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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17

An Iowa law requires that at least
twelve shade trees shall be set out IN
every school-house yard-a capital
idea.
Much better do without sugar aud
coffee than to be out of Peruna.
Mary White, colored, killed an in
fant she was engaged to nurse, by
giving it beer to drink while she had
it out for an airing in Reading.
A full feeling after meals, dyspep-
sia, heartburn, and general i'll health
relieved by Browns Iron Bitters.
Cincinnati has wonderful case of
faith cure A lady who has suffered
with cancer for seven years, after the
physicians had given her up, tried the
efficacy of prayer, and is now enjoying
good health.
"Great Blood Tonic" for the cure
of all blood diseases -''Dr. Lindsey's
Blood Searcher" Has no equal.
1t is a curious fact that some twin
ing plants such as convolvus, climbing
| beans ard morning glory, to the right,
and cannot be made to go the other
way, while others, the hop, bryony
and honey sucklc, twine to the left, and
are equally persistent in that direc-
ton.
And pray dat de Lord take me,
till | tried Sellers Cough Syrup" an
rs nebber cougbed since. How's dat
for high, boss?
Your dnty is to keep from getting
sick, if YOU can. With Peruna you
can.
There doesn't appear to be any good
reason why apple trees should bear
only every other year. II they are
literally fertilized and prevented from
bearing excessive crops by judicious-
that is, remorselessly thorough thin
ming out, they will yield good crop
annually.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
EtoctCr.S Bills.

Any person whose blood and liver is
in eood condition is all right even in
the midst of epidcmics. This can be
noticed in the life of every one If all
would avail themselves Of the advan-
taees of restoring and maintaining the
health of the body there would be
fewer Doctors bills and much less
sorrow. The one thing needful and
the one recommended above all others
is found in Simmons Liver Regulator.
The testimonials are counted by the
thousands and its merits are una
doubted.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
An Omaha man, in danger of losin

An Omaha man, in danger Of losing
his house by the foreclosure of mort
gagage, sold his wife to her admirer
for the 5000 needed to satisfy the
claim That was two years ago, at
which time the proceeding caused con-
siderable comment. The new couple
lived amicably together unit lately,
when the original husband, having
prospered during his period of batche-
lorhood, bought back the woman at an
advance of $40
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
a Long SnOOZC.

Rip Van Winkle slept good while,
yet had his sleep occurred about so
years ago, when Downs Elixir first
attained its reputation, on awaking he
would have been able to recognize this
friend Of the afflicted and might have
taken another tMenty-years nap, and
walked up to find Downs Elixir at the
end fhalf a century the most popular
and Lest Cough Remedy known. Also
Baxt,r's Bitters for Bilious diseases,
not so old, but good.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17

A somewhat curious petition-as we
presume, rather as a telling and effect
i've joke rather than serious ard earn
est mattcr-bas been presented to the
House Of Representatives from Mil
waukee, asking for the passage of a
law that will forbid all Irish immigra-
tion to this country, and specifying a
series of evils resulting therefrom as
reasons for the enactment of such a
law
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
Five children were deserted by their

parents at Newcomerstown, Ohio.
The oldest was - and the youngest a
baby The only food in the house
was some corn meal, and they ate it
as long as it lasted. Then they We're
two days without a mouthful of any
thing but water. 1t was not until the
infant died that they informed the
neighbor5 of their plight.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
s.Rucs,uDnih.,.. :.

New quick complete cure 4 days,
uripary affections, smarting, frequent
or difficult urination, kidney diseases.
81. at druggists Prepaid by express,
$125, 6 for $5. E. S. Wells, Jersey,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
..sso,:gh an RatS.o

The thing desired found a. last.
Ask druggist for Rough on Rats"
1t clears out rats, mice, reaches flies.
bed-bugs. 15c. boxes.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
skinny Men.

Wells Health Renewer. Absolute
cure for nervous debility and weakness
of the generative functions. 81 at
druggists Prepaid by express, 1925,
6 for S5. +. S. Wells, Jersey City,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
HOWardMethOd
FOR THEVOiCE
LESSONS SENT BY MAIL.


THE Howard Method, as set forth in written
lessons has its powerful effect in improving
the voice because it gives actual bodily con-
troll of the muscular efforts of the respiration
of the throat.
By easy and exactly described steps the pupil
is trained to make movements and efforts of the
pharynx, the palate throat and even the vocal
chords themselves. He thus learns to exert a
physical and exact force to break up each fault
of vocal action instead of relying upon the
feeble and to indefinite advice of other
meth DDS.
The voice is generally extended in compass
from three to six notes, its power doubled and
its quality vastly improved. The wonderful
power of these corresponding lessons Is evlnced
by four bulletins of testimonials and many
special circulars.
"The Improvement in my voice is wonder.
full" Chas. n. Adams, 81 Maple S., Colum-
bus, 0.
'i find these (written) lessons immensely
beneficial" d. X. Rollah, Nunda, Livingston
Co., N. Y
"The tongue exercises removed one batch Of
faults, the throat exercises another and now
these later lessons are removing the rest" J.
Ball, 81 9th St. San Francisco, Cal.
az ran up to high c, and when | tried A, b
and G, each alone, sang the notes with great
clearness and power. | could not make even
the least sound upon them before" Miss Lou
Hastings, Vevay, Ind.
Address, JOHN HOWARD,
10 +. l4th ST., New York, n. Y.
Nsg~ Enclose % cts, in stamps, for pamphlet
on "The Vocal Process" (The Mouth-The
Throat-The Respiratory Organs.) Also 2i cts
for pamphlet on Vocal Reform" ''Nocal
Development" and "Natural Singing"
Speakers and Singers Circulars, Bulletin Nos
/, ., 3 and 4, Letter Of Terms and Conditions
free. ma3,3t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
Mems Clothing

Mems Fancy Cashmere Suits at II 81,
All Wool Blue Cheviot Suits Fast Colored
a. &c 80.
Mems Blue and Black Diagonal suits at - 70.
Superb Harris" Cashmere Suits at - o.
Men'a Blue Flannel Suits-Fine BIue-at
81 %.
Rock and Empire Cashmere suits at $40 5o
Mems Finest Dress Suits in Fancy Worstereds,
imported CassiIneres and !Scotch Chevots, cut
and trimmed equal to custom work, from 81 W
to $40 so.
Mems Cashmere ard Cheviot Pants at SIC.
Mems Fancy Striped Worsted Pants, csc.
Light and Medium color Cheviot Pants at
81 25.
48 different STYLES of all wool Cassimeres and
Choviot Pants, from II 62 to y 90.
Mems Finest Dress Fants from % to 62.
Endless Assortment in Spring Bottom Pants.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
How 10 Prevent Forest Fires.

The destruction wrought by forest
fires on Long Island lately shows
again, and for at least the thousandth
time in the history of the present gen.
Grafton, how careless the American
farmer is of such of his ground as is
covered with trees. The forests"
that burn are generally small tracts
of wooded land which are parts of
farms, but as they are utterly let alone
except when the farmer wants fire.
wood, they are full of underground,
brush heaps and dead leaves Forest
fires are scarcely ever heard of in Eu
rope, for the poorest and busiest peas
ant who owns a bit of wooded land
finds time to cut away the under
growth, remove dead trees and fallen
boughs, and even to cart away some OF
the leaves to his compost heap. Ger
man and English farmers who come
here begin by preserving their wooded
lands, but too often they fall into the
shiftless American way, and frequent
ly they pay the penalty. Any farmer
can prevent fires on his own forest
land; he can clear away underground
aud leaves, the work being easiest
done in winter, when he has little to
do on any other part of his farm, or he
can fence this ground and turn his cat
tie into it to eat or break down small
growth and trample leaves to pieces
and into the ground. Both plans have
been tried with great success and
neither is costly OF course in great
wooded tracts If hundreds and thous-
ands of acres such preventives would
be impracticable, but these are not the
lands most frequently burned over.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
Gents Furnishing Department.

Gents Furnishing Department.
Gents Fancy Striped Socks, 10c.
Gents Imitation British Socks, 10c.
Gents Best Linen Co.ors, lie
Gents Bleached Canton shirts and Drawers,
39c.
Gerts' Fine SILK Suspenders 4lc.
Gents White Dress Shirts. 3Sc.
Gents Uniaundried Calico Shirts, 19c.
Gems laandried Calico Shirts. 39c.
Gents Fine Cambria Shirts. 81.
Gents French pe-caie Shirts, sec.
Gents "Favofite" White Shirts, the best made,
SO.
Gents Fine Knitted Underwear. $50.
Gents Blue Flannel 0yershirts, double
breasted, extra quality, 60.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17

All admit that they never beheld such mag
Lificent display of novelties for the little ones
and willingly acknowledge our superior work
manship, style fit and finish over ali competi-
tors. All say our prices are remarkably low.
We feel elated over our success, and are now
ready to serve the people from an assortment
better and cheaper than can be found anywhere.
Children's Blouse Suits, handsome line,
from Csc TO 81 70.
Children's Parole Suits. in 81 styles, from
81 90 TO - 40.
Children's Double Breasted Suits, Rolling
Collar. from 81 80 to 5S IS.
Childrens Dengremont Suits, novelty, from
81 rs to So %.
Handsome Sailor Suits, 2 to - years, from
81 u to "a 00.
Children's Finest Dress Suits from 80 co to
90 %.
KILT SUITS.
The most appropriate AMI becoming dress for
little BOYS. We have them in all grades shapes
and colors, and we have marked them from 75c
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
Directions for Ordering Goods.
Boys and children's Department.

near q descrlIIIDl
Frok Coat ordering give
arew willing TO
Tan,e Town County and
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1882-05-17
Our Hat Department.

Mems Stylish Stiff Hats. worth 81 so for 75c.
Mems Fine Saxony Wool Hats, worth 81 60,
for S2c.
Mems Chess Hats. Leading Style for 81 80.
Mems Fine Fur Soft Hats, worth - 20, for
81 so.
BOYS Fine Dress Hats, worth Fl 90 for Gle.
Childrens Fancy Turbans for Soc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07

On the corner Of Duke and Fairfax streets.
and will resume my Meat Business where 7 will
have constantly on hand a choice lot OF all kinds
Of MEATS. VEGETABLES and FRUITS, SAU-
SAGE-MEAT, PUDDINGS MINCE MEAT. PURE
LEAF LARD Hams and Breakfast Bacon, all of
my own curing, Fresh Butter, Eggs. OYSTERS,
Fresh Fish and Game, Sourkrout Picked Tripe
and Pigs Feet.
Soliciting your patronage invite you to give
me call and my past reputation on all articles
named shall be fully sustained.
Respectfully youss
nov2S 81 REED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
l have nearly completed my
NEW STORE,

NOTICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07

COMMISSION MERCHANT
:, Cotton Seed Meal, Baled Hay, Cut Hay, Hominy
Chop, Middiing and Heavy and Light Bran spe.
cialticS. ~
Prompt attention given to all orders.
Nos. u and % KING STREET,
~ mnIo Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
Great excitement was caused at the Folies

Great excitement was caused at the Folies
Bergere by the fall of a little japanese aero
bat, who, with two other children, nightly
goes through series of dangerous exercises
at that place of amusement. There was no
safety net. and it was only by miracle that
He alighted on one of the female spectators,
who was naturally severely bruised, and
who tainted several times before she was
able to leave the hall. The unlucky child
was also badly hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
sScarlet Fever
] Cured. |

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
testify 10 the D!ost excellent Qualities of prof
Darbys Prophy!actc Fluid rs 4 d;sinicc,ant and
detergent it is both Theoretically and practically
superior 10 any preparation with which / am ac
quaintcd.-N. T. LUrroa, Prof Chcns,rv "''' ~
Darnys Fluid is Recommended by
Rev CnAs. +. Deems, DID,, Church Of the
Strangers. n. Y: - '''0
JOS LECoHTE, Columbia. Prof. University sc
ReH' =. j. BhrrLE, Prof, Mercer University:
Kew. DEo. +. PIERCE, Bishop NJ E. Church
ANDtSpENS.iBLE TO EVERY HOME.
e''eeely harmiies' Used internally or
The tinid has been thoroughly tested. and W.
nave abundant evidence tha: ii has done everything
here claimed. For fuller information pc, oi vo,.S
Druggist pamphc; or send to the proprictors
j, =. ZEIIIN & co.
Manufacturing Chemists, PHILaDEIpTI1,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
p. Il. FOWLE, Jsy CooI-E r,
MemDer bait. Corn Ex, Member Chicago Bd Trade
E'OWLE & CO.,

:
Member Bait Corn Ex Member eooSGkE oSSasa sRPg5o5 Rg
F'owLE s CO.,
GRAIN, COTTON
AND
PROVISION COMMISSION BROKERS.
No. South Union street
constant quotations by direct private wires
from Chicago Board of Trade New York Stool
Exchange and Baltimore Corn Exchange onota-
lions tclephOned if desired noyoI tf
RI. LUCAS. LANES onIrr1v
X T. LUCAS s co.
GENERAL AUCTIONEERs,
(City Hotel Building.)
CORNER ROYAL AND CAMERON STREETS.
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Large Stock OF Furniture, Crockcry, Glass
ware. and Miscellaneous Goods in store. oct17
/ BRoDERs & CO.,
/ Wholesale Dealers and Jobbcrs in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS FLOUR. SALT
/ AND FISH
tull line OF celebrated pure old Whiskies
Brandies, Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s PhiladeI.
nhla anu Claggetts Baltimore Alcs, and Berger &
EngePs Lager Beer, in casks or Bottles.
:. Agents for James S. Kirk & Cos. Standard
soap, ana Tor the Baltimore River Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consirnments
Solclted, No. II King street,
! my1-tf Alexandr;a Va
John LANNoN,
WHOLESALE
GROCER AND LIQnUR MERCHANT,
Corner Market street and Strand.
Alexandria, Virginia
AGENCY DUPONT'S SPORTING, MINING mud
BLASTING POWDER.
iull line of celebrated pure old Whiskies,.
Brandles, Gin, Rum, &c, Massey s. Co.'S. Phila.
dcphia and Caggett's Baltimore Ales, and Berger
EngePs Lager Beer, in casks or bottles.
agent for the POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
Orders promptly attended to and consignments
sollclIea: my1-tf
+ G. M1LRuRN,
GROCER, TEA DEALER
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. II North Royal street, near Market space.
Alexandria, Va
Orders and eonsgnmcnts solicited they will re-
eolro ~ e,lclu anu prompt attention. ap19
w. A. SMoor G.s FnrNcu
M A. SMOOT & CO.,
COAL, SALT, PLASTER,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
OFFIcE-Smoot's Wharf
ap4 Special attention paid to forwarding.
9 MAS, S. TAYLOR JR.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FEED
FEED DEALER
COMMISSION MERCHANT.
:, Cotton Seed Meal, Balcd Hay, Cut Hay, Hominy
Chop, Middling and Heavy and Light Bran spe.
Prompt attention given to all orders.
Nos. u and % KING STREET,
% hlnlo Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
CHEAP BEEF,
NEW STAND.

y
The advertiser having taken the store room at
the northwest corner of Prince and Royal streets.
will keep constantly u supply of the finest meats
that can be had in the market. Especially will
he keen on hand 4 supply of WESTERN BEEF
OF the very best quality which he will sell at the
lowest cash prices, much lower than other dcscrip-
tions Of beef can be bought for. Mutton, Veal
Pork aud Corncd Meats always on hand Give
me call and will convince you that it will he
to your advantage to buy Or
W. ]. HOLLAND
n. W. cor Prince and Royal streets.
will also keep constantly Il supply of FresK
Poultry, Eggs. Butter and Vegetables Eighteen
pounds Of Puddincs and eight pounds of Sausage
sold to shop keepers for 81. oct19-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07

DAILY TEI-wEEKLY.
Sii Sle year year, u 90 One year 81 90
S SN months 800 Six months 80. 200
one n month =. 50 Three months 100
Alexandria, Va" 90
The Gazette office is connected with the Telephone Ex
changc. Advertisements orders for the paper news
phone. " ' ~ 'eie
PERSONS leaving the city for the summer can have the
mzeie mailed 70 them, post paid, for fifty cents per
month and the address changed as often rs desired
Contract advertisers will not be allowed TO exceed their
space unless the excess is paid for transient rates
',u uiuer no circumstances will they he allowed TO
advertise other than their legitimate business i'm the
Smce contracted for. "
vance. i " " '"'
hiarflse ana dents notices must DC paid Tor IN advance,
;, irce my cents, when not exceeding six lines
RESOLUTIONS IN me,oria of thanks tributes of rcspeet
resolutions adopted by societies or persons unless OF
pubic concern will only be printed in this paper M
advertisements. ~ f"p 30
Sccond-cluss mnttcrl 's'' 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA THURSDAY EVENING" DECEMREREY = 1870
AlGHaudrla Oa4ette,
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY By
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
at the Gazette Balding, Nos. 10 & 72 Prince ST
rER1rG

DATTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
MEDICINiL.
iIEDICINIL.
OARBYS
PROP HYL-ACT 7 IC
FLUID.
a Household Article for Universal
Family Use.
! Eradicates
| MALARIA,
sgsggE

all Contagious D;sca
the Sick should use it #
never been known 10 sp
used. Yellow Fever has
black yonit HAD Ia
cases of Diph,hcria yield
Fcveredand S;cis Per.
sons refreshed an,:
Bed Sores prevent
ed by bathing with
Darbys Fluid.
I'm pure Air mad.
harmless and purified.
For Sore Throat il Is a
sure cure.
COntagion destroyed.
For Frosted Feet,
Cililblains, Piles,
Chafings, etc.
rheumatism cured.
Soft White Complex
ions secured by its use.
Ship Fever prevented.
To purify the Breath,
Cleanse the Teeth,
it can't be surpassed.
Catarrh relieved and
cured.
Erysipelas cured.
re!icvcdinstanlly.
Scars prevented.
Dysentery cured.
Wounds healed rapidly.
Scurvy cured.
An Antidotc for Anima!
or Vegetable Poisons,
Stings, etc.
| used the Fluid during
our present aiflictiou with
Scarlet Fever with de-
cidcd advantage. 1t is
Indispensable to the sick.
room. WM. F. SAND
FORD, Eyric, Ala.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07

M y. JOHNSON l. CO.,
WHOLESALE GROCERS
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
IHOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISKIES to which
they invite the attention of the trade
Orders from tho country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignmcnts Of Flour Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns
Northeast corner Of Cameron and Royal streets
ScPI4 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
For Scarlet and
Typhoid Fevers,
Diphtheria, Sail
vation, liberated
Sore Throat, Small
pny Mnos1ac ,r,I
PoX, Measles. and

cs. Persons waiting on
ely. Scarlet Fever has
sad where the Fluid was
'ccn cured with it after
en- place. The worst
n !,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
! Diphtheria
4 Prevented. |

The physicians here
use Darbys Fluid very
successfully in the treat
ment OF Diph:hcria.
a. SroLLESwERcK,
Greensboro, Ala.
letter dried up.
Cholera prevented.
Ulcers purified and
healed.
In cases ofDeathit
| should be used about
| the corpse it will
prevent any unplcas-
ant smell.
The eminent Ply
sician. j. MARION
SIMS, ii. D., New
York, says: 81 am
convinced Prof. Darbys
Prophylactic Fluid is n
! valuable disinfcctant. /"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-12-07
SMALLPOX
and
FITTING Of Small
Po1 PREVENTED

y member ofmy fam
lily WAS taken with
smallpox. | used the
Fluid; the patient vas
not delirious, was not
pIttcd. and was about
the house again in three
weeks, and no others
had ii. = ]. w. PARK
ISsuS, Philadelphia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-04

IT begins to look a little as though
the Rev. Mr.. HICKS is to be as great a
nuisance to the country as the assassin
to whom he ministered. 1t is reported
that during his attendance upon GUT
EAU he made copious notes of the say
ings and doings of that miserable man,
with the intention Of publishing life o
him. But if he persists in his purpose
to write life of the assassin, or in any
way to trade upon his connection with
the man as his spiritual adviser, he will
receive, as he will merit, the contempt
of all decent people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-04

THE York brewers have voluntarily
announced temperance reform move
ment-cr more properly, perhaps, a
Sunday reform moyement-that will
commend them to the temperance peo-
pie, as we'll as all lovers of order and
propriety. They announce to the pub
lie that they will deliver no more beer
on tSunday, and assign most excellent
and conclusive reasons therefor. "In
the first place." they say, tive want to
give our drivers one day in the week to
rest. During the summer they are
obliged to work hard and their hours
are long. They are entitled to their
Sundays, and we have determined that
they shall have them" This isone
reason. Another is this: 1.-THE brewers
feel that some respect should be&shown
to the ehureh-going people. 1t is not
right to have beer wagons rafting
through the streets ON Sunday when the
people are engaged in prayer. The day
sould be respected, and the brewers are
determined to respect it as far as posi-
ble."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-04


The Bishop of Peterborough cannot help
saying good things both in and out of the
pulpit-especially out of it. The other
night a rich, benevolent, but some what
brainless millionaire, was Boosting after
dinner that he gave away $1,000 to the
poor regularly every year. He said: 81
think it's right, you know; sort OF duty
in my position; 1 can't say what becomes
of it, but it's given away in charity, that's
all know, and that's all care about,
Two thousand pounds every year."
What" said the Bishop; do you really
mean to say you pay away $1,000 to the
poor every year as a religious duty?" 81
assure you, My Lord, that is So" replied
the wealthy man with careless compla-
cency. WELL" said the witty Bishop
''that's the largest insurance against fire 1
ever heard OFF,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-04

Congress just after the battle of Bunker
Hill.
In regard to the Declaration Of indie
pendenee, the historical evidence that
JEFFERSON was the author Of that pa
per, is furnished quite conclusiyely by
himself. When he was about to die, he
designed his grave stone, and ordered it
to bear the following inscription, which
was placed upon it:
"HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JET
PERSON; AUTHOR OF THE DECLARE
TION OF THE AMERICAN 1NDEPEND-
ENCE; OF THE STATUTES OF VIRGINIA
FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-04

ACCORDING to published reports OF
railroad building for 1882, during the
past six months track-laying has been
in progress in thirty-six States and
Territories, upon at least 40 roads, and
within that time no less than 8, 4SO miles
OF new railway have been added in the
United States. Although construction
during 1881 was remarkably rapid, yet
at this time last year only about l,5OO
miles of new track had been reported,
or less than forty-five per cent. of the
aggregate for the present year, and not
much more than fifteen per cent. ofthe
total laid in 1881.