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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

in the Eastern market, but we must have
room for our immense spring purchases.
In order to reduce stock we have marked
a great many all wool Carpets at SOC per
ward, also Csc and Zoe Brussels ut SOC per
yard. Call early and get your choice.
STONE 4 THOMAS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. 27.--lIrs. Church,
wife OF Colonel Church, superintendent
of transportation Of the Panhandle
railway, to-day filed Il petition i5r IL
vorce, alleging cruelty, falling to pro-
vide and adultery. Ananswcr has been
filed to the charges.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

A clergyman, after years Of suffering
from that loathsome discaso, CaIarfiI'
and vainly trying every known remedy
Mt last found n recipe which rowl"eI''!
cured and saved him from death, ANY
sufferer from this dreadful disease send
ing n self addressed stamped envelope
Prof. j. A. Lawrence, So Warren street
New York City, will receive the farIP'
free OF CHARGE MWNF-E1W
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

WAsnlxerox, D. c., Dec. 27.-For
West Virginia and Western Pennsyl-
vania, lair, preceded by light snow on
the lakes, colder northwesterly winds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

Lot OF groceries, horse, wagon and har-
ness, one large coffee mill, ten fine tea
canisters, twelve spice caAisters, three
show cases, three scales, one butter re-
frigerator, six coffee cans, one stove and
pipe, all in good condition.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

The L. G. r. D. S. will give their first
grand select ball, at Teutouia hall, in
South Wheeling, on Friday evening,
December IS. Admission, 80 cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

NEW and desirable novelties in jew.
Clry received daily from now until
Christmas. DO not Tail TO see them, at
JACOB W. GRUBB'S
JcWelry Store,
Cor. Twelfth aud Market Streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

Just received complete and artistic
assortment Of SultingS, PantalOOnings
and OVerCOatings, which we warrant to
mike up In iirSt.tlaSs style, and nj rea-
sOnable prices. Fit guaranteed.
Specialtics-Jus received, 80 dozen
more Of the best 80 cent White Shirts
made. Fancy Flannel Shirts ut so cents
and upwards. Full line Of our cele.
DRAFTED Knit Jackets.
c. HESS & SONS,
1921 & 1928 Market Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

CLOSING out the most beautiful va.
ricty Of Photograph Albums ever In the
city, Ut lowest prices, by
JOHN ". HEISKELL,
% Twelfth Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28
FOR FAIL AND WINTER.

PRICES to suit the myers at Conner
l. SnedehCr'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

Cloak Department.
We must have room. Cloaks at your
own price at STONE & THOMAS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

BORON price on full and complete
line OF Hardware and Mechanics Tools
at 1854 Market street. Buy now while
the stock is complete.
J. b. SoMMERvILLE, Assignee.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

"MRs. JONES sat at the window all day
as placid as May morning, and her five
nall children play hide and seek on the
back stairs" mo wonder! She uses
Snlyntion Oil for sprains and cuts"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

True delicacy OF flavor with true eff.
cacy OF action has been attained in the
famous California liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Its pleasant taste and
beneficial effects have rendered it i'm
mensely popular. 1t cleanses the Sys.
TEN, cures Costiveness, etc. For sale in
80 cts and Sl.0O bottles by Logan & Co.,
Anton 2. Hess, R. B. Burt and G. Men
kemeller.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

Go TO 1854 Market street for cheap
Hardware, Cutlery and other goods.
]. b. SoMMERvILLE,
Assignee Of S. E. Boyd.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

THERE will be grand ball for the
benefit of Prosperity Assembly No.
l5jl, X. of L., at Turner Hall, this even
ing, Admission so cents. All friends
are invited to participate, A good time
promised,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

ThacReray's Novels, Count TalstOi's
Works. Macaulay's England, Humcs'
England, Gihhoa'S Rome, and other
standard works in single volumes, ut
JOHN X. HEISKELLiS,
- Twelfth Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

TOILET SETS, Manicure Sets, Beaten
Brass goods at one-hali former price to
close nj STONE & TnoMAs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

"MILE-ExD" The smoothest, strong
est, and most elastic.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

CANDIES, Fruits and Nuts at Conner
& SuetpEpr'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

SILKS, Cashmeres, Henrietta Cloths
and all kinds Of dress goods have been
reduced. Call early for your choice ut
STONE & TuoMAs,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

CHRISTMAS daintics in variety ut
Conner l. Snedekef's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

The thermometer ut schnepfs drug
store, Opera House corner, yeterday,
registered as follows:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

WHY do quick workers want "Mile.
End?' Its freedom from knots.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28
TllE SPRING RACES.
The Programme Slightly Rc.arranGed by
che Board.

thc Board.
At meeting of the Board OF Directors
of the West Virginia State Fair Associa-
ton, the programme for their spring
meeting was re-arranged as follows, and
one more race added-that is the foals OF
1857, to trot one.half mile heats for a
purse OF 5000; entries close for trotting
and pacing races, May %, at II p. M:
entries for all running races close May
IS, ut PM:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

Now Advertisements.
Wan,cd-TNrCe Mules.
E,yuDucaus-FiFNt Ward
stockholders Mecting-Pcople's Bank.
SOtict-DUyCurr Il EisOn.
For Cincluuatl-iOnis a, ShcFlCy.
SuntiTirs-bisi's DrHT Store.
Blank Hooks and Stationery Joseph Graves.
Opera HUU.e-Miss ROs!na NUkeS.
Furniture and CaTvets-Frew y Bcri5Chy,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

CLoAEs at one.half former price. No
reasonable offer will be refused, as we
must have room. STONE 4 THOMAS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1888-12-28

SUPPLY your Christmas table with
Conner 4 SnedekCr'S dclicacics.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
West virginia's Fighting Ground.

The Shepherdstown Register is one
of the ablest and brightest Demo
cratic papers in the State. It's edi-
tor fully realizes the situation of his
party in West Virgins, as witness
the following portion OF an interest
ing editorial from last weeks Regis
ter:
"We notice that a convention of
Republican clubs of this State is call
ed to meet at Wheeling on February
Is and is, for the organization of q
State league to act in harmony with
the national league. There are quite
a number of well-organized Republi-
can clubs in West Virginia, and that
this year they will be more wide
awake and active, and that they will
exercise a powerful influence in po-
litical affairs, no thoughtful person,
even the most sanguine partisan, can
deny. And it is not only the Re
publicans Of this State that will be
active in our politics-they will have
the support of the entire party in =
determined effort to win the State
offices as we'll as the electoral vote.
The Republicans know, and Demo
Gratis must acknowledge-that West
Virginia is debateable ground now.
They will use every endeavor to turn
the tide IN their own favor this par
ticular year when so much is at stake,
for besides the electoral vote and
the State offices, they have hopes OF
at the same time getting Senator
and perhaps picking up Congress
man or two. Big stakes are up in
West Virginia this year, and the en-
envy will not let them be won with
out very sharp fight.
ave believe the Democratic party
should look this danger squarely in
the face, close up the lines, act har-
moniously, be vigilant, and begin at
once an open aggressive warfare that
shall result in decisive victory.
We have many advantages that our
friends the enemy have not, but we
must follow up those advantages
with thorough organization"
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
A Peculiar Religious Sect.

At the village Of Tolox, near Malaga,
Spain. peculiar sect has been disturbed by
the Interference OF the authorities The chief
tenet Of the believers is that every kind Of
covering of the body is displeasing 10 God.
Why, ii the Creator had wanted man to BIO
covered, he would no doubt have supplied
him with a fur, or coat of feathers, or
scales, they say. Man has no right to i'm
prove upon Gods management OF creation,
and, therefore, both he and she should adopt
the dress worn by Adam and Eve previous
TO the fall and the adoption of tho fig leaf.
But the police would not let them. They
were all very simple minded creatures, and
were let off with small fine after having
been clothed and promising not TO go with
out clothes again
A number Of them were handed over to
hypnotists for experimenting upon, and were
found excellent subjects. One of them be-
ing told to perspire at onco commenced COW
ering herself with copious sweat. Another
was told TO climb steep hill, and immedi-
ately started climbing upon the floor, making
great exertions and finishing by getting lit
orally out of breath. Being told she had ar
rived on top and might repose little, she
squatted on the floor and took long time to
repose herself after the exertion.-Chicago
News.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
To Be Double Tracked Between Pitts
burg and Wheeling.

The Baltimore and Ohio Road will
begin the work of doUble-tracking its
line between Glenwood and Wheel
ing as early in the spring as the
weather will allow. The great run
of coke and general freight last year
has demonstrated the immediate ne.
cessity of more trackage, and ar
rangements are being made to con-
struct it. 1t will require sixty-six
miles of steel rails to complete the
work. Within the last eighteen
months six large tunnels have been
enlarged, .arched with bricks and
made ready for two tracks. The
work has been done at a cost Of near
ly million dollars and only one re-
mains marched, but this will be fin
ished early this year. Wheeling
Register.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
Lucky Haaerstown.

In the Maryland Legislature Sen
.tor McKaig's bill to enlarge the
powers of the Piedmont and Cum
berland Railroad so as to combine
the two charters under which the
road was completed was drafted by
Gov. Whyte. counsel of the road,
The shares ofstock are to be increas-
ed from $40 to 800 each, and the
powers of the road are increased so
rs to allow it to combine with any
individual corporation to extend the
said road. The projects said to be
looking to the extension of the West
Virginia Central to Hagerstown.
The second ofthe two charters which
are contained in the bill is the one
under which the road constructed
its line over the disputed Cookerlcy
farm.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
We. AMERICAN JOURNALISM.
Pecuiiarities of French writers--News of
Secondary Importance.

Pecuiiarities of French writers--News of
Secondary Importance.
Tho national turn for intellectual serious
ness is as conspicuous in the periodical spress
as in literature. The press, in fact, is litera-
ture to a degree unknown in England and
among ourselves. Tho Journalist" and tho
htterateur arc not distinct, as one has only
to read tho journals that succeed and the
journals that fail to perceive that they are
here. Indeed, our most eminent journal
lists" who seem now to be getting the upper
hand of the .'merely literary" writers and
establishing themselves as class, resent
being confounded with the latter, and hold
the same opinion Of them as Mr., Cameron, of
Pennsylvania.
They address themselves very little 20 the
intelligence, and exercise their own wits,
which are unsurpassed, in providing attrac-
tive bait for that popular variety of gudgeon
known as 'the average man" and the gem
eral reader and known to DO endowed with
only rudimentary digestive apparatus for
the things Of the mind. They have CORE
spending disregard for French journalism,
to which "enterprisen is unknown, and which
appeals far moro exclusively to tho intelli-
gence. "A new idea every day. Emile do
Girardin maintained, was tho secret of sue
cessful journalism; following it, he obtained,
with lie Pitt Journal the largest circulation
in tho world. And ideas are, in Paris, so far
moro numerous and fecund than AFRO our kind
of sensations, even manufactured sensations,
that Paris has ON an average some eighty odd
daily papers.
The police reports are fewer and infinitely
less elaborate. Names and dates arc no more
important to the interest Of an actual than to
that of an imaginary drama. interviewing
Is still an occasional eccentricity. Whoever
has anything interesting to say is able and
prefers to say it himself in his own way
And all that is not enterprise" is very much
better done than with u.s. Even In political
and social discussion our journals show n
gingerliness in dealing with generalization
which indicates clearly that 1t is an article
suspected Of their customers.-W. G. Brow
nell In Scribner's
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
Advice to Consumpiives.

On the appearance of the first
symptoms-as general debility, loss
of appetite, pallor, chilly sensations,
followed by night sweats and cough
prompt measures for relief should
be taken. Consumption is scrofu-
lous disease of the lungs therefore
use the great anti-scrofu)a, or blood
purifier and strength restorer,-Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Superior to cod liver oil as a nutri-
tive, and unsurpassed as pectoral.
For weak lungs, splitting OF blood,
and kindred affections, it has no
equal. Sold by druggists the world
over. For DR.. Pierce's treatise on
consumption, send ten cents in
stamps to Worlds Dispensary Med
ical Association, 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
A vVOman's Discovery.

"Another wonderful disco very has been
made and that too by lady in this county.
Disease fastened its clutches upon her and
for seven years she withstood its severe tests
but her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed tncessantly and could not sleep.
She bought of us a bottle of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption and was 80 much
relieved on taking first dose that she slept all
night and with one bottle has been miracu-
lousy cured Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz" Thus write W. @. Hamrick Co.,
OF Shelby, n. C.-Get free trial bottle at
r. @. Williams Jr. 8 Bro DsuS Store.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
How to Gain Flesh and Strength.

Use after each meal Scott Emulsion
with Hypophosphite. 1t is as paiataoie
as milk. and easily digested. Inc ra-
pidity with which delicate people I'M
prove with its use is wonderful. Use u
and try your weight. As a remedy for
Consumption, Throat affections, ana
Bronchitis, it is unequaled. Please read !:
81 used Scott's Emulsion in child
eight months old with good results. lie
gained four pounds In very short time ),
Tho. PRIM, M. D., Alabama. II
gave SCOTS Emulsion to gentleman
IS years old troubled with Chronic
Bronchitis, with the most excellent re-
suits. u. G.. CAsoN, Broken Arrow,
Ala.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21

The report of the Senate commit.
tee on pensions ON the bill granting
pension to Mrs. John A. Logan
will be much stronger document
than the one presented last Congress.
In addition to the old testimony,
which has been strengthened consid-
erably, is an affidavit from Captain
Fred. f. Whitehead, of the 18th
army corps, to the effect that expos
ure to severe weather on the march
from Holly Springs to Memphis laid
Gen. Logan up with neuralgia and
rheumatism, and from that time on
similar attacks were frequent. I'll.
II. Clark, of Denver, Col. DIR. John
Moore, of Washington; Robert N.
Pearson, of Chicago; John S. Hoov-
err, of Nebraska, and Lewis B. Mitch
ell, all of whom served in the army
with Logan and were intimately con-
nected with him as staff officers or in
other capacity, bear similar testimo-
ny of the strongest kind.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
whittier's Cabbage Plant.

"Did you ever hear tho story of Whittier
and the cabbagep asked an old friend yester-
day. "It may have been told before, but it
is worth repeating now He hates tho odor
of cabbage, like most sensible men, and has a
cordial horror Of the right smell in tho wrong
place, as Henry James calls the fragrance of
dinner in the hallway. One day, however,
a cabbage was cooked at Oak Knoll, and
most of it was left over. In Difference 80 her
cousins olfactories the mistress of the house
directed her cook to put the cold cabbage on
the top shelf in the pantry until next day.
SIN the course of the afternoon Mr. Whit
tier was seen digging in the garden. A
member Of the family asked him what he
was going to do, but he put her off with a
merry twinkle in his eyes. When in tho
course Of household events the cook sought
the cabbage, it was gone. Mr.. Whittier had
traced it to its eyrie; he had climbed up and
had borno it away in triumph, and I'm def
ance of domestic economy had buried it in
the garden. l tell the story as it was told to
me,n said his friend. "Call it How the Poet
Planted Cabbage (boiled). 'n-Boston Ad-
yertiser
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21

'sPipe smoking is on the increase" said a
Fulton street tobacconist. "Years ago it
was not unusual TO meet a half dozen men
pulling on brier roots during walk of as
many blocks, but until recently the custom
has been regarded as vulgar, and Patsey with
his dudheen was the only man who braved
popular prejudice and sauntered home with
a pipe in his mouth. During the past few
months it is surprising how many pipes have
been sold Nearly all the old stock is gone,
and the manufacturers are smiling at the
prospect OF rush for the holidays. The
profits are not meager, but of course they are
nothing to those we make on cigars. The
male portion Of New York begins smoking
nowadays at the age Of years and never
quits until death. Cigarettes, or "cofin
nails as some persons call them, are bought
by every one. Even young women, school
girls and old women, blow a cloud occasion
ally. We should all get rich If there were
fewer in the business. The man who doesn't
smoke something nowadays is rarity
New York Mail and Express
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
The Verdict Unanimous.

w. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, tes-
tifies 81 can recommend Electric Btters
as the very best remedy Every bottle
sold has given relief in every case. One
man took six bottles, and was cured of
Rheumatism of 10 years standing" Abra-
ham Hare, druggist Bellville, Ohio, aflirms:
s'The best selling medicine | have ever
handled in my 20 years experience, is
Electric Bitters." Thousands of others
have added their testimony, so that the
verdict is unanimous that Electric Bitters
do cure all diseases Of the Liver, Kidney
or Blood Only half dollar bottle at Il.
G. Williams Jr. & Bros, druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
ghayc been afflicted with cata,rh

ahavG been afflicted with catalrh
for 20 years. 1t became chronic and
there was a constant dropping of mu-
cous matter. It extended to my
throat, causing hoarseness and great
difficulty in speaking, indeed for
years | was not able to speak more
than thirty minutes, and often this
with great difficulty. l also, to a
great extent, lost the sense of heap
ing in the left ear, and of taste. By
the use of Ely's Cream Balm all
droppings of mucous has ceased and
my voice and hearing has greatly
improved.-Jas. w. Davidson, At
torney at Law, Monmouth, III.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
The Weaker Sex

are immensely strengthened by the
use of DR.. r. N. Pierce's "Favorite
Prescription" which cures all female
arrangements, and gives tone to the
system. Sold by druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
simmons LIVER REGULATOR.

is what the name indicates a "Regu-
lator" of that most important organ,
the Liver. Is your Liver out of or
der? Then is your whole system de-
ranged, the breath offensive, you
have headache, feel languid, dispirit-
ed and nervous, no appetite, sleep is
troubled and unrsfreshing. Simmons
Liver Regulator restores the healthy
action of the Liver. See that you get
the Genuine, prepared by j. II. lei
lin & Co. Dec. ola
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21

The Secretary of the Treasury has
submitted to Congress the draft ola
bill prohibiting the importation OF
opium containing less than per
cent. of morphine, and authorizing
the treasury to seize and destroy all
opium prepared for smoking.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
do Not Thiak for "a Moment

that catarrh VIII in time wear out.
The theory is false. Men try to be-
lieve it because it would be pleasant
if true, but it is not, as all know.
Don't let acute attack of cold in the
head remain unsubdued. 1t is liable
to develop into catarrh. You can
rid yourself of the cold and avoid all
chance of catarrh by using DR.
Sages's Catarrh Remedy. Ifalready
afflicted rid yourself of this trouble
some disease speedily by the same
means At the druggists.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
People are not only careless in adj

People are not only careless in adj
dressing ordinary letters, but money
letters also. The reports of the dead
letter office show that during the
past year fully l 500 misdirected let
ters have come there every day, and
that in them were $33, 900 IN cash and
S1,500,000 in drafts and money.
Eighty four thousand letters contain
ed postage stamps, $4,000 photo
grapes And $4,000 articles of mer-
chandise. During the year 4,S00,-
900 letters were received at the dead
letter office.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21
Murdered by BURGLARS.

WHEELING, W. Va, Jan. 15.-Ofi-
Ger Glenn yesterday saw two men act
ing suspiciously about the house of
John Hoffman. He challenged them
and they commenced firing Eight
shots were fired, one of which prov
ed fatal. The ASSISTANTS escaped.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1888-01-21

A bill was introduced yesterday
by Senator Blair which requires that
all government securities, postage
stamps, &c, shall be printed by
hand roller presses in the highest
style Of the art of plate printing. 1t
also requires that the chief and as
sistant chiefof the bureauof engrav-
ing and printing shall be practical
engravers or plate printers.