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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27
10 YEARS A SUFFERER.
from Hon. Thoo. ?. EOaOr., Bristol, a..

NessrS wEEKs 4 PorTEE; GtniLfnSi, Feeling
thoroughly convinced OF Tao efficacy Of "a 70 HDA
dIADTcEL CuRE POn CATAKgII. am induced " drup
you d line to my that although have bgen tfep;
Teal Of all the nnstfulns advertised a. "fRllcAl
cures" have never found anything tat promises
such FellgI and ultimate cure ~ thar OF sAIFoEpb.
have been afflicted with This dreadful disease
for mdrF tlINn ten years. and not until recently
read tho letter or Mr.. IirNHr WELtR. and can
tFuihflly say that ailer using nvG or SIX bottles
nIn IhnFongily convinced OF lis curative proper.
tIes. IloninE that OtlcP, similarly HhirtHt like
myself will hV Induced, u make lhH trial, am gnn'
tlcmsn, very trnly. etc. THEu. y. kOoEkr.
DEIgfOI. H. l., JuIy q, 1877.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27
"SlaVc hunters, lewlrO.
FSr slnetTeiy sesWeAr,
That II again here


Wen give you the cot Of Tory to wear"
Uncle Tom, as the escaped fugitive was
called, with his family renamed upon
the island until the coming spring, when
he was given u house in the village. He
lived here for year or two, and proved
au honest aud industrious citizen. He
was finally assisted on shipboard at Ash
tabula harbor, and in safely reached Can.
ada, The remnants Of the old cabin up.
on the island are still to be seen, and are
yi.ited by tourists with interest, still
bearing the name Of "Uncle Toms Cabin"
This ID only one OF many similar stor.
les which have heard and might relate,
reyiving memories Of that time OF which
the full grown men Of this generation
know nothing except by way Of tradition
from their fathers. This was one OF the
incidents which made Ashtabula and
Trumbull counties North Eastern Ohio
known all over the South-to the slave
as land olhope and promise aud safety
Ito the STAKEHOLDER as dark and benight-
ed ground into whose limits II was use.
iesS to track q fugitive.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27

,.,y IN Gi,anos, poIisss prepaid
~ 81 81 SIC nOnth':....:..Sl %
gst nw-.,,..''.....'''''''''''''''. Is Sseh.
!! !: .i iss. q 10 10 each s
l'si.n t"satj .aV,".""""."'.....'''' W saen'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27
TUNE TABLE-wHEEIIEG q ELM GROVE
Il KAILR0AD.-Oua and after Saturday, peceui-
bsr "a, 1877, carr will run n follows.

ElIsH-MACKEREL, Nos. j, Q and s
u in Barrels, Hall Barrels and Kitl. Lake Ha.
fIng In Hall and Quarter Barrels. salt water Her
ding In Barrels and Hail Barrels, IN StoFs Ind
tor ale By u. RKtLLY,
1900 and I'LL Main u,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27

Trims leave from Ind arrive at P. w.&K.R.R
Depot, foot Of ElevsnIh street. wheeling.
The rats between Pittsburgh and whesling d
reduced 10 81 30 for single "Trip, and ~ Is for round
uip tickets,
PSacpEeTs BY this line avoid ell dOtentlons and
tediuS tIsnSer BIZ Street car or omnibus, and save
tYenIy.touf miles 10 distance.
Direct connection Is made 10 Union Depot, Pitt.
bufHh, with the celebrated Fast Express Trains
over Pennsylvania Railroad iorall peinl East.
Connection made at steubenyile with the
FSst ExpIeis Train for Ciptiunati,. Louisville,
Indianapolis, ST. Luis, Chicago and all points
West and Southwest.
TICKETS are now on ,alO at pepot, foot q
Eleventh street, and Union Ticket ofice, McLnrs
House, Wheeling.
HB-AIk for tickets via PANHANDLE ROUTE.
D.. ". CALDW Gil, General Manager, Column.
bus, o.; 3 N. FELTON,, ia, Geoersl suPerln-
tendent, PittSburRh, Pal W. L. OBRlEN, Gem
eraI Passenger Agent, Columbus, o. te5
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27
TRANSPORTATION.
nrrrsBuRGH, CINCINNATI a ST. LnuIs
i RAILWAY-p. W. q Kr. DrvIsloE-PAN
New Line Between PalshurSh and
wheeling.

Tine Table, tltlus EJECT 90 Monday, February
18th 1873 q ~ iolloWst
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27
4 Find 1T DON'T PAY
ALL KINDS OF CAKES.

Biscuit, Batter Gales. Muiips, Com Hiead, Pud.
dlnRs, ac., made quick and elegant With LOG AN,
LIST q Cos EXCELSIOR BAKING POWDER.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27
q oHIo RAILROAD CO

MHNasz.:!saEE@a
On and after Nov. IS, lS77, Passenger Tfains WI
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-02-27
oRUcclsTs,.
YOURS is THE BEST!
MY BEST CUSTOMERS

All want LOGAN, LIST cos EXCELSIOR
BAKING POWDEk. So writes Dealer that has
exptrimented with all kinds Of Powders.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18

frightened some Of the Custom House en- m
pl yees terribly. They sag that we're ne ene
age between both political parties. Hence the
alarm.
Can't Devens, of the United States coast sur
vey. arrived IL the city on Tues iay with ,nd,n bis
comt,lsts survey Of the Baratarla Bay. He re-
through hat bay n mot aopnrd
erable dredging would have to be done there
being not more than eight feet of water there at
food time The carttin hss In tructions to
make survey Of the Missssippi t between 81,
NatGhsz and Vicksburg. which he expects Will
necupy him with his boat at least couple OF
months.
Special Agents Adams and Hale. both OF The
Treasury Department. will leave to day on the
D Lake Charles and expect to iM1mf Me
acc ,mpnniea Mr. Adams by order OF the feere-
tary Of the Treasury, and will assist IN the IN,
vestigatipn. Mr.. Adams Is not, az has been
surprised directly connected with the Interior
Department or with the Department OF Justice
hut ia n special ag mt Of tho Treasury Depart
msnt and assigned to duty, In this Instance to
investigate matters pertaining to the other ae-
nn ri mantS named.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
THE TOURO CLAIM.

Quito number OF dispositions have been
taken by Notary Seymour relative to this claim,
during the past few days. though none con-
tanned anything beyond a repetition OF the
history of the fire. given some time since In the
DEMOCRAT.
On yesterday August Geiger. who. during
1865 was foreman Of Eagle Fire Company No. 7,
deposed that he was at the fire with his com
pany. and had tho fire In a fair way Of subec-
ton when the cry of powder" was raised, and
the excitement followed which prevented for a
time-until the ammunition was removed-any
further efforts on the part Of the firemen. and
when they went to work again tho fire had
gained such Roadway that 1t was impossible to
subdue it
Glendy Burke, Esa.. deposed that at the time
he was Mayor of the city. appointed by Con.
Candy The fire was reported to him. and ht'
rad information also that the fire department
did all they could to extipguish 1t after gaining
admission to the premises, which were occn;
have been extingui-hed but for the fact that
the fire department could not get access to the
building. through the military orders. The city
had no insurance upon the building. and the
loss was sad and seri us one to the city. rs 1t
prevented the realization OF the object for which
the benevolence OF the donors destined 1t.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
THE FLOUR INSPECTORS.

A meeting Of the Board OF Flour Inspectors
was held yesterday ut Q o'clock p. m. for the
purpose Of recognizing the board as at pres
ent constituted under the new appointment s
made by Gov. Nichols. Mr.. Gus Bouligny. the
president Of the board. called the meeting to
order, and requesting Mr.. Judson to take the
chair, presented his resignation as president Of
tho Board Of Flour inspectors.
Mr.. Bou'ieny's resignation being. read. MT
Shaw took The floor AMI stated that 1t was with
great eluotance that 1t was r oeived by the
board. Mr.. Boullgny had filled the post lon Tor
40 many years. aud so much to the satisfaction
Of every one in the fl lur trade that 1t was hard
to relinqnish theservices of 30 efficient an OIL
Ger. Mr.. Bouigny. however, atOod fl m In his
resolve, aud moved that Mr.. A. Poincy be elected
president. MIR Shaw thereupon moved that the
election be made unanimous. which was duly
carried.
Mr.. Poincy. upon taking the chair. thanked
the board for the homer conferred upon him,
and said that he accepted the position, we'll
knowing i,s importance and responsible tiles.
He hoped and would endeayor to filI It to the
satisfaction of the community. He closed his
remarks by paying q des rived tribute to the
personal character Of Mr.. Bouligny as citizen
and public official. in which capacity he always
had fulfilled his mission hone silly and intelli-
gently.
MIR. H. s. Ross was retained rs clerk of the
hoard.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18

Of the Chief OF Police. kept comparatively UNI
der the surveillance Of the police. and every
snch places are noted. In . day .nr two the
Chief Of Police will be supplied with q similar
list from each district. when steps wi be taken
TO bring snch police pressure to bear upon
the proprietresses Of such institutions rs are
loo tied in respectable neiglboihoods as Will
compel them to move.
c." plants have frequently been made TO
the Chief Of Police by i,izeus residing In the
erty Is deprecated. .caunot be rante' etc, to
such extent that the Chief OF POLICE has de,
hls office tho names OF all parties who frequent
the places located In the respectable nejghbor,,
hoods; and this system. 1t Ia thought VIII
serve TO remedy, ut least, portion OF tho evil:
Through tho fundamentally. of the day and
night pairomen and the detectives 1t would be
nm ey matter to have such list In the Chiefs
ONCE daily. aud II ut Of Itself will serve az a
remedy to the existing evil where II, exists i9
such localities as TO subject The wives and
daughters of our citizens to hear vulgar Ian
guage and to witness disgrnceful scenes.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
II REV gCl rs.

n Inns been suggested. and with much reason
that our streets ought to be cleaned at night In
stead of during the day.
Tho telearams say that Kellogg Is for Steele
We always thought 80. The de Jacto Senator is
still on his mettle.
At n meeting Of the board OF directors OF the
Crescent City Railroad Company. recently
leced DR.. Hu. Kennedy was elected president
and Mr.. J. r. Juden secretary.
Many parties cain that should the city rail
road com panies run extra cars every half hour.
or even evory hour, after midnight. and charge
twenty five cents fare, that it will repay the adj
ditional OK pense incurred by the companies in
running said cars.
1t is rumored that the opponents OF the new
board of directors Of the Crescent City Rail-
road will file petition to-day in The Fifth Dis
trict Court sh wing that these directors have
been illegally elected and praying that they be
ordered TO desst from acting in such capacity.
The Wagon Peddlers' Mutual Aid and Benev-
olent Association organized and held meeting
yesterday at 81 Bienville street The officers
elected are: A. Drews. president; Fl. Duyale
vice president: J. schlater. treasurer: A. z
Martinez. recording secretary; Il. A Hen. imam
cial secretary, and J. Moran. warden. Forty
seven membe were present.
On the twenty-second Of May there will be
held in this city convention of the Express
mems Mutual Aid Association. This body ie
composed of 1875 memb' re- Of high standing and
their advent here will be quite interesting
The Jockey Club and Orleans Club will extend
courtesies on the occasion.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
AMUsE N ENTs.


We sincerely regret that the performance al
the Varieties heatre closed at such late hour
last evening that we are deprived OF the pleasure
If chropiripg at length the success OF Robert
Planauette's opera comiaue Of Les Cloches, do
Cornaille." % sung for the first time In this
country in French by the Aimee Company; .,
i hs mu &c Ia charming in many respects. the
song OF Grenicheut tJouard) in tho last act
waltz movement, b. ng, exquisite, Tho or
ches tration throughout Is splendid and sl1-
ter into Details to-da The opera was a sue
cess and Introduced a mise en- scene and cos
compliment To-day. Aimee and her troupe
will appear for the last time at the. matinee
prior to Der departure for Boston. whore they
begin an engagement on Monday.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
ADDITIONAL FRUIT MATTERS.

The president of the Board Of Health on yes
terday address ed the following letter to the
fruit dealers. and states therein explicitly what
he expects to be done in the case of the schoon-
ers named
OFFICE BOARD OF HEALTH.
New Orleans. La. April II. 1873. J
p Macheca. aud other fruit dealers interested:
Conference.-The following directions. are here
by ansmitted for instruction In relation to the
schoopers Daisy, Susan Scranton. banto Oteri
and J. Macheca:
Immediately on tho arrival of any one of these
ves-els ut the quarantine information is to be
sent to this office. Previous to reaching Slaugh-
ter House Point the sanitary inspector OF the
Second District tDr. Landry, 265 Dauphine
st oe) is to be notified so that he can board the
vessel ut that point in company with his SAM
tnry policeman. From this time until after the
fumigation of the vessel she Is to remain liz
charg, of the sanitary inspector. In all cases
the cargo must he discharged by persons who
have had the yellow fever.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
SAM chopin,
President Board of Health.
An order in conformity with the above has
been issued to Santar Inspector Landry. who
will board the boats as directed and fumigatt
the moment the cargo or cargoes are dis
charged.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
THAT CONSPIRACY.
WHAT OUR MERCHANTS Said AnVoA
the TOWBOAT QUESTION
YESTERDAY.

One OF tho principal topics OF conversation on
(,aropdelet street yesterday was the towboat
controversy 30 much depends on the passage
of vessels to sea, the first rumor that there was
N com bination to ground vessels In order 10
preyent others from getting through the jetties
produced strong feeling Of excitement when.
UP to the present writing. has Increased daliy'
In the Cotton Exchange and insurance circles
the matter has been discussed with the serious
ness It deserves and our merchants express
strong desire that the matter should DO probed
to the bottom. The trouble seems to be as to
the manner Of getting at the bottom OF IT. for
there Ia no tribunal outside the courts whGre
the investigation can take place. unless tne fA-
change or Chamber OF Commerce move IN lDs
case Quite q number OF merchants Expressed
the idea that 1t would be but In order t9 prevent
anything like an Intentional blocRaue occur
ring. that the Exchange should, with the BqarGs
OF Trade OF Louisville. CINCINNATI. St LOUIS
and other cities Interested with our own In the
matter, memorabilia Congress Tor tne passage
of statute making 1t ptnisnabe onense 20
conspire to tmpede or obstruct any haVlgaple
stream flowing into the sea-
This Of course would refer only. 70 ths III
ture but what major portion OF the public
want is an q to- shppnK
merchants, towing has always been the means
OF driving away from this port hundred OF sail
ing vessels. and everything going to show that
the charges are and have been extortionate
ought to be fully ventilated.
On the flags quite number OF we'll known
gentlemen st!'t q to the reporter That II an IN
Iuiry was held they would testify and give the
names of Others. bAsid,s bringing documents
that would expose n system that would make
peoples bair stand on end"
The feeling Ia growing st roDger and stronger
and from what can be gathered on the hags II
will ripen very soon into something like organ
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
MUNICIPAL MATTERS.
THE CITY RAILROADS.

Frequent Inquiries having been made OF us
regarding the condition OF the various street
railroads in their relations to the CITY, and
what had become Of the report promised In the
matter. lve have endeavored to obtain the
necessary information OF Administrator Java
nae, under whose supervision all the street
railroads are supp sed to be. Mr.. CavaDGc re-
plies that pending the time during which he
was giving his attention to the subject COM
mittee on railroads WIS created and thereupon
his Investigations as Administrator OF Com
MERGE ceased.
Administrator McCaffrey. the chairman o.
said committee on railroads, being Interviewed
In his tur,,, answered that the subject had never
come ,Ip before the committed >,
We can assure the committee that there ls
growing desire In this community to ascer aiu
The exact relations Of these railroads WIN 4, tne
city. particularly owing to the fact that they
hive been often alluded to-and sometimes IN
open Council ms having violate ana cnnt 4
uIug to violate their obligations towards Tie
nj
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
Yesterdays TEMPERATURE.

The signal service telegraphie reports fror:'
other points, dated OF :43 p. m, give the tenn
perature Us follows
Cairo sso, Cincinnati 70. Davenport 70, Du-
bunue 10, Galveston II, Indianoia ~ keokuk
"a lacrosse 70. Leavenworth 10, Louisville
w Memphis 30. Nashville 70, New Orleans rs,
Omaha Go, Pittsburg Ct, Shreveport. To, st.
Louis 81, st. Paul IS, Vicksburg "a, Yankton
ID. rs -, Augusta 70, Corscana II, Key West
IS. Mobile 50, Montgomery II, Savannah CD.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
corrected daily by L. Frigerio No. so Charities
street.)
Wednesday, April II. 3D., m. 2p. m. Up. m
Thermometer ....... 70 ID N
Barometer ......... 1880 WD 29S'
Prevailing winds-South and south-south
ppgt
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
CAPT. BACHEMlN.

When an efficient officer is promoted It is a
benefit to the community. and we were. there
fore. we'll pleased to learn that Mr.. Bachemin.
the former sergeant of the Fourth Precinct. was
made a captain by the unanimous vote of the
City Council Capt Bachemin when acting as
sergeant flied the position with energy and in
te!lgence. He recovered a large amount OF
silverware stolen 10 Carrolton and in his own
district and arrested the thieves. There never
was a burglary committed In his precinct but
he arrested the perpetrators and saw that they
went to the Penitentiary. We have no doub
his best to continue with still greater efficacitJ
his services to the public.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
THIRD DISTRICT COURT.

Chicago. 1T. Louis and New Orleans Railroad
Company w. q; Laviosa.-Pe Petitioner alleges
that for several years past it has had the
Essp pf and Magnolia streets. That. one
Carlos Laviosa having piece Of ground al,
she'd which stood in violation Of n city or1i-
nance and INSTRUCTED the free passage OF the
cars OF said comp nv. That under authority
NJ the city government said shed was taken
down aaninst the will OF Laviosa, who refused
10 remove the same unless plaintiff paid him
$1,000 the urice of the lot.
Plaintiff has good reason to believe ~ ,af sgid
Iayiosa will at once re. erect said med which
will be- injurious to petitione.,s rivhts and t.
the public; Plaintiff therefore prays for a writ
Of Injunction fo res ram Law. ,sa from so doing
Injunction GRANTEES on 300 bond and writ is
sued,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
Judge Peck's Successor.
Cincinnati Commercial

WASHINGTON, April 13.-In the matter OF
the selection of the successor OF Judge Peck
OH the Court ef Claims bench, out OF eight
applicants the administration has got no ap-
parent certainty 1t seems tobe bruited the
new Judge SHOULD come from the South, 50
sidered. The other query is who best repre-,
sents political and legal elements worthy OF
consideration by the President. This rele9,,
gates the subject to Judge Devens, who, It
appears, proposes Hunt, who has 2 dual resi-,
dence and business status equally divided
between Mississippi and Louisiana; Hunt Is
said to be q good lawyer and a moderate re
publican, but there's black horse YET III the
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
MEXICAN ITEMS. I,
1.-TWO Republics.l

severe shock OF earthquake was felt In
Guadalajara on the twenty -second instant.
Two journalists Of this city settled slight
misunderstanding on the field OF honor few
days ago. One was slightly wounded In the
head.
Several persons have been arrested In To-
luca, charged with conspiring against tho
government.
The Legislature OF Mexico Is giving SIR
names to oil the important towns Of the State.
dying philanthrOpist recently bequeathed
SIS, 900 to the poor Of JaIapa.
Most of TIE Indians recently in rebellion in
the State of Hidalgo have laid down their
arms.
The Mexican troops on the Rio Grande are
DESERVING in large numbers to the Texas side.
A sugar refinery in Culacan, Sinaloa, is
proving quite success.
A telephone Is in successful operation De
tween the city Of Mexico and IlalpaIn.
The Bishop of Morela confirmed more than
25 900 persons while on his recent pastoral
tour. =.
Church OF San Jose by the falling OF holy
water fount.
The scarcity of all kinds Of grain in sina-
| 10 Is causing great deal OF suffering
among the poor classes.
| The Voc de MeriCO thinks that religious
| liberty ia gradually becoming fact in this
| country, Notwithstanding the laws Oh re-
| form. $780,
| The bodies of seven recently murdered per
sons have been discovered in the ruins OF az
old convent in Puebla.
In Tacubaya, copper cents are cut in hal
for the purpose Of making change SINAI
enough for retail business
The Mexican government has asked tbf
cxtraCiticn of Salinas and twelve Of his mel
who have taken refuge in Texas.
The total number of deaths caused by tn
collision on the railway between Boca de
Monte and Orizava, is fourteen.
The gold placers recently discovered In Du
range are not only rich, but very extensive
they are, however, considerable distance
from water.
A youth of eighty years has led to the alta
his seventh wife, damsel OF seventeen
Aprils, in Guadalajara. 1t is u fact wortl
mentioning that the much married gentle
man never had motherin-law
The merchants of Mazatlan have offer
ed the City Council a loan OF $4,000 o.
condition that it's members will use their In
fuence for the repeal OF a very obnoxious Ia
decreed by the Legislature.
Volunteer contributions towards the pay
ment of the American debt continue to be re
ceived in the Monte Pho.
The Apaches made several destructive rald
into Sonora during the month OF February
A band being defeated by the rancheros, tw
of the raiders were captured; one was a.
Apache and the other Mexican from Chi
huahua.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-04-18
PIN POOL.
Third Day of the Tournament.

The pin pool entertainment engineered by
Charles Lacoume was again we'll patronized
yesterday and last evening. the playing equal
ing that of the second day.
The afternoon gam O. the ninth of the tourna-
ment. was between Redon and Abade and was
won by the latter. Score: Abadie 8. Redon 2.
Cazeres and Antoine played the tenth game,
and Antoine landed himself the winner by q
score Of to3
For the eleventh game Blanco quickly dis
posed of Vallofft by score Of to-.
Goodman playing a splendid game. easily de-
featea Hubbard BIZ Il seeFe OF to 2.
Contrary to all expectation. J. Maggioli beat
Hillburn IN the twelfth game. Score, toa
ringer vs.. G ste and Curtis vs. Bout, and those
for 80 D. m. are as follows -Vallofft vs Hub
bard, Goodman vs.. j. Maggioli. Zachringer vs.
B!anco.