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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-09-07
Had Good Reason to Kick.


Had Good Reason to Kick.
Atlanta Constitution.
Midway between Ephesus and
Syracuse the Dromios met the colonel
the other day. The colonel looked
rather droopy.
"Howdy, colonel, howdyw shout
ed the Dromios. elbow goes the
world?"
ut is going to the DEVIL" replied
the colonel. 81 am not feeling WELL"
Sitting by the wayside, the veteran
proceeded to air his grievances.
II am going to take my boy away
from school," he said with a sigh.
"And let him grow up without
education ?"
"NoW Numbered the colonel. II
am going to make him a manW
For moment a dead silence fell
upon the little group.
81 had talk with my boy last
night" continued the old soldier,
"and the youngSter astonished me. /
asked him in an off-hand way to tell
ne the name Of the greatest Ameri-
can, and he at once named Lincoln.
"The answer took me aback not a
little, and | asked him what was the
matter with Washington. The little
fellow admitted that he was a
great man, but did not think that he
was Lincoln's equal.
"Then / asked the boy who was
the greatest American soldier, and he
named Grant.
81 reached out for my cane, anC
then reconsdered. | resolved to GET
to the bottom of the matter.
Further questioning led the lad t.
tell me that his opinions were baseC
upon what he had read in the schoo
histories. He grew communicative
and told me many queer things. HI
told me that secession was a wicked
rebellion, and that Jefferson Davis
owed his life to the clemency of TIT
government. Slavery, he said, wa
such horrible iniquity that he cOulC
hardly believe in its existence thirty
years ago. Warming up under m.
encouragement, he informed me tina
the late war was a conflict between
the Christian civilization of Ply
mouth Rock and the semi-barbarian
of Jamestown.
Gentlemen, when | heard tina
boy talking such unmitigated rot
nearly lost my head. But it strucl
me that he was not to blanche wa
simply victim, and not an offender
This morning | examined a lot Q
school historieS-some of them in us
in Southern schools. Not one wa
anything better than a pack of lies
These Northern histories, for the
have crept into the South, teach GU
children just what my boy told me
They claim that the Confederate
never won a victory, except by tn
force of overwhelming numbers, a
though the Federals outnumbered u
five to one. They tell us that W
fought desperately, or like fiends, bu
they describe the Federals as havin
the noble courage of patriots. The
represent the North as having bee
settled by good people who crosse
the ocean to enjoy their religion
while the South was settled by PAL
pers and cOnvicts. All through thes
deViliSh books the idea is held OF
that the North has always been figh
ing fol religion, freedom and progress
while the South is painted as a Ian
of darkness. Not only were SON
school histories thus tinted, but SON
Of the school readers, and speeC
hooks, were nearly as bad.
Gentlemen, your schools may |
fortunate enough to have honest tie,
books, but the one l am taliir
about is educating Southern childrC
to look upon their fathers as rebe
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-09-07
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CHANGED HIS MIND.
A Tramp Finds n Man Who Beat Him at
His Own Game.

A Tramp Finds Man Who Beat Him at
His Own Game.
Nothing for YOU" said a Michigan
avenue shoemaker as tramp entered
his shop the other day.
The man looked about him for a
minute and then sat down on roll Of
leather in corner.
II can't help you any," continued
the shoemaker as he gazed in astonish-
ment.
Il think you can" softly replied the
stranger. Let me put the case as it
is. refuse to go out"
"But I'll put you out"
You'll try to, Y QUILL get police
man, and when he comes shall say
have the cholera.
"But you haven't"
'That's all right. He'll ring for the
ambulance and I'll be sent to the hos
pital. The ambulance will attract
crowd in front of your shop. 1t will
be noised about that it is case Of
cholera. The papers will come out
with a scare-head article that a gen.
uine case of Asiatic cholera has de-
veloped in Detroit Then where will
your patronage goP"
at will follow me-"
"WherePn
"To my other shop The wagon will
be here in fifteen minutes to move me.
Better develop your cholera pretty
| SOON"
"Saym said the other as he got up,
81 though l had you. I'm beaten at
my own game. Don't you want to kick
meP"
why, yes I'd like to lift you once
as you go out
"All right-kick away"
The shoemaker planted him one and
stood in the door and smiled.
Goodbye" said the other, as he
moved Off when find a man who
can beat me at my own game always
come down and show my respect for
him. I'll make hit further down
and then come back to see you. What
a team of confidence operators we
would make!n-Detroit Free Press.
For lame back, side or chest, use ShiIoh's
Porous Plaster Price % cents at W Il.
Fleming's.
SHILOH'S VlTALiHE3 is what younv,l
for Constipation, lass Of Appetite, nizziHrss
symptoms VI Dyspepsia. Price Ia
nd 80 cents per bottle. sid ly W. II
| Fleming
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1889-09-07

The cleansing. antiseptic and healing
quaH.eS Of Dr. Sa.e's Catatrh Remedy are
ga 4dll,cd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
A BOLD ROBBERY.
A Thief Enters Mans Apartment and
Steals a Watch and Diamond.

A Thief Enters a Mans Apartment and
Steals a Watch and Diamond.
At an early hour yesterday morning a
thief entered the house of Laura ROse at
No. 1908 Ohapline street, and got away
with a good watch valued at about 500, q
diamond pin, and several other articles OF
value.
George schelI occupied the room from
which the articles were taken, the bur-
glars gaining an entrance from a rear
building by climbing mp over a kitchen,
cutting several slats from the shutters. and
il this way unfssteDiDg them. He
then went in and searched the
apartment thoroughly, going through
Sehelps clothes and rifling
them of all their valusbles. He then left
by the came way he entered and it was not
until late hour yesterday morning, when
Schell awoke that he discovered his loss.
Hs thinks that the burglar chloroformed
him and that the robbery was committed
at an early hour in the morning. because
he did not retire until about 3 o'clock.
Whoever committed the robbery certain
ly knew the lay of the land, and when the
police were notified Officer West was put
on the case. He had his suspicious Of a
certain party and he and Officer Watson
went up the river after their man yester-
day afternoon, but returned last evening
without him, 70. being able to find him.
TIE lors in all amounted to probably $780,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
A Special Meeting Held Yesterday at the
Court House.

A Special Meeting Held Yesterday at the
Court House.
AS is usual on general auditing day,
special session of the Boa,d of Commission
ers was held at the Court House, yesterday
morning, and several business matters were
taken up and disposed Of.
Justice A. r. McCahOn presented new
bond in lieu of that surrendered by his
suretioq. Mr.. mckinley moved that the
bond be accepted, bat the motion did moi
prevail.
In the matter of the Wheeling and Fair
mont pike toll house, located on the prop
erty of Commissioner Cruise, Mr.. Cruise
made proposition to the Board, which
was referred to the Committee on ROads
and Bridges, with power to act.
The Board went into an election for a
Constable, TO fill the vacancy OCclsioned
by the death of J. p st. Myers. A. l..
ST. Myers was chosen to fill the Office.
The sum Of $3.50 was added to the ap-
propriation for the Wheeling, West Lib
erty and Bethany pike, and the matter OF
the bridge st Woods run was referred to
the Road and Bridge Committee, with in-
structions TO erect seventy.foot iron
bridge, if it could be done within the sp-
preparation.
A communication was received from the
City Gas Board, announcing their inten'
ton of overhauliDg the lamps on the Chap
line street front of the Pablo Building.
This wei ref fred to the Committee on
Court House and Jail, With power to act.
The Board then adjourned, and the reg
Mar monthly auditing was commenced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
A FINE PLACE.
The Result OF Mr.. Robert Ellingham's
Enterprise ana Taste.

The Result of MT. Robert dillingham;
Enterprise ana Taste.
A REGISTER reporter hsl several times
noticed handsome, mOaern-loOking build
ing on Sixteenth street, with business
room on the first floor. Yesterday he
dropped into the store and was surprised
to find himself 10 what Is undoubtedly the
most elegant grocery store in the city.
Mr.. Robert Elliughsm stood smiling be
hind tie handsomely carved slh counter,
while his clerk wsl busy in the dry goods
department on the other side, waiting on
several customers.
The furniture, which is all of polished
ash and of elegant design WAS built and put
in by Wilson q Dunlevy, Architect j.
Younge preparing the plans after Mr.. e.
highlands ideas. The arrangement of the
bins and the closed case for finer goods is
about as nelr perfect as they could be got
tan, aud a handy bunch Of drawers here
and there for smaller art cles shows that
space is economical. In tine center is q
fns bsveled-edge mirror, something never
seen before in such store. Ga the dry
goods side the furniture is Just az elegant,
and it is all designed to be in keeping with
the first class line Of goods handled by Mr..
ElliDgham. The room is 44XlS4 feet, ard
is one of the most convenient in the city.
MIR. Ellingham certainly has cause to feel
proud OF bis elegant new place OF bueiness.
The house was designed by YOuuge also.
and it is undoubtedly one of the best ar
ranged and roomiSst houses for its size
ever constructed, and contains all the mod
ern conveniences. Much more might be
written about this handsome edifce, but it
was only the intention to call the atten-
tion of the public to the store and ~ fne
furnishings and stock. To ses Mr.. Filing
hams enterprise is being rewarded it is
only necessary to drop into his place any
day and get glarca at the large trade he
enjoys. He keeps the best goods and his
prices are the lowest. The numbers are
20 and - Sixteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
SETTLED FOR 5000.
A CLAIM AGAINST The CITY ADJUDIOATBD,
LAST NIGHT,
At the Sss.iOn Of the Council Cjmmittes-A Spscia
Session Of the Board Of Commissioners
Coming Sessions Of Court.

The Council Committee on Claims met
at the City Hall, last evening, nearly all
the members being present. The prin-
cipal business bsfore the body YVES the
consideration of the claim Of Mr. Adam
Briker, for $500 damages for injuries re-
ceiyed By his wife, whoifell through de-
fectiye plank walk on Charles street, in
July last. Mr.. and MIS-. Briker were rep
re1entsd before the Committee by Col. w.
W. Arnett, while Col. Robert White, City
Solicitor, looked after the interests OF the
city.
The evidence of Mr.. and Mrs. Briker
showed tie walk, where the accident oc-
Cured, wss in dangerous condition, and
while Mrs. Briker WIS walking along it,
with child in her arms, board broke
with her weight and she fell through, at
point where the walk was about six feet
above the ground, remaining wedged in
the aperture until chopped out. She was
seriously hurt, aud was confined to her
room for three WeeBe.
At the conclusion Of the evidence the
committee held a consultation, and offered
a compromise on 5000. This was accepted,
With some reluctance, and Council will be
asked to pay the bill.
Some further unimpOrtant business waE
considered aud some bills audited.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
The standard,s Latest Move.

President Rockefeller aud Secretary Nor
ris, Of the Standard Oil Company, are IN
Steubanville negotiating for the purchase
Of fifteen acres of land in the upper part
Of the city belonging to the Beatty's, Their
object being to build tanks thereon for the
storage of Lima oil, which will be shipped
u Southern markets. In the opinion Of
the gentlemen, Steubenyille is the best
point on the liver for this business. The
purchase, if fully consummated, he's not
set been made public. but there seems tC
be no question but S.eubenville Is to b'
made the initial point from which the
Southern market is to be supplied with thil
all
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
WHAT'S WRONG ?
Delays IN the Transmission of Papers Be
coming Moro Numerous.

Delays IN the Transmission of Papers Be
coming Moro Numerous.
There must be something radically
wrong with the railway mai service in
this part of the country. OF late it is the
exception for newspaper from Steuben-
vile, Elst Liverpool, Bellaire, or Charles
ton to arrive on time. The newspaper
mail of Tuesday evening, from Steuben-
Vile, for Instance, did not reach Wheeling
until yesterday morning, and then but one
paper came. The Tuesday evening Bel
laire papers were likewise not obtsinable
until yesterday, and then the REGISTER
got a part Of the InteUigeneer's mail. Of
ten two days Charleston papers arrive in
one batch, aud once the papers for three
days came in together, and the East Liver
pool Crisis is nearly always day behind.
Leaving the city, papers mailed TO Nc
Mechen's, only one mile south Of BenwoC1,
never reach the person addressed on the
day of publication, and papers II Gently ad-
dressed to Lundville, Washington county,
o., failed to reach their destination at all.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29

Your grocer has Electric Light Flour.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
nfarvlnnd,sE nnn,ItInn.

Elaborate preparations are being made
for the great Exposition to open at Balti
more, Monday, September 9lh and con
tinue until Saturday, September 14th.
A monster parade, Industrial and Civic
with 200 floats and over 80, 600 men in line
will be one of the features of the first day
A Sham Battle, Grand Concert and MasseC
Band Concert in which 30 bands will TAXI
part, Dedication of the Postoffice by tbs
President and Cabinet and Maryland
Grand Ball are on the program for Thurs
day the 10Th.
The BON bIdment of Fort McHenry il
arranged for Friday the 18th. Eigh
United States Men-Of- War, the Maryland
Oyster Navy and 500 men will be in thu
engagement and something realistic can b
looked for.
Some of the best stables in the country
are entered for the races which take place
each day, on the Pimlico Track.
The railroads are making Low rates and
the B. & o. with its usual libsrality on
nounces that excursion tickets will be sold
to Baltimore from all stations on it's lines
east Of the Ohio River, for all trains Sep
TENDER 7th to 14,h inclusive, at one fare
for the round trip, valid for return passage
until September Dist, inclusive.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
FIorence j. BIndIeY

Will commence three nights engage
ment at the Grand, this evening, in her
new drama DOT" which hes been enter.
ly rewritten for this season. The support
ing company this year is said to be the
best Miss Bindley has ever had. During
her engagement here Miss Bindley will
present her new musical comedy entitled,
Three Hard KnOte." Rc1erved seats are
nOw on sale at the Mcclure House Hat and
Furnishing store.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
AN ADVANCE
SAID TO HAVE BBBN DETERMINED UPON
BY POITBRS.
A Msaty Little Interview With Wheeling Manu.
faciura-Ths Standard OIL Company Dips Into
S'subsuyills-A Fine Bed Of Pirs CLAY
Miscellaneous Notes.

LAST evenings Pittsburg Chroaiele-7ele
graph contained q very interesting inter
view, on the pottery situation, with Mr.
F. f Evans. That gentleman said
'Tu Wheeling day or two since a man
ufacturer told me priceJ will be advanced
from to 10 per ctnt on decorated goods
and OF course he included white glass II
that statement. No, 20 l understand 1t,
there is no trust; the deal WAS not cOnsum'
mated in that shape. The potteries west
of the mountains signed an agreement with
stiff cash penalty attached not to sell
goods below a certain inquire. Bat that's
alright: they didn't take Trenton IN, and
thew can't get more money for their goods
than Trenton, so there it stands. We
have received no official notice of the ad
vance, neither have we made any new con-
tracts in anticipation of one.
while the talk of the pottery combine
/ is making a little stir, there is a general
movement the country over OF far more
/ importance. For years the fruit jar bust
res of the country hrl been enormous; but
the manufacturers have not made all the
money mat ms D66u ulduCs WIN JobDCAo
and retailers this line is a leader, and the
profits 10 rs don't pay us for the handling
nor for the interest on the money invested.
The reason why there has been no money
in Jars for jobbeIs, is because wholesale
erocers sell them at almost cost, and since
we must C0mpste, you see why there Is
nothing in it for any one. Now, the
iobbers claim that jars are leeitimately
their line, bat since the wholesale grOcers
cut all the profits ont of them We don
care whether we handle them or not. This
has been the feeling for several years and
nov it is about TO culwinats in something
tangible.
"All over the country the movement is
spontane aus and before long there will be
a rousing meeting. The result of the meet
ing will be the signing of an agreement by
every jobber refusing to handle single
i,rto long es the manufacturers persist in
selling to the wholesale grocers. This
thing is bound to come, and We are ready
for il.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
1t VIII lie Repealed.

Some one with phenomenally devel-
Oped capacity for lying can't a special tele-
gram to the Pitt1burg rOnicle-7elegraph,
yesterday, purI ortiug TO depict the stu
alton in the City Council on the question
Of REP sailing that relic of Republican mis-
rule known n the "Gsrrymander Ordi-
nance" The coIrc y )ndent need not be
alerm, about Dsmocra'l refusing to vote.
When the time comes, that ubiquitous
measure will be rep aled.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
Miners strike Settled.

Yesterday, the strike of the coal miner'
which has been in progress at the mines
Of Kesley & Brooks for some time past,
was brought to an end by the operators
agreeing to pay the demands Of the men
> cents a bushel. few men were i'm
media,ely put to work to get the mines in
shape, and force Of miners will 90 to
work this morning.
The strike at the BOgg's Ron mines i'
still on, bat it looks as If a settlement will
som be arrived at.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
COMING COURT SESSIONS.
The Federal and Circuit Tribunals sOOr


The Federal and Circuit Tribunals Soon
to Open.
There we1 good deal Of speculation in
legal and other circles, yesterday, es to
whether or not the Federal Court authOri.
tie1 would accept the terms of the city, as
announced by Council Tuesday morning,
and hold the sessions of the United States
District Court in the Council Chamber.
By many it was held that $50 per day, in
addition to reimbursement for all damages
the city might sustain, was pretty steep.
Both the United Stat and Circuit Court
authorities are busy getting things in chaps
for the coming sessions and th,re will be
some very important mattsrs before both
tribunals.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
ms Union BrIdge VOL.

A force of men were at work yesterday
putting up false work, preparatory to the
erection of "bent A" of the iron-wcrk fol-
the Union railroad bridge. A large mum
Der of heavy timbers, TO be used for this
purpose, have been uuloaded at the Top
mill, and will be rapidly placed in position.
The stone work of pier No. 8, on the Ohio
side, is very nearly mp to grade, and con-
siderable progresl ba Kan lately made on
the cast channel pier. Work in the tun-
nels is prOcS edlug as usual.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
A Warm Revival.

Elder R. II. Springer, of California, Pa,
writes a correspondent from Sand Hill, W.
Va, his held a most succc sfUl revival OF
three weeks duration there, right through
harvest time. Several whole families
united with the Christian Church, and
converts fcom fifteen II seventy ye5IJ OF
age confessed Christ and were baptized.
The meeting house WIS crowded every
night from first - last.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
The Coming Fest.

The Axiom picnic ard sOmmerDachtfest
which will be held at The park on Thurs
day, September 8, promises to be one o
the most delightful affairs in the history o
the organization. The Steubenville Har
monte singing society will be the guests o
the Arion on that occasion and specia
programme will be made out. There will
he picnic in the afternoon, and the fest
will cccur in the evening. The Opera
House full band and orchestra will make
the music, and in the evening a fine dis
play of fireworks will be one Of the fea
turC1.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29

Browns Iron Bitters is a specific in
all cases OF swamp fever, intermittent fever,
and malGrial Of any name. Low, marshy
ground, slagnant pools Of wAter, decayine
vegetable matter, changes of climate while
suffering from general debility, all pro
duce malaIial. Browns Iron Bitters cures
all forms. Don't use quinine. II creates
constipation, produces headache, and no.
infrsquently rheumatism and neuralgia,
Browns Iron Bitters never does. 1t cures
them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
a VillaIuous Act

Yesterday afternoon, while number Of
bicycle riders were running along Chap
linestreet, on the South Side, boy ran
out from the sidewalk aud thrust a stick
in one riders wheel. The result was the
rider stcoi on his head and spun around
and the wheel vas emashed to pieces, be
ing entirely ruined.
An example ought to be made Of boys
indulging in this questionable species o.
finn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
wheeling Proves Abroad.

Jacob Lc-7 who recently went to Ger
many, took part in the great turnfc1t held
at Munich recently. in which 1900 Other
turner's participated. There were IS
p.izes, and he came within one point CT
winning one. He was away up in all the
exerciees except the stone throwing con
tssf, in which he failed, az he was required
to throw a3S-pOund stone distance OF IL
fest. There were a number Of Turner'S
present from this side, but the only one
who captured prizs was New York man
who t3ok the first prize at the recent Gin
ninnsti funniest. He got the last one al
Munich Mr.. LOIS is now about in Berlin
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
proueh, 10 This City.

John Lesley, charged with the murder
Of John Lee, in the shanty boat Annie l.,
while lying opposite Ee1t Liverpool, in
Hancock county, about a week ago, hes
been brought down II this city by Sheriff
Swauey. of Hancock, and lodged in jail
here. Ls1ley's case will cOms up at the
November term of Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
Tho Hancock OIL Field.

The Independent says
"The well on Reynolds x Galbraith, Of
the John S 4elriDgsn farm, came IN yes
terdsy and shows up for an Oiler. The
well is rather a mystery yet and operations
have been suspended until tankage can be
scared. II looks as though the well
shows up good, for to-day the owners,
Reynolds & Galbraith, leased Wallace W.
Herron's farm, OF 40 acres paying a cash
bonus of 81 OOOp
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-08-29
THE richest aavor-Ohio Valley Coffee.
Epooh.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness TO robust health marks an
epoch in the life OF the individual. Such
a remarkable event is treasured in the
memory and the agency whereby the good
health has been attained is gratefully
blessed. Hence tis that so much is heard
in praise Of Electric BitteIs. So many feel
they owe their restoration to health, to the
use Of the Great Alternative and Tonic. II
you are troubled with any disease Of Kid
neys, Liver or Stomach, of long or short
standing you will surely fad relief by use
of Electric BitteIs Sold at SOC. and 81
per bottle at Logan & Co. g drug store.