irg.
Thomns Harness Of Ball Creek, was in
town Wednesday.
MisJ Bird Rider, of WiliamstoRn, is the
guest this week Of James Fl. Sharp
Mrs. Mary Collins and Miss Edna Hogan,
Of Moundsville, are visiting at Sep Halls.
The many friends OF Mrs Sigler, former.
ly Of this place, were panied to hear Of her
death recently in Kansas. She is remem-
berep by ell for her Christian bearing and
benevolent spirit.
The festive frog pipeth his sweetest lay in
the distant pond, and his lonesome strain
taketh one back to the day dreams OF his
bo7hood. Verify spring is here.
Thomas Harness, Of Bull Creek, was in
town this week.
So much moving was never known in
town before. Mr. Jones exchanges houses
with Mr.. Smith Mr. johnson moves I'D
stairs ard the other tenant down, and so it
goes.
There will be another butcher shop in
town coon.
Professor Martin is still confined to bis
rooa.
George Martin left for Kansas Saturday.
The vote on the thirty-fve thousand dol.
lar bond issue comes of next month. Nine
out Of every ten property owners in the
county are opposed to the voting of the
loan during the depressed condition Of
financial affairs, and as large proportion
Of the class who have comparatively no
taxes to pay are in favor of it.
The appointment of Postmaster Pearson
meets with the approval Of all fair.minded
men of our place, whatever their politics.
Of course it does not suit the strikers and
politicians.
Johnnie Snodgrass will open up a res
taurant and confectionery soon, where
Obers now keeps.
Miss Alice Leap. who has been South
since last fall returned home Friday eve
ming.
The famous Mrs. Scoville, Of Guiteau
anne, swooped down upon us Saturday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
NOTES FOR HoRsEMEN.

W. c. frances stable Of trotters This year
includes Harry Wilkes, 2l0; Albert France,
2:2l; London, 2:203; Sister Wilkes, 2:27;
Snooks, go; Harry Fleet, Jesiea, Boston
Girl, and Emma Frank Vanhess will
handle them.
Ed Corrigan, of Kansas City. has bought
from 7. j. Me6ibbon. of Cynthisns, KY,
the 2.yesr-old fill Atlanta, fall sister to St.
Andrain, the best s-year-old in the West last
year.
1t Is said that the usual success ia colt
raising in many parts OF France is due to
the liberal way in which oats are fed.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
= =
BASEBALL AND CRICKET.

An ingenious enterprise will be Inaugural,
I'D in St. Louis this season. The Official
baseball scores will be sent to the residences
of subscribers every evening for 5 cents an
evening.
1t is reported that Yale College has de-
cided TO abandon lacrosse, and the univer-
Sity team has notified the Intercollegiate
Association of its withdrawal from the or
ganizstion.
The Chicago Clubs uniform will consist
Of knit Jersey Of navy blue, broad cuffs
and collars trimmed with white, navy blue
trousers, white belt. stockings and cap.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
The ROD AND GUN.

Shooting crows BY moonlight on :heir
Foosts is a favorite diversion Just now Of Nor
ristown, Pa, gpnners.
Two million young whitefSh were placed
40 weeks ago in Lake Superior, near Du.
luth.
The enforcement of the hook-and-ine law
has improved New Jersey fishing.
Wissahickon creek will shortly be stocked
with 1000 California trout.
Delaware bay is so full of ice that fisher
men cannot haul their seines.
Sheepshead do not appear until June.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Astory of tho Long, Long Ago.

A Connecticut man, his father and grand
father all died Of old age in the same chair,
Ii appears that there was once day when
American furniture didn't fall to pieces il
two weeks after payment OF the bill.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Don't Hub on the Enamel

Of the teeth with gritty preparations. The
teeth are too valuable to be trifed with.
When gone, you must have false ones or
gun" yourself through life. Use S0Z0-
DON'T, which contains no grit. It cleanses
the mouth and vitslizes the secretions.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Boys Ike lambs Bur Not Lamb-LIke.
N j. GrsPAic

A lamb can Distinguish its mothers cry
among hundred similar sounds. 1t Is the
same with q boy, but he seldom pays tn =
same attention to It that he does when his
father speaks
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
What Makes the Miner Swear.

The road between Murray and Myrtle,
Ceur dAlene mountsins, IL now termed
the SKY Trail" a miner swears the las.
time be travelled over it he heard the angels
singing lullaby.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Heaven Helps the Laboriug Man.

The hot weather that Is coming viii great,
" help the man who earns his bread By the
sweat OF his brow. When it is hot he can
cit down and sweat without ever lifting q
hand
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Should Have Heard ragiioni.
Cztcu5o Ran1

Young enthusisst-"Pstti Is glorious,
isn't shef'
Old relic-"Eonsense; you should have
heard Tsglioni, my boy"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Beforo he Could Say .ra-ra.

1t is said the highest insult thst caa b.
offered to Russian maiden is tospread ts'
on her front gate. Perhaps it holds her
bean until the old man comes oat and kicks
him.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
A Chance for Young Wives.

The Emperor Of Russia has lost his cook.
an important Office thus becomes vacant.
None but experienced toxicologists need
aprlY.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
One Of the Causes Is Want Of Cash.
81. Lgsis RepsNiogs.

It is understood that for several causes 8
comparatively small number of Americans
viii 90 to Europe the coming summer.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05

RlvoLUuONISTS in Central America are
thicker than jvusOu weeds in West Virginia,
ard from oil accounts about as worthless.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
A Frank Confession.

The editor of the Goshen, Ind. Democrat
reioiees in the name Of Beans We don't
knox Beams.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-04-05
Language.
CAfcdgo Sarg.

We desire TO inform our readers in the
strictest confidence that With to day will be
insugursted another week of peerless tom.
foolery BY that unapproachabls beyy of
peaceful idiots-tbe Illinois Legislature.