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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19
4 Pernicious Practice.

Some credit is doubtless due 10
those who, in despair Of a cure for
sleeplessness, have sought TO palliate
the mischief done 10 health by read
ing in bed to produce sleep. Their
position is at best one Of mere neces-
sitarilns. The advice they offer
may, however, have some value for
those who from some cause are ply
slcallyunable TO fall asleep within a
reasonable time. and who will insist
ON reading until they do. 1t in
cludes various measures intended TO
prevent or diminish the ocular strain
thus incurred. Bathing the eyes
with weak salt solution, the adOp-
ton Of a sitting posture, and the use
Of sufficiently bright lIghtare among
the means advised. They ought
certainly to check the bad ef-
fleets Of an unhealthy practice.
We should have more sympathy,
however, with any attempt to deal
with the true source of mischief
the habit itself. This is ia a large
majority OF cases unjustified by any
real necessity. Whatever the cause
OF sleeplessness, whether an idle
preceding DAY, midday oreven-
ing nap, an Empty stomach or an
over-full one, fatigue or worry. the
true wisdom consists In removing
this by needful change OF custom.
All rules oftreatmeBt, such as those
above stated. maintain the reading
hahit while they moderate its conse-
quences. This is our one objection
to them. II sleep requires to be
wOoed, il should be remembered
that there are available, besides the
of casual conditions, vari-
Gus direct methods Of diverting the
mind from the outer world, and
thus OF inducing sleep. The use Of
one or the other is, from their ma
ture, more rational than the practice
in bed.-Ldhcct.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19

respecting the affidavit referred
to. or in regard to his con-
firmation, or in relation to his office
or the efforts to Gust him. He never
entered into any arrangement" Of
any kind whatever with C. w.
Penrose, unless the promise 10 do
his duty in regard to the discharge
Of prisoners after their terms expired
can be called an arrangement. There
is not any foundation or excuse for
the libel uttered by the Tribune,
which was doubtless suggested by
the same individuals who have
underworld to intimidate persons
unwilling 10 join in their scheme.
As 10 the fitness Of L. II. Parsons
for the office of Marshal we have
nothing TO say, because We
know nothing about it. We have
had 10 intimate acquaintance with
the man, at any time, and are not
familiar with squaliieations. But
We 30 know that he las been as
sailed in a mean aud despicable
manner, and therefore we are
not grieved that failure and
chagrin and discontinue have
come 20 The clique that plot
ted his downfall. II there shall
be need Of further steps in regard to
these shameful Iibels and false in
situations, aud We are placed
under the unpleasant neees-
sity Of taking other than de-
fensive action, the weapons used
VIII not be such as can be
Turned aside by the shield Of stern
fact nor be melted into thin air
by thesunlight OF truth.
That the fun aad sole RESPONSE
billty FOR this article may not lie
misunderstood, the writer departs
from the ordinary ruleand hereunto
his signature.
CHARLES W. PENRosE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19

By request We publish the law
passed by the last Legislature on
the suajcci Of selling tobacco, Opium
and other narcotics TO minors:
~ ACT
Prohibiting the selling, giving or fur
nishing Of tobacco, opium OF other
nsrcotics to. End the use thereof
by minors.
Section l. Belt enacted by the Coy
ernoT and legislative Assembly Of
the Territory Of Utah. That any
person who shall seal, give or furnish
any cigar. cigarette, or tobacco, in any
form, opium or any other narcotic in
any form to any minor under eighteen
years ofage. in this Territory. shall be-
guilty Of a uTisdem~anor, and upon
conviction thereof shall DO fined in
any sum not less than ten nor more
than one hundred dollars.
Sec. ? The provisions Of this act
shah notapply to the use, sale. giving
or furnishing Of any narcotic upon the
q a physician.
Approved March -, 1870.
There is a manifest incongruity
in the law, brief as it is. The title
includes 'the use thereof by mi
nors" while there is no reference 10
the use ofthe prescribed articles in
the pr0hibitory section ofthe statute.
The same absurdity exists in section
two wherein it states that :.the pro-
visions Of this act shall not apply to
the use'' etc.
Its a matter Of deep regret that
such glaring instances Of cuIpabIe
slovenliness should have to be
placed among the statutes of Utah |
as staining evidence Of careless
ness on the part Of the lawmakers
This is by no means a solitary ex- |
ample in that direction. A praeti-
al examination OF the new laws |
exhibits the fact that many OF them
ire in an exceedingly crude eonGi-
ion. The punctuation is. as 4 rule
,xeerable. Where there are evil
fences OF attempting to introduce II
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19
THE ASTT-S4RCOTIC Law.

By request We publish the law
passed by the last Legislature on
the suajccl Of selling tobacco, Opium
and other narcotics to minors:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19
THE DIsFRANcHIsEmRyr BILLS

AS matter Of current and his
torical interest we publish herewith
the full text Of the ani-''Mormon''
Acknowledgement bin, the product Of
II. n. Baskin's narrow -guage mind,
introduced into the House IF Repre-
scntatives by Congressman Struble.
April lltb, 1890.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19

at all, it is generally wild and unin-
telligible. This feature alone places
the public printer in an awkward
position. as he is supposed to print
the laws as they are placed in his
lnnnas
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19

The value OF education Is never
appreciated by our girls and boys
until they leave school forever. How
many there are who realize their
deficiencies when they begin TO
work for themselves in the world,
aud would be only too glad If they
could return 10 school and learn
more. 1t is true that those Of our
boys and girls who are most in a
hurry to graduate are afterwards
the ones who would be most thank
ful ifthey were permitted 70 return
to school aud remain two or three
years more. A good practical edu-
cation is the only sure preparation
for n successful life. Without II, life
will be a continuous struggle against
odds, a dun, hopeless plodding,
without rest, relaxation or comfort.
.Er.
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BILL


To amend the &C: of Congress of
March third. eighteen hundred
and eighty-seven, entitled IAN
&C; 10 amend an act entitled AN
act to amend section fifty-three
hundred and fihy-two OF the Re
yised Statutes OF the United States
in reference to bigamy and for
other purposes, approved March
twenty-secOnd, eighteen hundred
and eighty-two.'"
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House OF Representatives OF the Unit
ed States Of America in Congress as
sembled, That no person who is liv-
ing in what is known as patriarchal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1890-04-19

Eath~- than have them rursf let ylur
dentist save an be en- loU desire . have
trouble, because You have gDt used SUIu-
C-N-- when properly a.rd. then rru Cu
he s,zOBosE, atg ittp JIeu III EiFhs Ter
time % cprc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
Miscellaneous.

The Superintendent of the Work House
was instructed TO have the crematoiy road
repaired, he to expsnd 500 for the ma
terisl.
Tee City Clerk was authorized to ad-
yertise for bids for removing the garbage,
the work to be done all over the city by
one contractor, who is to give bond, to be
approved By the City Solicitor.
The Committee on Ordinances was in
structed TO draw ordinances regulating
COW stables, driving csttlef and inspecting
meat, milk aud fab. In regard to this
latter measure Mr.. Hadlich stated tina. al
a soap. making establishment he had been
told by the proprietor that hucksters
came to his place and bought refuse and
sinking meats, gathered up from grocers
AID butchers, which meat was peddlsd
out to poor people.
Toe Superintendent of the City Prison
reported 81 prisoners en- January 1st, and
90 received during the month, a total Of
80. The time OF 30 had expired and l.
had been released, Leaving II in prison
February lst.
The ordinance changing back the mar
ket days in the Fifth ward TO To sday
and Fridays. came up as unfinished bust
nees, and was read and passed, to taxi
effect February 28.h.
Tue Committee on Finance transmitted
the report of Expert Allen Brock and thu
report of the Commissioners Of the loan O
1877 The reports we're crdsred received
and filed.
The Board of Pnblic Works egain re
quested the drafting Of an ordinance regu
lating the use OF hoss on brick streets
Referred to Ordinances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12

A CLOSE CALL.
Fred Rodsrmund Has Narrow Escape
From Death

Fred Rodsrmund Has Narrow Escape
From Death.
Fred RDdermuud, an employe OF the
Wheeling pottery warehouse, had very
close call with HE life yesterday morning.
About 10 O'Clock be went to the elevator
and ran it down 10 the lower floor, in order
20 get to a Il or ab)ve and had 1st began
the ascent when he almost met terrible
desth. A boy employed on the floor above
had large basket of were con-
timing about one hundred dozen cups and
saucers, which be intended to run onto
the elevator, along with the truck on
which it stood, to lower it TO the bottom
floor. He did not see the elevator 10
down, and thinking it was where he left
it, he ran the truck onto nothing.
There was terrible crash as the truck,
basket and contents struck the as
cending elevator car, and Rod
ermund thought the pottery wes
falling about his head. Fortunately
be was standing close to tie side, and the
truck which weighed about 400 pounds,
and the ware missed him. The only
wound he received was Gu. On top OF the
head, caused by the iron rim OF the basket
striking him. He was taken to his home
on Eoff street and d.. Pipes sewed up the
wound, which will not inospacitate him
from work. Had the truck struck Roder-
mund he would never have known what
hurt him
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
TO BORE HOLES
IN MOTHER BARTH TO PIND OIL OR
GAS
The Wheeling Development Company Organized Yes
isrday and Ready to Com
menes Work.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Wheeling Development Company was held
yesterday afternoon, at the Chamber Of
Commerce, for the election of a Board OF
Directors and the trar iction of other bus
mess. Mr.. J. D. Dubois was called 10 the
chair, and Mr.. J. O. Brady was made Sec
rotary.
The subscriptions amounted 10 59l
shares, at S25 per share, 10 per cent. OF
which was called in. OF the numbar Of
shares $50 were rep esented, and The
necessary amount paid in.
Senator Scott stated that under the State
law the election ct osly i've directors was
provided for, and he offered resolution,
which was to be incorporated 10 ibe by
laws, TO the effect that The Board OF Drec.
tors be composed OF niEe members. This
was adopted.
Mr.. Wise then stated tba; owing 10 the
time occupied 10 securing a charter and
the fact that several persons bad been at
tempting TO lease lands in the district
they had selected, several of the gentle
men interes ed had taken the responsible.
ity to 20 ahead and secure suitable lesses,
and up to dste about 800 acres OF land
had been leased, part of which lies in
Marshall and part in Ohio county. com
prising twenty-four farms. The land
lies in solid bJdy on Boggs'
run and at the heedwaters of CaldwelI't
run. These leases were all made ont ia
the ma ne of Squire Kelz, Of Marshall coun
ty, and all Of them provide that they are
to be resigned to tie Wheeling Dsvelop
ment Company. On motion the lease:
were accepted, fer which an election Of
directors WAS gone into, and after nomiDa
tions were made Me-. George G. Hahnar
was suthorizs ID to cast the ballot of The
meeting for tie following gentlemen
J. n. Vance, j. ID. Dubois, Gsoig e
Wise, n. b Scott, Anton Reymaon, @. X.
Hubbard. James MCKINLEY, Henry Bieber'
son and @ A. Robinson. The stockhold-
ers' meeting then adjourned, and the
Board was called to order by the election
Of ]. d. Dubois as Chairman, and J. O
Brady Secretary. Hon. n. B. Scott was
then elected President, and Mr.. Brady
Secretary and Treasurer.
An Executive and Finance c mmittte
was appointed, composed Of Messrs. Bic.
berson, Wise and Hubbard, with Presi1er
Scott and Secretary Brady members er-
o6iciO.
To this committee was referred the mat
A. ~ 4 -
There was some discussion as to whether
it would be best for the company TO build
it's own derricks ard rigging and employ its
own men, or wheihe II would be best 10
let the work out TO a contractor who
would be responsible for ell mishaps, and
the latter method met with moIt favor
II was decided that the work OF sinking
two wells would be pnshed ahead at az
early day as possible. The Board then
adjourned,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
A Lively Little spat.

The recommendation of the Commit
on Fire Department 10 pay the salary OF
Flank Robrecht, while be was suffering
from iripries, WAS not voted for by more
than two men. This brought reprimsnd
from the Chair, and Mr. Cspps said he
believed members were afraid TO vote on its
He was himself. HAlf-a-d6zsn taxpayer.
had come to him and protested against psy-
ing that bill, and saying he had not been
sick all the time, Int had besn attending
bar. He moved 10 re commit.
Mr.. RObrecht indignantly repealed that
and said some people would Ike to have
the Job. The Chisf had recommended it
Mr.. Capps said he didn't care whether
it was one dollar or one hundred. a, had
bsen told Mr.. Robrecht would not have
been at work sc. II the Chief had not sent
for him.
Mr. Brandisss said there must be some.
thing rotten" if the Chief had recon-
mendsd something which was not right.
Mr.. Robrecht said it was right-that the
Chief was backed up by the physiciaD's
certificate.
Mr.. Seeley, from the Committee, said
when the paper was laid before the Com
mittee it was not signed. He had asked
the Chief as to whether or not the injury
was received while in the discharge of his
duty, and the Chief said that was the fact,
and had signed the statement.
Mr.. Ospps' resolution was then lost and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
Transfers OF Reai Estate.

The following transfers of real estate
we're admitted TO record by Clerk Hook
yesterday:
D3ed made February 1, 1890, by Will.
liam E. Montgomery and wife. Of West
Libsrty, to Mr.. A Z Rodgers, of the same
place, for lot No 81, in the town OF West
Liberty. Consideration, $1,000.
Deed inside January %, 1890, by Hsr-
riet Whitman, executor TO Charles Sun
day, for 90 acres and LOG perches tf land
on Little Wheeling creek. Consideration,
500 81.
Deed made February 1, 1890. by James
NJ Beall, Of Baltimore, to Jane O. Beall,
wife Of John S Besll, for five tracts OF
land on Csetiemsn's run and containing
1879 sores ard l39! psrches. Considsra-
ton, S.. 500.
Deed made Dscsmber 10, 1889, by Guy
K O. Allen, special commissioner, to the
Commercial Bank, for the interest Of A
Pryor in lot No. 122, in square No. is, in
the city Of Wheeling, Consideration,
$3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
POINTS ON PEOPLE
Movements Of Citizens and the Coming and
Going of Strangers.

Movements of Citizens and the Coming Anu
Going of Strangers.
Mr.. Norman S. Wood, of the REGISTER
composing rooms, left last evening for New
Orleans.
Mos. John Meukemeyer, of the Eighth
ward, Is recovering from severe attack OF
la grippe.
Mr.. Thomas Sweeney is steadily con-
valescipg, being able to sit up part Of
each day.
Miss Kate MCElwain. of Allegheny,
Pa, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. 7. Hupp,
on Fifteenth street.
Mr.. Joe Larkin, of Omaha, Neb., is in
the city, being called thither by the death
of his brother Charlie.
Mrs. E. Dittman left last evening over
the b. & o. for ST. Augustine, Fla,
where she will remain some weeks.
Martin Thornton, of the Hotel Buns
wick. was on. on the streets yesterday
after a severe attack of the grippe.
Rev. George W. Grimes, pastor OF
Thomson NJ. + Church, on the Island, is
reported very seriously i'll at his residence.
Mr.. l. T. Jones, of Sandwich, Mass,
President Of the Norway Tack Company,
is in the city on one Of his usual rounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. W. Cowden left last
evening over the Panhandle road for New
Orleans. Before returning they will also
visit Florida.
Mr.. Gus. Beuter is able TO be cut sgain
after very serious attack Of pneumonis,
and was shaking hands with his friends on
the streets yesterday.
Among those who left over the b. & U.
last evening for New Orleans was Mr.. and
Mrs. Wm. Nesbitt, Mrs. Capt VIM.
Prince and Mr.. Norman Wood.
Mr.. John Minkemeyer, q well-knoWp
Eighth ward glssswOrker, has the sympa'
thy of his many friends on account Of the
death of bright three months-old child,
Mr.. NJ. Marsh, of the firm of Marsh &
Son was taken suddenly i'll at his place Of
husiuees Monday evening, aud was taken
10 his home on the Island in carriage
Hs WAS somewhat better yesterday.
Mr.. John W. Klug, q popular young
East End gentleman, left last night over
thsB & o. for New Orleans. Ga bis way
hack he will spend about six weeks at
louisville, Ky, after which be will make
Chicago his future home
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
The News OF the Day Pointedly Para
krsphed for HSsty Readers.

The News Of the Day Pointedly Para
krsphed for HSsty Readers.
The river marks on the landing last
evening indicated - feet 6 inches and
falling.
The concert and ball to be given by the
Opera House orchestra at Arion Hall this
evening, promises to be a delightful affair
The Bricklsyers' and S,onemasOns'
Unions of Wheeling and Bellsire will
meet at the hall Of the Union over Nc
Laugblia & McGinley's saloon, Thursday
afternoon.
MEETINGS are now in progress at the
Wheelmen's room on Market street, con-
Quoted by l.. r Arnold, the river evan
geiist. Temperance meeting Friday even
ing. Mr.. Aruold's daughters will assist IN
the music tonight.
As ANNOUNCED in the advertising col
umns this morning, Mr. George Ii. Eoe-
ling has purchased John T. Reeds drug
store. No. 2l25 Market street, and assumed
control yesterday. Mr.. Ebeling is an ex'
pers pharmacist, ard a graduate Of the
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. VI
course. be will receive fair share Of pat
ronsRe, as be has a large circle Of friends
who will assist in his success.
MANAGER GENTHEE has made slight
change in the prices OF the Grand. This
wss necessary in order 10 secure some OF
the larger attractions The prices for "a
Royal Pass" are as follows: Gallery 25c,
children 15e; dress circle, 25c; orchestra
chairs, soc; orchestra chairs, first three
rows. 75c. l: will be seen from the above
tha. the prices are the same ss they always
have hesD, excepting the first three rows Of
the orchestra chairs, which hsd to be raised
in order to secure Mr.. Staley and his "a
Roysl Pass Company.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12

IN THE Uaiied States Court last Tues
day the case of w. C Mann against the
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company
for breach of contract Was reached and
rather summa,ily disposed Cf. The
plsihtiff sued for damages for breach CT
contract made between him ard the in
su,srce company wi ersby it had agreed TO
insure his life and loan him $1,000, or
certain conditions, Judge Jsckaon decided
there was no contrsc. between the parties
and the case was dismissed. Two Others
OF the same nature were Withdrawn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12

A conference wss held yesterday be-
between committees from the Builders Ex-
change and the Stonemasons' union in
reference to the strike for s. so per day.
The contractors claim that they did not
receive sufficient notics to clean up their
present contracts, and it was learned that
they proposed compromise with the
workmsn on the following terms That il
the men will continue TO work at p1ssnt
wages. 81 % per day, until April lst, the
contractors will then agree to pay them al
the rate of So so per day, by the hour, ex'
cept on Saturday, when they will only
pay for eight hours work if the men work
but eight hours. Ii is understood the
matter will be referred back 10 the union
for action.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
Wheeling InSialment Co.

What we offer this week 10 Csr.e.. +.
grand collection of the produces of !.
most reliable mills in the cid ard r,s
worlds. 1t is IN assortment Of C,.,
untqualed in the city for be-uiy ard
pess Of design rs well s. e!egsrCe OF yr,.
msnsbip. Beginning to-mcrfoa ses.
place on sale 100000 ysTds Of c.gsr
heavy ingram Carpets in besn;.ial ssc,a
patterns at only 30c per yard. -Dll 4.
this opportunity slip 1t msars uo-,y
in your pocket. - Buy ss you w.ll ig
cash or credit, our price will beas gnosl.
SOC per yard. We shOE On 0'or.,,
line ia Brussels including Rjyal NlIilr.
Wilton Velveis, Administers, Body Bir.
eles, and Tapestry BRUSSELS as low as q.
per yard. Ia Rig. Jute or HeU p Car
pets we are snTe 10 please You. "A ls'g'
stock 10 seltc. from at Only l5c p-tlafd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
Wheeling InSlaIneBt IA

We have 80 many bargsIr. O., oa.,,,.
this week that it is really df.uliio nv ~.
a beginning--Let US tsi o. Ta'e,--
They are both useful aDd o,ssa.r,,i-
10 fact no bed chamb-f Is co-B.e.esrb.
oct one--We have ,heu r,e !, ,,.s,
numbers--apd in etry coner,y,h'.
style Of decoraiiOr-In routd or ,o,.,s
patterns, with u piece llc'at.rg IT,. M
each set, at only s. 90 s-t Dos'tss
sight of this figure 6--srd hold io III.
fact that every set has - zee. X.
are the only hOuse that ever plsc,a it..
goods within your reach at th.s p,cs w.
show lsrge line Of Tea and D aasf s =.
10 plain or decorated ware q pre-. c.a.
,,e..ttv.ly 1orr
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
GENERAL IrrELLiGENCE.

The Annual Estimates To he Made.
City Clark Thoner has notified all the
Chairmen of the Council Committees to
call their committees together to prepare
the annual estimates.
Chairman Seeley has called en- the
Water Board to prepare their estimate,
and the other Boards and departments
will follow right along.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
the bill was ordered paid, about half the
members voting.
A surgs,tIon from the ohleL

Chief of Police Dslbrugge sent in COM
munication in which he suggested an
amendment to section Is of the health or
dinarcs. 1t WAS cilled forth by an effort
he had made to collect the cost OF cleaning
a vault, where the work had been done by
the city, from the tenants occupying the
premises, the owner being a nonresident:
Owing to the abolition Of the Municipal
Cours, the claim could not be collected.
The matter went TO the City Solicitor.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-02-12
AProminentCitIz.nDe .d

Mr.. Benedick Hebrank, the junior mem
Der of the firm of Hsbtank Bros, died last
evening at 10 O'Clock, at his residence on
North Market street, after very brief i'll
ness. The cause of Mr.. Hebrank's death
was pneumonia, and it was bat fe y days
ago that he Vas seen on the streets. He
was a man with many friends and his
death Will be generally mOurned. He
leaves wife aud three children.