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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
STRANGE TALE OF \ Long FAST.
Il Is Declared That Woman Has Lived
for Ten Years on Milk Punches.
Ve,r York Tribune

The neighbors of Mrs. Mary Ann
RhoadcS. a widow about fifty years old
who lives at No. u India street. Green
point. say that she has taken no food
exccpt milk punches for the last nine or
ten years. Mrs. kcclcr who lives m
the same house. says: Il have hVed IN
this house with Mrs. RhoadcS for the
last five years. and during that time /
have been in her room and she i'm mine
every dav. can positively say she has
not eaten a morScl of substantial food in
an that time. Indeed 50 far as / can re-
member she has not eaten anything Tor
the last nine or ten years. | have known
her and her husband since they came 10
Grccnpoint about twelve years ago.
Her husband was drowned about ten
years ago and soon after his death
Mary Ann was taken with "a throat
trouble which became 50 serious that
she was advised 70 20 TO Bellyuc Hos
uital. At the hospital her throat trouble
became So serious that she was unable
To cat ANYTHING. To keep life in her
they gave her milk punch. After She
had recovered and returned % home she
was still unable 20 swallow solid food,
although weeks had passed since the
operation. She has been continuing
the milk punches ever since. have
often seen her attempt To eat, and
every time the effort would throw her
into a SpaSm or faint. She has never
even taken tea or coffee IN all
this time. Her milk punches arr made
of quart of milk and ten cents worth
of whisky. This is her breakfast, din
ncr and supper, taken sip al time.
Another woman told the reporter that
She had once sent for Mrs. RhoadcS 10
wash for her, and that she had refused
90 Join the family at dinner. Mrs.
Rhoades told her that she took two or
three punches u day, aud that SOME
times when She was working for a tenn
porancc family she was obliged TO 20
without anything from morning TO
night.
Another ncighbor had gone with Mrs.
RhoadcS 20 physician, who said that
the operation had ruined the coats of her
stomach. and that she might live ten
years longer ON milk punch.
All of Mrs RhoadcS' ncighborS VINO
were seen told the same story about her
milk punch diet. They spoke of her as
a Quiet. Woodworking woman.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

The directors OF the Grafton and
Grccubrier Company met at Philippi last
Tuesday. The object OF the meeting
was to discuss the proposed widening
.of the gauge and the extension of the
lime to ElkiuS. The indications are that
the work will Doe done during the COM
ing summer
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

actcrile> Che present combination
system OF theatrical management.
Uudcr this system il is quite impossible
Co build theatre with one class OF
drama iu view and keep il To that.
Mclodrama follows comedy, burlesquc
ucads on the heels % tragedy. and
hor>c-play and opera each take turn
iu rapid succession, aud the house
which offers AN these must be adapted
more cor less nicely to them an Small
theatres have fewer opportunities OF
success under such circumstances. and
that is the real reason why they are sell
dom found iu this country.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
RooMrNG CLIFTON FORGE.
The &. Il q. Railroad VIII Build IA Ne"
CITY in Virginia.

ClNcINNArL O.. April 1.-The CheSa-
poakc aud Ohio Railway Company owns
IA large tract of land near Clifton Forge,
which has been Subdivided. Part of
thi, land is To be- sold in lots and the
balance to be- disposed of for manufac-
turing concerns. The railroad company
proposes 10 use the proceeds in the
erection of car and repair shops. and the
general development of the town. Cliff
ton Forge is the point where the Rich
mond and Allegheny, now controlled by
the G.. i o., hranghrs 0tf and goes t.
Richmond. down the James River This
fact. taken with the natural advantage,
Of the locality, i'm the way of coal and
iron )also limeStonc), offers great IN
ducemenls To- iron industries, and the
town ought 90 Dee a success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
Err.nn Mntcr MOL. sod.

san FEANCISco, April 3.-W. 7. Nc
Murty. President of the Fresno Water
Works. Yesterday. sold the entire plant
To the Municipal Investment Company,
of Chicago and London. for $500 600.
The water supply is derived from eight
wells. from $50 To $50 feet deep, which
WELD 100000 gallons per day. The
present consumption is l.5O0, 600 gallons
Der day. The first payment of 100000
was turned over To Mr. NcNurty yes
tcrday
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

a prominent West Nirgiuian. cncloS-
ing $500 for subscription % the DAILY
Rrd~rEE. writes; 81 hope this viii
reach YOU in time to prevent me from
losing any one of your valuable pen
pictures of West Nirginia'S progress ana
development daily presented IN the
REGISTER / hear many compliments
paid thc REGISTER upon the neat APP
pearaucc of your ucW dress OF type.
You are evidently determined 90 be ever
prepared % lead foo the rank of bright
and uew>y Journals
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
Justice E.amar Tells a GOOD one.

-T777T77TI -7-T-TT 'TTTT-T--
Justice Lamar. of the Supreme Court,
who never accepts pass or present OF
any kind. tells OF himself this one:
Down in the locality ! call my home
lives old John billiard. Some years age
John presented me with a very fine Al
derncy COW: / said: John. l never re-
cciye a present. Well. he replied,
Lamar, inst give me Your note and. q,
you Will never pay il, anyway. you viii
be nothing ont and a cow ahead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

Prominent among our Openings This Week Of New
Spring Stock are English Walking Jackets in
Spring and Summer Weight Of which We
are now prepared to show Most
Satisfactory Line in All Sizes.
-SPECIAL ATTENTION

Is directed also to our well selected stock OF
forty-inch Mohairs, ranging from medium to
the finest manufactured These goods are de-
servedIy popular The same may be said OF
our Silk Warp Henrietta Cloths in black and
colored India Silks are quite the thing this
Spring, and are shown at our counters in
great variety at remarkably low prices for the
quality we keep. French Wool Dress Goods,
by the yard and in combination, have been
looked after with special interest with the
view of making this department more invit-
ing than ever before.
We beg to solicit an early inspection as the
most choice styles appear earliest in the sea-
son. We will open on THURSDAY our new
stock of PARASOLS, which will embrace the
highest art in this line. All through the sea-
son novelties in our line will appear on our
counters simultaneously with the display in
the largest Cities East and at prices quite
as low.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

The MtUgcHoer crow wanted con-
,ul>hip % collcctor>hip member OF the
Civil Service Commission, a poStoihce
and several other things which have
passed from oar memory. Now the3
want salary as C0ngre,sman, lt you
don't sce what you want, ask Tor it,-
CLurR>huu ItIlgfum.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

PEmIArs the most absurd addition to
the free list IN the MCKINLEY biil is
human hair. We are an producers of
that. except BILL NYE and his cohorts
and we don't care 90 Doe brought into
competition with the paupcr hair pro-
duccrs of Europe. However. MCkIN-
ley probably knows that there will
Doe enough Republican Scalp> taken in
the next campaign Co supply thc home
demand 100 free trade prices.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
Rcd Shoes with nIue Strings.

Rqi.iGi f4d-r.
The Wcecliug REGISTER is out in a
brand new dress and is as pretty and at
tactiye ms red shoes with blue
strings" aud best OF all, each issue Is
trimming mll of Democracy and pro-
lection.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

nor RENT-TWO UNFINISHED ROOMS.
Il communicating by folding doors, No, "
Fifteenth street. "Pfq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

The friends Of Rev john i. Thomp-
son will Doe glad 90 learn that Doe has re-
gained the normal condition Of his
mind. has been discharged from the
Clifton Springs sauitarium and is again
preaching in New York. For the past
year De- has been am inmate of tine SAM
tarium.- MouDuf"rH N0r Dominion.
Rev. Thompson was one time President
of the State University. and one of the
most popular men in West Virginia.
West Virgiuiaus Stiil have a warm and
kindly feeling for him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

The position of first clerk On the office
OF Secretary of State vacated yesterday
by John r. Floyd. was filed by the APP
poiutmcut of John Is. White, who has
for % long time been clerk in the office
Tho position is ONE of rc>pouSibility.auc
Mr.. Whites promotion is deserved
acknowledgment OF his ability TO per
form the duties of the office. Col. j. IL
Pcytou. who has been doing extra WORK
in thco0icc. now holds Mr. Whites for
MGR uo~itiou.- Charleston Gazette
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

Tim average citizen was in doubt yes
terday whether Co carry am ovcrcoat, 20
linen buster. am umbrella. "a macintosh
or rubbers. He who carried a.l was
safe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

THEY may say that BISMARCK retired
on the zip Of WILHELM boot, but no
one having knowledge OF the OLD Ger
man Chancellor viii believe it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
DIED.

RINE-On Thursday March Goth, 1890 JoHN
RISE, aged 81 years.
Funeral from residence OF his father James
Rine No. 1914 Market street this friday morn
iug. April an. at ten o'clock. Friends Of the
family respectfully invited TO attend. Inter
mcut 40 Stone Church cemetery,
MALONEYAAt the residence OF his parents.
25f4 Main street. Wednesday afternoon. April .,
1890. JONI T. MALoSEY, In his oath year.
Funeral from the residence Of his parents.
25ii Main street. sunday afternoon at o'clock.
ntcrment at Mt Calvary cemetery. Friends Of
the family are invited To attend
WEANER-Ou Wednesday April 81, 1890, at
O'Clock p. m.. HARRY T.. son of c. y. ana Mary
Eta Weaver aged IA years.
Funeral from the residence OF his parents in
MOuud~tillc ON FRIDAY afternoon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

TuE esteemed Ttteugcnccr still insists
that the American hen cannot compete
with her British sister ou our own
American soil. and needs protection.
We admit that protection is needed in
the matter. but &C. is not the American
hen that needs it. 10 is the American
stomach and the American nose that
would need protection from the British
egg after 60 got Co this side. II COL
H,I.r or Mr.. ATKINSON had ever eaten
an English egg they would not now be-
causing Tine American hen 90 chuckle
in her sleeve at their stupidity.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
Much Larger ana Better.

The Wheeling REGISTER came ont in
new suit the 18th inst. 1t is much
larger and much better than formerly.
We wish il success in every respect eN-
rruf uoliticallv.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
Holds a Prominent Place.

The Staunch old Democratic paper
the Wheeling DAILY REGISTER, came
out in brand new dress last week.
The REGISTER occupies a prominent
place i'm neWSpapcrdom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

UneQualed rs q Liver Pill. Smallest,
cheapest easiest Co taAc. One Pcllet a
EsoSc. Does NOT rripc Cures sick ktcad-
ache. RiIic..s Headache. COustipaa
don. Indigestion, Bilious Attacks,
and AL arrangements OF the stomach aud
bowels. Put up In glass yials her;Ectically
scaled. Always frteh AMI reliable. Gently
laxative, or AN active csthartic. according
si7.. ct dose - cents. bv druggists
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

Ms RoCNErELIEE never had his pho
tograph taken. OF course NOT, Dee pre-
fers art Dob oiL
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
DRESS


The latest styles in Gold, Silver. JET
and Crochet Buckles -lOng and short
EifeI Point Hand Crochet Ornaments
in match widths. vandyke Cut Siee
and Jet Trimmings widths. War;
dyke EscuriaI Lace Trimmings 90 mar
row and wide match patterns. Boero
and ZOuaye Waist Sets.
Crochet Waist and Skirt Sets-.-se9.
arate or combined. KnOtted and Bu.
lion Silk Fringes. Silk velyets---a'
shades. Silk and Velvet Ribbons and
the most magnificent line Of Fan9
Trimming Silks we have ever shown
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

Coli HART and Mr.. ATKINSON prooa-
b.y wouldn't object to having cine Amer-
lean hen ,pppIant the American eagle
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

SrEARING OF the proposed increase in
the duty ou carpet wool. reminds One Of
carpet lacks
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
GEO. M.
sDook&CO.
proposnIo.
Proposals For Sewer Pipe

GEALED PROOFS AIS WILLIE. I.I'
y 900 the uilcrof fhr Board Of FuI..
the cts 90 Wheeling until o.
Saturday. April 5fh l-'I fur furnI.
Sewer Pipe fu De- used hN fhr tI'.
year $3.50 Proposals f0 Doc l.r f.r .
of Double Strength. Salt bIHl'I
made 81 Purr Fir, Clay. delivered
line Of the -rwpr-
The .ucce. .fnl bidder niiI Boo r..H
"a bond boo fhe penal -um OFF .lph
Tor the faithful Performance 0f odd.
The Board rc-rrir- fhr right fN
all bids
Proposal. f0 De- marked pr0r.
Pipe lsy order of fle
BOARD OBJ PUBLIC
TmD-. ~ DAHRAH. CLERK
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

-"-T-TT0|0
The Wheeling REGISrER has donncd
new dress of type. and is by all odds
the handSomeSt paper in the state.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

IS eagerly sought FOR, read with pleasure or dis
appointment is then tossed aside aud forgot
ten But ladcs who read of Dr. Pierces Ia
vorite Prescription. read it again for they dis
cover in it something 70 pvizc-a messenger OF
joy TO those suffering from functional dtrlnge-
meats or from any of the painful cisoruer5 or
weaknesses peculiar TO their sex. Periodical
uuius internal Inflammation and liberation,
lcucorrhca and kindred ailments readily yield
20 its wonderful curative and healing powers.
IL IS the only medicine Tor women sold 10y
druggists. under = POsitiVe guarantee
from the manufacturers. that L viii give salts
faction in every case, Or money vii. De re
funded. This guarantee has been iirHtcd on
the bottlc-wuppcrs. and faithfully carried Out
for many years Sl.cJ By druggists, or six
bottles Ton 500
Copyright. lsos ty WORLDS DIS. MEn Ass'N.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
WHEELING INsALMENT co.

Nothing contributes more ease and com
fort than a good durable Bed Spring
During this sale Wen offer most desira-
ble Spring. guaranteed to tit any bed, at
only - each, reduced from Sc}00--Woven
Wire Springs That is, tho best Woven
Wire Springs on the market, guaranteed not
10 sag or warp. we'll let 20 at 800 each,
regular price S5jO.-6 it. solid oak FIX
tension Tables at 800 each, during this
special drive in furniture 800 will do
wonders i'm furniture here during the bal
ancc of this weck.-FOr 500 YOU can
buy 50 90 worth of goods hcrc-For Sl.OO
vou can buy Sl2OO worth-The balance
YOU pay either weekly or monthly, as it
suits yOu-C Come here tomorrow or the
next day Come amy day this week for
bargains here offered never cqualled-
Remember these prices last only till Satur-
,14t- NIGHT rta.-+
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
IN TWO STATES.
GOSSIP AND COMMENT Oh WEST VIRGINIA
AND OHIO NEWS
The IVES. Virginia Reform School-A Candiiaii
hr the Supreme Bsneh-Wel Deserved
H1n5rs St Ciairsylle Finances

The heirs of John x. Mcdonald, the
wealthy old man whose body was found
m the Ohio some months since, viii
ma l,e am effort 90 break his will because
hc bcuueathcd the bulk of his property
iu trust Goo the Christian Home Mission
any Society. of Ohio. 90 bc spent Ina the
work of spreading the gospel as taught
by onr Ssvior and Alexander Campbell.
The income only is to Dee used for TWEEN
tv wears after the tc>tator'S dcccaSe,
aud then everything 90 Doe converted
into money the money to Dee used in en-
ployiug missionary. who must be- of
good character and not less than thirty
wears old. he is to couiinc his labors
to Commbiaua. Mahoniug and Trum-
bun counties. must give AN equal
amount 0f attention to each and not re-
main more than % week in one place.
Judge Campbell is ONE of the executors
of the will
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
Proud of IL.
ElillL-ln mn -
IIandsomest In the state.

\ bright. neWSy handsome paper, Is
the Wheeling REGl-TLn in It's new dress
of type. and Democrats are proud OF H..
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

5l cent, pep inch
~ oREFspoNpFNCE CONTAINING IMPORTANT
NFws Solicited PROM EVERY PART oF ruE SUR
ROUNDING COUNTRY.
Rejected communication VIII noe Dol returned
unless accompanied by sufficient postage.
stamps ol che denomination 90 tWQ cents and
.e.. accepted for amounts less than one dollar
The REGISTER. embracing o. strfrGi editions,
is entered gt PIE P0HQfcs % Wh,,,ng Do. 3D..
as second class matter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
TOUNT DE CHANTAL
NEAR WHEELING. ". VA.
SISTERS OF THE VISITATION

U.s. HIN9 Ut IHE ~ IAIIVNI
school Of more than national reputation:
offers exceptional advantage, for thorough edu-
cation OF Young ladies in an departments Ii
brary ~ six thousand volumes Fine Philo-
>ophical Chemical and Astronomical Apparatus
Musical Department specially noted. Corps Of
Piano Teachers trained by leading professor
from Conservatory Of Stuttgart. Vocal culture
according % the method Of the old Italian mas
ters Location unsurpassed for beauty and
health. Ten acres Of pleasure grounds Board
excellent
For Catalogues, and references 10 patrons In
all the principal cities, address
sepl THE DIRECTRESS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
WHEELING INSTALMENT CO.
1886 to t14O Market St.
Joseph McArdIe. Manager.
NOTICE.

"a NOTICE,
] have no partners in my business of painting
signs. and ornamental painting and paper hang
ing. An contracts should bee made with me.
d. G.. KURNER.
mrGlh No. LIZ Mnrkrt Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
MARRIED.

LITrEN-HALL-A the risidouce of the
brides parents. by the Rev. L. II. Dornblaser.
ROLAND y. LITTEN. of Pittsburs, aud LIzlE VI.
HALL. % this CITY.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
WHEELING INSTALMENT co.

For the balance of the week we will offer
Special drives i'm furniturc-That is
Strong Substantial goods-Goods that
viii cost YOU elsewhere double what we
asll-GoOds YOU can't very well do with
out-Goods in every day demand
Goods YOU can only buy here at the
ulices We offer - Remember, this Sale
viii close next Saturday night-Dont
lot this opportunity Slip=Come here
with or without money - Wen Sell
You anything YOU want on Credit -
Bear in mind we Sell on Instalmcnts
and take weekly - Semi-monthly -
or Monthly Payments-To make your
home Comfortable call here-During the
week Wen Sell imitation Walnut double
beds at rouly $50, former price S}.9O-
Large Size imitation walnut on ash double
beds at only $}I5, Reduced from SIM
Beds in oak or mahogany finish that Sell at
= 90 will be Sold during our Sale at 500
each These beds we guarantee and are
complete i'm every respect with porcelain
D t..efD1ss
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
zlr,u Advertisements.
[Irlu eAnurrtIsrntrll
The Wheeling InstaInent Co. S
GREAT
Furniture
% n LE
For Five Days Only

Our immense stores We're almost unequal
to the task Of accommodating yesterday the
numberless anxious buyers who read our
advertisement and profited accordingly-
Our extensive stOreroOms were packed from
front 10 rear-Our enormous entrance
seemed inadequate 10 admit the crowd -
People surged in and out in numbers
that we haven't figures to represent
Never before has such a crowd collected
under one roof i'm this city as that gathered
here Yesterday From early morn till late
at night our Carpet Department was
crowded with anxious buyers-People
from all parts of the State We're here
Our sales numbered thousands-Andt the
remnants sold yesterday measured millions
of yardS-By o'clock last evening there
was not i'm the four corners of our estab-
lishment a remnant ON which we could
stretch yard-sticl remnant was
quickly sold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

DELIVERED 81 ClRRIEk
DAILY. Der week to he paid weekly ...... o.
DAILY aud SUNDAY, per week ...-.-.... rs
The DAILY viii De delivered oN carrier pa
any other city or town 900 ......-... -
single Copies 90 DAILY or MEEhLl...... 5
ss-rributcs OF Respect and Obituary Notices
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04

Mrs. Mary COT. widow Of the late
Nathan Golf. thc weaIthicst lady ia Cen
trail West Virginia, and the Misses Ben
nett. of Weston. are at Old Point Comfort
enjoying the uvigorating breezcS oil
chat delightful health resort.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
a1r,,, advertisements.

UvANTED-A COOK APPLY At THIS
w Office aPiq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-04-04
MuEELING INSTALMENT CO.

Buyers readily appreciated the immense
/ bargains we offered There are people in
Wheeling and elsewhere this morning
who realize the bargains they procured
/ here yesterday greatest bargains
ever offered in the city-The greatest
ever sold-Despite the weather people
Some We're more fortunate than
others and got here early-Widc awake
people were here az $3.50 yesterday morn
/ ing-People who were late have only them
selves to blame-The prices we quoted on
these remnants was enough 20 prompt early
action Thousands were sold-Ourrem-
nants numbered thousands yesterday morn
ing-This morning we haven't one
Nickels and dimes eQualled dollars here
yesterday
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1890-03-19

ATLANTA, Ga, March 1S.-The greai
Oksehnokee swamp property In South
Georgia, heretofore owned by the State,
was fold to-day to q syndicate for
twenty six and one-hsli cents per acre.
Under an act providing for the sale, pur-
thasers must take the entire swamp, tho
stresge being determined by a survey
TO be made at ouce. 1t is est lated til 1T
there are four hundred thousand acres
thera
FOR yesrs this property has brought no
revenue to the State. Three or four
times the State has given It away, once
10 lottery and twice 20 private iud!-
viduals, but each time it wss refused,
With thsnks.
The syndicate that bought It is heSled
by franklin CbIe OF North CaroliuA, au!
includes G.Eersl 7. NJ. B. Young an,l
Henry Jackson Of Georgia, Ii. S Little
at New Jersey, aud Marshall and PHILIP,
oi Penusylvauis. PHILIPPE, who 10 one Of
the purchasers, 10 believed 10 bo kctipg
for the Diss'ons OF Philadelphia, who
were prominent in developing the swamp
lands oil Florida.