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, 1888-12-09

What is electricity The engineer and
the physicist are completely at variance
on this point. The engineer regards cleo
tricity, like heat, light and sound, as a
definite form of energy, something that
he can generate and destroy, something
that he can play with and utilize, some
thing that he can measure and apply.
The physicist-at least some physicists,
for it is difficult to find any two physicists
that completely agree with each other
regard electricity as a peculiar form of
matter permeating all space as well as all
substances, together with the luminifer-
GUS ether, which it permeates like a jelly
or a sponge.
Conductors, according to this theory,
are holes or pipes in this Jelly, and cleo
trical generators are pumps that transfer
this hypothetical matter from one place
to another. Other physicists, following
Ediund, regard the ether and electricity
as identical, and some, the disciples Of
Helmholtz, consider 1t an integral con-
stituent of nature, each molecule of mat
ter having its own defini charge, which
determines its attraction and its repul-
sion. All attempts to revive the Frank
linian, or material theory of electricity
have, however, to be so loaded with as
s%umptions and SO weighed with contra
dictions that they completely fail to re-
move electricity from the region of the
mysterious. It is already extremely diff
cult to conceive the existence Of the
ether itself as an infinitely thin, highly
elastic medium filing all space. employed
only as the vehicle of those undulatory
motions that give us light and radiant
heat. The material theory of electricity
requires us to add to this another incom-
prehensible medium embedded or entan-
gled in this ether, which is not only a
medium for motion, but which is itself
moved.
The practical man, with his eye and his
mind trained by the stern realities of daily
experience, on a scale vast compared with
that of the little world of the laboratory,
revolts from such wild hypothesis, such
unnecessary and uncomfortable concep.
tions, such a travesty of the beautiful
simplicity of nature. He has a clear con
ception of electricity as something which
has a distant objective existence, which
he can manufacture and sell, and some
thing which the unphilosophic and ordi
nary member of society can buy and use.
w. II. Preece.
, 1888-12-09
Quite Rigid and tnae.ible.

Gentlemen" said the little man ut the
club as he looked at his watch, rose to his
feet and took his hat, lit is now $50, and
| promised my wife l would be home at
10. In matters of this kind | am rigid
and infexible. When my wife asks ne
to come home at a certain hour, and /
promise to do SO, l am firm as adamant in
fulfilling that promise. Decision of char
acter, gentlemen" he continued, lis in
dispensable to any man who expects to
hold his position unquestioned as tho
head of tho family. Gentlemen, good
evening. Chicago Tribune.
, 1888-12-09

Bride (of a month)-My husband seems
to be out very late tonight.
Maid-Yes'm; it's after II o clock.
Mercy on mel Do you suppose he
could nave met some former sweetheart,
and"-
No, indeed, mum; the butler tells me
your husband is at the club, having a
good time with his bachelor friends, and
l think. ma'am. you ought to do some.
thing about IT,"
why, of course. How thoughtless l
ami Get me that box Of phosphorus
from the cabinet"
"Aearie me! You amt going to com
nit suicide2"
''SuicideI You must be crazy. I'm
going down to the front door to rub phos.
phorus on the keyhole. philadelphia
Record.
, 1888-12-09

Turkeys do not require as warm quar-
ters in winter as do other fowls. How
ever cold the weather, they should be al.
lowed to run out Of doors every day, ex-
cept, perhaps, in very stormy weather.
If confined in warm quarters and not al.
lowed to run out Of doors, they usually
show signs of indisposition, lose their ap.
petite. become dumpish and inactive and
not unfrequently die. They are very
hardy birds and easily Wintered. About
all they require Is a place to roost at night
where they will be out of tho wind, plenty
to eat and drink and their liberty during
the day.-Poultry Yard.
, 1888-12-09
Fur caps $l.5O at Holman


That the Union Pacific, the Overland
Route, "and the Chicago 4 Alton railroads,
commencing Sunday, Nov. 4, will run
Pullman palace sleepers through from
Salt Lake City, via Denver, to Kansas
City and Chicago. with only one change
OF cars from Portland, San Francisco or
Los Angeles. Take this line from Port
land, San Francisco. Helena. Butte. Salt
Lake City and Ogden to Chicago.
, 1888-12-09
opIv a Question of nan a Century,

MY History of the United statesT'
replied George Bancroft, pleasantly, to
the interviewing reporter; cit is getting
along admirably. l have now brought 1t
down to within 100 years Of the present
time. shall complete that work" said
Mr.. Bancroft, as a look of determination
settled on his venerable face, III it takes
me fifty years yetL"-Chicago Tribune.
, 1888-12-09

Little Flossie came into tho house with
tears trickling down her grief stricken
face. why, what's the matter, FlossieY'
inquired her mother.
And Flossie sobbed out: "Jest because
I wouldn't let Sadie Waffles play with my
dolly, mamma, she says she's goin' to buy
Jles and pep'mint sticks this afternoon,
and she amt goin' to give me none."-
New York Sun.
, 1888-12-09

Wife lat breakfastSMy dear, will you
have some more of the stewed potatoes9
| cooked them myself.
Hiisband-No; I've had enough.
Wifc-What is the best way to keep
potatoes, John2
Husband-I think the best way for you
to keep potatoes is to stew EN-. -Harper's
Bazaar.
, 1888-12-09

81 see that a portrait ofiBurns, painted
by Rubens. sold in Toronto the other day
for only So" said the literary editor.
81 call that low down mean" said the
sporting editor, as he brought his fist
down on the table. There amt a chap
in the whole blamed League that can hold
a candle to Burns on thirdr-C Chicago
Tribune.
, 1888-12-09

Visitor-What a beautiful library you
havel really envy you.
Retired Butcher-Yes; and just look at
the binding of them books.
II see; they are all bound in calf"
Just so, and l killed all them calves
myself what furnished the leather. -
Texas Siftings
, 1888-12-09

The car, as a memorial to his late pa.
rents, has devoted l 900, 900 rubles and an
estate worth 300. 900 roubies a year to the
foundation and maintenance of an institu-
tion for the blind at st. Petersburg, to be
called the Alexander Marien Institute
Chicago Herald.
, 1888-12-09
nncEIena ArnIcn SnIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, t%ettor, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all Subscriptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or
moneg refunded. Price IS cents per box.
For sale by DR.. w. N. Hunt.
, 1888-12-09

Every voter should know that the
Union Pacific, the Overland route" and
the Chicago & Northwestern railway,
commenced Sunday, Oct. IA, to run Pull
man and Wagner Vestibuled Palace sleep
ers through from Denver to Chicago via
Omaha and Council Bluffs. The princi-
pal line frem Denver to Chicago.
, 1888-12-09

The ORIGINAL ABIETINE OINT-
MENT is only put up in large two ounce
tin boxes, and ia an absolute cure for old
sores, burns. wounds. chapped hands and
all skin eruptions. VIII positively cure all
kinds OF piles. Ask for the ORIGINAL
ABIETINE OINTMENT. Sold by DR..
w. N. Hunt, at % cents per box -by mail
80 cents.
, 1888-12-09
Could Give Joe Miller Points.

Not very long ago a Kansas City gen
tleman was CHANGING over a fac-simile copy
of Joe Miller's Joke Book the wits wade
mecum). "Why, these" said he pres
emily, these are all chestnuts. We've
got a Teller out in our town hat tells
these fool yarns a great deal better than
this man Miller does. Chicago News.
, 1888-12-09
NIennI

The meanest man up to date is Snifkins.
He sold Jones half interest in a COW. and
her refused to divide the milk, main.
tanning that Jones owned tho front half.
The COW hooked Snifkins, and now Sniff.
kins is suing Jones for damages.-Time.
, 1888-12-09
How can parents allow their childrc

How can parents allow their children to
cough and strain and cough and calmly
say: "Oh! it is only a little cold" and
keep giving them cheap and dangerous
medicines, until they are down with lung
fever or consumption, when they can be
so easily relieved by BegRs' Cherry
Cough Syrup? 1t has no superior. and
few equals. For sale by w. N. Hunt,
druggist.
, 1888-12-09

b. Hellman has the best and cheapest
line of overcoats west of Chicago.
, 1888-12-09

Fresh oysters received daily at Saddle
Rock.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
THE UNION BRIIGE.

Assurances That Work VIII DO Common
ced Very Shortly.
Judge r II. Cochran was asked by a
REGISTER reporter, last evening, what the
prospects were for the Inauguration OF
work upon the Union railroad bridge. Ia
reply he said
81 am glad you have mentioned this
matter, for it gives me an opportunity to say
that work will be insugurated epergetical-
ly in very short time. Messrs. Abbott,
Bissell, and others will be in Wheeling,
according to present advicos, about the
Last of the week, and we will at once 20 to
work on the bridge. 1t is due to the au-
thorities and the citizens of Wheeling
to say that the Union bridge is ap assured
fact, and We ask Council and the people
to stand by us in the future as they have
in the past, so long as We are not in de.
fault. 1t is true, that we have encount-
cred serious opposition at almost every
step, and that the antagonistic
element is still active, in the
hope that it can finally defeat the con-
struction of the bridge and terminals, but
/ feel fully warranted in saying the mat
ter is certainty, and I hope to better
demonstrate this in short time"
Twill the resumption of work merely be
operations on limited scale, having for
their object the holding of the franchiseT'
"No, sir. We will commence with .
far different motive. The object will be
to prosecute the work with oil the means
in our power, and hurry it on TO compile
ton. There is an abundance Of money
for the prosecution Of the work, and we
mean business-as we always have"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
ALife on the OCEAN Wave

Indurates the ktomach against sea sickness but
a single or occasional transit across the 'llimi.
table wetness' is productive Of gr,evous qualms,
especially when 1t is stormy. Ocean travellers,
yachtmen, ship surgeons, commercial buyers
sent abroad, voysgers by steamboat, and all who
are occasionally or frequently called upon TO be
where "billows are bufeted, should take along
Hostetter's Stomaca Bitters, the finest known anti
dote for sea sickness malaria, billiousness, and
disorders Of the stomach and bowels. Many
travellers by railroad, with delicate stomachs and
nerves, likewise suffer severely en- rou,e. These
VIII find the Bitters surely helpful snd consola-
tory. Travelling, even In swirl. steady and COM
modious steamships and almptuous palace cars.
IL not olwsys source Of unmixed JOY and de
light, and the Bitters does much to counterfeit
the discomforts attending It, sgl rayated by deli
cate health. Rheumatism brought on by damp
weather, kidney troubles and debility, are efec-
tually relieved BY the Bitten.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
He Scorns the Satellite.
WHEELING, September 30,

To the Editor Of The Register:
DEAR SIR: Yesterdays Netcs Letter had
an article about :he Democratic demonstra-
ton held at the Capitol Rink Saturday
evening. Among other things it said that
the Kenna Club could not get enough
members together to make respectable
showing. This is lie out and out. Oar
reason for not turning out was simply this
Mr.. A. G. Hadlich came into the rink,
where there were about twenty. five of ouI
cl6b assembled ready to turn out, and in
formed Mr.. Albert Warner, our frat lieu
tenant, that Mr.. Moore would not DE pres
emit, and on account of the lsteness of the
hour that he thought he could not secure
any speakers, and therefore the parade
was declared of. We, thinking the Young
Mems Club would not turn out either,
accordingly disbanded.
This makes the second time this paper
has thrown slur at the Keuns Club. The
first time, by calling Us the Kenna Or
phans, aud now by saving that we cannot
get enough members out to make respect
able appearance. Hereafter We will pay
no further attention to the slurs of this
Republican sheet, bat will treat them with
the contempt that they deserve. This
paper Pretsnds to be tie friend of the
workirgnan and boy, therefore it should
not throw slurs st club composed on
tirely of young workingmen simply be-
cause they do not side politically with it.
WILL F. CRoGAN,
President Kenla Club.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
EoREALL AND WINTER.

Now received q Complete and Artis'
tie assortment ofsuitipgs, Pantaloon'
inxs and 0yereOatings, which we war
rant TO make mp I'm First Glass style,
and at reasonable prices. Fit guar
ranteed. Also . full line of Gents
Furnishing Goods ON display. Ex'
anime our Celebrated WOODEN Jack
OTIS. G. HESS a SONS,
1921 and IS23 Market street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01


Low Rates for Special Days at the Ohio
Centennial at Columbus, via. Baltimore
4 Ohio Railroad.
On September "a Usborers' Day, 25
(Methodist Episcopal Church,, % Sunday
SCHOOL,, 81 School Children's Day. %
Commercial Travellers Day., October 2
lPresbyteTiau Church Day., 4 (Odd Fell
lows Day., 5 (Ancient Order of Workmenl
10 Improved Order Of Red Mem II PRO
hibition Day., II (Woman's Christian
Temperance Union), 10 Republican
League Cubs the B. & D. r. r. will sell
round trip excursion tickets from all sta
tions TO Columbus at the low rate Of one
cent psr mile. Tickets good returning
three dsys, including date of sale. For
tickets, rates, time of trains. call on or sd-
dress agents Of the B. & o. r r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
Index TO New Advertisements.
SECOND PAGE.

Wanted Situation
Notice-SeYenth WRrl Democratic Club.
Wanted-Pantry Girl
McLRin's PeCtOral syrup.
For Cincinnati-Steamer Andes.
Fer Sale-HOuSe-G. O. Smith.
Banner Presentation and Special Meeting.
City Tax Notice.
Breech Loading Guns-l. q. Dillon Go.
FOURTH PAGE
Great Special Driyes-L. 8 Good.
ryand Get Her Opinion-House & Hermann
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
POINTS ON PEOPLE.

Movements of Citizens and the Coming and
Going OF Strangers.
Mrs. NJ. F. Ernest, of Ravenswood, is al
the Mcclure.
s. r. Cogsn, of st. George, and R.
Kennedy, OF Grafton, are at the Mcclure.
P. Y. Mack and W. p. Kennedy, OF
Mt Pleasant, were at the Mcclure ysster-
day.
James V, Cooke, general agent of Edwin
F. Mayo's Silver Age" and "Davy Crock
EFT" company, was in the city yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcer, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns and all the Skin Eruptions, and
positively cures Piles, or no pay required.
Il is guaranteed to give satisfaction OF
money refunded. Price 26 cants per box.
For sale by Logan & %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

THE CAMPAIGN TEXT BOOK for
Isss IL now ready, and Will be FUR
nIshed ON application 60 the National
Democratic Committee, 10 West 2sth
81. New York city. Price 81 co. In
quantities of ave or more so cents
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
mbeelin9 Rsister
YESTERDAY IN The CITY.
Thermometer Record.

SIR. o. schuepf, the Opera House drug.
sist. made the following observations Of
the temperature Saturday: z a. IN,
46; 8 q. NJ, So; IL m., Sc; 3 p. M, "a;
ID. M, 40 Weather chsngesble.
Sunday a. m, 40; 9 a. M, 4S; Il
m, 81; 8 .. NJ, 81; p. N, So Weather
chsnveable
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

GERMAN ball, to be given at Schaffsr's
Hall, Bridgeport, Monday, October ],
1888, in honor of Jacob Ehni aud William
Burke, on their return from Europe. One
and all are invited to attend. Admission,
80 cents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
New Goods.

Having just returned from the Est, we
invite the ladies of Wheeling and vicinity
to call and examine an unusually large
stock of Silks and Dress Goods of every
def cription. Cloaks, Shawls, Blankets
and Dry Goods Of every description.
STONE & THOMAS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

Al. RICE a co. will have their Fall
and winter Opening Of Pattern Hats
and BOnnets, ON Wednesday, October
3rd, 20 when they extend - general
Invitation.
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1125. l.. 8. GOOD. 1127.
GREAT SPECIAL DRIVES.

We will offer this week the greatest the grand
est the most remarkable bargains in Dry GOODS
ever offered In this city.
300 yards heavy Canton Flannel at cents.
5000 yards Manchester bingham 1t 6l4 cents.
20 pieces 50 ince half bleached Table Linen at
10 pieces Turkey red, fast color, Table Linen at
50dozeu ., fine linen Napkins rs cents, worth
fully 81 50
5Gdozen = due linen Napkins ST. rs. worth fully
$3.50.
10 pieces 81 inch bleached Damask IS cents,
cheap at 81 -.
50 pieces IS inch all linen Glass towling ca cts
worth 10 cents.
. pieces all wool TrIcot q cents. worth 50 cts.
- pieces all wOol Ladies Cloth, 50 inches, 80 CTS
worth - cents
10 pieces all wool Broad Cloth, 50 inch, sl25,
worth e. co
Unparalleled Bargains will be given in Ladies 4,
Misses aud Chtldren's Wraps.
100 ChildrenS Clo4ks Especially - cents, worth
three times the money
500 Children's wraps from 500 70 $3.50.
$50 Jackets from 81 80 up TO Sl2 %.
2OO Newmsrkeus from 81 90 up to 5000
A full line OF Plush Wraps from $500 to 5000
piece
special! Special! SpeelallI!
TWENTY SEAL PLUSH COATS,
30 inch long samples sizes So IS and 10, At SO
piece, worth more than double the money
Such bargains right In the beginning OF the
season were never heard OF before. But we guar
autee TO produce every article mentioned in this
advertisement az the exact price named ABOVE
l.. y. GOOD,
ocl lips and ll27 Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

ONE hundred pairs All Wool Red Blank
ets at S. 90 per pair, worth $500; unusu-
ally good for the price. Stone < Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

Grand opening OF Elegant Winter
Millinery, Pattern Hats and Boanets
on Wednesday, October Sd, at RICE's.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria'

When Eaby was sick, We gave her Castoria-
When she was . Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to castoria,
When she had Children, she gavethsm Castoria
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

STONE & THOMAS are offering large
line of All Wool Carpets at soc per yard,
sold every where ct Toe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
In q BAD Way.

The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph says:
1.-The Iron aud Steel Workers. National
District Assembly, K. of L., No. 2l7, is
said to be in danger of disruption. The
district includes rs members large pro-
portion of the Knights of Labor iron and
steel workers in different parts of the
country, the largest representation being
in Pittsburgh and Chicago. The to.
tai membership is between %, 900 and
10000. The promoters OF the Nation
al District have met with difficulties
ever since it was first contemplated, oppo.
sition being made by mixed assemblies
against the withdrawal of members to go
into the national assembly. There was
also long delay 10 receiving charter,
and at the last annual convention held in
Pittsburg last June, all attempts to tormu-
late a scale of wages was abandoned.
Since the last convention the district
has made little or no Roadway. Master
Workman Conkling was reported as being
sick, and it is said that there were no funds
to pay even the expenses of himself or
Acting Master Workman VIM. H. Lewis
An attempt will lie made to resuscitate
the assembly, and it will no doubt be sue
cessful
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
Grand 0ueufuR,

Baer's millinery establishment, Wednes
day and Thursday, October Sd and 4th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

Four HUNDRED pieces Of Carpets to
select from. All grades at lowest prices.
Stone & Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

Our opening Of Winter Millinery,
Wed nesday. October Sd.
A. l.. RICE a CO.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
Bucklin's Arniea salve.

You can save money by buying You
Carpets at Stone & Thomas'.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

Grand Opening.
Raer's millinery Establishment, Wednes-
day and Thursday, October Sd and 4th,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

WHAT does the seamstress need most
Why, mile End" sure.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

FoR the lowest prices in Flannels,
Blankets. and, Comforts, go to Stone q
Thomas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

Gfand Opening.
Basr's millinery establishment, Wednes-
dag and Thursday, October Sd and 4th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

turn via tho b. s. q. u. X.
September 25, %, 20, q, 90. October 2
4. 8. 10, II, IL, - the Baltimore and Obi
Z. r. will sell rou nd trip excursion tick
ets to Cincinnati at the Low rate of or,
cent per mile in each direction, ticket
good five days. By purchasing your tick
sts via the B. & o. you can stop of at Go
lumbus within the limit Of ticket. Fo
tickets, rates and time Of trains cell Of
agents of the 3. & o.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
Grand Opening.

Baer's millinery establishment, Wednss-
day and Thursday, October Sd and 4th.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

L. 8. COOP sells Dry Goods the cheapest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01
: NEW CORPORATION.

Tn. Hack Band Mining and ManufaOtur'
Ing COMPANY Chartered.
A charter has bsen issued to the blsch
Band Mining and Manufacturing COM
pspy, organized for the purpose Of con-
Quoting general iron, coal and coke ousi
ness, transporting its products and con-
Quoting a general mercantile business
The D, iucipsl Office is to be at Black Band
Ksnsw ha county. and the charter Is to ex'
nirs on Janusry 1. 1887. The SUM o.
$40 600 hss been subscribed to the capital
stock, aud 81, 900 paid in, with the pri'i
leps of increasing the came to 500, GOO ID
ali. The capital is divided into shares q
500 each, which are held by Edward N
Fsrnsworth, Of Revere, Massachusetts
F. X. Shsttuck, Of Boston, Massachusetts
Aaron Hobart, of East Bridgewater, Mss
sachuset.s; Edward N. Farnsworth. Jr.,
of Brooklipe, Massachusetts,, and A, NJ
Woodrege, Of Kspawha county, 40 shsIe'
soah
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-10-01

Grand Opening.
Bser's millinery establishment, Wednts-
day and Thursday, October Sd and 4th.
LATEST novelties 10 Dry Goods at Stone
& Thomas.