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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08
we found the birds had flown, no one
know whittier"
'Luella" gasped Aunt Persis.

knew whittier"
'Luellal" gasped Aunt Persis.
LuelIa Smith it was, true aud trig as
ever, in a pretty gray gown, with her
shining dark HAIR waved away from her
still girlsh forehead, and a white lace
frill encircling her plump throat, And
Nathaniel, a tall, broad -shouldered man
with clear, brown eyes and the pleasautesi
of smiles, was close behind her.
"Come right in, Aunt PersIs," said
Luella, "tea is all ready. Will ha'
MIXED the cows and jamie is dowr
cellar skimming the cream, and I've got
chicken, fried in the pan, as we used
to like it, when l lived here, and jamie
has baked biscuits. And Will has
mended the bars of the orchard fence,
and fixed the well-chain aud put new
paddock on the barn door, and we've
wandered all over the old place"
"And a splendid old place it is" said
Nathaniel Smith, cheerily. "When Will
and l are able to leave our old grind in
the printing offices iu the city we mean
to buy a farm like this and begin to eu-
JOY ourselves"
Like two people walking in dream,
Uncle Joshua and Aunt Persis followed
their nephew and niece into the bright
excepting room," and were introduced
to blushiny jamie and Stalwart Will
HarDett.
"Persis." whispered the old man,
"we've been swindled by them smooth
spoke folks in New York City. Sarves
me right for tellin' my business to every
body in the public streets. But don't
let Luela's husband know what fools
we've been. Don't let's give ourselves
away. l don't care for the money!
don't care for nothin'-so long rs Luella
is the same Luella, and JAMES young
man is such a fine fellow
So he simply remarked, when que'-
toned by his nece and nepbcw-in law,
that "York was big city, an bis old
legs were pretty tired walkin' about, an
he lost his way, an didn't sec the pro
cession arter all"
"Iuella's folks" had intended to re-
turn by the midnight train, but they
were easily induced to remain all night;
and when Uncle Joshua had wound up
the old clock, the last thing before he
went to bed, be turned to his wife.
"Pcrsis," said he, "l've made up my
mind. Luella and Nathaniel, and jamie
aud Mr.. Harnett like the country. Why
shouldn't they stay hetel"
"Altogether, joshua
eyes, altogether. I'm gettin' most
too old to run the farm, and you need
some one to spare your old bones. Let's
keep the young folks here. Janie'll
make first class dairywomau, anl |
Jest wish you'd see the way Harnctt has
mended the bars and the we'll chain L
tell you he's got the real grit in him.
And l know, the way they talk, they
wouldn't like nothn' better than to come
here. mean to speak to EN- about it. "
"But, joshua"
"Well, Persisl'
"We won't never 90 excurs5iuzing
into York city ag'in on the Fourth Of
JulyW said Mrs. Cricket.
"No," said Uncle Joshua, with rather
a crest fallen air, eve won'tW-Satur-
day Night.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

THE British Parliament was dissolved; tn,
Queens speech was read in both houses.
THERE is almost a panic in Irish securi-
ties. including railway and bank stocks.
owing TO the fear that Home Rule will gain
the day in the coming election.
THE supposed intention OK the German
ooyernmenr 20 prosecute Prince bismarck
Tor his recent utterances cluss1 a sensation
throughout the Empire.
HEAVY storms have prevailed in England,
doing great damage to crops.
AT the Crystal Palace. London, England,
Captain Dale, the we'll known aeronaut. in
vited any who desired to accompany him
in his voyage In the air. Several volunteered
and the balloon startei. Suddenly The bal.
loon burst with nolse like the discharge "
. huge cannon, Tne aeFonaus fell 70 tns
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

But he had no very definite IDEA of
distances, nor had he dreamed how high
the thermometer was ranging as the sun
assembled in the heavens.
Presently he stopped to wipe his fore
head with an expansive red silk pocket
handkerchief.
"Young man." he said tola tail per-
sonage who was mailing letter in a
lamp-pos close by, "wheres this num-
Der on Sixth avenue, and where does N.
Smith liver
The young man looked at the couple
his face frightened.
"Why," cried he, 81 am N. Smith,
and this is Sixth avenue; and this num-
ber"-glancing at the bit of paper-'is
close by. You must be my cousin from
the country"
"Your wite's uncle" said the old man,
beaming all over-''Mr. Joshua Crick
EFT. And here's your wife's Aunt Persis.
And how's Luella and your darter, and
the young man that she keeps company
with2"
"All well, smiled the stranger, "and
expecting you"
"How's thatl' said Uncle Joshua.
''Me and your aunt haint writ, because
we calculated to surprise you"
ooh, well, we rather thought you'd
come TO town on this great and glorious
day!" said Mr.. N. Smith. "This way
this wayl Oh, by-theway, I'm just
short of a postage stamp! Could yon
lend me two centsl'
Uncle Joshua at once produced q
crumpled one-dollar bill.
"Here, Nathaniel" said he. "And
now take US to Luella's as soon as you
can. for me and your aunt is fairly tuck
cred out a-walkin' in this heat"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08
TIE NEWS EPIT0MIzED.
Eastern and Middle States.


THIRrEEN Of the jersey City IN. j. bal
lot box suffers were sent 10 State Prison aud
seven to the Penitentiary.
HENRY WELD FULLER, the only brother
Of Chief Ju,tics Fuller, of the United States
Supreme Court. die1 at the home Of his son,
in New Rochelle, N. Y. few days ago, at
the age OF sixty.one. Mr.. Fuller was born
in Augusta, Ne.
A VIOLENT storm damaged many build
ings in Williamsport, Penn.
COMMENCEMENT exercise were held at
Yale, Harvard and Amherst Colleges.
MRS. SUSAN SEwELL, twenty-five years
Of age. threw her nine -months-old babe out
OF four story window at Boston, Mass,
aud then jumpel from the window herself.
Both were killed.
PROFESSOR THEODORE W. DWIGHT, for
many years head of the Columbia College
Law School, die suddenly at his summer
home, Clinton. N. Y. He was born in Cat
skill, N. Y, on July IS. 1922.
TnE fre-cracker mill OF the Haz dvilIs
Powder Company's works at HaZardville,
Conn, was demolished by an explosion, and
Dennis Bailey, the only workman in the
building at the time, was instantly killel.
TIE Grand Jury Of Orange County, which
has been considering the Port Jervis IN. "
lynching case, completed its duty Three
indictments were foun1. One against Pres
ident o. B. Ho4 for criminl neglect Of
his official duties.
THE Pouyhkeepsie N " Bridge was
purchas91 by John w. Brock, Of Phiadel'
phia, for g, 500 0O0 for the Reading Railroad.
A "MooNsaINING" establishment was
raided in South Brooklyn, N. Y. The men
escapei through a tunnel ant by jumping
into Gowanus Canal The still had a capa-
city Of several hun irel gallons per day
WHILE wsrkmen were laying the stons
abutments 20 railroad bridge at Provi-
dencc, r. l. the bank above thom caved in,
hurying aDTe four of them.
The Chautauqul IN. " Assembly
opened ior the nineteenth season OF summer
work.
THE Homestead Iron Works of Carnegie
Phi2ps & Company in Pttsburg wero
closed owing TO a threatened strike. Nearly
i0OO wOrkmen were locked out.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

duct the gentleman immedi ately fol'
lowed and found the other lying In tho
water, entangled by the halter aud with
great difficulty keeping from being
drowned. While efforts were were be-
ing made to disengage the unfor-
tunate horse his noble and intelligent
benefactor stood by, manifesting the ut
most solicitude and sympathy, and when
his mate was fairly extricate1 from his
perious situation and once more again
safely upon solid ground the generous
creature exhibited the most unequivocal
signs of satisfaction and joy"
In the peninsular war in Europe two
Spanish cavalry companies, mounted on
fine Andalusian holses, numbering more
than 100, in retiring from Funen were
unable to take their horses with them, so
they took off their saddles and brides
and turned them loose upon the DeachI
while they put off to sea. When the
horses realized that they werenbandoned
they ranged themselves in squadrons,
maintaining strict military discipline,
and then charged on one another, kicking
and biting and killing each other, until
the beach was covered with the SLAIN.
They continued this bloody work until
nearly all were destroyed. This prob
ably remains as the most extraordinary
horse story in history, but the old
soldiers of the Civil War tell some me.strange
yarns about their four.footed compan-
ions that are almost equal to the &C
counts preserved from earlier days
Washington Star.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

the corner store,an' guess there's room
enough On the steps for all of us to
set"
oOb, pshaw, don't nean that" de-
elared the old man. 81 mean the city
procession
"Joshua Crickett," said Aunt Persis,
"be We gone cracyl"
"Wen, 1 dunno why not" said the
old man. "The eggs and butter fetched
pretty fair price this spring, and the
hay crops in prime order, and for all l
can see. We can afford the fare to New
York"
eyes" bitterly acceded Mrs. Cricket,
who was possessed of rather minor
temperament, "and nice figures we
should cut, staudin' on the curbstone,
with Tom, Dick and Harry all a-clberin'
US an crowdin' u.s."
az don't calculate to stand on no
pavement" said Uncle Joshua Crlckett.
CANT there our niece Luella, that mar
ried Nathaniel Smith, alvin as gentesl
as YOU please on Sixth ayenue' Can't VIC
90 there and set by the Window"
"They hain't asked us" curtly uttered
Aunt Persis.
..Then we'll surprise EN-"
al amt sure it'll be an agreeable sur
prise" said Mrs. Cricket. "Luclla's
darter Jane is growed up now, and"
"She always was the sweetest little
creetur goin'," said Uncle Joshua, "and
mean to leave her the farm when we're
done with it. I'm told she's keepiD'
company with smart young feller, and
if we'd had son, Persis, just think what
he'd "A done for the farnW
"He might, and then ag'in he mightn't, y
said Mrs. Cricket, mournIully.
"Well," observed Uncle Joshua, who
was quite accustomed to this sort of
fiqurative wet blanketing, "anyhow, l
mean to 90 and see the procession in New
York, this year, if there don't nothin'
happen. You jest bake chicken,
Persis. and some cinnamon cookies, and
pack basket with them early apples and
a few of the late cherries, an we'll 60 to
Luella's."
"But you don't know jest where she
lives"
81 can look in the directory, cant IG'
Aunt Persis shrugged her shoulders.
"You'll do as you've a mind 10,
s'pose," said she. "You always did"
So on the sunshiny morning of the
Fourth of July, Uncle Joshua and Aunt
Persis, dressed in all their best, took the
train to New York, with the wicker
basket. the two umbrellas aud Aunt
Persis' best gray and white blanket shawl
to bear them company.
81 feel exactly as though we was goin'
TO hev a good time" said Uncle Joshua,
cheerily.
81 don't" said Aunt Persis. 'Tm
most sarlin we ought to hev writ and
told em we was comm"
"What time does the procession startl'
said Uncle Joshua.
"Right away arter breakfast, sup
pose.7 said his wife.
"Well, then, we hain't no tlre to
lose said Uncle Joshua, taking out a
Bit of paper, on which, after long con
sul,ation of drug store directory, be
had written the address of his niece
Luella and her husband, Nathaniel Smith,
as soon as the train ran into the Grand
Central Depot.
He tucked Aunt Persists arm under his
and started of at as brisk trot as was
comfortable with his years and weight.
sI've no idea O. spendin' money on
them horse cars" said be, "nor Of
yeskiu' my life up on top O them iron
pillars that they call an elevated road. =
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

The Jerusalem and Ja1a railroad will
not enter the former city, but will have
its terminus about three.quarters OF .
mile outside the city limits. 1t is eK-
pected that towA will grow up around
the terminus,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

In accordance with an arrangement MAE
by the late George W. Nesmith, OF Franklin.
n. H.. the exact spot on which stood the
house in which Daniel Webster was born nas
been marked by huge boulder. BY the
side of this has been erected a stan NIFTY lee.
HIGH. from which on pleasant days a nay Oh
larse size will hoat.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

EARS to me- said
Uncle Joshua, I'D
like to sec the pro-
cessiOn this Fourth
O July"
"Well, that S
easy enough" OBJ
rved Aunt Persis.
'It goes right past
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

Asa result OF ths recent food la the Mis-
sissippi region the railroads centering IN
East 81. LOUIS, H.. have decide 70 increase
AZ lsass syo .ess the height OF t1eif Tis<s
Tor A distance OK Two mics w1ici Is beyond
the height reache bg the wate..
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08

IMMENSE damage has been done IN tne
County OF Essex, England, by eae pa msv.
vii. In many cases wnoie he'as o' ~,
have neen destroyed and nave nai /" "
nlowei in and oats sown in their place.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-07-08
JOSHUA'S FOURTH"

BY HELEN FORREST GRAVES.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
Railroad Notes.

A new freight rate went into effect on
the main stem Of the B. ~ U. last week
whereby the rate on grain was raised
one cent per bushel.
Capt. j. B. Maynett, who was one OF
the first employees of the Shenandoah
division Of the Norfolk and Western
Railroad Company, having been In the
service for nearly twelve years, mas
been promoted from freight conductor
to passenger conductor.
The engineers surveying the new rail-
road along the Potomac river reached
the line dividing Jefferson and Berke-
ley counties last Friday, and quit WORK
at that point for the present.
The new time table Of the Wheeling
and Lake Erie went into effect yester-
day, u Massillon and Wheeling accom-
mediation being put on. The Steuoen-
Vile service is also improved.
The VIM. L. Wilson Tariff Students
are called to meet this evening to
further the arrangements for the trip
to Charleston to act as an escort to
General Adlia E. Stevenson when he
speaks there on the goth.
The following are the names OF all
the ladies who collected the money to
pay for the elegant and handsome ban
ner presented to the Young Mems Re-
publican Escort Club last week: Mrs.
Bertha Baer, the Misses Pollack, tho
Misses Hawkins, Miss Sue l.. Murdoch,
Miss Lizzie Hamilton.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24

IF you are intending to 60 anywhere it
may pay you to consult the following list
of specially authorized low rates offered by
the Ohio Central Lines, T. & O. G. Ry.,
X. & NJ. Ry., II. G. & z. Ry., at rate of one
and one-third fares for the round trip top,
Chicago, Ill.-Account of Dedicatory
Ceremonies Worlds Columbian EXPOSE
ton. Tickets on sale October 10th to 22d,
inclusive, with return limit October oath.
Harvest Observation-Disclosures Excur-
sions have been arranged for October 18th
to points in the Southern and Southwest
ern States, at a rate Of one regular lowest
first class fare for the round trip. Return
limit 20 days from date OF sale.
Hunters Tickets, Season Of 1929
Tickets to be sold until November lst to
points in the Upper Peninsula Of Michigan,
Wisconsin and Minnesota with final re-
turn limit December lst, 1892.
Tickets on sale November lst to 18th In.
elusive 10 points in Lower Michigan with
return limit December 1st, 1892. Tickets
will be on sale with final return limit 80
days from date OF sale, TO points in Mis-
souri, until March lst, 1893 ty points in
Mississippi until April S0th, 1898, and TO
points in Arkansas until May 1st, 1893
For further inflammation call on nearest
Agent Ohio Central Lines, ar address
MOULTON HoUK, G.. u. A
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
TO-NIGHT's MEETINGS
of the Committees Having the Stevenson
denomination la Charge.


Demonstration ia Charge.
This evening the various Committees
appointed at Saturday nights meeting
to have charge Of the arrangements for
the reception TO General Adlai +. Stev-
enson are called 70 meet at the Demo
cratic Club building, at hali.past seven
o'clock. and the prompt attendance of
every gentleman named in the REGIST-
ER yesterday is urged. The time is very
short In which to make arrangements,
and the utmost diligence must be used.
1t is desired TO get all the committees
organized this evening and down to a
working basis, so that the next two or
three days will see the preparations far
advanced.
II the idea that this is to be the great.
est political demonstration ever seen In
Wheeling is TO be carried out, there is
lots of work ahead for all, and the
sooner the job is tackled, the sooner the
details will be arranged and better
work can be done. Let every member
of the various Committees lay aside mis-
private engagements for this evening
and report at the Democratic Club
building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
Gnnd Deal.

Manager Genther has this day con-
tracted with Col. Theodore Hoppcn-
hemer TO produce his comedy that has
made all London scream with delight
for 396 performances. Most of the Lon
don company will be in the cast, ospec-
tally London's favorite prima donna,
Miss Lila La Rose. 4, The name Of this
comedy is Widow Murphy's Goat" 1t
is said to be a genuine cure for the
blues. There is laugh in every situa-
ton. Mr.. Alfred Kelley, the young and
talented comedian. has been especially
engaged to play the star role (Which, Of
course, is comedy role, y in this coun-
try. This company appears at the
Grand Thursday, Friday q nd Saturday,
October %, IS and %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
The Tyler OIL Field.

There is some excitement in the back
part of Tyler county, about Shirley,
over the discovery of oil at Flint Run,
and several large tracts OF land have
been leased up that way at fair rentals.
Sheriff Hardman leased his land, about
l, 300 acres, for bonus Of $4,000. Sew
eral other farms have been rented for
one dollar per acre per year. The daily
output Of oil from the Sistersville field
fluctuates between 10000 and $4,000
barrels. Contracts for thirty new der
ricks have been let on the Ohio side OF
the river. The we'll at Texas, opposite
New Martinsville, and which was
drilled as a test we'll oy home people,
has reached the Big Injun sand and is a
dry well, with but little salt water in it
and no gas or oil. The owners intend
to drill it down to the Gordon.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
THE SOCIAL MAZE.
What Is Going on in Festive Circles About
Town.

The T. G. S. Club will give cheese
cloth hop at Cycler's Hall next Wednes-
day evening. Prof. Killmeyer will make
the music.
Cards were sent out the past week by
Mr. aud Mrs. Frank Hearne for re-
ception next Thursday evening from 9
till II o'clock, at their residence Glover
Hill, Leatherwood.
Mrs. Will Heiskell gave dinner
party Thursday evening TO a number OF
friends. Quite a number OF lady friends
were present, and the occasion was a
most enjoyable one.
Mrs. Frank Hearne entertained a
number of friends Thursday evening in
honor of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Armour,
Of Kansas City, who are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. L. Hearne,
in this city.
The wedding of Mr.. Carl Strautman,
of the South Side, and Miss Annie
Neidermeyer, OF Marshall county, will
take place next Thursday afternoon at
four o'clock, in the St. Pauls Church.
The attendants are Mr.. Henry Reineke
and Miss Mary Halderman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
The Renoct unfounded.

The rumor has going about the dra-
matte press for time that Frank M.
Wills "Wait Till the Clouds Roll By
Company had disbanded, and the news
was also sent out by New York
agency and appeared in the REGISTERS
theatrical column yesterday. Manager
Shesgreen, of the Company, states the
rumor is entirely without foundation,
and that the Company will positively
appear at the Grand Monday and Tues
day of next week. According to the
Clipper the report had It's origin in OF
tawa, Canada, and being sent adrift by
the newspapers of that city, under a
misapprehension, was extensively circu-
lated.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
GREAT EXCITEMENT!
The Greatest Sale on Record Crowds k. IL.
Potts Big store At Main and Tenth
Streets and the Boom Is I'm Full Blast.
Bargains Going Like a Flash at Half
Price and Less-A Present TO Every Gus
toner who Cuts this Out.

toner who Cuts this Out.
These big drives received daily from the New
York auction rooms will eclipse anything ever
be fore heard Of in this section.
MEMS SUITS, sI.96. s2.S7, 81 81, t4.37 and up.
We are leaders In low prices. These goods
must 60. Come early
MES'S PANTS at 45c, $50, SO, 97c, sl.lS up.
Worth double or money refunded.
BOYS SUITS a. s5c, &c, sllS H.S up. Come
1t once, this sals cannot last always
BOYS PANTS, l2c, l9c, 25c, 29c, 35c up.
These bargains are going very fast
MEMS FINE ShOES At 91c, 81 ~, tl25, sl.37,
t1.62 up. Look in our window for bargains in
shoes away below the usual price.
LADIES FINE SHOES, BIC. 97c, sl25 l8,
d45 up. All fast sellers and will give you full
satisfaction.
CHILDREN's SHOES at 100 Csc &c, 4sc. &c,
nc, SIC u. Solid bargains and trade winners.
ARACKET-LOOK AT THE PRICES
HANDKERCEIEFS, 1c, &c, &c, &c. be up. Big
value.
sUsPENDERs, &c, &c, l2c, l5c, lsc sac; worth
double
MFN'sHALF HOSE, SC, &c. Sc, loo up. These
prices will make you buy
MEMS SHIFTS, l7c, 23c, 33c, 39c up. On
shirts we lead the trade. II we cannot save you
a. least one-hslf your money we DO not deserve
your patronage ana should not have IL. and
further, you may return any goods not satisfac-
tory and get your money.
BIG uRIVEE IN MEMS AND BOYS HATS.
Don't forget us on Hats We are here 10
ave you money.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
Arch Blown Down.

During the wind storm OF Yesterday
afternoon, the arch which was erected
on the stone bridge, for the Columbian
celebration, fell down with a loud
crash. A large number OF children
gathered on the spot at once, and car
ried off the canvass, flags and decora-
tions. Nothing was left but the two
side supports last night, and they were
lying upon the sidewalks.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
The Charleston Trip.

This evening the Y. NJ. D. c. is 10
meet at their hall to consider the invi-
tation 70 go TO Charleston as one OF the
clubs eScorting Gen. Stevenson, and a
full attendance OF the memb ers is neces-
sary. 1t is hoped that one hundred
members Of the club will sign the agree
ment to go, and there ought TO be no
trouble about getting that number, as
there are now two hundred names on
the roll Of the club. If that number of
Y. NJ. D. C.'s will 90 down Wheeling
will have a representation Of two hum
dred in line at the State capital, which
will be fine showing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24

cratic ticket for the First Congressional
district. will address the Democrats OF
the Sixth ward at the Democratic clue
room on Twenty-fourth street. mat
Mr.. Post has the gift OF eloquance 10
an unusual degree many wheeling!
people are willing to bear witness, and
the address will be one Of the most IN
teresting OF the campaign.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-24
The senator Fapltner MeetInr.

United States Senator c. J. Faulkner,
who has been doing the hardest sort OF
political work out through the State,
will make his first speech in Ohio coun-
", at the Opera House, Thursday even
ing. He wilIbe escorted from his hote
by the c. j. Faulkner Club. OF the First
ward. The meeting promises to be a
very large one, as Senator Faulkner
will make an able and eloquent presen-
tation Of the issues of the day.