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The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22

A lawyer doesn't know everything, but
be thinks you think he does Chicago News.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22
a. rhex st..a rha.,

Lives OF Bostor maids remind u,
A. We wander down the pike.
That all chunks Of Icy coolness,
Are not found In the Klondiks
-ChicaRo Nava
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22

Never strike man when he's down-espe-
cially for loan. Chicago News.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22
Talxi.r Ne ChaIeee,

"Then there Is no hope. doetorf~
nsked the fair woman, her face bsaewed
with the tears Of great grief.
'sNone at ALL" answered the aavsnt.
murmuring: "How she must love
hIm!" in q soft aside.
"You are sure?'
Perfectly sure"
"Well. 'll'risk It. I'd hate, thosgh. to
buy that bit Of black goods and have
him get well on me."-Judge.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22
ConvenIent Meu~ry,E

She-Has your friend good MEM
ory?
He-Well. yes; it's good to him. He
always forgets when he owes fellow
any money.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22
Compeusation.

"Sedgeley's marriage wasn't u happy
one, was it?"
well. that depends on the point Of
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22
.soy. Oi Kim do yer. see?''

"soy. oi kin do yer. see7''
"Oi didn't soy yer couldn't"
''Soy. me dad kin knock de stpfin' ou.
er yer pop. See?
"Thot's nufiin'. Ne muth@ does
thot."-N. Y. journal.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-10-22

"The point Of view?''
"Yes. the neighbors had no end OF
fun out Of II. ."-Chicugo Journal.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
AKLoNDIKE NEWSPAPER.
Mrs. tRomney, of Chicago, Expects to Il
First in the Field.

Mrs. iRomney, of Chicago, Expects TO be
First in the Field.
A Chicago woman is going to the
KIondike region to start the first news
paper there and embark in various 9TH
or schemes to win fortune. She is
Mrs. Caroline Westcott Romney, and al
though she is past go, does not fear the
hardships of the trip or the terrors or
winter under the arctic circle. She is
going to start at once, and hopes to get
in this year before the season closes,
taking with her small hand press and
a compact printing outfit.
Mrs. Romney is better equipped for
the enterprise than you might imagine.
She is a newspaper woman, having act
ed as press correspondent from various
quarters of the globe, and she has also
conducted a newspaper Of her own.
More than this, she knows all about
mining camps. She was in Leadville
during its big boom, and for over year
published a paper there. When Lead
Vile lost its prestige, she went to Du-
range and repeated the experiment with
good success. She is a practical miner,
too. and has been in the mining camps
not only in the United States, but in
Mexico
'T believe in mines and mining" she
says. "and the fact that I have never
made a fortune does not discourage me
in the least. I feel confident OF win
ming this time intend to be on the
ground in plenty Of time for the winter
season. and before the opening Of spring
I intend TO realize $4,000 out Of COM
mercial enterprise which am plan
ming. No. won't tell what it is because
someone else might take the idea. I
shall open a boarding house of rather
a better class than those already there.
and hope to make some money in that
way. The newspaper which shall
publish ought to yield a good profit be-
sides. Then with my capital I will
grubstake others. and in this way I
ought to get an interest in some good
claims I believe there is fortune up
there for me. and am going to get 1t
or know the reason why"
To look at Mrs. Romney you would
never imagine that she possessed such
hardihood and daring. She is a small
woman, delicate in appearance and
seemingly unfit to endure hardships of
any sort, but she has plenty OF pluck
and may succeed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18

chile that all property in whatever
shane il NAV be. whether real or per-
sonal, shall be equally taxed, property
in the shane Of money should certainly
bear its just proportion OF the puDIc
burden, and hence banking capltal
which has an earning power should
also be taxed; but at the same time not
Disseminated against by any method
of double taxation.
can amendment to the natlonal
banking law permitting national banks
TO lend as state banks do, cpon real
estate. could not but tend to benefit
both bankers and those who borrow
from them"
The report of Secretary James X.
Branch for the fiscal years 1896 and
1897 showed: 1S96-Cash balance mem
bership account, August 81, S3,6lS.f5;
members joining from September l.
1896, $50; paid members September l.
2.196: annual membership dues paid Tor
year ending August 81, s17,24O.7O.
1897 - Cash balance membership ac-
count, August 10, $9255.2S; drafts de-
posted for next years dues subject TO
payment, s37,920; members joining
from September /, 1896, to August 10,
1897. 9S2; paid members August 10,
2.S1S: annual membership dues paid
for year ending September 1, 1896, to
August 10, 1897, $39, 2S79O; an increase
Of 22.047.17.
The investment of S15,S15.63 In gov
eminent bonds, of which $10,721.SS was
charged to membership account, the
balance of $5,09375 coming from the
sale of $4,000 Lake Erie & Western 8
per cent bonds. In addition to this
$4,000 was transferred from member
ship to protective fund account. mere
were GAL members lost on account OF
the new schedule of dues, which went
into effect September l. 1896; 81 mem
hers from failure and liquidation, max
ing a total Of 81 lost members. This
decreased the membership at the be-
ginning of the fiscal year to 1925. In
MANY instances letters were written
from this Office to banks, trust COM
NAMES and private bankers in the coun-
trv. This resulted in a gain Of 9S2
members. wlTO tUinoti bet.zsess SeEtaTSs
her /, 1896, and August 10, 1897; inns
makes a net gain over last years total
membership of GIT.
The roll now embraces = Natlonal
banks, 1,45S; State banks. 756; savings
hanks. 247; trust companies, 1872; pri-
waite bankers, 225; total, 2,Sl9. WITH
combined capital and surplus OF 1884,
COZ .75S. and deposits of S3,173,SS2, l4O;,
total, 81, 173, 4S9, 1898. This does not in
clude the capital and deposits Of 225
private bankers, who made no state
ments.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
FOUR STATE MEETINGS IN ONE.
Horticulturists, Wool Growers, Sheel
Breeders and AgricuIturists.

Horticulturists. Wool Growers. Sheep
Breeders and Agriculturists.
The annual meeting of the State
Horticultural Society, Sheep Breed
ers' and Wool Growers Association,
together with the State Board of Ag-
riculture, will be held at Martinsburg,
W. Va. October 18th, 18th, 14th and
18th, 1897.
The Horticultural Society will open
the four days session promptly on
the morning Of the 18th; the sheep
breeders and wool growers on the 18th;
the last two days being given over
to the State Board Of Agriculture and
State Grange.
1t is hoped that every hOrticulturist,
sheep breeder and agriculturist will
avail himself of this opportunity for
becoming acquainted with others iI.,
terested in his particular line and their
methods Of doing work.
The Assistant Secretary OF Agricul-
ture and the Chief of the Department
Of Pomology, both Of the United States
Department of Agriculture, have given
assurance that they will attend and adj
dress the meeting.
These meetings are for the prOmo-
ton Of the industries which they rep
resent. They are not for a single
section of the State, but for all. Let
each, therefore, either attend the meet
ings in person or write concise
statement of any problem with which
ne has to deal. or any experience
which he may have had which will
aid others, either to improve their
methods. or avoid mistakes. In the
treatment of diseases Of our fruit trees
we must have cooperation. else little
good will result. Independent effort
cannot accomplish the same results
as cooperation, so in helping ourselves
we help others. 1t is a function OF
these meetings to aid in formu-
lating schemes for such combined eff
forts and to disseminate knowledge re-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
THE TR|BESMEN DEFEATED.
A Large Force Was Found Intrenched
In the Hills.
Gen. Blood Brought His Field Guns
Into Action Against the Insur-
gent Camp, and the Enemy
Abandoned His Position-Tribes-
men Gathered in Force in the
Swat Valley.

SimIa, August IA British recon
noitering force in the Swat valley as
covered the enemy intrenched IN the
hills between Jalala and Landakai, thus
confirming the reports of the gather
ing in force Of the upper Swatis, Bon
erwals and Hindustani fanatics.
When the result of the reconnolter
was made known to Gen. Blood, the
British commander, he brought his held
guns into action against the intrenen-
ments of the enemy, demolishing these
works, whereupon the insurgent tribes
men abandoned their position and lied.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD.
Mrs. Vickers Walks as Erect as Any OF Her
Indian Ancestors.

Mrs. Vickers Walks as Erect as ANY OF her
Indian Ancestors.
Oxford, Mass, August 17.-Mary
Curless Vickers yesterday celebrated
her one hundredth birthday, at the
home Of her grandson, Olin Vickers' IN
this town. Four generations Of her de-
scendants were present. Mrs. Vickers
was born in Smithfield, r. |. Both Oh
her parents were of Indian origin. Her
father, Christopher Curless, died at the
age of 1O1. He was blind for the great
er portion of his life, but recovered MS
sight when 100 years old.
Mrs. Vickers was married when II
years old, and has had IL children, b
sons and five daughters. There have
been born so grandchildren It's great
grandchildren, and $50 great-great-
grandchildren. The Oldest living child
is n years old. Mrs. Vickers stands as
straight as an arrow, walks with ease,
and hears without the least difficulty.
She has been a church member 80 years
and has taken snuff for 20 years,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18

lating to the advent of enemies and
disease. as we'll as methods Of culture
and marketing.
The railroads have formerly grant
ed reduced rates to these meetings,
and the same is expected this y~r'
The place and time of meeting we're
chosen with view Of giving those
not familiar with the fruit develop
ments in the Eastern panhandle an
opportunity to study the methods, as
we'll as the extent of the apple, grape
and peach industries of that section.
L. C. CORBETT,
Secretary Horticultural Society.
Morgantown, w. Va, August 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
11I9 Main Street,
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.
coMMIS SIonERS' SALE
OF q Valuable Ohio River Garden Farm, Ia
Brooke County, W. Va, Near Windsor
Station, on the Line OF the Pittsburg,
Wheeling and Kentucky Railroad.

BY virtue Of the authority vested in them
by a decree of the Circuit Court or Brooke
County, West Virginia, entered on the Eth
day of June, 1897. in the case OF Charles A:
Robrecht, administrator Of the estate OF
John A Stenger, deceased, VS.. John j..
Stenger and others, the undersigned spec
ial commissioners will sell at public auc-
ton, at the front door or the Court House
of Brooke County, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18Th, 1897,
beginning al 10 o'clock a. m. the follow
ing real estate, situated in Buffalo district,
County of Brooke, West Virginia, and
bounded and described as follows:
of FTancis Coolers 90 S.ef heirs ip in Robert Mil
ler's line, thence with said Millers line y.
1872 w. IS poles 10 a stone at the ONO
river; thence down the said river No poles
TO a stone at the mouth OF ditch cor
ner TO lands of John Hedges; thence up
said ditch S. SPY Il. q poles, ). 90 81 ~;
1876, n. 10 81 Z. poles, and 5. So 70
+. IS. 9 poles 10 a stone in the County road
bearing S. 1914 w. rs poles from large
poles to a stone in a line OF the lands or
the said Francis Sooper's heirs; thence
with their lines y. 30' p T.. ~ poles to
stone thence N. IS W. 53.4 poles to large
white oak; thence n. S6s4 w. 2S.5 poles to
a stone; thence n. As minutes h. 600 poles
10 the beginning. containing one hundred
and twelve acres and twenty-seVen ana
eighty-four one-hundredths poles. Ihete
is however, excepted the parcel OF land
owned and occupied by the Pittsburg.
Wheeling and Kentucky Railroad COM
pany. containing two acres, two roods ana
thirty-four and fve-tenths poles.
The said ditch shall remain and
be kept open at the mutual
expense OF the said John A. stem
ger and of the owner of the adjoining
tract Being the same property that was
conveyed TO the said John A. Stenger In
his life time by Herman G.. Weiske and
others. by deed dated September 10th. 1891.
and of record in the Clerks office OF the
County Court of Brooke County w. Va,
in Deed Book No. %. on pages 553 and 554.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash, one
third in one year, and the remainder in
two years from day Of sale. the purchaser
giving for the deferred installments Of
purchase money his notes with good Sc
curity bearing interest from date OF sale,
and the title shall be retained until the
purchase money is all paid. But the pur-
chaser may, f he so elect, pay the entire
purchase money In cash.
JOHN b. WILSON.
l.. ;. JORDAN,
Special Commissioners.
I hereby certify that bond with security
has been given by the above mentioned
Special Commissioners as required by the
decree appointing them.
II. w. LINDSAY,
iv2Soawt Clerk OF said Court.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
Special Sale OF Realty.

A choice piece OF real estate Is offered
for sale, being the property known as No.
92S, on the west side OF Main street be-
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. consisting
OF a two-story brick dwelling OF nine cd
rooms. bath room. laundry and good cell
lar: including a water litter In laundry
supplying clear water for all household
purposes. together with lot about 20 feet
front and extending TO the Ohio river. all
modern improvements; In the best OF or
der and condition: corner OF alley. side
terms easy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
DISCERNING THE LAW.
British Steamers Landing Freight ar
Passengers at Skagaway.

British Steamers Landing Freight and
Passengers at Skagaway.
Washington, August 17.-Word has
reached the Government authorities
that British steamers ara landing
freight and passengers at Skagaway,
Alaska, instead of Dyea, in direct vio-
lation Of the law. Dyea is the SUPPORT
of entry, on the Lynn Canal, and Skag-
away is six miles on. The matter will
be investigated by this Government.
The creation of the SUPPORT at Dyea,
several weeks ago, was done at the
request of the Canadian Government
to save passengers the annoyance Of
disembarking at juneau and awaiting
another steamer for Dyea. The re-
quest came from Canada ak<9k &
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
RINEHART & TATUM,
TELEPHONE I'D. CITY BANK BUlDlNl
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUA
BILE CITY PROPERTY.

By virtue OF deed OF trust. madH
L. ID. Carol and 6. G. Carroll. his
I9hn g nnS .ee er9ddsee dated tS jay
the clerk of the County Court Of ID
County, IN Deed OF Trust Book number
page $50. and an order entered in
Circuit Court of Ohio County. on The
| day of July. A. D., 1897, appointing the
dersigned trustee in place OF the said
j. Jacob, now deceased. / Will sell at
north front door OF the Court House =
SATURDAY,, THE 18th DAY OF AUG
UST. A. D., 1897,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m, the fol-
lowing described property:
To-wit: That portion OF the lot or por-
ton OF ground. in the city OF Wheeling,
West Virginia, lying at near the point
of intersection OF John tnow Sixteenth and
South street, which Is west OF foundation
wall, running from the Sixteenth lll1ou2
the line OF South street, through
ing occupied by Samuel Nesbit
smith shop, and bounded o.
ginning at the point Of
Sixteenth street and Sdut
numbered eight ~, In
city; thence running eat
line OF Sixteenth street,
10 the center Of the foun
referred TO; thence runniy
ter OF the said foundation
allel with the line Of Marke
Wardly 10 the line Of South
westwardly along the line Of
10 the place of beginning,
all the appurtsnances and N
thersunto belonging. or IN any
taining.
TERMS OF SALE-One-th
purchase money and as much m
purchaser may elect to pay ca
OF sale and the purchaser 10
notes for the balance, payable In
twelve months, with interest from
sale, the title 10 be conveyed 10 thy
chaser. he giving a deed OF trust o.
property TO secure the deferred payn
Z. S. RILEY
jy27ei Trust
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
PROBATE OF WILL.

Office Of the Clerk Of the County Court OF
Ohio County, State OF West Virginia:
In the matter OF the probate OF the last
VIII and Testament Of Sarah Feay, de-
ceased.
The object OF the petition filed in this
matter on the ID day OF August, 1851, IS to
have admitted 20 probate a paper writing
uurporting TO be the VIII OF Sarah Feay,
deceased. and il appearing from an am
dayit fled with me In my office that Will
fam Sutherland and Mary. his sister.
whose fun name II unknown TO afIlant,
heirs at law of Julia Sutherland, and ak
children, heirs az law Of Ruth Bentley,
whose names are not fully known 70
affiant. who are all interested IN the pro-
bate Of the last VIII OF Sarah Feay, Of
ohio County West Virginia, are non
residents OF the State Of West Virginia.
II Is ordered that said non-resIdents who
are interested in the probate OF said WIZ
90 appear at my Office in the City OF
wheeling In the County and State afore-
said. within one month after the date OF
the fret publication hereof. and do what
Is necessary 70 protect their interests In
said matter The hearing Of said petition
Is set for the 9Th day OF September. 1897.
al 10 O'Clock g. m
published the first time August 4. 1sT.
RICHARD ROBERTSON,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
EDUCATIONAL.
RandOlph-MaCon WOman'S College,

Lvnchbure Va. Endowed for higher edu
cation Laboratories for Chemistry. Phys
les. Biology and Psychology. Gymnasium.
du duo ' cost of Course irist to $3.50 Address
WIN. w. SMITH, A. NJ, LII d.. President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
A SEASIDE ROMANCE.
Cashier Vedder Won Pretty Miss Rose
Nay Only to Lose Her.

A Rescue from Drowning Followed
by Secret Courtship and Clandes-
tine Marriage-Phen Angry Far
ents Interfered and Separated the
Couple.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
Edaeworth Boarding and Day School

For Girls Re-opens Sept. 23. '97 35th year.
Mrs. H. p. LEFEBVRE, Principal.
Miss L. ID. HUNTLEY, Associate Princlpai'
122 and 124 w. Franklin St., Baltimore, Nd.
iVD1 w rb
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18

month ago and the action Of the adj
ministration in establishing the sub
port permitted the Canadian vessels TO
enter at Dyea and land passengers
and baggage there.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
pUBLlC SALE OF NORTH

= MANN 1T STREET L hUFthIl.
In order 10 close the estate OF the late
Patrick Kenney, deceased. the following
property will be offered at public sale at
the front door OF the Court House OF Ohio
County on Saturday morning. September
the 4th. 1897 at ten o'clock one two-story
brick dwelling with basement. fronting
on the west side OF Market, between Fifth
and Sixth streets. Also one two-story
brick dwelling on the same lot, fronting
on Alley h. The same viii be offered as
whole or in two parts, 10 suit purchaser.
u. j, KENNEY,
Admr. OF p. Kenney. deed.
J. c. HERVEY,
AuctioneeH au6ei
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
John FRIEoEL J. co.

JUGGLING WITH DISHES
Doesn't improve their appearance. And
who is more addicted to this form OF
Juggling than the average servant
girl? A little nick here and there may
not amount to much-you may not
even notice it-but how about visitors?
No dining table can be too daintily set
only the best is good enough for any
one. Dainty dishes may be bought for
very little money nowadays.
JOHN FRIEDEL g. CO.,
III9 Main Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
TOR SALE---AT A BARGAIN.

Farm OF 225 acres near Ravenswood. W.
Va, $50 acres Of which is high bottom.
Dwelling House OF rooms. tenant house,
barn and orchard. well watered. In
quire OF Samuel West on the premises Cd
w. V. HOGE.
Room Is. City Bank building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
FOR sALe-REAL ESTATE.
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

$500 buys lot 3Oxl0o. The only desirable
lot left on Fifteenth street; worth $500.
$500 buys brick residence. Ten rooms
hall. both, both gases. hot and cold water,
Lot S0xlo0; cheap at $500, on Fifteenth
street.
ROLF & ZANE,
No 80 Fourteenth street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-A good situated farm OF -
acres. on Caldwelis run. 81 miles from
the city. House, barn and stable In best
condition. Good water two orchards,
with plenty OF fine fruit. Inquire OF
MRS. LOHMAN, Sherrard, ". Va.
au1ieta
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-08-18
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE
LEXINGTON. VA.

IENINUIUN' w.
59th year State Military, Scientific and
Technical School. Thorough courses IN
general and applied Chemistry, and IN En-
Grad: V. NJ L., and Bachelor Science;
in Post Grad. courses, Master Science,
Civil Engineer. All expenses. including
clothing and incidentals. provided at an
average rate of $3.50 per month exclusive
I Ge:iEs N. gAS sT ssafPlre 9s2afb5 p aoer
VIRGINIA FEMALE INS1 UTE
STAUNTON. VA.
Mrs Gen. ]. z. B. Stuart. PRINCIPAL.
Fall session opens Sept IS. Climate I'M
surpassed. Superior advantages in each
department Home comforts and care.
Terms reasonable. Apply for catalogue.
jy19mon, wed fri.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1897-12-01
OAsTo1IA.
fAs fac n
smile ~ Sea
dgnAtufs/ <ANH1 svsry
Of [6V ZL<[<<N wrapper.
Not SuperstitiOus.

Within the last month or two a
number of articles have been re-
published from the Washington
Post In various newspapers Of
South -Carolina concerning the
Associate Reformed Presbyteri-
ans commonly called Seceders. In
these sketches the imagination
has been given fnll play, the pur-
pose evidently being to entertain
the reading public. The central
bureau of information from which
these sketches are sent out is in
Washington city. The gentleman
who gives out these fahles has
some knowledge of the Seceders
but has mixed things up wonder
fully.
The last story published was to
the effect that EbeneZer Erskine,
the founder of the Secession
church in Scotland, died and was
buried. His grave was opened by
some robbers to get gold ring he
wore on his finger when ne came
to life and lived many years af-
terwards.
People who are unacquainted
with the Seceders would naturally
conclude that the denomination
is superstitious set. AS a mat
ter Of fact no Seceder ever be-
lieved such a story. The absurd
ity rests in the statement that
Erskine wore ring. Such vanity
was against the principles of the
denomination and to this day
preachers in that church believe
in no such ornamentation.
a few years ago a theological
student of the church wore two
rings when he preached a trial
sermon and excited such criticism
that we doubt if he ever attempt
ed such thing again.