The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1871-12-29

Editors Inellgencr;
Things have been rather dull here FOL
the past two or three weeks, Owinl
chiefly to the suspension of operations a
tho l'enwoOd Mill, which gives employ
ment to large portion Of the inhabitant
Of this place, and is the circulating mCdi
um of the article commonly called green
back, that which VIC all have such par
tiCular love for, and banker after mort
than anything else. The bursting Of thu
fly wheel, which occurred about three
weeks ago, last Wednesday, caused I
stop OF about two weeks. The damage
done by this accident was repaired
and the mill ready for operation the first
Of last week, but unfortunately il only
run two days and halt, when both head.
of the cylinder of tho large engine blew
out and caused another suspension Of iOul
or FIVE days All necessary repairs hay,
been made, and tho works arc now going
on as II nothing had happened, and the
necessity Of hauling water from the river
Is not entailed.
Some thief, having neither the fear o.
steel traps or vicious dogs before his eyes
entered the stable OF our friend Shep
MCMechen, last Monday night, and a6
seconded with halter. Sometime during
the night the thief discovered that n horse
was made fast 10 one end of the halter
but for some reason We cannot explain
the animal was turned loose, and found It's
way back home next morning.
A party Of roughs went 70 the house Of
Michael Farmer, early or Christmas
morning, and pounded on the door until
they broke the lock. A sou of Mr.. Far.
mer's-a boy not more than fourteen OF
fifteen years Of age, heard tho noise, and
went To the door to see what was wanted
when one of the party drew revolver
and threatened to shoot him il he did moi
produce what money there WINS In the
house. While we condemn the net rs
being both COwardly and reprehensiblc
yet We do not think II was prompted by
any desire to steal, but WINS simply the
effect Of too much bad whisky.
A lodge OF Duids has been organized
here, and starts on It's career under very
favorable auspices. About twenty-five
were admitted to membership ut the first
meeting, which was held on Wednesday
evening OF last week. Several gentlemen
Of your city who are prominent In the an.
CiCnt order, came down and assisted In
organizing the now lodge.
Not long since an article appeared in
your columns in reference To extending
the Street railway to l}cnwood. Such an
event would be hailed with tho greatest
delight by the people Of this place, rs they
would then have u convenient mode Of
travelling to and from your city at such
times us would suit their convenience
The subject is worthy Of attention and
would no doubt pAy the company hand.
some dividend on tho money II would cost
to make tho extension. There Is cOnsd.
cradle travel between this plaCe and
Wheeling now, and will be a great deal
more rs soon rs the new furnace of Mossrs.
Dewey, Vance 81 Co. goes into operation.
This, in connection with the patronage
the road would receive from 1Iellairc,
would soon wipe out the expense the lay!
Ing of the track would incur, and add
handsomely TO the income of the company.
so say those who profess u know some.
thing about such things. '
December 29M. RopnINs.