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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
nam Nrn Conrts sonthern Hospltallty.

Ihave recently taken quite railway trip
into the south in search OF my health.
called my physicians together, and they lie
cided by a rising vote that | ought to go to a
warmer cline, or | would enjoy very poor
health all winter SO | decided to go IN
search OF my health, if l died on the trail.
bought tickets at Cincinnati OF a pale,
sallow liar, who is Just beginning to work his
way up to the forty-ninth degree IN the oruer
of AnaniaS SIe will surely be heard from
again some day, rs he has the elements that
90 tOmake up a successful liar.
He said that could go through from I'm
cinnati TO ASheville, n C., only one easy
change Of cars, and in about twenty -three
hours. Ii took me twice that, and had 10
change cars three times in the dead OF night
The southern railroad is not in flourish
inc condition. 1t ought to so somewhere lor
its health. Anyway, it ought to go some
where. which at present it does not Ac-
cor,ling 70 the old Latin proyerb, presume
We should say nothing but good OF the dead,
but am here 10 say that the railroad that
knocked my spine loose last week, and com
uelled me to carry lunch baskets and large
Norman 2-year-old gripSackS through tue
cleaning, till my arms hung down 10 tue
Ground, does not deserve to be treated WELL
even after death.
/ do not feel any antipathy toward the
south, for i did not take any part IN the war
remaining in Canada during the whole tlii'e'
co that l could not be accused now OF OMEN
sive partiSanship. l have always avoided
anytbing that would look like settled con-
vic;ion in any Of these matters, retaining
always fair, bipartisan and neutral ldlocy
in relation to all national affairs
To further illustrate how fair minded am
in these matters, have patiently read all the
war articles written by both sides, anu
have not tried to dodge the foot notes on tue
marginal references, or the war maps y, Sne
rosTnoranda- I have read all these things
until don't know who was victorious, ana II
that is not fair and impartial way to iooA
at the war, don't know how to proceed IN
order to eradicate my prejudices.-Biu Nye
in Boston Globe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
New Weather Signal system.

On March l, 1887, new system of govern
ment weather signals will be adopted for gen
eral use at local and volunteer display sta
tons. 1t is white flag for clear or fair
weather; a square blue flag for rain or snow;
triangular black flag for temperature, to
be hoisted above the other flag for higher
temperature, below for lower temperature,
and square white flag, with square black
center, for cold wave, as now used When
suspended from a horizontal pole or rope n
small white streamer will he used to indicate
the end from which the flags are to be read
This system seems to be great Improvement
on the one now in use.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
Aerial Experiments.

FOR boys, has lately received attention from
mechanicians, who find it a means of apply
ing and verifying formulas relating to the re-
sistance Of the air and thus contributing to
the solution Of the problem Of flight
Mr. J. Pillet, of the Paris Polytechnic school,
has recently presented to the French AsSocia-
ton for the Advancement of Science theory
as to the equilibrium of the kite. The ele-
ments to be considered are-its weight; its
plane surface; the position of its center Of
gravity, which has been found to be very
near the lower extremity; the center of the
winds pressure, and the point Of attachment
Of the string.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

A gentleman at a recent matinee at q
theatre was seated behind lady wearing
one of the fashionable tall hats. Excuse
me, madam, but If you do not remove
thing" The lady ignored him. Excuse
me, madam, but if you do not remove
your hat something unpleasant will hap
PEN" The lady ignored him again.
The gentleman pU on his own hat. Loud
cries Of Take of that hatn Take OF
that hatw arose from the audience behind.
The lady thought the cries referred TO her
hat, and quickly removed it. Thank
you, madamr'-The Argonaut.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19


"What luck did you have, dearp asked his
wife. as he returned home from a days fish.
ing.
splendid" he said; lust look at them"
Opening his basket he displayed a lot OF
sauSageS.
The butcher had mixed those baskets up.
WORK OF ART.
Brown Ito Robinson with package under
his arm)-Still hunting up art treasures,
see, Robinson What have you got there, a
japanese plaquei
Robinson-No, it's an American pie.
TIMELY INFORMATION.
Gus-Have you put the important question
to old Moneybag's daughter, Jacki
Jack-No. 1 hear there is prior attach
ment there.
Gus-You don't say 500
Jock-Yes, the sheriff has attached every
thing the old man owns.
MUST HAVE SEEN THEM.
"Did you see the Alps while you were
abroad. Miss De Lylen he asked.
"Oh, | think So" she replied, brightly.
ave went everywhere and saw everything"
THE FIRST BILL ALLOWED.
MARIA said her father, William asked
me for your hand last night and consented. !"
"Well, pa, that's the first bill Of mine you
haven't objected to-"
SEEKING INFORMATION.
"Pa, why is girl called belleP asked
Clara.
"Oh, l guess it's because Of her tongue"
unfeelIngly replied the old man.
COLD WEATHER.
"Did you order the ton Of coalT she asked
of her husband I'VE are all out"
"Yes, but the dealer wouldn't trust me. 1t
made mo very warm, can tell you"
al wish it would make me warm, said the
discouraged wife with a shiver.
AGRATEFUL WAITER
Gentleman Ito wife, after leaving restau-
rant)-The waiter seemed very grateful for
the liberal tip gave him.
Wife (sententiouslyl-Very
Gentleman-Did you overhear what he
whispered to the waiter at the adjoining
tablet
Wife-Yes, part Of it.
Gentleman-Whst was i'll
Wife-Something about fools and their
money being soon parted. York Sun.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
Form,e Acid I'm Honey.

Alta recent meeting of the Physiological
society of Berlin 1t was stated that when
the bee has filed the cell either with pure
honey or a mixture OF pollen dough and
hqney, and has completed the lid, drop
al formic acid obtained from tho poison
Tag connected with the sting Is added To
the honey by perfOrating the lid with the
sting. Numerous experiments show tina;
this formic acid preserves the honey and
every other solution from fermentation.
II this be well established it viii show
that the sting and the poison apparatus
If the bee has further purpose than that
of a defensive or offensive weapon An.
other interesting fact suggests itself in
connection with this. So FAR as Is known
most of the insects that have the singing
apparatus similar to that Of the bee are
collectors and storers Of honey.-Boston
Budget
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
A brazilian BeetIe,

Dr. w. Mueller describes in Kosmos the re-
markable habits of the Brazilian long horn
eete (Oncideres), Of less than an inch in
myth, which gnaws off branches from one
to two inches in diameter of the hard wooded
camphor tree for the purpose Of inserting its
eggs into the twigs, which is done after the
branches have fallen TO the ground.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

Jack rabbit hunting IL favorite pastims
in Idaho. BY q territorial law the county
treasurer Of each county pays bounty
of cents for the ears Of each rabbit.
The cost Of killing q rabbit Is about ~
cents, leaving q clear profit Of 81 cents.
In some parts Of the territory there are
people engaged In the exclusive occupa.
toin Of killing these pests.-Chicago
Times
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
At a Dime Museum.

One must not suppose that he can pur'
chase a reserved orchestra chair at dime
museum for 10 cents. A dime admits
one to the gallery only. Another dime
will give him seat far in the rear and
for three dimes, or so cents, IA good chair
in the orchestra can be obtained. Only
capitalists and bond brokers occupy seats
in the boxes, which cost so cents each
Brooklyn Eagle.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

Cook county, Ills, last fall elected blind
man to tho state legislature. lis name is
James O'Counor. Hc is musician, and is
probably the first blind man in the United
States elected TO a legislative trust. He Loss
his eyeSight by the explosion Of fowling
piece III 1874, and was, previous to that acct
dent, u marine engineer ON the Mississippi
river. Aftcrward he turned his attention 10
music, and was able to earn his own living
by that He is IS years old
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
The New Severn Tunnel.

On of the great engineering works of the
age is the New Severn tunnel, and is respectfully
remarkable for passing under an arm Of the
sea. 1t extends from New Passage to Port
skewet two and half miles under the water.
It's entire length, exclusive Of approaches, is
about four and a half miles. II has taken
thirteen years TO build the tunnel.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

murmured: 1.-The coffin-it would have
answered for''- Tie captain wished to
say: s'It is here, dear aunt; it is here. !"
Perhaps it would have given last pleas
ure to his benefactress, for old people dc
not like useless expense; but he could not
speak; and in a few minutes the poor old
woman was dead. Although too large,
high, too long, and too wide, they used
the coffin in spite of everything.-From
the French of Leon Henrique, by Z. c.
WoOppnpr
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
No Rnn,,, Tor II

81 have an article which would like
you to publish, he said to the editor.
1T is entitled What Some Journalists
Don't Know About Journalism
81 am afraid, sir" replied the editor,
Ihaking his head obviously, that its
necessarily great length would crowd out
all the advertisements. New York Sun.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
Thomas Jefsrron,s Hair.

II was said Of Thomas Jefferson that he
would never permit any perrcn to cut bis
hair. He used the scissors himself He
had a superstition that his strength
would depart If he allowed any one else
to cut his hair Exchange.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
How the World Moves,
Especial Corrspondcncc.I

New YORK, Dec. G.-The average pay of
the working classes had increased 40 per
cent. in the thirty years between 1850 and
lSNG, while the cost Of the necesSaries of life
was about the same.
The hours of labor have grcEtly decreased
in the last fifty years, as this table will show:
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

The Harvard Graduate Five Years After.
is the lady of the house inr asked a
tramp Of the servant, who answered the
door bell OF one Of the stateliest mansions in
Austin
-De lady oh de house don't come to de do
TO talk wild de likes Oh you
Then, said the tramp, elsvating the rem
nant of hat with q grace Chesterfield might
have envied, SteIl the lady Of the house o
gentleman wishes to speak with her In thu
parlor "-TsEas Sifttn8k
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

The greatest strawberry shipping place
on this continent is Norfolk, Va A farm
of 440 acres near that city is the largest
,ne in the WuI q.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
gftrIins Register
,RorT CAMPING OUT.
.-,rlcE MILFORD TELLS ABOUT
P'Ir N THE SIERRA NEVA0AS.

saSe Hen and Suffering from
Sa'''' Learning the Art OF Camp
,,-The solitude OF the Noun
ins ,,dian Fashion of Sleeping.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
CAUGHT IN TIE ACT.

When King Charles was quite young
man he one day asked one Of LIS wise coun-
sellers What is the difference between bank
and clocks" @Oh, most wise and gracious
prince replied the counselor, "when a clock
is wound up it goes, and when bank Is
wound up it, But what happenedl The
English people rose up in their might and
cut his neck of at each end Go thou and do
likewise when you hear n man talk Like that
r. ]. Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

The illustration shows a number Of runners
fixed to lift the sled high enough to avoid fric-
ton, and enabling the tobogganer to attain
greater speed without increasing the incline.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
Pastor NJ. T. Church South. Myers station,
Tampa District, Florida Conference.
TEYrsrrGo, Canada West. Ont

MEssRs. FLEMING Bros.
slrs: Your pills came all right and can say
they are 4 good bilious pill. j have USED
Lanes PMS, manufactured by Fleming Bros.
are genuine. and gentlemen You have my thanks
N sending. gave some of those piiIs to my
nriuhbur, for a trial. ono AZ my neighbors
got three pulls He said they did help him. io
lclt the next day like new man. Ito wishes
me To send for my cents worth for him. 10,
gentlemen. I will do all can To introduce pr.
{. Mclanc's Liver rillS. manufactured w
Fleming UroihCrs, Yours with respect,
Nm. II. DuoAE.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

There have been sent to the Delaware
peninsula 2,0O0, 900 barrels 10 pack sweet
potatoes.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
IL ONLY Attacks MEN.

A bold, bad boy OF Illinois thrust q couple
Of plugs of tobacco into a big jug Of whisky
he found in the horse sheds during n church
supper And the next day the local physi-
clans reported seventeen cases of ice cream
poisoning, all men, and the poor women who
made the ice cream cried their innocent eyes
out about il
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
MACON MEDICINE COMPANY, Macon, Ga.

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Pills for more than twenty years In my family,
that regard them rs being superior 10 any )
have ever used or have seen used. have no,
had them constantly and had 10 try and
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wife, and children. With the most gratifying re-
suits. For children. having used them on my
own with such easy aud happy effect, would
recommend them 10 one aud 10 all. These
pills do IN, work-do IL promptly. do u well.
and leave no IN effects behind. As q bile re-
mover, as a liver correct0r, as n forcruhner
repairing the system for qulninc, there u no
Jill or medi cine equal To DR.. &. McLanc's Ccle'
brated Liver Pills. ] expect Ia use them ~
long rs Ive II they continue rs good n they
have been In the past.
Yours truly, T. II. GILES.
Pastor NJ T. Church South. Myers station,
Inmna District Florida Conference.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

a mnu request-A call for q cup of rs.
taurant coffee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
POPULAR SCIENCE.
A GIGANTIC kITE-AN IMPROVE
MENT IN ToBoGGANS.
New Weather Signal system-A Brazilian
Beetie-The New Severn Tunnel-Facts
of Interest-The Popular Sport Tobog-
gaming.

No sooner do Englishmen give to Americans
an idea than Brother Jonathan, with Yankee
ingenuity, commences to improve upon it.
Tobogganing is fast becoming a national
sport in the northern states. The descendants
of Englishmen in Canada have for years used
the peculiar looking sled without noticing
that it could be improved. Their toboggan
slides with the whole bottom surface on the
snow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
Burdettes.

Stranger-And what is that large building
on the opposite corner' Guide-That. Oh,
yes; why, that's a-skating rink. Stranger
"A skating rinki And for what is it usedi
Guide-It isn't occupied. Stranger-For
what purpose, then, was it erectedi Guide
Blowed il know. / don't think | ever
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

Dear -irS Enclosed you will lind one dollar
Tor which you will please send me more Of your
Dr. g. hcl.aneS liver rills. trust you have
received the pay for the last two boxes order
cd and received. would only say. they have
ion. ire moro good than could express j
fee! much better now than ! have Tor Two
years past. Yours truly,
REV Phil SPARrU,
Wesf Sanllakc. NJ. "
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19
AVOID oUUNTERFEITsi Send US -

and we viii send you hy return mall box OF
the genuine ~. &. N"lauc'S Celebrated IJyof
Pills aad eight handsome cards,
I-LEMIAL LLnS- LIlLAhurY. Ia
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

For SaJo by retail druggists. He
sure tho McLano's PILL you buy ~
mado as Pittsburgh, PA. The coun-
.crfu;ts arc nlat,o nj Sc. Louis, ~
and Wheoilzg, w. Va.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-12-19

Versailles, the peace of Frankfort was
signed. Radiant with JOY, the captain
rushed to the proprietor, squared his ac-
counts, gave the address Of Mile. Sigoul
in case any letters came after he was
gone, and as he had no wish to take the
coffin with him simply appeared to forget
it and left it where it was.
When Mile. Sigoul saw her nephew,
content, jovial and with an air OF perfect
health. enter the room where she was
confined to her bed, she at once felt bet
ter. They embraced each other tenderly
and chatted until it was late. AS the
captqin was about TO go to the chamber
prepared for him the aunt with q twi rkle
of fun in her eyes suddenly demanded
"Well. Francis, the boX-whst have you
done with it:'' The officer replied in the
same tone: at wished to remain over
there" and went TO bed.
Three days after, as the captain was
seated at breakfast, there as violent
ringing at the door. Marie, the bonnie oil
Mile. SigOul, hurried 10 open 1t. 1t was
q box-a great, big boX-sent on from
Mayence. For met" said the captain,
astonished; he did not understand it al
al. w uO bG -
and a box like that from Germany? I'm
mediately, however, he recognized 1t, and
having paid the expressman smiled tC
himself and started upstairs four steps ri
a tina, intending to cry out TO his aunt
The coffin has come; they have sent II
to me; it will not leave usr' but he wa:
af-sid of startling the old lady anc
checked himself in time.
That afterno she grew suddenly
worse, and when night came was rapidly
sinking, her face ivid with the pallor o.
approaching death. Capt. Coste, bitterly
grieyed, remained beside her to the last
heart broken TO lose his best friend, hi
only mother.
~ have finished my days. said she
"I am not afraid to die, my son; but d.
you know that regret"- "What Is il
you reOrAt NV aunt" She smiled as sh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-07-13
OBTTT iRH.
DAVID Il. WILLIAMSON.

David b. Williamson died yesterday morning
at his home in Dobbs Ferry lie was hfty-hye years
old and was born IN Maryland. His father was MAJOR
General Williamson. who acquired distinction III .n'
organization OF Maryland state National Guard Mr.
williamson lived abroad during his youth and was euu'
Gated IN Germany While young man he was attached
to the United States Legation at Madrid Returning 70
this country when about twenty-five years DID, no
studied law. He took a warm interest IN the STATE
Militia and member Of the 7th Regiment usnsra
Office he held several years. He was prominent among
the military lawyers VINO codied the laws aiectis n9
National Guard, and he president OF the Natlohs
Guard Association. Mayor Edward Cooper appointeu
him Park Commissioners, and he was chosen treasurer
of the BOARD holding both Offices four years lie mar
ried Miss Butler daughter OF Elias X. Butter Oh ny ue
Park. His wife survives him. together with FANNY ~
five children. and three daughters Mr. " III
hanson Ill only week. HIS trouble was ulsesso
of heart. which stilled It's action 80 una. p'oou
noisoning resulted lie will be buried tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-07-13
Stumbled Al IN OLD GAME.

CAPTAIN RYAN" FOLLOWS HIS ORDER FOR DIS
INPECTA MIS- WITH A REQUEST FOR MONEY.
A fine looking old man, dressed IN a naval
Uniform resplendent in the glitter or orass ornsmens
buttons and several badges indicating proficiency i'll
shooting bravery and other things hustled into the
Office of the Girondn Dsnfoctng Company at No. 1855
| F,uhave few days aid asked
TO see Henry King. the treasurer. When
Mr. King appeared the Od man sent 0dt high toned
how and military salute, and announced, in voice that
let people know half block away. that he was Captain
Richard Dyer cDef engineer Of tho Navr lard at Brook
Ivn He wanted to get several tons OF dis
iufeetauts Tho political atmosphere OF the
Navy Yard, he professei. not to his
fancy and II few tons would clean out even small
corner he would send over for saip load The captain
WAS one OF joes. sea dogs VINO ever drew breath,
and the way lie tod the trips hsi male with the
spce of his personal experience IN many strange places
| and exciting occurrences. threw charr over Mr..
King and captivated MIN. lie could not remember that
ia had ever seen anyone half entertaining ana after
Wait OF half hour when the captain announced that
he had TO co. il met with positive reSret upon his
mart Tho captain he was passing out Of
| the office WAS suddenly overcome by tho
hfn lie turnsd his lar &c dark eyes fun upon MI Hing
ana In the voice OF innocence asked Mir kins Tor %
| lie words we're hardly out OF his mouth "heh a.
zinc handed this amount and felt sorry thaJ inc
sapsa ama N aSe money over from the Navy Yard
ie sent over tho oGeck for the disinfcctant anu Mr.
| NO.
when pe that the clsf engineer OF the Navy
WA. an entirely different person tnan thrgalaht captain
slrrei him much Ia he sent ietter
| TO InsDectur Byrnss. a-kng mat the captain.
might be apprebendei Toe doscr ptiqh gwen .alou
win that OF VINO has becn.s NldlDg humDnr Oh
business people In similar manner. oe'oIAi othn
| cam nlaints have been made by persons VINO nave
| ban dr,linxs with this uo has many
| aliases but always represents Himself as
| b.,uv connected Win snip In some ihdhnsf
H. mas visited number OF chip chandler stores III VI y
aud after Vrderngsufcient stores 10
n. mi 10 his to last him during trip AROUND ho
sorld bs las usuay got whatever money DC mas ahAoi
| for Hs ordered. few days ago. "a largo
of military stores to be sent to the Arnory ~
Grcnns and Houston SIS. following This ny making an
| tn or hio"i-
- pnnm 4 Tho OF tho vessel was thrrr on
line The captain forgot tne appointment entirey Anu