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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19
WHAT THIS SEWAGE is.

ofwhat is this sewage composed?
The excreta of two millions Of people,
healthy and diseased, is horrible enough
to95c6htehiblate; but add to this the
ofFal OF slaughter houses, tanneries,
soap and glue works. manufactures Of
every description, the loathsome ema-
nations from hospitals, hotels, public
buildings, cemeteries, decomposition OF
domestic animals; in word, the very
essence Of putridity is commingled with
our daily libations Suppose all the
sewage OF this vast area and its popula-
ton were diluted sufiicientlywith water
to give its current the rate per mile Of
the waters Of the Ohio, what sized con.
duit would be required to carY4t away
And What would be the sanitary condi-
ton off the districts through which it
flowed II its Recommendations alone
were 10 be encountered? Would there
not be as much safety in the shade Of
the deadlyIu pas? y Yet with ten thous.
and dilutions we drink from this public
sewer and console ourselves with the
delusiop that all others are mortals
but ourselves.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19
WANTEp.

VTTA NTED-F0R THE IfNITPH
w STATES ARMY, able.boiicd, uams,,i ~
men, between the ages Of q aud Is yc1n WIN
pay, FatiOrs. clothing md medical hitenasSsosl
Applicants mlrt he prepared 10 furnish az
taeI0ry evidence as n soc cher.rter mi ii
Apply at llsi Main street, Wheeling, ". Va G1'''A
ie9.NtTh
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19
A DANGEROUS POPULAR FALLAoY,

The popular notion that water puri-
aesitseli as 1t ao%s is rather adesirable
theory to encourage, but facts do not
Justify such belief. Substances heavier
than water sink, provided its current 10
not too swift. This precipitation prob
ably occurs in the moderate flow OF the
Ohio river, overwhelmingly for the
consumer, the precfbitates arc the least
harmful Of alliimpurites. Organic
matter and chemical agents held in sus.
pension or solution contain the active
poisonous principles. The germs OF mi,
croscopic fife are found in the aibumi-
mold elementsglnd these are suspended,
being no heavief= than water. Boiling
coagulaEes thissubstance and destroys
the life it contains. Filtration alone
will not eliminate them. Certain chem
ical agents will also effect destruction
Of these germs, but many of these are
not safe % ise continuously. Besides
the albtnninoids there also exist in
polluted water chlorides, ammoniates,
nitrates, etc., etc, which are hurtful in
proportion to their presence.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19

Until October 25, the Ohio River
Railroad Company win sell Sun
day excursion tickets at one fare for the
round trip 10 Moundsville, Woodland,
New Martinsyille, sistersYille, salama,
WILLIAMSBURG and Petersburg.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19

L.s.GooD aells rygoodg the cheapest.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19

NJ. L. BLAIR, Alderman, Fifth ward,
Scranton, Pa, stated November 8, 49,:
He had used DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil
for sprains, burns, cuts, bruises and
rheumatism. Cured every time, D&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19
EIGHTEEN MORE

students Added to the Alumni Of
Old Bethany.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19
A VAST AREA OF CoNrAMINATIoN,

A VAST AREA OF COMMUNICATIONS.
Glance for a moment at the water
thist continuity is using, and the
sources, channels and causes OF its con-
tamination. The tributaries Of the
Ohio river are many and great, and the
country drained by them SO vast and
extensive that an examination OF the
map. OF our own and the contiguous
States OF Ohio Pennsylvania and New
York may astonish those who have
given this subject but cursory atten-
ton. The Allegheny river trayerses
the entire width OF the State OF Penn
sylvania, receiving many tributaries
from the State. OF New York. In fact
I'LL the waters from the western slope OF
the Allegheny mountains in the state OF
Pennsylvania find their way to the Ohio
river. In the State OF West Virginia IN
immense area is drained by the Yough-
iogheny, Tygart's Valley, Cheat and
Elk, tributaries OF the Monongahela,
The Denver river runs through a vast
scope 81 territory, thickly populated,
much Of it malarial, and dis
charges its waters into the Ohio.
Creeks and brooks innumerable con-
tribute their waters directly, and the
rainfall over millions OF acres feeds
thousands Of springs which slowly but
surely empty their efIete burdens into
the channel of the Ohio. An enunera.
ton OF the cities and towns situated
upon the Ohio and its tributaries will
further exhibit the active, continued
and increasing sources OF pollution.
Commencing in the north we find May
vile, 0hautauqua, jamestown, Sala-
maica, g0lean,, Warren, Tideute, Tion-
esta, OIL City, Franklin, Clarion, Brook
vile, KittGnning, Redbank, Johnstown,
Allegheny City, Beaver and Brighton
In the east, Rowlesburg, Beverly, Hut
louisville, Philippi, Belington, Grafton,
Morgantowp, Fairmont, Brownsville,
Elizabeth and Monongahela City; from
thence to'this city, Homestead, Taren'
tum, Pittsburgh with its suburban
towns, sewickley, Rochester, Wellsville,
Liverpool, New Cumberland, Steuben-
vile, Wellsburg, Martins Ferry, and
last, the upper portion Of our own city,
with hundred villages and hamlets
not individually mentioned. All these
empty their filth by sewers Or surface
drainage into the Ohio river.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-06-19

The practioll question presents it,elf,
how can; cdf 6r huFer water be OBJ.
'tained7 Artesian wells in this locality
cannot be successful. Tho we'll on
Boggs' run, now 1000 feet deep, and tho
one recently drilled to the depth OF
$500 feet twelve miles east Of the city,
have demonstrated thu entire absence
Of pure water u, thesHuron shale. Ar
tesian supply, IT, ,obtainabie at lower
depths, would be charged with mineral
substances There are no springs OF
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
rHE COUNCIL. MEETING.
CLOG, 600 in Bonds to be lseued.for Pub.
lie school Building. 3 City He'll,
Sewerage System and Mac
adamizing the Streets.

The regular monthly meeting Of the
city council was held a. the mayors Office
Monday night. Present, Il. A. W. skeen,
c. W. Evans, c. H. Spalding, c. D. Kun
KEEL, W. T. Goodloc, j. B. Adams.
The committee appointed to consider
the ACCESSIBILITY of issuing bonds for pub
lie improvements reported that they we're
in favor Of the issuance Of 100000 in
bonds, to be expended in the construction
OF sewerage system, the erection of q
city hall and public school building;
also for the purpose of matchmaking the
principal streets. The following ordi-
nance WAS adopted:
''Bei ordained by the council OF the city OF Big Stone
Gan that after legal notice shall have been given,
there shall be an election held for voting upon the
question OF bonding the town to the amount OF
for the following purposes to wit: the erection OF
city nall, public school building macadamizins the
streets and constructing proper sewerage system.
w. T. Goodloe reported that ne had
made arrangements with the electric light
company to erect street lights at the cor
ncr Of Z. Fifth street and Clinton avenue;
and at the corner of Fourth street and
Shawnee avenue, and they would be
put up within ten days.
w. E. Harris and J. B. Adams were ap-
pointed committe to see the company
in regard to erecting street light at the
corner of Gilly avenue and +. ruth
street.
Col. Adams said that he had been re-
ouested to ask permission of the council
| to construct cross walk from the post
Office to the Appalachian Bank, or near
that place, the work to be done under the
supervision of the city engineer, and PAID
for by the citizens. A motion was passed
to that effect.
Col. Adams, one of the sidewalk COM
mittee, reported that the grading and con-
structon of sidewalks were progressing
as fast as the weather would permit, and
that Mr.. McNulty had informed him that
the work would he completed within ~
days with any kind of weather.
The finance question was discussed at
length and steps taken to relieve the pres
cnt stringent condition of the city treas
ury. The following claims were al
lowed: Claim of Mr. McNulty, grading
for February SOL .02, less Is per cent
as per contract; Claim of NJ. Smith, city
eng incer, $2O3.7l. Claim of Goodloc X
Johnson, for laying sidewalks, tor Febru-
airy 1913 90; claim of W. R. Knox, for ditch
ing, $3l5.0G ;Gorden Gilly $500, and claim
of the recorder $4,000.
The meeting adjourned to meet next
Monday night to discuss the finance ques-
! ton.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
Man Drowned.

Tuesday night the rain was falling fast
and the river roaring with the foods, two men
attempted to cross in boat. They were prob
ably intoxicated; and by bad management or
through some other cause, the boat was cap
shore and came out dripping, making his way
to Wells saloon where he said he had "waded'
the river. Both were Swccdes and unknown
to each other. The one who failed to reach
the land cried loudly for help, and number of
persons rushed to the river with lanterns.
They were too late, however, and the man
doubtless drowned.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
COUNTY COURT.
Summary Of tho Proceedings OF the Last
Term.

AT the county court last week there
were two applications for liquor license.
one in the name Of A. Summerfeld and
the other w. S. Reese. They will be con-
sdered at the next term Of court. These
will be the test cases on the liquor qucs-
ton. There will be strong opposition
to both, and it is more than probable they
will be refused, and the case taken to the
circuit court on appeal, whose decision is
final.
The case of the Commonwealth against
John Streets, for the shooting Of Fulton,
at this place, was tried, resulting in COR
viction and sentence of the defendant to
three years in the penitcntiary.
The case of the Commonwealth against
Charles Cox for shooting a colored woman
at East Big Stone Gap, with intent to kill,
was tried; verdict one year in the penlten-
tiary.
The case of the Commonwealth against
George Salycr, for forgery at this place,
resulted in a hung jury.
On the civil docket the case OF d. l.:
Jesse against A. j. Steward, removal
from Justice, resulted in verdict tor
defendant.
The L. & n. r. r. cases were all tried
except the one against William B. Crcech
and others.
The case against William D. Jones and
others was confirmed by the railroad
company releasing 80 feet where the right
of way called for 80 feet. =.
The Callahan Branch cases were all
confirmed except the one in which Ran
som Buffalo was interested.
The proposition ofcompromisc between
the L. i n. and Vim. McGcorgc, Jr., was
made part of the orders in these eases,
subject to McGcorge's acceptance until
the next term of court.
The grand jury was in session and made
several indictments.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

Mr.. b. /. Johnson died at his room
over the Appalachian Bank "Wednesday
morning, after short illness of few
days, with dysentary. Mr.. johnson has
been q railroad contractor for 20 years
having built the S. a. & o. r. r. to this
point, and the Looney Creek branch. He
was born in Louise county, Virginia, and
is survived by one brother and one sister
His brother, Dr. n Johnson, of CANNED
ton, West Virginia, was notified shortly
before his death. He replied that he
would start at once, and until his arrival
it is not known what disposition will be
made of his remains.
Mr.. Johnson had the confidence of all
who knew him, and his death is regretted
by large circle Of friends.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

y FGAl. NOTICE That on the 18th day Of Fe5ru-
IL airy. 1891 in front of the In,crmont Hotel III the
tow, of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, between the
hours OF and > clock p M, will offer for 81 at
public auction and sell To highest bidder Tor cash IN
hand the following property to-wit: One surveyor
instrument. viz, i level, with box and rypodd
thereto said instrument is levied upon as the proper
ty Of David Castlenail, and will he sold without al'-
pras to satisfy tie following judgments no" IN
my hands against the said David Castiein"E: c.,,.
First-Judgement for SIP 30 in favor Of g. E. Giily,
with interest thereon from the 18th day Of November,
1850, until paid.
Second-Iulgenen for $1,000 in favor Oft. *. Ilar-
vev. with interest thereon from the LIST day Of Jun".
Third.-juigc.nemt for $500, in favor of L. P.
Mccarthy, deceased with interest thereon from the
and day OF May, 1890, until paid, together with al!
costs and accrning cost thereon, according 10 SAID
orders Of execution '" H. hiIBot9S,
Acting Searsant Of Big Stone Gap.
February 10Th. 1891
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
LATER.

It has just been ascertained that the man
who was drowned was named VIM. French, of
Wheeling, W. Va, and his companion who
escaped was West Emily, of Carlisle Ohio.
They had been ut work on the railroad below
Tia nt,-
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
Death of flames p, Lewis.

James p. Lewis, brother OF NJ B. Lewis, of this
place. died this week in Bristol Mr. Lewis was about
As years Of age. He was the OF WIN. Lewis, q
brick mason, who lived in Bristol many years, now
citizen of Smy,hc county, Va. Hewas brick mason,
and acquired considerable property. He married
Miss Henniger, who survives him. They bad no
children
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
Personals.
III. Peter Eidd is in the city this week.


Judge skeen has been the sick list for several
days.
Hiss Mary Bergman. Of Lexington, Kentucky, will
visit her brothers here during the spring and summer
Miss Bergman is one OF the beauties OF the "Blue
Grass" md Is now visiting in New York and Boston.
Mr. w. A. Mcdowell goes to-day to his old home OF
Lexington. Kentucky, to revise the plans Of hi'
house which he will soon begin on Poplar Hill.
Mr.. r. billiard, who has been absent, sick, has re-
turned and recovered.
G.. l.. Simmons returned from school at Glade
Springs Monday evening, where he has been for som'
| months He will spend his vacation with his brother
| W. H. Simmons
Sergeant Gordon Gilly got the Grippe Mt Gadevill'
! and had quite a spell on his return
| Mr. David Castlcman has accepted position IN the
engineering department of the Worlds Fair and VII
| leave for Chicago to-day.
Mr. S. A. Parsons arrived from Louisville yesterday
and will start MP his brick works.
| Messrs G. ". Becktord and Ed. Johnson- OF Phil
lipsburc, Kan. came out this week. They expect te
make this their permanent home and will bring thei
| families on MS soon as houses can be procured
II. W. Holaway, OF Es,yic, was in the city yes
| ,erday
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

A meeting of the stockholders Of the Bank
of Big Stone Gap will be held in its office,
in the town of Big Stone Gap, Va,
Friday March 9Th, at s o'clock p. m, for the
purpose of considering the ACCESSIBILITY of com
blning with the Interstate Banking and Trust
Company, now proposed to be organized here.
(25-4tl II. H. BULLITT, Cashier.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
BANK STOCK FOR SALE.
VIRGINIA AT rules hcldin the Clerks Office OF
the Circuit Court OF the County OF Wise, on the
4th day OF March, 1891.
p,f. CroS Car ploutU
In ChaEccry.

j. C. CHANCE, Executor Of the last +, ch,rc.rv
will and testamcn. Of WM. d. JONES, -
Iceland VA. Tenn. d CAR. STEEL q
IRON COMPANY, Defendants
The object OF this suit is 10 recover of j. &. Chance,
executor ns aforesaid, the sum OF Four Thousand
Dollars with interest from July Is, $780, and TO have
sold 100 shares of the capital stock Of the said
Virginia, Tennessee 4 Carolina Steel & Iron
Company 10 satisfy the plaintiffs claim, the
laid stock standing now upon the books Of the said
company in the name OF Joseph ochcim, and to re-
Iure the said company TO transfer the same to the
purchaser upon its books. The estate OF the said c.
Chance executor as aforesaid, and OF the said Vim.
D. jones' deceased, will be affected by this suit. and
an affidavit having been made and filed that the de-
PENDANT, J. c. Chance executor of the last will and
testament OF VIM D. jones' deceased il not resident
u the State Of Virginia, il is ordered that he do APP
pear here, within Is days after due publication here
II, and do what may be necessary To protect his in
'crest in this suit. And it is further ordered that
copy hereof be published week for four weeks
in the Big Stone Post, and that copy be posted a;
The front door OF the courthouse Of this county on
the first day Of the next term Of the County Court
4 copy-Tcstc, J. F.. LIPS, Clerk
Rullitt & Mcdowell, p. a. By W. II. Bond, D. C.
29-4t.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
He Breaks His Leg

An Irishmnn by the name Of Fritz, fell just outside
OF Reeses saieon last Saturday while drank, aud
sustained broken leg. Mr. Reese has agreed to take
care Of him. and pay all expenses until he is restored
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

4th day OF March, 1891.
JAMES Q. CHENowETH, Plaintiff,
rs. r., f,,,,,cerr
3. T. HARDING and Il. c. BALLARD "
THnrsroy, TRUSTEE, &c, Defendants
The object of this sul is to Of 3. 7. Hard
ing s95S.4 with interest from May r. 1899, and tc
enforce lien on lot in Big Stone Gap, Va, VIZ;
lot No. OF Block 50, rs shown upon map marked
Improvement Company plat No. !, OF record in Wis'
County Clerks Office, and to attach other real estate OF
said Harding to further secure said debt, and AT
affidavit having been made and fled that the defend
ants B. T. Harding and r. c. Ballard Thruston. TruS
tee, &c, residents Of the State Of Virginia. II
is ordered that they do appear here, within 10 day
after due publication hereof, and do what may be
necessary protect their interest in this suit And
it is further ordered that copy hereof he published
once week for four weeks III the Big Stone Post, and
tina, a copy be posted at The front door Of the court
house Of this County. on the first dag of the next
term Of the County Court.
4 copy-TeSte, J:.E. FIRE. Clerk
Rulli,t Mcdowell, p. q. Per J. c. Carter, D. c
29-4t.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06

louisville Post.l
Even the advertisement OF the Hill letter could not
draw for Henry Wniterson more than meagre audi
cncc at indianapolis last night.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerk Office OF Tho
Circuit Court, Of the County of Wise, OF the bti
day OF March, 1891.
irrALAcnIAN BANK, Plaintiff,
JAMES F. CAMPBELL, PATRICK liAcAN, In Chance
Ell ~ ARY. u L Ii ARNIS end

ArrALACHtAN BANK, Plaintiff,
JAMES F. CAMPBELL, PATRICK HAcA%, I'm Chancerr
c. !. FLiNARY. W. l.. HARRIS and
J. N. G0ODLoE, Defendants
The object OF this suit is recover OF defendants
$l,73O So and 10 force vendors lien therefor scy
Ell tracts OF land in Wise county, Va, described in
decd dated December 18th, 1889 from Patrick Iagan
and wife. am! c. i. Flanarv and wife, TO James T.
Campbell, and an affidavit having been made ana
filed that the defendant James +. Campbell, is not Il
resident OF the State Of Virginia, it is ordered that he
do appear here, within - days after due publication
hereof, and do what may be necessary To protect his
interest in this suit And it is further ordered that
copy hereof be published a week for four week il
the Big Stone Post, and that 4 copy be posted at til,
front door of the courthouse OF this county the first
day of the next term of the County Court.
4 copy-Tcstc, j. LlrrS, Clerk.
Per W. il. BOND. ID. &.
BUILrrr McDowELL.pQ.
"a al
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
Fire clay Dufneld.

Gephardt Lewis, who are erecting brick
plant at Dufield, have discovered fine bank
Of fire clny,
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
Cnprofitable NOtOriety.

H. W. IIolaway, o, Es,ivc, was in the city yes
;erday.
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
JAMES Q. CHESowErH, Plaintiff,

VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks Office Of
the Circuit Court OF the County OF Wise, Oh the
4th day OF March, 1891
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-03-06
Notice.

February 10Th, 1891.
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