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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

A NEW AMERICANIsM.-"Telescoped"
is the very pretty word used of late to
indicate the crushing Ct railroad cars
one through another. 1t has harmless
sound, but, used in this connection, is
pregnant with the most terrible mean
ing.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

JUST THE THING.-Oxtoby & Duff.
field, jewelers., l04 Market street, below
Mcclure House, have just received q
fine lot Of new style cheap calendar
clocks, indicating day of week and
month, and guaranteed to keep correct
time. Every housekeeper should have
one. Call and see clocks, and every.
thing in the way of watches, jowelry
silver ware, spectacles, gold pens, &c.
| at l0A Market street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

THE HAIR CoLoRING PREPARATIONS
DooMED.-Beware Of bottled dyes il
the shape of silver hair dyes and sedi
ment fluids. They are all pestiferou'
and dangerous. PHALON'S V1TALlA
OR SALVATION FOR THE BAR, 6
perfectly pure, transparent, harmless
and agreeable preparation, is he only
agent that will change grey hairto It'll
natural color without risk or any dis
gushing consequences.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

Mrs. FRBNCH-The distinguished
female physician, Mrs. French, has
taken rooms at the Mcclure House,
where she will be pleased to see all her
former patients and all others suffering
from nervous diseases. Her great skill
and former success renders it certain
that she will grant relief to all the dis
tressod
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

JUST RECEIvEp.-French Writing
Paper, Initial do, Plain and French,
stereosccpes and Views, Views in Bible
Lands, Cities of Palestine, Seven
Churches of Asia, Eastern Manners and
Customs, &c, by John ". neiskell, q
Monroe street. 'r
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

Observation-Disclosures, q
chief of the Arizosa Indians, is dead
Poor Washawfampantoveumpoo There
are no Observation-Disclosures left
who possessed the good heart of this
Washaw fampantoveum
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
N A T q R E. s

OWN RELIABLE REMEDY.
They are Apple.seed like, tasteless
and inodorous. Mild, but effectual.
The CAlABAR GRAINS or SEEDS"
are the great NERvE-ToNIC and
'Aperient. They cure Sick-headache
Constipation. Indigestion, Biliousness
Irregularities, and general Nerve de.
bility.
Children readily take the new House
hold Remedy.
Sold in membranons pouches, cen
tanning IS or so Grains as originally
put up. For sale by Laughlin, Smith
& Co.
npye
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

EOf Catholic Prayer Books, Rosa.
ries, Medals, Crucifxes and Fine Can.
dies, also of Fancy Goods and Toys,
have full assortment, which will
sell for cash at prices to defy compet;,
ton, at my store, No. 3 Washington
Hall. PETER LoCHER.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

Ell the dyspeptic will use the Con-
stitution Bitters, he need RIO longer be
discouraged, for they are a remedy that
will produce the most satisfactory re-
suits. Try them We sf1llo ed, by all
means, if you have not, An be cured.
Old and young use Sew Ird's Cough
Hnre
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

BReceived during this week at
Adler's: Alexander's Kid Gloves
black Cancels Hair Fringes; Plain and
Plaid yelvets and Ladies' Hercules
Braids; various styles of Hats, Feathers
and Flowers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

a~An exch ange makes this extraor-
binary announce ment: Sour krout
making season. Mine got wasisdis
Observation-Disclosures die double
eschk' Yaw! Ply grsshusi
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

|Wax flower amateurs should call
at E. Bookings Pharmacy and examine
his stock of materials for making Wax
flowers. The best selected and largest
assortment ever brought to this city.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
FOR SALE.

.uAUTHoRIZED TO SELL THE TWO,
,,.-y Brick Dwelling House, containing si1
And cellar, situated on Water street, be
TO-, vir.t aud Second streets, Centre Wheel
w. win be sold very low.
l., the north half Of Lot No. ls4, situated
,ts ,suth. eos. corner OF Chaplins and Sec
"a streets Centre Wheeling.
N' L G. HUGHES,
Real Estate Agent.
O1s On CsupHps street, between First aud
s,.oud streets. NPI. :
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

TWhy is Bookings aquarium like a
bird cagei Because it mas perch in
it. Hight
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

EWheeler g. Wilson Sewing Ma
chimes for rent with the privilege Of ap'
plying the rents to the purchase, at VIM.
Sumner & Co.'s, No. IS Monroe street..
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
For RENT.

d,ns STORE ROOM No. 9 MONROE
street. now occupied by Lewis, Little & Co.
uso the rosm No. IL, occupied by j. & p.
Norris, Is a hardware stere. Possession given
April list, 1869. Enquire Of
ae03l W. W. hlLLhn'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

FEsTIvAL.-The Island u. Z. Sunday
School is 10 have n festival on Tue:day
and Wednesday next, December 14th
and 18th. They are sure to have good
time.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
Store Room For Rent.

rSE or THOSE FINE STORE ROOMS IN
Odd Fellows Hall Building is offered for
rTt. Enquire OF JOHN G. HEFTLY, sdjoin'
4, Bookings Drug Store, or at this ONCE
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

BROKE DowN,-A wagon loaded with
sacks of grain broke down at the corner
of Monroe and Main streets yesterday
morning, Ii was a sudden fall in grain,
Snra
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

E"Phantom parties" are the last
New York sensation. We suppose they
have spirits at them.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

n Harper, the halter, has good
heart. When he hears of the sufferings
Of the poor he points to his hats and
says he has felt for everybody.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

uThe boys are having lots of fun,
ooastiDg. They have made Monroe
street By the Baptist Church au ice
place to walk. Hurrah for the boys!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

EAdvertising is not inaptly de.
scribed as being to commerce what
steam is to machinery.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

FThey have fair young maiden in
Wisconsin six feet and several inches in
height. And she is still going up. my
dear, how tall you arem
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

n Brass though a very useful mate
rial soon looses its color on door knob
or in the human face.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

SOMETHING NEw.-LaupdTy Indigo
Blueing Bag. Gall and see it a, Ed.
mund Bookings aud at Booking & Car.
rolls Pharmacy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

VOur local merchants are complain
ing of dull times. Just the time to ad-
vertise.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

FoUND-That the best place to buy
groceries is at K. J. Smyth's, corner of
Market and Quincy streets. The stock
Is large and well selected and prices
very low.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
FOR SALE.

n,HE FARM KNOWN AS THE sLATOS
- snsnty Pa. containing sbout enc hun
ma I'D aftyfour $50 acres, upon which IL
.rssted . brick marsion house and other I'm
III farm is one Of the most desirable enes In
ws.bip zton county. 1t is upon the line OF the
National Turnpike and HeDphsid h9su'
ns.ember 9th, in West Alexander, unless pre-
yiossly disposed OF.
For isrms spplyto
ov.Lsv 81 Wood street Pittsburgh.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

vThe latest wrinkle in the fashion
able world is to give morning reading
parties, to which gentlemen are in
yitad
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

VWoman is like the magnet which
attracts foreign substances with more
power that it does other magnets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

FDon't fail to look at Rhodes heavy
black Poplins, at sac. -
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

BETTER STILL.-Singer's Sewing Ma
chimes for rent with the privilege of APP
plying the rents to the purchase, at
Straw s; Morton's, No. Ia Marke street
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

e The most stylish boots, shoes and
CATERS in the city can be found at
Merce's, 1873 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
Wednesday. December 8.
LOCAL MATTERS.

BNothing gives person such fits
as tight boots.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

xThe river is falling with twelve
feet seven inches in the channel.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

" Just opeded at Rhodes this day
40 pieces black Poplins, ut Sac.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE.

UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE
IHE ~ A. In Graham's addition to the city
! wSseIing. situate on tho corner q Quincy
o. old sixth street. There is GOOD or,ok ; .ht
anu hon,e on the corner. containing eignt
irs@e vitb water and gas thro ugbout, and one
rocm hsst cellars in the city There is In con,
o. .uT a good stable and carriage house; oa
ne IN IN erd Of the lot there is GOOD Irsne
tnS witb Ave rooms, fronting on sixth street
49, i, |, y,ry desirable location. Parties Nh,
Ing TO purchase vii ple a 80 Main street
wholes 20 sNo' NJ. L. wAYMAN.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

wDouble width heavy black corded
Poplins, at sac, at Rhodes.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08
FOR SALE OR RENT.

,,o-r, SMALL DWELLING HOUSES ON
L Wrestling Island. Enquire Of
JNO. Z. GTLCHRIST,
~ Is Main street-up stairs.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

HOpensd this morning at Rhodes
heavy black corded Poplins, at 37ic.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-12-08

E-The best "half dollar" black POI
Inns marked down to size, at Rhodes.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

s,i aAE fLAfED.orr WlcKEnfsT MAs.-We copy as
follows from the New York Tribune:
John Allen has closed his house, as dancing honsa
ana has become very logged suen, and silent III
j. disappointed with the turn affairs have taken and
y al'gfy With himself and with all his neishbors iii
oa business has been entirely ruined partly bv exno
pre- aud partly by his attempt to play Off the mission.
AIRY by ls pretended conversion Between these Two
stools John Aliens dance house has fallen 70 lie
EFpuhh lie Is said, however to have saved 4 t4feat
aeai OF money cut of his infamous business onita
enough 70 keep him very comfortably for The remain,
ueF Oh ms aats lie is a tall powerfully built mas
aeont thrtFtire years Of age but with !, hang doc
ofa'i cast OF eoantehance. He was unable to ask rs
lnto ms house. AS his wife was drunk and when -
isat condition size ~ always very quarrei>ome Everv
one N te street abuses John Alien. and expresses =
p,eus Wish that he may go to tie devil as soon ms nos
sleie or anywhere else, long is he takes himself off
20 saia Ar Tommy MADDEN. They seem to thinl, TIA,
as long as the Niekedes Man in New Yorl ranoa;s
among them, SO long viii tie agitation against their
infamous mode Ct earning iisig continue but taat
|, Alien could be got out Of the way lie ouery aaan.
tiem would soon cease Allen without inte,t,inr \,
40 So has certainly done TO itiusc the business
OF these Sailors Retreats than s,l is mssioaar;.s
put together lie has, fortunately os the poor sailors
opened Their eyes 20 the frauds pfactieed upon them
Taught them e be more careful Of their owa Interests
ana made them more shy than formerly of sa.r "a
these places His neghbors feel lhis and lies linn
accordingly. -',''
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

All THOSE TRIPLES. '-'' 4 mere trife, and so |
cont care Tor IT," A SAYING often upon the tongue,
hut an exceedingly unfortunate one 1t is the mere
lrhe reader thai may make or break You 1t has de-.
terhRea whether men were angels or demons 1t has
[; 'c many "omah her character, many man his
ne 1t has, when regarded, built up many lnasnif
Gent human structures and disregar,I.d hS nlnnya5
into dirkness aud ruin many an ambitions Intellect
he want OF an appreciation Of lis Importance has cost
iAmi'ies and individuals troubles and heart rendinas
beyond account. 1t has divided lovers, and turned
FGses INTO thoFns. II has broken the warmest and
nearest bonds OF wedock. 1t has created teuis that
1's se grave mas quoted It hHs blasted hopes, rn
so called gigantic things Of the world Look well after
the trites. - '''@'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

A CALIFORNIA WoSDER-7Ae Dead Sea of Homo
The Austin (Nev,) Reveille, has the following:
There many things in the Great Basin, or along
its RIM that excite the interest of travellers.
spondent asks us to tell him whether Mono Lake is
actually the dead sea, it is reported to be am told
that its bitter waters fatal to all living things
you can, will you please say something about that sin
guar body of water?" We gather from the report
the mineral of the States and territories
west of the Rocky mountains" that Mono Lake lies ten
miles southwest of the dividing limo between Califor-
lila and Nevada and is about fourteen miles wide and
nine long. 1t has been sounded, buta trial said
have been made with line 800 feet long failed to
reach the bottom. BY chemical analysis gallon OF
water, weighing eight pounds, Was found to contain
1900 grains of solid NATTER consisting principally of
chloride of sodium carbonate of Soda suphate of So
da, boraX and silica.
| These substances render the water so acfd and
nauseang that it is unfit for drinking even tilcng.
Leather immersed III il is destroyed by lis eoro-
slye properties, and no animal, not fish a
frog, exist in the water for more than short time
The only thing able to live within upon the waters
OF this lake is species Of fly, which, springng from
the apH bred III its bosom, after IN epheneral life,
dies, collecting the surface is dFted the shore
where tile remains collect il vast quantities. and are
fed upon by the ducks gathered by the Indians,
with whom they are a staple of food. Nesting under
the eastern shed OF the Sierra Mono Lake re-
ceives several considerable tributaries; and although
destitute of any outlet such is the aridtv of the
mosphere that it is always kept nearly uniform level
by iheprocess of evaporation. So denseand sluggish
is the wafer rendered through approximation with
various salts and other foreign matters that only the
strongest winds raise iple on its surface
AS the Sierra in this neigllborhood reaches nearly
its greatest altitude the scenery about Mono Lake
varied and majestic parts OF it being at the same
time marked by cherries and desolate aspect
The bitter and fatal waters of this lake render it liter
ally dead sea, and all lis sHrroandings-~ild gloomy
and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ga pfst nd
Tie dcconposing section of the is shown by its
effects upon the bodies of a company of Indians
twenty Or thirty in NUMBER who, while seeking to
escape from their white pursurers, took refuge III the
lake, where they were shot by their enemies, who
left them in the water. In the of few
weeks not vestige Of their bodies was to be seen
even the bones having been decomposed by this pow
erful solvent. Mineral curiosties abound in the neigh
borhood OF Mono Lake among which are nuHlberless
deposits in the shape Of tiny pine trees
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

SIXTEEN BOTTLES. -Goethe is responsible for tie
following story
" The Bishop Of Maycnce once delivered a sermon
against drunkenness and after painting in the strongest
poafS the evils Of aver-nangence concluded a. fol
lows But the abuse Of wine does not exclude its
Use, Tor It is written that wine reioices The heart OF
man Probably there is one i'll my congregation
who cannot drink four bottles of wine Without feeling
any disturbance of his senses; but if any man. at the
seventh or eighth bottle 50 orgets himself to abuse
and strike his wife and children, and t,eat lis best
friends as enemies let him look into his conscience,
ana N future Always stop at the sixth bottle. Yet, il
alter drinking eight, even ten twelve bottles h.
gan still take bis Christian neighhor lovingly by the
hand, obey the orders of his spiritual and temporal
SperiorS let him thankfully drink his modest draugh
ne must be careful, however as to taking any more,
for it is seldom that Providence gives any one the
special grace to drink sixteen bottles at sitting as it
haS enabled me, lis unworthy servant to do without
either negiceting my duties or losing my temper"
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

CLOTHING,
Ladies' and Gents Furnishing Goods
of every description,
He offers to sell at prices to suit the times. Having
purchased for CASH, at first houses in New Orleans
his facilities unsurpassed for giving general satls
faction in prices and quality. Persons wanting
FALL. CLOTHING,
or anything in the Dry Goods Clothing line are
vted to call and examine the stocks which are received
constantly and opened Inspection purchaser
The latest patterns for
Ladies' and Misses Dresses. Trimmings, etc.,
ever received in this market can be found as above
oil A. WINTER
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

Aissonrian Informed traveller who ;,a,roa .,,o,t
ms corn that each stalk had nine ears on il and wac
hiteen feet high That's nothing to our corn re-
Piled the traveller ZIP in Illinois, where came from.
We always had nine eags to each stalk and peek Of
sheited corn hanging each tasse hut we could never
. II any field beans with it. 'Whgsa Because
the corn grew so fast that always pulled The beans
I'D = fft siio os Se
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

CATCHING CoLp.-Tbis is common term for an at
tack of catarrh, but is very incorrect one. One
year suffered SO severely from series Of "colds
that my attention was drawn specially to them. / was
then lecturer on medicine and nearly avery night
from to o'clock, during the winter months, had
turn out from to go through all weathers,
lecture far all hour in theatre heated by a
stove and iightcd by gas and then renrn again to my
snusgery at home. Whom felt fresh cold beginning
tried in vain to account for it, until accidentally
saw in Copcan.s Dictionary, that the most fertile
cause Of cold was coming from moist cold air to
hot and dry room. This at once explained to me the
of my frequent suffering for had invariably gone
into my hot straight from the cold l. Of course,
changed my Illbit. dawiled in the bali while taking
off my overcoat pefainbulated the which had
no fires in them, went up and down stairs, and the
like, ere went to my study, whose temperature was
always reduced. sinc then agree with friend, who
says that "a cold GENES from catching hot; and
am disposed to think that there is strong analogy
between eblan child's toes and il cold in
PERSONS nose, throat and lungs. Medical Mirror.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

Rev. T. K Becker is the author of the following
wish: We wish that Christian families would
club together this winter regardless of church lines
of select assemblies which the cost shall be small
the hours able, the refreshments plain tie com.
pany select the dalfces decent the musicians choir
members, the managers clergymen and the results
health, happiness society. unity intelligence, charity
piety and neaee
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-01-20

NEW GOODS!
NEW GoODs,,
!, FALL AND WINTER STOCK
E. & B. JACOBS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, CLOTHING
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS, HARDWARE, &C..
OLD STAND, TEXAS STREET,
Shreveport, Louisiana.
i WE take pleasure in informing our old patrons and
the public generally that purchases this Fall far
exceeds any heretofore made by us, comprising every
thing necessary for the wants of this section. All the
articles enumerated below were purchased either d.
recty from the importers manufacturers, and we
guarantee to sell at
New Orleans Prices.
| Everything sold by US guaranteed represented.
| sept30 If E. B. JACOBS.
BOX LIQUORS
| 800 boxes Wines Whisky, Brandy and Cocktails
40 baskets Champagne, Krug and Heidseck
40 boxes Scheidam Schnaps.
90 casks Porter and Ale, pints and quarts.
20 Champagne Cider
so Bitters, Boxer, Goula, Hostetter, brakes
Plantation Stoughton, Gray Jacket, Helps and East
India Sole agents for Red jacket Bitters Curacao,
Anisette Absinth and Peppermint. For sale by
$50 If +. Il B. JACOBS.
I'oDAcco-
800 boxes Chewing Tobacco, all brands.
full assortment of Smoking Tobacco.
For sale by s3otf L. B. JACOBS.
SuNDK1Es-
TEA. Black and Imperial
CANDY, assorted, Rock and Fancy, Gum Drops
Raisns.
Oysters, sardnes, HOLSTERS.
Snuff all kinds
Bar Toilet and CASTLE Soap.
Pepper and Worcestershire Sauces, Catchup.
Pickles. Candida,
Stove Pipes.
Bottles and Flasks.
Tumblers and Window Glass.
Paints and Oils
24o painted Buckets, Brass Buckets
Tubs, Churns, Selves, Brooms, Wasboards &c
For sale by [s3o Hl f. u - JACOBS
HARDWARE
900 tons assorted Iron, Steel.
Blacksmiths', Carpenters Shoemakers and Tan
ners' Tools.
Castings and Hollow-ware
Table and Pocket Cutlery.
Locks of all kinds.
800 kegs Nails, Scissors.
Croekery and Queensware.
Glassware, TinWare &C., dc.
For sale by $50 til f. Il B. JACOBS.
nRY GOODS
1900 pieces Prints, assorted, English, French and
40 bales Brown Domestic.
full variety of bleached Domestic
Lowels and Spun Yarns.
Kerseys and Linseys ~
Ticking, Checks, Hickory Stripes.
DENNIS, Brown and Bleached Drilling
Broadcloth, Cassimeres
Jeans, Tweeds, &c, &c, 60.
223 cases Boots and Shoes, all descriptions. |
400 dozen Mems, Boys and Childrens Hats, of all
qualities.
For sale by s3otfl E. & B. JACOBS.
CLOTHING
large stock of all qualities and Gentlemen's Fur
$50 # E. &sB. JACOBS.