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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09
DISTRICT MASS MEETINGS.
Call Of the County Democratic EX.
ecutive Committee.

TIE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE
i Committee OF Ohio County, at q meeting
held at Wheeling on March Is, lsss, decided and
ordered that Mas Meetings be held In each Of
the ten MagiSterial Districts OF the county on
the Last Saturday I'm April, (2sth, at
the places hereinafter named, for the purpose Of
selecting TEN DELEGATES from each District 70
represent Ohio County In the Congressional Dis
trict Convention to be held in this city MAY
sth, Isss, for the purpose OF choosing TnRKK
D~ELxeATEs 10 represent this Congressional Dis
trlct at the Democratic National Convention to
be held at St. Louis, Mo-. June 5fh, 1855.
The Mas Meetings win be held at the follow
ing places, between the hours Of 80 aud 9p. m.
in the City Districts, and between the hours Of 2
and 4 p, m In the Country Districts, to-wit:
Washington District
Madison D~istrict-Second Ward Market Hall.
Clay District----
Union District capitol Rink.
Center District-Filsn's Hall.
Webster District Sixth Ward Democratic Club
Room.
Richie District-Nolte's Hall.
Liberty District-Centre School HoCse.
Richland Dfstrict-clenn's Run School House.
T~riadelphia District-Elm Grove Town Hall
JOHN 9. NAYLoR, Chairman.
THos. =. THoyER, Secretary. mI3eeAei
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

; THE Chicago Herald suggs 'ts that Rich
Ard MANSFIELD change tie lame Of his
thrilling play to "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. In
gals" This is a libel 81 Nr. Hyde.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

IT Is to be hoped that the SultAn Of Mo-
rocco will not throw any stones at BILL
CHANDLER's navy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

A sound mind goes very seldom without q
sound digestion, and nothing contributes to-
ward IL more than the use OF Angostura Bit
tiers, the world renowned appetizer and inyig-
orator, manufactured only BY Dr. J. G. B. siegert
& sons
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

AMERICANS are taxed upon 1920 ar
ticles under the present. tariff
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

A WESTERN evangelist is lseturipg on
The Billiards O Hell."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

much ''guyed'' editor of
raj and Express is too good
ia. He has now turned
uoting ~seriptural pas
oiumns to making .
ny coaches which
d for an irjunc-
SO doing. He
plder in q stage
WAS very pain
o identify him
.irreligious acts
judge before
heard told Nr.
ls that he was
sim that he eonld
nee by disposing Of
yet Mr. SHEPPARD
Re suggestion. It il
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09
gsT Advertisements.
DR. j. N. MEDILL,
Veterinary Surgeon,

Has opened an Office at Peter Erb's Livery Stable,
Nos. 1924 and 1926 Haiu greet He lisa graduate
with houcrs from the Ontario Veterinary College,
fororto, Canada.
Gals by night or day promptly attended 70.
nn0,hn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1888-04-09

D. C. GALLAHER, seer,,u7.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
The Century for rebruary.

A delightful essay by James Russell
Lowell, on Walter Savage Landor, is one Of
the many features of the FEBRUARY CentuIy q.
1t is accompanied by frontispece portrait
of Landor, and a collection of his before un-
published letters to Miss Mary Boyle, reveal
ing his interesting personality, and his
opinions on art, politics, etc.
Mr.. Remnants series, which is important
enough to be torn by the Russian censor
from copies of The Century sent to that coun-
y, receives a notable addition in the study
of "a Russian Political Prison." terribly
athletic description written RON p1csol1
investigation and Inquiry. This series not
only helps one understand the Russian
situation, but it is likely to take deep hold
Of the reader.
Theodore Roosevelt writes, also in
popular vein, of ''RaDch Life in the Far
West" with intimate knowledge Of his
subject, which is largely the boy. His
article tells just the things one v ishes to
know of the subject, and is fully and vlgor.
ously ilustrat by frederic Remington.
who himself has had experience as Il cow
Ooy. Mr.. Roosevelt says in conclusion:
THE presen mt form of stock. raising on the
plains is doomed and can hardly outlasU the
present century,"
pictorial Art on the Stage" is subject
upon which Mr. and Mis-. Edwin Bashtied
throw much curious light, the theme being
treated from au artlstrc pulut of view, with
pictures by Mr.. Blashtield ard much enter
tanning information withai.
"Living in Paris" third illustrated
paper of general interest, is by the late j. ID
Osborne, and was written cut of a ful
experience.
The Rev. Dir. j. NJ. Buckley, ed tor"f
the Chrittian Advocate adds TO his
papers on the Mnd-C Cure and similar phrn-
,mena a culinus study of "Astiol' gy, Div!-
naton, and Cuincidences, DIR. Buckley
may fairly be considered to have done great
paUllc service by HIS exposition ot current
frauds and hallucinauions in this field.
"Tte European Craze for Decorations is
timely Article by Ernest Won Hesse- War
tegg, whose scientific attanments nnd
travels have won him many decorations.
The poetry OF the number, besides lines by
Lowell and Landor in the arClcles abov
referred to, includes: "a S,ng of the Mock
rngbird," by Maurice Thompson; SAT the
Literary" in dialect, by James Whitcomb
Riley illustrated by kemble); poems by
Charlotte F. Bates r chard E. Burton, and
Orelia Key Bell, and sonnet to Emma
Lazarus, by Richard W. Glider.
The fiction is by Edward Eggleston ("The
Grayson''), by George W. Cable ("Au
Large''), the conclusion of "The Dusantes,
by f. r. Stockton, and short story, THE
Governors Prerogative," by Octave Thanet.
Miss Eggeston's illustration of "Mr
Brittou and Big Bob shows that in her we
have substantial addition to the list Of
illustrative artists.
The editorial articles are on "The Rea
Nature of Politics, ""HOnesty at Elections
and "No Successful Substitute for Just e.
Uowel's words on tile International copy
right question:.
In Open Letterst there are letters on Mr..
rving's acting, Miss Terry as Gre tchen, and
In "Lynchmg."
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
QUIET cHUcKLes,

The "drop letter'' boxes in England must
get pretty well filled up with h's.-Boston
Bulletin.
Our pocketbook is now in such a feeble
condition that it cannot stand a loan.-
Orange Observer.
Gallup and Hurry are the partners in a
New York firm. They missed it in not ell
tering the six day walking matcb.-Lowell
Courier.
OF course one idea of the Bakers union is
TO prevent any unnecessary loaflng. This
seems strange. .--Pittsburg Chronicle.
To get good grip in society man should
have claw hammer coat.-New Orleans
Picayune.
The telephone girls may fairly boast of
being connected with the best people of the
city-by wire.-Boston Transcript
Hypnotism is all the rage in Europe. A
young lady of Madrid was hypnotized so that
she ate raw potato with relish, thinking it
was preserved fruit. Hypnotism ought to be
popular with those who want to reduce their
board bills.-Boston Post
young lady in Nebraska resigned her
position as postmistress a few days ago in
order to acquire husband. 1t seems that
leap year is not dead letter after ALL
Nebraska State journal.
An anti-chap toilet cream is advertised,
1t will never become popular The girls are
too fond of the chaps Piitsburg Chronicle
Telegraph
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
A Prisonar,s Little .Inl,e.

Il had funny experience once,n said a
young farmer. "When boy, l confess, |
was pretty green. lived with my father
upon farm near Columbus, and used to
haul wood into the city and sell it for him.
One day had entered town with my Gus
tomary load, when, as 1 passed large
building, some one poked his head partly out
of window and asked if the wood was for
SALE Ireplied in the affirmative. We'll,
throw it over this fence came back from the
upper window.
"The house was surrounded bya high wall,
but managed to pitch it over and then went
around to the front gate for my pay. l
could not getin; hammered and called in
vain, when some passer by, attracted by
my frantic efforts to gain an entrance, in
quired what was the matter and informed
me that the building was the jail. One of
the prisoners had played joke upon me.
could not get my money or the wood back
and returned home with empty wagon and
pockets. Atlanta Constitution.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Vick's Floral Guide,

A liniEgto every cloud!With the short
ull day IS Of early winter come.the CHEEKY hol-
Idays aud Vick's beautiful, annual and 10!
spring al eady not far distant. We eau all
most see the e. eening grass and the bloc ming
flowers. Iu tile way of Catalogue, Vick's
Floral Guide 81 unequaled in artistic appear
ance, and the edition OF each year that ap-
pears simply perfect, issurpassed the next
New and beautiful engravings, and three COL
Ured plates Of FLOW ers, vegetables, and grain
are features for the issue for 1888, Its lsven-
der tinted cover, with original designs of most
pleasing effects, will ensure it prominent
place in the household and library. 1t is in
itself a treatise on horticulture, and is adapt
ed to the wants of all who are inter- sted in
the garden or house plants. 1t describes the
raest flowers and fine choicest vegetables.
yon wait to know about the garden, seeVick's g
Floral Guide, price only 10 cents, including
Certificate good for 10 cents worth seeds
Published by James Wick, Scotsman
Rochester, N. Y.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Weekly Press
OF PHILADELPHIA, PA.
81 o. Subcripto, per Year. 81 90
THE B.sT HOME PA Err IN AMERICA.

This is M brag.
1t is pl H. statement Of an honest fact.
ordn ar lie weekly issue uf daily pa.
per is est ,en.ed 10 | e ne,eIy digest Of the
weeks news, suited atoue for rural r, ,adtIs
This is not true in Ieference to the WEEK.
LY PRESS
II is specially edited by trained corps Of
writer's sell c.ed for the purpose Of making
the best paper.
1t is adapted to the improvement and en-
juyment OF both sexes of all ages, OF every
family whether a resident If the city, village
or country.
Not word-of crime or impure suggestion
in any part of the paper.
1t is an old paper and carries its age and
reputation equally well.
Now we are seeking new and larger
Gle of readers. AS an inducement TO this
end the WEEKLY PRESS in connection with
any four dollar magazine in America will be
sent for the single subscription price of snch
magazine.
Or, on application, we will make sp, cial
combination OF any two or more periodicals
published in America, either weekly or
monahly, in conjunction with the WEEKLY
PRESS at such low rate as will be equivalent
to years subscription to the wEELLr
Press free for one year.
We make this exceptional proposition in
order that the WEEKLY Press may go on
/ trial in a million ouseholds t,r
year
Sample copies furnished free on applics
tion.
Address,
THE PRESS COMPANY, L,urEp,
PHLApEri HTA. Ps.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
A Colorado Colony.

1t is proposed to organize colony Of So
Der and industrious young men and men
with families, to settle upon some fertile
lands iu southern Colorado, for the purpose
of building town, planting vineyards and
orchards and establishing contented and
prosperous community.
All who desire to join with this object in
view are invited to send their names and
residence TO either of the undersigned,
stating number in family, amount OF means,
profession, or trade; to the end that We may
enlist all the elements nccessar! fol the sue
cess of the enterprise.
The lands we propose TO settle upon are
fertile in the extreme, with climate suited
to the growth OF all kinds Of V, getabes and
cereals, also all small and standard fruits,
including the nectarne, apricot aud peach.
There will be an abundance of water for ir-
rigation, thus insuring successful soi! cul-
ture.
A town will be laid out with lots for bus
incss and residence purposes, these last in
creasiug in size as they recede from the bus
mess center, upon the plan adopted by the
Greedy Q, lony. Wide streets will he made
IA spt cal feature of The tuwn and suitable
rest rv atoms will be made for churches,
schools, public build ugs and paris.
No saloons will be allowed wi'hin the
Temperance is the basis ur cOut, ntment,
haprlness, pr, spelity, the sure saf' guard OF
virtue aud the shield of tie weak. A strict
pr. .hibtnry clause will be inserted in the
deeds to lots AID lands in order to secure
these desiltd eLds.
Those with some means are enlisted i'll
this work, as the fist year Of colony life is
Of necessity one in which the work Of estab-
fishing the home aud preparing galdcn, or
chard and farm lands must b. Gone and but
little in the way OF crops. save for home sub
sistence, can be counted upon.
A membership Of five dollars is required,
which is to be used for the incidental ex-
+ penses OF organization, location Of lands
etc, which will be fully accounted for to
the colony of1icels. As soon as sufficient
number Of members is secured, active steps
will be taken to conplete the osga ization
1t may not be out OF place To state here
1 that the Colorado gentleman whose name il
appended 10 this cal ;.nd who has agreed tC
Join this enterprise, wi connected with the
settlement Of the now prosperous towns Ol
Greeley, Fort Collins aad Colorado Springs
and has bad an exp, rienco of seventeen
years in tie building Cf towns, irIigating
al ais ard tie development Of az iculturC
and fruit growing in Colorado.
It is desirable that settlement in the new
town be made as early as possible. Wri't
us at once Of your intention concerning til
promising enterriise.
WILLIAM Z. PABOR, Fruita, Colo.
II. G. SNITCHER Wilmington, Dtl
ALBERT G. SMITH, Wilmington, Del
W N.MrCoRNtCK. Wilmington. nel
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Hawkins & Co.,
REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT,
GRATIS.

We offer our services and the
benefit of our extended expert
ence as Real Estate Agents,
Witl1o1Ut cbUrSe, to all intend
ing purchasers of Real Estate,
and promise to use our earnest
endeavors to procure the most
reas enable prices and best terms
for any property located in the
city of Wilmington.
Having been long established
in the business, we are thorough
ly acquainted with the values Of
all kinds Of City Property, and to
a considerable extent with the
owners also. We therefore have
super.o advantages for negotiat
ing purchases, and oftentimes
have valulb.e information at hand
which would be most useful to
those desiring to buy.
You cannot afford to dispense
with our services, as we can all
most invariably secure better
terms for our customers, for any
piece Of property, than they can
obtain personally from the owners
themselves or through any other
agencies,
We will attend promptly to
necessary details, make all ar
rangements with owners and draw
the legal contract of purchase and
sale without expenseto to the buyer.
All business will be considered
strictly confidential, ..
We will take pleasure at all
times in submitting any reasona-
BILE offer to owners, and believe
purchasers will save money be-
sides trouble and annoyance, by
engaging our services
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Wide Awake 1888.

The readers of this wonderful magazine
for yonng people are SO, accustomtd to good
reading and pictures that they will wonder
how it is going to be better than ever this
year. But it is.
The new year has already begun with the
holiday number just out-a truly great nun
Der, larger aud richer, more varied, aud
And the publishers have. 4 primer to send to
those who want to know what Vide Aioake
is going to have in it IN 1888.
The wonder That such library and picture
gallery can be got together for 50. 40a year
"a Thousand pages aud eve4y thing f. esh and
new stories, history, tIavels, BIZ graphy,
sketches, anecdote, adyentule-and all i'll
strsctive as well as entertaining. Two
on iui the edncatlun aud pleasure of our
children.
So high is the bes u young p, ople's litel
ature nowadays that that we are all of us
glad to be yonug Nine tenths of reading
people prefer 1t to what is written ior them
,r 1t has the rare merit Of being easy as wei
as good.
We know of no Christmas gilt 30 sure
of bringing happy response IN readlug
family. Send 50 so to d Lothrup Com
pany, Boston,
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
He was Doing well.

They were in the parlor, occupying one
chair with but a single thought They had
discussed the tariff, the Irish question, the
sleighing, the opera, the weather and other
important topics till the conversation was
about tagged out. After long pause;
"Ducky!"
"Whatty?'
do you think l am making any progress
in courtingn
''Well, should say you were holding your
own"
Tableau. Springfield Union.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Honest Indignation.

"I say, Bill" said hard worked burglar
to genteelly dressed cut throat, ''did you
hear the latestt"
"No, what is itT'
"Why, they are getting up an arms trust,
so that we will be obliged to pay higher
prices for pistols knives and other neces-
saries of life. It's an outrager
$50 it is, and if this thing is allowed to go
on, our business III be ruined"
II say, Bill, 'sposing we strike"
agreed, and we won't burgle another
house nor cut another throat until the manu-
facturers come to terms. Wen teach 'em
how to take bread out Of honest mems
mouths "-Boston Transcript.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
hard on the NJ. DIS.

While making professional call this
morning on little child the grandmother,
who has great faith in doctors, as | know
from past experience, was telling of a
remedy used as poultiee by some lady
twenty-five years ago with success, and then
added imocently: II guess she did not doctor
much, anyway, for she is alive yetI'-Boston
Globe.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Mixed Up All Around.

Young Enthusiastic Artist -fnnocently)--
presume Miss Fitzdook, you painta
Miss Fitzdook Indignantly, misappIying
his remarksl-Sirl Do you intend to in
suit
Young Artist (very much embarrassed)-
Oh, 'pon my word, Miss Fitzdook, don't
think for moment I alluded to the paint on
your face.-Judge.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
GOING SOUTH

Additional Trains
On SATURDAY only, will leave Dupont Station
LOO and 7t2 p. m, Newbridge at 1.20 and Ills p m
for Wilmington and all intermediate points
French Greek Branch Trains,
Leave springfield Ill lam and q 62O m on weeks
lays, and 9.lS m on Sundays.
Arrive StPeter's l1.40 a. m, and $50 m on week.
days, and 8 35 a IN ON Sundays.
For connections at Wilmington, B d o Junction,
Chadd's Ford Junction, Lenape, Coatesville
Waynesburg junction, Btrdsboro, and Reading
seetime-table at all stations,
A. G. MoCAUsLAND, FB. HIBBARD,
eriniendent Gen. Pa. Agent.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Men of Short Figures.

A Washington correspondent says: "The
number of tall ladies now in society in this
city is noteworthy" He says nothing about
the number of 'shortn gentlemen now in
Washington society, but it is believed they
greatly outnumber the tall ladies. Norris
town Herald.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
or tic Trnck.

Teacher-John, what are your boots
made of
Boy-Of leather.
''Where does the leather come fromr'
"From the hide of the OK"
"What animal, therefore, supplies you with
boots and gives you meat to eatH'
"My father."-Boston Commercial.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25

Little Bertha lives in one of Bostons
suburbs, and last summer, when 2iS years
I'D, was playing one day near her grandpa
on the piazza. Seeing a horse pass which was
covered with a net, she exclaimed; "Pity
sakes, grandpa, there is horse with shawl
on!"-Boston Globe
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25

Do you dawnce the lawncers, DR.. Brown:n
"No, ! do not dawnce the lawncers,
But when the tlawncGrs' health breaks down
sometimes lawnce the dawncers."
-Iife,
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
rlnIII VRewaitied are those who read this
1tlUllL land the n act; they will fiLd honor

ltluliL land thtn act; they will fiLd honor
able employment that will not take them
from their homes and families. The profits
are large aud sure for ev,ry industrious per-
SOD, many have made and are now are now
making several hundred dollars mouth. Ii
is easy for any one to make IS and upwards
per day, who is willing to work. ther sex
young or old; capital q t needed; we start
you. Eveaythlng No special ability re-
aui ed; you reader, can 40 it as well as any
one. Write to us at once for full particuls rs
which We mail free. Address SJinson & Co,
Portland, Maine.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25

Walking advertisements. Every man,
woman and child who has once tried DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup cannot say enough III ia
praise.
-
The wonderful cure by Salvation OIL Il
Mr.. M. S. Culp, chronic rheumatic, 229
George St, Baltimore, Md, has awakened
widespread interest.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
All on the Road.

We are surprised that no actors entered the
pedestrian contest in New York.-Rochester
Post-Express.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
When They Get in the Pantry.

The ruler of China is a 10-year-old boy
Ten-year-old boys in this country don't rule
China, but they ruin it many times-Dans.
Hilla RrnpZe
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25

Some Of the women Of Vanity Fair are
wearing button shoes with tops of the same
m9terial as their dress, which, Of course, must
be made to order, aud thus do We get our ex-
elusive loptWear. ------
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Likely.

A street railroad in the Argentine Republic
runs sleeping cars over its route. The idea,
it is believed, originated in Philadelphia
Providence journal.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Just the Reverse.

A tailor in this city stamped upon his bill
heads picture Of the forget Inc not.-Vienna
Letter
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
sartor Resartas in a Nutshell.
Delicate.

It is worthy of comment that tailor's
clothes seldom fit him. Nebraska State
,Tolu.nal
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
WILMINGTON & NORTHERN RAIL
w ROAD SCHEDULE, NOVEMBER Goth, 1887
GOING NORTH, Daily
Daily exsat Sund
ex-Sunday 6sun only

Additional Trains,
On SATURDAY only, will leave Wilmington $50
and Ill pm. for Eewbridge, Dupont, and inter.
mediate points.
On SATURDAY only, will leave Birdsboro at lac
D. m. for Reading
French Creek Branch Trains,
Leave St Peters so am. and 225 D. m week DAYS
and S55 p IN on Sundays
Arrive Springfield 25, am. and l.Oo pm. on week.
days, and II on Sunday.
The Wilmingtonian., 1888-02-25
Literature Illustrated.

"She twined herself around the strong, res
dilute man as the slender vine clings to the
mighty oak for protection and support.n-
Popular NOVELETTE,.