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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
why n Lark sings NJ Heavens Door.
E1gia fsrntks1T CoHrisr.

While Mr.. Alexander Shaw at Kinstrs
was in the fields the other day be heard
0ies Of a bird apparently in distress.
Looking up be saw a lark holly pursued BY
q hawk, which, by q series Of fierce darts,
tried to secure his prey; but the lark was
successful in evsding the attacks. The
hawk, however, wa gaining the mastery,
and the lark, terror stricken, seeing the man
below, came down ike an arrow and fut-
tered actually into bis hand, where it COW.
cred trembling. The pursuer followed until
within six yards, but seeing what had oc-
eurred he few OF in disgust. After q time
the lark was liberated, when it scared up
ward, singing, doubtless. q song ofgrattude
TO its dehytrer. This circumstance is remark
able, as showing the great terror conquer,
ing the less-the instinct Of preservation in
the bid triumphDg over its natural timid-
itv
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
low Mrs. Polly is Renewing Her You'll

A singular freak of nature is shown in
the case of Mrs. Polly George, a lady well
known to many citizens, who lives two miles
from Milburn, in this county. Mrs. 6. is
s~eventy-six years old, the mother and the
grandmother of a large family in the
county. During her life she has cut and
shed her teeth twice, and now has com.
menced to cut her third set, having cut four
teeth within the past month-two above
and two below. She did also, a little over
a year ago. shed her hair which was white
with sge, and it is now replaced BY a suit Of
black hair, with an occasional silver thread
only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
A Country Girls Home-Made Hat.

A young girl residing a few miles from
this place appeared in our market on Satur'
day morning with a coy, jsunty-looking hat
made solely of cat straw and corn shucks
that grew upon her fathers farm. 1t was
lastly but not gaudily trimmed with
chicken feathers dyed in p~okeberry juice
and blue writing fluid. Several persons
who examined this hesdgear pronounced it
really haRniiInl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
81. Paul and the Hash MIL.
SsraaA hdspsa9snL.

Why did not Paul stop at Ephesas asked
a Sunday school teacher. Il dunno" said
the bad boy" less it vas cause he was
afraid he would junned for his board bill"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
sATURDAY. MARCH !, 1855.

" the reports be true that EDwTS BOOrH
is resolved upon leaving the stage, the
world will lose one Of its greatest and
grsndest actors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
A Mining Camp Tragedy.


EDfant t~errible-Say. Mr.. Snobby, can
YOU play cardS2 SnObby-Why, no, Johnny,
l can't play very we'll f. T.-Well, then,
you'd better look out, for ma says if Emma
PLAYS her cards well she'll catch you.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
FOR SALE.
Stock and Business of a First-Class
GrOCerV,

Having to assume the duties OF City Collector in 9
short time, ] am COL PEELED TO close business and
ditpCss OF my ltock OF staple and Fancy Groceries,
which Is new, ire h and Desirable, together with the
cases, counters, scales, one hOr,e, new wagon, har-
less, and every other appliance necessary for con-
Quoting the business. which are all in ~frst-class con-
ditiOn. There Is also in the stock a large lot OF viii
low and split baskets. The store is located at No.
1858 Make. street, where a good bu,neSS has bean
buIt up, and /, still carried on, and the stand may
be secured by early application. This Is a splendid
opportunity for the right man to ~ once step into a
paying business. For particulars call on or address
NJ. c. 4 AWFORD,
mira loss Market St., Wheeling, W. va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
The WhSfore.

- NNUV ""-N'NUN T|s
The American is not a wine drinker sim,
ply because he finds whisky handler and
more effective.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07

sWbo is that across the streetS "0h
that isa yery cloqe friend Of mine, la
deed?' "Yes, never lends a cent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
Benefit of the Biggest Known Shower.


1t twas a damp day when Noah's mother
in-law 90; left.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
FOR SALE.
Commissioners Sale.

otSiiSt SoiNs
John W. Reltz and John Fading, T., Tho Cgrc,it
partners in trade as Beltz & Court Of Ohio
Flading, County. In
John Gray and Others. "'
DY Virtue OF A DECREE OF THE CIR
ID cult Court Of Chic county, In the State Of
WeEt Virginia, made and entered in the above en-.
titled cause on the 20th day OF December, 1854, ]
will, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2S, 1885,
al 10 o clock n. NJ, III the front door OF the Court
House OF Ohio county, proceed to sell at public auc-
IN The fol owing banned real estate, that is 10 say:
jW,nty-Iwo feet iron; OF lot numbered two hundred
nd thiIty-One i:Su on the east side OF EOl street, be
uTR part 1.-The corner lot and commencing a. a point
hity three feet from the corner OF Eoi and First
how IVenly.iuuFth) streets, and thence running
ICrih for quantity and continuing the same width
tie alley In the rear OF said lot, and Is in the ad
itiCa to the city OF Wheeling laid out by William
haT line AID John Iot, together with the two tene-
cIeuts erected thereon,
IEEyS or SALE-Cre third Of the purchase money
u rs much more as the purchaser may elect 10 pay,
D cash on The dGy OF sale, and the residue Of same
n two equal annual instruments from the day Of
ale, the purchaser to give his notes for the deferred
,~.ustalwcnts, with IN 'eTcst thereon from the day o.!
ale with personal security for the payment OF same
10 Tie satisfaction Of the undersigned special com.
missioner, and the title TO the property to he re-
aimed until the purchase money is paid in full.
JAMES F. ROGERS,
Special Commissioner.
w. II. FLILER, Auctioneer.
hereby certify that bond has been given as re-
quiIed by law and the decree entered in the above
entitled cause. JOHN W. MICHEL,
feb / Clerk.
The above sale Il adjourned until Saturday, March
:, lsSj,at ~ o'clock a. M. JAS p. ROGERS,
Special Commissioner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07

MO CURE NO PAY. WHITEHURSTS CE-
~ dar Ralsam Is warranted 10 cure Coughs, Colds,
Group, Throat and Lung Diseases, &C. Six drops a
dose. Try IL. Ii not Satisfied return the empty
bottle and get your money back. For sale by al
druggists. Price26 cents. nol9eodsb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-03-07
AEw ApvEar,seEEnrs.

Los RFxT-LARGE AND PLEASANTLY
JIG furnished lrnat room, In central part Of the
oiiy. Apply al ic2s Main strict. mr3a
YNANTED-APRIL Isr OFE GuO0 SIZED
mont room, FURNISHED and gssl, v1,h board,
II ~EgTetablt, for vie. vtl be thers every other
sunday. Address, stating location and price. P.
EOR aAIE-A FIRsraCLAss C0TTREIL 4
Of bed lsx2& WIN take on an eight page octave
hook form In good condition. Apply atthts ofdoa
jzo
ERANCIs MURPHY, THE GREAT TEMPER
JIG snce apostle, viii tegin 4 series OF meetngsiu
This city on aendSy evening, March >, In the hap-
tist church, corner Twelfth and byron STREETS These
neeiipy vii be held Monday, tuesday, wedne.-
cay N q Thunday evenings az 7;50 o'elaeE. No ad-
mission Zee. On Friday evening" meeting viii DO
sn's r h,is,isn As.oci.t,as A. xbieb an sSmi.sisn
fee Of IS cents will Be charged. MIRO
Notice.
THE ANNUAL MEEFIsG OF sTOCKHoLD-
ss Of the Mutual guiding and Loan Assoc
sttn viii Be held On Saturday, March 2lst, % s
and tana citing any other bushes thai may be pre-
senbd 1he meeting for nominations viii be held
in came plaCe on March 18th, at 8 o'clock p. a.
W RANDLAN, President.
J. p. NnLER, Secretary. mr7oIwa
Assignee's Notice.
A IL PERSONS KNOWING THEMSELVES
Indebted 10 Harry MeNamee, JeweIsr, will please
call and Pay their bills, as the business must be
settled up at once. h. B. GODFREY,
mT7q Assignee.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
C0Iofed Normal School,

: Col0rcd Normal school for all cOlored
teachers East of the Suwanee River will be
opened at Gainesville. in Union Academy
hui ding, on Tuesday. July 2lst. and continue
for two months, tuition without charge. 4
corps of fine teachers will be employed ana
the work Of teaching how to teach will employ
the time. 1t is hoped all coIored teachers viii
make fun use of this opportunity. For fur
Their Information address W, n. SheatS CoIn-
ty Superintendent of Schools, Gainesville Fla
ALBERT J. RUSSELL,
SEpt. Pub ms.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
1 Determined Editor.

Tower Hill, H., Labor Advocate.
Since I commenced running this Office
every expedient has been resorted to to
run me out Of this place by ridicule, de-
flaming and every other way they could
devise, but Monday morning as I came
to the Office found on the door the in
famous initials X. K. K, with a skull
and cross bones depicted thereon, with
the word Warning" underneath, and
in another place written "A word to the
wise" which is going a step too far,
and wish it distinctly understood that
the mob that waits on me with any Isu-
kluX designs I viii see that subjects for
six funerals are prepared from out of
the mob, for this editor don't scale worth
n d-n
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
The --latest Fishing Story.

Macon Telegraph.
\ couple of Union Point young men
went fishing a few days ago. but in a
short time their bait gave out and they
had caught no fish. They shuftled around
and found a large black bug and hitched
him by the gable end to their hook.
Then they sat down, both holding to
the pole, and patiently waited to catch
a whale, but got no bite. Finally they
concluded to examine their bait. To
their astonishment the bug was much
larger than when they put him on the
hook, SO they cut him open and found
that he had been fishing himself, and
had caught and swallowed half dozen
minnows. The young men looked at
each other in silent disgust.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29

had made: each was fcndly cherishing
the deIusion that he him self was the ia
vored suit0r. So when time, which
waits for neither king nor maiden, rolled
around both made preparations for
what seemed to them happy event.
One reached the house shortly before
the other, claimed the hand Of the bride,
and the other presented a somewhat
crestfallen face just as the binding words
were said.
There is one temptation that tie aver
age young woman cannot resist, and
that is to have as many suitoTs as she
can and to occasionally make fools Of
them all. While not disputing that the
lady possibly succeeded in that object, it
is still a question which man is the great
er victim. The sweetheart that practi-
cies deceit upon a lover is not likely to
abandon that art merely because she
happens to be a wife. 1t is a pleasure to
note that the young man who arrived
too late conducted himself with a manly
dignity. There was no duel, nor will
there be. He is well out Of a scrape that
might have been more serious and is not
disposed to quarrel with the man who
has taken that place.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
Plug Tobacco in Washington.

Plug Tobacco in Washington.
Washington Letter.
There is much more plug tobacco seen
in Washington than ever before. eve
sell much more plug tobacco than any
other" said the manager of appointment
tobacco establishment of the city.
"There is a very large number of south
ern people here, you know. and they all
use plug tobacco. You couldn't get
southerner to use soft tobacco, unless
it was the case Of some old fellow whose
teeth were SO bad he had to give up the
plug. All the southerners use plug. The
eastern men, and those from the north
ard west generally use fine-cut; but you
can't sell it to a genuine southerner.
The eastern men generally spend the
most money for tobacco in one way or
the other. They buy the best they can
get, and when they smoke. run high up
in price. These New York fellows who
come here usually buy % cent cigars.
while your average congressman and
senator from the south buys ) and 10
cent cigars"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29

Jacksonville Herald.
Some interesting discoveries have been
made in Florida by Professor johnson,
of the United States geological survey.
just south of the AIacbua county line lie
has found several specimens and sllele-
tons of animals which relatively belong
to a not far distant period. In piles,
and sometimes mixed, there were the
remains of a mastodon; two or three
specimens Of the rhinoceros, a large
stag, Il camel, but in structure more al
lied to the llama; also a tapir very much
like the South American tapir, which
lives il swampy places; two teeth of
some carnivorous animal allied to the
tiger and panther one set of teeth and
bones not identified. Apparently the
territory south of Alachua was at one
time large fresh water lake.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
\ Roy Gets Un steam.

Norwich Bulletin.
A youngster of the geological turn of
mind picked up a piece of unslacled
lime on his way to school the other day
and put in his jacket pocket. During the
session he jammed a wet sponge into his
pocket and at once steam began to pour
forth. He didn't know just what to do,
the whole school was in a roar OF laugh
ter, and the frightened teacher few to
his side, thinking that his clothing was
on fire. and fastened to remove the
combustibles from his pocket. In doing
SO her hand was severely burned. He
took lecture upon his stupidity from his
teacher with an air of amiability which
suggested that he was satisfied if she
was.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
An OLD Story RctoIn.

New York World.
A person of inelegant Leisure, who
had deservedly gained the Reputation of
being the --LATEST man in all the Town,
became such a Nuisance to his neighbors
that they determined to bury him unless
he would undertake to Do Something
for himself. As he resolutely refused to
make an Effort, they placed him in a
coffin and bore him toward the Grave
yard at the Head of Procession. A
benevolent Farmer, unwilling to see
a Fellow Creature buried alive, stopped
the procession and offered to give the
poor unfortunate Bushel of Corn if he
might be allowed to live When this
generous offer was repeated to the would
be Corpse, he partly raised his Head out
of the coffin and languidIy inquired, rs
it shelled"' The benevolent Farmer
was obliged to admit that it was not.
"Then," replied the Person Of inelegant
Leisure, "'let the Funeral go on"
Moral, as applied to New Worthwhile
they are about it, why couldn't these
Frenchmen send Pedestal with the
Statue?"
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
The WiIes of a Young Woman.


Philadelphia Times.
Down where the winds sigh through
the Georgia pines there dwelt a beauti-
full maiden of whom two suitors were
enamored. She was--or so the tale doth
tell-of a nature that seemed confding,
a little inclined to the excitement of
Irritation and that unintentional deceit
which is said to be characteristic of her
sex. Both suitors We're handsome
enough not to be Objectionable and 10th
50 evenly conditioned in the matter of
worldly possessions as to avert Prejudic3
because of poverty. Unable to decide
between the two she sought relief by en-
gaging herself to both; postponed a we'd
ding with either until further postpone
ment was out of the question and then
named an evening and hour on which
she would be prepared to keep her word.
Fiction has revealed many strange
phases of human life, but in actual oc-
currences there is oddity enough to sat
isfy the social philosopher. BY the ex-
ercise of a skill that would have been
creditable to a Machiavelli this particu-
lar young lady had managed to complete
ly hoodwink both young men. Neither
of them knew of the progress the other
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
WEST OR NORTH,

The important point whether the law
Of state forbidding railroads to trans
port liquor, which is one feature of the
iowa law, viii justify railroads in other
States in refusing consignments of liquor
billed to a point in the state where such
a law exists. IS soon to be tested. A case
came before the United States District
Court at Chicago the other day, in which
railroad was sustained in its refusal to
receive a consignment Of beer for Mar
shalltown, Ia. The case was appealed
and will go up to the United States Su-
preme Court on the constitutional ques-
ton of interstate commerce.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
Notice Of Dissolution Of Partnership.


The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned under the firm name
and style of ''Petermann & Calhoun" dealers
in family groceries, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. The said dissolution is On
tIrely amiCable. Mr.. Calhoun retires from the
business, which will be conducted hereafter
at the same place by MIR. PetCrmdnn, 10 whom
the goodwill OF said firm i transferred. as
far as said place of business is cCnCernei. Air-
Petermann assumes all the debts and liab.ii-
tiles of the nd firm, and is TO be entitled to all
sums of money outstanding and owing said
firm on accounts or otherwise. All persons
holding any claims or accounts against the old
firm viii please present them to Mr.. Peter
mann for payment. and all persons owing said
firm will please call ana settle with i'm.
Ialatka, Fla, May 2Gth, 1885.
HENS PETERMASN,
JNO. c. CALHOUN.
To the patrons of the old i'm and the pub
lie, would say that, rs in the past. fuir deal
ing and low prices will be the motto Of my
business. / viii carry full and comuete line
of fancy and family groceries,. ut all times.
fresh and first-class. [ respectfully solicit a
continuance of the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended the business.
HENS PETERMANN.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
GEoRGIA's NEW BONDS.

NEW YORK, May 27.-The State of
Georgia some few years ago repudiated
eight millions of dollars Of it's bonds
Just recently Georgia issued So, 500, 600
Of bonds known as new fives." F..
Wolff & Co., wish to place the bonds in
New York, but the holders of the repu-
dated bonds object They think Geor-
gia should redeem the repudiated bonds
before being permitted to place any new
bonds on the New York market.
Several years ago Bank Superinten-
dent Hepburn issued an order forbidding
saving banks from buying state or rail
road bonds. Officials of Georgia, repre-
seated by a committee, are seeking to
have this order repealed. This after
noon Deputy AttogI 9y-General William
A. Post had a meeting with some of the
holders of the repudiated bonds and the
representatives Of the new bonds. Wolff
& Co., who are seeking to place the bonds
in New York, were also represented.
Henry Clews stated that his firm had
never been financial agents for the State
of Georgia in New York. The Fourth
National Bank acted in that capacity,
and does at the present time.
While Governor Bullock was in Office
Clews &, Co., acted as bankers and brok-
ers for the State of Georgia and negotiat-
ed its bonds. Pending the sale of the
bonds, the firm loaned large sums Of
money 10 the state, holding bonds as
collateral. When the state repudiated
its bonds they were left in the lurch
with many others. Ex-Governor Bull
lock corroborated Clews' statement as
regarded the Fourth National Bank be-
ing the financial agent of the state, and
the negotiation of the repudiated bonds
of Clews & Co. On the Goth of June the
Georgians will state their side Of the case.
BY procuring a repeal of Superintend-
eut Hepburn's order, the Georgians ex-
pect to be able to place their bonds with
the savings banks.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
FACTS Us FANCY.

Facts are. that Harry Heath makes speci-
atty Of difficult repairing Of fine watches,
cleans iewelry, chrOnomcters, all kinds Of
nautical. urgicai. electrical and medical in
struments. and understands all complicated
mechanical combinations and how to repair
them. As to fancy, the ladies fancy the way
he finishes his jcwelry repairs, which come
out new every time. For fine work always
take it to Harry Heath. in the Calhoun block
on Lemon street. Palatka, Fla.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
TELEGRAPHIC SPARKLES.
TIE LATEST NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS BY WIRE AND CABLE.
GRAssHoPPERs COMING OUT.

CHICAGO, Maya special from Den
Yer, Col, published here this morning
says: 'Millions of young grasshoppers
are reported coming out of the sandy
soil on the south side Of the Arkansas
river above Pueblo, dovouring early veg
ctables and tender shrubs, Their appear
ance is said to be similar to that of 1872,
when they We're swept cast by the winds
and consumed an immense amount of
growing crODs in Kansas.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-05-29
PENSION DECISION.

WASHINGTON, May 27.-The commits
stoner of pensioners has decided adverse
~ upon the application for pension Of
one Dawson, of the West Virginia Cav
airy, who joined The confederate service
while a union prisoner. 1t is alleged in
this case that the claimants enlistment
in the rebel army while a prisoner of
war, was for the purpose of escaping to
the federal lines at n favorable oppor-
tunity.
In his decision the commissioner says:
To the proposition that the enlistment in
the rebel service was not a voluntary act
I cannot give assent. While his enlist
ment III the enemy service practically
illustrated the claimants shrewdness, it
certainly does not vouch for his patriot
ism. 4 soldier is called upon to face
death in many forms-to be shot on the
field, to be starved in captivity, and in
other ways to exhibit his willingness to
sacrifice his life for his country. can
see no justification whatever for his en-
listment under the enemy's standard
and giving them, if only for a limited
time, aid and comfort.
If it We're allowable for captured sol
dier to join the enemy for the purpose of
escaping the hardships and privations of
prison life, the principle would be estab-
lished that prisoner of war would be-
come simply a recruit for the enemy,
In law mans intentions and motives
are to be judged by his over acts, and
not by his subsequent explanations of
these acts. Such being the lease, and
IN view of the provisions of the statute
I cannot hold otherwise than that the
soldier in this case did render voluntary
aid and comfort to the late rebellion
against the authority Of the United
States.
The claim will therefore be rejected,
and in this and all similar cases congress
alone can give relief.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1885-10-29
False Assertions.

The official register of the Depart
ment of Justice shows that the state
ment made at the Republican State Con-
vention of Massachusetts that ''eyery
faithful servan: of the department, from
the law clerk down to the charwoman, :"
had been removed. in violation of the
CivilService law, is not true. The only
changes made by the Attorney General
were in his personal staff; and even in
these confidential places, where it is
conceded that he had a right to make
changes, many of the employees have
been retained. Not an employee whose
position is in the classified service has
been changed. Out of sixty in the de-
partment roll only fifteen changes have
been made, including three laborers,
who were removed for cause. and a
stenographer, who was urged to re-
main. but would not consent to do so.
and, what is more, there is the best au-
thority for saying that no further re-
novals are contemplated save in one or
two special changes -St. Lo'tis Re-
publican.