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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
A Novel Bet.

While i am not 4 betting man, said F.
]. Cheney, of the firm of F. J.. Cheney &
Co., | consider-d it my religious duty to
make tlat fellow q bet, you see be was
about dead, ana l guess he would of died
before Spring, if l had not of got him on
the bet. You know some men had rather
lose their life than lose q hundred, we'll
he was one OF that kind, and We both
came near being out, and | saved my hun
bred and il only cost him ten dollars.
How's that? He sent for me one day and
said the doctors bad all given him up to
die, with the catarrh. l told him that l
would bet him 500 that Halls Catarrh
Cure would cur him or l would give him
500 if it failed. He took the latter pro-
position. This was three months ago; you
see how be looks now, don't you, IS we'll
as any one, and a dandy.-Ameiean, To-
ledO, o.
IAughlIn Bros. Drug Co, Agents for Wheeling.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. D. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind,
testifies: II can recommend Electric Bit
tiers as the very best remedy. Every bot
tie sold has given relief id every case- One
man took six bottles, and was cured Of
rheumatism Of 10 yean' standing" Aha
ham Hare. druggist, Belleville, Ohio, az
firms: 1.-THE best selling medicine l have
ever handled in my 20 years. experience,
is Electric Bitters." Thousands of Others
have added their testimony, 80 that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases of the Liver, Kidney or
Blood. Only a half dollar a bottle at
Logan & Co. % drug store.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
Wonderful RonnIArifx-

The fact that the sale of DR.. Pierce,s
Pleasant Purgatiye Pellets exceeds that of
any other pill in the market, be II great or
small, is on account of the fact that they
are tiny, little, .sugar-coated granules, and
that in most cases n little "Psliet'' is
sufficient for a dose; that they are purely
vegetable and perfectly harmless; and for
constipation, ~bilionsness, sick headache,
and all diseases arising from arrangement
Of the hxes stomach OF bowels, they are
absolutely q specific A gentle laxative or
active cathartic, according to size of dose.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
Topper Favors Reciprocity.

NEW YORK, February 3.-An Ottawa
special says: 1t was stated here last night
that Sir Chas. Topper has succeeded in
still further extending the scope Of the
fishery negotiations, and has informally
suggested a bold alternative scheme of
reciprocity between the United States and
Canada, q satisfactory method of perma-
nently settling constantly recurring diff.
culties bet 4 cen the two countries.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
Advocating the Nicaragua Canal.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February s.
Judge Charles P. DAILY and Hiram Hitch
cock, of New York, ex-senator Macdonald,
Commander Taylor, and Civil Engineer
Menocal, of the Navy, appeared before the
House Committee on Commerce in advoca-
CIV Of Representative Norwood's bill to in.
corporate the Maritime Canal Company of
Nicaragua. Judge DAILY made the prin'
cipsl argument, deyoting his attention
mainly to the constitutional question in
volved in the proposed charter, and q
demonstration Of the financial ability Of
the company to carry ont the work.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
Troy Strikers Surrender.

Troy, n. Y, February 3.-After vainly
e~ndeavoring to obtain some concessions
from the Troy Steel and Iron Co, the en-
ployes this morning decided to accept the
terms of the company, including a ten per
cent. reduction Of wages. Had they not
done so, there is little doubt that the COM
pany would have kept its mills closed for
at least a year. The lockout has been in
force a little over two months, keeping
about 2, 600 men idle.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
ON Works Burned AT Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, February 3.-Au explOs-
ion occurren in the works of the American
Paint and Oil Co, on River street, in this
city, about 9 o'clock this morning, and in
moment the building was enveloped in
flames. The loss on the machinery and
stock was placed at $4,000; insurance
s., 500. The building is insured for 5000
and the loss estimated at $40, 0OO. The
plant was totally destroyed by the flames
in less than an hour.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
Gov and Bernhamer Sentenced.

INDIANAPOLIS, February 3.-Judge
Woods, in the Federal Court to-day, over
ruled the motions for a new trial in the
cases Of Coy and Bernhamer, the convicted
tally sheet c~OnspiratOrs. Coy was then
sentenced to the penitentiary for eighteen
months and to = fine Of 500; Bernhsmer to
90 a year and a fine of 81, 900.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
The Faith Cure.

Christian Scientist-Hayeyou ever tried
the faith cure for your rheumatism?
Patient--Yes, I'm trying it nov I've
got in my pocket the left hind foot of a
graveyard rabbit that was killed in the
dark of the moon, aud Pm blamed if l
don't think its. helping me.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
SOCIAL DOINGS.
GOontinued from Sirth Page.

The Opera House orchestra, on Tuesday
evening rendered Mrs. Anton Reymann q
very delightful serenade, the occasion De-
ing the anniversary of her birth. Ihe or
chestra was invited in and were enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. Reymann, IN
their usual hospitable manner, andtney re-
| ciprocated with a number OF beauthui Sc
lections. The evening was spent very
pleasantly and when the guests LETT IL was
with many good wishes for their hos'ess
and host.
The members of the Windsor Athletic
Club were handsomely entertained by their
lady friends, Wednesday evening, az tue
club house on South Jacob street. ine
ladies did thing. up in true leap year style
and to say the young gentlemen enjoyed
the affair is but mildly expressing IT,
Prof Charlie Killmeyer made the music
and dancing was the chief enjoyment,
while refreshments served by the ladies at
! a seasonable hour were greatly enjoyed.
On Monday evening last Mrs. William
Ellingram entertained . number Of friends
at her residence on Jacob street, compi'
mentary to her visitors, the Misses Dirty,
Of Cincinnati, previous TO their departure
for home, which occurred on Tuesday.
Quite a number were present, who spent
delightful evening in social amusement
which was agreeably interrupted ut MID
night by tempting refreshments being
served, which received undivided atten.
ton for some little time. The affair was
very enjoyable.
Tuesday evening the Ladies' Section o.
the Maennerchor Singing Society enter
tanned their gentlemen friends in regular
leap year style, at Msennerchor Hall on
Market street. Prof. Charlie killmeyer's
music kept the merry assemblage Raiiy
dancing until midnight, when splendid re-
treatments were served by the ladies and
were heartily discussed. Dancing was
then resumed and continued until =
o'clock Wednesday morning.
A most delightful surprise party was
given at the residence Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Henry J. Dice, Roney's Point. W. Va,
Wednesday evening last. MISS An
ME Heimberger and sister and Messrs.
Tom Smith and Clarence Seabright re,
ceived the company. Music was furnished
by the Valley Grove Band. They tripped
the light fantastic till the hour OF mid
night, when refreshments were served and
discussed, after which several hours were
spent at cards and dancing. When the
guests retired they left many kind wishes
for their host and hostess.
The residence of Mr.. Chas. Hirsch, on
Eoff street, East End, was the scene,
Tuesday evening, of q very pleasant and
enjoyable leap year party, given by his
charming daughter, Miss Lena About
fifteen couples were present, who enjoyed
themselves immensely until IL O'Clock,
dancing TO the nusic of Mayors orchestra.
Refreshments were served in fine style, and
after being heartily discussed by all pres
ent, dancing was again resumed and con-
tinued until 3 a. m, when the happy
crowd dispersed very reluctantly, well
pleased with the entertainment Of their
hostess.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
IT WAS d glorious victory.

IT WAS all hands around and no mis-
take.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
Smiles are Becoming

only when the lips display pretty i's't
II il also very desirable that the br,aih
should be sweet. SOXODONT produr %
both Of these results, is PURELY ~
TANIC in It's ingredients, impart~ . Dn
tint to the gums, removes every irso' :"
tartar from the teeth. and Is EMBOSSED
by mberr Of the MEDICAL, DRAMATIC
and MUSICAL professions. 10 every
class Of society S0IODONT is rccognV 4
~ the dentifrice which ~bsauiiG" and ,"
scrres. Ask any one who has used SON
DON'T what lie or she thinks Of II, and 'b'
reply will be strongly affirmative OF H.
excellence.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
MOUNDSVILLE NEWS.

USE the great specific for cold in bead"
and catarrh-D Sage's Cutarrh Remedy.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05
Under One Parasol.

Under one parasol In sunny weather,
Edith and Emile wander together.
Emilie's hair in like clouds OF the night,
Edith's like clms in the autumn sun .IIgti
Emilie's eyes are like lakes in the shade
Edith's like patches Of sky but each mh&
Osucth u treasure alike in her teeth.
Fl~hiugout brightly the sun shade hrnr D
Aud under m para-ol, in sunny w.Itaa
Edith and Emile, wand'riug together,
Know that their smile il u beautilni sigh
For they use SOXODONT morning and my
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-02-05

kind ever held IN this city. III ladies'
are greatly interested in the event and in
every ward are hard at work solicit
ing fancy goods, etc, TOR the various
booths. Every business man should lend
q helping hand, and there should be no
trouble about raising at least LOCO. All
ladies are informed that they can assist
the committees that are already selected
as the Executive Committee feels that the
more willing hands there are connected
with the fair, the greater success it will
be.
Belmont Lodge No. 1851, G. U. o. o. F.
will hold a festival in City Hall OF March
18th and 18th, for the benefit OF which
Miss Sadie Lucas and Miss Caroline Wash
ington will contest for a handsome gold
ring.
George Mccoy, Of Denver, Col, well
known here, was in the city last week, the
guest of Charles Fry. .
The nail factory goes on Tomorrow.
The old Chestnut Minstrels have been
resurrected again and will hereafter be
known as the Kendall Novelty Company.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, J. E. Blackburn; Vice President, T.
T. Seal; Secretary and Treasurer, Mr..
Miller; Business Manager, Erastus W.
Scott, Stage Manager, j. L. Fusner. The
organization is composed ofthe best talent
IN the city. The company will give its
first performance in q couple Of weeks for
the benefit of the street fair fund. Jesse
knows exactly how to get .upa
successful company, and we venture to
say that the boys will make a great hit
II is said that Council intends to get
after one or two of our police officers with
q stick. =.
In the list of candidates for Mayor, pub
lished in the Independent, the name of Geo.
Harper was omitted. We understand that
Mr.. Harper will accept the nomination if
rendered him. a..
The young ladies Of Gravel Hill hold a
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-18

commits she has met with genuine sueces,
in ,bi, plsy. Whatever elfe MAJ oe 40 .,
Mrs. Potter this time, it csnrot b denleo
that Abe has a worthy artistic ambition,
and has endsavored from the start 70 90
opIy tie best things. Her promi.ed pr
duct,on of "Autony and Clscpatra'' IN TN
city will 70 DON'T prove q OF the iean y
interest NJ dramatic events Of ms year. -
7 am not mistaken Mra Agre' Bootn va
the last actress who attempted il, ana nti
attempt was not charming. MT. JOSEPH
Wte.iock, who has since done s1cn e1c;i
lent work in many lines, only added to tos
hilarity of the occasion by playing Antony.
n was reserved for Mn. Booth to reres
her youth and open Q new career by eahne
the pie in "Eugsged."
Margaret M.ther, WHO has been piAJlse
at the Grand Opera House during tns
week, has not attracted critical attention;
I saw part Of the performance OF Lad.
popularity supposed to be ole Of her best
roles. II was not as well played - Wher
I saw her first do it. The curse scere wa
ss vigorous ard spitsful as ever, but thu
gsnersl texture of the performance VA
10 ,se and rsgg,d and most Of her work va
aimei at the gallery. NYM
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-18
or Distinguished Ancestry.

Stephen A. Douglas, Jr., tells a story
which he slys h. heard, aad he says he can
believe the lwt par Of it, though he does
not know whether to b9licve the FIST part
or not. It was told about a lawsuit in
which a son of B;sh p Wbitehouse repre-
scented one ii lie and A. s. Trude the other.
When Mr.. Wh'tshouse stepped out before
the Jury II make his final argument, he
said: "Gen;l4meu Of the jury, you may
MT know who | am, 80 l will tell you.
My name is Whitehouse, eni l am a son
OF the late Bishop Of this Episcopal do
cesa." Then he proceeded. When it came
to Trude's t1rn he sxp2e1 before the jury
and said: "Gert'emen of the Jury, you
may no, know who l am, 50 will tell you.
My name is Trude, and I'm a son of q
pul.n
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-18
4 Word About Catanh,

.1t Il the mucous membrane, that wono.,..,
semi.nuid envelope surrounding the delic,t.v.
mes Of the air N food passages. that cst,,s
mstes its stronghold. onoe established, # a..
,nto the yery viials, and renders life but , l,.
drsvn breath Of misery aud disease, duIlins,S
sense Of hearing. trammelling the povs,
mesch' destroyfpG the faculty OF smell, uist,es
AZ Srssth. and Killing the refined ple.s1r.sxl
tssta. Instdiouly, By creeping on from a EsrI.
coid In the head, Il sRanlu the memeInise
lining and enyelops the bones, eating tho
the delicate coan and causing inhamn,tn.
sinnohine and death. Nothing short OF r,.,
ersdieation VIII secure health 70 the paiicn. a.
All al'eyiatiyes are simply procrastipated ses.t
ines leading 20 q fatEl termination. SLsTOIS,
RADICAL Guar, BY Iahotdhon and by IEieaciss
minisrrstion, has never failed; even when =.
di:esse has made frishtfpl inrosds on de!!cSss
contutuions. hearing. smell and tsite have &C.
recovered, and the disease thoroughly enyes
out
lie OF the RADICAL CURE, one box CATiEIsI,
YIN and one INPsovEp INHALER, lea ,
wrapped in me package, with .iuil di'ea!1st.
' SorTrs DRUG n CHEMICAL Co, Boston.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-18
Rnriad Traaaure Dug Up.

James II. Eddy, who has been digging
for Capt. Kidd's treasure, and who turned
up an iron kettle full of Spanish silver
coins on the beach adjoining his farm, op-
posite to the summer resort Of WestpOrt,
r I, arrived at his home in JohnstoSn
| with his wealth. lis denies that his grand.
father ever had any thing 70 do with
pirates, or that his father ever told him OF
| the barred treasure. He cad thai two
years ago he bscame the possess)r Of q
p'ece of parchment that apparently had
served az a drum head, and which had
been converted into a chart purpoitipg to
describe the location of thrte lots OF buried
| cod. silver and other valusbles cached.Dy
a pirate many years ago TIE lines wee
drawn ag though with a shsrpened stick,
On the chart ware three points designating
the burial plac s of the wealth. The start
ing place was q place on II rec Neck Point,
a Wild piece of land. When this pa;ch-
nent was found Eddy was confident
it was q valuable document. He deter
mined that 10 one should know Of his
plans, aud without impariing a hint OF
what he was about be began operations at
the place indicated. He Ieidlly found tha
rock, but his laboIs during the summer OF
1851 were not rewarded. Daring tie past
SUNNI er he continued i 5labors He pro.
ceeded cautiously and patiently, and
worked his way in the course directed, and
last Monday made the discovery. He de-
clares it will be an easy matter to fad the
balance Of the wealth. Oue of the two
undiscovered treasures is stated in the
chart to be gold coin, and the other dia
mouds or ewelry. The unearthed treas
ure, Mr.. Eddy says, will stay where it is
until he gets ready t, secure it. The
da,es on the silver RANGE from Ills to
1851, showing tina: il is TO. a plrt o! Cap.
Kids l~ong-sought t:ea.ure. Mr.. Eddy
will not tell his theory, but says it is q
rate treasure.
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SPHINX KNOTS.
Any communications for this department us'
70 addressed 10 L. E. CHADBoURs, LewtstoNr, Ne
No. 1895

TWO ~pETRoYERs.
Nesting beneath the mountains shade,
The trusting city peaceful lay,
MOI dreamed the careless dwelIers tnele
That Death drew near 10 claim his prSy'
Till sudden from the mountains crest
The mod. n t0-rclfs burning rage
Swept downward with resistless speed,
Aud spared not beauty, youth, or age.
II found-the eager life OF men
Whose strife and stir the city h!led;
II len mute statues In the ways
Where all was silenced, hnshed, and sa!!eo'
Cold, keen, and pitileSs as steel,
me ohT came from foreign land
To bend beneath his iron yoke
The nation OF the sea-swept strand,
Before him smiled the fruitful plain,
Behind him ruin marked his track,
For with him marched Q ghaStly band,
The sword, the stake, the cord and rack.
stern agent OF a ruthless lord,
lie glOried in the ruin wrought;
And rode upon distinctions wing,
Nor cen excuse for cruelty sought
Bat vain his strife, for right was might,
And would not yield to mortal WILL
The heroes fell, their land lay watte,,
Their souls remained unfeitered stll.
sT. DENIS.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-11-18
No. lO96-The Birds.

Entered for priEe.l
What's the name OF the bird that the ttah OF life
Aud the greedy one that Sulps 1t down so 1t
lives,
what's the name of the one that divides a high
land?
And the one in eastern Europe so grand?
What's the name of the one that scars quick IN
the air
And the one fair girls on their necks love to
What's the name OF the one hat school boys OF
hyl
And the one that tailors must oleu apply
What's the name OF the one that sails DER the
great main1
And the one that goes DOWN and comes up sga!n!
What's the name of the one that's forever &c
crazy
daisy? r
chAstiZtd! -.
And the one pecking timber for whatit Is pF!z'd!
What's the name OF the one that sends many
dispatches
And lie assisting one The mayor attaches?
What's the name of the one that wants every
hart killed
And the bereavcd one whose poor hearts been
chilled? BESSIE ESGLIsB.
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and there was revealed q small clampsd
box, with the inscription: ~

and there was revealed q small clampsd
box, with the inscription:
"Horace Trevor, K. G. B."
Godfrey Spsneer's unclen' cried Col
onel Mostyn. There's soms desp vii
lsiny in all this, that's evident. Tnst box
is palpably stolen pripe:ty, and
that alone is quite sufficient to warrant
the taking yOu into custody"
There was nothing for it but for the
wrelchsd young man to submit to bis late,
David Roberts was commune ited with,
as well as Sir Horace Trevor, and bit b.
bit the true sto-y of AlgsrGon Mortimer
came out, first ss thu cham de-
tective who had robbed the Jew
eler, and then as the pretended
nephew who had persuaded the
old General to intrrst his jewels to his
keeping. Nor was that all. CIptain Dil
Tymp,e aga'n related tbs suspicious he had
before confidsd 10 Godfrey, and, bsipg con-
fronted with the prisoner, unhesitatlngly
| identified him az q swindler who hsd de-
frauded his bro her Off ,ers at BNminister
| George Spencer was written to, and &c
clared that he knew "Alg' rnon Mortime:"
lly to we'las a scOundral of tina. mans
had scraped acquaintance with his com
rsdes at Dablin, and been expelled from
their society for the most barefsced cheat
ing at cards. Il appeared that the r3gue
had many ~alilses, and for years had sub
sisted on the credulity Of the plbljc, whom
a plausible tongue ard a good e1ntat;on
ecsbled him to gull.
He WAS sebtancei to penal servitude TO
fifteen years, 10 the g-eat glee of Divid
Ro5erts, wto blessed the lucky chance
which hid taken him to Waterloo stst!on
on his way to visit a sick relsnve st Vim
bledon, at the same t me the thief was
effec.ing his q ght. Co g~-a'u'ations show
cred up?n Sir Horace Trevor for the mar
veaously luckv recpve-y of his jsTels; and
TEE Ranee's Necklace" was b nine days
wonder. Bat Grodfrey Spencer was OBJ
served to he T, m8rksb'y thoughtful and
subdued; and in q few words he explained
to his friend Dalrymple the reason why.
"Ycu were quite tight, old fellow" he
began, with al embarrassed laugh. lyon
told ma that my careless habits would gel
me into a scrspe so ne day, and l thudder
TO think Of what might have come of my
losing my card case, aud leaving my d'ss
open. That sco1ndrel hal a loaded re
vclver in his pocket, and my uncle nigh
have LOST his life for the sake OF thoe jew,
els-aud all through me. He ran a fearful
risk when hs was slo1e in London will
that dseperate fellow. I can't help think
ing atOltit."
"'Alrs we'll thai ends well,' suggested
hi f lend, consoliDgly.
"But it's no thanks TO me thai my uncl'
AMI his property are SAFE" Godfrey re
turned, remorseFu lly. I've had a lessor
indeed this time; and it will be a warning
to me to the end of my days against care
l~essne.s. I mean TO turn over a new leaf.
--lR the Year Round.
THE END.
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and thoughtful fer my welfare he could

and thoughtful fer my welfare he could
not be-"
He'd the Generals eyes bsen able to fol,
low the subject Of this ealogium mt "ouu
certainly have betn puzzed oy ms eScen.
trio proceedings. Instead Of gong aown
20 the telegraph ofics ne proceeded TO Ms
bedroom. where he unlocked the wardfooe,
and. taking ont the jewel case, slipQed II
inside a black handbag. Then he tried
the weight of the other casss, u iouno
that thew were not sufficiently portable.
Esroo heavy. II ! had had q pal l miSn'
have managed il, but alone it would D,
too risky. / might force them, ID be sure, "
and he looked for q moment at o 0ssutliu.
little bright steel jimmy Zee took rom al
inside pocket. "But that would taEt
time. ard if they only contain plate, II
isn't worth the risk, ss l must get away
nnobseryed. Tee necklace alone ls worth
a buhdred times sll I've IisEed in d 70
Get il. All, Sir Horace Trevor, K. Z. b.
/ wonder what you'll lcoS like when YOU
find your nephew and your jewels dbl
missing ~
He carefully refasssned the wa1dro1e
and putting On MS nAt, Io0A
left the room, locking the door bshlnd MN
In the hall he stopped to SPEAK 70 'ne
manager.
'If Sir Horace Trevor should inquire for
me-his nephew, Captain Spsncer-Wlil
you kindly tall him that nave been IN
expectedly compelled to go out for q Re"
minutes, bat that l shall return at TIE
very latest in half al hoaI?' 49,.
Then hurrying into PiCcadilly, the the
hailed an empty hanson and directed the
man to drive t. Waterloo Station: men
and not until then, he breatSe1 ireeiy.
"To Southampton aud then to America,
be exultautIv thought. with the start
Eve got there's no risk Of detection, and
my fortunes made fos lie! All, Captaia
Godfrey Spencer. it was a lucky day for
me when the accident Of picking up your
card clss in the street suggested this tint
piece of wo:k!"