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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Picnic JOYS at Elm Grove.

\ happy party OF society folks went out
to Major Loring's residence yesterday,
where a basket picnic was held. The pretty
grounds afforded ample opportunity for all
sorts of out door amuSementS and the pic
nickers took full advantage of them. The
day was spent delightfully."-. As usual,
Misses Minnie and Lucy, the daughters OF
the house, prove d most hospitable enter
tainerS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
A Novelty.

Mr.. Comeriord, OF the b. & o. machine
shop, has put in operation a novel wood
chopping machine, for the transformation
Of old ties into iire-wood. The anvil OF n
steam hammer has been fitted with a knife
and two wedges, on which n tie is laid.
A |, O0O-pound slcdge falls on the tie while
in this position, which is cut into lengths
and split at one and the same time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

White Lawn, extra fine quality, worth zoe,
only II l-2e
NainSOOkS great assortment, Poe. value,
emily l5e.
SatineS. endless variety, new styles, very
cheap at Il l-2e.
Oriental Laees, Beige and Cream q job,
worth from l5e. to 2je., at Il l-2e.
Robes, white ami eOlOred, splendid values,
for 81, $3.50 and -.
Egyptian ~FloaneingS, regular 81 and $l.2o
goods, for 75e.
All-Oyers, Lace, Swiss, NainSOOks and
HamburSS, soc. and upwards.
Dress GinghamS, new styles and good
cloth, 8 l-2e.
SeePSaekeP, ePinkled, cream eOlOred,
PIPE goods, for &c.
Lace BuntingS, black and all e%OlOfS, only &c
CartaiR Nets, fresh goods, new designs,
10, -. 20, % and Soc.
FIGURED Lawns BE. Lawn all SOld--but
are selling 8 and Sc. grade for 1 and DC
ParasOlS and Fans, bargains all through
TO close them cut.
Silk Gloves and MittS. The best zoe. Silk
MittS, and incest 25e. cloves.
CoPsetS, besides our renowned Stand-byS,
ROW have the best zoe. Elastic Hip.
Our Stock Of DOmeStieS larger and better
than ever, and prices never so low.
ss-New silks. CaShmeres. Henrietta Cloths,
Nuns Veilings. TrecOtS, and NelyetS. Best as
sOrtmentS and OYeSt prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Picnic and Lawn Fetc.

Last Saturday a number of young folks
went out to Mr.. Frank Hearne's residence,
at L.eathcrwood, and INDUCED in a basket
picnic. In the evening Il lawn ictc was
held which was delightful. The handsome
grounds were lighted with japanese Ian
terms, and the scene was beautiful, while
the occasion was decidedly enjoyable.
Those present were mostly young married
InlES
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

THENoLTAIC BEITCo., Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their Celebrated VOltaic Belts
and Electric Appliances on thirty days
trial to any man afflicted with Nervous De
bility, Loss Of Vitality, Manhood, etc.
Illustrated pamphlet in sealed envelope
with full particulars, mailed free. Write
th9m at once.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

SPRING and Summer Stock
just received. An elegant and
complete line OfSnitings, Panta-
lOOnings and OvereOatings, which
we will make mp in the best style
and at low prices.
Wear Balbriggan Underwear,
They are the best and cheapest.
All sizes ut
c. HESS a. SONS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Failure in

S. F. Hamilton, a well known Bellaire
grocer, made an assignment last night for
the benefit of his creditors. The assets are
put at $500, and the liabilities at S., 1000
four-ffths of the debts, it is said, being in
this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Cheap Cincinnati Excursion.

The Steamer Andes will make a special
Excursion to Cincinnati, leaving Wheeling
Tuesday, July G, 1856. There will be a
Brass Band and Orchestra on board for the
amusement of excursiOnists. For rates
and state rooms apply to Frank Booth,
Agent, Wheeling, ": Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
ABOUT THE CRY.
rbe RlindfoId Reratta.

The bIindfold regatta, postponed from
Saturday, came off at Bellaire last evening
in the presence of quite alarge crowd.
yelling Morrison came in first, Sol. White
second, and Charles Cook third. There
were six entries.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Mt DE ACADEMY
NEAR WHEELING, ". VA.

The thlry-eighth year Of this well-known
Academy, under the charge Of the Nisi'a'ion
Nuns, opens on the first Monday oil eep'emoe'
ncxt. and continues ten months,
Punils received at any time in the session.
Thn,. who desire Ia place their daughters III an
institution a~f0rdiug exceptional advantages IN
the way of healthful and delightful ioca.ion, sA n
crllcnt board. through discipline and instruction
Mt the hands of lifelong teachers, III every de-
partmcnt of female education; inciudlhg tne
inoiern languages and music, should send ior a
catalogue Of this school. Address
pIIECTIESS 0rTHE ACADEMY Of DEVASTATION
Mt. de Chmtal, near Wheeling, W. Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

ALTHOUGH superior TO other package
coffee in quality, strength and flavor, you
car purchase Ohio Valley Rio Coffee at the
uniform price of lower grades. Try it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

A2, sG3 barrel oil well to the stockholders
of the Central Oil 60 of Wheeling, rs re-
CARDS satisfaction, is q pigms 10 the satie,
faction Ohio Valley Rio Coffee is giving to
those who are using it. Try it,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Inaex 10 New Advertisements
PACE.

~ SECOND PAGE.
Gennine Fowler Fly FanS-NeSbiu 4 Bro.
ReffigeratOns-GeO. W. JohRsOB'S Sons
Can Be COnsulted-Madame Cod.
manufacturers
sesrsneker and Pongee Goats and Yests-D.
Enudhng & Co
cefbOlcrystai-R II. List
REGULAR Monthly Meeting-wOmAn's UuiOn
Society.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Fort WAYNE Route to Chlcas

Fort Wayne Route to Chicago. Quick Time.
Train leaving Bridgeport at l:50 p. m,
city time, arrives in Chicago the following
morning at $50. Connection made in the
Union Depot for all points West and
Northwest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Topeka, Kansas and Return, s2i.@5. via
Panhandle.

On July 6, =, =, >, 10. IL and 18th, the
Panhandle will sell round Trip tickets to
Topeka at rate named above. At Topeka
round trip tickets to any point in Kansas
can be- obtained at rate of one fare for
round trip. For full particulars of eNcur-
sion. call on or address j.. G.. TOmlinSOn,
Passenger Agent Panhandle route,
Wheeling, W. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

If yoH want good coffee, buy Pan-Han-
die, and you will b. sure Of a cup that
will tickle your palate.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
Topeka. Kansas and Return. via b. & o.
Railroad.

On July 9th, 9TH, Sth, 9th, 10th, 18th
and 18th, the B. & o. will sell round trip
tickets TO Topeka, Kansas, at the rate of
S2425. Round trip tickets can be pur-
chased at Topeka to any point in Kansas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

NATURAL gas is coming, Ohio Valley
Rio Coffee is here. 4 bird in the hand is
worth two in the bush.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
LIS. Good&Co. sell dry goods the cheapest

LOCEE's own make Calf Shoes, all styles,
s.. 80.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE is unglazed and
unauthorized. No chemicals are used in
it's preparation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE is just the thing
for young housekeepers Ten pounds
gratis toeyery newly married couple.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

LOCEE'S own make CalfShoes, all styles,
=. 80.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

The Arion Singing Society go 10 Mjlwau-
kee i'm Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars
Round Trip 5000.
The Arion Singing Society leave for Mil
waukee, July Goth, at lilo p. H., by the
Panhandle route. Application for sleep
inc car accommodations should BE- made
early to F. Riester, lll5 Main StSert. En-
cursion tickets nine dollars. Sleeping car
tickets To Milwaukee will be Us low rs
Other lines charge to Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE was awarded the
highest premiums at the last two West
Virginia State fairs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

LocKE's own make Calf Shoes, all styles
$3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

As THE locomotive is TO the horse car,
so is Ohio Valley Rio Coffee to the pack
age coffee ON the market,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

WEAR LOcke's own make Calf Shoes
$3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

COOP housskeeperS prefer Panhandle
Coffee to all other brands. and are constant
callers for it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

ONE pound of Panhandle Coffee will
90 aS far as a pound and ahalf of any Other
brand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

The telephone, natural gas and Ohio
Valley Rio Coffee are all wonders of the
nineteenth century,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

YoU can help the Chamber of Commerce
''boOm the old town" if you buy the 'Old
Towns own Ohio Valley Rio Coffee. Try
II
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
4 Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors
ana indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, etc,
will send YOU Il receipt that will cure you,
free of charge. This great remedy was dis
covered by a missionary iii South America.
Send a se~lf-a4dres:ei envelope TO the Rev.
Joseph T, lnman, Station ID, New York
City.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

No household can be perfectly happy
that does not use Panhandle Coffee. Pure
and unglazed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PAN-HANDLE COFFEE is the popular
brand with the people OF this region, and
gives entire satisfaction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

II you intend camping out. take a sup
ply of Ohio Valley Rio Coffee. It's luck
when either fishing or hunting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE pleaSeS all who
use it, and is a general Glyorlte.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

The best breakfast beverage is Pan.
Handle Coffee, a blend of fine Java, Mara,
caibO and Rio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

47-ll-Bcing Panhandle Coffee, al.
ways ahead, and better than ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

.rnr REGIsrER FOR THE SUMMER.

persons leaving the city for the summer can
nave TaK REGpIER forwardedby earliest mail to
4ae ad6ress Al The rate Of IS cents per month, or
'lapy and Sunday at IS cents per month. The
|,dares may he changed as often as desired. In
i>tclfag . change care should be taken to men
zion he old Is wen as the new address
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

DYNAMITE and giant powder combined
could not raise such Il wall as Ohio Valley
Rio Coffee has caused in the package coffee
market
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

LOCKE's own make CalfShOes, all styles,
80.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

47-1l-Being Panhandle Coffee, al
ways ahead, and better than ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
OF
MORGANTOWN

A., a., hanks Of the Monongahela river. eeie-
On mn aht fr its picturesque Surroundings, and the
moral, INTELLECTUAL p ar and Ses sSSt al =s fasESsssr on na rHt
co.ht ny can he reached either by amt
saItp!ib r N & p. railroad. Good boarding al
H saoG - SOto SS5Oper week, including room. ClnD
h%oaniing NJ less than that sum. The scholastic
Year opens frs; "Wednesday IN seP sed foT csta.
logue. E. Va"
fu2sgtOOctl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE is the only absO-
lutcly pure coffee ON the market
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE CoFFEEiS healthful, frag-
rant and delicious, A large proportion OF
il Is fine Old Government Java.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PAN-HANDLE COFFEE is the best pack,
age coffee on the market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

WEAR LOcke's own Make Calf Shoes
s.. 80.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

TRY Panhandle Coffee. You will he
pleased with it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

WEAR LOcke's own make Calf Shoes,
-. &c.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE is fragrant, whole
some and appetizing. Buy it always.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE is equal to any
h~igh-priccd loose roasted coffee sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
a1brelin9 Re9ister
YESTERDAY IN THE CITY.
THE WEATHER..
THERMOMETER RECORD.

c. Sehnepf. the Opera House druggist,
made the following observations of the
femperture yesterday:
saturday, a. m. 6s; II m. 80; , p. M,
81 m M -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE is the only ALSO
lutely pure coffee on the market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

GIVE Panhandle Coffee q trial. 1t is
the most economical to use.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

TO THE LIEBIG COMPANY:
Twas in a condition Of great debility, conse.
quent upon a broken-down stomach, dyspepsia
and malaria, complicated with kidney irritation,
when my medical attendant directed me TO take
your Incompatible CGca Beef Tonic. Its effect
was simply marvellous. The power Of digestion
was quickly restored, the kidney irritation van
t'hed and rapid restoration to health followed.
Other preparations Of Coca had been tried
without the slightest effect
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

GIVE Panhandle Coffee . trial. 1t is
the most economical 10 use.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
An Import,nt Function StImuIated,

WE4R LQcke's own make Calf Shoes,
$3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
4 MOST LIBERAL OFFER.

THE kind of coffee your mother made
can he obtained from Ohio Valley Rio.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

4t-n-h clng Panhandle Coffee, al
ways ahead, and better than ever.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.

Boom the town by drinking Ohio Valley
Rio Coffee.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE pleaSes all who
use it, and is a general iavorite.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

PANHANDLE COFFEE is the best pack
age coffee on the market.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06

WASHINGTON, July 6.-For Western
Transatlantic, continued warm and tain
weather, variable winds, generally souther
liz.
For Ohio and West Virginia, generally
fair weather, stationary temperature, war;
able winds. generally easterly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
CHEAP TICKETS

Pss~ass,
~ Columbus.
Pittsburgh,
And All Points West.
W. n. FRANK & CO..
lSO4 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
arg Goods.
Best Ever Offered in Wheeling !

And we have plenty OF them not like %
many bargain advertisers, when you
call for them we are just sold
amt of il"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-07-06
NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court of Ohio County,
ginia.
b. NJ. T~hornburg. Administrator
of the estate of William Wick
ham. late of Ohio county, de In
CCaSpn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-20
An Asnostic Rejected rs u witness.

From the knoxville tTenn.) Journal, October H.
In the circuit court, Monday, Judge Logan,
presiding, an incident occurred OF more than
usual interest involving a small
amount,tan appeal from a justice in which Mr.
Harvey, well-knOwn operator in marble in
this county, was defendant, was on trial.
When MIR. Harvey was called to the witness
stand Mr.. Green, of counsel for the plaintiff
asked To put him on his yoir dire, when the fol,
lowing substantially occurred:
Counsei-Mr. Harvey, do you believe in the
existence OF n God?
Witness Evidently surprised and thinking
moment II do not beiieve in God, bur 40
believe in God the power that controls the uni
verse.
Counsel-Do you believe in q future state of
rewards and punishments?
W, .tnSssni oeteve Inat every human being
suffers In this life for every violation of natural
and moral laws. Not accepting the Bible as a
divine revelation, i know nothing about the
future. do not know whence L came or
whittier l am going. Therefore, 1 cannot
say that L have any belief as to my future
state.
Counsel-Do you believe in a consciences
"ltness-Sloot certainly do. 1 believe that
every sane man has an inmate sense of right
and wrong to guide his conduct.
Inc Court-Ar. Harvey, do you believe in
the binding obligation OF an oath in a court
OF Justice requiring a witness To tell the truth:
WURess-l do.
The court, alter some elaboration held that
the witness was not competent testify, and
ne Was directed TO stand aside. Exception was
and AN appeal taken TO the supreme court We
understand there are several old decisions re-
gardlnS the competency u atheists" sfn-
ndeis, and free thinkers as witnesses but
tntt We have no supreme court decision cover
Ing precisely the stale oi facts presented in this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-20

!" AH~sssP -uaut "shshoss7'
REFUSE ROCK THAT PANSED oUr A FoHTUN

HkfCsE ROCK THAT PANIED OEF A EoHFtSE
IN TWO MONTHS.
a telegram from Ishpenling, Mich, says: n
man named John 4. Jones, who was generaiiy
supposed to be n tramp, and who dressed IKE
one, appeared here two months ago, ana, aiier
working for a while about different mines Oh
fered twenty-five cents n ton for pile OF refuse
rock at the WINTHROP Hematic company
mines, the money to be paid as Inc rocR was
removed. Jones said he thought be could make
"a little something oil the rock. The company
was surprised one day when Jones set II force OF
men at work sorting the rock ana earring on
the ore. Jones also bought other piles OF rock
AT the same figures
1t now transpires that the rock pans out one
half good ore for which Jones received $3.50
ton. the WINTHROP pile alone contained five
hundred thousand tons of rock and Melted
Jones over 81 100000. Other piles have Melted
him about ~, zoo, 600 The work has been con-
Quoted under the very eyes of the mill owners,
who have regarded the rock piles as worthless
and paid no attention to Jones. Within a few
days the fact has licked out that the Jones
has been shipped largely to Joliet, Ill. The
news came back from that point and has Gre
ated great sensation. Jones appeared in his
own carriage to-day and is treated leading
citizen He can buy no more rock piles for
twenty-five cents "A ton. The owners are going
about in large numbers sampling the heaps OF
refuse which dot the mining fields.
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jy21-W&s.6n


Our assortment of Silver Plated Ware is so hand
some and large and prices low that feel
We are neSiec ting duty If do inform GUS
TONERS OF this TACT, because confident
In their Interest, and that they money with
us and VIII get article that will give them full
satisfaction
We offer Breakfast Casters at 99c
zine triple Plated DittO, cut bottles, 81 80.
Dinner Casters new design g.}c.
Si.9S. w." ~
S2Ig.
Sugars. Creams Spoon Holders. Berry or Fruit
Dishes. dc, al from 9Ic. up
Extra the silver Candiesticks, with Prsms. on hard
White Metal. equal 10 solid silver in wear, Sl.9S
silver Hand or Tea Bells .5 and 99c
SiiSer en- Sirainers. 49c- IOothpick Holders, 49c
Napkin Rings Ill large variety at from l9c. up.
Fine fi;tted Mugs, new shapes, at from 4!tc. mp
fiiieiy finished silver Plated Teaspoons, :3gc set
Tablespoons and Forks q match ut 13c set
fi'ited Table Knives, nice. good wearing goods 99c
i.oSer brothers X. h. or double plated gOOlS Teas
at zoe, Fables At 81 40, Forks at II. 40 set
Rogers y goods Teas at Sl.ly, Tables at 50 40
Forks the ~~'
sosers Table Knives. best quality. 81. 15 SET
fihe SILVER Rated Knives, pearl handle 81 40 set
1.atleI hniVes aud sugar spoons from I9c. up
Nui fichs triple plate 19c. per set. Nut Crackers
Fruit Knives, best quality at Bic each
enid Plated Sets. and pieces, rs and 49c
9uadrupie Pat, i'll Satin-Iined Box 93c
we also offer Timed Teaspoons at ls5c dozen
Timed Tablespoons ut Csc. Dozen Vsfy good for
ki;chen use. OWN "
New Goods constantly arriving
NJ Sf!.EERBERG & co.
oclo 3l2 9Th st. and 3l3 Sth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-10-20

HOW WILLIE BROUGH Is SAID TO HAVE SET
FIRE To HAYSTACKS.
A telegram to- the New York Herald from San
Francisco, CAL, october Il, says: Investigation
of the story about Willie Brough, the boy living
at Turlock, in the San Joaquin valley, who
was supposed by superstitious people to set
fire To objects by merely fixing his eyes upon
them, exploded that part of it of course. He is
evidently oyercharged with electricity To a
Inarkaole extent. The swapping OF his fingers
causes sparks To hy. The postmaster at Tur-
lock has him relate gleefully how he set fire to
wall paper by this means. An insurance
agent, II Is alleged, had refused to take more
risks on property in the neighborhood so long
as the bog remained there. The man, however
denies this statement, but confirms the storys
of the peculiar electric phenomena, and declares
himself deeply interested from a scientific
point of view.
Popular excitement has been so great since
the story Of the sinister power of Master Brough
was circulated that the father has felt impefied
TO move away, and has gone TO reside on the
other side of the San joaquin river, taking
refuge with his family in a cottage in the cot
ton wood timber, long way from village or
railroad He denied that his son had caused
fires, but admitted he had told him that when
lying In bed at night he saw sparks lying about
him. Willie Is extremely nervous boy,
eleven years old with largely developed head
NJ. y. kaufman, who keeps "a school In Mercer
county, in which the alarm first began, de-
scriDes how five fires broke out in one alter
noon in different parts OF the scbOolhOuse, be-
lug caused Dy no visible agency Other
scholars were hastily dismissed, but Willie
Brongh was detained. A few minutes later he
liked his eyes ON u hay shed IA lew yards distant
and called the teachers attention to the fact
that smoke issued from the saline. Very soon
it was i'll a blaze. The teacher forbade him to
come To school any more. tie does not believe
him guilty OF arson, but is Inclined to think he
~ the victim OF supernatural agencies. On the
previous sunday eleven mysterious b.aZes oc-
Cured In the house of Williams father. One
broke out at q corner of the roof, another In
some bedding on the middle OF the floor and
The third charred SOME grain sacks in the barn.
w lille looked nj "a straw stack near by, and
names issued out of the top. The mother of the
boy II Frustrated with excitement and anxiety.
Many Oi the Inhabitants of the country around
Iuriock are spiritualists. and implicitly be-
heve that no natural explanation can account
Tor these occurrences.