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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THOMSON FEsrlvAL.-Thc festival Of
the Thomson NJ. E. Church in the new
building on the corner OF Broadway and
Virginia streets, last night, was an occa.
sion Of more than passing interest to the
Island people. The rooms were throngcd
during tho entire evening. Among the
attractions were postoiice, an art gal
lery lin which were exhibited the por-
traits Of the local editors OF Wheeling
and several other distinguished philan.
thropists and public spirited persons),
and the usual bevy Of beauty engaged in
enticing rag money out Of visitors peck
cts. The festival will be repeated to.
night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

BULow CoMHG.--Mr. c. Y. Lucas has
received a letter from DR.. Hans Won Blu
low, the emiucnt pianist, asking for dates
at the Opera House. DR.. BulOw will APP
pear in the Opera House abont the first
Of March.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

CARIcArUREs Of the city editors OF the
Wheeling papers were exhibited in an
cart gallery" at the Thomson NJ. L. Church
festival on the Island last night, Weun-
derstand that for lack Of room in the gal
lery only Johnson's bust was on exhibi.
ton last night, and after the cakes and
things have been auctioneered of and the
tables removed tonight the artist will
undertake n life.Eize sketch OF one OF
Charley's famous feet. Our gallant
friend fancy lin OILY gazed down upon
the bevy OF beauty surrounding him
and plaintively pleaded to be unhung, SO
that he could have the pleasure OF a
promenade. There was no doubt knot
Of fair ones surrounding Braces portrait
the entire evening, gazing admiringly
upon the elegant cut Of his mntton-chop
whiskers. OtcmpOra 0 morea!
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
For SALE
a BRICK HOUSE,

Continuing ten rooms and finished attic, ioi ana
ul,l wafer M and down stairs, with Es through
oni; ot ~ by Ig feet, running lack To alley, with
rCoL stable on the rear, situate NJ lOtI Chapllnc
street handy to Market Square. This property, y
not sold at private sale before January 10Th, WIZ
bs Offered nj Public Auction on That day nj III
o'clock a. ". nj front door Of Court itouse'
Terms easy - ,.crprrp
" IT. U1tLgu. AuctiopeCr. jas
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

LICENSE SUsrENDED.-Local Inspectors
Young and Wilson have suspended for
thirty days the license Of VIM. Baker,
pilot, who was on duty at the wheel Of the
steamer Diamond when she collided with
the Coal City.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

The StcubenvillC Philharmonic Socie-
ty will excurt to Wheeling on the steam
er Abner O'Neal this afternoon, and con.
certiEe in the Opera House tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

J.W. FERREE's heavy reductions in
prices Of dry goods and carpets are making
things lively, sure, at the corner of Main
and Goth streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THERMOMETER REcoRD.-The follow
ing shows the range OF the thermometer,
as observed at Silvey's drug store, corner
opposite the Post Office, yesterday:
S4A' rs? Is 'f s HA'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
DOR RENT
FOR SALE.

MARKET STREET PROPERTY FOR SALE.
will offer ut private sAlO until February 9Th, Lot
No. 100, and Onc-third Of Lot No. 1884, In ChaplInC
4 Enfl's addition 10 the city Of Wheeling, situate
on the east side Of Market street, opposite Filth
Ward Market House. II not sold before the above
,IlIe. il Will be Offered at public sale at the front
door Of the Court House bald day al 10 O'Clock
AN. For particulars and terms enquire Of
ini3 ], C. IIERyEY, AuctlJnccr.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

From the above We find that in 1860 a
day laborer, earning 81 so per week, with
his weeks wages could purchase 60
pounds OF flour, 6 pounds Of bacon, .
pounds Of coffee, 2 bushels OF potatoes and
81 bushels Of nut coal; in 1870, with his
weeks wages he could buy 20 pounds Of
flour, 10 pounds OF bacon, . pounds OF
coffee, bushels Of potatoes and IS bushels
Of coal; and at the present time his money
will purchase 60 pounds of flour, pounds
Of bacon, l pound Of coffee, G bushels Of
potatoes and so bushels OF coal. Our
readers can somparethe remainder OF our
figures at their leisure.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

J.W. FERREI has reduced his entire
stock Of dry goods and carpets at least ~
per cent. Now is the time Tor bargains
there; he is bound tosell.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

LATE-The early train on the Clevc.
land II Pittsburgh railroad was delayed
at Bellaire yesterday morning, and was
u half hour behind time ut Bridgeport.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

CONSUMPTION may be prevented by
checking cough or cold in time, and
nothing equals DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
for throat and lung affections. dkw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

TuE members OF the Waverly Literary
Society are thinking OF presenting Ham.
lei at the Opera House in February.
Who'll be the melancholy Dane?
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

FINE Side Band Shoes for Ladies Just
received at L. V. BLoNDs,
1875 MainSt.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

TIE hearing of the Carson.Anderson
case in the Circuit Court fills the court
room with spectators daily.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

FIVE THOUSAND yards Of new styles
choice prints at Ct cents at
JoHS RoEMERs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

NorrcE.-All goods In pawn with us
which have run out, will be sold unless
edeemed or renewed within three days.
DERoY & WELLER.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

DESPITE the talk about the great SCARF
ity of money, the collectors are meeting
with fair success on their semi-annual
rounds.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
acknowledgement
FRIDAY, JAN. II, 1875.


For Cincinnati-Steamcr Hudson.
Election-lsland Building Association.
For Rent-Store Room, Dwelling and
Hall.
Notice-Woman's Temperance Union.
Thompson & IIibberd-Plumbers.
Clocks-Oxtoby & DufIield.
For Sale or Rent-Dwelling.
Prices to Suit Times-Louis Dechert.
Stair Rods and FasteningS-G. Mendel,
Booth & Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Mn. McCLELLANp, Of the GAINESVILLE
Enterprise, has not sold his interest in
that paper, as stated in the Bellaire hide.
pendent Of yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

CALL at W. S. Hutchins' Opera House
Music Store, No. 1923 Market street, and
see the cheapest piano sold-thc Metro.
politan,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

We still have on hand few Of the
Ladies' Gold Watches for SIS, and Gents
Coin Silver Watches at Sl2 at 1901 Mar.
kei street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
J.W. FERRE1.

THrRrY.THREr yards Of Calico for one
dollar, and all other goods in proportion,
to reduce my stock. 80,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THERE was large party Of the elite Of
the city at the residence Of ]. W. Paxton,
Esq, on Chapline street, last evening.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Irwas cold and wintry yesterday. No
extra charge for this Information. 1T is
included in the five cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

TOLICE COURI-JAuyt OINH7II'
There we're three cases before His Hon
or yesterday morning, viz:
Charles Martin and Ephraim Jones
(colored) were charged with disordcrIy
conduct. The former was fined 50 and
costs, and the latter was sent TO the city
prison for twenty days.
The famous JEFF. Davis, a colored youth
well known in police circles, was sent to
the stone quarry for twenty days for dis
orderly conduct.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

SAVE money by buying unredecmed
goods at 1904 Market street Wheeling
w, Va,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

HERsoME.-Will sell mems Hersome
Caters at cost for cash only to close out
present stock. JERRY CLEMENS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
lec29
DOR SALE

One Frame House, with five rooms, No.
l5l4 Wood street. One Brick Of four rooms,
No. 1900, on corner Of Wood aud Fifteenth
streets. Enquire Of -
WIN. j. NESBITT,
dei6s 1910 Wood ST.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

LADIES Side Lace Shoes plain and box
toed, at JERRY CLEMENS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

We will loan money on Diamonds, gold
and silver Watches, Chains and Jewelry
Of all kinds, Clothing, Guns, Pistols and
every thing else OF value at 1904 Market
street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Work was resumed yesterday in the
forge department Of the Belmont Mill.
The sheet rolls will begin work to day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

RURAL residents are braccd up by the
cxhilarating atmosphere of these morn
ings.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
COMPARATIVE COST OF LIVING.

Wewill now show, as far as possible,
how much n man could buy with his
wages in 1860 as compared with 1870 and
1876. Taking the amount Of money
earned in week by each, we will under
take to show how much flour, bacon, cof-
fee, potatoes and coal, which We take it
are among the real necessities Of life,
can be purchased with the same:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

CHRISTMAS gifts at John Roemer's.
Will sell all kinds Of goods at reduced
prices during the holidays.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Go see the cheap counter Of Dress
Goods, NIL at IL cents per yard, ut
]. W. FERRELs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THE fourth invoice Just received bv
express Of those nice Box Toe Boots for
Ladies, Misses and Children, at
L, V. BLoNDs,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

The "hog cholera" prevails up il
Pennsylvania.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THEstrcets are much cleaner now than
they have been for some time past.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

GEN. WALLACE, of the city lookup, has
n crowded house nightly.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THE County Court yesterday adjourned
to court in course.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

CAsnMEREs worth one dollar reduced
TO rs cents ut JOHN RoESTER's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Business in pork packing circles will
be exceedingly brisk rs long as the cold
spell continues.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THE ice trade is looking up, and full
cropis anticipated.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

As the days grow longer the coldgrows
stronger, saith the proverb.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

MONEY! Money! Money! to loan at De-
Roy & Weiler's Money Loan Office, 1904
Market street, Wheeling, W. Va.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
srcovn HANp PIANOS AND DREAMS

The above instruments for sale or rent
on easy payments. ADAMS 4 LUCAS, :.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THE Board Of Directors fthe Hospita
for the Insane meet again to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THE PHILHARMoNIC CoNcERT.-To-
night the Steubcnyillc Philharmonic So
ciety, accompanied ty Messrs. W. II. Nc.
Donald and s. S. Colville, two singers OF
considerable prominence, will give con.
cert in the Hamilton Opera House. Mr..
Mcdonald has been lately engaged by
Manager Strakosch to sing in Italian
Opera with Titicns, and Mr.. Colville is a
member OF the well known GounOd Club,
Of Pittsburgh. The Society is composed
Of about thirty members, among whom
are some excellent musicians. An excur-
sion party ofnearly two hundred citizens
Of Steubenyille will accompany the So
ciety. Oar citizens should turn out in
full force, and give the Steubenvillians n
crowded house before which to make
their debut. Secure your seats to-day
without delay. There are still many good
seats to be obtained, without extra
charge.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

In each can Of Banner Baking Powder there Is
small measure, and list Of ffty valuable recipes
goes with i, by following which all mistakes are
avoided. II 9 sold by Retail GroceTs and Dealers
Generally. II the firm whom you favor with your
patronage does not keep H. ask them toOrder sam.
PIE lot from their Wholesale Grocer or from the
Manufacturer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

USREDEEaIED Watches, Chains, Pistols,
&c., at 1904 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

LAprrs' Seamless Side Lace Shoes just
received at L. V. BLoSDs,
1lS5 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THE ulster man is all over town these
days.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
Come and Satisfy Yourselves
Learn the Enormous Bargains
AT OUR ANNUAL
CLOSING OUT SALE!

We will offer from this day OH until further ~
tlce our entire stock Of Dry Goods Notions ClOaEs,
Shawls, Furs, kcady-nade Goods, and WO0len
Goods generally, ut such prices that must excite
the curiosity Of all. Owing to contemplated im-
proyemens In our store room, We feel coin eled 10
dispose Of stock al once. Wothcreiorc urge the at-
tendtncc Of the ladies Of this city md vicinity In
particular, and the trade In general, 10 participate
1T the opening Of our ClOsing-Out Sale. The goods
will he sold regardless Of value, In order to fnclli-
tate the rcmodclIng Of our store room. Our entire
stock Is csh and select, and will lie OGeTrd at such
prices Ms will conform with the present cxgcncicS
Of the times ladies, do not mis- this opportunity;
you will buy fashionable goods ai your own prices
At this sale. When you are out shopping, call and
nspecl our many bargains. II will cost you moth.
Ing TO learn how cheap goods can he sold.
Remember, this Is our Annual ClOsing-Out Sale,
where goods are offered at Slaughicring prices.
/. BLUM 81 BRO.
inli
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Used In Fancy Cakes saves
one-third the Eggs and Short
ening, and makes them much
mort palatablo than the old
way.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

J. W. FERREr, to reduce stock is, sell,
ing Prints for 8 cents per yard.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

THE PHILHARMONIC PRoGRAMME.-
The Steubenville Philharmonic Society
will present the following attractive pro-
gramme at the. Opera House tonight:
PART FiRsT.
l. ChomI-Phantom Chorus Belni
Society.
.. Piano Duei-Gnnd GAlop Dc Concert
Miss Macdonald and MS. Il. Dohrman.
o. Sopruno SolO-"For You. Willard
Miss SalllC Kells.
t. Flute SolO-"Dohemian GiFln. Ralie
.s Mr.. J. W. Gill.
5. Vocal Duet-"When know that thou art near
me" FranE Ait
G. HISS SoO-"Gnlie,in hellgcn lIalen'. Mozart
Mr.. William II. Mcdonald.
Part SECOND.
= ClOruSSprit Immortal Verdi
Society.
5. Piano Smith
Mis- Mcfarland.
D. Tenor SOlO-Tho Wanderer. Fcsca
Mr.. COlVIlle, Of the GOunOl Club, Pitts
burSh, Pa.
10. DaC SCOTIA Beueltl0nc". ..... Ciorligapo
Mr.. William II. Macdonald.
II. sOprano SolO-" Ecstacy" ArlIttI
Miss Moody.
u. Vocal et-EXCcliiOr. Bale
Mr.. COlylllc and Mr.. VIM. II. Macdonald.
10. ChOrus-MseTern.. Verdi
Society.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Is unequAled for producing
light, sweet, nutritious and de-
liClouS Biscuit, Rolls, Mullins,
CAKES, &c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Go see the great bargains since the
heavy reduction in the price Of Dry Goods
and Carpets at J. w. FERRIES.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

If you want to save money go to the
closing out sale Of S. Kline & Son, 1865
Main street, where Blankets, Flannels &c,
are being sold at half their value.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Makes Buckwheat Cakes
sweet and tender. Made with
1t they arc never BOur, rs Is
often tho case where yeast Is
used.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Used In Cam Bread, Short
Cake, &C., rendors them light
and healthful. Try It and tell
your nelghbOrs what It does for
you.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

In Pot Pies, Dumplings and
Puddingl renders them easy to
take, and they 50 right to the
spot.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

MEETING OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
HOsPTTAL FOR THE ISsASE.-The Board
Of Directors Of the Hospital for the In
sane at Weston met atthe Office OF DR.. NJ.
+. Hullihen, corner 18th and Market
streets, last evening. The following mcm-
bcrs were present: Judge Edwards, W.
&. Bennett, J. W. Woilindin, Of Lewis
county; 4. c. Monroe, Of Hampshire; Dr..
Shaw, Of Mason; !. J. McGinnis, Of Ca
bell; DR.. NJ. T. IIullihen, Of Wheeling.
Judge Edwards presided, and Mr..
WOfiindin acted as Secretary.
The Legislature having appropriated
thes OF $1,000 for insuring the uOspi-
tai for the Insane for five years, some
seven or eight bids were received from
insurance companies for the same. The
bids were all from Wheeling and Par
kersburg companies. An examination
OF the bids proved that the amount ap.
propriated by the Legislature will in
sure the building to the extent OF $780,
900, ii not more.
The several bids were referred to COM
mittee, who were instructed TO examine
the status OF the companies bidding, and
secure other information concerning them,
and report to the Board OF Directors.
The plan for the proposed new engine
house and department for the colored in
sane was submitted TO the Board for APP
prevail. A committee was appointed TO
examine the plans and report to the
Board to-day.
Without transucting any other business,
the Board adjourned TO meet again to-day.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
A DAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
SPECIAL SALE OF.
UNCLAIMED FREIGHT.

Two Hundred Packages Of unclaimed FrIah
remaining In the office Of tho Adams Express Com
pany In this city will be AOld for charges al Inc
Auction Room Of ". II. Halter, 1913 Market
SQUARE, on SATURDAY, January 18th, 1870, al
]. +. MERRIEAN,
". II. HALLER, AuctIonccT. - : ''''' ii IS-s -
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

mall kinds Of GrIddle Cakes,
makes them better, quicker and
with less labor than In any
other way.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

is an article that Is coming
into more general favor every
day. by using 1t according 10
printed directions the most sat-
isiactory results follow.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14

Coal Dlgging-lSG0, St 70 per TO bus. delivered
at furnace 1865, 81 GOpcr 100 bus. in rooms; 1876,
81 % Der 100 bus. In rooms.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-01-14
DRUGGISTS.
A CARD.
Fl N H,
THE FAMILY SAFEGUARD OIL

Tho undersigned, Underwriters Of lhe CITY
Wheeling, having witnessed the extraordlniG
tesIs 10 Which the Elaine 0a manufactured y
MeSsrs Warden 4 Oxnard, Of Pittsburgh. waAnh
jectcd In our presence, hereby express our tonIt.
lion that 4 Is what II Is claimed TO be, noh.Ei.
ploTiEs on and that It Is free nom the dangefuE,
gaSes which are usually found In illuminating oh
made from petroleum, by the use oil which has tees
caused 90 much destruction Of life and property.
We believe that It's introduction into general ~
will be- 10 the general advantage Of the inAuTanN
companies and Of the community.
C. H. COLLIER, Fro and Marine Insur1nc
Company. O.
], r MILLER Etna Insurance Company
F. RElSTER German Insurance Company.
J,y,L. RODGERS, Peabody Insurance Co.
Il, r. PHILLIPS Fnnklin Insurance Company,
c, NJ. C0EN, General Insurance Agent.
THE TRADE SUPPLIED BY
LOGAN, LIST 81 CO.,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
ja5-d4w WHEELING, ". Va.
, 1876-12-28
WaahinEton'a Shirt.


A d!lapidated stranger canio Into tho offes
yesters]aY morning, and with an air Of profound
mystery, couaded to us the Information that ho
was quito wealthy, and ereat rol!ector Of Cen,
and away froln home, le Wished to dispose tf a
shirt that Washington h4d once worn, for $4.78.
lis showed us the shirt, but As II appeared to be
the only one TINT Washington eyer had and that
Of hundred years, we hca'tated aboat Investing
!" YOU won't gtye s4.1s for q shirt that was
once worn by tho Father Of bis Countsyt"
us tho at1ldavlts Of Juhn n. Palmer and lGnry
Watterso.,, to show that the Father Of bis coun-
try washed his neck at lenst twtto during the
Revolutionary War, and that tho tint on the
used @ a. 4 washer ior tho l,ncl, pin of Contis
WYou can stand therc.'' the man said, "and
look at this priceless bit Of linen; venerable
T %s the .. s Sd nsS ts al nee fse 's ans
heart burn aud throb and yonr eyca grow din
and ntsty With tho memory Of Valley Forge aud
Jundy'B Lame, and tho bastls al the Nllct you
ean siana there ana refuse to gi's s4'7S tor this
Wa blushed, and felt very ,nuel Disconnected,
but the truth was strong within us, and We man
aged u Indicate that We would ercn refuse TO
give a much greater sum Ter Il. s..,
cents vi it. and keep # far me until send YOU
draft for sY5 fros,i New York;"
We had to sag that VS. would rot accept THO
trust. lily tucked tho sacred emblem uniet hts
arm and closed h!s eyes for moment and then
lifted bis ilands to heaysn.
"hIy sebake Is lust" l.a said salemuly, "end
/ am rightly ruhntlrd aud tusultcd. tra1Hplgd
ny muahood, and honor, and convictions in tho
dist when offered thls talistnnn Of liberty to
allen hands for base dfoss. | go; may starsc
may dis in thu street: but never viii past o.
otter to part With this again; will die With It tn
hid Washington written on my hcart,"
lie went. We watched him disappear down
tho stairs, and then We went To tue alley window
and AAw him 70 back into an aataeont wood
shed, where he peeled hts eloseiy-buttohed coat,
aud inserted himself into the tallsmA1 OF lib.
estY. And hs MAJ seeu no more.