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The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-23

gray, dis,
co aging
light OF the
autumn morn.
ing revealed
every crack in
the discolored
ceiling, every
flaw in b un-
ey an hoard
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-23
sI1SY's INVESTMENT

by HELEN FORREST GRAVES.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-23

Mrs. Kisbee's poor old face grew very
white and drawn when she heard that
her husband had sold the old place; but
she signed the deed without a word of
remonstrance.
tits late in the day for me to oppose
Luke's will said she. 4tBut one thing
/ know-pm too old a tree to bear
transplantin'. When l leave the old
house where | was born, / shall leave it
in my coffin. Father, he's goin' to put
the money into that Western land
speculation that Squire divers SO full
of, and it'll be scattered like autumn
leaves. Oh, dear-oh, dearl"
And after that she went about her
household tasks in a spiritless way, as if
she were walking in a dream.
aGeorge,' she said To her son one
day, when he stopped in to ses her,
doctor Trevor, he's abuildin' on the
prettlest wing you ever see. He said he
hoped it wouldn't disturb me none, but
they was in q hurry with the altera-
tions.n
aYou don't mind it, do you mothera''
Mrs. Kisbee shook her piteous old
gray head.
ssNo,n said she. 81 like to hear the
hammerin'. I'm glad Mis- Trevor's goin'
10 have q nicer place to work in than
ever ] had. Two winders d the south,
and a Georgia pine floor with leetle mar
rer boards, and spring water brought in
pipes, and q range, George range
with a hot water b'iler md two big evens
overhead. Ard there's to be a veranda
all along the east side of the house just
where I always wanted father to put up
q porch, where we could sit and breathe
the fresh sir of eEanin's like other folks,
and two nice big bedrooms further on.
hope Mis- Trevor II enjoy EN-.
Luke Kisbee stood sheepishly looking
out Of the new south window.
aMother, susJ says
Mrs. Kisbee's face hardened.
ST don't want to hear what Susy says"
said she. II don't calculate to go an
live with you an Susan Stopford. I'm
an old woman, an I've got ways of my
own that j Eat give up. Me an father,
we can hire q couple o. rooms some
where, or we can go to the poorhouse if
that Western Specialization is really gone
up, as folks say II is. 4 don't want
nothin' to do with q daughter-in-law."
She watched her . go down the
path.
nGeorge has got an orful queer look
ii his face said she. sMebbe T said
too much. George has always been q
good boy. an I didnt mean to hurt his
Ieslin's. But I meant every word +
said
Il was spring before The alterations on
the house were finished.
Mrs. Kiabee walked through the ooms
with . Der Idered air.
tits the old home, and yet Il ain't,' 9
SAID she. THE new bedroom furniture
caEne yesteYdav.aud two Darby end Joan
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

mr.. camden Declines Over His Own sig
nature TO be Candidate for the U. .

Mr. camden Declines Over His Own Sig
nature TO be a Candidate for the U. ..
senatorshIp.
To me Editor OF tie R<oistT.
PARKERsBURG, w. VA, April 25.--
My name having been prominently
mentioned through the newspapers and
otherwise, as a prospective candidate
for Uaited States Senator at the next
election, take this method OF stating
my position in reference to the matter,
and also Of answering the numerous let
ters and inquiries received apon the
subject. BY way of explanation 1t is
only frank TO say, that owing largely
to the circumstances attending my de-
feat for reelection in 1887, that | hare
not felt averse to becoming candidsfe
again with the view of reversing tie
political record made against me-.y
receiving the endorsement OF the Den: D
Gratis of the State il they felt inclinedNto
accord it to me-provided my health
and numerous business enter
prises, permitted me to undertake ad-
dltional labors and responsibilities at
this time. / have been twice defeated
l think undeservedly-by Gissensions
within the party, after receiving the
party nominations, and | confess have
looked forward TO a time when the
Democratic party of the State would be
inclined to even things up by according
to me vindication.
am greatly gratified at the express
sions of good will aud assurances OF sup
port and friendship have received from
all sections OF the State, which lead
me to believe, that such feeling now ex-
lists as would probably lead to my cleo
tion with the good will of the whole
party, should / become a candidate. l
have, however, foreseen Tor some time
past that l could not In justice TO my
self, owing to Ill health and business
matters that require my attention, con-
sent under any circumstances TO become
a candidate at this time for any political
Office. In making known this deter
mination, desire to express my appre-
citation and gratitude TO friends through
out the State, who have given me their
continued confidence and support, and to
assure them that in declining to allow
my name to be used as candidate for
the Senate am influenced by personal
considerations alone. and for the reasons
stated only. Very truly,
j. n. CAMDEN.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
war In the Future.

Commandantof Fortress "a. d. 1902
els the horizon clear?"
Sentinel (at the telescope): "Yes,
but our friends on the planet Mars have
signaled us that feet of balloons has
lust started in this direction from a
point about ninety-eight miles to the
northeast"
How long has it taken the message
to reach us?"
AT Mars present distance from the
earth, sir, it requires about seven min
utes for the light to travel from there
TO our planet. D."
"Then those balloons have been on
the way fourteen minutes already. They
ought to be in sight. shouting through
the observation-disclosures peaking-tube.)
What no. Within there! All hands!
Turn the 100000 900 candle-power cleo
trio burning glass toward the northeast!
Bring out the aluminium rams and have
the flying torpedoes in readiness upon
the elevated platform! Lively, now!
Is it all done?"
A Thousand Voices (through the cleo
tro-multisonous tube.) at is, sir"
'Then turn the balloon proof hood up
over the Notifications. Is that >doneP"
ut is"
"Then everything is ready. Let the
enemy come on" (Yawns.)
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27


the purpose Of manufacturing all kinds OF
preserves, jellies, syrup, catsup, mlnce-
meats, etc, etc, was left yesterday on
record at Clerk Hooks Office. To the capt.
tai stock $500 has been subscribed. with
the privilege Of increasing the same 20
$500. 600 The shares are 500 each, and are
held Dy George K. McMechen, William B.
McMechen, James p Adams, f. p. Jep-
son and Francis A Jackson. al OF Wheel
ing.
The tenth annual encampment OF
the Department of West Virginia
G. A r. will convene at New Martins
vile this morning, and viii continue IN
session until Thursday evening Each
Post in the State will send numoer OF
delegates From this city and Benwood
and the surrounding country quite num-
Der will board the 8 :45 train this morning
over the Ohio River road. The following
delegates are the from Holiday Post NO.
u: John L. Wise, f. H. Crago. j. A. Faris,
Oscar Seeley, J. F. Ephlin, c. T. Reed,
Richard Robertson, s. s. Liller, John HOLT,
John Marsh, +. c. Ulrich, Morg Conner
and Albert Stump. The delegates from
Stepehns Post, No 80, are: James \.
Pritchard, Joseph A. Ankle. w. f. Grade,
J. H. Burt, Henry Goetze, Jacob Klein
and James Craft. The following delegates
will 60 from Hancock Post, Benwood Joel
ID. MARBLE, Joseph Sinclair, p. P. Stewart,
Robert Kelley, |. v Barton, VIM Tinsley,
John T. Davis aud Walter Greenwood.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
ABOUT PEOPLE.
Daily Chronicle OF the Movement OF
individuals.

Daily Chronicle OF the Movement of
Individuals.
Gen. l. H. Duval, of Wellsburg, was in
the city yesterday.
WINpsoR.-G. II. Fitzpatrick and Pat
rick Sullivan, of Hinton.
Mrs. L. 5. Wellington is visiting rela-
tives on Thirty-fr street.
Mrs. Charles Stewart is lying very i'll at
the City Hospital Of consumption OF the
bowels.
B. w. Peterson and family are moving
into their elegant new residence on the
Bethany Pike.
Charles Miller, Of Pittsburg, who has
been visiting friends on South McColloch
street has returned home.
Frank Decker, a B. & o. engineer, OF
GAINESVILLE. is guest Of Frank Ritter, OF
North Main street.
DR. G.. B. West, Of Sistersville, and w.
+. Koontz, of Antioch. Ohm. were pleas
ant callers at the REGISTER office Yesterday.
Miss Elizabeth Mendel has returned TO
the PENNSYLVANIA College ~ Pittsourg
after spending the Easter holidays at her
home on Twelfth street.
MCLURR.-G. Clinton Gordon, Of Park
eleburg; B. +. Hodgman, OF Moundsyille;
O. 5. Mauhall. Of New Cumberland; j.
Glenn Cook, of Moundsville.
BEHLER.-James T.. Conway, OF Bar
racksville; Miss Lille Bowen, OF Fair
mont; s. c. Hammett, Of Eureka; 5. +.
Calvert. of Warrington: w x. Haime and
wife, of Valley Grove; p. w. Dowden, OF
Weston.
John Bukey, Of Parkersburg, who for
wear or more has been q very popular sales
man for the Drummond Tobacco Company
of St. Louis, has resigned his position 70
90 with Simon Baer's Sons, Of Wheeling,
wholesale grocers.
SrANM.-J. Clark, Of New Martinsville:
c. p. Russell and Mrs. l.. M. Gardner, OF
Sistersville; J. p. Warner, OF Weston; j.
3. West and wife, !of Sistersville; S. X.
Jacobs. of Worthington; G. w. Hall, OF
Buckhannon; A. NJ. Buchanan, o. Morgan
town.
Au opera party composed OF the follow
ing Moundsville people attended the Rolls
concert at the Opera House: Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Humphreys, Mrs. G. w. Grimes
and daughter. Miss Maude, Mr.. and Mrs.
Y. A. Weaver, DR.. and Mrs. G. w. Bruce,
Mr. and Mrs. f. H. Blake. Mr.. and Mrs.
Friend Cox, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Bloyd,
Mr. and Mrs Eugene Cresap, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. T. Hodgman. Mrs. Joseph Roberts,
Mr.. aud Mrs w. d. Dunn, Misses Julia
Burley, May Weaver, Ella 3. Martin,
Daisy and Carrie Cocksyne, Emma PARK
inson, Clara Baker. Effie Baruali, Kate
HUMPHREYS, Cora Parkinson, Moss Woods
and Messrs. J. W. Gallsher. Jr.. Robert
HUMPHREYS. Al Mcconnell, Thomas Rog-
erson, Ralyh and Charles Parkinson, John
A. Mcconnell add others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
THE SOCIAL MAZE.
What is Going on in Festive Circles Abou


What is Going on in Festive Circles About
Town.
The Worls- McAdams nuptials will be
celebrated this afternoon at the Fourth
Steeet Methodist Church.
The Jarvis-Irwin wedding will take
place this afternoon at two o'clock, at
st. Luke's Episcopal Church, on the
Island.
There will be another social concen-
tration of the Spinster club tomorrow,
the occasion being a lunch at the home
OF the efficient Treasurer of the Club,
Miss Blanche HaaSe. Six layers will
be served.
Miss Alice Busch, OF the Eighth ward,
entertained her friends In handsome
manner Monday from 10 o'clock a. m. to
3 p. m. Dinner was served at o'clock,
and music and games were the after
features OF the affair.
At O'clock yesterday morning, at ST.
Joseph's Cathedral, Mr.. John Henratta,
Of Moundsville, and Miss Kate Conner,
OF this city, were united in marriage.
Father McElligott celebrated the nap
tial mass A large number of the
friends of the bride and groom were
present. After the ceremony the parties
were driven to the Hotel Brunswick.
The party left on the afternoon train on
the Il. & o. for an extended visit to
Eastern cities.
A delightful time was had bya large
party OF friends Monday night at the
home OF Miss Title Oliver, the occasion
being in honor OF her birthday. Dane
to Killmeyer's music was the chief
amusement of the evening. At II p.
m. Mr.. VIII Hare, in behalf of the gen
tlemen, presented the hostess with a
fine card table. She responded in a
neat address. Refreshments were
served at - o'clock, after which dane
ing was resumed until o'clock a. m.
The lady members of the Hebrew
Benevolent Society are getting up a
social and literary entertainment to be
held in the Mercantile Club rooms, in
Franzheim's Hall tomorrow evening.
Misses Louise Norton, Jennie Reich.
stella Kraus and Ralph Heyman will
recite. Will Day will render some OF
his solos, and Mrs. Henry Horkheimer
and daughter, Miss Sara, and Miss
Molie Baer and Joe Selling OF Detroit,
will be heard in duets. Mrs. Morris
Horkheimer is one of the ladies having
the affair in charge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
SENATOR CAMDEN DECLINES.

A few days ago the REGISTER pub
lished dispatch from its Washington
correspondent that Hon. J. n. CAMDEN
would not be a candidate for the United
States Senatorship at the coming ses-
sion of the Legislature, which selects a
successor TO Senator FAULKNER.
The news, although somewhat pre-
mature, caused a sensation; and the
press of the State is yet discussing It,
II also drew the fire of great many
prominent people throughout the State
but that is neither here nor there.
At the time, the REGISTER remarked
editorialIy, that if the information was
correct, Senator CAMDEN's May friends
would greatly regret his ultimatum.
In this mornings issue of the REGIS
TER appears a communication from Mr..
CAMDEN, over his own signature, de-
clining to be candidate for the Sena-
torship. This, of course, is final, and
will end all conjecture and speculation
upon the question.
The REGISTER repeats what it said
before, viz: That senator CAMDEN's
many friends and admirers will regret
this decisive step. Particularly is this
true in this end Of the State where Sen
ator CAMDEN's friends ale legion. They
had their hearts set upon seeing him re-
turned to the United States Senate, not
because they did not have a high regard
for Senator FAULKNER and appreciated
fully his able and courageous services
in the Senate Chamber, but, very
largely, for the reasons stated in Mr..
CAMDEN's communication, wherein,
10 substance, he says, and truly too,
he was twice defeated, undeservedly,
by discussions within the party, after
receiving the party nominations.
Mr.. CAMDEN explains that his health
first, and business second, precludes him
from consenting to be candidate. These
reasons will be accepted as paramount
to-. any wish of his own or any obligs-
ton to his friends to enter the race.
Uncertain health, and vast business in
terests, such as Mr.. CASIDEN's, is more
than sufficient to curb the political am
bitlon of most men, and deter them
from jeopardizing essentials for nones-
sentials.
What Mr.. CAMDEN may decide to do
in a political way at later day is un-
known.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
ALo.n That Didn't Come ON.
Dllrnn Err Preas.

UfffOH FTfs f-Fesh
LEND me "" said the master to
the scholar.
What do you mean by w"
"Why, flyer. OF course"
"Why do you call il V?'
"Because V is the Roman symbol for
five."
Thanks, dear boy"
IL you will tell me why five
came 10 be represented By v"
The master had TO give il up.
"Well." said The scholar, 1.-THE Ro'
mans held up an open hand TO signify
fve-the thumb and the four fingers
One line Of the V represents the thumb
and the other the fingers. We moderns
use the open hand symboIIcally in an.
other way, and thus place my thumb
to the nose and spread out the four fin
gers, which means, Gear boy, You don'i
get it,"
CoURTsHIPs produce scores OF bad coughs
add colds: but then every prudent gallant
is provided with DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
The Crop of smuEgiers.
70Ndo Bee

Ninety thousand OF the inhabitants
of these United States, will, ii is said,
cross the ocean during the coming sea-
son. Every mothers son aud daughter
of them will without doubt buy cloth
ing where they can get IL both good
and cheap. Thousands of them will
then come home and vote to continue
the present prohibition tariff, which
prevents the people who cannot afford
a European trip from buying the same
kind of good and cheap clothing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
A Modern Evil.
Kate Fisld's Washington.

hTTE FLfEI WUeTIETI9E0TF
Here is another blow at the insttu-
ton of matrimony, said a cross-looking
man the other day as be ran his eye
over the advertisements in the daily
paper.
what is it?" asked a curious by
stander.
"A furnishing store which sells all
sorts of gentlemen's clothing with a
guarantee that it is to be kept in order
for a whole year. 1t was bad enough
when the adversary put it into the
head Of some one TO start 'chaperone
bureau Modern inventions are max
ing the sexes entirely too independent
Of each other. don't approve OF it
at all"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

The REGISTER notes with pleasure
the practical signs Of growth and pros
perity in that thriving town on the
nothern border of Observation-Disclosures.
It's latest addition is the opening OF the
Exchange Bank with capital of $780,
600, Messrs, John Blackstone, A. n.
Pritchard and C. f. Jolliff, are Presi-
dent, Vice President and Cashier re-
spectively. The first days deposits were
SIS, 900.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

The Idborer has been forced 20 pay more
for the roof that shelters him, for the hat
THAT covers his head and the wooiens that
cover his hack. He has had 20 pay more
for the Mnen ne wears, the hammer ana
hoe with which he works. Yet his wages
have NOT gone up one cent. WHAT benept
ha. increased protection been 10 him'-
ttr1of nom C0n0ressniGn AcMlitdR opeecN ~.
ffr Frrnee H15rh qih
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

INTERCHANGEABLE have been well
nigh taxed to death-on their feet once
more.
viii the Republican Senate and Pres
ident dare defeat the Free Wool bill?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

WE TRUST that Miss Spring has final
ly given hoary old Winter the mitten
and that be will get up from his dis
graceful attitude 10 her lap and 20
about his business.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

Can keep ny lips from chappiogs"
Queried Marian. yonne aud gay
ssia pa SAYS can II only
Z Keep the chaps Away.
she smiled, and blushed IN smiling.
ter daintY finger tips,
ABS can not come near them,
Suze Of nice red iip9se
<tarfsacc1ticai EF1.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

A BRUTAL negro murderer was
lynched in Mississippi the other day by
4 mixed white and eolored mob. Mr..
HARsisoN can add this to his Southern
vnching statistics.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

When baby was sick. We gave her csstor'A.
When she was Child abe cried for Castoria.
When abe became Miss, she chung to Castoria-
WAsu she had Children. shs gave them Cast ia
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

The weakness Of HARRISON and the
strength Of PLArr in the Empire State
are to be demonstrated at the Republi-
can state Convention TO be held at Al
bauy tomorrow. The convention Will
surely choose the four delegates at
large. and the electors. a State Commit
tee aud adopt platform. The district
delegates have already nearly all been
chosen and the state Convention has no
power 20 bind them to vote as unit.
Each delegate is at liberty to make the
best bargain for himself he can at MIN
neapolis with the powers controlling
the National Convention.
Mr.. HARRISON is without friends IN
New York. At the outset he broke
down the only Republican faction in
that State capable Of loyal support to
benefactor, and he took up with
faction that serves men in public Office
only for what there is Gin It," When
the onlp friend Of WARNER MILLER to
receive an important federal appoint
ment. Collector ERHARDT, was forced
to resign through the efforts Of Boss
PLArr there were many who believed
that the President had intrusted his
political future solely in the keeping OF
PLArr on a positive guarantee that
PLArr would be faithful to him. II
such were the fact, President HARRI-
son is the latest Of long line OF Re-
uublicans to discover the faithlessness
of the boss OF the Republican party OF
New York. PLATT has all the federal
patronage and PLATT is the obstacle In
the way of a declaration in favor Of
HARRIsoN's denomination.
1t is not because the Presidents him
self strong that to-morrow's conven-
ton. were it not for PLArT, would speak
in his favor. 1t is because HARRISON,
in spite Of the burden Of his administra-
ton. is the only candidate available for
his party. MCKINNEY was made an
impossibility by his tariff iniQuity,
BLAINE and SHERMAN are voluntarily
out Of the race, and ALGEE, though un-
doubtedly PIATT'S preference, is too
great an absurdity even for the Repub-
lican party TO carry. Merely because
he is the only possible candidate, HAIR
RlsoN is entitled to the support Of the
New York delegation; but that support
will certainly be withheld until he shall
pledge himself TO accept Plat again
as the New York boss Of his administra-
ton should he be elected.
What QUAY recently did in Pennsyl-
vania, what FORAKER is trying TO do in
Ohio, PLATr will undertake 70 carry
out in New York. And the chances are
altogether in favor of his succesS-and
of the speedy surrender Of the weak
kneed President TO those three political
free hooters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

r,u tor ConCrf ssionai District CouNeh-
tion. for the Purpose Of Organizing Dis
fricr Associations Of clubs, and iranS-
.,riorsueh other Business As May Come
Before the Conventions.
WarrrAs, tits deemed % the best interests
Of the party aud that it viii better serve the
majority OF the clubs 20 hold Congressional
Conventions. instead OF State Convention Of
cinhs and vii view OF makiDg the oreant-
,arion OF clubs more edicieut by the organiza-
.,on or Congressional District Associations OF
r,,nbs. ~ ia therefore ordered that Convention
~ Dsmocrstio Clubs OF each Congressional dis
t,iot be held on Wednesday the brst day Of
june. 1892 at the following places For the
FIRST Congressional district, az Weston for the
second Congressional district, a. Charles Town
for the Third Congressional district. a. Charles
ton and for the Fourth Congressional district,
at Rayenswood; Tor the purpose OF Organizing
District Associations OF Democratic Clubs ana
t-snsacane such other business as may come
hafors the Convention. 10 such Conventions
local clubs will be entitled 20 the following rep
rsssnfation. All clubs with q membership OF
one hundred or less VIII be entitled 70 five dele
Gates with more than one hundred aud less
than two hundred. seven delegates. and with
Two hundred OF more, nine delegates.
The object Of calling said Conventions 70
meet a. the same time and places as the Con
vsnaons to elect delegates 70 the National Con
vsrtlon. Is 70 afford delegates the opportunity
81 attending both Conventions, thereby saving
both time and expense. The County Commit
tees and those heretofore appointed TO organize
clubs. and an Democrats who believe ID such
sn organization Of the party as will make 1t In
yinclblo i'm the coming campaign are requested
10 assist in The work OF organizing clubs IN
every usgisteriai district and TO have them
property represented Al the Conventions.
II. S. RILEY,
Chairman OF State Committee.
VIZ. G. HANDLAN,
Pres. state Asso. OF Dem. Clubs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

IT. THE National Trunk Trust wishes
TODD a big business it should take all the
able bodied baggage-smashers into the
combination.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27
Pres. State ASso. OF Dem. Clubs

49,. Advertisers might paste this axiom
- In their hats with profit; Anew
napnr that win lie about its own circula-
tion VIII lie about that OF ice oOntsnPer-
.rirs."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

AFrEB July ] Whisky will be weighed
instead Of gagged II need cause the
picked bum no uneasiness, however.
He win doubtless find it not wanting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-04-27

ILLINOIS will choose her forty-eight
delegates to Chicago to-day. 1t will be
an interesting convention. Illinois is
an interesting State this year.