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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

The local columns Of the REGISTER re-
esutly chronicled the fact that the federal
authorities had contracted with the Elec-
t-ie Light Company to supply the postofice
with light. One by one the large con-
sinners are dropping OF from the use of
y.s. and the city is that much poorer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
One Boy Slabs Another.
nnl TsIlrnm % the Rectser.

CHARLESTON, W. VA, August 81
This evening late a young man named
Grace Higginbotbsm quarreled with Rufus
Kessler, in the West Eud, and stabbed
him with Barlow knife. The quarrel was
started by Kessler. Kessler was stabbed
jus. below the heart, and is in precarious
condition. His sssailant has not been ar
rested, bat officers are on the hunt for him
and nay make the arrest by midnight.
Neither Is over eighteen years old. Much
excitement prevails.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

Our friends, the enemy, are hard pushed
as the unanimous nomination Of the Only
GoFF shows. No other Republican in this
Democratic year could come within Is, 900
of the goal. IL remains to bs seen if Corr
can 90 inside these figures.
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

FOR PRKNDENT,
GROVER CLEVELAND,
OF New York.
FOB VICE PRESIDENT,
ALLEN G. THURMAN.
Of Ohio.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTosSNr-LARsE.
WI. TRAvERS,
of Jefferson.
VIC. HANDLAN,
Of Ohio.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
P.J.CROGAN,
Of Preston.
FBANE HEREFORD,
Of Monroe.
RS. BROWN,
of Jackson.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES, IN CONGRESS.
Second District,
L..wILSON,
of jefferson.
Third District,
JOHN d. ANDERSON,
of Nicholas
Fourth District.
]. MUNROE JACKSON,
OF Wood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

Col. BRICE is one of the most effective
campaign managers that ever handled the
political reins. To be convinced Of this 1t
is only necessary to pick up "a Republican
organ. How they are lying about him
and Safeguarding him!
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

BLAINE is announced TO write 9 maya
zine article. His subject is to be CLEyE-
LAND. 1t is magnificent subject, which
we don't believe the author of the
MULLIaAN letters can do Justice to.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

We shall once more topple that West
Virginia Republican idol from its pedestal
in November. 1t will fall on hard ground
this time and all the Kings horses and all
the kings men won't be able to set it up
sgain.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

AND 80 ALLEN G. THURMAN is feeble
old man, is he? Why, there is not Re-
publican in the country who will dare
stand ND before him for one round.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
Nn,thua.tern Crisis.

U1Iutl fuIugfUPtcfs
If the tariff on Bibles is putmuch higher
Aha average editor viii have to commit the
Lords Prayer to memory and let the centre
table 80 bare.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
NE,LAIN'S CORN KILLER.

Never fails to remove Corns Bunions and
Warts, when applied according to directions
No pain when used. Everyone who uses, recon-.
msnds 1t as the best thing they ever tried. Sold
by most dealers Manufactured only by
auli McLAIN BROTHERR.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
STATE FAIR NOTICE.

THE SUPERINTENDENTS OF THE DEPART.
i ments of Growing Ornamental Plants, Bread,
Preserves, Pickles &c, will be in their depart
ment building on the grounds, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday, August %. "a and Is, for the
purpose OF making entries and receiving articles
TO be exhibited. All persons wishing 10 exhibit
in these departments must have the articles Oh
the grounds by Monday, August 81, the first day
of the Fair, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
MRS. JOHN II. HOBBS,
MRS. CAROLINE B. BRUES,
superintendent.
at,ll
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Never Was Intended To.

Philadelphia Times.
The testimony of the New York cigar
makers indicates that protection doesn't
protect against foreigu cheap labor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

THE Chinese Restriction bill which
passed the House the other day is another
Democratic victory.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

For beauty, for comfort, for improve
ment of the complexion, use only Pozzonrs
Powder; there is nothing equal TO IL.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

BLAINE is bound that HARRISON shall
have q BURCHARD, too. So, to make
sure, he acts in that capacity himself.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
DIED.

MORkN-At Terra Alta, W. Va, Wednesday,
August -, 1855 at 7.OOa. m, Rose, daughter Of
Edward Moran, Esq.
Funeral notice hereafter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

CONGRATULATIONS, Captain DoyENER-
The GOFF storm is confined to Charleston.
You can now put down your umbrella.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

The Old Roman is talking pure DemCc
rsey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23
LINSLY INSTITUTE,
WHEELING, w. VA.
Next Sessisn Begins Monday, September
l0lh, 1858.

Tho Institute has an adequate and efficient
Faculty. Three parallel courses Of instruction.
Classical ceune embraces knslish, Latin. Greek,
Mathematic and the Sciences. Philosophi al
come substitutes German or additional Msihe-
mstIcs for the Greek Of the Classical coure. I'm
glish course is designed 10 Gre stboncush train.
Ing in the English branches 70 such - do not
contemplate collegiate onrsc. Upoa the com.
pletion OF any Of the prescribed co1rses stu.
dent Is awarded diploma II the Institute. TIE
Military Department Is prominent feature Of
the school. All students OF sufficient size are 70.
quired 10 enter the "IInsly Cadet CorpA"
For Catalogues, Circuiau and particulars. "a.
dres JOHN n. KOEMER,
Jy2eod Prncipal
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DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.

GOVERNOR,
A. B. FLEMING,
Of Marion.
AUDITOR,
PATRICK =. DUFFY.
of Webster County.
TREASURER.
WILLIAM T, THOMPSON,
of Cabeu County.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
ALFRED CALDWELL,
Of Ohio County.
SUPERINTENDENT Og SCHOOLS,
h. s. MORGAN.
of Monongslia County.
SUPREME COURT.
HENRY BRANNON,
OF Lewis
J. W. ENGLISH,
OF Mason.
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STATE FAIR NOTICE.

THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR LEASING
l. booths stands, &c. for the week of the Fair
will be on the Grounds Thursday, Friday and
Saturday August %, % and -, for the purpose
OF leasing privileges for refreshuent stands, &c.
Persons wanting stands will please Call on the
grounds and select their locations
JAMES V. MENDEL, Sup't.
GEO. HOOK. Secretary. an2ls
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State Fair Notice.

A LII OHIO COUNTY FARMERS ARE RE.
quested to deliver their exhibits for the county
exhibit in the resources of the State at the State
Fair, to the following places: Liberty district,
at the stores in West Liberty; Triadelphia dis.
trict, at the stores in Valley Grove or Kim Grove
Ricsland district at Greggsville or Short Creek,
and In the City Of wheelings at Anthony Dusch's
Hotel, on or before Saturday, August 25, 1855.
JAMES DIXON,
suli Committee for Ohio Co Exhibit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-08-23

Shall We Protect Labor and Tax
MOnOpOIies, or Protect MOnOPOlieS
and Tax Labor?
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COUNTY DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

HOUSE or DELEGATES,
A. D. GARDEN,
L.F. STlFEL,
a.. ]. GLEASON,
j. ]. WOODS.
SHERIFF,
LEWIS :. STEESROD.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY,
JOHN A. HOWARD.
ASSESSORS,
CIty-CHARLES I. BLANCHARD,
Couuty-NOAH ZANE.
COUNTY SURVEYOR,
NJ. e. CARR.
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Hem advertisements.
vTTANTKD-BELL BOYS AT THE McLUE
w House Apply at once auSC
k~sNOTICE.

There will be special meeting of the steck-
holders OF the Manufacturers Fire Insurance
Company, held at the ONCE OF the Company, on
Tuesday, September 4th. at 5 o'clock p. m.
By order of Board of Directors.
WI. BUTLER, JR.,
sn23r Secretary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30

81 DEFY YOU, HATE YOU, DEsPIsE Your
Trainor in the conspiracy II he knew and
shared in the scheme, the secret should be
wrenched from him.
Mr.. Norcross affected, therefore, to have
come to see Trainor only, and drew him into
corner.
"Trainor, what's in the wind? Don't Major
& Co. do their own buying and sellingl They
don't employ Sponsor, do theyp
"You don't expect me to tell their business,
do your
"Well, no-not exactly. l thought you
might have dipped in on your own account. "
"That's a good joke How should have
the fundsp
"Any chances to invest, Trainor9 I'll give
liberal commissions"
@Chances are plenty for those that have
money!
Trainor started as though he would return
to his place of business But Norcross drop
ped his smooth and honeyed tone and spoke
more decidedly.
"You can't blind me, Trainor You know
what the bears are doing. They are running
everything, knocking down prices, destroy
ing credit, using what little money there is
for speculation, thriving on the distress of
the public. It's no better than highway-rob-
berry and it's my belief you are concerned
in the plot
"You had better go to the nobs, and not
| talk TO me. You might as well pitch into the
tellers or messengers when the banks suspend
payment"
"No,-I shan't let you off The 'nobs,' as
you call them, dare not be seen in this mat
ter; they will pocket the chestnuts but they
will get some cats paw to rake them out Of
The ashes
swell, what are you going to do about itf'
Tranor was astonished at his own temerity
rs soon as he had uttered the words: but his
prosperity ano the support of Trill.or had
| given him some courage
IDOL you scoundrell" said Norcross, in a
rage that rarely overlook him. "What am
going to do. I'll break every bone in your
skin, if you don't give up this plot you are in.
Do you dare TO set yourself to put me downi
| Don't let any of your tools dare to run my
stocksl If you do, I'll go to the magistrate
and have you arrested"
"When am arrested, my good SIR said
| Trainor, with face pale as death, but with
| lips firmly set, 81 advise you TO have your &C
counts ready. For l shan't be i'm the jug a
minute before you'll have to show your
| papers and your cash book to the company
Norcross staggered as though he had re-
ceived a blow from a bruiser. He grasped
breath, turned pale, then red at length
with difficulty said, "You defy me, them
We shall seelp
"You have it'll defy you, hate you
despise youl l have been your slave long
enough. Do your worst But the instant
you move, promise you that man will
look after you"
Norcross looked around. Sponsor was calm
| ly counting the pile of bank notes before him.
1t was near eleven The Board would soor
commence its session. He stepped into the
street, slamming the door after him
"Pretty well, for a beginningl" said
Trainor, meditating,-"a shot betwixt wind
and water So much for Triilion's advice
Trillion is a trump, and Norcross b.
hangedl"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30
CHAPTER XII.
LIE pEGINNINa oF THE ENn.


The furry III the money market gradually
increased to a storm. Confidence was de
stroyed, and business at a stand. The daily
bulletins of failures formed the chief topic OF
conversation The merchants and bankers.
especially those who held Western lands.
Western securities, or Western credits wenl
down one after another. No class was safe
at a time when the relations of debtor an
creditor were so complicated and so unvcr
sal Stocks went down with run. Trillior
was not disappointed in his calculations, and
Trainor. in spite of his insane whim
upon the subject of chances, prove
himself shrewd, vigilant, and energetic
Flushed with success, he made holder ven
lures, and the daily balances grew to be
enormous Within the first fortnight 1ri
lion had given Trainor notes for over $500
dollars as his share Of the profits. The bros
ers, even were astonished at the silent hu
all-powerful influence that pressed upon tn
market, bringing the best stocks down H.
they sold like damaged goods nj a sheriff
auction. But Sponsor, the lucky agent KEEP
his counsel. Daily he attended the lies al
the board, with apparently exhaustless 70
sources, bearing pitilessly, triumphantlg
until the unuclSy bulls came to think tn,
sight Of his face was an i'll omen.
OF all men, Norcross felt his steady. 1f, Z
mined pressure most keenly. To sustaia il
credit of those in whose affairs he WAS en-
cerned, he was obliged from time 70 time 4,
put under the hammer stocks VIII ch had l.ctI
placed in his hands Every sale showed g.,
value Of these securities to be sinking, until q
really seemed that they would come to b.
as worthless as the old Confederate currency
But neither he nor other sufferers had any
remedy; stocks were worth only what they
would bring; prices must take care of them
selves; and the calm, determined bids o
Sponsor were like the voice of Fate.
In his extremity, Norcross thought o
Jameson, and remembering his own per
sonal responsibility for the sum he had re
ceived, he determined to "hedge.n So b,
sent for Jameson, he showed him the notes
all amply secured. if any mans name coulC
be said to give security.
"You see, said Norcross, show careful
have been. Two good names on every note
They may fail, it is true. So stocks may &,
for a song, and universal bankruptcy follow
See, there is a note signed by Flint, Steel
Co, and Endorsed by Lameduck-another by
Kitefiyer & CO., indorsed by Burntwick-
and this by Griesmann & Star, indorsed by
Trillion- Every dollar win yield at least tn
eight per cent. promised
"The names are good, should think-a
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funds. You can pay his assignee any time
! these six months to casuc
twas near wooeock Noreras mad in
his pocket the proceeds 81 tho sua,,.it shares
the loan from Sponsor ana bis baauca from
bank-a comfortable sum all Ectasr. aid te
thought il not prudent to ris> tie whole bv
waiting for Trtinor, who. Nitsr all. nigae
not come. So, seeing file coast c'ear ha pnt
on hssurtout and walk i oar tle FRONT door
with an uucmc rned mir
The notary came with the Inevitable pro-
test Mr. G,eerskeigh 8Hs ta usaglllei
individual VINO fec lyel H. Il slHtn n,ht
broke upon him We was sw1rte. 10 tool.
out the Summit h4yes U'icl - ua lust
bought by agreement, AMI fHmas 10 the
iransfer-bouk found that tte, eera Nor.
.rces. TIE secretary ba3 ~ tlarei the
president with "a ven .ea0ce
THE lawyer 10 whom tho protested note
,ame happened % hold other claims against
Mr. Ceerskeiyh aud the summit, and
naturally judging that the company
might he involved in the difficulties
= its officers, he commenced suit
without moments delay. 81 news aies
fast. In an hour after The first writs were
served, suit was brought hv pansor AMI
other creditors, aud the Office va smut The
safe was found 10 hold nothtn., more valuable
chan duplicates of policies, the eampanys
bank account was over,lrawn, It's stocks ana
bonds ~cro sold or Piled ,, and rs available
assets cou i-.e, OF tha office furniture, "A few
reams OF paper, ami half dozen sticks Of
sealin--vaS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30


agreeable, but inwardly cool and self-po
sessed Still at times the strange thrills re-
turned as the soft light Of her eyes fell upon
him. and the intoxication he felt at his first
meeting with her again drowned his senses
in delight.
They did not talk very freely that sum
mers day The heart when full rarely pours
itself out in words. A look, a pressure of
the hand, or Gf such improprieties are to be
imagined) kiss, expresses the emotions far
better than the most glowing speech. Ii was
enough for Irene, stepped in delicious languor,
to sway with the rocking boat, to feel the
soft wind dallying with her hair, and to look
with unutterable fondness at her companion.
AS long as the ceremonies of society are OBJ
served, and people are kept asunder rooms
distance. so that only the mind acts, and the
senses are in repose, reserve may keep up its
barrier. Words lose their electricity in
passing througha cool tract Of air and Reason
shows all things in her own clear white
light But establish a magnetic circle by
contact. let hand rest in quivering hand,
while eye looks into melting eye, and Reason
may as well resign her sway. When the
nerves tingle, the heart bounds, and the
breath quicken, estates, honors, family, pru-
dence, are of little worth. The Grundys.
male and female, may go hang; the joy OF
the present to transcend all memory, so
eclipses hope even, that all else is forgotten
The boat careened somewhat, and Irene
changed her seat to the opposite side, quite
uear to Oakhurst. His right hand held the
tiller-his left, quite unconsciously, it would
seem, fell into her open palm. The subtle
influence ran through every fibre. What he
said lie did not know, only that
he verged towards the momentous
far that he must either come plainly
to the point or apologize and withdraw as
best he might Could he withdraw, while,
as he held her soft hand, that lambert fire
played along his nerves. He did not give
up the hand.
Poor little Agnesl Her picture in his
breast pocket no longer weighed upon hi.
heart
The breeze freShened, the boat rose and fell
with easy motion over the whitening waves
The sun all at once WIS o.scurel They
looked behind them; heavy black cloud
was rising rapidly in the west. Oakhurst
put the boat about, and as it met the shoci
of the sea they were covered with spray. TX
go back in the wind was clearly impossible
they must beat up, and, hauling as clost
TO the wind as possible, they stood To ward.
a projecting cape For mile or two they
held this course, and then tackled But max
ing very little Roadway in that direction, the
bow was turned northwarl again. In com
ing about they shipped so much water that
Irene, though by no means a coward, screamed
out. "We are lostln She flung herself ints
the bottom of the boat and laid her head il
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keen scrutiny of her eyes--at the same time
gently, but Intellectually, attempting to free
his hand. Once more he resolved, since the
conversation had taken such turn, 10 risk
the consequences, and prepare her mind for a
separation. But a sudden thought struck
her, and, before he could frame sentence
she spoke;-
"You have heard bad news this moIningr
He shook his head.
"No--I know you are not mercenary;
would not wrong yon with the suspicion"
"What suspicion, prayP he asked, turning
suddenly toward her.
"You have not heardp
~ have heard nothing.D
"Pity my foolishness But my brother is
in difficulty; he may fail; perhaps has failed
even now Pray, don't chide me for my
fears. All the world goes with the rich and
the prosperous
"The world has very little company just
now, then,n said Oakhurst, with grim smile
"But assure yourself" he continued; @the
dowry of my wife is a matter l have never
considered With the woman / love- said
he with deep emphasis, "honest poverty is
what do not dread.
Interpreting this fervent declaration in the
natural way, Irene reached out her arms
with sudden fervor, drew him nearer and
covered his forehead, lips, and cheeks with
kisses. Every kiss fell like a spot of mildew
on his flesh; her caresses filled him with
shame. Could he undeceive here In her
feeble condition, the excitement into which
she had been thrown by her brothers danger
was all she could bear. False as his position
was, heartless and empty as his soothing
words and caresses were, he must continue to
wear the mask, and show himself as he was
at some time when she had no other trouble
to weigh her down. Still she child his gloomy
reserve, his absent air, and mechanical
movements. Was he weak, if under such in
fiuences his fixed resolve bentl-if his nerves
felt the old thrilli-if his voice took a softer
toneg-and if he parted from her with some
thing of his former tsnderness7 He tried to
excuse himself to hrs conscience by the plea
that the deception once begun must be kept
up until il could be ended with safety. For
he saw that her heart was really bound up
in him. She no longer kept up the brilliant
fence of repartee; she had abandoned all
coquettish arts, and, for once at least, was
sincerely, fondly, even foolishly, in love
Home he went, sadder than before, his con-
science yet more aroused, and his resolutions
farther than ever from accomplishment.
Poor little Agnes
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30
the whole of it.n

the whole of it."
aBut people can't always control them
selves Can't you trust yourself to STOP
this side of insensihility, when you take
ether? or be sure you won't get drunk, if you
commence the evening with party of dissi,
pated fellows"
"That will do my friend. | know there
are people who are fond of eonfessing their
weakness; don't you do it. Where is the su,
premacy of mind and will, and all that non
sense, if man can't amuse himself with a
clever woman's articles without tumbling
into the snare ne is watching.
"We'll see how you succeed with the charm
ing widow,-whether the wise man, when his
own jecur is pierced with the arrow, may moi
show it, as well as other people, And by the
by, you viii have an excellent opportunity
for your experiment. Irene and | are go
ing to take a sill this afternoon, and you
can entertain Mrs. Norcross while we are
gone"
Palette softly whistled.
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money was brought to him. Through the
window he saw his friends JAMESON Tri-
lion, and others. who called for him aud were
denied by his order he chose to remain un-
seen.
Trainor did not return In going out he
met Trillion, and, telling him that he had 10
pay Norcross thousand dollars, asked for a
part Of the money due him.
"Don't be a fool" replied that sturdy
f.nancier. "Norcross will fail to-day, proba-
bly,. That's the reason for his hurry to geo
the money. Let him sweat. Keep your
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1888-08-30
CHAPTER XIII.
SEQ REvocARE eRApuMl-

The fatigue, drenching, and terror Of the
unlucky days sail produced their natural
effect upon rather delicate constitution.
Miss Norcross was i'll the following day, and,
in spite of the doctors fever set in. Her
sister-in-law was assiduous in her atten-
tions, and OakhuTst called daily with in
quiries and tender messages. While thus oc
cupied, he had little time TO consider the real
state of his feelings towards the new love,
still less to reflect upon his conduct towards
the old. For the first time in his life he be-
came coward. II he ment to abide by his
last engagement, honor should have led him
TO break the unwelcome news TO Agnes as
best he might, and extricate himself from his
false and embarrassing position. If he still