davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07

returned the old woman Dem oss-fers
said dey saw de front doah open, an
stepped into de hall expectin' to knock,
when dey saw what dey thought was a
deperiton, or some kind oh a rition, and
dey was skeered nearly to def. But
when you jumped so high and holleref
so loud, and tore up stars as if de blood
hounds were after you. l just had to
tell EN- all about it, especially when
dey all axed al once "Is de young pur-
sen crazy. or only got a fit?" Now my
device in de mattahs for you is to dress
yo' SET as nice as yo' kin, and walk
down stairs like a prod gy queen and
don't let on to dem Yankers as it was
you at all. l done tole EN- de young
lady wild de dough face had tuck TO de
woods, an we wouldn't hear no more
outen her that day
did as she told me, especially as she
she said they had asked to stay to din
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07
HON. JOHN 0. PENDLET0N.
= Demand for His Nomination for Con-
gress-The Seed Of the Hour.

= Demand for His Nomination for Con-
gress-The Seed OF the Hour.
To the Editor Of the Register.
CLARKSBURG. w Va August G.
Never has there been a time within the
history Of ta- First Congressional district
wa,n we needed a standard bearer of ex-
per.ence. force and character TO lead US
than is the present. such a leader has the
Hon. John O. Pvni.eton proved himself to
b-. Ills honesty purity OF character, and
Integrity are ur.mpe3chab.e and above sus-
pfe.5n. he hls never compromised his
PRINCIPLES for the sake of eNpediency hut
carried his convictions of justice honor
and right into Whatever ne undertook.
When member of Congress he guarded
the interests tntrustei into his hands with
The same jealousy and care that he did his
own private affairs. and he occupied in
that body a position Of peculiar promln-
euce for one So young, being chosen chair
man Of on, OF the committees.
Possessed Of rare conversational powers
and cultivated mind, am5ahie disposition
and genial manner, warm hearted and af-
f-rrir,.-. ha has drawn around and ce-
r.7ted 90 him friends an over this end Of
,1z district who would take off their coats
and work with might and main to secure
his election. As deb3t5r and campaisrer
r is q cSncedsd rae, that he is the peer,
- ~-- the superior. OF any one In the
district. Twice was IL his fortune 10 meet
in Joint debate two Of his political oppo-
nar,.s and neither ever expressed a will
t-e-.ss Co meet him more than once. and
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07
GENERAL GRANT WAS INTRODUCED

mCus seven sleepers," made bound,
rushed past the three figures and hed
ND stars as fast as my feet would carry
me. soon heard peals and shouts OF
laughter. NIy face was crimsoned, ana
/ clu,ched the fatal beauty mask, hand
'uI at time, and threw it anywhere,
everywhere. as fast as l could get rid OF
it. Soon Agnes came in, her rat SIDES
s-tU shaking with subdued laughter.
Don't come near me" l screamed.
81 heard YOU and those .mpudent Yam
kres laughing, and you were laughing
az me. 100, 1 know, oh, l know IT,.
Now. jes' Hssen an III tell YOU de
,.r-,s 9nimositv CD de affair, for de ne
ca...-v OBJ de case deposes me TO do IT,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07

gather some flowers for de mantei, I'll
30 an get some sour dough dat's lay
in or de biscuit boa'd top Oh de -four
bahrel anil make you a beauty mask.
Aat'n make YOU whittier an eny OF dem
lilyS ont yandah."
My tears were soon dried. and the
beauty mask was fastened on, holes
were made for the eyes, nose and mouth
and was beginning to exert myself 10
the desired pitch Of starting the 'pus-
piraJion. Our house was an old fash
toned one. built IN Southern style, and
had a long, wide hall running through
the center. The front door always
stood ,nvitingly open in good weather.
The drawing rooms were upon the
left side. and being busy, l didn't hear
any one enter; but upon looking up
saw three forms dressed in "soldier
clothes" and three pairs Of eyes looking
al me in amazed horror. Utter-ng a
scream that would have aroused the IA
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07

ner. and descended the stairs and enter
ed the room where they were sitting
with as much grace and indifference TO
what had gone before as l could sum
mon. The three gentlemen rose and
bowed politely, and introduced them
selves. but l noticed an odd twinkle in
the corners Of three pairs Of eyes, and a
quiet smile on three pairs OF Fps, and
although l bore myself as bravely as
possible. under the circumstance, had
a lingering suspicion that The tale that
the young lady with the dough face had
tuck to de woods had MOI found lodge
ment in their minds. And that is how
first made the acquaintance OF General
L. S. Grant.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07

Peasants county. as candidate for AT
-cruey General.
The convention adjourned until p.
m when +. again convened and nomi-
mated the following ticket: For House
Of DELEGATES. George Kelsall; Prosecut-
ing Attorney. Clyde B Johnson; Sher-
IF. A. b. Core; Clerk Of the Circuit
C9ur.. N. II. Flower; Clerk Of County
Cour5. W. c. Do,son; Assessor, 7. w.
Powell; County Commissioner, VIM. \.
Curtis.
Arrangements were made to furnish
eslmen,s in the court house yard
and make it a regular holiday. The
-cks- was not completed until near mid
u-glt.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07

The scene of Mir. Butterworth's remarkable
study of political crime, is mis- own birthplace,
Warren R. l., where we was born in 1899. He
was assistant editor of the youths Companion"
for twenty-five years, and has always been one
of our favorte writers for young people. Among
his best known books are the "Zig-Zag Journeys"
"The Patriot Schoolmaster," The Wampum
Belt ETC. His stories of New England life, from
the Colonial period down. combine history and
fiction in way to delight the reader. The pres
ent story is particularly suited to the season of
political fernent, and while interesting as a work
of fiction breaches powerful moral which may
well be observed by readers of all parties.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
4 OMISSION TICKETS
DEMOCRATIC COMPRESSION.
~ AL CONVENTION, SECOND DIS

DEMOCRATIC COMPRESSION.
~ AL CONVENTION, SECOND DIS
rklCr
BY direction Of the Executive COMMITTEE
Of the Democratic party tor the Second
Congressional District in th- State II
West Virginia, a Delegate Convention .s
hereby ca lea 10 inset al the town Of FAIR
mont. ia the county Of Marion, on
TUESDAY, THE 1lTR DAY OF AUGUST
1896.
at 10 o'clock a. m, 10 nominate a candidate
for Congress. a Presidential Eiect1r fui
said district, and 10 transact such otnt'
business as may be deemed proper duc
necessary.
The seV raj counties composing tn CON
gres-icaai district are respectfully Invited
20 se.rct O.. ir delegates ID this converticr
IT, such manner as they may deem wise
JOFN r. McGRAW. Chairman.
W. r. D. DENT, Secretary. jy-il
THERE Is NOTHING NICER
or more attractive than neatly gotten VI
window card. They are the faL of the sea-
scr for advertising entertainments. We
print en-
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING CO.
Wheeliug.W Va
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07
ALL ARE GENTLEMEN,
Honorable Men. and Men OF Ample Capa-
city-Mr. Browns Friends Desire TO
DCtrcct Nothing from other Candidates

honorable utns anu hti ~ sAAif'N >'i''
cjty-Mr. Browns Friends Desire 10
DCtrnct Nothing from other Candidates
To the Editor Of the Register.
ST. GEORGE W. Va, August SIN a
recent issue Of your paper there appeared
communication from Charles Town ad-
vocztng the nomination of 5. V. Woods
for Congress. But the claims Of Mr. Woods
were supported by the writer only by say
Ing unkrj Things of the other gentlemen
who are known 20 D. cadidates. "W5 Go
not want man VINO expects TO run on his
money or on the Dem cratic majority his
county gives" says the Charles Town cor
respond ~. w know Of no one who is
-xDrcting or attempting 10 60 either Of
~ Sc terrible things. w might with a
f.1i more % proprety and argument, say
that we DO not want man who lives In
, close county and who was defeated by
the present r publican candidate for Con-
e-.ss for the Office Of prosecuting attorney
a few years ago when, at the same Tins,
the county was D,mccradc Nor do We
believe the party's chances for success
would be euaarc5d by nominating man
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07
THERE Is NOTHING NICER
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
- AND APPEALS ASSESSMENT NO
CIark's OHlce. o. II Whe.llng.

Clerks ONCE, City Of Wheeling.
Public notice is hereby given 10 all per.
sons interested that the Assessors elected
Icy Council Of the city OF Wherlr- have
completed their assessments for the year
1896 and made return thereof 10 my office
Any person wishing TO appeal from said
assessment. or desiring any corrections
mad Will app-ar at the city Building he-
fore IN. Board Of Equalization Jld Ap-
peals on the following days az 10 O'Clock
a m, a 3 the said Board vi. met at >Icr
times at the said City Building 10 hear a..
obj5ou0ns 10 said assessments and revise
and correct the same:
First ward Monday, July q.
Second ward, Tuesday. July 2S
Third ward. Wednesday. July 90.
Fourth ward. Thursday, July 30.
Seventh ward, Friday. July 81.
Fifth ward. Monday, Augns, 3.
sixth ward. Tuesday, August :.
Eighth ward. W dresd3y. Aur.s' 2.
CHAS. l.. DAMIEN BERG.
iyl6 CRY Clerf
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-08-07
rlrASA>r, DEMOCRATS

.s-r W. VI. DEMOCRAT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30

Astroloeers were not at all surprised
when they heard OF the tornado and con-
sequent awful loss OF life at ST. Louis.
A prediction, which points clearly in this
direction. was published In the Herald
as far back as Sunday, March 22i. The
article Is entitled Horoscope for 1896,
and. after a few other predictions. the
writer says: There will be some notable
storms, cyclones. and explosions, and inc
South will suffer somewhat from earth
qua1es Much ryoperty and es-
pecially hotels. theatres, and other places
Of amusement will be destroyed by fire
These predictions, with single excep-
ton. have unfortunately como true 70
tho letter. The South has not yet SUE
fered from any earthquake. but the earth
quake may yet come. That any power on
earth could have prevented the calamity
az 81. Louis no one will claim. -Four cen-
turtles ago aye I'm the fifteenth century,
men predicted that the year l6J5 would
be most unfortunate In some respects,
and a week ago Papus. who IS unquestion-
ably the most scientific sOrcorer and magi-
clan OF our day announced publicly IN
Paris that the fifteenth century astrolO-
gers had excellent reasons FOR making
such woeful predictions about the present
year. IL evidently follows that. since
Some ta4dil4lle1 are llltAAtAfA winch We
cannot altogether avoid. our manifest
duty is 20 guard against them IS much as
possible and so minimize their disastrous
effects.
one need not be- magician 10 see
that trouble of some grave sort was
bound 20 come IN this year. In regard
10 the United States it need only be
pointed out that when this astrological
year began March "a, 1890 Herschel, Sat
urn. and Mars. the mahhc planets. were
angular and I'm evil aspect and this is
always a sure tisn OF mischief. Moreover.
Herschel and Saturn have been for some
time IN close proximity. and this was
a clear Representation OF great trouble.
The outlook for the summer has been
especially omlnOus, and after these pre-
dictlons the awful casualty az 81. Louis
ought % satisfy thinking persons that
thore may De more truth In astrology than
IS generally believed.-New York Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30
THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILL VETO.

Mr.. Cleveland has not, during his ad-
ministratlon, done more patriotic act
than the vetoing OF the river and harbor
bill. II appropriates ST. 600 fiat at a
time when We are borrowing money TO
pay the daily expenses Of the Govern
ment and 1t appropriates Ss2,oOo,oJO more
that are 10 fan due very soon and while
we are still running behind unless the
people are to be burdened with taxes
that they ought not to bear. In other
words. it would constitute a splendid bar
rier behind which congressman and sena-
tors who wished to impose protective du-
ties 10 benefit favorites who would help
them to reelection. might defend them
selves when attacked for imposing those
duties. II contains all this to say moth
ing Of the private jobs wrapped up in its
ample folds TO which he refers.
Mr.. Cleveland well says that affection
for our Government is to be cultivated
through the citizens belief that equal
justice is melted out by 1t to all and not
by his notion that successful thimble-
riggers are able to wheedle it into doucers
TO them.
And unless our people love their Gov
eminent and institutions the Government
cannot last.
This is a most patriotic and praise
worthy act in Mr.. Cleveland.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30

,ure the banks and trust companies arc
overlooking with money seeking invest
mont the rate for call money IL only one
half OF one per cent. year and the
exports and imports OF the Kingdom are
expanding in an Unprecedented way. All
this is happening I'm country which has
been upon the single gold standard for
eighty years, and where attacks upon
the standard Of value OF the integrity OF
the money system would no more be
thought Of than schemes TO blow up the
Queen and the two houses Of Parliament.
This prodgious prosperity comes to
England for two reasons. The nrst is
that her measure of value. the pound. Is
always kept at exactly the same thing.
when men take drafts or bills Of ex-
change or notes for pounds. they know
to nicely what they are going to re-
ceive. That is the first and great founda-
ton reason for England's prosperity. 7 he
second reason is that they have perfect
ly free trade. they spread their com
merce with every quarter OF the globe
where there can be profitable trading, and
the two things together give them the
cream Of the worlds business. We could
divide it with her If we would preserve
our dollar inviolate and adept her system
Of free trade as nearly as our situation
would permit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30
MUST PAY OR BE SOLD.
.rUDoEMENTFo FOR FORTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS AGAINST A RAiLRoAD'
The Proposed Electric Line '''
Lcng Between Asheviiie anu
Rutherfordton.

AsuEvIIL,E. y. c., May 2s.-Speciai.-
,,a,,t,~s in the case against the Hender-
.orv,lle and Brsvard railroad and war
rem hunks Il McNeeley. have oDtalheH
Judgment at tho present term OF heHuei-
son County Superior Court Tor the luh
amount OF their claims. amounting 20
something ike $4,000 The claims are
for labor and material. and the Judgments
ara declared a 1rst lien on the property
hut the company has until January l.
1907 - settle. otherwise the road will then
DO sold. ,,,,,.
The management hope before that time
10 pay of the debts. as the ROAD mas
been doing very well OF late.
PROPOSED ELECTRIC LINE.
There is considerable interest manifest
ed here over the proposition Oh soine
capitalists to build an electric roao i'Vii'
Rutherfordton. the western end OF inc
c.abosrd 10 Asheyille. Mr.. John T.
Patrick seems 10 have charge OF me
matter. but ne has not yet made pupHc
the names Of the capitalists VINO Nlo
hacking him They are supposed " 10
Chicago people. -,
II IL only forty miles from Ruthertoru-
ron ~ Asheyille. and the promoters say
that the mountains between the wv
nlacas can be easily crossed by an eiec-
trio line. II the people here coulu pe
convinced that the line would give lneui
q competing freight route, they "oull
take hold OF the matter: as II ls' there
Ia considerable doubt whether the town.
ships along the line Will give the asked
for subscription.
PREFER GOOD ROADS.
The farmers say. If any public money
IS 10 be subscribed, let IL 90 90 the I'M
proyement OF the country roads
The many friends Of Colonel John -.
Cameron. a veteran newspaper man. Wal
be panied 10 hear OF his Illness Ool0nei
Cameron is verp old. and there are grave
fears that his illness may prove laial'
The latest news IS that he IS imOroV-
ing little.
BIG LUMBER OPERATIONS.
Mr.. T. q. Crary Of Binghampton. y.
Y. has been recently surveying the Love
lands. near Waynesvule. y. c. Mr..
! Crarv is one Of the new owners or th.s
/ large body OF mountain land. and he says
| that the owners intend 20 establish very
coon several saw-mills and tannerles %
utilize the great quantity OF timber.
DESTRUCTIVE PEST.
| The farmers In Hurst Meadow, fancey
county. arc much excited over tho raw
ages OF what they believe Is the army
/ worm. Several acres OF meadow land
! have been entirely denuded OF grass, and
/ the worms are attacking the growing
| crops. and are dev0uring everything green
/ that they come in contact with
A terrific haistorrn fell about five miles
from Aheville a few days ago. doign much
damage to the young corn. and breaking
OUT wind0w-paues. Some or the hai'
stones are said TO have been two inches
| IN diameter.
OF the fourteen alleged lynchers recently
| arrested Ia Mitchell county, SIX Were
released on bail OF 5000 each and the
rest were discharged.
The trial will be some time this sum
| mer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30

tho ticket. Now. while It couldn't pos
eiblv win the combination would be moro
e,Yective. perhaps. I'm holding virginia
for the Democracy than "A straight Demo
cratic ticket. Daniels name would De
ve,v effective as a yote-getter In the Old
Dominion.
ole is so well liked personally. besides
,ot,s, on the popular side OF the money
question that many disaffected Demo-
Gratis would 20 back TO the party. but
there isn't much possibility OF any such
fusion Of politics. and with fair count
Virginia will give its electoral vote 10
the Republican nominees.
II the National Democratic Convention
should adopt platform declaring LOT
the single gold standard. with some GOOD
man on 1t as the candidate. we should
have no fear Of Virginia going Repuoh-
can. But we suppose this is out OF the
question now. and that We have TO prepare
ourselves for what is going TO happen
when the National Democratic Conven-
ton asks Virginia to vote for free
silver platform and for Altgeld or TIL
man. We sincerely hope II that Is TO
be the platform, these individuals are
the logical candidates upon free-silver
platform.
We are inclined to think that Colonel
Brady anticipates a risk for his party
that 1t will never run. There may be
fraudulent elections in Virginia this fall.
as there have been FOR several years
past. but the Democrats will not re-
ceive the benefit Of them. This will be
the Republican party's inning" The
Democrats going for free silver will not
have a dollar for the election. The Re-
publicans, standing for sound money, will
have all the money that they want for
the election. We care not how much It
is. Fraudulent elections always inure
to the benefit OF the party that has the
money. 1t VIII be the Republicans. there
fore. who Will get the benefit Of fraudu-
lent elections IN Virginia this time.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30

In countries where the gold standard
prevails but where the freo-siivor question
Is unknown. the working man is to-day
doing better than he ever did. The
British Board Of Trade Journal reports
1.-The proportion OF unemployed in trade
unions lower at the end OF April, 1895.
than al any time since Juno. 1891" The
iO9 trade unions with "a membership OF
G5.7H. that have been heard from report
but so per cent out OF employment. as
against Go per cent. IN April, 1895. The
trade returns show general prosperity.
The revenue Of the Government exceeds
By over lso.0o0.opQ the estimated expendi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30
"a CRY FROM A Low DUNGEON"
Another Great Meeting for Men ut the
N. q. A.--BoY's MeetIng at ESQ In farIor.

The May series OF men meetings a.
the l. NJ. G. y. has been Wohucitu'
successful. The meetings thus lar nave
had an average attendance or &c., anu -
young men Of this city are fast coih'"s
TO realize that the best place IN i'lculipo',1
TO spend a pleasant hour on SUNDAY
ternoon IA the Association Han. Inc
ofsicers OF the association are doing every
thing IN their power 10 make these n me-,
ings not only attractive. ou' beheHoi",
and helpful Tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock Mr. Thomas Elgar, prison eVahse-
list of New York STATE. Will again ahu'
the neeung taking for his theme -
Cry From a Low Dungeon. ms az
dress will be fun OF interest ana lhcl-Sn's
OF prison life in different States OF Tue
Union. on last Sunday afternoon, his
address was not only one Of information
tut intensely interesting. Every seat In
the hall should be filed Sunday after
noon. Should the weather be warm. a
good supply of fans and ice water will
be on hand.
This meeting will open with a short song
service and the announcement that The
Webb Quartette viii sing Will add great
ly TO the attractlN eness Of the meet
ing.
Mr. Elgar will speak 10 the boys in the
parlor OF the association at 2.D O'Clock
on "rhe Story OF a Stone Everybody
in Richmond VINO ever threw a stone
should hear about this one. The meeting
Will begin at 2:J0 sharp.
owing 10 the Memoriai-Day exercises,
the study OF he Sunday lesson,
conducted by Dr. Pell will take place at
$50 L. NJ. IN the hall, instead Of at >
o'clock. All students are welcome.
Rev Egar will speak at Park-Place NJ.
E. church IN the morning in the quick
ened Senses OF the Soul" In the evening
ut Fine-Street Baptist church on 'Trum-
pet Blasts from Stone Walls
The Committee on Mems Meetings are
planning great things for the fall. yhilo
they do not expect 10 slack their Efforts
duIng the summer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-30

Wits Rays the Glare OF an lncanueScen'
Lamp i -ickly Yellow.

Nv IL
Lamp i -ickly Yellow.
ORANGE. May 2s.-Thomas A. Edison
gave an exhibition of his new A-ray
LIGHT at his laboratory this afternoon
nuorescent tube such as has been used
for making X-rays was suspended III
the centre Of the room. Inc Wa"s "o'
covered with white paper TO eNciuoe yc',
loxV uaht The tube was about one anu
one-half times as large as n sixteen
candle power incandescent bulb, ana the
glass was covered on the inside win
some substance which made the tube ap-
near as though frosted. What the SUD
stance is with which tho tube IL coated
10 ,atch the mysterious rays MT. Edlsoh
,ro,Id NOT say. The chemical, he says.
is entirely different from the tungstate
OF calcium used In his microscope, ana
is fused inside tho glass while the TUBE
is being formed by glass-blower
The tube was placed on an ordinary
incandescent circuit. broken by ku'
makof induction coil developing cur
rent of tremendously high voltage. When
the power was turned on the tube sud
denly became ball OF what seemed pure
white light. which Illuminated the entire
room. In comparison with this an IN
candescent light, afterward turned on
looked yellow.
There Is no doubt as TO an economy
Of light" said Edison 10 a Press reporter
"'ro secure more powerful lights II will
be necessary 10 have tubes Of consider
able size They Will last an indefinite
time. as there Is nothing TO burn out or
be absorbed"
BY experiment Edison has found that
about six hundred and sixty candle
power Will be developed with the new
light from one-horse power current
Naturally. the development Of so much
energy into light leaves little heat In
the bulb. and after the current has been
turned on several minutes there was so
little heat in the glass that IL was hardly
percoptblc. The light is but germ
Of what Edison hopes IL may ultimately
develop. After pcrfecting the lamp he
will turn his attention to producing
N-rays from a direct current Of sufficient
~ high voltage TO give the power re-
quircd This will be necessary before
the new light can be made practicable
for commercial purposes.-Phlladelphi
Press.