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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-09
CoyCLtsIoN.

Gcnq, men, the times in which we arc met are
nil,d with solieiudc SUT the welfare Of the COM
try The heated PTcs DENTAL contest has not been
followed as j. customary, by the acknowledge
election OF the candidate OF one party, aud the
ready submission Of the defeated party 70 the
result But there H. no present reason for fore
boding Partisan clamor will he hushed IN the
ma icstic presence OF the law Of the land, when
the time comes for It to manifest and assert itscli
We cannot doubt that the tribunal upon which
,lcyOlves the settlement OF the veNcd question,
composed Of men chosen OF The ma ion, for WIS
dom and patriotism, will establish the right 10y
clear proof OF law and ancient custom. and that
the general VOICE Of law-aOidng people viii ac-
cept their decision The frequent and inicn seness
OF our political strifes cast NJ repToach upon a
republican form OF government They are its
legitimate attendants, the conditions necessary for
the preservation OF it. Before all elsc ease pros
perity freedom from excitement, every consider
alton OF personal well -bcing-. he Republic, when
ensure, the greatest good OF all, u 10 be regarded
and maintained. The worth OF free government
cannot be measured by any cost OF time, labor,
material, or, as the history OF our nation shows,
by even the sacrifice Of the lives of Us citizens
"Or what avail the piow aud SAT-,
Or land OF lite II { eedom iail.n
SELDSN CONNOR.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-09
NEw SWEDEN.

The swedish settlement in Aroostook county
wa organized into plantation under The name
OF New Sweden Ia April, and Glty.twO Of its IN
habitants have been nlturIlEcd. Good school
houses have been built, and four schools are now
taught By competent teachers. Fourteen subslaE-
tai building, either framed OF buIt OF hewn tim
Der. have been erected the past season; abundant
crops have been harvested, and but four families
have rcceiyou assistance rs paupcrs. The sue
cess OF This enterprise yudicatcs the wisdom oi
its G. mention aud aitcsts the IIthfulueos cd the
services OF All entrusted with The mana scmcut OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-09

In my address of last year the attention OF the
Legislature was called 10 the desra6 ility Of tax
ing steps To encourage the Introduction of the
manufacture vi beet sugar. An interesting lecture
on the culture of bees and the process OF manu-.
featuring sugar from them has since been dcliv-
cred before the State Board OF Agriculture, and
will be Incorporated IN the forthcoming report OF
the Board. SEEDS of the best varieties OF sugar
beets attainablc were procured and distributed Tor
trial the past season by the Secretary OF the Board
OF Agriculture. Samples from the product OF
them have been analysed and found 10 contain
from TO Is percent. OF sugar; result which indi
Gates that by more careful conformity to the up.
proved methods Of cultivatirg them, bects OF the
beat sugar making qualities can be produced. 49,
Several varieties were raised and analysed at the
Stale College and found rich in sugar.
The Dominion of Canada has offered bonus OF
COO year for ten years 10 the first company
successfully engaged IN this manufacture, and a
relief Of my per cent. oil The excise duty on their
product. | earnestly comment TO the lie sislature
the action of our neighbOrs ia Offering 4 bonus AS
an example worthy to toe followed. The chisl
hindrauCc TO the Introduction Of the beet sugar
manufacture l. the magnitude of the capital nee.
essay To lis successful prosecution. Tie offer OF
q premium sufficient 10 afford reimbursement Tor
the preliminary Investigations and extra expense
incident to the establishment OF new business,
would induce capitalists To turn their attention to
II. The beginning once made, | do not doubt that
the industry would extend rapidly throughout he
State and repay a hundred told the bOSuty which
called II into being.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-09

Twenty miles Of railroad have been huilt ihe
mast wear cight miles 10y the Pi.catsqui- &. miany
iu extension OF their line FROM Abbot g. biNtn
ard aud twelve miles from Fort Fairfield L. carr
bou in the town OF Lyndon by the Aroosiook XIV
mort that the roads in the state have continued 10
improve in condition and management as evInced
by their remarkable exemption from accident
concur In the request OF the Comm ssl1hV. +
I'm lcUislstion recurring railroad companies TO
atlopt the system OF accounts recommended ~ =
convention of the Railroad Commissioners OF New
England and already make obligatory ny AZ i'4st
one state The sy.lcm does not dil,r mattel tally
from that now IN use by the principal companies
in the state A uniform method OF keeping them
would greatly facilitate investigation Into the
communicated accounts Of these companies.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-09
TIE INDIAN TRIBES.

The lessees of the shores OF the Peno0sco' w.
declined Ia pay the annual rent due uhusr .no
terms of the lease, and the agent OF the fioe nas
brought suit TO compel pay ment me ,cs 'San
when The contract of lease was entered into Ny
them. If application shall be made to inc -
Iatutc for rcIici by the delinquent parties, uu w.
YOU will consider the honor oi INC S'Aeei y. -.
c!boracfer as Guardian of the Indians, aud take
can that whatever relief from the obligalons OF
the contract may be granted, II shaIl hot DC uoi'
nj the expense Of the lube. H.
Passamsnu,,lIy tfiDe was not sufe lent 10 ntoylds
for the pressing needs of the aged, lick and help'
lees of The tribe. \ small incrca-e OF thc applo'
priaton for The present. year u necessary ~ ohn
them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-09
OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

The REPORTS of the State Prison and Reform
school will be laid before you. have no rssoan
mendatons TO give In regard 10 these ,o ,hsm In
Company with tho Council. have been most la la
yorably impressed with the manner in whieh 'ne'
are conducted, ~, ,,,,s,r,al
school AZ Halowell we'll deserve the care oil 'i'e
state.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-01-09

ment. i am convinced that the office
cannot at present be advantageously dis
continued, and that the transfer of its du-
ties 10 some other department would
neither benefit the public service nor et-
iect an economy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28
4 1, W. Garrett and tow, Ohio river,

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:. W. Garrett and tow, Ohio river.
Weather clear. Mercury 62S.
CAIRO, December 27.-Arrived-Fu.
lure City, 81, Louis; st. 6enevieye, 81.
Louis; Robt, Mitchell, Cincinnati. BE-
parted-City Of Helena, Membhir
Lloness, St. Louis; 81. Genevieye, Mem
phiS, River IS feet inches and rising.
Weather cloudy. Mercury Doe.
MEMPHIs, December 27.-River risen
~ inches, now II feet 0 inches. Weather
cloudy. Mercury So. Arriyed-Illinois.
Mound City; Shinkle, Cincinnati, De-
pIrted-Charles Morgan and Echenck.
Cincinnati; John Means and BiRley and
tows, Pitsburgh.
LousyrILE, December 97.-Riyer @
teet Z inches and stationary. Dsparted-
Golden Crown, James D. Parker and
Mary Miller. Rainy weather.
ST LOUIS, December 27.-River risen
IA inches. Arrived-Ike Hammett and
Belle Memphls. Departed-Warner and
tow, Capital City and Means. Weather
cloudy and cooler, with some prospects Of
clearing up.
VIcKsnuRG, December 27.-River rose
Inches. Arriyed-Lee and City Of
ylcksburg, up-Colorado, Weather
cloudy and cold. -
sHREvEroRT, December N.-WsaLher
cloudy and warm.
NASHyILIE, December 27.-River 81
leet on the shoals. Departed-Hillman
and Anderson.
EvANsyIIIE, December 27.-sull dria,
cling rain and slightly cooler wind north;
mercury 4S 70 520. River feet and rls:
Ing. up-Donnally, Golden Rule, Cobb
Cecil Maggie Smith, Arkansas Belle,
Dick johnson. Down-Cobb Cecil, Grey
Eagle, Bowling Green, Donnally, and
Golden Rule. Business dull.
LITTLE ROCK, December 27.-River
falling, 10 feet 0 inches.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

TROUBLES OF A BAsHFuL YouNd MAN.
"A bashful young man got into infinite
trouble few evenings ago on an Island
street car. The car was full when he
entered, and near him, as he sustained
himself by q strap, sat u mother with a
babe, in her lap. No sooner did the babe
ace the young man than II became agi.
tRtsd. II called out "PapaP reached
out lie little hands, and created geea.
commotion In the car. The young man
hesitated, but there was no alternative
in the matter. He had to take that
baby, or incur the risk Of mobbing
by the remainder Of the passengers
They could not stand a crying baby. And.
80 the mother hadto surrender the young.
ster and the young man 10 take II, and
hold II with one arm while he held on to
the strap with the other. Then the baby
crowed and was perfectly happy. An
attempt was made TO restore Il to its
mother, and then the baby howled again.
II was very distressing to the young man
until the mother left the car with the
baby, which would not be comforted, and
even then he was not altogether al home
among the tittering passengers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28
ROOFING.
ITO CAPITALISTS,
OriPARTLES OF SNAIL MRAES DESIE Gus
or RH6AGLHG IN GRAPE GROW
ING, COAL MINING OR MAR
KIT GARDENING.

On account Of advanced age, am JesIIois o.
changing my residence, and therefore offer for Nlt
my farm situated opposite the city Of WheeIIniog
thu nVef bank midway between Bridgeport inu
Martins Ferry, and Immediately adjoining lhc
VlllgB Of KInayillG. The properly consist OF "
acres Of hill and table land and IS Of river boilnn,
In the hill there are two seams Of coal, 81 andSh
ieot thick, three deposits Of Limestone, 40 100!
vein Of close texture sand or free stone, an is oo
vein Of mari, which altogether make soil and 40
underlying bld Of deposits Of rich and valuable
character. The lurfGcS will be divided In lOu 10
tuit purchasers.
On the surface, tho larger portion Of Whth lid
gently tloping 10 the east and all under ditct eH
posnFe 70 the sun, 10 Vineyard Of 80 sores nOiIy
CH:SWba grapes, all 10 the bearing condition, lloal
seven years old, which has proven Itself able 10
pAyR handsome per cent 10 the cultyAtOr.
The property L being approached above and lfI
low by ~ advancing tide Of persons seeking Alaal
homeSteadS, and Is now really the only unoetuped
territory between Bridgeport aud MAItln'S Fefty,
II Is valuable aS an inVestmsnt for capital eeEng
sale purchase, and valuable 10 those Who want
market gardening ground close 70 the city. II rnu
beautifully upon tho river and commando Nles
oil the city, the Island and the whole scenery Of Inc
The terms Of sale will be one third caiA, baIh3st
10 two annual payments, per cent interest on q.
ierTed payments, For further Particular Inquire
Of RICHARD CRAWFORD.
On the premises, or by mall at BrdgtPdt' u
Qll0
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

AT THE HorE1A-The following are
among the late arrivals at the leading
hotels:
s.. james,. 7. Gillespie, Jefferson,
Pa; Mrs. NJ. Virgins, steubenyille, o.;
]. NJ. HavemeyerT and W. I. Poindsxter,
ohicago; Miss N. E, Hunt, Frederick
Etty, Md A. W. Onward, Pittsburgh,
Pai +. w. Armstrong, Woodsdeld, o.
&aI.Ea-B. II. Mallory, Clarington, O.;
!. L. Thistle, sistersyille, W. Va; J. E.
kootS, New Martinsvllle, w. Va; r. E.
Horner, ]. W. Homer, Parkersbnrg, W.
Va; J: B. Detwiler, Elmira, N. Y; j. W.
Laughlin, Rock Lick, w. Va; s. A.
s. r Stewart, Pittsburgh, Pa;
I. Gattz and wife, Marshall CO., ", Va ;
J. W. Munnel, w. H. sprogg, H. Gooden,
Waynesburg, Pa; G., GebhSrdt, Chicago.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

JUSTICE wAT-Justice Wait, Of The
Sixth Ward, issued three warrants yes
Upon the oath Of Valentine Giesey, a
warrant was issued for VIM. Goethe, upon
u charge Of selling liquor to Edward
Wright, minor, on Christmas Day.
Mrs. Ida Hicks entered an information
against Thomas Pryor, charging him
with selling liquor 10 several small boys
on Christmas Day. Warrant issued.
A warrant was issued for James Brob.
son, charged with felony, in breaking in
to Thos. Pryors liquor store, on Market
street, between 10Th and 9Th streets, and
carrying of lot Of whisky, wine, aud
other liquors. TIE robbery was com
mitted on Saturday night, Dec, ed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

THE BARNEsvILLE BALL.-A grand
holiday ball was given at the new City
Hall, Barnesville, Ohio, on Wednesday
night, which was attended by number
Of Wheeling gents. The attendance was
large, even larger than was expected by
the management, and the affair was very
successful. Its success was largely due
to the gentlemen upon the committees, who
we're: Committee OF Arrangements-C.
]. Bradleld, T. @. Judkins, E. 7. Parker,
L. W. sprout, ]. f. Ward, G. W. Evans;
Committee Of Invitation-Ed. Hilles, A.
L. Dent, Amos Albert, DR.. O'Brien, T. J.
Buchanan, Harry Howard. Mr.. Will. T.
Evans WINS ballet master, and Kramer's
band, Of this city, furnished the music.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

A GENTLE HIRr-In our style Of eli
mate, with It's sudden changes Of tempera.
ture-rain, wind and sunshine often in.
termingled in single day-it il no
wonder that our children, friends and
relatives arsso frequently taken from us
BY neglected colds, half the deaths result.
Ing directly from this cause. A bottle Of
Boschees German Syrup kept about yonr
home Tor immediate use will prevent
serious sickness, a large doctors bill. and
perhaps death, by the use Of three or four
doses. For curing Consumption, Hemor-
rhages, Pneumonia, Severe ConehR.
Group or any disease Of the Throat o.
Lungs, its success Is simply wonderful A
your druggist will tell you. German
Syrup is now sold in every town and viii
iiage on this continent. Sample bottles
Tor trial, Zoe; regular size, 76c. eod&w.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

"THE sHAuaHRAuN."-ot this play,
which is to be produced in the Opera
House tonight, the 81. Louis Republican
remarks:
The history Of the "shausbraun " IL
we'll known, and It is unnecessary to e.
peat particulars here. 1t has passed sew.
eral long and triumphant seasons in
New York, and this success followed II in
all the large eastern cities, The enormous
profits OF the play are already without a,
parallel in The history Of any other
drama, and the lie otthe aShaughraun "
has but Just begun. # has, therefore, es.
tablished itself by that standard Of meas.
urement which cannot be questioned, and
everywhere the public verdict confirms
the justice Of its success. It's frat pres.
entation here, at the Olympic last night,
was greeted with very full and highly
expectant audience, and the result was a
most nRequivocal expression Of satisfac.
tion, leaving no doubt of grand sue.
cess Of the Boucicault "shaughraun sea
son.
The prospects are that " The shaugh.
raun," during the engagement Of two
nights aud a matinee in this city, will at
tract crowded houses. Secure your seats
early, at Adams & Lucas music store.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

"CAN'T GET BAcK."-Last night an
amateur amusement manager Of this city
received n dispatch from his aid, q "dizzy
blonde" whom he had dispatched to Bel.
laire to make arrangements for New
Years entertainment in that city, to this
effect:
SCOT left, as it were, or words to that
effect. Missed connection. Can't get
back. Come down with buggy and
bring me home" Our managerial friend
promptly telegraphed to Bellaire:
"Will ship you long pole and lantern
at midnight, so that you can explore the
tunnels on the route. Willie, we have
missed you, apd-Swei beer and cheese"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

AN amateur dramatic troupe Of Fair.
view, Ohio, is playing Hamlet" in the
neigLboring towns over the river. And
the Bonneville Enterprisc says OF pro.
posed performance Of the troupe at Hen
dryEburg:. 1--WE shall send our dramatic
and musical critic, who can't carry a
tune in a carpet sack, 10 see that the
passion is properly torn to tatters."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

SnoorlSG SrARs.-It is probable that
another shooting match will be held at
Waltcrr', on Saturday afternoon next, for
a $50 Maynard rifle. There are already
nineteen entries recorded out Of the
Twenty-Five required. The shooting is to
be of hand, at distance Of 100 yards.
There are number Of good shots in
the city, who do not care to compete with
the practtced riaemen Of the MAYNARD
club. These men have made arrange.
ments for a shooting match, at
an emily day, for a valuable
Maynard rifle as a prize. The distance
will be one hundred yards, of hand. OF
the % entries required, some twelve or
fifteen have already been received. The
match will be an interesting one.
DR.. Shriver, Of Bethany, and Mr.. An.
drew Apologize, Of Wellsbnrg, have
made arrangements for match 10 take
place at the latter Flace on Saturday
week. Marksmen are expected from
Bethany, Wcllsburg and Wheeling. In
this match, as in the others, a Maynard
rifle is 10 be the prize, upon the same
terms.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

ADAMS & LUCAS invite attention 10
their FISCHER Pianos, which have a fine
powerful tone, and are furnished at re-
markably low prices. Also TO their gen.
eral large stock Of Pianos, new and sec.
ond hand, OF other makers, and OF Reed
Organs, TO LET and For Sale.
illustrated Catalogues, with Price List,
mailed FREQ on application. For sale at
ADAMS & LUCAS Music Store,
1927 Market street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

VACANCY Fn1ED.-lTeretofore the Of
Gee Of Third Lieutenant Of the Mathews
Light Guards has been left vacant. Last
night at special meeting Of the mem.
bers Of the company, Frat Sergeant @.
W. Franzheim was elected 10 fill the va
cancy. The vacancy in the office OF First
Sergeant, caused by tho promotion Of Mr..
FranEhiem, will be filled at a future
meeting,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

On next Monday the joint committee
Of Finance and Roads Of the Board Of
Commissioners will go out 10 view the
culvrrt on the National Road, which
throws the water into Bedillions Lane.
The visit is made at the request Of VIM.
Memminger and others, who petition the
Board TO have the Culvert changed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

RELIABLE help isfs teak and nervous
snlierers' Chronic, painful, and prostra.
ting diseases cured without medicine,
Puiyermacher's Electric Belts the grand
desideratum. Avoid limitations. BOOK
and Journal, with particulars, mailed
free. Address PuIHERAtAoHER GALyAS.
10 Co, Cincinnati, Ohio. d&W
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

NARROW EscAPE.-Mr. Thos. Little,
Of the Ohio Valley box factory, narrowly
escaped death the other day while testing
new circular saw. BE was engaged in
saving board, when the bolts that run
through the saw and hold the supports
on either side became sprung through
some cause. Mr.. Little fortunately no.
ticed the quivering Of the saw and threw
of the belt which kept in motion, thereby
preventing the saw from flying TO pieces
and doubtless saving his own life.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

ANNUAL Observation-Disclosures al.
ternoon Messrs. NJ. Taylor, VIM. Parkin-
son and Thomas Lodge, directors Of the
Belmont County In6rmHry, made their
annual inspection Of that institution.
They report finding everything in apple
pie order, and were Hospitality enter.
tained by Mr.. John R. Lowe, the efficient
and obliging Superintendent. Mr.. Lowe
will retire from the SUPPLEMENTARY OF
the institution at the end Of the present
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

THE Gve-cent cigar, an object so des-
pissed year or two ago, has acquired a
genuine responsibility under the effect Of
competition between manufacturers. II
ia at least endurable now and the Eve
cent box at many Of the stands is the one
always emptied the quickest by Gus.
toners.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

Gas LlGHrs.-Considerable complaint
ia being made about the gas light In the
street being turned out before the dawn
Of day. The workmen and taxpayers
who go to work before day light, either
want better payements or more light.
As the city runs the gas works We ace no
reason for this undue economy Of gas.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

A CHEEKY TRAMP.-Yesterday alter
noon cheeky tramp went to the resi-
dence OF Lieut.. J. B. Lukens, on the Isl-
land, and stated 10 Mr.. Lukens' little
girl, who came to the door, that her faith
er had sent him after his best gray coat
and pair Of fine boots. The little girl
brought down her fathers uniform coat
as Lieutenant in the Matthews Light
Guards, but the tramp told her that II
was not the article that was wanted.
Then she brought down another coat,
and the tramp made off with the coat and
boots Immediately. OF course, Mr..
Lukens knew nothing at all OF the trans
action,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

>, ArriVed-Phaeton, from sistersyille.
Telegram, from sunfsh; Della, from
Steubenyille, and Exchange, from Pitts-
burgh: Departed-phaeton, for Sisters.
SSillei Telegram, for sun6sh; Della, for
steubenyille, and Courier, for Parkers.
burg. 'Ni'
evening. 'A''
The Hudson, from Cincinnati, will ar
rive this afternoon.
The Granite State, for Portsmouth, will
pass down tonight, -
River 8 feet Sinches and falling very
ByTelesraph.
PIrTsBuRaH, December 27.-RiVsr 2
ieet 4 inches and stationary, Weather
cloudy and mild.
CINCINNATI, December 27.-Riyer 10
ieet . inches and falling.-Arriyed. Er.
press, ACKNOWLEDGMENT Express
Pittsburgh. Weather cloudy and mild
NV oRIEAHs,, December 27.-Ar.
riyed-Pargond, Greenyille; Dawn. Rcd
river; Baker and tow, 81 Louis ~.
ed-Pargond; Greenville: Thomnaon
Dean, Memphis; Dawn and NJ aria LotiisS
Red river Yalco VALLEY, Yazoo river:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

SroLE Her CLoTHEs.-Yesterday al.
ternoon Matte Wilson, a colored sister,
complained before Justice John 4. Miller
that Violet Gray and Mary johnson, Of
her own complexion, had stolen some Of
her clothes while she was boarding a
few weeks at Sheriff Tingle's castle on
Ecf street, Warrants were issaed for
the erring sisters.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

ARM BRoKEN.-on Christmas after
noon young man named Edward schen.
nerline, while horseback riding about
three miles above the city, was thrown
from his horse and had one Of his arms
broken. He Is rapidly recovering from
the accident.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

STOLE A DRuM.-About 8 o'clock last
evening a couple Of youthful rascals
passed the 90 cent store, on Main street,
and noticing an attractive display Of
drums and toys In front prepared for a
foray. One OF the youngsters volunteer
ed to capture drum, and did so. While
Lowell, the proprietor, was rushing fran
tically to the front, the gamin got away
with the drum, and have not since been
heard from.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1877-12-28

TnE Belmont county papers are of the
opinion that Archie McGrew had no con.
nection with the death OF Finley McGrew.
It is claimed that on the invitation Of de.
ceased, Archie went to dinner with him,
but did not offer him whisky in any form,
nor did he drink with him that day.