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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
KeeDinQ Count.

Robert Simson, professor OF mathemat-
les at the University Of Glasgow, was one
of those odd geniuses who do so much for
the amusement of humanity. IL was one
of his pecuharties always 70 count his
steps when he stirred away from his com
Portable bachelor quarters. Even If a friend
accOsted him he did not lose his reckon
ing. To prevent such a catastrophe he
kept repeating the number Of the last step
taken.
Once while the professor was on his way
10 some gathering a gentleman who knew
him by sight, but was unaware Of the
habit above mentioned, stopped him. The
worthy geometrician had just taken his
573d step.
Il beg your pardon, professor" said the
gentleman; zone word with you, If you
please"
"Alost happy-573," was the answer.
ooh, no, said the inquirer, surprised,
but courteous, merely one question"
"Well," added the professor p"
"You are really too polite" said the
stranger; but knowing your acquaintance
with the late Or. b, and for tho
purpose of settling a dispute, have taken
the liberty Of inquiring whether | am right
in saying that he left $500 to each Of his
niecess"
Precisely, replied the professor-"573."
And there were four nieces. were there
not?"
"Exactly-573."
The stranger stared at the professor as
if he thought him mad, muttered sarcas-
tically "579," made hasty bow and passed
on.
Professor Simson saw the mans mis-
take, or thought be did, and cried after
him, taking another step at the same IN
slant, mo, sir, only four-5A."
Poor fellow~ thought the inquirer as
he turned away; she certainly has gone
crazy. youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
The Dukes Spelling.

The duke OF -, out Of feelings Of gras-
tude, we may assume. gave a testimonial
TO the proprietors Of patent cure for
snoring, and they naturally enough cir
culated a Autographed copy of the letter
by way of advertisement. The result Is
that everybody is asking where the duke
went to school. And the duke, we are
told, recognizing the fact that the word
"effcaccious" has q strange look in print,
has vowed never 10 pen another testimonial
without dictionary at his elbow
Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
disappointed Policemen.

There was much disappointment felt by
the police force. and especially by those OH
GERS Of the Second station who raided that
negro club corner Sixth and Broad streets
early Sunday morninz. at the discharging
of the gang by the Police Justice yesterday.
Briefly. | am told that this was moet
notorious dive. noisy and disreputable and
one that all the neighbors had complained
about. so that the breaking up of the bar
and crap-roem and general rendezvous
there for negroes of bad character would
have been a great days work for the police.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

The Christian Endesvors of Richmond
have decided in order TO strengthen the
cause and spread it in this community 10
hold a series If meetings during the month
Of September. the FIRST OF which Is 10 DO
held At the Church OF the Covenant. corner
Of Harrison street and Park avenue on next
Thursday night. September lst, beginning
a. 1880 clock and lasting for three-Quarters
of an hour A prayer meeting 70 be par
ticipated IN by all Christian Endeavors will
then DO conducted. after which the meeting
will be addressed by Rev. r. L. Dadmun,
of Manchester. on the subject of ''Necessl-
ties for Conservation The public. and
particularly the young people. arc invited
10 these meetings The different societies
are requested 20 come in bodies.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
PrOperty Transfers.

RichDlond.-James Blair and others to
Hugh Blair. triangular lot near Fifth and
Federal streets aud 1873 feet on south side
Federal street. near Fifth. Fl.
II. Powell Dunn 10 Sallie A., wife OF James
r. Redd. % feet on west side Third street
between Cary and Canal in exchange for
land in Henrico county.
Philip Gibson 20 Leigh Crutchfeld. q
feet on south side Main street between
Beach and Morris. S4.ti3.T.
Henr1c0.-Jsmes n. Barton TO j. W Harri-
son. lots and 8 in block "A. Barton Heights.
$500.
Commonwealth OF Virginia 10 Joseph A.
and Philip J. Rennolds. 10 1900 acres ed-
joining lakewood cemetery.
James Johns0n's trustee TO J. A. and +.
]. kennolds, 80 feet on north side Newburn
street, near Cedar, 500.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
a Nsw Hollywood Entrance.

The grading and levelng Of Cherry street
from Albemsrie street 20 the rlyer has been
ordered by the City Council. This work
will cause a big filing up at the main en-
change in the entrance. which will be To-
Gated where Germans flower garden now
stands at the corner of Cherry anu Abe
marie streets new residence for Super
intendent John r. Hooper will also have TO
be erected at that point. While all convey
ances will have to pass through the new en-
trance the present .ootway will still remain
in ia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

Mr.. Edmund Berkeley. Who for some time
past has been division superintendent Of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad Company,
with headquarters in Richmond. has been
transferred TO the Southern division. and
left the city last evening. Dir. J. ). B.
Thompson will in the future have charge Of
this division, which is from West Point 10
Greens boro. N. O.. including the Virginia
Midland railroad. Mr.. Thompson has lived
ia Washington for many years and Is we'll
known in this city
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
CORNER BROADAND ADAMS STREETS.

We have opened and placed on sale our
first purchase of FALL AND WINTER
BLANKETS They have been selected
with the utmost care. and in nearly every
instance have been bought by US direct
from the manufacturers. We absolutely
guarantee the best values for tho money in
every instance. Hotel proprietors and
keepers Of clearinghouse OK private fam
lilies who expect to have calls made upon
their hospitality at the coming Exhibition
in October will do we'll 10 SEQ our assort-
ment before purchasing. Special prices
made for large quantities.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

A suit in admiralty was brought yester-
day In the United states District Court by
Welcome II. Beebee against tho Old Do
niniou Iron and Nail Works Tor 800
The master claims that be was forced TO law
here FIVE days unnecessarily before the Old
Dominion Company would begin 70 unload
the cargo which he had brought from New
York for them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

Al the RIshtnond Theatre.

1.-THE. Dukes Wife was presented at the
Theatre last evening by the MacLean-Pres-
colt combination. and will be repeated to-
night and to-day at the matinee.
The farce comedy A Pair of Kids will
be at the same house September list. I'd and
Third. Miss Lottie Bordeaux. formerly of
Richmond, is now tho well-known dan
sense Carlotta. She introduces the SER
pentine dance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
Good Tenpiars.

Trinity Lodge of Good Templars held a
very large aud enthusiastic meeting at their
hall last night A great many visitors from
Sidney and Star of Hope Lodges were
present. Very interesting talks were made
by Charles Williams. grand secretary Of
Ohio; James Shepherd, of Sidney; Scott
Gibbs and James Fitzgerald, of Manches-
ter Miss Daisy Gibbs and Miss Ella Koran
presided at the piano.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
Eonfarfahfa.

Tired Traddles-Y eh look awfully com.
Portable today, Weary.
Weary Wiggins-An I'd orter. I've just
stolen ride In from Chicago On rsfrig-
orator car.-New York Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

A. general liniment for sprains and
bfuises or Tor rheumatism. lame back. deep
seated or muscular pains. Cham berlRin's
rsJp Balm Is unriyalsd. For sale by Owens
a Miner Drug Company, 1907 Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
The 1i,x Cammirr...

The city central Democratic committee
met last night at circuit courtroom. Chair
man Patteson presided and Mr.. Jefferson
Wallace was in bis place as secretary. kou-
tine business chiefly was transacted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
A CaAh Doctor.

First Little Boy--Do you go to the coun'
try every Year,
Second Little Boy-N-o; sometimes papa
don't pay the Doctors bill. an then the doc
tor gifts mad an won't order mamma out OF
tn city.-Good News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31
Heartrending.

Gentleman in Center Remember, ladies',
you are not TO fire until drop my hand.
kerchief. Do understand you to say this
is to be a duel TO the DEATH
Ladies (sepulchrally)- is!
Juan concealed behind rocks)-Dear,
dear me, to think that l should be the
cause of thisl-Life.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

Mr.. w. Scott Darlington has returned
from an extended trip 10 the principal
Northern and Eastern resorts.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31


1914 White Blankets, cut separate, edges
bound. $50. pair.
1914 Extra Heavy Wool Blanket, sl75.
III Fine Wool Blankets. $3.50.
III Fine Wool Blankets. g.
ia Extra quality. borders in blue. pink,
yellow and red. $3.50.
lO-4 Fine Atwood Blankets. "A.
III Fine All-Wool Blankets. IS.
1874 Fine All-Wool Blankets, Sc.
1874 Fine All-Wool Blankets, $3.50.
12-4 North Star fine Atwood fancy bord.
ers. 80. $40, Gil, $3.50, sl3. els, $3.50 and
sl8.
GRAY BLANKETS.
1914 Gray Blankets, s1.25. 81 and s2.75.
10-4 All-Wool. 1926.
lO-4 Extra Fine, All-Wool. Is.
Scarlet Blankets.
1O-4 Scarlet Blankets. All-Wool, $3.50.
ia Scarlet Blankets. Au-Wool. sl.25
and IS.
12-4 Scarlet Blankets. Al-Wool, $3.50.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

1914 White Blankets, cut separate, edges
bound. $50. pair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-08-31

ia Extra quality. borders in blue. pink,
yellow and red. $3.50.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
Vary CnmnIimentary.

Mrs. A. NJ. Longshore Potts, NJ. D.,
proprietor of the Paradise Sanitarium,
and a physician of national reputation,
pays high compliment to Prof. Shelf,
our leading opticisn, in the following
letter:
McLURE House, Feb. 3, 1892.
Prof. Shelf:
DEAR SIR have had my eyes test
ed and fitted by many Of the best op-
ticians In this country and Europe, but
must say the three pair OF glasses you
fitted for me few days ago are more
satisfactory than any have been able
to get, and take pleasure In recon-
mending your scientific method OF fit
ting glasses. Ny agent, Mr.. c. c. Seev-
RE, is delighted with your success In
making his eyes so comfortable by your
excellent skill.
A. NJ. LoNGsHoRE PORTS, NJ. ID.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
HORRORS OF THE Rail.
FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT IN MARSHALL COUNTY
YESTERDAY.
Two Little Girls Killed by Train at Rosby''
Rock While Trying to Cross the Track-An
Aged Citizen Killed at McMechen.

Two terrible accidents were reported
from nearby stations on the line OF
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad yester-
day.
One was at McMechen, just below
Benwood, where David Nickerson had
his brains dashed out by train, and
the other at Rosby's Rock, where,
saddest of all, two little girls, daugh-
ters Of William Crisswell, were killed,
one instantly, the other dying in ashort
time.
In both cases the casualties were due
TO endeavors on the part OF the victims
to cross the tracks Immediately in ad-
vance of approaching trains.
The accident at Rosby Rock occurred
about o'clock in the afternoon at a
point one and half miles east OF the
station. The two girls, Georgiana,
aged about ten, and Essie, aged about
fourteen, attempted to cross the track
just in advance of the west-bound way
freight, which was rapidly approach
ing. While Georgiana was on the track
she tripped and fell, and her sister ran
to her aid, and was attempting to get
her upon her feet and out OF the way,
when the engine struck them both.
One of the girls (which one the infor-
nation received did not state) was in
stantly killed, her body being mangled
in a shocking manner, while the other
was not killed, but fingered until about
4 o'clock, when she also died. When
the girls were seen by the engineer
the train was so near that all at
tampts to stop the train, which had just
emerged from the tunnel, were futile.
The engineer stated that as the train
emerged from the tunnel, the first girl
was lying on the track, while the sec
ond was just in the act of rushing to
her rescue. He shut off steam and re-
versed, but the effort was without re-
suit, and one girl was cut in two, Will Q
the other was hurled to one side OF the
track. The train was stopped and run
back as soon as possible, and everything
done possible under the circumstances
to afford relief. The two girls had been
picking up coal along the track before
the accident.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
FATAL ACCIDENT.
David NicKerson Killed by an Engine at
McMechen.

David Nickerson Killed by an Engine at
McMechen.
About half-past eight o'clock yester-
day morning, David Nickerson, resi-
dent of McMechen, just below Benwood,
was struck by Baltimore and Ohio en-
CINE and instantly killed.
Mr.. Nickerson went up to the sta
ton early in the morning with
wagon, accompanied by his
son, and the two began TO
load some freight into the vehicle from
a car. Just as west-bound train No. z,
Engineer Slower, was approaching,
Nickerson started to cross the track,
but his foot caught in rail and he
fell, and before he could recover his
feet and clear the track the engine hit
him. His body was terribly mangled,
his brains being dashed out and one
leg and one arm cut off. The train was
running at the rate of about thirty
miles an hour, and as the deceased fell
when the engine was quite close, moth
ing could save him.
Deceased was 70 years of age and an
old citizen OF Marshall county, he re-
moving from New Jersey when but 20
years of age. He was an excellent
citizen. He leaves several children
and grandchildren.
The remains were viewed by the
Coroner, and verdict OF accidental
death returned.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
VIEW OF SALEM w1roHonArr.
A Large Audience witnesses Now Pro-
duction at the Opera House.

A new play, that is, new to Wheeling
| theatre-goers, was placed on the stage
at the Opera House last night. Did it
"take?" Well, perhaps that may be
answered best by the sometimes signifi-
cant expression half and half"
Every attempt in the direction OF a
distinctly native historical drama de-
serves encouragement. Tie drama Of
THE Witch" which was presented at
the Opera House last night, is Of no I'M
common merit or importance, but 1t az
fords an inkling of what may be done
by and by with the same materials.
The play aroused much interest, and q
considerable part Of the large audience
present was moved to applause at
pivotal points in the story.
The difficulty in the way of play
wright when he approaches such SUBJ
ject as witchcraft is that of making his
play convincing to an audience. The
people of to-day not only have no SYM
pathy with the spirit Of credulity and
superstition which was universal two
centuries ago, but they cannot even
comprehend it. In this play, where
gravity would be seemly, the audience
was disposed to be amused.
In the trial scene, the questions OF
the prosecutors, the answers OF the &C
cused, and the comments and actions OF
the interested parties in the court room
were exactly as Upham describes them
in his work on Salem Witchcraft. But
the questions of the Court, the
answers of the supposed Witch,
M mt ~ VII M
served only to make the audience
laugh. 1t seems impossible TO convince
people of this day how serious the mat
ter Of witchcraft was to their progeni-
tors 200 years back. II the writers OF
'The Witch" had the power Of Haw-
thorne they might portray the life OF
the old Colonists so that it would be In.
vested with dignity. Therein The
Witch" fails. In the face Of the pillory,
and town pump, and gallows and other
scenic aids to imagination, in spite OF
the quaint garb of the players, the spec
tator feels that it Is all thin masquer-
ade OF genuine Puritanism that is pa
raded before mis- eyes.
The drama was acted indifferenty
well. Marie Hubert Frohman who i'm
the admiration OF many in the theater.
She seemed to rely greatly on hollow,
sepulchral tones for the expression Of
bitterness of spirit and despair-and
this after time grows to be monoto-
nous. There is evident effort in her
acting, and the touch Of nature is alb
sent from it. The character is no doubt
difficult, affording little opportunity for
excellent work.
Mr.. Charles Jehlnger was rather too
hollow-eyed and distraught as Walter
Legion. The most vehement woe is
not always the most sincere, even in a
play. Herman Hirshberg was natural
looking Indian. Flora Redding was
sufficiently irascible as the town scold,
and Frederick Bachus made a good
comic figure of an Irish sailor. Notice
able in the cast was Viva Ogden, a
young woman who impersonated pref
ty. misceievous girl two centuries in ad-
vance Of her time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
BALLS AND BALI
Some of the Terpsichorean Events of the
Past and Future.

Past and Future.
The German Pioneers gave ball at
Arion Hall last night, which was well
attended. Music was furnished by the
Opera House orchestra.
The German Workmen's Benevolent
Society will give their second ball this
evening, at Beethoven Hall. Mayors
Society Orchestra will make the music.
The South Side Athletics will give a
masaue ball at Teutonia Hall on the
evening of February 18th. The music
will be made by Mayors Society Or
chestra.
A leap year party and ball will take
place at the South Side Turner Hall
next Monday evening. Mayors society
orchestra will make the music. A live
pig will be presented TO the lucky best
dancer.
The Beethoven Singing Society gave
q big masque ball at their hall, on
Fourteenth street, corner OF Main, last
night. The floor was so crowded at
times that dancing was attended with
difficulty. All had joyous time.
The w. A. C. club, well known So
cial organization, will give a leap year
ball in the near future. A handsome
prize will be given the person who
guesses what the initials OF the club
stand for. Miss Lizzie He'll will be
doorkeeper and Miss Virginia futile
floor manager.
A successful leap year hop was given
Tuesday night at Teutonia Hall.
Eighty-five couple were on the floor.
At 1920 the grand march began, headed
by the ladies' committee in charge, as
follows: Misses Addie Hagedorn, Emma
Hagedorn, Lizzie Stokes, Louise Dan
nenberg and Hannah Dannenoerg.
Prof. Killmeyer furnished the music.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
Prof. Shelf:
Dead sea Fruits.

They slay multitudes when they are the prod
NC, Of neglect of incipient disease. slight
cold, o. OF indigestion, biliousness or consti-
patton each or any Of these minor ailments
advance in many cases with ''league-destroyins
strides" Give them swift, early defeat with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and avert the dam
ger Abernethy administered an alarming re.
buke 20 the man who Informed him that be had
,,only a cold" only 8 cold" repeated tie
doctor. "what would We have-the Pla9uei"
Rheumatism and IL grippe are easily extin-
quishable at the start. Why then allow them
n get M q full head Of steam: Put on the
hr.Ses with the bitters The genial warmth
which this superb medicine difuses through
the system the impetus IL gives to the cireula-
ton Of the blood, its soothing and strengthen
inR affect upon the nervous, specially recon-
mend IL to the enfeebled ana sick It's the
great specifo7or malaria
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
NO. 777 COMING.

The St. Louis Globe speaks as fol-
lows of Mr.. Fremont, who commences
at three nights engagement at the
Grand this evening: Mr.. A. F. FIRE.
mont, as No. 777,' made pleasing i'm
preston, and with Miss Rudislll, the
heroine, got several recalls. Then there
is a good villain, smart detective, a
sporting young man, and other char
aters well drawn and well taken. The
interest in the performance was eX-
cited almost at the first scene and
visibly increased as the play progressed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
BANK BUSTED.
How a Wheeling Printer Cut Wide Swaths
in Steubenyille.

How wheeling Printer Gut Wlde S"dths
in Steubenville.
The Steubenville Herald of Tuesday
says: We have heard Of banks being
busted by runs being made on them by
depoSitors who had become shaky, bnt
the climax was reached this morning at
five o'clock when Baltz Griesinger'S
Bank" saloon was busted by 'shaky"
depostor, with brick. The house
was kept open all night, and as con-
sequence had the usual number of hang
erS-on who "hang on" until some per-
son asks them TO chang up" at the bar
and smile. Among the visitors who
made deposits without receiving state
ment as to the blanks" condition
or his own, was a printer named
johnson, from Wheeling, who
had arrived in the city yesterday and
met some of his acquaintance and Wis
tied the bank aforesaid He had made
several deposits, all he had, and was
given "bluff' by the receiving teller"
was smacked in the jaw by representa-
tives of the institution and friends.
Johnson retired from the place.
Once on the pavement he whirled and
made final deposit by sending brick
through the large ornamented plate
glass window, smashing it into smthe-
reens, breaking and destroying large
number Of fancy cut glass bottles con-
tanning calamity and other cordials and
elixirs-and-he ticks hers. 1t will
take fully one hundred big round
dollars TO replace the damage done.
Johnson Immediately lit out, and with
his companion doubtless crossed the
stream" that divides the scenes Of the
morning from his native heath, West
Virginia, the child Of the tempest and
storm, as he could not be found in this
bailiwick after diligent search by the
officers. 1t is claimed by some of John
sons friends that when he went in an
attempt was made to do him." and he
wouldn't have it, and when they found
that they couldn't "hold him up" they
smote him. This is denied by others.
We give both sides. You pays your
money, you takes your choice. The
Bank" was busted with brick, all
the same.
The above story is ingenious, but it
lacks one vital element-it isn't true.
The three men were printers, being a
committee of Typographical Union No.
70 TO view the remains of young Baker,
the compoSitor who died last Sunday.
They did not break the saloon window,
but one OF them was knocked through
it by a Steubenville rough, who first
offered an insult, aud when it was re-
sented added the injury to the first
offense.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
Index to New Advertisements.
FOURTH PAGE.

FOURTH PAGE.
Statement-Hartiord Fire Insurance Com.
pany.
FIFTH PAGE.
Financial Statement Of the Order OF Ohio.
For Sale-FOuH Lots
A. o. II. Funeral Notice-DiviSion No. l.
Wanted-ClerS In Grocery Store.
For Rent-Ofice Rooms in Reilly Block,
FOR Rent-StOre Room on island.
For Rent and for Ssle--Rhinehart & Tatum.
Dance az Turner Hall-0rder Of Railroad
Conductors.
ENcelSior Baking Powder-R. II. List
VAlentines-Stanton X Davenport
SIXTH PAGE.
Snap Three-D. Gundhng & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11
TEX WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, D. c., February l0.-For West
Virginia, generally fair; winds shifting to
colder west.
For Western Pennsylvania, cloudy weather,
with rain or snow; increasing southwest winds;
colder Thursday night; colder, with local SHOWS
Friday.
For Ohio, threatening weather, with snow,
except fair in extreme south portion; winds
shifting TO colder. and generally fair Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-02-11

THE essential lung-healing principle
of the pine tree has finally been success
fully separated and refined into per-
feet cough medicine, DR.. Woods Nor
way Cough Syrup. Sold by all dealers
on a guarantee Of satisfaction.