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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

THE ELECTION OvER-Extreme cold
weather may be looked for daily. Pro-
tect yourselves by investing So 80 in an
overcoat at Franks, worth almost double
the money. Frank is still located at 40
18th street.
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NoTIcE TO SPORTING Fraternity
Pool selling on Wednesdays races,
opening day Of Fall Races, will take
place this Tuesday evening, commencing
II 8 O'Clock ct Opera House Saloon, IN
der the management of proprietors Of
race course. g...
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THERE Is some talk Of holding meet
ing of the Board Of Education next
Thursday evening. Postpone the meet
ing gentlemen and 30 and see Jsnau-
schek
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DEAD.-The little daughter Of Col
0Bren, who was 50 badly scalded 90
Friday evening last BY falling into tub
of boiling water, died on Sunday even
inc
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RErURNED.--Louis c. Stifel, Esq,
who has been to Germany, returned yes
terdsy evening. His many friends will
be glad to welcome him home again.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

THK GRAND JURr.-Thc Grand Jury
-ws in session all day yesterday and
adjourned until 9 o'clock this morning
without reporting any indictments.
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The sale of reserved seats for Janau-
shck went off with rush yesterday
morning. There are plenty of good
seats left, however. &c
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\ GOOD, scrvicable overcoat for three
dollars and a half-must be seen to be
appreciated. 7Where2 At Franks One
Price Store. 40 Twelfth street.
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The WORKS OF E. MARLITT,

Translated by Mrs. A. l.. WlSTER.
"The Little Moorland Princess" sixth
edition; l2mo; Fine cloth; Sl.15.
countess Gisela." sixth edition; l6mo 4;
Cloth; sl.JO.
"Gold Elsie" Ninth edition; l6ms; Clo.;
$50.
1"The Old Mam'ielle's Secret" Eleventh
edition: l6mo; Cloth; sl.6. 80,
For sale by booksellers generally, twill
BIZ sent by mail postpaid, upon receipt OF
theprice by .a."
LIPPINCOTT 4 CO., Publishers,
7l5and TIT Market street, Philadelphia.
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BHLLAIRE.

WILD BEAsT.-An animal supposed
to be a panther is creating quite an
alarm among the farmers southwest OF
town. Several Hocks of sheep have been
badly used up by the beast, and the
farmers are organizing for its capture.
A hunt on yesterday was unsuccessful ex-
cept as to furnishing unmistakable
evidence of the existence of some feroci-
Gus animal. Another hunt will be held
in few days which promises to be more
successful. In the meantime bad little
bows will do we'll not to venture far from
home
NEWS items that would interest our
citizens are very scarce.
On the 9th day of this month man
BY the name Of Jerome Sprage shot
four times at farmer and his wife, who
were on their way from Moundsyille TO
Wheeling. Neither of the parties re-
ceiyed any injury from the shots fired.
| A warrant was issued, however, in
Moundsville, and an attempt was made
to arrest Sprage, but the officers
| we're unable to arrest the would-be MUIR
derer on account Of an armed resistance.
| Sprage fed to Ohio, and has not been
heard of until yesterday Some parties
in Moundsville hearing that he was in
Bellaire, came here yesterday morning
and swore out warrant before JUS
tice Powell, which was delivered
to constable Roder, who Immediately
commenced search for Sprage, and
about three O'Clock his efforts were re-
warded by finding him in astore boat at
Butes' landing. Sprage had revolver
on his person at the time Of his arrest,
but made no attempt 10 use it.
, He was taken before Squire Powell, and
after preliminary examination Of the
case, was sent back to Moundsville, where
he will De dealt with according to the
laws Of the State where the offence was
committed. Sprage refused 70 give any
reason for his attempt at murder.
We hear that another foot race is on
the programme for next Saturday, at
which time a considerable amount Of
6lthy lucre will change hands, and lively
times generally may be looked for.
The chief amusement with children
here is jack stones and they seem to know
it all through.
The last sensation about here, is the
supposed discovery Of silver mine on
Captins creek. about IA mile south Of
this city.
TIE coal merchants here are very
anxious for the river 10 get on high,
but not quite such high as it got on
last spring.
HuxDRKps Of persons in BellAire are
complaining Of having bad colds We
have never yet heard Of a good one.
No visible violation Of laws or ordi-
nances in Bellaire, yesterday, conse-
auently no arrests were made. -y--..
DID anybody see it tighten in Bellsre,
Yesterday. ...f
The Cro.ier Bros. Of this city, have
manufactured about 10000 brick this
season.
wAGos loads OF sweet pumpkins were
brought in from the country yesterday,
and The owners thereof found 3 good
narks, fer then At gssd assrss.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

LOVERS of flowers are busy removing
them to places of shelter from the cold
weather.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

THE October hues on the trees will
soon be at their height. Usually these
chromatic changes occur earlier.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

CITY PRpEsTRIANs.-New York pa
pers are agitating the question, "Have
pedestrians rights in the public streets?'
The same question is not out Of place in
other cities. 1t may be answered that
theoretically pedestrians have rights in
the streets, bat practically no one seems
bound to respect them. Merchants oc-
cupy much or little Of the sidewalks as
suits their convenience. Drivers of
drays, carts, omnibuses, street cars, hacks,
and vehicles Of all descriptions, do not,
as general thing regard it as important
to check the speed of their steeds,
whether horse, mule or donkey, to
allow pedestrians to pass without
hurrying up their steps to escape
apparent danger. Ladies and gentle
men, old and young, boys and girls, must
be watchtul of surroundings when they
cross streets, for there is peril. Men and
boys in charge of vehicles come around
corners often at dangerous speed.
There is little effort to reduce this speed
at the intersection Of streets, and those
who would escape being crushed are
compelled to run, and this does not al
ways save them. If pedestrians really
have rights in the streets, there should be
some method devised to make those who
drive horses and mules respect them.
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TIE latest styles of Ruchings. A
large assortment just received, at
r.. SwABACKERs,
, 1861 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

Two hundred copies new Presbyterian
Hymnal just received by Jno. W. HE'S
kell, go Twelfth street.
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JERRY CLEMENS,
Cor. Nam and 18th streets.

Fouxp AT DAsI-The best place for
the finest assortment Of Ladies, Misses
and Children's Button Shoes in the city.
consisting of the popular makes Of Z. c.
Burt and r. & x. Crown Brand Shoes, on
different widths of lasts. Call and eI-
anime the above before::purchasing else
where. All goods warranted.
JERRY CLEMENS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

THE Commissioners of Election were
engaged all day yesterday in examining
the election returns.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

THE old time Minstrels of Sam San
ford, will appear in this city at the Opera
House, on Friday and Saturday evenings
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

New FIRM.-Peter Costello s. Co,
have sold out their tobacco establishment
to w. & G. Gundling. Thenew firm will
be known under the title Of the Two
Br,thcrs
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THE case of Mary McGinnis, charged
with lunacy, will be heard before Squire
Clarkson this morning. :
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Tur WEnE, PI.xo Y1e1skiers,

THE WEBEi PIASo yreToKieus.-
The Weber Piano has just received the
fst premium over all competitors at the
Cincinnati Exposition, the committee
deciding that for deapth, power, sweet
Ress, brillianey, perfect equality of tone
and elasticity of touch, il has no equal.
Wm. II. Shsib, sole agent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20
DIRECTORS
TIL E CITY B A N K

Individual Lidbihty,)
rs PREPARED TO CONDUCT ALL BU-
siness appertaining to Banking.
Deals I'm Bills OF Exchange, United States,
State and County Bonds, Gold Coin, and
Negotiable Securities, at fair rates.
Notes and Bills of Exchange discounted.
Collections made for Merchants, Manu-
facturers, Banks, Bankers, and others, on
all accessible points In the United States
and Canada. --~
Drafts in sums to suit purchasers on all
the principal Cities and Towns in Germa-
nv, Great Britain and Ireland.
Deposits Solicited. Interest allowed on
Special Deposits:
J.DALZELI., TIce Pendent,
H. CRANGLE Cashier. feb.l
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I RESERVED seats can be secured for
Novelty Theatre, at Washington Hall
Ticket Office every day, from 10 TO 4
p. NJ, -"
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The weather was delightful yesterday,
and great many persons were out on
the streets enjoying it. .. d.
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Pool selling on the horse races will
commence this evening. 49,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

THE Two Brothers cigar store, under
the Opera House, is the place for good
cigars.
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Who offers one hundred dollars cash
reward,ifyou can prove he varies from his
one price rule? II. Frank, the Clothisr.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

one price only, and no deviation.
Where? At Franks, 40 Twelfth street.
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|, The City Council will hold forth this
evening.
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THE races will probably liven things
up somewhat.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

The gods of the gallery threw in
several chunks of applause in the wrong
place, at the Opera House last night.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

MANY of the pavements Of this city
are in bad condition.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

BLACK Pants at dollar, at Franks,
20 Twelfth street.
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, TIE sale of reserved seats for Joe JEFF
fcrson will commence Thursday morning.
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FIRST GRAND GIFT CONCERT.
Montpelier Female Humane Assotn,
AT ALEXANDRIA, VA.
November. d, 1874.
LlNT OF GIFTS.
22,l7s Cash GINS amounting to~..,Slpp%
NUMBER o. TICK EN-. 10000.
PRICE OF TICKETS

W mole 11ckts ''-'-' -,
n,,a 80 so
Eighths or each Coupon .............. -.
81 Tickets ''''"
The Montpelier Female Human" A~o,
ciatiOn, chartered by the Legislature
Virginia and the Circuit Court 81 ufahss
Co, proposes by Grand Gin tOnc'n
establis and endow a "HOIn. f0r ~" U9i
Infirm, and Destitute Ladies' Of Vrgihb,
at Montpelier, the former rssh"ho'
President James Madison.
GovERSoR's OYTIcE, RIcBs0sD, July D. ~
II affords me pleasure 10 tay bA w
well acquainted with n large mapl'Lw
the ofncefs Of the Montpelier F.maIf ~.
name Association, who tesid" IN we ",
cinity ofmy home, and ] att"st lh'.I ~
telligenee and their worth and hlgh ~
tation as gentlemen. a. well a. thr 80
lie confidence, Influence and substsbua
means literally represented aingns W.
JAMES l.. KEEPER, Gov. NirE'hh
ALEXANDRIA, VA, Julyb, ~
com mend them as gents Of honor ann ~
tegrity, and fully entitled 90 III" oonh'."''
VI "' p R.w.HUGHE,
Us. Judge, East'n Dist Of ~
Further references by permission ~ ~
Exeellency Gilbert e. Walker' Ei,I',,
Gov. Of Va, and 4. \. senator eiee'
tors and Members Of Congress from 20 b,
Remittances for tickets may br m MAJ, ~
express prepaid, postOffice money -9'g -,
Washington, d. T., or by registef.1 n.
For fnII .pArficulars, tshmeniA~
ssnd for Circular. hddress, ,vvp
Pyes,t MF.H A., AieIandris, Vs.
Reliable agents wanted eyeryShe'r'
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NOW READY

The fifth edition Of Hulda. The eighth
edition OF The Second Wife. The two most
popular Novels OF the season. Mrs WIS.,
ter'S Latest foundations.
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BRYAN OLYNN, the great Irish COM
edian, at Washington Hall this evening.
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"THE melancholy days have come
especially to Radicals.
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A Work of Universal Interest.
THE STANDARD
Life of Charles Dickens

dor" Life OF Goldsmith" veto. Complete
in Three Volumes, with numerous I'm
cravings, Illustrations and Fac-similes
limo; bound in Extra Cloth; 500 per vol
umc.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-10-20

A NEW: stock Of jet trimmings just re-
ceived. at SwABACKERs
203 1861 Main street.
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THECHILpRESs HoME.-The::recent
elected Directors Of, this institution held
Z mesting for organization at the Office
Of List, Davenport 3 Parks, yesterday
afternoon att o'clock. Jno. s. Hobbs
was called to the chair, and Benz. Das-
export appointed Secretary pro tenn.
The election of.s President for the insti-
tuition being in order, William B. simp
son, Esq, was unanimously chosen; s.
B. Barnitz was elected chairman Of the
Enirectors; and G. Stifel, Secretary. The
following were selected as lady managers
for the year ending May Both, 1875;
Mrs. w. J. Butler, NJ. J. r. Dickey,
Miss Gertrude Lamb, Mrs. S. Mix, Mrs.
D. C. List, Mrs. J.J. Jones, Mrs. P. Har-
den, Mrs. C. Norton, Mrs. e. w. Franz
helm, Mrs. S. w. Kelly, Miss Mollie
| Hearn, Mrs. J. z. Bristow, Miss Jane E.
Bennett, Miss Annie MCLEAN, Mrs. 5.
o. Taylor, Mrs. Geo. X. Wheat, Miss NJ.
NJ. HalIowell, Mrs. James Brown, Miss
Julia Atkinson, Miss Lizzie McKinnen,
Mrs. M. v. Campbell, Mrs: c. Ogleby,
Mrs. J. S. Hobbs, Mrs. r. Ii. Cummins,
1 Mrs. 8. A. Hagans, Miss Belle Mendel
The vacancy caused by the death OF
Mrs. Barnitz, was filed by the selection
| Of Mrs. Noah Remmick.
The active work of canvassing for the
support of this much needed Home, will
now 60 forward in all the wards, and ii
is hoped liberalsresponses will be made
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POSTPONEMENTS IMPOSSIBLE.
$780,
WILL BUYA
First Mortgage Premium Bond

N. Y. Industrial Exhibition Company
Authorized by the Legislature Of the STATE
ofN. Y. Second Premium Drawing. ~.
CEMBER ], 1874. Third Series Drawing,
JANUARY4, 1875.
Every Bond will be Redeemed with &
Premium, as an equivalent for Interest.
CAPITAL PREMIUM, 100000.
Address for Bonds and full information,
MORGENTHAU, BRUNO co.
Financial Agents, y Park Row. n. Y.
P.O Drawer ~. ocu5b
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SPECIAL inducements in piece Velvets,
AZ SwABACKERs,
-a 20sl15.- 1LJo6l Main street,
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ANOTHER iuv o,ce just rezlved ofthose
cheap Mems, Boys, sYouths and Child
ren's Kip Boots, at the following prices:
Mems Kip Boots = 1926
Boys 225
You'll, --;s.- $50
Children's -'-.- lbs
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A DENSE fog prevails these mornings.
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Trunks alta dollar at Franks One
Price Clothing Hall. lI..-,
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AT THE VERY LOWEST RATES. 81
Index to New Advertisements.

Index to New Advertisements.
Valuable Farm for Sale.
Chicken Cock Whisky-G. ". Franz
helm.
New Buckwheat Flour-R. j. Smyth.
Dissolution Notice.
Tea, Coffee and Spices-V. b. Hall &
Co.
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THE NEW IMPROVED
Remington sewing Machine.
FEW GOOD REASONS


rr trT A FEW GOOD REASONS ~ 74aE
ming and g posing hd through hole
Automatic
nnshed by sknn1i
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Island Dwelling for Rent.
Hamilton Opera House.
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A GENERAL BANKING, EXCHANGE
n and Collection business transacted
with fidelity and promptness.
Certificates OF Deposit issued and inter
est paid thereon.
Revenue stamps for sale In sums to suit.
New Fractional Currency and l, 2, 5, and
&c coin always on hand for the accommo-
dation OF the public.
Accounts Of Merchants, Manufacturers,
Bankers and others solicited.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-03-06
THE RUTLAND DAILY GLOBE. FRIDAY NJ
woman,s Temperance Meeting.

According to appointment, q meeting of
the ladies was held in the yestry of the
Baptist church yesterday afternoon. The
number and interest we're equal If not
greater than at the previous meeting. Mrs.
John 3. Rcynoldsactcd as presiding officer
and Miss " G. Terrill as secretary. The
meeting was opened with singing by the
Baptist choir. After reading a portion of
Scripture, the choir sung the temperance
song "Rcjoicc, Rejoice, the Temperance
Cause Advances" A short season was
then spent in prayer. After singing "Dare
to do right" the time was fully occupied
with remarks.
The lady who spoke first, thought one of
the greatest reasons for encouragement was
the unusual interest manifested in this sub
ect throughout the country. She advoca-
ted moral suasion in every case, but said,
when we failed in that, the law on our
statute-books if only enforced, was suili-
cient to compel the law-breaker TO desist.
She then urged every lady present TO use
her personal influence on the side of right
and temperance. Owing to the force OF
circumstances, one lady spoke of the I'M
possibility of standing on neutral ground.
Our influence is either for or against tenn
perance. She only regretted that she had
been wanting in moral courage, and that
her influence had not been more decided.
Another lady said we must expect perse-
cution in every labor for reform, and it
should not discourage us, but if possible
make us stronger, and she believed that
continual warfare would bring success.
One person who had suffered many years
in consequence of intemperancc in her
house, spoke feelingly on the subject. She
had been to the rum-scller many times and
besOught him not to furnish liquor to her
husband. and, in return had received only
insult and ridicule,
One lady thought that legislation might
do some good and undoubtedly had done
50, but she believed if this work is ever ac-
complished God will do it, and it will be
done in answer TO prayer.
On motion, it was voted TO patronizc aud
encourage those who have ceased this un-
lawful tratic. Another said, though all
did not make themselves heard, each man
iIcstcd by her presence her interest in this
work.
i committee OF nine was chosen to dc
wise some method for work, to report at the
next meeting, which was appointed for
Saturday. March 14th.
The locomotive engineers having express
ed Il wish that the ladies should occupy
their hall, the invitation was gladly &C
ceptcd, and, with many expressions of
qualification, the next meeting was APP
pointed at that place.
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CIstict0ss.

Mr.. W. l.. Woodruff of New Haven,
Conn. occupied the pulpit OF the Congrc-
gational church last Sabbath morning. The
communion service in the afternoon was
omitted Mr.. Woodruff, having but lately
completed his theological studies, is only
licensed preacher.
An alarm Of fire spread through our WI
lage on Monday evening, caused by the
bursting Of kerosene lamp in the house
of Justus Ransom The fire department
were soon on duty, but the fire was under
control before the force reached the spot
The Cas,leton portion of the Advent So
ciety had donation at their parsonage on
Friday evening last. Twenty-Five persons
were in attendance who, after pleasant
social time, left with the pastor, Rev. w.
l.. Hines, $50 in cash
1t seems that in no ''spear' in life are
mortals exempt from its excgencies. One
of these is the HeraM individual, the one
who is unsettled in his mind about m essay
published in the GLOBE last June. The final
squib in his leader of last Saturday speaks
well for the chivaric spirit which every
body knows possesses him, but the author
of the essay will hardly. of her own free
will, play Dulcinea to his Don QuiXotc be-
ing cmphatically aversc to the notorety to
which she has been second time exposed.
The 'Castleton correspondent desires to
say, that if the extraordinary statements he
made contain the sum of his information
on the subject, he knows nothing of what
he is talking about, and moreover never
will know anything about the matter, I'M
less he can furnish conclusive evidence that
it is in any sense his affair. Meanwhile let
the GLOBE reporter take heart as it is clear
that he has walked unswervngly in the
path of recttude for eight consecutive
months, an astonishing period for a news
paper man to escape censure, especially
when such mentor and nemesis is upon
his track as his friend Betsy" w.
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The MOictY Question.

ASHlNGToN, March D.
The ways and means committee today
resumed the hearing of the moiety ques-
ton. a strong delegation from Now York
and Boston were present a memorial
was received from the Philadelphia board
of trade, which will be presented to Con-
gress, as follows "The Philadelphia
board of trade respectfully represents that
customs laws are confused and difficult to
understand, and that the proceedings OF re-
formers and government officers acting
under these laws have somctimas been
hgh-handed and offensive to the moral
sense of the mercantile community, and,
consequently injurious to the government
itself We therefore, pray to Congress to
revise said laws and amend them, so that
honest importers may not be injured IN
property and reputation by proceedings in
stltuted at the instigation Of men who are
actuated by the hope Of pecunary profit to
themselves rather than desire to promote
public good.
VIM Il Dodge, of Phelps, Dodge IL Co,
made long statement giving Il history of
cases in which they paid 1000 as a
compromise, and showing the manner in
which the firm had been treated by Jayne
and other government officers. The mar
ration was listened to with much interest
by the committee, and Mr. Dodge vindl-
Gated the firm from all charges or suspicious
Of fraud.