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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-22
Frank Ward I'm Frisco.

BIG CITY-BIG MELoSS-BIG PARADE OF THE TEM-
PLARS-BIG THING IN STREET CARS-BIG sENSA-
T1oN OVER WARDS MILK-BIG PRICE FOR A SHAVE
big TIME EVERY WAY.
Special Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, August 20.-Great town.
Helped eat watermelon to-day weighing ninety
seven pounds. Over thirty-flv hundred Templars
in line to-day. City magniflcently decorated.
Atlantic club look very handsome and large. Was
cheered all along the line. All well and being
gorgeously entertained. Temperature at noon
fifty-eght All street cars running without
horses. Would be grand for Washington.
SKINNED milk is ten cents quart here. Big
opening for enterprise in dairyIng. Our Attorney
milk still sweet on draught at club headquarters.
1t is the cOnundrum OF the town. Papers full OF
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SARATOGA, N. Y, August 22-The weather Is
very hot. the attendance is fair. and the track
fast. The frstrace, three-quarterS OF mile, was
won by Force. Glengarine second, and Pope Leo
third. Time, 1:164.
Second race, mile and q quarter. Biazes won BY
head, Lizzie Flynn second. neck before McGIn-
ty. Time. 2:121.
The third race. one mile, was won by Ballard,
Boz SEDAN second and Col 6prague third Time
l:43x,
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The Reduction in Postage.


THE EFFECT ON THE POST OFFICE REVENUES OF THE
REDUCTION TO TWO CENTs-wHAT IS SAID AT THE
DEPARTMENT AND THE CITY POST OFFICE.
"Have you made any recent estimate Of the eff
feet upon the post Office receipts of the proposed
re luction in p0stage?" asked STAR reporter TO-
day Of Third Assistant Postmaster General Ha-
zen.
"No nothing since made the guess some weeks
ago." was the response. ave can't tell much
about it until after the first month. There has
STAMPED envelopes, but that is only temporary.
The effect OF the reduction to two cents will not
be known until the end Of the month"
AT TIE CITY POST OFFICE.
With the view Of ascertaining what effect the
proposed reduction had upon the receipts at the
post Office in this city the reporter went there this
morning. In the temporary absence Of Postmas-
ter Conger Mr. Seymour W. Tullock supplied the
now," he said, ''what the effect win be. During
July, August and September, which are the dull
months, our receipts fall on $4,000 In comparison
gress is in session. The receipts this year show
an increase thus far over last year.
"Thfs natural increase. which has been going
on since 1872 he continued, "Will balance some
what the decrease in the revenues caused by the
reduced postage. Besides, 1t is likely that the
year. Then. again, the numerous pension and
patent agents receive large number OF stamps In
letters from their clients. Hereafter they Will
which will be In use, and which can be obtained In
any sums, instead OF postage stamps. These
agents Will then have to come to US and buy the
stamps think that this will help to balance the
falling OH In the rcceipts.n
"But you really can't tell now," continued Mr..
Tullock. "What the effect will be- Our receipts
now are smaller than they were In the winter. but
so they were last year. The natural increase In
the business win, think, do great deal towards
balancing the reduction. There Is already de-
crease @ IN the sale OF stamped envelopes After the
nrSt OF september we are not allowed to issue any
with the three-cent stamp We will then begin to
take orders for the two-cent stamped envelopes to
be delivered after october 1St"
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THEY ATTEMPT TO RUN TowN-oNE OF THEM GETS
KILLED AND OTHERS ARRESTED.

KILLED AND OTHERS ARRESTED.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, August "a special dis
patch to the Times from Hunneweil. Kansas, says
This place has been In ferment for some days,
owing to an attempt by cowboys to run the town.
Five city mirshals have been successfully ap-
pointed in ten days and have all resigned. Last
Thursday Deputy MarShalS Forsyth and Raynor
arrived from Fort Worth. Forsyth was sworn in
as marshal, and two hours afterwards he and
Raynor went upOn the street and were met by n
gang OF cowboys A fight ensued and one Of the
cow boys, Dick Turner, was fatally shot and two
horses were killed. On Sunday night Sheriff
Ihrail or wellington, came over with posse and
arrested all OF the rioters. The town is now quiet,
the authorities being In the supremacy. The cow
boys, however, are still ugly, and threaten to
make further trouble. Hunnewell IS an important
cattle station. and is situated near the line OF the
Indian Tarrftorv
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Fire and Loss Of Life.

CHESTER, Pa, August 2s-The large paper min
OF j. Howard Lewis In Springfield township, six
miles from here, was destroyed by fire at early
hour this morning. While the fire was burning
boiler In the mill exploded. killing one man. John
juring two or three Others, Including NJ. Lewis.
the proprietor. The loss is about $50 900, and is
nearly covered by insurance. The cause OF the
fire is supposed to have been spontaneous CON-
OuStiOn or rags
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The knights Ten,plar Concla We.

SAN Francisco, August 22.-The grand encamp-
ment Of Knights Templar convened In conclaVc
yesterday morning for the transaction OF business.
At II 30 O'Clock the officers forming escort, ac-
companled by the Hawaiian Royal band, conducted
Grand Master Dean 10 the asylum OF the Grand
Commandery OF California, the Boston knights
acting as special escort OF honor. The California
knights drew up in double line, and the officers
of the Grand Encampment passed under their
crossed swords large crowo OF people assem-
ingS The business OF the day purely prel!mi-
nary, the real work beginning to-day. The St
canvass for the next conclave The opinion is
that s.. Louis will get it, although many think
that Boston Is better entitled to it.
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Trying 10 Buy Poison Co Kill Her Bus.
band

BUFFALO, n. Y, August 22-Mrs. Josephine Bo-
cnere was arrested here last night charged with
attempting 10 procure poison with which to Kill
her husband. She made her wants known TO a
druggist. who told her TO cali again. In the mean
time the police were notined, and on the WON ans
second visit they were secreted In the drug store
and overheard her demands Tie woman was
given harmless mixture Mr.. Bochere has, on
several occasion, been taken I'll and believes that
his sickness was caused by poison being placed IN
his food. Mrs. Bochere is possessed OF some prop-
erty, and rs lately been Tecivlng attentions from
one OF her bOarderS
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INTENSE INTEREST MANIFESTED.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, August IA special dis.
patch to the Times from Gallatin, Mo-, says: "In
the Frank James trial yesterday the entire day
was occupied with the work OF empanneling jury.
l. is likely that this will take two or three days.
The crowd is increasing. and intense interest is
manifested. The court has restricted the audience
to 400 persons. It is stated on excellent authority
that Dick Liddell is here and Will appear at the
proper time"
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FrightsuI Cyclone tm uiameSosn.

MINNEaPoLIs, MINI, August GA heavy storm
ragged west and south or here yesterday. The
wires are down In goth directions and news hard
10 obtain. The report comes frcm kaS~un, on the
Winona and ST. Peter railroad, that the cyclone
passed over that place, blowing down many bulld.
ingS killing two persons aud lniuring several
others The hailstones that fell measured ten
Inches In circumference Efforts 20 obtain partic-
ularS are In vain. The cloud TO the west and north
was heavy one ana fears are expressed hy many
here that great damage has been done, but the
wires being down no particulars have been re-
ceiyed -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-22

BALTIMORE. August 22.-The schr. waterline. q
Boston, Captain Kelly. from Chsrleston 70 Rich
sprung a leak on the 18th inst, and sank next day
n miles east OF Body's Island. Crew all saved By
vessels boat. and were picked up soon afterwards
by The schr. Lewis X. Cottingham, from Charles
ton, and arrived at this port This morning.
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What They Are Doing at Chauta,

CHAUTAuQUA, N. Y. August 22-Competitive ex-
aminatiOns have been in progress In the various
departments here this morning. At 10 O'Clock DR..
Jewell, of Chicago, lectured on the modes OF pre-
serving the nerve health. At IL O'Clock, Rev.
''God In history In our day; or, the seven modern
wonders OF the world"
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The Bows at the Cane.

Ih6 Boys at the cape.
MILITARY DISCIPLINE TEMPERED WITH A LITTLE
FUN-ALMOST A TRAGEDY IN THE sURF-A RECK-
LESS BATHER SAVED BY WASHINGTON BoYs-FEs
TIvITIEs OF THE WEEK
Specia. Correspondence of The EVENING STAR.
CONGRESS- HALL, CAPE MAY, N. j., August 81.
Yesterday afternoon, before dress parade Mr..
James Crawford, Of Baltimore, one OF the patron
saints OF the Infantry, was escorted with due
honor to the depot A burleSque band led the way
with Ed Newmeyer as drum major, attlred fan
tastlcally in long linen duster and tall conical
hat, etc. The rest of the band were also gorge
OuSly rigged out
The bathing to-day is very fine, but at the same
time extremely d dangerous,the undertow being the
kept busy all the morning In fishing out foolhardy
young men who persisted In going out beyond the
breakers. During the morning a young man,
named James Brown, was rescued from drowning
b. Hills and T. o. Hills.
The boys had pretty lively time In camp last
night. Some twelve or fifteen OF them took hun
bath late In the evening, and one adventurous
clothes. The batherS had been too smart for him,
however, and when he lifted up the pile OF gar
ments Bob Wade was discovered cOiled up under
them. The culprit was caught, and after a war
dance around him had been executed he was prop
erly punished.
pr.ze has been offered for the rifle match by
Mr.: E; Nilsson, OF Cape May. The prize is hand
dow on the principal street, where it attracts q
good deal OF attention.
Bulletins are posted announcing that General
Stubbs' bnrleslue drill will take place tomorrow
after dress parade.
The camp during the Afternoon and evening is
filled with gay parties Of ladies, each m IS holding
sort OF reception. The ball this evening at the
were given last night at both the Stockton and
Congress Hall. F.B. N.
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An Ex-Contedera.e Shot by a Negro.

GALVESTON, lex, August GA special dispatch
to the Netc5 from II 1uston says: DIR. Atrlhams, a
prominent phi ysician ami ex-confederate surgeon,
was shot. and probably mortal y wounded, by a
negro named Clark tos.ay in an ARRAY. during
which both men fired several shots. Yesterday
the doctor fired upon the negro twice. but with.
out effect. The negro claims TO have been the VIC
tim OF q system OF petty prosecutions. The doctor
alleges that Clark looked through a window at his
wife while Sue was making her toilet
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kilograms to The Star.
THE KNIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA.
AMERICAN SCIENTISTS IN SESSION
A FRENCH VICTORY IN AMMAN.
A FIGHT WITH KANSAS COW BOYS,
BILLIARD TOURNAMENT IN SAN FRANCISCO.


Our Soldier Boys At Cape May.
THE BALL GREAT SUCCsSs-A PRESENTATION AND
A MOCK TRIAL
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
CAPE MAY. n. j., August 22.-The ball at the
Stockton last night was tremendous success. A
gold-headed cane was presented by the corps to
Mayor Melvin this morning. Captain Harrison
Dngman was defendant at q mock trial to-day
which created great deal OF amusement
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A French Victory i'm AMMAN.

THEY CAPTURE TOWN, CANNON AND CASH.
LONDON, August "a dispatch to the Times
from Hong Kong, dated to-day, says that IIaid.
Oung, Tonquin, has been taken by the French.
They also captured $50 cannon and $50 600 OF Anna.
mite cash. Tne Annamites fed into the interior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-22

FREMONT, MASS, August 22-At yesterday noon
the dead body OF man dressed In q zach tman's
shirt, with life -preServer on. was found at West
Falmouth, and this morning q second body was
found near the same place. Their remains were
buried above high water mark, so that they may
necessary.
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OIL Works ON Fire.

ONE NAN BURNED TO DEATH
HUNTERsPOINT, LII, August % II rs Ana fire
Is raging in the Standard Oil WORKS at Long Island
City. One man Is said to have been burned TO
death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-22

NEW YORK, August 22.-E. w. Bu!lingcr OF Nn.
IS Fulton street, this city, offers reward or $500
FOR the first information sent him before Sept mber
1st as to the whereabouts OF the sloop Mystery or
New Haven, or OF her crew. lt is feared here that
the sloOp has been blown TO sea by a heavy gale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-22
Eu,iuranss

BUFFALO, Y. Y, August 22-TWo Irish families
and three German pauperS, all assisted emigrantS,
were returned to their native countries yesterday
by the authorities OF this county.
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DREPAaE FOR WINTER Now,.

We can give you good Kip Working Boot .o- 81 50 so
ent s3 up. The best 50 Calf Boot in the market Cool
sShool shoes for 81. 81 25 and 81 5oup: Quarter
to $S Boys Sailor Suits from 81 so. 81. so and NJ.
SoSs school Suits from So. 80. and up Mems Work
Gg suits froni IS to IS. Dress do. Sl2 ard up.
onris and Drawers s5c. 70 50e. and up. Straw Hats
way oe.ow cost At 13i4 and l9l6 Pennsysais
So!o J. -. SEiBy.
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The Dilliara Touraamcna
ZEE SECOND GAME WON BY ecHAEFER WHO pyAYp
SEXTON

SAN Francisco, August e2-Last night was the
second night o; the billiard tournament az the
Metropolitan temple. The game was the baik line
game OF 600 points for $500 between Schaefer and
Sexton. Schaefer opened the game but failed 20
score. After two hours play Schaefer won. scor.
ing 600 70 sextoa's 56s The highest runs made
were: Schaefer, las; Sexton, l0o.
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GEEar SACRIFICE In C1orH1sa
MlsFIT STORE,
CORNER TENTH AND STREETS.
Eeins determined 10 make Clean Sweep Of the Entire
Stock Of Fine Clothing, previous to
making alterations. Prices have
been cut down regard
less of cos: or
value On
WHITE AND FANCY VESTS,
CASHMERE SUITS,
CHEyIoT SUITS.
BLUE FLANNEL SUITS.
YACHT CLOTH SUITS.
sEERsUCKER SUITS.
BLACK CLOTH AND DIAGONAL SUITS.
CHILDREN's SUITS.
ODD FLANNEL COATS.
NUNS CLOTH COATS.
ALPACA COATS.
LIGHT WEIGHT OVERCOATS,
GossIMER COATS.
OFFICE COATS.
Our Motto: No trouble to show goods. Satisfaction
guaranteed to all purchasers ut tho
MISFIT STORE,
TENTH AND STREETS.
Le s;!-e an co.e t. corne, 10Th and r straeta AMI;
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY.-Internal reve-
nue., s277 s19 S5; customs. s623, 1862.
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THE EVENING STAR.
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
Fertlwest Corner Pennsylvania Ava and 11th ss.N
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
GEO. W. ADAMS, Pres't

THr Fvryr~e STAR fs served TO subscribers IN the
ff ty carriers on their account at 10 cents psr
Netf or a. cents per month CoP:es at the counter
asI each. By msil-post:se PrepAio-oo Genus montn
GIsyesr, SO; SIX months, -.
Entered at the Post 0ioe at Warrington. d. c.. -
second class mail matter.J
TIE WEEKLY SrAR-published on Friday-f1 aysar.
rostsgtTTepad. Six months, so cents.
CR Al mail subscriptions must be paid In advance
3srsIer sent longer than is Iaid for.
Bates of advertising made known on applicatior
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COMMISSIONS were issued to-day to Elijah B
smith, postmaster at Milsborough, VIVA, and to
John Booth, Pioneer, WA, both new offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-22
The Midnight Caller at the British
Minister'S,

WILLIAM LoONEY SENT TO THE INSANE ASYLUM.
To-day the physicians at the Washington
asylum-Drs. Hazen ann Shute-f1led certificate
at police headquarters. Sanitary Officer Teem-
pie, as to the insanity OF VIM. Looney, who vas
committed to the workhouse few months ago,
and he will be sent to the insane asylum. When
the trials OF the dynamite cOnsprators were in
progress, in Ireland, and there was more or less
excitement among the Irish and their descendants
IN Shs COUNTY heonsy was found one night
and he was sent down to the asylum as a SuS-
picious character. 1t now turns out, as was sup
shown such unmistaka BILE signs of insanity that
the physicians at the asylum became quite con-
vinced that he was fit delegate for st. Elizabeth.
District Government Affairs.
AN AVENUE IMPROVEMENT.
1t was mentioned In yesterdays STAR that the
small triangular park on Pennsylvania avenue,
between 9Th and 9th streets. Much complaint has
been made against the danger to pedestrians on
that long stretch of walk, which Is free also to
vehicles The purpoS is to take up portion OF the
asphalt pavement. lay curb:ng, with sidewalk,
and plant some trees, so as to make break In the
length Of the walk between the points named, and
afford more protection to pedestrians from We
PETITIONS OF CITIZENS.
Mr. NJ. G. Mccormick and others have pettt!oned
the District Commissioners for the paving Of 9Th
street. between Pennsylvania avenue and Mis-
souri, avenue.-The Commissioners have been
petltioned by Mr.. T. j. Sullivan and many others
to have the two pumps repaired on o street. be-
tween S6th and 37th streets, West Washington.
THE BREAKS IN THE BOUNDARY STREET SEWER,
letter has been addressed by the Commission
ers to MessrS Acker & NeitZy, contractors for
constructing section 8 Of the Boundary street
sewer, stating in reply to the request OF the con-
tractors that the Commissioners would pay visit
to that section and inspect 1t. that they have in
dividually examined the breaks along the line OF
the Boundary street sewer, and OF opinion that
no useful purpose will be accomplished by joint
examination at this time.
BUILDING PERMITS
have been Issued by Inspector EntwiSle follows:
John Leadham erect a TWO story dwelling, corner
school and Grant streets, Mt Pleasant; s., ZOO.
Geo. b. Emmons, erect frame in the county !;
$500 Thos E. Waggaman, repair brick 1910 c
street northwest: 500. John O'Neal, erect small
dwelling on.Conduit road, county; s701 Albert
Mcintosh & Co.. erect four two-story dwellings. E
street, between 1st and South Capitol streets;
$1,000 Henry A. Seymour, erect two two-story
and cellar dwellings. 4th street, between East
Capitol and south streets; $500 Morris &
Darlington repair brick, southeast corner 9Th and
streets northwest, to be used as an Office build
Ing; $4,000. E; +. Riggs, erect three-story and
basement dwelling, Massachusetts, avenue, be-
tween 18th and 14th streets northwest; S3 00O JOS
F. Bradley, erect three three-StOry and basement
dwellings, L, between 21st and 22i streets;
$4,000.
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ylLACKISTON ISLA ID EXCURSIONS.
IS CENTS ROUND TRIP.
STEAMER JANE MOSELEY.
EVERY SUNDAY, TUESDAY,, WEDNESDAY AND
THURSDAY.
StsteroOms and meals. eu16-2w
nCCOQUAN FALLS, MARSHALL HALL, AND
" GLYNO IT..
The steamer MARY WASHINGTON viii make excur-
sion trips TO the above places. To OCCOQUAN FALLS
every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, Ieav-
ing 9TH SO. at q. nl.. returning at p. IN. Fare.
Cund trip. % cents. MARSHALL HALL every Safur-
day leaving At a. M, returning at 4:30 Fare,
found trip, Is cents.
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS
MARSHALL HALL AND GLYMONT
Two trips $50 a ard p M. returning at T.
and Fare. round trip 25 cents. Dancing
wBxed dancing deck down and back grounds, on
al trips. exceI. sunday Fine brass band sunday.
First trip of sunday excursion steps Marshall Hall
only. Iau9l e. s.. RANDALL, MANAGER
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REGULAR FERRY.
SEVENTH STREET WHARF.
Alexandria and Washington boats leave half hourly.
FARE REDUCED.
Excursion Tickets to go ard return only
FIFTEEN CENTS.
Take large boats and avoid the crowd iy26-lm
GUNNER ARRANGE MENT.
The Steamer ". W. CORCORAN Cartain L. L.
Blake, will make daily trips to MT VERNON iSnndays
e1cepted), touching going and returning, at Alexan
dria, Fort FOote, Fort Washington, Marshall Hall,
Gunstcn's. Upper Glymont Boat L aves her wharf
loot OF 9TH street. at 1O returning about 80
Fare tor the round trip to Mt. Vernon ST. To a other
10 nts, - cents.
leave at Pm. and return about $50 p M. Fare for
The nd tip. 25 cents. Coed music in attendance
On SU DAY AF ERNOON5 special trips. Boat will
leave at m-, returning about Fare for the
round trip, so cents.
Refreshments aboard of the boat. ty19-3m
HOi FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN JOHN
II BRlD6F--Steam packet Excelsior viii make her
regular trips to above places SUNDAY, WI DNESDAY,
Snd FRIDAY. Leave High street and canal at a. m.
tsre 30 round For apply at boat or
1ll4 itn street northwest. n4-4mf
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ORDERED TO Duty IN WAsHINGToN.-Ensign
John L. Purcell has been ordered to duty on the
coast survey, and Surgeon Charles II. White has
been ordered to duty at the mu scum Of hygiene at
WaShinrtOn D. c.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-02-15

Mr.. sTIFEL's bill to authorize the city OF
Wheeling to. contract its corporate limits
will touch Wheeling alone. Other por-
tions Of the State may be benefited by it,
none can be harmed. II Wheeling desires
the passage of the bill surely the Legisla.
ture will not deny us this much. The bill
is strongly endorsed, and it is significant
that not a protest has been filed against it.
OF course somebody could be found to
protest, but nobody has volunteered. The
bill grants power which may
never be exercised, but the time
may come-we hope is very near
Mt hand-when as business venture it
would be money in our pockets. What.
ever will add to our facilities for transpor-
tation, whatever will secure for US some
fair measure Of railroad competition, what
ever will bring new openings for capital
and wages for labor is something to be met
at least half way and taken by the hand.
To-day Wheeling is not on any through
railroad line from anywhere to anywhere.
II VIC can be lifted out OF this pocket We
shall at least be placed where We would
havs been il the Bellaire bridge had been
the Wheeling bridge. The House shows a
kiady disposition towards the bill, and it
should without difficulty became law.