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Telegram-herald., 1889-08-20
DON'T cur DOGS TAlLs.
A Kiaiculous Theory Th.t Encourages tAs
Autilatfoa OF Animals.

i we reccllect r-gnrly u = Hugh D4l-
Eiel who tells Of time IA Great Britain
when dogs without tails were exempt
from taxation; aud 50 10 chop % a dogs
tai was % iop ~ with i one tribute
70 the crown That time, Il il ever ex-
listed, is nov as hazy as the reign %
good King Momba. and il the degener-
ate present the most that can be said ia
defence OF docking the tails OF dogs and
cropping their ears Is that fashion calls
Ter such muuiauons. And the whims
= fashion are quite a. apt 70 De cictated
~ perverted tastes as by good sense.
Witness the dock-talled horses 81 our
avenues aud the yillainous high cheek
rein. both OF them a repro2eh 10 hu-
manity.
The practice Of docking horses tails,
10 IS true, IS not without defence on tho
ground Of utility; veterinary surgeons
there are who aver that 20 cut the tail of
short Is beneficial 70 the physical con-
dition OF tho horse. Nor are there
wanting advocates Of docking dogs tails
for hvgienic reasons. The notion IS
entertained by many ignorant people.
anu NtOAAlf tiNAEu 0c4tiiAt4s A4aL q
puppy's tail must be cut on because in
the end Of il IS worm, and this worm
is the cause Of distemper. Cut OF the
tail and thus remove the worm. say
these sapient grannies, and the dog viii
never be ailing.
This vulgar error Of the worm In
the end of the dogs tail IS widely prev
alent, and thousands OF puppies have
sacrificed their brushes m consequence
thereof. A similar superstit ton holds
with respect 10 a mythical worm in the
COW tail, which must be cut out 10 in
sure the COWS good health II is not
difficult 70 understand that the white
cords Of the tail, in dog or cow, might
have been mistaken by an ignorant per
son for worms, and that in this way the
curious belief about their removal NAV
have arisen. But the strange thing is
that intelligent dog owners VIII accept
this ridiculous theory of the worm in
the tail. when propounded by ignorant
individuals, whose opinion would be re-
ceived on no other subject under heaven:
and will countence the mutiliations
which are based on the silly super
stiriOn
Telegram-herald., 1889-08-20

Firs- ant foremost among The simplest
suares made IS ehas - known as set
lines To 1ersn eita ls - essential 20
find a spot most freq -en-ed - toe birds
you >isn 90 snare. The spot selected
should De-. for q limited SPACE AZ least,
fairly smooth. Provide Yourself With u
jack katie. some strong cord a quantity
~ horsshaIr and tao bits ~ hard wood
Make ths TAO small stakes about slx
iachrs long ant drive them down into
the ground a. distance OF fifteen feet
apart Run strong cord taut and rat
GA che gro4n1 from ono stake % the
other taxing care Co securely attach 10 -
e.. cher end. At intervals Or > foot or more
bind securely 20 the main cord little
branching slip aooses 81 horsehalr.
These nooses when spread out should 20
about SIX inches m diameter Ia ths
loops spriazie some grain seeds. The
snare - nos set, but IL you wish % take
the birds alive The set lines should be
carefully watched Jest the shared birds
"a their rxerri3us % get away should
beat themselves ~ death against the
ground.
The partridge snare is little more
scientific IN construction. but not 81 al
Intricate. The snare proper Is simply
slip moose made Of string. tls when
properly constructed il IS very effective.
tamiiiarizs yourself with the hauncs
aud habits vi the partridge Bear In
mind that par-llgcs and other game
birds rarely 81 over 4u obstruction il Tits
possible % ind an opening through
which 20 pass. IN constructing tina par
fridge snare begin hy erecting a wall OF
sticks. stones and mud about TWO feet
high aud SIX inches shick. r. should 10
a. long a. is necessary 20 enclose a given
place relying on tle undula lions OF the
ground or sorne other natural cause 70
complete ths rest Of the enclosure about
The partrilyrs' haunt
Build = few arches IN aneratures in
The wall The arch should De- a bent
piece Of wood Ike a croquet wicket in
shape. 10 should extend - the TOP OF
80 Val aud should De about seven
Telegram-herald., 1889-08-20

Flossie IS six years old. Mamma -
She asked one day, IF ! get married
viii have 20 have husband like pa?''
Yes, - replied the mother with an
mused smile
And if / don't get married will 7
have TO be an old maid Like Aun.
kate?"
Yves
" rua"-after pause--'4t's .
tough world FOR rs women ain'tft9r
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
From the Sunday Register.
OBITUARY.
Death OF Mrs Emily Pollock-A Short
Sketch of an Aged and Respected Lady.

Death OF Mrs. Emily Pollook-A short
Sketch of an Aged and Respected Lady.
DIED-At her residence on the Island, March
%, 1852 Emily Pollock, in her sjlh year
The subject Of this sketch YVES born in
1904, consequently she was one Of the re-
naming fes whose early years were passed
among the very first settlers OF this town.
Emily Pollock WAS the youngest Of
six children born to William and
Abigail Fsirchild, of Newtown, Con-
nectcut, both of whom were descended
from the Massachusetts, Pilgrims. At the
beginning of the century they, in common
with scores of other New England families,
determined to migrate TO the Ohio Valley,
which in that day Was the extreme frontier
Of Western immigration, and by virtue Of
the rich and, as they believed, exhaustless
territory, was the Mecca for the sineWy,
youthful and ambitious couples of the
older States who aspirsd TO broader and
more tempting delds for their life's
work. After q tedious journey of sew
eTal weeks, when poor rosds and
ancient vehicles were the only means Of
transportation, the Fairchilds, in COM
psny with other families, reached the then
small town of Pittsburg. There a halt
was declared while the heads of the fam
lilies could prospect Tor location. Descend
ing the Ohio, VIM Fairchild took fancy
to the county round about the Wheeling
settlement, and purchased a farm Just east
of the old Stone Meeting House, Fix miles
back Of The town. Although there was
plenty of bottom lard, ard nearly the
whole site Of Wheeling sonth of what is
now known as Tenth street, was little else
than forest, there was such prejudice
against settling thereon for fear
Of the supposed miAsma, that
hill lands commanded the better price and
were mostly taken mp before the river bot
toms were sought after.
On this farm Emily Fairchild was reared.
At the age Of sixteen she married Thomas
Pollock, Esq, who died fifteen years ago
1T the ripe sge of four-score. The newly
welded pair made Wheeling their home,
where in the course Of time Mr.. Pol
lock became successfully identified with
several manufacturing and merchandising
ventures. In 1884, becoming FESTIVE st
town life, be repaired TO q farm in his p6s-
session, delightfully."- located on the OHIO
river twent y-eiRht miles below the city,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
Opsra Tonight.

"Boceaccio" will open the weeks en-
gagsmeut Of this popular company at the
Opera House, Monday evening, aud the
sale of seats already indicates that the au-
dienoe will be ore of the largest the house
ever held The press speaks in the highest
terms of the company this season and the
indications are that their engagement will
he even more successful than that of last
year, when they made 3 great hi. Seats
should be secured early st Houses music
store 10 avoid the rush. An exchange,
speaking of their rendition Of 'Boccaccio, "
says: "The opera vas presented last even
ing with spirit ard dash that Immediate
ly won it favor with the large audience in
attendance. B0ccaccio, the novelist and
poet. was in the hands of Irene Murphy, a
character that commanded popular ap-
prevail, while the sweet V ice and attrac'
tive presence of Miss Johnson, as Fiametta,
succeeded in winning 6qusl comnenda'
ton. The comedy work of Llmbertuccio,
Mr.. WIN. Wolfe, with funny song, and
L9tteringhi, Chas. Bigelow, was excellent
and wss he7rtily spplsuded. The chorus
is we'll dril'ei, tuueful and handsomely
cOstumed -
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
BACK FROM TEXAS.
Msj Ran. stslnsker Makes r Successful
Trip Through the Lone Star State.

Mai Ran. stsInaker Makes r Successful
Trip Through the Lone Star State.
Mai Randolph Stslnaker returned
home Friday from a business trip 10 Texas
in the interest of the West Virginia China
Company.
81 had g fine trip" said Maj. StalnakeI
to a REGISTER man. Texas is great
State. and while its area is four times that
of the State of Ohio, it is building up rap
idly. and the population is in great part
COMPOSED Of excellent people. Such towns
az F ort Worth and Waco are growing rap
idly. They each have q population OF
from %, 900 TO $4,000 each, while only 9
few years $50 they we're very small and
insignificant places. Austin and cities
like that have a steady and better growth,
but all over the State the progress Is re-
markable. l dropped in on session OF
the Legislature one day and found only
two negroes in the House and none IN the
Senate. The Republicans stand In with
the Democrats down there on local cleo
tons. Even Lawrence Woodward 10 a
good Democrat as far as LEGAL elections are
concerned.
Then, no other State in the Union, in
nv opinion, that is advancing more rap
idly in population and prosperity than
Texas, and it is undoubtedly destined to
become a great business State. The weather
there has been fine, and We had vegetables
while was there. Roses bloom all the
year around in some of the gardens Al
San Antonio there we're many interesting
historical spots to visit, aud one who nat
read the history of the birth and growth Of
the Lone Star State can certainly fad lob
to interest him.
Wheeling goods have the call every
place l vieited. TIE people all seem tC
know Wheeling and are always glad to vel
come one of her citizsns Austin has so
eieiy equal to any 10 the land and her bust
ness men are up TO the times. a trip Il
Texas would repay any one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
IA SNAIL WAY.
Inc News Of the Day POintediy Para
xrauhsH for Hasty Readers.

The News Of the Day FOintediy Para
xraphsd for Hasty Readers.
ABOUT twenty cases are registered at
police headq quarters to be disposed OF by
His Honor this morning,
THE funeral of the late Mrs. Emily Pol
lock will take place from her late residence
on the Island, Tuesday afternoon at two
O'Clock.
DIR. WM. BUTLER preached yesterday
morning at 1870 O'Clock at Chapline street
Me. church, and last evening at Thorn
SOD street church.
G. D. Brooks, the Spiritualist, deliv-
cred another lecture at G. A. K. Hall last
night. aud was listened to with interest by
quite an assemblsge Of people.
ASrUsIcALE by Miss. jamie Good pupils
will he gwen at the residence of Mrs. Geo
X. McMeohen, No. 1119 Ohapline street,
next Thursday evening, and an enjoyable
entertainment may be anticipated.
REV. JAMES D. MOFFAT, D D., Presi'
dent OF Washington-J Jefferson College, Of
ficiated at the morning and evening ser
vices st the Second Presbyterian Church,
Yesterday, preaching an excellent sermon
on each occasion to large congregations.
THE Pittsburg Leader says Johnny Cow
an, OF Steubenyille, wants to fight Bart
Shay on any terms and under any rules
thsy may desire. Bart Shay can lick Cow
an a. easy as wink, and has offered to fight
him at any time. This is evidently a
bluff on Cowan's part.
THE firm Of Joseph Speidel & Co. has
dissolved by mutual consent. John Wafer
house retiring. It is understood MI.
Waterhouse contemplated embarking in
business on his own account, in the whole
sale district on Main street His extern
sive business experience. and enterprise
ensures success in anything he may under
take.
MARSHAL STUFF, OF Bridgeport, came
over TO the city last evening and in
formed Officer He'll that three beys
had stolen $l6 from house in Bridge
port and come over to the city.
He'll Immediately went on a hunt for the
Rows assisted by Stuff, snd two of them
were captured in the Market house. Oae
Of them bad 81 in his pocket and the other
81. They said the third boy had the bal
auce of the money, but didn't know
where he was The two were arrested
and taken back to Bridgeport. Officer He'll
deserves credit for the prompt manner be
got onto the boys.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25

still, however, retaining much OF his pro-
pertg interests in Wheeling In 1861 the
family returned to the city permanently
There were eight children born TO this
union, five of whom are living, viz: Nor
timer and Julius Pollock. owners Of the
Pacific Flour mills, Mrs. Jacob ADshu'z,
Of Philadelphia Pa, Mira Bernard Peters,
of Brooklyn, n. Y, and Mrs. Jas. b.
Tarey, of this city.
The deceased was a sincere Christian
woman of unusual mental and physical
capacity, a true type Of the stock from
which she sprung Blessed with excellent
health, her vivacity snd energy had fall
scope; endowed with sweet and gentle
disposition, ard possessed Of rare love for
the good and beautiful in nature aud art,
her character could not help but assume
all that wss truly womanly, not only Is
wife and mother, but rs a friend and neigh
Dor. To know her intimately was TO loGe
and honor her; TO know her st all YVES
10 admire and respect her. 1t can be
said OF her that she embodied all these
noble and eudUrable traits Of American
womel Of past generations whose descend.
ant are the salt 81 the land. In youth she
YVES the earnest helpmate Of partner in
life whose wealth were his hsnds, his well
directed industry, and his unswerying in
tegrity. Ia middle age it Was her good for
tune to witness the perfect fIuiii0n OF
their Joint lab0rs, hopes and ambitions,
and in her advanced years she could look
back upon her work and thank the Lord
that by wnlkiug in His way, and guided
by His light che had indeed been blessed.
Although in her eighty-6frh year, it is
likely that the deceased would have lived
some years yet, but for an accidental fall
on Tuesday morning, March 5tb, which
caused fracture of the neck OF the femur,
or thigh bore. Her adyarced age Was
against er, and sac gradually lost strength,
and yesterday che gently and peacefully
closed her eyes on earth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25

E.
Last Friday az 1890 o'clock an accident
in he mines of the Orrsl Coal Co.'s shaft,
came near costing two mea their lives.
John Robinson and Robert Gilmore we're
mining, when without any warning, the
coal from above zen uUOn them The
great wonder is that they were not in
stautly killed, as there were about eight
tons of coal 10 the fall, and they were en-
urely covered with it. lie took about if
teen minutes 10 break aud remove one large
lamp of coal which rested ON Mr. Robin
son, and 10 was a considerable time before
/ they we-e entirely rescued Medical ard
was immediately procured and tier in
iuries were found 60 ha-Ro1iusOn, collar
! bone broken, legs severely injured, but
not broken; Gilmore, severe internal In
iuries 10 is Thought chat Mr.. Gilmore is
hurt much the worse Of the two, but TIE
doctors ,hiuk be sill recover.
While q passenger trsin on the B. * o.
stopped at Harper's Ferry, the other day,
the passengers fell 90 talsing ab1ut John
Browns fort On the platform was a citi-
zen O.. Harpers Ferry who was held pus-
o1er bv Brown in the engine h0use which
be used as for, This man remarked TO
/ the curious crowd around him that he was
one of Brown s. rrFolers. No sooner was
I this made known than lady offered him
fnv cents i1r lock of his hsir, which he
I Immediately cut OF Tor her Qoite a sale
was at once begun ard wbel the tram
moved OH the old man bad pocketed five
dollars and twenty I've cents OF The money
Oi the curious. Ore man on the train Is
said 90 have offered the Harpsr's Ferrisn
$50 fer the whole clipping but he refused,
preierriug the retail 60 the wholesale bust
ness.
Edward Brannon, sged 13, living with
his mother nsac GrtenW0o5, Dlddridge
county. shot himself Though the head,
last Saturday, dying ~ fifteen minutes.
Mrs. BrannOn was away and there was no
one ~ home save this two little boys and
the bred girl Eddie was in ous Of the
front rooms where arevolyer was kept lying
on the mantle, the other two were IN g
hack roon. A Report from 'hs revolver
was hssrd and they rushed IN and found
Eddie living On TIRE floor with q bullet hole
enough his hes6. the ball entering nesr
the right eye, or rather between the two
.yss Hewasin O dying condition, and the
revolver iu the yavt where it had apparent
Is bsen thrown thIouga su open window.
Whether it was 81 accident OF premedi-
tated set nc one csn tell
On Tuesday morning VIM. Albright, a
fireman On engine 472 3. * O, residing at
Marinsburg with his wife and child, WAS
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25

THE fact that good health, strong mus
cles aud sound nerves are attainable should
encourage every invalid TO an earnest en-
desvor in the right direction. Remember
all disease owes it's origin, more or less to
a lack of iron in the blood. Iron in the
blood meaos health strength and vigor.
Aualyzs the blood of au invalid and little
or TO iron will be fO1nd. Healthy men g
blood is full of ion The best method OF
supplying this lack of iron is by using
Browns Iron Bitters, a sure cure for dys.
pepsis, neral debility, weakness aud all
wasting diseases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
Tho Nsilers.

The REGISTER yesterday contained q
very fall report of the Convention of the
Nailers of the Ohio Valley, which wss held
yesterday afternoon. As announced, the
convention adopted scale of wages for
the ensuing year, which will be sent in to
the Amalgamated Association Convention
for their approval. It could not be learned
whether or not any changes we're made
from present rate OF wages.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
Hen advertisements.
AUCTION SALE
-OF-
Valuable Lots and Lands.

Al the Edwards Addition to the city OF
Moundsville W. Va. on Wednesday March
p, 1859. al 10 o'clock. y. IN 9, ] Will offer
for saloon the premises q fire Dwelling House OF
10 rooms, Stable and Outhuildings Fruit Trees,
shrubbery, &c. and about two acres OF land, be
ing one Of the mot desirable residences in Mar
shall county. A Lot Of abOut ~ acres OF desir
able land A Lot of about 5j5 acres OF desirable
land Also about GO Building Lots
This property all lies about 3 squares east OF
the Court House and about 10 minutes walk OF
the B. & o. Railroad depot or wharf and the
principal streets Of the city extend through &c.
Terms One-third cash, balance I'm Two equal
annual payments.
Sale Will be continued until an Is sold.
mf25r J. NJ TURNER Agent
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
Important meeting Tonight

The Board of Public Works and the
COMMITTEES on Streets, Alleys ard Grade,
and Whsrves will NEE. this evening to
agree upon q schedule Of street improve
ments to be submitted to Council for refer
ence to the Committee on Finance at its
coming session. To nights meeting will
be Of very important character, and every
member Of the committee ought to be on
hand promptly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25

SPRING AND SUMNER.

Our stock H. nov complete aud offers
moro novelties in Wooleus for mem,
wear than has ever been exhibited In
this city. Under the cfhcient man
aremcnt OF nrst-ciass cutters and
many years experience ian the bust
ness We shall try 60 nt and please all
at reasonable prices.
our Gents Furnishings are COM
pictc, and ouer special inducements,
4. HESS a. SONS,
INnI mi Ilnl InrEnl alreel.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25

"This WAS sometime a paradox" SIS Hamlet
says. since however, the people OF America
and other lands have been enabled to pit hos
letters stomach Bitters sgsiust that unseen foe,
malsris 10 is no longer paradox, but any easy
possibility Wherever malaria evolves It's misty
venom 90 poison the air. and decsyinc unwhOle-
some vegetation imp-egnates the water, there,
TIA the very stronghold OF miaSna. is The auNii-
arv potent 90 diSarm the foe and assure efficient
protection Fever and ague. bilious remittent,
dumb ague and sgue cake. no matter how tenaci.
ouslv thew hsve fastened their clutch on the
system. are first forced TO relax their grasp and
eventually 90 abandon 10 altogether. But il is its
preventive f0rcethat should chiefly recommend
me Btters 10 persons dwelling IN malaris. cursed
localities for 10 Is q certain buckler or defence
against which the enemy is poEeriess. Cures,
likewise dvspepsia. rhemstism kidney and bill
ions ailments
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
Drowned n Pomeroy.

Mrs. Rhodes and son John D. were
drowned from a john boat at POmeroy,
Monday, by the boat being drawn under a
lot Of harees. Mrs. Rhodes was a daughter
Of Uncle" Dan Jackson, well known in
Grant and RavenswOod districts Of Jackson
cOunty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
TRADEs ASSEMBLY
Meets In scmI-MonthIy Session Yesterday
Afternoon.

Meets in somI-Monthly Session Yesterday
Afternoon.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Chic Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
met yesterday afternoon in Trades Assem-
bly, Hall, on Market street and although
there was no business Of especial import
ance transacted, yet there wac a good at
tendance Of delegates President Wsss-
man was in the chair end Secretary Wood
was at his desk.
The committee appointed to wait upon
Paige, Carey & Co. to investigate the re-
ported refusal to employ home labor, re-
ported satisfactory settlement. aud the
report was received with satisfaction.
Typographical Uoion No. - presented,
through their delegate', q resolution ask-
ing that a Union man be appointed Public
Printer, which was adopted
A good deal Of routine business was
transacted, and the meeting adjourned.
The next meeting will be held April Il
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
.IIttla Nncret,. To-nIeht.

Tonight Sisson q Brady's Comedy Com
pany will begin weeks engagement a.
the Grand Opera House in the laughable
farce comedy Little Nugget" of which
the Chicago Neos says: "The Little Mug
get Company was greeted with another
good audience last evening, and gave a
veFv satisfactory entertainment. Thee is
Just sufficient plot 10 make it interesting.
After the first act it merges into sptcialties
that keep The audience in a happy humor
until the close. The third act fioishes the
story Of Little Nuggets trials. In the
speciGlties some clever people are intro
duced in pleasing songs, dances, etc"
Seats sre on ssle at 114S Main street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
GENERAL. LNTs LLIeESCE
CITY Council.

Council will meet tomorrow evening,
when the new loan ordinance ard the
pending garbsg9 ordinance will come up
for consideration in the First Bfarch, they
having passed the Second. Some other
important matters are also on the taps.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
3l1jrrIin9 Register


8r. %. 5lbnepi. che OpeN House drug
st. made thc following observations OF
s.s temperalure Sunday. 2 a. m, 41i
q. m.. As, 10 m.. 67. 3 p. no., 6l; 2 p. M
- Nrrafner fair
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
WHAT rs
SCROEULA

It IS that impurity in the blood. which, ac-
cumulaiIng In the glands Of the neck. pro-
duces unsigltly Jumps or swellings; which
causes painful running sores on the arms.
legs, or feet; which deyeIopes ulcers iu the
eyes. ears, or nose, often causing blindness or
deafness; which is the origin of pimples. can-
cerous growths, or the many other manifesto
tons usually ascribed 10 "humors;" which.
fastening upon the lungs, causes consumption
and death. Being the most ancient, 10 is the
most general Of an diseases or affections, 81.
very few persons are entirely free from 10
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-25
eiandI3as Market


25 pieces 800 inch an wool Serge at Soc
worth Soc
% pieces 80 inch Cashmere 15,. wortl
25c.
100 pieces Seeuuoker 6lc. worth Sc
90 pieces Dress Giughams Be- worth s.,
100 pieces hue Dless Cord Girgtam,
Zoe. worth l5c
100 dozen Ladies jersey Ribbed We Il
I24c and upwards.
Goods as repr5s uted.
EGGEE, WARRIOR IS Co,
1872 Main Street.