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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11
AN oBIEcr on Curiosity
Just Because he Minded his Own Business
md WI. a Charre on no One.


and was a Charge on no One.
CHICAGO. Nov. lO-Charles Pearcy.
who for fifteen years was familiar
figure on West Madison street, is dead.
He was old, at least fifty-fve, when
ne took his lodgings In little room at
22I West Madison street. He lived the
life Of recluse from the beginning. AT
times he did his own cooking; some
times no ate in the cheap restaurants
OF the neIuhhorhood. He never did any
work. Neither did he ever seem TO be
in actual want. He made no friends.
He bothered no one. All he asked was
to be let alone. Yet there we're things
| about the old man that provoked cur
iosity. He gave signs OF having seen
better days.
The busybodles kept up their prying
until they discovered that the old man
had come to Chicago from Virginia.
Next they learned he had a brother
somewhere In the state who was n
county clerk, or something OF the kind
Still later II was reported that he had
another brother in New York who was
rich. But the old man would not talk
about himself and would neither at
firm nor deny these reports.
Although living the life Of a miser an
investigation of his room after his
death shows that he was wealthy. The
room was shabbIly furnished and lit
tered with all sorts OF odds and ends.
The chances OF finding anything SEEM
ed slight, but from all sorts Of impos-
sIble places, government bonds, money
in small amounts, two watches, q mem
orandum showing deposits in various
banks to the amount Of $1,000 and other
valuables were dragged out The total
amount OF his wealth Is estimated at
between S35, 900 and $4,000.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11
WHAT THE BACHELOR SAYS

Some woman had probably told Go
Hath that she was going to stay around
Just to see him do up David.
II a man seems to notice pretty girls
that pass, his wife gets suspicious, and
II he doesn't, she acts more so.
Show a woman's political club
bunch OF bare toes kicking out OF baby
carriage and you can break up the
meeting.
Way down in her heart every woman
thinks her husband loves her, but they
all get lots of pleasure out of imagin-
ing they don't.
The devil no doubt told Eve that II
she would only eat the apple she would
know how to make the janItor turn on
the steam heat.-New York Press,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

We OFFER one Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case OF Cntarrh that can
not he cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+, ], CHENEY g. c., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f.
]. Cheney for the last fifteen years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAS, Wholesale Drug
gfsts, Toledo. o.
WALDTNG, K1NNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken inter-
nally. acting directly upon the blood
aud mucous surfaces Of the system.
Price, 75c. per bottle, Sold by all drug
gists. Testimonials free.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11
WIN Willingly contribute.

II the esteemed Inteiligencer doesn't
stop pattlnE the gold Democrats on the
back and Jollying them along they will
feel inclined TO emulate their great leader
watterson, in his grand centre rush
back into the regular Democratic party
Register.
II they would make the regular Dem
ocratic party" as uncomfortable in its
interior ns Henry watterson 10 making 1t
the Intelligencer would be glad TO con-
tribute toward that result, But speak
ing of the attitude Of the Gold Demo-
Gratis, such Popocratlc organs as the
Register. and such leaders as Bryan,
have already served them notice that
they are not wanted. The manhood and
self-respcct OF the Gold Democrats will
forbid amy compromise Of their prlnci-
pies. They will doubtless be Democrats
long after Organism and popullstic-
Democracy have become n memory, I'M
less they IN ths meantime, see the error
OF free trade and join the Republican
party.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11
PROPOSALS.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS.

Scaled proposals will be received NJ tho
office OF the Board Of Commissioners of
Ohio County until Monday, Noy0fnbcr IL
1891, at 10 o'clock a M, for tho following
COAL,
Flral-for furnishing nut ana mIycd
coal, an may be ordered nv tho oycrsorrs
creek,
second-For furnishing nut and mixed
coal 49, may he ordered by the oyorgccrs
creek, Including Island and Fulton
UNDERTAKING.
For furnishing collins common or
stained, hourees, hacks and hurrica ne
may be ordered by tho ovorsotrs OF the
poor
Flrst-For districts In tho city Of wheel.
Ing OnCludlng Fulton.
accond.4ltor districts without tho city Of
Whrctmp tmcintinr. county lnnrmary. on
order Of superintendent.
bidders must specify the prlcca OF collins
for persons over nnd under fourteen years
MEDICINES.
For furnishing medicines unnn the pro.
HCrlptlun or inc county phyalulnu
Fiml Wnghnrton district 0nclud.
lng Tulluu nQd that phrt " Madison dlg.
trlnt Unti ul the ohio liver
ReeeHd FoF Wheeling iptnnt
Third lur clay aud Union districts
lourth=fot Centre aud Webster dis.
Fim For Hllchc district
nruErlHlg lnlnl do business In tho dlR.
trtut tnr wntgn they MA
=, All hIlss To be for one year from Novcm.
lhc, rlgOt to reject any or ar hds Dc TO.
nos Clcrk Board OF Couialaloaats.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

j. c, BERRY, one of the best known
citizens OF Spencer, Mo, testlnes that
he cured himself OF the worst kind OF
piles by using a few boxes OF DeWitt's
witch Hazel Salve. He had been
troubled with piles for over thirty
years, and had used many different
kinds Of sO-callcd cures; but DcWitt's
was the one that did the work, and no
VIII verify this statement II any one
wishes TO write to him. Charles
Il. Goethe, Market and Twelfth streets;
Chatham Sinclair Forty-glxth and ia.
cob streets; A. u. Schcole. No, 6O7 Main
street; lGxlcy Bros, Penn and Zane
streets. Bowie q Co.. BrIdgcport.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11
CURRENT co sxENI.

George Fred Williams has alp sent
out MS views on the results OF the
elections. The pigeons from George
fred's missing balloon already outn UNI
yer those from AndEee.-+oulsNll!s
Citizen Grover Clevelands grand
sweet song Is now arranged as quar-
teL-CleVeland Plain Dealer
A Missouri sehoolma'am was DIS
missed Tor playing craps win her pu-
wrong Interpretation OF how the young
ldea should be taught 10 shoot'-petEo"
Post.
IL looks queer 10 see a southern state
rights Democrat presenting blll Tor
national quarantine system IL looks
as II some theories didn't WORK wen IN
yelIo" FEVER epldeHiies'-bos'oh IlerdIu'
Calvin Brice's boy was elected eoun-
Gilman IN New YORK rms together
with McLean's defeat In ONO, ought 10
make Papa Brice a real glaa man.
cleveland Leader.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

The purpose Of q mining company In
Illinois to MI the place. OF the strikers
with Cinnamon does not seem to excite
much interest, as II Is not at all likely
that other operators WIN follow the eX-
ample. Should the operators taking this
courac curry out tho programme how
ever, II 10 very likely that they will live
to regret the action Naturally II Will
cause disturbances Of the peace, excite
open rebellion In the community against
the eooiir labor, and prove very eSpeR-
slyc undertaking.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

Tho death Of Dr. W. H. Gillespie or
slacrsvlllc, viii bc mourncd by host "
friends throughout this section " tho
elntc, TyIcr county loses one OF ~ most
lnnnnnlInl and reRpeeLed cILIznna.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

Even with the cuban question settled
Spain viii not be through with her tFoH.
bios. Indications Of u CarlI5t uprising
are not wanting and II Is asserted that
the pope Ia interfering u prevent IT,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

n Martin Thorn Is not convicted NJ
murder then every hgn viii fnll The
weakening OF Mira Mack was all that
was needed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

A Missouri schoolma'am was dis
missed for playing craps with her pu-
pills. She seemed TO have hit upon a
wrong Interpretation Of how the young
idea should be taught TO shoot.-Detrolt
Post
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11
.sREDEMPTION OF BONDS.s

WHEELING. October 30. 1907.
The following Ohio county ~ per cen,
$50 bonds have this day been drawn BY
lot. according to ordinance, and will b
redeemed on and after the LIST day OF De.
cember. 1897. at the German Bank Of
Wheeling. Interest on same ceases tina,
day: Numbers "a. 10, IS. 81, III, Is, lSl. ~,
OF $500 each.
II. P. McGREGoR,
President Board OF Commissioners,
noS-m&th
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

1.-THE INTELLIGENcER embracing It's
several editions. Is entered in the Post
once at Wheeling. w. Va. as second-class
natt0r1
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

Citizen Grover Cleveland's grand
sweet song" is now arranged as a quar-
tet.-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

It Looks queer TO see a southern state
rights Democrat presenting bill for
national quarantine system. II looks
as II some theories didn't work well in
yellow fever epidemics.-Boston Herald.
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49, AZ: a:.5.zMmA9IzE- NJ! w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

Calvin Brice's boy was elected enun-
Gilman in New York. This, together
with McLean's defeat in Ohio. ought to
make Papa Brice a real glad man.
Cleveland Leader.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

,,,,,r tNrrtttGTNcER PRINTING
TuGsblisbment Neat accurate prompt
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

A southern paper refers to him as the
late Colonel Dana" From southern
standpoint no greater tribute could ba
paid to the memory OF great man.
Denver Post.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-11-11

Chairman Jones and Candidate Bryan
have exchanged congratulations. These
gentlemen congratulate each other on
very slight Observation-Disclosures
Post,
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06
1T CRACKED LOUD.
That Irrepressible Table Cut
Up High Jinks Sunday
Morning.

The mysterious raps on the mahog-
any bric-a- brac table at the home of
". H. Stuart, at 1927 Monroe street,
We're so loud yesterday morning that
they awakened Mrs. ]. B. Fulmer, who
fell asleep on a couch in the same
room
Mrs. F'ulmer was the first one of thS
family downstairs yesterday morning,
and after starting a fire in the kitchen
range and preparing to get breakfast
ready, she walked in the parlor and
lay down on a couch. In a few minutes
sne was asleep.
Mrs. Fulmer was asleep but a few
minutes when she was awakened by a
distinct rap on the table, exactly sim
liar to the noise that would be made
by a person striking the stand with a
cane. AS she started and sat up, the
rap was repeated the second time, even
louder than the first. For the first time
since the mysterious noises have been
heard, Mrs. Fulmer experienced a
feeling of fright
THE raps were much louder than 1
ever heard them before said Mrs.
Fulmer. You can imagine how loud
they would have to be to arouse a per-
son from a sound sleep. and I was
sleeping soundly when the noise awak
ened me. Possibly the spirits, or what
ever or whoever it is that is RESPONSE
bic for the rappings, don't want any
one to sleep in this roOm''
The Rev. James Thoms, who is at
present conducting the Baptist mission
on Topeka avenue between Fifth and
Sixth streets. called at the house Sat
urday out of curiosity, and, not being
a believer in the doctrines of spiritual
ism. for the purpose of trying to find a
logical explanation for the mysterious
noises. He examined the table and the
boards of the floor on which it stands,
and thought he detected a jar about
the latter which he believed causes the
table to make a noise He told Mrs.
Fulmer of his idea, but she quickly dis
proved it by informing him that up to
a short time ago, the table had occu-
pied an entirely different position in
the room, and that often the rappings
were heard when everything was still
in the four flats. Mrs. Fulmer also
says that the raps are distinct and
regular. and unlike a noise that would
be made by a board jarring.
Mrs. Fulmer will this week probably
attempt to have the rappings explain
ed by some of the spirituaHstic medi-
unS of Topeka
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06
NORTH TOPEKA.

items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Pig. Co. before 10
O'Clock in the morning.
Walter ogden is on the sick list.
Bread. 2 lb. five cents. Gem Bakery
Mr.. r.andNIrs.A. H. Eaton have moved
from Logansstreet to Quincy street.
A new line Of Wall Paper for 1898
just received. Cromwell & Jeffers.
Try Mayors New England bread. It
is the best. Ask your grocer for it.
Mrs Thomas Page. who has not been
well for the past week, is cOnValescinS.
ing at the Church of the Good Shep-
herd.
Picture framing neatly done. Our
prices are reasonable. Cromwell &
Jefers.
See the beautiful present that are
given away with stamps at the North
Star Grocery.
c. H. Rhodes, a judge of the poultry
show held at Auburn, Neb., returned
home Saturday.
health for some time, is now seriously
i'll at his home, corner of sSayWe1 street
and Kansas avenue.
Mrs. OHvett of East Paramore street
returned Saturday from Beloit where
she has been attending her mother who
has been very sick
The friends of Rev. and Mrs. II. I.
BOdley of New York, will be sorry to
learn InaI their youngest son IS SuIer-
ing from an attack of appendicitis
which threatens to be serious.
Miss lone WOodman has taken a po-
sitiOn with the firm of COstley & Post.
AIRS. Clifford Welch and little son re-
turned Saturday from Baldwin where
they have been visiting Mrs. Welch'S
mother. Mrs. Walker.
Degree of Honor lodge No. 152 elected
the following officers at their meeting
Saturday night: Past chief, Mrs. Hale;
chief of honor. Mrs. Sherburn; lady OF
honor, Mrs. White; chief of ceremonies,
Mrs. Emery; recorder, Miss Aggie Bick-
el; financier Mrs. BrOmm; usher, Miss
Eleanor Holiday; inside watch, Miss
Jessie Bickel; outside watch, Mr.. Alfred
Hale; representative to grand lodge,
Mrs. Taggart; alternate, Mr.. Bromm;
trustee, Mr.. White.
Mrs. I. c. johnson died Saturday
evening shortly after o'clock at the
home of her granddaughter, Mrs. I. II.
Kincaid, 1920 Harrison street. The de-
ceased was S5 years old and had been a
sufferer from neuralgia for some time.
Her home was in Silver Lake and she
was the mother of Mrs Williams of that
place The funeral was held today at
2:30 from the Prairie Home church and
the burial was at the Prairie Home
cemetery. Elder Pence of the Baptist
church an old time friend of the fam
lily, officiated.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06
ACaValryman'SE Experience
Chris. Jensen, Of Troop D, 9th CavaI-
~, U. s. A., Easily Vanquishes Foe.

Fort Robinson. October 8. 1897.
Eureka Chemical and Nnfg. Co, La Crosse.
Gentlemen; Baco-CurO has certainly done
all yOE claim for it in my case. I have alb
solutsly desire for the narcotic in fact
when anyone is smoking where I the
OdOr is unbearablc to Your remedy is
wonderful, and have recommended its use
to several ether soldiers and they are going
to give it n trial think that if I ever get
to using tobacco again it will be learning
the h abit over again 1 have not the least
desire for tobacco and regard myself as en-
tirely cured. Yours truly. -
CHRIS. JENSEN,
9Th Cavalry, Troop d, Fort X Robinson, Neb.
The wonderful part of n cure from BACO-
CURO is that it removes every trace of nico-
tine from the system, leaving it free from
the narcotic as it was before the first sm oI.e
or chew Write for f10ofS efeAres. We give a
writer guarantee to cure permanently any
case with three boxes, refund the Onev.
soc. or 81 box. three boxes Guaranteed
eure) $3.50 Druggists everywhere.
EUREKA CHEMICAL AND MNFG. CO.,
Ia CROSSE, WIS.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06
THE AMERICAN
DOCTORS
Located in Topeka by Request
for Six MOnths--One Months
Treatment Free Extend
ed to December goth.

The American doctors from st. Louis
have been in Topeka before and have
cured many citizens of this city. They
came well recommended by many who
know of their superior skill in the
treatment of chronic diseases OF all
forms, Cancers, Tuners and Rectal dis
eases. They are the most expert that
can be found and the afflicted viii find
it a benefit and pleasure to talk with
these eminent specialists. They are
men of mature age and ripe in exper-
ience. consequently their consultations
are valua bic to the afflicted.
DISEASES OF WOMAN
The many ills peculiar to the female
sex are met with such rapid relief in
every case that all are surprised to
know that they can be SO quickly cured
after years OF suffering (untoId). These
doctors bid all ladies who suffer come
and be healed and suffer no more
RHIEU AIATISM IN ALL. FORMS
All who suffer from this disease no
difference from what cause or how long
standing, no difference how much swOl-
len or now much pain. No difference
how long you have been confined to
bed, go to the American Doctors and
set perfect relief in fifteen days
CANCERS AND TUNERS
These dangerous maladies are speed
lily and permanently removed without
the use of the knife. A cure guaran-
teed.
These diseases not always understood
by others, are speedily removed and ne
fOoling about it.
DROPSY AND KIDNEY DISEASES.
Not one case OF the above will fail to
obtain permanent relief and a cure who
are treated by the American Doctors
from st. Louis.
CATARRH AND DEAFNESS.
These doctors viii not accept a case
of the above diseases that they consider
incurable, in fact the long and active
experience had by these doctors in the
exclusive treatment of all forms of
chronic diseases have made them al
most master Of them ALL and hundreds
Of the best citizens in and around To
peka are taking advantage of the gold
en- opportunity Of obtaining the services
and advice of these noted specialists.
To all who call in person and commence
u course of medical treatment On or be-
fore December 20, VIII be entitled to
receive one months medical treatment
free of charge. Consultation free TO all.
Offices lis West 9Th street, Topeka,
Kan.
Fair at Unity Wednesday and Thurs
day afternoon and evening.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06
TO SHOW THEIR MUSCLE.
Western College Athletes to Give a
Stage Show in Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. CA gymnastic carnival is
viii be the biggest thing ever attempted
IN that line and viii be held in Chicago in
February. Six western universities are
sponsors for the project and all except
the details has been settled.
1t is proposed to secure the Auditorium
for the gathering place of the collegians
from the six western universities. The
institutions which are parties to the
scheme are:
The University of Michigan.
The University OF Illinois,
The University Of Minnesota
The University df. Wisconsin.
Lake Forest university
The University of Chicago
The big stage of the Auditorium is what
the managers are. after. The main audi
tOrium will be reserved for the rooters-
On the stage before the expected thouS-
ands the athletic coIlegians will go
through all the eVOlutiOns known to gym
naStic science 1t will be distinct in its
features from somewhat similar enter
prises of the turner's and other athletic
organizations.
All the parapherualia of a modern gym
naSium will be moved on the stage. The
horses" parallel bars, chest weights,
dumb-bellS and Indian clubs will be there.
1t Will be perfect wilderness of athletic
contrivances. There will be fancy marches
by the scholarly athletes. They will all
be scholars for none but those who have
attained a sufficient high mark in their
Greek roots and "trigs" will be allowed
fO
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06

tried to improve on HIM probably. Do
me the credit to say this, however, that
there was no Unconscious assimilation
about it, nor anything of that sort 1t
came about differently"
Mr. Smaliey says the Munsey letter
to him will probably be in his morn
ing mail at the office of Up to Date, 1908
46 Van Buren street. He declared he
would not smart under his predicament
If he had been made the victim OF a
friends blunder, but he resentS the
pain it gives him because of accommo-
dating mere casual acquaintance
"devilishly casual" he put it-whom he
took for "a good thing
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06
Is IT A TRIFLE +?
That Common Trouble Acid Dyspep
STA, or Sour Stomach.
Now Recognized as Cause of seri-
Gus DissaSe.

Acid dyspepsia. commonly called
heartburn or sour stomach, is a form of
INDIGESTION resulting from fermentation
Of the food. The stomach being too
weak to promptly digest it, the food
remains until fermentation begins, fill
ing the stomach with gas, and a bitter,
sour. burning taste in the mouth is Oft
en- present. The condition soon becomes
chronic and being an every day occur
renee. is given but little attention Be
cause dyspepsia is not Immediately
fatal. many people do nothing for the
trouble.
Within recent period remedy has
been discovered prepared solely to cure
dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It IS
known as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
and is now becoming rapidly used and
prescribed as a medical cure for every
form of dyspepsia
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been
placed before the public and are sold
by druggists everywhere at 80 cents
per package 1t is prepared by the
Stuart company, Marshall, Mich, and
while it promptly and efiecuually re-
stores a vigorous digestion, at the same
time is perfectly harmless and viii not
iniyre the most delicate stomach, but
on the contrary by giving perfect di-
gestion strengthens the stomach, i'm
proves the appetite and makes life
worth living
Send for free book on Stomach Dis
eases by addressing Stuart Co, Mar
shall, Mich.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-12-06
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION.
Fifth Annual Meeting Will Take
Place Tom orrow


Tuesday December z, 1897. is the day
fixed for the fifth annual meeting of the
municipal association of cities of the
first-cIass. B. P. Waggener is the pres
ident of the association and @. S.
Smith of Wichita is secretary.
The association was formed in 1898,
and met in Kansas City, Kan. Mayor
Harrison was it's first president, and it
has since been the custom to elect the
mayor Of the city where the next an
nuaI meeting is to be held, president.
There are six cities of the drst-claSs,
viz: Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita,
LeavenwOrth, Atchison and Fort Scott.
a great deal of good has been done
by these meetings in the way of mould
ment of cities of the first-class, and
much more can be done if the proper
steps are taken.
The representatives of the various
cities give their experience of the ap-
plication of the laws now in force and
make suggestions as to beneficial
amendments, and appoint committees
to carry out the better ideas of the con-
vention. The experience of an honest
Industrious servant of the people, who
is charged with the administration of
the laws is worth more to the conmuni-
ty than all the theoretical and expert
mental statutes contained in a whole
volume. Some expression has been
collect their own taxes, thus taking it
out of the hands of the county. There
are some good reasons for this plan, but
there are also some objections to it. No
doubt the city taxes could be much
more easily adjusted by the change.