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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

N trying TO forecast the situation at
Minneapolis the politicians arc good
enough not to bunch West Virginia
with the southern states which may be
easily handled by hopes Of patronage.
The Republican party in West Virginia
exists for something more than the
national spells, though SO far rs they
60 it is willing enough to take them in.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17
Cheap Excursion TO Gettysburg Battle.

rE-.tF.. 49, .HHHEHH#s .-#-t.Aa a....H FFi.
For the dedication Of the monument
on June 2 on tho SGettsburg battlefield,
designating thet'Highs Water Mark" Of
the southern Confederacy, tho Balti-
more& Ohio railroad company will sell
round trip tickets at all stations east OF.
the Ohio river. Mt the low rite OF one
fare for.the round trip The President
OF tho United States, members Of his
cabinet, the governors Of twenty-five
states, members OF their stats, and
other distinguished persons, as we'll as
several military and civic organizations,
will participate in tho imposing dedi.
catory ceremonies. This will afford an
excellent opportunity for a cheap es-
curslon to the historic battle ground by
veterans and others desiring to visit
the scenes of the greatest conflict Of
modern times.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

htLargc.......-Charlc Durdett Hart. Wheeling.
Thomas Z. Davis, Grafton.
John D. Hewitt, Brnmwcl!.
Jno. A.. Hutchinson, ParkCrsburg
AnernNtcs. ........Stuart +. Reed. Clarksbnrg. q
II. II. Halter, Harpcr's Ferry.
J. W. Ucavcncr. Buckhannon
]. W. Morris, RitchietC II.
First District...-G N. Hart, Clarksburg.
Q. S. Marshall, New Cumberland.
Aternatcs. ........ Casper kronhardt, Benwoo1.' {.
a. 4. Bee, West Union.
Second District. George N. Bowers, Martinsburg.
- EiE ]. c. White, Morgantown.
Alternatcs.-.-..G. 7. Goshorn. Maysvillc.
..tt!.,, i. A. Bllllngslca, fairnont.
Third District. james l.. Buery, Eagle.
j. Dana. Charleston.
Alternntcs........J.C. Ballard, Salt Sulphur springs
III, II: Payne. Charleston.
D. 4 Abbott, Huntington.
Alternates...-.J Z. Mclaughlin, Ravenwood.
R.F Reed. Point Pleasant.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17
Tho War Cries.
Bram,reH Monitor.

BTdmlfcN Nonllor.
Harmony is the Republican watch
word this year. The. Democratic war
cry also begins with an5H, but it1is a
hot, short word OF one syllable.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

TIE fight for the Democratic nomina-
ton for sheriff Of Ohio county is pretty
nearly at fever heat. Somebody is go
ing to be woefully disappointed, but
that is the fortune Of war.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

THE law and order people Of Pitts
bursh are after the publishers Of; Sun
day newspapers in that city. Tho idea
Of those earnest. folk is to lock: upythe
citySon Saturday night and lose the key
until Monday morning. It is related
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

that in the days Of tho Connecticut
blue laws it was tho pleasant custom to
larrup tho youngsters on Monday for
chewing gum on Sunday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

Following arc tho delegates and alter.
mates from West Virginia to the Ropub.
lican' national convention, and their
postoffice addrcsana. ,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

If n Patrick Duffy would keep his
powerful personality out OF the fight
sundry able Democrats who have their
best eyes on the auditors office would
be in a uncomfortable frame Of mind.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

HARRISON is still a long way ahead Of
the politicians who are plotting his de-
feat. 1t is worth observing that the
Republican masses show no desire to
defeat the Presidents denomination.
His administration has satisfied them.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

LONDON, May 1G.-The British bark
Earle, OF Aberdeen, Captain Patrick,
IRON Barry dock, for Montevideo, ran
on the coast Of tho county OF Pembroke.
A heavy sea was running. 1t is sup.
posed that sixteen OF the crew were
drowned by the capsizine OF their boat
after they had got away from the wreck.
Thirteen have landed at Milford Haven.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17
. 1t Cannot
Preston County journal.

Preston County Journal.
Up TO date the Wheeling Register fails
to answer the IHgELLIG ENcEE'spertinent
inquiries. American files upon which
there is duty Of Is cents arc sold for
,y65 cents and tho working girls calico
dress which she buys Of 81 gents per
yard has a tariff duty on it. Of S cents.
Who pays the tariff The Register AN
not mention a single manufactured
article that does not sell much cheaper
than it did in comparativoEfree trade
time nor a single farm product that does
not sell for moro.
Mr.. Elkins Would Give us n business Ad-j
mlnistrntion. IN
Garlseuro telegram
Mr.. Elklns' "barrel'' seems ottrouble
our Democratic friends Considerably
just now. They pretend to say that his,
nomination for governor. will material!
ize simply for5the purpose Of getting a
large campaign:fund If Mi. Eikins will
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

IT is only a short ride to Fairmont.
Don't fail to attend the lot,sale. Ex-
cursion rates OH all railroads.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17

We have gently dropped into some
weather worth living for.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-05-17
NEW N T

NOR RENT-THE WELLING
~ house on Ninth street between Main md
Market heretofore occupied by TT Shallcross.
liiqulrc att. L. Stlfel IL Sous office, No. 900 Main
ktrIaf Jas KAN sH-m|FH L or nvt7 ~
The Press., 1892-09-08
A GREEN GOODS" CIRCULAR.

The substance of circulars sent out by pretended dealers in counterfeit money has often been printed. We give one in full as given us by Officer Mullin, and said to be 8 sample of many received by parties in Stafford. We print it mainly to gratify curiosity. No honest man needs to be warned against this swindle, and no dishonest man deserves to be. Itis an old story-the method of the swindlers, when they get d nibble at their well-baited hook. The victim is shown good new crisp genuine bills, pretended to be coun- terfeit, a package is put up before his eyes, and put into 8 satchel. He pays over his money, receives the satchel, as he supposes, and gets away, the party con- triving to terrorize him into great priva- cy, or else 8 bogus officer appearing to help make scare and a nasty departure. The seller can never be found after the victim finds that the precious parcel has somehow been exchanged for wad of worthless wrapping paper. Here is the circular: #&t ts.=@
 (Con1dential)
 DEAR SIR: Kindly excuse the liberty I have taken in addressing these lines to you, but I do it in good faith, and if have made mistake all 1 ask is to re- member that I meant to aid you financial ly, and at the same time to introduce my
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Highest Lcavening Power-Latest U Govt Report Q! Rskias RSMdsz
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

goods in your vicinity. l could just a
 easily have written to others in your
 town, but for good reasons, easily ex-
 plained when we meet, chose you to be
 my agent, thus giving you the opportuni- ty of life time to make quick and safe
 fortune. must impress on you to give
 me credit for meaning right by you, ,..and
 if have done wrong in trying to get you for my agent, then I beg of you to let matters drop and forget everything in re- lation to this, except that have endeav- ored to be your friend. 1 enclose here- with a newspaper clipping which gives all the information that could be desired, and it explains itself. have very superior article of the kind, in fact the best ever issued or put on the market; the sizes run from one to twenty. I warrant each and every note to be perfect as to paper, coloring, vignette, printing engraving and having been used or handled much. defy the best bank clerk or expert to tell them from genuine. It has cost me a great deal of time and money to perfect these goods, and I have at last succeeded where many others have failed in produc- ing the genuine fibre paper. My stock now is as neat and perfect as human skill can make it, and there is absolutely nc risk in using it. Remember, this is ar article which will go anywhere and every. where, leaving for you net profit oi from ten to twelve hundred per cent. ac- cording to the amount you buy. These goods cannot be detected in the ordinary course of trade, and only at the treasury in Washington through the duplication oi the numbers, and not then if the genuine bill of the same number is still in circula. tion, so that they are really as good as Gold. Now, my friend (for I will take the liberty of calling you such), we are strangers to one another, bnt if you are desirous of handling these goods, and will come here to see me, you will find me a square white man in all my dealings, as my manner of doing business will plainly show. It is as follows: When you come here will show you my entire stock compare them with the genuine, and in fact submit them to any test you see fit, before you pay nc a single dollar, then, after you are thoroughly convinced and satisfied on every point, you can select whatever size you want and pay cash for your purchase and carry the goods home with you. Now, my friend, to do this business safely, it must be done "face to face" Experience has taught me that this is the only absolutely safe way to transact this business, and most satisfac- tory to us both on our first deal, and then possibly more convenient for you. When
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should you become our permanent agent we will make some other arrangements,
 you come here you can see me and what
 you are buying, and I can see you and
 judge the man am to place confidence in
 for future business, besides it is absolute
 ly necessary that should see you on our
 first deal, as there are some few secrets
 pertaining to the business, and necessary
 to success, which do not care to put in
 writing, and is only imparted to cus-
 toner "by word of mouth, at personal
 interview, as 8 customer only has the
 same interest have in keeping these pri-
 ate-matters to himself. Remember, I
 do not ask or expect to be paid one cent
 until you have the goods in your posses
 sion. Do not ask me to send goods by
 mail or express, as it is not safe way for
 either of us; 1t is better to be sure and safe than to transact a business of this
 nature in 0 careless manner. Now, my
 friend, if you wish to make deal with
 me, do not hesitate too long over the mat
 ter; it is always best to be among the
 first than one of the last to take hold of
 thing of this kind, for such 8 business
 can not last forever. If you will come at once can guarantee you a clear field to work in, and if I am satisfied at person. al interview that you would make me a
 good agent, I may offer you more liberal
 inducements to take the state agency, and make you special rate for any deal | over $20, 1000. If you have not the money
 to buy my goods would consent to your you who has the necessary amount, pro- vided, of course, that he is trustworthy
 and could keep the secret; you could
 both then come on together and make the
 deal. However, you would be very fool
 ish to take any one in with you if you l could raise money enough yourself. You
 can make money faster and easier by dealing in my goods than you ever dream
 ed of before in your life; you are bound l to be successful, there can be no such thing as fail. An opportunity like this to
 make an independent fortune in short
 time, and at comparatively small in- vestment, is we'll worth a favorable con-
 sideration, and should not be rejected hastily from conscientious scruples or l otherwise. It was never intended that one man should have millions and anoth- CT nothing; the wealth and good things
 of this world are too unevenly distributed l others have suddenly grown rich around
 you; perhaps right in your own neighbor-
 hood some one person has risen quickly
 in worldly possessions without any ap-
 parent cause for the sudden prosperity,
 and still no one would imagine that he | might have engaged in similar business
 to the one I am speaking of to you at
 present and now, my friend, unless you
 have money enough to live comfortably
The Press., 1892-09-08

Dr. Talmage tells of an experience with crank:
 'I was once very busy writing in my room at a hotel, when a card came up. gave the bell boy instructions that could see nobody and dismissed him. A little while afterward the card came up a second time, and told the bell boy to tell the man to call on me next day, that I wouldn't see the angel Gabriel if he called to-day, and the bell boys eyes stuck out. In few minutes, the card came up a third time and then I went down stairs to see who my persistent vis- itor was. A man stepped up to me, and said :-
 "You arc MT. Talmage?'
 "I am sir
 Well, sir, am an evolutionist, and I want to discuss that question with you. I am also an annihilationist. believe that when I die that will be the end of me-
 "'Thank God for that!' I devoutly ejaculated, and then walked off, leaving the man perfectly dazed."
The Press., 1892-09-08
(For The Press.) RE-VISITING CHILDHOOD SCENES AT WELLINGTON. CONN.

Arriving at the little station we pro- cured a conveyance to take us to the "Hill," about two miles distant. After nearly thirty years residence on the plains of New Jersey, it was with amazement we viewed the ever-rising hills which com passed our way, and which, in our child hood days, were so familiar. 'Is it pos sible," we said to ourselves, "they were then so steep!" As we continued our as- cent, away in the distance, and reaching as it seemed, to the very clouds, there came to view the spire of the dear old church. O, the memories that cluster about that church But we go on, we reach the height,-the so-called "Hill." :" and there spread out before us is the com mon ;-once again we look upon that cir cle of houses, and, summoning all our courage, our eyes seek the one dwelling we called home, the house father built our birthplace. The building is there, but where are the lilac bushes that grew in front where the cherry trees that adorned both sides and shaded the roof the yellow lilies in the corner, the peonies and the red and the white roses that in the early morning used to delight our eyes as the dew lay upon them9 No sign or trace-all gone
 A little farther on, and we behold that landmark so sacred to every grown-up child-the old school-house with it's hard benches, where, table-book in hand, we had our first tussle with arithmetic. Have we since learned anything much be- yond in that line? for are not addition and substractson, after all, about the whole of life's mathematics
 A ride on the second day after our ar rival we shall not soon forget; it took us over routes once so familiar, through one continuous glen, where the branches al
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Number 22.

most touched our heads, where on every side fourished the golden rod, the yellow daisy, and an endless variety of bloom! Our hearts were nearly broken when we saw, almost beside our path, the pond lily proudly reposing on the surface of the water, just beyond our grasp.
 The old friend who accompanied us knew we'll how to choose our route. "Your grandfather's place." he quietly remarks, and, sure enough, before us is than century! AS we pass the old farms, one after another, the names and forms of those so strongly associated with them, and who long ago left for other homes, come in review before us. These dear old friends, scattered as they are, we ever hold in pleasant memory.
 Sunday finds us within the walls of the old sanctuary. Yes, the four walls are there,-th old pulpit, the "amen pews," with their gray-headed, venerable occu- pants, who, in our young days, so com- manded our respect, remain only in mem- ory; change is here-the pulpit, the pews, the windows are of modern architecture. We look upon the congregation. "Stran- gers," we say to ourselves. Service over, one after another, these supposed stran- gers are revealed to us-the friends of long ago. In two or three instances we are almost startled as we behold face so familiar-the very same-but, no-that friend has been years in her grave, this is her daughter, the exact reproduction of the mother gone before.
 That Sunday afternoon, none fairer ever rested in roseate hues upon that hill, we
 visited the old cemetery. Kind friends
 met us there; flowers were brought for the mothers grave, the mother who but little ago left her New Jersey home, and
 the dear ones there, to find her resting
 place by the side of loved ones who long
 ago preceded her to the spirit-world. There they sleep-father, mother, grand father, grandmother, sister, brothers. Recollection does not end here :-from al
 most every stone familiar name meets
 our eye, and we recall the face of the
 sleeper. Our thoughts are busy,-not
 only are they turned backward, but we
 look forward, d,-resurrection! The holy
 calm of that Sunday afternoon,-the sun sinking in the west, the shadows resting
 upon that hilltop! The heavens seemed
 to bow in benediction, as, with the hope of immortality, and blessed reunion
 with the dear departed, we left this city of the dead.
 "Loved of our hearts, if naught were left But Sabbath scenes like these, | The Psalms of life would still be set To weary, minor keys;
 But with that resurrection thought Aglow within our heart,
 We cheerfully lifes burdens take, And leave YOU to sweet rest" JULIET D. WESTON. | E1iZahnth N J.. Aup 27th. 1892.
The Press., 1892-09-08

FELL DEAD.-These words are very fa- miliar to our readers, as not day passes without the report of the sudden death of some prominent citizen. The explana- tion is "Heart Disease" Therefore be- ware if ycu have any of the following symptoms: Short Breath, Pain in Side, Smotheling Spells, Swollen Ankles, Asth- matic Breathing, Weak and Hungry Spells, Tenderness in Shoulder or Arm, Fluttering of Heart or Irregular Pulse
 These symptoms mean heart disease. The most reliable remedy is Dr. Miles New Heart Cure, which has saved thous- ands of lives. Book of testimonials free at w. D. Heald's Drug Store, who also sells the New Heart Cure. 1
The Press., 1892-09-08

HAPPY HoosIERs.- Timmons, post master of Idaville, Ind. writes: Electric Bitters has done more for me than all oth- CT medicines combined, for that bad feeling arising from Kidney and Liver troubles" JohnLeslie, farmer and stockman of same place, says "Find Electric Bitters to be the best Kidney and Liver medicine, made me feel like a new man." J. w. Gardner, hardware merchant, same place, says: Electric Bitters Is just the thing for a man who is all run down and don't care whether he lives or dies; he found new strength, good appetite, and felt just like he had a new lease on life. Only 50 cts a bottle at Taft's Drug Store. 1
The Press., 1892-09-08

A wolf of late came through this state, Destroying sheep and cattle; The men, alarmed, equipped and armed, And soon prepared for battle. From town to town he travelled 'round, Through swamps and fields did go, Followed he was, by men and boys,
 Who tracked him in the snow. Some snapped their guns while others run, When he came in their sight, Thus while twas day around he'd stray, And feed on sheep at night. Until at last they got him fast,
 Twas in a neighboring wood, A hundred men were gathered then, So around him they all stood. Thus round the wood well armed they
 stood,
 While some on horns did blow. Some make Q shout to drive him out And after him they go. They soon did drive him from his hive, And swiftly he did run, But soon did fall, killed by ball
 From Stephen Bugbee's gun. Soon as twas done the news did run From one unto another, Until they all had heard the call,
 Then round him they did gather, Then by command this numerous band Prepared themselves to march, And off they go, as pleased as though They'd taken Bonaparte. So down they come to drink some rum, And celebrate the day, In which was wrought that great exploit, Of which you've heard me say"
The Press., 1892-09-08
Volume 35..
The Reason was Plain.

Dubois-This is 8 strange case, isn' t it? A wealthy man is found dead in his room. There is no wound, no sign of poison and not the slightest evidence of disease anywhere about him. But there he sat in his chair stone dead, one hand still holding the paper that he had beel, reading. tell you it is one of the most mysterious things
 Bilgers-What did you say he was reading?
 Dubois-One of the Sunday papers.
 Bilgers-Oh, well, that explains the whole thing. It was forty page edition probably, and when he looked at it his heart failed, Boston Post.
The Press., 1892-09-08

What pity that so many otherwise at tractive, polite and particular people af- fiict their friends by the foul and disagree able odor of their breath; it is mainly caused by disordered digestion, and can be corrected by removing the cause, by using that pure medicine, Sulphur Bit ters.-Health Magazine.
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 is is is is is is is is is is is
 1O % 23

So, if your name was Peter Smith, instead of writing it Peter Smith, just write the number instead, like this: 1915 -23-1 % 19-23-1, and will understand it all right and send you your answer with full instructions.
 In case you do not exactly understand what 1 mean by using the numbers in- stead of letters, then send your name spelled in letters as usual, but if you can possibly understand them then please write your name in numbers, and your town and state you live in can be spelled in letters as you always do, only use numbers for your name, so if you wanted to write Peter Smith, Altoona, New York the way l want it would be as follows:
 12-15- g 15 9 4-2-19231,
 Altoona, New York.
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Y $. SMILEDGE, Real Estate and J Business Exchange. Foster block, over Leach's clOt ling store. 7jly6m*
The Press., 1892-09-08

A y. TILDEN, Agent for Fire. Life "A and Accident Insurance. None but the strongest companies represented. Office at resi- dence, EaSt-Matn-St. Notary public.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

TOHN c. WIGHTMAN, Carriage eD Manufacturer. Repairing in all it's branches. A large stock of new and secondhand work con- Stantly on hand. Factory at Stafford Hollow.
The Press., 1892-09-08
Elizabeth, N. J., Aug. 27th, 1892.

[The following poem, written by Uriah Lyon of Union about seventy-five years ago, celebrated the killing of wolf in Woodstock, and was found among some old papers of the Lawson family in Union]
 GAN EULOGY ON THE DEATH OF
 A WOLF.
The Press., 1892-09-08

Be sure and send your name and Post Office address, and when you send your Telegram DO NOT send your name spelled out in letters, but use the numbers that correspond to the letters in your name.
 The numbers for each letter are as fol-