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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27

Should have handsome presents, and
they can be gotten from r. G.. Evans &
Co., 43 Fifth avenue, Pitts6urg, Pa.
Their stock of fine China, Cut Glass,
Bric-a -Brac, &C., is now complete, and
ifitis dinner set, toilet set, fine lamp,
Onyx tables, marble figures, fine plates
and cups and saucers, &C., they have
them and will take great pleasure in
showing same to you whether you wish
to buy or not. When in Pittsburg go
see them, and remember the number,
40 Fifth avenue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27
MarrIsre LIeenses Issued.

A marriage ligInse was Issued ysster-
day to ThomasT. Thompson, native
of Wheeling, aged %, and Lucretia M.
Wells, natiTs of Ohio county, aged 2l;
also. to Joseph McConnaughy, native
OF Bridgeport, aged 43, and Sarah Rad
cliff, q native OF Belmont county, aged
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27
NEWS OF TIE DAY.


There was an alarm OF fire at quar-
ter Of seven. yesterday morning, from
box So. The department below the
creek responded promptly. and with
little difficulty extinguished . small
5lazezunder hearth in house in Alley
c. The loss by fire and water was
slight
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27
Attend swabacker'. opening to day.
Z. sehopperE' Millinery Opening. Thurs
day and Friday, September 25th aad
~ LOW Rate. to Clereland.

Saturday, September 29th. the Wheel
ing and Lake Erie railway will sell
round trip tickets to Cleveland at re-
narkably low rates, much less than
half fare. Tickets good to and iRclud-
ing October 1st. The only through
route out OF Wheeling. On Monday,
Octohr LIST, tickets at one fare for the
rounE trip will be sold TO Stsubenville,
GOOD wo days. On account Of the great
bicxAe races.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27
The Finest Display in Pittsburg.

Inc NAhoab DAsPA~J ~ AShSoNA -
When you visit Pittsburg go and see
T. q. Evans & Co. 40 Fifth avenue, and
examine their display Of Fine Art
China, Cut Glass Brica-Brac, Marble
Figures, etc. Any Of these goods will
make a handsome wedding present.
They keep all grades of goods to suit
all tastes and circumstances.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27

DON'T fail to attend the fail and win
ter display OF fine millinery on Friday
at c. II. Abercrombie & Co.'s, 1867 Main
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27

DON'T fail to attend the fall and win
ter display OF fne millinery on Friday
at C. H. Abercrombie IL Co. 8, 1867 Main
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27

Rice's Opening Thursday and Friday
September 9th and 2Sth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27
Tnnrmomessr nneere.

Mr.. G. Sonuepf, tns Opera House drug
gist. made tns following observations OF
the temperature YESTERDAY: a. m, 45;
8 a. IN, 90; u IN. 20; Sp. M, 49, p. m, co.
Weather, fair.
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b. g. o. Special Excursion to the PittSburE
Fxpoattion.

September 9th, October Atm and 9th.
1894, the B. 81 o, will sell excursion
tickets to Pittsburg at $500 for the
round trip, which includes one admis-
sion to the Exposition.
Tickets good returning two days from
date OF sale
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27
Attend swabacksr's opening to-day.

Rics's Opening Thursday and Friday,
Septsnbsr 21Lh and 2Sth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27

The Business Transacted Before tho
Judges Yesterday.
UNITED STATES COURTS.
The case of the Wheeling Bridge and
Terminal Railway Company V. r. FL.
Cochran was put on trial yesterday be-
fore jury. Russell and Melvin for de-
PENDANT, White & Allen for plaintiff.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Before Judge Campbell, in the case
OF Ethel King and VIM. Thompson v.
r. II. Gilespy, j. P, the defendant
filed his plea in writing to the mdndanl-
us niSi, to which the plaintiff demurred.
Argument set for Sept Goth.
Before Judge PAUL. j. Ii. Lazear
was admitted TO practice, on motion OF
j. b. Wilson.
In the case Of ]. Fl. Howell v. the Cit
liens and Wheeling Railway Companies,
the evidence was concluded and argu-
ments partly heard.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27

Moquettes velvets, Body and Tapestry Brus-
sells. Three-Ply Ingrains, Extra Supers, Unions,
Cotton Chain and Cotton Carpets. These goods
must be sold. All goods at cost and less than
cost for cash. Call and examine goods before
buying, if you wish to save money
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-09-27
Tho October Brides

Rice's Opening Thursday ana Friday,
September 27th ana 2SIh.
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Attend swabAeker's opening to-day.

Opening to-day at Earsden L. ColvIg's.
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BELMONT COUNTY FAIR
Opened at st. CIairsville-Racss Yeats
day and To-day.

Opened at st. CIairsville-Races Yostsr-
day and To-day.
The Belmont county Fair opened at
ST. Clairsville Tuesday with q good at
tendance. The exhibits are coed and
the hall is well flied. The farmers OF
Belmont county have not given up
sheep raising by good deal, as the ex-
hibit OF wool is better than ever.
"BucksKin Bill" formerly with Buffalo
Bnps and FOrepaugh's shows, came
into town. He was promptly engaged
by the management to give exhibitions
Of shooting and riding between heats OF
the races.
Two races took place yesterday.
Stallion race, purse 500.
Sleepy Tom. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. I l 4
Lloyd ...... ............'.''.'''''
Joe Hooker. Observation-Disclosures.
Time, 2;34, 1886, $3.50.
Loyd's driver, G. c. Williams, was
called before the judges for holding
Lloyd, and Otto Rettmieir was put on in
his place.
Three year old race, purse SIS.
Samoa. ,............... ''...'''s'''.' l
Miss Dempsey ..............
MusnWoou. ............ .s....'.'.''''
Time, 3;ll, S.5S.
Good horses have been entered in
the races for to-day, and large crowd
is expected each day.
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Attend swabacker's opening to-day.
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Attend swAbaoker's opening to-day.
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Msrsdsu L. COlvig's Opening to-day.

Attend swabaOksr's opening to-day.
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WE HANDLE

Furniture as handsomely as the driver OF
Robert J. does the ribbons That wonder In
harness with 8 mile record Of 2:o3f cannot
strike 3 winning pace on the track more
easily than We do. The home stretch Is al
ways ours, and the more We put into house
the more elegant and honeiike It becomes
The great total solar eclipse Of septsnbsr,
1895. is visible only in the Indian ane Ant
artie oceans, but = complete eclipse Of cpm-
petition is visible to ali who call at Pur
store and examine our superb exhibition Of
new things in PArlor and Bedroom Suites
Diningroom and Kitchen Furniture, and
miscellaneous pieces at
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IN THE COURTS.

The Business Transacted Before tho
Judges Yesterday.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
OPER A HOUSED.
Friday EYening. Sept. IS.

The most notable production OF the seAs'
The most supremely delightful OF
-. Il.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26

Hoods Pills act easily, yet promptly ana
efficiently, on the liver and bowels. $50.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26

pay him another visit before the arrival
of the train. He knew it must be almost
midnight and the movements of the
rogues outside convinced him that they
were preparing for the work they had
come to do.
Through the window he could see
that the red lantern had been swung
into position, and after little he heard
them pacing restlessIy up and down
the platform as though growing impa-
tient. The clock in the Office had struck
twelve at least twenty minutes before
faraway whistle announced the APP
proach of the tardy train. Immediate
~ there was a cessation of the monoto-
nous tread outside, and few moments
later, with a rumble and roar and hiss
ing of the air brakes, the train drew up
to the station. The next moment
the command of Hands upr'
was followed by the report of
several revolvers fred simultaneously,
and Jack, throwing aside his cords,
rushed out just in time to see his half
| dozen midnight visitors marched into
the baggage car at the point of a, dozen
| revolvers leveled at their heads. In
| the midst of the babel of voices that
! followed, Jack found out that Lizzie
had succeeded in stopping the train
and that with the aid of volunteer pas
sengers the train crew had no diff
| Guilty in capturing the robbers, who
were not prepared for the volley of
balls which had greeted them as they
| attempted to board the train. Two of
| them were wounded. and the other
four, seeing that it was no use to re-
sist, had quietly surrendered.
Brave Lizzie was given into the care
of her brother, and in spite of her pro-
test purse of fifty dollars, raised by
the grateful passengers, was thrust
mon her After the train had started,
Jack locked the Station securely and as
the two walked home together they
agreed to say nothing about their ex-
perience to their mother until she was
well and strong again. Consequently
the first intimation she had of the dam
ger they had braved came week later
| in the form of check for two hundred
dollars from the railroad company
! payable to Jack and Lizzie Taylor-for
the use of their private line in captur-
ing the robbers Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26
HER "'ART WAS RIGHT"
Anecdote of a laundering but Well-Mean-
ing English Servant

a
ing English Servant
Mrs. H had warm-hearted and
Industrious but careless English serv-
ant, who broke so many dishes that
her mistress one day said to her. Real
", Ellen, thing must take the price
of the dishes you are breaking out of
your wages. Don't you think you
would be more careful if l did?'
Hi might, ma am" replied Ellen,
contritely; but Hi think, ma'am it'd
be better to take it out of my ide."
Out of your hide? Why, what do
you mean?"
Hi mean, ma am, that if You broke
my cad hevery time Hi broke cup or
saucer, HID mind myself better"
One day poor Ellen fell her full
length on the kitchen floor with gal
lon pan of milk in her hands. Her
shrieks OF dismay brought Mrs. H
in great haste to the kitchen. There
lay Ellen in pool of milk, making nc
attempt to rise.
knock me in the cad, ma am, knock
me in the 'eadr' she walled.
so, get up, Ellen, get up, and NOR
UP this milk! This accident is more
the fault of your heels than of youl
head"
"You speak the truth, ma am" re.
piled the weeping Ellen. IF my 'eels
lad been where my art is, this never
would ave 'appened, for Hi mean
right in my art a'am, no matter
what Hi does with my cad and my
FEELS youths Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26
UNCLE SANS MAIL.
The Little Stamp That Carries Your Let
ter to Its Destination.


There was big fire uptown a week
or two ago, and there were lot of en-
gines and hose carts, hook and ladder
and patrol wagons-all the usual
crowd of vehicles that a fire brings
out; and, of course, lot of persons to
look on and much excitement. The
fire lines were promptly laid out, and
policemen and fremen were stationed
all about to keep the crowds in place.
All wagons and carriages were turned
aside, and made to go block or two
either side. Suddenly horse dashed
right up into the crowd, which fell
away at each side; the policemen
looked, and when they saw what sort
of a wagon the horse was drawing
they called out: Room, room, make
way there!" and let the driver go right
on through the fire lines, pass the
burning building and rapidly on its
way. At first persons watching
thought it was an ambulance, but it
wasn't; it was a big, blue, covered,
box-like looking wagon, and the rea-
son it could go unhindered through
the fire lines was because it had on
one side the letters 'U. S. Mail"
1t seems simple thing to put post
age stamp on letter, but in reality it
is wonderful thing. Aladdin, when he
rubbed the lamp in the Arabian Nights
story that you have all read, called
up powerful slaves, who few to do his
bidding. And to stamp letter with
the little bit of painted and gummed
paper that the post offices sell for the
purpose is to ask the aid OF a powerful
government, that stops at nothing, to
carry the letter safely and quickly to
its destination.
Mail wagons have the right of way
over everything else, not excepting
fire engines and ambulances. Mail
trains and mail steamers must not be
hindered in their progress in any pre-
ventable way. Night and day, with
out let or hindrance, your letter must
| be rushed on to the address it bears.
A stamped letter is sacred thing in
| the eyes of the United States govern
ment. No one is permitted by law to
open it except the person whose name
| it bears. A man committed suicide
not long ago, and on his desk was
| found a letter addressed to some one
away off in Iowa. The stamp was on
the letter, and though it had not
started, and though the coroner was
most anxious to open it, for he felt
sure it would throw some light on the
| mans death, he could not do it, The
small, pinkish, oblong bit of paper
with the head of Washington engraved
upon it, that was gummed up in one
corner, was as good as body of armed
| soldiers to protect the dead mans
| wishes.
And every little innocent stamp thai
is used does the same watchdog serv
ice.-N. Y. Times
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26

that he had sea- in the morning paper
that large amount OF gold had been
shipped from California to Washington
and that it would pass over that branch
of the road in it's route thither
Their scheme was self-evident, and
set Jack to thinking more deeply than
he had ever done in his life. He tried
to loosen his hands, but in the dark
ness he could accomplish nothing.
just at that instant an opportune fash
of lightning revealed to him the blessed
fact that in their haste his would
be-captors had failed to draw the knot
on the cord with which his hands were
bound as tight as they doubtless in
tended. In an instant the slack end of
the loop was between his teeth and a
few vigorous jerks soon set him free.
1t required but moment more to
whip out his knife and cut the cord
that bound his feet
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26
ONLY A MEMORY.

Was il a dream? l saw once more my oy-
hoods dear old home,
The roSe-embowereo cot where ! was born,
The woodland paths wherein my lithesome feet
would often roam,
AS happy as the birds that sing at morn.
saw the bending orchards sld the meadows
kissed with dew,
The skies that ne'er with clouds were over
cast
But oh, the blissful picture soon had faded
from my view
Twas only a sweet memory of the past
Again saw the grlndstone that I often hso to
turn
Until sadly longed TO run away,
And too, the cellar, where had TO churn and
churn and churn,
And sprout potatoes every rainy day.
There were the fields wherein I used to hoe the
beans and corn,
Where crops were slow and weeds grew very
fast
And where l often sighed and wished l never
had been born
Twas only sweet memory of the past
used TO steal
The biggest melon had strength to pack:
The church where every Sunday with stone
bruise on my heel
I'd have to limp to services and back
The peach tree where my sire oftentimes
would cut switch
And lay 1t on my jacket thick and fast,
Or else he'd take his slipper and he'd give it to
he rich
Twas only sweet memory of the past
Let sad-eyed, sorry poets rant about the
charm of youth
I'm glad that with its trials ! am through
They have forgotten all about its thorny side,
in truth.
'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view
Away with childish pictures give me deeper
Joy woe;
With foolish dreamers ! would not be
classed
The youthful Vision fades! aha! it tickles me
to know
Twas only sweet memory of the past
Nixon Waterman in Chicago Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26

The next move was to take off his
shoes SO as to make no noise in moving
around. Still, with his freedom re.
gained he was unable 70 accomplish
anything, for the outside door was
locked and the key was on ring with
other keys hanging on a nail in the
Office.
He began feeling about to find ut II
there would be any chance of raising
the window, when he almost stumbled
over the small table where his little
old-fashioned instrument sat He tried
the circuit and finding it complete de-
termined, i'll spite of Lizzie's known
cowardice, to ask her help.
She was sound sleeper. but his one
hope was that she might have been
walked by the storm and so be made
available as an assistant. His con-
! lecture was correct and almost imme.
diately the circuit was opened and the
response came.
Then as rapidly as possible he made
known the situation at the station and
asked if she would go down to the
cut, a quarter of mile distant, and sig
nal the train: The reply was in the
affirmative, and there was no indecision
in it either.
Then he flashed back:
Put piece of thin, red flannel
around the lantern, go down to the
deep cut and swing your red light
across the track as soon as the train
rounds the curve. Keep it up until yea
are sure it has been seen, and when the
train stops go to the conductor with
the news have told you. Be as quick
and if you are too late there will be
bloodshed"
"All right" returned Lizzie. 'I'll be
off inside of three minutes" and, cow
ard though she was, she kept her
promise. 1t was very dark, still rain
ing hard when she slipped quietly out
of the back door of the cottage, not
wishing to disturb her mother, who
was just recovering from an attack of
fever. 1t was still laundering in the
distance, and every fash of lightning
made her Shrek and cover as if
wounded by the glaring sheet of fire.
But in spite of her terror she did not
slacken her speed, and reached the deep
cut just as the headlight of the approach
ing train began to glimmer around the
curve beyond
Faithfully she delivered the message
committed to her and then fell fainting
at the conductors feet. AS soon as she
revived a little he gave her into the
care of some of the lady passengers,
and few minutes later the train was
again in motion, ready for the antici-
pated attack.
AS soon as Jack was sure that Lizzie
would carry out his instructions he
wrapped the cord loosely round his
hands and feet again, and lay down in
his old position, not wishing to excite
suspicion in the breasts of the robbers
should they take it into their heads to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26
ALWAYS Points to the North.

The needle points to the north pole
wherever the compass may be. North
of the line on which the compass needle
balances perfectly-the line is called
the magnetic equator-the needle dips
to the north; south of that line the
southern end of the needle dips; but
the ends of the needle are not reversed
st. Louis Globe Democrat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-26
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-Professor-"Why does the earth
move?' Hardup (absently)-''Can't
pay the rent, suppose. "-Tit-Bits.
-"Er-has young Hifii come into his
money yet?" Come into it? Great
Scott, man! He's gone clear through
it."-Buffalo Courier.
Tive never had the courage to get
married" Haven't Ell? What's your
business?" 80, I'm only lion tanner"
Philadelphia Record.
Il would like to have the heroine
in my book quite unlike the usual ones
What would you suggest?" Why not
make her interesting and sensible?"-
Inter Ocean.
-Teacher-"Now. remember that in
order to become a proficient vocalist
you must have patience" Miss Flip
kins-''Yes; and SO must the neigh
bors. Washington Star.
-Tom-''The management seems to
have spared no expense in the produc-
ton of this play" Kitty-"No, in
deed; they have given every chorus girl
at least three coats of paint. brook
Ign Life.
My daughter, that idle spend
thrift will not make good husband
for you" Not good husband! Why,
papa, he is the handsomest man l ever
danced with. "-Munsey's Magazine
-"What song is now rost POPULAR
Asked ST from way cesn east;
Straightway his city rrieaa replied:
We one that's sung the least"
Boston Courier.
DR.. Playing chess is
like making love-the knight tries to
take the queen; you are mated by the
bishop; then off to the castle-in the
air-and, alas! everything is in pawn"
Halo.
II wonder. why that Mrs. Elder
body should marry that man. He is
ever so much younger than She"
That's right A great advantage to
woman to have youth on her side. -
Boston Transcript.
-Eddie-"Well, I guess this cook
don't know much about cake, does
she?" Mamma - "Why?" Eddie
well. I've looked and looked through
this piece of sponge cake and there
Aoh u SiuP Va opOASS LII ~ AheSA
Ocean.
-Banks-''Whatd did her father say
when you told him that you wanted to
marry his daughter?' Rivers-'Well,
he didn't absolutely refuse, but he i'm
posed very serious condition" Banks
What was it?" Rivers-"He said he
would see me hanged first. "-Brooklyn
Life.
Brother Footer, remarked Walker
to his friend, the other tramp, what
do you most admire in man?' Mr.
Footer laid his hand impressively
across his diaphragm. Good victuals,
Brother Walker" he replied and
plenty OF them, washed down with a
sufficiency of some invigorating IL
guild detroit Free Press.
No Danger of Making Mistake
Foreman-"I need about three lines
to fill out the literary column" Night
Editor-'The literary editor has gone
home" Il know it, but I've got to
have those three lines. Can't you clip
something from an exchange|' mo
time for that, and it isn't in my line.
Let me see. You won't make any mis-
take if you run this in: Another alb
sorbing novel from the pen of T.
Marion Crawford is in preparation and
will be issued in few weeks. Chi
Til,