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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27
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LIN
The Opinion ofthc astronomer is erpIajned
md justified.
II supposed he discovered in me,
through the o%bscurity of the room, some
tokens of amazcment and doubt, for,
after IA short pause, he proceeded thus
Not to be easily credited will neith-
er surprise nor offend me; for | am, pro-
badly, the first of human beings to whom
this trust has been impaired. Nor do |
know whether to deem the distinction Il
reward or punishment since | have pos
sessed it | have been far less happy than
before, and nothing but the consciousness
of good intention could have enabled me
to support the WEAKNESS of unremitted
vigilance
"'IIow long. sir, said |, has this
great office been in your hands,
about ten years ago said he. my
daily observations of the changes of the
sky led me to consider whether, if | had
the power of the seasons. | could confer
greater plenty upon the inhabitants of
the earth. This contemplation fastened
upon my mind, and ! sat days and nights
in imaginary dominion, pouring upon
this country and that the showers of fer
tility, and seconding every fall of rain
with II due proportion of sunshine. | had
yet only the will to do good, and did not
imagine that | should ever have the pow
er.
Zone day, AS was looking on the
fields whitening with heat, | felt in my
mine a sudden wish that could send
rain on the southern mountains, and
raise the Nile to an i%nundation. In the
hurry of my Imagination | commanded
rain to fall and by comparing the time
of my command with that of the inunda.
ton, | found that the clouds had listened
omy lips
b" Night not some other cause, said |
produce this concurrence? The Nile doe,
not always rise on the same day
DO not believe said he with impa
tience, that such objections could escap,
me; | reasoned long against my own
conviction, and labOred against truth
with the utmost o%bstinacy. | sometime
suspected myself Of madness. and shoul(
not have dared to impart this secret bu
to a man like you, capable of distinguish
ing the wonderful from the impossible
and the incredible from the false
why sir said /, do you call tina
incredible which you know or think you
know, to be true?'
Because said he. Il cannot prove i
by any external evidence; and | know
too well the laws of demonstration t
think that my conviction ought to infiu
ence another, who cannot like me, b
conscious of its force. | therefore shal
not attempt to gain credit by disputatiol
1t is sufficient that | feel this power, tina
| have long possessed, and every day eN
erted it. But the life of man is short
the intirmities of age increases upon mt
and the time will soOn come when the rt
gulator of the year must mingle with tn
dust. The care of appointing Il succesSo
has long disturbed me the night and IN
day have been spent in comparisons q
all the characters which have come to m
knowledge, and | have yet found zone :
worthy as myself
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27
CHAPTER \IIII.

The astronomer ledueS Iai0c his directions.
" Hear, therefore, what | shall impart
with attention, such a. the welfare of a
world requires. If the task of IA king be
considered as difficult, who has the care
only of Il few millions, to whom he can
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27

A Carson, New, newspaper say
that in the Carson River above Empire
the fishing is good, but below the town
the fish will not bite, "having lost their
teeth from salvation by the mill chemi-
Gals
Restaurant matron-I want you girls
to fix up "A little extra and look as pretty
as you can.
Waiter girls-ls the butter bad again:
Matron-No, the meats tough Oma-
Ia World.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27

for the artist, who declared that he never
tired watching the evolutions of the for
eign element into the full bloom of Am
erican citizenship.-TCha Dudley War
ner in September Harper's.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27

box Of pills. Find out
about them, and you
viii always be thank
full. One pill a dose.
P~arsons'pills contain
nothing harmful, are
easy to take, and
CAUSE no ~inconven-
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27

When Baby wac sick, s*e gave her Castoris,
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When che had Children, she gave them C~astoria,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27

These pills we're a wonderful discovery. No o.
or relieve all manner Of disease. The informant
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27

The best medical authorities acknowledge
the value of Ayers Cathartic Pills, and ire
quently prescribe their use with the utmost
confidence, AS the most etfectual remedy Tor
diseases caused by arrangements OF the
stomach, liver, and bowels.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-08-27
Farm for Sale

THE Farm in the southeast part
of the town of Shoreham, of late
the home place of William G. Will
son, deceased, is offered for sale
This farm is supposed to contain
l47 acres, consisting of meadow,
pasturage and woodland, in desira-
Bile proportion. The dwelling
house has lately been thoroughly
repaired and modernized; and is
neat, convenient, comfortable and
commodious. The out-buildings,
though not new, are in fair condi-
ton, and entirely ample for the
wants of the farm. The farm is
we'll fenced, and has upon it a
young, thrifty and bearing orcharl |.
This is a fine opportunity for any
one desiring a good home and a
farm with more desirable and fewer
Objectionable features, than the av-
erage of farms. If desired, easy
terms of payment will be granted.
For price and other particulars, in
quire on the premises, of
Mrs. ELIZA WILSON,
Or of f. J. ORMSBEE, Brandon.
Shoreham, VT, Jan. 20, lsSG, 81
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
ONO COUNTY TEACHERS.
The Institute Meeting at Fulton Yes
erdaY

The Institute, under the supervision Of
Frof. F. H. Crago and Comfy Superin-
dentent weidman, convened at Fulton,
yesterday, promptly at 2p. m.
The opening exercises began with music
Miss Ella Deiters presiding at the organ:
The devotional exercises were conducted
by Prof. Craso.
After another piece of music, the Prof.
fessor in a neat address explained the opJect
of the Institute, indicating the character
of the work to be done and defining the
duties aud relations of instructor ana
teachers respectively. -,
The County Superintendent appointed
ne secretaries of the Institute, Miss jennie
Bervey. of Pleasant Valley, and MIR. X. ID.
Pogue, of Wheeling. The enrolment show
ed thirty members present at the opening
of the exercises.
The subject of reading coming first on
the programme, Prot. Crago gave an ex-
PLANTATION of the different methods
and compared those most successfully
used in the schools of the present with the
cold time'' methods of the past. After a
short intermission the subjects OF Geog-
nlphy and Spelling occupied the attention
ofthe meeting to the time of adjournment.
The Institute promises to be N OF the
most successful held in the county. All
persons interested in the II of education
win be welcome at any of the meetings.
Adjourned to meetat $3.50 this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
POINTS ON
Movements Of Citizens. and Ia Com
Ing and Going OF StFangers-

ing and Going of strangers
J. NJ. Cresap, of Keyser, W. Va, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. II. X. Smith and wife, of Columbus,
are at the Mcclure.
President W. X. Pendlet0n, of Bethany,
was at the Mcclure yesterday.
Miss Mary Dickey will leave for CadiZ,
Ohio, to-day, on a visit to friends.
Mr.. Lawrence McLain has returned to
Baltimore, after a visit to his home here.
Mrs. Charles Menkemeller and daughter
have returned home from a visit to Mrs.
Ms parents Mt GAINESVILLE, Ohio.
Miss Jeunie Bailey will leave to-day fol
Lake Chautauqua, where she will spend the
summer with Cincinnati friends.
Miss Nora Bayha, who has been visiting
Mrs. John Dillingham; for several weeks,
left last evening for her home at LittletOn.
Mr.. Larry O'Keeffe, n former REGISTER
cOmp0sitOr, has returned home after n three
years %sOjOurn in the South and West,
much improved in health.
Superintendent Anderson, of the public
schools, will leave to-day for Lake Chau-
tauqua, where he will spend his vacation.
Prof. Jones, OF BellaiTe, will also leave fol
the same point,
Mr., Vim. Leighton received 4 letter yes,
terday from one of the Professors of Har,
ward College, Cambridge, Mass, congratu'
lating him on the successful examination
of his son George, who graduated at the
recent commencement with very high
hOnors. George has a brilliant future be,
fore him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
.iIurn tNIr HaScnlA OuI..'

There are other places besides this city
where their equilibrium is disturbed upon
change Of p~ostmasters. At Minneapolis
the operation Of turning out a Republican
and putting in q Democratic has just been
successfully executed by the President and
the entire press of both st, Paul and Min
neapOliS Is all agog over the news, and has
columns of matter upon it in the way OF
editorial comment and public opinion.
What makes this item ofnews particularly
interesting here is the fact that the success
full competitor, Mr.. j. J. Ankeny, is the
brother-in-law of cx-Sheriff {. L. Brown,
Mrs. Brown being a sister of Mr.. Ankcny.
As n sample of the OpioniOns expressed
upon the appointment, We clip the follow
lng'
81. Pau Pioneer Press: Considered apart
faom its general significance in local poll
tics, the appointment of Mr.. J. j. Ankcny
To the postmastcrship is n most excellent
ne. Mr.. Ankcny il n gentleman who
commands the respect of every ore who
Knows lin, and almost everybody does
know him. He has had experience in
pOstOfice management, and his general
business qualifications are unqueStiOncd.
81. Pau GLOBE: The appointment is one
that will not only he satisfactory to the
people of Minneapolis but gratifying to the
Democrats of the entire State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
WHEELING, June %, 1SS6.

To he Editor Of he Register:
wish to announce through the columns
of your paper, tOall whom it may concern,
that the fare TO Mt. Lake Park on the B.
.. X. X. to attend the meeting OF the West
Virginia Educational Association, will be
one fare for the round lriP, instead Of that
heretofore advertised. Tickets good from
July 4th to 10th inclusive. This will give
all ample time to take the excursion 10
Luray cavern ut the close Of the session.
Inquiries are coming from all parts of
the State, asking whether it is necessary
To become members of the association in
order to take the excursion. In reply |
would say hat the objects in getting up
the excursion were, first, to give the
teachers of the State an opportunity to see
this great natural wonder, and second, to
increase the attendance ut the association.
| cannot speak for the railroad authorities
rs to their view of the matter, but urge all
who expect to take the excursion to come
i'm time to enroll Us members of the aSSO-
citation. This will insure Your taking the
excursion and viii cost you but fifty cents.
We ask all interested TO do all In their
power 10 illht lllH NhS iiSIN'' NhN hipNt
interesting and profitable meeting ever
held BY the teachers of West Virginia. If
this meeting proves Il success, why not
make our meetings permanently a part OF
the yearly exercises at Mt. Lake Park?
Under the present arrangement the fare
from Wheeling to Mt. Lake and return is
$50. The fare from the Park to Luray
and return is Sj.25. This includes admis-
sion to the cavern. F. II. CRAGO,
Secretary Association.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
GIasshonscs 10 Close for the Summer


Tomorrow the Central and Hobbs,
Brockunier & Co.'S glass works will close
down for their usual summer stop, during
which necessary repairs will he made at
those works. This stop is just in time to
give all their employees time to take plrtin
The monster and unique celebration in shape
of a benefit picnic OF the Germania Singing
Society on the New Fair Grounds, Monday,
July 9TH, 1856, the day that will generally
be observed as the Fourth of lss6. The
programme for this picnic is worth reading
on the posters distributed all over the city.
II consists of Il prize drill between the
Knights Of st. George and Knights of st.
John for a prize of $40. Both companies
will march, heaked by the Opera House
Brass Band, at precisely l p. M, from
Knights of st. George Hall TO the grounds,
in full uniform. This will be the first
prize drill of these companies this season.
There will also positively take place, pony,
mule, bicycle and chariot racing; a game
of base ball between the German printers
and c~igarmakcrs of Wheeling, ut 1890
Il. H.; prize shooting, etc, etc. Prepare
yourself and attend this picnic, and you
will find everything advertised carried out
to the letter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
Men nad Women

Who are constantly nervous are, in nineteen
cases ont of twenty, ~dySPeptic. The twentieth
ease will he found, upon investigation. TO be that
ola person who is troubled with symptoms OF in
digestion, fRiRRoSs, unnatural anxiety, peey,
iShReSS, buzzing in the ears, q disposition 10 START
on the sudden closing OF . door. "Reminiscences Of
the hands-more particularly Of the right-Show
that the nerves are weak and unsteady. Hostel
ters stomach Bltters strengthens and quietS the
nerves rms eiect Is asPeedy consequence offs
invisorating and regulating action upon the or
ganS Of digestion and assimilation. IL enriehes
the blood, conquers a chronic tendency 10 bii-
iousness, relieves sick and nervous headaches.
and regulates the bowels without gripping them.
A more trustworthy defense against fever and
ague does not exist, and il subdues a tendene To
rheumatism, kidney and bladder deraneement
Taken before etiring, II induces sound repose.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
AN ILL-SPENT LIFE.
MINNIE CROW SENDS A BULLET INTO HER
BRAIN,
On One Of the Streets Of Bellaire, Dying
Within Ten Minutes-Ths Letter
She Left for Her
Mother.

At a late hour on Saturday night, on an
obscure street near the Lantern Globe
Works, in Bellaire, Minnie Crow, familiar
" known all over that city as "Min Crow"
committed suicide by shooting herself in
the temple with q twenty-five caliber re-
volyer. The girl was not over 18 years old,
but for SOME time had been leading a life
of shame. She had several times threaten
ed to end her existence, but none needed
her threats. On Saturday night she wrote
a note to her mother, and placing it in her
bosom repaired to an ~unfrequented part
of Noble street. While toying With
the revolver which she had obtained for
the purpose of destroying herself, it acct
dentally discharged. The girl, fearing
that a policeman would arrest her, fled TO
her home and went to bed. She was as de-
termined as ever on selt-dcstructiOn
and OH Sunday evening she succeeded in
ending her earthly career as above men
toned. She was alone when the deed was
done and it was some time before the resi-
dents in that neighbOrhOOd were aware
of the suicide. Death must have been in
Simultaneous, as the ball lodged in the brain
in such a way rs to lead the doctor who
was called to believe that the victim died
Immediately after the shot was fired. At
the instance of Coroner CriSwell the body
was removed TO the home of the parents OF
the girl, about two squares from the scene
of the shooting. No post mOrtem eNami-
nation. was held, as it was unnecessary.
The note which Minnie wrote was OBJ
tanned, and reads rs follows:
"BELLAIRE, June, 1886.
"DEAR MOTHEK:-TOnight / 80 down
town. but whether | will get back alive or
not. God only knows. Mother, l Gun not
endure this way of living any longer, and
tonight | try to die. Mother, | fear you
will not live long, and Heaven help me II
| would be left with the children. You
know the turn of affairs here. | am IN
outcast-always was, and always will he.
Nobody cares for me. | have tried to do
what is right, but it seems all in vain; but
i'll die, all | ask is Gods forgiveness, and
if | live | will be Il different girl. There
are two people | would like to see-onc in
P~ittsburg, and the other in Bay View.
You know who they are. God help and
pity me. Your diSObcdicnt daughter.
MINNIE"
1t is evident from the tone OF the letter
that the girl thought it was possible that
the shot might not kill her, and that il it
| did not she would try and be better after
her illness. The funeral will take place
this afternoon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
AT A ROPES END.
A CHASTITY PIND NEAR CANONSBURd,
PENNSYLVANIA.
The DecompOssd Body Of a Suicide Dangling
From the Limb Of
Tree.

On Saturday afternoon the body ofaman
was found hanging by arope from the limo
af a small cherry tree, in o piece OF wood
land on the farm of Mrs. Curry, hall a
mile east of Canonsburg, by some boys
who were gathering berries. The body Is
supposed to have been hangingfor a month
or longer, judging from the decomposed
condition of it. The mans hat lay by his
feet, rs did also his staff. He had on a
heavy coat of greyish color, no vest, a shirt
of striped muslin and heavy hob-naii
shoes. The man is supposed to nave been
aged about fifty years. Coroner c. NJ.
Greer, of Little Washington, was notified
and went 10 Canonsburg OH Sunday
morning, accompanied by c. NJ. Ripple,
Esq, and proceeded to empanei
a iury and hold an inquest. The follow
ing are the jurymen: {. NJ. Ruple, ~.
Johnson, DR.. ). A. Lacock, Andrew Mack
ey, Chas. Rentz, Daniel Day. The follow
ing facts were ELECTED before the jury: His
name was Jacob Wallrath, and from the
papers found on his person supposed to
have resided at Etna, Allegheny county,
Pa. He had used tarred rope, making
three strands and put it around his neck,
and from the close proximity toa fence had
evidently jumped from the fence. In the
pockets of his coat were found three papers.
Written in German, on one OF them was
the following: ,
INV stepmOther has sworn falsely and
will make me commit suicide. l want 10
be buried in a Catholic grave yard. re-
side in EtnabOrO."
Another paper, dated at Etna, May 18th,
was written:
INV daughter is tn have all furniture,
and all. Her name is Katherine Miller,
and she lives in Clinc's house, at No. I
Pike street. or % Main street. ! will conf
nit suicide. l wrote this with my own
hand"
The third paper was evidently a memo
randa and was rs follows:
''The Iron Works W. me two and n
half"
All the papers were signed i'll English
".Jacob Wallrath.' The contents OF his
mnt's pockets were n cent,'a metallic
match box full of matches, u pipe and some
scraps of tobacco, Il red spotted handker-
chief, knife, pair Of spectaclcs and Il silver
watch, which had stopped at halE-past two
o'clock.
The jury, after hearing the testimony re-
turned a verdict of suicide. The body was
taken in charge by Daniel Day, and buried
in the CanOnSburg cemetery. {. VI. ku-
pie, foreman Of the jury, has written tothe
suicides daughter at Etni, informing her
of her fathers death and the disposition
of the body.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
IN A A WAY.
Brief PeneiIings of Unimporaant
Items of News.

ONE marriage license was issued yester-
day by Clerk Hook.
ONE deed Of trust was admitted to record
yesterday in Clerk Hooks Office.
THE work of paving that part of Four
tenth street westOf Main was finished yes
terday.
THREE DRINKS and one d~isorderly were
disposed of yesterday morning In Police
Court.
AT 2 o'clock this morning n drunk
and two ~disorderlies were registered at Po-
lice headquarters.
QUITE a crowd witnessed McFlinn'stent
show on the Island last evening, and were
well pleased with what they saw.
TOBY VANCE has again become a guest
of the City Workhouse and will spend
ninety days within its classic precincts.
AT the conclusion of the entertainment
given BY the Choir of st. Johns church,
last evening, those present INDUCED in a
delightful hop at Germania Hall, the Opera
House Orchestra furnishing the music.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
TnfimeIy Death.

Mr.. S. T. Mccoy, of Sistersville, who is
well known in this city, died yesterday
morning at ) o'clock of consumption. Mr..
McCov was an architect, and was located
in Wheeling until his health failed him,
when he was compelled to return home.
He had a great many friends in this yicini-
tv. who will be panied to learn Of his I'M
timely death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
Handsome Railroad Rocks.

Our thanks are due to Mr.. J. &. Tom
linson, passenger agent of the T., G. u st,
L. Railroad, for copies of summer Excur-
sion Routes, Pennsylvania II. Il. Co" and
''Thc Enchanted Summer Land" issued
by the Chicago Il Northwestern K. X. Co.
The books are marvels of topographic
beauty, and tittingly represent the mani
fold summer attractions of the great rail
road systems which issue them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
Received the Medal.

Mr.. ]. A. Parsons, who was awarded a
gold medal for fine work at the National
Convention of Photographers, received the
article yesterday. 1t il undoubtedly the
finest piece of work OF the kind ever seen
in this city. The medal is about two
inches in diameter Of solid gold beautifully
carved and polished. On one side Il
camera is wrought out in the gold, while
ON the opposite side is a monogram of the
Association, with appropriate inscriptions.
Mr.. Parsons will havcthc medal on cXhibi
ton in his case to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
I'm TrnnMIn Again.

The workmcn at the Nail City Com
pany's well on the Shrontz farm, WASH
imgton county, have had more bad luck.
On Saturday'thcy had the casing in and
were almost ready to begin fishing for the
lost tools, when the casing collapsed ut the
bottom. 1t will be necessary to pull the
casing again, which may prove, under the
circumstances, Il very serious job.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
Good Work.

Captain Porter Smith arrived home yes
terday from n fortnight's visit to relatives
in nearby States. During his visit abroad
he took in Niles, o., where about fifty
Wheeling boys are located. The Nail City
men are making a good record for them
selves in Niles, for, although they are on
night turn, they turn out from 100 to 2O1
more kegs of nails than the day force. In
other regards az well they are winning
golden opinions from the citizens OF the
town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-06-29
Something New Coming for 4Ih Of
July Week.

One of the leading clothing manufacture
ers in Cleveland has Just seized for debt an
so, 900 stock of mems, boys and child
ren's clothing. and has rented the large
store No. l222 Market street, Wheeling,
and commencing next Thursday, July 1St,
for nine days only, will put this entire
stock OH sale at the greatest bargains ever
known befpre in this country. The stock
consists of ali good gOOdS-nOt 4 poor arti-
Gle in the entire list. Remember, this is
an unusual opportunity. 4 stock of gen.
uine imported cOrkScrewS, wOrStedS, mel
tons, Harris, tricot, kerscyS, blue ~flannels,
in spring OvercOatS, suits, pants and vests,
being sold at les than 30 cents on the dol
lar from manufacturers cost. Don't take
their word for it but go and examine for
yourselves, We resent u few Of their
sample prices. 4 mans fine wOrsted suit
1915, worth Sl3: 4 boys cashmere suit,
1915, worth 500; Il mans all wool i'm
ported suit $5.65, worth S16.5 a mans
elegant imported corkScrew wOrSted suit
$40. -, worth $3.50 a mans splendid
heavy pants G3eents, worth -, 90; g mans
all wool Sunday pants S2.25, worth So. 90;
a child's elegant full suit Sl.50, worth
5000; a mans heavy O~vcralls - cents,
worth Z 5cents; a heavy suspcndcr III cents,
worth 30 cents, and over 900 other great
bargains on sale ut 122 Market street,
next Thursday, July LIST. BE sure and
look for large l2e.