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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

Just a little ~" and the addition Of
cypher to check issued last week
by u Wheeling firm raised the face
value Of the piece Of paper from IS to
$50, Fortunately the slick schener who
sought to negotiate the check was un-
successful. So, instead OF the intended
Victim being Heeced to the extent OF s1s,
as was schemed the woud-be heeeer
is minus coin OF the realm aggregatlng
IS, which II Is not likely he will have the
nerve to claim now.
One day last week well dressed
stranger entered the saddlery store OF
Etz & Selfort, on Main street. and In
quifed for the cashier. To that indiVid-
uAl he said lie wanted to send a remit
lance OF IS to his wife, who was assert
ed to be staying with friends at an Ohio
town. The stranger then produced q $40
bill and asked that q check be issued
for IS. This was done, and the stranger
left.
The next development OF the case was
the receipt OF a check by the Adams Elk
press Company for $50, issued by Eta q
Selfert. 1t had been received by the eN-
pres company at Newark, Ohio. and
was sent on TO this city for collection.
When presented at the bank, Messrs.
Etc & Selfert were told of its presenta-
ton, and promptly denied having
drawn check In favor of William
Ware" for this amount, though one had
been drawn for S.. Payment was, OF
course, refused.
An examination OF the check showed
that It was the one Issued TO the stran-
ger earlier In the week. The addition
OF the letter 'y" to the word eight
and a cypher TO the "sS" had done the
work, and but for the precautions taken
at the bank the check would have been
cashed, with the result that the ilrm
would have been out to the tune OF w
As II Is. Etc 4 Seifert are in" Just 49,
which Ware viii not likely reclaim.
An effort was made to have the ONO
county authorities take up the matter,
and have Ware extradited from ONO,
but Prosecutor Meyer pointed out that
the crime had evidently been committed
In the state or Ohio, and II not IL would
be a matter Of extreme difficulty 60
prove II was committed in this state
and county.
This eighty eight" scheme wac tried
the other day on n Market street firm,
and failed. A stranger had the firm
issue him check for IS. for which he
paid that sum. His story was the same
as In the case Just felated-he desired
70 send money 10 his wife in Ohio. AZ
Ter the check had been written and tho
stranger had departed, the business
man in question became suspicious, and
ordered the bank to refuse payment IL
the amount was more than IS. singu-
larry enough, the swlndclr also became
frightened, and that afternoon appear
cd at the bank on which the check was
drawn and presented 1t for payment
without having raised 1t to $50.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14
xNASl xMASl XMAS!

Call early aud mako your selections.
Popular prices.
NccKwenr-Latcst. newest and brightest
styles.
and fitncy stripes
GIovss-Siik nnd wool lined Kids, Mo-
elm, Isucksltln and Wooden.
superintendent gold aud silver
buckles nnd mouutings.
Umbrellns-- Combination cane aud UNI
bre1In, Detachable hUndfc.
Shirts--The celebrated Elglmio white
shirt ana fnHciss.
COllRrg and CniTs-Lntest styles for ladies
and gentlemen.
Hnif Hose Fancy Scotch piolds ana
stripes mud plain cOIoringg.
Underwear OF all kinds from SOC M.
Agents for tho celebrated Jaros Hyglonic
Underwear.
surprise your husband by ordering n
SILK Vest, Pair OF Trousers, suit of
Clothes ar OvoTcnat, as wo have their
measures, q. HESS a. SONS,
Fashionable Taii0rs aud Furnlshersi 1881
and 1879, Aiarhct street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14
what consres. will do.

There are various opinions as to what
congress will do with the currency ana
Cuban question. a great many susges-
lions have been made. especially IN rel
erence to the currency, but whether the
administration will be able TO hold
congress to It's views is doubtful, but
there Is no doubt about the best place
90 buy pianos for Christmas presents
The stock we can show you Is unexcell-
ed In beauty and richness OF tone, ana
VIVA: will Captivate you the most IS. we
sell them at prices mitch lower than
are asked for cheaper pianos elsewhere
II won't cost you anything TO invests
gate. MILLIGAN, WILK1N & &C.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

Yesterday In Clerk Robertsons office
the following marriage licenses were is
SUEDE
John S. Fisher, aged ihlrty-ilYc, OF
wheeling, aud Louisa Niclt aged TWEEN
ty-four. Of Marshall county
Archibald Gcer. aged nineteen, OF
Wheeling, and Mary Parrish. aged
twenty-thrce Of Wheeling.
William Ntdnnoy AGED thirty years,
and Katie Stein, aged twenty years, Of
Wheeling
The following transfer Of real estate
was admitted to record,
Deed made October ~ 1871 by Mary
10. Barr ct at TO /. w. be dnrmd; con-
celebration $40, transferring lot q In
IrndolDhlu,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

You are hereby notified that the coal
dealers Of Wheeling have formed an ex-
change In order to protect themselves
from bad debts. The price of coal to the
consumer has not been advanced. The
exchange has compiled list showing the
dellnquents OF the city and hereafter
these people will have to pay cash FOR
their coal. Said dellnqucnts can have
their names removed from the list by
paying theld old bills
WHEELING COAL EXCHANGE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14
Che Jntelhoenrsr
0nlcoi Nos, a5 ana ~ Fourteenth stroo:.


For Sale-Poultry Farm.
Sachet Powders-List's Drug store.
Sonsible-Geo. W. Johnson's Sons.
Lecture by Jos. II. Bansmnn.
Just Received-Alhert Stolze & Co.
Holiday Goods-Wm. r. KrIeg.
Court Reporting Wheeling Business
College.
Notice to the Stockholders OF the Jcffor-
son Iron Works.
Cheese-I r. Behrens Co.
Fine Holiday Goods esbitt & Bro.
Tucsday-Gco. Il. Stifel & Co.-ThIrd
Page
Lost-A Silver Mounted Pocketbook-
Second Page,
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ETz & sEfSBRT,

Corner Main and Eleventh streets,
Leather speelalties. Nothing nicer or
more appropriate for a Christmas pres
emit than ine Leather goods. such as
Collar and Gun Boxes, Pocket Books
Presses, Manicure Sets, Dressing Cases
Military Brushes, Satphels. etc, or O
nice SGT OF Harness or Trunk.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14
......Rare Cut Glass......

that has the sparkle and brilliancy
OF genuine diamonds just received.
No, all Cut Glass does not look
alike. There's a difference in glass
as well as i'll glass cutters. This
new line is one OF the finest pro-
duccd in America and prices are
just about one-fourth less than you
will pay elsewhere.
Small Cut Glass Pieces at 13c,
2sc, soc, Sf.oo.
Large Cut Glass Pieces up to SrS.
#F"@This is arich field for critical
gift buyers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

POCKET Books, Purses and Leather
noyellles OF an kinds OF the only exclu-
glye and experienced leather plods house
in the city. VIM sCliWEFrFbubR'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

]. WILHELM proprietor OF the
Merchants Cafe and Restaurant, has
the best facilities In the city for serving
all sensonable delicacles, as well as
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

II..t,.aIlon with bon-bon boxes
UIllDI SlldS forming the tops OF
handles many other Umbrella Novel
ilrs. GEO. NJ. sNOOk Y 20.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

CANARtEs.-5O Sarts Mountain
Roller Males, 81 co. females, zoe. nj
Henry Helmbrghts, corner Market
and sixth streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

valuable gcsted by our window
displays. Study them
GEO. N. SHOOK & co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

SEN "THr Drgbin or FAR Women"
and selections from Grand dhrfa, by
homo talent Opera lIouro io-hlghI
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

GRAND opera. "The Dream OF Fair
Women" wheellng's pretty girls, hand
some costumes, calcium light checS'
and musIc--Operu House Tonight
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

BRUSH and Comb SriH,C Collar nndCur
Boxer dt the amy exclusive leather Goods
house In the city VIM HchwcrueBer'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

YOU can set your supper at 81, Mat
thow'a Church In time to attend the hu'
name Society entertainment.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14
the HUB -oLorHIERs AND EURNIsHsss.
KRIS EINGLE is HERE!

Kris Kingle is here, bag and baggage His plen-
teous privileges fill every counter and corner of
the peoples fayorte store and the best product Of
the whole world OF creation is spread out before
YOU in qualities that are Incompatible variety
that is unmachable- at prices that rest on the
bedrock OF commercial possibility. More than
ever before should THE HUB corner be the rem
devious for gilt buyers. What can make better
present than something to wear when it comes from
our stock OF perfecton2 Leave it to the men folks
themselves and they'd come here where they al
ways come. They know that there's finishing
touch to our clothes that bespeaks better Mt, bet
ter making, better Suits and overcoats in every
way. They come here, too, because they like the
immense variety they have to. choose from. II
you're thinking of giving Suit or oyercoat, get
it here il you want it to please him.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

THE Best Place 10 Huy Xmas Can,
dies. Fruit ana Nute-.alwnyR fresh, NJ
''''' WV ALEX BURST soN's
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TINE Bont iiox oi candles and Marsh.
pnllowg, mt ALEX, DGRNT SONS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

y. q. GnNrHlGR IN Tie man for ~.
crythng IN the watch, Clock aud DOVE
clfy line
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

o. c. dGNTuER ls the man for jew
oirV
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

uEnt,uvr SPENCER. fnmouA ono time
unn now he bou TIT for lust OnS dlnir'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

sTERTopItCoN "wm Views" mint.
Gnn, wiIktn a Co.'S Auditorium, Thurs
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14
JUST A LITTLE "Y'
Added Check Issuedto a Stranger
by a Firm Here but
IT WAS INTENDED TO DEFRAuD

The Firm TO the Extent Ofs7s.-Ey Lucky
Combination OF Circumstances the slick
oontIemanu Scheme did not Waterfall
lie ana he Is out Just Eight Dollars for
Ills Fa,ns-Ths Same Trick Tried on AM
other FIrm.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14

*#***Bargains like this every OF six Dress
Goods counters and judging from present sales there will
be more Silks and Dress Goods given Christmas pres
ents than ever. We are fully prepared
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-12-14
Warwick Chinaware

grows in popularity each day, Why
should it not? It's a WARE that
will WEAR-will not craze, more
over shapes, colors and designs are
equal to some very fine imported
china we have lately seem Our
special Christmas stock is now here
many new things. The big win
dow will give YOU an mixing OF
what to expect in the way OF prices
FIaviland, Lanternicr, Copenhagen,
Wedgcwood and many other cele-
bratcd wares here. More new
"FIayiland" coming this week.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
The Grandest Remedy

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant, OF Chill
howis, Va, certifies that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money could
procure, tried all cough remedies he could
hear OF. but got no relief; spent many
nights sitting up in chair; was induced
to try DR.. Kings New Discovery and was
cured by use OF two bottles. For past
three years has been attending to bust
mess, and says, DR.. Kings New Discoy-
cry is the grandest remedy ever made, as
it has done 80 much for him and also for
Others in his community. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is guaranteed for coughs,
colds and consumption. 1t don't fail.
Trial bottles free at ID, T. Macdonald's
drug store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
Under Pressure.

Very sorry, my love, " said Biggs as he
hustled into the sitting room two hours
later than usual. I've been to lecture;
had ticket offered to me quite unexpect-
edly this afternoon and didn't like to miss
the chance"
Very well, James. l know you must
have little enjoyment. What was it
aboutY'
'Oh, about the atmosphere. Would you
believe 1.-THE lecturer says that atmos-
pheric air is so heavy that its weight upon
the body is 10 pounds to the square inchp
Think of that''
Wonderful exclaimed his wife. at
is nice to know things like that. They
explain other things, don't theyY'
"Of course, " said Biggs, congratulating
himself on having escaped so easily.
Now l understand, James, why you
find iDeo hard to get up in the morning.
Did the lecturer explain how to remove the
pressure?"
Biggs has come to the conclusion that
he must be careful or his wife may resort
to some other pressure to counterfeit the
effect of the weight of the atmosphere in
the early morning. -Pearson's Weekly.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
New Fare Register,

A Birmingham Mich. inventor has
devised new kind Of fare register for
street cars 1t looks like an old fash
toned pepper box Inside 1t is a cylin-
der on which is wound long strips of
consecutively numbered checks. Every
passenger paying fare is given check.
AS the conductor is starting out for the
day the number is taken Of the first
check that will come out of the box.
When he turns in his box at night. the
number is again taken His ticket and
cash account must agree with the num-
Der of checks he has taken from the
pepper box New York Journal
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Stocks.
AN EXPERT CRAFTSMAN.
How He Succeeds In Drawing Half Dollars
From Charitable Pockets.

FROM Charitable rockets.
"Sir, " said the well dressed man with
The pale face, Il am n expert craftsman
out of work. My tools are held at the ho-
tel where | lodged last night / need so
cents to get them out, and / have been
promised work tomorrow But / can {
work without my tools. Will you assist
mey''
The man about town dug into his vest
pocket, fished out quarter and handed it
20 the craftsman.
"This is the best can do, " he said.
81 am sorry, said the unfortunate, re-
turning the silver piece, land am obliged
for your good intention, but that amount
will not do me any good at all owe the
hotel snan half dollar.
"Why, said the man about town,
"lemme see. Maybe I've got another
quarter. Yes, here it is " And ne pro-
duoed half.
With muttered thanks the craftsman
walked away.
"That's the last you will see of him,
said an amused friend. 1--WE been work.
ed. That same fellow told me his hard
luck story day before yesterday. / know
n half dozen men who have been victim
lied. There are five in the gang, and they
work in the down town districts, mainly
abont Adams and Dearborn streets. L
Ilidn't interfere because il is new dodge,
and wanted TO see how it would go with
you.
The man about town credited his lost
30 cents 10 the sum total of experience
g Chicago Chronicle.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30

Those who believe chronic diarrhoea
to be Incurable should read what Mr.. p
E. Grisham, of Gaars, Mills, La, has to
say on the subject, viz: 81 have been a
sufferer from chronic diarrhoea ever since
the war and have tried all kinds of med
icine for it. At last found remedy
that effected cnre and that was Cham
berlaIn's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy" This medicine can always be
depended upon for collie, cholera morbus,
dysentery and diarrhoea. 1t is pleasant
to take and never fails to effect a cure.
20 and so cent sizes for sale by Solder
gren & Sodergren, druggists.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
Hans nolbein's birthday.

Basel, Switzerland, will celebrate the
, four hundredth anniversary of Hans
Holbein's birth by an exhibition of his
paintings and drawings, to which other
Swiss museums will contribute what
pictures of his they possess. Solothurn
cannot send its Madonna, as the risk
is too great. The exhibition will be open
ed at the beginning of October, and will
last through the winter. 1t will be pre-
ceded by an exhibition of the works Of
Arnold Boecklin, who is a native Of
Z Basel and this fall is 20 years of age
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
APOPlExY.
just What to DO When You Have to Deal
With an Attack.


What are you To do when a person is
suddenly struck down with apoplexy?
Undo the things about the neck, especial
ly the shirt collar and necktie. Have the
windows opened so as to admit plenty of
fresh air and cool the room Place the pa
tient in an easy chair and let him remain
in half recumbent position or put him
on the bed or on the floor with his head
well supported. The less he is moved the
better, but take care to see that the head
is raised. Sponge the head with the cold
est water you can get and send for ice.
When the ice comes, put it in "a bag and
apply it to the head, cutting short the hair
if long. 1t is necessary to have the bowels
opened, and as the patient cannot swallow
put three drops of croton oil right at the
back of the tongue when it will run down.
You will have no difficulty in doing this
and can use the end of pen or "a little
brush if necessary. Apply mustard poul-
tices to the calves of the legs.
Keep the patient absolutely quiet. This
is all that is to be done-in fact, the dan
ger is of doing too much rather than of
enough. Make sure that the patient is in
reality suffering from apoplexy and not
from opium poisoning or drink. Blisters
applied to the scalp or back of the neck
are as rule to be avoided. Surprising
the patient to recover from the fit, great
care will be required to prevent second
attack. People who have predisposition
to apoplexy should carefully avoid excess
i've exertion, violent mental emotion, over
indulgence in eating or drinking, expo
sure to extremes of temperature, straining,
long continued STOPPING, tight collars or
neckties and very warm baths. 1t is i'm
portant to observe moderately spare diet,
which should be almost free from alcoholic
drinks Heavy meals at long intervals are
to be particularly avoided. Sleep should
be sought with the head high, on mat
tress rather than on feather bed, in
cool, well ventilated room, and for not
more than eight hours out of the "a.
Daily exercise should be taken in the open
air, but overfatigue should be avoided
New York Ledger.
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EDUCATORS SALARIES.
The Inadequate Income of the Average
College Professor.

To turn TO the material side of things,
the assurance of a fixed income is source
of permanent satisfaction however dis
propOrtionate the income to the service
that Is rendered To be sure the salary
of a full professor the country over Is little
If mt all i'm excess of So, 000 In the larger
universities it may rise to SO, 900 or some
thing more, but the men who receive above
"a, 900 are SO few as scarcely to affect the
general average Aside from the bare pos
siRility cf call to richer institution, tho
college professor is not likely to be earn
ing me 10 at 90 than at 30. Unlike most
other professions there is here no gradual
increase of income To give tangible evil
dence of mans growth in power. I'm
less one has taken the Northern Farmers
thrifty advice and gone where money is"
when nc married, his outlook as he faces
old age is not rcassuring. Pensions are
extremely rare, College trustees are forced
in most cases TO be as ungrateful as re-
publics.
The cost of living has steadily risen in
college towns, keeping pace with the gen
eral increase of luxury throughout the
older communities. Here and there, par
ticularly in the west, there are exceptions,
but upon the whole the scale of necessary
expenditure for man fulfilling the vari-
Gus social duties required by his position
is constantly growing greater
The professors incidental income from
books and lectures is ordinarily insignifi-
cant. When he has paid his bills, he finds
no margin left for champagne and terra
pin. If he smokes at all, he invents in
genious reasons for preferring pipe. He
sees the light hearted tutors sail for Eu-
rope every summer, but as for himself he
decides annually that it will be wiser to
wait just one year more Once in awhile
he will yield to the temptation to pick up
first edition or good print, but Aldines
and Rembrandt proofs are toys he may
not daily with. In short, his tastes are
cultivated beyond his income, and his sole
comfort is in the Pharisaical reflection
that this is better, after all, than to have
more income than taste.-Bliss Perry in
Scribnors.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
SnoiIed the Shoot.

The prince of small German state,
whose ambition it was to be grand, II only
on "a small scale, had invited number OF
gentlemen to 20 on IA deer stalking expe-
dition. Everything promised well. The
weather was superb and the whole com
pany was in the best of spirits, when the
head forester approached the petty mon
arch and, lifting his green cap. said. in
faltering tones:
Your highness, there can be no hunting
today"
why not?" came the stern rejoinder.
ALAS, your highness one of the stays
took fright ut the sight of so many people
and has escaped into the adjoining terri
tory, and the other stag has been i'll since
yesterday. But your highness must not
be angry-it is most likely nothing worse
than a bad cold We have given it some
herb tea and hope to get it on its legs
again in few days "-Zitaner Morgen.
Zeitung.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
Notice.

All owners or agents OF property in the
village OF Red Jacket not having paid
the water taxes for the term commencing
July 1, 1897 and ending December 1897
are hereby notified to call at the Office oil
the secretary OF the water board and pay
same to save cost OF shutting off the
water, which would make an additional
expens OF two (2) dollars. The water
rates are payable in advance. In Janu.
airy and July OF each year. Hereafter
water rates must be paid by
owners or agents, and not by tenants
By order OF the council.
WILLIAM W. ELLIS,
Secretary Water Board.
Calumet, Mich, October %, 1897.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-10-30
Good and Bad.

"Eh, Tonal. and hoo are yer"
"Weel
THAT guild
NO sac gud either | marrit a bad
wife
That's bad DO
No sac bad either She had wheen
sheep
THAT no bad
Aye, but they had the rot.
THAT bad "
mo sac bad either l self them and
bocht hoose
That's guild. {"
mo sue guild either. The hoose was
burnt.
THAT'S bad. I"
mo sac bad either.
"Hoo's thatS'
"She was in it. Pick Me Up.