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, 1876-03-14
THE ClTY.HALl.

Tho City Collector took In $500 yessordaJ.'
Wa.or-rcuts yesterday woyo 81, 1888, and ro-
cetp:a from tho City Collector s113,
Mike Evans mon we!o busy yesterday IN maxi
Ing ors tho delinquent tax-liBt, and no colloc-
tions Wcro made.
Tho Board OF Public Works yr+*erday issued
m cssimato Of 81, 173 to Coz Bros Tor Work on
tho Dluo Island Ayonue viAduct.
The Judiciary Committee transacted no o9st- @
uces Yesterday, Is only Aid. Richardson and VS.
tornau were prcsons. There wcro 20 havo been
considered tho Mayors nomination Dor tho u!iico
Of Corporation Counsel aud the resolutions
from tho various ward ctuba asking tho Council
to call m election for Mayor.
, 1876-03-14
EVANSTON.
Autll}-HH0MR.

Tho Nusd.DroWn trial Vas resumed at tho
Flrss Methodist Church. Evanston. Yesterday
evening, The attendance mas ysry small.
Tho proceedings Of Thursday evening, tho laas
meeting 1t will be remembered, weso devoted
TO discussing the Affairs Of tho Union Bank sad
Foxsess BROS. l. Co. Ms. Hu1d 1eaumed biz
, 1876-03-14

II CHARGES Of unsairness wero aver made against
him.
contract wss then put, and defeated BY vote OF
Tbs contract uss thcn approved. slassrs.
Ayars Dnssc, 0uenther, 1ierttuE. and LonerERn
soss Aitsr the .osd,ug Of number Of bills tho
Board adjourned until Monday.
, 1876-03-14
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.


The regular weekly meetlng OF tho County
Board wss hold yesterday afternoon. hl the
msmborB being prosont.
Tho frat businoss WIS tho reception OF q
further report from tho Gravel l:oaA InBpoctora,
ae.tipe forth that tho following Eoula Ind boon
iuspectA and ordered closed tho utuno being iu |
tsd condition.: Lako and Oak ratk, Evanston, |
nosehjll Lincoln aysuuo and Niles Cchtro. and |
Wheeling. Aefcrrcd to Committee on Roads |
and Bridges
THE NEXT GRAND july, 1850.
communication was road aaking that ihe
Grand Jury for the Aprll term OF the C1itn'na!
Court b nanod: MessIs. C,eaIy yhas ana aanIy aCnnay
ited two na,nos In tho rasaing hat. Inc 1o'low-
Ing names wore drawn:
H. Wtlerns. shoemaker.
john r. 0snneJ, 39l South Na1ted.
]. D. Carr. carlseuter.
FranK j bssiTsn. r 5le a1tlwsulee avenue.
+. Eep1tnKer, Galoolkec
John Elnstcdt. Washington llc!ghts.
Usnnh Ou,7ep, moi In 1seetory.
Jaenh DuWsifs. crrk.
James Oliuord, nlo.l1Anfr-
3, uausrt5. resi estate.
O, II, Morrison, haEscndeE.
VII caldwoil, 10 Mo-, NadE.on.
la.ucs Weiah. 1ahoteF.
". 1iaAt pslmer alol!se Gsarasand.
James Grant. CArtau.
Usuicl llogars, l10 White Gtfeet,
Milhus +. Storey, Chicago Times.
Tbs names drewa wcso declared the list Of
Jurors.
TIE HOSPITAL CONTRACT
Tho contract bctween r. J. 6oIton aud the
county for tho construction OF the h1orGue, etc.,
In connection with tho County Hospital, "as
Mr. Lopesgan hoped the contract would not
bo approyed :. once. lilo wanted the Jo.nt Com
mittee on Public buildings md Hospital to have
6ime to examine sha speoitcAtlons 1efoto sho
contract wAa approved. Ilo had soen tho spcca-
acA:ions at cue time, but ho bad no knowledge
OF where they were no", or what
might 10 eventually lugged IN ss eptc!"
hcssions when the work vas eonineuced. =
lie wAute1 to sec the specifications TOT tla
work on hand before tue contract WAS approved,
Tor the Eeaao1 shst tbs architect 10 tar Lay
failed to allow the specifications to remain witt
khe Committee In hla absence.
Mr.. McCa6fey wanted tho contract adopIed.
. Mr. luentbGr thought there WAS no1hinF
wrong In possponing aotiou for ho had alwaya
bad hla suspicion about tho bid upon which thd
Board had acted. uo bkd called attention e
whist 10 regarded ~ straw biu. whlch had boeu
Withdrawn In sime to mako esxton the lowest
bidder. Ile wAa satisfied thesn MAS soaothlnt
wrong Ia the uhole matter, and fuEther con.
sldesaiiou Of 1t could do no hsnn.
This brought Mccafftcy 70 biz feet 10 yeho.
dive him from hia pnsttion.
aA9,s, In which he threatened to kill Grange
, 1876-03-14
THE CITY.
GENERAL. NEWS.

GENERAL NEWS.
.-
Dr. B.musl whipp1s. one Of the founders Of
~, T,.,-sr,t. .,a 1ll,not. t,o,lngn sn1
sne nntPpio o1'o'o's! e. s.,.s.,. T., III .1,v
who has lafse nampet OF 'taenan ~ '''s s.ss'
lies dangerously sick At hts homo in Jacksonville
ri.
49,, ...,., . ,h..rvod hv
Thc sempe1ssuse y, yue.1su .. 10 oS tTa.n1s,
Manas6o, optc1ao. oo AAso.aon e'tee'' s."DoN"
BnildlnR)s Nss - o h m' 40 uestee" ~ ~ :" n.'
10 IA NJ. 28; p. m., 70 P; r., ~. DAT
smeseE, 8. M, 1850; p. H. 23.Ab'
.rhe menberu Of the 7, II. q. 4. put up the
following opposition tickot to bo voted for noxt
Monday: President, +. s. Wells; First yiee'
Prrsidnnt Il. +. Jaool,a Second Tico-PfeHflont,
i n Hobbs, Corresponding Secretary, N.
Ayres, Tressuror. q. A. Eean: MANAGERS
iii" E. N. i1lako,
,.- -tt,. mnp tbe xorso
aosseaaey ~ s,otnoo tn balance hia,anlf on
railing fronting sse vacant lot aa1o!o;nE No:
83a Oatk street. ho lei ~ 49, ~ IL haai rncc;ycsi
OF - iees, anu ,rica rc nnnonaaIon caused
very serious ln}u.,s' ,,s nsae nars. nsn, and he
Ssn Sss sono1ed N to the County oapt,l in an n.
senetb!o eo1'uJn, ,,t.' connan;on who wan
are net nocossey 1; 'nte tnssrsh,o frnm WHISKY mi
with MN Waa a,ao ,tarTnnt;on roncnrn;r liz
conla iuaaisn naa,1aan ~ 4aA''AAA'1
hauo OF soaldonco'
College Of rhartnaoy vero held last ovonng At
i 11,tlk Nnff AU0lE0fAuD1s
snS1ss IHss ~ +ho romes at Tho 9radnnteg,
1.,iu. n wtson Jamcs M. Kirkloy, George W.
yInrt - nnn"rd Mn,jinunr. Ernost George r,
D!schon Frederick G. We1ner La Note Loyess
M1,nrher MI Tha yai.d,ctory. uoat and effective
a9nIt wa foliyoroj In graceful manner By Jn!luB
Fl 9Ig wilson WI Addrossos ware also delivered bg
ta,sff ~ ~" ~ E.nn,ty.
pon"'1 - Wv ,.. :. .,,o
rcsneotabio yonng !aay was 1ouna ~ tso
Illinois Vcotfa oePes last evenG '., pao-
y eudeaVoEing TO obtain ifee faae III apy uasoe,
ttou sho u evidently inaano, ana rs4 r:e. ;ase 9 "
tho ArmoIy. She says ner Mans 70 ~ M'ty; ;.sn n,a
requests tnas worn may eS sens ha1o " ~ ra',nm ne
living on Iaullna stfeos. eno - peioM neu ~, I'LL
height, dark hair sud oyee, and uroaeea ~ uhah
clotlios. sho ia fcfy anos auo M ti'.,
bas rcluso8 70 lu1hlsn NY otnes M . a a.iEcora ~
KITTY. II VI. beacn 10 III tna c'ty so vi AMI IL
tho ArmoTY "oaid hko te nave niu .n,.' nnnn a,,
posalble, ideh1nY INC nnlot.sna'o 5'Aot' '0~s1'
.. As ~E4'hAA"o-
, 1876-03-14
THE COUNTY BUILDING.

Tho Collector OF tho Town Of Bremen ysssey-
day turned over bis books and paid $1,000 into
tho County Treasury.
Otto Bluhu u to have an opportunity 10 OF.
, 1876-03-14
NEW YORK PRINTERS. sTRIKE.

Nzw ioaK. blarch lS.-.rho employing Job
printers having recently agreed To reduce sagea
from 10 to Is per cent, the new schedu!o Of 1ases
wss put In operation to-day IN shrso Offices, aud
the maa vent On q stxtke.
, 1876-03-14

Tbs regular meeting Ut tho Eleventh Ward Rspuh-
lJcau club will bo held 1t Martinsa Hal shaa evening
II ocock Among other important matters si1 dale
pstes VII, b. selected to the Convention March ~ 70
e. held iot ths nomination of West Ch!csgo Town
II In e1pec.ed also thai The clnh viii tiscuse the
naes Of parties 10 b. offered 70 Tho primary meeting
of otisens candidates for Aldermen. fun attsnd-
snrs " YeypaetfuIly urHel. 3oAH II. uAMAuab,
President
, 1876-03-14

cross-oxamtnhslon OF Mt. Brown In hts usual
calm, deliberate manner.
After Weartsomo oross-e1Anlnhtlon, devoted
clsatiy 10 roal estate matters, tho Committee nd.
jpurucd to this ovcninE.
, 1876-03-14
DANIEL DREW FAILS FOR $l.boo.ooo.
n..4xa.t flfs,,atch H., YthA Ghseduo .tlsih,trA

DANIEL Drew FAILS FOR *lboo.ooo.
!9ptetat ufspatch ~ Ths Chicago Tribune.
New YonK, March 13.-Tho rumor Of the fall
urc Of DEow provos correct. His liabilities aro
over 5000. 600. The papers were filed late Batur-
tav afternoon. hIr. Alvin burt, DreH'a counsel,
eayB he IL liable aB Trustee for four gtaudchil-
dren Ia tho aum OF s50u.ooo which Ia
securcl by &92o,o0o Ear yaluo In Tho
stock Of tho Peoples line Of steamers.
aud about $4,000 market value Of stocks and
bonds. uo Is also indebted to tho samo chill
dron In The atm OF from s225, 600 10 s250, ,000,
which Ia secured by mortgage on tho house At
tho 30 nthuest corner of Union Square and Sew
outccuth street. Iio Ia nIso ltable " partner OF
Hing Cox Il Co., brokeEB, in Tho aum OF about
e3U, 200, and this sum sH secured b. mortgages
on roal estata In the hands Of David DoWs1
Trustee, and co1tain bonds and property in
tic hands OF William i. Scott. Assignee
OF King, Coz Il Co. Theao securities tn tho
ha1,ds Of MessrB. Doyys atd Scott nre estimated
to uxceed tue amount Of the debt in value. Alr.
brow IL also liable under ali endowment note TO
tho Drew Theological BaminaTy u Madison. N.
j., in tho sum Of $3.50, ,10O, and also on an Gil.
tioNment t,oto 10 tho bemsnary at MitdlatoWu,
Coun,, III tho sum OF @lUO,0G0. Thesa two notes
nre unsecured, lIta other unsecured liabilities
amount to between sl00,000 and 5000 900. The
total amount OF the unsecured liabilities IL about
$500, 900. The amount OF hts liabilities, both
secured aud unsecured, IL, 1t is supposed, frou
el, ,6UDt t000 10 e. 600, g00.
, 1876-03-14

The Eocond Ward Republican club will hold Au ad-
,ourued meeting Ut tho 1tooms OF tho Uoaustt Medi-
al Corgs. Nos, sll aud al3 Btata street, Friday
evening Al o'clock Ths most Important hlhineas te
two Ade1uen 70 10 voted for At The ensuing o!econ
" ELLIOTT ANTHONY, President.
, 1876-03-14

REPUBLICAN, OlTY CONVENTION.
rho.e vii. bo q meeting Of tho city members Of III
Cook County lispubllcan Central Committee Tuesday
At O'Clock j. m At Inpublean Headquarters for tho
nuFposo Of cousuting With reieteaco to calling con-
vcntlon 10 nominate city officers.
, 1876-03-14

Know By the Noises Hear AL Around
That spring Is app roachiug again,
So I'll oil my Domestic" machine
And somo pretty spring F aahlons obtain,
And then, with cambria. and muslin, md PRINT
neplehiah my wardrobe again.
, 1876-03-14

The Republican Club OF tho Thirteenth formerly
Fovtieenthl Ward will bold III regular meeting this
eyxn1ux ii .. n. u Deuzs Hall! Veal Lake street.
Businsss o3 importance viii b. transacted, and good
eW shets In 4tteudAues,
, 1876-03-14

Lundhorg's California Water
pr toilet aud BATH and refreshing
, 1876-03-14

Nevormore
an the COARSE 1itsy toothpowdess and
ing cho!cal utds nl place Oh The totlea or scnst'
bio people, TITO fragrant and proservatlva 6ozodous
has superseded them al.
, 1876-03-14

FIFTH WARD.
Tho Fifth Ward Rspubllcan Club has meeting TO-
u|aAt 1t Doris ualI, corner lIAnoTee aud T~eosy-
zi1th ltrttk.
, 1876-03-14

MARRIAGES. .......-.
REHNFoRs s-sUND3fAN-By the Roy. John 2.
Nynrst, March H. 1876 At tho Old Lades Homo. Chi
caRo, John Alexander Relnfofa and Maria Johanna
Buniman, both OF Curlstiuastad, Fin!and.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-21
The Rnilroad Of the Fnfnre.

From The Pittsburgh Manufacturer Of yesterday.
The narrow gauge seems 10 be the dies,
tined check upon the injustice and par
TALLY Of the standard gauge railroads
They possess advantages on every side
In cost, equipment, running expenses
cheap transportation, repairs, deat
weight-and they are rising last Ia popu-
lar favor. Wherever, they have been
built their service has surpassed expccla
ton. All well settled agricultural neigh
borhoods, are competent in means ant
business 10 construct and use them pro
6tably. And rs for great through lines Of
travel and transportation, il they can car
ry cheaper, what can prevent their com
posing such lines2 This was broadly
limited by the veteran engineer, W. Nil.
nor Roberts, at the National Convention
otCiyil Engineers, held in this city last
summer.
We see itstated that the British East
India Company has commenced the con.
struotion OF 1000 miles Of three feet six
inch gauge, and has ordered large por.
ton Of their FIVE feet six inch lines
changed to three feet six inches.
The Russian, Swedish and Norwegian
governments have adopted the narrow.
gauge.
In Prussia they have road Of thirty
one inch gauge. Its engines weigh twelve
and hall tons, and draw thirty:six cars,
with Eve tons each freight, or total Of
$50 tons paying weight per train. The
cost Of this line, including rolling stock,
has been about s, 900 per mile.
In Canada, about 400 miles Of the
three feet ak inch gauge is under con.
tract, and some fity miles completed and
In operation.
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RON tue CnlcdBu 1Ilpunt ut Lh1 iStn'
Contrary to the expectation OF great
many people, the markets for flour and
grain have recently taken a decidendly
upward turn, owing to an improved de-
mAnd. All through the winter, and so
much Of the spring as has already elaps'
ed, it was argued that the stocks Of -four
and wheat in England, and at the princi.
pal points Of accumulation in the United
States, were so large as to necessitate a
fall in prices when the opening Of nayi.
cation should permit general forward
movement towards the consuming mar.
kets Of the world. But at present, the
case Ia Just the reverse. A good demand
has sprung up, in spite Of the large stocks,
which have not yet been much reduced;
and the shipping movement bids fair 10
open up briskly when the opening Of the
Straits Of Mackinaw Is announced, which
cannot be much longer deferred.
There Is undoubtedly some speculation
in the demand. People do not by whole
cargocs Of grain with the intent 10 eat Il
themselves. They buy TO sell to others,
and would not do so without the pros
pect Of a profit. But so far as can Be- as.
certained, the demand Is Of that kind
usually called legitimate-the grain Is
actually wanted for consumption. Large
purchases arc now being made for the
supply Of interior points, in addition TO
that for Europe, which bids fair 10 be
steady and persistent, at least into the
month OF July. The prospect now Is
that with light receipts till after the
planting season is over, the rather large
stocks at Western points Of accumula.
ton will DO reduced 10 small volume,
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Republican State Convention

A Convention OF tho Union Republican Party Of
IVES. virginia will b held at CGrESburs, W. Va,
on TusRIpIT, MAY II, 1876, for tho purpose oil
appointing ten delegates to the Union Republican
National Convention which IA to ANemble at Gn-
cnnat on the IAth day Of June, 1916, and to nom
Iuate eve Presidential Electors.
The committee Is Of opinion that It Will 30 In
practicable to avoid holding two Cola SntiOns, and
that tho purposes Of this Convention are not Of
sufficient Importance to justify calling for large
county delegations and therefore suggests that each
county will send ave dsiegAtes-these delegates 10
bs appointed BY tho County Executive COnmittee,
or BY County Convention, rs such committee MAJ
deem expellent It Is proposed 10 call smother
Convention during the summer, at which tho COM
lttoe hopes TO meet ALL without regard to pat pO-
ltIcal differences, or previous party affiliations,
who are In favor Of making such changes In our
lava ~ time and experience have shown necessary
who are In lAVOrOf the continued prosecution and
punlShment Of Official corruption, and who hro IL
lAVUr Of retrcnchnent and economy IN the AdmIu
IStraLlon Of our State RnaITs.
BY order Of the State Republican Executive Con.
mIttee. JouS W. MASON CAaINaH'
grafton, W. Va, Feb. IS, 1876.
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NJ. d. Conway's Welcome Back
10 London .a.

" Afohoohse
london IelterIn the New York Tribune.
Mr.. Conway's resolution TO remain in
London has been taken. His people have
manifested their joy in meeting held on
Monday evening TO welcome him. II
was true London night, wet windy,
muddy, and dismal, but the South Place
Chapel, which holds, ] should think,
about 800 people, was filed with mem
bers OF both congregations. The chapel
has no architectural attractions-there is
nothing in its plain white walls and sim
pie service TO appeal, rs the Ritualists do,
40 successfully, to the senses. II a man
goes to this chapel, he must go for some
kind OF spiritual satisfaction he gets
there and not elsewhere. On Monday
night however, the platiorm-there is
no pulpit, only desk-was graeed with
flowers and ladies, and most Of the people
on it were in evening dress. When came
in, Mr.. Hickson, a leading man among
Mr.. Conway's people, was reading an adj
dress to Mr.. Conway. Itsounded much like
other addresses, only more hearty and
simple, and wherever an illusion to his
return occurred there was applause.
When Mr.. Conway began his reply, the
applause became overwhelming and con-
tinued long. ] believe it is the first speech
| ever heard Mr.. Conway make, and !
was astonished at his oratorical power.
Lectures and sermons are different
matter-tho8e had heard and admired;
bnt this was a real speech, and fluent and
free, by turns brilliant, pathetic, inspirit-
ing, and straight to the point from be-
ginning to end. He was not talking for
the public; those gathered about him we're
friends and comrades. He had 10 talk a
good deal about himself, and did 1t with
simplicity and good taste. He spoke,of
Theodore Parker and his comrades in
words which fairly thrilled us all
words full OF atfectionate reverence for
an apostle whose courage was equal
to his learning, and his learn
ing TO that Of any theologian OF his
time. He spoke honorably and CRATE
fully OF the Society, whose urgent invita-
ton TO him he had Just regretfully deter
mined to decline. He spoke lovingly OF
his own State and country. which he re-
linquishes, probably forever, by this de-
cision to devote himself TO hard work
among another people. II was plain
what a struggle il had csst him to aban-
don all that America has TO offer-what
it costs Virginian to transfer his 10y
atty elsewhither. Indeed, II isnot trans
ferred or diminished, but takes deeper
root by the side Of younger sentiments.
A manly speech throughout, which ] was
proud to hear an American make in Eng
land. 1t was followed by an address
from the ladies Of Camdentown 10 Mrs.
Conway, with 4 gift OF jewelry, which she
acknowledged in few graceful words.
Then the formalities-if such a word
may be used-came 10 an end, and people
ilocked up TO the platform to shake hands
with Mr.. Conway and have word or
two with him personally.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

By nal, IN a4pdanS, poHSes pttpo'd
nm. ,..r,,,...,........ 0oThrto monthL-..tz ~
SiT f,onthI......... 0o0ne month.,..,'....:'; 70
DClIVeIUd By ClrrieIi In City i6e Per Teek'
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Rules and Regulations OF the
Belmont County Inflrmary.

RULE No. !. None Of the inmates are
allowed to leave the Institution 10 60 In.
TO town or elsewhere without permission
from the Superintendent.
Cd. The use OF intoxicating liquor Is
positively forbidden, and any one Of the
inmates getting drunk when in town or
elsewhere will be punished for every such
offense by confinement In the Jail for one
week on bread and water.
Sd. All orders given by the Superin-
tendent or matron must be strictly obey
ed, and any one Of the inmates refusing
TO obey, or who shall use oaths or i'm
proper language to the Superintendent
or matron will be punished in like man.
ner byconfnement in Jail.
4th. When any person is brought sick
to the Institution, or is taken sick while
in il, it Is theduty Of all who are able to
nurse and wait upon such sick persons
when told to do SO by the Superintend.
emit or matron, or the attending physi.
cian. a
5th. All inmates who are able 10 do
any. part OF int, iaboi la II.sS hoss~s .. IN
the farm are required to do whatever
work they are set to do by the Snperin-
tendent or matron, in doors or out, and
any one refusing to obey will be either
discharged or punished by confinement in
the Jail. p p ~ Sea. a.. - -5''..-- =
9Th. No cnrsing or swearing is allowed
between the inmates, or quarreling in
any way, and all complaints and disputes
must be submitted TO the Superintendent
or matron.
7th. All the inmates arc required to
be clearly in their persons and in their
rooms, and not to spit tobacco on the
floors or on the walls, or injure the furni'
ture Of the house in any way.
9Th. The men and women must not
leave their respective parts Of the build
ing TO visit each other, unless directed by
the Superintendent or Matron.
9th. All the children old enough are
Frequired TO attend the day and Sabbath
schools in the Institution, and the relIg
ious services that may be held on the
Sabbath.
10Th. When any OF the inmates art
taken sick they must report at once tc
the Superintendent or matron, and thost
who may be seriously i'll, and desire The
religious counsel OF a minister, will a!
ways be allowed the privilege by making
it known to the Superintendent.
l1th. Visitors TO the Institution are
expected 10 demean themselves in quiel
and orderly manner. They will not be
considered guests Of the Institution, and
will not be extended any hospitality
other than for the purpose OF examining
It under tue immediate conduct OF The
Superintendent or his assistant.
18th. The entrance to the grounds will
be closed on the Sabbath, and no visiting
will be permitted on that day.
BY ORDER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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lRoE AND NAILs.-The Pittsburgh
Manufacture Of yesterday notes contin-
uanec OF the lrmcr feeling reported last
week in regard to pig metal, manufacture
ed iron and nails. The sales reported
aggregate about 1900 tons for the past
week, $500 tons being for Bessemer
Works, and 1000 mill irons. The i'm
preston gains strength that '!!goOd stand
ard mill irons are good property at cur.
rent rates. In regard to nails the Manu-.
taetarr says:
The market is firm ut the recent sharp
advance, and the factories hereabouts are
working up to their full capacity; the
destruction Of some 10000 to 5000 kegs
by the burning Of the Benwood mills at
Wheeling, together with the financial en-
barrassment Of the Ohio City Iron and
Nail Company, Martins Ferry, have not
been without their effect in adding
strength TO the market. Stocks both in
first and second hands are reported COM
paratively light, and with diminished
production and every prospect OF an in
creased oonsumption,the outlook is more
encouraging than it has been at any time
since the panic. We see il stated that 40
per cent Of the nail manufacturers have
retired from the business since 1872.
Perhaps some OF our readers will DO
interested in the following explanation
as to how the word penny came TO be
applied to Nails: "Nails have been made
certain number Of pounds to the 1000
for many years and are still reckoned in
that way In England, 10d being 1000
nails TO ten pounds, and Cd. being 1000 to
pounds, 20 penny weighing 20 pounds
to the 1000 and having just one-half the
number Of nails to the 10 pounds OF the
10 penny, and in ordering the buyer calls
for the 8 pound, Q pound or 10 pound va.
riety, &c, until by the Englishman's abbre.
Walton Of pun for pound the abbreviation
has been made to stand for penny instead
OF pound, as originally intended; and when
it comes to less than one pound TO the
1000, such as lacks brads, &C., they are
reckoned o., 8 or, u or, &c., and
the manufacturer who would make less
1000 nails to ten pounds for a rod. nail,
would be looked upon as cheat, as in
former times the difference in the cost OF
the manufacture of one pound Of the
small nails over the larger sizes was
much greater than now. As nails are
now made and sold, the dealer only asks
for the Sires needed, by the usual desig-
nation, and the fact that there are now
but about two.thirds OF the num-
Der Of nails formerly called for
in the pound does not lessen the value"