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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

BY using '"The New Great South
American Kidney Cure" This new rem
edy is n great surprise on account OF
Its exceeding promptness In relieving
pain In the Kidneys. Bladder and Back
in male or female, II relieves reten-
tlon OF water, and pain In passing II
almost Immediately. Save yourselves
by using this marvellous cure. Its use
Will prevent fatal consequences In al
most nil cases by AS great alternative
and healing powers. Sold by Il. II.
List, Druggist. Wheeling, w. Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

Simply apply swAYNE,s OINTMENT.
No Internal medicine required. Cures tet.
ter, eczema, Itch. nj eruptIOnH on tho
face, hands, nouc, etc. leaving tho skin
clear, white and healthy Its great heal.
ing and curative powers are possessed by
s ne avn N9i Ts oijrGES ""F aF" tEths Tor
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02
pl,C., pllon itching Plies.

symptoms-Molsture: intense itching
md singing: most at night: worse by
Hcratching. II allowed 20 continue III.
ntN. becoming very sore, SwAYNE'S
stops Tho itching and bleed
ing. heals liberation. and In most cases
removes tho tumorB. AZ druggists or by
mall, for 50 cents. DR.. sw9yne & Son.
ma IL lala
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02
FINANCE AND TRADE
Tho Features of the Money and stock
Markets.


NEW YORK, Feb. GA renewal OF
the heavy selling movement inaugu-
mated yesterday in anticipation of a
vote in the house favorIng the recognI-
tlon OF the independence and bellIger-
ency of the cubans, marked the re-
sumption OF trading to-day. London
prices for Americans were shaded and
foreign sales In this market were fairly
large. The early declines extended to
a point or whereabouts. and were most
Important In sugar, baltimore & Ohio,
Louisville a Nashville. st, Paul, Chi
cago Gas and Leather preferred. The
reaction was soon stemmed by the ex.
ecutlon of fairly large purchasing or
ders for both accounts resulting In
smart advances above yesterdays nnal
sales In a number OF cases. The dis
turblng reports and assumptions re-
gardInE the outlook OF the Baltimore &
Ohio. together with the positive state
ment that the March interest had been
provided for UP 20 the beginning OF bu.
sIness on the stock exchange. resulted
In an ouSpourlng OF stock. depressing
the price 6h per cent 10 2lSs, with an
insignificant rally. The mortgages OF
the company were also conspicuous!y
weak. There was renewed pressure
against the market In the tlnal hour.
and nearly all OF the early improve
ment was lost. Speculation left OF ac-
tive and weak In tone.
The railway bond market to-day was
affected by the depression In stocks.
with the more important losses In the
speculative issues. The dealings
amounted to $1,000, 900.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

NEW YoRK-The weekly bank
statement shows the following changes:
Reserve, decrease, s4.@Oi. 300: loans. In
crease. 1896, 100: specie. decrease.
81, GIG. 900; legal tenders, decrease, $685.
100: deposits. decrease. $40. 400: circu-
lnticn. Increase, So33,90O. The banks
now hold s94, AZ. 150 in excess OF the re.
qulrements OF the IS per cent rule.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

NEW YoRK-The heavy storm Kept
buyers in their offices to-day and any
business Of moment was Effected
through mall and telegraph orders. The
spot demand was very light. Printing
cloths were dull and nominal at gao
. ILLS cents. Sales for the week were
$1,000 pieces odds and 10000 pieces "a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02
Ifthe Hnby IL Cutting Teeth,

be sure and use that old and well.tried
remedy, MRS. WfNSLoW's SooTH-
ING SYRUP for children teething, II
soothes the child. softons the gums, al
lays all pnin. cures wind collie and IL
the best remedy for diarrhoea. TWEEN
ty-flve cents n bottle. mwf&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

SOOTHING. healing, cleansing, De-
Wits Witch Hazel Sa1ve is the enemy
to sores, wounds and piles, which It
never falls to cure. Stops itching and
burning. Cures chapped lips and cold
sores In two or three hours. Logan &
Co, Wheeling. w. Va, u, f. Peabody,
Benwood. and Bowie & Co.. Bridgeport.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

OIL CITY-Credit balances 81 80; GER
tiRcates, March delivery opened, high
est, lowest and closed at 81 %; ship
ments 57.4lS barrels; runs 1851 barrels.
NEW YORK - Petroleum opened
weak; closed at 81 26iS bid. n
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02
Metals,
NEW

NEW YoRK-PIg Iron outlet and
northern Sla OOGl3 80. Copper firm:
brokers SIi on. Lead firm; brokers
50 l2,s. Tin, plates market easy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02
Mimi.
Npt to be rrIa.d won.

NEW YoRK--woo' rNIet: domestic
fleece iSG2sc; pulled 100 &c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

The best salve In tho world for cuts
bruises. sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores. letter, chapped hands. chilhlaina,
corns. and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required,
faction or money refunded. Price IS
cents per box. For sale by Logan Drug
Company.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

Nobody need have Neuralgia. Get Or.
Miles Pain Pills from druggista "ono
cent n dose"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02
&.E Pennsylvania STATIONS.
|VgEgnnsyVdnid LINES.
WI Trains Run BY Central TIVE.

rtcxET oTYIcES At PENNSYLVANIA srIrfnS o.
warren sT., FVnI or EIENENrn ST. WHSHEH0,
Ar McluRS HouHf, WHEELtNd, AND Al tyr
PRSNYLyISII STATION. nRTnIEPORr
s,nT,ruyvv ~ RVaTHy-HpAN UANn, p RnrrVN
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

McLalns Now Pharmacy. Solo AEonta,
b iSSRn'w 6ccilus. ". Va '0'G cstSS Srs'F
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

Uso Or. Miles Nerve Piasters for Spinal
Wcakncsu. All druggi1ts sell EN- for 9Sc.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

tDRlly, except SUNDAY.
sunday church ttGInS will Leave Elm asoysn
p;i3a M and wheeling al lEH p, III.
II. T. WElSGERhEk Con Manager.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

INA. III. from Cleveland TO uhrichSvilie. s@
D. N. from uhrichSvIlle tn Cleveland runs daily.
Through connections aud through tickoa .
all points Call on our agents or address
N. q. GABRIEL General Passenger Agent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

Wheeling & Elm Grove Railroad.
On and after Saturday, February. lsli tralas
will rln ~ follows, city tue:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-03-02

From Pittsburgh, 1910 a. m.and 200 p.
NJ. daily; 1880 p. m. daily, except Satur.
day: 1900 =. m, except Sunday. ana 80
n M Sunday only.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
The "Bad Man'sr Sense Of Hunor.

A young man from way down east
had gone to Denver armed with an old
fashioned Allen revolver pepper box
that weapon was called in those days.
In gambling house one night he be-
came involved with bad man" in a
quarrel and drew forth his pepper
box. The bad man, ;" who was really
tough citizen from the mountains, and
who had not the remotest idea of fear,
and who was always armed with pair
of big navies, threw up his hand in well
feigned dismay and said:
Heavens, mani You amt a-goin TO
throw that at me, are you?'
For the sake of his joke he spared the
young mans life, and to that one of the
wealthiest and most respected citizens
of Denver now owes the fact that he is
doing business in the western metropolis.
He is a monument of that border
man IS sense of humor. Chicago Times
Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
A Witty Judge.

The late Lord Bowen, besides being a
great judge, was also great wit, and
many interesting bonmots of his are be-
ing recalled Just now. On the occasion
of the queens jubilee the judges We're
drawing up an address to the queen.
Conscious as we are of our shortcom-
ings, ran the address. Conscious as
we are Of one another's shortcomings, I"
suggested Lord Bowen
Sometimes his wit was very incisive,
as, for instance, when he remarked !:
Truth will out-even in an affidavit. !"
Not the least happy of his recorded wit
ticisms was the remark he made when
congratulated on his appointment to be
law lord He would, he said, find the
work easy, his duty being to give his
opinion after so many others had given
theirs. In fact, l only have to agree,
and might well have been raised to the
peerage as Lord Concurry +"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
conkline and Thurman.

Senator Roscoe Conkling was once
addressing the senate in an impassioned
manner and seemed to direct his re-
marks to Senator Thurman At length
the latter got initiated
Does the senator from New York, Z"
he roared, expect me to answer him
every time he turns to me?"
For moment Mr. Conkling hesitat-
ed, and everybody expected a terrific ex-
plosion. Then with an air of exquisite
courtesy be replied:
"When l speak of the law, turn to
the senator from Ohio as the Mussu Imam
turns toward Mecca. / turn to him as l
do to the English common law as the
worlds most copious fountain of hu-
man Jurisprudence.
The usually decorous senate broke in
to a storm Of applause, and the Thur
man eye moistened little. 1t is ever a
pleasure to be complimented, but to be
complimented as a lawyer by Roscoe
Conkling-tha was praise indeed. The
two statesmen were the best of friends
and greatly enjoyed each others society
when of duty. Baltimore Ameri-
can
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
An Old Love Letter.

The following love letter, written by
Kentuckian in his youth, and bearing
date in 1923, may be of use to some of
our more modern but less elusive and
tropical lovers, as an example in erotic
epistolary correspondence:
My DEAR AND ADORABLE PoILY-As the
heavens yield gloomy aspects making null
and void my timidical feelings, sit down to
promuigate to you, most holy and immaculate
virgin, that hola kind of biennial reverence
for your most sacred charms, but owing to the
intense frigidity of the circumamhient atmos-
phere it has discomboborated my respiration
like ship tossed on the tumultuous ocean in
sight of the delightful land and then tossed
back again. Oh if there is any tender pity
lis within that snowy bosom, delay my raging
passion, or l shall doubtless pass out of this
world in a hurricane of signs to that sweet
elysian which gives dreams of consolation to
heal lovesick hearts. Your fond adorer, etc
1t may reduce the percentage of ro-
nance to state that the writer died an
old bachelor about 20 years ago. New
York Sun
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
The butcher and His Customers.

What re legs o. mutton selling for %
asked Griddlerack. entering the butch
er's shop of Cleayes.
Cleaves looks about him cautiously
and then whispers. We're asking IA,
but We'll let you have it for 3D. >
Come now, says Griddlerack, ''none
of your shinanigans. You just sold leg
to Rabbage for 1215"
To this Cleaves promptly replies But
not for such mutton as this. could sell
you such NATION as sold to Rabbage for
10 cents--if had any left .
''Nonsansei I saw you when You cut
it off, and know it came off the same
sheep that this did F"
Cleaves-Y on re a sharp one, you are,
Griddlerack There's no getting the
start o. you. And nobody wants to.
Leastwise, | don't. Let me tell you the
dead truth about it, Griddlerack. Rab-
bage's leg did come off the same critter,
and did sell him for 121a, but what s
a fellow going to do? Rabbage is such
a confoundedly close buyer, it's next TO
impossible to sell him. So when he
came in just now / put the price way
down, but he didn't get ahead of me so
much as he thought he was going to- I
cheated him on the weight-see?
Griddlerack-Oh, that so? All right
then; I'll take that leg. Boston Tran
script.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
An Attentive Gallant.

Among the audience at one of the
popular theaters We're a young man and
young woman who appeared to be
either newly married or on the verge of
it. The young man was as attentive as
he could be, and the young woman, who
wore all the earmarks of a spoiled child,
took all his little kindnesses as 2 matter
of course. Between the first and second
acts the courteous gallant whispered to
his fair one for a moment, and she nod
ded her head affirmatively. Ths young
man arose and went ont Of the theater
through door leading to an adjoining
candy store. He returned a few minutes
later accompanied by a colored boy in
white coat and apron, who carried in
one hand a tray with glass of soda
water upon it and in the other a napkin.
He stood in the aisle while the young
man besought his lady to refresh herself
with the glass of soda. The eyes of the
entire audience were upon them. The
young woman shifted at the glass dis
painfully and waved it aside. A face
tious youngster in the front row of the
gallery ruthlessly fractured the prevail
ing silence with the suggestion: "Slap
'er on de 'rist, de sassy ting Get 'er
some shampy. She don't want none o.
yer Temperance drinks . The young
man blushed and sat down and looked
miserable during the rest of the play
Philadelphia Record
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
- sSory of Ransom.

The Washington Post tells a story IL
Illustrating the politeness of Minister
Ransom. One day. when he was in the
senate, as he was going down the cap
itol steps, he saw approaching a very
dull, long winded man. Ransom was
alarmed. He was IN no mental or phys
ical shape TO bear the brunt of full
fledged bore Just at that moment. He
must do something to save himself AS
the dull one drew near, Ransom, in his
desperation, greeted him with short
ness and hurried by. The ether had
paused, but at this brief dismissal, as it
We're, turned away M tbs steps. Ran
SOM was smitten Of ccescienee at his
own rUdeness. 1t was foreign 70 his DO.
lite and flowery instincts. Ee must do
something to take the soreness out of
the man. Ransom Turned pleasantly
when some ten steps separated him from
the bore and called cut: ''Goodby,
Simpkins! I've been thinking a mighty
heap about you lately Simpkinsr At
this Simpkins began to betray syn.p-
toms of returning "But don't come
back, Simpkins, demonstrated Ran
som, wildly motioning with both hands.
I've been thinking a mighty heap
about you lately. Simpkins, but don t
come back; don t come back -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
A European idea.

One of the most characteristic features
of European prisons as whole is that
prisoners are allowed to have portion
of their earnings. This system prevails
in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland,
Russia, Sweden, Denmark and other
countries. The amount earned by the
prisoners varies considerably where it
depends upon piece work. In France the
average salary of the prisoner is 80 cents
day. OF this amount the prisoner is
allowed to spend one-half while in pris-
on for supplementary food and clothing,
postage, ETC., though no expenditure is
made without the approval of the adj
ministration. The other half is reserved
until the time of his discharge. A three
years prisoner has to his credit ON leav-
ing an average of $50, four years
prisoner SO and a five yeals' prisoner
about 500. Chicago Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
Royal Etiquette.

On one occasion Queen Victoria, Louis
Philippe and the Duke of Wellington
paid visit to Elton college They were
invited to sign the visitors book. The
French king thoughtlessly took up the
pen and signed his name at the top of
the page Etiquette, however, forbade
Queen Victoria to sign her name under
any other She therefore signed on the
top Of the next page. She then took mp
the pen and handed it to the Duke of
Wellington, who was SO excited at the
conuetemps that he actually signed his
name Weggington. And, by the way,
it may be recorded that etiquette forbids
the queen to converse with tradesmen.
When a purveyor waits upon her, tho
queen addresses her remarks to an
equerrv who in turn addresses the ex
pectant merchant. Philadelphia Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
Frog Egg curiositics.

Frogs eggs are laid before they really
become eggs in the true sense Of that
word. They are always laid under wa
ter. and when first deposited are covered
with a sort Of envelope III the shape Of a
thin membrane. In this shape they are
very small, but as soon as they come in
contact with the water they rapidly alb
serb that element, and IN SO doing go
through a queer transformation The
thin membrane containing the little
seedlike eggs is quickly changed into
great Jumps Of d clear jellylke sub
stance, each section joined to the other
the whole forming d string from few
inches to several feet i'll length On the
inside IF each Of these humps Of jelly
the eggs come to perfection, and in due
course Of time add their quota to the
frog population Of the world st. Louis
Republic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16

The Ach9an league was formed by tilo
70 towns Of Ach@a for mutual protee-
tion against foreign aggression lit was
broken UP hy Alexander the Great, but
recognized b. g. $50 and again dis
solved 3 G. IN The second Of these
leagues comprised all the leading cities
Of the Peloponnesus, and, indeed, most
of the cities and states Of Greece 1t was
this league which contended with the
Romans for the independence of Greece;
but. its troops being defeated by Metel-
lus at Scarphaa and by Mummius near
Corinth. the league was dissolved, and
all Greece submitted to the Roman
domination
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
How Tom Scott Became Rich.

An interesting story is told by 7. @.
Curtis OF Lowy1-le, Columbia county,
about Tom Scott. the millionaire lum-
herman, who died some years ago. Mr..
Curtis came TO Wisconsin in the forties
and engaged in hanling goods from Mil
waukee to the pineries. While in Mil
waukee he met a young man who had
fallen into Ill lpck. He had a few land
warrants, however. from which he
hoped to realize a Few hundred dollars.
These warrants were given to MIR. Cur
It's to sell He afterward disposed of
them for several times the amornt the
young man mad expected to receive FOR
them.
IN the meantime the Young fellow had
gone to New York city. The money was
forwarded TO him and reached him in a
very opportune time, being the means
of placing him in position where he
became, later, the head of one of the lar
gest dAy goods firms in the great metrop-
oils.
Some years afterward Mr.. Curtis Wis.
tied New York, where he was joyously
received and royalty entertained by the
merchant prince whom he had placed
ON his feet. as he himself expressed it,
few years before. Tom Scott at this
time had a sort of store at the Rap
ids. but his stock had so dwindled
down that he remarked to Curtis that he
would have TO do some hard scratching
in order to obtain new stock. Curtis.
remembering his New York friend,
signed a JOINT note with Scott and OBJ
tanned from the gentleman the desired
goods. THAT, = says Mr. Curtis, twas
Tom Scott's starter in life. ''-Milwau-
kee Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
Exnerirnenting.

Some gentlemen, cruising round a
part of the Irish coast, observing that
about the same hour every day boat
containing two men and woman took
its passengers from the shore, and after
short time returned with them, in
quired the reason.
my men, said one, ''what makes
you come out here every day? Is it that
you like it so much?''
"Oh, your honor, not at all, but,
your honor. the wife and mes going
soon to Australy, and sowe're just prac.
ticing the saysickness, that we may be
used to it when we start.
Well. and do you find yourselves i'm
proving?
All. sure, your honor, the wife's i'll
every day, but she's getting on purtilyr'
Strand Magazine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
st Game HARD.

In France, as IN most oil er countries,
it is necessary 10 give one S age when
making statement in court Of Justice,
as well as in many other official pro-
ceedings. But Frenehwomen Of ma1ure
years are noted above all other women
for their unwillngnsss to star their age.
On one occasion a lady who had 10
testify was accompanied to tie court BY
a numerous company of her friends, and
when the magistrate asked, "How old
are your there was such coughing
and clearing Of threats, as Of people suf-
fering from severe colds, that all that
could be heard in the courtroom was
'--ty years.
Through the amiability Of the magis-
trate, this more than half suppressed re-
spouse was allowed to stand, but the
tribunals are not always so lenient. On
another occasion a magistrate asked a
woman
What is your age. madain?''
Whatever you choose, sir" an
swered the lady She was under oath.
lyon may put down 40 years, then, .
eaid the magistrate to the clerk what
is your occupation, madam
"Sir, . said the witness, "you have
made mistake of ten years in my age. .
Put down 90 years, then, said the
magistrate. Your RESIDENCE
Sir, +" exclaimed the lady, "my age
is SO years. not 50 -
'At last We have your statement, /"
said the magistrate, and he proceeded
with the examination. Youth s Com
panion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
he Won His Ret.

One must take the word of an arch
deacon, or l should be inclined to re-
quest further particulars in the case of
the patron whom Arcndeacon Wilson
mentioned at the conference at Cam
forth the other day A certain living
SO said the archdeacon-had fallen va
cant by death. The patron summoned to
him his legal adviser, who explained
that the presentation must be entirely
gratuitous. But. added the lawyer,
I viii bet you 81. 600 that you do not
present my son-in law F" Curiously
enough, the son-in- law was the lucky
man London Realm.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16
FIRST sight Of Railway Train.

a corutry boy who was brought up in
a remote region of Scotland had occasion
to accompany mis- father to a village
near which a branch line of railway
passes. The morning after his arrival,
when sauntering in the garden behind
the house in which they We're staying,
he beheld with wondering eyes a train
go by. For a moment he stood staring
at it with astonishment, and then, run
ming into the house, he said: 'Fayther,
fayther, come GOT. There S a smiddy ran
off wi row o. houses, an it's ava
doom by the back O. the town Lon
don Telegraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16

Ire teacher Of the infant class at the
Sunday school, to interest the little ones,
bad began to tell them the story Of tho
tan q man, when a mite ii a giri was
beard 70 ezelaim half aloud "Ob. l m
so tired of that stony about the Ad-
amses '-Bostol Traveller
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16

An editor received the other day a
curious application Tor help. The writer
said II am sorry you do not like my
romance, fer I feelthat 1 have the secret
fire in my veins. If, however. you cans
not accept my book or my poetry. viii
yen give 70 berth as heavy goods
rcrterg' London Bookman