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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-07
baltimore AND OHIO RAIL
ARRIVE.

From Ne; York, Philadelphia. Baltimore
and Washington, $40 j. m, daily, and AS
C ir accommodation. 7:i5 p. m.
Grafton accommodation. 1910 a. m.
MoundsvIlle accommodation. 40 a. m.
and - = NJ. except Sunday, and lO:iO p.
m. Saturday only.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-07

TRANS-OHIO DIWkTON.
For Columbus. Chicago N.d the West
7.95 2. m. daily. and 3.i5 p. NJ. daily.
Columbus, Cincinnati and ST Louis; 1015
m daily. II 20 p. n.. daily except Satur-
g. and $40 a. m. Sunday only.
Ct Clahsvii,e ACCOMMODATION. 1O:l5 a. m.
ord 910 2. m. exc pt Sunday.
'Zanesville accommodation. $3.50 p. m,
Seaandusky mail. lois a. m. daily.
ARRIVE.
From Chicago. 1:io a. m. and ll:J9 a. m.
daily. .,. c,ot...t .,d co,,,.,.
b,ie 40 a m. and $50 p. m. daily.
81 Clairsville accommodation. 1850 4. m
and go o. M. except Sunday.
zanesville accommodation. 1850 n. m.
daily except Sunday.
sandusky mail, $50 .. m. daily.
CHAS. O. SCULL.
General Passenger Agent.
r LANE. T. 7. Agt.. Wheeling. w. VI.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-07-07

WHEELING AND PGTTSBURG DIyI-
SION.
For Pittsburg Washington. Baltimore.
Philadelphia and New York, 1855 a. N. and
For Pittsbdrg. 7:lO a. m, daily.
Pittsburg express. 200 p. m. except Sun
day. .ror,,r,
From New York. Philadelphia, Balti
more. Washington and Plttsburg, 1910 u.
and 1870 p. m. daily.
Pittsburg mall, i2:3o p. m, except Sun
day. and 7:CO p. m. daily.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

That nitrogen can be obtained from
the air for rtilizing crops, instead of
paying - to 90 cents per pound for it
in the form Of commercial fertilizer or
ammonia containing substances, has
now been abundantly demonstrated.
Glover and other leguminous plants, if
their roots are infected with the proper
germ or bacteria, have the power to get
their nitrogen from the air. The little
nodules found on the roots of these le-
guminous plants contain minnie organ
isms that enable the plant to fix free nj
trogen. Just how this is done is not def
nitely settled, although progress in this
direction is being yearly made by care
ful scientists in this country and Eu-
rope. American Agriculturist considers
this discovery one Of the greatest strides
that agricultural science has made of
late years, and calls attention to the
fact that bacteria is also responsible for
much progress in the dairy, and the ef-
feet Of certain germs on soils and
plants is coming to be better understood,
so that the farmer can make use of the
good bacteria and get rid of the bad
ones. These and kindred topics are just
ly receiving much attention at the in
stitutes and other farmers meetings for
discussion this winter.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
FoR PAST fAVoRs.

Dr. Booth Has = Watch stolen and Re-
turned BeeAhss Of = Forgotten Act.
Or. Booth Of Crestline, O., who is a
member Of the q. A. r. not long ago
had the unpleasant experience of having
his pocket picked while in a saloon in
that city. he lost his gold watch and
other valuables and reported his loss to
the police, who made an arrest for the
crime, but failed to get the right fellow.
The other night an unknown man,
muffied 10 the chin. called at the doc
tors home after midnight and inquired
for the doctor, He asked him if he were
not q g. A. r. man and told him he
bad come all the way back from Pitts
burg to return the gold watch which had
been stolen as soon as he found out
from pal that he had robbed DIR. Booth.
It seems the doctor had done the man
favor on one of the battle6elds during
the war, aud as soon as he found It was
this man be had robbed he hastened to
return the property. Before the doctor
could recover from bis establishment
over the means Of recovery Of his prop
orty the man was gone DR.. Booth says
he doesn't remember what favor he
could have done this man, but he is glad
TO get his watch back.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
A FORGED LAW.
Curious Anomaly Now BothcrinE the North
CaroIIna LeEialatnre.

Curious Anomaly Now Bothering the North
Caroline Legislature.
The forgery Of a law is a curious
anomaly in the history Of legislation,
but North Carolina is at present in trou-
BILE over a law which never passed either
branch of the legislature, yet was laid
ON the governors table for signature,
having already affixed to it the sigma
lures Of the clerks and presiding officers
Of both houses.
By lapse Of time it had become law,
and the governor, on applying to the su-
preme court to have the law annulled,
was informed that the court could not
60 behind the law itself as it appeated
when presented to them.
A trial for forgery is now going on,
in which the chief and enrolling clerks
of the two houses are being prosecuted
for forging the names Of the presiding
officers.
The law invalidated all conditional
or preferential securities for debt and
forbade the giving of such securities in
the future. A more futile and daring
form Of fraud would be difficult to inn
agine. st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
RAFELEp HIM oEE.
How Georgia HTethodists Entertained
Unwelcome Preacher.

How Georgia Methodists Entertained an
Unwelcome Preacher.
The spectacle of the stewards Of a
church raffling of a minister was pre-.
sented at Parrot, Ca, the other day.
The Methodist congregation there was
having a revival, which had dragged
along until the congregation had be.
come worn out with churchgoing, and
especially with entertaining visiting
brethren, who had come from all around
to help on the good work.
The last preacher came an unwelcome
guest, as the sequel proved. Nobody
wanted him, and meeting of the stew
ards was called to determine how they
should provide for him.
Finally it was decided TO rattle the
preacher off, and this actually happened,
the steward throwing the lowest dice
taking the minister and providing for
his physical wants during the closing
hours of the revival.--New York Re-
cor4er.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
A cHEcKeREp LIFE.

Actor e. NJ. Bell was an Old suitor OF
Mrs. Grover Cleveland.
There was a romance in the life of E..
M. Bell, who was reported to have died
the other day in a sanitarium. Before
he went on the stage be practiced law
in the great Lake Erie city, and, it is
said, was engaged to Miss Frances Fol-
som, who is today the mistress of tho
White House and the first lady in the
land.
The motive that induced him to be-
come an actor was, report has it, in or
der to relieve the mental strain under
which he was suffering at that time
subsequently he married Maude Harri-
son, the actress. AS A. M. Palmer's y
leading man he played Lord Winder-
mere IN 'Lady Windermere's Fan" and
was regarded as very fair actor.
He was graduated from one of our
universities and was possessed of a high
degree of culture
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
ANOTHER GREAT DISCOVERY


Roentg.n Rays Can Pierce.
A most remarkable discovery has beer
made, according to, dispatch from
Rome. in connection with the investiga
tion Of Professor Roentgen's new fore,
in photography. Professor SalvioDi o.
Perugia read a paper before the Roms
Medical academy on Saturday. in which
be describes an optical instrument Of his
invention which enables the human eye,
by means Of the Roentgen rays, to SEE
through anything which those rays car
penetrate. It is said that Professor Sal
vioni produced his wonderful invention
and by its means physicians present were
enabled to see the contents of a closed
aluminium box.
Unfortunately no explanation is given
Of the means used to make the bithertC
invisible rays perceptible by mans optit
nerve.
A London photographer has found thai
a convenient substitute for a Crookei
tube is an ordinary incandescent electriC
lamp, in which the filament has beer
broken. This improvised Crookes tubt
and an ordinary house to house electric
light current will enable any photog
rapher to make Roentgen photograph:
on a small scale New York Sun Spe-
cial Gable Dispatch.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

Richard Hardin, alias Ketcham, alias
Wilson, the convicted diamond robber.
has applied ID the sheriff not to be
transferred to the Indiana prison north
until he finishes writing a book, ON
which be has been bnsy for several
days, In which he purposes to give a
true history Of the celebrated Wells
Fargo robbery, in which he was impli-
Gated. he asserts that tho book will
cause CONSERVATION in high circles and
that he is encouraged to write it BY one
Of the lesding detectives in the employ
Of the Weils-Fargo company. The sheriff
is moi inclined to grant his request. =
Chicago Times-Herald.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

'The pyramid limp, as it has come
IN be called, is that state Of body which
falls upon one for two or three days aft
or making the ascent Of the pyramids
One IS so I1ueh pulled and pushed at
the time that little or no inconvenience
is felt. There is no sign Of soreness Of
joint or muscle until after one has
slept. and then the trouble begins to
brew; the second day Of that man or
woman is worse than the first; the eli
max is reached at the end of the second
or beginning of the third day, and from
that time the patient begins slows TO
recover. Cairo Correspondent
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
LTo PRoMoTE PATRIOTISM.

The object Of the New Society Children
a the Aneriean Revoistion.
A society for the promotion Of pa
triotism and q closer study Of American
history by children and young people
has recently been formed in New York.
The promoters are Mrs William Cum
ming Story Of Lawrence, N. Y. Mrs
Ferdinand P. Earle, Earle Cliff, Wash
ington Heights. and Chauncey NJ
Dspew. Il Il called the Children Of the
American Revolution. It is branoh Of
the society founded ia Boston about a
year ago
Applicants for membership must be
linoal descendants Of some person who
rendered material aid in establishing
the Independence Of the colonies Boys
40 eligible until they reach their'ma-
jority and girls until they are ] years
Of age. There is already a membership
n0ll oI %. IHEf oI&HiIt4
Among the anniversaries that will be
observed Is that Of Washington's we'd
ding, --NeW YWk Wpqld,
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
eoTHAM's 5000 CROOKS.
Charles Dudley Warner Says That Mum
bers of Men Live Only For Crime.

Charles Dudley Warner Says That Num-
bers of Men Live Only For Crime.
Charles Dudley Warner Of the Prison
Association of New York spoke to the
League For Political Education on the
subject "Relation Of Citizen to Grim
inal' the other afternoon. In part he
said:
"We find most of the men Of the coun-
try more anxious to make money than
to preserve the safety of the state. II is
q race between the thief and the bur-
glar and the business man to see who
viii get there first. We have a plenitude
of professional thieves, who rob by vio-
ience. Here in New York it is calculat-
ed that there are from 30, 600 to 90, 900
professional men, SO called, whose pur-
pose in life is to commit crime for
money. They do nothing else but com
NIT crime. They go in and out of prison
with more regularity than anything else.
1t would be better for New York to
apprehend all its criminals and to shut
them up in the Waldorf hotel at IS per
day. The citizens would be then SAVING
money With all our outlay we are
obliged TO barricade our houses and live
in absolute fortresses. "
The speaker said he believed in un-
limited sentences in reform schools
where the criminals are turned out only
when they are cured anu taught trades or
professions to earn honest livelihoods.
He said most criminals were morally
and physically diseased and should be
docforqd
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

Jesse M. Brown of Franklin, Pa, and
Manson Brown of Titusville, Pa, were
called to Akron, o., Saturday by tele-
gram announcing the dangerous illness
Of their father. The two brothers had
not met in 30 years. They travelled in
the same train and sat opposite each 9TH
er. Neither kDsw who the other was.
Leaving the trSin they walked to the
business portion cf the city together.
They met again on South Main street
and in joking manner one of them
stated that they were following each
other. This led to conversation in
which it developed that they we're BROTH
ers.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

been allotted to Mr.. Morgan, be will
promptly dispose Of his option in almost
exactly tho same manner as have the
irresponsible adveniurers Who have sue
ceeded in procuring small allotments
Perhaps it will be at an even higbei
figure.
The only difference is that Morgai
was dealing with an absolute certainty
and with complete sense Of responsi
bility.
But it all illustrates what a gigantic
speculation this last sale Of Unite,
States bonds has been. New York Re
oorder.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
Half 49, r.ll. Ran DE-.

For the first time in half acentury the
American falls practically ran dry on
Feb. IS of this year. By the formation
Of an ice bridge or dam extending from
Schlosser S dock ON the American bank,
about half way acrass the river. the wa
ter was almost en- :irely diverted to the
Canadi.ln fails.
That morning 1t was possible for a
time for mai with plank to have
walked from the mainland to Goat is
land without wetting his feet, and in
deed to walk between all the islands in
side Of Goat island.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

Where the silent preachers are,
Men Of peace or men Of war,
Strong to influence the hour,
There are placed the men Of poweri
Not from senate. church or hall,
But some office, small or rude.
Come the words which shall enthrall
Or inspire the multitude.
They who WELD persuasive pen
Over thoughts and lives Of men.
Not TO hundreds speak each day,
But to tens Of thousands theyl
Lord Of wisdom, make them wise,
Let thy light reach from the skies,
1858 God guide the pressmeni
Make them noble men 10 dare;
Make them pitiful TO care;
Make them strong for truth to fight;
Let them know and love the right.
Yet when duty says. "Restrain,
May they conquer self and say
Naught 20 stir up strife and pain,
Brave in silence then be they.
Give them, old and young, clear eyes
For the light. God make them wise,
up For they are the men who lead
Other men to thought and deed.
Let them write thy words and be
Leaders Of the crowd for thee.
God gnide the pressmenf
fsfff *. Marianne FarninRhnm.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

a Little Incident About Mira Hoke Smith
At q Cabinet dinner.

A little 1ncident About Mrs. Hoke Smith
at q Cabinet Dinner.
heard little story about Mrs Hoke
Smith at the last cabinet dinner given
by Secretary and Mrs. Lamont to the
president, Mrs. Cleveland and members
Of the cabinet. Mrs. Smith as able to
be present Il was the FIRST time that
she had been able to attend a cabinet
dinner since her first season here. The
little daughter, who has been SO i'll with
diphtheria, had recovered, as the moth
er thought, sufficiently to be left alone
that evening, but while the dinner was
in progress a message was brought say
ing that the little one was suffering
from prostration brought on by fainting
fits, to which she has been subject since
her illness Mrs. Smith arose immedi-
ately and made her apology, and Presi-
dent Cleveland, who, with the rest Of
the guests, was greatly concerned. in
quired;
Is your carriage near, Mrs. SMITH"
To which she replied, "No, Mr.. Pres
ident, but have two feet. and 1 can
walk f"
A carriage was provided. Capital.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
The Farms Water supply.

The time is CON ing when buyers will
consider farm s water supply before
its soil. The poss Utilities for irrigation
will, some day, be measured in dollars
and cents--as they should be- We know
of strawberry grower who spent
long time hunting for a farm-his chief
idea being to find place where he
could irrigate from the river. Such
men are what is termed "long headed. ="
They think ahead of the crowd, and
thus secure valuable privileges for little
money. They see values where others
see only dirt-or water. Irrigation is
surely coming. Rural New Yorker.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
Msy Not use Bourbon Aftsr AM

A letter from Secretary Herbert has
been received by Mrs. Frances E. Beau
champe, president of the Kentucky
State W. @. 7. u, assuring her that
whisky will not be used to christen the
warship Kentucky. The letter says that
it is rather early to be discussing the
fluid to be poured over the prov of the
vessel, but the secretary gave it as his
opinion that the traditional wine would
be used, this, however, being matter
left entirely with the builders of the
shin. Ft fa
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

The little town of Spann, in Johnson
county, Ga, can probably boast Of the
youngest engineer in the state. Ho is
Alvin Hanebury, who is only IA years
Of age and who has been a locomotive
engineer for five years. He runs an en-
gipe on tram road operated by Garbuit
BIos.s Ia connection with then large
sawmills, At The age Of 8, Alvin became
fireman and ran ON several roads, and
at 9 took charge Of an engine on the
soad By which be Is now employed -
Louisville journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21
Mn.. Hars : anoa ronnaa,Inn.

Mrs Stanford repeats the warning
that if the government suit to recover
$15, 900, 900 from the Stanford estate is
successful the university that bears the
family name will be closed. That would
be a great calamity, but not so great a
one as compromising with wrongdoing.
No great institution of learning can rest
ON that sort of a foundation. Boston
Herald
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

By making a sowing Of beans say
twice a month a steady supply will be
kept up all winter. American Garlen-
ing recommends Ne Plus Ultra and War
wick as two excellent beans for forcing,
and advises like amount of wood ash
es in the vegetable house, giving a dress
ing Of ashes and forking il in for every
mon
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

A tramp visited all the houses at
Cloyerport and begged from every kind
lady he met etapostage stamp with which
to write letter TO his sick mother. He
got the stamp every time. and went out
of town with several dollars in his
pockets as a result Of the succ, ssful
ruse. Louisville Courier. Journal.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

Captain Henry Fisher has just fallen
heir to the undivided half interest Of
the town Of Otis. Rush county, Kan.
The tract Of plated land contains $40
acres. It is on the Missouri Pacific rail-
road. A vein Of coal underl lies the town.
which has $50 Inhabitants.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

R. NJ. Springer of Chicago is in
Pierre, S. D., ON tour Of the state
looking up the project Of sinking aTte-
sian wells for the purpose Of leasing
the water for irrigation. He says the
projectors win put in $1,000. 600 or
more If favorable locations can be So
cured
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

Jack the Ripper" is the subject Of a
new opera about to be produced at Ve-
roma. music and words BY an Italian
named Gioma
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

There's q man in Pasadena 30 hem
pecked ihat his wifs Rbh1 allow him
70 begin . divorce suit Los Angeles
N1pres
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

The little Kiplings continue to null
tiply up in Vermont Now here are
two.--BOston Herald.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1896-02-21

Roeutgen's discovery has proved .
great boon to the earicaturisik In faot.
the chances are that chs comic artists
have made more money out Of Il than
nnYpody e'ae g far. n Boston Herald.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-06-17

O. H. Hutchins is erecting store
building at Rocky Bar, opposite the
postotfice.
Mrs. w. d. Reynolds and chill
dren went to Nampa yesterday on
short visit.
LAWYER Frank Wyman of Boise
spent Tuesday in Mountain Home
en- professional business.
E& We have just received some
thing neat in screen doors. Call and
see them. REYNOLDS & SHAW.
Charlie Trader was here FRIDAY
from Big Camas and took back with
him big load of lumber from Rey-
nolds & Shaw's yard.
Charles Woodward, who was in
this place in 1892 and brother of
John Wood ward, was married in
Chicago June 10, to Miss Mary
/ Phelan.
EET Those desiring instructions
in instrumental music should APP
ply to Miss Mabel L. Payne. Glass
ical music and instructions to be-
ginners speciality.
Al Stedman, last Friday, received
heartrending news indeed from his
former home in Boswell, Indiana.
On the evening of the 9th instant
his sister, Mrs. Nettie Hoffman, a
widow lady, was on the second floor
of her house, and hearing bell-eall
at the front door, took lamp and
started down stairs to answer the
summons. A few steps from the
head of the stairway she aecidently
missed her footing, fell, and in SO
doing spilled oil on her clothing,
which ignited and in moment she
was in flames. The caller was a
lady friend, but the door was locked
and she could not gain entrance.
The screams ofthe unfortunate lady
attracted the attention of a physi-
clan who was driving by, and who
rushed to the house, broke in the
door and extinguished the flames
upon what little clothing was left
on the poor lady's body. However
assistance came too late, and Mrs
Hoffman fingered in great agony
until the next morning hen death
came to relieve her. Mrs. Hoffman
was lady highly respected in that
community, and was soon to be
married to a prominent gentleman
of Boswell. She was an earnest
member of the Daughters Of Re
bekah and her funeral was by ia
the largest that ever took place il
that part Of Indiana. Mr.. StedmaI
, has the sympathy of numerou
|, friends in Gilmore in his sad be
reavement,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-06-17
Idaho Democratic Delegates.
Special Dispatc,. to the Bulletin.

Special Dispatch TO the Bulletin.
PoCATELLo, June 16-7 p. NJ.
The Democratic State convention
met here this morning and was wei
attended. The proceedings were
entirely harmonious and empatic
ally for free silver. Following are
the delegates elected to go to Chi
cago national convention: First dis
trict-Barny n. Hilard; 2d-H. C
Shaver; 3d-Tim Regan; 4th-G
V. Bryan; 5th-Joe Rich; alter
mates. r.. e. Mcfarland, S. S
Haynes, JAS. A. MCGEE, James NJ
Pierce. Delegate at large-W. H
Watt; alternate, John B. Thatcher
Representatives from every county
predict large Democratic majorities
this fall.