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appeared at the window, followed by a
young lady in mourning.
"Beg pardon, sir, but / handed you
the wrong portmanteau. That belongs
to this young lady. This is yours"
Flint glanced at the portmanteau on
the seat before him. It was certainly
not his, although it bore the initials IS.
f." He was mechanically handing it
back when his eyes fell on the young
lady's face. For an instant he stood
petrifisd. 1t was the face of the da.
guerreotype. tI beg your PARDON" he
stammered, stbut are those your initialsg'
She hesitated. Perhaps it was the
abruptness of the question, but he fancied
she looked confused.
"No. A friends"
She disappeared into another carriage,
but from that moment Harry Flint knew
that he had no other aim in life but to
follow this clue, and the beautiful girl
who had dropped it. He bribed the
guard at the next station and discovered
that she was going to York. On their
arrival he was ready on the platform to
respectfully assist her. A few words
disclosed the fact that she was a fellow
countryman, although residing In Eng
and, and at present on her way to join
ONE friends at Harrowgate. Her name
was West. At the mention of his, he
again fancied she looked disturbed.
They met again and again; the lnfor-
mallty of his introduction was overlooked
by her friends, as his assumed nam was
already respectfully and responsibility
known beyond California; he thought
no more ofhis future; he was in love!
He even dared to think it might be re.
turned, but he felt he had no right to
seek that knowledge until he told her
his right name and how he came to as
SUM another. He did SO alone scarcely
a month after their first meeting. To his
alarm she burst into a food of tears and
showed an agitation that seemed far be-
yond any apparent cause. When she
had partly recovered she said in a low,
frightened voice.
"You are bearing my brothers name!
But it was a name that the unhappy boy
had SO shamefully disgraced in Aus
tralla that he abandoned it, and as he lay
upon his death bed the last act of his
wasted life was to write an imploring
letter begging me to change mine, too,
for the infamous companion of his crime, |
who had first tempted, then betrayed
him, had possession of all his papers
and letters, many from me-, and was
threatening to bring them to our V1r- |
ginia home and expose HIM to our neigh4
bors. Maddened by desperation the
miserable boy twice attempted the life
OF the coundel, and might have added
that blood outlines to his other sins, had
ne lived. | did change my name to my |
mothers maiden one, left the country
and have lived here to escape the reyelat,
ions of that desperate should he fulfil
MS threat"
In a flash of recollection Flint re-
nembered the startled look that had
into his assailant's eye after they
lad clinched. 1t was the same man
Who had, too late, realized that his an
agonist was not Fowler. "Thank Godi
Tou are forever safe from any exposure
rom that man" he said gravely, t'and
he name of Fowler has never been
in San Francisco save in all re-
pect and honor. 1t is for you to take
,ack-fearlessly and alone"
She did-but not alone-for she shared
t with her husband-New York World
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How to Pack Cut Flowers.

This is the way florists pack their cut
flowers for long distance journeys: They
take a box large enough to hold twice
as many flowers as they wish to send.
First, they line it all about with brown
paper; then a layer of cotton, and brown
paper again. That makes a sort of an
air chamber all about the box. They
then lay the flowers in the box in two
rows, stems pointing together in the
middle, with a slight aisle, as it were,
right down the exact middle Of the box,
to give freedom and prevent crushing.
Then two upright strips of wood or
cardboard are laid parallel along the
middle, with a two-inch space between
them, filed with ice. That is the way
yau must pack your flowers if you want
them to be fresh as the proverbial daisy
when they reach their destination.-
Chicago Herald.
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Source Of Solomon,s Gold.

Recent political events on the south
east coast of Africa give renewed inter-
est to the theory that the famous king
dom of Ophir, from which came much
of the vast wealth of Solomon, was To-
Gated in this vicinity. Not only is the
name Sofala, which is the head of a bay
opposite Madagascar, a possible corrup-
ton of 0phir, but travellers have found
an astonishing quantity of gold in the
hands of the natives, while several ex-
plorers have met with most remarkable
ruins in the interior. These remains are
unlike any Others found in the Dark Con-
tinent, being great Enclosures made
from granite blocks regularly laid and
sometimes cemented. These works must
have been built by foreign invaders,
probably representatives of one of the
great commercial powers of the ancient
World-Babylonians, Hebrews, Pheni-
clans or Egyptians--and add strong con-
frmation to the belief that here was the
kingdom of ophir.-1TeBton On. ~
american.
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TODAY.

Be swift to love your own, dears,
Your own who need you SO;
Say to the speeding hour, dears,
81 will not let thee go
Except thou give a blessing"
Force it to bide and stay;
Love has no ure tomorrow,
1t only has to-day.
Oh, hasten to be kind, dears,
Before the time shall come
When you are left behind, dears,
In an a~lllonely home;
Before in late contrition
Vainly you weep and pray;
Love has no sure tomorrow,
1t only has to-day.
Swifter than sun and shade, dears,
Move the feet wings Of pain;
The chance we have to-day, dears,
May never come again.
Joyi is a tickle rover;
He brooketh not delay,
Love has no sure tomorrow,
1t only has to-day.
Too late to plead or grieFe, dears,
Too late to kiss or sigh,
When death has laid his seal, dears.
On the cold lip and eye,
Too late our gifts to lavish
Upon the burial clay;
Love has no sure tomorrow,
1t only has to-day.
-Congregationd'ist.
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House Diseases,

The records of the d~issectirg table,
says DR.. Oswald, in BsJord, make ii
doubtful if more than one OF fifty mod
ern city jewellers can boast of perfectly
sound lungs. Stalled cattle, in three
out OF i've cases, are found to be more OF
less affected with diseases of the liver
and lungs, and of horses kept in street.
car stables probably not one of ten en-
tirely escapes such disorders. Prairie
cattle. on the other hand, rarely succum'b
to internal diseases, and their lungs re-
main sound even after a series of winter
campaigns on the blizzard-sWept table,
lands OF Wyoming and Nebraska.
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Ill.

l wandered for a dim retreat.
1 found a quiet m~oss-grown street,
And trod its length with tired feet;
And as | passed, a door ill-kept
And battered with the strife of years
Enclosed, and forth a figure stepped
And met me with a face of tears,
A figure, that had beauty's mien,
A face, that in a mood serene,
Unmarried by grief, had been more sweet
Thar aught that painters art had traced,
Oh chiseled marble coldly graced,
And as Igazed with anxious will,
There came a glow, a silent thrill
Through every vein. through every part.
The swift-borne message to my heart,
Lifes missioni
II. Boyd Carpenter, in Good Words
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Frank Lesliess says: 1.-THE new Federal
building at Texarkana, Texas, the corner
stone Of which was recently laid, is, in
the matter Of site at least, unique and
peculiar. AS IS we'll known, the State
lino passes through the centre Of Tex
arkana, dividing Arkansas from Texas.
Two postofaces, two city governments
and two sets Of courts ' regu-
iarly. This building is located in the
most prominent part of the city, and
immediately over the State line, half
being ii Arkansas and half in Texas.
The United States Court of the Eastern
District OF Arkansas, and kindred offices,
and 4 general postoffice to take the
place Of two which The Government now
maintains, will be located IN the build
ing. II required q special act of both
stats Legislatures, and i special pro-
vision of Congress, 70 wipe out the iuris-
diction of the two States over the same
building before the plans could be car
sied ont. Il win now be d question
whether service can be secured 81 Tie
states over individuals within the IL
closure, and whether the power Of j
court over two States can ever Be on
tested n The event of defendant cross.
Ing the hall into SIC other State during
ne tEial. This II believed IA be- the
anly instance q its kind. and II will I'D
sesspt By q interest ii ne future.
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New Shaving Saloon.

HAVING recently built and refurnished
IL throughout, my Barber Shop, I am
now prepared, with increased facilities,
to serve the public in First-Class Style
N my new quarters between Brand and
Moriarity's. Shaving, Hair Cutting,
shampeoing, etc, done in the highest
style of the art. Give me a call.
E. A. BoDEMULLER.
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In France the Government still levies
= tax IN doors and windows. To the
peasant in his small hut this tax amounts
to a little more than sixty cent a year,
but in the towns it rises to So. 40 an
nually for each family.
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III.

Twas in the time of Loves defeat,
Wandered through a busy street
And paced to where four crossways meets
And as | gazed, the thronging crowd
Pressed onward, without reck or heed.
With hasty feet, too anxious browed
To cast a glance upon my need.
The chill neglect, the biting blast
That DER my heart as ice wind passed,
And turned TO litter all the sweet,
Brought from its frozen realms a gift,
The love of self, a careful thrift
To guard its treasure and to guide
The current of its burning tide
Through every vein, through every pore,
An angry summons at my doori
Ambitioni
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! sought the new, unknown to meet,
And found a gay and favored street
Where fashion walked with fitting feet;
And as | watched, a golden CLEAN
Pierced swiftly through the sllmmer air
And darted DER the human stream;
Then nestled mid some dusky hair.
| gazed upon the hairs dark grace,
The tender face to woman's frame,
That pictured all its charms SO sweet
Then as | looked, ! met her eyes,
Deep as the blue of southern skies,
And from them glanced a baby smile
My W poor treasure to beguile;
Through every vein, throughout my frame.
There swept a dry, an ardent fame,
Loves passion!
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D.

CONTRACTOR, CARPENTER & BUILDER.
viii contract for the erection of build
ings of all kinds, furnishing all material
if desired. Work done promptly and at
reasonable rates. Orders through the
postoffce given prompt attention. Es-
Inmates and plans furnished. Having
special facilities for obtaining Lumber
at Reduced Rates, | will give my pat
ron " the benefit of the same.
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LOUISIANA

Statistics show that criminal poisoning
gradually increased in France from the
year 1885 to 1865, and then declined ct
about the same rate.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-07-18

Even tho universities of Cambridge
and Oxford, England, are talking Of
adding agriculture to their curriculum.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-07-18

The daily paper is not happy, though
its Wants, are few.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-07-18

The cost Of q hgn-class eigat-wheel
passenger locon atiye is about $500.
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OPELOUSAS
Female INSTITUTES
oPELoUsAs, ST. LANDRY PARISH, La

This institution is undenomiuational, nr,c.
tical and progressive. Discipline firm ana
based on sound principles ennoblings and "a.
veloping character. Honor and self resracA
promoted. Methods of training and culfnrs
thorough. Toe curriculum prepares tn"
pupil for University or practical life. Ger
comfortable and comm dious. Patronage
solicited. For further particulars apply n
MRS. NJ. M. HAYES. PRINCIPAL
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an account of the justifiable killing Of
tae notorious desperate and ex-convict
Australian Pete, by a courageous young
miner by the name of Fowler. tan act,
Of frmness and daring, said the Pioneer,
(which will go far to counterfeit the
terrorism produced by those laW1ess
~rutfians." In his new suit of clothes and
with this paper in his hand Flint sought
the dry goods proprietor; the latter was
satisfied and convinced. That morning
Harry Flint began hls career as salesman
and as stShelby Fowler.
From that day Shelby Fowler's career
was n of uninterrupted prosperity.
Within the year he became a partner.
The same miraculoas fortune followed
other ventures later. He was mill
owner, mine-owner, bank director-a
~miliionairei He was popular; the repu-
tatlon of his brief achievement over the
desperate kept him secure from the at
tack OF envy and rivalry. He never was
confronted by the real Fowler; there
was no danger Of exposure by others.
The one custodian of his secret, Tom
Flynn, died In Nevada the year follow
ing. He had quite forgotten his youth
full past, and even the more recent lucky
portmanteau-remembered nothing, per-
haps, but the pretty face of the da-
~guerreotype which had fascinated him.
There seemed to be no reason why he
should not live and die as shelby
Fowler.
HIS business 9 year later took him to
Europe. He was entering q train at one
Of the great railway stations of London
when the porter, who had just deposited
hIs portlnantean in 4 compartment, re-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
SPECIALIZING on HUMAN LIFE.

When JOHN BARDSLEY, OF Phlladel-
phia, took out his $50, 1000 life insurance
policy he doubtless thought that no
matter what might happen to him, 1t
would make ample provision for his
family. He probably thought that II
he had to go to prison, and surrender
his property to his creditors, his family
would manage to pay the premiums ON
his policy, and at mis- death collect the
full amount for which his life was In
sured.
But the best laid schemes often refuse
TO work, and in BARDsLEY's case his
assignee took the policy and sold 1t at
auction for the benefit Of the creditors.
There were only two bids, and the policy
was allowed to go for the nominal sum
of six dollars. The purchaser stated
that he bought the policy as specula-
ton. BY this time he has had to pay
the annual premium, about $4,000.
How long he will have TO continue pay
ing the premium is matter OF guess
work. 1t is thought BARDsLEY will
break down and die in few years, but
it may be otherwise.
The insurance company will naturally
be interested in keeping BARDsLEY
alive, and it will probably use its influ-
ence to secure him every possible COM
fort while he is in prison. The COM
panY may go so far as to organize sue
cessful movement that will secure his
pardon, and in that event BARDsLEY's
ability would soon set him on his feet
again, and place him in position
where he could indnce the snecnlative
purchaser of his policy to sell it to him
for a reasonable consideration.
There is an ugly look about the whole
business. Speculation goes too far when
it stakes it's money on the chances of a
mans death in this fashion.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
THE ROUND TABLE.
First Meeting of the school Year at Super
intendent Anderson's Office.

First Meeting of the school Year at Super
intendent Anderson's Office.
The first session of the Round Table,
during the present school year, was
held at Superintendent AnderSon's office
last night, with the following Superin-
tendents present: II. n. Mertz, of Steu-
benville: j. f. Mannix, of Steubenville;
Joseph Rae. of Martins Ferry; d. T.
Williams, of Moundsville; II. V. Mer-
rick, of Cadiz; Il. A. Riggs, Of Benwood;
James Duncan, of Bridgeport, and w.
Fl. Anderson, Of Wheeling.
The first subject considered was
Means of Preventing Hardness" and
quite number of practical suggestions
were made. The next topic considered
was the taking of report from each
teacher once a week, after which the
awarding of merits to pupils for punct-
uality was discussed.
A subject which was carefully conSid-
cred was the compulsory Attendance
in Ohio and the Duties of Truant Off
GERS" The difficulties and trouble OF
enforcing attendance were enumerated,
and the general opinion was that the
law is good one, but some slight
amendments are needed.
Saturday our great Cloak Day.
SHOOK s. co.
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HATS OFF. PLEAsE, LADIES.

The Chicago Herald has taken up the
cudgel in behalf Of that downtrodden
and utterly miserable individual, the
man who sits in the theatre behind a
bonnet, and our contemporary takes the
season OF Italian opera which has begun
in Chicago as good opportunity for
managers and the public to insist upon
what it calls the right OF sight" in
places of amusement.
The modern theatre is built with view
to allowing everybody to see the stage.
But what the science Of architecture
seeks 10 accomplish the art Of the
miliner succeeds in defeating. mo
woman" says the Herald, ISIS entitled
70 wear uron her head anything in q
public ha' which will obStruct the view
of the stage. II man should put on
his silk tile at opera an usher would
promptly eject MIN from the house
were it rot Instantly removed when his
attention had been called to the impro-
priety. No woman of taste or breeding
wishes to deprive fellow being of
something paid for and something pos
sible. No woman should be permitted
TO do out Of thoughtlessness what no
thoughtful woman is willing TO 90. -
And the Herald adds:
MANY women are under the illusion that
there Is no medium between what Is con-
yeutiOual full OF evening dress and street
or reception dress They think that they
must incur the expense Of a carriage. that
thev must wear a gown cut low la bodice
ard All put sleeveless: that their hair mus,
h. coifed BY fashionable hair dresser
and that they must deck their naked
shoulders in a brilliant opera mantle OF
abide by the only alternative Of ordinary
street attire with pinnacled hat This
error is due only 70 inexperience. Any LADY
is In perfectly correct evening dress who i:
dressed modestly and tastefully, glOved and
bonnetleSs, when sitting AT 4 public enter
tainment
In the English House OF Common:
the members wear their hats, except
when they rise to address the speaker
or 10 withdraw from the house. 1t i:
etiquette to be uncovered at certain
times in certain countries and to be Gov
cred under like circumstance in Other
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14

Col. W. +. MERRILL, engineer OF the
Ohio River, Is holding a meeting 10
Pittsburg with the Ohio, Monongshels
and Allegheny River men 70 discuss the
subject OF bridge lights. About seventy
FIVE pilots and twenty-five river men 10
other capacities are present and offer
suggestions "a 20 the Improvement Of
the present system. The most readily
accredited idea was that a red light
should be hang on each side OF The
channel span Of bridge, and that a
large white light should be hung in the
middle OF the span as guide by which
the pilot might steer. The question Of
using electric light received no encour-
agement, as IL is considered entirely too
bright for river use, and the pilot can
not distinguish the shadows cast from
the substance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
A Lively PLAY.

"a Breezy Time" will be the next
attraction at the Opera House, coming
next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,
with a Wednesday matinee. Among
other things the Atlanta GA Journal
saws of the play: "Just what was
advertised was seen-and everybody in
tho theater ought to have been salts
fed, for do not believe they will see a
better musical farce comedy this season
than a "A Breezy Time Strange be-
yond peradventure, last night the
women were pretty-real pretty, and
Kathryn Webster and Capitola Urine
in yellow and black were visions sell
dom seen with travelling farce comedy
company" Seats go OH sale this morn
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
View York Dry Goods Market.

NEW YORK, November l3-Dry Goods
There was some fair sized transactions
in plain cottons to-day for future de-
livery, and the demand seems TO be
widening out. There was little firmer
feeling. The production is already
curtailed. The great carpet sale closed
to-day, having been In progress four
days. The quantity Of goods sold in
that period was 10000 pieces Of carpets
and /, 600 bales ofrugs, the total realized
being about $500, 900. 1t was q re-
markable sale in that three times the
goods advertised were sold without
breaking prices, which averages well
throughout.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
Catarrh.

After suffering with Catarrh in my head for q
number Of years, and using every obtsinsble
remedy. was requested by our druggist, Mr..
c +. Elliott, to take Hoods SarsspsriIlA. Idid
50. and after using three or four bottles am
healed o, the most annoying disease the human
system Is heir to-" P. B. SToUr.
An ga No. I" Man.
The above testimonial is from an A No.
man OF wealth and influence" c. E. ELLIOTT,
druggist, Sheridan, Indiana. ~ have used
Hoods Sarsaparilla
for Cstsrrh and received permanent benefit
from It." ]. F. HUBsARD, Streator, III.
HOODS PlllS-For the liver and bowels,
act easily, promptly, efficiently. Price 2sc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
Two Things
In Regard to Catarih.

lst, Jt Is a Constitutional disease;
I'd, It Requires - Constitutional Remedy.
These two facts are now SO well known 70 the
medical fraternity that local applications, ike
snuGs and inhalants, are regarded as at best
likely 20 give only temporary relief.
To Eject Permanent Cure
Of CAtArrh requires constitutional remedy like
Hoods Sarss pArills. which by purifying the
blood aud impariing healthy tone to the az
fected organs, does thoroughly cure.
Read this from Mr.. p. B. Stout, woll-known
merchant and lumberman Of Sheridan. Ind:
Il want 20 say Tor the benefit o; suffering hu.
msnity. TIA, HOOe'sSarsAPsrillai Is 4 permanent
cure for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14

Mr.. BLAINE will to-day present Min
lister MONT, Of Chile, to Mr.. HARRI-
son. That's right. Mr.. HARRISON
ought TO know him. He ought to know
a great deal more OF Chile than he does
enough not to allow man like EGAN
m reDresept the United States there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14

Heartily, with relish and without dis
tress afterward? If not, we recommend
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which creates a
good appetite and so tones the stomach
and bowels that the food is properly d.
Cested and assimilated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14

You can have any kind Of news you
want from Brazil just now. The spec
ulators and those interested IN Bra1il'
ian securities are doing lively work
with the wires.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
THE BLACK THORN.

A good house greeted ]. j. Sullivan
in the Black Thorn, at the Grand. last
night. This afternoon there Will be
grand matinee, and it promises to be
the biggest one held at the Grand this
season. This evening closes the en-
pagement of Mr.. Sullivan.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14

WHAT has become Of the great Pan
American league? Nobody seems to
know much about its present condition,
except, perhaps, the greatest living
Pan-American statesman. President
HARRIsoN's forthcoming annual mes
sage may, perhaps, tell US what pros
pect there is now for the realization OF
the beautiful schemes brought forward
at Mr.. BLAINE's Pan-American confer
ence.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14

For Earache, Toothache, Sore
Throat, Swelled Neck and the results
OF colds and inflammation, use DR..
Thomas Electric Oil-the great pain
destroyer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-11-14
REGISTER AT WASHINGTON. d. O.

The DAILY REeIsrER is on sale regularly al
the News Exchange, on Fourteen'h S'te'N
Ueeu PennsylvsuiA avenue and street.