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Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-25

Agnes was standing at the window, gazing
out this way. She was apparently regard
ing the workmen on tho new building. Sc
had q book in her hand; she is q constant
reader Of trashy novels As / looked, she
turned, got upon the bed, her masters bed,
arranged the pillow and lay down to read.
Mon Dieu! l was startled with a thought.
Her form, dressed in black, upon the white
led, offered tho desired CONTRAST and made
the best target could ask for. Ju,t as she
was lying, would her master lay at night
In q moment, but gasping with excitement,
l adjusted the rifle in its clamps, until the
cross Of the spider lines in the telescope
rested directly upon the region Of her breast,
and fastened it securely, immovably. II the
rife had been charged and fired thsn the
ball would have pierced the heart Of Agnes.
l rose In my excitement and walkei the
floor came back, shook or tried to shake
tue frame, and looked again. There was nc
difference: the aim wa, perfect
Invent out to cool my feverei pnlse ar |
walked aimlsssly for hours When IIA
turned the bed and the greater part of the
window were hidden by the wall No mat
ter now. Ali the better, in fact, since this
wall would not interfere with the passage Of
u rife ball, because by reason OF elevation of
the rifle for long range it would pass above
that building.
l now carefully loaded the rifs. then pro.
cesded to incloss it all arouni with boards
forming box. There is hole in the up
per end Of this box, as You may see, for the
free passage Of tho ball You 500 also al
opening in the window, exactly in line,
through which the bail could make its exi
from the house From the lower end Of the
box issues a cord, which is attached to the
trigger Of the rife. the hammer Of which
was drawn back in readiness for firing. Next
proceeded to cushion the box and envelop
it all around with many folds of old sail
cloth and carpstiag. You see that it re-
semblss . bale Of old carpeting. The::object
of all thi. was to deadsn the sound that the
report Of the rifle might not be heard out
side of this room. Finally l curtainsd the
windows, - you see.
Everything was now ready, but pur.
posely waited till that wall should reach
oonnlation: far L knav than the ohsarvar
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-25

went the rest.
Another charge, and the same result;
then came bold attempt to withdraw the
cannon without our line OF fire, and here
more courage was exhibited than l have
ever seen in Mexicans since. They sur.
rounded the guns, dismounted some men,
and absolutely gave us harmless salute;
but again every artillery-man bit the dust
"The enemy. forced to abandon their field
pieces, once more retreated, and their Off
GERS svi IDENTIFY held long and warm con-
sultation i'll full sight, but out of our line OF
fire. Some Of our men wished to make a
rush for the cannon, but to have been
caught upon the prairie would have been
destruction. and the proposition was decid
edly overruled.
"The enemy were in trouble: the men had
apparently had quite enough of it, and We
could see the officers whipping them into
rank with their swords.
@On they come again, and as they draw
near, Bowie's voice is heard once more:-
''Steady. boys. steadyl wait your timer
we did; and l firmly believe that three
Ouu of four Of our shot told. The destruction
Nss awful; no Mexican could stand it. As
they broke in confu ion. a man-the Ser
mer in hand. and endeayored to spike
one Of the guns He fell. shot
through the head Our men, no longer to
be restrained, now dashed out upon the
prairie, seized the guns, and the fight wa
over
"Had they done this before the enemy
were thoroughly disheartened and cut up,
not one of us would have lived to have told
the tale, but all the fight was fairly taken
out Of our foes.
"The field was won, with no greater loss
upon our 81 than two men slightly
wounded. Bo vie approached me:
Colonel said he; believe this = your
At Ak El-A y. 4 A-I.~
al could not tell for the life Of me- saidI
"'Well come with me. and I'll show it to
you he answered, and taking me q few
steps pointed out sapling about six inches
through. "A pretty shield for full-grown
man, said he, and thought so, too.
I'VE did not wait for another visit from
our Mexican friends, but, having spiked the
cannon, we threw them in the river, carried
of the ammunition. and made ths best Of
our way back to BMlison's camp"
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-01-25


steel and my heart a iamant But he Is
dead, and now l weep for Marie.
Behold the story. l was the most skilled
workman employed in a mandatory Of
firearms in my native country. l became
profoundly acquainted with the rifle in its
utmost capabilities l even made some inn
poriant Improvements in long range guns.
Misfortune beGeIl US there. Not my fault,
not hsrs though her beauty, yes, her beauty,
wa5 the innocent eau e. We sacrificed our
property, parted with the little cottage
where We lived in the lUvelisst valley of the
Alps, and came hitner We struggled for
two years in great poverty, until he, Henry
Vandyke founi Us among the poorest Of his
poor tenents- He employed me as a sN-vant
/ was glad to serve fUr wages, and We once
more happy. Ibid not lodge in his 1ou q,
but in a hired apartment with Marie
went to my service early AMI came late.
One day lie enticei Marie from her hcuse by
an unh ard-of deception
1t wa, an unspeakabls crime. In two
weeks my angel. She is with the good
saints above.
Ny resolution was at once taken and be-
gan To devi the plan. Bat, monsieur. one
thing troubled ms. Every night Marie
came to me and stood by my bed She was
very sad. and | thought, | 1earel she disap-
provel, though she did not speak. 1t
troubled me, l say, and in the night fal-
tered; but when the day came my purpose
came gain.
had often observed, from the window Of
his sleeping-ro9m, this tail building, nearly .
mile distant. ! rentei this apartment
next went 10 an impJrter Of firearms and
sought for a rifle made in my own country.
found one of the largest sizs that had the
name o. my Old employer on it i have no
Doubt am certain my own hands have
wrought on it; it has my mark. bought a
suitable Telescope, and having fitted it with
a cross Of spider-lines, | attached it to the
rife, as the surest means of taking far and
accurate aim. l male twenty-five cart
ridges with the greate,t care. ! made the
leaden Luilets very long and compress ed
them in a nicely finished moli % AZ to give
them an increased and uniform density.
The powder in every one was RauEad t. .
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

II there is one bureau more than another
which wants a thorough o~verhauhng in its
management, it is the Pension Bureau.
The disbursements are so large, and usually
the applicants so unused to the official
methods of making progress in their aPPi,
cations for relief, that a large force of un-
scrupulous hangers on have surrounded this
branch of the government, and by their
wits and cheek impose many q fraud on
both private individuals and the govern
ment. There has been such q loose way Of
t~ransacting business in some Of the branches
of this department that it has materially
facilitated ~scoundrels in accomplishing their
work. Commissioner BLACK has Just sent
out q circular to pension agents, warning
them OF the necessity of being careful and
vigilant and to guard in every possible way
against frauds. Thisis the first step toward
getting public business within thorough bus,
mess methods.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
THE DIFFERENCE VERY MARKED
AND sALUrARY.

Since President CLEvELAyD's inanRurs-
ton, it Is q notable tact, commented upon
By every wideswake visitor to Washing
ton, that seekers after Federal patronage
hsve been less numerous snd elamorous
than any previous change Of administration
since 1861. Republican exchanges, while
admitting the facL seem unable to account
for il They speak Of it as an anomalous
and even deceptive state Of things No
wonder that they art exercised about this
Satter. After a quarter Of 8 century OF
political ostrscisn, as TO governmental a.
fairs, il was not unreasonable 70 expect thai
Democrats should be rampant for
recognition. Many Republicans basing
their Judgement upon personal experience,
naturally supposed that every Democratic
worker would With Indecent haste hurry TO
Washington and besiege zone department
or other Of the Government with clsmor-
Gus appeals Tor Office. Nor were the hotel
and boarding house keepers less ex.
pectsnt. These latter, bssing their cslcu-
lations upon the only business data at hand,
that is 10 say, upon the results following /:
First, the Inauguration Of Lincoln in 1861;
then Grant in 1858 and 1872, and later, that
Of Hayes 1876, and later and more notably
still, that Of Garfield in 1850, made extern
sive preparations for the reception and &C
c~ommodation of Democratic Office seekers
and their accompanying striker. The
crowds present from sl parts Of the Union
at the inauguration, tended also to increase
their expectations. Naturally they antici'
psted q continuous stream Of transient and
profitable guests.
Alas, their data proved deceptive. They
judged Democratic action By Republican
precedent, and lost money as they frankly
c~onfess) BY the operation.
Instead Of the vast throngs Of hungry
, ofice-seekers, 50 sanguinely expected, 1t
has resulted that the number visiting Wash
ington since Cleyeland's inauguration has
been even less than hat which followed the
commencement OF Grants second term.
In view octhese facts-iacts recognized
by all familiar with the hotel and political
history Of the American Mecca during the
asst twenty-five years-our bit
terest and most unrelenting
antagonist ought to acknowledge that
principle, and not selfish greed for plumber,
was the controlling spirit that led the Dem
ocratic party to ultimate victory.
Tae REGISTER does not say, therefore
Turn the rascals OUT but it does say, with
emphasis, Pot honest Democrats i'm
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

No BETTER description of President
CLEVELGND's character and 6rmness Of
purpose has been given than that comprised
in q remark made BY Mr.. Ed. SrALNAKEE,
of this city. He had Just returned from
Washington. and was giving his friends an
account of a visit to the White House.
What do you think of Groverg' asked
one.
well, boys, l tell you, l saw President
CLEVELAND, l took a good square look st
him, ard | made up ny mind that be in
tended to be President Of the United States
in fact as well as in name. When he says
YES, he means yes; and when he says no,
he means no, and no mistake. he is not
stubborn ike q mule-but mark me, he is
sure-foo,ed as sn elephant"
Guess Ed. is about right, only he didn't
60 far enough He nigh, hsvs said when
the President plants that ~sleahantins foot,
there is a trip hammer thud sbSSt 1t which
has q very convincing effect l. IS sasp ths
a hint 10 he wise Is sufficient.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
The Supreme Court.
Rg,g.-, ~ a. P..sa-


Perhaps the Supreme Court Of Appeals
Of this State never consisted of four ADLER
Judges than those now composing the court.
Certainly the State has a right 10 be proud
Gifts Supreme Court.at this time, but, not
vi hstanding their weight OF learning, and
th,ir ability TO soy much in few words, their
opinions are too long as a general rule.
They seem TO feel that suitors will be dis
satisfied urless they deliver a convincing
argument in each case, and that the legal
profession will not understand the question
in controversy from o citation Of authorities
without copying the Xact language
into their opinions. Take for example
the case Of Crislip, Guardian &c, vs..
Cain, 10th West Virginia beginning on
psge 43S, and extending rs pages. In
this we find sections quoted from text
bcCbs, and copied into the opinion, or state
ment Of the case, and former decisions Of
other courts, not only cited, but actually
coyied into the statement.
Ard again IN the case Of Cooper vs.. P.
c. & st. l.. L. Co. in 9th West Virginia
beginning on psge 81. Although this is, in
oUr reports, a short opinion: vet it contains
extracts from text books, and the decisions
Of other courts showing conflict upon the
question in controversy. The cases are not
only cited; but the kernel of the opinions
actually copied into the statement as if BY
way OF argument to satisfy all the parties.
These we call errors. even though done
BY our Supreme Court Judges. 1t should
not be the object to turn out as many re-
ports as possible. They are expensive to
the profession, and not very readable be-
sides. 1t is right to cite cases, not copy
them, then with the law before him, in the
text books and reports, let the judge make
q brief statement Of what the law is in any
particular case. Let those disagreeing, il
any, look after the cited cases and the law.
West Virginia Reports would not be so
plentiful, and the opinions would be more
highly appreciated. y.
PHIIlPPI. W. Va, March 81. 1885.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

THERE ere signs OF dissolution in the Re-
publican party in this State. 7. R. Cars
kadOn, Esq, Of Mineral, and member ofthe
Republican State Executive Committee, is
out in an open letter, resiguing both his
membership of the committee and party.
Hereafter he proposes to affiliate with the
Prohibition party. 1t viii be scarcely stretch,
ing a point to say that Mr.. Carskadon pro-
poses to wash his hands ola party carrying
wafer on botn shoulders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

Coz. J. 4. PEYrOS, Clerk of the House Of
Delegates and one OF the most widely known
men in the State, has been engaged to serve
as clerk at the Natural Bridge Hotel during
the coming eason.-Intelligencer
The above is true With the exception OF
the position. The genial Colonel is to take
the general management Of the hotel. L;
he makes as good a hotel manager as ne
does . public officer, the Natural Bridge
will be one of the nOst popular summer re-
sorts In the country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

Hox. JoHyT. MCGRAw, Of Grafton, hsd a
very narrow escape, but he gets there in
nice style; and as a miss is as good as a
mile for sl political purposes, ne will
heartily enjoy his victory.
The REGISTER believes the new incum-
bent will make an excellent officer. He is
young, energetic and capable; so that being
endowed with ell the necessary requisites
for efficiency, there can be no doubt Of what
will be the outcome.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

COLLISION McCoRm-E will take due no
tee Of a certain arrival in Washington, as
announced in the REGiSrERs special this
morning. One can pa: tina; and that to-
gether you know, and it makes very good
Circumstsntial egidence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

One Of The most complete and exhaus-
tive papers prepared and presented to the
public on the subject Of taxation and its
burdens, appears in this morning. Rec
IsTER. 1t will be a valuable paper to put
sway for reference because Of the statistical
information contained therein.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

Has it come to this, Mr.. MCLCRE, Of
the Times, declared in a lecture night be-
fore last, that the American people are IN
charitable to the goyernment-the greatest
the world ever saw. IL is well there is one
out OF $4,000, 900 Who thinks thus. The re-
naming SO, 999, 999 probably think it's the
other way. If the government had been
more grateful to the people it might be run
ming along today at much less expense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

A SOFT Answer Jurne,h away wrath. Just
so, and the unprecedented act OF a Demo
cratic President ~bes,oEing a fat postmaster
ship upon q Republican might turn him into
a Democrat. Ma CLEVELAND understands
several Eays Of killing the cat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

HARrEEE Weekly Gu5s the free pass as
the political vampire. There Is great DE-
nsEd for il these days between Washing,
ton and Wheeling, aud It might be a thCus-
and fold more frighlfl in appearance than
NAsT's painting without the bo!ss taxing
fright al it's app .srancs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

The sparrows must 60 in 4Orristown, New
Jersey. This town has offered 3 premium
for the greatest number Of sParrOws' heads
that Can be shown on the first day OF June.
The greatest pests that ever crossed the sea
may come to grief if the small boy can
become interested in their downfall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
Is Appreciated.

The Wheeling REGIsrER has q staff CORE
spondent in Washington who ~telegrsphs to
that paper q daily report Of all importaat
events-espeOistfy those OF special interest
to West Virginians. The enterprise Of the
REGISTER is to be commended and is appre-
ciated by its readers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

A C3RD.-To all who are suffering trom tbs er
'on and iDdisTeticns Of youth, nervous weakness
early decay, io2 Of manhood, 6e, I viii send are
recipe that viii cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
Tbs great rsunody vas discovered by 4 missionary
>oGih America ssnd seltsd1reSSed envelope
K-sJesePhE ISAAS. ssGs6a d. S-s Ksk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

As announced IN another column the
Charleston Daily Times is for sale. Its
bright, s~prigh,ly Eytle journal and ought to
reac,ly bring a customer at a good price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

e. MAHDI has now q nysL He calls
himself FL MAXI. This is al night No
one man on earth should have . monopoly
of the inspiration business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

The Democratic press throughout the
country, with few exceptions endorse Presi-
dent CLEyE1AxD's course in the re-aPpOint-
ment Of Postmaster PEARSON.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
81 SaIa

Lorenf Neubfrger, 't o, n
Mary Hiubeth He's snd Other.
By virtue OF the authority onisrra
BY sdecres made BY Md oouri 10 thsil
causes consolidated, on the - ssI ~
1885, the undersigned special o'na
o. Il
Saturday, the 2ist Day Of march,
commencing st I0o'olock 4 m, sB 49,
lion, st the front doDr Of tbs Cogr -
county, IN the city Of wheeling. W. W.
o hail Of lot number four ~ 10 49,
twenty. three (Z9 on the nap o. 70. 49,
the Josrph Caldwell eststs Nd ssain,
% the ssid city, which map 10 Of ~
Of the clerk OF the County Coah y
among The public lsod records ,b,fsa :
lot frouts upon the ust si5s Of 49,
tsctp Tsenty.ninth and TkirtJ-tT.
has upon q; q double tenement hsIss
TKsns on eALRLOpe-third ana 49,
OF ths purchase money - poiesnl
20 pay, In cab On the day OF nale, -
two equal ipstainen1, payable rsls.,1
and twelve months IRON the dsy ~
trrrst, the purchaser 20 give bis - =
est from the day Of sale for tss as.I
with security, approved By bs un'nr ii
lille 10 be retained until psJmsh'
PuIehee n"os'' W. J. ". COVE
ALFREDcAUt1
spscisI o0ss
W. "A. HLLLn, Auotonesr.
Ihsrsby certify that the ster,ts
~ountsiooen have CTeo bond
proved By me, IN tho PENALTY o. t,"
by lay and aid decree. o,rv w v1rI
=
FzEruAEY 10, isos. ''a
h1f .9smr1 Had ,1o,S7
Tbe Above sale has been pos,pon.,sj
April I,Iss5, At IN plan. G9S gI5 D1l
= III AlFEE0 CALs2
ep-+al Ceaf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

Mss CLEVELAND Is fornist her brother in
one particular. Listen to what she says:
"On the subject Of Siae on the White House
table my brother aud / are two.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
A Fine River Bottom Farm fs

T OFFER MY Farm FOR SALE, IA
The Ohio river, near ~sisteuvilie, 10 T!Sl
". Va, containing atoui 80 Aorc !nr-'
fertile bottom laud and includes the hhs.
~ Wells Island. The reiid1s i eocd b.
acres Of which 10 In gras and the nriir'
bsr. There 10 o god tuo- story iuui :
house, cellar under IL. And ns'ef -lilil '
II and all necessary out-building' neetS I
fort and convenience slso . GOD insf
house, barn, stable, 4 pair Of fAfbahi sac
roof and in good repair, al near the Ots =
road and above the food Of IssL The ".
Railroad trains pas through thi, isru tV,r
the J ear. There hspublic school o. tis Z
the larm Il we'll vatefcd and vel .isP'S J
ire sheep and cattle. ! gill sl Il nsi
equippsd for farming or Other via.
TEkNs-NERY EA
1ooi reasons will for s,ntitisl
rare chance 10 buy ~ farm. ig =
BARNEY VI.
ur,sedAsb aiftsurii, !
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n


sHERRArr-MILLBR-At the residence Of the
brides parents, 4 kentucky street, Thursday, April
, lSj, by Rev. Mr.. Jones, Of the thomson N. Z
Church, THo E SBERRATT and Miss ENAA b
NILLER, both OF this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
Short Creek Farm @

rBE FARM EsoTs As TsEsr%l
Ho1s Plaos, With o. siises,us
ina IA are and z pole, s!aissds ri
p. w. s. KY:E,S
On ia front and short rsst y ~ .
or tsras 70 ssit prrehsser. IhsS~
1000 sppls ues d The 80 se, III
a1d othsr frui. trssl Usdsriylns
100 ACRI7 OF C~A-
The vein brlns 81 Jest thieLu CT
For farther ~psIiieul.n lpst RuA|
Hs.7ii kNkst sres-
polaesvb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
FRIDAY. APRIL 5, IssS.

TIE TeneriEs Of Civil Service Reform is
now located in New York city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03

vSoR aAIE-A RRsTICLAss cOrrRg1 a
~ BABCOCK drum cylinder printing praas az
bed Dzxqs. WIN take On IN eight page ocLeVe
hook form. In eocd c1ndition ApPly n thisencs
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-04-03
FOR SALE.

THE FINE RESIDENCE NOE OF
l. BY DR.. Bsrdesty, corner Tv,ta :
street.
Also, the dwelling adjoining and r5HS1
Eof street
Also, the tenement bouscs a. No S,Sr1
JANIS l. BiE1
mrs No r9N4
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FOR REM.

ros KEsT-rwo sEw Bs,c!
81 siItssnth street CosIS
Gth-room. vsir closet, q -
o-c,,Isota VIII Be resdy iofe.fms
hnriy Ia BEHy. EXLEf, ksf
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EoR R~'

Hu FINE UusIEY EEsie@S
ri D. chantal ststiOc, On IL
ard bsitipore railroad; ihsfs 30
cellar ana pcrche; oct,iss "a $3.50
Vim rnt spar4tsly fres
st:,. = the tsn ma. s ~ DvrItss ~
containing Six rooms hI.5sspOp'
water n the door. 1ooo 80
bib si noten:e nfes. FILL
MIRO