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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

AN ORIGINAL AcoUAR1uM.-It was
about 2 o'clock yesterday morning that a
lady in the Filth Ward, thinking she
heard noise in the kitchen, crept out Of
her bed and to that room, to seeit II was
her husband, whom she had expected
for several hours. On reaching the
kitchen she found her lord and master
sitting on the floor with his new silk hat
between his knees, and in the hat several
dried herring and about q quart Of
water. He was eying the mixture with
profound qualification. "John," she
screamed, "what ale you doingH" "Ker'
inquired John, with q look Of surprise,
"Wby, Jane, am (hicD starting an (hic y
aquarium Tor your Christmas"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Two YEARS AND Six MoNTHs.-We
take the following from the court pro-
cesdings OF Washington county, Penusyl-
vania, published in the Washington Id
uanee:
Commonwealth vs. John Henry. This
defendant was indicted for stealing u set
Of harness from Andrew Henderson, Of
Buffalo township, some time last spring.
BE plead guilty 10 the charge and was
sentenced 10 pay the costs oil prosecution,
restore the property, and undergo IN i'm
prisonment of two years and six months
In the Western Penitentiary. It will be
remembered that Henry IS one o! the
psrty who broke Jail at the time Henry
Brlceland made his escape, and was after.
wards captured at Wheeling.
The "John Henry" referred to is. or
rather was, resident Of North Wheel
ing, but Is better known as "McPicrce."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18
Amusements.
HAMILTON'S OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. Jas. RlrzsnMoHs.. ... Lessee and Manager

Mr.. Jas. FiTzsINNoAs. Lessee and Manager.
REMEMBER I0-AlGHT!-F0R TWO NIGHTS 0nLIl
THURSDAY and FRIDAY NIGHTS ONLY,
December 18th and 10Th, and the FRIDAY
MATINEE, Manager Jas. Fit1simmonB
viii present hero the Great Popular
Cal.Wagner's Mlnstrels& Brass Band
Twenty.one Stars Everything New! -Four
Comedians! Headed by the King OF the Pro-
ieseion, CAL. WAGNER. Mr.. SAM. PRICE,
M. JOHNNY BoOEER. Mr.. JOHNNY MACK.
EARL BRUCE. Double-Yoiced BallAdist and
Female ImpersonAtor. The great Song and Dance
Artists, MesMs. GREEN d SADLEh
Full QuArtette-proL Charles Maynard, J. II.
Murphy, Paul Linden, Edwin Harley. Prof W.
W, batbour's celebrated Orchestra and Brass
hand. All at tho usnal reasonable admissions.
Cal. Wagner, Proprietor OF this Troupe Joe.
p. Marston, Business Manager; W. Il. SGfick.
land, General Agent. Boz rheet open for sale
OF Reserved Seats between 10 4. n. 4RH.
AAeiR
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

How's THIS FOB HIoH.-swarta & Sons
Of Martins Ferry. built Q threshlng ma,
chine with q McNaught patent beater In
It, which on q trial OF Mr.. Martins place
about q week ago threshed $40 bushels Of
oats from hAlfpast eight o'clock to eleven,
Just two hours and half. Il also threSh.
ed twenty.SlE bushels In eleven minutes
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

A PERTINENT INounY.- Passing
down Jacob street, East Wheeling, we
saw hoy fourteen or fifteen years Of
age, with clothes all mud bedraggled,
carried along on q Sort Of litter by other
Buys and surrounded by host Of school
children, who made q hideous noise. We
know the boy; he was stone blind drunk.
But who sold him the whisky?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

"a FRIEND IN NEED Is q friend indeed
and such a friend is HELMBoID's BucHu
to the unfortunate sufferer who has been
sowing his wild oats. Warranted to cure
oil diseases Of the kidneys and urinary
organs. Look out for counterleits. Gen.
uine has private proprietary stamp Of Il.
T. Helmbold on each bottle. Sold by
all druggists. John F. Henry, New York
Sole Agent. 90 .--l e. eod&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

BECAUSE OF A TEA PARTY.-Mrs.
Mary Hendershott resides on Alley 10,
east Of Wood street, Fourth Ward. In
comnemmoration of the tea'party in
Boston about one hundred years ago
which we all recollect-Mrs. Hendershott
on the centennial anniversary Of that
day purchased key of beer and invit-
ed her neighbors to her residence to par.
ticipate In festivities becoming the occa-
sion. Mrs. Kate Ermsn was not in
vited. but her patriotism would not per.
nit her TO stay at home. She went.
The curtain rises for scene Cd In Squire
Launder's Office. Mrs. Erman complain
ed that Mrs. Hendershott had used loud
and abusive language toward her, and as.
saulted her. The evidence OF those pres.
cnt did not sustain the charge, and Mrs.
Kate Erman had the pleasure Of covering
the costs OF the case into the 'squire's
| treasury.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

OPEN ON suNDAYs.-The Board Of
Managers Of the Wheeling Library Asso.
citation have decided to keep the Library
open on Sundays, for the benefit Of those
with no other lime to devote to reading.
The Library will DO open for tho first
time on the frst Sunday in January, and
will DO kept open between Q and s and
z Rnd9 p, ".
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

TEE LATE FLooD.-Since the river has
receded from the lower portion Of the
city, people have q chance to see what
damage has been done. 1t Is gratifying
to know that 1t has been comparatively
small. The damage Is confined princl.
pally 10 cellars and Easements, which are
coated with mud, rendering them unin.
habitGble for a day or two.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

FUN for the People...A
Christmas and New Year
worth having-.speyer Bros.
offer their Immense stock OF
trimmed Ronnets and Hats
alta reduction Of IS per cent
from former prices IN order
toinSure their safe the COM
Ing month. Remember the
place, 8SEYER BaoS.,
Ili9 Main at.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Nor SusTAINED.-Boniface Allwinger,
who keeps q liquor store on the corner Of
Wood and 10th streets, appeared before
Squire Launder yesterday on two charges
Of selling whisky on Sunday, preferred by
Michael Dorsey. The charges were not
sustained, and the cases were dismissed at
Dorsey's costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

BEFORE SQUIRE MoCoRMIcK.-The
following cases were disposed Of by
Squire Mccormick yesterday:
Bud Long made information TO the Ell
feet that on the 18th inst. Frank Hazlet!
committed breach Of the peace. The
case was dismissed at the costs Of COM
plainant.
Patrick Lynch complained that in the
month Of June last, In the city OF Pitts.
burgh, Pennsylvania, Patrick Eagan did
teloniously steal and carry away, Of the
goods and chattels Of P. Lynch aforesaid,
bank notes Of the value Of s67, and pray
ed that a warrant might be issued for said
P. Eagan as q fugitive from justice. Be-
lore the warrant was executed the COM
plainant appeared and withdrew the suit
at his cost
Joseph Beureau appeared In public
place in state Of inloxication, and acted
In disorderly manner. When requested
by Squire Mccormick to conduct himself
10 proper manner he refused to do 30,
when he was arrested and fined IS and
costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

DnD.-James Gray, Of North Wheel
ing, died suddenly yesterday morning
from exposure. Tho deceased was o
member Of Company Z, list West Viz
giniS Infantry during tho war, until no
lost log OF the battleo Of Smokers Ferry.
He was 0 brave soldier.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

BAN. MccuLLocH, he OF the Circuit
Court, has discovered . new way Of put
ting up fruit and garden truck air tight
He puts 1t In an Island cellar and waits
til the river rises above the kitchen floor.
Patent applied for.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18
WoNpEpEu1 CHRAp-MoRE Goops /

WONDERFUL CHEAP-MoRE GOODS AT
PANIC PRICES. Two hundred pieces
Merrimack, spragues and American
Prints, choice styles, at 10c; 80 pieces fine
bleached Muslin at 10c; good black Al
paca at Csc; all other goods in proportion
to reduce stock. Call soon If you wish to
save money, at John Roemer's, Centre
Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

HANDSOME PIANOS AND ORGANS fully
'edrTGHtsd siz and SsVsn years at lower
prices and on easier terms at sheib's Nj.
sic Store than elsewhere. Remember the
place, 18th street above Market,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

IL you want to make handsome pres
present you cannot do better than to call
on the City Book Store and make selec.
ton from Mr.. Stanton's large and well
selected stock Of Books and Fancy
Goods. .his 20 nj ',r.l@
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

OK Saturday, Cecil. Hobbs & Co. ship.
ped to the Moundsville Rolling MIL Co.
their EqueeIsr. II weighed 80 tons. and
took two days to load Ii. II will squeeze
our Moundsville iriends pretty tight 10
get II over 10 their mill In tho same time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

THE LATEST AND CHEAPEsr.-I have
just received from New York auction 30
pieces of alpacas and other dress goods;
also line pieces of carpet, dirt cheap, and
must be sold. J. W. Ferrel, Centre
Wheeling. ss; C. - r.'af B.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Thermometer .REcoRD.-The follow.
Ing shows the range Of the temperature
ss observed at 8ilvey's Drug Store, cor
ner opposite the Post Office yesterday:
sA.M lah 3P.h. 7P.A.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

TEE charge OF larceny preferred by
ChSs. Morris against Elijah Pullens, for
stealing three quarts Of oysters, will be
disposed Of by Squire Gillesy this even
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Doors AND SHoEs.-Go TO Blond's for
your Boots and Shoes, where will be seen
the best assortment and cheapest Boots
and Shoes in the city. L. V. Blond, 1iS5
Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

REMARKABLE sUccEss.-During the
past years practice, embracing the treat.
ment Of between one and two thousand
cases, DR.. Iongdon has issued but two
death certifcates-both In cases which he
pronounced incurable on first examina.
finn
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

FINE Alpacas reduced from 65c. TO S5c,
per yard, and all wool Double Shawls
from 81 to IS, by J. W. Ferrel, Main and
goth streets. = l- y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

THE INTEREST OF EVERY BoDY.-Call
soon TO get the advantage and great bar
gains Of the closing out prices Of winter
stock OF Dry Goods, as they are going fast,
att. W. Ferrel's, Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Police couRT-The lookup had one
inmA!e yesterday morning
Ransom Baxter was arrested by Officer
Bogsrd for creating tumult and disorder
on Tuesday evening, and fined IS aud
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Cone AND sEE.-selling Baskets Of all
kinds below cost. Hunt up all your old
baskets and have new handles put on
them. Basket Factory, Market street
above Post Office.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

REsuMED.-The mills In South Wheel
ing, which were compelled to suspend a
day or Two on account Of the high water,
resumed operations yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18
PRIZE LIST.

| IN mn priEeA S~S'N'
Tho title 70 the above real estate Is guaranteed
m libenl terms OF this scheme brtngs y
within tho reach o! all-the greatest opportah,,SS
eyer oftered FOR The poor man 70 rise 70 WeAl'n'
PRICE OF TICKETS. ~.
Single Tickets $40 6leysn T SHsS,S I'm sSd
Fifteen Tickets, $4,000. ,.A. .rps,,D.
Tne drawing viii DO made under the suPsca 1S
tandeuee Of committee appointed oy NE nEa
~ oficIals In the State, duly Iworn 70 the I1A
mi PERFORMANCE OF the duties assigned tnsm: rA
No highest officials both OF CITY, Ceeinv h mi
sac have not only endorsed Mr.. Aoeie0' 0u'
also his scheme. ,...,,0,.A, ndAl
daeirine 10 participate In tbs draw ing eno Ta
onco form their clubs and send IN thei[ ILL., md
NgRNTS WANTED In oil States, Vluos ANN
Towns In tho o, 8. and CanAdaS. .A rs,.
kV Money should DO sent By hegistmeieS%d -
ter. p. o. Order or KIpresS, with the Jul HoN'0''
on tho purchaser In plain writing. .,., .srd
For further information and parue9. IA
for circulars 10 tho Manager and FropF'e'''' NV
address ox,,o>y Aprrra
TvAvuRwoRTu KkHGIb
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

HANDKERcHrRFs, ladies' aud gents
scarfs, and Shirt Fronts in endless varie.
ty, suitable for the holidays, at Henry
Jacobs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

FoR CnRnTMAs PRRsRNTa.-Cashme
Mufhers, elegant patterns, only one dollal
each, OF Franks Clothing Hall.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

CIRCUIT CouRT.-In this court yester-
day the case Of Heckeft & Mccain -.
Chapman d Go. came up. Engagement,
the case was tried by q jury Of seven.
Tho hearing Of the evidence occupied the
entire day.
Adjourned to this morning at 0 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Qua young folks are making their an
nual lsvles on impeeunious parents for
aChsistmas money"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

CoIvAIHScRHT. Barney icEutee
the popular letter carrier in the Eighth
Ward, was upon the streets yesterday FOL
the flrst time since his illness.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

PRoF. PRIoE's geologica! class were
scraping the mud from tho cobble'stonef
on the wharf yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

LADIES Misses and Child's Shoes, Fall
styles, Of best Philadelphia and Eastern
manufacture at L. Y. Blends, 1885 Main
street. IL - .------- III ~.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Observation-Disclosures long doubled
shawls for g, and ladies' Shawls in pro.
portion. The place to get cheap goods
now Is at J. W. Ferrefs.k y Z
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

BLACK SILKS, Black Silks, an excellen
stock, very cheap. OF Emanuel Emsheim
ers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

WATERPROOF oLoAKs at cost, to close
out, at Emanuel Emsheimer's, 1855 Main
street, third store below Union.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

AMONG the arrivals in the city, yester-
day, We notice that Of George Hsrdman,
Esq, OF Preston county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

II you want fine Russia Leather
Pocket Book go to Stanton's and ex-
anime his stock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

RECIPES for curing hams arc In circu'
latlon. The pavements are not very icy
% yet, but II % we'll 10 be 10 time.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

REMEMBER that Robinson makes the;
best Photographic. Is4f.Iaa
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

GEO, R. TAYLOR & Co. will open thil
morning new stock Of Ladies' Furs at re
duced prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

CoRsETs from csc to IS 80, the best
stock in the city, at Emanuel Emsheim-
nr's
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

THE greatest bargains In shawlS, whit
and grey Blankets, and Coyerlets, yor
can get OF Henry Jacobs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

HAVE you ever seen a Chinese JossG
not call at the "City Book Store"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

THOSE Mechanical Bears OF stanton's
Book Store are the greatest curiosity ever
invented. Call and see them. 's' ''
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Our forty cent Wrappers and Drawers
are said to be very cheap. q. Frank
One Price Olothier, 40 Monroe street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

TEE best stock OF Children's Garments
In the city can be found at Emanuel EN-.
sheimer's,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Go and sec those now Polar Kaleide
scopes OF stanton's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

JusT opened, o case Of Lonsdale bleach
ed Muslin, atl2ic, at Emanuel Empheim
ers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

NEW black silk Cloak velvets at
greatly reduced prices at George R. Tay-
lor & Cos.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

OPERA GLASSES at J. D. stanton's. y
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

ONO RIVER has gone back to his little
bed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

JUVENILES say that Christmas is only
one week from to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

HOMEMADE BLANKETS very cheap,
Emanuel Emsheimer's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18
THURSDAY, DEC. IS, 1878.

nSu AdVertissr sESs.
Wanted-Boarders.
French China.
Hamilton's Opera House.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

For fine Foreign Dress Goods, at low
prices, go 10 Emanuel Emsheimers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Consisting OF tho superb palAtiAl residence o.
Bimon A6eles, Esq, Unsurpassed % pINsg
dwelling In the United States, being only le \.
blocks from the Court Houie, SuTfoanoeo y
magnificent grounds, orchards, gardens aho
YineyardR. The building has been only recently
completed with all modern Improvements.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18
Total, $4,000 Gifts, all Cash. amounting

Total, l2,0o0 Gifts, oil Cash. amounting
to..... ,uVUWV
The chances fora gift are as one 10 I've.
.. PRICE OF TICKETS.
Whole Tickets, $50; Halves. SIS; Tenths. OF
each coupon, IS; RIeyen Whole I lckets for $780,
atX Tickets for $1,000; 1I3 Whole Tickets III
$1,000; AT Whole Tickets for $4,000. No de
count on lees than $500 worth OF tickets.
The Fourth Gilt Concert will DO conducted In
all respects like the three which have already
been given. and fall particulars may be learned
from circulars, which viii DO sent free from thii
once 10 all who apply for them.
Orders for tickets and applications for Agen
cies viii DO attended TO In the order they are re-
eeiyed, and Il 10 hoped they will bs sent IL
promptly, that there may DO no disappoint Denl
or decay In filling ali. Liberal terms given 70
those who buy To sell again. All agents are
peremptorially required to settle up their &C.
counts and return Il unsold tickets BY the sob
day Of March.
THOS. E. BRAMLETTE,
Agent Public Library Kentucky, and NluSgI
Gin Concert, Pubic Library Building Loul,'
Vile. ~. L.L- deelS-eod.v
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18

Board OF EDUCATION tonight
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-12-18
Tuesday, March 3lst. 1874
$4,000 CASH GIFTS
! $L,5OO,O00,
LIST oPGRTR.

VIII be distributed among the tieket.holdst
The tickets are printed In coupons Of tenths
and all fractional parts will be repi In The
drawing inst a whole ticketa are.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-12-04
SaIted Wood.

1t is curious fact, and one of
great practical importance in science,
that in the salt mines of Poland and
Hungary the galleries are supported
by wooden pillars, which are found
to last unimpared for ages. in conse-
quence of being impregnated with
salt. while pillars Of brick and stone,
used for the same purpose, crumble
away in a short time by the decay
Of their mOrter, 1t is also found
that wooden piles, driven in the mud
Of salt flats and marshes, last for an
unlimited time, and are used for the
foundation Of brick and stone edi-
fees and the practice of docking
ing timber, by mmersing it for
some time in sea water, alter it has
been seasoned, is generally admitted
10 promote its durability. There are
some experiments which appear to
show that, after the dry rot has
commenced, immersiOns in salt wa
ter effsctualIy checks it's progress
and preserves the remainder Of the
timber. If care 90 taken TO renew
the coat Of paint as often as it de-
Gays, wood en- the outside of the
buildings may be made to last for
centuries; paint, however ia no pres
ervaton against the intereal or dry
rot, notwithstanding the opinion so
generally prevalent TO the contrary.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-12-04
THE II Err Id.
The Potato.

In common parlance, wheat is rec.
ognize1 as the mair-stsy of existaLce
but while it may be so in fact, it's
right to pre-eminence is disputed by
the potato. However much the
former may contribute TO the sup.
port of lie in this country, it occu-
pies, az an article OF diet, a place lit
tie superior to that of the latter, and
1t ia not more universally looked to,
by al classes of society, for susten-
ance than the 6sculent tubcr. The
entire product of potatoes in the
United States, in bushels, for the
three last census years was as fol-
lows: In 1850, I04 900 .o44 bushels ;
1860, 1853 243, 1913 bushels, and in
1870, l65, lac, 297 bushels. The pro-
duct of wheat for Il osy years was
In 1850, 100,485,813 bushels; 1860,
l73, l04 024 bushels, and IN 1870,
287;745,62 bushels. If we deduct
the amount exported during any one
OF these years we approximate to
the amount Of the home consump-
ton of each Of these staples. In
1870 the expectation Of potatoes ag-
gregated 596,568 bushels, leaving for
our own use 163,594,32 OF wheat
(and -four reduced to bubheIs) the
export was 64,3S7, 1874 bushels. A
short crow of potatoes is, however,
fully as serious an embarrassment as
a light yield of wheat, if it be not q
greater one for potatoes can be,
and often are, used as q substitute
for bread, better than wheat can
supply the place of potatoes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1873-12-04
Present Duty.

The way to make easy times is as
clear as daylight.
Let every man or woman who
owes money pay it at once, if posi-
bic.
Be willing to make q sacrifice in
order to meet promptly all your en-
gagemenss.
Stop grumbIing at the faults or
mistakes OF others, and attend faith
fully TO your own affairs
Deal fairly, lenier tly, and cheer
fully with all persons who owe you
or are in pecuuiary trouble.
If YOU are out OF debt, thank the
lord; and then go round among your
friends, and enemies TOO, if You have
them, and render them all the as
sistance in your power.
Don't hoard your money but
loan il or to use il TO relieve the
needy. on the same principle as yon
would give bread to the needy in the
day Of famine
Do what yon can in every way to
relieve pecunary distress, to check
tho current 0. financial embarrass-
ments aud restore public confidence.
tfycu are bank officer or direc-
tor, don't be cross minute. Smile,
as Christian duty, from morning
ill night. Give an encouraging
word, if possible, to all, and by all
means strain every nerve to help
those who need it.-Neu York Inde-
peB3eHt.