davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Another ofoIl,n,,svietIms. Of

ST. LOUIS, December % Agnes Arson,
the second victim of the frenzy Of CaspsI
Clispy, died last night. Clispy, a young
mechanic Of revengeful disposition, had
been paying attention to Mary Arson and
fsucied himself an accepted suitor. Ru.
mors affecting Clispy's character reached
the ears of John Arson, the girls father
and be denied Clispy the house. On De-
cember T he entered the basement where
the family we're at breakfast, killed John
Anson. shot Mary, his sweetheart, and
AGNES. the latter's wound proving fatal
last night. He then put three bullets into
his own brain, dying on the spot. Agnes
Arson was q lovely girl OF seventeen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
The storm In New York.

NEW YORK, December ga strong
wind visited this city and vicinity this
afternoon. In the upper part of the city
the storm was accompanied by thunder
and lightning. In BROOKLYN three-story
frame building in the course of erection
was blown down and three carpenters were
buried in the ruins. They were all res
cued alive but badly injured. Several
other accidents are reported but none seri-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
The New York Dry Goods Market.

Nzw YORK, December 26.-FollOwing
the Christmas holiday the dry goods trade
was featureless. Demand was restricted
to small transactions, by mail or by per
sonal SELECTION. Agents we're delivering
many goods on previous sales and stocks
of staple as well as patterned fabrics con-
tinued in an unusually good condition and
under firm tone, although some articles
kinered to print cloths are less firm, in
sympathy with the print cloth market.
There was no change in prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
nmNIarkst Denressed.

PrTsBURG, December 26.-The rest Of
yesterday, which the oil brokers all en-
loved, had rather a depressing effect on the
market, the range OF the day being only
: of q cent. The feeling all over the cOun'
try is decidedly weak and slow with the
exception thst New York seemed to want
to bay cash oil. Not more than 10000
barrels changed hands at this point to-day.
The opening was 1O3, the lowest the same,
and the highest and noon close was OF
10Ql
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
INTO LIQUIDATION.

The Pittsburg Southern Coal Company
Has Gone Up
PITTsBURe, December 26-The Pitts.
burg Southern Coal Co., the syndicate Of
large river coal operators OF this city,
which was formed three years ago with a
capital stock of 81, OOO,O 900, will go into
liquidation at once and the thirteen firms
comprising the company will hereafter do
business on their own account.
The trouble has been brewing for some
mont hs, and is principally due to the
fact that some of the members Of the COM
psny acted in bad fssth in selling coal in
opposition to the company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Wasn't a Joke. Though.

TACOMA, WASH, December 26.-JacS
Farrell, the Brooklyn lightweight, was
whipped last night by William Higgs, Of
St Paul The fight lasted three rounds
Farrell seemed to take the mill as Joke
AT first and looked as though he expected
an easy victory. Higgs dealt Farrell three
blows over the heart in rapid succession IN
the third rouud, and the Bsooklyn man
went to the grass. He had to be helped
from the room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
An Imperial Shooting Party. E-a


The Emperor Williams shooting party
at the famous LetzliDgen forests in Han
over was a great success, as in two days
156 stsgs, 374 deer, and 81 wild boars were
killed. These vest forests, which swarm
with game, are rarely visited on more than
four days in the year. Prince Albrecht
of Prussia, (the Prince Regent Of Bruns-
wick Prince Frederick Leopold, the Duke
of Augustenburg, the Prince Of Lippe-
Detmold, and the hereditary Prince Of
Anholt-Des accompanied the Emperor,
who returned to Berlin for one day and
then proceeded TO Liebenbsrg for an elk
hunt on the east Prussisn estate of Count
Eulenberg, and from there he went TO
visit Prince Pless in Silesia, where there
was great battue in his honor, and an
immense bag Of deer hsres, and pheasauts
was obtained.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
A BOOMERANG.

The Republican Monopoly Tariff scheme
not Working Well.
Special Telegram to the Register.
WASHINGTON, December 2e.-The Ways
and Means Committee so far are not de-
velOpiDg any material to Sustain the Re
publican theory of extreme protection
On the contrary it is made manifest thai
since the hearings in the last Congress
there has been a marked advance Of senti
ment in favor of free raw material. The
open bearings, from which the Republi-
cans hoped to derive party advantage, will
prove a boomerang
Pensions Original invalid, Richard H.
Arnold, of Piedmont; increase, JOS T.
Burns, of Collegeyille; reissue, Jas. Stat
ford of PsrkersburP; Mexican widows
Teresa, widow Of Andrew Grubb, o
Wheeling.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
The Oueen,s IYenk Point

LONDON, December 26-The English
Radical papers of the lower cless take {
malicious pleasure in asking if the Queen'l
heart will open sufficiently to dover hei
granddaughter, the Princess Alice, o.
Hesse, with what might he called a sun
at all generous upon the approaching
nuptials of the latter to the Czlrewitch
The father OF the groom will, of course
do thiugs in the most magnificent style
and the conflict between ingrained econ
omy and a desire not to appear shabby, OIL
the part of Her Msiesty, will be mOst
curious and interesting spectacle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
:peeill TtlerGm to the ReOisieT

speeill telegram to The Register.
WESTON, W. VA, December 26.-Little
Guy Davis who was accidentally shot by
Karl E. Kunst, Christmas day, died last
night about nine o'clock. This is one OF
the saddest deaths witnessed in this COM
munity for some time. II tried mems hearts
who have witnessed bloody scenes on the
battle field to withstand the plying moans
of the child, coupled with the heart rend-
ing appeals of the child's parents. 1t
has thrown a gloom over the entire COM
munity. The funeral will take place at
IO.3O tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
nealh of AnnIe Z. DeBoIs.
7--aI T.-l1ran % Do Recls,sT.

special Itclr1Hl % pit hele-ef'
BARNEsvILLE, OHIO, December 20
Miss Annie L DeBois was found dead IN
bed this morning, at the residence Of her
Grandmother. Mrs. Mary Crawford. The
deceased was on her way 70 ner
home in Bris.Ow, lowe, rom q
visit with friends at Bloomfield,
Ohio. and while spending a few days
with relatives here, was taken sick. Sne
was tweniy-six years Of age, the daughter
Of James Il. and Mary DsBOis, OF BristoW,
lows, and a niece Of Joseph DeBOis, OF the
Belmont Iron Works, Of Wheeling. Heart
disease is given as the cause Of death.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
WILL FIGHT FAIR.
Pugilist Slavin's Response to the London
BeItean nInh

Pugilist slavIns Response to the London
Pelican Club.
LONDON, December 26.-Slsvin, the
Australian pueilist, baa written letter in
reply to the one sent him by the Pelican
Club, in which the club stated that it had
decided to reco. nizs him as champion OF
England, and expressed sympathy with
him for the disgreceful manner in which
he was treated by roughs during his re.
cent fight with Jem Smith. In his letter,
Slsvin thanks the club for The stand it has
taken in the matter, and declares that he
intends now, as he always intsnded, to en-
ueEyUr ~ WIN auy nguJ III winch ls u Il
contestant in fair manner.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Seemed Strange.

Willie-That's an awful pretty doll Of
yours, Oracle wonder Whare the rea-
son they always make dolls TO look like
little girls.
Grscie-'Cause girls are prettier than
boys.
II know it, but 1t seems 10 me mighty
strange they don't make boy doll come
times. Now this one Of yours can roll It's
eyee up and down, and sort of talk, you
know, Grscie, and"
"And call out papa when you fquee1e
it,"
Eyes, that's what makes il seem so
strange. Girls don't do that, you know ."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
BEHRING'S SEA DIFFICULTY.

The seals Not worth QuarrelIng About.
LONDON, December 26.-The Globes
editorials on the course TO be pursued in
the Behring's Sea difficulty have created
anew lauguid interest in the matter here,
but few, however, except those who have
made the Canadian question a study. re-
gsrding il of any importance. The general
opinion is that sll the seals in the Pacific
are not worth quarreiDg about With the
United Safes, but there is still a desire to
do justice to the Dominion # it should
prove true that her maritime interests
have been abused.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
But Few Miners Lsft.

PrrrsBURe, December 26.-Lynch Coal
Works, on the Yough, at McKeesPort,
and Browns No. mines, on the same
stream at Boston, have both resumed 81
the three-oent rate. The men are delight
ed with the advance. However, only a
few miners are left to operate the mines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
nnRiot.

MACON, GA, December 26.-Ihe report
of riot at Barnesville is erroneous. 1t
arose from the uDprOyOk6d murder OF q
negro of excellent character by four
drunken white men who met him on the
railroad track. The authorities are dong
their best 10 arrest the murderers, VINO
were strangers in the community.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27

RIO JANEIRo, December 90 The gov
ernment has issued a decree providing
that all persons found endeavoring to cor
rupt the allegiance Of the folders, or con-
irving or proposing any measure for active
opposition to the Republic shall be tried
by a military tribunal. An opposition
journal was suspended on Tuesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Why Are Hotel Cooks So often Fate
Philadelphia Press.

ibid you ever wonder why most cooks
are heshy?' asked the chef Of a well-knoWn
hotel. "Well, have a theory that is
held by many people to be correct. Their
unusual amount of flesh is undoubtedly
due to the absorption through the nostrils,
mouth and pores Of the skin OF the aroma,
or whatever you call it, CT food which is
being cooked. The man or woman who,
day after day, lives in an atmosphere per
mested with savory odors of cooking food
soon begins to get fleshy. Think this over
and you will agree with me"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
BIZ RaIIroad Wa.houts.

Los ANGELES, CAL December 90
The heavy rains of the last few days
continued this morning. All the trains
from the Northeast and South row are cut
of, and the dsmsge 20 the tracks is very
great. The Santa Fe officials estimate that
the loss on that line will reach two hun.
dred thousand dollars, and the loss on
Southern Pacific lines will reach one hun
dred and fifty thousand.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Rsniamin aoes Cumming.

WASHINGTON, December 26.-The Presi-
dent left Washington this afternoon on a
duck hunting expedition to the lower Po-
tomac, and expects to be away until Satur-
day. He was accompanied by Mr.. Bate
man, Senators E1munds and Hawley, Jus
tice Gray, Of the Supreme Court and Mr..
j. W. Thompson, a banker of this city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Married the Man Of Her Choice.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn December o.
William Graham, of Cartersville, Ga,
stenoerspher of the Cherokee Judiciary
Circuit, and Anna Jones were married to-
night The bride ia II years old, and is q
daughter Of Rev Sam Jones The parents
onnoeed the marriage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Y A srnrm A. PIttshnrc.

PITTsBURG, December 26 Quite a
heavy rain accompanied by thunder and
lightning and bigh winds passed over this
section this morning. The storm was OF
short duration, but considerable damage
was done by the wind. Small trees, fences
and out houses were blown down and the
telegraph service north and south badly
crippled by the prostration of the wires.
Tonight, however, Chief Bender, of the
Western Union, reports the wires in good
shape again. The mercury is rapidly fall
ing and cold weather is expected to-mOr-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
wm Not Lecture In This Country.

LONDON, December 26.-Gen. BOulan-
ger denies the report that he has been en-
gagged to deliver course of lectures in the
United States. He says he never thought
of going on a lecturing tour to that
country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Struck a Horse

BALTIMORE, MD, December 26.-The
Chicago express on tine Baltimore and Ohio
railroad struck horse this afternoon near
Dickerson Station, Md. The engine was
overturned, and Amos Reed, the engineer,
was killed, and 7. J. Harrison, the fire.
man hadlv iniured
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27

PrrrsBURG, December 26.-John O'Oon-
ner Pittsburg's fAvOrite comedian, died
very suddenly yesterday, while sitting in
a chair at neighbours house. He was a
elassblower by trade, snd was born on the
Southside, aged 80. His funeral takes
rlan. ln-laH-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
nnadrnnlot. for ; UhrIstmas GIft.

MAYS LANDING, n. J., December 90
A German woman, 3 tenant of Col. Nc
Kee, of Mckee City, four miles from here,
gave birth TO four children yesterday. All
but one Of them are large and healthy, and
the mother Is doing well.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
pensInn AnnronrIalion BnI.

WASHINGTON, D. G., December 26-
Representative Morrow says that the Pen
sion Appropriation bill will aggregate
S97. 600, GOO, which is S17, 900, 600 in excess
of any previous pension appropriations.
Eight millions will 20 to supplying a
deficit incurred by Tanners record cases.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27

WHAT'S better for wound than Saliva
ton OIL? Echo answers: What" We
answer; Nothing" $50 say we all Of
Us, go say we allr' 0nly % cents.
A poor unfortunate in Milwaukee is said
to have sneezed himself to death. Alas
poor creature, living in the light Of the
nineteenth century and never heard Of DR..
BULBS Cough Syrup. Well, this is more
than Egyptian darkness
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Observation-Disclosures.

ST. PETERSBURG, December 26.-The
University at Odessa has been closed, ow-
ing to the discovery of the fact that a num-
Der of the students we're Nlhilsts and were
actively engaged in spreading their propa-
/
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
LIT Posslblef

BETHLEHEM, PA, December 26.-Two
young men, John P. Jones and William H.
Palmer, of Bangor, Pa, were found dead
in a room at the Pacific Hotel here this
morning. They had blown out the gas
before retiring and were asphyxiated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
LITTLE HOPE
OF Recovering the Buried Miners-PrOb
ably 10 Men buried.

or Recovering the Buried MIners-PrOb-
ably 10 Men buried.
SAN ANDREAs, GALA, December 90
The latest news from the Apgelus mine
disaster states that at least II and probably
l9 men are buried in the mine. There are
little hopes of ever recovering the
bodies. The miners are now at work
taking out ore, and the work of developing
the mine will probably he resumed very
soon. One of the miners reports seeing a
dead body among the timbers, fearfully
mangled, bat signs of csviug drove him
from the scene, and in few moments the
surface sank. The pit in the surface is
about one hundred feet long, twenty feet
wide, and nearly seventy feet deep.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
The RelcIan 5 rlke spreadIpg

BRUssELLs, December 26-The strike
of the coal miners in the Charelroi district
is spreading The strikers now number
10. 400
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Complicated with Pine umonIa.

PARIS, December 90 The epidemic
has assumed a grayer type, and many
cases are now complicated with pneu.
monia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27
Reached the Rockie.

DENVER, Col, December 26-The
Russian infueDzA has reached the Rocky
mountains. Three-fourths of the citizens
Of Denver are suffering from it. Reports
from Cheyenne are to the effect that that
city is similarly affected.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27

PoZzoNI's Complexion Powder produces
a soft and beautiful skin it combines every
element Of beauty and purity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-12-27

General 0rosvener then arose and began
hE1msnt by expires ing surprise that
lId have heard an argument from so
yea, man as Senator VOORHEES, upholdiDg
Sasa. and pr0miscuous murder az a rem
W ..r private wrongs. The Senator had
FL. .aat hs had appeared 10 murder cases
--.lfleen States, and be wondered how
-aly dead men lay along bis track. vie
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-18
WHICH WAS ire BACON or SHAKES
PEARE.

The authorship of the dramatic productions
attributed to the last of the above named is agi-
mentous question, how 10 regain or preserve
health, that essential of bodily and mental ac-
tivity, business success and the pursuit OF hap
piness." We cam throw far more light on this
latter subject than the most profound Shakes
pearian can on the question first propounded.
II the system is depleted, the nerves shaky; ii
indigestion or constipation bothers one al times,
or constantly; II the skin is yellow, and the
tongue furred in biliousncss: ii there are
premonitery twinges of oncoming rheumatism
or neuralgia; if the kidneys are inactive-use
Hostetters Stomach Bitters, the finest recuper-
ant of an age prolific in beneficial and success
full remedies. Remember, If malaria threatens
or athicts, that 1t neutralizes the poison and
fortiies the system
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-18
HOLIDAY BELLS NOW RINGING.

No church or schoolhouse is COM
plete without a good bell. We learn
That Mr.. u. T. Wright, of Portland
has Just received another full carload
OF bells, at sizes from 40 to 1900
pounds. He is now selliug much
cheaper than formerly, owing TO the
TACT OF his buying ia large quantities.
He is the only dealer on the coast
shipping in car lots. Is always willing
TO give reasonable time to churches or
schools not aole to pay all cash.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-18

A New Orleans lady sent half a
dozen designs to one of the big cotton
print mills at Fall River Tor approval,
and some weeks later they were sent
back to her refused. Shortly after
ward she saw the Identical designs on
some calico just received in New Or
leans from the mill, and wrote an in
dignant letter to the mill owners, de-
handing an explanation. In return
she received a handsome check for her
work.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-18

~Glycerine Goes not agree with
very dry skin. up
Sweet potatoes require nearly twice
the time that Irish potatoes do either to
bake or boil
A wineglass of strong borax water
in pint of raw starch will make collars
and cuffs stiff and glossy.
-Vaseline rubbed on after washing
the hands is an excellent remedy for
dry finger nails that break easily.
To the milk of bottle-fed children
pure milk sugar, which can be obtained
from any druggist, is the only form
of sugar which should be added.
For chapped lips mix two table
spoonfuls of clarified honey with a few
drops of lavender water or any other
perfume AID anoint the lips frequently.
"A simple and effectual remedy for
ivy poisoning is said to be sweet spirits
of nitro. Battle affected parts two or
three times during the day, and the
next morning scarcely any trace of the
poison will remain. Practical House.
keeping.
Lemon Syrup. Five pints of water,
six pounds of sugar, two ounces of tar
taric acid. Boil these ingredients for
ten minutes add the white of an egg
to clear it; boil five minutes, and, when
cold, add the juice of ten lemons Bottle
and cork tightly.
Jars may be cleansed without
scraping if hot wate- in which one or
two teaspoonfuls OF pearlash have been
dissolved, be poured into them. The
pearlash will loosen the contents cling
ing to the bottom and sides and they
will float in the water.
TO preserve grapes, take grapes
and sugar, pound for pound. Remove
the skins from the grapes; boil the
pulps tender and strain through sieve.
Boil the skins in a little water until
tender. Then boil all together until
sufficiently thick. and Farm.
During the so-called teething period
there is no especial predisposition to
disease; but the system then is in con-
dition which invites, as it were, asso-
ciate disorders and complications.
Many of the complaints which attack
teething children are merely accidental;
that is, they are in no wise dependent
upon dentition.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-18
WHAT THEY ARE GOOD FOR.

WHAT THEY ARE GOOD FOR.
BRANDRETH's PILLS are the best medi-
cine known.
First-They are purely vegetable, in fact
a medicated food.
Second-The same dose always produces
the same effect,-other purgatives require
increased doses and finally cease acting.
Third They purify the blood.
F0urth-They invigorate the digestion
and cleanse the stomach and bowels.
.FJth-They stimulate the liver and
carry off vitiated bile and other depraved
secretions.
story. The skin becomes clear, the eye
bright; the mind active; digestion is re-
stored; costiveness cured; the animal
vigor is recruited and all decay arrested.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1889-01-18
Many of the so-callsd cheap cuts {

Many of the so-callsd cheap cuts OF
peat are preferable; for instance, the
shoulder of mutton is much more deli
cate than the leg, and, as few persons
know, the prico is low. The English,
who of all people know what good NUT.
ton is, always give the leg to the house
hold and save the shoulder for the
guests or first table.
Peach Batter Pudding. Peel ripe
peaches, arrange in baking dish and
pour over the following mixture: Take,
scant quart of milk, add ten table,
spoonfuls of flour, six beaten eggs, a
little salt and two teaspoonfuls of bak-
Ing powder mixed with "A little -four.
Bake in q quick oven. Eat with cream
and sugar.-RatraI NeU Yorker.
Potato Eggs.-Mash some potatoes
mot too new with little warmed milk,
or cream, butter, salt, and the yelk of
an egg well beaten up. Form the mix
ture into egg-shaped balls by pressing
1t into an iron spoon (buttered); slip
The potatoes out of the spoon upon but
ered paper, put them into the oven to
thoroughly warm, but not 70 become
Drowned.
"A well-known physician says, if
you wish to keep dust and germs of
disease out of your lungs, keep your
mouth shut when you breathe. If you
Wish TO have a clear, sweet voice; to
avoid colds, to look as if you knew
something, to avoid sore throats and
coughs, in short, If you wish to be
healthy, wealthy and wise, shut your
mouth and open your eyes.
Fried Cucumbers. Gut the cucum-
Ders into slices, about one-sixteenth of
an inch thick; season with salt and pep
per; dip first in eggs and then in bread
crumbs. Put two large tablespoonfuls
Oh lard or drippings into a frying-pan;
when hot, put in few slices at time;
when brown on one side, turn and brown
the other. Take out carefully; drain
on piece of brown paper and serve very
hot.-Ta5le Talk.