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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Two hundred young ladies Of vassAr
have recently been turned loose upon the
country on vacation spree. There may
not 30 any real danger, still Il Il adyisa.
Bile iot young men not 70 70 far aWay
from home without their reSolvers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

LADtEs' Fine Kid Box-Toe Side Lace
Shoes for s. 90, at L. V. BLoNDs,
1l35 Main ltrGet.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

NOTHING ever. happens over in Centre
Wheeling any more. Our reporter pere-
grinated all the principal streets OF the
lover part Of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
back with mary item" 49,,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

VERY Low.-Lucien Malone, who 70.
Gently fell from y ScafFold In North
Wheeling and received serious injuries,
is not expected 10 recover. Mr.. Malone
Is suffering from conclusion Of the brain.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

!. TAKE care. The old issues OF fifty
cent stamps, bearing the heads Of Lincoln,
Spinner, Robert ]. Walker, Washington
aud Stanton, have been largely counter.
feitedl ] u IS!NtlbIL III
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

LoEcHERs ExnnIT.-Mr. Peter Loech-
er, at 1l05 Main street. has fine stock Of
chiidren's carriages and wagons, base
balls and bats, school books and Ntation-
cry, optical goods, toys, etc, which he
offers te sell cheap. Those desiring TO
invest in anything Of the kind would do
we'll to cali upon Mr.. Loecher. He will
give satisfaction, both in prices and
quality, nos = f5!l1 ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

THE building recently occupied by NJ.
dellnk. on Market between 18th and 14th
streets, has been torn down. Messrs.
thompson @Hibberd, the plumbers, are
e; ;tf,s erect a Handsome building uPoa tho
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

For all the purposes Of q Family Physie
and for curing Costivoness, Jnundice,
Indigestion, Foul Stomach, Breath,
Headache, EryBipelas, Rheuma-
tism, Eruptions and Skin Diseases,
Biliousne1s, Dropsy, Tumors,
Worms, Neuralgia; as Din
nor Pill, for purifying the Blood,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Are the most
Elective and
congcnial pur-
gativc ever dis
covered. They
arc mild, but
fc ctual in
their era
tion, moving
the bowels
surely and
without pain.
Although gen.
tic in their OPP
cration, they
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

The affirmative was represented by
Messrs. Stanton and Russell, and the
negative by Messrs. Ed. Larkin and s. C.
Wilson. The judges, Messrs. Mabis,
Kober and kemple, decided the question
in favor Of the negative by vote OF two
to one. Considerable OF Fourth Of July
oratory. was INDUCED in on both sides.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
rHE WHEELING DAILY TEL11GENeER MORNING APRIL 1916

GREAT bargains in dry goods and car.
pets that are being received daily from inc
Fat by J.W. FERREL,
Cor. Main and 10Th streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
River News.

The river was still falling last evening
At 0 o'clock the marks at the wharf IN
Dictated Is feet 0 inches.
The n. ]. Bigley passed down at . A
NJ, with tow Of coal. ...
The Carrie Brooks passed down on
Tuesday night, en- route for Zanesville.
The Express departed for Parkersburg
at noon.
The Enterprise passed up with tow Of
empty barges.
en- route from Portsmouth to Pittsburgh
The Emma Graham, Pittsburgh tc
Cincinnati, passed down yesterday.
The Courier will be to.day's Parkers
burg boat. :,
The Salt Valley left Ironton last night
for Pittsburgh.
lBy Telegraph
PrTsBURGH, April l9.-Riycr 8 feet :
inches and falling. Weather clear and
pleasant. Arriyed-Mallie Raglan, Wheel
Ing Emma Graham, Cincinnati. De
parted-Ragan, Wheeling; Exchange,
Portsmouth. 1,
OMAHA, April 19.-Steamer Nellie Peck
left here upward bound at 10 A. NJ. to-day
with good bill Of freight from here,
River has fallen Q inches in the last q
hours. Weather clear and warm with
high winds.
CINCINNATI, April l9.-River 20 feet 4
inches and rising. Weather milder. De-
parted Glasgow, Evansville; Andy Baum,
Memphis. Passed up. L. Rhoads, st.
Louis TO Pittsburgh.
EVANSVILLE, April 19.-Weather clear
and pleasant. Mercury So to CO.. River
% 9.l0 feet and falling. Wind from the
south. Up-Cleburne, Jas. B. Williams,
Kanawha. Down-Whale and tow. Busi-
ness continues dull. The Whale dis
charges 60 tons here.
Cairo, April 19.-River Al feet and
rising. Weather clear; mercury GS'. Ar.
riyed-Capitol City from St. Louis; Alice
from New Orleans. Departed-John
Gilmore for 81. Louis; Capitol City for
Vicksburg.
LITTLE Rock, April l9.-River rose
6 inches the past "a hours; II feet 9
inches by the gauge. Weather clear and
pleasant. -.
New ORLEANS, April ls.-No arrivals
Departed-Susie Silver, Ohio river,
Weather clear and pleasant.
ST. LOUIS, April i9.-Arrived-Fonte.
nellie and Atlantic, from New Orleans;
Peninah, from Pittsburgh; johnson, from
Keokuk; Lewis, from Kansas City; Lady
Lee, from Peoria. Departed-Joanson,
for Keokuk; Lady Lee, for Peoria; Lake
Superior, for St. Paul; Kinney, for Kan,
sas City. River risen s inches, but near
ly stationary tonight. Weather clear
and warmer.
LOUISVILLE, April 19.-weather clear
and pleasant. Departed-st. Francis
Belle, the coast; Charles Morgan, Cincin'
natl; Fearless, Pittsburgh; Mary Hous'
ton. New Orleans. Ten feet in canal.
NASHVILLE, April 19,-River falling
at 7 feet on the shoals. Arrived-Sbip'
pers' Own, Pt. Isabel; B. G. Woods, Coney
Fork. Departed-T. 7. Hillman, Cairo
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
Ghe4nteliaensr
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, ls7e.,
New Adverfisements.

womans Temperance League.
Pota,oes-C. E. Irwin K Co.
Butter-C. E. Irwin & Co.
Children's Carriages and Wagons-P,
LOecher.
Clocks-oxtoby & Duffeld.
Thompson'& HibbetdI Plumbers, Gas
and Steam Filters.
sponges-Bockings Pharmacy.
Black Onyx Crosses and Pendents-
Hennegen, Bates & Co.
Prescriptions-At Opera House Drug
Store. y Quifs1tTpt 2 n9iH5lj6SI
Floor Cloths and Mattings--Friend &
Son.
EynpOraIetl Peeled Peaches Crawford
& Thoburn.
Red Rasphprrie', &C. Crawford 4
Thoburn. &'sF NFF'r. wa
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Do you want to buy Hat or Bonne, ?
II so, go where they keep the largest
stock in Wheeling, and that place is
SPEYER Bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
A. ohAHAA's
steam Dyeinp & Securing Estahllshmsni,

No. iOil MAIN ST., Wheeling, W. Va
Continues the Dyelbg and Cleaning In all IT. va
Tioui branches, such IS Ladles' Meiino, DeIAine,
silk and other Dresses; also ShaWls B0nnets, dc.
to new. Also, Goats. Vests aud Pants Cleaned or
DVe1 anib
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

WAvERLY LITERARY SocTErY.-The
Wlverlies had a we'll attended and inter.
esting meeting last night, at which The
following question was discussed:
Resolred, That the progress Of America
Is due to its Statesmen more than to It's
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

To housekeepers: If you are in need OF
q good carpet and cheaper than you can
buy it elsewhere, go to ..,t.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

New Spring stock Of dry goods and
carpets (great bArgains) as Twill sell.
]. w. FERREL..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

J THE csse OF Melissa Robinson, charged
with the murder u Pat. QuinlGn, has been
continued until Wednesday next in the
County Court.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

HENRY RoEMER Is selling carpets and
oil cloths at prices to suit the times; call
and see them. EH'#
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

XIII Gloves only 50centH, at rDs.
.---.- SPEYEE Bros.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

UNCLE SAM has kept the multitude
SHINING around so long that il cries
Justify for quatters-silVer Ones.i . ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Buy the California Soap. Ills the hest.
Crawford & Thoburn are agents. ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Coon calico for 5 cents per yard. Call
at Henry Roemer's for cheap dry goods.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

The largest stock Of Lace Ties In
Wheeling, at sPEYER BRos.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

IF you you want a tine and nice fitting
shoe goto L. V. BLoND's,
ll35 Main street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

EIGHT cans Tomatoes for 81 at
CRAWFORD & THoBURN's,
Corner Market and llth streets.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

HORSE SroLEN.-A valuable horse was
stolen from the stable OF Henry Shook,
near Limestone, on Tuesday night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

CrrY PERsosAIs-Prof. Ten Brock,
Of Esther fame, Ia In the city. The Pro.
lessor hopes TO produce "BeishaEzar" here
shortly Tor the benefit Of the Childrens
NJ. Harry Brown, Of Hennegen, Bates
q Cos Baltimore ieWelry house, is in tho
;, M 4. Alexander Clark, OF the Pittsburgh
Aiethodta Recorder, Is ut the Grant House.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

LACE Bows 30 cents, at
SPEYER BRos'.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

No ApuIrERArroN Is to be found in
Davis, Chambers & Co.'s strictly pure
White Lead. eodkw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

WHEN the Black Hills adventures
reach their destination their troubles are
not ore,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

A box Of yellow corn was received at
the Centennial Rooms yesterday from
Writ county.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
Wheeling Business COLLEGE.

hoLAbL1bh6u lboo.
O1en horcush and improved eounls Of stady for
The practical education u young men and foTs
kleS1nt roma reAtted and reiufnlshed, SenarsiI
t19n t1t Adiea sessions day and evening. IndI.
TIdn1l instruction given each student. -
=, AS thSIoash eoarso IN the EnglIAh branehos.
Call At College ONES, Of AddrSIs
J. N. FRAsHRR a CO.,
Apl Wheeling, W. Va
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
PUBLIC SALE OF e.
Island RenI Estntc.

will sell at public sale, on THURSDAY, April
9Th, ls7d, on the premises, commencing at 10
lots 70 feet 'front.' and ranging from 20 10 100 eet
deep, situated on the east side Of North York St,
and north Of Now Jersey avenue, running to the
river bank. Also fyc lots 50 by i43 feet, situated
on the wost side Of North York street, and nearly
adjoining the new residence Of the undersigned.
for private Residences rs the land Il higher and
hne view Of the river Is always insured. 10
TkRhs-0ne-thlrd In hand, and the deferred
payments In one and two yearA, With approved
security. (npl6eodD GEORGE GILES.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

THERMOMETER REcoRD.-The follow.
ing shows the range Of the thermometer,
as observed at silveys drug store, corner
opposite the Post Office, yesterday:
SAN I'm ar!AR 7P.S'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

THEspring style Of panlaloons will be
so large that no modest man can climb a
ladder with a pair OF EN- on.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

MERoHAETs are slowing away all the
fractional rag money they can lay their
hands on. .LagOsi
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

sPEYER BRos. will continue their open
ing OF Spring and Summer Millinery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

TWENTY yards of fine unbleached mus
lin for one dollar ct
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

o. . 2 - ~ 20 90
TRANSFERS OF REAL EsrATE-The fol.
lowing deeds in fee transferring real
estate were yesterday admitted to record
at the office Of the Clerk OF the County
Court: .-....
Deed made April !, 1874, BY Isaac
Snedeker and wife to Nancy Pierce, for
2 acres and % perches OF land on Castle.
mans Run, adjoining the village Of Po-
tomac; $3.50.
Deed made July Il, 1875, by John D.
Maxwell and Milton Maxwell, executors
Of the last will and testament Of Thomas
Maxwell, deceased, to Joseph Harvey,
for SO acres and l0l poles Of the farm Of
said Thomas Maxwell, on Little Wheel
ing Greek; 81 ,957 81.
Deed made April IS, 1876, by Harriet
A. .Trimble TO Margaret Agnes Warthen,
for house and lot the corner south Of
Indiana street and east OF North Huron
street; $1,000.
Deed made August II, 1875, by Marga.
ret Petticord TO Alfred Caldwell, special
"nmmissioner. for her dover interest in
the real estate of James Pettlcord, de-
ceased; 81. ..
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

POLICE CouRT-Jud9e Cnanmer.
There were three cases before His
Honor yesterday morning, viz:
George Oliver (colored) was committed
to the city prison for thirty days tor
drunkenness. .r.l-t..
Thomas Robson paid fine Of S for
disordefly conduct.
The case Of James Bulger, charged
with aSsaulting Kate Oxford, was contin-
ued unit! this morning. O.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

NEw goods and carpets at
W EpRnEIIa
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

THE regular monthly nss,ing Of The
Board Of Education will DO held tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

J. W. FGRREI is making things red hot
in dry goods and carpets now.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
NOTICES..
SEALED PROPOSALS.


err CLEHks oITICH.
WHEELING, W. Va, April II, 1915,
seGled proposals will be received al the othos q
The city CIeik untTl Thursday, April 20, 1910, Of
O'eIockE ~, for the nSe Of the coal .calea Iooied
At DANIEL Bodlyis coal bank. sIid bids .? Be Tor
one year, and 20 keep MD Seales 70 Eood order anu
spl2 City Clerk.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
SEALED PROPOSALS.


WHEELSo, ". Va, April II, 1876.
sSSled proposals. will Be received At the oeies q
the CITY Clerk until Thursdiy, April 70, lsiG, a.
oco<E ?. y, for the lighting and eEtlbguIIhlpg Of
the oil lamps In The d. 3D. 9th, 7th and sth wards
Of The city The bids to be for one year and 10 fur.
nEsh oil and wick Tor tho Name.
hDll II. A, BRlTT, City Clerk.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

TnE Clerk Of the County Cour, issued
two marriage licenses yesterday.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

WANTED
All persons desiring Cellars eIeSvn.ed
for New Buildings to apply for lowest
JAMES CUNNINGHAM, JR.,
Contractor, No. q TWeniy'iourth 81
MIA
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
WANTS.

ITJ1STED-sALEsNAE-t 500 per month
W ~, Eirs"''s5i f ia Sisi. co, caess..l
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
NOR RENT
NOR RENT

EuR SALE OR EENT--EO. GS EIGHTEENTH
T. street, two story and half Brick House, nine
rooms, usel rs dwelling and grocery; gaS and water
In house. For sale on easy terms OF rent. Also 3
Lots where the old Foundry on the Island stood.
Apply TO A. NJ. ADAMS,
dclO 1871 Market 81,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

TIE ladies' favOrite shoe is the Seam
less Side Lace; go to TS
l.. V. BLoSDs,9
1885 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Jur received another lot Of Ladies'
Seamless Side Lace Shoes at
L. V. BLoND's,
w ..y 11S5 Main street,
TIE bert stock oil; cassimeres for mems
and boys, wear can be found at Henry
Roemers cheaper than ever. 49,,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

SIXTEEN bars Gold Soap for 81 at
CRAWFORD & THoDuRN's.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
Don't Forget 1t.

Mems Fine seved Calf Open Boot, ipu q 50 up
Mems Fine Pegsed do. do. from IS up.
Mems Fine seTOd Buckle AIsti, irou......2 50 up.
Mons Fins do strap Ehoes tfpm 2 % up.
Mems Fine Pesged Bueils Aeris ffCm-....9 % up.
Mems Fine PeESed Button congre,s from / IS up.
Mems Fine Pegged Oxford TieI trom.........l 90 up
BoyS Fine PeGged AlsIiI TIes trum.........l 90 up
BOYS Fine PeSEed Congress Gaitsrs irUm..I 80 uP.
BOYS Pine PeEEed Strip Shoes from. ........i 70 up
LAdIes' Fine sexed Pebble Hals lrou...-..l IS up.
Ladies Fine Lace OF Congress Caters from-i % up
Misses Fine seWed Pebble Balls trom........l Is up
ChIldrpn's sewed Shoes from....,.,.....,.... lSup
- fES "a, GSS ,
And full line d Mems and LadIeL' doe Hand and
MashIna gR1ad
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Dr. ]. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and Analytical ohsmIsts.
SOLD ny ALb nnudursrs EyERrwnRnE.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

HAMBURG Edgings only cents, at
~. SPEYER BRos'.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20

Fos mas and boys clothing goto
HENRY RoEMEH's.r
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-04-20
FOR SALE.
sHERIFF's SALE.
A Larae Lot of New Betting.

The Sheriff Of Ohio county will sell on tbs prop
eTty known a. SMITHS BREWERY, the follow
lnR described uropFTfT.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-14

city. L will mention some of them by
name, as there are those in Ashtabu-
la who know them: Misses Totten,
Walker and Church; Mrs. Snyder
and sister-Miss Didway. Especial
ly fine were "The Butterfly" by Mrs,
w. E. Snyder, "Ecstacy," by Miss
Walker, aThe PERI" Mrs. Snyder
and Miss Didway, and "Alpine
Maid" by Misses Totten and Walk.
er. Messrs Bigelow and Wilson were
good, and the "Piano and Organ
Duett." by Prof. Chas. Heinze and
Miss Swigert, was truly a gem.
The Band had just received their
new uniforms and they were very
fine. costing 81 200. The Band num-
bers twenty-five pieces. By their
attendance, the citizens of Findlay
manifested the deep interest they
take in the prosperity and welfare
of their pet Band.
From Columbus Grove I crossed
over the V formed by the two rail-
roads, 10 miles to BIuffton, and /
found a splendid farming country
all the way; but saw also the best
oak timber lands l have ever seen
in all my travels-sueh enormous
great oaks, and SO tall and straight
If any one wishes to get a choice lot
of oak timber or lumber, his wants
can here be fully satisfied.
Mansfield, Dec. 10, 1875.
VIAToR.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-14
Feline InstiHet,


Some weeks ago we made an H.
pie attempt to do justice to the char
aeter and instincts of the cat. % and
we are now happy to be able, by an
Authentic example, to illustrate +ba
creatur's almost supernatural nowo-S
The incident is related and its i;taS
al truth vouched for by the Z,,teH;-
ge'a@6latt, of Bern, Switzerland A
family of that city returning from
visit In Meiringen brought with
them from that place a black male
eat' 1t was shut up IN a close basket.
IN which, during journey of eigh.
teen hours, it was conveyed by mail
coach, by steamer and by railroad
train. Often a close carriage OF
steamer cabin combined with con-
tnement In the basket to prevent,
on the part of the cat, any study OF
observation of the road and country.
On the watery portion of the way
certainly no scent was left to guide
the feline traveller homeward, should
he wash TO return. On Sunday, the
18th of November, the cat with his
escort arrived in Bern, not indeed in
the best or most comfortable con-
ditiOn, but somewhat lame and stiff
from confinement in the close quar-
ters of the basket. Monday, Tues
day, Wednesday Tom stayed in the
house, looking glum and disguised,
but on Thursday be suddenly disap-
peared. On the 10th inst, the fami-
Iy of Bern received a letter from
their relatives in Meiringen dated
the day before, which contained the
following statement This evening
about 7 o'clock your black cat
which perhaps you have missed-ar-
rived here safe and sound" In spite
Of covered basket, close mail coach
and railway carriage, and two pas
sages by water, the cat had, within
four days, found its way back to its
Did home. That this is not a case
Of mistaken indentity, but that the
cat returned to Meiringen is the veFi-
table cat taken to Bern is proved by
a certain ear-mark which leaves no
room for doubt on the subject.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1876-01-14
sAVEA BIZ NEGLECT.
a WaIchman's story.

For over twenty years was night
watchman in the vast wholesale gro
Gerry establishment of Anderson &
Wallingford, situated on the corner
of Pearl and River sts., New York
city. was obliged to present my
self at the store at the time of clos
ing, Q o'clock, p. M, and REMAIN dur
ing the night. Every two hours it
was my duty to examine every part
of the building, and make sure that
no fires had broken out and that no
burglars were breaking in. tire
quired about half an hour to 90 the
rounds, and the remaining hour and
a-half slept.
A faithful alarm-clock warned me
when my half hour arrived, and so
accustomed didI become to my bust.
ness that, whether the alarm was set
or not. | would wake up at precise
ly the right moment,snd in ten years
1 had never failed in q single instance
to make the required examination.
The six hours sleep which l obtained
during the night was all that | re-
quired, and during the day l worked
in a machine shop, thus earning
double wages.
My wife had died two years after
she became my bride, leaving me a
precious legacy in the form of 4 dain-
ty, helpless babe, scarcely two weeks
old. Had it not been for this tender
charge, believe Ishould have sank
under my. heavy affiiction, and fol-,
lowed herto the grave so intense was
my grief; but the thought that the
tiny infant which lay So quiet in its
little cradle, sS9ring about with its
great blue eyes, looked to me for
support, nerved me up to my duty,
and threw Of the lethargy Of grief
and resumed work. The, babe, nndes
TIE best Influences which could pro-
cure for her, developed into 1ay,
healthy, romping aehool,cir. no
loved me devotedly, and amply s.
paid me by that love for "a. tbe sac.
rifces whieh | had made f. hs
Two years previous to th event
which is to characterize nv s.ary I
had placed her in one of those e. T.
lent young ladies' seminaries foA
along the Hudson, and the week.
letters which received from her, to-
gether with an OCCASIONAL one from
the Principal of the school, assured
me that she was making excellent
progress ip her studies.
Ope summer evening, as | enter
ed the store at the usual time, | was
met by the junior partner, Mr.. Wal
ingford, who drew me into the pri-
yate ofice,and locking the door said:
Mr.. Bancroft, ! wish you to exer-
elss @eFe than thar. yoSr qspsl care toT