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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

CONFERENCE MINUTEs.-We acknowl.
edge the receipt Of a copy of the minutes
Of the Conference of the n. E. ministers
in this State, held early in March at Guy
andotte. We are indebted TO Prof.
Morton, one of the Secretaries Of the Con.
ference, Tor the neat pamp hlet before US
which is filled with the routine proceed
ings, tables Of statistics, &c. Tho minutes
were printed at the INTELLIoENcER job
rooms, and Of course, the work has been
well executed. Copies can be procured
OF the Union Railroad ticket Office under
the Mcclure HOuse-price 15cts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

FGIRMoNT Town HALL CoMPANY.-A
few days ago sec'y Estate Hedrick Issued
a certificate ofincorporation to N. B. Hay
mond. R. @. Huntington. VIM. A. Walk
late, Francis N. Knight, Thomas Hough,
Jacob F. Gould, Charles h. shinn, John
B. Crane and G. NJ. Dawson, under the
name Of "The Fairmont Town Hall Com
pany." The object Of the association Is
to erect abuilding in the Mountain city"
suitable for dramatic, benevolent, theat-
rical and other general purposes" We
hope the corporators will succeed in their
enterprise. Fairmont needs such a hall,
as also several other towns in this State
We could name.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

RUNAwAY.-Yesterday, a horse attach.
ed to a buggy INDUCED in a quiet little
runaway on Elm Street, in the 9TH Ward.
Three gentlemen were seated in the We
hicle. They were gently spilled out
sustaining not even scratch, we believe.
The horse was brought 70 q halt before
he received any injury, nor was the buggy
damaged to any considerable extent.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

NEW sPRTNs AND SUMNER GooDa.-C.
Hess, northwest corner of Main and
Quincy streets, has just received full lines
Of Cloths, CaSsimers, VcStlngs &c, Of the
latest styles and best makes, and adapted
to the season and this market. Large
stock OF Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods
always in store. All tho clothing manu-
featured at this establishment warranted
to give satisfaction. Prices as reasonable
as any tlrst.cIass house in tho city. Call
and examine goods and compare prices.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

REMOVABLE. stelnmetz, paper box
manufacturer, whose place Of business
was formerly In Beck's Block, Market
street, has removed to the old Job room Of
the INTRLLIGENCERo on Quincy street, and
d now prepared to gil orders with dis.
patch. He has recently introduced some
new machinery, and with his enlarged ia.
cilities can meet almost any demand for
his production. His prices are as low as
any box manufacturer, East or West he
invites all who may want anything in his
line to give him o call in bis new quarters.
Remember the place, third story Of the
INTELIIGENCER bulldlng-entrauce on
Quinc ystreet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

THB FAvoRrTE PIANO in the East,
West, North, and South, amongst artists
and amateurs now.a'dsysis the"Weber."
All the concert troupes Of note are using
the "Weber," and 1t has rapidly risen in
public favor until 1t has crowded out Of the
artistic world, pianos once famous the
world over. 1t seems that the fame Of
pianos rises and falls as does that Of other
things ofnote.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

NEW BGRGE.-The tipbers ior a new
barge were being laid yesterday, at the
boat yard Of Messrs. Wilson & Dunlsvy
In North Wheeling. We could not as
certain by whom the order was given.
This firm has a fine reputation as build
ers Of barges and .steamboatS. They have
had long experience, use none but the
best materials and employ none but COM
petent Workmen.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

PosToFEICE 1TEMs.-The poStoflce at
Knowls Creek Braxton county, hereto.
fore discontinued, has been re.establiGhed
and Margaret Lash appointed postmiS.
treSs. This Office is on route No. 4I2lS,
from Weston to Nicholas Court House.
The Office at TallmanGVille, Upshur
county, has also been re.establlshed and
Granville, D. Markle appointed poStmaS-
ter. This Office Is on route No. 4,9A7, from
Sage to Huttonsyille.
A. s. Price has been appointed post
master at Big Bend, Calhoun county, V't0
Enoch W. Gain, resigned.
Between Shrewsbury and Coalburg,
Enos Richards has been designated as
mail messenger from May 1st.-ssrvice
three times a week; compensation, $50
per annum.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

POLICE CoURT.-Yesterday morning
was a bad one on the Johns, in the police
court There were but two cases on the
docket, and both offenders sported the
good Christian name John. John Barnes
got drunk Tuesday, and was 80 indiscreet
as to be caught on the street while in IhHt
condition, Judge Rogers fined him two
dollars and costs, with heusual admoni-
ton that a second appearance before him
would receives seversr punishment.
John Moran was charged with being
engaged in fight over in Centre Wheel
lug two or three weeks ago, but the evil
dence failed to make out a case against
him and he was accordingly discharged
the city having to foot the bill Of costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

MARRIAGE LICENSE STATISTIC
There were issued during the month Of
April, in the Clerks Office OF the County
Court, twenty-five marriage licenses
precisely the number issued during the
corresponding month Of last year, and
three less than in April, 1871, and one
less than in April $780, These figures
would seem to indicate that matrimony Ia
becoming unpopular in this region.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

CALIERs.-Until a late hour Tuesday
evening, alter Gov Jacobs arrival in the
city, his friends kept calling on him at his
rooms In the Mcclure House. Large
numbers waited on His Excellsncy, yes
terday, and were received by him with
the ease and dignity Of a courteous gen.
tleman. he will probably remain here q
day or two longer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

BIBLE PREsENTATIoN.-The friends Of
Enterprise Council, l. D. U. o. A. N.
will present that Association q bible at
II o'clock this evening The presentation
will take place in the hall Of the Grand
Army Of, the Republic, Peterson's build
ing. The public Is invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

FIGHr In MART1NsFERRY. = Several
North Wheeling boys eolllded with a
number from Bridgeport over in Martins.
Terry, q few days ago, and some blood
was spilled before the fig ht ended. A
large crowd gathered and witnessed the
affair with the greatest possible nOHehG
lanss, feeling, doubtleSI5thAt they didn't
care much which party whipped. No
arrests were made 90 far as we heard.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

CHANGE OF NAME-From and after TO-
day the National Savings Bank" of this
city will be known as the Commercial
Bank. This change will not affect the
character Of its business. It will be as
much a Savings Bank hereafter as here
fore. The Cashier, our genial friend, 8.
P. Rildreth, Esq, will be pleased to see
his friends rally under tho new dag he has
thrown to the breeze.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

TIE FAIR at the Church oil the In
maculate Conception last night was a
complete success. The cane was award
ed to Mr.. Burk, unanimously, and the
watch to Miss Katie RIester. The Fair
will be continued one day and evening
longer, Conveyance will be secured up
to q late hour.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

NATTANs' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY for the
Hair, the greatest discovery of modern
chemistry, will positively restore gray
hair to It's natural color in from three 10
ten days. Warranted to contain no Lead,
no Sulphur, no Silver, or other poison.
Get your Druggist to order it. Take no
other. eod&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Coop NEws.-Our citizens will be glad
10 learn that Miss Fanny B. Price (who
is now playing to crowded houses at Fl.
Wayne, Ind, will commence an engage.
ment at Washington Hall, May 18th. We
bespeak for her q hearty welcome.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

NOTICE.-THOSE INDEBTED
~ 70 tho subscriber are hereby notified that
their accounts have been made out' and pSTu,snt
can be made on the "a day OF January, isia.
10 prevent any confusion, proper oHicCFB.Will
% N attendance, and no fear need DO entertained
" interested parties Of any dlsAgrecAbls oonSo-
quanees on account Of the rash. Only limited
number can b admitted at . dme-tha door
opening Inward; the preclution being deemed
necessary on account Of the experience OF the
past year BY are,
JGnI OHAS. q. BERRY.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

THE Victoria and Congress Tie, and
Junlata aud Croquet Slippers for ladies;
Braided and BrOcha Slippers for gents,
justrecelvcd at L. V. Bonds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01
Gne9tteltifg
THURSDAY, MAY /, 1873.


Special SALE. 8. Rhodes & Co
Commercial Bank.
Notice.
For sale or Rent.
Muley Cow lost.
Lost-Letter.
Convention Oil Company.
Fine Borders.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Live regret to hear Of the serious
illness Of Dir. David Campbell an old and
lavorably known citizen Of North Wheel
ing. His disease Is erysipelas.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

1000 yards best Calico in this city, 1Oc.
1000 yards best Russia Crash 12ic.
Henry Roemer & Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

FIVE HUNDRED yards OF Prints from
five to ten cents per yard. Come and get
them at ]. W. Ferrel's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

WANTED, an assistant Gutter and ten
operators at Blum's Suit Factory. APP
ply Immediately.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

CUsToMERs can buy White Goods,
Irish Linens and Table Linens almost a
their own prices Of b. Jacobs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

THERE is no place in the city where
goods are sold as cheap as they are at
Henry Roemer & Co.'S.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

LARGEST lot of fine picture frames ever
brought to the city at Robinson's gallery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

WANTED Immediately, an assistant Cut.
ter and ten operators. Mono but expert.
enced hands need apply.
l. BLUM & Bro.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

JUsT received one box more 20 Silk
aud Lama LaceSaques and Points; (great
barGains,)by ]. W.Ferralt Centre Wheel
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

DID you see them, our 12ic Bingham,
Bleached Muslin, Brown Muslin and
Ticking, they arc real bargains. Henry
Roemer & Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Go AND see the Hidden Gem, a most
beautiful drama at Institute Hall, Friday
and Saturday next.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Tu1 largest stock, the latest styles, and
the cheapest boots and6hoeS in the sity,
Of L. Y, Blends.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

ONLY25 cents to see the Hidden Gem,
Friday evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01
EDUCATIONAL.
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY

EStabNShed By Congress; adopted BY the stato;
aided By The bSnSVolenee Of individuals, Socie-
ties, and otheE institutions.
Five DOpAEtmGntS Of InBtIusdon-LtOraly,
gsioatae, Agricultural, Military and Engineer.
inc. Also thoroughly organized Preparatory
Department.
q ehaTro Of large Fssulty Of accomplished
OeholArS and meccSSful educators.
FAIL TERH begins s0ptom6@ a. Wp'TEa'
December 9Th. SPRus, March Slth'
ComuNGEuJIF, June II, $50,
Total orponOsS nom $50 to $50 PEI year. LOS'
to those boarding in clubs.
Send Sor cataloEus, containing full parteu'
ALKX, MARTIN, President
MoHaAHFowa, ". Va, July Is, isTl. iyS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

PARTIES, Weddings and Festivals Iur.
nished with the best Ice Cream and Wa.
ter Ices at Chas. r. Behler's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Ice CREAM and Water Ices every day
at Chas. r. BehleFs, Ill Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Ice CREAM and fresh Cakes at Chas. R
Behler's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

AN assistant Cutter and swim operators
wanted at Blum's Suit Factory. Apply
at once. w. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

oxrDIzED, Gilt, Steel and Crochet But.
tons at Adler's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Buy your CaSslmeres and Jeans oil H.
Jacobs while he selling them 80 low.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

Go Immediately to your Druggist If
you are troubled with corns and buy a
bottle Of Pain Cure Oil. 1t relieves the
pain, and will cure them. Sold by all
Druggists.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

GREATEST variety Of picture frames in
the city at Robinson's gallery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

TIE LATEsT.-The Compass Walking
Boot for ladies and misses, and all the
latest styles oil ladies', misses" and chill
dren's shoes can DO found at L. V. Blends.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

THEY are beauties, our SOC, Black
Alpaca. Henry Roemer & Go.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

THE best place to buy Embroideries ID
at Henry Roemer & Co.'s.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

READ about HAmburgS and Lace Cur
tains at J. s. Rhodes & Cos. ts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

THE cheapest and best Hosiery ever in
the market will be found at II. Jacobs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

BLACK GrOs Grain Silk worth Sc co for
81 80. Henry Roemer s. Go.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01
GETTYSBURG
KATALYSENE WATER.

The United States DlSpenSatory the authorized
record OF our MAteriA Medica cilOSei this Watef
ith tho most renowned Alkaline or CGFbonHted
Syringe OF Europe, It FAR eIeels any other known
In its sellpreserItnR properties. Il docs not DO.
teTiorate BY bottllng and keeping. II has never
been claimed for any Other mineral water ths
power 70 dissolve the uFAtes, or SN-called ehSlF
formations in tho body or on tho Limbs and JoInts
Tia the Gettysburg KGtAlyBiuO Water hRS done
In hundreds Of inBtllces. GOut, RkstSNaHSjT
Rtlrdlqtd, DgtpfpEi1, GrdVAi, DIabEiiI, RIlHSV
and Urinary DtIeolS generally have al Welded
TO IL influence. 1t has restored KlJeildT h,tcSr
TO tho pGralytie, cared Abdominal LJTontV, and
Given healthy action 70 the ToFpId LfpSF IL has
cured Chrohb D1TTA0d, PQeI O0nItlp1tIoH,
Atlttnd, CdtdIIh, Ditb1GEI Of G1S SkiR, General
De6titty and NtTp0uS RFo5iFdtion from ktntdi
81 d PhBltelI B1eEStGS. All these Dy the bottled
water. 1t 10 powerful antidOt0 for EHetlSiVS
AGttHl or Drinking. II oorreet9 the Stomach,
promotes Digestion and relieves the head almost
Immediately. Pamphlets containing . history
Of the sprinR, repofts from eminent phyBieiAnG
and medical writer's marvellous and W6ll.attosted
cures, and testimonials IRON distinguished CID.
EenE, will DO furnished and sent By mail on Apph.
WHITNEY BROS. Gen'l Agents.
N South Front ST., Philadelphia, Pa,
GRfFYVHuRo SPlINg Co.
Fer sale By KDNUND BOOKING and Drug.
gusts generally. mWiT
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

AIRS. N. ZIEGENFELDER, CON-
IXl PETITIONER, and ProphOtrels Of Ice
Cream Slloon, No. 40dd FelloWT' Hall building,
respectfully informs her friends that she pro-
poses 70 continue the buGnegB conducted BY her
husband lAtaly deceased, and 10 prepared 10 oil
orderb for Parties, Weddings, PlenicS, &C. Afull
hand. She has secured tho services Of Arst,
class workman, and she 10 confident that all
gods purchased from her will giVo latSfhOLon
Prices reasonable. The patronage OF the public
solicited. 1p28
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

GALL and see the netO Styb picture
frames at Roblnson's Gallery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

ITO CARPENTERS, BUILDERS &
l. LUMBRRNBN-H. 8. White, Of BOllton,
West Va. 50 miles east Of Wheelink, has now in
BueceaGf1l operation three Saw Kills, IN the
finest Oak, Poplar and Walnut forests 10 West
Virginia; has seven miles Of Tram road. which
gives him the dne8t facilities for hlling orders
promptly for any and all kinds OF timber, sawed.
mn, or In the log, Of any lumbeFmAn In the State.
His experience Of several years teaches that
promptnesB 10 tho sure road 70 success.
BE can Al large ordorB for heavy timber on
short notice; has always on hand large stocks Of
beat Yellow Poplar Of different aiGes, and will
have large Planning Mil In operation In thirty
days that will add 70 his flelliies for furnishing
anything connected with wooden buildings.
&c would respectfully AJAX attention Of those
interested before purchasing. APPS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01

ORGAN Tor rent at shelb s. Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-01
A. CIR AHA MS
ste a m DyeIng

SECURING ESTABLISHMENT,
No. I6S ALHSTRRRT, WHEELING, " "a
Ladies' and aentlsmen'S wearing apparel clean
Al OP dVad nm ah0Ft nntieA 0elin
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1873-11-30
UNICO DEPOSITO I'm LA lShA
de Guano leg1timo del PERI.

La Emprcsa del Guano legltimo del Peru pa
ra las Antillas espanolas, establecida en- la Ha-
bana, la sola autorizada por ell Goberno del Pc
ri para la venta del articulo en- las Antillas es-
panolas, ha resuelto establecer un dep6sito en-
esta villa, habi6ndonos nombrado al efecto sus
Gncos agentes en- la lsla, teDemos ell gusto de
ofrecer los Sres Hacendados, este fertilizador,
ell mejor hasta hoy conocido. Ell precio de venta
es $50 al contado por tonelada espanola, sin ta-
ra, entregable en- la romano.
Mayaguez, agosto de l873.-LATlMER 7
COMP
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HABANA DIRECTO.

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Nueva Ifnea de Vapores Espanoles


Fl vapor "Puerto-Rico" Sc despachara en- Ia
verpool para San Juan, Ponce, Mavaguea ' de-
mas puertos de su ruta 81 20 de noviembre pro-
ximo. --rara aetcs demas detalles dirijirse en-
Liverpool los Srcs. William White Comp
Pacific Buildings, James Street, ' cn eata { Il
timer J cCmP-Puert0-Rieo.
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TARIFA DE- FLEfE
PAmA gU aOPA

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w.UaNa IA "A. "a
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40 - aArulss "a "a nets bAa eofsols psa tnos de-
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psAHssnvAiag.
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- baltenAs WasF &shsentsf slsssss ksH ~ eas.aEi
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sA-~--a- - $500 ''"'-
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VAPOR INTERCOLONIAL.

ansatancos egan Colon eunen deren
tes ineas de Colon, Pacifco America Central
Octubre de l873Los Agenes LdHer Comp
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-15

Some little excitement having been
created by a rumor that Mr.. Hawley and
the ferry company had persuaded the
Commandant at Rock Island Arsenal t.
restore the pass system across the bridges.
aud that blank passes were now being
printed, in order 10 benefit the ferry com
pany representative of this office called
on Col Flagler to-day to ascertain the
facts Col. Flagler informed our reporter
that nothing Of the sort was contemplated:
that no new orders in regard to that mat
ter had been received and no move was
making, that he was aware of, ON the sub
Jcct His opinion was that things would
remain as at present, with the bridges and
avenue free for all, Except cattle, hay,
straw, wide loads, combustibles, etc, at
all hours of day and night without passes,
unless the public abused the privilege
or violated the rules necessary for the pro
lection Of the public property.
In regard to sidewalks and railing. he
said he hoped to save enough out of the
appropriations to construct handsome
battery around the point of the Island, be-
tween the two bridges, and give that part
of the Island handsom appearance, un-
less the erection of the contemplated
bridge for the Peoria road should interfere
with his plans for improvements in that
quarter The widening of the causeway.
the building of sidewalks along the cause
way and Fl. Armstrong Avenue and the
erection Of strong ratings each side of the
causeway and at each end of the Avenue,
On the river side, would be very desiraL lie.
The Rock Island daily Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1872-1873, 1873-04-15
The Ferry Paws,

some whining having been done by the
poor heirs in regard to the receipts from
the ferry, a representative Of this paper
investigated the matter yesterday, and as
ceTtained that the boat makes an average
Of about p round trips day that there
is scarcely one team day crosses on the
boat, unless it may be an express wagon
in a hurry that the average number of
people crossing is about 20 each way each
| trip, or 40 to the round trip. This would
be 1000 persons a day from whom, at >
cents each, the ferry derives $50 a day.
. The expenses of the ferry will not exceed
$50 a day--lcaving profit of $50 day,
/ The average for the year is not less than
@ months or go days At a profit Of S2l
a day, this would give the poor heirs a
! profit of 50 400 with the bridge as free as
at present OF course the ferry is not the
/ gold mine il has been There is no
doubt that the company made from
100000 to 100000 last year,-and it will
not probably make more than $1,000 Il
$4,000 this year.-but it is a good bust
ness and always will be. even with the
bridge as free as it now Is. Droves OF
cattle, wide loads. combustibles, hay and
straw etc, are excluded from the bridges
and these will add to the revenue of the
ferry company 1t will pay, but the PEG
pie are not going to bleed for the poor
heirs as they have done for the last 30 OF
| 40 years.