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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
The Very Sword.

A Scotsman. on d decent visit to Dub
lin. went TO see private museum, which
was advertised 20 contain the OLDEST ana
oueerest antiquities IN the world.
The Irish Snowman brought out large
sword and said.
This is the sword that Balaam Slew
his ass with
The Scotsman, being well up IN BlDle
history. interrupted and said;
'Balaam did not slay his ass he only
wished for "a sword to STAY it,"
"Oh" returned Pat. then this Is the
very sword he wished for.'-Spare Mo
ments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
For the OrDilans.

Cousin E,he--Our fair was perfectly
lovely. we made 500.
Aunty-You must have had large at
tendance2
Cousin Ethel (dubiously)-No, not so
very; We took IS cents at The door, and
papa gave us S25 not to repeat it.-New
York Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
nanchters SWALLOWED Pins.

81 am very much troubled" said John
s. Wise. OF Virginia to a Post reporter.
as he walked across the rotunda OF the
Capitol yesterday afternoon.
Il attended session of the Daughters
OF the Revolution" continued Mr.. Wise,
"and one Of the ladies' who made an ad.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
TheEirst ImDulSe.

Pears like the eclipses aren't goin' 70
be as interostin' this year as usual" re-
marked the rural legislator, who was
looking at an almanac.
well" responded his colleague. what
do you think? Had We better get to-
gether an pass some laws about it?"-
Washington star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
Little Pig.

Ex-Governor Hogg. of Texas who won
fame by various eccentric performance
notably naming his daughters Ina hogs
and IRA Hogg has an addition 10 ms
family. The latest arrival IS TO be called
Moore Hogg. A correspondent OF the
SIM suggests that the Ex-Governor now
oueht TO change his own name 10 Adam
Hoeg. coed uggestion.-Bunalo Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

II Is no time now TO ask whether the
Bailey lecture paid or not, the party was
invited by the Legislature and the ex-
pense should be appropriated without
cavll. and explained, II necessary, when
the members get home.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Mother-Harry Tucker Is the worst boy
IN school. Tommy. and want you to Keep
as Tar from him as possible.
Tommy do ma. He stays at the head
OF our class all the tlme.-Truth.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
ThOu0lltless

us II true that the perfect gentleman
never thinks anything he wouldn't say?
OF course; there are lots Of perfect pen
tlemen who never think at alL--Chicago
News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

SO far all the patriots heard from are
willing to lead" against the spaniards.
Those who will follow and flght will be
drafted in case Of war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The candidates are all chipping in for
the consolation pot az the primary. It's
all in the draw and the stake is big
enough for play anyhow
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
Anficinafed

Mrs. Bacon-Did you offer Mr.. Crimson
beak your umbrella whom he went out?
Mr. Bacon-No. | did not have a
chance; he took .-Pick-Me-Up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

why do ! live?" the poet wrote.
And the editor made reply:
You sent your poem through the malls,
That is the reason why"
Chicago Daily News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

than Richmond. Let the tobacco men =
OF Richmond take the question home and
think about II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
FOR DISEASES or THE LIVER,
STOMACH AND KIDNEYS

the Water of the Greenbrier White Sui
p ar Springs the most valuable IN
America. Purcell. Ladd q Co. wholesale
aganLs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

As the case stands now tho country
may never know the color OF Governor
Tanners moral aid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Senator Corbett. OF oregon. has been
knocked out in one round by the Sen
ate. but he may go home and set re-
mutation and show up again.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The New YORK Sun and Tribune have
passed the lie. Keeping the gun cot
ton wet seems to have been overlooked
all along the line lately
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

DO not miss the chance to buy extra
fine Furniture at ancuon sale OF habls-
ton & Bros stock Sales 1850 a II. and
p. NJ
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The Ohio Legislature is considering an
anti-tights bin. Somebody might nave
worked off one here Monday night
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The New York papers can now wipe
the gore from their swords and get down
to a plain run Of news.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

She-She intends 10 go abroad.
He-To complete her musical education?
She-Well-to begin H. I think.-Puck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The citizens who are footsore ard
weary from walking over bad sidewalks
all over town should be permitted to walk
on the granolihic bicycle track out Grace
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Not for twelve years has the State OF
Maine been visited by such snow storm
as has been raging there during OF late.
1t began showing on February 10th and
there was a steady fall for five days.
In some places the snow was as much rs
three and four feet deep and the people
had 10 big tunnels from their houses to
the street and from their windows TO get
light.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

iuite ana tCuT lceL NttD ahH 't4N lN'b41
had 10 big tunnels from their houses TO
the street and from their windows to get
light
A brutal murder occurred in the streets
OF New York on Monday when Emil
Gulzman. a iewelry salesman. walked up
to Nicholas Ponius. and without a word
drew a pistol ana shot him 10 death. The
murder occurred IN front OF large de-
partment store and was witnessed by a
crowd OF people. She man refused 20
state his reason for committing the muir
der.
A monument is to be erected over the
grave of Henry George and will be ready
il is said by Decoration Day.
The South Carolina papers announce
the death at Abboville OF William C. NJ
Gowan the distinguished lawyer OF that
state He was graduated from the Uni
versty Of Virginia in 1872.
go
Rev. W NJ Mains. a Baptist preacher
at syracuse. Il. y, recently said at a
meeting Of the Syracuse Ministers Asso-
citation that Or. Lyman Abbott was doing
more for the devil than lngersoh was.
Statistics regarding the production OF
Bessemer steel ingots and rails in the
United states IN 1891 presented IN tho
most recent bulletin OF the Iron and Steel
Association. show that an previous rec
ords achieved in this industry have been
broken. The increase over last year s
production exceeds 80 per cent. The total
production of Bessemer steel ingots in ls9,
was o.4i5.U5 gross tons-an increase Of
l.55J 400 tons over that Of 1886.
In an old safe concealed in a closet in
the apartments In Paris Of the late Or.
Evans. the American dentist who left 4
fortune to Philadelphia TO establish a
great dental Institution, cleaners have
found gems worth s2J).o00 that the lawyers
knew nothing about These gems are
diamonds. rubies. emcralds, pearls and to-
PAGES. gifts 10 DR. Evans from royal per-
sonages OF Europe.
Secretary Gage IN reply TO a resolution
relative 10 the cost and coming value in
standard silver dollars from bullion pur-
chased under the act Of July Il. 1880, to-
day informed the Senate that i6S.6'i6s2
fine ounces purchased cost $l5J,s5LOJ2;
coming value. $2lS.0s443S.
Balance. cost and coming value. on
hand February /. 1895. was fine ounces
III. 5l3 7iG. COST sloo, 1929; coming value.
tl4tl79.3S9. which, when coined into silver
dollars, will give a seigniorage OF 1884,
025.
Stanton CVa) viii have great cele-
bration on July 4th.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Notwithstanding their squabbles, no
body would accuse the Daughters or the
Revolution Of having wheels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The price of The Times IL two cents per
copy and ten cents pr week, or F" Pave
monthly, 90 cents per month, delivery
within the limits of ri chmond and MAN
chester. Sunday paper three cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

PETERSBURG AGENT, S; G. HUTCH
fNSON. 7 LOMBARD STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
THE TINES COMPANY.
TINES BUILDING,
TENTH AND BANK STREETS.
RICHMOND, VA.

MANCHESTER BUREAU. ilu HULL
STREET.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The Tines Is always indebted to friends
who favor Il with society items ana
personals but must urge that ! sush
be sent over the signature OF inc
sender.
All unsigned communications will be re-
iccted always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

It will be just like some people to 80
and get mad now because Bailey came
here in a private car.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Talk is cheap-if the State pays the
bills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The Legislature on Monday night evil
IDENTIFY forgot about the five days extra
session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Notwithstanding the long ninety days
Of labor there was fun attendance Of
the Senate Monday night.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

I
OF Richmond tale the question home and
think about It.
=======
As the case stands now tho country
may never know the color OF Governor
Tanners moral aid.
SO far all the patriots heard from are
willing TO lead" against the spaniards.
Those who will follow and flght viii be
drafted in case Of war.
The candidates are all chipping in for
the consolation pot al the primary. It's
all in the draw and the stake is big
enough for play anyhow.
II is no time now 10 ask whether the
Bailey lecture paid or not, the party was
invited by the Legislature and the ex-
pense should be appropriated without
cavll, and explained II necessary, when
the members get home.
The New YORK Sun and Tribune have
passed the lie. Keeping the gun cot
ton wet seems to have been overlooked
all along the line lately
Senator Corbett. Of oregon, has been
knocked out in one round by the Sen
ate. but he may go home and get a re-
putation and show up again.
The Ohio Legislature is considering an
anti-tishts bill Somebody might have
worked off one here Monday night.
-
The New York papers can now wipe
the gore from their swords and get down
to a plain run Of news.
The citizens who are footsore ard
weary from walking over bad sidewalks
all over town should be permitted to walk
on the granolihic bicycle track out Grace
street.
It will be just like some people TO 80
and get mad now because Bailey came
here in a private car.
Notwithstanding the long ninety days
Of labor there was fun attendance Of
the Senate Monday night.
The nations of the world may as well
understand now that yellow is not our
national color. and that no one or two
papers reflect tho sentiment Of this peo-
pie.
An exchange says: AN old Roman tub
has been discovTed." but it fails to say
whether he is singing in opera or Civ
ing voice culture.
Those Key West privaricators nave
been so busy that the Florida strawberry
crop has not been used for a frost story.
who's yo' doctor?" is natural SIG
ges,lon after a two hours session with
Dinghy Bell.
Spring suits are beginning to appear
on wire frames
The Legislature on Monday night evil
IDENTIFY forgot about the five days extra
session.
Notwithstanding their squabbles' no
body would accuse the Daughters Of the
Revolution Of having wheels.
Talk is cheap-if the State pays the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Spring suits are beginning to appear
on wire frames.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

THE DAILY TIMES Is server by carriers
on their own account in this city anu
Manchester for 10 cents week. Wnen
raid weekly but Soc per month, wht n
paid monthly. by mail. outside OF
Richmond 50 cents month. YOU n
year anywhere in the United States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

who's yo' doctor?' is a natural sug-
gestlon after a two hours session with
Dinghy Bell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

Those Key West priyaricaiors nave
been so busy that the Florida strawberry
crop has not been used for a frost story.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

The nations Of the world may as well
understand now that yellow is not our
national color. and that no one or two
papers reflect tho sentiment Of this peo-
rfr
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02

An exchange says: An old Roman tub
has been Discovered" but it fails to say
whether he is singing in opera or Civ
ing voice culture.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05

eight, and east completes the signal;
South follows with the diamond five.
Trick 6-West leads the diamond
ten; North discards the heart two,
East the heart seven, and South fol-
lows with his last diamond.
Trick West now throws the lead
to East with the spade seven; north
follows with the spade three; East
wins with the spade ace, and South
plays the spade ten.
Trick S-East leads the club king;
South follows with the club nine; West
discards the spade four; North fol-
lows suit with the club ten.
Trick 9-East leads the club eight;
South discards the heart six; West the
spade five, and North the spade eight.
Trick 10-East leads the club four;
South discards the heart ten, West the
heart three, and North the spade nine.
Trick 11-East leads the spade jack,
keeping his heart king guarded as the
best chance Of winning with it; South
plays the spade king; West trumps
with the diamond four and North fol-
lows suit with the spade queen.
Trick 12-West leads the heart nine;
North follows with the heart five; East
wins with the heart king; South
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05
PETITIONS PRESENTED.

Special to the Register.
Washington, March 4.-Representa.
tive Dovener has presented in the
House petitions urging the passage OF
LEGISLATION to more effectually restrict
immigration, from NJ. D. Martin and
as other citizens of Harrison and Mar
ion counties. John Kee and 46 citizens
of Chenille. A. j. Prick and "a citi-
zens of Wheeling, j. w Garland and
IS citizens of Hancock county, all in
the state of West Virginia. Mr.. Day
ION presented petitions from the W. c.
r r.. Y. NJ. C. A. and Epworth League
Of the NJ. E. church, all Of Piedmont,
". Va, favoring the passage Of the
bin prohibiting the sale of intoxicating
LIQUORS in government buildings.
senator Faulkner has presented IN
+ho senate a petition from New River
Division No. 140, of railroad employees.
Of Hinton. w. Va, urging the passage
of the anti-scalping bill
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05
y. ~ I'VE
CO, :. 6.
Q. ]. 10, s.
II 20 ( 2 2

Trick East leads the club queen,
showing king with five or more;
South follows with the club six; West
begins a call with the club jack, and
North plays the club two.
Trick 2-East leads the club ace, the
higher Of the two Indifferent cards, to
show only five in suit; South follows
with the club seven; West completes
the call with the club three and North
plays the club five.
Trick 3-East leads the diamond
queen; South follows with the diamond
two; West wins with the diamond
king. being so strong in high cards it
is we'll to take in case his partner has
no more. North plays the diamond
six
Trick 4-West leads the diamond
ace; North follows with the diamond
seven, on which East discards the I'M
necessarily high spade, beginning the
command signal; South follows with
the diamond three.
Trick 5-West leads the diamond
jack North follows with the diamond
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05

of the kiss in ''Locksley Hail." wherein
he says:
Many an evening by the waters Old we
watch the stately SHIPS,
And our spirits rushed together at lhe
touching of the lips.
Evening zephyrs, moonlight, ana me
lonely shore; and it is possible that -
fred and Amy for all their watching We're
not so observant of the surroundings in
those trysts as to distinguish between 4
warship and merchantmen. me rush
ing together of the souls of the lovers Is
good. if extravagant: but it renamed loI
one Of our American poets, Miller 70 exec
And our sp rits rushed together al the
in extravaganza in referreing TO the KISS
ing business:
There is many a love in the land my
love.
But never one like this is;
Then kill me dead with your love- my
love,
And cover me up with kisses"
VIII T. Hale, in Times-Herald'
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05

Secretary of State has issued a certi-
ficate of incorporation to the West
Virginia Torpedo Company, of Par,
kersburg, with an authorized capital
of $1,000 600. The incorporators are
w. w. Vanwinkle and J. A. Callahan,
of Parkersburg; VIM. O'Brien and ".
A. Proudfit, of Warrington.
Also, the Georgia Lumber Company,
of Bluefeld, with an authorized capI
tai of $500,000 The incorporators are
j. M. Stephens, Of Bluefeld and others.
Also, the Builders Exchange, of Par
kersburg, with an authorized capital
of 100000 The incorpor1tors are G.
r. Davidson, j. T. Taylor, J. H. Black
burn and others, of Parkersbdrg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05

1t was first suggested by Capt G. stem
ger, of the Veendam, who wrote this let
ter:
on Board the Steamship Spaarndam
To the Editor.
Before leaving New York I wish to
make public acknowledgement for myself
and for the passengers. officers and crew
of the steamship Veendam of our deep
gratitude 10 Capt Randle. Chief Officer
Seagrave, Senior Second officer Beckwith
and Extra Second Officer Campbell. also
all the other officers with the crew and
passengers Of the American line steam
ship ST. Louis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05
Special Commissioners Sale
OF Valuable Fulton Real Estate
And Coal Property. =.

BY virtue Of a decree Of the. Circuit
Court of Ohio County. State of West Viz
ginia, entered on the 18th day of Febru-
airy, a.. ID. 1925, in the cause in which
George j. kleeh is plaintiff. and Kathar-
inc IIleeh and others are defendants. the
undersigned special Commissioners will
sell al public auction. to the highest bid
der at the front door of the Court House
Of Ohio County. on
SATURDAY. MARCH 26TH, 1898.
commencing at ten O'Clock a. m the fol-
lowing described property: Lot No. 3.
fronting 50 feet on the southerly side Of
the National or Cumberland road. and
running back Of even width therefrom, to
Wheeling Creek. in the town Of Fulton,
County Of Ohio, State Of West Virginia,
in what is called Daniel Steenrods addi-
ton to the City of Wheeling. in said
County and State. but the boundary lines
of said lot are subject to the notifications
made by the deed dated the 18th day Of
July 1895, between Louisa Zoeckler and
others. and recorded in the Office of the
Clerk of the County Cont Of said Ohio
County. in deed book No. "a. pages 3St
to 3SS inclusive Being the same lot CON
veyed to otto Kleeh. deceased, during his
lifetime by John Ochsenkuhn ana wife by
deed dated the 31St day of March 1866
and recorded in deed book No. 90, page
1Tg. and being the same property devised
to the said George J. Keen and Kath-
arine kleeh. by their father, Otto Kleeh
by will dated March lst, 1871. and recorded
in will book No. 4. pages 607 and cos
Also twenty-three CD acres Of coal
more or less. dloIS ana duJOlHinS the
National road. opposite what is known
as the Judge Thompson residence.
together with the following described sur
face land. in connection with ard a part
of said coal: Beginning at a sugar tree
stump on edge of run, thence n IS. +, 10,
poles to lower road. thence with the road
\. 1Sl4. +. 1872 poles to high stump 9
poles east of run: thence back S 26
". 80 poles down the run to the
beginning, containing one "a acre For
particular description Of said coal lands
reference IS here made TO said decree
Said Fulton property will be offered as
a whole and in separate parcels and sold
in the manner in which 1t will bring the
greater price.
Terms of Sale-One-t third of the pur-
chase money and as much more as the
purchaser may elect to pay, cash, IN day
Of sale and the residue in two equal in
stalments in nine and eighteen months.
with interest from day Of sale the pur-
chaser to give his notes for the deferred
payments. and the title 70 b retained
until all the purchase money Isl paid
G. A. SCHAEFFER AND
f. S. RILEY
Special Commissioners
T. G. II. Henning, Clerk Of the Circuit
Court Of Ohio County, do certify. that the
above named Commissioners, have given
bond as required by said decree.
G. II. HENNINC.
feb24e Clerk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05

aggfesslyely. The Spanish attitude
seems to be that an accident was prob
able and that the United States is not
justified in making a demand for rep
aratlon when the proof of foul plav
IS not positive. The assumption will
De that the two governments. after
taking evidence are unable to agree
IN their conclusions However. there
mas peen nothing in the nature of
A JOINT INVESTIGATION.
From the present outlook. Madrid
and Washington are the places where
the consequences of the Maine ex-
plosion will be determined, little more
than IS already known can be learned
mere. The wreck promises to remain
IN the harbor for an indefinite period
! he wrecking companies will be able
to raise the guns OF the Maine. The
null is an asset of no value to any
government.
The temper of the Spanish classes
toward the United States finds some
exhibition at present, but not in the
form of hostile demonstration. It is
rather IN the shape of fervent protests
and actions of loyalty to the mother
country. The arrival of the warship
Nlzcaya has caused an outpouring of
the loyal spirit, though it was not ex-
actly spontaneous, for the Emonstra-
ton was arranged in advance APP
parently a large proportion of the
populace are gratifed to see the Viz
caya anchored not far from the wreck
OF the Maine. They believe that with
the other warships which ore to come
and with the torpedo flotilla, Havana
and the ports of Cuba are safe from
an American fleet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-03-05
PENSIONS GRANTED.

Special to the Register.
washington. March 4.-These West
Virginia pensions have been granted
Original-John w. Wood, Manning
ton. Sc: William Shocks, Charleston
Sc, William II. Carnahan, Wheeling
Sc.
Observation-Disclosures L. Casio, Bel
grove, IS.
Increase-Taliesin r. Williams
Montgomery, Sc to IS; John A. Thorn
as, Toll Gate, $50 to $50.
Original pensions have been granted
to Thomas White. Steubenville- o.. S.
and NAbram H. Handel, Bridgeport
Ohio, S6.