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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Observation-Disclosures

Mrs. MOLLIE E. WOODY respectfully an
wi nounces 70 the Ladies of ChaTlestown and
vicinity that she will serve them in the capacity
ofMANTUA MAKER. She has had considerable
experience in all that pertains TO
CUTTING, FITTING AND MAKING
Suits, Cloaks, and Ladies and Children Garments
generally, and will promise neatness and prOupti-
tude. Residence adjoining that Of Mr. y. Myers.
Nov. ., ls69-3m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Property Sales.

The Peachcr's Mil property at the Old Fur
mace. in this county, was sold at public sale
last Wednesday, for the sum Of $1,000. Miss
Sabiua Peacher, purchaser.
Mr. Jacob Small sold his farm containing
1913 acres, near Billmyer's Mill, to Mr.. Daniel
Staley, for 500 per acre.
FARM SoLD.-Last week Mr. Daniel Cole
man sold his farm, containing LOG acres, near
Shenandoah River at Bloomery Mills, msles
from Charlestown, to Mr. RoBT 7. CRMGHuL,
son Of Mr.. VIM n. Craighill at $50 per acre.
This property was sold twelve or thirteen years
ago by the father of the present purchaser to
Mr. Coleman for 500 per acre in gold.
TowS Lor SoLD.-Mr Geo. w. Sadler has
disposed Of one OF his building lots near the
Baptist Church, in this place, to Mr. VIZ. s.
MAsoS, for the sum Of $3.50. 1t is very
pretty site for a private residence, and we sup
pose Mr.. NJ, will improve it without delay.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

FIRE ALArM,-The cry of fire on Thursday
evening last was occasionol by the burning
ont Of the kitchen chimney Of Mr.. D. +. Robr.
Fortunately there was but little wind stirring
at the time.
We would again urge our citizens to the pro-
priety Of burning out their chmneys at the first
good rain or snow. 1t would take but few
moments aud the straw necessary can be Oh
tanned easily.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

The election Of the Hon. C. J. Faulkner to
the Presidency Of the Martiusburg and potom-
&C Railroad Company inspires the most unlimi-
tel confidence IN the success Of the enterprise.
The board Of directors, composed Of gentle
men Of energy and thorough business qualif-
cations, gives assurance that the road will be
soon under Valley Star.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

Harper's Ferry has population of only 200,
and houses may almost be had for the taking.
We take the above paragraph from the
Moorfeld Advertiser 1t exhibits wonderful
degree of ignorance about the matter in ques-
ton 1t was only few weeks ago that sale
of Government property at Iarper's Ferry took
place and handsome prices realized for Houses
and building lots-some vacant lots, not large,
brought over $4,000. The population of Har-
per's Ferry and Bolivar before the war was a.
bout 4,OOO-now not so large, but prospect
ahead that it will be one of the most flourish
ing and populous towns in the Valley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

Tie pr,tracted meeting at the southern
Methodist church in this place still continues.
Under the powerful, logical ndconviucing ser
mons Of tie Rev. DR.. Rosscr, a deep feeling of
conviction has been awakened in the minds of
the people who nightly crowd to hear him, 4
number have protessel religion, aud peuitents
are still seeking harrisburg Era
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Notice.

4 LII persons indebted to us viii please como
n forward and settle their accounts. We want
goods, and your promises won't pay for them.
You have gotten onr goods and we want yOa 10
pay for them without ahv more DELAY.
AISQUITH d WASHINGTON.
November IS 1859.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICE

HAVE iagi received Ready.Groand and pre-
| pared prime lot Of Fresh Sage also Pepper,
Ssltpeire, Coriander Serd. and 0Hld advifo those
wanting genuine articles 10 give call.
Nor. Is. W. :. MASON.
DR. WALKERS California Vinegar Bitter The
y great Blood Purifier.-Tbc woildis chsl.
Ienged ~ produce aus compound That vii EQUAL
these Bi;ters in giving aid. ~ fact permanently
curing any disease The human family ]. sSiject b.,
such ~ Consumption, Scrofus, UIecrs and cuia-
nepus Eruptions Dyspersia. FeInsie Irreeslafitirs
and Complaints liver Complaint. Disesses 81 fbo
Kidney and Bladder, Etc, jn't rcceirsd and Tor
sale BIZ ". :. NASoN.
November II, 1863.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
For the Cash.

WE have determined to abandon the credit bus
mess, and will, from this date dispose of our goods
only for Cash or Produce. except to those who
have paid us regularly at the expiration Of thirty
DAYS We hope none will take offence. but under
no circumstances will the above be devated from.
Jan. 10, 1870. MILLER & SMITH.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

RoBDED.-On Saturday night last, Mrs.
Catherine Westphal, propretress of the Valley
House, was robbed of $40, during her tempo
rary absence from home.
BURNED.-A child of Mr. Samuel Monkey,
on Sunday morning last, burned itself quite
severely about the face, by setting its clothing
on fire with match. WdrtinSGHrg Star, 9th.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
notice.!

rJNHE firm of D. HUMPHREYS & co, was dis
| solved on March LIST, 1869. On their books
many unsettled accounts stl remain these can
have no longer indulgence than January lst 1870,
after which date they will be placed in the hands
of the law for Collection. After January lst, Is
TO- allaccounts will fall due 80 days after purchase.
At the expiration of each month statements VIII be
rendered and prompt payment expected
Dec. 90, ls69-t JAS. LAW. H00FF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

leLyucbburg N,lrs states that Mr.. Thomas
Chiffon, a worthy young man of Bedford Coun-
ty. was killed near Lisbon church. in that coun-
", by being thrown from his horse He was
on his way to church, when his horse became
uumauageabe and ran off, and one of the stir
rup feathers breaking Mr.. Chiffon was hurled
against tree. bis skull being fractured, pro-
ducing death almost instantly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
FOR THE CASH.

A FTER year at the credit business have de-
\ termined to abandon it, and WILL commen-
cling from January lst 1870 dispose of goods for
CASH, except to those who have paid me regular
" at the expiration Of thirty days l hope none
will take offence. but under no circumstances will
the above be deviated from. W. 5. MASON.
January 10, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31
Notice.

DERS0NS knowing themselves indebted n me
win come forward aud settle at opeSas ma fur
Their indulgence viii be given,
Nov. u.s. $50. JOHN :. EASTEEDaY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

REsPrrED AGAIN.-Jeter Phillips, who was
20 have bccn hung on Tuesday last for the
murder Of his wife, was reSpited until Februa-
ry 25'h This is the ninth respite the prison
or has had, lis case having been taken out Of
the hands Of the State authorities under there
construction laws.
Governor Walker has commuted to impris-
oument for lji, he sentence of David Crawford
colorel, condemned to death for rape on a
white girl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY.-Dr. \. f. SMITH
has just had erected upon apart Of the old Jail
foundation, i'm this town, a Photographic Gale
ry. and in q few days we suppose our citizens
will have opportunity to secure the shadow
ere the substance fade Dr. Smith has con-
siderable reputation as a photographic.
ANOTHER lNrRovENENr.-Mr. SAMUEL NY
EEs is pushing rapidly to completion hand
some Dwelling House upon a lot near the Bap-
fist Church.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

SHoorlNG.-On Tuesday last, at Linden
Warren county, a man named Jennings shot
aud fatally wounded Mr.. W, 7, Kerrick with
out proyccation. Jennings escaped and has
not vet been arrested
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

ARUE,r.-Oa Monday evening, 18th in
slant, am old man by the name Of Stearus, 20
years Of age, was arrested near Middetown
Frederick county, Virginia. on the charge Of
horse stealing lie was committed to the Jail
at Winchester 10 await trial.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

CtPOKES, Rims and Hubs for sale b.
- Nov. g. JAS LAW. H00Ff.
HARPER'S FERRY Extra and Family Flour,
for sale by JAS. LAW. HOOPF.
4 XRS, Axe Helyes, Wood Saws apd Back for
n sale by JAS. LAW Ho0fF.
IIAMPER BASKETS. Horse Buckets, Horse
Bells. Dog Collms, Sleigh Runners and Bas-
kcts for sale by JAS. LAW. HOOP.
4 " assortment; Of Walters, at low prices. for
n sale BY JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
DRESSED and Uhdrcsscd Shafts. for sale By
~ JAS. LAW. H00fF.
nISTON'S SCut Saws-an aff0rifDent just re-
i cciYed by JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Nov. Is, 1860.
IEMENT and Cistsrn Pumps. Grindstnne- and
I HaBgiDgs, for sale byJAS. LAW. HOOFF.
DOwDER. Shot. Gun Caps. and Cartridge Of
all kinds. for sale by JAS. LAW. HO0FF.
CHOVELs and T0NGs, Fire Dogs &c. Tor ssle
Sby JAS. LAW. HooFP.
OAK Shingles and PlasteFing Laib for sale by
~ Nov. II, 1869. JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
IF you need a good Base Burning Stove or Heat
j er, that will DO an yoa reqsirs Of J, without
trouble or annoyance when once put up. get the
-" Oriental" for sale by JAS. LAW. HOOFF.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-01-31

Prince Arthur.

Prince Arthur third sod of Queen Victoria,
has been spending the past week in Washing
ton City, and has been dined and wined and
feted by the digniiaries Of the country, lie
visited the various points of interest in the city,
and expresses himself pleased. The cores
pondent of the Baltimore Gazette says:
prince Arthur is winning golden opinions
here from all sorts of people. He is at once
abundantly gracious and sufficiently dignified.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
THE NEW FUNDING ACT.

Among the last things that Con
gress did previous to the late adjourn.
ment, was to pass funding bill-a
measure which the country as well
as Congress has been agitating for
several years-intended to fund the
debt of the nation in new bonds
which shall bear lower rate of in.
terest than those now outstanding.
The bonded debt, or mostoiof it at
least, now pays interest at six per
cent. The new bonds will draw
four, four and-a-half and five per
cent. The idea seems to prevail in
some quarters that the moneyed
men of this country will not favor
this measure, and that it will not
succeed but there is acarcely room
for doubt on that score. England
and France pay but three and four
per cent. on their debt, and our ma
tional resources are now nearly if not
quite as great as theirs. If the new
bonds are not readily taken at home,
they will find purchasers in Europe
whore American government securi-
ties are in high favor, whatever may
be the case with other securities from
this side. 1t is very probable, how
ever, that the provision allowing the
half Of one per cent. for converting
or replacing the bonds will be a suf-
ficient inducement to enlist some of
the money-kings of this country in
the work, and replace the old bonds
with the new issues.
1t is proposed to pay off all matur-
ed bonds in coin, and issue the new
bonds at the same time. 10 inaugu-
rate this conversion, the government
already has on hand over 100000
900 Of coin; and the overdue 500
bonds, may, to that extent, be called
in and Cancelled at any time. But il
is necessary to have supply of coin
to continue the conversion, after the
gold now in the treasury is exhaust
ed therefore the bill provides for
the deposit of gold in the Treasury
at two and-a-half per cent. interest,
which in addition to the coin received
for the new bonds-which are all
salable for coin--will furnish the
means required in these transactions.
The sinking fund is abolished and
the bonds already purchased and
now in the Treasury, drawing inter
est, are to be Cancelled and destroyed.
When bonds are purchased hereaf-
ter, they are to be treated in like
manner. The arguments advanced
for this policy were, that such bonds
in the Treasury offer too great temp
tations to defalcations and thefts on
the one hand, and to Government
extravaganza on the other, as the
possession Of this resource to fall
back upon is apt to render financial
management less careful that the
reduction of the burden of interest is
made visible to the people; and fur
Their, that the necessities of the Gov
eminent are lessened, not only by as
much as the interest on these bonds
is reduced, but also in the collection
of revenue to meet it.
Our readers are Immediately inter-
ested in this new measure, and hence
we give them an outline Of it.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
Foreign Dry Goods in New York.

a dispatch to the Chicago Tribune
says: Sharp buyers in New York
are laying in heavy stocks Of Ger
man goods. Their belief is, that
even should the war cease, the in
corruption in trade will have been
SO great that it will be long time
before things can get back into tho
old channel. ltis predicted that the
advance in German wooden goods,
fancy goods, hosiery, toys, etc., will
be from 80 TO 100 per cent. In the
event of strict blockade of the
North German ports, undoubtedly a
large trade will be opened through
Trieste, bat this will, of course, take
time. The present indications are
for a short supply of velvet millinery
and trimming goods from Germany,
with an active demand here, consid-
cradle speculation and higher prices.
The best manufactures are in the
Rhine districts, which are about to
be devastated by war, and the Swiss
manufactures will hardly fare better
on account Of their proximity. A
private dispatch received here to-day
from Basic, Switzerland, was as fol-
lows: "No possible way to send
more goods" This has the effect to
make importers hesitate to sell at
ordinary figures. There will be
much speculation and, probably,
large fortunes made in this branch
of trade.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09

POSTAGE TO GERMANY.-A Wash
ington dispatch has the following inn
portant information
"The direct lines OF German steam
ers heretofore plying between New
York, Bremen and Hamburg, respec-
lively, having suspended trips to
these ports in consequence OF the
French and Passian war, the reduc-
ed rates of postage chargeable under
the existing postal convention with
North Germany, on letters and 9TH
or correspondence for the North Ger
man Union and countries beyond,
forwarded by the direct route, are for
the present imperative. All CORES
pondence for North Germany will
consequently, until direct steamship
service is resumed, be forwarded by
closed mail via England, subject to
the rate of international hostages es-
tablished for that route, viz: For
letters ten cents each per half ounce
or under, prepayment optional, or
fraction thereof prepayment compul-
sorry; for books, packets or patterns,
or samples of merchandise, eight
cents each four ounces or fraction,
prepayment compulsory letters in
sufficiently paid on the above rate
will be charged for on delivery with
postage for unpaid letters, after de-
ductiou of the amount prepaid"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
THE NEW PENSION BILL.

Among the most important of the
acts passed by Congress at the late
session, was that providing for the
payment Of pensions quarterly TO
pensioners, and for the regulation OF
fees to be paid to claim agents for
the prosecution Of claims for pensions
and bounty land. Said act became
law July 8, 1870, and prescribes in
substance as follows:
Section /. Pension agents shall
prepare and transmit within 10 days
preceding the 4th of March, June,
September and December in each
year, vouchers for the quarterly pay
ment to pensioners direct, who, on
or after said 18th day named, may
execute and return the said vouchers
and none other to the said pension
agents.
Sec. 2. Upon the receipt OF such
vouchers, properly executed, and the
establishment of the identity of the
person entitled to the pension, tho
Pension Agent shall Immediately
forward by mail to the said pension
err direct, and to no other person, a
check payable solely to the order Of
said pensioner, except when the pen
sioner is required to appear personal
ly and receive the pension.
Sec. ,. No pension shall, under
any circumstances, be paid to any
one but tho pensioner entitled there
to, except in case Of persons legally
disabled, when payments may be
made to guardians and in ease Of
persons resident abroad, when pay
ment may be made as provided in
the previous acts.
Sec. A. Pension Agents shall re-
ceive for all services rendered to pen
sioners, including postage, 80 cents,
payable by the United States, and
not more shall be received by them,
under penalty Of $500.
Sec. 5. The Secretary Of the In
terror shall provide blank vouchers
to be used as above stated, and regu-
lations therefor.
Sec. 6. Pension Agents and their
authorized clerks shall take and cer-
tify afidavits of all said pensioners
who may appear before them fer that
purpose, and give the check for the
pension to the p customer personally ;
and for taking any such affidavit
falsely and corruptly, the afiant
shall be deemed guilty of perjury,
the penalty of which shall be impris-
onment for five years or less, and q
fine not exceeding $1,000.
Sec. Z. The fee of an agent or at
torney for the prosecution of claim
or bounty land shall not exceed 500.
The agent or attorney must file
(without cost to the claimant) with
the Commissioner of Pensions, du-
plicate articles of agreement, daily
attested, setting forth the fee agreed
upon. When no such agreement is
filed orapproved by the Commission
er, the fee shaft be SO and no more.
Sec. 8. For contract for demand,
or receipt or retention of any COM
pensation greater than above stated,
the penalty shall be fine Of $500 or
less, or Imprisonment for five years
or less, or both.
Sec. 8. The Commissioner OF
Pensions shall forward to the Pen
sion Agents, with the certificates OF
pension, one of the articles of agree.
ment, if approved by him, and direc-
tions as to the payment of fees.
See. TO- The Pension Agent
shall deduct from the amount of pen
sion due the amount Of fee, if any,
and forward the same less thirty
cents) as directed by the Commission
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
AaEs CoNrRAsTEp.-The great

ACES CoNrRAsTED.-The great age
of the French and Prussian comman-
ders is very remarkable. OF the
French army Marshal Mcmahon is
81; Canrobert, 81 Bszaine, 81; Val
liant, 80; Baraguey, Is; Forey, CO.
Raudon, Changarnier, II; Gen. the
Count de Palikao, Admiral de Cen
GULLY, SO. OF the Prussians Gen.
Won Moltke is 20; Prince Frederick
Charles, 60: Gen. Manteuffel, 6l; Gen
Won Room, 67; Crown Prince Fred
eriok William, Al. With the excep-
tion of the last, these contrast re-
markably with the ages of the prin-
cipal generals of our armies at or
near the close Of the war. Grant
was 43; Sherman, As; Sheridan, "a;
Meade, 49; Burnside, Al; Mcclellan,
SO; Logan, 80; Mcpherson, 81; Thorn
as, 40; Sedgwick, AZ; Mcdowell, AZ;
Lee, 81; Longstreet, IL; tombstone,
So; A. 2. Hill, 81; d. III. Hill, Al;
"Stonewalp Jackson, 80. Farragut
was the principal exception to these
instances, being Go years of age. OF
the chief belligerents, the King OF
Prussia is 68, Napoleon, 62 while
Mr.. Lincoln was sc, and Jefferson
Davis 81.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
TERRIBLE WEAPoNs.-A Paris cor

TERRIBLE WEAPoNs.--A Paris cor
respondent mentions terrible new
arm in use in the French army. 1t
is called the "Grape Revolver" A
recent experiment exhibited its
sweeping deadliness. Three hundred
disabled horses were placed at the
extremely of plain, and two of the
smallest of the grape revolvers were
fired at them. In three minutes not
horse was alive. The Prussians
also have an Improvement on the
needle gun. 1t is called the wall
gun and can be fired twenty-five
times minute. 1t shoots with great
precision, and seems to be more par
ticularly designed to be used against
the enemy's artillery, for the killing
of the men serving the guns, their
horses, and the explosion OF arhn1u-
milton chests, although it may also
be used,against infantry and cavalry
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
Religious Statistics.

Quite spirited discussion is going
on in the religious press concerning
the religious statistics of the country,
and more particularly on the ques-
ton as to which of the several de-
nominations has the most members.
In recent article of the Christian
Union we find an article on the sub
ject, in which is given the following
table Of statistics, which is claimed
by the writer to have been impartial
ly made up:
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
aA. The Kingdom of Denmark

seA- The Kingdom of Denmark
which we are informed Napoleon is
bound to force into an alliance with
him against Prussia, has some humil-
iating recollections to assist him in
the effort. In 1864 Prussia absorbed
Shleswig-Holsaein and Lauenberg,
two of her most important posses
sions. The population of Denmark
in 1860 was 1,608,095. The Danish
army is formed by conscription, to
which every man twenty-five years
of age and not physically disabled, is
liable. 1t consisted in 1867, of "A,
$50 men, while the navy was COM
posed of some thirty-two vessels OF
all kinds, carrying two hundred and
sixty-eight guns.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
pHELpS HOIIsE.

II D. PHELPS, proprietor Lancaster, Wis Having
II. furnished the three story brick hotel on
the old hotel corner, am prepared to accommodate
guests reasonably. Rooms well furnished and table
we'll provided Ample stable accommodations xK45
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09
ss SiR VOL Is, NO. q.
Written for the HERALp,J
THE SEA OF GALILEE.

Roll On thou deep and tranquil sea-
FLASH inthe sun thy silver sheen; !,
sing 10 the stars thy wondrous song
Fair pearl Of lonely Palestine 4
Proud cities once stoodb by thy side,
Thy waves were preBs'd by kingly prows
And Ger thy waters softly 81 ole
Sweet songs Of praise. and pray'rfsl VOWS
King Daylds magic harp Is dumb,
And hushd are JuSah's tonefri 1yI os
Her fanes are PROSTATE In the dust, lI II
And cold her sacred altar ares.
But thou o Seal art stili thu Same,
Thy waves roll on unchecked By time,
Chanting Judah's lonely dirge
In tonea majestic, sad, sublime. ss
Thy waves once press'd by Shloh's feet
Shall sing again with gladstone voice
For Israel shall return again,
And all her scatter'd tribes rejoice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09

Our NAvY.-The administration
has decided that it is best to put the
navy on something of a war footing.
Orders have therefore been issued to
commandants of all navy yards TO
hasten with all possible speed the
completion and repair of every YES
sci that can be got into commission
in reasonable time. This order has
caused great activity in the principal
naval stations, and, if promptly car
ried out, the Navy Department will
be able to reinforce the European
squadron with eight or ten efficient
vessels in about two months.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09

A TT0RNEYs and COUNsELoRs At Law, Mineral
N Point Wis Practice in the courts and attic nd TO
agencies and collections in all parts of State Special
attention TO proceedings under the U s. Bankrupt Act.
ONCE ia Lenaham's Block, opp. the p. 0. xxI3l
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1870-08-09

NOTARY PUBLIC Claim Agent and Agent for scv.
N eral Of the best life and Fire Insurance Conn
panies In the country Also Licensed Auctioneer. All
business entrusted % him will be promptly attended
20 at CassyilIe, Wis XIII