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The St. Johns herald., 1898-11-19

ness does not cure itself. It and physical anguish. Send medicine can be purchased. can send your name with the for trial treatment, etc to tn TT 8 Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05
A FRIENDS ADVICE.
And what it led to.

many a younger woman. Ever since my
recovery tshave taken a coaple of bottles
OF Df. Ayers Sarsapariiia each spring. and
am quite satisfied that / owe my good
health to this treatment give this trsti-
rnonial purely in the hope that ii may
meet the eye Of some poor suferer."-
MARY LiSoARp. Woodstock, Ont
Dr. Ayers ssrsspariiia has won Its way
70 every corner of the world by the praise
OF its friends, those who have tried II and
who know they were cured by the use OF
the remedy. There is nothing so strong
as this personal testimony. Ii throws all
theories and iancics to the winds aud
stands soiidIy upon the rock of experi-
ence challenging every skcptie with
positive ~ Ea0te." Ayers Sarsapafiiia
with its purifying and vitaii1ing action on
the blood is radical remedy for every
form Of disease that begins in tainted or
impure blood. Hence tumofS. sores,
ulcers. botis, eruptions and similar dis
eases yield promptly TO this medicine.
Some cases are more stubborn than others.
but persistence with Isz. Ayers Sarsspa-
rtiia usually results in a complete cue.
Mary Lingard began with bottle, and
went on to a course Of Dr. Ayers Ssrssph-
riiia. wheu she was cured she realized
could also prevent u. So she took aeoupie
Of bottles each spring and kept in perfect
health There are thousands OF similar
cases on record. Some OF these are
gathered insS DR.. Ayers Curehook, a little
Sock of TOO pages which Is seut tree by the
]. C Aver Co, lowell. Mass write for IL
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

II Is not q common occurznce hat a
friendly word should be the means OF CIV
4GR nearly forty years Of happiness and
hsaIth 20 the person heedtng the advice IT
carried. This was the case with Mary
Lingard. Attwcnty-hve she was dragging 4
out her days In misery. At siaty-one she
hnds herself 80 active and strour she can
do work that would shame any a younger
woman. and looks back ou thirty-six
happy, neatthfni years of industry, bat
let her tell her stoTYt
"Thirty-six years ago had great trouble
with my liver, The doctors allowed that
there were tumors growing on 1t, and they
blistrTed my side in an effort TO give me
relief I was at that time earning my
living as tailoress. but for ave years,
between the pain in my side and the
tiisters was in constant misery. and
work ~as drag 10 me, with NO prospect
of relief. fortunately for me, however. a
friend advised me to take Dr. Ayers Snr-
sap4riiia, and hualiy persuaded me to tax .
regular course Of IL when hrst corr
uencrd taking the Ssrsapsriiia my side
was painful that could not fasteu my
dress aud for = time l did not get any
reiief. hut my friend advised nae to per
severe and relief was sure TO come. aud
come II did This happened. as say,
thifty-six years ago. Ny liver has never
troabiei me siuce, and during these years
have passed through the most critical
period OF ~ornau's life without any peF
ticuiar trouble. and to-day. at sisty-oue
years Of age am active aud strong, and
able 10 do days work that would upset
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05
Practical.

The great Marchesi like other fa-
nous singers, was the recipient of val
liable gifts from an admiring public.
Many of these were of perishable ma
ture, and some we're rich and rare; one
only bore the character of absolute
practically. During a concert tour in
Switzerland, there was one concert in
which the prima donna was especially
brilliant She sang a varied program;
a song from Handel, an italian air.
some German songs; and not only
through the greatness. but the diversi-
ty of her gifts, reused the audience to
a tremendous pitch of enthusiasm.
Many of them crowded up to her when
the concert was over, overwhelming
her with the profusion of the flowers
they brought. After the crowd had
dispersed, a bashfullooking girl came
up. holding parcel in her hand. you
delighted me so very much at your last
concert" said she, that today should
like to express my admiration for you
in person. Flowers, however. fade. 1
therefore beg to offer you a lasting and
practical souvenir which will keep me
in your memory" With these words
she unwrapped silver soup ladle. pre-
sented It. and disappeared.
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

extremitles have become indispensable.
let us proceed as agreed upon. Kir-
mann. courage. my boy! "Tis close
upon the stroke of twelve; he will then
go out; follow. till you see him enter
ing dark and deserted street. then
pounce upon him. hand to wrist, ana
make him deliver up the objects In
question. No pity. my friends! swear
that you will have none"
I'VE sweari"
It's we'll; shall be near at band
and watch the resultr'
Three individuals thus conversing,
did not present the ordinary resem-
blance to malefactors. One OF thcm. ne
who would appear to direct the enter
prise. seemed to be good sort of citi-
zen, well clothed. healthy. of honest
dimensions, and such a one as you may
see every day in any frequented street
with full handkerchief under his arm.
or an empty one in his hand. Some
thing observable In the gait. starched
look. and apparently distointed
launches. would lead you TO believe
that this man employed himself at some
very common trade. which, that We may
make no mistake, we shall not yet
name.
The smaller of the remaining two
had one of the most grotesque faces
you can conceive. His projecting pro-
boscis trussed up between the eyes,
might prove that nature had not Tor
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

gotten TO make some noses for the con-
yenience OF spectacles; his mouth was
eneircled with scanty and large teeth.
and add TO all this-he was hump
backed. By the unsteady glimmer of
lamp swinging in the night wind, II
was not impossible to perceive that
the keen sight OF the dwarf glanced
with delight upon pistol which he
held in his right hand.
The third parsonage. owing to his
physical conformation, partook in some
manner of a relationship between his
two associates. Gaunt, withered, and
cadayerous- looking, his left arm raised.
as 81 TO point his weapon at the breast
OF a giant, 1t gave him no distant re-
semblance to a gibbet. Ever and anon
he was quaking. Was It from cold or
fear7 1t was midnight.
From a house well known In the quar-
ter of st. Martin. slowly poured out
nearly a dozen men: the two suborned
individuals. ever on the alert, were is
suing at intervals, for the purpose of
reconnoitering. from the dark alley,
which they had chosen for conceal
ment; they we're obliged at least TWEEN
ty times to go back and wait anew.
At length they espied the being of
their search. It was kind of fashion
able animal. frizzed, scented and adopt
ing peculiar tie Of the cravat. He
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

crossed over to the osner side OF the
street, shivering and humming an air.
and was soon lost in one of the mar
row cross-streets. He walked on rapid
ly, as II to avoid coming in contact with
another wayfarer, whose heavy foot
steps sounded not far on: but changing
all at once from the disposition of dread
to that of boidness. he suddenly stopped
short, and allowed sufficient time for
those to come up who were effectually
pursuing him.
"Haltt cries one OF them: money
or life!"
"Eh? what? eh7"
Money or lifer'
And the mouths of two pistols were
presented. the one at his hat. the other
at the hight of his stomach.
Speak word and you are a dead
man." chimed in the two voices.
'For heavens sake, gentlemen.
have nothing to give. / possess but
this watch. and it's a pinchbeck one"
'In that case, then. off with your
clothesi'
DO, kind gentlemen, be content with
my hat / have OF late made the dear
est sacrifices to clothe myself. My
poor, aged mother denied herself her
little earnings to pay for my outfit"
Liar. of with your coat, and no
delay, or else. All, to commence.
throw away that switch"
There. then. gentlemen; there is my
beautiful superfne black coat and vel
vet collar; you can get a hundred and
twenty francs for it anywhere. II the
tailor has not deceived me-"
Now your vest"
would you send me away en- che
mise?"
Now of with the rest"
"Oh, mercIful heaven, the sole pair
possess; for PHYS sake. gentlemen. for
pityw A peal of laughter answers his
supplication. And the same voice con-
tinued:
Away with you. and beware how
you look behind you"
The bird so strangely plucked of his
plumage waited not for second in
junction. He sped on his course. pro-
PEELED forward by the fresh morning
breeze. and slight crack OF whip
which descended on his shoulders. as
he was turning the first corner. He
received the following morning by the
earliest post a billet. thus penned:
Considering you as much a coward
as a swindler. contrived last night to
set my two journeymen. Paul and Kir-
mann, across your path. each furnished
with chocolate pistol. You might
have supped OF them. had them pre-
viously attested by my worthy friend.
the commissary of police. You pre-
ferred restoring the clothes with which
I had furnished you. and for which you
had refused paying me; you have done
right. for we are now quits. Get angry.
II you choose. and receive the fellcita-
tions of your very humble servant"
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05
A NIGHTS ADVENTURE
BYY.Z 2.

ISTi hist! are you
still hereg"
I'VE are. both of US.
Have you s e e n
him 2"
Yes. the wretch! I
have tried for the
last time to obtain
fro m h | ny o u
know what: he re-
eeiyed me no better
than usual. So now.
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05
SPRAYING FRUIT TREES.

The question OF tng fruit trees 70 pre-.
vent the depredatious OF inject pests and
fungus diseases Is no longer an experiment
bot necessity.
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

DO you think --our father will give his
consent to our marrinEeg'' Consent
He'll be delighted that let you go to the
trouble OF asking him"
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

Don't you think the severe trials Of love
o. innn and woman for marriagef" Yes.
each for marriage with somebody else
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

'swouidn't YOU be glad 10 know that
you descended from king Not I'M
less I could pick out the king
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

Our readers will do well 10 write VIM. Stahi
SO n ST CulnCy. III AMI get his catalogue
describing tsenty-one styles Of SrruylnE out-
ats ard tuli treatise on spraying tae different
frdit aud vegetable crops whlch may hr had
for the asking and contains much valuable
Information
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

Don't try to do the smallest amount
of work possible for the pay you get.
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

Mrs. wfnsiow'- Soothing syrup
Fer ehtafeh tsethihr ftes the rstaeez tnnann
uastion siisys vain cures sini cole n eehts battle
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

Piso's Care for Consump,ion ls the best
Of all cough curez--t;rurzs W i.ntz Va
bucher. La, August ~. issts.
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

Il can't determine what to give up dur
ing Lent well, Harry. IN tell you
give up snoring"
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

'sIa Il true That a perfect gentleman
never thinks ANYTHING he wouldn't say2-'
'sOf course. there are lots OF perfect gem
tieruen who never -tink at all.
The Lamar register., 1898-03-05

Educate Yoar Howell with ca-ysr-ts.
Candy Cathartlc. cure constipation forever
Toe sSc. TfC. Z &. TAIL driiES lsts refund money
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10
EXPULSION OF TIMERS
Decided on for suppressinG Time al
State Fair Races.

Decided on for SURPRISING Time at
State Fair Races.
NEW YORK, Dec. 0.-The board Of
review of the National TrottIng Asso-
citation to-day held an executive session
lasting six hours st the conclusion OF
which announcement was made OF decls-
ions arrived at by the board. The tenn
porary reinstatcments of the following
named we're continued:
r. y. I'm. Ohio; George W. Brown
Greenfield. Ohio: Daniel u. Boyer
Orangcburg. pa: j. Cook, Charlottes-
VILE, Va. =. l.. Church, Port Hope. on
tarlo. Canada.
In lie investigation OF the charge OF
suppression OF lime" preferred against
the State Fair Association Of wheeling
w. Va, the board decided that the as
ISOLATION played no part In the Illegal
acts Of rhc tlmekeepers, VINO were eX-
PEELED. They are: T. G. Dillon. Wheel
Ing. W. Va: Charles ~ Hanchrr'
Wheeling. w. Va, and a. a. Wheat
Wheeling. ". VA. The board also dis
qualified the following named hofbeb'
Hsrtha c.. Dandy g.. and Daisy Elder.
The officers Of the association WIZ u
was ordered, nc Instructed 10 make 1ui q
case agalns. The PAGERS Edna Cook
Gladys. !. w. O.. Lady Pipes. LORD Vln-
cent Russell wilkes. W. II. 70 ana one
other.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10
sINPIR AZ FIRsT.

res Foolish to Neglect any Form OF Piles
Cure Thom Al ths Beginning.
piles are simple In the beginning and
easily cured. They can be cured even
In the worst stages, without pain or loss
Of blood, quickly, surely and completely.
There is only one remedy that win do It
Pyramid Pile Cure.
II allays the inflammation Immediate
ly, heals the iTTitated surface, and with
continued treatment reduces the SWEET
ing and puts the membranes into gooa.
sound, healthy condition. The cure -
thorough and permanent.
Here are some voluntary ana unsolic-
tied testimonials we have lately re-
ceived:
Indianapolis, Ind, says: Have been
sufferer from the pain and annoyance OF
piles for fifteen years, the Pyramid Pile
Cure and Pyramid Pills gave me imme-
idate relief. and in Short time COM
Major Dean, Of Columbus, Ohio. says:
/ wish to add to the number Of certif-
Gates as to the benefits derived from the
Pyramid Pile Cure. suffered from
piles for forty years and from itching
piles for twenty years, and two boxes OF
the Pyramid Pile Cure have effectually
cured me.
Most druggists sell Pyramid Pile Cure
or will get II for you II you ask them to.
1t is 30 cents for full sized package. and
IS put up only by the Pyramid Drug Co.,
Marshall, Mich.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10
saw THE Ho1Nr.

The following story is told of Phil
adelphia millionaire who has been dead
some years. A young man came TO him
one day and asked pecuniarS aid to
start him in business.
DO you drlnk?" asked the millions
alre.
"once in while"
stop 1t! Stop 1t for year, and then
come and see me-" The young man
broke OF the habit at once, and at the
end Of the year came 10 see the MILL
DO YOU smoker" asked the success
full man.
Nov and then"
stop It! Stop 1t for year, and then
come and see me again"
The young man went home and
broke away from his habit. 1t took him
some time, but finally he worried
through the year, and presented him.
self again,
throplst.
yes. I do" was the desperate reply.
stop II! Stop 1t for a year, and then
come and see me again" The young
man stopped chewing but he never
went back again. When asked by his
anxious friends why he never called on
the millionaire again. he replied thai he
knew exactly what the man was drlv-
Ing at. "Ese'd have told me that now
that / have stopped drinking and smok-
Ing and chewing that must have
saved enough to start myself In busi-
ness. And have."-Youth's Compan-
InF,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10
BELLAIRE HAPPENINGS.
Matters ofIntereSt IN the Metropolis
ofBelmont County.


The scarcity OF houses for new comers
~ this city left littie doubt q more
building soJa than has btee witnessed
mere Tor ten Year,. John McGraw has
bought q lot on Gravel hill from G. DaW-
SON and viii build on It as soon as pfac-
ticable. Bishop WattersOn lae also eold
two lots IN the Second ward, formerly
occupied by the old Catholic church, 20
isaac Shields for 81. $3.50. There VIII oe
more activity In this direction IN the
spring.
The farmers institute at st. Ciairs-
Vile will be held the latter part OF this
week, Mrs. r. G. Paris. OF this city. Is
on the programme with other talented
folks in the line Of entertainment.
Judge Chambers, Of Cambridge, Is In
New York city in the Interest Of Z new
line reaching 10 Washington, Bore SltE'
Freeport and other towns.
Hon. Charles J. Howard, Mayor
White, Ed Ward and other prominent
people OF Barneavtlle. were mere ye1ter-
day attending the *. OF =. convention
and entertainment
MaEEie Cousins, OF this city, has MED
her petition for divorce on ground OF
gross neglect OF duty on the part u Aet
husband, Frank Cousins.
John c. Beck has sued for divorce from
his wife, Emma Beck, charging drunk
enness. No counter petition has been
filed.
Mrs William H. Mills and children, OF
Mansfield. are guests of relatives In this
city,
The Cleveland & Plttsburg pay car lett
Christmas money with the employees 20
hnY
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10
5oooooo oo1s
SPORT. /
THE RUNNING RACES.


I. was day OF undsual incidents ct
me running meeting Of the Wheeling
Joekey club. Judge Ed waugh called
,be horse owners and riders to the stand
before tffe hfst race. and gave all to dis
tlnctly understand that dishonest racing
ylr not be tolerated, and that the pen-
allies upon offenders will be very severe.
In spite Of this warning he was com-
pelled to break up combination In the
last race.
In the six furlong dash Howe was a
sto 5 iavorite At the bookmalsers' stalls,
and Iewsharp opened at even money and
closed at . toll Howe was also backed
heavily In the Eastern pool rooms, and
iust before the horses went to the post
telegram received at the track stated
that in other rooms Mooyer was being
backed almost on the boards. The ON
claIs suspected that Jewsharp was not
out to win, and Judge Waugh substi-
;uted Norris for Fitzgerald on the geld
ing,
The race was perhaps the most excite
ing OF the meeting. Il was a hard run
from the drop OF the nag. JeWsharp
led. and going up the back stretch
Mooyer and Howe were running head
and head in second place. and gradually
crawling up on the leader. On the last
turn Howe showed a length in front Of
Mooyer, and length behind Jewsharp.
On the stretch the three horses were go
ing under the whip, and Howe finished
with Jewsharp so close that many
thought 1t was dead heat, Mooyer
was in third place half length behind
oscar Gardner, who is the property OF
Eddie Mlchael, Of this city, won his first
race, the Second event, with ease. Billy
Dun took the third race as he pleased.
In the fourth race John McGarnigie fell
going down the first stretch and broke
a leg. His rider, Flynn. was uninjured.
The race vas won handiiy by Baritone
II. Tim Hurst took the last race In q
close finish. Summaries:
First race, 81 fnFlongs.
Tim Hurst. ZIG, T'itzsimmons), to TO-. I
Harry O.. liz 0dyle), II 10 ], ."...",....'
Wistful, 10, (Eimore), 20 l.....'.......,
Time, :6eh Imposition, Dutch Buster,
Advance, Fable and Popocrat also ran.
Second race, as furlonss
Oscar Gardner, IL, tclynDl. TO l,...., !
Alvin Crane. l12, (Bender), to 5......,
Osir li2s (Elm0rs), 4,t0 l........,........, j
Time, :5s&. Larissa, Mycellious, Dewey
and Red Star also ran.
Third race, ES turlongs.
Billy Dun, ia, (BRkerl, to S............ /
Judge Warren, l65, u. Moore). 20 to 1.... 2
Corn Cob. 10S, (Teeney), 20 to 1............ j
Time. :59M. AFdA also ran.
Fourth race, tib furlongB.
Baritone IT,, ia Oyynchc), ! to 1.....,... !
Isucette, 100 Crlynn), TO 1............... 2
Lulu b.. 105 (AdGnlove), 5 TO i.........,.::: 3
Time, 1874. James Monroe, Republic,
John McGaFrigle, Gallatin and Star Ae-
tress also ran.
Fifth race. fuTlonHs.
JeWBharp. i25 Norris, 3 TO ] ..............
Mooyer. l0S, (Moorel. 4 to l.....-..........
Susie Howe, los. CF1ynn), 3 to 5.......... 3
Time, I'm. Red Bird, ST., Finwater, j.
p. and Candelnbra also ran.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10

What ls the use Of making a better
article than your competitor II you
can not get better price for III
Ans-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the bet
Ter, so that while our profits may be
smaller on a single sale they VIII be
much greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
Your make Is the bost2
II both articles are brought proml-
nently before the public. both are
certain 10 be tried, and the public Will
very quickly pass judgment ON them,
and use only the better one.
This explains are large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using It for years, and have
found that II can always be depended
upon. they may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put
forth with exaggerated claims, but are
certain to return to the one remedy
that they know to be reliable, and for
coughs. colds and Group there Il nothing
equal 10 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
For sale by druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10
.MpoopLE,s FLATS. "

McDoodie's Flats" comes. to the Grand
for a half weeks engagement, COM
mencIng next Monday, Among the spe-
claltles introduced are Berry and
Hughes in up-to-date musical acts; Jo-
seph Leslie and Florence Clair in char
acter representations; John T. Hanson
and Mabel Drew In the delineation OF
quaint down-east Yankee character;
Misses May Cook and Jennie Hamilton,
aptly described by an admirin6 critic as
dreams Of lovelIness done up in Partisan
CONNECTIONS, and Miss Grace Warren in
topical v6calisms. In addition to these
capable entertainers. there Is a chorus OF
young and handsome ladies arrayed In
gorgeous costumes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-12-10
MARTINS FERRY NEWS.
Tho Daily Chronicle Of wheeling's
Progressive Nelghbor.


Progressive Neighbor.
A. Morris, Of the commission firm Of
Norris P. Spear, has accepted position
as salesman for the West Virginia GLASS
Company, and will be down from East
Liverpool To-day He will leave the
first Of the week for the New England
states.
A great deal OF complaint Is heard In
regard TO the temperature OF the cars on
the Bellaire, Bridgeport and Martins
Ferry street car line. The electric heat
ers which were promised have mot yet
made their appearance.
While skating on the mill pond yester-
day evening six young people OF this
place, three girls and three boys, broke
through the ice at a point where the
water was about four feet deep.
Mrs. Lula Record. OF washington, D:
C.. and Miss Kate Abercrombte, OF
Claygyille, Pa, are the guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs W. L. Noble on Fourth street,
Miss Grace updegraff, the well-lSnown
vocalist Of. Mt. Pleasant. was In town
Yesterday on her way to Pittsburg where
she will spend the holidays.
Presiding Elder Jackson, OF Steuben-
Methodist Meth episcopal church tomorrow
morning.
Mark Douglas. manager OF the west
Virginia glass works. made a business
trip to Washington, Pa, yesterday.
Mrs. e. C. Boyd will be hostess to the
Woman's club at her home on Fourth
street Wednesday afternoon.
william Joy has returned from zanes-
willie, o,